News Archive: September
How Silent Are Your Hotel Rooms?
Larry Mogelonsky | September 28, 2016
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.lma.ca) I'm fascinated by the sounds of a hotel or, should I say, the distinct lack of sound. But before I delve into this topic, here is a quick basic primer. Sound travels in waves and you can't see them. The amplitude of a sound wave is a measurement of how forceful the sound wave is. This measurement is expressed in decibels, or dB of sound pressure. A decibel meter allows you to measure just what level of sound exists in any environment. We all hear (pun intended) about extremely loud noises and the dangers of prolonged exposure to such cacophony. In fact, there are maximums to the acceptable ...
Best Western Hotels & Resorts Unveils New “White Label” Franchise, Sure Stay Hotels
Best Western Hotels & Resorts | September 27, 2016
Phoenix (September 27, 2016) – Best Western® Hotels & Resorts today made a bold move, introducing SureStay Hotels - a revolutionary new 'white label' franchise model in the hotel industry. SureStay will operate as a separate subsidiary while plugging hotel owners into the company's infrastructure and distribution channels. With three distinctive brands – SureStay Hotel (Premium Economy), SureStay Plus Hotel (Lower Midscale) and SureStay Signature Collection (Midscale Soft Brand) – Best Western aims to provide options in the marketplace for franchisees who are disillusioned by one-sided contracts that do not del...
Gold Key | PHR Prepares for Spring 2017 Launch of The Main, a Hilton Hotel, in Downtown Norfolk, VA
Gold Key | PHR | September 8, 2016
(September 2016) Virginia Beach, VA – Situated next to the Elizabeth River at the corner of Granby & Main Streets, The Main is set to become Norfolk's premier cultural epicenter in March 2017. From one-of-a-kind art to state-of-the-art, The Main, a Gold Key | PHR property, is a modern social experience offering luxury hotel accommodations, innovative meeting spaces and signature restaurants and bars all at one address. At The Main, business will be a pleasure. Standing 21-stories tall, The Main joins downtown Norfolk's skyline of exquisite modern and historic buildings. With a glass curtain wall, The Main features an astoundin...
Jorge Gutierrez Named General Manager of Mexico’s Maya Tulum Resort
September 27, 2016
Tulum, Mexico (Sept. 27, 2016) – Maya Tulum Resort is thrilled to announce that it has named Jorge Gutierrez to the position of General Manager. Gutierrez is a dynamic leader who has risen to top management positions in demanding, competitive environments, consistently building and leading successful teams that optimized processes and business practices. He most recently opened the Indura Beach & Golf Resort as the General Manager, the first luxury property in Honduras. He previously served as the Resident Manager at Mukul Beach, Golf & Spa in Nicaragua and at Arenal Nayara in Costa Rica. He also spent more than five years...
PeachState Hospitality Breaks Ground in Lithia Springs, GA on Dual Marriott Branded Hotels Development
PeachState Hospitality, LLC | September 8, 2016
Warner Robins, GA, September 9, 2016: PeachState Hospitality, LLC, one of Georgia's best known hotel management companies is continuing its rapid development growth with the ground breaking of its twelfth and thirteen properties in Lithia Springs, Ga. Lithia Springs is part of the greater Atlanta market. The Lithia Springs dual project is a Marriott branded development with two properties under one roof; a Courtyard with 89 keys and a Fairfield Inn & Suites with 72 keys. PeachState's sister company, Divine Development is the project developer. The construction is expected to be completed by the fall of 2017. The hotels are expected ...
Scott Stuckey Appointed General Manager at The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago
The Gwen | September 15, 2016
(CHICAGO, IL; September 15, 2016) — The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago, (521 N. Rush St.) announces Scott Stuckey has been appointed general manager, effective immediately. Bringing more than 27 years of hospitality experience to the role, Stuckey will be overseeing all aspects — from operations to revenue strategy to sales and marketing — of the 300-room luxury hotel located on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. He will also be responsible for managing The Gwen's 15,000 square-feet of meeting and event space, Circa restaurant and lounge, and the hotel's outdoor terrace, Upstairs at The Gwen. Stuckey most rece...
Five Scary Facts About Millennial Travel Purchases
Larry Mogelonsky | September 14, 2016
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.lma.ca) The rate at which consumer purchasing behavior is changing is downright scary. What worked only five years ago is now something for the junkyard. It's a difficult world to understand and, importantly, you must be keen to grasp the elusive spending habits of millennials – the generation that is destined to become the primary influencer in the hospitality industry within ten years' time, if not already! A recent focus group of a dozen late-stage millennial travelers – that is, between the ages of 27 and 33 with no children and healthy median salaries – yielded some exception...
Seekda Acquires Regatta Travel Solutions
Regatta Travel Solutions LLC | September 7, 2016
Charlottesville, Virginia (September 7, 2016) – Regatta Travel Solutions announced today that it has been acquired by Seekda. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. Together, the two companies will focus on increasing direct booking volume for hotels through optimized meta-search and a powerful hotel booking engine. Seekda will also expand on Regatta's work with Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs). Ashwin Kamlani, the Founder & CEO of Regatta Travel Solutions, has been appointed President of Seekda. His team will be expanding their offices in Charlottesville, Virginia over the next few weeks as they prepare to lead Seekda'...
