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Aimbridge Hospitality Names Greg Moundas Executive Vice President – General Counsel
Aimbridge Hospitality | October 2, 2013
DALLAS, TEXAS (October 2, 2013) - Aimbridge Hospitality, one of the nation's leading independent hotel and real estate investment and management firms, announced today that Greg Moundas has been named Executive Vice President - General Counsel. In his new position, Mr. Moundas will be responsible for all day-to-day legal matters, including property acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, partnerships, and franchise agreements for Aimbridge's growing portfolio of more than 180 hotel properties in the U.S. and Caribbean. "We've worked with Greg for many years, not only on Aimbridge matters, but with other interests, and we are plea...
Woolley’s Classic Suites Names Management and Marketing Team for New Denver, Colorado Hotel
Woolley's Classic Suites | October 2, 2013
Marcelo Birckenstaedt and Bridget Simons Work Toward a Spring 2014 Opening DENVER - Oct. 2, 2013- Woolley's Classic Suites, a new chain of all-suite hotels founded by legendary hotelier Robert E. Woolley, recently hired top managers for the company's first hotel which is near Denver International Airport (DIA) in Aurora's Gateway Office Park. Marcelo Birckenstaedt was hired as the general manager and Bridget Simons as the director of sales. "Both Marcelo Bierckenstaedt and Bridget Simons are well known, respected veterans of Denver's hospitality market with proven track records of delivering superior guest experiences," said Robert E. W...
Vimana Franchise Systems Adds Two Hotels, in Indiana and Virginia, to its Key West Inn Brand
Vimana Franchise Systems LLC | October 2, 2013
Windermere, FL - October 2, 2013 - Vimana Franchise Systems, LLC has added two properties to its Key West Inn brand. Key West welcomes Mr. BK Patel who is converting his independent hotel to a Key West Inn. This 42 room property located at 1855 Mississippi Street, Hobart, Indiana. Key West Inn Hobart is set to open in early November. Key West also gained another property in Newport News, Virginia. The 52 room Key West Inn is located at 11845 Jefferson Avenue in Newport News, Virginia. "Key West offers the best possible franchise agreement out there and that made our choice very simple," said owner, Vishal Amin, "and the executives at Vi...
Joseph McInerney, CHA, to Receive the HFTP Paragon Award
HFTP | October 2, 2013
AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 2, 2013) - Joseph A. McInerney, CHA, was selected as the 2013 HFTP Paragon Award recipient for his efforts in helping HFTP be known amongst the hospitality industry at large. Based in Washington, D.C., McInerney is the president and CEO of McInerney Hospitality International LLC, a full service international consulting firm. He is also emeritus president and chief executive officer of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA). McInerney will be presented with the prestigious Paragon Award, established to recognize individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to both HFTP and...
TPG Hospitality Adds Paul Sacco to Senior Executive Team as Chief Development Officer
The Procaccianti Group (TPG) | October 2, 2013
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 2, 2013 -- The Procaccianti Group (TPG), today announced that industry veteran and proven hospitality development executive, Paul Sacco has joined the Company as Chief Development Officer to grow its hospitality management affiliate; TPG Hospitality. "TPG's industry-leading performance and stellar reputation have been well known and recognized throughout the hotel industry for decades. When the opportunity to join TPG came about, it was a very easy decision," states Paul Sacco, newly appointed Chief Development Officer for TPG Hospitality. Paul continues, "In previous capacities over the years I had engaged with T...
Move Over New York – Boston Currently Ranks as Most Expensive U.S. Destination Says CheapHotels.org
CheapHotels.org | October 2, 2013
BOSTON, Oct. 2, 2013 -- Boston is the United States' most expensive city based on the cost of lodging. That finding is according to a new survey from CheapHotels.org, which compared the 50 most popular U.S. cities. Each locale's hotel rates during the month of October served as the basis of comparison. For comparative purposes, October is quite a good month. That's because, according to data from CheapHotels.org, the majority of the big cities reach their highest hotel rates during that month. Only a few cities, for example New York City and Atlanta, are slightly more expensive in September. As might be expected, certain beach destinati...
LAHRES & OpenBook Form Alliance To Provide Sales/Marketing & Revenue Avenues For Hospitality Sector
OpenBook | October 2, 2013
REXBURG, ID -(October 2, 2013) - OpenBook LLC, one of the travel industry's rapidly expanding companies and Latin America Hotel Reservations System (LAHRES), a well renowned leader of sales and marketing services within Mexico, Latin and South America, have entered into an agreement to further enhance their product offerings, providing multiple sales, marketing and revenue avenues for the hospitality marketplace. LAHRES will now include within its suite of products and services, OpenBook services, which include state-of-the-art technologies for their Central Reservation System, a cloud-based product within the Amazon network. Such CRS s...
Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek, CO Opens Led by GM Sean Keating and Director of Sales Sarah Becker
Hyatt Place | October 2, 2013
CHICAGO (October 2, 2013) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), DiNapoli Capital Partners and Rockwood Capital, LLC today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek. The hotel's rebranding and completion of $10 million in property-wide improvements including all new guestrooms, meeting spaces and a new dining area, marks the third Hyatt Place location in the Denver area. Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek offers easy access to downtown Denver, as well as the upscale Cherry Creek area including Cherry Creek Mall and Cherry Creek North retail district. The hotel is walking distance to the Infinity Park and less than five miles...
The 69-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Wichita Northeast Opens in Kansas
Country Inns & Suites by Carlson | October 2, 2013
Wichita, Kan - October 2, 2013 - Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, a leading upper-midscale brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Wichita Northeast, Kan. This opening aligns with Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's aggressive growth plans for the brand as part of its Ambition 2015 strategy. "The addition of the fourth Country Inns & Suites in Kansas intensifies our foothold in the market," said Scott Meyer, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Americas. "The continued growth in this region is another step forward in our plan to expand the brand primarily in the U.S.,...
The 247-room Thompson Chicago Opens its Doors in the City’s Famed Gold Coast
Thompson Hotels | October 2, 2013
CHICAGO, IL (October 2, 2013) - Today, Thompson Hotels announces the opening of Thompson Chicago, the latest property in its portfolio of leading luxury lifestyle hotels. Located in the heart of Chicago's famed Gold Coast, the 247-room hotel debuts with unobstructed, spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, and offers personalized service and attention to its savvy clientele of business and leisure travelers. "Inspired by Chicago's striking architecture and rich cultural heritage, the alluring appeal of the Thompson brand will draw locals and visitors alike to Thompson Chicago," noted Niki Leondakis, chief executive o...
Death by Data: How Misusing Hotel Analytics Data Can Hurt Your Revenue / Vikram Singh
Vikram Singh | October 2, 2013
Analytics is an amazing and powerful tool. Voltaire/FDR/Stan Lee (depends who you ask) has said, "With great power comes great responsibility." This is particularly relevant to Analytics users in the hotel industry who are making marketing decisions. Unfortunately, a lot of people misuse the power of hotel analytics, and end up hurting their hotel asset by limiting its online revenue or wasting precious time and marketing dollars. Here are some changes you should make in your online marketing strategy to avoid common, yet costly, mistakes. Note: Google Analytics is one of my favorite Google products of all time. I have been evangelizing...
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Names Jeff Vasser as Director General/CEO
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) | October 2, 2013
MIAMI, FL, October 2, 2013 - The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has named hospitality industry leader Jeff Vasser to the position of Director General/CEO of the organization. He assumes his new post on November 18. Vasser joins the CHTA after serving since 2002 as the President of the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority (ACCVA). While there he oversaw the day-to-day operation of the authority's management/administration, convention sales, marketing, media relations, and tourism divisions, as well as its approximately 60 employees, the 14,000-seat Boardwalk Hall and the 500,000-square-foot Atlantic City Co...
Andaz Maui Wailea Opens with Staff of 300 and InvoTech for Fast, Reliable RFID Uniform Management
Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort & Spa | October 2, 2013
Luxury Property Uses InvoTech Systems' Wireless Handheld Readers to Manage 3,000 Uniforms. Operates with Less Labor; Counts and Tracks Hundreds of Uniforms in Seconds. LOS ANGELES, CA - October 2, 2013 - InvoTech Systems, Inc. announced Hyatt's Andaz Maui at Wailea installed the InvoTech UHF-RFID Uniform System to automate management of 3,000 uniforms for its staff of 300. The uniform management system is integrated with the U-Pick-It automated uniform delivery system from White Conveyors that puts uniforms in employees' hands quickly. InvoTech's system includes UHF-RFID handheld readers that enable instant uniform tracking via the prop...
Benchmark Hospitality International Names Jaclyn Allee Director of Communications
October 2, 2013
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, October 2, 2013 ... Benchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Jaclyn (Jackie) Allee director of communications. Ms. Allee is based in Benchmark's Home Office in The Woodlands north of Houston. Ted Davis, Benchmark's chief marketing officer, made the announcement. "I am very pleased to announce the elevation of Jackie Allee to director of communications for Benchmark Hospitality," said Mr. Davis. "Jackie is an integral member of the home office sales and marketing team and has done a superb job since she joined our company in 2007." Mr. Davis cont...
REX Demonstrates Appreciable Results at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Newmarket International, Inc. | October 2, 2013
October 2, 2013 - Portsmouth, NH - Prior to the deployment of REX - Room Expediter from Newmarket International, Inc. ("Newmarket"), the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess had challenges in preparing rooms and accommodating guests in a timely fashion. With a fully booked house, the last thing any hotel needs is a horde of exhausted, impatient guests waiting for their rooms. An ineffective room assignment and clearing process can certainly be taxing on the staff and equally frustrating for guests. Satisfied Guests, Happy Staff, and More Revenue Having recently deployed REX at their property, Mary Gustafson, Director of Housekeeping at the Fair...
innRoad Selects Christina Hooker Director of Sales, Florida
innRoad | October 2, 2013
[New York, NY – October 2, 2013] innRoad announced today the start of Christina Hooker as Director of Sales, Florida. Christina is a life-long Florida sales specialist and is presently traveling the region, hand-delivering the innRoad solution to independent hotels in search of higher profits. As a hospitality sales veteran, Christina has been a leader for over 10 years at Expedia and its subsidiary Hotels.com in the Florida market. During her time with Expedia, she helped Florida market properties realize a 25% year-over-year revenue growth. Her experience and knowledge of Florida and her local relationships across the region - forge...
David Sher Named Director of Food and Beverage at the 687-room Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park | October 2, 2013
CHICAGO, Ill., October 2, 2013 - David Sher was named the Director of Food and Beverage at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, 200 North Columbus Drive, announced General Manager and Regional Vice President, Mark Huntley. As Director of Food and Beverage, Sher oversees all food and beverage operations at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, including the hotel's two restaurants, 16,000-square-foot meeting space and 24-hour room service operations. "David's unique international experiences bring a wealth of expertise to Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park and we are excited to welcome him to our team," said Huntley. A 15-year hospitality indu...
Craig Reaume Appointed as General Manager of the 150-room Fairmont Battery Wharf Boston
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts | October 2, 2013
Boston, Massachusetts, October 2, 2013 - Paul S. Tormey, regional vice president, North East United States and Bermuda and general manager of The Fairmont Copley Plaza, is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Reaume to general manager of Fairmont Battery Wharf, Boston's premier waterfront retreat located along the Boston Harbor Walk. As general manager, Mr. Reaume will manage the operation of this 150-room hotel, which features Aragosta Bar & Bistro, Battery Lounge, Fairmont Gold and 6,000 square feet of meeting space. "Craig will be an outstanding leader for our talented colleagues at Fairmont Battery Wharf," said Mr. Torme...
First Hospitality Group Hires Jeff Fiorito & April Trudell as General Managers in Chicago & Indiana
First Hospitality Group, Inc. | October 2, 2013
ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct 2, 2013 - Rosemont, Ill.-based First Hospitality Group, Inc., (FHG) announced today the hiring of Jeff Fiorito as General Manager at StayBridge Suites in Oak Brook Terrace, Ill. and April Trudell as General Manager at TownePlace Suites in Bloomington, Ind. President and COO Robert Habeeb made the announcement. "We are happy to welcome Jeff and April to our award-winning management company," said Habeeb. "The experience and superior service and management background they have fits in perfectly with our high-caliber of professionals that have continued to play a large role in our growth and leadership in the hospitalit...
Nobody Asked Me, But…No. 111; Hotel History: The McAlpin Hotel; What Makes a City Great?
Stanley Turkel, CMHS, ISHC | October 2, 2013
Quote of the Month; My New Book By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, ISHC 1. Hotel History: The McAlpin Hotel General Edwin Angustus McAlpin (1848-1917) was a successful business man and president of the D.H. McAlpin & Co. tobacco company. He owned several large tracts of real estate in Manhattan, including one on 34th Street and Broadway which he developed into the McAlpin Hotel. When it opened in 1912 it was the largest hotel in the world. The New York Times commented that it was so tall at 25 floors that it "seems isolated from other buildings." With a staff of 1,500 it could accommodate 2,500 guests. The 1500-room McAlpin Hotel was designed...
HMC to Manage New-build 83-room Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Opening in Kenedy, TX in Q1 2014
Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC) | October 2, 2013
Dallas, TX, October 2, 2013: Leo Spriggs, President/CEO of Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC), one of the country's largest third-party privately held hotel management companies ranked in the top 40 (of all third party and owner operated) largest independent U.S. Hotel Operators is pleased to announce the signing of a property management agreement for a new build Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham, located in Kenedy, Texas adding to HMC's growing portfolio of managed properties. The Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham will have a total of 83 guest rooms and is to be completed by early February 2014. Some of the Hotel amenities ...
NYLO Hotels Opens the 285-room NYLO New York City; Second NYLO to Open in Nyack, NY in Late 2014
NYLO Hotels | October 2, 2013
DALLAS, TEXAS (October 2, 2013): NYLO Hotels LLC, the Dallas-based lifestyle hotel chain known for its urban loft decor and uniquely designed and highly social bars and restaurants, has opened its fifth hotel location in New York City. NYLO New York City is the boutique brand's first New York property, located on Manhattan's Upper West Side at Broadway & 77th Street. NYLO Hotels has plans to expand further in New York State with a second location in Nyack, NY which is slated to open in the Hudson River Valley in late 2014. NYLO New York City features good sized, fully renovated guest rooms, outstanding food and beverage venues, and ...
Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. Opens Three New Hotels in the Southeast and Midwest
Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. | October 1, 2013
CHATTANOOGA, TENN., OCT. 2, 2013 — Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. recently opened three new hotels in the Southeast and Midwest: the Residence Inn Atlanta NE/Duluth Sugarloaf, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Knoxville West and the Hampton Inn & Suites – Schererville, IN. The 112-suite Residence Inn Atlanta NE/Duluth Sugarloaf features spacious studios, and one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with modern working areas and fully-equipped kitchens. Other amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, fireplace and water fountain with fire facet. The Fairfield Inn & Suites Knoxville West represents a new Fairfield Inn & Suite...
Melissa Price Belluomini Named as Director of Sales and Marketing for Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, CA
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara | October 1, 2013
October 1, 2013 - San Francisco, CA --- As the area's best in class hotel, the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara has just appointed Melissa Price Belluomini as the new Director of Sales and Marketing, according to General Manager Dania Duke. In her new role, Belluomini will manage a team of eleven in the hotel's sales and marketing department. She is responsible for the overall sales and marketing efforts for the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. Belluomini's hospitality career spans twenty years, with her most recent position as Director of Sales at Oakland Marriott City Center and Oakland Convention Center. Other industry jobs include director-level...
