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HHM Selected to Operate Larkspur Landing Brand with 11 Hotels in Northern CA and US Pacific NW
Larkspur Landing | September 18, 2013
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 18, 2013 -- HHM has been chosen to manage the prestigious Larkspur Landing brand, best known for its upscale extended stay hotels. The 11 all-suite hotels are located in major Northern California and Pacific Northwest cities such as San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Sacramento and San Jose. Each of these hotels will continue to be owned by affiliates of Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood"), the private investment firm which made its initial investment in 2007 and completed a successful refinancing and related purchase of the Larkspur Landing brand. "We are honored and delighted to be associated with such an innovative...
KeyLime Cove Implements NAVIS; Caller Data Boosts Revenue, Identifies Most Profitable Promotions
KeyLime Cove | September 18, 2013
Reservation Sales System Provider NAVIS Creates New Revenue Source, Raises Conversions 10%, Improves Guest Service, Increases Promotion ROI Bend, OR - September 18, 2013 - NAVIS, the leading reservation sales system provider for the resort, hotel, and vacation rental markets, announced the successful implementation of its system and services at KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort. With NAVIS, the property generated $80,000 of outbound call revenue in one month and increased conversions by 10%. The system also enabled accurate ROI measurement for promotions and advertising while improving guest satisfaction scores. KeyLime Cove is a 404...
Conrad Hotels & Resorts Debuts in United Arab Emirates with Opening of the 555-room Conrad Dubai
Conrad Hotels and Resorts | September 18, 2013
September 18, 2013 - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates & MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Worldwide brings its global brand for the new generation of smart luxury travellers, for whom life, business and pleasure seamlessly intersect, to UAE today with the official opening of Conrad Dubai. The 555-room luxury hotel marks the entry of Conrad Hotels & Resorts into the region, after the company's luxury brands regional opening of the Waldorf Astoria Ras al Khaimah hotel, which began welcoming guests in early August. Located amid upscale living in Dubai's bustling cosmopolitan business and shopping district, Conrad Dubai offers the epitome of discreet...
Cornell Issues Studies on International Hotel Guests’ Preferences
J.D. Power | September 18, 2013
Ithaca, NY, September 18, 2013 - The Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) at the School of Hotel Administration has issued two studies that examine the hotel and marketing preferences of international travelers. One study, conducted by J.D. Power, compares guest satisfaction levels of hotel guests in eight nations. Another study compares the attitudes toward flash sales of consumers in five Asian nations. Cornell Study Finds that Flash Sales for Hotels Are Popular in Many Asian Nations A new study from the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research finds that the response to flash sales varies for consumers from different Asian co...
Newmarket to Provide Android Support for N2GO
Newmarket International, Inc. | September 18, 2013
September 18, 2013 - Portsmouth, NH - Newmarket® International, Inc. ("Newmarket"), the proven business solutions provider for empowering hospitality organizations to lower costs and increase revenue while improving customer satisfaction and guest loyalty, today announced the availability of support for Android devices on N2GO, the mobile application for its Delphi sales and catering solution. Continuing to build on its global success, Newmarket is proud to announce that N2GO support on the Android V4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and higher is now available. This is in addition to the current support of IOS devices on N2GO. Android certified...
HMC to Manage the New Build 83-room Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cotulla, TX Opening in Q4 2013
Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC) | September 18, 2013
Dallas, TX, September 18, 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 Cotulla, 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 in November of 2013. Some of the Hotel amenities...
Buffalo Ventures II Opens the 100-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton Kalispell in Montana
September 18, 2013
KALLISPELL, Mont. - September 18, 2013 - Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotels, announced today the opening of its newest property in Kalispell, MT. Creating 20 permanent jobs, the four-story, 100-suite hotel is owned by Buffalo Ventures II, LLC. and will be managed by Homewood Suites Management LLC. General Manager Angela Bowman has been in the hotel industry for 10 years, and will be supported by Director of Sales, Vanessa Nordahl. "Homewood Suites provides business and leisure travelers tremendous bundled value, which is especially important as fuel costs continue to fluctuate ...
$13 Million Restoration of RI’s Providence Biltmore Underway
Finard Coventry | September 18, 2013
Owner, Finard Coventry Hotel Management, Forms Joint Venture with Angelo Gordon September 18, 2013 (Providence, RI) - Finard Coventry Hotel Management, owner and operator of the Providence Biltmore Hotel in Providence, RI, has entered into a joint venture with Angelo Gordon (AG), an investment firm based in New York, NY. AG is making a capital investment, joining Finard Coventry to restore the historic character of this landmark hotel. A $13 million restoration of guest rooms and public spaces is underway. "Angelo Gordon's investment in the Biltmore is in effect an investment in the city of Providence," said Todd Finard, a principal of ...
Choice Hotels Breaks Ground on 121-room Cambria Suites Phoenix-Desert Ridge in Arizona
Cambria Suites | September 18, 2013
PHOENIX, Sept. 18, 2013 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, and O'Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC, a prominent hotel and restaurant developer and management company based in Springfield, Mo., today announced the expansion of the upscale hotel brand, Cambria Suites, into the Phoenix market. The four-story, 121-room Cambria Suites Phoenix-Desert Ridge is the first of the brand in Arizona, and is the second of two Cambria Suites to be developed and managed by O'Reilly Hospitality Management. The announcement also revealed that Cambria Suites Phoenix-Desert Ridge will be home to t...
The 446-room Kempinski Hotel Yixing Opens in China’s Pottery Capital
Kempinski Hotels | September 17, 2013
Toronto, September 17, 2013 - Kempinski Hotel Yixing, the first international five-star hotel in the city is now fully operational after its soft opening in January 2013. Guests are invited to experience savoir-vivre through modern facilities, superb European service and international gourmet cuisine in the heart of Yixing. Yixing is one of the most culturally significant cities in Chinese history, and is famous for its long tradition of handmade zisha teapots, majestic bamboo forests and mysterious caves. In addition, Yixing is the birthplace of thousands of scholars and scientists. Kempinski Hotel Yixing is located on the banks of Lak...
Urbana Varro, LLC Acquires 95-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Greenville, South Carolina
Urbana Varro, LLC | September 17, 2013
DALLAS - September 17, 2013 - Urbana Varro, LLC, on behalf of the Urbana Varro Opportunity Fund I (the "Fund"), has acquired the 95-suite TownePlace Suites in Greenville, SC. Conveniently located near the super-regional Haywood Mall, the largest in the state with more than 1.3 million square feet of retail space, this extended-stay hotel targets extended-stay, corporate, group and leisure business. Urbana Varro, LLC is a venture between Urbana Realty Holdings, LLC, an Atlanta-based commercial real estate investment, development and management company, and Varro Hospitality, LLC, a Dallas-based hotel investment and management company. Th...
Olympia Hotel Management and Hyatt Open 131-room Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center
Hyatt Place | September 17, 2013
CHICAGO (September 17, 2013) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Olympia Hotel Management today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center, the first newly built hotel to open in Hyde Park in 50 years. On the heels of June's opening of Hyatt Place Chicago/River North, this marks the brand's second location in the city. "As a native of the South Side of Chicago, I am proud to have the honor of opening this hotel in historic Hyde Park," said Anthony Beach, general manager, Hyatt Place Chicago-South/University Medical Center. "This beautiful neighborhood is enjoying re-development which will further...
MetWest Terra Names Jim Gerney as Regional VP and GM; Will Now Lead Both Toll House and Hotel Abri
TOLL HOUSE HOTEL | September 17, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (September 17, 2013) - MetWest Terra Hospitality announces the appointment of Jim Gerney as regional vice president and general manager for Hotel Abri. Gerney has been the general manager of Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos since October 2012, coming on board with more than 26 years of hospitality experience. His extensive knowledge of the Bay Area market is of great importance to his new role, as he will now oversee Hotel Abri in San Francisco's Union Square from a regional capacity, as well as continue to manage Toll House Hotel. "Jim's passion for hospitality and depth of experience is unmatched," said Gary Gutierrez, MetW...
Mohamed Abdelrehim Named as General Manager for the 91-room Homewood Suites by Hilton in Ithaca, NY
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca | September 17, 2013
ITHACA, NY (September 17, 2013) --- Waterford Hotel Group recently announced the promotion of Mohamed Abdelrehim to General Manager for the 91-room Homewood Suites by Hilton in Ithaca, NY. The Homewood Suites Ithaca is managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm. Abdelrehim joins the Homewood Suites Ithaca as General Manager from his most recent position as Front Office Manager for the Residence Inn by Marriott in Hartford, CT. In his new role, Abdelrehim will be responsible for all phases of the hotel's operations, sales and administration. He joined Waterford in 2009 as the Front Desk Super...
IHG Appoints Oliver Bonke as Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | September 17, 2013
ATLANTA, GA - 17 September, 2013 – InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announces the recent appointment of Oliver Bonke to the position of Americas Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective September 3, 2013. He will be responsible for leading Brand Management and Sales and Marketing in the Americas, as well as will serve on the region's senior leadership committee. Oliver comes to IHG after 24 years with Starwood® Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. He most recently served as senior vice president of Sales and Marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, a position he held since 2008. During his tenure, his innovative and perfor...
The Kessler Collection Plans Brand Expansion with Four New Hotels Expected to Open by 2015
The Kessler Collection | September 17, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 17, 2013 -- The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of ten artistically inspired boutique hotels and restaurants, is excited to announce its continued expansion with upcoming developments throughout the United States. The brand continues to create a re-defined "Bohemian Experience" with four new hotels in Charleston, S.C., Birmingham, Ala., Savannah, Ga. and Healdsburg, Calif. expected to open between 2013 and 2015. The dynamic growth furthers the luxury hotel collection's position as a discernible leader in the boutique lodging industry. "The Kessler Collection looks forward to creating new guest experiences in emergin...
Westin Harbour Castle Creates a Tech “Haven” with ElevenGC
Eleven Wireless | September 17, 2013
Moving guest computers into the lobby allows Westin Harbour Castle to add value for on-the-go guests 9/17/13, Portland, Ore. - The Westin Harbour Castle recently embraced the new Westin Haven initiative and moved their ElevenGC guest computer solution into the lobby. The Westin Haven is a public space concept inspired by nature that allows travelers to "stay balanced, refreshed and connected on the road." Read the full story about Westin's new Haven brand initiative here. In partnership with Eleven, Westin's preferred provider of its Haven solution, the Westin Harbour Castle moved their iMac guest computers into the lobby, creating a te...
Red Lion Signs Franchise for the 80-room Red Lion Inn & Suites Walla Walla in Washington
Red Lion Hotels Corporation | September 17, 2013
SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 17, 2013 - Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced the company will add a new franchise in the important Washington state market of Walla Walla, the heart of Washington Wine Country. The hotel is expected to join the system before the end of the year. "This particular property is located in historic downtown Walla Walla where many fantastic wine tasting rooms and fabulous restaurants are located," said Ron Burgett, Executive Vice President of Lodging and Brand Development for Red Lion Hotels. "We have a great working relationship with this owner who already owns another Red Lion franchise." The futu...
Hyatt Regency Houston Installs InvoTech Uniform System
Hyatt Regency Houston | September 17, 2013
InvoTech Creates "100% More Efficient Operation;" High-Occupancy Business Hotel Automates Uniform Management for Staff of 400; Tracks 2,000 Uniforms with Easy-to-Use System LOS ANGELES, CA - September 17, 2013 - InvoTech Systems, Inc. announced that the Hyatt Regency Houston installed the InvoTech Uniform System for more efficient uniform tracking for its staff of 400. The 947-room business hotel uses InvoTech to reduce labor hours and uniform losses through its management of more than 2,000 uniforms. Click here for more information on InvoTech's Linen, Uniform, Laundry, and Security Systems. "Hyatt Regency Houston has a large staff. So...
IHMRS Names 42 Finalists in 14 Categories for its 33rd Annual Gold Key Awards
IHMRS | September 17, 2013
NEW YORK, NY, September 17, 2013 - The International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show® (IHMRS) has announced the finalists for the 33rd annual Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design. A record number of entries of over 260 international projects were considered by a team of eleven prominent judges for these coveted awards, which recognize outstanding hospitality design worldwide for properties completed or renovated within the past 18 months. Winners will be revealed at the Gold Key Awards gala on Sunday, November 10th, 2013 at The New York Palace Hotel. The Gold Key Awards are sponsored by Boutique Design and HOTELS magazin...
DePalma Hotel Corporation Adds Four Hotels to its Management Portfolio
DePalma Hotel Corporation | September 17, 2013
Arlington, TX, September 17, 2013: Brian DePalma, President & CEO of DePalma Hotel Corporation announced today the recent addition of four hotels to the DePalma portfolio. "While we continue to maintain contracts around the United States, our core pipeline of managed properties continues to be in the south-central US as well as in the mid-Atlantic" said DePalma. The three Texas properties are scattered throughout the Lone Star state from the Four Points Sheraton on the beach in Galveston, to the Staybridge Suites located just minutes from downtown Dallas. "We're thrilled to be working with both Starwood and IHG once again", noted Bo...
Carver Hotel Group and Strategic Database Research Announce Alliance
Carver Hotel Group | September 17, 2013
Key industry leaders announce alliance designed to give hotel sales teams a competitive advantage during periods of need and transition. ATLANTA, GA and DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - September 17, 2013 - Joel Carver, CEO of Carver Hotel Group and Peter Miller, President and CEO of Strategic Database Research have announced an alliance designed to give hotels and hotel companies a competitive advantage during times of need and transition. Based in Atlanta, GA, Carver Hotel Group, LLC (CHG) services include task force sales, marketing, revenue management and operational professionals, sales team development, deployment and ROI measurement; market...
Missouri’s River City Casino Unveils 200-Room Hotel; Completes $82 Million Expansion
River City Casino & Hotel | September 17, 2013
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 17, 2013 -- River City Casino & Hotel in South St. Louis County today announced the completion of an $82-million expansion and held a grand opening ceremony for its new hotel. The unveiling of the elegant 200-room hotel completes an extensive two-year investment commitment to St. Louis County and the state of Missouri which also includes a 1,600-space parking garage and a 14,000 square foot Event Center. River City Casino & Hotel's expansion created 350 construction jobs and 100 new permanent jobs. "The addition of this beautiful 200-room hotel, coupled with our Event Center and parking garage, has transformed R...
PrinterOn and TTI Technologies Partner to Provide Best in Class Business Centers and Mobile Printing
PrinterOn | September 17, 2013
TTI to include PrinterOn Mobile Printing at no cost to clients in their new business center solution offerings New York-September 17, 2013 -TTI Technologies International, the hospitality industry's leading provider of Driver's License/Passport Scanners, Business Centers, Concierge Services and other hotel solutions has partnered with PrinterOn® to deliver best in class business centers combined with mobile guest printing. Both TTI Technologies and PrinterOn have long served the hospitality industry with leading edge technology products and solutions. The two companies have recently joined forces in a relationship that will deliver TTI...
