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Derrick Blount Appointed as Sales Manager for Residence Inn Marriott in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Residence Inn by Marriott Conshohocken | August 16, 2013
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA (August 16, 2013) --- Derrick Blount has been appointed as Sales Manager for the 137-room Residence Inn by Marriott located in Conshohocken, PA. As the hotel's Sales Manager, Blount is responsible for soliciting new accounts and growing existing client relationships, with an emphasis on corporate and group business for the hotel. The Residence Inn Marriott Conshohocken is managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm. With more than ten years of sales experience, Blount joins the Conshohocken team from his most recent position as Assistant General Manager and Sales Manager for ...
Aqua Hotels & Resorts Makes Leadership Promotions at Waikiki Properties
Aqua Hotels & Resorts | August 16, 2013
Matthew Pickett, Kahea Colon and Nicole Yoshimoto Advancing to New Positions August 16, 2013 - Honolulu, Hawaii - Aqua Hotels & Resorts, www.aquaresorts.com, announced promotions for Matthew Pickett at Polynesian Plaza, Kahea Colon for Aqua Bamboo Waikiki and Aqua Waikiki Joy, and Nicole Yoshimoto at Aqua Bamboo Waikiki. "Aqua is pleased to promote a trio of results-oriented professionals to positions of greater importance," said Ben Rafter, Aqua's President and CEO. "Each has the proven leadership skills and strong work ethics that set the right tone for both new and experienced members of the company." Matthew Pickett, General Man...
Cambria Inns Hires Karen Fyfe as General Manager of its Four Cambria, California Hotels
Cambria Inns | August 16, 2013
CAMBRIA, CA - August 16, 2013 - Cambria Inns, a collection of oceanfront boutique hotels located along Moonstone Beach in Cambria, CA, has retained Karen Fyfe as general manager of its four distinct properties. The hotels include the luxurious Blue Dolphin Inn, the private Moonstone Cottages, the family-friendly Castle Inn and the warm and welcoming Sand Pebbles Inn. No stranger to California's Central Coast, Fyfe has resided and worked in San Luis Obispo County for the past 25 years, serving most recently as general manager for Best Western Plus Shore Cliff Lodge in Pismo Beach. Prior, she was general manager of Best Western Fireside I...
PolyU Study Finds Airlines Must Improve Staff Satisfaction with Information Systems
August 16, 2013
August 16, 2013 - Developing technologically advanced information systems may not be sufficient for airlines to increase their operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction, according to Dr Norman Au of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) and Dr T.C.E. Cheng in a recent research article. Advanced technology has the potential to bring many benefits to airlines, but not on its own. As frontline employees are the actual users of the information systems that airlines deploy, it is crucial that more attention be paid to how satisfied they are with using those systems. Airlines are an important sector of the tourism industry...
The 55-room Pearl Opens in Rosemary Beach, Florida
The Pearl | August 16, 2013
ROSEMARY BEACH, FL-August 16, 2013) - After much anticipation, The Pearl opened its doors today, bringing a new level of luxury to Rosemary Beach, on Florida's Emerald Coast. Overlooking the picturesque Gulf of Mexico, The Pearl features beautifully appointed rooms, destination worthy regional cuisine, an intimate spa, and attractive facilities for meetings and events in the heart of Northwest Florida's most exclusive seaside community. Offering refined luxury just 20 minutes from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, The Pearl, a 55-room boutique property, creates a seamless guest experience. From a guestroom stocked with co...
Best Western Opens Seven BEST WESTERN PLUS Properties in July 2013
Best Western International | August 15, 2013
PHOENIX (August, 2013) Property name: BEST WESTERN PLUS Toronto North York Hotel & Suites Property location: Toronto, ON # of rooms: 145 Conversion (from Travelodge) Property name: BEST WESTERN PLUS Magee Inn & Suites Property location: Magee, MS # of rooms: 54 New build Property name: BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Levesque Property location: Riviere-du-Loup, QC # of rooms: 110 Conversion Property name: BEST WESTERN PLUS San Pedro Hotel & Suites Property location: San Pedro, CA # of rooms: 60 Conversion (from independent) Property name: BEST WESTERN PLUS Seminole Inn & Suites Property location: Seminole, TX # of rooms: 52 ...
The Hard Rock Hotel San Diego – a Condo Hotel – did NOT Offer “Securities”
August 15, 2013
According to new appellate court decision in Salameh v. Tarsadia Hotel. Lower district court dismissal upheld. by the JMBM Global Hospitality Group® For the most recent update on this topic, click here By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 14 August 2013 Hotel Lawyers on "hotel condo" units as securities (or NOT). An important decision on when a condo hotel does NOT involve the sale of a "security" One of the most significant challenges for developers of a condo hotel project is whether the sale of the condo units constitutes the sale of a "security." If it does, the princi...
Industry Consultant Bernie Otis Joins Innovative Eco-Friendly Firm
Bernard S. Otis Consulting | August 15, 2013
Paul Honnen President of Advanced Eco Filtration has announced that Bernie Otis well known Industry Marketing and Sales Consultant, Author and Speaker has joined the firm and will be helping direct the introduction and sales of its exciting new re-useable air filtration system. Bernie - who is celebrating is 65th year as a Consultant - told Hotel On-Line that he is excited to be able to continue his long time service to the Industry by helping it reduce its building operations cost through the use of environmentally safe re-useable air filtration products. At a time when Eco technology is of utmost importance to Hotels, Airports, Health...
Three Leadership Roles Filled at the 310-key Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia
Lansdowne Resort | August 15, 2013
Leesburg, Va. - August 15, 2013 - Lansdowne Resort, the preeminent resort and golf club experience in Northern Virginia, today announced the addition of several leading industry veterans to key leadership roles. Krista Reiss has been named the area director of human resources; Sherry Abedi is the director of operations; and Beth Brainard is the rooms manager. All three leaders previously served at The Madison Hotel in Washington, DC when it was managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the same Colorado-based company which currently manages Lansdowne Resort. Reiss possesses an extensive background as a human resources professional, e...
Caribbean Hotel Market Trending Upward According to PKF Consulting USA
PKF Consulting USA, LLC | August 15, 2013
ATLANTA, Ga., August 20, 2013 - PKF Consulting USA, LLC (PKFC), announced today that the average Caribbean hotel that participated in the survey enjoyed a 10.9 percent increase in net operating income (NOI) in 2012, according to its newly released 2013 edition of Caribbean Trends® in the Hotel Industry. This is the second year in a row that Caribbean hotels have experienced a double-digit increase in NOI and the highest annual growth in profits that Caribbean hotels have seen since 2008. "While this continued profit growth is encouraging, the Caribbean lodging market still is not back to its pre-recession levels. Recovery in the Cari...
The Staycation is Dead; Survey Finds 83% of Americans Will Vacation Away From Home This Year
The Priceline Group | August 15, 2013
NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 15, 2013 -- R.I.P, staycation. In a newly released survey, 83% of Americans said they intend to fly the nest and take a vacation away from home this year. The results are a marked departure from past years of increased economic uncertainty, when some surveys cited up to 30%*, even 50%** of Americans choosing to vacation close to home. These new findings were compiled from priceline.com's (Nasdaq: PCLN) annual Summer Travel Survey, conducted earlier this year. "Staycations were popular between 2007 and 2010, when economic uncertainty had many Americans concerned about their finances and their jobs," said Priceline's ...
Call For Entries Now Open For HSMAI’s Top 25 Hospitality Sales & Marketing Minds
HSMAI | August 15, 2013
2013 Winners to be Recognized at HSMAI's Annual Adrian Awards McLean, Va. (August 15, 2013) - In advance of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International's (HSMAI) annual Adrian Awards Reception and Gala on Feb. 24, 2014, HSMAI today announced the call for entries is now open for the 11th annual list honoring the "Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing." As part of HSMAI's Adrian Awards, the "Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing" honor leaders in sales and marketing of hospitality, travel and tourism organizations for their accomplishments in the preceding 18 months. The 2013 award r...
Iowa Hotel Installs Clear Sky Software’s Beverage Inventory Management System
Des Moines Marriott Downtown | August 15, 2013
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - August 15, 2013 - Clear Sky Software, Inc. ® announced today that the Des Moines Marriott Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa has installed its beverage inventory management software. This beautiful downtown hotel chose Clear Sky Software to help control all beer, liquor and wine inventory. Called Clear Sky BEVERAGE, this system is a comprehensive, perpetual inventory system that tracks and controls all beverage products. Functions include purchasing, receiving, outlet transfers/issues/returns and physical inventory. In addition, The Des Moines Marriott installed Clear Sky's interface to the Micros® POS system thu...
Cornell CHR Reports Focus on Improving Hotels’ Websites and Forecasting Restaurant Sales
The Center for Hospitality Research | August 15, 2013
Ithaca, NY, August 15, 2013 - Two new publications from the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) at the School of Hotel Administration, address management issues for the hotel industry and for the restaurant industry. One new tool provides a way to analyze how well a hotel's website functions, while the new restaurant report finds that managers can use tips to forecast restaurant sales. Both publications are available at no charge from the CHR. Cornell Professor Shows How to Make Sure Hotel Websites Meet Customers' Needs A new hospitality tool from the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) demonstrates how hotel compani...
October 2013 Opening Planned for the 100-room Cubita Boutique Resort & Spa in Panama
August 15, 2013
PANAMA CITY, Aug. 15, 2013 - On October 12, 2013, the Azuero Peninsula will open a new chapter with the official inauguration of the highly acclaimed Cubita Boutique Resort & Spa, a first-of-its-kind project in the Republic of Panama. The brainchild of Panamanian finance specialist Ivan Eskildsen and wife Maria Amelia Pezzotti, Cubita Boutique Resort & Spa represents a unique marriage of world-class amenities with the colonial charm of the Azuero Peninsula, long considered the cradle of Panamanian culture and folklore. Since the groundbreaking in 2012, construction of the Cubita Boutique Resort & Spa has proceeded at an unpr...
Kempinski Hotels Opens the 363-room Kempinski Hotel Taiyuan in China’s Old Dragon City
Kempinski Hotels | August 15, 2013
Toronto - August 14, 2013 - Kempinski, Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, unveiled its 19th mainland hotel today in Taiyuan, China. As the first international five-star hotel in the city, Kempinski presents brand new luxurious concepts through modern facilities, superb European service and international gourmet offerings. An old saying goes, "Beijing represents the last 1,000 years of Chinese history and Shanxi represents the last 3,000 years." Located in the centre of the Dragon City, Kempinski Hotel Taiyuan is a contemporary hotel that blends European flair with Chinese tradition. The hotel is close to the city's main shopping centre...
The 152-room BEST WESTERN PLUS Bakkah Awan Hotel Opens in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Best Western International, Inc. | August 15, 2013
Phoenix, AZ - August 15, 2013 - Best Western International has announced the opening of its first property in the Saudi Arabian Holy City of Makkah. Located in the cultural center of Makkah (also known as Mecca), just a few minutes' drive from the Holy Mosque, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Bakkah Awan Hotel is perfectly situated for the millions of travelers visiting the city for the two annual pilgrimages, the Hajj and Umrah. "Tourism in Saudi Arabia is booming. Religious and pilgrimage travel is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the industry, and Makkah is at its heart," said Glenn de Souza, Best Western's Vice President International Ope...
TrustYou Expands Into Restaurant Space Bringing Its 360-Degree Approach to ORM to Culinary World
TrustYou | August 15, 2013
Superior Semantic Technology Covers Over a Dozen Sites - From Yelp! to OpenTable - & Social Media to Deliver Increased Customer Intelligence, Feedback Trends & Ease of Response Dallas, USA and Munich, Germany - August 15, 2013 -TrustYou, an online reputation management (ORM) market leader specializing in the hospitality industry, has expanded into the restaurant space. Bringing its 360-degree solution to aggregating and analyzing increasingly important online reviews and social media content to the culinary world, TrustYou's holistic approach delivers superior semantic analysis and a proven track record of increasing reviews, di...
California’s Courtyard San Diego Downtown Caters Completes Renovation of Public Spaces
Courtyard San Diego Downtown | August 14, 2013
(San Diego) - August 14, 2013 - San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is home to many unique and historic places, and now visitors to this downtown district can add THE LOBBY, a distinct hotel space unlike any other, to their list of discoveries. HHM recently assumed management of the Courtyard San Diego Downtown, which completed a $6.4 million renovation of all public spaces, known as THE LOBBY, meeting rooms and guestrooms in April. THE LOBBY's concept, which features a restaurant, lounge, Starbucks espresso bar, Billiard room and general seating areas, is designed to cater to the changing tastes of today's traveler. THE LOBBY is a must-see - i...
Carey Watermark Investors Acquires the 400-room Raleigh Marriott City Center in North Carolina
Carey Watermark Investors | August 14, 2013
NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2013 -- Carey Watermark Investors Incorporated (CWI) today announced that it has acquired Raleigh Marriott City Center, a premier full service hotel located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The 400-room, 17-story hotel opened in 2008 in conjunction with the opening of the 500,000 square foot Raleigh Convention Center. The Convention Center was developed by the city in the heart of the Fayetteville Street District in order to attract convention and meeting business and according to the city has generated significant economic activity in the downtown core and greater Raleigh area. CWI's total investment in the prope...
Petter Stordalen, Sole Owner of Nordic Choice Hotels, Bans Porn From Pay-TV in All of his 171 Hotels
Nordic Choice Hotels | August 14, 2013
OSLO, Norway, August 14, 2013 - Petter Stordalen, sole owner of Nordic Choice Hotels, has decided to remove pay-tv-porn movies from all his 171 Scandinavian hotels. At his new flagship hotel The Thief in Oslo he is replacing porn with contemporary video art. "We believe it is a natural part of our social responsibility to not support an industry that contributes to trafficking, which is why this decision will be implemented with immediate effect" says Petter Stordalen. At Oslo's waterfront luxury hotel The Thief they have taken the concept one step further. As a world's first, the interactive TVs in each room offer "art on demand" with ...
Research Into Hotel Technology in the United Kingdom
Guest-tek | August 14, 2013
The standard of in-room technology in the UK is going under the microscope in new research launched by Guest-tek. The world's largest provider of IP-based technology for the hospitality industry is keen to gather the industry's view on hotel technology, and has a survey live and ready to be completed. To thank respondents for taking the time to participate, there will be a draw to give away an iPad Mini. At the end of the survey they will be asked to provide an email address for the chance to win. Here is a link to the quick, multiple choice survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/guest-tek ...
Chef Alain Derouin Named Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director of Hotel El Ganzo in Mexico
Hotel El Ganzo | August 14, 2013
Hotel Launches Chef In Residence Program San Jose del Cabo, Mexico (August 14, 2013) - Cabo's newest hot spot, Hotel El Ganzo Design Boutique, Arts, Live Music, Marina and SPA, announced today the appointment of Alain Derouin as Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director. The chef will elevate the property's culinary offerings through his approach, which mixes the techniques and flavors of Mexican and French cuisine, as well as by sourcing the finest local and sustainable ingredients. Furthermore, Chef Derouin's appointment comes at the same time the property announces an exciting Chef in Residence program that will welcome respect...
Benchmark Hospitality International Names Gary Harnist Vice President of Construction & Design
Benchmark Hospitality International | August 14, 2013
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, August 14, 2013 - Benchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has appointed Gary Harnist vice president of construction & design. Alex Cabañas, Benchmark's president, business development & finance, made the announcement. Mr. Harnist will be based in Benchmark's Home Office in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. "It is an honor and a pleasure to welcome Gary to Benchmark Hospitality International," said Mr. Cabañas. "This is a new position for our company and will be important as we continue to grow and add new projects that require specialized exp...
