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The Scarlet, an 80-room Boutique Hotel in Singapore, Completes Extensive Refurbishment and Re-opens
The Scarlet Singapore | December 9, 2013
SINGAPORE - 9 December 2013 - The Scarlet, Singapore's first luxury boutique hotel and a well-loved icon by guests and locals alike for nearly a decade, re-opens its doors today after undergoing an extensive five-month renovation. Redefining the lavish, bold and elegant look signature to The Scarlet, the interior rejuvenation enhances the hotel's unique personality and conjures an ambience that will enthral and indulge the senses once again. Showcasing luxurious touches and bespoke pieces that belie the discerning style of Scarlet, the gracious hostess, the 80-room property looks forward to welcoming guests and patrons to experience its...
GB Group & Hilton Worldwide to Develop 206-key Hilton Leeds Arena to Open in the U.K. by 2016
GB Group | December 9, 2013
December 09, 2013 - LEEDS, U.K. and McLEAN, Va. - Following September's opening of the First Direct Arena, Leeds' state-of-the-art entertainment venue, Hilton Worldwide and GB Group have reached an agreement to bring the flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand to the site by 2016. Under a franchise deal over £30m will be spent on the new development of the upscale Hilton Leeds Arena, due to be managed by Redefine|BDL Hotels. Located just 300m from the 13,500 capacity arena, which has already hosted the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Sir Elton John, the hotel will add its own touch of stardust for visitors to the complex. Rob Pallesc...
Amrit Bottlers & Hilton Worldwide to Develop 125-key Hilton Garden Inn Lucknow Gomti Nagar in India
Hilton Garden Inn | December 9, 2013
NEW DELHI & LUCKNOW, India and MCLEAN, Va. - December 09, 2013 - Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement with Amrit Bottlers Private Limited for a Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. Hilton Garden Inn, part of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of ten brands, is award-winning brand of upscale yet affordable hotels. Strategically located in Gomti Nagar, the business, financial and entertainment district of Lucknow, Hilton Garden Inn Lucknow Gomti Nagar will offer easy access to the technology parks, government institutions, commercial and business hubs, and entertainment and shopping centres in...
Valencia Group’s Marketing Investment & Commitment to Digital Produces Positive Impact on Revenue
Valencia Group | December 9, 2013
Vizergy® Honored with HSMAI Adrian Award on Behalf of Valencia Group's Hotel Portfolio Jacksonville, FL (December 6, 2013) - The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has recognized Vizergy - Digital Travel Marketing with a Silver Adrian Award for digital marketing excellence for its Valencia Group entry. Valencia Group's collection of hotel properties have seen a 38:1 ROI and continued positive growth across their entire portfolio since partnering with Vizergy less than two years ago. The Adrian Awards, now in their 57th year, is the largest and most prestigious travel marketing competition on the globe. ...
Resorts World Bimini Plans 350-key Marina Hotel on North Bimini Island, Bahamas; To Open Mid-2014
Resorts World Bimini | December 9, 2013
December 9, 2013 - MIAMI, FL - Panoramic windows, wooden accents and contemporary furnishings will greet guests of a new 350 room luxury hotel set to open at Resorts World Bimini in the Spring of 2014. The Marina hotel, which is part of the 750-acre Resorts World Bimini property on North Bimini Island in The Bahamas, will comprise 325 standard rooms and 25 Garden Villa Suites, two restaurants, a rooftop bar and lounge and state of the art meeting space. Each room will offer guests expansive views of Bimini Lagoon and direct access to the world-class Resorts World Bimini casino. The hotel is currently under construction and expected to d...
Maureen Holden and Mara Bonfeld Welcomed to Team for Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Florida
The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa | December 9, 2013
December 9, 2013 (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida) - The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa has announced the appointments of Maureen Holden as Director of Marketing and Mara Bonfeld as Director of National Accounts. Together they bring nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality realm, with success in sales, meeting operations, marketing, advertising, public relations, promotions and special events. "We are pleased to welcome Maureen and Mara to The Sawgrass Marriott family. Their background, experience and passion for the hospitality industry makes them great additions to our team and the Ponte Vedra community," said Tom Manno...
Mike Gallagher of CityPASS & Disney’s Randy Garfield Named to U.S. Travel Assoc. Hall of Leaders
The U.S. Travel Association | December 9, 2013
WASHINGTON (December 9, 2013) - Mike Gallagher of CityPASS and Randy Garfield of The Walt Disney Company are the newest members of the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders, a recognition bestowed by the association for "sustained, noteworthy contributions that have positively impacted the travel industry, stimulated greater achievement and raised industry-wide standards." "U.S. Travel's Hall of Leaders, the highest of our industry's honors, gained two truly notable additions with the induction of Mike and Randy," said U.S. Travel President and CEO Roger Dow. "For many years, these two gentlemen have gone above and beyond to help make...
Hospitality Upselling Specialist TSA Solutions Launches Corporate Dashboard Functionality
TSA Solutions | December 9, 2013
Leading provider of revenue-enhancing solutions for the global hospitality market adds ROI reporting tool for multi-property portfolios. Minneapolis - December 9, 2013 - TSA Solutions, a leading global provider of revenue enhancing solutions for the hospitality industry, has launched a major enhancement to its Front Desk Upselling solution. The addition of myDashboard, now a standard feature of TSA Solutions' flagship product, delivers at-a-glance key performance indicators of upsell performance across all hotels in a company's portfolio, including impact on RevPar performance. With myDashboard, hoteliers can view year-over-year perform...
Marriott CEO, Arne Sorenson, Discusses Company’s Move to NASDAQ and African Hotel Deal (Video)
Marriott International | December 9, 2013
Arne Sorenson talks about why Marriott made the switch to NASDAQ and the company's plan to become the largest hotel company in Africa. ...
Hotel Equities Selected to Manage Four La Quinta Hotels in Tampa, Florida
Hotel Equities (HE) | December 9, 2013
Atlanta, GA - December 9, 2013 - Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (www.hotelequities.com) has been selected to manage four La Quinta Inn & Suites hotels in the greater Tampa, Florida metro area with a total of 265 rooms. The four hotels include La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South, La Quinta Inn & Suites St. Petersburg Northeast, La Quinta Inn & Suites Tampa Central and La Quinta Inn & Suites Tampa South. "Adding four additional properties in Tampa brings us to a total of 10 hotels in Florida and gives us great flexibility and synergy here," said Joe Reardon, Vice President of Business Development for HE. "We are work...
Pacifica Hotels Transitions San Diego, CA’s Best Western Plus Blue Sea Lodge to Blue Sea Beach Hotel
Pacifica Hotels | December 9, 2013
Irvine, CA (December 9, 2013) - Pacifica Hotels announced today the de-flagging of Best Western Plus Blue Sea Lodge to become the independently branded Blue Sea Beach Hotel. The de-flagging and name change coincide with a significant, $5 million renovation, in which the guestrooms, lobby, and common areas will be completely renovated. The hotel will remain open during the renovation, and all work is scheduled to be completed by April 2014. The new Blue Sea Beach Hotel will boast an atmosphere centered on surfer chic, with bold graphics, vibrant colors, and surf elements, including vintage style wooden surf boards and surf photography - ...
Hotel Construction Financing Arranged By Pacifica Capital & Brokerage, Inc.
Pacifica Capital & Brokerage, Inc. | December 9, 2013
DANA POINT, CA: December, 2013 - Chris A. Chiotis, Principal of Pacifica Capital & Brokerage, is pleased to announce his firm arranged the construction and permanent financing for the Hampton Inn & Suites, which is under development in Southern California. Pacifica arranged the financing through one of their many relationship lenders. "Pacifica's entrepreneurial approach and strong network of third party consultants together with their established banking relationships, allowed us to achieve the leverage we wanted and also provide assurance that we would be successful in developing our most recent Hilton product" according to Ch...
The Briad Group is Set to Open the 125-suite Residence Inn Long Island Islip/Court Complex in NY
Residence Inn by Marriott | December 9, 2013
Central Islip, New York - December 9, 2013 - The 125-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Islip, New York is scheduled to open on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Located at Seven Courthouse Drive, the Residence Inn Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by The Briad Group of Livingston, New Jersey. Located adjacent to the Cohalan Courthouse Plaza and Bethpage Ballpark, the Residence Inn Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex offers its guests convenient access to MacArthur Airport, Hauppauge Industrial Park, Sunrise Business Center, Long Island beaches and museums. Rates vary depending on l...
Former Hyatt Regency Irvine Changes to Hotel Irvine & Conference Center
BuildCentral | December 9, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Have Updated 135 Hotels in the Last Two Weeks with Changes in Personnel, Property Management or Ownership Chicago, IL. December 9, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have reported 135 changes in personnel, property management and ownership in the Hotel Profiles database over the last two weeks. Many hotels are getting a fresh start with a new Owner, Property Manager or General Manager. Recommend your product or service to someone who might be looking for a change. Hotels Under New Management: The Westin Columbus (Columbus, OH) Courtyard San Diego Rancho Bernardo (San Diego, CA) Hilton Garden Inn Saras...
Guestroom Renovations Underway for 73-key Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort in Solvang, California
Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort | December 9, 2013
(Solvang, CA; December 9, 2013) -Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort is proud to unveil plans for renovated guestrooms slated for completion in May 2014. The most recent groundbreaking began in October, and marks the second major addition to the guestrooms at the nearly 70-year-old working cattle ranch. Last March, Alisal finished renovations of 12 pool suites adding an approximate 70 square feet to the main bathrooms including new tile flooring, lighting and fixtures. The newly renovated suites boast a wide range of updates, while maintaining the Western flair that guests have become accustomed to. Alisal began renovating 20 of the origina...
Development Begins for the 350-key Lakeside Shangri-La, Yangon Slated to Open in Myanmar in 2017
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts | December 9, 2013
HONG KONG, Dec. 9, 2013 -- Shangri-La International Hotel Management Ltd. will open its second hotel in Yangon, Myanmar in 2017. With a prime location on the banks of Kandawgyi Lake, the 350-room Lakeside Shangri-La, Yangon will command magnificent views of the glittering Shwedagon Pagoda and unparalleled vistas over the lake. The official groundbreaking ceremony for Lakeside Shangri-La, Yangon took place on 8 December. The hotel site is near the new Shangri-La Residences, Yangon, which are also managed by Shangri-La. The Hong Kong-based hotel group has been operating in Myanmar since 1996 when it opened the 334-room Traders Hotel, Yang...
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 117; Hotel History: InterContinental Hotels Company; Quote of the Month
Stanley Turkel, CMHS, ISHC | December 9, 2013
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, ISHC 1. Hotel History: InterContinental Hotels Company A recent story on the Hotels website stated "IHG's history in Latin America dates back to 1946, when the first InterContinental Hotel opened in Brazil. Today, the Company has more than 200 hotels in 22 countries, not to mention a pipeline of more than 50 properties." In my book "Great American Hoteliers: Pioneers of the Hotel Industry" (AuthorHouse 2009), I wrote about Juan Terry Trippe, the founder of Pan American World Airways, the InterContinental Hotels Company, Charles Lindbergh and Raymond Orteig, an unknown New York City hotel owner. In the history of...
JW Marriott New Orleans Names René Bajeux Executive Chef
JW Marriott New Orleans | December 6, 2013
New Orleans, LA (December 6, 2013) - René Bajeux has been named Executive Chef of the JW Marriott New Orleans, it was announced today by Ted Selogie, General Manager. Chef Bajeux, who was most recently Executive Chef at the Renaissance Arts Hotel and his namesake restaurant, René Bistrot, has been with Marriott Hotels & Resorts since 2012. As one of only 44 French Master Chefs in America (designated by the prestigious Maitre Cuisinier de France organization), Chef Bajeux has made his home in New Orleans for the past few years. Born and raised on a farm in Lorraine, France, food and cooking were always an integral part of his every...
Hans Ritten Appointed as General Manager of Silversmith Hotel in Chicago
Remington Hotels | December 6, 2013
CHICAGO, Ill. (December 6, 2013) - Remington Hotels, a full management and hospitality service company, welcomes Hans Ritten as general manager of Silversmith Hotel. With extensive experience in the hospitality industry in both branded and independent luxury hotels, Ritten will apply his knowledge to manage daily operations, improve guest satisfaction scores, implement a new food and beverage concept and oversee Silversmith Hotel's $12 million renovation. "I'm thrilled to join the incredible team here at Silversmith Hotel," says Hans Ritten, general manager. "Having worked with Remington Hotels for a number of years, I can guarantee our...
Outrigger Names Jim Heather as GM for the Honolulu Airport Hotel and Best Western® The Plaza Hotel
Outrigger Enterprises Group | December 6, 2013
HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII - December 6, 2013 - Outrigger Enterprises Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Heather as general manager of the Honolulu Airport Hotel and Best Western® The Plaza Hotel. Both hotels are located within a mile of the Honolulu International Airport and are managed by Outrigger. Heather will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and staff management of the two hotels, as well as planning, organizing and directing all hotel services and ensuring a balance between customer satisfaction, effective business management and financial viability for each property. Heather returns "home" with this appo...
Benchmark Names Pat Weldon Director of Sales & Marketing for The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center
The Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center | December 6, 2013
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas - December 6, 2013 - Benchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has appointed Pat Weldon director of sales and marketing for The Heldrich, a Benchmark Hotel located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Stacy Martin, Benchmark's general manager for The Heldrich, made the announcement. "It is with pleasure that I welcome Pat to our hotel," said Ms. Martin. "She comes equipped with important sales leadership experience, and she has previously worked for conference center hotels in our market, with which she is extremely familiar. We're glad to have her on our team." P...
Owned by Dalian Yifang Group, the 314-key Aloft Dalian Opens in Northeast China
Aloft Hotels | December 6, 2013
DALIAN, China - December 6, 2013 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the debut of its sizzling Aloft® brand in Dalian, the financial center and leading port city of northeast China. Owned by Dalian Yifang Group Co., Ltd., which also owns The Castle Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel Dalian, Aloft Dalian is the sixth Aloft hotel to open in China, featuring 314 spacious, loft-like rooms, an urban design aesthetic, live music performances, and an active social scene. "Aloft is ideally positioned to meet the needs of the next generation of traveler and is experiencing phenomenal demand in markets world...
HMG Hotels Welcomes Randy Hulce as Vice President of Business Development
Hotel Managers Group | December 6, 2013
Randy Hulce has been appointed Vice President of Development for Hotel Managers Group. He will be pursuing new hotel management agreements for HMG and will be working out of the Hotel Managers Group corporate office in San Diego, CA. We are pleased with the hospitality experience that Randy is bringing to HMG and invite you to join us in welcoming him to our team. Prior to joining HMG Hotels, as CEO of Executive Guidance, Mr. Hulce advised on projects ranging from boutique hotels in San Francisco, CA to hotels with over 1,000 rooms in Orlando, FL. His experience covers the entire scope of hospitality from ground up construction, project...
Hyatt Returns to Puerto Rico with the Opening of the 156-key Hyatt Place Bayamon
Hyatt Place | December 6, 2013
CHICAGO (December 6, 2013) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Bayamon in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The hotel's opening marks the first Hyatt Place hotel to enter the Caribbean market and the return of Hyatt-branded hotels to Puerto Rico after a seven-year absence. "We are looking forward to showing travelers visiting Puerto Rico what the award-winning Hyatt Place brand is all about," said Chris Walker, vice president of brands, Hyatt Place. "Opening the first Hyatt Place in Puerto Rico is a significant step as we continue to serve more guests worldwide and we prepare to welcome additional Hyatt...
