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The Modern Casino Resort: An Event and Meetings Hot-Spot
Lauren Hall | April 29, 2019
By Lauren Hall, Founder & CEO, iVvy Casino resorts have long been known as the ultimate one-stop shop for some of the best accommodations, food, entertainment that a given city has to offer. Bright lights, delicious food, local flair, incredible entertainment, lavish lobbies and luxury accommodations – these are just a few of the trademark elements that have attracted individuals and groups to casino resorts over the years. With this in mind, it's no surprise that modern casino resorts have become something of an event and meetings hot-spot. Recent studies project the casino hotel market will see significant growth by 2025, ye...
Transportation Booking Just Got Easier for Concierges at Firmdale Hotels
ALICE | April 29, 2019
ALICE, the hospitality industry's leading concierge and hotel operations technology, is newly-integrated with transportation automation platform Chauffeur Express. The integration, built via ALICE's Open API, is making it considerably easier for concierges to book guest transportation - and make transportation booking a better experience for guests - at Firmdale Hotels' eight London properties. "Today, when we talk about hotel operations, everything is about being efficient, in control, and reliable, while offering a great experience to guests," says Chauffeur Express CEO Alex Dicu. It's for this reason "the integration between ALICE an...
Is better to start your own hotel or franchise other brand in Afrcian
ivy hotel | April 28, 2019
1. The cost of investment, many people do not want to join the hotel chain but create a brand, a large part of the reason is that the fee charged by the hotel franchise is too high, and the cost of opening a hotel will be reduced. In fact, on the contrary, in most cases, the total cost of joining a hotel is lower than the cost of opening a hotel by oneself. 2. The income is stable. The advantage of chain hotels is huge membership advantage. The source of customers is stable. The off-season is not weak. The peak season is very busy, which guarantees a stable income. 3. Brand advantage, the whole society is in the pursuit of quality of li...
Replay Destinations and YOTEL Plan Summer Groundbreaking of YOTELPAD Mammoth in California
YOTELPAD | April 26, 2019
MAMMOTH, Calif. (April 2019) – Replay Destinations, an integrated destination development company, announced a Summer 2019 groundbreaking for YOTELPAD Mammoth, the brand's third U.S. location following the successful launches of Park City and Miami. YOTELPAD Mammoth will offer the opportunity to stay and live within walking distance of the gondola and The Village at Mammoth, a four-season destination, and one of the country's top ski resorts with one of the longest ski seasons in North America. "We have been developing this concept with YOTEL for a number of years. After our strong success in Park City and upon discovering an incr...
Xanterra Investing $30 Million for Rebuild of Maswik South Lodging at South Rim, Grand Canyon Slated for 2020 Opening
Xanterra Travel Collection | April 25, 2019
SOUTH RIM, GRAND CANYON — April 25, 2019 — Grand Canyon South Rim is getting a "birthday present" for its Centennial: as part of its concession contract with the National Park Service (NPS), Xanterra Travel Collection is investing $30 million to rebuild the Maswik South Lodging complex at South Rim. The existing 90 rooms, constructed in 1971, will be replaced with 120 new lodging units within four new lodging structures in the same general location. The new Maswik guest lodging is anticipated to open in Summer of 2020. The new units will greatly improve the guest experience adding new amenities to the two-story structures in...
WorldHotels Adds Eden Roc Miami Beach to Its Elite Collection
WorldHotels Collection | April 25, 2019
Frankfurt (April 25, 2019) – WorldHotels recently added Eden Roc Miami Beach, United States to its Elite Collection. This rarified selection of hotels and resorts represents upper upscale properties recognized for their elevated delivery of service and amenities. Eden Roc Miami Beach features 415 spacious guest rooms with oversized balconies overlooking the ocean or the skyline of Miami Beach. The hotel boasts three distinct pools, beachfront cabanas and contemporary design. The hotel also features two award-winning on-site restaurants and a spa and fitness center inspired by the beach cosmopolitan lifestyle. "We are delighted to ...
HVS Market Pulse: Arlington, Texas
Kathleen Donahue | April 25, 2019
By Kathleen Donahue Arlington: History as a Popular Texas Playground Arlington's Entertainment District neighborhood is deep rooted within the sports and entertainment industries. Six Flags Over Texas opened in 1961, followed by Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (opened as Wet 'n Wild) in 1983. Seven Seas Marine Life Park operated in the early 1970s on what is now the site of the Sheraton hotel, with some original structures incorporated into the hotel's physical plant. In 1994, the $191-million Globe Life Park in Arlington replaced Arlington Stadium, which had served as the home for the MLB Texas Rangers from 1972 to 1993. The 2009 openi...
What Hoteliers Need to Know About Staying Relevant with Google Hotel Ads
Vizergy | April 25, 2019
It's no secret that Google has played a significant role in the hospitality industry when it comes to online searches and generating direct bookings vs indirect bookings via OTAs. Online travelers often turn to Google when researching hotels, resulting in millions of hotel search queries each day. With so many eyes on these search engine results, it's important for hoteliers to be aware of Google's new hotel advertising product. Looking to compete with other hotel booking sites, Google quietly released its own hotel booking site on March 8th. On Google Hotel Search, online travelers can search for hotels by price, location, ratings, vie...
Red Roof® Unveils Evolution of Extended Stay Brand HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof®
April 25, 2019
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 25, 2019 -- Red Roof has unveiled the first prototype of the new build concept of its sub-brand, HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof®. A company that obsessively listens to its guests, this new prototype design is based on the number one request from consumers: more functional storage in room but not at the expense of good design. The new build upgraded specifications for exterior, lobbies and rooms provide guests with everything they need for an elevated extended stay experience and provides franchisees with a cost- effective solution to drive performance. Developed as a home away from home; a comfortable, convenien...
In Revenue Management, You Can Have Good Timing AND Good Forecasting
Dan Skodol | April 25, 2019
By Dan Skodol I recently read a piece about an international resort company that introduced a Revenue Management System (RMS) within the last five years. Like many resort properties around the world, their hotels have a high degree of dependence on contracted tour business and other leisure-oriented distribution channels. Because of the long lead-time associated with forming these contracts, "timing" is a very important focus of Revenue Management as missing a contract season means missing out on bookings that are essential to their performance. This certainly makes sense. But I got lost was when the Revenue Manager stated in an intervi...
IHG Signs With City Motors Group for New-Build Holiday Inn Slated for 2023 Opening in Kuala Lumpur
April 25, 2019
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's largest hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with City Motors Group for a new-built Holiday Inn in the affluent creative hub of Kuala Lumpur – Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Holiday Inn Kuala Lumpur Bangsar will be the fourth IHG property in the Malaysian capital. Slated to open in 2023, the hotel will feature 220 rooms and six meeting rooms, the largest of which will hold approximately 400 people. The hotels plans to incorporate the Holiday Inn Open Lobby concept, which will combine public facilities within a single, open cohesive space, creating flexibility for g...
Hotel Revenue Leaders to Convene at HSMAI’s ROC Americas in Minneapolis
HSMAI | April 25, 2019
ROC Americas is the world's largest gathering of travel industry revenue professionals (McLean, VA, April 25, 2019) The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is convening hotel revenue professionals for two days of education, collaboration, and innovation at its ROC Americas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ROC 2019 will be held June 18–19 and is co-located with HITEC 2019. The event is the world's largest gathering of revenue professionals in the travel industry with more than 650 in attendance. With powerful educational and networking opportunities, ROC is the must-attend conference of 2019 for learning...
Radisson Hotel Group Signs Agreement With Groupe Talys for Three Hotels to Enter Madagascar
April 25, 2019
Radisson Hotel Group is entering its 32nd African market and second Indian Ocean territory, Madagascar, with the signing of a portfolio deal of three hotels and a total of 254 rooms. The agreement was signed with Groupe Talys. Radisson Hotel Group today, has 89 hotels and 17,000+ rooms in operation and under development in Africa. The Group remains firmly on track to reach 130 hotels and 23,000+ rooms across the continent by 2022. The agreement consists of two hotel conversions and one hotel under construction, with all three hotels scheduled to open in 2020. Elie Younes, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Radisso...
17th Annual Southern Lodging Summit Conference Scheduled for August 27th & 28th in Memphis, Tenn.
April 25, 2019
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 25, 2019—Officials of the Southern Lodging Summit (SLS), an annual hotel conference focusing on development and operations throughout the southern United States, today announced it will host its annual conference August 27-28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Confirmed Speakers include Mitch Patel, president & CEO, Vision Hospitality Group; Rick Pastorino, president, REVPAR International; Jane Cooper, president & COO, Herschend Family Entertainment; Mary Beth Cutshall, senior vice president/chief development officer, Hospitality Ventures Management Group; and Dianna Vaughan, global head, all suites brands, Hilton. Thoug...
3 Steps for Successful 2019 On-Page SEO for Hotel Websites
GCommerce | April 25, 2019
By Lisa McCreary, Director of Search Engine Marketing, GCommerce Over the years the mission statement for successful on-page SEO for hotel websites remains the same: Make sure to follow best practices to position your website for the greatest chance of visibility in the SERP. Provide a superior user experience that is reflected through highly relevant content, well structured navigation with easy path to book. Search engine optimization continues to evolve. Every year the nuances of the game changes slightly with new technical developments, new announcements or hints from Google and changing competition. Only brands and websites that c...
IDeaS Announces 2019 Cornell Revenue Management Scholarship Recipients
IDeaS | April 25, 2019
IDeaS works to help advance the careers of six next-generation hotel revenue leaders through its ongoing scholarship program Tweet This: @IDeaS_RevOpt awards six hospitality professionals with prestigious revenue management scholarships in partnership with Cornell University www.ideas.com/news #RevenueScience #TheFutureofRM MINNEAPOLIS—April 25, 2019—IDeaS Revenue Solutions today announced the 2019 IDeaS Cornell Management Scholarship recipients. As the leading provider of revenue management software and advisory services, IDeaS works in partnership with the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration within the Corne...
Hotel.Online News Notes…November 6, 1996
April 25, 2019
Hotel.Online News Notes…November 6, 1996Extended Stay America, Wayne Huizenga’s startup lodging chain , is given an interesting reporter’s analysis in the Nov. 6, 1996 Tulsa World.The mob-style shooting of Paul Tatum, a partner in the Radisson- Slavyanskaya in Moscow is the topic of two articles. Read the Nov. 6 Journal of Commerce and the Nov. 5, 1996 Commercial Appeal.In 1991 Holiday Inn moved it’s corporate office to Atlanta from Memphis…they seem happy with that move as reported in the Journal of Commerce. Read David Beasley’s Nov. 6, 1996 article titled Corporations Hail Atlanta as Commerce Crossroads.The Tip Jar – p...
The Fairmont Hotel Once Again Garners Top Honors
April 25, 2019
Hotel.Online Notes...October 22, 1996 The William Byrd Hotel built in the 1920’s as ‘New York Skyscraper’ ,however, located in downtown Richmond, Virginia has found new life. Many of our old favorites are discovering a new line of work...Senior Citizen Housing. The Oct. 21, 1996 Richmond Times-Dispatch has an in-depth look at the new careers of our aging hotels. Virginia Churn’s article ‘Richmond, VA., Hotel to Reopen as Apartment Complex for Seniors” tells how it can be done.Do you maintain a full bakery shop in your hotel? Many hotels have opted to procure pies, tortes, tarts and cheesecakes from a local specialized baker. L...
Hotel.Online News Notes
April 25, 2019
Hotel.Online Notes...October 23, 1996OK...everybody out there who contracts with Lodgenet for in room movies and entertainment raise their hand. Many of us. Those hotels with long term contracts with Lodgenet should read this Oct. 22, 1996 Denver Post article. The Stephen Keating article ‘TCI Satellite Invests in Movies-on-Demand Firm’ explains how Lodgenet is going to go full throttle in to the residential apartment market with the system used by hotels. Will this move allow for continued strong servicing and new products for the lodging industry?Remember this name - Ssangyong - . This Korean conglomerate is starting to make a nam...
Hotel.Online News Notes
April 25, 2019
Hotel.Online Notes...October 25, 1996Waste, fraud and abuse...are we sure our hotels and restaurants are absent these nemeses? Many times these deceitful practices occur where you least expect it. Read Ronald D. UttÂ’s and Daniel J. HickeyÂ’s article in the Oct. 25, 1996 Journal of Commerce. It is a list of examples of how the trusted (?) US government spends tax revenues.OK - who should receive company health care benefits? A partner of a homosexual employee. A partner of a heterosexual employee. Or both. This is a must read for company benefit managers. Jill Jordan Spitz in the Oct. 25, 1996 Orlando Sentinel has an article titled Â...
Hotel.Online News Notes
April 25, 2019
Hotel.Online Notes...October 25, 1996Waste, fraud and abuse...are we sure our hotels and restaurants are absent these nemeses? Many times these deceitful practices occur where you least expect it. Read Ronald D. UttÂ’s and Daniel J. HickeyÂ’s article in the Oct. 25, 1996 Journal of Commerce. It is a list of examples of how the trusted (?) US government spends tax revenues.OK - who should receive company health care benefits? A partner of a homosexual employee. A partner of a heterosexual employee. Or both. This is a must read for company benefit managers. Jill Jordan Spitz in the Oct. 25, 1996 Orlando Sentinel has an article titled Â...
Hotel.Online News Notes…Oct. 29, 1996
April 25, 2019
Hotel.Online News Notes...Oct. 29, 1996Did you know there is a National Sleep Foundation? Yes there is...and Hilton Hotels has been working with the NSF to develop a Sleep-Tight Room (sm). If you have ever heard snoring from the room above or the room adjacent (sometimes the noise comes right through the headboard) you must read the Oct. 29, 1996 PR Newswire release Hilton Launches First Sleep-Tight Rooms (sm). For the month of September, 1996 the San AntonioÂ’s overall hotel occupancy rate was 61.8% according to PKF Consulting. The San Antonio Express-News has the details.Development of casino/hotels in Biloxi continues to make the ...
Hotel.Online News Notes…October 30, 1996
April 25, 2019
Hotel.Online News Notes...October 30, 1996What does the Philippine government do with the former U.S. Air Force Base at Clark Field? Philippines President Fidel V. Ramos and his government owned Clark Development Corporation have a vision - Las Vegas -...HarrahÂ’s Entertainment has an Oct. 30, 1996 PR Newswire release announcing its intention to participate in the rebirth of Clark Field.President Ramos has been busy lately talking tourism and hotels for his country. ITT Sheraton has also been meeting with President Ramos. ITT Sheraton has an Oct. 30, 1996 PR Newswire release announcing their participation in two new luxury hotels in...
Siegfried and Roy Announce World Wide Web Site … the Royal White Tigers of Nevada and the White Lions of Timbavati Roar on the Net – 18 Se
April 25, 2019
/FROM PR NEWSWIRE WASHINGTON DC 202-347-5155/ 1/8STK 3/8 1/8IN 3/8 CPR ENT MLM 1/8SU 3/8 PDT -- ENTERTAINET -- TO ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR:Nevada and the White Lions of Timbavati Roar on the Net LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Siegfried and Roy, world Famous Illusionists and Animal Conservationists, officially announced the opening of their World Wide Web site on Friday, September 20th, at http://www.siegfriedandroy.com. The stars, who have performed more than fifteen thousand shows at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, are delighted to have the opportunity to reach out and respond to questions from their many fans on a global level. ...
