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Convention Centers Worldwide Implement the InvoTech Uniform System to Improve Operational Efficiencies
InvoTech Systems, Inc. | March 13, 2019
The InvoTech RFID Uniform System is used at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) for Complete Uniform Control and Accountability LOS ANGELES, CA – March 13, 2019 -- InvoTech Systems is the leading provider of advanced Linen Management, Laundry and Uniform Systems that integrate the latest RFID technology to increase profitability for hotels, resorts, casino operators, sports arenas, convention centers and theme parks. The InvoTech System installed at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), Australia manages the uniform inventory for 700 employees and has been part of InvoTech's extensive worldwide clien...
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to Debut in Montana With Adaptive Reuse Project in Bozeman
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | March 13, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO (March,13 2019) -- Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today its first property in Montana; an adaptive reuse scheduled to open in Bozeman early next year. Located in the heart of historic downtown Bozeman, the project will turn the National Guard Armory building into a 122-room hotel with a signature restaurant, a whisky and bar centric speakeasy featuring music and live entertainment, and 8,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The new Kimpton will also feature a concert hall designed to attract top musical performances, as well as a rooftop pool and bar where guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the Bridg...
Highly Anticipated TWA Hotel at JFK Airport Selects Sabre to Power Its Distribution Strategy in Multi-Year Agreement
Sabre Corporation | March 13, 2019
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS – Mar 13, 2019 – Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, today announced a multi-year agreement with the TWA Hotel, the only on-airport hotel at JFK Airport, opening on May 15, 2019. The brand new, first-class hotel in the restored landmark 1962 former TWA terminal designed by Eero Saarinen will pay homage to the golden age of travel with midcentury modern-inspired guestrooms, eight restaurants, six bars, high-end retail outlets, 50,000 square feet of event space, a 10,000-square-foot fitness center, a rooftop pool and an observation deck. Since the 51...
Welcome Group Plans Late Spring Opening of AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay
Welcome Group, Inc. | March 13, 2019
El Segundo, California – March 13, 2019 – The highly anticipated AC Hotel Los Angeles South Bay, from design-led European lifestyle hotel brand AC Hotels by Marriott®, is slated to open its doors to guests in just a few short months. Located at 2130 East Maple Ave. in the burgeoning South Bay region of Los Angeles County and minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the 180-room new-build hotel will provide a sophisticated option for business and leisure travelers. Introducing a new hotspot for guests, as well as area residents and businesses, the six-story hotel will be home to a rooftop restaurant and bar w...
Key International Breaks Ground on AC Hotel by Marriott in Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida
Key International | March 13, 2019
MIAMI (March 13, 2019) ─ Prominent, Miami-based real estate investment and development company Key International has broken ground on an AC Hotel by Marriott, the design-led lifestyle hotel brand by Marriott International. The property, which was acquired in 2016 as three adjoining land parcels that span more than a half-acre, is located in prime Fort Lauderdale Beach, Fla., and will feature 171 guest rooms amidst 10 stories. Located just steps from the beach, at 3029 Alhambra Street, the AC Hotel by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach is situated directly abutting the area's most popular tourist thoroughfare, Florida State Road A1A. The d...
3 Important Reasons Why Hotel Asset Managers Have Become Such Hot Property
Fred Novella | March 13, 2019
By Fred Novella Hotel asset management is a booming profession. Thanks to the increasing complexities of today's hospitality market where disruptors seemingly turn up out of nowhere and operators consolidate at a fast rate – it is easy to understand why. Indeed, given the volatility in the travel market many hotel owners would no longer take the risk of entering a relationship with a hotel operator without the ongoing support of a hotel asset manager. Employed by the asset owner, the role of a hotel asset manager is to ensure a property reaches its full potential so that it can create increased returns in the long term or be sold ...
CBRE Research Forecasts Healthy RevPar Growth for U.S. Hotels in 2019 and 2020
CBRE Hotels | March 13, 2019
Greater Los Angeles area hotels are likely to experience another year of occupancy and room rate increases , driven by strong employment growth and travel demand Los Angeles – Mar. 13, 2019 – Continued favorable economic fundamentals are expected to lead to U.S. hotel rooms revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth of 2.5 percent in 2019 and 2.0 percent in 2020, according to the latest forecast from CBRE Hotels Americas Research. "Supply, demand and pricing in the U.S. lodging industry are very similar to what we have observed the past few years," said R. Mark Woodworth, senior managing director of CBRE Hotels Americas Rese...
Can Hotels Sue Their Governments Over Home Sharing?
Larry Mogelonsky | March 13, 2019
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) This is a special case that I've been waiting to write about since it hit the airwaves here in Canada in late October. Most interesting here is that it has a few powerful implications for the fight traditional hotels are facing against industry disruptors coming in the form of home sharing. Taxi drivers working in the City of Toronto launched a $1.7 billion CDN (about $1.4 USD) class action lawsuit against the city itself, claiming damages that reflect how much licensed taxis have lost – what is sometimes coined as 'plate value' – since these ride-sharing services came i...
INTELITY to Attend April’s HITEC Europe Conference in Mallorca, Spain
INTELITY | March 13, 2019
The company will demonstrate its hospitality technology platform as it looks to expand European footprint Los Angeles, California (March 13, 2019) – INTELITY™, the provider of the broadest enterprise guest engagement and staff management platform for hospitality, will be attending HITEC Europe which will take place in Mallorca, Spain this April 10-11. HITEC Europe is part of the world's largest hospitality technology conference brand, which brings leaders and professionals together to cover the latest trends specific to the industry. "We are actively pursuing continued growth in Europe and our presence at HITEC provides con...
Nau Royal Boutique Hotel From Brazil Sees a 30% Boost in Revenue With Hotelogix
Hotelogix | March 13, 2019
Hotelogix, a leader in cloud-based Property Management Systems has helped Nau Royal Boutique Hotel and Spa in Brazil witness a 30% increase in its revenue. This substantial growth in its revenue is a result of a 20% rise in both OTA and direct bookings. Located in São Sebastião, the Southeast coast of Brazil, Nau Royal Hotel and Spa is nestled in the sands of Camburi Beach. With offerings like a luxurious oceanfront, a petit-spa by L'Occitane and tastefully decorated rooms, this boutique property is one of the most sought-after destinations and is known for delivering impeccable hospitality to its guests. It has also earne...
The Luxus Hotel, Canada Sees a 10% Revenue Growth & 20% More OTA Bookings With Hotelogix
Hotelogix | March 13, 2019
Hotelogix, a leader in cloud-based Property Management Systems has announced that the adoption and efficient use of its PMS have helped The Luxus Boutique Hotel in Canada to witness a 10% increase in its revenue. Located in St. John's, Canada, The Luxus Boutique Hotel is the perfect destination for travelers looking to experience luxurious hospitality. With plush interiors, well-appointed rooms, highly recommended lounge, and top-class guest services, the boutique property has garnered good reviews and ratings on all major travel and hotel booking portals. The management at the property adopted Hotelogix PMS in 2017. Since then, they ha...
ALICE Helps the Luxury Chablé Resort Take Communication and Staff Operations to the Next Level
ALICE | March 12, 2019
ALICE provides Chablé Resort & Spa with an operations system to record and track internal guest requests for effective and efficient communication. The Leading Hotel of the World Chablé Resort has selected ALICE's full suite of staff communication and task management tools, as well as white-labeled app for their guests, to improve staff communication, enhance operations, and better engage guests across its 40 luxury villas located in the Mayan jungle. ALICE is the hospitality industry's leading operations technology, connecting every department of the hotel with one platform for all staff communication and guest reques...
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 210: Hotel History: John Q. Hammons (1919-2013)
Stanley Turkel | March 12, 2019
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS John Q. Hammons: Master Hotel Developer and Builder One of the great hotelier/developers of our time. John Q. Hammons developed 200 hotel properties in 40 states. But mere statistics hide the essence of Mr. Hammons special development techniques. He disdained the standard feasibility studies when assessing potential sites for hotel development and instead relied on his own experience, knowledge and intuition. Here are some reflections by John Q. Hammons on being an exceptional hotel developer: Be in Tune With Change: Have a Plan of Action. People do not stop to think what change means. That's the thing about su...
CoralTree Hospitality Assumes Management of the Iconic Town and Country San Diego
CoralTree Hospitality | March 12, 2019
SAN DIEGO—March 12, 2019--Town and Country San Diego has joined the CoralTree Hospitality Group management portfolio of distinctive lifestyle and resort hotels. The 675-room property is located at 500 Hotel Circle North in the heart of Mission Valley near many of San Diego's top attractions and minutes from Downtown with its array of restaurants and entertainment. "Town and Country is a landmark property with a rich history and superior location in San Diego. The hotel is currently undergoing a transformative renovation to update and expand the property's amenities. CoralTree brings an accomplished team to deliver a customized app...
Akara Partners Completes Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North
Akara Partners | March 12, 2019
(CHICAGO, IL) —Akara Partners, a real estate direct-investment, development, and operations firm based in Chicago, announces the completion of Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North, a 17-story extended stay hotel located at 110 West Huron. A Grand Opening celebration will take place March 19. "Rapid business and residential growth in River North created a need for extended stay and suite hotels," said Rajen Shastri, Founder and CEO of Akara. "We found a great partner in Home2 Suites by Hilton, which gets high ratings for service quality in all its locations." Home2 Suites by Hilton Chicago River North includes 206 suites feat...
Midas Hospitality Opens Newly-Built 107-Room Home2 Suites by Hilton in Brooklyn Park, MN
Midas Hospitality | March 12, 2019
(St. Louis, Mo., March 12, 2019) Six months ago Midas Hospitality opened the very first new hotel built in Brooklyn Park since 1998. Now the company is ready to introduce its second. Midas Hospitality – a leading hotel development, management and investment firm – recently opened a 107-room Home2 Suites by Hilton. Located at 9490 W. Broadway, the nearly 58,000-square-foot hotel is part of a $28 million development that includes a 100-room Hampton Inn that opened in Sept. of 2018. Trevor Armstrong is the General Manager for both properties. Home2 Suites is an all-suite hotel with fully-equipped kitchens designed for extended ...
Starred Hotels Vs Budget Hotels
Nocci Residency | March 12, 2019
There's no two ways about it – everyone loves a good bargain. When your vacation is at the corner and you're searching online for a hotel in a haste, nothing can make you feel more accomplished than stumbling upon budget hotels that offer great deals. What can be more alluring than finding a room for Rs 500 a night or a hotel that promises one night free? But if there's a little voice inside your head that's telling you to be wary of deals that seem too good to be true, listen to it. The sad truth is that most budget hotels that list rooms at unbeatable prices can only afford to do so because they are skimping on quality in some w...
Metasearch, Managed
Vertical Booking | March 12, 2019
By Mark Lewis-Brown, CEO & President at Vertical Booking USA Travelers love the metasearch channels; they pull all of the available prices from the different online sites into a single list of search results, easily sorted and easily booked. They spend less time searching and are more likely to find the best possible rate for their stay. What's not to love?! While I know hotels appreciate the bookings that they can get through the metasearch sites, the channel can create lots of headaches for a hotel's staff, especially those on the reservations team. Even still, metasearch is a very important channel for all hotels – no matte...
UK Millennials Will Take and Spend More on Leisure Trips During 2019 in Spite of Brexit
MMGY Global | March 12, 2019
New research study Portrait of UK Travellers™ shows that Millennials will drive overall tourism growth for 2019 and have the most positive outlook on Brexit's impact on travel Findings also reveal what influence children have on holiday decisions; which generation is most likely to travel overseas; and the impact of social media on holiday decisions NEW YORK (March 12, 2019) - Adult travelers under 40 intend to take 41 percent more vacations in 2019 (an extra two vacations per year on average) and additionally ramp up their vacation spend by 20 percent in the next 12 months, according to a new study. Portrait of UK Travellers&tra...
The Rise of AI in the Construction Industry
Matt Man | March 12, 2019
Matt Man Today, it seems as though everything is under construction. It is almost rare to walk outside without seeing a sleek looking building or a bridge being built. Although these projects are being constructed to meet the newest and latest criteria and aesthetics, the crews building them are not necessarily taking advantage of the latest available technology. The fact is, companies are losing millions of dollars in productivity due to the fact that most tools used on a job site are outdated. It is time for the construction industry to make some updates of its own. Not a moment too soon, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging on j...
Why You Should Fire Most Hospitality Employees the First Week
Don Kermath | March 12, 2019
Don Kermath Have you ever dated the wrong person? You likely dated that person longer than either of you wished. What if you had set that person free after the first five dates? You probably knew it wasn't going to work out after the first date. Wouldn't it have saved you money, heartache, and time? Exactly. That's why I propose adopting a five-workday probation period for all new hospitality employees. You will save money on training, it's the most ethical thing to do, and you can get back to work immediately finding the right employee. You're going to spend about $2,500 in the United States to train your hourly hospitality employee, i...
BENCHMARK® Names Bethany Hopp Controller for The Nautical Beachfront Resort
March 12, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, March 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Bethany Hopp controller for The Nautical Beachfront Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Frank Casarez, Benchmark's general manager for the resort, made the announcement. "It is a pleasure to welcome Bethany to our resort," said Mr. Casarez. "She brings vast experience and financial acumen to her new position with us, as well as a keen understanding of our resort destination. She is a wonderful addition to our executive team." Bethany Hopp brings more than two decades of experienc...
Hyatt Signs With BIM Group to Develop 110-Key Park Hyatt Phu Quoc Hotel in Vietnam
Park Hyatt | March 12, 2019
CHICAGO -- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of BIM Group to develop a 110-key Park Hyatt Phu Quoc hotel as well as 65 residences. Slated to open in 2022, Park Hyatt Phu Quoc will offer discerning travelers a sophisticated resort destination surrounded by pristine nature. Park Hyatt Phu Quoc will join the award-winning Park Hyatt Saigon and is the luxury brand's first resort in Vietnam. "As Hyatt grows its resort presence in Vietnam, we are delighted to bring the Park Hyatt brand to a remarkable destination such as Phu Quoc Island with its rich biodi...
Glenmont Acquires Radisson Hotel Cleveland-Gateway to Be Rebranded as Hotel Indigo Following Comprehensive $7 Million Renovation
Glenmont Capital Management | March 12, 2019
NEW YORK -- Glenmont Capital Management, LLC, founded in 2000 by Lawrence A. Kestin, a New York-based real estate private equity fund manager announced the off-market acquisition of the Radisson Hotel Cleveland-Gateway. The 143 key hotel features a business center, fitness center, approximately 3,500SF of meeting space and the Gateway Bar and Grill. The hotel, located at 651 Huron Road, benefits from an A+ location, ideally situated among the Cleveland CBD's 14.9 million square feet and is the closest accommodation to both Quicken Loans Arena and Progressive Field. The Hotel will initially operate under the Intercontinental Hotel Group ...
