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Hospitality Technology Leaders Recognized for 2018 Achievements
IDeaS | March 12, 2019
IDeaS Global Partner Ecosystem Awards given to key contributors for excellence in innovation, leadership and focus Tweet This: @IDeaS_RevOpt announces 2018 Global Partner Ecosystem Award recipients at 2019 ITB Berlin partner celebration www.ideas.com/news MINNEAPOLIS—March 12, 2019—IDeaS Revenue Solutions and its global ecosystem of partners strive to deliver better revenue management solutions to hotels all over the world. During ITB Berlin on March 7, 2019, partner representatives were recognized and awarded by their IDeaS peers for their exemplary levels in four categories: Innovation, Client Focus, Results Focus and Hig...
Quore Is Fast Becoming One of Hospitality’s Most Powerful Technology Tools
Quore | March 12, 2019
Small provider of workforce communication and housekeeping management technologies is making a BIG impact on how hoteliers worldwide are operating and interacting with guests Franklin, Tenn. – March 12, 2019 – When technology companies enter the hospitality industry, they often face considerable challenges, especially when the vendor is introducing a product to the market that already has established competitors. This David vs. Goliath scenario can be intimidating and dissuade even the most brilliant technology minds. However, Scott Schaedle, hotel engineer and technology visionary, saw this challenge differently. When conce...
Award-Winning Alfond Inn Enhances Luxury Experience with In Room Wine by the Glass Powered by Plum
the Alfond Inn | March 12, 2019
Guest can now enjoy in-room wine by the glass at the touch of a button at the top rated luxury Winter Park boutique property Orlando, Florida (March 12, 2019) - Plum, the hospitality industry's revolutionary technology that aims to revolutionize in-room dining programs, today announced that guests staying at the Alfond Inn in Winter Park, Florida, can now enjoy the convenience of in-room wine on demand in the property's upscale suites. The Alfond Inn at Rollins has been singled out once again as a top hotel in the Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Readers' Choice Awards. The hotel was also just named Central Florida's Best Wedding Venue ...
How Can Your Independent Hotel Compete With Group Hotels?
Hotelogix | March 12, 2019
Staying competitive is key to success. In the hotel industry, small independent hotels always have to compete with bigger brands or chain properties to attract guests, sell more rooms and to earn more revenues. The question here is that with their limited budget and reach, how can independent hotels beat their bigger rivals? What's in your favour? Given their limited number of rooms and offerings and not bound by any legacy or brand guidelines, independent hotels have the liberty to get creative when it comes to attract and serve more guests. They have the freedom of flexibility to make on-the-spot changes in their policies to offer per...
BENCHMARK® Names Shayd Pecor Director of Facilities for The Essex Resort and Spa, A Gemstone Collection Property
March 11, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, March 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Shayd Pecor director of facilities for The Essex - Vermont's Culinary Resort & Spa, a Gemstone Collection property located in Essex, Vermont. Lisa Fasbender, BENCHMARK's acting general manager at the resort, made the announcement. "It is with pleasure that I welcome Shayd to The Essex," said Ms. Fasbender. He brings with him a broad background in facilities management that will benefit our resort in a significant way. We are pleased to have him as part of our executive team." Shayd Pecor comes to The Essex with 30 years of...
Women in Hospitality: The Balancing Act
Dr Sowon Kim | March 11, 2019
Dr Sowon Kim The conflict generated from managing work and family is real. For half a century, the primary focus of research on this topic was driven by this potential conflict. Still today, female leaders reveal what seems to be a trade-off between career and children. One of the most powerful women in the world - former CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi - shared and advised when stepping down as CEO from PepsiCo last October: I've been blessed with an amazing career, but if I'm being honest, there have been moments I wish I'd spent more time with my children and family. Make the most of your days and make space for the loved one...
How to Get Your Resort & Travel Brochure PDFs to Google’s Position Zero by Lodging Interactive
Lodging Interactive | March 11, 2019
Plenty of hotels, resorts, and other businesses in the hospitality industry have brochures and guides for guests conveniently packaged into one hyper-valuable PDF. They list everything from resort amenities and pricing to events happening at the hotel to what to do in the area, and so much more. Now, there's a chance to have those PDFs featured prominently on Google in a way that can help you increase brand awareness and connect with new guests. Google has just announced that they'll be pulling content from online PDFs to use in their featured snippets section of position zero. This presents an enormous opportunity for hotels and resort...
Shurooq Partners With Shaza Hotels for Management of Sharjah Collection Retreats
March 11, 2019
BERLIN --The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has appointed Shaza Hotels to manage three luxurious retreats, which are Kingfisher Lodge in Kalba, Al Badayer Oasis in Al Badayer and Al Faya Lodge in Mleiha. The high-end destinations, which fall under the 'Sharjah Collection' brand by Shurooq, will be operated and fall under the management of the Mysk by Shaza brand, specialised for its international-based qualities and hospitality experiences that support the authenticity and culture of servicing unique lifestyles in the travel and tourism market. The announcement took place during Shurooq's 12th participation at th...
Hospitality Financial Leadership: The Next Big Thing
David Lund | March 11, 2019
David Lund For almost 10 years our industry has been a rocket ship of top line growth driven almost exclusively by big gains in RevPAR driven by solid increases in occupancy and rate. You also can't go too far inside the online world without finding articles that speak to when and if this growth will stop. We all know it will and it's never been a question of if it will stop, the question is when it will stop. Knowing this growth inevitably will stop and being cognizant that when it does stop it will go backwards, what can you do? History always repeats itself. When the growth stops and revenues year over year shrink what will hotels do...
Oxygen Hospitality to Launch Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation and Rebranding Ivy Palm Resort in Downtown Palm Springs, California
Ivy Palm Resort | March 11, 2019
Palm Springs, CA., March 11, 2019 -- Ivy Palm Resort today unveiled plans for a transformational two-phase renovation updating guest rooms, lobby, outdoor pool area and restaurant into a modern, upscale hotel inspired by the resort's heritage in downtown Palm Springs. The renovation follows the change in hotel ownership, sold in May 2018 to owner-operator hospitality management company, Oxygen Hospitality. In addition to physical asset renovations, Oxygen Hospitality, which owns and operates a portfolio of branded and independent hotels, will rebrand the Ivy Palm Resort with a new hotel name, identity and amenities. Phase One of the ren...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Opens a Refreshed Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana
March 11, 2019
Minneapolis (March 11, 2019) - Country Inn & Suites® by Radisson, a leading upper midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, New Orleans I-10 East, LA located at 5801 Read Blvd. The hotel features an updated exterior, refreshed guest rooms and a newly-designed lobby. The hotel is conveniently located near Interstate 10, making it the perfect resting stop for guests visiting downtown hotspots such as the French Quarter or Bourbon Street. Additionally, visitors of all ages and interests will be sure to enjoy the hotel's nearby attractions, including the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Audub...
How to Maximize Your Hotel Renovation Investment with Online Marketing
Cicero's Development Corporation | March 11, 2019
PLAINFIELD, IL, MARCH 11, 2019 -- After the dust settles, and the hotel renovation is complete, it is important to channel the excitement so new guests give your hotel a second look, and current customers have a fresh excuse to book a return visit. Cicero's Development Corp, one of the country's leading renovation contractors for the hospitality industry, recognizes a hotel renovation presents a terrific marketing opportunity. Located outside Chicago, the company has performed hundreds of hotel renovations across the country since 1970 for both large and small properties. To help hotel owners shout their good news from the top o...
Back to Basics: Search Engine Marketing
HEBS Digital | March 11, 2019
Search engine marketing (SEM), or buying traffic through paid search listings, is a relatively easy way to drive qualified traffic and more direct bookings to your hotel website. It is used to improve the visibility of your website in search engine results pages (SERPs). SEM is a key advertising initiative, so we're diving into the basics of everything you need to know. What is it? Search engine marketing (SEM) is the process of increasing your website's visibility on search engine results pages. SEM refers specifically to the paid promotion of your website via pay per click (PPC) listings. Appearing above organic content, the goal of S...
Sage Hospitality Completes Sale of Halcyon, a Hotel in Cherry Creek to Rockbridge Capital
Sage Hospitality | March 11, 2019
Denver, Colo. – (March 11, 2019) – Sage Hospitality, one of the nation's leading hotel investment, development and management companies, along with Denver-based developer BMC Investments, announced today the sale of Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek to Rockbridge Capital. Dallas-based Makeready will take over management of the property. In addition to the 154-key hotel, Rockbridge has acquired the Halcyon and B&GC brands, which were developed and trademarked by Sage Hospitality. "It is a tremendous success for Sage Hospitality to sell this hotel and two of the associated brands. Our teams put hard work into developing and...
Learn How To Approach & Engage in Difficult Conversations at the STRONG Leader Institute
Bryan K. Williams | March 11, 2019
30-Second Video By Dr. Bryan K. Williams One of the most frequently asked questions I get is "How do I handle difficult conversations with my staff?" I've found that leaders want to address subpar (and even mediocre) performance with their teams, but lack the skillset for how to do so effectively. One of our multiple sessions at the upcoming STRONG Leader Institute will be led by Alicia Santamaria, who is a subject matter expert on all areas of Workplace Conflict Management. Her session is called: Leadership Best Practices for Approaching and Engaging in Difficult Conversations In this session, she will explore four practi...
The Marketing Tool Every Hotel Should Use: Google Hotel Ads
March 9, 2019
What is your biggest headache as a hotel marketer? A likely answer is: battling against OTAs on Google's search result pages. But what if there was a cost-effective and powerful tool that allows your hotel to successfully compete with the likes of Booking.com and Expedia? Google Hotel Ads is your answer. Be Where Your Customers Are When travellers search for your hotel on Google, they are shown information about your business in a box to the right of their search results. This box - called the knowledge panel - will display room rates linked to OTAs and metasearch engines. Do you want your hotel listed too? The good news is that you can...
Netchex and M3 Expand Partnership with API Integration
Netchex | March 8, 2019
Covington, LA – March 8, 2019 – Netchex and M3 announced an expansion of their existing partnership with an API integration to help today's hotels streamline HR processes, keep employees engaged and help ensure consistency across locations. The API integration builds on the existing integration with M3's Accounting software and marries M3's time and labor technology with Netchex's complete Human Capital Management (HCM) platform. This latest endeavor delivers deeper workforce management and complete back-office integration and will be one of the largest and most comprehensive integrations to date for M3. Partners since 2016...
Owned and Managed by Baywood Hotels, Residence Inn by Marriott Opens in Lubbock, Texas
Residence Inn by Marriott | March 8, 2019
Lubbock, TX – March 12, 2019 –The 104-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Lubbock, Texas is set to open today with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility, while creating a unique environment. Located at 6415 62nd Street, the all-suite Residence Inn Lubbock Southwest will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Baywood Hotels Inc. of Columbia, MD. Located 14 miles from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport and 12 minutes from downtown the Residence Inn Lubbock Southwest offers its guests convenient access to Texas Tech University, Llano Winery, Texas Christian University and AT&T Stad...
Waterford Hotel Group and Waterton Forge Partnership
Waterford Hotel Group | March 7, 2019
WATERFORD, Conn., March 7, 2019 -- Waterford Hotel Group, a leading hospitality management company, and Waterton, a Chicago-based real estate investor and operator, today announced that they have joined forces to form a new venture to strengthen and grow their hospitality portfolios. With Waterford Hotel Group ("Waterford") driving operational success for hotel assets, Waterton will concentrate efforts on continued real estate investment strategies including growing the hotel portfolio. David Schwartz is CEO, chairman and co-founder of Chicago-based Waterton. Len Wolman is chairman and CEO of Waterford Hotel Group. "Thi...
SCG America and F&T Group to Introduce The Renaissance New York Flushing Hotel at Tangram in Queens, NY
SCG America Group | March 7, 2019
NEW YORK – March 7, 2019 – SCG America and F&T Group today announced that Renaissance Hotels has been selected as the brand flag for the 208-key hotel within Tangram, their 1.2-million-square-foot, mixed-use development that seamlessly blends where people live, work and play as the new epicenter of Flushing, Queens. Currently under construction and scheduled to open in early 2020, the nine-story Renaissance New York Flushing Hotel at Tangram will offer global travelers and local residents an unexpected lens on this vibrant neighborhood. "Our goal from day one was to build the best hotel for the world-class destination we...
Fort Lauderdale’s Pelican Grand Beach Resort Debuts $7 Million Guestroom Renovation
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. | March 7, 2019
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – As one of the only true beachfront, boutique hotels in Fort Lauderdale, Pelican Grand Beach Resort, managed by Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. and owned by Jefast Hotels, LLC, today proudly announces the completion of its $7 million dollar renovation. The eight-month transformation honors the existing property's old Floridian charm while introducing modernized design and boho-inspired elements. "We're beyond thrilled to see our vision come to life," said Heidi Dennis, general manager of Pelican Grand Beach Resort. "Knowing the exceptional level of service we already provide, this was the natural next...
Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. and Eraa Hospitality Break Ground on the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa, AL
Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. | March 7, 2019
CHATTANOOGA, TENN., MAR. 7, 2019 — Chattanooga-based Vision Hospitality Group, Inc., in partnership with Eraa Hospitality, also based in Chattanooga, recently broke ground on the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa, AL. The 93-suite hotel marks Vision's entrance into the Alabama market. The TownePlace Suites is located in Tuscaloosa, home to the University of Alabama. The progressive city sees substantial traffic from the award-winning SEC football program as well as leisure travelers visiting the area's historic and cultural attractions; these include the Alabama Museum of Natural History, Paul W. Bryant Museum, and Tuscaloo...
Silicon Valley Supply Growth Rates Increasing in Step with Demand Growth
Lana Yoshi | March 7, 2019
By Lana Yoshii There are 80 proposed hotels and 5 expansions totaling roughly 12,000 rooms planned for development in the greater Silicon Valley area. Worse case, with 31,000 hotel rooms today, there could conceivably be a 39% increase in supply. Is it time to hit the panic button? Since 2000, the two largest surges of new supply occurred in 2003 (4.6% growth) and 2015 (4.8% growth). However, from 2004 to 2014, Silicon Valley's new hotel rooms supply was very mild – maxing out at a 2.3% annual growth in 2014, and averaging at a compound annual growth rate of 0.5%. In recent history, annual new supply exceeded 1,000 new rooms in 20...
What the Nudge (Marketing)?!?
Sherif Mamdouh | March 7, 2019
by Sherif Mamdouh Influence without constraint, and to do good. This is the ethos of Nudge theory. This "helping hand" theory claims to be able to rely on human irrationality to reach a desired outcome. Stemming from behavioral psychology and microeconomics, this new paradigm advocates "libertarian paternalism" where a dose of manipulation is admitted but used only in the most benevolent endeavors - not without reminding us that any form of communication can be perceived as manipulation. In 2008, Richard Thaler, one of the fathers of behavioral economics, co-wrote Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and ...
