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Twenty Four Seven Hotels Updates Accounting to Aptech’s PVNG for 23 Properties
Twenty Four Seven Hotels | February 5, 2020
Cloud-based PVNG Enterprise Back Office Puts Financial Management in The Palm of Your Hand PITTSBURGH, February 5, 2020 – Aptech Computer Systems, the industry standard for hospitality financial systems, announced Twenty Four Seven Hotels updated its Enterprise Accounting for 23 properties to the PVNG Cloud Back Office system. Twenty Four Seven Hotels is headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with a portfolio that includes Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt brands. Aptech is an IBM Premier Solution Provider as well as a Prophix Premier Business Partner offering web-enabled business intelligence, budgeting, and hotel accounting software sys...
Dr. Ravi Mehrotra Founder and Chief Scientist, IDeaS to Be Showcased in ‘Under the Spotlight’ at Opportunity 2020
IDeaS | February 5, 2020
LONDON—Feb. 5, 2020— Dr. Ravi Mehrotra, president, founder and chief scientist of hospitality and revenue management software pioneer IDeaS is set to take part in the renowned Under the Spotlight session on February 11, 2020 at Opportunity2020, hosted by Revenue by Design, Ltd. A favourite at the “Opportunity” conferences, Under the Spotlight brings two industry leaders on stage to discuss, debate and share their insights into the continuing evolution of revenue management. · Unique opportunity to witness software pioneer: This is a unique opportunity to witness revenue management pioneer, Dr. Mehrotra, and hear his thoughts as...
Meyer Jabara Hotels Acquires Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island
Meyer Jabara Hotels | February 5, 2020
[Danbury, Conn., February 5, 2020]—Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH) has acquired the Residence Inn by Marriott Amelia Island, located at 2301 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach, Fla. Operating under MJH leadership since it opened in 2009, the 133-room all-suite hotel is a top Marriott brand performer and a favorite among travelers with a 97 percent guest satisfaction ranking. This is one of many Marriott hotels in the MJH portfolio and expands its presence with Residence Inn. “From day one of managing this property we knew it was going to be a winner, and we are thrilled to have purchased this asset — it was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up,...
Smartphones and Their Effect on Guest Behavior
Binu Mathews | February 4, 2020
By Binu Mathews Smartphones are everywhere. Walk into any coffee shop, restaurant, or hotel lobby, and a high percentage of people engaged with their smartphone will be directly affected by the application they are reviewing. As consumers, we now look to our smartphones to converse with friends, purchase items online, look at a myriad of pictures, and yes, sometimes, to talk to another person. The impact of smartphones on our everyday life is undisputed, but how has the smartphone impacted the hotel guest? When it comes to searching for a hotel, regardless of whether it is for a business or leisure trip, the bulk of the search process is ...
Koch Industries Agrees to Acquire All of Infor
Infor | February 4, 2020
NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2020 -- Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, announced today that an affiliate of Koch Equity Development LLC, the investment and acquisition subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining equity stake in Infor held by Golden Gate Capital. At the close of the transaction, Infor will become a standalone subsidiary of Koch Industries, and will continue to be operated by the company's current management team from its headquarters in New York City. In addition to being a key enterprise customer, Koch has been an investor in Infor sin...
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 226 Hotel History: Peninsula Hotel, New York
Stanley Turkel | February 4, 2020
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS Hotel History: Peninsula Hotel, New York (241 Rooms) On February 7, 1989, the Peninsula Hotel was designated as a Landmark by the New York Landmarks Preservation Commission. The original neo-Italian Renaissance Gotham Hotel is one of the few structures on Fifth Avenue which recalls the golden age of luxury hotels and the prominent place they occupied in the formation of the city. Erected in 1905, it was designed by the architectural firm of Hiss & Weekes and is among the oldest of the early “skyscraper” hotels. These hotels heralded the transformation of Fifth Avenue from an exclusive residential street ...
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel Names Brent Glashan and Mike Hubnik to Key Executive Roles for Opening
Omni Hotels & Resorts | February 4, 2020
EAGAN, MN / DALLAS, TX (February 4, 2020) – Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointments of Brent Glashan as general manager and Mike Hubnik as director of sales and marketing at Omni Viking Lakes Hotel, Omni’s newest property slated to open in October 2020. With nearly 20 years of hospitality experience, Glashan is well-equipped to lead the 320-room hotel to success. Hubnik’s knowledge of the Minneapolis-St. Paul market and years of sales leadership experience will propel the hotel to achieve its goals. “Brent has been part of the Omni family for ten years and his success is exemplified by consistently demo...
JV Between King Street Real Estate, Westdale and Cedar Capital Purchase Shelborne South Beach Hotel for $120 Million
King Street | February 4, 2020
NEW YORK & TORONTO & LONDON -- A joint venture between King Street Real Estate GP, L.L.C (“King Street Real Estate”), Westdale Properties (“Westdale”) and Cedar Capital Partners (“Cedar Capital”) today announced the acquisition of the Shelborne South Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida for $120 million. The landmark 275-room hotel is located in the heart of Miami Beach’s famous art deco district. Opened in 1941, the Shelborne was originally designed by Igor Polevitzky and later updated and expanded by Morris Lapidus, the architect responsible for some of Miami’s most glamorous hotels. David Walch, Partner of King...
Why More Hotels Are Owned by Franchisees
JLL | February 4, 2020
February 04, 2020 The last decade has seen a continued shift in hotel ownership. In 2010, roughly 70% of branded hotels were franchised operations. By 2019, that figure rose to roughly 80%. Major hotel brands have led the charge. Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Choice Hotels International and Intercontinental Hotels Group — the top 5 franchisors by total room count in the U.S. — collectively represent 82% of total franchised branded rooms, according to STR and JLL Research. These companies continue to move away from owning the real estate portion of properties and toward a model where th...
IHG Signs With Elysian Hotel Management Company for InterContinental Hotel in Central Thailand
IHG | February 4, 2020
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today announces the signing of a management agreement with Elysian Hotel Management Company Limited, for a unique new property near Khao Yai National Park in central Thailand. Set to open in 2020, InterContinental Khao Yai Swan Lake Resort will be an integral part of the Swan Lake mixed use project which is being positioned as a ‘destination retreat’. The resort creates a genuine sense of connection to nature with stunning views over seven man-made lakes, mountain views, and over 50,000 trees in the 100-acre site. Guests at the 61-key resort will enjoy the features they expect from an InterConti...
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center Undergoes Renovation and Division to Two Hotels
Marriott International | February 4, 2020
FEBRUARY 4, 2020 — BETHESDA, MD - Marriott International has unveiled an exciting new offering at Frankfurt Airport following a long-term commitment to upgrade and elevate the existing Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center. The renovation of the property not only delivers a revamped Sheraton hotel to the market but also a brand-new Marriott hotel, bringing two of Marriott International’s most well-known brands together in one location for the first time. Each hotel is distinct and retains individual brand characteristics, including guest rooms, executive lounges and lobby experience, but shares expansive facilities incl...
Curio Collection by Hilton Expands in the Caribbean With Brand’s First Property in Dominican Republic
Curio Collection by Hilton | February 4, 2020
SANTIAGO, Dominican Republic and MCLEAN, Va. – February 4, 2020 –Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today the signing and groundbreaking of Curio Collection by Hilton’s debut property in the Dominican Republic, Hotel Santiago, with the presence of the country´s president, Danilo Medina Sánchez. Set to open in late 2022, the modern hotel will form part of Santiago Center, an upscale mixed-use development offering a variety of entertainment including more than 15 dining options, shopping mall, local artisan market and children’s play area. “Welcoming more than 6.5 million visitors in 20181, the Dominican Republic has shown steady growt...
Think Small: Rethinking Hotel Technology for a New Era
Margaret Ady | February 4, 2020
By Margaret Ady When Volkswagen introduced the Beetle to the United States in the 1950s, it did it with a revolutionary and wildly successful ad campaign: “Think Small.” Original “Think Small” VW Ad Given it was a decade of giant, gas-guzzling American cars from the likes of GM and Chrysler, the campaign needed to entice consumers to go against the grain. They would have to see the value in a small, simple, and inexpensive European car. The Agency notes, “The ad tapped into a sense of disconnect that the public was feeling as a result of being pressured to buy and consumer for so many years. This was especially felt by youn...
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Set to Open in Belleville, Michigan Led by General Manager Raquel Rubalcado
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | February 4, 2020
Belleville, MI – February 4, 2020 – Marriott International’s TownePlace Suites by Marriott Detroit Belleville is scheduled to open for business this Wednesday, February 5, 2020. The new 120-suite hotel is built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the local area. Located at 46418 North Interstate 94 Service Drive, it will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Belleville Development, Inc. and managed by Namou Hotel Group of Madison Heights, Michigan. Director of Sales Daniel Cordtz and General Manager Raquel Rubalcado lead the management team at the ...
AHC Hospitality Promotes Josef Huber and Darin Jemison in Food & Beverage
AHC Hospitality | February 4, 2020
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – February 4, 2020 – AHC Hospitality announces today the promotions of Josef Huber and Darin Jemison to regional vice president of food and beverage and regional director of food and beverage, respectively. Having longstanding roots with AHC Hospitality and demonstrated track records of success, Huber and Jemison lend invaluable perspectives on the culinary industry as AHC Hospitality grows and expands its already robust food and beverage programming. Beginning his culinary career in Austria at age 16, Huber joined the AHC Hospitality family in 1997 and has held his position of corporate executive chef for over two ...
Canada’s Construction Pipeline Soars to Record High
Lodging Econometrics | February 4, 2020
February 4, 2020 – PORTSMOUTH, NH - Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that at year-end 2019, the total construction pipeline in Canada continues to ascend hitting an all-time high of 305 projects/39,984 rooms. The pipeline is up an impressive 15% by projects and 20% by rooms, year-over-year (YOY). At the close of 2019, projects under construction are hitting record counts with 96 projects/12,007 rooms. Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months, up an extraordinary 36% by projects and 28% by rooms, stand at 120 projects/13,785 rooms and projects in the early planning stage are also at an all-time high with...
Israel Hits All-Time Record for Arrivals in 2019 With 4,551,600 Tourist Entries, a 10% Increase Over 2018
The Israel Ministry of Tourism | February 4, 2020
NEW YORK – Feb. 4, 2019 – Once again Israel has broken its record of tourist entries with 4,551,600 in 2019 from across the globe. This record is a 10% increase over 2018, which saw 4,120,800 tourist arrivals. “We couldn’t be more thrilled that 2019 ended with a record high of incoming tourism to Israel that resulted in a NIS 22 billion in revenue,” said Yariv Levin, Israel’s Minister of Tourism. “Thanks to the innovative marketing and promotional campaigns, we are happy to report a 10% increase in tourism compared with last year. We’re excited to continue this momentum in 2020.” The top six source countries to Israel ...
David Millili Named Chief Commercial Officer of Nomadix
Nomadix | February 4, 2020
Former Runtriz and Pegasus CEO strengthens company’s senior leadership team LOS ANGELES, Calif. (FEBRUARY 4, 2020) – Nomadix Inc., the world leader in innovative guest-facing cloud-managed network edge devices, has announced the appointment of its new Chief Commercial Officer, David Millili. In his new role, Millili will leverage his more than 25 years of experience scaling technology businesses globally to spearhead commercial strategy and development for all Nomadix companies. "This is an exciting time of growth and evolution for the Nomadix brand," said Ted Helvey, the company's Chairman and CEO. "David truly understands the hosp...
Hilton Signs With Green Earth Investments to Bring Curio Brand to the Dominican Republic
Curio Collection by Hilton | February 4, 2020
SANTIAGO, Dominican Republic and MCLEAN, Va. – February 4, 2020 – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today the signing and groundbreaking of Curio Collection by Hilton’s debut property in the Dominican Republic, Hotel Santiago, with the presence of the country´s president, Danilo Medina Sánchez. Set to open in late 2022, the modern hotel will form part of Santiago Center, an upscale mixed-use development offering a variety of entertainment including more than 15 dining options, shopping mall, local artisan market and children’s play area. “Welcoming more than 6.5 million visitors in 20181, the Dominican Republic has shown steady grow...
Residence Inn Panama City Selects ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions to Ensure Highest Standards in Security, Operational Efficiency and Guest Convenience
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions | February 4, 2020
Newly opened long-term stay hotel implements VingCard RFID Mobile Access-ready locks alongside Elsafe Zenith safes. Stockholm – February 4, 2019 – ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has announced the successful implementation of its advanced security access platforms at Residence Inn Panama City. A recently opened extended stay hotel that offers homelike surroundings and a relaxing community atmosphere, Residence Inn Panama City recognized the need to implement advanced security solutions in order to provide each guest with total peace of mind throughout their stay. To achieve this goal, hotel leadership opted to implement Elsafe Zenith safes a...
Radisson Hotel Group to Debut First Radisson Branded Hotel in South Africa
Radisson | February 4, 2020
Brussels/Cape Town - February 4, 2020 - Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of its first Radisson branded hotel in South Africa, the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit. Radisson is Radisson Hotel Group’s fourth brand and 13th hotel to open in South Africa. This achievement brings Radisson Hotel Group’s African portfolio to almost 100 hotels in operation and under development. Centrally located 2 kilometers outside the town of Hoedspruit, Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit offers guests the chance to explore renowned tourist destinations such as the Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon. Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspru...
Residence Inn Panama City Selects ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions to Ensure Highest Standards in Security, Operational Efficiency and Guest Convenience
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions | February 4, 2020
Newly opened long-term stay hotel implements VingCard RFID Mobile Access-ready locks alongside Elsafe Zenith safes. Stockholm – February 4, 2019 – ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has announced the successful implementation of its advanced security access platforms at Residence Inn Panama City. A recently opened extended stay hotel that offers homelike surroundings and a relaxing community atmosphere, Residence Inn Panama City recognized the need to implement advanced security solutions in order to provide each guest with total peace of mind throughout their stay. To achieve this goal, hotel leadership opted to implement Elsafe Zenith safes a...
Arbor Lodging Partners Acquires 12-Hotel, 1313-Room National Portfolio
Arbor Lodging | February 3, 2020
Chicago-based hotel investment and management company, Arbor Lodging Partners, announced today the acquisition of a 12-hotel portfolio consisting of the Hilton Garden Inn Pasadena/Arcadia, Springhill Suites Pasadena/Arcadia, Hampton Inn Irvine/Lake Forest, Hilton Garden Inn Irvine/Lake Forest, Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield, Hilton Garden Inn Folsom, Hilton Garden Inn Roseville, Courtyard Inn Hartford/Farmington, Residence Inn Hartford/Rocky Hill, Homewood Suites Wallingford, Homewood Suites Somerset and Residence Inn Mount Olive hotels in a joint venture with GFH Financial Group B.S.C. Expanding its portfolio to 37 full-service and select-ser...
BENCHMARK Shares Five Trends Transforming Meetings in 2020
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company. | February 3, 2020
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, February 3, 2020 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, announces Five Trends that will Transform Meetings in 2020. The trends have been observed by its diverse portfolio of meeting properties located coast to coast. Benchmark is the leading U.S.-based independent hospitality management company, operating 80 award-winning hotels, resorts, and conference centers within its Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, Gemstone Collection and Benchmark Conference Centers brands. Benchmark’s 2020 meeting trends were announced by Ted Davis, chief sales and marketing officer. "We’ve seen this coming, but in 2020 mi...
