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Sojern’s Digital Marketing Platform Built to Reduce Reliance on OTAs for Hotels of All Sizes, Now Available as a Subscription
Sojern | January 9, 2020
Serving 10,000 Customers in 140 Countries, Sojern Offers Hotels Real-Time Access to Travel Data and Holistic Digital Media Solutions SAN FRANCISCO – January 9, 2020 – Sojern, a leading provider of digital marketing solutions serving 10,000 customers in more than 140 countries, today announced that it will offer its digital marketing solutions for independent hotel and chain properties as a subscription. A commission version of the same solution has been popular with Sojern hotel customers for some time. With this new package, the same enterprise-grade technology developed to power marketing campaigns for the world’s biggest trav...
McKibbon Hospitality Adds Hampton Inn Atlanta Kennesaw to Management Portfolio
Hampton by Hilton | January 8, 2020
Owned by Busbee Hotel, LLC, the 100-room hotel is primely located near the Kennesaw Town Center and Kennesaw State University in northwest Atlanta McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, today announced the addition of Hampton Inn by Hilton Atlanta Kennesaw to its management portfolio. Owned by Busbee Hotel, LLC, the 100-room hotel is primely located near the Kennesaw Town Center and Kennesaw State University in northwest Atlanta. The new management contract expands McKibbon’s presence in the Atlanta area, where the company currently manages five additional hotels: AC Hotel Atlanta Midtown, Moxy Atlanta Midt...
Hyatt Opens Newly-Built Thompson Washington D.C.
Thompson Hotels | January 8, 2020
CHICAGO (January 8, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announces the opening of Thompson Washington D.C., the Thompson Hotels brand’s first property in the nation’s capital. Located in the emerging Navy Yard neighborhood, the new hotel features 225 sleek and modern guestrooms and suites, along with restaurant and bar concepts by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, positioning Thompson Washington D.C. to serve as a modern hub for locals and visitors against the backdrop of the city’s dynamic waterfront neighborhood, located less than one mile from Capitol Hill and other major D.C. monuments and museums. The newly ...
Pop-Up Hotels, Autonomous Vehicle Sightseeing and Other Trends to Watch in 2020 and Beyond
Alan Young | January 8, 2020
By Alan Young Two decades ago, if I were to have asked you what the world would look like in 2020, what would you have said? Would you have anticipated the steady rise of self-service technology, tools allowing for instant gratification across all aspects of our life, and artificial intelligence? The autonomous vehicle? The seemingly endless runway of possibility stretches before us, with the help of cutting-edge platforms that were once merely a futuristic concept? Moreover, what predictions would you have offered up for travel? While our industry is always subject to change and, most would argue, has been on an upward trajectory of te...
Radisson Hotel Group Reveals Plans for New Radisson Red Reykjavik
Radisson Red | January 8, 2020
The 203-room Radisson RED Reykjavik, set to open 2021, will be a newly built property and mark the first ever Radisson RED Hotel in Iceland “Radisson RED is Radisson Hotel Group’s upscale, select service hotel brand that presents a playful twist on the conventional. Radisson RED hotels inject new life into hospitality through informal services, a social scene that’s waiting to be shared and bold design that kick-starts the fun. It is the perfect match for Reykjavik and the entire Radisson Hotel Group team and owners are thrilled to introduce this landmark Reykjavik”, says Tom Flanagan Karttunen, Area Senior Vice President of Radis...
Balboa Bay Resort Appoints Marina Dutton as General Manager
Balboa Bay Resort | January 8, 2020
Prior to joining Balboa Bay Resort, Dutton served as General Manager of Costa Mesa Marriott Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach’s premier waterfront resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marina Dutton as its new General Manager. With over 22 years of hospitality experience, Dutton will now manage all operations, food and beverage, sales and marketing. Most importantly, Dutton will oversee all aspects of the guest experience at the Forbes Four-Star Resort. “We are delighted to welcome Marina to Balboa Bay Resort,” said Todd Pickup, co-owner of Balboa Bay Resort. “Marina’s knowledge of the local market and her extensive...
Rosewood Hotel Georgia Welcomes Paul Li as Director of Sales and Marketing
Rosewood Hotel Georgia | January 8, 2020
Most recently, Li served as Director of Sales and Marketing at Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver Paul Li has been named Director of Sales and Marketing at Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver’s renowned luxury hotel. In his new role, Li will serve as a key member of the hotel’s leadership team, tasked with overseeing all of the property’s sales and marketing efforts, along with developing business strategies that drive overall growth and increase revenue for the 156-room hotel. “We are delighted to welcome Paul Li to the Rosewood Hotel Georgia team and are excited to see how the hotel exceeds its sales and marketing g...
Ülfet Özyabasligil Ralph Named Executive Chef at Magee Homestead
Magee Homestead | January 8, 2020
Chef Ülfet joins Magee Homestead from another Relais & Châteaux property, Camden Harbour Inn, in Camden, Maine, where she served as Executive Sous Chef from November 2018 Magee Homestead, the adults-only, boutique wellness retreat that is part of Wyoming’s award-winning Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection– as well as part of the Relais & Châteaux Collection and a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel – announced today that Ülfet Özyabasligil Ralph has been named Executive Chef, overseeing Magee Homestead’s food & beverage program as well as its popular culinary experiences lineup. Sitting on 7,000 acres of histori...
Some Notes on Crafting the Perfect Hotel Event
Larry Mogelonsky | January 8, 2020
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) Is there really such a thing as a perfect event that’s held at a hotel? You know, the one that brides dream of or the one that corporate meeting planners hoping to make their mark lust after? For the past few years, I’ve been following numerous properties on LinkedIn, and standing out from the pack is Forbes five-star, The Lanesborough in London, England, a member of the Oetker Collection. This illustrious 93-room property is an iconic landmark in the heart of the Hyde Park area. The building was designed by the same architect of the National Gallery, William Wilkins. The Lanesb...
Stonebridge Companies in Partnership With Walton Street Capital Acquires Le Méridien New Orleans
Stonebridge Companies | January 8, 2020
Stonebridge Companies, a Denver-based, privately owned, innovative hotel owner, operator and developer, in partnership with an affiliate of Walton Street Capital, L.L.C., has acquired the 410-room Le Méridien New Orleans hotel. The acquisition is the group’s third in the New Orleans market and second in just over 12 months, having purchased the Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans in late 2018. Le Méridien is located in the heart of downtown at 333 Poydras Street and is just steps away from Harrah’s New Orleans Casino, the legendary French Quarter, Bourbon Street and the renowned Warehouse Arts District. The property also provides co...
Google Assistant’s Interpreter Mode Helps International Hotel Guests Translate Across 29 Languages
Volara | January 8, 2020
New solution from the Google Assistant, deployed by Volara and announced at CES 2020, provides real-time, fully managed, and hassle-free live language translation for hotels January 8, 2020 — Las Vegas — Last year, the Google Assistant unveiled its real-time translation technology, interpreter mode, helping hotel staff carry on conversations with guests speaking foreign languages. To extend upon this experience, Volara is partnering with the Assistant to launch a new full service solution so hotels can better serve and communicate with their international guests. The new solution, which runs on the Google Nest Hub, benefited from s...
Tourism Satisfaction: Importance, Measurability & Impacts
Hospitality Insights | January 8, 2020
How should we measure tourism satisfaction for businesses and destinations? And what key factors should we consider when consuming tourism indices? These questions and more were covered at EHL’s 3rd Annual Hospitality Finance & Economics Research Conference, with keynote speaker Dr. Gang Li. As a hospitality business leader, or destination management professional, what do you need to know about tourism? Does it help you to know where tourists go most and how much money that adds to the economy? Maybe so, but the most important factors for your business are what pleases tourists the most and what makes them grow your business as sa...
ALICE Wins Multiple HotelTechAwards in 2020
Alice | January 8, 2020
For the third year in a row, ALICE is named the #1 Concierge Software by Hotel Tech Report. ALICE is excited to announce its success in the 2020 HotelTechAwards, taking top honors in several categories. The hotel operations start-up was named the Best Concierge Software, Best Mobile Guest App, and a Finalist in Staff Collaboration Software (Best in North America) by Hotel Tech Report. ALICE was also on the list of Top Ten Best Places to Work in Hotel Tech for the third year in a row. ALICE is the hospitality industry’s leading operations technology, connecting every department of the hotel with one platform for all staff communication ...
IDeaS Named Best Revenue Management Software and People’s Choice Winner in 2020 HotelTechAwards
IDeaS | January 8, 2020
Based on hotelier reviews rating ease of use, ROI, implementation and support, IDeaS maintains its leading position on Hotel Tech Report Tweet This: @IDeaS_RevOpt has been named 2020’s Best Revenue Management Software and People’s Choice Award winner by @hoteltechreport www.ideas.com/news #HotelTechAwards MINNEAPOLIS—Jan. 8, 2020—IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the world’s leading provider of revenue management software and services, has been named 2020’s top-rated revenue management software and People’s Choice Award winner by Hotel Tech Report. Compiling real customer data and unbiased reviews from nearly 25,000 hoteliers wo...
Cloud5 Communications Contact Center Partners With G6 Hospitality for High-Conversion Hotel Voice Reservations
Cloud5 Communications | January 8, 2020
Highly skilled, dedicated agents lower call abandon rates, maximize voice revenue for the leading economy brand CHICAGO (January 8, 2020) –Cloud5 Communications Contact Center has been engaged by G6 Hospitality LLC to help deliver on the Motel 6 brand promise to “leave the light on” for millions of hotel voice reservations callers to its contact center 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A leading hotel communications technology and call center services provider, Cloud5 has increased revenue for the iconic Motel 6 and Studio 6 hotel brands through higher call conversion rates and reduced abandoned calls after a record-setting implementa...
Pegasus Named the Best CRS for 2020 by Hotel Tech Report
Pegasus | January 8, 2020
The new Pegasus launches into the new decade with industry-wide recognition for customer support and technical excellence January 8, 2020 — Pegasus, a leading global technology provider empowering the hotel industry, has been named 2020’s No. 1 Central Reservation System software by Hotel Tech Report. The HotelTechAwards, known within the industry as the “Oscars of Hotel Tech,” are chosen based on honest reviews gathered from thousands of hoteliers spread across more than 120 countries. More than 40,000 hotel industry professionals use HotelTechReport.com each month to make informed purchasing decisions, and the HotelTechAwards ...
Rosewood Little Dix Bay Opens on BVI’s Virgin Gorda Following an Extensive, Four-Year Reimagination
Rosewood Little Dix Bay | January 7, 2020
VIRGIN GORDA, British Virgin Islands, Jan. 7, 2020 -- Following a four-year closure and comprehensive renovation, Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands debuts today, marking one of the year's most highly anticipated openings. Originally founded by conservationist Laurance Rockefeller over half a century ago in 1964 and long regarded as one of the world's greatest getaways, the iconic resort has been completely revived and redesigned while staying true to its identity as a leading example of ecotourism. Set across 500 acres of pristine private beachfront and breathtaking flora and fauna, the reimagined resort pr...
Virgin Hotels Nashville Set for May Opening in the Historic Music Row Neighborhood
Virgin Hotels | January 7, 2020
MIAMI, Jan. 7, 2020 -- Virgin Hotels, the lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, announces today that reservations are live for the brand's fourth hotel: Virgin Hotels Nashville. Reservations are currently being accepted for stays starting May 3, 2020, and can be made directly on the hotel's website, virginhotels.com/nashville or by calling (800) 806-8080. Conveniently situated at the helm of Nashville's historic Music Row neighborhood at 1 Music Square W, Virgin Hotels Nashville will deliver a one-of-a-kind hotel experience. The hotel will feature 262 Chambers, including Grand Chamber Suites, multiple dining an...
Canon Hospitality Management Opens Fairfield by Marriott in Goshen, New York
Fairfield by Marriott | January 7, 2020
Goshen, NY – January 7, 2020 – The 96-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Goshen, New York is set to open today with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 20 Hatfield Lane, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Goshen Middletown will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Canon Hospitality Management of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Located near the crossroads of I-84 and Route 17, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Goshen Middletown offers guests convenient access to Legoland New York, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets and Bethel Woods Center of the Arts....
Hyatt Regency Brand Debuts in Kerala, India With Opening of Hyatt Regency Thrissur
Hyatt Regency | January 7, 2020
Hyatt Regency Thrissur marks the second Hyatt branded hotel in Kerala and the 13th Hyatt Regency branded hotel in India CHICAGO (January 7, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Thrissur in the cultural capital of Kerala, India. With 77 well-appointed guestrooms, this contemporary hotel aims to bring the Hyatt Regency brand’s signature hospitality to business and leisure guests travelling to the region. The hotel marks the continued growth of the Hyatt Regency brand in India and joins more than 195 hotels under the brand, including 12 locations across the country. “We are thril...
Hilton Appoints Two New General Managers to Crystal City, Virginia Area Hotels
January 7, 2020
Tom Mamalis joins as General Manager of Hilton Crystal City and Charles Hill joins as General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City Crystal City, Va. - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) recently announced the appointments of Tom Mamalis as general manager of Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport — one of the latest additions to the Hilton Management Services portfolio — and Charles Hill as general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City. Both properties contribute to Hilton’s expanding Washington DC area and northern Virginia portfolio. Tom Mamalis, general manager of Hi...
Noble Acquires Hampton Inn & Suites and Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown
Noble Investment Group | January 7, 2020
The Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Denver and Homewood Suites by Hilton Downtown Denver feature a combined 302 guestrooms and suites Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announced the acquisition of the Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Denver and Homewood Suites by Hilton Downtown Denver. These urban, dual-brand hotels are centrally located in downtown Denver, Colorado, a vibrant, walkable district with more than 25 million square feet of Class A office space, over 300 restaurants, three major sports stadiums, the Pepsi Center, the Denver Performing Arts Center and a variety of art and history museums. Downtown Denver is comprised...
Pebb Capital & Lease Florida Open New Hampton Inn by Hilton in Miami Beach, Florida
Pebb Capital | January 7, 2020
The reimagined historic Hampton Inn at The Continental features 100 guestrooms managed by Driftwood Hospitality Management Pebb Capital – a diversified, multi-strategy real estate and private equity investment firm – in a partnership with LeaseFlorida, today announced the opening of Hampton Inn at The Continental in Miami Beach, Florida. The new 100-key hotel features a wide range of amenities in one of the U.S.’ leading tourism destinations. This news follows the partnerships acquisition of the historically-designated property in 2016 and subsequent engagement in a $25 million rehabilitation to reposition its interiors to align with...
Historic Hotel Karel de Stoute Selects VingCard Essence by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions With Mobile Access to Blend Security and Convenience With Tradi
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions | January 7, 2020
Luxury Dutch boutique hotel implements VingCard Essence door locks with Mobile Access, FLEXIPASS and VingCard C100 E-cylinder locks to ensure a safe, yet seamless stay for modern travelers. Stockholm – January 7, 2020 – ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has announced the implementation of VingCard Essence with Mobile Access and VingCard C100 door locks at the Hotel Karel de Stoute in Gorinchem, The Netherlands. A recently opened boutique property that blends unique, contemporary décor with a historic setting, Hotel Karel de Stoute is now able to accentuate its 500-year heritage with the sleek appearance of VingCard Essence, while ensuring g...
