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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Publishes Inaugural ESG Report
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | November 12, 2019
BETHESDA, Md. --Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the “Company”), the leading owner of urban and resort lifestyle hotels, today announced that it published its inaugural Environmental, Social & Governance (“ESG”) report covering the Company’s ESG performance in 2018 and its commitment to environmentally sustainable business practices and social responsibility to its employees and other stakeholders. “As a leader in the hotel industry, we recognize the important role that our hotels and resorts serve in our environment and communities,” said Jon E. Bortz, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pebblebrook Ho...
NextPax Travel Technology Announces Record Year for Client Acquisition, Innovation, Partnerships, Integrations, Awards and New Market Expansion
NextPax, Inc. | November 12, 2019
Fastest growing global connectivity provider delivers more advanced automation and global reach to optimize bookings for hotels and vacation rentals Salt Lake City, Utah (November 12, 2019) - NextPax, the most advanced channel management technology provider for hotels, resorts and vacation rentals worldwide, marked another consecutive year of impressive milestones. With a record number of new clients, integrations, awards, product enhancements, and partnerships, the company has become the fastest-growing global connectivity solution in the hospitality industry. NextPax landmark accomplishments include: Winner of the prestigious Ame...
Hyatt Launches Three Global Initiatives to Significantly Reduce Single-Use Plastics
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | November 12, 2019
CHICAGO - November 12, 2019 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is announcing a series of initiatives to reduce waste at Hyatt hotels globally, including introducing large-format bathroom amenities and reducing single-use water bottles by June 2021. The following initiatives will be introduced as soon as possible in properties around the world, and no later than June 2021: Transitioning to large-format bathroom amenities to replace traditional small bottles of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and lotion. Increasing the number of water stations in key public spaces at hotels for guests who wish to refill reusable water bottles. S...
Hotelogix Launches Its Automated Coaching Engine- ACE, to Realize Expedited Product Evaluation Experience for New Users
Hotelogix | November 12, 2019
Bangalore, 12/November/2019: Hotelogix, a leading cloud-based Hotel Property Management System provider has announced the launch of A.C.E. – Automated Learning Engine, that aims to bring more power in the hands of users. This one-of-a-kind initiative will enable hoteliers to explore the system in all its depth before buying – expediting the process of evaluating and investing in a Cloud PMS. “The intention behind this initiative is to empower hoteliers to experience our product before they make their buying decision. With interactive coaching guides hand holding them through their discovery phase, we believe this module will be trans...
The Hotel Group Adds TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ellensburg to Management Portfolio
The Hotel Group | November 12, 2019
Seattle, WA, November 12, 2019 — The Hotel Group, a leading national hotel management, investment, and development company, announced today the addition of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ellensburg, Washington, to its growing portfolio. The property broke ground this week and is scheduled to open in February 2021. The Hotel Group and Hogback Development are partnering on Ellensburg’s first Marriott branded hotel. This extended stay, 107 room all-suite hotel, will feature full kitchens and contemporary design with warm colors and upgraded wood features. Elevated amenities such as Container Store Elfa closets, and Weber grills and s...
Le Meridien Hotel Boosting Its Bottom Line and Personalizing Service With AVaStar
AVaStar | November 12, 2019
By self-operating its audiovisual/event technology services via the AVaStar program, this Chicago hotel is seeing an almost 40% year-over-year improvement in profitability in less than six months [Gaithersburg, Md.—November 12, 2019]— AVaStar, the hospitality industry’s first subscription support program for audiovisual/event technology services, is driving profitability for Le Meridien Chicago Oakbrook Center. The contemporary hotel, featuring approximately 4,000 square feet of event space, has taken control of its destiny and relationship with customers. A few months ago, management began looking for a solution that would increase re...
Request for Proposals to Be a Management Company for Under-Construction High-End Boutique Hotel and Private Golf Club in Southwestern Virginia
Hotel & Leisure Advisors, LLC | November 12, 2019
Hotel & Leisure Advisors is working on behalf of a client to solicit qualifications and proposals from experienced firms to manage an existing high-end golf club, a vineyard and an under-construction, 40-unit luxury boutique inn (inclusive of yurts) in Southwest Virginia. The inn will offer additional amenities such as an outdoor pool, full-service restaurant, event space, business center, outdoor patio, retail shop. It will also offer planned outdoor activities such as horseback riding, shooting, fishing, hiking, ropes course, archery, etc. The subject development includes a large amount of land on which to develop a wide range of infras...
Value-Add Quality Inn & Suites in Tennessee Will Be Available in Online Auction Via RealINSIGHT Marketplace This December
RealINSIGHT Marketplace | November 12, 2019
This December, Quality Inn & Suites, a full-service hotel located in Centerville, Tennessee, will be auctioned through the online commercial real estate platform, RealINSIGHT Marketplace. The Quality Inn & Suites is a fee-simple interest opportunity offered unencumbered by management and holds a prime location in the County Seat of Hickman County, the Western Gateway to Metro Nashville. About the Property: 39 Rooms Full Service Two Floors Built in 1977 Unencumbered of Management The Quality Inn & Suites also offers a restaurant with complimentary breakfast, a business center, seasonal outdoor ...
Sage Hospitality Promotes Tiffany Owen to Area General Manager Overseeing Two Denver Hotels
November 11, 2019
Kerstin Sommer-Raza hired to serve as Area Director of Sales & Marketing overseeing The Crawford & The Oxford Hotels Denver, CO (Nov. 11, 2019) – Sage Hospitality is pleased to announce that it has promoted Tiffany Owen to the position of Area General Manager overseeing Denver Union Station, The Crawford Hotel, The Oxford Hotel and The Oxford Club, Spa & Salon. Sage has also hired Kerstin Sommer-Raza to serve as the Area Director of Sales & Marketing overseeing the two independent & award-winning downtown Denver hotels. Owen has been serving as the General Manager over Denver Union Station & The Crawford si...
Phoenix Development Partners Acquires Historic Chicago Office Building to Redevelop as 350-Key Dual-Branded Hilton Property
Phoenix Development Partners | November 11, 2019
CHICAGO – November 5, 2019 – Phoenix Development Partners (“Phoenix”), as the lead sponsor, in partnership with Green Door Capital, Crowdstreet, Polaris, among other minority investors, announced the acquisition of 226 West Jackson (Chicago), a 238,000sf historic office building. This property will be restored and transformed to become a 350-room dual flag Hilton property (a Canopy by Hilton – 215 rooms - on the upper floors and a Hilton Garden Inn – 135 rooms - on the lower floors). John Mangel, Founder and CEO of Phoenix Development Partners commented that “the restored property will include a new 4,800sf rooftop restaurant...
Market Snapshot: Asia Pacific 2019
Hok Yean CHEE | November 11, 2019
By Hok Yean CHEE Transactions in Asia Pacific In 2018, transaction activity in Asia Pacific continued its strong momentum from 2017 and achieved transaction volume of approximately USD12.8 billion worth of hospitality assets, indicating a 26.6% increase year-on-year. From 4Q2018 to 3Q2019, transaction activity in Asia Pacific has slowed down. Despite the reduced transaction activity, growing interest in hospitality assets continue to be observed in regions such as Australia & New Zealand, India & Sri Lanka and specific markets in the North Asia and South-East Asia regions. For some markets, the slowdown can be attributed to vario...
Deep Clean the Way to Hotel Guest Satisfaction
Kacey Bradley | November 11, 2019
By Kacey Bradley Every hotelier knows the importance of guest satisfaction. A satisfied customer will suggest your business to friends. They might fill out an online review to attract future visitors. They'll certainly come back themselves if they had a great experience the first time around. As it turns out, creating this type of loyal, vocal customer is relatively simple. Most guests don't have a crazy list of demands from their lodging. Instead, they want the basics — and, at the very top of their list of must-haves, you'll find they want cleanliness. That means you can deep clean your way to better guest satisfaction. Here's ho...
Give Me Some Relief
John Hendrie | November 11, 2019
By John Hendrie We in hospitality have a critical directive – provide succor and comfort to an American guest landscape which is suffering. The marketplace is in arrears; it is tired, unappreciated, fractured and downright scared. The next twelve months will be instructive, no matter the political party. But, make no mistake, people are nervous and worn out already. What a great opportunity for hospitality professionals to show their stripes and dedication to the craft. Your guests seek diversion, care and consideration. You see them entering your establishment, whether hotel, restaurant or attraction/recreation. They are harried, smi...
Hospitality Financial Leadership: Controlling Food Cost – Top 10 List
David Lund | November 11, 2019
By David Lund Food cost is a never-ending battle in a war that does not end. You can never take your foot off the gas, if you do you will slow down. When you slow down in the food cost world it is costly. Back in the day I cut my teeth as a receiver, F&B cost control clerk and ultimately an F&B cost controller. Here is my top 10 list of food cost control strategies you can either put in place, re-commit to doing, or ask yourself why it is not already being done.😊 Shop Around Check Your Receiving Lock it Up Menu Costings Embrace Contribution Margin Separation of Duties After Hours Invoice Approval ...
U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Continues Its Year-Over-Year Growth
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | November 11, 2019
November 11, 2019 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – In its fall report, buoyed by a steady consumer-driven economy, analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) reported that the total U.S. construction pipeline stood at 5,704 projects/700,496 rooms, up 6% by projects and 8% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). Pipeline totals continue to climb closer to the all-time high of 5,883 projects/785,547 rooms reached in the second quarter of 2008, and are just 179 projects shy. In its eighth consecutive quarter of growth, projects currently under construction stand at 1,729 projects/235,278 rooms, the highest count recorded since the second quarter of 2008. Projects sc...
New York City Among the Top Hotel Construction Pipelines in the United States
Lodging Econometrics (LE) | November 8, 2019
November 8, 2019 – PORTSMOUTH, NH – In the most recent Lodging Econometrics (LE) Construction Pipeline Trend report on New York City, LE states that New York City has a total of 155 projects/26,605 rooms in the construction pipeline, one of the top three largest pipelines in the U.S. Of this total, hotels presently under construction are at 102 projects/17,504 rooms, projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months are at 23 projects/3,637 rooms, and those in early planning are at 30 projects/5,464 rooms. The three market tracts with the largest hotel construction pipelines are: Midtown South, the area between 24th and 36...
Edwardian Hotels London Brings the Best of the UK to Teneo Hospitality Group’s New European Portfolio
Edwardian Hotels London | November 8, 2019
Key Edwardian Hotels London’s properties set to join Teneo Hospitality Groups’ European offering Eden Prairie (Minneapolis), MN, November 6, 2019 - One of the UK’s largest privately owned hotel groups, Edwardian Hotels London, is now a key player in Teneo Hospitality Group’s new European portfolio. Among the 50 leading independent hotels and prominent European brands gained in Teneo’s far-reaching expansion, Edwardian Hotels London, owns and operates The May Fair, The Edwardian Manchester, both part of premium lifestyle brand Radisson Collection and an enviable collection of 10 individual luxurious Radisson Blu Edwardian ...
How to Pull Off a PR Stunt & Create Brand WOW
Melissa DiGianfilippo | November 8, 2019
By Melissa DiGianfilippo Bill Gates once said, "If I was down to my last dollar, I'd spend it on public relations." Smart man. Public relations can be less expensive and far more effective than you might think. Still, the most significant obstacle aside from budget is tickling the fancy of media outlets and your target audience. Without the media, your story is less likely to reach the public. A well-planned and executed PR stunt can generate incredible amounts of interest and elevate your hotel, motel, B&B, or resort to a new level in the minds and hearts of the media, and more importantly, potential guests. First, you might be won...
ISHC Now Accepting Nominations for the 2020 Young Leader Award
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants | November 8, 2019
Berlin, Germany (8 November 2019): The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) is now accepting nominations for the Young Leader Award to be presented at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, Germany 2-4 March 2020. The Young Leader Award was established by ISHC and IHIF in 2009 to recognise and celebrate the excellence of young emerging leaders in the hospitality industry. This year's winner will have the opportunity to discuss industry issues with the IHIF Lifetime Achievement Award recipient on the main stage during plenary session. Candidates must meet the following criteria: 35 years of age or...
Somerset Hills Hotel Appoints Paul Marsico as Director of Sales and Marketing
Somerset Hills Hotel | November 8, 2019
WARREN, N.J., November 8, 2019— Somerset Hills Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ property, set to re-open doors in January 2020, announced today the appointment of Paul Marsico as director of sales and marketing. In his new role, Marsico will spearhead the sales organization, creating and implementing innovative sales and marketing initiatives for the 118-room boutique hotel and events venue. A seasoned hospitality professional, with 17 years of experience working for the Hilton brand, Marsico brings extensive sales and marketing expertise to Somerset Hills Hotel. Most recently, Marsico served as director of sales and marketing ...
Allan Scoler Joins Cabot as Vice President, Development & Construction
Cabot | November 8, 2019
TORONTO (November 8, 2019) – Cabot, developer and operator of a diverse collection of residential, resort, golf club and master-planned communities, announced today that esteemed industry expert, Allan Scoler, has been appointed Vice President, Development & Construction. In this role, Scoler will lead design, development and construction for Cabot as the brand expands its portfolio from Nova Scotia to Saint Lucia and eyes future growth opportunities. Widely known as one of the best golf resorts in the world, Cabot Links is currently developing its highly-anticipated second phase with a collection of new residences, a short course, p...
Hotel Sales RFP’s Circa 2020: How to Be the Best, Not Just the First to Respond
Doug Kennedy | November 8, 2019
By Doug Kennedy When I speak with hotel sales leaders at my training workshops and conference presentations, and when I read interviews with them in hotel trade publications such as this one, it seems that most are buying-in to these three myths about hotel sales in the current era: The most important factor in closing more leads is to be the first to respond. The second key to success is having the coolest PDF or online brochure, with more pictures than everyone else. Planners who send digital inquiries do not want to talk or correspond; they only want to get the proposal they asked for. Let’s tackle these mistaken beliefs...
Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection Appoints Israël Benyaïr as General Manager
Auberge Resorts Collection | November 8, 2019
WASHINGTON, Conn. (November 8, 2019) – Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection, the exquisite country estate hotel in the idyllic town of Washington, Conn., today announced the appointment of Israël Benyaïr as General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with a career honed at luxury hotels around the world, Benyaïr brings decades of hospitality leadership and expertise to his new role. On the heels of the appointment of Mayflower Dining Room Executive Chef Lacey Lou Franklin, Benyaïr joins the storied hotel as it embarks on an exciting new chapter under new leadership. Benyaïr will play a key role in leading the property through...
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) Names Tom Riley Senior Vice-President of Business Development
Hospitality Ventures Management Group | November 8, 2019
ATLANTA, (November 8, 2019)—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based, private hotel investment, ownership and management company, today announced that Tom Riley has been named senior vice-president of business development. Reporting to Executive Vice-President & Chief Development Officer Mary Beth Cutshall , he will help grow and develop HVMG’s acquisitions, third-party management and new development efforts. “With nearly 30 years of hospitality experience, Tom has spent his entire career in the industry, starting in a South Florida resort before working his way up to a series of impressive, corporate-leve...
