Marina Inn at Grande Dunes Launches New Website
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes | May 15th, 2024
Paramount Lodging Advisors Successfully Transacts Chicago Renaissance OHare Hotel
Paramount Lodging Advisors | November 7th, 2023
Hilco Real Estate Announces the Sale of the Tru By Hilton Bryan College Station in Texas for $9.9 Million
Hilco Real Estate | January 5, 2023
NORTHBROOK, ILL (January 2023) – Hilco Real Estate (HRE) completed a successful sale of the Tru by Hilton Bryan College Station hotel for a total closing price of $9,900,000. Keith Worsham, senior vice president and head of the national hotel team at HRE, brokered the sale of the property on behalf of the seller, Wealth Hospitality. “Our team is happy to have helped our seller with this transaction resulting in $101,020 per key; and, at the same time, we were able to provide the buyer a new opportunity with the Hilton brand,” stated Keith Worsham. Located in Bryan, Texas, the property is well-positioned around Texas’ five major ...
Arch Amenities Group Appoints Blake Feeney as Vice President of Development, Spa
Arch Amenities Group | December 13, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 13, 2022 -- Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced the appointment of Blake Feeney, a luxury spa industry veteran, as vice president of development, spa. Feeney comes to Arch with more than 20 years of experience in spa operations and business development. He will be responsible for developing industry relationships to expand Arch's existing portfolio of 200-plus client partners in wellness, recreation and amenities. In addition to generating new business, he will oversee s...
Arch Amenities Group Acquires Hutchinson Consulting, Expanding Its Staffing and Wellness Capabilities
Arch Amenities Group | December 6, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Dec. 6, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced the acquisition of Hutchinson Consulting, a firm that provides management-level recruiting services to the hospitality, wellness and estate management industries and is nationally known for award-winning spa and wellness center design and development. Barry Goldstein, Arch Amenities Group chief executive officer, called Hutchinson “one of the most notable brands in the wellness space” and said the acquisition “is a hug...
Atira Hotels Launches Company-Sponsored Giving Program, AtiraCares
Atira Hotels | November 22, 2022
New program engages employees in choosing and championing charitable giving Chicago, IL, November 22, 2022—Hotel management leader Atira Hotels is proud to announce the launch of its new company-sponsored, employee-driven giving program AtiraCares. Atira is pioneering an approach in which hotel associates are empowered to determine Atira Hotels’ support for charitable giving and community impact. Across the company’s hotel management portfolio, AtiraCares will provide opportunities for hotel managers and team members to be leaders in their communities and ‘stewards of goodness’ in their workplaces, personal lives, and communit...
Arch Amenities Group Appoints Susan Grey as Senior Vice President of Spa
Arch Amenities Group | November 10, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Nov. 10, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of amenity management and consulting services for commercial and residential properties, including spas, fitness centers, meetings and events spaces, pools and private clubs, today announced the appointment of Susan Grey as senior vice president of spa. Grey, a global operations leader with more than 20 years of experience in the health, beauty and wellness industry, will be responsible for leading the creation of wellness programs within Arch’s Spa Division and across the organization. She also will collaborate with the senior leadership team on...
It’s Launch Day for Growth Advisors International Network – GAIN
Growth Advisors International Network - GAIN | November 10, 2022
A collective of seasoned C-level commercial, tech, investment and marketing executives, GAIN is set to drive growth for organizations in the travel, hospitality, and restaurant technology sector Phoenix, Arizona, 10 November 2022: Today marks the official launch of Growth Advisors International Network – GAIN, bringing together some of the world’s most experienced strategic leaders in the travel, hospitality and restaurant technology industry that work closely with organizations around the globe from tech-based startups to large enterprises and venture firms, to drive growth, industry impact and intelligent commercial expansion. Ide...
Arch Amenities Group Appoints Todd Ertel as Chief Financial Officer
Arch Amenities Group | November 7, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Nov. 7, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of amenity management and consulting services for commercial and residential properties, including spas, fitness centers, meetings and events spaces, pools and private clubs, today announced the appointment of Todd Ertel as chief financial officer. A senior finance professional with 25 years’ experience in financial planning, operations and business development, Ertel will lead the accounting, finance and strategic mergers and acquisitions functions for Arch. He also will oversee all legal affairs for the company and collaborate with the senior le...
USLI Hospitality Management Welcomes Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management
USLI Hospitality Management | October 31, 2022
NEW YORK, NY - USLI Hospitality Management, a proven hospitality and asset management organization, proficient in a complete range of services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management, Jennifer Shipman, to the USLI Hospitality Management executive team. In this role Jenn’s responsibilities will include sales team leadership, accelerating revenue by expanding USLI’s presence through new opportunities and contributing to the company’s marketing and business strategies. “I’m delighted to welcome Jenn to the USLI Hospitality Management team,” said Mark Rosinsky, CEO, USLI....
U.S. Hospitality Gets More Hospitable With the Launch of allora.ai – the World’s First AI Booking Platform
allora.ai | October 24, 2022
Dallas, TX October 24, 2022. - Today, the U.S. hospitality market gained a powerful new AI tool to fix the broken direct hotel booking model, with the launch of allora.ai, a highly advanced booking platform which personalizes every aspect of a guest's online booking experience at a hotel website, from first click to check-in. Designed to help independent hoteliers gain a competitive advantage, it leverages learnings from more than 400 million online booking journeys and continually assesses thousands of data points to increase the volume and value of confirmed bookings while significantly lowering cancellation r...
Erbon Software Announces Expansion Within the U.S. Hotel Market
Erbon Software | October 20, 2022
The hotel management software solution has helped hundreds of clients across the globe ORLANDO, Fla. – October 20, 2022 – Erbon Software, a hospitality technology-focused company, is thrilled to announce it is expanding its operations in the United States hotel market. Its Erbon Suite comprehensive hotel management software solution is currently helping hundreds of hotels in five countries manage all aspects of their business, from front desk to back office. Hoteliers without a proper management software solution face many problems these days, including excessive manual work for all teams due to a lack of automatic features in the s...
GrayMatter Networks Partners With Tyme Global
Tyme Global | October 19, 2022
GrayMatter Networks maximizes SIP trunk power with Virtual Agent AI and live remote agents New York, NY – Today, telecom technology provider, GrayMatter Networks, and remote customer service company, Tyme Global (TG), announce their official partnership. GrayMatter Networks’ VoIP solutions will now be enriched with Tyme Global’s virtual agent and smart IVR system, “Skye.” This partnership allows both companies to offer a unique solution to the hospitality, transportation, and healthcare industries, by providing a comprehensive communications and customer service package. David Maayani, GrayMatter Networks’ CEO, said recen...
Arch Amenities Group Acquires Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa Space
Arch Amenities Group | September 12, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Sept. 12, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa Space, the latter of which it gained a majority stake. Barry Goldstein, Arch Amenities Group chief executive officer, said the acquisition “immediately expands Arch’s network of spa clients to over 70 while providing a dynamic technology platform to manage and further enhance those facilities as well as Arch’s 260 other wellness, recreation and amenities sp...
Nimbus® Debuts Reusable, Plant-Based Makeup Removing Towel That Reduces Laundry Costs and Contributes to ESG Efforts in the Hospitality Sector
Nimbus Eco Inc | August 22, 2022
SAN DIEGO, CA – Hotels and resorts struggling with loss of towels have a new option for their guest’s makeup removal and hygiene needs. Continuing in its spirit of innovation, Nimbus has debuted a new plant-based towel that can be used on the face, body, and even surfaces to clean away dirt and germs while also carrying a number of eco-friendly credentials including being FSC Certified, compostable, reusable, plastic-free, and flushable. These towels come in a compressed form when shipped and expand when water is added so companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint and improve their ESG ratings stand to benefit by replacing the...
Skye Virtual Agent Eases Front Desk Pressure, Improves Hotel Guest Experience
Tyme Global | August 9, 2022
Tyme Global’s AI-powered virtual agent provides guest services without human interaction. New York, NY – Tyme Global today announced the launch of its virtual agent, Skye, an addition to its menu of remote staffing services. Skye uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to understand conversational language and recognize intent. As a result, guests can interact naturally with Skye as if speaking with a human operator. Calls, texts, and emails are answered immediately with no wait time. Skye fields frequently asked questions and basic requests so that on-site staff can focus on in-person interactions. For example, if a caller needs the c...
Arch Amenities Group Acquires Pool Management and Construction Company
Arch Amenities Group | August 1, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Aug. 1, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced it acquired NYS Pool Management, a leader in pool construction and management in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Florida. NYS Pool Management also operates as United Pool Services. Based in Mahwah, New Jersey, and North Fort Myers, Florida, the companies specialize in day-to-day operations, pool construction and repairs, maintenance, risk management, pool-related special events and staffing, among other s...
Arch Amenities Group Appoints Whitney Smith Cripe as Chief Marketing Officer
Arch Amenities Group | July 25, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (July 25, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced the appointment of Whitney Smith Cripe, a brand marketer and team builder with more than 20 years experience, as chief marketing officer. Among her key responsibilities, Smith Cripe will help drive Arch’s growth by articulating its wellness, amenity and meeting services; further define the company’s consultative marketing and brand services; and collaborate with the senior leadership team on long-term strategic planning...
Onyx CenterSource Unveils Latest Integration for Travel Agency Affiliates of Booking.com
Onyx CenterSource | July 18, 2022
DALLAS (July 18, 2022) — Onyx CenterSource, a leading global provider of B2B payments and business intelligence to the hospitality industry, today announced the launch of its latest payment platform integration for Booking.com’s affiliate travel agencies. The integration is customized for Sabre-connected travel agencies, enabling them to directly connect into Booking.com and streamline revenue share payment processing for completed bookings sent through the platform. “Onyx has a long-standing commitment to ensuring that our offerings provide significant value to our clients,” said Tony Wagner, Onyx chief commercial officer. “A...
McLaren Checks Out of the Ordinary and Into the New QT Newcastle With a Suite of Contactless Cutting-Edge Tech Solutions
McLaren Technologies Asia Pacific | June 29, 2022
AUSTRALIA, 29 June 2022 – Designed with new beginnings and renewal at its forefront, the highly-anticipated QT Newcastle has now opened with a slew of striking and curious new details to dazzle guests – not least of all where technology is concerned. Housed within the heritage-listed, 113-year-old David Jones building on Newcastle’s Hunter Street, QT Newcastle is an important part of the city’s ongoing resurgence and gentrification. The 104-room hotel, which also features a modern-Australian bar and grill, Jana, and rooftop bar, Rooftop at QT, is the cornerstone of Iris Capital’s $700 million reinvigoration of Newcastle’s Eas...
Paramount Lodging Advisors Arranges the Sale of the Sky Rock Inn – Sedona, Arizona
Paramount Lodging Advisors | May 2, 2022
Paramount Lodging Advisors (PLA) is pleased to announce the sale of the Sky Rock Inn located in Sedona Arizona on behalf of Yang Capital. The 108-room hotel located at 1200 W Highway 89 in Sedona, is situated atop the West Sedona hilltop affording the best 360-degree views in the market. The hotel was purchased by Dauntless Capital Partners, an investment firm that builds and invests in durable businesses throughout the hospitality, consumer healthcare, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. The hotel will continue to operate under the Sky Rock Inn brand as well as the Spoken lifestyle experience, a supplemental brand to deliver an enhance...
Arch Amenities Group Acquires Synergy Fitness Group With 26 Managed Sites
Arch Amenities Group | May 2, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (May 2, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced it acquired Synergy Fitness Group, a premier fitness management company with 26 facilities in the mid-Atlantic region. Specializing in wellness and fitness programming, Synergy offers its corporate clients a range of services, including fitness center design, management and equipment maintenance. Barry Goldstein, Arch chief executive officer, said the acquisition would strengthen the company’s leadership position in corp...
Inntopia and AZDS Launch Multi-Product Version of Popular RevRaise Booking Engine
Inntopia | April 12, 2022
STOWE, VT & DENVER, CO- After years of concepting, UX/UI design, and development, Inntopia and AZDS are releasing a powerful update to AZDS’s RevRaise booking engine. By combining Inntopia’s industry-leading ability to aggregate and sell products across multiple systems with AZDS’ track record for delivering innovative, conversion-increasing booking engines, the new integration allows guests to easily and quickly book everything they need for a vacation from a single, intuitive interface without leaving the resort or hotel’s website domain. “We’ve built and continually optimized the luxury hospitality industry’s leading b...
Paramount Lodging Advisors Successfully Transacts in Houston With the Sale of the Four Points by Sheraton Hobby Airport
Paramount Lodging Advisors | April 6, 2022
Houston, TX - Paramount Lodging Advisors (PLA) has successfully executed the sale of the Four Points by Sheraton Hobby Airport. Austin, TX-based Sr. Managing Director Kami Burnette and Sr. Associate Mason McDavid along with Sr. Managing Directors Brent Clemens and Bennett Webster represented the special servicer in the transaction. The 79-key, 2011 built hotel is ideally located near Hobby Airport. The buyer has increased the number of hotels owned in the submarket and is looking to capitalize on economies of scale as the Hobby submarket continues to recover after airline travel was disrupted with the onset of COVID-19. “With viru...
Onyx CenterSource Announces Launch of Tax Services Solution
Onyx CenterSource | February 2, 2022
DALLAS (Feb. 1, 2022) — Onyx CenterSource, a leading global provider of B2B payments and business intelligence to the hospitality industry, today announced the launch of Tax Services, designed to empower hotels with partner information needed to generate business-critical tax invoicing documentation. The solution, powered by Onyx’s CommPay service, helps U.S. hotels overcome the challenge of manually collecting, registering and maintaining travel agency demographic data necessary for tax preparation related to 1099 IRS reporting. "Onyx has been and continues to be a leader in streamlining the hotel commission process, so the creatio...
Verdant Thermostats Deliver Seamless Compatibility With LG VRF Systems
Verdant Environmental Technologies | February 1, 2022
Montreal, Quebec – Verdant is proud to announce a new collaboration with LG Electronics, U.S.A.’s Air Conditioning Technologies that allows for seamless integration of Verdant’s energy management thermostats with the LG Multi V™ VRF series product line available in the United States. Whereas some other HVAC controls rely on costly third-party adaptors to achieve such integrations, the collaboration between Verdant and LG ensures a native integration using LG’s VRF InDoor Unit protocol, preserving the full benefits of thermostat and VRF system alike. “We estimate that over 25 percent of new construction projects in our core m...
