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New Year, New Franchise Partner?
Steve Belmonte | January 9, 2018
Owners should expect to get a lot more for a lot less from their franchise system in 2018 By Steve Belmonte Are you part of a great franchise? Because in today's environment, hotel companies need to be great to ensure a return on the owner's investment. What really makes a franchise great? To start with, a franchisor needs to understand the issues that hotel owners face daily and be understanding of their needs. A great franchise company has a strong infrastructure designed for one purpose — generating revenue and reservations for its owners and doing it at the lowest possible cost. Providing services such as full revenue manageme...
Amanda Belmonte Promoted to Executive VP and COO of Vimana Franchise Systems
Vimana Franchise Systems LLC | October 26, 2017
[Birmingham, Ala. – October 26, 2017] — Amanda Belmonte will assume the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Vimana Franchise Systems effective January 2, 2018. At present, she serves as VP of Franchise Services for the company owning the Centerstone Inns/Hotels/Plaza Hotels and Key West Inns/Hotels/Resorts brands. Steven Belmonte will continue to serve as Vimana CEO, and Neal Jackson will remain President. More staffing announcements are expected in January. "Amanda is the backbone of our operating structure, and she will continue to work with owners and general managers to ensure timely and ...
Vimana Franchise Systems Bringing Centerstone Plaza Hotel & Suites to Arizona
Vimana Franchise Systems LLC | October 24, 2017
Conversion from Lexington Hotel & Suites Fountain Hills is underway; Property to open as Centerstone Plaza Hotel in January 2018 [Birmingham, Ala. – October 24, 2017] — Vimana Franchise Systems LLC is pleased to announce that it will be bringing a Centerstone Plaza Hotel & Suites to Fountain Hills, Ariz., in January 2018. The 104-room hotel, operating today as the Lexington Hotel & Suites – Fountain Hills / North Scottsdale, is the largest hotel in the market. Located at 12800 N Saguaro Blvd., the soon-to-be Centerstone Plaza Hotel is expected to become "the place" to dine, stay and hold functions in Founta...
Vimana’s Key West Resort on Lake Dora Expands with New Construction
Vimana Franchise Systems LLC | August 9, 2017
Spanning three buildings, the lakefront hotel with marina, restaurants, shops, rooftop event venue, pool and more is attracting guests with its Key West Island look and feel [Windermere, Fla. – August 9, 2017] — With standard guestrooms the size of studio apartments and two-bedroom suites spanning 2,500 square feet, the Key West Resort on Lake Dora in Tavares, Fla., is attracting guests near and far – especially residents from nearby Orlando who are looking for a weekend getaway with a Key West Island appeal. Originally designed as a single 16-unit lakefront studio apartment building, the newly-expanded Key West Resort...
Vimana Becomes First U.S. Franchise to List Its Full Hotel Portfolio on HotelBids.com
HotelBids | May 23, 2017
Mobile app empowers travelers to book their preferred hotel at their preferred price point while hoteliers fill unsold rooms and pay the lowest fees in the industry [Birmingham, Ala. – May 23, 2017] — Today Vimana Franchise Systems LLC becomes the first national hotel chain to list its full portfolio with HotelBids Inc. This strategic partnership gives travelers the opportunity to name their own price when staying at a Centerstone Inns/Hotels/Plaza Hotels or Key West Inns/Hotels/Resorts property. Through HotelBids.com, Vimana franchisees can accept or decline bids proposed by guests for rooms that otherwise may sit vacant. R...
Vimana Franchise Systems is Restructuring Its Deal
Vimana Franchise Systems LLC | April 26, 2017
Hospitality's friendliest franchisor is removing the painful haggling when negotiating windows, royalty fees, initial fees and more; At Vimana, it's 'No More Nonsense' [Birmingham, Ala. – April 26, 2017] — If franchisees don't want to leave the system, the franchisor is doing something right . . . at least that's the perception at Vimana Franchise Systems LLC. In January, the owner of Centerstone Inns/Hotels/Plaza Hotels, Key West Inns/Hotels/Resorts, and the Independent Options by Vimana unveiled a radically-enhanced infrastructure of franchise support services that is making it easy for franchisees to compete head on with ...
Centerstone Franchisee Praises Vimana for New Infrastructure, Support, Low Fees and More
Vimana Franchise Systems LLC | March 21, 2017
Myron Salz, owner of the Centerstone Plaza Hotel in Rochester, Minn., says switching flags was the best move he ever made; Anticipates other owners will follow suit in near future [Birmingham, Ala. – March 21, 2017] — Franchising isn't easy. Hoteliers often share war stories about the struggles they are facing with oppressive franchisors, including high fees, long term contracts, unreasonable mandates and liquidated damage claims. Today, Myron Salz, owner of the Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldier Field, located at 401 Sixth St. S.W. in Rochester, Minn., is telling a different tale. Since rebranding the former Best Western Hotel...
NEW Inncentives Loyalty Club by Vimana to Drive Value, New Customers to Owners
Vimana Franchise Systems LLC | February 14, 2017
Powered by IBC, the new loyalty club will launch this month with no fee increase for owners; Guests earn free nights at Vimana hotels or at 20,000 unique boutique hotels worldwide [Birmingham, Ala. – February 14, 2017] — As part of its commitment to helping franchisees compete head on with the bigger brands in 2017, Vimana Franchise Systems is rolling out a new loyalty program this month that is positioned to be one of the most effective in the industry. Powered by IBC Hospitality Technologies, the new Inncentives Loyalty Club by Vimana mirrors frequent-guest programs offered by the major brands; guests earn travel vouchers...
