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The Top Trends in Search for 2014
Milestone | January 21, 2014
By Benu Aggarwal Founder and President of Milestone Internet Marketing First and foremost we wish our readers a happy and prosperous New Year. In 2013, searchers evolved the way they sought information on the Internet, and towards the end of the year, search engines released their updates to better meet modern queries such as voice and conversational search. In 2014, we will clearly be able to see the effects of these new ranking methods. Social outreach, conversational intent, authority of the site, relevancy of the content to query and overall content quality will significantly impact the way your websites perform. Some key changes in...
The Brown Hotel’s New E-Commerce Strategy Delivers 31:1 ROI
The Brown Hotel | January 21, 2014
Vizergy® Wins Gold HSMAI Adrian Award on Behalf of The Brown Hotel Jacksonville, FL (January 21, 2013) - The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has recognized Vizergy - Digital Travel Marketing with a gold Adrian Award for digital marketing excellence for its work on the Brown Hotel. Vizergy recommended that the Brown invest in a new custom website design to achieve higher rankings on major search engines, increase website traffic and deliver a higher percentage of relevant and ready-to-book guests. Since going live with their new site in June of 2013, the Brown Hotel has already seen significant year-o...
Twenty Four Seven Hotels Adds TownePlace Suites Sacramento Cal Expo to Portfolio
Twenty Four Seven Hotels | January 20, 2014
Newport Beach CA, January 21,2014 – Twenty Four Seven Hotels expands its portfolio with the addition of the TownePlace Suites Sacramento Cal Expo. The hotel has 117 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom residential-style suites, offering 25% more space than traditional hotel rooms. The hotel features In a Pinch 24/7 food/beverage pantry, complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, outdoor pool exercise room, on-site business services and complimentary weekday USA Today in the lobby. The hotel is pet-friendly and discounts rates based on length of stay. TownePlace Suites Sacramento Cal Expo is within walking distance to Cal...
DSE ‘14 To Offer Digital Signage Seminars for Hotel Operators, System Administrators & Technologists
Digital Signage Expo | January 20, 2014
January 20, 2014 - Atlanta - Digital Signage Expo® (DSE), the world's largest and longest running International Tradeshow and Conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology and digital out-of-home networks (DOOH), will present four new digital signage educational opportunities designed specifically for hotel operators, system administrators and technologists February 11-13, 2014, at the Sand Expo & Convention Center. The seminar programs are part of DSE's Educational Conference designed to help attendees learn how and when to take advantage of the newest technologies available, how successful digital sig...
Mike Blake, CIO at Commune Hotels Joins the StayNTouch Board of Directors
StayNTouch | January 17, 2014
Bethesda, MD - January 17, 2014 - StayNTouch Inc., a developer of next-generation cloud-based staff & guest mobility solutions for hotels, is pleased to announce that Mike Blake, CIO at Commune Hotels + Resorts has joined the StayNTouch Board of Directors. With more than 20 years of experience in finance and technology, Mike is currently CIO at Commune Hotels where he provides strategic leadership and perspective contributing to the ongoing evolution of Commune's global IT functions for the brands Joie De Vivre Hotels, Thompson Hotels and Tommie Hotels. Prior, Mike served as CIO at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, as Senior Vice Presid...
Reviews Influence Revenue: Infor’s EasyRMS Factors In Reputation with Meta-Reviews™ & TrustScores™
TrustYou | January 17, 2014
TrustYou Data Informs Strategy to Increase Analytical Accuracy & Achieve Highest Yields Dallas, USA and Munich, Germany - January 16, 2014 -TrustYou, a big data company with a focus on online reputation management (ORM) in the hospitality industry and developer of TrustScore, a barometer for guest satisfaction, is announcing the availability to view the influence and impact of social network reviews directly in the Infor EasyRMS application. Users of Infor EasyRMS, a cloud based revenue management solution specifically designed for profit maximization in the hospitality industry, will benefit from this increased analysis and data on...
Agilysys Introduces Innovative Mobility Option for InfoGenesis™ POS
Agilysys | January 16, 2014
InfoGenesis™ Flex Offers Full POS Functionality on the Lenovo® ThinkPad® Tablet 2 ALPHARETTA, GA. - Jan. 16, 2014 - Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative hospitality software solutions and services, today announced InfoGenesis Flex, a new mobility solution that offers full point-of-sale functionality on the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2. InfoGenesis Flex provides a sleek and modern alternative to traditional POS installation and rounds out the Agilysys technology offering to food and beverage outlets, which includes mobile point-of-sale, inventory and procurement and workforce management solutions. Built around ...
Indra Bolsters Connectivity Options for Clients with Integration to SiteMinder
INDRA Company | January 16, 2014
As part of Indra's expansive Travel Management Suite, hotels using TMS for CRS and TMS for Connectivity can enjoy expanded reach to the multitude of OTA channels [MIAMI - JANUARY 16 2014] - To cost-effectively expand its distribution reach across the globe, Indra has added SiteMinder as a channel partner. Indra's integration with SiteMinder and its crsXchange -- which was completed in less than two weeks -- expands the company's channel reach from the world's leading online booking sites to the smallest online travel agencies. Indra is a global technology company operating in more than 110 countries and the third largest IT company in E...
Summit Hotel Properties Closes Three Acquisitions and Completes the Disposition of Five Hotels
Summit Hotel Properties | January 15, 2014
AUSTIN, Texas - January 15, 2014 - Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (NYSE: INN) (the "Company") today announced that it has closed on three previously announced acquisitions and completed the disposition of five hotels. Hotel Acquisitions The Company has closed on three previously announced acquisitions, the 213-guestroom Hyatt Place located in Minneapolis, MN, the 182-guestroom Hilton Garden Inn located in Houston, TX and the 98-guestroom Hampton Inn located in Santa Barbara (Goleta), CA. The Company acquired the recently completed 213-guestroom Hyatt Place located in downtown Minneapolis on December 31, 2013 for a total purchase price of...
Le Duff America Selects Software Solution Suite from Agilysys
Agilysys | January 14, 2014
Agilysys Systems for Inventory and Procurement, Workforce Management Implemented at 145 Mimi's Café Locations Nationwide ALPHARETTA, GA. - Jan. 14, 2014 - Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that Le Duff America, a Dallas-based restaurant group, has selected the Agilysys Eatec® inventory and procurement system and the Agilysys Workforce Management Solution™ (WMx) to enhance efficiency and reduce costs at 145 Mimi's Café locations across the country. Le Duff America currently uses the Eatec and WMx solutions at 66 la Madeleine Country French Caf...
Former Royal Plaza Converted to the B Resort in Lake Buena Vista
BuildCentral | January 13, 2014
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Have Updated 202 Hotels in the Last Two Weeks with Changes in Personnel, Property Management or Ownership Chicago, IL. January 13, 2014 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have reported 202 changes in personnel, property management and ownership in the Hotel Profiles database over the last two weeks. Many hotels are getting a fresh start with a new Owner, Property Manager or General Manager. Recommend your product or service to someone who might be looking for a change. Hotels Under New Management: Bernardus Lodge (Carmel Valley,CA) The Fiksdal Hotel and Suites (Rochester, MN) Inn at Wilmington (Wilmington,...
2013 Top Hotels for Food Lovers in the Best U.S. Food Cities
TrustYou | January 10, 2014
Charleston Hotels Dishing Up Best Food Say Online Hotel Reviews New York, San Francisco, New Orleans, and more recently Charleston are among the best food cities in the U.S., according to a survey of reader's polls and editor's picks. But where is a food lover to stay that will really round out the gourmet experience? TrustYou has the answer with the list of the hotels with the best food reviews in each of these top U.S. food destinations. While New York is listed as one of best U.S. food cities more often than any other destination, Charleston may be the best place for the food lover to get an all-around delicious experience; it's the ...
The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel and My Hotel Rocks, LLC, Announce Strategic Partnership
My Hotel Rocks, LLC. | January 10, 2014
Now Offering Hotel Guests Access to High-quality Acoustic Guitars Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 2014 ... The landmark Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel and My Hotel Rocks, LLC, have announced a strategic partnership to offer hotel guests use of high-quality acoustic guitars for rent on-site or as part of their room package. The partnership allows The Depot Renaissance to build on the Renaissance Hotels' brand strategy, which highlights music and entertainment as part of their RLife Live events. The program officially launches this month and the cost to rent a guitar is just $25 for guests of The Depot and its Stone Arch Bar & Lo...
Waramaug LS Hotels Acquires the 92-room Hampton Inn & Suites Rifle, Colorado
January 10, 2014
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA, JANUARY 9, 2013 - Waramaug LS Hotels, a privately held investment group, announced today they have acquired the 92-room Hampton Inn & Suites Rifle, Colorado. The Hotel is situated in a narrow box canyon, which boasts breathtaking views of scenic Colorado mountain landscapes. For guests who like to explore, they can discover nearby world-class fishing, hiking, rafting, kayaking and skiing, all within easy accessible distance from the hotel. Rifle, Colorado is the perfect hub for an adventure in the White Rive National Forest and Flat Tops Wilderness Area. "We identified the Hampton Inn & Suites as an ideal op...
nSight Hosts Complimentary Webinar Series For Destination Marketing Organizations
nSight | January 8, 2014
January 15th, 22nd and 29th Sessions Focus on Using Travel Intelligence to Increase Visitation NASHVILLE, TN - January 8, 2014 - nSight, the largest aggregator of global travel search and booking data, will present a series of three webinars on January 15, 22 and 29, designed to help Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) increase domestic and international visitation. Insights will be delivered by business intelligence industry expert, Jami Timmons, president and chief product officer at nSight. The DMO Webinar Series will discuss how travel search and booking data combined with traveler persona insights can be used to support real...
G-LINK and LG Electronics Enhance Hotel Connectivity
G-LINK | January 8, 2014
Game-Changer G-LINK Technology Complements LG Hotel TVs Tempe, Ariz. - Wednesday, 8 January 2014 - G-LINK™, a game changer in hospitality connectivity, today announced a strategic relationship with LG Electronics designed to respond to the increasing number of hotel guests carrying their own content by providing a seamless, auto-sensing connection from G-LINK devices to LG hospitality TVs. LG Electronics USA plans to recommend G-LINK as a preferred compatible hospitality connectivity solution, as LG phases out its "Remote Jack Pack" (RJP). G-LINK's commitment to thoughtful, convenient connections complements LG's leading position in t...
Survey Reveals Top 2014 Priorities for Independent Hoteliers to Maximize Profits, Guest Engagement
Maestro Property Management Solution | January 8, 2014
Indies Rank Personal Service, Mobile, Direct Booking, BI, Integrated Ops and Data Security at Top of List to Increase Revenue and Guest Loyalty Markham, ON - January 8, 2014 - A recent survey of independent operators revealed the top 2014 priorities for this growing hospitality segment. The survey, conducted by NORTHWIND-Maestro PMS, asked independent hotel companies to rank the trends that will most affect their business in the coming year. Operators identify top high-impact business trends in 2014 1. Guest engagement 2. Guest experience/service 3. Direct web/mobile booking 4. Big-picture data and business intelligence 5. Integrated op...
OKIDOKEYS Launches Complete Line of Smart Locks and Keys at the 2014 International CES®
OKIDOKEYS | January 8, 2014
OKIDOKEYS enables secure, simple and practical key management to - anytime, anywhere - lock and unlock doors using cell phones, smartphones and tags. Las Vegas - Jan. 8, 2014 - OKIDOKEYS, part of OpenWays Group, today announced the official launch of its line of smart locks and keys at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. OKIDOKEYS enables consumers to securely and easily manage access to all properties anytime, anywhere, through a complete line of smart devices. Users can lock and unlock any door with OKIDOKEYS - as well as garage doors and electronic gates - using smartphones, cell phones or smart tags, and still hav...
Valencia Group Grows Portfolio with Pegasus Solutions
Pegasus Solutions | January 8, 2014
Lone Star Court and Hotel Sorella Country Club Join Pegasus Connect+ DALLAS (January 8, 2014) - Award-winning hotel operator, Valencia Group, has signed its two newest hotels with Pegasus Solutions, including Lone Star Court in Austin, TX and Hotel Sorella Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, MO. The hotels join the trio of Valencia Group hotels already available in the global distribution systems (GDSs) under the "UI" chain code. "With the imminent opening of both the Lone Start Court and Hotel Sorella Country Club Plaza, we needed to make these hotels available quickly to a broad booking audience," said Wendy Norris, corporate director ...
Hotel Company Execs: What Keeps Them Up, What Reports are Important, Are They Going Mobile?
Aptech Computer Systems | January 7, 2014
Executives Share Top of Mind Thinking About Priorities, Challenges, and How They Do Business January 7, 2014 - After a year of recovery and growth, hotel company executives took a break to talk about challenges and what is important. Aptech's team spoke with managers from three operators who agree that taming data overload is at the top of their "challenges" list. We interviewed Brian Cornell, CIO for Concord Hospitality; Felicia Matula, Director of Finance for Pinnacle Hotel Management; and Dave Spangrud, Regional VP Operations for Highpointe Hotel Corporation. Hotel companies continuously apply new technology to their operation to inc...
How Hotels Can Be Less Dependent on OTAs in 2014
Lodging Interactive | January 7, 2014
In 2013, hoteliers regained control over their reviews, rates and reputations by partnering with award-winning digital marketing agency Lodging Interactive PARSIPPANY, N.J. - JANUARY 7, 2014 - Year after year, Lodging Interactive has worked diligently to develop breakthrough services with robust business models to help hotels take power away from the Online Travel Agencies and place it back in the hands of owners, operators and marketers. In 2013, three proprietary programs emerged as leaders in this effort: Lodging Interactive's Guest Review System, HotelFAQs.com, and HotelWebPages.com. "Hotels that have partnered with Lodging Interac...
Mobile Key by OpenWays Now LIVE at two Personality Hotels in San Francisco
Personality Hotels | January 7, 2014
Mobile technology deployed by OpenWays reseller RoamingAround is enabling guests to bypass the front desk and go straight to their rooms using their mobile phones as a digital room key Los Angeles - JANUARY 7, 2014 - Personality Hotels has equipped its Hotel Diva and Hotel Union Square boutique properties in San Francisco with Mobile Key by OpenWays to expand on its strategy to offer an inventive urban experience with all the comforts of home. Mobile Key is now LIVE and enabling guests to optionally skip the traditional check-in process by opening their room doors using any of the 6.5 billion cell phones in the world - any make, any mob...
TSA Solutions Helps Hotel Missoni Kuwait Grow RevPAR By 7.2% in First Month
TSA Solutions | January 6, 2014
To maximize guest satisfaction, luxury Middle East property implements TSA's industry-leading hotel front-desk upselling training and technology solutions Dubai- January 6, 2014 - TSA Solutions, a leading global provider of measurable and sustainable revenue performance enhancing solutions for the hotel industry, welcomes Hotel Missoni Kuwait to its growing client portfolio in the Middle East. With the addition of this luxury property, as well as four other prestigious hotels in the region in recent months, there are now more than 80 properties in the Middle East benefitting from TSA's front-desk upselling solutions, which are based on ...
HeBS Digital Helps Hoteliers Start the Year in Good Digital Health
HeBS Digital | January 6, 2014
Summary: HeBS Digital, the industry's leading digital technology, full-service hotel digital marketing, website design and direct online channel consulting firm, is offering a complimentary digital health assessment and competitive pricing for its Responsive Website Design Packages to improve hotel websites across desktop, mobile and tablet devices in 2014. NEW YORK, NY January 6, 2014 This year will be another growth year in the hotel online channel, with further explosion in meta search, mobile and tablet channels, and dramatic effects caused by Google's Hummingbird algorithm update. We will witness the advent of dynamic price adverti...
