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Hotel AG Involved in 125 Hotel Transactions in 2013
Hotel AG | January 6, 2014
ATLANTA - January 6, 2014 - Hotel AG announced today the firm finished the 2013-year having sold or advised on 125 hotel transactions. Of the 125 transactions, 21 were sold during the months of November and December. The number transacted for each brand involved were: Courtyard by Marriott - 13 TownePlace Suites - 5 Choice Brands - 9 Fairfield Inn/Suites - 8 Hampton Inn/Suites - 13 Wyndham Brands - 6 Marriott - 2 Hilton Garden Inn - 16 Other Brands - 13 Residence Inn - 11 Homewood Suites - 6 Independents - 11 SpringHill Suites - 7 IHG - 5 "2013 was a good year for Hotel AG. The transactions were across the spectrum in terms of branding,...
New Owner for Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel
BuildCentral | January 6, 2014
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Have Updated 88 Hotels in the Last Two Weeks with Changes in Personnel, Property Management or Ownership Chicago, IL. January 6, 2014 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have reported 88 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: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dallas West (Dallas, TX) Candlewood Suites Newport News/Yorktown (Yor...
3 Ways to Get Heads in Beds for Your Hotel
Hotel Success Now | January 3, 2014
Hotel owners of 2 and 3 star hotels find standing out may be a challenge. Many consumers believe that there is not much of a difference in the economy to mid tier segments because they are considered "cookie cutter" hotels. The truth, is that hotels in their respective tiers have many ways to differentiate themselves. I will mention 3 ways to make your hotel standout thus presenting you with the advantage when competing for bookings increasing Average Daily Rates (ADR) and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPar). 1. Consistent Online Presence, you hear about this all the time from your brand about updating your photos, videos and descriptio...
Smart Hotelier’s 2014 Top Ten Digital Marketing Resolutions
the Authors and HeBS Digital | January 2, 2014
By Max Starkov & Mariana Safer Whether you've experienced digital marketing success this year, or have continued to struggle with your direct online channel strategy, now is the perfect time for reflection and planning ahead. 2013, a year of growth in our industry, has also been a year chock full of major industry developments. A few examples include the explosion in meta search travel websites, the continued growth of the mobile and tablet channels, the fall of keyword-centric SEO due to the rise of Penguin 2.0 and Hummingbird, and new technology advancements that have allowed us to achieve unparalleled heights in hotel distributio...
The Rainmaker Group Achieves Recognition, Success and Drives Innovation in 2013
Rainmaker | December 30, 2013
Boosts Customer Satisfaction and Grows Reputation of Progressive Leadership ATLANTA - December 30, 2013 - The Rainmaker Group, the leading provider of pricing, revenue management and profit optimization solutions to the multifamily and gaming/hospitality industries, realized monumental success in 2013. With strong attention to detail and an acute understanding of how and where optimized pricing is evolving, The Rainmaker Group this year successfully launched numerous strategic solutions to better serve the revenue generation needs of its customers. These efforts were recognized through industry-specific accolades naming the firm as adv...
Carlson Rezidor Partners with Google to Launch Pilot Programs of Full Portfolio of Travel Apps
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | December 30, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS (December 30, 2013) - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups today announced a partnership with Google to launch pilot programs for their full portfolio of travel applications, including Google Hotel Finder, Google Business Photos, Google Wallet, Google Indoor Maps, and Google Mobile Click-to-Call. Carlson Rezidor, whose brands include Radisson Blu®, Radisson®, Park Plaza®, Park Inn® by Radisson, and Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, is the only hotel group, as of December, to currently offer or to pilot test all of the Google technologies at once. As a result, Carlson...
Pegasus Solutions Predicts Leisure Rates Will Grow Through Holidays by Approximately +4%
Pegasus Solutions | December 23, 2013
After November Increases, Leisure Channel is Expected to Stay Strong into 2014 DALLAS (December 23, 2013) – The leisure market as a whole performed better than 2012 in November, and is expected to climb into 2014, according to Pegasus Solutions. The world's largest processor of electronic hotel transactions reports rates paid for leisure bookings held firm across all global regions and are expected to climb by approximately 4% through the holidays. "Many hotels look to the holiday season as a windfall that will make up for any slow periods from the rest of the year," said David Millili, chief executive officer of Pegasus Solutions. "N...
HeBS Digital Once Again Authors Top Article of the Year
HeBS Digital | December 23, 2013
Summary: HeBS Digital reemphasized its status as the hospitality industry's leading full-service digital technology and marketing firm by contributing to HotelMarketing.com four of the site's most read articles of 2013, including the top story of the year. NEW YORK, NY December 23, 2013 - HeBS Digital once again claimed a strong presence in HotelMarketing.com's list of its most popular articles in 2013. The industry's leading full-service digital technology and marketing firm contributed the most popular article of the year - "How Hotel Marketers Can Shift Bookings From OTAs to the Hotel Website" - as well as the ninth-ranked story and ...
New Owner for Former Naniloa Volcanoes Resort
BuildCentral | December 23, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Have Updated 193 Hotels in the Last Two Weeks with Changes in Personnel, Property Management or Ownership Chicago, IL. December 23, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have reported 193 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: Residence Inn Pittsburgh Cranberry Township (Cranberry Township, PA) Best Western Campbellsville Inn (Campbel...
2013: A Five-Star Year for HeBS Digital Clients
HeBS Digital | December 20, 2013
NEW YORK, NY December 20, 2013 - HeBS Digital, the leading hotel digital technology, full-service digital marketing and website revenue optimization consulting firm, again led its roster of hospitality clients to success in 2013, using an array of innovative services, technology, and products. Clients had access to and took advantage of the latest digital technology and premier marketing strategies in the industry, and it paid off. In 2013, HeBS Digital clients won 29 major industry awards for hotel desktop and mobile websites, multichannel marketing campaigns, meta search marketing campaigns, software programming, and interactive appli...
Barcelona’s Hotel SB Plaza Europa Signs with Pegasus Solutions
Pegasus Solutions | December 20, 2013
SB Hotels of Spain Leverages Distribution and Sales Support for Newest Hotel DALLAS (December 20, 2013) - Barcelona's four-star SB Plaza Hotel Europa has signed with Pegasus Solutions for global distribution and sales support. The newest hotel in SB Hotels' seven-hotel portfolio, which opened October 31, will be represented and marketed through the global distribution systems (GDS) under the UI chain code. "SB Plaza Hotel Europa has taken great care to ensure their newest hotel stands out in the crowded Barcelona market," said Alexis Dobbelaere, senior vice president, global sales, Europe for Pegasus Solutions. "Introducing this hotel ...
Intelity Announces ICE Sapphire, New Partnerships Drove 2013 Success
Intelity | December 20, 2013
The hospitality technology firm experienced one of its most financially successful years following the release of a new version of its ICE technology and several new global partnerships. ORLANDO, Fla., Dec 20, 2013 - Leading hospitality technology firm Intelity is announcing one of its most successful years to date since it was founded in 2007. Four new global hotel brand engagements, new partners in Latin America, Africa and China and the introduction of the newest version of its trademark ICE platform - contributed to the company's expansion and financial success throughout the year. Several new hotels embraced Intelity's ICE in-room ...
Hotel Industry Veterans Endorse eRevMax as a Key Distribution Partner
eRevMax | December 20, 2013
Company Unveils its New Corporate Video London, 20 December 2013: Leading hospitality technology provider, eRevMax, is pleased to announce the release of its new corporate video outlining the company's focus on continuous innovation and the provision of intelligent solutions for hotel online distribution management. The video, which is available on the company website (http://www.erevmax.com), provides an overview of eRevMax's evolution from a provider of stand-alone products to a solid technology partner that offers hotels with a centralized distribution platform. The video delivers an insight into eRevMax's expertise and its capabilit...
ZDirect Reporting Exponential Growth in 2013
ZDirect | December 20, 2013
With new offices in Singapore, new clients across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, and new functionality for its eCRM solutions, hospitality's pioneer of Hotel Marketing Automation is revving up for even more global growth in the new year [HALLANDALE BEACH, FL- DECEMBER 20, 2013] - ZDirect is reporting exponential growth in 2013, with demand for its electronic customer-relationship management (eCRM) solutions up 140 percent as of November, compared to the same time period last year. Growth projections for 2014 show no signs of slowing. As a result, ZDirect will continue to fortify its sales team worldwide in preparation for the new...
Pershing Hall (Paris) Selects FastBooking GDS Services
FastBooking | December 19, 2013
Paris—January, 2014—FastBooking, the world's leading provider of digital marketing and technology solutions to increase hotel direct online reservations, announces the signing of a long-term contract to provide Pershing Hall hotel with GDS services to optimize high-end corporate accounts and top-tier leisure business. Consortia and Corporate Care program accounts and top-notch GDS technology. Pershing Hall is looking to build its Pershing Hall is in the heart of the Golden Triangle in Paris, where luxury fashion brands and the most prestigious hotels are located, and is one of the city's trendiest night spots. It is an architectural...
Amadeus Accelerates Move into Hotel IT Sector with USD 500m Acquisition of Newmarket International
Amadeus | December 18, 2013
Acquisition of leading IT provider to the hotel sector adds deep industry knowledge, key customer relationships and complementary product set Transaction is in line with Amadeus' strategy of diversification into new business areas. Deal significantly strengthens presence in the Hotel IT market, and emphasizes commitment to the sector. Adds strong management team with deep subject matter expertise and understanding of the hotel industry. Newmarket will bring a strategic customer base with top tier hotel chains and substantial hotel infrastructure and expertise. Newmarket is a growing, profitable and cash-generative business that wi...
2013 to Finish Strong for Hotels – TravelClick Reports
TravelClick | December 18, 2013
The North American hotel sector can end 2013 on a positive note. Both group and transient segments (individual business and leisure travelers) will finish 2013 showing year-over-year increases in occupancy and average daily rate (ADR), according to data from the November 2013 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). "Group sales were a disappointment through the first three quarters of the year," said Tim Hart, executive vice president, business intelligence, TravelClick. "However, recent group sales pace (new commitments added over the last month), has been quite strong, improving the group segment outlook not only heading...
nSight Releases 2013 Holiday Season Global Travel Trends Infographic
nSight | December 18, 2013
New York heads the Top 10 Searched and Booked Destinations Lists, Dubai Surprises at No.9; While 50% of top destination travelers book as planned for both holidays NASHVILLE, TN - December 18, 2013 - nSight, the largest aggregator of global travel search and booking data, today released its analysis of the top ten global holiday travel destinations for December 23, 2013, through January 2, 2014. The holiday travel insights are based on hospitality expert assessments of online consumer search and booking data from over 80 million daily transactions across 5,000 travel websites, aggregated into nSight's data warehouse and custom business ...
OKIDOKEYS to Unveil First Consumer Products Powered by OpenWays’ Mobile Key Technology
OpenWays | December 17, 2013
The world's leading mobile key and access management solution provider selected by the major U.S and global hotel chains brings its proven and secure technology to consumers' homes Las Vegas - Dec. 17, 2013 - OKIDOKEYS, part of OpenWays Group, today announces the launch of its first line of consumer products. OKIDOKEYS' smart lock and key solution debuts at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, 2014, featuring a line of smart devices dedicated to home automation. "The consumer smart locks are in their infancy, and we look to provide consumers with the best product on the market backed by a team having more tha...
Denihan Hospitality Makes Duetto First Revenue Management System Integrated with Sabre’s SynXis CRS
Denihan Hospitality Group | December 17, 2013
Duetto and Sabre Hospitality Enable Denihan to Manage all Room Segments and Room Types Dynamically, Driving Higher ADRs with an "Open Pricing" Strategy New York, December 17, 2013 ... Denihan Hospitality Group's hotels now manage room pricing dynamically to drive higher Average Daily Rates (ADR), thanks to the integration of Duetto's revenue strategy software solution with Sabre Hospitality's SynXis CRS. The integration went live at Denihan properties in November, and marks the first interface between the two systems. By working together using standard HTNG messaging, Duetto and Sabre Hospitality were able to expedite the delivery of th...
hotel SystemsPro Appoints Patrick Scully Director of Product Strategy
hotel SystemsPro | December 17, 2013
Scully Tapped to Expand hotel SalesPro Solution; Will Coordinate Client Input and Development to Exceed User Expectations Atlanta, Georgia - December 17, 2013 - hotel SystemsPro - a leading provider of ASP-based enterprise hotel sales software, maintenance automation, and guest service solutions - named Patrick Scully as director of product strategy. Scully joins the company with extensive hotel operations and hospitality software product development experience that enables him to serve hotel SystemsPro clients and strengthen its solutions. Click here for more information on hotel SystemsPro products. "hotel SystemsPro and its clients a...
EventBoard from Flyte Systems Goes Live at John Q. Hammons Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
Flyte Systems | December 17, 2013
EventBoard Provides Guests with a Convenient Single Point of Information for Property Way-finding, Meeting Schedules and Rooms, VIP Greeting, and Real-Time Airport Flight Information CHICAGO, IL - December 17, 2013 - Flyte Systems, the leading provider of airport travel information displays and digital signage content for the hospitality industry, convention centers and related businesses, announced the installation of its newest EventBoard service at the Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport. The property is operated by John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts. Click here to request information on Flyte Systems' airport travel and guest ...
Milestone Wins Prestigious Awards for Website Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies
Milestone | December 17, 2013
Santa Clara, CA - December 17th, 2013 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. announced that it has earned several prestigious industry awards for excellence in website design, internet marketing and social media marketing strategies in 2013. Milestone garnered several top honors, including Internet Advertising Competition Awards for outstanding websites and social media campaigns, Interactive Media Awards (IMA) and WebAwards. Milestone Founder and President Benu Aggarwal was named one of the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing at HSMAI's Adrian Awards, which recognizes inspiring people in sales and marketing for the hosp...
2013 Best Ski Hotels in the U.S.: Travelers Love to Cozy Up in Telluride Hotels
TrustYou | December 16, 2013
According to Online Travel Reviews, Best U.S. ski hotels include family-run condominiums in Aspen, CO, a small historic hotel in Telluride, CO, economy accommodations in Lake Placid, NY, and more December 16, 2013-Dallas, TX-If there's any one thing to say about the 2013 Best Ski Hotels in the U.S., it's that they are as varied as the sport itself: cross country, downhill, slalom, leisurely cocktail skiing, hardcore black diamond skiing. When it comes to the best ski vacations in the U.S., the only real consistency is that Colorado hotels seem to be doing something right with 7 of the top spots, including the #1 ranking for The Innsbruc...
