Starwood Hotels Le Méridien Brand Ownership Groups toInvest an Additional $1 billion into t
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Starwood Hotels Le Méridien Brand Ownership Groups to Invest an Additional $1 billion into Planned Pipeline NEW YORK – June 3, 2013 – From the 35th Annual New York University Hospitality Investment Conference, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced a significant investment by both the company and its ownership groups of nearly $3 billion in existing and new properties since the company acquired the Paris-born hotel brand in late 2005. With a robust pipeline of new hotels planned over the next 12 months, Le Méridien also announced that its ...
Red Lion Hotels to Add the 300-room The Riverside Hotel inBoise, Idaho to its Leo Collection / Jun
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Red Lion Hotels to Add the 300-room The Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho to its Leo Collection SPOKANE, Wash., June 4, 2013 – Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) is looking forward to executing a new franchise agreement for the Leo Hotel Collection with the owners of The Riverside Hotel in Boise. The hotel will add 300 rooms to the Leo Hotel Collection when it converts in mid-summer. "Celebrities and former presidents have stayed at this sprawling riverside getaway," said Ron Burgett, Executive Vice President of Lodging and Brand Development for Red Lion Hotels Corporation. "This ...
Aston Hotels & Resorts Expands its Collection of Waikiki, Hawaii Hotels, Adding the 72-room Hotel Renew
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Aston Hotels & Resorts Expands its Collection of Waikiki, Hawaii Hotels, Adding the 72-room Hotel Renew HONOLULU - June 4, 2013--Aston Hotels & Resorts is expanding its collection of eight Waikiki properties with its first designer boutique hotel: Hotel Renew by Aston. Today, Aston Hotels & Resorts takes over operations of Hotel Renew in the heart of Waikiki, just steps from the ocean at 129 Paoakalani Avenue. Rebranded as Hotel Renew by Aston, the property offers a luxurious getaway feel and tranquil atmosphere. It has 72 rooms with ocean, mountain or city views, artfully desi...
AWH Partners Acquires a Premium-Branded Three Hotel Portfoliofrom Lane Hotels with Planned Renovat
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive AWH Partners Acquires a Premium-Branded Three Hotel Portfolio from Lane Hotels with Planned Renovations NEW YORK (June 3, 2013) - AWH Partners, LLC -- a privately held real estate investment, development and management firm -- announced today the note acquisition and planned renovation of three hotels for an undisclosed amount. The premium-branded portfolio was purchased from Lane Hotels and includes, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis, Hilton Grand Rapids Airport and Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown. A significant step in the acquisition and restructuring of Spire Hospital...
iRiS Software Systems to Unveil Strategy with Suite of NewApplications at HITEC 2013 / June 2013
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive iRiS Software Systems to Unveil Strategy with Suite of New Applications at HITEC 2013 June 4, 2013 - iRiS Software Systems, the specialist hospitality software applications developer whose hotel guest services applications include the award-winning iRiS Valet and its hugely successful F&B application, is set to reveal their new vision and strategy as well as a number of exciting new applications previously unseen and unspoken of, at HITEC 2013 in Minneapolis. iRiS recently launched their Lobby application following a surge in demand from hotels already working with the iRiS Valet appli...
Christian Hylander Named as Vice President Sales at RezidorHotel Group / June 2013
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive June 4, 2013 - Rezidor, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has appointed Christian Hylander (53) as Vice President Sales. Christian Hylander, a Swedish national, is responsible for leading the Carlson Rezidor Sales function in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), for defining and implementing the company's sales strategy, and for delivering Carlson Rezidor's ambitious revenue objectives in EMEA. Carlson Rezidor put a strong focus on Revenue Generation and closely co-operate on a number of joint global activities. Chri...
Kennedy Training Network and LogMyCalls: 5 Lessons Learned from Recording, and Auditing Calls
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Kennedy Training Network and LogMyCalls: 5 Lessons Learned from Recording, and Auditing Calls; Webinar on Friday, June 7 at 2 PM ET. ST. GEORGE, Utah – June 3, 2013 – LogMyCalls announced today they are partnering with Doug Kennedy and the Kennedy Training Network for a special webinar designed to help hoteliers increase reservations and improve their marketing. The title of the webinar is 5 Lessons Learned from Tracking, Recording, and Auditing Calls. The webinar will be held on Friday, June 7 at 2 PM ET. To register for Friday's webinar visit https://www4.gotomeeting.com/regi...
Prominent Industry Executive Joins Towne Park to DriveStrategic Growth; Steven M. Zaccagnini Named
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Prominent Industry Executive Joins Towne Park to Drive Strategic Growth; Steven M. Zaccagnini Named Executive Vice President, Corporate Development based in Annapolis, MD. ANNAPOLIS, MD, June 3, 2013—TOWNE PARK, a premier provider of valet parking, parking management and hospitality staffing solutions, announced the appointment of Steven M. Zaccagnini as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development based in Annapolis, MD. "Steve brings 25 years of executive level leadership experience in the parking, commercial real estate and facilities services industries and an incredible backg...
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