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Spooky Nook Sports Selects Comprehensive Suite from Agilysys
Agilysys | February 18, 2015
Largest Indoor Sports Complex in North America Will Use Agilysys Solutions for Property Management, Point-of-Sale, Inventory and Procurement ALPHARETTA, GA. - Feb. 18, 2015 - Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that Spooky Nook Sports, in Manheim, Penn., has selected a comprehensive suite of Agilysys solutions to streamline efficiency and enhance guest service in its 700,00-square-foot sports facility and soon-to-open hotel and restaurant. Spooky Nook Sports, the largest indoor sports complex in North America and home to the U.S. Women's National Fi...
BLLA Announces 2015 Board of Directors Including New Inner Circle Club Members
The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) | February 18, 2015
Los Angeles, CA, February 17, 2015 – BLLA continues its leadership and innovation with its clear focus on the boutique and lifestyle hospitality segment and is proud to announce its 2015 Board of Directors line-up. Comprised of 23 individuals, all paragons in their respective fields, the BLLA Board of Directors serves to support and grow the vision of the Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association. We warmly welcome the newest additions to share their talents with us including Lana Dubovik Boissier of Hospitality Atelier, Leigh Hitz of Magnolia Hotels, Brad Wilson of Ace Hotel Group, Larry Broughton of Broughton Hotels, Filipe March...
HOTELbeat Guest SMS Service Maximizes Mobile Guest Communication and Convenience
HOTELbeat | February 18, 2015
Unique text communication feature allows hotel guests to submit queries and receive responses from the operations team using their own mobile devices. San Diego, CA - February 18, 2014 - HOTELbeat, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based hospitality operations management solutions, has now gone one step further in providing hoteliers with superior efficiency and guest satisfaction with the release of its Guest SMS service, a unique text-based two-way communication tool that allows guests to directly send and receive SMS/texts via the HOTELbeat platform. With Guest SMS, hotel guests can effortlessly communicate with staff in a s...
RHW Hotels Chooses Eleven’s Business Center Technology
Eleven | February 18, 2015
ElevenGC has been installed at 15 properties managed by RHW Hotels and will continue to be utilized for future projects. 2/18/15, Portland, Ore. – Leading hospitality technology provider, Eleven, announced that Kansas-based hotel development and management company, RHW Hotels, selected ElevenGC as their business center computer provider across 15 of their 18 properties, with plans to install ElevenGC at all future projects. "One of the most important aspects of buying computers is selecting a business center computer that works for the guest without issue. That is why I choose Eleven for our hotel business center computers," commented...
Interstate Hotels & hotelAVE to Bring The Gregory to Herald Square in NYC, Spring 2015
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | February 18, 2015
NEW YORK – Feb. 18, 2015 – The Gregory, a new 132-room boutique hotel located at 42 West 35th Street in NYC, was announced today for a spring 2015 opening. Steps away from one of Manhattan's most active and prime transportation and retail hubs, The Gregory will offer serenity and hospitality, embrace the creativity of Silicon Alley, and embody the bespoke craftsmanship of the Garment District all in the heart of Herald Square. This is the second collaboration between Interstate Hotels & Resorts, hotel Asset Value Enhancement (hotelAVE), and Meadow Partners, the team behind The Renwick, which is launching this summer at 118th Eas...
Matthew Feddock Named Food & Beverage Director at San Francisco’s Hotel Vitale
Hotel Vitale | February 18, 2015
An East Coast native, Matthew Feddock began his hospitality career in catering and eventually moved into restaurants with the opening of Brasserie Ruhlmann in Rockefeller Center in Manhattan in 2005. Over the years, Feddock has worked with some of the industries finest including Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and American Sommelier Association President Andrew Bell. Having held a range of roles such as bartender, sommelier, and general manager at some of the most prestigious hotels and restaurants in New York City, Feddock acquired well-rounded experience in the hospitality field. Prior to joining Hotel Vitale's team in 2014, Feddock was t...
Strand Development Company’s Scott Martin Named as a Voting Member for the SCRLA Board of Directors
Strand Development | February 18, 2015
(Myrtle Beach, S.C.) February 18, 2015- Scott Martin, Regional Director of Operations for Strand Development Company, LLC was recently named as a voting member for the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Board of Directors. His term with the SCRLA ensures that Strand Development will have representation at the state level until December, 2016. Serving the hospitality industry for 12 years, Martin started at Strand Development Company as a manager in training and was General Manager of Hampton Inn Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC before being promoted to Regional Director of Operations. He has been a board member o...
Maestro PMS Announces New GEM Highlights Guest Response Solution to Increase Loyalty
Maestro Property Management Solution | February 18, 2015
GEM Highlights is a Streamlined Online Guest Comment Solution to Give Mobile Users a Fast Channel to Provide Hotels with Real Time Feedback February 18, 2015 - Maestro PMS™ announced the launch of GEM Highlights, its newest solution to strengthen guest loyalty. GEM (Guest Experience Measurement) Highlights is a streamlined, web-based guest response tool that automates guest perception gathering and monitors responses for prompt property action. The GEM Highlights solution is available to hoteliers now from Maestro. Maestro PMS Enterprise Property Management provides more than 20 hotel software and reservation software solutions for th...
Dominican Republic’s Casa De Campo Appoints Leandro Cruz as Vice President of Sales
Casa de Campo | February 18, 2015
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Feb. 9, 2015 – The management of Casa de Campo – the 7,000-acre luxury resort and golf destination in La Romana, Dominican Republic – announces the appointment of Leandro Cruz to Vice President of Sales. Cruz will be responsible for overseeing local and international sales at Casa de Campo – one of the best resorts in the world, most famous for its stellar Pete Dye-designed golf courses – including the #1 golf course in Latin America, Teeth of the Dog – in addition to its world class polo and tennis facilities, ki-ra spa, spacious villas and private beaches. "We are pleased to have an executive, like L...
Managed by Prism Hotels & Resorts the New Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown/Medical Center Opens
Embassy Suites Hotels | February 18, 2015
February 17, 2015 Embassy Suites Hotels, the Hilton Worldwide brand of upscale all-suite hotels, announced today the opening of Embassy Suites Oklahoma City Downtown/Medical Center. Located in the heart of the metropolis, this new-build hotel marks the third Embassy Suites property in the Sooner State. The full service hotel offers 195 two-room guest suites and over 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Travelers will find flavors to match any palate at the new on-site restaurant, E.S. Founders, led by Executive Chef Andrew Black. On April 9th the hotel will host a Grand Opening Reception and is currently accepting guest reservations. Em...
Optimum Hotel Brokerage Sells Best Western Genetti Inn and Suites
Optimum Hotel Brokerage | February 18, 2015
Fifty-Year Best Western Member Sold to Local Partnership Philadelphia PA, February 18, 2014 - Optimum Hotel Brokerage announced today that the firm has closed on the sale of the Best Western Genetti Inn and Suites, a select-service hotel in Hazleton, PA.. Joe McCann, Optimum's president, was the listing hotel broker and Licensed Pennsylvania Real Estate Broker representing the seller, a family who had owned and operated the successful property for more than 50 years. Sabena Arora was the sales agent for the transaction. The buyer of the hotel was a local hotel owner and operator. "The Best Western Genetti Inn and Suites is a 77-unit, we...
HFTP to Hold Inaugural Leadership Strategy Summit
February 18, 2015
AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (February 17, 2015) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals, (HFTP®), will hold the inaugural Leadership Strategy Summit March 11-13, 2015 in Irving (Dallas), Texas at the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas. The Leadership Strategy Summit will serve as the leadership's strategic think tank where selected participants will meet to discuss and provide valuable input towards HFTP's strategic initiatives. Global President of HFTP, Daniel N. Conti Jr., CHAE, CAM explains, "I am thrilled to bring together the talented and innovative minds that make up the HFTP membership for the inaugural Leadership Strategy...
Sonesta ES Suites Partners With Industry Leader IDeaS, Focuses on Growth
IDeaS Revenue Solutions | February 18, 2015
In the midst of expansions, Sonesta International Hotels implements advanced analytics across Extended Stay brand to drive revenue opportunities with IDeaS. MINNEAPOLIS -- IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting, today announced it has expanded its partnership with Sonesta International Hotels to implement IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) across 16 Sonesta ES Suite properties, delivering powerful analytics and pricing decisions, and driving revenue opportunities in a unique market segment. "Revenue management in the extended stay category is particularly d...
Welcome to the New SHR – Sceptre Hospitality Resources Reveals New Branding and Corporate Website
SHR | February 18, 2015
HOUSTON, TX, February 18, 2015- SHR, an innovative provider of advanced distribution technology and services for the hospitality industry, today revealed their refreshed image, branding, and corporate website, www.shr.global. SHR will be the trade name for Sceptre Hospitality Resources, LLC, reflecting a simplified value proposition and sharpened focus. "Our company's culture revolves around values that include integrity, service, creativity, and teamwork. As we planned our move to a new space designed to reflect our culture and values, we decided to also redesign our logo and express our brand promise in a simpler more focused way", sa...
Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Complete for the 167-key Cedarbrook Lodge in Seattle, Washington
Cedarbrook Lodge and Spa | February 17, 2015
SEATTLE - (February 17, 2015) - Cedarbrook Lodge, the quintessentially Northwest business and leisure destination located less than five minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, completed a multi-million dollar expansion project which added a destination spa, outdoor hot tub and third guest room building to the award-winning property. "The expansion has made Cedarbrook Lodge an even greater destination for business and leisure travelers alike," said General Manager David Sullivan. "We can now accommodate larger conference groups and have a place for guests to relax and unwind thanks to the addition of The Spa." The expansion p...
Six New High Touch Independent Hotels Select Groupize to Bolster Group Business and Revenue
Groupize Solutions | February 17, 2015
Group booking engine helps Hotels meet the evolving expectations and demands of today's travelers to shop, book and manage small groups and meetings online Boston, MA, February 17, 2015- Groupize Solutions, the leading provider of online group booking and management technology for hotels, resort and chains, today announced they have added six new properties to their rapidly growing portfolio of clients. The hotels that have selected the platform to automate the online group booking process for small groups and meetings include Lancaster Arts Hotel in Pennsylvania, Wyndham New Yorker Hotel in New York City, Lions Gate Hotel and Conferenc...
Sabre Launches Industry-First Turnkey Website Solution to Help Hoteliers Increase Online Conversion
Sabre Corporation | February 17, 2015
SynXis InstaSite allows hotels to launch a fully responsive digital presence with world class user experience in just three days SOUTHLAKE, Texas - February 17, 2015 - Sabre Corporation (Nasdaq: SABR) announced today an industry-first digital marketing solution that will give hotels the freedom to quickly and affordably launch a digital presence that will improve the guest experience and increase conversion on any device. SynXis InstaSite, a self-service, turnkey website solution, will help hoteliers maximize online conversions and create compelling guest interactions across their digital channels. Using InstaSite, hoteliers can launch ...
Why Low-Cost Website Design Solutions Hurt a Hotel’s Bottom Line
Lodging Interactive | February 17, 2015
Hoteliers have numerous options when it comes to designing their hotel's website, however, the recent trend of "renting" a property site can have many downsides that outweigh its budget-friendly appeal. PARSIPPANY, N.J. - FEBRUARY 17, 2015 - With an increased emphasis on courting the mobile traveler and appealing to Millennials, many hoteliers require a responsive website that provides all of the tools necessary to catch the attention of potential guests searching for the best deal amid a sea of local competition and an ever-growing list of Online Travel Agents (OTAs). Then why would hoteliers invest a significant amount of time, energy...
Noble Investment Completes Renovation of 96-key Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Mentor in Ohio
Noble Investment Group | February 17, 2015
Atlanta, GA - (February 17, 2015) - Noble Investment Group today announced that the Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Mentor has undergone a complete renovation of its 96 suites, transforming them into upscale guestrooms, designed to enhance the comfort and lifestyle of travelers on the road today. The newly refreshed Residence Inn Mentor's suites offer guests flexible spaces and amenities to help maintain a healthy balance and routine while traveling. Residence Inn by Marriott Cleveland Mentor offers: 96 spacious suites featuring contemporary and stylish décor, featuring natural light and large, expansive workspaces Updated kitch...
Clarus Hotels Set to Open the 103-suite Residence Inn Houston Northwest/Cypress in Texas
Residence Inn | February 17, 2015
Houston, Texas - February 17, 2015 - The 103-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Houston, Texas is scheduled to open this Friday and will feature the brand's innovative, new design. Located at 10456 Huffmeister Road, the all-suite Residence Inn Houston Northwest/Cypress will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Clarus Hotels of Cypress, Texas. Adjacent to North Cypress Medical Center and 30 minutes from downtown Houston, the Residence Inn Houston Northwest/Cypress offers its guests convenient access to the Houston Premium Outlets and several oil and gas corporations. Rates vary depending on length of stay. "We are please...
The 96-suite TownePlace Suites Gainesville Northwest Opens in Florida
TownePlace Suites by Marriott | February 17, 2015
Owned by Gainesville Investment Lodging, LLP and Managed by 3H Group Hotels Gainesville, Florida – February 17, 2015 – The 96-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Gainesville, Florida is scheduled to open on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Located at 7451 West Newberry Road, the TownePlace Suites Gainesville Northwest will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Gainesville Investment Lodging, LLP and managed by 3H Group Hotels of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Located five minutes from downtown and 10 miles from the Gainesville Regional Airport, the hotel offers guests convenient access to Tioga Town Center, Haile Plantation and the Univ...
Owner Karima Suleman Opens the 142-room Radisson Hotel Red Deer in Alberta, Canada
February 17, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS (February 17, 2015) - Radisson®, one of the best-recognized hotel brands, today announced the opening of Radisson Hotel Red Deer. Located at 6500 67TH Street in Red Deer, AB, the hotel offers 142 guestrooms, three ballrooms and three boardrooms. "We are excited to continue to expand our presence in North America with the opening of Radisson Hotel Red Deer, marking our fifth location in Alberta." said Javier Rosenberg, chief operating officer, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Americas. "Visitors to Red Deer can now look forward to experiencing the Radisson 'Yes I Can!' philosophy promising extraordinary guest service." The hotel...
Renovation/Conversion Underway for the 361-room Hotel Zephyr Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, CA
Davidson Hotels & Resorts | February 17, 2015
San Francisco, CA - Feb. 17, 2015 - Davidson Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with acclaimed international design firm Dawson Design Associates to launch Hotel Zephyr, an upscale hotel property with a fresh and irreverent twist. As one of the rare waterfront hotels in San Francisco, Hotel Zephyr will offer a one-of-a-kind hotel experience in the heart of the city's iconic tourist attractions. The property, currently the site of the Radisson Fisherman's Wharf and spanning over the entire block bound by Jefferson, Powell & Beach St., was acquired by Pebblebrook Hotel Trust in December 2013. The hotel, completely transformed and re-i...
Starwood Hotels CEO Frits van Paasschen Resigns; Director Adam Aron Appointed CEO on Interim Basis
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. | February 17, 2015
STAMFORD, Conn. - February 17, 2015 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that Frits van Paasschen has resigned by mutual agreement with the Board of Directors as President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Adam Aron , a Starwood Director since 2006, has been named Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis while the Board conducts a search for a permanent CEO that will include both internal and external candidates. van Paasschen will continue with Starwood as a consultant to assist in the transition. Bruce W. Duncan , Chairman of the Board, said, "Frits has made many important contributions ...
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