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New Castle Promotes Lou Gaudio to General Manager of the 124-room Hilton Garden Inn, Portland, Maine
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | December 15, 2014
SHELTON, Conn. - December 15, 2014 - Officials of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced the promotion of Lou Gaudio to general manager of the newly renovated and expanded Hilton Garden Inn, at Portland, Maine's International Jetport. Gaudio previously was assistant general manager at the Sheraton Tarrytown in Tarrytown N.Y. and has been with New Castle since 2006 when he joined the company as the rooms division manager at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton. Earlier in his career, Gaudio held varying management positions for Westin branded hotels in Times Square, Philadelphia and Princeton...
Aimbridge Hospitality to Manage Gatehouse Capital’s New Midlothian Marriott Courtyard in Texas
Aimbridge Hospitality | December 15, 2014
Dallas, Texas (December 15, 2014) - Aimbridge Hospitality has been awarded the management contract for the new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Midlothian, Texas, to begin construction this month. Developed by Gatehouse Capital Corporation of Dallas, the hotel is located adjacent to the Midlothian Conference Center and will feature 105 guestrooms, flexible meeting space, a multi sport play court, swimming pool and children's outdoor play area. An accelerated construction schedule will result in a late 2015 opening. "Aimbridge Hospitality is delighted to be awarded this opportunity in Midlothian. Gatehouse Capital will deliver an excepti...
Congress Reauthorizes Brand USA; News Welcomed by Hotel Industry
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) | December 15, 2014
Washington, D.C. - December 15, 2014 - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) praised both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate for agreeing to reauthorize Brand USA as part of the omnibus spending bill to fund the government. As the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, AH&LA pressed Members of Congress to continue this critical program with letters, meetings and phone calls, and today welcomed the final Senate vote which sent the legislation to the President's desk for signature. "Consensus and partnership are two words not often uttered...
AH&LA Says NLRB Ambush Rule Unfairly Tilts Playing Field For Unions
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) | December 15, 2014
Washington, D.C. - December 15, 2014 - Today, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released its final rule on governing representation-case procedures, also known as the "Ambush Rule." The rule significantly alters the timeframe for representation elections in the workplace, shortening it from the current median time of 38 days down to as few as 10 days. The NLRB decision also tilts the scale in favor of unions by forcing employers to provide a list of prospective voters with their job classifications, shifts and work locations to the NLRB and the union, and restricting communication between employers and employees prior to a union...
Dur Hospitality & IHG Sign Development Agreement to Expand Holiday Inn & Suites Footprint in KSA
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | December 15, 2014
15 December, 2014 - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has today announced the signing of a master development agreement (MDA) with Dur Hospitality Company (formerly Saudi Hotels and Resorts Co or SHARACO) for the franchise of a number of Holiday Inn & Suites across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The agreement will see a number of Holiday Inn & Suites branded hotels developed across KSA over the next five years, significantly enhancing the brand's footprint in the Kingdom. Pascal Gauvin, Chief Operating Officer, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG, said: "We have been in Saudi Arabia nearly 40 years and as a key market for...
Owned by Terranum, the Newly Built 168-key W Bogota Opens in Colombia
W Hotels Worldwide | December 15, 2014
December 15, 2014 - BOGOTA, Colombia - W® Hotels Worldwide, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), today debuted in Colombia with the unveiling of W Bogota. The new hotel electrifies Bogota's hospitality scene by mixing the W brand's 24/7 attitude, distinct interpretation of modern luxury, and unprecedented insider access to what's new and next in design, fashion and music in South America's new capital of cool. "The opening of W Bogota is a milestone in Colombia's hotel landscape, setting the stage for a redefined luxury experience in one of the world's most vibrant destinations," said Paul James, Global Bra...
Starwood and Hoteli Dubrovacka Rivijera d.d. to Open Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera in Croatia in 2015
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | December 15, 2014
December 15, 2014 - DUBROVNIK, Croatia - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Hoteli Dubrovacka Rivijera d.d. to open a new Sheraton hotel in Dubrovnik, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. Scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2015, Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel will mark Starwood's entry into Dubrovnik and the company's fourth hotel in Croatia. "We are pleased to expand into our third partnership with HUP Zagreb d.d. in Croatia and look forward to introducing the Sheraton brand into the growing European resort market of Dubro...
Accor and Huazhu Hotels Group Form Alliance in China with More than 2,000 Hotels
Accor | December 15, 2014
December 15, 2014 - Accor and Huazhu Hotels Group (also known as China Lodging Group) today sealed an extensive and long-term alliance to create the most prominent and diversified hotel company in China, with more than 2,000 hotels and the strongest pipeline in the country. "This ground-breaking collaboration will leverage the strengths of Accor's global brands with a leading player in Chinese hospitality," said Sebastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor. "Joining Huazhu's unparalleled local expertise with our brands will create a hospitality powerhouse which will deliver unprecedented value to both groups and to our customers." Huazhu ...
3 Updates to Facebook that Make It A More Effective Channel for Hotels
Pipeline | December 15, 2014
By: Trey Sheneman December 15, 2014 Atlanta, GA: The hotel industry, being as legacy driven as it is, rarely adapts to trends during said trends' "sweet spot." Historically, hotels come running to the table much later in the shift, just as other, more agile industries--like retail and ecommerce--have already dined and dashed. The rise of social media has been one of those trends. Hotels rushed to the plate toting other industries' knowledge about what does and does not work on social. Marketers have claimed that social is lost in the shuffle, it's never a direct channel, and, if it has any effect at all, it may only be a factor in how r...
Puzzle Partner Launches News Site Showcasing the Next Big Thing in Travel and Hospitality Technology
Puzzle Partner Ltd. | December 15, 2014
Engaging trend spotting resource helps entrepreneurs and business leaders stay on the pulse of the fast-moving disruptive technologies that are shaping the future of travel and hospitality Toronto, CA, - December 15, 2014 - Puzzle Partner Ltd., a marketing and strategic growth agency, today announced the launch of the Next Big Thing Travel & Hospitality Technology (NBTworld.com). The responsively designed tech portal will be positioned as the go-to news site for technology innovations, emerging trends and startups within the travel and hospitality world. It also brings together the industry's thought leaders and success experts to r...
Duetto Announces Greg Stanger as Chief Financial Officer
Duetto | December 15, 2014
San Francisco, December 15, 2014 -- Duetto, the market leader in hotel revenue strategy solutions, announced the appointment of Greg Stanger as Chief Financial Officer. Stanger comes to Duetto with significant senior level financial management experience at market leading technology companies, including CFO roles at Expedia, Chegg and oDesk. He has also served as a Board Member for companies including Netflix and Kayak, and as a Venture Partner at Technology Crossover Ventures. Stanger joins Duetto at its company headquarters in San Francisco. Duetto's CEO, Patrick Bosworth, said, "We are delighted to welcome Greg to Duetto. Hi...
15 Hotels Select Groupize Solutions to Offer Direct Bookings for Small Groups and Meetings
Groupize Solutions | December 15, 2014
Groupize continues to be the preferred solution for high touch hotels, resorts and chains in USA and internationally to maximize revenue with direct group bookings Boston, MA (December 15, 2014) Groupize Solutions, Inc., the leader in group travel solutions for hotels, announced that 15 new properties have selected their award-winning group booking platform to capture more groups on their website. The latest hotels to implement the solution include Centerstone Inn in Tuscaloosa, Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland, two Your DC Hotels - The Georgetown Inn and Best Western Georgetown Hotel, The Benjamin in New York...
Hyatt Honors Excellence Among Americas Owners and Developers with 2014 Awards
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | December 14, 2014
CHICAGO--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) honored 10 of the company's top owners and developers at Hyatt's recent conference for owners throughout the Americas, held at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, Calif. "Hyatt has consistently emphasized that we want to be the most preferred hotel company for owners, guests and associates. To achieve that, we need to work closely with the right owners and developers who share our commitment to Hyatt's brands and what the Hyatt brand overall has come to stand for – quality, driven by the dedication of our outstanding colleagues around the world," said Mark Hoplamazia...
Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten Reaches Solar Energy Milestone
the Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten | December 14, 2014
First Westin in World and Only Major Property in Caribbean Produces One GigaWatt Hour of Solar Power since June 2013; Also Installs Smardt Chiller for More Savings PHILIPSBURG, ST MAARTEN (December 15, 2014) - The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten made its mark as a game-changer in the hospitality industry by completing a landmark solar installation earlier this year that allows the resort to produce six to eight hours of its own power during peak times. The resort has harnessed the power of the Caribbean sun for more than a year and reached an environmental milestone by generating one Gigawatt hour of solar power, or one ...
$7.1 Million on Day One for Peak 8
Breckenridge Grand Vacations | December 14, 2014
Breckenridge Grand Vacations Announces Avalanche of Sales to Preferred Customers for Grand Colorado on Peak 8 BRECKENRIDGE, CO. - December 15, 2014 - Breckenridge Grand Vacations blew single-day sales records out of the water selling more than $7.1 million in vacation ownerships on Dec. 5, 2014 at their fourth resort in Breckenridge, the Grand Colorado on Peak 8. Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV), founded in 1984, has been recognized as one of the most successful, independent developers in the industry. With 30 years of resort development experience, each property has outdone the one before. Breckenridge Grand Vacation is the parent co...
Enseo, Integrator of In-room Technologies Named Preferred Vendor for Marriott International
Enseo | December 14, 2014
Richardson, Texas - Enseo, an integrator of in-room technology services for the hospitality industry, has received preferred vendor status for Guestroom Entertainment Services for Marriott International. This includes Enseo's ground-breaking "Over-The-Top" services featuring the most popular native, streaming video applications which have received overwhelming guest acceptance at deployments at select properties of The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Edition, Marriott, Courtyard and TownePlace Suites brands. The Enseo E3® solution meets or exceeds all aspects of the Marriott television brand standards recently published. The preferred vendo...
Top 10 Hospitality Industry Trends in 2015 by Robert Rauch
Robert Rauch, CHA | December 12, 2014
Top 10 Hospitality Industry Trends in 2015 by Robert Rauch 1. Millennials have become the fastest growing customer segment within the hospitality industry. Exploration, interaction and experience are the major focus of Millennials who are willing to pay more for a greater experience. Many of them are looking for an overall gourmet experience for a reasonable price and this has produced all new lobby designs in the hotel sector. Lobby bars and hotel restaurants are wide open with combination work, play and eat/drink spaces designed with this Millennial customer in mind, one who is a "party of one" but "hanging out together." They are loo...
HSMAI’s Top 25 in 2014: Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization
HSMAI | December 12, 2014
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has announced its 2014 honorees for The HSMAI Top 25: Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization. The Top 25 honors leaders in sales, marketing, and revenue optimization of hospitality, travel and tourism organizations for their accomplishments in the preceding 18 months. HSMAI will honor The HSMAI Top 25 in conjunction with the Adrian Awards Dinner Reception and Gala on February 23, 2015, at the New York Marriott Marquis. "The people named to this list have made incredible contributions to the industry," said Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, ...
The 132-room Courtyard by Marriott South Pattaya Opens in Thailand
Courtyard by Marriott | December 12, 2014
Chonburi, Thailand, December 12, 2014 – Marriott International continues its dynamic growth in Thailand with the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott South Pattaya. Located in South Pattaya city area within walking distance to Pattaya Beach and Walking Street, the 7-storey with 132-room hotel is the exciting new addition to the Courtyard by Marriott brand in Asia – making it the 2nd Courtyard branded hotel in Thailand and the 32nd Courtyard branded hotel in Asia Pacific. Remarking on the occasion, Karl Hudson, Marriott International's Area Vice President – Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam & Japan, said: "We are delighted to be o...
Development Launched for 126-key Residence Inn Aberdeen in Scotland as Part of Marischal Square Plan
Residence Inn | December 12, 2014
London, UK – December 12, 2014 – Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) and Aberdeen City Council have today signed an agreement to deliver a brand new Residence Inn by Marriott hotel on the new Marischal Square development in the centre of Aberdeen. Work on the hotel, which is aimed at the extended-stay business and leisure markets, will begin in January 2015 and is expected to be completed by summer 2017. The 126-room Residence Inn Aberdeen is part of the multi-million pound Marischal Square project which Aberdeen City Council is developing in partnership with urban regeneration and property specialist Muse Developments. The hotel i...
Jaideep Khanna to Lead New NSO for IHG as Director of Regional Sales, South West Asia
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) | December 12, 2014
New Delhi, India, 12 December 2014: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has established a new National Sales Organisation (NSO) to support its growth plans in South West Asia (SWA). With a newly-formed team based across Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru, the NSO will focus on developing strong relationships with domestic companies to drive business to the hotel group's 23 hotels across the region. The establishment of the NSO stemmed from increased optimism in the market following measures by the new Indian government to improve the business landscape. Commenting on the launch of the NSO, Shantha de Silva, Head of South West Asia, IHG sai...
Hotel Marketing Tips For Better Managing 800 Numbers
Doug Kennedy | December 12, 2014
By Doug Kennedy December 12, 2014 While much of the focus of hotel marketing these days is on managing electronic channels, there is still a significant amount of business coming in via voice channels. What's more, with the interplay of voice and electronic channels many who search online call to book, while others who call end up booking online. Even those who search and then book exclusively online often call just to reconfirm that the reservation came through. Therefore it is important for hotel marketers to effectively manage their 800 numbers. Here are some tips. * Move beyond having just one "legacy" 800 number. Many hotels stil...
London Marriott Hotel Park Lane Set to Complete an Extensive Renovation in June 2015
London Marriott Hotel Park Lane | December 12, 2014
December 12, 2014 - London Marriott Hotel Park Lane is set to complete an extensive renovation in June 2015 as part of the repositioning of the hotel to represent the best of Marriott in London and to be the hotel of choice in Mayfair. Housed within a Grade II listed property, London Marriott Hotel Park Lane will epitomise Mayfair elegance, with views over Hyde Park, opulent guestroom accommodation and luxurious public areas befitting of the prestigious address. The interiors of London Marriott Hotel Park Lane are currently undergoing a complete transformation. RPW Design is responsible for the plans that extend to all 152 bedrooms, the...
Certified Hospitality and Hyatt Hotels Open the 99-room Hyatt Place Columbus in Mississippi
Hyatt Place | December 12, 2014
December 12, 2014 - CHICAGO - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Certified Hospitality, LLC announce the opening of Hyatt Place Columbus, a refreshing new hotel choice for business and leisure travelers visiting Columbus, Miss. The hotel is ideally situated near the city's main highways, as well as near Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, downtown Columbus and Columbus Air Force Base. "We are very excited to bring the Hyatt Place brand to the Golden Triangle area with the opening of Hyatt Place Columbus," said general manager Shailee Raj. "Columbus is a vibrant city, filled with restaurants, markets and impressive art and ent...
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