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HeBS Digital Announces 20% Website Revenue Increase Guarantee Promotion
HeBS Digital | January 5, 2016
NEW YORK – January 5, 2016 – HeBS Digital, the leading hotel digital technology, full-service digital marketing and website revenue optimization consulting firm, announces its 20% Website Revenue Increase Guarantee Promotion, applicable to new clients that partner with the firm in Q1 2016. HeBS Digital's confidence in its ability to boost website revenues by at least 20% year-over-year stems from over two decades of digital technology and marketing experience helping hoteliers achieve remarkable direct online channel revenues and shift share away from the OTAs. The award-winning technology, digital marketing and consulting s...
The Smart Hotelier’s 2016 Top Ten Digital Marketing Resolutions
the Authors and HeBS Digital | January 5, 2016
By Max Starkov and Mariana Safer On paper, 2015 was a great year for the hospitality industry. We saw general increases in all key growth metrics, and we expect continued growth in 2016. Next year, occupancy is expected to increase .1% to 65.8%, ADR by 6.1% to US $128.04, and RevPAR by 6.1% to US $84.19. Demand is expected to grow 2.3%, and supply by 2.2% (PWC May 2015). Yet this was also a year of conflicting results. If the industry saw this type of growth, why did hoteliers lose so much market share to the OTAs? How did we let the OTAs dominate hotel bookings in 2015? For major hotel brands, pre-recession (2007), 85% of all online bo...
Midas Hospitality, LLC Acquires the 74-key Holiday Inn Express – Urbana-Champaign in Illinois
Midas Hospitality, LLC | January 4, 2016
SAINT LOUIS, MO, January 4, 2016 - An investment group led by Midas Hospitality, LLC has acquired the 74-room Holiday Inn Express - Urbana-Champaign, IL. St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality, LLC will manage the asset. Opening in 2005, the Holiday Inn Express is located at 1003 Killarney St, Urban, IL, at exit 183 on I-74, just 2-miles north of the University of Illinois. Midas also operates the Candlewood Suites - Champaign-Urbana, just one exit west on I-74. The asset boast 74 guest rooms and suites, fitness center, free breakfast and a heated indoor swimming pool. The Holiday Inn Express - Urbana-Cha...
Five Benchmark Hospitality Intl Chefs Bring “Flavors That Cure All” to Legendary James Beard House
the James Beard Foundation (JBF) | January 4, 2016
New York, January 2016 … Five top chefs and a noted sommelier from Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading US-based hospitality management company, recently brought a modern interpretation of the age-old art of food preservation to the legendary James Beard House in New York City. The dinner's theme, Flavors That Cure All – A Fresh Take on Ancient Artistry, spanned fresh, local ingredients sourced from across the country, prepared using classic food preservation methods, including smoking, pickling and curing. Featured chefs representing the signature fine dining restaurants, resorts and hotels within Benchmark Hospi...
Managed by Hotel Equities the 70-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Houston-Pasadena Nears Opening in Texas
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott | January 4, 2016
Pasadena, Texas - January 4, 2016 - The 70-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Pasadena, Texas is scheduled to open this Friday with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 3640 East Sam Houston Parkway South, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Houston-Pasadena will operate as a Marriott franchise, managed by Hotel Equities of Atlanta, Georgia. This is the newest Fairfield Inn & Suites in the area to feature the brand's new design and décor, which enhance the guest experience through flexible features, and a warm and welcoming environment. Locate...
Paramount Lodging Advisors Closes Out The Year With Over 80 Transactions
Paramount Lodging Advisors | December 31, 2015
CHICAGO, IL—Paramount Lodging Advisors had a successful 2015 with over 80 national hotel transactions. Accolades of 2015 include being recognized by INC Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. for two consecutive years and also being named one of the 2015 Top Brokers based on transaction volume by National Real Estate Investor Magazine. The Paramount Lodging Advisors team sold hotels throughout all segments of the industry including all major brand families. The transactions covered over twenty states in the U.S. "I'm proud of our continued growth. Our entire team is continually working collaboratively and tir...
Owned and Managed by NewcrestImage, Newly-Built Hilton Garden Inn Longview Opens in Texas
Hilton Garden Inn | December 29, 2015
LONGVIEW, Texas and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) award-winning brand of hotels, announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Longview, representing an addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 650 hotels worldwide. Hilton Garden Inn Longview is owned and managed by NewcrestImage. "Set in the heart of Texas Lake Country, Hilton Garden Inn Longview is a stunning setting for a family reunion, work retreat, celebration or simple getaway," said Bobby Dyer, general manager. "Our expansive meeting space is equipped to host any occasion alongside our accommodating team w...
Benchmark Hospitality International Honored with Gold, Silver & Bronze Adrian Awards from HSMAI
Benchmark Hospitality International | December 29, 2015
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, December 2015 … Benchmark Hospitality International is the recipient of multiple 2015 Adrian Awards of excellence in Web Design and Public Relations programming. Benchmark was recently informed of the honor by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), which is the host of the annual, global competition. "We are thrilled with these awards from HSMAI and congratulate the members of our team," said Ted Davis, chief sales & marketing officer. "It is a high honor to be recognized in this way by colleagues within the hospitality industry at the global level!" HSMAI's Adri...
The 102-room Courtyard by Marriott Midlothian Conference Center to Open this Week in Texas
Courtyard by Marriott | December 29, 2015
The hotel is owned by an affiliate of Gatehouse Capital and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality. Midlothian, Texas - December 29, 2015 - Courtyard by Marriott Midlothian Conference Center is scheduled to open its doors in Midlothian, Texas this week. Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard's latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience. Located at 3 Community Circle Drive, the 102-room hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by an affiliate of Gatehouse Capital of Dallas, Texas and managed by Aimbridge Hospita...
The 92-suite Residence Inn Lake Charles in Louisiana is Now Open for Business
Residence Inn by Marriott | December 28, 2015
Lake Charles, Louisiana - December 28, 2015 - The 92-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Lake Charles, Louisiana is now open for business. Located at 1591 West Prien Lake Road, the all-suite Residence Inn Lake Charles will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by LA Creole Hospitality 1 and managed by Hotel Equities of Atlanta, Georgia. Located just minutes from downtown Lake Charles and five miles from Chennault International Airport, the Residence Inn Lake Charles offers its guests convenient access to the Golden Nugget Casino and L'Auberge Casino Resort. "We are pleased to introduce Residence Inn hotels in the Lake Charles a...
Owned by Majid Al Futtaim, the 370-room Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall of the Emirates Opens
Majid Al Futtaim | December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015 - DUBAI, UAE - Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) award-winning brand of midscale hotels, and Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall of the Emirates - the second largest Hilton Garden Inn in the world and the largest outside of America and the first LEED Gold hotel by Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai. The new hotel, owned by Majid Al Futtaim and managed by Hilton Worldwide, is located just steps away from the Middle East's iconic premier shopping, leisure and entertainmen...
AccorHotels Unveils 356-Room Pullman Vung Tau, a Seaside Resort in Southern Vietnam
Pullman | December 23, 2015
23 December, AccorHotels opens Pullman Vung Tau, the first five-star international hotel in the seaside destination, just 1.5 hours drive from Ho Chi Minh city. Featuring the largest meeting facilities in Southern Vietnam and spectacular beach views, Pullman Vung Tau is perfect for business and leisure travellers seeking a quick getaway from Ho Chi Minh city. "Pullman is AccorHotels' upscale brand specifically catering to today's modern travellers," said Mr. Patrick Basset, Chief Operating Officer for AccorHotels Upper Southeast and Northeast Asia. "Half of Pullman's global hotel network is located in Asia Pacific, making it one of ...
Aimbridge Hospitality Assumes Management of Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa
Aimbridge Hospitality | December 23, 2015
Dallas, Texas (December 23, 2015) — Aimbridge Hospitality's Caribbean division has assumed management of the 150-room Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Owned by Carambola Northwest LLC, a U.S. Virgin Islands entity, the luxury Caribbean resort is located seven miles from the St. Croix Airport on the secluded white sand beaches of the largest U.S. Virgin Island. Originally constructed in 1986 by Lawrence Rockefeller, the lodge style beach retreat articulates the beauty of St. Croix. Visitors can enjoy a stress-free day of exploring the historical towns of Christiansted and Frederikst...
DNA-Based Wellness Programs at Your Hotel
Larry Mogelonsky | December 23, 2015
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.lma.ca) The 20th century was filled with prominent science fiction writers constantly throwing wild and prophetic ideas out to the world. The 21st century is where (some of) those ideas become reality. We've already seen the rise of smart phones, smart watches and tablets – all predicted in some way or shape long before their mass market acceptance – and many more useful devices will reach our consumerist in due time. Now it is time for hotels and smart hoteliers to be the true benefactors and incubators for all these emergent technologies. Those that survive and thrive tend to be those...
Missouri’s Joplin Hotel Begins $6 M, Full-Scale Renovation to Convert to DoubleTree by Hilton
Hotel Equities (HE) | December 22, 2015
A late April 2016 opening is planned for the hotel owned by Conor Acquisitions Group and managed by Hotel Equities. Atlanta, GA - December 22, 2015 - The Joplin Hotel began a $6 million, full-scale renovation process this week to convert the property to a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. Conor Acquisitions Group, owner of the hotel, plans to reconfigure the guest rooms, meeting space and public areas of the five-story iconic hotel building on East Hammons Boulevard in central Joplin, Missouri. They anticipate a Grand Opening celebration in late April 2016. In June 2015, Conor tapped Atlanta-based Hotel Equities, their management partner, to ...
Waterford Hotel Group Promotes Fabio Pari-Di-Monriva as Director of Operations at Hilton Hartford
Hilton Hartford | December 21, 2015
Pari-Di-Monriva joins the Hilton Hartford from his most recent position as Task Force Operations Manager for the Waterford Hotel Group. WATERFORD, CT (December 21, 2015) - Waterford Hotel Group recently announced the appointment of Fabio Pari-Di-Monriva as the Director of Operations for the 393-room Hilton Hotel in Hartford, CT. Pari-Di-Monriva will oversee the rooms and food and beverage departments of the hotel, including budgeting, scheduling, associate training and development, inventory, and strict adherence to all Hilton and Waterford Hotel Group standards. Waterford Hotel Group professionally manages the Hilton Hartford, a state-...
HRI Lodging Appoints Brian Berry New General Manager of Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn | December 21, 2015
JACKSON, Ms (December 21, 2015) –– Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown has appointed Brian B. Berry as the hotel's general manager. As general manager, Berry will be responsible for directing all aspects of hotel operations, including guest services, hotel administration and all sales and marketing efforts. Berry brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked for nearly 20 years in the hospitality industry. Berry has held positions of increasing responsibility with groups including PHD Hospitality, Eagle Hospitality Development and HP-Hotels serving as Corporate Director of Operations, General Manager and Senior Dir...
Midas Hospitality, LLC Acquires the Holiday Inn Express – Sikeston, MO
Midas Hospitality, LLC | December 21, 2015
SAINT LOUIS, MO, December 21, 2015 – An investment group led by Midas Hospitality, LLC has acquired the 73-room Holiday Inn Express – Sikeston, MO. St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality, LLC will manage the asset. Opening in 2005, the Holiday Inn Express is located at 115 Hospitality Drive, Sikeston, MO, just off I-60 and the I-55 / I-57 intersection and conveniently located near demand generators, Monsanto, Cargill, Siemens, Orgill, Tyson, Unilever among others. Midas also operates the Hampton Inn & Holiday Inn – Poplar Bluff, located just 45-miles west on I-60. The asset boast 73 ...
Hotel Equities Selected to Operate Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott to be Built in Terrell, Texas
Hotel Equities | December 21, 2015
Scenic Capital Advisors to break ground in Q2 2016 with a Q1 2017 opening planned. Atlanta, GA - December 21, 2015 - Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (www.hotelequities.com) recently announced its selection as the management firm for the new-build Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at 351 Market Center Drive, Terrell, Texas. Located less than 30 miles east of Dallas, just off U.S. Route 80, the hotel is convenient for business travelers and tourists as well. "Expanding our management portfolio deeper into the heart of Texas is of significant importance to our firm," said Joe Reardon, Vice President of Marketing and Business D...
HeBS Digital Transforms the Industry in 2015 through Digital Technology and Marketing Innovations
HeBS Digital | December 21, 2015
HeBS Digital, the leading hotel digital technology, full-service digital marketing and website revenue optimization consulting firm, celebrates a year full of unprecedented success and milestones in 2015. Over the past 12 months, the firm led its roster of hospitality clients to achieve new levels of success via the direct online channel with a comprehensive suite of digital technology and marketing services, all backed by a concrete strategy designed to grow website revenues during critical occupancy and business need periods. In 2015, HeBS Digital and its clients won 45 major industry awards for digital technology innovations, website...
Hotel Equities Names Peter Conway Asst General Manager for the Residence Inn Miami Beach/Surfside
Hotel Equities | December 17, 2015
ATLANTA, GA (December 16, 2015) – Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE) named Peter Conway the Assistant General Manager for the $52 million Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Beach/Surfside, Florida. The unique, resort-style hotel with 175 suites is scheduled to open in March 2016. Hotel Equities has an ownership position in the project and manages the upscale property for their JV partner, Hotel Development Partners (HDP) of Atlanta. Mr. Conway reports directly to General Manager Sean McKeen to assist with pre-opening duties including sales and marketing and departmental hiring His ongoing responsibilities include overall management of...
HRI Properties Acquires 99-Room River’s Edge Hotel and Spa in Portland, Oregon
HRI Properties | December 17, 2015
PORTLAND – December 17, 2015 – HRI Properties announced today that it has acquired the notable River's Edge Hotel and Spa in Portland, Oregon. Effective December 15, the property is now officially managed by HRI Lodging. River's Edge recently received over $4.3 million in capital improvements, which will be further developed by HRI's planned property enhancements. The hotel is best known for its luxury guestroom product, enviable location on the picturesque Willamette River and its numerous green awards, including being one of only three hotels in Portland awarded the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Silver Certification. HR...
Out With the Old And In With the New Year: Choice Hotels Reveals 2016 American Travel Outlook
Choice Hotels | December 17, 2015
Ten interesting American consumer travel insights as the new year approaches ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 17, 2015-- As 2016 fast approaches, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading hotel companies, reveals the top ten most interesting travel trends for US travelers in the new year. The company's latest survey captures a forecast of what travelers will be expecting as we count down to 2016. "Without a doubt, 2016 is going to bring new and inventive ways for consumers to travel," said Patrick Pacious, executive vice president, and Chief Operating Officer at Choice Hotels. "The travel indus...
Get the Finest Refrigeration Appliances for your Hotel
Koolmax Group | December 17, 2015
Refrigeration is a very important and big part of the lives of people. Its importance is not just limited to food business but also to medicines business as well. There are several different types of appliances that are designed specifically for different functions. Some of the various types include upright fridges, upright freezer, chest freezers, display fridges and freezers, beer fridges, wine fridges etc. whatever is your requirement you will be able to find a suitable product in our collection. The biggest advantages of these appliances is that they keep the products from spoiling. The food can be kept fresh for long periods of tim...