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David Moore Named Corporate Controller For HRI Lodging
HRI Lodging | July 9, 2013
NEW ORLEANS, LA (July 9, 2013) - David Moore has been named corporate controller for HRI Lodging, announced Alan Baer, vice president of finance of the company. Moore has more than 29 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently, he was the corporate controller for Expotel Hospitality Services, a New Orleans-based hotel management company. In that position, he managed all aspects of the accounting functions for the firm, which manages 13 hotels in Melbourne, Fla.; Phoenix; Schaumburg and Gurnee, Ill.; Westminster, Colo.; Fresno, Calif.; Biloxi, Miss.; and New Orleans. He has also served as general manager of the Holida...
Concord Hospitality Promotes Matt McClelland to Senior Vice President, Select Service Operations
Concord Hospitality | July 9, 2013
RALEIGH, N.C., July 9, 2013 - Officials with Concord Hospitality Enterprises, one of the nation's top-ranked hotel developer/owner/operators, today announced the promotion of Matt McClelland to senior vice president, select service operations. Most recently, he served the company as vice president, capital assets. In his new role, McClelland will assume responsibility for the operational performance and brand execution of Concord's 86 select service and extended stay hotels. "Matt is a born leader and a natural operations pro," said Nick Kellock, Concord's chief operating officer. "Over a 20-plus year career, Matt has amassed an impress...
New Property Manager for Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers
BuildCentral | July 8, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Have Updated 231 Hotels in the Last Two Weeks with Changes in Personnel, Property Management or Ownership Chicago, IL. July 8, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have reported 231 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: Hilton Garden Inn West Palm Beach Airport (West Palm Beach, FL) Embassy Suites Birmingham/Hoover (Birmingham, AL) ...
Owner, Budget Luxury, and Carlson Open the 176-key Country Inns & Suites in Traverse City, Michigan
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | July 8, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS (JULY 08, 2013) - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world's largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced the further expansion of the Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM brand in Michigan. The opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Traverse City, MI marks the brand's growth in the region as part of its Ambition 2015 strategy. "The brand is making strides in growing its footprint in Michigan," said Scott Meyer, senior vice president, Midscale Brands, Americas. "The continued growth in this region is another step forward in our plan to expand the brand primarily in the U.S., Canada, India and Mexico." ...
White Lodging Assumes Management of Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn in West Palm Beach, Florida
White Lodging Services Corporation | July 3, 2013
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., July 3, 2013 -- White Lodging is pleased to announce it has officially taken over the management of the Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn hotels in West Palm Beach, Fl. The acquisition expands White Lodging's managed portfolio to 168 hotels, including 10 in Florida. "We are honored with the continued partnership and loyalty RLJ Lodging Trust has placed with White Lodging. These two additional hotels are now part of the 105 we manage for them," said Dave Sibley, President and CEO of White Lodging's Management Division. The hotels will be brought into the White Lodging portfolio under the leadership of Senior Regional ...
Chesapeake Hospitality Assumes Management of Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers in Florida
Chesapeake Hospitality | July 3, 2013
GREENBELT, Md., July 3, 2013 -- Greenbelt, Md.-based Chesapeake Hospitality, one of the country's fastest growing third-party hotel management companies ranked in the top 50 largest independent U.S. operators, announced today that it has taken over management of the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers in Fort Myers, Fla. Kim Sims, president of Chesapeake Hospitality, made the announcement. Chesapeake's demonstrated expertise in managing property renovations will be critical to the immediate success of the hotel as the owners embark on a $3 million renovation project. Updates to the property will include a complete refresh of the 126 guest room...
Hilton Worldwide Signs Management Agreements for Two New Developments in Mexico
Hilton Garden Inn | July 2, 2013
The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Santa Fe Morelos to Open in Q2 2015 and the Hilton Garden Inn Coatzacoalcos to Open in Early 2016 MCLEAN, Va. - July 2, 2013 - Hilton Worldwide today announced it has signed management agreements with Solfine Investment, S de RL de CV to manage the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Santa Fe in the state of Morelos, and with Consorcio Constructor e Inmobiliario Pegaso SA de CV to operate the Hilton Garden Inn Coatzacoalcos in the state of Veracruz. Scheduled to open in Q2 2015 and early 2016 respectively, the addition of these hotels serves as an example of the award-winning, mid-priced brands' con...
Choice Hotels and KAJ Hospitality Break Ground for the 103-room Cambria Suites in West Fargo, ND
Cambria Suites | July 1, 2013
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 1, 2013-- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, and KAJ Hospitality today celebrate the groundbreaking of a new four-story, 103-room hotel, which will be connected to the future 15,000-square-foot conference center in West Fargo, one of North Dakota's fastest growing communities. KAJ Hospitality, led by the father and son development, ownership and management team of Kevin and Aaron Johnson, has corporate offices in Sioux Falls, S.D., Mitchell, S.D. and Wichita, Kansas, and will be the owner/developer of both greatly anticipated real estate development projects. "...
White Lodging Names Mary Pat Hartmann Regional Director of Operations For Kentucky and Ohio Hotels
White Lodging Services Corporation | July 1, 2013
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., July 1, 2013 -- White Lodging Services is pleased to announce Mary Pat Hartmann has been promoted to regional director of operations where she will be responsible for overseeing the operations of hotels in Kentucky and Ohio. "I am grateful to White Lodging for giving me this opportunity to advance my career and further contribute to the success of our company," said Hartmann. "I look forward to working with the very talented team in my region as we execute the White Lodging mission daily." Previously, Hartmann was the general manager of Springhill Suites and Fairfield Inn and Suites in Louisville, Ky., where she was ...
Midas Hospitality Names Kim Tolbert as Director of Sales for Candlewood Suites in Greenville, SC
Midas Hospitality, LLC | July 1, 2013
SAINT LOUIS, MO, July 1, 2013 - St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality announces the hiring of Kim Tolbert, Director of Sales - Candlewood Suites - Greenville, SC. Known for their recent portfolio growth and successful asset repositioning, Midas Hospitality recently announced the hiring of General Manager, Michael Heater to the 97-room Candlewood Suites scheduled to open October, 2013. On the heels of this announcement, Midas Hospitality adds Kim Tolbert as Director of Sales for the Candlewood Suites - Greenville, SC. Midas EVP & Principal - Sales & Marketing, Kurt Furlong, states "We are extremel...
Architect Named for SBE Hotel Development in Seattle
BuildCentral | June 29, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Add/Update 139 Hotel Projects to the New Hotel Construction Projects Database Chicago, IL. July 1, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have added or updated 139 hotel projects in the last two weeks to Hotel Construction, a nationwide database of hotel construction projects, openings, and key decision makers (Owner/Developers, Architects and Contractors). These proposed hotels are still in the planning stages. Now is the perfect time to have your product drawn into plans, or offer construction services: Greenwich Street Hotel (New York, NY) Convention Center Hotel (Jackson, MS) Element by Westin Hotel (...
Midas Hospitality Names Management Team for the Aloft Cleveland/Beachwood to Open in Ohio in October
Midas Hospitality, LLC | June 28, 2013
Names John Gaydos, General Manager and Darlene Figlioli, Director of Sales for the 135-room Property SAINT LOUIS, MO, June 28, 2013 - St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality names John Gaydos, General Manager and Darlene Figlioli, Director of Sales for the Aloft Hotel - Cleveland / Beachwood, Ohio. Recently announcing the construction of a 135-room Aloft Hotel - Cleveland / Beachwood, OH, Midas Hospitality hires John Gaydos as General Manager and Darlene Figlioli as Director of Sales. Midas President - Robert Willard, states "We are extremely pleased to add these two seasoned hospitality veterans to the Mi...
Aimbridge Hospitality Chosen to Manage Sugar Bay Resort & Spa in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Aimbridge Hospitality | June 28, 2013
DALLAS, June 28, 2013 -- Aimbridge Hospitality announced that it has been selected to manage the iconic Sugar Bay Resort & Spa on the island of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, effective immediately. Sugar Bay, located only eight miles from the international airport, is nestled on 31 lush acres of a beachfront mountainside, overlooking some of the most panoramic oceanviews in the Caribbean. The 294 rooms and suite all-inclusive resort is just minutes away from world-acclaimed Magens Bay and a short drive from the cruise docks, Red Hook ferry, St. Thomas duty-free shopping and an 18-hole championship golf course. A known leader in the o...
Carlson Rezidor to Open the 161-room Park Inn by Radisson Kigali, Rwanda in Q3 2014
Rezidor Hotel Group | June 27, 2013
June 27, 2013 - Carlson Rezidor, one of the ten largest hotel groups worldwide and one of the leading hotel operators on the African continent, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Kigali in Rwanda. The stylish upper midscale property featuring 161 rooms is Carlson Rezidor's second hotel project in Kigali: The group already develops the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Kigali that is scheduled to open in Q2 2104. The Park Inn by Radisson will welcome the first guests just a few months later in Q3 2014. "We are delighted to introduce our young and dynamic brand Park Inn by Radisson to Rwanda and to further strengthen our presence...
PAR Springer-Miller Partners with Glad to Have You to Create Mobile Hotel Management Solution
About Glad to Have You | June 27, 2013
STOWE, VT - JUNE 27, 2013 - PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) - a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PAR) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems - and Glad to Have You™, the leading provider of mobile hospitality and Guest Management Solutions, have partnered to provide comprehensive mobile capabilities for the SMS|Host Hospitality Management System. For properties wanting to deliver better experiences to guests, the ultimate answer lies in the promise of a mobile hospitality management solution integrated with the PMS. This integration of the Glad to Have You mobile ho...
PolyU Launches Doctor of Hotel and Tourism Management Distinguished Lecture Series
June 26, 2013
June 26, 2013 - The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has recently launched the innovative Doctor of Hotel and Tourism Management (D.HTM) Distinguished Lecture Series in which leading academics and industry executives from across the globe have been invited to share their perspectives and insights on a wide range of interesting topics for the benefit of education, research and industry advancement. The inaugural D.HTM Distinguished Lecture was conducted on 10 May 2013 by Professor Susanne Becken, Professor of Sustainable Tourism, Griffith University, on the topic of "Water and ...
FCS and Metropolis Technologies Partner to Distribute i-Guest Mobile Guest Services Platform for Hot
FCS | June 24, 2013
Partnership between leading industry technology providers makes best-in-class hospitality guest services platform widely available to hotels across North America. Atlanta, GA and Ft. Lauderdale, FL — June 25, 2013 — FCS Computer Systems, a leading global provider of comprehensive hospitality guest services applications and solution design services, has announced that an agreement has been signed with the leading telemanagement software provider Metropolis Technologies to distribute the revolutionary hospitality guest services platform, FCS i-Guest. Through the new agreement, Metropolis will now offer the mobile-friendly FCS i-Guest ...
The 134-room Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Marina Del Rey, California Managed by Pacifica Hotel Company
Pacifica Hotel Company | June 24, 2013
MARINA DEL REY, Calif. - June 24, 2013 - Hilton Garden Inn® the award-winning brand of upscale, yet affordable hotels, announced the opening of the 134-room Hilton Garden Inn Marina del Rey, representing an addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 570 hotels worldwide. Operated and managed by Pacifica Hotel Company, Hilton Garden Inn Marina del Rey is just six miles from Los Angeles International Airport and 11 miles from the University of California, Los Angeles. "Admiralty Way is one of the most prestigious addresses in Marina del Rey and with amenities like our Marina Grill and Bar, outdoor pool and whirlpool, Hilton G...
RLJ Lodging Trust Acquires the 150-room Vantaggio Suites Cosmo in San Francisco for $29.5 Million
RLJ Lodging Trust | June 24, 2013
BETHESDA, Md.- June 24,2013 - RLJ Lodging Trust (the "Company") (NYSE: RLJ) today announced that it acquired the 150-room Vantaggio Suites Cosmo ("the Hotel") in San Francisco, CA for a purchase price of $29.5 million, or approximately $197,000 per key in an off-market transaction. The purchase price per key represents a significant discount to replacement cost given the high barriers-to-entry in San Francisco. The Company purchased this Hotel with cash available on its balance sheet. The Hotel, which is located three blocks from Union Square, was constructed in 1930 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Recently, t...
White Lodging Names New General Managers for Ten Properties
White Lodging Services Corporation | June 17, 2013
Properties Include Hotels in Texas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky MERRILLVILLE, Ind., June 17, 2013 -- White Lodging is pleased to announce the following individuals have been named general managers within the last month across the company. David Malmberg has been promoted to general manager of the Courtyard and Residence Inn Austin Downtown Convention Center properties. Prior to joining White Lodging in 2011, Malmberg spent nine years in St. Kitts, West Indies. During that time he was the director of restaurant and bar operations, director of catering operations and a sales executive with Marriott. Additionally, Mal...
The 594-Room Hilton Shijiazhuang Opens in Hebei Province, China
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | June 17, 2013
SHIJIAZHUANG, China - June 17, 2013 - Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of Hilton Shijiazhuang, its newest property in China. Hilton Shijiazhuang forms an integral part of the province's tallest building development, boasting 594 exceptionally-appointed guest rooms, suites and serviced apartments, six diverse restaurants and bars and more than 2,400 square meter of state-of-the-art meeting space. Hilton Shijiazhuang occupies 29 floors of the iconic 53-storey Kaiyuan Centre, located in the CBD area of Shijiazhuang City and is the perfect choice for business and leisure travelers. The hotel is just eight kilometers away from th...
New Courtyard Miami Beach Oceanfront Tower Slated for Completion August 2013
BuildCentral, Inc. | June 14, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Added/Updated 136 Hotel Projects to the New Hotel Construction Projects Database Chicago, IL. June 17, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have added or updated 136 hotel projects in the last two weeks to Hotel Construction, a nationwide database of hotel construction projects, openings, and key decision makers (Owner/Developers, Architects and Contractors). These proposed hotels are still in the planning stages. Now is the perfect time to have your product drawn into plans, or offer construction services: Main Street Mixed-Use Development (Royal Oak, MI) LaQuinta (East Syracuse, NY) Coconut Creek Hot...
Hilton Worldwide Recognizes Top Franchise Development Owners in North America
Hilton Worldwide | June 13, 2013
MCLEAN, Va. - June 13, 2013 - Hilton Worldwide today announced honors for its top annual development awards in North America. Awards are presented in five categories across the company's portfolio of hotels, including: Developer of the Year, Best Conversion, Deal of the Year, Outstanding Achievement and Lifetime Achievement. Recipients are awarded based on criteria ranging from total number and quality of hotels developed to impact on community and fastest construction time. "For this last year and a half, Hilton Worldwide has seen significant growth throughout the globe, much in part due to our dedicated franchisees," said Ian Carter, ...
The 133-room BEST WESTERN Art Hotel Nikolaevsky Posad Opens in Suzdal, Russia
Best Western International, Inc. | June 11, 2013
Suzdal, Russia - June 11, 2013 - Best Western International, the World's Biggest Hotel Family®, continues its global expansion with the addition of the company's fifth hotel in Russia, the BEST WESTERN Art Hotel Nikolaevsky Posad, in the Golden Ring of Russia, Suzdal. "The addition of the BEST WESTERN Art Hotel Nikolaevsky Posad underscores the strength of the Best Western brand, as it is the first internationally branded property in Suzdal. We believe that it will be the first of many future Best Western hotels in the historically important Golden Ring. Our pipeline in Russia has additional projects in Ivanovo, Zelenogradsk and Kaluga...
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