Marriott International to Import its European AC Hotel Brandto the United States and the Americas
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Marriott International to Import its European AC Hotel Brand to the United States and the Americas BETHESDA, Md., June 3, 2013 -- Today at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference in New York, Marriott International (NYSE: MAR) is announcing it will import its popular design-focused AC Hotels by Marriott brand into the US and the rest of the Americas. The brand inspired by the runways and fashion houses of Milan, features simple, clean and crisp lines, marrying sophisticated European style with approachable design for a distinctly urban feel. Each hotel reflects the uniquene...
Nobody Asked Me, But…No. 103; John Q. Hammons (1919-2013):Master Hotel Developer and Builder; On
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Nobody Asked Me, But...No. 103 1. John Q. Hammons (1919-2013): Master Hotel Developer and Builder 2. On the Site of the Drake Hotel 3. The Origin of Memorial Day 4. Quote of the Month By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, ISHC June 4, 2013 1. John Q. Hammons (1919-2013): Master Hotel Developer and Builder Have you taken notice that the hotel legend called "John Q" passed away at age 94? He's been on a unique and singular track for 87 years and, if you didn't know who he was, you've missed one of the great hotelier/developers of our time. Of course, I'm referring to John Q. Ham...
The 267-room DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids ConventionComplex at the U.S. Cellular Center Opens
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive The 267-room DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex at the U.S. Cellular Center Opens CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - June 4, 2013 - DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of the new DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex at the U.S. Cellular Center following a dramatic two-year $144 million capital improvement and expansion plan led by the city of Cedar Rapids. Formerly the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons, the newest addition to the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel portfolio was bought by the city of Cedar Rapids in 2011 as part of a grand vision to cre...
Aptech VUE: The Big Data Challenge – Multiple Properties withMultiple Flags Meet Big Challen
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Aptech VUE: The Big Data Challenge - Multiple Properties with Multiple Flags Meet Big Challenges; Reap Big Rewards with Business Intelligence By Cam Troutman, Vice President of Aptech Computer Systems June 4, 2013 – There are more hotel brands using more property management systems (PMS) today than ever before. Each franchise has its own system requirements, and many are proprietary. When operators shop for a business intelligence (BI) system, the first thing they want to know is: Will it access and centralize data from various PMS applications at their properties? This is the right...
Leisure Reservations Surged Ahead in April as North AmericanCorporate Bookings Struggled to Mainta
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Leisure Reservations Surged Ahead in April as North American Corporate Bookings Struggled to Maintain Record Global Pace of +8.8% DALLAS (June 3, 2013) – Pegasus Solutions has issued data specific to North American hotel performance concurrent with the 35th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. The single largest processor of electronic hotel transactions is reporting that the region's corporate bookings struggled to maintain the record global pace of +8.8% with a more modest +5.0% increase over April 2012. However, North America's leisure market surged...
North Central Group Implements hotel SystemsPro Multi-PropertySales and Catering, and hotel WebSpa
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive North Central Group Implements hotel SalesPro Multi-Property Sales and Catering System and hotel WebSpace Online Marketing Solution Atlanta, Georgia – June 4, 2013 – hotel SystemsPro, a leading provider of ASP-based, enterprise hotel sales software announced North Central Group implemented its hotel SalesPro Multi-Property Sales and Catering System and hotel WebSpace online marketing solution. North Central Group (NCG) owns and operates 31 upscale Hilton and Marriott select-service hotels in major markets from Arizona to Wisconsin. NCG also uses hotel ServicePro, hotel SystemsP...
Michael Evans Named Chief Executive Officer of MGMHospitality; Will Oversee Operations for Bellagi
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Michael Evans Named Chief Executive Officer of MGM Hospitality By Ed Komenda, Las Vegas SunMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News May 31, 2013--MGM Resorts International has a new CEO of hospitality. Promoted from executive vice president of global development, Michael Evans is now in charge of developing and operating resorts under the brands Bellagio, MGM Grand and Skylofts. Evans joined MGM Hospitality in early 2008, taking over the company's development team. He previously held senior management positions with Marriott International from 1998 to 2008. Before entering the hotel business, E...
Swire Properties Elects to Develop its East Hotel Brand forMiami’s Brickell CityCentre; The 236-ro
June 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Swire Properties Elects to Develop its East Hotel Brand for Miami's Brickell City Centre By Hannah Sampson, The Miami Herald McClatchy-Tribune Regional News June 03, 2013--After receiving interest from several hotel companies, Swire Properties announced that the mixed-use Brickell City Centre complex will get a brand developed by its Swire Hotels affiliate. The 236-room East, Miami will be the first East hotel in the United States. Two other locations are in Hong Kong and Beijing. The hotel will also include 89 serviced apartments, two restaurants, meeting space and a rooftop bar. Bria...
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