Historic Hotels of America® Connects History and Historic Hotels With Dynamic New Website; Comp
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Historic Hotels of America® Connects History and Historic Hotels With Dynamic New Website Comprehensive site developed by Sabre Hospitality Solutions boasts exclusive functionality, content, and more WASHINGTON, DC - May 18, 2011 - Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce a new website that seamlessly integrates history and heritage travel with technology enabling guests to discover, explore, and celebrate great moments and people as they journey through American history. Launched this week and developed in partnership with Sabre Hospitality Solutions, www.historic...
Hotel Lawyer with Fresh Perspectives on the Hotel Industry from Smith Travel / Jim Butler / May 201
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group®, Author of www.HotelLawBlog.com May 20, 2011 For the most recent update on this topic, click here When the hotel lawyers of JMBM's Global Hospitality Group® hosted their 21st annual hotel conference recently, Jan Freitag of Smith Travel Research gave a very interesting update and some fresh perspectives on the hotel industry, including: A different perspective on the impact of gas prices on lodging demand (compare PKF's views) What's happening with transient and group occupancy and ADR Where RevPAR recovery is strongest. And weake...
Stephanie Snapkoski Named Director of Sales & Marketing for 458-room Hilton McLean Tysons Corne
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive MCLEAN, VA. – (May 2, 2011) – Stephanie Snapkoski has been named director sales and marketing for Hilton McLean Tysons Corner in McLean, VA according to Brian Kelleher, the hotels general manager. In her new role, Snapkoski will oversee the marketing and public relations campaign for the opening of the hotel's new restaurant härth, upcoming reinvention of the 458-room hotel and directing the dedicated sales team of eight people. Snapkoski most recently was the director of sales and marketing for Sandcastle Hotels & Resorts in Alexandria, Va. She began her marketing car...
Steve Sicinski Appointed Executive Chef of Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe, Vermont / May 2011
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive May 25, 2011 (Stowe, VT) - Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe, Vermont has announced the appointment of Steve Sicinski as Executive Chef. With classical French training and a talent for "intelligent cuisine," Sicinski will oversee all dining operations at the award-winning resort, including the creation of new menus from fresh local ingredients at Norma's, the Buttertub Bistro and The Spa at Topnotch, as well as in-room dining, banquets and special events. Sicinski joined the hotel earlier this month. "We're delighted to welcome Steve back to New England and are looking forward to his new me...
Buffalo Lodging Appoints Scott Layman as Director of Sales for the 158-room Hilton Garden Inn Orlan
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Buffalo Lodging Appoints Scott Layman as Director of Sales for the 158-room Hilton Garden Inn Orlando - International Drive North in Orlando, Florida BUFFALO, NY (May 16, 2011) – Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC, a hotel development and 3rd party management company, is proud to announce that Scott Layman has been hired as director of sales for the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando - International Drive North hotel, located at 5877 American Way in Orlando, Florida. The hotel is 1 mile from Universal Orlando® Resort. Mr. Layman joins the Hilton Garden Inn Orlando hotel from the Hyatt Place...
Stuart Katake Named Director of Food and Beverage and Charles Keegan Named Director of Catering and
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive HONOLULU, HI (May 9, 2011) – Thomas Pauly, general manager of the Kahala Hotel & Resort, has announced the appointment of Stuart Kotake as Director of Food and Beverage and Charles Keegan as Director of Catering and Conference Services. Kotake was promoted from Catering and Conference Service Director, while his replacement, Keegan, was promoted from Manager of Catering and Conference Services.Stuart Kotake joined The Kahala Hotel & Resort's Catering and Conference Services department in 2006. Prior to that, he worked at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, as Catering and ...
Summar Heavin Named Human Resource Manager for Vision Hospitality Group / May 2011
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Chattanooga, Tennessee, April 11, 2011 – Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. has named Summar Heavin as Human Resource Manager. Summar has a diverse background in business with a strong history in human resources. Her wealth of knowledge regarding HR and Labor practices will be a valuable asset to Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. Summar earned a bachelor's degree from Berry College with a Business Administration degree. While enrolled at Berry College, Summar presented research later published at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Lexington, Virginia. She is currently cont...
Sunstone Reports a 1st Qtr 2011 Net Income of $45.7 million Compared with a Loss of $26.2 million S
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 5, 2011 -- Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: SHO) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. First Quarter 2011 Operational Results (1) : Total revenue was $162.6 million. RevPAR for the Pro Forma Comparable 33 Hotel Portfolio was $110.21. Income available to common stockholders was $45.7 million. Income available to common stockholders per diluted share was $0.39. Adjusted EBITDA was $32.2 million. Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders was $8.3 million. Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders per d...
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