Agua Caliente Casino Properties Select Rainmaker’s TribalREV Revenue Management Solution; Rai
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive May 4, 2011 – The Rainmaker Group, a world leader in automated profit optimization software and services for the hospitality industry, announced today that two premier tribal casinos in California owned by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians will implement its TribalREV™ revenue management solution. The new TribalREV users are the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa located in exclusive Rancho Mirage and its sister property, the Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs. Click here to learn more about Rainmaker's revenue management solutions. Rainmaker's TribalREV is a cost...
Carlson Opens the 136-room Radisson Hotel Menomonee Falls in Menomonee, Wisconsin / May 2011
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Menomonee Falls, Wis. | May 25, 2011 - Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, has announced the opening of the Radisson Hotel Menomonee Falls, 20 miles northwest of downtown Milwaukee. The opening of this hotel is a significant step forward in Carlson's Ambition 2015 strategy to expand Radisson as one of the world's most attractive, globally consistent, first-class brands. A key part of the positioning of the brand is well-defined, new product and design standards. "We are positioning Radisson to deliver vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality. This new-build Radisson hot...
Embassy Suites Hotels Honors Top 2010 Brand Performers; Russell Tanakaya Named General Manager of t
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive McLEAN, Va. (May 23, 2011) –Embassy Suites Hotels has announced the winners of its 2010 Brand Performance Awards, which were presented to select properties and their leaders during the brand's annual conference in New Orleans last week. The conference theme, "Going Up," was designed to encourage brand leaders to challenge themselves and their teams to rise to new heights, while embodying the brand culture and values of Embassy Suites Hotels. "The pride of Embassy Suites is its gracious, engaging and caring team members. It was an honor and pleasure to recognize the top hotels and lea...
RateTiger Forms Closer Ties with Online Channel Partners; New service further connects hotels and t
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive London, May 26, 2011: RateTiger, the premium channel manager, has announced the launch of RTChannels – a complimentary service for member hotels to better manage existing and new online channel partnerships. The RTChannels platform provides all relevant content on the online travel agents and third party channels that are connected to RateTiger. The new system provides customised search functionality to filter and select channels that best fit hoteliers' product and provides additional revenue and sources of business for their property. With over 700 connections, RateTiger has the la...
Robert McPherrin Named Director of Sales and Marketing of Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas / M
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive DALLAS, Texas – [May 30, 2011] – Robert (Bob) McPherrin has been appointed to the position of Director of Sales and Marketing of the legendary Hilton Anatole. As the leader of this critical team, McPherrin will oversee all aspects of the sales and marketing initiatives of the Four Diamond hotel, the largest in the Hilton Worldwide brand in terms of meeting space. The 600,000-sq. ft., 1,606-room property has recently completed a $125 million renovation and is completing an additional $2.3 million enclosed and air-conditioned passageway connecting hotel and convention guests with...
Choice Hotels Names Robert McDowell Senior Vice President, Global Distribution / May 2011
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive SILVER SPRING, Md., May 26, 2011-- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it has named Robert McDowell to the newly-created position of senior vice president of global distribution. In this role, he will be responsible for the development and execution of Choice's growing global, multi-channel marketing and distribution strategy. Mr. McDowell will report to Patrick Pacious, executive vice president, global strategy, distribution and technology. With over 25 years of travel industry experience, Mr. McDowell joins Choice Hotels from United Airlines, where he serve...
The Skelwith Group Appoints Richard Mansell as General Manager of Raithwaite Hall Country Retreat i
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Friday 13th May 2011 - The Skelwith Group, owners of Raithwaite Hall Country Retreat in Whitby, is proud to announce that Richard Mansell has been appointed the General Manager of the luxury country hotel ahead of its grand opening in October. Set within 80 acres of beautiful countryside on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, and located a short distance from the historic Whitby coast, Raithwaite Hall will offer guests the ultimate in luxury and splendour in some of the country's most sumptuous and breathtaking surroundings. With close to 20 year's in the hotel and hospita...
IHG Names Ricardo Lopez Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Latin America & Caribbean / Ma
May 1, 2011
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive May 2, 2011 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, and the leading international hotel company in Latin America, today named Ricardo Lopez, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Latin America & Caribbean. Lopez, a senior executive at IHG since 2005, will oversee all aspects of sales, marketing, and revenue management for the region's 75 hotels. He will also serve as the liaison between the International Association of Holiday Inns (IAHI) and the region's sales and marketing team. Prior to joining IHG, L...
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