Westin Brand Debuts in Southwest Florida with the 263-room Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Villa
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive STAMFORD, Conn. STAMFORD, Conn.-Dec. 14, 2012 -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the opening of The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village. Boasting a prime location within the prestigious waterfront community of Tarpon Point, The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village is Starwood's first full-service property in southwest Florida. The resort, which was previously known as The Resort at MarinaVillage, features all the Westin brand's signature guest offerings and programs. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Caloosahatchee River and San Carl...
Davidson Hotels & Resorts Appoints Barry Wabler, Chief Financial Officer and Jay Rosen, Vice Pr
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive ATLANTA, Ga., December 18, 2012—Davidson Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's largest independent hotel management companies, today announced two new additions to its executive team. Barry Wabler joins the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Jay Rosen was appointed vice president of business development. In his new role, Wabler will oversee the accounting, IT and risk management areas, as well as aid in the strategic direction of the company. Rosen will be responsible for new acquisitions and management contracts for the company. "As Davidson con...
The Wilderman Group Names William Owen as General Manager of the Gastonia Conference Center in Gast
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive (Charleston, SC) – December 19, 2012 – Kristin Kurie, President of the Charleston, SC-based Wilderman Group announced the appointment of William Owen of Kernersville, NC as General Manager at the year-old multi-use 30,000-square-foot Gastonia Conference Center in Gastonia, NC. When making the announcement, Ms. Kurie cited Mr. Owen's 25 years of experience in hospitality that includes food & beverage, catering, convention and banquet services, and operations. His background includes nine years with Starwood Hotels, three years with the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlant...
Winegardner & Hammons Opens New 125-room Courtyard Pittsburgh North/Cranberry Woods in Cranberr
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania – December 7, 2012 – Courtyard by Marriott is rolling out its innovative lobby and room design in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. This is the first Courtyard in the area featuring the Refreshing Business lobby environment, where guests can enjoy an open and flexible space. Along with media pods, Wi-Fi and a variety of seating zones, the redefined space is ideal for everything from pop-up meetings to social gatherings. Opening December 7th, the 125-room Courtyard Pittsburgh North/Cranberry Woods also offers a refreshing and stylish room design ...
Two Red Roof Inns – Cincinnati-Sharonville, OH & Cincinnati-Blue Ash, OH – SOLD by Warmbrodt Ho
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Two Red Roof Inns - Cincinnati-Sharonville, OH & Cincinnati-Blue Ash, OH SOLD by Warmbrodt Hotel Investments, Inc. December 10, 2012 - Warmbrodt Hotel Investments, Inc. ("WHI") is pleased to announce the sale of the two Red Roof Inns in Cincinnati, OH - Sharonville and Blue Ash. WHI acted as exclusive adviser on these separate transactions on behalf of one of its institutional clients. Red Roof Inn consistently achieves high rankings in J.D. Power & Associates Guest Satisfaction Index Studies in the economy budget segment. The company has been expanding their franchise platform by ...
Digital Travel Marketing Leader Vizergy® Wins Stockpile of Awards to Cap off 2012; Clients&rsqu
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Jacksonville, FL (December 3, 2012) – Vizergy, a leading hotel Internet marketing company, recently won several HSMAI Adrian Awards, W³ Awards, and the Web Marketing Association's Web Award for Outstanding Website. These honors close out a year in which the company won nearly 20 awards on behalf of work it produced for hotel management companies, resorts, and branded and independent hotels. Vizergy won multiple Adrians for the fifth consecutive year, this time for Marco Beach Ocean Resort and Double Tree Hotel Grand Junction. The properties' custom websites adhere to the industr...
Luxurious One Room Hotel in Prague’s Tallest Building Outfitted with VingCard Elsafe Technolo
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive PARIS – 3 December, 2012 – VingCard Elsafe , the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, proudly announces that Prague's most glamorous hotel has selected RFID security technology among its launch amenities. One Room Hotel—located 66 meters above the ground in Prague's tallest building, Tower Park Prague—opened in October as one of the world's most exclusive hotel destinations and the most sought-after guestroom in the Czech Republic. As its name suggests, One Room Hotel is a single suite of 6-star quality that commands a breathtaking...
VingCard Elsafe Promotes Bill Oliver to President – North America; Renowned industry veteran to ove
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive DALLAS – December 6, 2012 – VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security, announces the promotion of William J. (Bill) Oliver to the position of President-North America, effective January 1, 2013. Bill will continue as VingCard Elsafe's Vice President and General Manager for the North America region until the end of the year, and he will remain based out of ASSA ABLOY Hospitality's North America headquarters in the Dallas area. One of the most respected executives in the hospitality technology sector, Oliver joined ASSA ABLOY Hospitality in July 2011 in a role cre...
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