Revel Reset: New Interim CEO, Jeff Hartmann, Back in the City Where he Started with His Abilities t
March 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Hoa Nguyen, The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville, N.J.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News March 17, 2013--Revel's newly named interim CEO is returning to the city where he got his start, but at a time sure to test his ability. Jeff Hartmann, 51, a Voorhees native who interned for the state Casino Control Commission in 1984, has been picked to lead Revel as it works to restructure $1.5 billion in debt, reduce costs, increase revenue and improve its position in the Atlantic City market, where it has consistently placed in the bottom third in gambling revenue. "Anybody is going to face a...
Kevin DeSanctis Out as Revel Atlantic City Head, Former Mohegan Sun Executive, Jeffrey Hartmann, Mo
March 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Hoa Nguyen, The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville, N.J.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News March 13, 2013--A former Mohegan Sun executive brought in as a consultant at Revel three months ago will replace Kevin DeSanctis at the helm of the beleaguered Atlantic City casino, officials said Wednesday. Jeffrey Hartmann, a 22-year veteran of the gambling industry and former CEO of the Connecticut casino, will take over day-to-day operations as interim CEO, subject to regulatory approval, officials said. DeSanctis has been inextricably associated with Revel since he was selected seven years a...
Genting Group Acquires Stalled Echelon Las Vegas Site; Plans to Develop $7 billion Resorts World La
March 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive LAS VEGAS, March 5, 2013 -- Leading Nevada elected officials, including Governor Brian Sandoval and US Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, today joined Genting Group Chairman KT Lim in announcing plans for a transformational new development project at the Echelon site along the Las Vegas Strip. This morning, Genting announced it has acquired from Boyd Gaming Corporation the 87-acre parcel, which will be used to create 'Resorts World Las Vegas,' Genting's first destination resort in Las Vegas. "We are incredibly grateful to the leaders of the State of Nevada, Clark County and the City of Las...
Midas Hospitality to Build and Manage the 100-suite Residence Inn by Marriott – Dublin / Colu
March 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive SAINT LOUIS, MO, March 20, 2013 – St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality, LLC announces the development and management of a new Residence Inn by Marriott in Dublin, OH. Located on the southeast corner of Rt-161 and Frantz Rd, just off I-270, the Residence Inn by Marriott is scheduled to break ground in Q3 of 2013. Midas Hospitality has already begun to clear the site where an abandoned hotel existed. The $13 million, 4-story project will include 100-suites, indoor pool, sport court, outdoor social area and 500 sq. ft. of meeting space. Kurt Furlong, EV...
Colorado’s 228-suite Residence Inn Denver City Center Hotel Completes $2 Million in Redesign and Up
March 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive DENVER, March 20, 2013-- The Residence Inn Denver City Center, located on 18th and Champa in downtown Denver, has completed a $2 million renovation with upgrades to the hotel's lobby, meeting space, guest rooms and eighth floor patio, which now features a fire pit and gas grill. The updates, headed by Ricca Newmark Designs, include new furniture and color schemes bringing the hotel up to the exciting pace of its Denver City Center location. The design esthetic maintains the essence of Colorado culture with an urban and hip vibe. Renovations include the addition of lounge chairs, placed by ...
Renaissance Dallas Hotel in Texas Breaks Ground on Multi-Million Dollar State-of-the-Art Meeting Fa
March 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive DALLAS, TX – MARCH 11, 2013 – A groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel for a new 30,000-square-foot meeting facility. The 14-month, multi-million dollar construction project will create jobs for nearly 200 workers and is scheduled for completion in June of 2014. Renaissance Hotels is a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) global portfolio of 18 brands. Keynote speakers at the event were (pictured from left to right) John Marriott, president and chief executive officer of JWM Family Enterprises, L.P.; Mayor Pro T...
Regent Hotels & Resorts to Open the 95-suite Regent Bali in Indonesia in June 2013 / March 2013
March 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Sanur, BALI (March 14, 2012) – Regent Hotels & Resorts continues to set new standards in luxury hospitality with the launch of Regent Bali.Located in Sanur on Bali's spectacular eastern coastline, Regent Bali is scheduled to open in June 2013. As the only all-suites beachfront resort in Sanur, the property is destined to be the premium choice for travellers seeking exclusive experiences in a tranquil and secluded resort. Nestled within ten acres of lush tropical gardens, Regent Bali features 95 exceptional suites. Both traditional and timeless, each private retreat boasts contemp...
Red Lion Hotels Corporation Signs Franchise Agreement for the 61-room Inn & Suites in Kennewick
March 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive SPOKANE, Wash., March 14, 2013 -- Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced the company has signed a franchise license agreement with Sandhu NW Hospitality LLC, the owners of a hotel in Kennewick, Washington. The future Red Lion Inn & Suites Kennewick is expected to convert to the brand in early April. "This property is such a nice complement to our full service hotels in the Tri-Cities," said Ron Burgett, Executive Vice President of Lodging and Brand Development for Red Lion Hotels Corporation. "The hotel is just a little over two years old and is in a fantastic location...
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