AJ Capital Partners Acquires Anguilla’s 55-room Malliouhana Hotel & Spa; Retains Auberge Resort
February 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2013 -- Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (AJ Capital Partners) today announced that it has acquired the renowned Malliouhana Hotel & Spa located in Anguilla. The new ownership group plans to make significant improvements and has retained luxury hotel developer and operator Auberge Resorts to lead the renovation and repositioning of the resort. "Malliouhana has a storied history as one of the most exclusive destinations in the Caribbean. We are thrilled to reintroduce the property to the thousands of guests who already have terrific memories there and to those gue...
Upgrades are Underway at the Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Tampa, Florida; An Au
February 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive TAMPA, Fla. (Feb.19, 2013) – Originally a 360-room property, the Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Tampa, Fla. will soon transition to a total of 120 one- and two-bedroom suites. The conversion will include $1.5 million in interior upgrades to both its rooms, as well as to the hotel lobby. Scheduled for completion by August 2013, room renovations will include upgraded flooring throughout living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms; new sofa sleeper and lounge chair in living rooms; white faux wood blinds throughout; new light fixtures in dining rooms; Simmons® Beautyrest...
Profiles in Success: Independents Use Creative Guest Engagement Strategies to Maximize Revenues, Re
February 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive February 13, 2013 – "Communicating with guests online is the key to loyalty, repeat guests, and attracting new business today," said Jonathon Lopez, the person responsible for Marketing and Social Media at the T Bar M. The T Bar M is a luxury resort in New Braunfels, Texas, which is in between Austin and San Antonio that is growing business through an active presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites. Its secret for converting social media conversations to bookings is enabling guests to make reservations directly on its social media channels. Independent...
Cloud PMS vs. Property-Based Systems: Why Savvy Independents Choose Maestro Cloud for Reliability,
February 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive February 27, 2013 – 'Cloud' has been a buzzword in hotel vocabulary for a long time. A remotely hosted system that simply requires a browser to handle all of a property's front office processes and professionally secures guest data sounds great on paper. But, talk is cheap. Many operators, particularly independents without a large franchise tech team behind them, want proof a cloud system will perform 24/7 with the fast response time they need to run a busy property. They also have valid concerns about data security and ownership. Stakes were high for two high touch independent op...
Choice Hotels International Promotes Mike Shemer to Vice President, Business Planning / February 20
February 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 7, 2013 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that Mike Shemer has been promoted to vice president, business planning from senior director, business transformation and governance for Choice Hotels. Shemer's new responsibilities include: business transformation, IT product ownership, governance and planning, and project management. He will manage and implement enterprise wide complex change initiatives, while effectively collaborating with other key leaders in the organization. Shemer will also work closely with senior management to identi...
Michal Sabata Named as Director of Food & Beverage for the 500-room International Palms Resort
February 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive COCOA BEACH, Fla. (February 5, 2013) – The International Palms Resort and Conference Center Cocoa Beach has announced the addition of Michal Sabata, Director of Food & Beverage, to the resort's executive team. In his new role, Sabata will be responsible for the oversight and management of all food and beverage initiatives in the four onsite restaurants and eateries and for the banquet space. Sabata brings more than 15 years of experience in culinary talent to his role at International Palms Resort. Most recently he served as Director and Executive Chef at the Ramada Resort in Kis...
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Names Martha Palacios as Global Account Director / Februar
February 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Boston, MA - February 13, 2013 – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has named Martha Palacios as Global Account Director. Martha joins the growing global sales team for Sonesta and is responsible for overseeing leisure sales for North America. "Martha has experience with FIT/Wholesale and the leisure market that will help Sonesta to grow our presence with key customers within these markets," said Carol Bullock, Sonesta's Vice President of Sales. "Martha brings strong relationships with wholesale and receptive operators; and she will capitalize on our reputation for operating un...
Michael O’Shaughnessy Named as General Manager for Wentworth By the Sea Hotel & Spa in Po
February 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Portsmouth/New Castle, New Hampshire (February 28, 2013) –Michael O'Shaughnessy is the new General Manager of the Wentworth By the Sea Hotel & Spa, responsible for all operations of the historic grand hotel.. He brings many years' experience in the hotel industry, most recently at the Four Season Hotel in San Francisco. Mr. O'Shaughnessy brings the rooms and food and beverage experience necessary for management of Wentworth By the Sea that relies heavily on its restaurant and catering business. He joined Four Seasons Hotels in 2004 at the 5-star/5-diamond, 273-room Four Seasons B...
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