Hilton Opens its First DoubleTree in South Africa with the 183-room DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town
April 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive DUBAI, UAE & MCLEAN, Va. - April 15, 2013 - Hilton Worldwide today announced the official opening of the first DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in South Africa - the 183-room DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside. Owned and operated by Upper Eastside Hotel (Pty) Ltd under a franchise license agreement, the newly renovated, upscale full-service property is located in Cape Town's upcoming district of Woodstock, a dynamic area which is home to an abundance of fashionable art galleries, boutiques, music bars and trendy restaurants. The hotel becomes the fifth Hilton Worldwide property ...
Westgate Resorts Founder David Siegel Named to Central Florida Hospitality Hall of Fame for 2013 /
April 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive ORLANDO, Fla., April 24, 2013-- Westgate Resorts is pleased to announce that our President and CEO David Siegel has been named to the Central Florida Hospitality Hall of Fame by the University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management in recognition for his long-standing "service and commitment to the local hospitality industry." "I am truly honored to be inducted into the Central Florida Hospitality Hall of Fame," said Siegel. "Westgate Resorts has become a leader in the hospitality industry by constantly focusing our efforts on understanding our customer's needs and ex...
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Appoints Deepak Sarin as Chief Operating Officer of JHM Interstate
April 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive ARLINGTON, Va. and NEW DELHI, April 4, 2013 -- Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces Deepak Sarin as chief operating officer of JHM Interstate India Hotels & Resorts. Sarin will be responsible for the Company's operations in India, including maintaining a dynamic team of hospitality experts, integrating and supporting the Company's intelligent systems within the portfolio, maintaining the current portfolio and owner relationships and executing on the Company's overall growth strategy, driving JHM Interstate India to become the premier independent hotel management company on the Ind...
Douglas Paine Appointed as Chef De Cuisine for Hotel Vermont in Burlington, Vermont; The 125-room H
April 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive April 3, 2013 (BURLINGTON, VERMONT) - Hotel Vermont in Burlington has announced the appointment of Douglas Paine as Chef de Cuisine. A native of the Green Mountain State, Paine is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience leading local restaurants. He will oversee culinary operations at the new hotel, including Juniper, the hotel bar and restaurant, in addition to the banquet service for onsite meetings and special events. Juniper will serve breakfast, small producer coffee, afternoon tea, and light fare in the evening, as well as farm-inspired "carbon-negative" cocktails ma...
DO’s and DON’TS of Hotel Technology v5 / Terence Ronson / April 2013
April 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive by Terence Ronson, ISHC April 29, 2013On what can be described as the eve of AHTEC@HOFEX 2013, it's the perfect time to update our ever-popular DO's and DON'TS of Hotel Technology. Should you have something to add to the list, please send it to us for our next update. DO's Use digital signage instead of printed posters Put some free bottles of water in the mini bar so that they are nice and cool Check all the peep holes on guest room doors to make sure they are secure and the right way round Mount irons on wall brackets in closets instead of placing them on the floor or shelves Clear...
In Memoriam: Dan Musser Jr. (1932-2013) Turned Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel in Michigan into a Des
April 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Joe Guillen, Detroit Free PressMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News April 14, 2013--R.D. (Dan) Musser Jr., whose leadership and attention to detail helped bring Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel to greater prominence, died of congestive heart failure in Lansing on Saturday. He was 80. Mr. Musser began working at the renowned hotel as a college student in 1951. When he retired from day-to-day operations in 2011 and became chairman emeritus, the hotel had nearly doubled in size, expanded its season and established a reputation for having a summery ambience in which no two rooms were alike. Former...
White Lodging Promotes Dave Montrose and Michelle Steffens to Senior Regional Vice Presidents of Se
April 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive MERRILLVILLE, Ind., April 29, 2013 -- White Lodging is pleased to announce Dave Montrose and Michelle Steffens have been promoted to senior regional vice presidents of select-service. Previously, Montrose and Steffens were regional vice presidents for the company. "I am very excited to have been selected as one of the two new senior regional vice presidents for White Lodging and I look forward to producing exceptional results for the company," said Montrose. Steffens is also looking forward to the new venture. "I am excited to grow my career with White Lodging and have the opportunity to w...
Dan McKeon Appointed as Resident Manager of the JW Marriott Washington, DC / April 2013
April 1, 2013
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Washington, DC. – April 26, 2013 – Dan McKeon has been named Resident Manager of the JW Marriott Washington, DC. In his new role, Mr. McKeon reports directly to Satinder Palta, general manager, and functions as the strategic business leader of the hotel's day-to-day operations. Mr. McKeon comes to the luxurious downtown hotel from the eastern region executive team where he served as the vice president of sales and marketing, providing leadership for over two hundred managed hotels. "We are so pleased to have Dan join our team at the JW Marriott Washington, DC. His extensive sal...
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