Sep 29
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has launched a new ecologically-friendly uniform line for hotel staff using recycled polyester fibers spun from plastic beverage bottles.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Sep 29
Holiday Inn’s signature mocktails menu, with concoctions ranging from from spritzers to slushies, has been well received by guests and franchisees.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Sep 29
Dubai-based Jumeirah has been appointed to manage a luxury multi-use resort occupying the entire western tip of St. Thomas.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Sep 29
Investing in renovations that make hotels more sustainable increases their value, slashes operating costs and attracts customers who are trending toward more sustainable hospitality experiences, according to PKF Capital.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Sep 29
Hyatt has announced the January 2009 launch of its second property under its new brand, Andaz, to be located on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Sep 29
The U.S. lodging industry recorded its best year ever in 2007, posting pre-tax profits of US$28 billion, up from US$26.6 billion in 2006, according to new figures from AH&LA.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Sep 29
Kor Hotel Group and Mubadala Development Co. announce the formation of a strategic partnership through Mubadala’s acquisition of 50% of Kor Hotel Group.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Sep 29
IHG has formed a strategic alliance with The Family of Orange Lake Resorts, Florida, to create a new timeshare brand, Holiday Inn Club Vacations.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Sep 29
PKF Hospitality Research says demand for U.S. hotel rooms will contract for the next two years. Compounding the negative impact of declining demand is a projected concurrent increase in supply.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Sep 29
GuestHouse International and Settle Inn & Suites have aligned under the new master brand and parent company Boomerang Hotels.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Sep 29
The U.S. hotel industry posted a 0.8% decline in RevPAR for the month of August, according to data from STR. The monthly decrease in RevPAR was precipitated by declining occupancy, while ADR continued to increase.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Sep 29
At the 2008 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Los Angeles, Chief Executive Andy Cosslett took time to answer questions about the company, its brands and the business moving forward.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Sep 29
When (or perhaps if?) Hotel Missoni opens its doors in Edinburgh, Scotland, in early 2009, lovers of the Italian fashion house’s signature zigzag prints will be afforded the chance to sleep on Missoni-initialed sheets, eat off of Missoni plates and even enjoy a cocktail at the Missoni bar.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hoteldesigns.co.uk
Sep 29
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) one of the world’s largest hotel groups by number of rooms announced today that a new 99-room Holiday Inn Express in Conyers, GA is expected to open next month. The Holiday Inn Express Conyers, GA will be area’s first Holiday Inn Express hotel.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hoteldesigns.co.uk
Sep 29
‘Human Living’ is an exciting and original radiator collection from Aestus comprising three models; Badge Vertical, Badge Horizontal, Movie and Hand. Awarded the name ‘Human Living’ because of the comforting, easy to live with design which characterizes the range, the collection perfectly reflects the current trend for softer, organic interiors.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hoteldesigns.co.uk
Sep 29
UK M&A activity in the leisure sector was subdued in the first half of 2008 with both deal volume and value down compared to the H2 2007 figures, a study by PKF Accountants & business advisers has shown.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hoteldesigns.co.uk
Sep 29
Four Points by Sheraton El Paso Airport Will Open in 2010, Offering Comfortable Beds, Great Extras and Proximity to Business Community and Downtown El Paso
author Gareth Powell, source www.hoteldesigns.co.uk
Sep 29
New from Panaz is ‘Opulence’, an aptly-titled series of extra-width Trevira CS jacquards and embellished voiles for bedcovers, draperies and accessories, augmented by a selection of beautifully coordinating silk-effect dupions, blackout taffetas and upholstery velvets.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hoteldesigns.co.uk
Sep 29
The Generation Companies, LLC (Generation) a Research Triangle Park, North Carolina-based real estate developer, asset manager and operator of extended-stay hotels in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, Texas and Arkansas announces the opening of the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel in Bentonville, Arkansas later this month. The 118-room economy-priced hotel was developed and is owned by Nueterra Real Estate Development, LLC of Leawood, Kansas, a full spectrum real estate development and management services company specializing in medical, commercial and hospitality projects. The property will be managed by Generation. Generation veteran Tara Primm, formerly of the Suburban Extended Stay of Greensboro NC, has been named general manager.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hoteldesigns.co.uk
Sep 29
HG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced it has signed deals to manage two new hotels in Central China’s gateway city of Wuhan, taking a huge step in its strategic expansion into the Central and Western China market. With a total of 1,300 rooms, the two hotels are expected to open in 2012.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hoteldesigns.co.uk