The impact on the hotel industry of an economic slump exacerbated by a worldwide tightening of credit markets was very much on the minds of panelists during discussions at the 2008 International Hotel Conference.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Carlton Strategic Ventures, the principal investment and merchant banking group of the Carlton Group, has acquired a $214 million participation in the M7 mezzanine loan tranche on the Extended Stay Hotels portfolio.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Southern California’s hotels should perform better than the industry as a whole, according to PKF Consulting executives.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Although leisure travel is stable, business travel is projected to decline, and the United States is likely to be hit hard by a further decline in international arrivals.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
GLATTBRUGG, SWITZERLAND—Playing off the strength of the Switzerland national brand in the minds of travelers worldwide, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is launching a major international awareness campaign that emphasizes the company’s Swiss roots. Implemented by Zürich-based advertising agency Jung von Matt/Limmat, the new image campaign features the slogan “Passiona…
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
WORLDWIDE—Not a week seems to go by without an announcement about how yet another hotel brand or independent is incorporating art. Where it started is an excellent question. Luxury hotels and brands, like Ritz-Carlton and Sonesta, have been displaying various works of art for some time now. But a recent trend has emerged in which other, newer segments—boutique, upscale lifestyle and…
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
MONTVALE, NEW JERSEY—With a new generation of clientele and market research showing disappointing levels of familiarity with its hotel business, the former Dolce International has undertaken a major brand re-launch as Dolce Hotels and Resorts. The company has a new logo and has begun a concerted effort to expand beyond meetings business (which now accounts for about 80% of the companyR…
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Preferred Hotel Group announces its partnership with Tristar Hotels Private Limited and to welcome its first hotel - Svelte Hotel & Personal Suites.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
November 6 only, travelers around the globe can take advantage of a One Day Sale from Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
HHonors Points Can Now Be Redeemed for More Than 6,500 Cruises
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Travel Agent Training Features Chance to Win Wired Wyndham Smart Chair
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“In our extremely fast-paced society, guests have limited time to unwind, and in the hospitality business we have the opportunity to go above and beyond to aid them in their enjoyment of life, friends, food and comfort. It is a pretty big job…” writes Bob Puccini, F&B concept creator and consultant, in a post on his Something To Chew On blog (www.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts announces the launch of Epicurean Expeditions and Destination Discoveries – each adventure includes luxury accommodations for two, breakfast for two and a late check-out.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Food Network celebrity chef Michael Symon is bringing his culinary talent and celebrity fame to the Milwaukee Hotel Palomar and Residences.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
As hotel spas become both more plentiful and increasingly complex in their offerings, managers are searching out spa property management systems that tie in seamlessly to hotel property management systems to provide a streamlined guest experience. Fontainebleau Resorts is in the process of launching its Lapis spa brand at its Miami Beach property, with sights on future outposts worldwide, inclu…
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA— LodgeNet Interactive Corp. has realigned into three separate business units: Hospitality, Healthcare and The Hotel Networks. The Hotel Networks—the media marketing division—will continue to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. As part of the new structure, Chief Marketing Officer Scott Young has been named president of the hospitality…
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
New York City’s historic Algonquin Hotel has begun loaning out Amazon Kindles, handheld devices that let users download and digitally read full-length books. During the 1920s, the hotel was famously home to the Algonquin Round Table, a group of writers and actors who ate lunch together daily for about 10 years.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Award-winning technology hYspace will enable hotel guests to perform multiple functions on mobile touch screen phones in future
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Online forward market pioneer FirstDIBZ today announced a new DIBZ market for hotel rooms at the 2008 BCS National Championship football game in Miami.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com