Past Week's News
Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch features new pendant light fixtures in the lobby.
AUBURN, ME—ROK Builders LLC has completed the remodeling of the lobby for the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch and updated the hotel’s 7,000-sq.-ft. pre-function and conference center with new flooring and wall coverings.
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Posted 5/24/2013 - 12:55:25 PM
Mexican REIT Acquires Holiday Inn Express Playa Del Carmen
MONTERREY, MEXICO—Deutsche Bank Mexico, S.A., Banking Institution, Trust Division F/1616 or Fibra Inn, a Mexican real estate investment trust, has completed the acquisition of the Holiday Inn Express Playa del Carmen Hotel.
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Posted 5/24/2013 - 11:43:24 AM
MONTERREY, MEXICO—Deutsche Bank Mexico, S.A., Banking Institution, Trust Division F/1616 or Fibra Inn, a Mexican real estate investment trust, has completed the acquisition of the Holiday Inn Express Playa del Carmen Hotel.
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Posted 5/24/2013 - 11:43:24 AM
Gaithersburg Marriott Opens New Ballroom
GAITHERSBURG, MD—Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center opened its new Lakeside Ballroom, Montgomery County’s first lakeside event space.
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Posted 5/24/2013 - 10:04:13 AM
GAITHERSBURG, MD—Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center opened its new Lakeside Ballroom, Montgomery County’s first lakeside event space.
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Posted 5/24/2013 - 10:04:13 AM
Candlewood Suites Atlanta West I-20 hotel is located near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
ATLANTA—InterContinental Hotels Group opened the new Candlewood Suites Atlanta West I-20 hotel, which offers a home-like experience in a convenient suburban setting.
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Posted 5/24/2013 - 9:31:53 AM
Hotel Technology Next Generation Offers New Guestroom Technology
CHICAGO—Hotel Technology Next Generation introduces a series of specifications that can help hotels improve guest satisfaction and front office efficiency.
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Posted 5/23/2013 - 3:50:59 PM
CHICAGO—Hotel Technology Next Generation introduces a series of specifications that can help hotels improve guest satisfaction and front office efficiency.
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Posted 5/23/2013 - 3:50:59 PM
Hotel Ella will open in the former Goodall Wooten Mansion.
AUSTIN, TX—Currently undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation, Hotel Ella will officially open this September in the former Goodall Wooten Mansion.
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Posted 5/23/2013 - 3:19:26 PM
Duetto Introduces New Revenue Management Tool
SAN FRANCISCO—Duetto launched its latest revenue management tool, Duetto Insight, which helps hoteliers of small and limited-service hotels forecast demand and optimize pricing.
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Posted 5/23/2013 - 10:50:48 AM
SAN FRANCISCO—Duetto launched its latest revenue management tool, Duetto Insight, which helps hoteliers of small and limited-service hotels forecast demand and optimize pricing.
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Posted 5/23/2013 - 10:50:48 AM
Exterior of the Hotel Club Residence La Castellana
CALABRIA, ITALY—Interval International, a provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group, has added the Hotel Club Residence La Castellana here.
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Posted 5/23/2013 - 10:42:33 AM
The DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Downtown Hotel underwent significant renovations.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Downtown Hotel and Executive Meeting Center completed a $20 million renovation.
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Posted 5/23/2013 - 10:30:21 AM
The 17-story, 94-room, new build hotel marks the first Best Western Premier branded hotel to open in a major gateway city.
NEW YORK—The Best Western Premier Herald Square opened here on West 36th St. between Fifth and Sixth Aves. The 17-story, 94-room, new-build hotel marks the first Best Western Premier to open in a major gateway city.
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Posted 5/23/2013 - 9:43:57 AM
Hotel Elan in Calgary, Canada, recently opened.
LOS ANGELES—Ascend Hotel Collection opened its 100th hotel, reaching the milestone in less than five years.
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Posted 5/22/2013 - 3:10:53 PM
Sean Clancy is the new general manager of Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
PHILADELPHIA—Loews Philadelphia Hotel appointed Sean Clancy to general manager. He will oversee all aspects of management for the 581-room hotel, which recently completed a $14 million renovation.
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Posted 5/22/2013 - 12:12:09 PM
AAA Travel anticipates a 0.9 percent decrease in travel during Memorial Day weekend.
ORLANDO, FL—AAA Travel projects 34.8 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, a 0.9 percent decrease from the 35.1 million people who traveled for the holiday weekend last year.
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Posted 5/22/2013 - 11:52:25 AM
Ben Seidel is president of the Real Hospitality Group.
OCEAN CITY, MD—Real Hospitality Group has been selected to manage hotels acquired as part of a nearly quarter billion dollar investment fund representing only the first phase of a hospitality fund.
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Posted 5/22/2013 - 10:47:56 AM
Aptech and MSI Interface Systems for Data Communication
PITTSBURGH, PA— Aptech Computer Systems, Inc. completed an interface between its Execuvue Business Intelligence system and the Multi-Systems, Inc. WinPM Property Management System (PMS).
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Posted 5/22/2013 - 9:36:34 AM
PITTSBURGH, PA— Aptech Computer Systems, Inc. completed an interface between its Execuvue Business Intelligence system and the Multi-Systems, Inc. WinPM Property Management System (PMS).
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Posted 5/22/2013 - 9:36:34 AM
The Ashford Castle in Ireland features a 9-hole golf course and expansive gardens.
MAYO, IRELAND—The Red Carnation Hotel Collection acquired luxury hotel Ashford Castle, located in the western region of Ireland.
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Posted 5/22/2013 - 9:35:27 AM
Omni at CNN Center Tapped by Football Group
ATLANTA—The Omni Hotel at CNN Center was named the official hotel and caterer of the new College Football Hall of Fame, which is set to open in 2014.
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Posted 5/22/2013 - 8:59:40 AM
ATLANTA—The Omni Hotel at CNN Center was named the official hotel and caterer of the new College Football Hall of Fame, which is set to open in 2014.
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Posted 5/22/2013 - 8:59:40 AM
Arizona Biltmore Names McMahon DoS/M
PHOENIX—The Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort named veteran hospitality executive Michael R. McMahon director of sales and marketing.
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Posted 5/22/2013 - 8:46:25 AM
PHOENIX—The Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort named veteran hospitality executive Michael R. McMahon director of sales and marketing.
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Posted 5/22/2013 - 8:46:25 AM
Cyndi Shepley, Eleven Wireless
PORTLAND, OR—Eleven Wireless has appointed Cyndi Shepley as SVP of Sales.
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Posted 5/21/2013 - 3:29:11 PM
BETHESDA, MD—Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has named Gregory J. Larson, its current EVP, corporate strategy, as CFO.
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Posted 5/21/2013 - 12:00:31 PM
Groundbreaking commences on the Westin Jekyll Island in Georgia.
JEKYLL ISLAND, GA—Adjacent to the new Jekyll Island Convention Center, Westin Jekyll Island, a 200-room, beachfront hotel, which will open in September 2014 as part of the Jekyll Island Beach Village project, recently broke ground. The project is a joint venture, Jekyll Oceanfront Hotel LLC, comprised of Leon N. Weiner & Associates, Inc. and New Castle Hotels & Resorts.
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Posted 5/21/2013 - 11:37:03 AM
The Embassy Suites in Palm Desert, CA is situated over nine acres of sprawling desert.
LOS ANGELES—Urban Commons LLC, together with Brighton Management, recently purchased two properties in California. The acquired hotels include the Embassy Suites, an all-suite, full service hotel situated over nine acres of sprawling desert in Palm Desert and Radisson Plaza in San Jose, a full-service, five-story 196-room hotel situated on 2.75 acres.
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Posted 5/21/2013 - 11:28:53 AM
The Best Western Pioneer Plaza Hotel recently opened.
CARBONDALE, PA—Situated on a historic downtown location, the Best Western Pioneer Plaza Hotel opened today. The hotel was built on the site of the former Irving Theater, which stood from 1923-2003 and was an active local attraction from 1923-1973.
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Posted 5/21/2013 - 11:23:44 AM
Met Troy Hotel will undergo renovations.
TROY, MI—Through its subsidiary Met Hotel Partners LLC, New California Hotels Corporation recently announced plans to modify the 17-acre, 200-room Met Troy Hotel. Renovations will begin June 2013 and the hotel is scheduled for completion in April 2014.
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Posted 5/21/2013 - 11:13:57 AM
One&Only to Debut in Jeddah
RIYADH, THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA—Kerzner International Holdings Limited has entered into an agreement with Al Khozama Management Company, in partnership with Saudi Oger, to develop and operate a new One&Only resort in Jeddah on the Red Sea.
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Posted 5/21/2013 - 10:26:01 AM
RIYADH, THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA—Kerzner International Holdings Limited has entered into an agreement with Al Khozama Management Company, in partnership with Saudi Oger, to develop and operate a new One&Only resort in Jeddah on the Red Sea.
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Posted 5/21/2013 - 10:26:01 AM
San Diego Hilton Debuts New Meeting Rewards
SAN DIEGO, CA—The recently renovated Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island Hotel is offering the HIP Program to allow event planners to test out the property’s meeting space.
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Posted 5/21/2013 - 9:48:06 AM
SAN DIEGO, CA—The recently renovated Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island Hotel is offering the HIP Program to allow event planners to test out the property’s meeting space.
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Posted 5/21/2013 - 9:48:06 AM
Leo Spriggs (left), president/CEO of HMC, and Jay Patel, CEO/CFO of Asha Companies, sign 10-hotel management agreement.
WASHINGTON, DC—Asha Companies purchased 10 hotels representing 860 rooms located in North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and Texas.
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Posted 5/21/2013 - 9:21:40 AM
Vista Capital Secures $32M for Hotel Portfolio
SANTA MONICA, CA— Vista Capital Co. arranged and closed $32 million of financing for a portfolio of five hotels.
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Posted 5/21/2013 - 9:10:21 AM
SANTA MONICA, CA— Vista Capital Co. arranged and closed $32 million of financing for a portfolio of five hotels.
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Posted 5/21/2013 - 9:10:21 AM
BOSTON—The Boxer, a full-service boutique hotel, has opened following a multi-million dollar renovation.
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Posted 5/20/2013 - 2:49:18 PM
Watermark's Coolidge Named to CSM Corp.
MINNEAPOLIS—Michael Coolidge was recently named senior vice president of real estate and lodging development for CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, which acquires, develops and manages hospitality real estate investments.
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Posted 5/20/2013 - 11:31:48 AM
MINNEAPOLIS—Michael Coolidge was recently named senior vice president of real estate and lodging development for CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, which acquires, develops and manages hospitality real estate investments.
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Posted 5/20/2013 - 11:31:48 AM
LAS VEGAS—Caesars Entertainment Corp. has appointed Tom Arasi as president of hospitality. In the newly formed role, and subject to required regulatory approval, Arasi will be responsible for the execution of Caesars' hospitality strategy across the company's network of resorts.
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Posted 5/20/2013 - 11:23:06 AM
Starwood and NRG Energy Develop Partnership
STAMFORD, CT—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has entered into a new global alliance with NRG Energy, Inc. to expand the use of renewable energy systems at Starwood properties.
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Posted 5/20/2013 - 10:42:12 AM
STAMFORD, CT—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has entered into a new global alliance with NRG Energy, Inc. to expand the use of renewable energy systems at Starwood properties.
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Posted 5/20/2013 - 10:42:12 AM
Exterior of the new Hampton Inn & Suites in Pensacola, FL
PENSACOLA, FL—A new 90-room Hampton Inn & Suites, owned and operated by Banyan Investment Group, has opened here.
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Posted 5/20/2013 - 10:19:43 AM
Wyndham Debuts Two Brands in Singapore
SINGAPORE—Wyndham Hotel Group entered into Singapore with the opening of two properties: Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park and Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park.
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Posted 5/20/2013 - 10:17:18 AM
SINGAPORE—Wyndham Hotel Group entered into Singapore with the opening of two properties: Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park and Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park.
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Posted 5/20/2013 - 10:17:18 AM
PMHS expanded its management portfolio on the West Coast with the addition of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Oakland Waterfront.
SAN FRANCISCO—PM Hospitality Strategies inked a management contract to operate the Homewood Suites by Hilton Oakland Waterfront in California, bringing to four the number of hotels the company manages or asset manages on the West Coast.
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Posted 5/20/2013 - 9:39:44 AM
