Past Week's News
HVMG Opens Chicago Office
ATLANTA—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), a privately owned hotel ownership and management group based here, has opened a regional office in Chicago to oversee daily operations of its growing portfolio of hotels and conference facilities in the area.
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Posted 2/21/2012 - 11:28:07 AM
ATLANTA—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), a privately owned hotel ownership and management group based here, has opened a regional office in Chicago to oversee daily operations of its growing portfolio of hotels and conference facilities in the area.
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Posted 2/21/2012 - 11:28:07 AM
Hyatt Place To Rise In Omaha
OMAHA—A Hyatt Hotel Corp. affiliate has purchased land here for the construction of a Hyatt Place hotel that it will own and manage. The hotel is expected to open in 2014.
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Posted 2/21/2012 - 10:39:21 AM
OMAHA—A Hyatt Hotel Corp. affiliate has purchased land here for the construction of a Hyatt Place hotel that it will own and manage. The hotel is expected to open in 2014.
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Posted 2/21/2012 - 10:39:21 AM
CHICAGO–Hyatt Hotels Corp. reported that fourth-quarter 2011 RevPAR increased 6%, compared to the same period in 2010.
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Posted 2/21/2012 - 10:12:52 AM
Boston Radisson Converts To The Revere
BOSTON—The 356-room Radisson in this city's historic South End neighborhood has become the independent Revere Hotel.
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Posted 2/21/2012 - 10:07:26 AM
BOSTON—The 356-room Radisson in this city's historic South End neighborhood has become the independent Revere Hotel.
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Posted 2/21/2012 - 10:07:26 AM
Courtyard San Diego Completes Renovation
SAN DIEGO, CA—The Courtyard San Diego Old Town has completed a multi-million dollar renovation project.
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Posted 2/21/2012 - 9:53:45 AM
SAN DIEGO, CA—The Courtyard San Diego Old Town has completed a multi-million dollar renovation project.
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Posted 2/21/2012 - 9:53:45 AM
Crestline Adds F&B To Management Pact
ATLANTA—Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. entered into another contract with United Way to manage the Loudermilk Conference Center here, including management of the food and beverage service for the 15,000-sq.-ft. conference facility and the Magnolia Bistro in the Woodruff Volunteer Center.
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Posted 2/21/2012 - 9:32:37 AM
ATLANTA—Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. entered into another contract with United Way to manage the Loudermilk Conference Center here, including management of the food and beverage service for the 15,000-sq.-ft. conference facility and the Magnolia Bistro in the Woodruff Volunteer Center.
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Posted 2/21/2012 - 9:32:37 AM
Durkan Debuts New Print Technology
MARIETTA, GA—Carpet manufacturer Durkan is now offering its new Spectronics 25X digital printing technology to the hospitality industry.
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Posted 2/20/2012 - 1:02:30 PM
MARIETTA, GA—Carpet manufacturer Durkan is now offering its new Spectronics 25X digital printing technology to the hospitality industry.
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Posted 2/20/2012 - 1:02:30 PM
Kokua Hospitality Promotes Six Execs
CHICAGO—Kokua Hospitality, LLC promoted six team members, including Partner Phil Tufano, who moved from EVP to COO.
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Posted 2/20/2012 - 9:32:36 AM
CHICAGO—Kokua Hospitality, LLC promoted six team members, including Partner Phil Tufano, who moved from EVP to COO.
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Posted 2/20/2012 - 9:32:36 AM
The Tides Zihuatanejo in Mexico will soon be rebranded as a Viceroy.
LOS ANGELES—Viceroy Hotel Group will rebrand The Jalousie Plantation in Sugar Beach, St. Lucia and the Tides Zihuatanejo, Mexico as Viceroy hotels this year.
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Posted 2/20/2012 - 9:27:07 AM
Kenui Named GM For Maui Courtyard
MAUI, HI—Marriott International, Inc. named Kaleo Kenui as opening general manager of the new 138-room Courtyard by Marriott Maui Airport hotel, which is under construction and is slated to open in July.
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Posted 2/20/2012 - 9:03:08 AM
MAUI, HI—Marriott International, Inc. named Kaleo Kenui as opening general manager of the new 138-room Courtyard by Marriott Maui Airport hotel, which is under construction and is slated to open in July.
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Posted 2/20/2012 - 9:03:08 AM
Marriott Reports Fourth Quarter RevPAR Increased 6.3%
BETHESDA, MD–Marriott International reported that fourth quarter 2011 RevPAR increased 6.3 percent, compared to the same period a year ago, while ADR rose 3.7 percent.
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Posted 2/20/2012 - 3:58:41 AM
BETHESDA, MD–Marriott International reported that fourth quarter 2011 RevPAR increased 6.3 percent, compared to the same period a year ago, while ADR rose 3.7 percent.
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Posted 2/20/2012 - 3:58:41 AM
Ritz-Carlton Faces Criticism For Hosting Yemen Leader
NEW YORK–Protesters outside the Ritz-Carlton Central Park here object to the hotel hosting president Ali Abdullah Saleh, who they accuse of crimes against humanity.
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Posted 2/20/2012 - 3:41:52 AM
NEW YORK–Protesters outside the Ritz-Carlton Central Park here object to the hotel hosting president Ali Abdullah Saleh, who they accuse of crimes against humanity.
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Posted 2/20/2012 - 3:41:52 AM
Speakman Rolls Out New Bath, Shower Lines
NEW CASTLE, DE—Speakman Co. has introduced a new line of shower and bath products.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 10:52:22 AM
NEW CASTLE, DE—Speakman Co. has introduced a new line of shower and bath products.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 10:52:22 AM
Acme Hotel To Open In Chicago
CHIGACO—Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, within the heart of the city’s restaurant and nightlife hub, Acme Hotel Company is set to open in May 2012.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 10:00:46 AM
CHIGACO—Located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, within the heart of the city’s restaurant and nightlife hub, Acme Hotel Company is set to open in May 2012.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 10:00:46 AM
ABVI Unveils New 'Grand' Promotion
CLEVELAND, OH—Americas Best Value Inn’s new “Grand” promotion, celebrating its 1,000 hotels in North America, is giving away $1,000 to Value Club members, as part of a contest.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 9:51:47 AM
CLEVELAND, OH—Americas Best Value Inn’s new “Grand” promotion, celebrating its 1,000 hotels in North America, is giving away $1,000 to Value Club members, as part of a contest.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 9:51:47 AM
TownePlace Suites To Debut In WV
BRIDGEPORT, WV—A new TownePlace Suites is on schedule to open here early next month.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 9:37:42 AM
BRIDGEPORT, WV—A new TownePlace Suites is on schedule to open here early next month.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 9:37:42 AM
Gemstone Names GM & Regional Director For New Resorts
PARK CITY, UTAH—Eric Clark, a 21-year veteran of the ski resort hospitality industry, has been promoted to general manager of two new Gemstone resorts while also continuing his role as regional director of Utah & Colorado for Gemstone Hotels & Resorts, LLC.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 9:36:54 AM
PARK CITY, UTAH—Eric Clark, a 21-year veteran of the ski resort hospitality industry, has been promoted to general manager of two new Gemstone resorts while also continuing his role as regional director of Utah & Colorado for Gemstone Hotels & Resorts, LLC.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 9:36:54 AM
Homewood Suites Planned For Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN—A new Homewood Suites is under development here.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 9:31:54 AM
NASHVILLE, TN—A new Homewood Suites is under development here.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 9:31:54 AM
Concorde Hospitality Reveals Plans for 2012
RALEIGH, NC—Concord Hospitality Enterprises has committed $355 million in active development on 15 hotels in 2012 and expects to reach the 14,000 room threshold as a third-party operator and owner.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 9:31:38 AM
RALEIGH, NC—Concord Hospitality Enterprises has committed $355 million in active development on 15 hotels in 2012 and expects to reach the 14,000 room threshold as a third-party operator and owner.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 9:31:38 AM
The new St. Regis Saadiyat Island
ABU DHABI, UAE—The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort has opened here. It is the first of three St. Regis properties set to debut in the Middle East this year.
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Posted 2/17/2012 - 9:19:58 AM
The Streamsong Resort project is set to open in 2013.
POLK COUNTY, FL—The Mosaic Co. selected Interstate Hotels & Resorts as the hotel management company for its Streamsong Resort project.
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Posted 2/16/2012 - 12:09:37 PM
Raju Joins Magnuson
SPOKANE, WA—Meena Raju has been appointed global marketing director for Magnuson Hotels and Global Hotel Exchange.
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Posted 2/16/2012 - 10:38:23 AM
SPOKANE, WA—Meena Raju has been appointed global marketing director for Magnuson Hotels and Global Hotel Exchange.
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Posted 2/16/2012 - 10:38:23 AM
Report Shows Ext.-Stay RevPar Growth Up
ATLANTA—Extended-stay hotels recorded a 7.3 percent increase in RevPar in 2011 compared to 2010, bettering the 7.1 percent gain during the previous year, according to recent research from The Highland Group Hotel Investment Advisors, Inc., which tracks the segment.
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Posted 2/16/2012 - 10:28:16 AM
ATLANTA—Extended-stay hotels recorded a 7.3 percent increase in RevPar in 2011 compared to 2010, bettering the 7.1 percent gain during the previous year, according to recent research from The Highland Group Hotel Investment Advisors, Inc., which tracks the segment.
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Posted 2/16/2012 - 10:28:16 AM
HVS Promotes Rushmore Jr.
MINEOLA, NY—Stephen Rushmore Jr. has been appointed co-president and COO of HVS.
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Posted 2/16/2012 - 9:12:33 AM
MINEOLA, NY—Stephen Rushmore Jr. has been appointed co-president and COO of HVS.
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Posted 2/16/2012 - 9:12:33 AM
NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS—Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group detailed a number of accomplishments for those in attendance at its annual global brand conference here, with the highlight being the company’s recently forged deal to convert 13 Radisson Edwardian hotels in London to the Radisson Blu brand.
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Posted 2/16/2012 - 9:00:18 AM
Luxury Collection Adds Two In Australia
BLUE MOUNTAINS, AUSTRALIA—The Lilianfels and Echoes resorts here have become part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Luxury Collection.
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Posted 2/15/2012 - 10:49:34 AM
BLUE MOUNTAINS, AUSTRALIA—The Lilianfels and Echoes resorts here have become part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts' Luxury Collection.
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Posted 2/15/2012 - 10:49:34 AM
Hyatt Regency Long Beach Begins Renovation
LONG BEACH, CA—The Hyatt Regency Long Beach here has begun a $9.5 million renovation project.
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Posted 2/15/2012 - 9:30:53 AM
LONG BEACH, CA—The Hyatt Regency Long Beach here has begun a $9.5 million renovation project.
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Posted 2/15/2012 - 9:30:53 AM
DoubleTree Philadelphia-Valley Forge Opens
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA—The DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia-Valley Forge has opened here
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Posted 2/15/2012 - 9:20:48 AM
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA—The DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia-Valley Forge has opened here
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Posted 2/15/2012 - 9:20:48 AM
The new Aloft San Jose, Costa Rica
STAMFORD, CT—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide's Aloft brand is growing in Latin America with the recent opening of the Aloft Bogota Airport in Colombia and the Aloft San Jose, Costa Rica, which debuted earlier this month.
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Posted 2/15/2012 - 9:09:53 AM
Hilton Tucson Set To Add Exec Conference Center
TUCSON, AZ—The Hilton Tucson El Conquistador this spring is set to open a new 11,000-sq.-ft. Executive Conference Center that will provide eight meeting rooms, including one permanent boardroom with a built-in, 70-inch LED television for presentations.
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Posted 2/15/2012 - 7:44:05 AM
TUCSON, AZ—The Hilton Tucson El Conquistador this spring is set to open a new 11,000-sq.-ft. Executive Conference Center that will provide eight meeting rooms, including one permanent boardroom with a built-in, 70-inch LED television for presentations.
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Posted 2/15/2012 - 7:44:05 AM
