PolyU Study Finds Strategic Planning Needed for Chinese Hotels
December 20, 2013 - Hoteliers in China are optimistic about the future of the Chinese hotel industry but there is still much to be done before China can become the world’s top tourist destination,...
View ArticleLodging Insights Video Update: PKF Discusses Recent Events at Federal Reserve...
ATLANTA, Ga., December 20, 2013 - Mark Woodworth and Jack Corgel discuss the recent events at the Federal Reserve and what, if any, impact the new developments might have on the hospitality industry.
View ArticleChoice Hotels Promotes Patrick Pacious to Chief Operating Officer
ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 20, 2013—The board of directors of Choice Hotels International, Inc., (NYSE: CHH) today announced the promotion of Patrick Pacious to chief operating officer, effective January 1,...
View ArticleStout Street Hospitality Purchases Historic Mayfair Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri
Property Closes for Multi-Million Dollar Renovation; Will Reopen as Magnolia Hotel St. Louis St. Louis, Mo. - Dec. 20, 2013 - Leigh Hitz, president and chief executive officer for Denver-based Stout...
View ArticleHilton Signs Agreement to Rebrand Paris Landmark as Hilton Paris Opéra
PARIS and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Worldwide has reached an agreement which will see it rebrand the historic Concorde Opéra hotel under its Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand in late 2014.The iconic hotel,...
View ArticleBenchmark Hospitality Names Jeff Livingston Director of Sales & Marketing...
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, December 20, 2013 - Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Jeff Livingston director of sales & marketing...
View ArticlePM Hospitality Strategies Names Tara Kucharski Director of Sales for Westin...
WILMINGTON, Del./WASHINGTON, D.C., December 20, 2013 - PM Hospitality Strategies (PMHS), a hotel management company, today announced the appointment of Tara Kucharski as director of sales for the...
View ArticleTop Guest Rated U.S. Hotels of 2013 from Hotels.com
DALLAS, Dec. 20, 2013—To help vacation-goers get a jump start on travel plans for 2014, the experts at Hotels.com® recognized some of the most Outstanding (average guest review rating of 4.6 and above)...
View ArticlePegasus Solutions Predicts Leisure Rates Will Grow Through Holidays by...
After November Increases, Leisure Channel is Expected to Stay Strong into 2014DALLAS (December 23, 2013) – The leisure market as a whole performed better than 2012 in November, and is expected to climb...
View ArticleTambourine Reveals What Hotel Marketers Want for Christmas; The Answers Might...
Monday, 23 December 2013What do hotel marketers want for Christmas? Before we break for the holidays, we asked our staff, client GMs, revenue managers, hotel owners and partners to tell us what’s at...
View ArticleCarlson Appoints David Berg as Chief Operating Officer
MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 23, 2013)—Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, today announced the appointment of David Berg as chief operating officer for Carlson. He will report directly to Trudy...
View ArticleWilliam Otto to Join Kalahari Resorts as Executive Vice President
Wisconsin Dells, Wis. - (December 23, 2013) - Kalahari Resorts and Convention Centers is thrilled to announce the addition of industry heavyweight, William Otto, to its senior leadership team. In his...
View ArticleWhite Lodging Names New General Managers for Three Properties; Hotels in...
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Dec. 23, 2013—White Lodging is pleased to announce the following individuals have been named general managers within the last month across the company.Livia Espada started as the...
View ArticleCaesars Entertainment Agrees to Acquire Non-Gaming Assets of Atlantic Club in...
Does Not Intend to Resume Gaming or Hotel Operations LAS VEGAS, Dec. 23, 2013—Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) today confirmed that its subsidiary, Caesars Entertainment Operating...
View ArticleDual Branded Ski Resorts Park Hyatt Changbaishan and Hyatt Regency...
CHICAGO (December 23, 2013) — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the official opening of two new properties – Park Hyatt Changbaishan and Hyatt Regency Changbaishan – marking the first...
View ArticleThe 153-room Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Opens in Costa Rica
CHICAGO (December 23, 2013) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Andaz Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica’s most anticipated new property and the second Andaz resort to open...
View ArticleNewcrestImage Opens Dual Branded Courtyard & TownePlace Suites by...
December 23, 2013 - The Dallas area’s first “dual branded” hotel has opened, featuring a 181-room Courtyard by Marriott and a 120-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott. The property, which is managed by...
View ArticleBenchmark Hospitality International Completes Renovations at Several Luxury...
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, December 2013 … Benchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has announced the completed renovations at several hotels and...
View ArticleFirst Call Hospitality, Inc. Assumes Management of Holiday Inn Express &...
DALLAS, TX. - First Call Hospitality, Inc. (FCH) has assumed managerial responsibilities of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas West as of December 11, 2013. The 89-room and suite property,...
View ArticleRegent Bali Names Jamal Hussain as General Manager & Rene Mayer as...
Bali, Indonesia - December 27, 2013 - Regent Bali, the all-suite and villa resort in the tranquil area of Sanur, welcomes Mr. Jamal Hussain as the assistant vice president and general manager, and Mr....
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