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ehotelier Hospitality News Archives: July 2007Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 31, 2007Minimum wage increases necessitate changing scheduling practicesIn order to protect profit margins, restaurant owners will be required to react to rising wage rates. Operators will be forced to examine their scheduling practices to ensure that increasingly costly labor hours are not wasted. By: Michael Beam and Juliette Boone More... [886 views] Kingdom buys Jakarta Four SeasonsKingdom Hotel Investments has announced the acquisition of the Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta for US$48 million. More... [993 views] Luchford APM wins Starwood Hotels & Resorts Italy & Malta portfolioOne of the world’s largest hotel and leisure companies, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has appointed Luchford APM to manage its consumer and lifestyle communication programme across it’s Italian and Maltese properties. More... [1122 views] Agoda confirms ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ in AsiaSupporting international findings that girlfriend getaways have become an increasingly popular trend, independent online travel website and hotel booking company Agoda.com, has noted a marked increase in the number of reservations made by Western women to Asian destinations in the past year. More... [897 views] Caviar with That? Select Re-Launches Website with Russian EditionSelect Hotels & Resorts International's website www.selecthotels.com has re-launched this month with an elegant make-over and extensive user-friendly upgrades. In addition, a specific Russian language counterpart, www.selecthotels.ru, was also launched to enable Russian-speaking travellers with large budgets and seeking high-end travel experiences, easy access to valuable information and booking facilities for Select Member properties across Australasia, New Zealand and the Pacific, in their native language. More... [515 views] Emperor Inn, Beijing - the first authentic design hotel in the Chinese capital city is scheduled to open in early 2008Berlin-based hotel and restaurant development specialist Walter Junger & Friends, Ltd. reveals the name of the much-anticipated hotel project by Beijing Dacheng Yongan Zhiye Co. Ltd. in the heart of Beijing city, China. Walter Junger & Friends, Ltd. was appointed in April 2007 to spearhead the overall brand and concept development, and operational set-up of the 55-key hotel project which occupies a prime location along the eastern wall of the Forbidden City UNESCO monument. The hotel is designed by renowned interior design firm GRAFT which has international offices in Berlin, Los Angeles and Beijing. More... [727 views] Hotels told to provide condomsThe Beijing News has reported that the government has ordered all hotels, holiday resorts and public showers to provide condoms, part of nationwide efforts to fight the spread of AIDS. More... [895 views] Remains of the Frontier Hotel auctioned offThis week, the New Frontier Hotel and Casino was opened to the public for the first time in over a week for spectators to roam through and bid on items that are up for sale. When they browsed around in the hotel, however, they found that there was not much left. Even the numbers on the doors had been taken off. The building had closed on July 16 to make way for construction on the new Plaza Hotel that will be built in its place and ready to open by 2011. By Laura Smith More... [529 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 30, 2007JMBM Hotel Lawyers announce first Green Hotel Development ConferenceHotel Lawyer on GREEN hotel development. Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP (JMBM) announced today that The Hotel Developers Conference™ 2008 (www.jmbm.com/THDC) will focus entirely on green hotel development and renovation. By Jim Butler More... [801 views] Labour woes, strong dollar challenge hoteliersCanadian hoteliers may be about to post their second straight year of record profits, but storm clouds in the shape of labour shortages and fewer foreign travellers are gathering, a new report suggests. By Anne Howland More... [598 views] The Westin Beijing, Financial Street celebrates the convention on the rights of the childThousands of children are set to benefit from The Westin Beijing, Financial Street’s latest fundraising event from 19 July till 31 August 2007 where vital funds will be raised for UNICEF immunisation projects in the Asia Pacific region. More... [673 views] Sydney hotels down during APEC summitThe much-anticipated economic boost from September's APEC summit has already turned to disappointment for many Sydney businesses. More... [789 views] David M. Sampson Memorial Scholarship Fund supports graduate studentsThe J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation has approved a grant of $100,000 to create the David M. Sampson Memorial Graduate Fellowship Fund at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md., honoring 25-year veteran and Senior Vice President of Diversity Initiatives, Dave Sampson. The endowed scholarship will provide funding for graduate students pursuing a degree at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, which was recently ranked in the top 25 of "America's Best Graduate Schools" by U.S. News & World Report. More... [551 views] Bulgaria: Resorts' overdevelopment may cause hotel bankruptcies, says Tourism AgencyThe overdevelopment of Bulgaria's seaside resorts is forcing the downmarketing of some hotels and could lead to bankruptcies among the investors, State Tourism Agency chief Anelia Krushkova said, Dnevnik a.m. reports. More... [732 views] Indian Government plans sops to promote budget hotelsInorder to encourage building budget hotels, the tourism ministry will grant capital subsidy to new one-, two-, three-star and heritage hotels. By Kalpana Pathak More... [894 views] Morgans Hotel Group announces Second Quarter 2007 Earnings Date and Conference Call informationMorgans Hotel Group Co. (Nasdaq:MHGC) ("MHG") announced that it will release its second quarter 2007 results after the market close on Thursday, August 2, 2007. More... [613 views] Starwood expands Asia Pacific presence with three new St. Regis propertiesSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts continues growing its portfolio in the Asia Pacific region with the addition of three new luxury hotels by 2011, including the brand's first properties in Japan and Thailand. By Gail Kalinoski, CPN More... [962 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 27, 2007Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. announces appointment of Paul White as new President and CEOOrient-Express Hotels Ltd. , owners or part-owners and managers of 49 luxury hotel, restaurant, tourist train and river cruise properties in 25 countries, today announced that Paul White, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, has been named the Company's new President and Chief Executive Officer. More... [927 views] Top 25 Hotel Lawyer Postings on Jim Butler's HotelLawBlogWhile I hear from readers on just about every posting I make on www.HotelLawBlog.com, there are some entries that generate much more traffic than usual, draw the most comments from readers, or just seem to stir the industry pot enough to keep my phone ringing. While some of these "top" stories are thoughts about emerging trends, like Green Hotel Development, and others are my take on timely news like the Ian Schrager and Bill Marriott "Marriage," certain blog stories just seem to strike a chord with my readers. By Jim Butler More... [722 views] Web 2.0 is Here to Stay: So What is It?A hotel Web site is not a typical place for a birth announcement, but for Victor L. it made perfect sense: He and his family were staying at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel when his wife went into labor during a snowstorm. By Anne Taulane, Lodging Magazine More... [1146 views] MIPIM ASIA 2007: Global hotel leaders intensify their positioning in AsiaThree of the world's leading hotel groups, InterContinental Hotels Group, Hilton Hotels Corporation and Accor(1), will be exhibiting at the upcoming MIPIM Asia, the world property market for the Asia Pacific, to be held in Hong Kong from the 28th to 30th November 2007. More... [616 views] Space Tourism Firm raises prices for Orbital TripsA U.S. space tourism firm has booked two multimillion-dollar seats to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard future Russian spacecraft, but ticket prices are going up. By Tariq Malik More... [625 views] New dawn for Japan's tourism industryThe sun is rising again for Japan. Having stumbled its way through the last decade, a powerful combination of economic and demographic change is now sweeping the country. By Ryuji Sawada, Partner, Deloitte Japan More... [711 views] Australian hotelier born to raise hospitalityBorn into the hotel business, Ramada Osaka General Manager Scott Butcher says that for him, the work is not just a profession, but a lifestyle. By Kahori Sakane More... [983 views] "Swiss Mountain" Eco-Resort brings urbanites back to nature"OCT East", themed after the Swiss alpine village of Interlaken, is a 3.5 billion RMB themed resort 30 kms from Shenzhen, China. More... [875 views] Charity begins at home away from home in Fiji for conference goersSmith & Nephew donate AUD$10,000 to Sofitel Fiji's charity of choice, Cure Kids Fiji. More... [601 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 26, 2007Boom time for Singapore hotelsSingapore hotels crossed a historic threshold last month, chalking an all-time high average room rate of $210 a night. By Joseph Yadao More... [1072 views] Beijing hotels ramp up rates for GamesSome Beijing hotels are raising their room rates by up to eight times to cash in on next year's Olympic Games, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday. More... [811 views] Recruitment now the most valuable professional service in current market situationAs the Asia-Pacific region's travel industry staffing crisis continues to bite, TMS Asia-Pacific (TMS) Chief Executive Officer, Gary Marshall has again underlined the value professional recruitment services can provide staff-strapped employers looking to succeed in the ever-escalating ‘war for talent'. More... [916 views] Hermann W. Elger, General Manager of the Ritz-Carlton, CancunHermann W. Elger has been appointed General Manager of the Five Diamond oceanfront resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, Mexico, announced Ezzat Coutry, Senior Vice President, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.. More... [1463 views] Cultural and environmental themes dominate 2007 PATA Gold AwardsCultural heritage and environmental tourism are the dominant themes of the winning entries in this year's Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards announced today. More... [571 views] St Regis says sawasdee to the Kingdom of ThailandStarwood Hotels & Resorts today announced it has entered into an agreement with Rajadamri Residence Company Limited, a subsidiary of Minor International PCL., in which Starwood will manage the St. Regis Hotel & Residences, Bangkok. More... [783 views] Man behind Mansion HotelThe heady days of 1920s and 1930s Shanghai is recreated in the meticulously restored Mansion Hotel in the former French Concession. This is where gangster Du Yuesheng staged lavish parties while plotting the next extension of his vast empire, writes Douglas Williams. More... [662 views] Cushman & Wakefield completes acquisition of real estate finance firm Sonnenblick GoldmanCushman & Wakefield, the world’s largest privately held commercial real estate services firm, today announced the completion of its acquisition of real estate investment banking specialist Sonnenblick Goldman. The debt and equity finance firm will be renamed Cushman & Wakefield Sonnenblick Goldman, capitalizing on the brand equity of both firms. More... [620 views] Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels arranges the sale of the Westchester MarriottJones Lang LaSalle Hotels is pleased to announce the sale of the Westchester Marriott to Northview Hotel Group, LLC. The hotel is strategically located 30 minutes from New York City and benefits from tremendous levels of corporate and group demand generated by the 140 million square feet of office space in Westchester County and southern Connecticut. More... [573 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 25, 2007The other benefit of giving back"As long as you are giving you will be receiving." The chances are that author Dr. Deepak Chopra didn't have PR agencies or even the corporate world in mind when he wrote these words in his best seller, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. And yet, over my 24 years in public relations, I have found the wisdom holds true, not just for the obvious do good/feel good benefits but also for another, purely practical business reason -- staff retention. By Laura Davidson, President of LDPR More... [1072 views] Banyan Tree set to expand in ChinaHo Kwon Ping, founder and executive chairman of the Banyan Tree chain of luxury hotels and resorts and seen looking very relaxed in our illustration, states that since its foundation in 1996, Banyan Tree has made a profit every year except 2005. Last year, Banyan Tree Holdings - which owns the 21 resorts, 58 spas and 68 ‘retail galleries' - was floated in Singapore. More... [875 views] Hotels pump up the volume with meeting themesHotels are no longer selling corporate meeting clients just a room, a sound system, a projector and some pitchers of water. By Roger Yu, USA TODAY More... [1438 views] A mint on the pillow, original art on the walls The lighting accentuates the bold mixed-media works of art hanging on walls of exposed brick. Except for the plasma television and four-poster bed with Egyptian cotton sheets, my room at the Lancaster Arts Hotel could easily pass for a downtown New York gallery. By Gary Lee, The Washington Post More... [723 views] The Westin Kuala Lumpur honoured for excellence in hotel services by Tourism MalaysiaThe Westin Kuala Lumpur was recently recognised at the 15th Annual Malaysia Tourism Awards for its "Excellence in Hotel Services” in the 5-star (city) category held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on July 22, 2007. More... [1035 views] Enhancing Tourism Competitiveness in the CaribbeanUNWTO and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) stress the importance of enhancing the competitiveness of Caribbean destinations in the area of marketing and promotion. More... [678 views] Richard Martin Saul appointed General Manager for JW Marriott JakartaRichard Martin Saul has been appointed General Manager of the JW Marriott Jakarta Hotel, replacing Greg Allan who has taken up his new assignment in the Singapore Marriott Hotel. More... [1024 views] Fire at 'Harry Potter' HotelA hotel used in the Harry Potter films is on fire today, just months before a £100 million refurbishment was due to be completed. More... [1685 views] The Private Label Company signs Rocco Forte HotelsJimmy Suh, managing director of The Private Label Company LLC (PLC), announced that Rocco Forte Hotels has signed to become one of its customers. More... [981 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 24, 2007Ali Kasikci, "Hotelier of the World," leaving Peninsula Beverly Hills for new challengesHotel Lawyer in Beverly Hills with breaking news. Hotel leader Ali Kasikci has just tendered his resignation as Managing Director of the Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel. He feels this is the best way to be able to fully explore new opportunities for the next step in his remarkable hotel career. For anyone looking to take their hotels or hotel company to a new level of luxury, this may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as well. By Jim Butler More... [2029 views] Small independent hoteliers can fight backFollowing the announcement that 47% of independent hoteliers feel they are being forced out of the market by brand hotel chains*, Great Hotels Organisation is speaking out in support of independent hotels and their operational challenges. More... [1045 views] Long-term tourism plan for TibetThere is a long-term plan for the tourism industry's sustainable development on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The scheme (2006-20) plans to develop the region along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway into a top-quality tourist destination, which it is hoped will attract some 3 million tourists each year, staying for an average of seven to 12 days by 2020. More... [594 views] LaSalle earnings below estimates on construction delays, cuts Q3 outlookLaSalle Hotel Properties reported a 5 percent increase in net income in the second quarter, but per-share funds from operations were below analysts expectations and the firm reduced its forecast for the third quarter. By Darryl Swint More... [501 views] Supertel completes hotel buys, adds 3,000 roomsLimited-service hotel real estate investment trust Supertel Hospitality Inc. has established its place in the industry-wide push among niche REITs to increase market exposure with the completed acquisition of 27 hotels across the United States, with financing from GE Capital Solutions, franchise finance. More... [504 views] Tourism official says some Cruise Lines attempting to control visitor experienceFollowing a political spat over how the reshuffling of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s fleet will affect The Bahamas, Holland America Cruise Lines has announced its itinerary for 2008/2009, and the luxury cruise line’s private island in The Bahamas continues to feature prominently in it’s offerings. By Quincy Parker More... [651 views] Life Resorts opens tourist training hotel in HueLife Resorts Management Co. has inaugurated the Villa Hue Hotel as the first tourist training property in central Vietnam to train hospitality staff able to meet international standards. More... [737 views] Travel to release seventh-annual client Benchmark Survey at NBTAIn an effort to reduce costs, travel and procurement managers are cracking down on enforcing travel policy - and they are seeing results, according to BCD Travel's 2007 Annual Client Benchmark Survey. More... [541 views] New appointments at Alila's growing portfolio of Hotels and ResortsAlila is gearing up to open several new hotels in Thailand and the Maldives and announces the appointment of talented individuals who bring a wealth of international hospitality experience to their team. More... [1337 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 23, 2007More Plastic, Less DoubtLike other industries, lodging operations often extend credit to customers in order to gain their business. For hotels, permission to pay after services have been provided is most often granted to large groups and preferred corporate accounts. For transient guests and non-preferred groups and companies, credit must be established up front either by paying a cash deposit or using a credit card. By Robert Mandelbaum and Alvin Minsk More... [739 views] Cornell offers intercultural exercise for hoteliersIthaca, NY, Cornell University is making available to the hospitality industry an intercultural education exercise that was initially developed for its executive education programs and has subsequently been used in college courses and corporate training. The “Cocktail Party Simulation” helps participants gain insights into how culture affects their own and others’ ways of thinking, communicating, and interacting in business contexts. More... [927 views] Top Hotelier for Egypt's Sharm El Sheikh Mr. Werner GessnerFocus International, the publisher of Who`s Who Egypt 2007, has selected Mr. Werner Gessner, the General Manager of the Sonesta Beach Resort & Casino, to be one of the top six hoteliers in Sharm El Sheikh. More... [1026 views] Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels has sold the Hilton Rabat in Morocco for US $89 millionJones Lang LaSalle Hotels, has today announced the sale of the Hilton Rabat for approximately U$S89 million (MAD 735 million) to Risma Holding, a publicly listed company on the Casablanca stock market. This marks the largest single asset hotel transaction ever completed in Morocco. More... [847 views] Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) announces new Global Marketing TeamInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has created a worldwide brand management leadership team to drive brand development across the globe. More... [1818 views] India: Government opens purse-strings for hotelsOffering a big bonanza to the hotel industry, the government has decided to provide grants up to Rs 1 crore for selected properties as it desperately tries to create a decent hotel infrastructure in the country. More... [773 views] Canada's fast-growing online travel market charts its own courseOften considered just an extension of the U.S. marketplace, online travel in Canada is anything but. As this first-ever report - PhoCusWright's Canadian Online Travel Overview - reveals, companies seeking to participate in the surging online travel opportunity in Canada must understand the distinct dynamics of this unique marketplace. More... [618 views] Hilton sells 8 European hotels.Hilton has completed the sale of eight hotels in Europe, to a fund managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate. More... [1190 views] Corp Executive Hotels unveils its first propertyPaving the way for a new era in hospitality in the UAE, Corp Executive Hotel, Al Barsha - Dubai became today the first property to start operations under Corp Executive Hotels. More... [621 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 20, 2007Shanghai Hospitality leaders tackle issues of HR, over supply and destination brandingStrong collaboration between government and private sectors is needed to boost tourism arrivals to Shanghai in 2007 - 2010. More... [1684 views] First-Half 2007 Revenue Up A Solid 8.8%Accor's consolidated revenue rose 8.8% to 4,015 million euros in the first six months of 2007. At constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates, the like-for-like increase was 6.1%, confirming that the environment remains favorable in the Services and Hotels businesses More... [553 views] What a wonderful world. Not.Yeoh Siew Hoon is left less than enraptured by the new Seven Wonders of the World. More... [1302 views] Defy gravity at Banyan Tree Bangkok's 9th vertical marathonIn a thunder of footsteps, fitness enthusiasts, charity supporters and members of the public will be returning to Banyan Tree Bangkok on Sunday, 9 September 2007 for the 9th Vertical Marathon. The finishing point is at the hotel's former helicopter pad, now converted to the award-winning Vertigo restaurant on the 61st floor, one of the highest al fresco hotel restaurant in Asia. More... [784 views] Taj Group to build 200-room business hotel in GurgaonThe Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) today said it will build a premium 200-room Taj Business hotel in partnership with HB Estate Developers in Gurgaon, which is expected to be operational by 2010. More... [891 views] Black Enterprise names Marriott one of "40 best companies for diversity"Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) has been recognized by Black Enterprise magazine as one of top "40 Best Companies for Diversity" for the third consecutive year. Marriott was one of only two lodging companies to make the list, ranking among the 15 best in Workforce Diversity and 15 Best in Board Diversity. More than 1,000 of America's largest publicly traded companies and 50 leading global companies completed in the survey. More... [743 views] Vegas land rush continues as vacant strip property hits marketA 38-acre parcel of land on the Las Vegas Strip is being marketed to large gaming and development companies for a mixed-use project, according to CB Richard Ellis Inc., which announced yesterday afternoon that it is marketing the site, along with Goldman, Sachs & Co.'s New York-based Gaming Group. By Eugene Gilligan, CPN More... [568 views] ‘eventBritain' launches to help win more international eventsIn the middle of a summer filled with world class events, VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has launched a new strategy to help British destinations capture the attention of the world's event organisers. It will help bring hundreds more major business, cultural and sporting events - worth up to £1 billion - to Britain. More... [579 views] Sheraton Utama Hotel introduces new General ManagerSheraton Utama Hotel recently welcomed its new General Manager, Mr. Alex Riva. More... [1061 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 19, 2007Hospitality relationships: Building your brand starts with your guestsIt was Tip O'Neill, former Speaker of the US House of Representatives, who uttered that renown phrase, "All politics are local". The case can be made that all Hospitality relationships are initiated, moulded and maintained on the local level, as well. By John R Hendrie, Principal, Hospitality Performance More... [1068 views] Fairmont Hotels & Resorts selects General Manager for New York City landmarkShane Krige named General Manager of the world famous Plaza Hotel More... [998 views] Travel Industry communications firms enter partnershipDelivering Asia Communications has entered into a strategic partnership with ScottAsia Communications to strengthen both firms' ability to build brands and provide integrated communications and publishing solutions to Asia's leading travel industry players. More... [543 views] Selecting the right PR agency and designing a strategy to generate measurable resultsOne of the biggest misconceptions about public relations is that it alone can increase revenue and generate immediate results. But ask any successful business who has engaged PR agencies and they will tell you that successful public relations campaigns result from clearly defined goals, objectives and plans along with a cohesive partnership between client and agency. By Trica Jean-Baptiste, Principal, Trica Jean-Baptiste Communications, LLC More... [979 views] Corinthia Hotels International to operate new Dubai ‘Hotel & Suites'Malta-based Corinthia Hotels International announced the signing of a long-term management agreement with Golden Sands Hotel Co. LLC of Dubai for the operation of the 371 all-suite ‘Ramada® Hotel & Suites Jumeirah Beach'. The exclusive property is set to open in January of 2008 and forms part of the larger Jumeirah Beach Residence master complex, a unique high-rise development located minutes away from Dubai's golden sandy beaches. More... [744 views] St. Regis makes landmark entry into Japan with signing of St. Regis Hotel, OsakaStarwood Hotels & Resorts today announced it has entered into an operating lease agreement with Sekisui House to lease a 159-room new-build St Regis Hotel, located at the intersection of Midosuji Avenue and Honmachi street, in the central business district of Osaka City. Midosuji is a 4 kilometer long avenue running through central Osaka from north to south, and is a wide boulevard lined with major public institutions, offices and exclusive luxury brand shops. More... [678 views] Highly anticipated Capella Hotels and Resorts brand debuts: Hotels in Austria, Ireland Open in 2007, with four more set for 2008When Horst Schulze unveiled plans in October of 2005 for a new luxury hotel brand to be called Capella Hotels and Resorts, the hospitality industry took notice. Schulze, after all, was the legendary hotelier who had led Ritz-Carlton to prominence and who was now describing his vision for a hotel brand that would set new standards for personal service and world-class amenities More... [973 views] The Leading Hotels of the World launches new Leading Spas websiteTo better support its very popular brand extension - Leading Spas - The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. has recently launched a new, upgraded website More... [911 views] Meridian Capital Group delivers more than $230 million for hospitality industry clientsWithin the span of a one-month period, Meridian Capital Group has arranged more than $230 million in financing for hotel properties in such key cities as New York City, Los Angeles, Palm Beach, Florida and Panama City. More... [675 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 18, 2007Online travel planning popularity variesThe Web still beats other vacation planning tools. More... [896 views] Arab group snaps up Raffles Cambodian hotelsThe hotel-investment company controlled by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the Saudi Arabian billionaire, has made its first foray into Cambodia as part of its quest to expand into emerging markets. By Matthew Goodman More... [1039 views] Hotels serve lighter fare for healthy appetitesHigh-mileage business traveler Warren Kurtzman says he's "almost always limited to a salad" when he wants a healthy meal at a hotel. But Kurtzman, a media consultant in Raleigh, N.C., may soon have other options because a better-for-you food craze is sweeping the hotel industry. By Gary Stoller, USA TODAY More... [1025 views] Hotels crackdown on cancellationsCanceling a hotel reservation used to be free and easy, but now it can be expensive and tough. Hotels are cracking down on no shows and those who cancel reservations at the last minute. With a little pre-planning though, you can save yourself some grief. More... [1301 views] Hawaiian investors purchase King Kamehameha's Kona Beach HotelInvestWestFinancial/Pacifica Hotel Company announced today that it has purchased the historic King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel in conjunction with a group of Hawaii investors. Located in the heart of the Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, the landmark oceanfront hotel is the first Hawaii purchase for InvestWestFinancial/Pacifica, which owns and operates hotels in California and Florida. More... [950 views] Brisbane hotel rates soarBrisbane's newest hotel, the Emporium, has opened as latest research shows strong occupancies are driving room rates higher in the city. By Melissa Maugeri More... [719 views] Agoda shows support for ‘Green Hotel' initiatives with top 10 pick list of eco-friendly Asian resortsIn line with the global movement to ‘go greener', Agoda.com, an independent online travel company that specializes in discount hotel bookings, has released a ‘Top 10' pick list of eco-friendly hotels in Asia. More... [1045 views] Credit Suisse to invest Rs 200 cr in Park HotelsInvestment bank Credit Suisse is picking up a 15 per cent stake in Apeejay group's Park Hotels. The deal is estimated at Rs 201.35 crore ($50 million), according to sources close to the development. More... [678 views] South African Tourism pursues bid for 2009 ASTA International Destination ExpoOfficials from South African Tourism will be hosting key executives from ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) on a 10-day site inspection of South African sites from July 13 through July 23. This is one of the last stages in the ASTA decision making process for the destination that will host the 2009 International Destination Expo, which promises to bring 800 to 1000 American travel agents to South Africa. More... [454 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 17, 2007The marketing of VietnamThe developing, positioning and branding of Vietnam's tourist assets ©, By Dietmar Kielnhofer Ph.D More... [1405 views] Asian hospitality leaders at HSMAI Rountable call for standardization of ratings system for Asian HotelsSales and marketing leaders from the hospitality industry, speaking at the inaugural Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Asia Pacific - CNI Thought Leaders in Marketing Roundtable in Singapore, called for a review of Asian hospitality practices as well as the creation of a body to take charge of the issue of standardizing services, metrics and ratings for the industry. More... [733 views] Indian luxury hotel boss calls for clean-upThe head of one of India's top luxury hotel chains called on the country Wednesday to launch a major clean-up of its filthy cities or suffer a drop in tourist arrivals. More... [1346 views] Checking out the guestroom of the futureHigh-tech hoteliers offer a room with a view - of the year 2010, By Rob Lovitt More... [1652 views] Marriott International to introduce its luxury JW Marriot brand in KazakhstanMarriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) will introduce its JW Marriott luxury brand in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in 2008 under a management agreement with Capital Tower Development LLC, an affiliate of Capital Partners. The agreement covers the 215-room JW Marriott Hotel Almaty and Kazakhstan's first branded condominium project, the 419-unit JW Marriott Residences. More... [1130 views] Comme on, comme on: A new look at the Metropolitan BangkokThe Metropolitan Bangkok has recently introduced a new look for staff with uniforms by Comme des Garçons' Rei Kawakubo, confirming the hotel's status as the most fashion-forward place to stay in the capital. More... [927 views] Alwaleed's Kingdom Targets 15 China HotelsKingdom Hotel Investments, a company backed by Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, plans to operate 10 to 15 hotels in China within five years, the Standard reported, citing Chief Executive Officer Sarmad Zok. By Nick Westra, Bloomberg More... [860 views] New Appointments for Starwood Hotels and ResortsStarwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc., is proud to announce the new position recently assumed by Hans Cauchi, that of Area General Manager Costa Smeralda and Malta, totalling 8 hotels: The Westin Dragonara Resort, Le Meridien St Julian's, Le Meridien Phoenicia, Hotel Cala di Volpe. Cervo Hotel, Pitrizza Hotel, Romazzino Hotel and Pevero Golf Club.
More... [2652 views] The Excelsior Hong Kong appoints new Director of Food and BeverageMs Amanda Scott, General Manager of The Excelsior, Hong Kong is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Matthew Thomas as Director of Food and Beverage. More... [1353 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 16, 2007London hotels take centre stage on 'busiest weekend of the year'All eyes were on London , as the UK's capital played host to a glittering showcase of global events. With iconic landmarks, world class facilities and a truly international feel, the city is ideally positioned for holding major events. So from 6-8 July 2007 London showed off its attractions to the world as it held three of the largest events of the year: the Live Earth concert at Wembley Stadium, the tennis finals at Wimbledon and, for the first time in its 104-year history, the Tour de France. More... [871 views] Confessions from a Shanghai limoWe are working longer hours, we are getting more emails. Time, it seems, is passing us by. Which is why being stuck in traffic for two hours is not such a bad thing after all, as Yeoh Siew Hoon discovers. More... [898 views] MWB seeks outright sale of Hotel du Vin and Malmaison for £700mMarylebone Warwick Balfour (MWB), the property group run by Richard Balfour-Lynn, will put a £700 million "for sale" sign over the Hotel du Vin and Malmaison hotel chains today after opting to pursue an outright sale of its hotel business. By Dominic Walsh and James Rossiter, The Times Online More... [793 views] UNWTO invites private sector input to Davos Tourism & Climate Change SummitThe World Tourism Organization said here today that the private sector will play a key role in shaping the global response to Climate Change and encouraged tourism industry participation in a stakeholders Conference to be held in Davos Switzerland between 1 - 3 of October this year. More... [525 views] InterContinental Queenstown to open in 2010IHG's first InterContinental Hotel on New Zealand's South Island to occupy rare Lake Wakatipu site. More... [945 views] The National Hotel: Still dazzling visitors after all these yearsAmong the numerous cars around Moscow, there are plenty of luxurious models.There are places, however, where nearly every car would give the average person severe sticker shock. The National Hotel is one such place. Rolls Royces and Bentleys at its entrance are as common as gentlemen armed with walking sticks wearing hand-tailored suits. Despite the bustling metropolis outside its doors, the inside of the hotel is noticably quiet. This calm has been preserved since the opening of the hotel - regardless of the wars and revolutions that have shaken Russia. This may seem impossible to a Russian - but it's true. By Anton Razmakhnin More... [583 views] easyGroup Founder Stelios to speak at 2007 British Association of Hospitality Accountants (BAHA) Annual Conference and ExhibitionThe 2007 British Association of Hospitality Accountants (BAHA) Annual Conference and Exhibition will take place on 8 and 9 November 2007 at Radisson Edwardian Heathrow Hotel More... [520 views] Canada's Legacy Hotels to be snapped up in $2.5B dealLegacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust, Canada's largest lodging REIT, has entered into a support agreement with Cadbridge Investors L.P. and InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust to be acquired in an all cash transaction valued at an estimated $2.5 billion. By Barbra Murray, CPN More... [661 views] Shenzhen welcomes its first new international beach resortSheraton Dameisha Resort announces its opening as the first international beach resort in Shenzhen - China's ‘international garden city'. More... [918 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 13, 2007The 2007 Hotel Industry Board SurveyIn our annual survey of board performance we analyzed the public documents of forty-one public lodging companies. By Keith Kefgen, President, HVS Executive Search More... [777 views] Indian hotels show strength in numbersSpreading over 3m square kilometres, India rises in the snowy peaks of Kashmir in the north, and falls to the tropical shores of Kerala's southern tip. In the west the barren rocky deserts of Rajasthan provide an arid, hostile environment, while in Bengal to the east lush jungles create a haven for wildlife. India's size and diversity is matched by very few countries. More... [651 views] Are the Best Days Behind Us...or Just Ahead?Once upon a time, the hotel industry was much different than it is today. Gone are the days of random cold sales calls, bulging paper sales files, trips to the library for lead research, and front desks deluged with information calls with phones busy or ringing endlessly. It took forty years to see these changes. By Neil Salerno More... [845 views] Select To Open Regional Office in Hong KongSelect Hotels & Resorts International is excited to announce that they will open a regional office in Hong Kong next month and have appointed a Business Development Manager, Asia, Mr Bernard Chan, to service Asia and China. Mr Chan will focus on sourcing new Select Memberships in the region and Select will also recruit a travel professional to support him with trade and Member servicing. More... [720 views] Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Thomas B. Meier as vice president, operations.In his new role, Mr Meier will assist Mrs Diana Ee-Tan, managing director of Raffles Hotels & Resorts, to oversee the operations of existing hotels, as well as future openings of new hotels under the Raffles portfolio. Over the past 12 months, eight new hotels and resorts have been announced. Over the past three months alone, Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of four properties to its collection of award-winning hotels: Raffles Resort Konottaa, Maldives; Raffles Tianjin, China; Raffles St Lucia, West Indies and Raffles Tortola, British Virgin Islands. More... [1064 views] Leading Hotels of the World announces new member hotelsThe Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has accepted the following new member hotels. More... [1195 views] design hotels AG Partners with the Kiwi Collectiondesign hotels AG, an integrated service provider of marketing and positioning services for individually managed hotels and small hotel groups, announces a partnership agreement with the Kiwi Collection. More... [616 views] "What Friends are For" - How Luxury Travelers Choose a Hotel in the Information AgeHow do savvy, frequent travelers find the best hotel? They do their homework -- and lots of it, on average, checking eight different sources of information. They read top travel publications. They visit multiple web sites. They talk to travel agents. And before deciding, 82 per cent consult another tried-and-true resource: someone they know. More... [684 views] The Dylan Amsterdam Joins ARTEH® - Hotels and ResortsLocated along Keizersgracht, in the trendy Jordaan district of Amsterdam, stands memories of a 17th Century Theater luxuriously converted into the stylish and sophisticated boutique Hotel, The Dylan Amsterdam. More... [559 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 12, 2007Global Staff Movements - Who is In and Who is OutThis month's update on international executive staff movements. Check it out.... More... [3665 views] How reliable is your brand?Reputations are easily made, and often lost just as quickly. This is ever so apparent in the Age of Information, where we all are bombarded by the minute and caught in that data web, you know, that "enfant terrible", known as the Internet. By John R. Hendrie More... [1029 views] The New Russian Hotel ManagersMoscow is now a European market leader for hotel performance. What does the recent surge in hotel development in Russia mean for people doing the hiring? HVS Executive Search looked at the trends in staff composition and qualitative characteristics. By Tatiana Veller, HVS Executive Search, Russia More... [1105 views] It took Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur only one month to post a GOPTraders Hotel Kuala Lumpur, which turned one on July 1, has bucked the industry norm and posted a gross operating profit (GOP) within the first month of its opening. By Vasantha Ganesan, Business Times More... [1394 views] Budget Hotels In London: For a sunny time in a rain-drenched cityYou crawl out of bed at the crack of dawn. Hunger pains hound you. Your dinner last night had only consisted of cabbage soup with a special ingredient: a single potato. Your mouth waters as you dream of a breakfast fit for an English king: eggs, sausages, bacon, baked beans and mushrooms, and fried bread. But you skip breakfast because your cupboards have been bare for months. You put on your drab and tattered clothes, toss on your hat, and then walk outside your rustic house, heading towards the docks.By: Landon Colins More... [764 views] Hip hotel chains court the cost-consciousIn a warehouse in a Westchester County industrial park north of Manhattan, Starwood's Aloft hotel chain, due to premiere in May 2008, is preparing for takeoff. By Kitty Bean Yancey, USA TODAY More... [644 views] Las Vegas' 'new frontier' hotel to make way for developmentThe entertainment and gambling city of Las Vegas is to lose one of its best known hotels. More... [870 views] IHG extends its German reach with a Lord Norman Foster designed hotel conversion in DresdenInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the owner of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Hotel am Zwinger Betriebsgesellschaft mbH to open a stylish new InterContinental hotel in Dresden, Germany. More... [641 views] Hotel buyouts a bonanza for many mutual fundsHotel buyouts are proving a bonanza for mutual funds which snapped up Hilton, Marriott and other hotel stocks after the September 11, 2001, attacks. More... [697 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 11, 2007IHG announces senior management appointmentsInterContinental Hotels Group announces two internal executive appointments - Peter Gowers as Chief Executive, Asia Pacific region, and Kirk Kinsell as President, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). More... [1678 views] Europe Chain Hotels Market Review - May 2007Chain hotels in Moscow reported the most dramatic leaps in rate and revpar during May, according to a survey of leading European cities by TRI Hospitality Consulting. More... [820 views] Luxury Hotels and Resorts act to save the environment with Eco-Friendly HospitalityGem cars, turtle conservation, "coral reef chats" and "green restaurants" highlight eco-efforts at the top-end of the hospitality industry More... [1379 views] Marriott Hotel chef picked as "Singapore Chef of the Year"A newly-created dish that represents multiracial Singapore has brought success to a chef. Kelvin Kek from the Mariott Hotel has been crowned "Singapore Chef of the Year". More... [1074 views] Ludvik buys Destin Property, plans $300M resortLudvik Capital Inc., a Wilmington, Del.-based investment company, said today it has acquired property on Santa Rosa Island in Destin, Fla., and plans to build a hotel and timeshare resort eventually worth more than $300 million. By Gail Kalinoski, CPN More... [592 views] Foreign capital reinvigorates Japan's luxury hotel marketWith both investment and patronage flowing in from overseas, foreigners are increasingly making their presence felt in Japan's luxury hotel market. By Takashi Ebuchi and Hirotaka Yamaguchi More... [893 views] Berlin hotel cashes in on cold war nostalgiaAbove the beds in a recently opened 33-room hostel near the Ostbahnhof (East Station) in Berlin hang framed pictures of the late Erich Honecker, East Germany's once powerful communist leader. More... [702 views] Asian Travel Industry must consider offering flexibility in order to meet future staff needsTMS Asia-Pacific (TMS) has pointed Asia's staff-strapped travel industry employers towards a potential new source of much needed personnel the recruitment specialist said "demands full consideration" if the industry is to overcome its current staffing crisis. More... [667 views] Russia awarded 2014 Winter OlympicsThe Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi has been declared the winning bid for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. More... [643 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 10, 2007Overcoming: “Now Is Just Not A Good Time For Training…”Being in the business of providing outside training support for hotels representing all market segments, I never cease to be amazed by numerous reasons hotel managers give for not being able to schedule training “just yet.” By Doug Kennedy More... [1354 views] Eco-friendly lifestyle hotel mixed use project closes financingHotel Lawyer on eco-friendly hotel financing in Hollywood California. Today, JMBM issued a press release announcing that its Global Hospitality Group® closed the senior debt portion of the capital stack on one of the largest single hotel mixed-use projects in the country -- and one bound to be a "Green" project at that! The complex construction loan transaction was for JMBM client, HSH Nordbank AG, a leading credit institution headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, and particularly renowned for very large construction loans on luxury hotel projects. By Jim Butler More... [803 views] Tourism industry to tackle climate change at summitA National Tourism and Transport Climate Change Summit, to be held in Sydney on July 10, is likely to attract about 150 CEO-level delegates from the tourism, transport and infrastructure sectors as well as environmental experts and politicians. Practical measures are needed to help the tourism industry survive the serious threat of climate change, a peak industry group says. More... [563 views] First aloft hotel opens in CanadaStarwood`s aloft hotels brand breaks ground in Canada with the first establishment in the country, the aloft Montreal Airport. The 136-room aloft Montreal Airport will be developed as a joint venture by Silver Hotel Group and Northampton Group Inc and is slated to open in 2008. More... [640 views] Holiday Inn signs on as Official Hotel Partner of the Australian of the Year Awards 2008Holiday Inn hotels are once again set to support the celebration of extraordinary Australians after signing on for a seventh year as Official Hotel Partner to the National Australia Day Council's (NADC) Australian of the Year Awards 2008. More... [467 views] Survey: most Americans drop their green habits when they check-in to hotelsMost Americans check environmentally responsible behavior at the door when they check into a hotel, according to a survey released Saturday by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. More... [1175 views] A beach resort quiet enough for a kingAs the late afternoon sun bathes the horizon in purple and crimson, I wander slowly down the long, curving beach. Though rocks mar part of the five-mile-long stretch, most of the waterfront is covered with white sand. On the southern end, a towering golden Buddha statue peers out over the sea, and I can see small white and yellow shrines cut into the rocks of a nearby mountain fringed with low mist. By Joshua Kurlantzick, International Herald Tribune More... [874 views] Okinawa Marriott Resort & Spa appoints Erol Miftahittin to General ManagerErol Miftahittin has been appointed General Manager of the Okinawa Marriott Resort & Spa, located in Nago, Okinawa, effective June 15, 2007, More... [852 views] Junior Hotel Academy returnsCake decorating, napkin arrangements and bouquets all at the Mövenpick Hotel Bur Dubai. More... [568 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 9, 2007So who are you working for these days?Blackstone doesn't mean "the heart is made of stone" in any language. It does mean we might all end up working for seriously rich people though. Yeoh Siew Hoon gets stuck into the sale of the year - the Blackstone-Hilton transaction - concluding, we may be better off as shareholders than employees these days. More... [1876 views] WOW.TRAVEL’S seven sensational sleeps in vineyardswow.travel (the online magazine of kiwicollection.com) edited by Mary Gostelow, introduces Seven Sensational Sleeps in Vineyards. More... [852 views] Blackstone, cornerstone of the hotel industry, reaches Nr 1 position in MKG's ranking of hotel groupAfter the Blackstone's acquisition of Hilton, the combination of the brands now controlled by Blackstone gives Blackstone the n° 1 position in MKG's ranking of hotel groups. More... [1649 views] Kronos Hotels acquires 16-hotel portfolioKronos Hotels, LLC, an Atlanta-based hotel investment group, has acquired a portfolio of 16 hotels with approximately 3,100 rooms and annual sales approaching $60 million from Lodgian, Inc , one of the nation's largest independent owners and operators of full-service hotels. In addition, Kronos has signed an agreement to purchase one additional Lodgian-owned hotel in a deal which is expected to close later this year. More... [665 views] Once a skyscraper, soon to be a Boutique Hotel?Though Boston's historic Ames Building has lain fallow for 10 years, a new infusion of capital will turn this historic "skyscraper" into a four-star boutique hotel. More... [628 views] For Chelsea, a morning of new hotelsFOR much of its history, the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan was not considered particularly upscale. Nor was it a prime tourist destination. But like many areas of the city, Chelsea has experienced rapid change - starting with an influx of high-end art galleries in the mid-1990s and continuing today with quick growth of luxury condominiums. By Lisa Chamberlain, The New York Times More... [521 views] Strong world tourism growth in 2007The year 2007 has started on a higher than expected note for global tourism. From January through April, international tourist arrivals worldwide rose by over 6% to 252 million, representing an additional 15 million arrivals as against the same period in 2006, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. More... [825 views] Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts geared for growth as part of UOL GroupFollowing the announcement by UOL Group Limited (UOLG) on the completion of the acquisition of Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts Pte Ltd from Tokyu Corporation, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is now fully assimilated into the hotel division of UOLG. More... [849 views] Mr. Beat Wiesmann has joined Swiss-Belhotel Lotus Lake, Wuhan, China as General ManagerSwiss-Belhotel International, the manager of hotels, resorts and serviced residences in Asia, is pleased to announce that the internal transfer of Mr. Beat Wiesmann as the General manger of Swiss-Belhotel Lotus Lake, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. More... [675 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 6, 2007Paris Hilton gets out of jail and Blackstone buys Hilton for $26 billionHotel Lawyer on THE BIGGEST HOTEL DEAL IN HISTORY. "'Paris Hilton, "Get a driver!'" Fresh out of a jail after serving 23 days of a 45-day jail sentence for probation violation following an embarrassing series of drunk driving and driving without a license offenses, the insolent (now reformed) Paris Hilton should just get a driver. She may not have to worry about the cost anymore! Her Granddaddy's company has just been sold for $26 billion, and his share is $990 million! By Jim Butler More... [2381 views] Shangri-La Hotel, Vienna to open 2009Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group, has signed a long-term lease agreement with BAI Bauträger Austria Immobilien GmbH, the development and management arm of the Immobilien Holding Group, for the Shangri-La Hotel, Vienna, opening late-2009. The 207-room Shangri-La Hotel, Vienna will be located in the former Erste Bank headquarters on the Schubertring in the city’s 1st district (Bezirk). More... [1125 views] Cornell Study finds consumers are concerned about protection of personal dataAn exploratory study of 200 web-savvy respondents found that a majority are skeptical about how companies will use the personal data collected in the course of electronic transactions. The Cornell Hospitality Report, “Data-driven Ethics: Exploring Customer Privacy in the Information Era,” by Erica L. Wagner and Olga Kupriyanova proposes an ethics-based approach to protect those personal data. Wagner, an assistant professor at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, and Kupriyanova, a recent graduate of the Cornell Hotel School, conducted their study among registered users of the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research website. More... [628 views] Hospitality Leaders Call for Standardisation of Services and MetricsA select group of Sales and Marketing Leaders from the hospitality industry, speaking at the inaugural HSMAI Asia Pacific - CNI Thought Leaders in Marketing Roundtable in Singapore, called for a review of Asian Hospitality practices as well as a body to take charge of the issue of standardizing services, metrics and ratings for the industry. More... [807 views] Enjoy your green stayRemember when all a hotel had to do to show its concern for the environment was to ask its guests to reuse their towels? By Martha C. White, The New York Times More... [1135 views] China likely to cancel golden week holidays in 2009China's government is likely to scrap up its "golden week" holiday system and make public holidays of more traditional festivals by 2009, a Chinese tourism expert has revealed. More... [775 views] Wynn Resorts names Ian Coughlan President of Wynn MacauWynn Resorts, Limited announced that Grant R. Bowie, President of Wynn Macau, will leave the Company, effective today. Ian Coughlan has been named the new President of Wynn Macau. More... [1126 views] Hospitality Design Asia Exhibition & Conference, Hong Kong promises impressive agenda and exciting speakers"Sustainable Design to be a key focus at the region's leading hospitality design show" More... [1089 views] Hotel, with Contemporary Art as its Centerpiece, Makes Expansion PlansNot many hotels companies have an art curator on staff, but not many hotels are like 21c Museum Hotels in Louisville, Ky., where contemporary art by living artists takes center stage. By Eugene Gilligan, Senior Editor - CPN More... [677 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 5, 2007Hilton acquired by BlackstoneHilton Hotels has entered into a definitive merger agreement with The Blackstone Group in an all-cash transaction, valued at approximately $26 billion. More... [2279 views] Banyan Tree announces new initiatives in Corporate Social ResponsibilityBanyan Tree Holdings, a leading developer of premium resorts, hotels and spas, has launched two new Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) initiatives to enhance its commitment to support the social and natural environments. In line with its philosophy to "embrace the environment and empower people", these strategies support the Group's efforts to be a leading practitioner of CSR within the hospitality industry. More... [1399 views] An international first for hotel in-room entertainmentCity Inn develops a MAC-based solution to provide a computer in every room and much more. More... [1510 views] No Deal for Trump's Casino CompanyDonald Trump knows the art of the deal. But he won't be making one for his three New Jersey casinos. By Wayne Parry, Forbes.com More... [677 views] Days Inns - Canada announces continued strong development in CanadaIt's been a great first half for Days Inns - Canada with eight new Days Inn projects spread across the country. All eight hotels are set to be open by the end of 2007, adding over 810 rooms to the chain's growing portfolio. More... [503 views] Singapore: Just half of business execs willing to go extra mile: pollService standards less of a priority as staff turnover and expenses rise. More... [1082 views] New Steigenberger Hotel in LuxorThe Steigenberger Hotel Group is expanding its presence in Egypt through its Cairo subsidiary Steigenberger Middle East Hotels & Resorts: on 1 July 2007 the Hotel Nile Palace became part of Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts. Located in the heart of Luxor, this Deluxe hotel has 283 exclusive rooms and 19 suites, attractive restaurants, a pool, a tennis court, four conference rooms and the largest ballroom in Luxor. More... [526 views] Saeid Heidari appointed Doha Marriott GMSaeid Heidari has been appointed General Manager of the Doha Marriott Hotel with effect from 1st July, 2007. More... [1011 views] Judge orders hotel workers reinstatedNineteen former employees of the Holiday Inn Express who lost their jobs four days before Christmas after the downtown hotel changed hands won a major victory in court in their efforts to get back their jobs. By Matthew Stolle, Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN More... [782 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 4, 2007World Tourism Organization Project on Sustainable Tourism Development for Tsunami affected area in ThailandAfter the devastating impact of the 2004 tsunami, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) organized a special session of its Executive Council in Phuket, Thailand and adopted the Phuket Action Plan. This Tourism Action Plan identified activities in the field of Communications, Community Relief, Human Resource Development, Crisis Management, and Sustainable Tourism Development. Various international authorities and organizations have rendered assistance and cooperation for recovery. More... [826 views] London gets capsule-inspired hotelA "cabin" hotel, inspired by Japanese capsule hotels and luxury airline travel, has been launched at London's Gatwick Airport to provide "stylish yet affordable" accommodations for travelers. More... [990 views] PATA and the Nielsen Company China embark on strategic allianceThe Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and The Nielsen Company China have announced a broad strategic partnership focused on delivering unrivalled statistics, analyses and forecasts to the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry. More... [545 views] Marriott International to more then triple hotel presence in India by yearend 2010Marriott to Operate 21 Hotels, Representing 6 Brands, Totaling 5,524 Rooms in India More... [877 views] Int'l Think Tank on Sustainable Tourism hosted by School of Hotel & Restaurant ManagementThis summer, at NAU's School of Hotel & Restaurant Management, three dozen tourism scholars and practitioners assembled to explore the dynamics of sustainability and tourism and develop a cutting edge research agenda. The BEST Education Network's (BEST EN) seventh annual Think Tank convened from June 21-24. More... [581 views] Australia is the most popular country for vacations — If cost is not an issueItaly, Britain, France and Ireland Are the Next Most Popular Destinations. More... [930 views] Dubai World investment arm to develop portfolio of ‘no-frills' hotelsBranded NewsletterIstithmar PJSC, the investment arm of Dubai World will be entering into a US$ 50 million joint venture company to develop and own a portfolio of ‘no-frills' Tune Hotels in strategic positions across South East Asia. More... [595 views] Hospitality Graduate Recruitment to bring young talent to Banyan Tree GroupHospitality Graduate Recruitment (HGR) has signed a one-year partnership with Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts to help the luxury Asian chain attract the best of a new generation of hospitality graduates. More... [909 views] Moscow decadence: hotel with $16,000 a night suiteFew Russians can afford the new Ritz-Carlton despite unprecedented wealth. By Luke Harding, The Guardian More... [1123 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 3, 2007Cornell Roundtable suggests that innovation comes from What Customers Don't SayAs hospitality industry marketers seek to innovate and improve operations, most work hard to learn what their customers want-often asking them directly through surveys or focus groups. The problem with that approach, according to some industry marketers, is that customers are too likely to tell you what you want to hear, rather than what you really need to know. More... [1129 views] Hotels are getting hot in SochiHow the hotel business is hotting up in the Black Sea Resort of Sochi, Russia. By David Jenkins, Director Horwath HTL, Moscow More... [724 views] Winter finalists gear up for IOC's 2014 decisionOne bid offers a traditional Alpine setting in the heart of Europe. Another promises a unique coastal and mountain layout on the Black Sea. A third trumpets the opening of a winter sports frontier in Asia. By Sttephen Wilson More... [587 views] The allure of the hotel roomFrom trysts to terror, hotels can fill any void our imagination desires. By Judy Gerstel, The Star More... [835 views] All Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts worldwide to go Trans Fat FreeAll properties under Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts will eliminate artificial trans fat from their larders from August 1, 2007. This will include food prepared in all their food and beverage outlets as well as in-villa inventory. Properties under its sister brands, Angsana and Colours of Angsana, will also be trans fat-free. More... [738 views] Online booking grows by up to 200% in Central and Eastern EuropeEyeforTravel research (2007) has found impressive growth in online booking in Central and Eastern Europe. The period 2005/6 saw a 200% increase in online booking growth in the Czech Republic with figures of up to 50% in Slovenia and Slovakia. More... [916 views] Jebel Ali International Hotels signs Management contracts for two Hotels in SeychellesJebel Ali International Hotels is delighted to announce that it has signed two hotel management contracts in the Seychelles with Trinity Estates and Trinity Waterfront.v More... [623 views] Luxury Italian Resort Sells for $420MOwnership of Forte Village Resort, a 758-room resort in Sardinia, has changed hands courtesy of a transaction valued at approximately $420.1 million. Lehman Brothers subsidiary LB FV L.L.C. sold the upscale beachfront property to private Italian real estate fund FIMIT sgr. By Barbra Murray, CPN More... [690 views] Per Aquum launches LIMEPer Aquum, the innovative and award winning company behind Huvafen Fushi, Maldives and The Fortress Sri Lanka launches LIME - the complete re-branding of all spas in Per Aquum properties. This will see the Aquum Spas at Huvafen Fushi, Dhoni Mighili and The Fortress be re-branded LIME. The re-branding highlights the forward thinking concept of the company and the move into the realm of intuitive massage tailored to the individual, confident therapists, dynamic treatments and an experience that is unabashedly different. More... [702 views] Global Hospitality Newsletter: July 2, 2007Money for nothing?Chris Mumford, managing director at HVS Executive Search, investigates the hard work done by non-executives in the face of accusations that they are merely making easy money More... [995 views] UK Chain Hotels Market Review - May 2007Chain hotels succeeded in pushing up room rate during May, according to the latest HotStats survey from TRI Hospitality Consulting. More... [615 views] Beirut hotelier calls strike to demand state helpA hotel owner called on all tourist establishments in Beirut to abide by a two day strike on Monday to protest the government's negligence of the tourism sector. Amin Khayat, also president of the Tourist Institutions in Beirut, warned the strike is just the beginning. More... [534 views] Morgans Hotel Group Announces Plans for New Mondrian in SoHoMorgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) ("MHG") today announced a new joint venture with Cape Advisors Inc., a New York-based developer, to develop a Mondrian hotel in SoHo, Manhattan. Mondrian SoHo will be operated by MHG under a long-term management contract and is expected to open during the second half of 2009. The hotel is the sixth announced Mondrian, including Los Angeles, Scottsdale, and properties under development in Las Vegas, Miami and Chicago. More... [713 views] Singapore Tourism Board Recognized for ‘Best Tourism Branding' and 'Best Medical BrandingSingapore Tourism Board has been recognized for its successful international promotion of Singapore, having recently been awarded ‘Best Tourism Branding' and ‘Best Medical Branding' for its effective marketing campaigns. More... [698 views] International Association of Conference Centers forms Green Task ForceSeeking to provide support and guidance regarding environmental responsibility, the Board of Directors of the International Association of Conference Centers has commissioned a Green Task Force to help educate and inspire IACC-member conference centers to conserve natural resources while recognizing the current successes at individual member properties. This is consistent with the association's commitment to providing an exceptional meeting experience at every level. More... [561 views] Hotels, China - May 2007 research reportsThe growth of the Chinese urban middle class will undoubtedly benefit the hospitality sector over the next 15-20 years, but not especially the high end, which will continue to remain out of reach of over 98% of Chinese. However, there is great potential for modern, moderately priced accommodation facilities, which the rapidly growing budget hotel chains, most of which are Chinese, are currently putting in place. More... [857 views] Spanish hotel chain seeks stressed guests to destroy roomsA Spanish hotel chain is looking for stressed guests who will be allowed to let off steam next week by smashing the interior of a central Madrid hotel as part of its refurbishment. More... [1185 views] Kusido Hospitality and Property Group acquires management rights of four Queensland propertiesKusido Hospitality and Property Group Pty Ltd, which operates hotels under the Leisure Inn Hotels and Suites and Park Regis brands, announced today the purchase of Management Letting Rights (MLR's) of four hotel properties in Queensland for $12.7 million from the Oaks Group. More... [560 views] 
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