Robert Brand has been appointed Director of Rooms for the Omni Interlocken Resort & Spa. He most recently was director of rooms for the 1,100-room Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Clearwater.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation launches Heritage Travel, a new online community for Heritage travelers and historic destinations. The new subsidiary builds upon the National Trust for Historic Preservation's decades of experience in the Heritage Travel industry
Manitowoc Foodservice has announced plans to extend the 0% financing program through the end of 2008, as well as offer a ?Buy Now, Pay Later? alternative. Qualified operators may choose either option depending on their specific needs.
A new general manager and director of sales join department managers at the new hotel, which is set to open later this year.
Elif A. Bali has been appointed SVP of development for Loews Hotels. In her new role, Ms. Bali will lead the development team at Loews Hotels on a course of continued expansion
The historic New Yorker Hotel, located in the heart of New York City, joins Thomas Edison and Marconi and becomes the first hotel to be honored with the prestigious Milestone Award in Electrical Engineering and Computing from IEEE.
Voluntary standards help travel suppliers around the world meet increasing consumer demand for products and services that will have positive effects on communities and the environment.
Marriott International reported its third quarter results, including that worldwide comparable company-operated revenue per available room (REVPAR) rose 3.4 percent (1.1 percent using constant dollars) for the third quarter ended September 5, 2008
Ron Callentine, CEO of RockBridge Capital, L.L.C. ("RockBridge") today announced the appointment of James T. Merkel to the role of President of the Company. In this new position, Mr. Merkel will report directly to Mr. Callentine.
Hotel 1000 has achieved membership in the by-invitation-only luxury travel network, Virtuoso. Hotel 1000 is one of only four Seattle hotels to attain this honor.
J.W. Marriott, Jr., chairman and CEO of Marriott International, Inc., will receive the 2009 International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) Pioneer Award at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), January 28, 2009.
Marriott International announced Jonathan Butcher as the general manager of Marriott ExecuStay-Southern California. Marriott ExecuStay is the corporate housing division of Marriott International.
For his hard work and dedication to the hospitality industry and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), George Glazer was honored with the 2008 Paragon Award during HFTP's 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow.
On opening night of the First Hispanic Hotel, Development and Investment Conference, IHG, Wyndham, Hilton and ACCOR to battle in ?no-holds-barred? match
GuestHouse International and Settle Inn & Suites have aligned themselves under the new master brand and parent company Boomerang Hotels, the company announced at their annual owners conference held last week at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville.
PKF-HR is forecasting a combined net increase in 2008 and 2009 of nearly 275,000 new hotel rooms compared to year-end 2007. This represents a 6.2 percent jump in accommodations over this two-year period.
Davidson Hotel Co. has taken over management responsibilities for the 171-room Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort and Suites, set on 32 acres in the Sonora Desert. The property is owned by a partnership between Walton Street Capital, Rockpoint Group and SCS Advisors.
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has experienced tremendous growth in the U.S., Canada and Mexico over the past 30 months, increasing its number of hotels from 13 to 21.
The Waldorf=Astoria Collection, Guerlain and Spa Chakra opened the Guerlain Spa at the renowned Waldorf=Astoria in New York City.
IHG appointed Christian Hempell to the newly created role of vice president, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, where he will lead the new Holiday Inn timeshare brand, effective immediately.
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