Hotel & Motel Management back issues from August 2004:
La Quinta adds depth to its portfolio: company plans to grow with purchase of Baymont, Woodfield brands.(News)(Baymont Inns Inc.)
Aug 01, 2004; ... DALLAS AND MILWAUKEE -- La Quinta Corp. has at last filled its shopping cart. Butch Cash, its president and c.e.o., said it won't be going back to the store any time soon. After being on the hunt for an acquisition for more than a year, La Quinta announced in mid-July that it ...
Best Western looking for new president.(News)(Best Western International Inc.)
Aug 01, 2004; ... PHOENIX -- Best Western International officials are experiencing deja vu. Tom Higgins' announcement in July that he would not renew his contract as president and c.e.o. of the Phoenix-based membership organization came just about two years after Jim Evans made the same ...
Brand merger focuses on Knights Inn.(News)(Cendant Hotels Div.)
Aug 01, 2004; ... PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Cendant Hotel Group is streamlining its brands by merging the Villager and Knights Inn chains under the Knights Inn name. A strategic growth plan focused on transient lodging is the plan for the future, said Bob Weller, president of the group. ...
Gaming acquisitions continue with Harrah's, Caesars deal.(News)(Harrah's Entertainment Inc., Caesars Palace)
Aug 01, 2004; ... LAS VEGAS -- Less than one month after MGM Mirage said it would acquire Mandalay Resort Group to form the world's largest gaming company, Harrah's Entertainment announced it wants to acquire Caesars Entertainment. The $9.44-billion deal would supplant the proposed MGM-Mandalay company as ...
Industry occupancy reached 64.2 percent in the three months ending in June, up 4.2 percent versus second-quarter 2003, according to Smith Travel Research.(Breaking news)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004 ... * Industry occupancy reached 64.2 percent in the three months ending in June, up 4.2 percent versus second-quarter 2003, according to Smith Travel Research. Average room rate gained 4.3 percent to $86.17, ...
The construction pipeline increased for a second consecutive quarter, signaling that a new construction cycle has begun, according to Lodging Econometrics.(Breaking news)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004 ... * The construction pipeline increased for a second consecutive quarter, signaling that a new construction cycle has begun, according to Lodging Econometrics. The ...
Initial public offerings are on schedule to raise over $1 billion in equity in 2004, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers.(Breaking news)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004 ... * Initial public offerings are on schedule to raise over $1 billion in equity in 2004, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. This will be the highest level of activity since 1997, when $551 ...
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. completed a $210-million common stock offering pursuant to a private placement.(Breaking news)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004 ... * DiamondRock Hospitality Co. completed a $210-million common stock offering pursuant to a private placement. DiamondRock will use the proceeds to acquire and ...
According to Ernst & Young's "2004 National Lodging Report Update.".(Breaking news)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004 ... * According to Ernst & Young's "2004 National Lodging Report Update," the top thoughts for hoteliers are public reporting, the weakening ...
La Quinta, Marcus evolved over the years.(News)
Aug 01, 2004; ... DALLAS AND MILWAUKEE -- La Quinta Corp. and the Baymont Inns brand--the trophy of The Marcus Corp.'s limited-service division that La Quinta is acquiring for $395 million [see story, page 1]--have been overhauled during the last five years. Six years ago, La Quinta was known as ...
Merger savings achieved through corporate reductions.(News)(Caesars Entertainment Inc., Harrah's Entertainment Inc.)
Aug 01, 2004; ... LAS VEGAS -- If Harrah's Entertainment is allowed to purchase Caesars Entertainment [see story, page 1], the lion's share of savings will come from eliminating corporate staff redundancies. "We do a lot of strategic sourcing work to leverage our purchasing scale," said Gary ...
Relationship selling is key to hospitality sales, repeat business.(Sales Clinic)(Marketing management)
Aug 01, 2004; ... How good could you be at hospitality sales if you got all the breaks, did your very best and applied yourself? Each of us has to answer that question about our own ability to build business for the properties we represent. Whether we are the owner, general manager, sales ...
Cost segregation studies can increase cash for buying power.(Maintenance Doctor/Guest Column)(Hotels and motels)
Aug 01, 2004; ... In today's economy, sale prices are increasing, initial return percentages are decreasing, and room rates are staying put. But there are few better ways to create a higher level of positive cash flow in the initial years of an investment than a cost segregation study. By ...
Find, eliminate mold to get rid of musty odors in rooms.(Maintenance Doctor/Guest Column)(Hotels and motels)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Q No matter how well I clean some of my hotel rooms, there is always a musty odor in them. This problem gets so bad in the summer that guests complain and sometimes I have to comp their rooms. Is there some air freshener I can use? A You probably are not going to want to hear ...
Meeting planners' needs vary for groups, conventions.(News)(meetings)
Aug 01, 2004; ... NATIONAL REPORT--Booking conventions is big business for hotels, and what often makes or breaks the deal is the quality of convention services. Techniques for determining what services can best be offered range from focus groups to surveys to advisory boards. Starwood Hotels & ...
Millennium Maxwell.(Awards)(Millennium Maxwell House,Theresa Elder-Smith)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Theresa Elder-Smith, director of sales and marketing for the Millennium Maxwell House in Nashville, was named outstanding ...
The Washington Society of Association Executives gave Erika Secord the Associate Member of the Year award.(Awards)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... The Washington Society of Association Executives gave Erika Secord the Associate Member of the Year award. Secord is ...
Carlson Hotels awarded Remington Hotel Corp. Renovation of the Year awards for its project management of three renovations.(Awards)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Carlson Hotels awarded Remington Hotel Corp. Renovation of the Year awards for its project management of three renovations. The MacArthur Airport Radisson in Holtsville, N.Y., the ...
Kimpton Hotels.(Awards)(Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Kimpton Hotels named the following award recipients: * Bill Kimpton award: Ron Vlasic, general manager, Hotel Allegro Chicago; * Creativity: Sandy Burkett, general manager, Hotel Vintage Park Seattle; * Gracious host: Joseph Schwingler, general manager, ...
Carlson Hotels.(Awards)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... The following award recipients were named by Carlson Hotels: * Sean Shannon, general manager of the Radisson on John Deere Commons in Moline, Ill., received the Radisson Hotel & Resorts Esprit Award for best general manager. * The Pinnacle Award was presented to the ...
Park Inn awarded the following hotels with the 2003 Presidential Award.(Awards)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Park Inn awarded the following hotels with the 2003 Presidential Award for their outstanding quality: * Park Inn, Aneheim, Calif., Suren Badalian, owner. * Park Inn International, Rockville, Md., Jim Hoyt, g.m. * Park Inn, Stevensville, Mich., Larry ...
Tony Craig, houseman at Mayflower Park Hotel in Seattle was named hotel employee of the year at the First Annual Silver Plume Awards sponsored by WHERE magazine.(Awards)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Tony Craig, houseman at Mayflower Park Hotel in Seattle was named hotel employee of the year at the First Annual Silver Plume Awards sponsored by WHERE ...
The Public Relations Society of America presented Embassy Suites Hotels and its public relations firm Cohn & Wolfe with the Silver Anvil award for its 2003 Creativity Suite consumer PR campaign.(Awards)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... The Public Relations Society of America presented Embassy Suites Hotels and its public relations firm Cohn & Wolfe with the Silver Anvil award for its 2003 ...
John Q. Hammons, founder, chairman and c.e.o. of John Q. Hammons Hotels.(Awards)(Chief executive officers)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... John Q. Hammons, founder, chairman and c.e.o. of John Q. Hammons Hotels, was named tourism person of the year by ...
Hampton Inn West in Myrtle Beach, S.C., received the Lighthouse Award for 2003, finishing in the top 5 percent of Hampton Inns for quality.(Awards)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Hampton Inn West in Myrtle Beach, S.C., received the Lighthouse Award for 2003, finishing in the top 5 ...
Farooq M. Rehmatwala, area v.p., Southeast for Hilton Hotels Corp. and general manager of the Hilton Miami Airport.(Awards)(vice president)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Farooq M. Rehmatwala, [left] area v.p., Southeast for Hilton Hotels Corp. and general manager of the Hilton Miami Airport, ...
Business hotels use guest feedback to select amenities.(News)
Aug 01, 2004; ... NATIONAL REPORT--Business travel is coming back, according to industry analysts. Many hoteliers say there is a constant upgrade of business amenities and services to keep up with the demands of corporate travelers. Surprisingly, not all of them are related to technology. They are as varied ...
Foreign companies find the U.S. a necessary market.(News)(Hard Rock Hotels)
Aug 01, 2004; ... NATIONAL REPORT--One of the newest lodging companies in the U.S. market is the Hard Rock Hotel, a joint venture between Sol Melia, a luxury resort company from Spain, and a trendy rock and roll hotel firm from England. Unlikely partners you say? Not according to ...
Benchmark Hospitality International launched a companywide community-service initiative, "Hometown Hospitality Caring For Our Communities.".(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Benchmark Hospitality International launched a companywide community-service initiative, "Hometown Hospitality Caring For Our Communities." The initiative enables the company's 16 properties to ...
The nominating committee of the American Hotel & Lodging Assn. selected Robert Steele, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Baltimore, as its choice for incoming secretary/treasurer volunteer officer.(American Hotel & Lodging Association, Pam H. Inman )(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... * The nominating committee of the American Hotel & Lodging Assn. selected Robert Steele, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Baltimore, as its choice for incoming secretary/treasurer volunteer officer. Once officially elected in November, Steele will serve in 2007 as the ...
Addressing fiery issues can lead to peaceful family business.(Family Business Matters)
Aug 01, 2004; ... No individual act or omission of action seems to be serious enough to call for outside help, but the accumulation, length of time and the attitude they produce in others seems to erode relationships to the point of mistrust between family members or partners. These issues become a sure ...
H&MM columnist Feiertag wins 2004 College Outreach Award.(Family Business Matters)(Howard Feiertag, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Pamplin College of Business )(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004 ... BLACKSBURG, VA. -- Howard Feiertag, faculty member in the Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, was awarded the Excellence in Outreach Award by the College of Business. Feiertag writes the ...
RockBridge Capital.(Financial services)(Company Profile)(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2004 ... RockBridge Capital has solidified its well-earned position as one the nation's premier capital providers to the hospitality industry. Since 1993, the RockBridge Capital team has invested more than $500 million in more than 250 hotel transactions nationwide, representing an aggregate ...
Oreck commercial sales.(Cleaning equipment)(Company Profile)(Advertisement)
Aug 01, 2004 ... Founded by David Oreck in 1963, The Oreck Corporation manufactures the original lightweight and durable upright commercial vacuum cleaner for the hotel industry. More than 50,000 hotels throughout the world use Oreck vacuums. Oreck Commercial Sales was created to deliver the ...
Breaking down barriers.(Women in Lodging)
Aug 01, 2004; ... It's no secret that women are outnumbered in corporate board rooms, but the "glass ceiling" of the '80s and '90s may be a thing of the past. For the first time, executive-level women in lodging share their experiences and thoughts on the future of women in the industry. According to those ...
Flying insects bug guests in summer months.(Hotel operations: pest control)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Ahh, summer with its bright, sunny days and warm, humid nights. Unfortunately, those pleasant conditions are right for breeding flying insects that pester hotel guests and employees. While weather can't be controlled, sanitary conditions, lighting and irrigation are among the ...
The Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta offers its Case Study Room to groups of 80 or less.(check In)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... * The Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta offers its Case Study Room to groups of 80 or less. The multi-functional space is designed for creative brainstorming and technology-related meetings. To enhance creativity, the room has an industrial black-painted ceiling with orange grid ...
Hotel Allegro in Chicago introduced its Happy Trails VIP package for pets under 200 pounds.(check In)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... * Hotel Allegro in Chicago introduced its Happy Trails VIP package for pets under 200 pounds. Canine and feline guests are greeted with a doggie bag filled ...
The Mandarin Oriental in Miami offers a weekend get-away that includes keys to a Porsche Boxster or Harley Davidson motorcycle.(check In)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... * The Mandarin Oriental in Miami offers a weekend get-away that includes keys to a Porsche Boxster or Harley Davidson ...
The Jolly Hotel Madison Towers in New York offers an "Il Dolce Far Niente" (sweetness of doing nothing) package that includes continental breakfast, chocolates and a Bvlgari Relax gift bag.(check In)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... * The Jolly Hotel Madison Towers in New York offers an "Il Dolce Far Niente" (sweetness of doing nothing) package that includes continental breakfast, chocolates ...
Super 8 motels sells Super 8 stainless steel travel coffee mugs with a guarantee of unlimited free coffee anytime, for consumers who do or do not stay overnight.(check In)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... * Super 8 motels sells Super 8 stainless steel travel coffee mugs with a guarantee of unlimited free coffee anytime, for ...
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans offers a New Orleans, Proud to Call it Home for the Night room package.(check In)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... * The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans offers a New Orleans, Proud to Call it Home for the Night room package. Guests receive a gift bag with chicory coffee, beignet mix, hot sauce ...
Arawak Beach Inn on the island of Anguilla.(check In)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... * Arawak Beach Inn on the island of Anguilla offers discounted airfare for "empty nesters" who book a seven-night ...
InterContinental Hotels Group.(Executives)(Jim Anhut appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Jim Anhut was named senior vice president, brand development for the Americas for ...
RCI.(Executives)(David Bansmer appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... RCI appointed David Bansmer vice president of business ...
ClubCorp.(Executives)(John Beckert appointed by ClubCorp International)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... ClubCorp added the responsibilities of chief executive officer to its president and chief ...
Hilton Hotels Corp.(Executives)(Stephen Bollenbach appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Stephen Bollenbach was named co-chairman of the board and continues as c.e.o. of ...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.(Executives)(Denise Coll appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Denise Coll joined Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide as regional vice president of ...
Meyer Jabara Hotels.(Executives)(Ken Conklin appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Ken Conklin was promoted to senior vice president, destination experiences and ...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.(Executives)(Tom Conophy appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide promoted Tom Conophy to executive vice president, ...
Marshall Management.(Executives)(Steve Cross appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Marshall Management appointed Steve Cross vice president of sales and ...
Omni Hotels.(Executives)(Michael Deitemeyer appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Michael Deitemeyer was promoted from chief operating officer to president ...
Crown Realty & Development.(Executives)(Kevin Deverich appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Crown Realty & Development appointed Kevin Deverich vice president of its newly ...
Hilton Hotels Corp.(Executives)(William Fitzgerald )(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Hilton Hotels Corp. hired William Fitzgerald as area vice president and general manager ...
Interstate Hotels & Resorts.(Executives)(William Geiler appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... William Geiler joined Interstate Hotels & Resorts as executive vice president ...
Old Edwards Hospitality Group.(Executives)(Mario Gomes appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Old Edwards Hospitality Group named Mario Gomes chief executive ...
Safir Hotels & Resorts.(Executives)(Anton Good appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... The new executive director for Safir Hotels & Resorts is Anton ...
Aspen Hotels of Alaska.(Executives)(Linda Hall appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Linda Hall was hired as corporate sales manager for Aspen Hotels of ...
Hilton Hotels Corp. appointed Matthew Hart.(Executives)(Matthew Hart appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Hilton Hotels Corp. appointed Matthew Hart president and chief ...
WestCoast Hospitality.(Executives)(William J. Heaney appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... William J. Heaney is vice president of sales for WestCoast ...
Stonebridge Cos.(Executives)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Stonebridge Cos. named Wendy Heineke vice president of hotel ...
Michael D. Hirsch was appointed vice president, South Central.(Executives)(Hilton Hotels Corp.)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Michael D. Hirsch was appointed vice president, South Central, for Hilton ...
Long Island Hotels.(Executives)(Michael Hollander appointed by Long Island Hotels L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... The new executive vice president of Long Island Hotels is Michael ...
Resort Condominiums International.(Executives)(Kris Jamtaas appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Resort Condominiums International named Kris Jamtaas vice president of ...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.(Executives)(John Johnston appointed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2004; ... Fairmont Hotels & Resorts appointed John Johnston to the new role of executive vice president ...