Hotel & Motel Management back issues from February 2005:
GE consumer & industrial: delivering energy-saving solutions that enhance guest comfort.(Advertisement)
Feb 07, 2005 ... Hotel owners and operators face a daily challenge of delivering guest comfort and satisfaction while also striving for operating efficiencies that maximize revenues. GE Consumer & Industrial can help bring those two goals into balance with a comprehensive line of energy-saving lighting and ...
Compact fluorescents ideal for hospitality applications.
Feb 07, 2005 ... Responding to its hospitality customers' needs, GE Consumer & Industrial continues to invest in technology that creates practical applications of its energy-saving compact fluorescent products. "Now more than ever, hotel and resort chains have good reason to embrace GE CFLs as ...
Zoneline delivers guest comfort, energy efficiency.(Advertisement)
Feb 07, 2005 ... GE has been the Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner innovator since 1961, when the first Zoneline rolled off the assembly line in Louisville, KY. And the legacy continues with the introduction of the new 2800 and 3800 series. Utilizing an "L"-shaped coil design, the new series offer ...
LEDs save energy and maintenance costs.(Light Emitting Diode )
Feb 07, 2005 ... Few industries have embraced lighting advances as quickly as the hospitality sector. For proof, consider this: it's getting to the point where it's odd to find a hotel suite that doesn't employ energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps in some or all of its fixtures. Because ...
Hospitality Conference May 2-3, 2005.(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005 ... Visit the GE Institute in Cleveland to see first-hand how your properties can benefit from GE Consumer & Industrial's wide range of products designed to save time and money. The Hospitality Conference teaches owners and operators in a class setting how the latest lighting and ...
A suite Choice: franchisor's ninth brand is upscale, new-build, all-suite hotel.(News)
Feb 07, 2005; ... Silver Spring, Md. -- Aiming to claim more of its share of the increasingly lucrative all-suites segment, Choice Hotels International is adding a ninth brand to its franchising lineup. The new brand, called Cambria Suites, will be attractive to leisure and business guests, as ...
Top U.S. limited-service hotel chains.
Feb 07, 2005 ... H&MM's special report about the limited-service segment includes our annual survey and an article about what fuels the success of limited-service hotels. Section begins on page 22. <Pre> Brand Name Guestrooms 1. Days Inns Worldwide 156,166 2 ....
IHG plans to sell 13 hotels to HPT.(InterContinental Hotels Group)(Hospitality Properties Trust)
Feb 07, 2005; ... Atlanta -- In what is becoming a familiar pattern, InterContinental Hotels Group and Hospitality Properties Trust have agreed on another large deal that fits the business plans of both companies. HPT, a real-estate investment trust based in Newton, Mass., will purchase 13 IHG ...
Wyndham to cut debt with deals.(News)
Feb 07, 2005; ... Dallas -- Wyndham International entered into two deals to grow its Summerfield Suites brand and to sell a 25-hotel portfolio, marking the end of its nearly six-year asset-disposition program. Proceeds from both transactions will be used to reduce debt. Wyndham formed a joint ...
Full-year occupancy in the United States increased 3.7 percent to 61.3 percent compared to 2003, according to Smith Travel Research.(Breaking News)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005 ... * Full-year occupancy in the United States increased 3.7 percent to 61.3 percent compared to 2003, according to Smith Travel Research. Average room rate increased 4 percent to $86.41, and ...
According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, the lodging industry will experience a 29.9-percent increase in profits in 2004 to $16.6 billion.(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005 ... * According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, the lodging industry will experience a 29.9-percent increase in profits in 2004 ...
About 1,900 attendees turned out for the Americas Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles armed with optimistic outlooks and, apparently open checkbooks.(Breaking News)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005 ... * About 1,900 attendees turned out for the Americas Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles armed with optimistic outlooks and, apparently open checkbooks. The number ...
Gary Tharaldson, president of Tharaldson Lodging Co., and Henry Vickers, principal, AEW Capital Management LP, will be keynote speakers at the 2005 Hotel Investment Conference.(Breaking News)
Feb 07, 2005 ... * Gary Tharaldson, president of Tharaldson Lodging Co., and Henry Vickers, principal, AEW Capital Management LP, ...
The board of directors of Best Western International named Larry McRae chairman.(appointment)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005 ... * The board of directors of Best Western International named Larry McRae chairman. McRae owns and ...
Equity Inns.(Breaking News)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005 ... * Howard A. Silver was promoted to c.e.o. of Equity Inns. He will continue to serve as ...
Wheeling and dealing: rates, positive industry performance driving activity in finance sector.(News)
Feb 07, 2005; ... New York -- If you are a hotel owner or developer, now is the time to secure a loan or complete that refinancing deal you've been looking into. Positive lending conditions due to historically low interest rates, a steady upward trend in hotel performance and loosened lender ...
Planning, training prepare hotels for disasters.(News)
Feb 07, 2005; ... National Report--It sounds pessimistic to plan for the worst, but such planning can help make the best of a crisis situation. Whether natural or manmade, disasters give little or no warning, so advanced preparation and training is key to minimizing the effects on employees and ...
PWC: industry to ride upswing.(News)(Pricewaterhouse Coopers)
Feb 07, 2005; ... New York -- The lodging industry is steadily recovering from one of the most serious troughs in its history, with strong fundamental gains posted in 2004 positioning hotel owners, operators and investors for a profitable 2005. And those gains are expected to improve through 2006, at which ...
Historic Hotels launches Web site, initiatives to bolster brand awareness.(News)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005; ... New Orleans -- National Trust Historic Hotels of America wants to make a name for itself, beginning with a new Web site and brand awareness initiatives. The organization's five-year strategic plan was unveiled at the HHA annual meeting in November at Hotel Monteleone in New ...
Consultants' group identifies top issues.(News)
Feb 07, 2005 ... London -- International Society of Hospitality Consultants members participated in a series of roundtable discussions to identify the top 10 global issues and challenges in the hospitality industry for 2005. 1. Global uncertainty. While the global hospitality industry continues ...
Ravaged paradise has far-away friends.(Checking out: lodging's lighter side)
Feb 07, 2005 ... A teacher and her students [above] read at an interim child care center on Grand Cayman Island. The Ritz-Carlton Co. LLC and United Way International collaborated to establish the Hurricane Ivan Grand Cayman Children's Relief Fund. The mission of the Relief Fund is to establish, supply and ...
Quotable.(Checking out: lodging's lighter side)(Exclusive Resorts)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005 ... "What attracted me ... to acquire a controlling interest in the company is that Exclusive Resorts makes vacation homes more accessible and more affordable to more people ..." STEVE CASE, co-founder of AOL and chairman of Exclusive ...
Ice is twice as nice.(Checking out: lodging's lighter side)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005 ... Kierann Elizabeth Smith from the Harvard Figure Skating Club dazzled onlookers at the opening of The Charles Hotel outdoor ice skating rink at Harvard Square in Cambridge, Mass. The long-time dream of hotel owner Dick ...
By the numbers.(Checking out: lodging's lighter side)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005 ... 85 The number of lodging properties on AAA's 2005 Five Diamond list. 200 The number of guestrooms planned for the Westin Huntsville hotel and conference center in Alabama, which will be the state's first Westin property. 250,000 The number of lights replaced with ...
Making way for the Segway.(Checking out: lodging's lighter side)
Feb 07, 2005 ... Testing out the Segway Human Transporter is the board of directors of the Al J. Schneider Co., the Louisville (Ky.) Executive West Hotel's parent company. From left are: Mary Moseley, president; Christe Coe; Nancy O'Hearn; and Dawn Hitron. Security guards, maintenance personnel ...
It's fun to be in the lodging industry again.(Checking in: perspective & letters)
Feb 07, 2005; ... The gang at Smith Travel Research has been telling the industry for the past 18 months that the industry's recovery is under way. Lodging Econometrics says the development pipeline is well within the parameters needed for a prolonged uptick in the industry. While the industry's recovery ...
Sales awareness.(Mail box: letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Feb 07, 2005; ... I applaud [Howard Feiertag's] recent article "You never get a second chance to make a first impression," [Oct. 18 issue, page 10]. I am in complete agreement that my valet, bell, door, guest-service agents and concierge are salespersons for the hotel. The Hilton Inn at Penn just celebrated ...
Put safety in the driver's seat of a van or valet service.(Consultant's Corner / At Your Risk)
Feb 07, 2005; ... Bob Miller's dog, "Cat," saw a squirrel outside and jumped from the front seat of the pick-up truck to the window. Cat's collar caught on the gearshift handle on the steering column and engaged it into "Drive." The truck jerked forward. Miller sprinted after it, but the truck leapt away ....
Be aware of potential management company land mines.(Consultant's Corner
Feb 07, 2005; ... We have the privilege of working with high-spirited entrepreneurs who are new to hospitality. Some are drawn by the challenge, some by the opportunity and some arrive through a checklist that reads "hospitality" next. These entrepreneurs possess a "can do" attitude and an optimism that ...
Alternative deal structures can help bridge valuation gaps.(On Finance)
Feb 07, 2005; ... In negotiating property sales, price valuation often becomes a stumbling block to deal making. But there are a number of interesting alternatives to a straight sale that allow transactions to close that otherwise might not have. Let's say that you're at the point in your hotel ...
Events.(Calendar)
Feb 07, 2005 ... Feb. 9-11 International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York. (203) 840-5562 or www.internationalrestaurantny.com. Feb. 15-16 Hotel Association of Canada Conference and Trade Show: Fairmont Royal York ...
Outsourcing some sales efforts can boost the bottom line.(Sales Clinic)
Feb 07, 2005; ... Lots of outsourcing is going on these days in all areas of hotel operations, so why not take a look at what could be helpful in this area with regard to sales? We all can offer suggestions on how salespeople can be more productive with their time. After all, the most important ...
Transactions.(Country Inn Hotel & Waterpark)(Holiday Inn Express)(American Property Management Corp.)
Feb 07, 2005; ... Financing Dallas-based Ashford Hospitality Trust closed on the sale of a $10-million first mortgage secured by The Hotel Teatro in Denver to CW Capital. The loan is interest only at a rate of 280 basis points over London interbank-offered rates with a maturity date of October ...
After the bell.(Stock Index)(Illustration)
Feb 07, 2005 ... <Pre> After the bell Prices at close of trading, Jan. 7, 2005 Value at Close Value OneJan. 7, 2005 Month Ago PricewaterhouseCoopers Cap-Weighted Indices C-Corps ...
C-Corps advance, REIT stocks decline.(Stock Index)(real estate investment trusts)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005 ... There was mixed news for lodging stocks during the four-weeks ending Jan. 11, as lodging C-Corps advanced 4.1 percent from the previous month, while lodging real-estate investment trusts declined 1.2 percent from the previous month. The broader equity indices showed little change. Lodging ...
Business travel boosts 2004 demand growth.(Stock Index)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005 ... Q What has been the contribution of the recovery of business travel to demand growth between September 2003 and September 2004? A According to PricewaterhouseCoopers' analysis of weekday and weekend travel data from Smith Travel Research and selected interviews, increases in ...
Schools offer variety of timeshare classes.(Timeshare: education)
Feb 07, 2005; ... When it comes to teaching college students about the timeshare industry, universities have a number of different approaches. One school offering traditional classes in timeshare management is the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida in ...
Study highlights prospective owners' travel preferences.(Timeshare: education)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005 ... Miami -- Prospective timeshare owners are experienced and enthusiastic travelers, according to the "Future Timeshare Buyers: 2004 Market Profile." On average, leisure travelers interested in purchasing timeshares report having taken nearly four overnight leisure trips of 75 miles or more ...
Bluegreen Corp., a developer and marketer of timeshare resorts and planned residential and golf communities, was included on Forbes magazine's "America's 200 Best Small Companies" list.(on Time)
Feb 07, 2005; ... * Bluegreen Corp., a developer and marketer of timeshare resorts and planned residential and golf communities, was included on Forbes magazine's "America's 200 Best Small Companies" list. Bluegreen was ranked No. 67. The selection process begins with a review of more than 3,500 companies ...
Vacation-ownership company Fairfield Resorts celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed flagship Florida property, Fairfield Orlando at Bonnet Creek Resort.(on Time)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005; ... * Vacation-ownership company Fairfield Resorts celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed flagship Florida property, Fairfield ...
Celebration World Resort in Kissimmee, Fla., renewed its affiliation agreement with RCI, a vacation exchange company, for 10 years.(Resource Consultants Inc.)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005; ... * Celebration World Resort in Kissimmee, Fla., renewed its affiliation agreement with RCI, a vacation exchange company, for 10 years. Celebration World Resort Marketing Ltd. owns and operates the 192-villa resort. The Crown Park Resort, a 330-village timeshare community in Gatlinburg, ...
Interval International renewed its multiyear strategic alliance agreement with the Caribbean Hotel Assn.(on Time)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005; ... * Interval International renewed its multiyear strategic alliance agreement with the Caribbean Hotel Assn. Under the terms of the agreement, Interval and the CHA will ...
Westgate Resorts was named to the AARP's list of the best employers for workers over 50 in the United States.(on Time)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005; ... * Westgate Resorts was named to the AARP's list of the best employers for workers over 50 in the United States. Eighteen percent of ...
Extras, service fuel success of limited-service hotels.(Special Report)
Feb 07, 2005; ... While each new trend du jour--high-speed Internet access, branded bath amenities, food pantries--is touted as the must-have item, limited-service hoteliers agree that there is no one element that guarantees success. Rather, it's a combination of amenities and service that bring guests ...
Hotel & Motel Management's 2005 Limited-Service-Hotel-Chain Survey.(Limited-Service Report)
Feb 07, 2005 ... <Pre> Hotel & Motel Management's 2005 Limited-Service-Hotel-Chain Survey For purposes of this survey, limited-service chains are comprised of the economy and midscale-without-food-and-beverage segments as determined by Smith Travel Research. These segments are combined and listed in ...
Energy Star takes guesswork out of energy planning.(Special Report)
Feb 07, 2005; ... For hoteliers serious about cutting down on energy usage, Energy Star planning tools and products cut out some of the legwork, according to industry executives. Energy Star products meet efficiency criteria set by the Environmental Protection Agency or the U.S. Department of ...
A 32-room Econo Lodge hotel recently opened in Church Hill, Tenn.(Changing Flags)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005; ... * A 32-room Econo Lodge hotel recently opened in Church Hill, Tenn. Owned by Vicky and Anita Dogra of Fairview, Tenn., the hotel formerly ...
Energy efficiency improves hotel bottom line, environment.(Special Report)
Feb 07, 2005; ... While the lodging industry spends an average of $900 per room annually on energy, the range in costs between those properties that are efficient and inefficient is more than 350 percent. Research has shown the age of a hotel and its use of energy efficient technologies do not determine ...
Efficiency is bright idea for money-minded hoteliers.(Hotel operations: lighting)
Feb 07, 2005; ... Switching to energy-efficient lighting can be a significant step to save on energy costs in hotels, according to hoteliers who have been enlightened to the benefits of compact fluorescent lamps. "The most basic energy-management program should have energy-efficient lighting," ...
The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa partnered with the Maui Wellness Institute to offer a weekly program at the hotel's Spa Moana called Lokahi: Wellness in Paradise.(check In)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005; ... * The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa partnered with the Maui Wellness Institute to offer a weekly program at the hotel's Spa Moana called Lokahi: Wellness in Paradise. Sessions include A Journey to the Fountain of Youth, How to ...
The Radisson Lexington Hotel, located on Manhattan's East Side, is treating guests to a selection of new feature films and discounts on pizza through a specially packaged offer from Pizza Hut Express, located off of the hotel's lobby.(check In)(Brief Article)
Feb 07, 2005; ... * The Radisson Lexington Hotel, located on Manhattan's East Side, is treating guests to a selection of new feature films and discounts on pizza through a specially packaged offer from Pizza Hut Express, located off of the hotel's lobby. Guests need ...
Playing it safe in the laundry room.(Hotel Operations)
Feb 07, 2005; ... Keeping a squeaky-clean safety record in laundry rooms can depend on the vendors hoteliers work with to provide equipment and supplies. These also are the people who share their knowledge and experience to create a safe working environment, according to industry executives. ...
With progressive attitude, going green is made easy.(Hotel Operations)
Feb 07, 2005; ... Hoteliers might think becoming more environmentally friendly will cost more green. Not so, said hotel operators who have implemented eco-friendly practices and products into hotels of all types. In fact, after the initial investment of time put in to find the appropriate green ...
SBA loans.(Marketplace)
Feb 07, 2005 ... We are actively lending to the hospitality industry. Call today to learn more about our SBA loan programs and how we can put them to work ...
Shower walls.(Marketplace)
Feb 07, 2005 ... AmBath Corp. makes bathroom remodeling quick and affordable. Bathtub liners, wall surrounds and vanity tops are professionally installed in one day and ready for same-day use ....
Banquet chairs.(Marketplace)
Feb 07, 2005 ... NASCO offers factory direct, top-of-the-line banquet chairs at competitive prices. Choose from 21 styles. An array of frame colors, fabrics and features are available. Visit ...
Capital provider.(Marketplace)
Feb 07, 2005 ... RockBridge Capital is an experienced capital provider focused exclusively on the hospitality industry. RockBridge provides capital throughout the capital structure, including: bridge first mortgage, mezzanine debt, and equity. RockBridge seeks ...
Combo bar.(Marketplace)
Feb 07, 2005 ... One solution for two guest needs--a combination fully-automatic minibar and guest refrigerator. Features 24-sensored product positions. Refrigerator accepts all product types/sizes including quart of milk ...
Laundry program.(Marketplace)
Feb 07, 2005 ... The Conserv Energy System is an advanced solid laundry program formulated to provide cost savings in utilities, linens and labor. CES cleans heavily soiled textiles in water temperatures ranging ...
Entertainment options.(Marketplace)
Feb 07, 2005 ... Showtime fills the room with unlimited entertainment, Hollywood Hits No One Else Has, critically acclaimed original series, powerful original pictures, one-of-a-kind live events ...
Electronic cards.(Marketplace)
Feb 07, 2005 ... The Informant, an electronic comment card, is designed as a check tray and doubles as a tip calculator. It is handed out to the customers with the bill. Customers have the opportunity to conveniently and ...
Vanity tops.(Marketplace)
Feb 07, 2005 ... AmBath vanity tops are available in a variety of colors and a choice of gloss or matte finishes. They are professionally installed in a few hours and are ready to use that same day. The tops are ...
Serving bowls.(Marketplace)
Feb 07, 2005 ... Vollrath introduces a new line of double wall insulated serving bowls. The double wall design is insulated to help maintain proper food temperature. The beehive style mirror finish exterior and the satin finish interior offer an upscale ...
Directional sound.(Marketplace)
Feb 07, 2005 ... The new System Sensor ExitPoint sounder uses directional sound to identify escape routes leading to perimeter exits and complements existing fire detection systems. ExitPoint, ...
Discovery map.(Marketplace)
Feb 07, 2005 ... International provides vacationers and travelers with quality, interpretive maps that creatively illustrate destination areas across the nation. The carry-along maps provide hotels and motels the opportunity to ...