Hotel & Motel Management back issues from March 2005:
Meeting technology train is on the move; plan for future.(Consultant's Corner)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Presentation and collaboration technology is advancing quickly; there is no doubt about that. As an owner or manager of a hotel or conference center that has flexible function spaces, you must continue to provide competitive services and facilities. Here are the strategic elements of an ...
Let's make a deal.(plannings to acquire a hotel)
Mar 07, 2005; ... National Report--Executives in the financing community have one bit of advice for those trying to acquire a hotel: Buy now. They also have one bit of advice for those trying to dispose of a hotel: Sell now. It's unlikely the lodging industry is going to see such ...
Archon Hospitality closes 22-hotel deal.(Crown American Hotels)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Dallas and Johnstown, Pa. -- Archon Hospitality acquired a 22-hotel portfolio from Crown American Hotels. "Historically, we've done things with third-party partners," said Todd Giannoble, president of Dallas-based Archon Hospitality. "Now we provide services internally." ...
Hyatt weighs brand's options.
Mar 07, 2005; ... Atlanta -- It's rare for a hotel franchising company to spend much time at its annual business conference discussing a brand that has no history with the company. But that was the case at the US Franchise Systems annual business conference and trade show in Atlanta in February, where much ...
Changing direction: reflagging can help increase rate, occupancy.
Mar 07, 2005; ... National Report--Among the various tools at the disposal of a third-party management company, few can impact a hotel as much as a brand change. Typically, a reflagging is used to take a hotel property's profile up in search of better room rate, occupancy or both. And the local ...
The transaction volume of hotels grew to $12.9 billion for full-year 2004, reaching an all-time high, according to Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels.(BREAKING news)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005 ... The transaction volume of hotels grew to $12.9 billion for full-year 2004, reaching an all-time high, according to Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels. The ...
According to a report from Hotel Investment Management LLC, during the two-year period from the beginning of 2004 to the end of 2005, Manhattan's hotel operators will have achieved revenue-per-available-room growth that took predecessors about five years to achieve following the downturn in the early 1990s.(BREAKING news)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005 ... According to a report from Hotel Investment Management LLC, during the two-year period from the beginning of 2004 to the end of 2005, Manhattan's hotel operators will have achieved revenue-per-available-room growth that took predecessors about five years to ...
Accor North America will provide a 100-percent guest satisfaction money-back guarantee for its Red Roof Inn brand.(BREAKING news)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005 ... Accor North America will provide a 100-percent guest satisfaction money-back guarantee for its Red Roof Inn brand. The ...
The Federal Trade Commission completed its review of the pending acquisition by MGM Mirage of Mandalay Resort Group and voted unanimously that no further action is required by the FTC.(BREAKING news)
Mar 07, 2005 ... The Federal Trade Commission completed its review of the pending acquisition by MGM Mirage of Mandalay Resort Group and voted unanimously that no further ...
Robert Cotter, president and c.o.o. of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, plans to retire on Dec. 31.(BREAKING news)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005 ... Robert Cotter, president and c.o.o. of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, plans to retire on Dec. 31. Cotter was named c.o.o. in 2000 ...
Hotel Investment Conference to blend familiar, new elements.
Mar 07, 2005; ... Atlanta -- The 17th annual Hotel Investment Conference is offering a couple of new twists this year, but will rely on its familiar format to draw an expected 500 attendees. "We are a real-estate and finance conference designed for today's hotel owners and investors," said Bob ...
GrandStay hospitality taking advantage of cycle's momentum.
Mar 07, 2005; ... St. Augusta, Minn. -- Steadily building momentum during the economic downturn has paid off for GrandStay Hospitality LLC. The company's sixth GrandStay Residential Suites is under construction in Ames, Iowa, and the first of 10 hotels in a multiple development deal with David ...
Polishing skills: executive housekeepers recommend training, networking.(International Executive Housekeepers Association)
Mar 07, 2005; ... New Orleans -- Members of the International Executive Housekeepers Assn. are aiming to make their departments and the profession better through continuous improvement. At the IEHA annual convention held in conjunction with the International Sanitary Supply Assn. convention and tradeshow, ...
Marketing to gay community can pay dividends to hotels.(News)
Mar 07, 2005; ... National Report--Marketing to the gay and lesbian community is a priority for many hoteliers. Not only are some lodging companies pushing to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, but they also realize that positioning their brands within the gay and lesbian market can lead to big ...
HSMAI honors hotels' campaigns.(News)(Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International)
Mar 07, 2005; ... New York -- Hotel companies won two of the three top awards at the 15th Annual Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Awards dinner at the end of January. More than 700 sales, marketing, public relations and advertising executives attended the event at the Marriott ...
Pajama party at Mariot.(Marriott International Inc.)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005 ... Steven Marriott [from left], David Marriott, J.W. Marriott Jr. and John Marriott aren't starting a new trend for dress-down Friday at the office. They are celebrating Marriott International's new beds. The family is sitting on the new Marriott Hotels & Resorts bed at a Pajama Party Pep ...
By the numbers.(Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC's donation for tsunami relief, hospitality workers survey, travel agents' survey)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005 ... $2 The amount of money that InterContinental Hotels Group asked its guests to donate to tsunami relief during the "From the Heart" initiative in February. Participating hotels matched each $2 donation. 59 The percentage of hospitality workers who expect to leave their current ...
Quotable.(motel executives' opinions)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005 ... I'm sentimental, but I don't get married to real-estate." SAM BARSHOP, co-founder of La Quinta Corp., on the demolition of the flagship property in San Antonio. ...
For the arts.(Entertainment industry)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005 ... Actress Daphne Zuniga from "American Dreams" and Paul Birchall, g.m. of the Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard in Bel Air, Calif., rubbed elbows while more than 400 entertainment industry celebrities and VIPs gathered at the new Luxe Sunset ...
Nickelodeon Holiday Inn is all wet.(Checking out: LODGING'S LIGHTER SIDE)
Mar 07, 2005 ... Having the "slime" of her life, Terry Whaples, president of Holiday Inn Family Suites Resorts, was the first to take the plunge in The Oasis Pool when it opened in December. The pool is the first major milestone as the hotel transforms into the ...
Got no respect? Examine policies and attitudes.(Letters/At Your Risk)
Mar 07, 2005; ... I tell ya, I don't get no respect," Rodney Dangerfield whines in trademark fashion. The bug-eyed comedian died last year at 82, but I'll always remember him for one shining trait: He turned a spotlight on respect. Experts in risk management and safety unanimously agree that the the ...
Crime wave.(Mail Box: Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Parts of your column ["Remove wrinkles from guestroom iron policy," Jan. 10 issue, page 6] were funny. But, to answer one question you proposed: Yes, there is a steam iron crime wave plaguing the nation. Our irons and boards are not secured to any security cords, and they were ...
Handling loss.(Mail Box: Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 07, 2005; ... [Anthony Marshall's] article regarding irons ["Remove wrinkles from guestroom iron policy," Jan. 10 issue, page 6] brings home the old adage that Alcatraz is one of the few hotels without losses! At a midbudget property, a certain amount of loss is to be expected and budgeted ...
Hidden cost.(Mail Box: Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Mar 07, 2005; ... I found myself amused by what lengths some operators will go to as they "play to the 1 percent" ["Remove wrinkles from guestroom iron policy," Jan. 10 issue, page 6]. In four years at my current property, I have never lost a carpet to an iron burn and I'll bet it happened maybe once to Mr ....
Honor sales department staff who help bring in the business.
Mar 07, 2005; ... The ultimate objective in our business is to increase profitable sales. We've said it so many times: "You gotta bring it in at the top for it to fall to the bottom line." Without our sales departments continually bringing in new business, we are sure to fail. If all business came to our ...
Plethora of capital will drive weaker entities from the market.(On Finance)
Mar 07, 2005; ... It's difficult to turn a page or walk into a room without reading or hearing that the hotel market recovery is in full swing. This buzz has generated the unusual current flood of capital that is chasing hotel transactions. But is this overabundance of capital good for the industry? ...
Events.(Calendar)
Mar 07, 2005 ... H&MM Co-Sponsored Events March 13-15 Hotel Investment Conference: Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta. (404) 355-0880 or www.hotelinvestmentconference.com. March 15 Extended-Stay Hotel Conference: Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta. (404) 872-4631. March ...
Transactions.(Allegiance Realty Corp)(Innkeepers USA Trust)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Acquisitions Allegiance Realty Corp., in partnership with American Property Management Corp. acquired the 189-room Park Plaza Austin (Texas) North for $3.4 million from MeriStar Corp. The partnership plans to invest $2.5 million in renovations throughout the hotel. ...
Consolidation, integrations, wireless drive POS trends.(point-of-sale )
Mar 07, 2005; ... System consolidation, improved integrations and wireless devices are becoming more prominent in hotel point-of-sale applications, according to industry providers. "There is a trend to system consolidation, where the management of the POS technology is done at a regional or ...
Cendant Travel Distribution Services and Choice Hotels International entered into a multiyear distribution and services agreement to provide Choice hotels with access to Cendant TDS' full suite of distribution products and services.(tech TALK)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Cendant Travel Distribution Services and Choice Hotels International entered into a multiyear distribution and services agreement to provide Choice hotels with access to Cendant TDS' full ...
Micros Systems, a provider of information technology systems, and InterContinental Hotels Group's Staybridge Suites brand.(tech TALK)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Micros Systems, a provider of information technology systems, and InterContinental Hotels Group's Staybridge Suites brand ...
SideStep and Hyatt Corp. forged a marketing partnership.(tech TALK)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... SideStep and Hyatt Corp. forged a marketing partnership in which SideStep's search engine ...
Hotel Information Systems, a division of MAI Systems Corp., was selected to provide its epitome property-management system in all Falor Cos. condo-hotels.(tech TALK)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Hotel Information Systems, a division of MAI Systems Corp., was selected to provide its epitome property-management system in all Falor Cos ....
Dolce International launched a portal site designed to make planning a meeting easy.(tech TALK)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Dolce International launched a portal site designed to make planning a meeting easy. The site, www.dolce.com/meetings, provides objective, ...
SunStream Hotels & Resorts, a property-management company.(tech TALK)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... SunStream Hotels & Resorts, a property-management company that owns and operates condo resorts in Florida, standardized on Dell desktops, servers, storage, ...
Cendant Corp.'s Wingate Inns International introduced free wireless high-speed Internet access in guestrooms and public areas at its hotels throughout the United States and Canada.(tech TALK)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Cendant Corp.'s Wingate Inns International introduced free wireless high-speed Internet access in guestrooms and public areas at its hotels throughout the United States and Canada. Guests ...
Pacifica Hotel Co., which operates 23 California hotels.(tech TALK)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Pacifica Hotel Co., which operates 23 California hotels, is rolling out free wireless ...
After the bell.(Stock Index)(Illustration)
Mar 07, 2005 ... <Pre> After the bell Prices at close of trading, Feb. 2, 2005 Value at Close Value One Value OneFeb. 2, 2005 Month Ago Year Ago PricewaterhouseCoopers Cap-Weighted Indices C-Corps...
Lodging C-Corps, REITs decline slightly.(Stock Index)(Real estate investment trusts)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005 ... Lodging C-Corp stocks declined by 0.22 percent in the four-week period ending Feb. 2, but still outperformed the S&P500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Lodging real-estate investment ...
ADR, occupancy contributions nearly equal.(Stock Index)(average daily rate )(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005 ... Q What have been the contributions of occupancy and average daily rate to annual revenue per available room changes since 2000? A Following impressive advances through the late 1990s, the U.S. lodging industry's RevPAR reached $53.96 in 2000 for a growth rate of 6.1 percent. ADR ...
Interchangeable accents.(Hot Products: BATHROOM FIXTURES)
Mar 07, 2005 ... The Botanical Bath Collection, which comprises the Calla Lily centerset faucet [above], the Azalea centerset faucet and the Statice centerset, widespread and Roman tub faucets, feature interchangeable color ...
Safe spaces.(Hot Products: BATHROOM FIXTURES)
Mar 07, 2005 ... Great Grabz is a line of decorative accessories that offer beautiful style and design with the strength and stability of a grab bar. Additional products include toilet paper holders ...
Massaging showerhead.(Hot Products: BATHROOM FIXTURES)
Mar 07, 2005 ... The Revolution showerhead simultaneously spins each oversized droplet and twirls the entire shower stream using patented technology. It provides a consistent pulsation of ...
Antiscald technology.(Hot Products: BATHROOM FIXTURES)
Mar 07, 2005 ... The Allura shower and tub system features a pressure-balancing mixing valve with solid lever handle, built-in choke and adjustable stop screw to limit handle turn. Every Allura system ...
Flushing system.(Hot Products: BATHROOM FIXTURES)
Mar 07, 2005 ... The Ingenium jetted bowl features 3.5-gallon performance in a 1.6-gallon package. The bowl is clean and quiet with minimal splash and features exceptional resistance to plugging. Trapways, valves and gravity-fed siphon jet are ...
H&MM's top independent, third-party management companies.(Special Report)(Illustration)
Mar 07, 2005 ... <Pre> H&MM's Top Independent, Third-Party Management Companies This survey is intended specifically for companies that manage hotels for other owners. Companies that manage their own portfolios are included only if they DO NOT have 100-percent ownership of 100 percent of the properties ...
Robust development period on its way back.(Development: IN THE PIPELINE)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Even as most hotel companies can look back on 2004 as a welcome return to the robust part of the development cycle, they are cautiously watching to make sure the products they are selling have long-term appeal to customers. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is banking on ...
Lake Charles, LA.(Project Spotlight)(L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005 ... Construction of the L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino continues following a topping out ceremony in November. The 26-story hotel complex on 227 acres of land in Lake Charles is the tallest structure in Southwest Louisiana. Pinnacle Entertainment, the owner and parent company of L'Auberge, ...
Hilton Hotels Corp.'s Hampton brand broke ground on seven hotels in December 2004, representing 573 guest-rooms.(IN THE pipeline)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Hilton Hotels Corp.'s Hampton brand broke ground on seven hotels in December 2004, representing 573 guest-rooms. The four Hampton Inn & Suites hotels (and number of guestrooms) are in Sacramento-North Natomas, Calif. (100), Carson City, Nev. (85), Redding, Calif. (80), and Yuma, Ariz ....
Construction began on the 500-room Renaissance Schaumburg (Ill.) Hotel & Convention Center, which is slated to open in 2006.(IN THE pipeline)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Construction began on the 500-room Renaissance Schaumburg (Ill.) Hotel & Convention Center, which is slated to open in 2006. Marriott International will operate and manage the hotel and convention center. The village of Schaumburg is the developer and HDC ...
Focus Development broke ground for the 96-room Holiday Inn Express at The Legends at Village West in Kansas City, Kan.(IN THE pipeline)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Focus Development broke ground for the 96-room Holiday Inn Express at The Legends at Village West in Kansas City, Kan. This will be the 14th Holiday Inn Express owned or managed by ...
Cendant Corp.'s Wingate Inns International brand broke ground in January for the first Wingate Inn hotel in Manhattan, a $20-million, 17-floor hotel on West 35th Street.(IN THE pipeline)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Cendant Corp.'s Wingate Inns International brand broke ground in January for the first Wingate Inn hotel in Manhattan, a $20-million, 17-floor hotel on West 35th Street ....
Multicultural marketing making slow strides.(Timeshare: SALES & MARKETING)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Multicultural marketing campaigns haven't been a focal point for the timeshare industry despite the tremendous growth potential. According to the November 2004 Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russell newsletter, the number of trips taken by multicultural travelers is growing 11 ...
Fairmont launches Heritage Place private residence club.(Timeshare: SALES & MARKETING)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005 ... Toronto -- Expanding its growth strategy to address a key trend in the luxury vacation industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts introduces Fairmont Heritage Place, the company's private residence club product. In September 2004, the first Fairmont Heritage Place opened on Acapulco, Mexico's ...
Celebrity Resorts added four resort properties acquired from American Vacation Resorts.(on TIME)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Celebrity Resorts added four resort properties acquired from American Vacation Resorts. The four properties have more than 12,000 members and are located in Daytona Beach, Fla.; Belleaire Beach in Clearwater, Fla.; Myrtle Beach, ...
Cabo Villas Beach Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, affiliated with Interval International, a vacation exchange company.(on TIME)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Cabo Villas Beach Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, affiliated with Interval International, a vacation exchange company. Upon its completion during the first quarter, the resort will have 83 units in a variety of configurations, including ...
Storied Places, a division of Intrawest, will build two new Storied Places private residence clubs, one in Tremblant, Quebec, Canada and one in Sandestin, Fla.(on TIME)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Storied Places, a division of Intrawest, will build two new Storied Places private residence clubs, one in Tremblant, Quebec, Canada and one in Sandestin, Fla. Phase one construction on both is estimated to be complete this summer. Storied Places Tremblant will ...
Mountain Run at Boyne in Boyne Falls, Mich., signed a new affiliation agreement that will add the resort to RCI's network of affiliated resorts.(on TIME)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Mountain Run at Boyne in Boyne Falls, Mich., signed a new affiliation agreement that will add the resort to RCI's network of affiliated resorts. Mountain Run, which has 163 suites, was awarded RCI's ...
Elkhorn at the Lodges, in Canmore, Alberta, Canada, signed a five-year affiliation agreement that will add the resort community to RCI's network.(on TIME)(Brief Article)
Mar 07, 2005; ... Elkhorn at the Lodges, in Canmore, Alberta, Canada, signed a five-year affiliation agreement that will add the resort community ...
Compressor versus absorption cooling affects room noise.
Mar 07, 2005; ... George Neeson, v.p., engineering and housekeeping for Hilton Hotels Corp., has been working with a group to address noise in guest-rooms for more than 15 years. Hilton has been involved in extensive customer loyalty tracking activities, including exit polls and in-room ...
Furniture Refinishing.(Marketplace)
Mar 07, 2005 ... The Refinishing Touch specializes in environmentally friendly furniture refinishing and upholstery programs designed to be cost efficient--saving up to 80 percent versus new furniture. All restoration is performed ...
20-inch TV set.(Marketplace)
Mar 07, 2005 ... The "Energy Star" certification of the RCA J20435 20-inch in-room television reduces operating costs, and RCA's ClonePRO remote programmer simplifies installation. It offers front A/V jacks to make ...
Breathable vinyl.(Marketplace)
Mar 07, 2005 ... Brease is a breathable woven vinyl wallcovering designed to address mold and mildew issues. It is made with about 60 percent less vinyl than traditional ...
High-Volume ice.(Marketplace)
Mar 07, 2005 ... The S1400 and S1800 models sport the new sleek exterior design of the traditional S-Series line, incorporate cutting-edge technology, and have the capacity to produce large ...
Bathtub liners.(Marketplace)
Mar 07, 2005 ... AmBath bathtub liners are custom manufactured to fit perfectly over old cast-iron or pressed-steel bathtubs. Professionally installed in a few hours, the liners are ready for same-day use ....