Hotels back issues from August 2003:
Hitting a high note. (global update).(Aria Hotel opens in Prague)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Prague welcomes its first luxury boutique hotel with this month's opening of the Aria Hotel. Conceived by innovative New York hotelier Henry Kallan, who is known for his theme hotels, including New York's Library Hotel, this latest music-themed venture is Kallan's first foray into Europe, ...
Chicago will be the first site for the new Hard Rock Hotel brand. (North America).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Chicago will be the first site for the new Hard Rock Hotel brand, a 50/50 joint venture between Spain's Sol Melia and the UK's Rank Group. The duo wants to develop the luxury brand throughout the Americas and Europe. Future sites could include New York, Madrid and Barcelona. The venture, ...
Clarification.(Correction Notice)
Aug 01, 2003; ... CLARIFICATION: In the July issue, companies were inadvertently omitted from the HOTELS' 325 ranking. Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, with 31,039 guestrooms and 139 hotels, would have ranked 27th in the Corporate 300. Lodgian Inc., Atlanta, with 18,263 rooms and 97 ...
A winning US$365 million bid by a joint venture between Planet Hollywood, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Bay Harbour Management will result in the takeover of the bankrupt Aladdin Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. (world watch).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... A winning US$365 million bid by a joint venture between Planet Hollywood, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Bay Harbour Management will result in the takeover of the bankrupt Aladdin Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. After a planned US$90 million ...
Hospitality Properties Trust, Newton, Massachussettes, has acquired 16 Staybridge Suites hotels from InterContinental Hotels Group. (world watch).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Hospitality Properties Trust, Newton, Massachusetts, has acquired 16 Staybridge Suites hotels ...
IMES Consulting. (Europe).(plans budget hotel chain)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... The Moscow Times reports IMES Consulting of Russia, an affiliate of a London-based consultancy, wants to create a US$500 million, 100-unit budget chain funded by Western and Middle Eastern investors, with ...
Sol Melia has also announced the opening of its first Flintstones cartoon-themed hotels. (Europe).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Sol Melia has also announced the opening of its first Flintstones cartoon-themed hotels, the new Sol Milanos Pinguinos on the island of Minorca in the ...
Hilton Hotels Corp. takes lead with OnQ. (Global update: operations).(technology platform)
Aug 01, 2003 ... BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA A businessman walks in to an Embassy Suites Hotel in Dallas and heads to the check-in desk. Once he tells the front desk associate his name, he is immediately welcomed back to Embassy Suites and is asked if it is his first trip to Dallas. The associate then ...
Global update: finance.(Illustration)
Aug 01, 2003 ... <Pre> For daily North American stock quotes see www.hotelsmag.com Gaming Stocks Have Good June CompanyStock Price (Currency) June 1July 1 EUROPE Accor ([euro]) ...
The worst seems to be over regarding the SARS crisis as in late June the World Health Organization officially removed Hong Kong from its list of SARS-affected areas. (Asia).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... The worst seems to be over regarding the SARS crisis as in late June the World Health Organization officially removed Hong Kong from its list of SARS-affected areas. By early July, Singapore was reporting Raffles, Shangri-La and Mandarin Oriental ...
Hilton International. (Asia).(expanding in Asia Pacific)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Hilton International plans to add 14 properties in Asia Pacific, including 11 new-builds. Two new flagship hotels scheduled to open in 2004 include the Hilton Sydney and the Hilton Kuala Lumpur. Seven new Hilton resorts are ...
Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts, Singapore, has strengthened its position in Japan via a strategic alliance with Tokyu Hotels. (Asia).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts, Singapore, has strengthened its position in Japan via a ...
Best Western International. (Asia).(reorganizes Asian operations )(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Best Western International has reorganized its Asian operations to position the company for significant growth. The company plans to add more than 100 ...
When do you evacuate or lock down? (Global update: security checklist).
Aug 01, 2003; ... Deciding whether or not to evacuate your hotel or lock down and shelter everyone in place depends on gathering critical information about what is outside your door. Tracking wind direction and movement of any smoke plume is critical. Do you have enough time to evacuate and reach ...
Raymond Bickson is appointed managing director for Indian Hotels Company and chief executive officer (CEO) of Taj Hotels. (hoteliers).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Raymond Bickson is appointed managing director for Indian Hotels ...
InterContiental Hotels Group/Middle East and Africa. (hoteliers).(Chris Moloney named chief operating officer)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... InterContiental Hotels Group/Middle East and ...
Qatar National Hotels Co. (hoteliers).(Jurgen Baumhoff named CEO)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Jurgen Baumhoff is named CEO ...
Cendant Corp. (hoteliers).(Anthony L. Berger promoted)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Anthony L. Berger is named group president for Ramada and ...
Atlantic City Hilton. (hoteliers).(Donna Graham promoted)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Park Place Entertainment, Atlantic City, New Jersey, ...
Affinia Hospitality. (hoteliers).(Rose Genovese promoted)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Rose Genovese is named Affinia Hospitality's ...
Benchmark Hospitality. (hoteliers).(Rhonda K. Blanton promoted)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Benchmark Hospitality, Woodlands, Texas, selects ...
Carneros Inn. (hoteliers).(names Michael Hoffmann managing director)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Carneros Inn, Napa Valley, California, ...
Holiday Inn Amman welcomes Ismail Hassan as general manager (GM). (hoteliers).(Salvador Abaunza promoted at Mandarin Oriental San Francisco )(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Holiday Inn Amman welcomes Ismail Hassan as general manager ...
Vienna Intl. Hotels & Resorts. (hoteliers).(promotes Josef F. Santin and Roman Ray Straub )(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Vienna Intl. Hotels & Resorts, Prague, names Josef F. Santin GM ...
Martin Scasserra is GM of Sonesta Hotels & Suites Coconut Grove. (hoteliers).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Martin Scasserra is GM of Sonesta ...
Avalon Hotel. (hoteliers).(Janne Clare named GM)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Avalon Hotel, Beverley Hills, ...
Gostelow report. (Global update: news).
Aug 01, 2003; ... Kurt Ritter, president and CEO of Rezidor SAS Hospitality, Brussels, was in jovial mood when he was in Ireland. He announced Radisson SAS projects in Belfast and Letterkenny, and he is working on Cork, Enniskillen and two other locations, which he will not at this stage identify. He wants ...
Hot type. (Global update: news).
Aug 01, 2003; ... "Signature dishes are becoming less and less important. People want what the chef wants them to have." ...
A neighborhood business. (Hotel Investment Strategies).(Letter to the Editor)
Aug 01, 2003; ... In the July 2003 issue of HOTELS magazine, Jeff Weinstein's editorial addressed his observations made during the NYU hotel investment conference that even though various hotel industry leaders "don't know what the future holds" the usual list of industry "soothsayers" had no problem giving ...
Tishman selected to operate Courtyard by Marriott in Warsaw. (Global update: construction).(THC International LP, Tishman Hotel Corp affiliate)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... WARSAW A six-story, 200,000 sq. ft. (18,580 sq. m) Courtyard by Marriott is slated to open at the end of 2003. The property, which currently is under construction, will be located at Warsaw's Frederic Chopin International Airport. Port-Hotel, a company wholly owned by the Polish ...
Hilton Barbados debuts in late 2004. (Global update: construction).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... BARBADOS Hilton Caribbean, a division of Hilton Hotels Corp., Beverly Hills, California, has 13 hotels and resorts throughout the Caribbean and will add another property to its Caribbean portfolio by the end of 2004. The Hilton Barbados recently broke ground on the site of the former ...
Sandals expands in Jamaica; adds 7th all-inclusive resort. (Global update: construction).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... WESTMORELAND, JAMAICA Sandals Resorts International reports that with an average year-round hotel occupancy rate of 85% in its six Sandal hotels in Jamaica, it is planning to open its seventh all-inclusive property by late 2004. "Our occupancy numbers show there is a demand for more rooms ...
Pan Pacific and Intrawest team up to build boutique hotel. (Global update: construction).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts America, San Francisco, and Intrawest Corp., Vancouver, B.C., Canada, have teamed up to build a US$39 million (C$54 million) luxurious boutique hotel. When the Pan Pacific Whistler Village Center opens in late 2004, ...
Accor adds 4th Sofitel in China. (Global update: construction).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... SHENYANG, CHINA Paris-based Accor announced it has signed an agreement to manage the Sofitel Jinsui Shenyang. Sofitel is Accor's premier brand. The Liaoning Jinsui Group, a major, local Shenyang conglomerate, owns the project and has extensive business interests in real estate, importing ...
Le Meirdien anchors its position in Morocco. (Global update: construction).(Societe des Hotels Meridien)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... CASABLANCA, MOROCCO The Le Meridien Villa d'Anfa will bring Le Meridien's representation in Morocco to three hotels when it opens in the first quarter of 2004. The hotel will be situated in the Villa d'Anfa quarter, regarded as the most upscale area of Morocco's economic capital. ...
Research library.(Bibliography)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Europe, Middle East & Africa; Latin America Hotel Construction Reports. HOTELS has identified as many as 50 hotels under construction in each of these regions. Hotels listed are scheduled to open between 2003 and 2005. Reports include number of moms, opening date, name of operator, ...
Great Hotel Restaurants: Hotels celebrates 14 years of honoring hotel restaurants that set the standards of excellence. .(Cover Story)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Foie gras is back in style and so is a grand passion for cooking. Though less is still more in terms of limiting the number of ingredients and assiduously avoiding anything that masks the pure flavor of food, there is a surprising, sumptuousness in the choice of products--plates of caviar, ...
Great suites & baths: Hotels' luxury collection. (special report).
Aug 01, 2003; ... Today's travelers crave a mark of distinction, whether by stately architecture or artistic furnishings. Decor, while important, is secondary to space. Hotel suites and baths must surpass mere opulence in decor and include rarities such as floor-to-ceiling windows, bathtubs with panoramic ...
Next storm on the horizon? Emerging communicable diseases. (IH&RA report).
Aug 01, 2003 ... At the 26 June meeting of the IH&RA Council of National Hotel and Restaurant Association Chief Executives (NACE), hospitality leaders from some 20 countries convened in Paris to share expertise and discuss new and emerging risks to the hospitality industry. The recurring theme of the ...
Signature spas: whether company-managed or outsourced, hotel spas are pushing the envelope of treatment efficacy and design drama. (design).
Aug 01, 2003; ... Spa design trends are more a menu than a mandate. Taking their cue from the latest treatments, spas are becoming more localized and customized. Beyond the obvious need for privacy, spacious treatment rooms and a beautiful view, the spas getting recognition from Conde Nast Traveler and ...
Standard operations: Melrose Hotel Company streamlines operations by standardizing back-office software. (technology).(Profitvue)
Aug 01, 2003; ... When Melrose Hotel Company, Philadelphia, standardized its back-office system in January it cut data entry time significantly. And not only is this upscale hotel operator now able to view all financial reports at the corporate level, but it also can automate almost all of its data ...
HITEC in review. (technology).(conference)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Technology should not replace good human relations was the resounding message at this year's HITEC conference held late June in New Orleans. Speakers and panelists at the general sessions and seminars stressed that technology is secondary to good customer relations. Speakers demonstrated ...
Giesecke & Devrient, Carreker align. (supply line).(Giesecke und Devrient GmbH; Carreker Corp.)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... MUNICH/DALLAS, TEXAS Giesecke & Devrient GmbH (G&D) and Carreker Corp. have finalized an alliance to reinforce the companies' positions in the market and product offerings in the field of cash automation and inventory management. Carreker is a provider of technology and consulting ...
Lexington, Aston renew partnership. (supply line).(Lexington Services; Aston Hotels and Resorts)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... IRVING, TEXAS/ HONOLULU Lexington Services has announced that Honolulu-based Aston Hotels and Resorts Hawaii have extended their agreement for three additional years. Through this settlement, Lexington will provide electronic connectivity and exposure and ...
Perkins named team player. (supply line).(Charles Perkins award from American Hotel and Lodging Association)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... WASHINGTON, D.C. Charles Perkins, an account manager in the sales division of Turner Network Sales (TNS), was selected as the winner of the American Hotel & Lodging Association's (AH&LH) Teammate Award. Teammate Awards are given to members of the association "that have made noteworthy ...
Milliken holds forum, releases Signature. (supply line).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA Milliken & Co. held its second annual Food & Beverage Forum to discuss matters hospitality management face regularly: Design trends, merchandising, development and inventory practices. Speakers included Michael Batterberry, editor-in-chief/publisher ...
Scitec receives telephone patent. (supply line).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... URBANA, ILLINOIS Scitec was granted a U.S. patent for its one-touch message retrieval [telephone] technology. Originally intended for hotel patrons who may be visually impaired or unfamiliar with the guestroom telephones, the Scitec phone provides a light bar ...
Seymour signs contract with Visual One Systems. (supply line).(Seymour Hotels)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... SURREY, UK Visual One Systems, based here, has signed a supply contract with hotel company, Seymour Hotels, Jersey, UK. Visual One Systems is a integrated software solution ...
Fortessa announces Canadian ventures. (supply line).(Fortessa of Canada Inc. formed)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA Fortessa Inc. has created a joint venture with Jose Floh Back, forming a new company, Fortessa of Canada Inc., to extend its tableware business to the Canadian market. Back is an Ontario local who has more than 20 years of experience in the Canadian foodservice ...
A comprehensive range of guestroom products. (Guestrooms, Spa, Bath And Amenities).
Aug 01, 2003; ... A comprehensive range of guestroom products are available and can be ordered with your exact specifications. Choose your bathroom amenities so they pamper and care for your customers' ...
The new, cutting-edge coffeemaker, Brew-Station[TM]. (Guestrooms, Spa, Bath And Amenities).(from Hamilton Beach Commercial)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... The new, cuffing-edge coffeemaker, Brew-Station[TM] is a revolutionary coffee-by-the-cup dispensing coffeemaker that keeps coffee fresh and flavorful mug after mug. By dispensing coffee ...
Made of tough Camwear[R] polycarbonate. (Guestrooms, Spa, Bath And Amenities).(wine bucket from Cambro Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Made of tough Camwear[R] polycarbonate, Cambro's Wine Bucket is both elegant and durable. It won't crack or break like glass and is easy to clean. Use it to chill and ...
Fire safety is one of the most important issues. (Guestrooms, Spa, Bath And Amenities).(flame-retardant fabrics from Trevira GmbH)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Fire safety is one of the most important issues for the hospitality sector. A hotel room can be made totally safe in all its textile elements using flame-retardant fabrics made of Trevira CS fibers and filaments. Trevira CS combines ...
Roombase is the new multimedia and service platform. (Guestrooms, Spa, Bath And Amenities).(from Grundig AG)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Roombase is the new multimedia and service platform from Grundig. It offers the hotel industry a scalable and customized Infotainment system. It combines a wide range of features under a single HRG-based interface: ...
Let your guests experience the elegance and sophistication. (Guestrooms, Spa, Bath And Amenities).
Aug 01, 2003; ... Let your guests experience the elegance and sophistication of the finest bed linens. Bed linens from Fill D'Oro are made from the most exquisite Egyptian cottons and Flanders Flax. Fill D'Oro also manufactures fine ...
Besides its collection of make-up/shaving mirrors. (Guestrooms, Spa, Bath And Amenities).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Besides its collection of make-up/shaving mirrors, Miroir Brot manufactures a large range of superb wall-mounted illuminated mirrors for bathrooms. The Louvre ...
Georgia-Pacific introduces Angel Soft[R] ps. (Guestrooms, Spa, Bath And Amenities).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Georgia-Pacific introduces Angel Soft[R] ps premium embossed 2-ply bath tissue to the lodging market, including complementary designed Angel Soft facial tissue in both flat pack and cube boxes. It is part of the company's commitment ...
Muller Zell specializes in upholstery and drapery fabrics. (Guestrooms, Spa, Bath And Amenities).
Aug 01, 2003; ... Muller Zell specializes in upholstery and drapery fabrics, and developing new fabrics and customized concepts is ongoing at Muller Zell. For example, the new textile Golden Eye differs in structures and weaving, which results ...
FabriTec now offers potential clients. (Guestrooms, Spa, Bath And Amenities).
Aug 01, 2003; ... FabriTec now offers potential clients what it describes as a new generation of Tensile Technology. With virtually unlimited design options, the company's products are both practical and often visually spectacular. Utilizing the most advanced ...
Introducing VinEssenza amenities. (Guestrooms, Spa, Bath And Amenities).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Introducing VinEssenza amenities, which include high-quality guestroom cosmetics and professional jetlag and room spa items. VinEssenza body and jetlag cosmetic is based on a mild, neutral-ph base, which is obtained through cold press ...
Dometic's new premium safe com.Fort. (Guestrooms, Spa, Bath And Amenities).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003; ... Dometic's new premium safe com.Fort comes with top security features, such as the Audit Trail function, which allows readout of the last 500 operations. The door is locked with two solid steel bolts and is ...
Harvest of the stars. (lagniappe).(Hilton Short Hills, New Jersey)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... John Mazzoni, general manager and regional vice president, Hilton Short Hills, New Jersey, and Ann Gellar, developmental director for the ...
Food and wine fest. (lagniappe).(Imperial New Delhi)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... The Imperial New Delhi recently hosted a Grand Annual staff party in April with the theme of Fundoo imperial ...
Breaking ground. (lagniappe).(The Alderbrook, Seattle)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... The Alderbrook, Seattle, broke ground on June 16, 2003, to begin a complete renovation of the historic resort, which will include 77 luxury guestrooms and 18 cottages. Here, Jim Treadway, president of MTM Management, addresses the crowd at the ground ...
Get your motors running. (lagniappe).(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2003 ... Renowned racecar driver Eric Jensen made a pit stop at Starwood Hotels & Resorts' corporate headquarters in White Plains, New York, to spotlight the new Westin Atlantic Series CART racecar sponsored by ...