Hotels back issues from December 2004:
A year filled with potential.(editor's diary)(hotels)(Editorial)
Dec 01, 2004; ... IT IS FORECAST SEASON with predictions from industry pundits coming fast and furious. In fact, HOTELS will present its annual industry outlook next month. So far, the projections for next year look very promising with the global recovery spreading further into Europe and Asia. For example, ...
The living bathroom.(Company Profile)(Axor)(Company Profile)
Dec 01, 2004 ... The high-end brand Axor is a synonym for design in the exclusive bathroom. The Axor collections become directional elements that express the user's lifestyle, taste and personality in his bathroom. As the result, Axor has been one of the leading international brands for design collections ...
Cendant looks to revamp Ramada brand.(North America)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... PARSIPPANY, NEW JERSEY Cendant Corp.'s Hotel Group, which owns the rights to the Ramada brand in the U.S. and Canada markets and is seeking to re-acquire the worldwide trademark from Marriott International, has announced a multimillion-dollar repositioning campaign for Ramada that will ...
Blackstone Group adds Boca Resorts.(North America)(mergers)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... NEW YORK The Blackstone Group's affiliates struck again in October with the acquisition of niche player Boca Resorts. The definitive merger agreement calls for a Blackstone affiliate to acquire the Boca Raton, Florida-based owner/operator of five luxury Florida resorts for US$24 per share ....
Barcelo Crestline to acquire John Q. Hammons Hotels.(North America)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI Spain's Barcelo Hotels & Resorts is expanding in the U.S. market with U.S.-based Barcelo Crestline Corp.'s mid-October proposal to acquire John Q. Hammons Hotels for US$13 per share, 32% over John Q. Hammons Hotels' six-month trading average of US$9.86. Under the ...
Bali's back: Accor expands across market segments.(Asia)(Mercure Resort Sanur)(Sofitel Seminyak)(Ibis Legian )(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... BANGKOK Exhibiting confidence in the resiliency of the Bali market, Accor Asia Pacific is launching three new hotels in the island's key holiday spots. The upscale Mercure Resort Sanur debuted in November and will be followed by the deluxe Sofitel Seminyak before year's end and the economy ...
Parker unveils Whitbread's new strategic plan.(Europe)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... LONDON Whitbread Chief Executive Alan Parker recently unveiled the company's long-awaited strategic review wherein he plans to raise 800 million [pounds sterling] by selling off assets--including its Courtyard By Marriott portfolio for 79 million [pounds sterling] and a quarter of its 1.1 ...
Best Western International.(hoteliers)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Best Western International, Phoenix, names ...
FelCor Lodging Trust.(hoteliers)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... FelCor Lodging Trust, Irving, Texas, appoints ...
Meritus Hotels & Resorts.(hoteliers)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Meritus Hotels & Resorts, Singapore, announces ...
Park Plaza Hotels Europe.(hoteliers)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Justin Lanzkron becomes development ...
SRS-WORLDHOTELS.(hoteliers)(Appointmets)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... SRS-WORLDHOTELS names Nicole ...
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.(hoteliers)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa names Larry ...
Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna.(hoteliers)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Manoj Kanwal is appointed general manager ...
The Lodges.(hoteliers)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Jeanne Lehan becomes GM The Lodges ...
Kowloon Shangri-La.(hoteliers)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Mark Heywood is named GM, ...
Grace Bay Club.(hoteliers)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Nikheel Advani joins Grace Bay Club, ...
Grand Hotel Marriott.(hoteliers)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... David Clark is GM, Grand Hotel ...
The Mansion at Turtle Creek.(hoteliers)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... The Mansion At Turtle Creek, ...
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center.(hoteliers)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Bill Rheaume is GM, Radisson Hotel & ...
Clarification.(hoteliers)(Correction Notice)
Dec 01, 2004 ... On page 52 of the October issue, the photo of Ionia's Apollo ...
New Vantis aims to drive 'Indys' down the road to profitability.(Global update: news)
Dec 01, 2004 ... CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA In an effort to redefine the traditional notion of a hotel representation company, two of the industry's leading players in channel management and marketing, VIP International and Lexington Services, have consolidated to form Vantis International Corp., a one-stop ...
IHG brings a 'Joie de Vivre' to Hotel Indigo.(Global update: marketing)(Intercontinental Hotels Group)(Joie de Vivre Hospitality)
Dec 01, 2004 ... ATLANTA Showing its commitment to creating a unique lifestyle experience with its new Hotel Indigo brand, Inter-Continental Hotels Group has enlisted the help of veteran boutique hotel operator Joie de Vivre Hospitality, which operates more than 25 distinct lifestyle hotels in the San ...
Hyatt 'touch' returns to television.(Global update: marketing)(Hyatt Hotels Corp.)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... CHICAGO Hyatt Hotels Corp. has returned to major television advertising after a 10-year hiatus with the November launch of a new, US$20 million campaign entitled "Spliced," based on the notion that at any given time "interesting human dramas are being played out at Hyatt hotels across the ...
Orient-Express goes to Santa Barbara.(Global update: deals & data)(Acquisition deals)(Orient-Express Hotels Ltd.)
Dec 01, 2004 ... While Orient-Express' acquisition of the El Encanto was the marquis deal of the month, several new deals have been at the top of the headlines. The Blackstone Group's affiliates continue their run through the U.S. niche hotel market with the October acquisition of Boca Resorts. The ...
September 2004 market performance.(Global update: deals & data)(Illustration)(Industry Overview)
Dec 01, 2004; ... Total U.S. room occupancy in September was 63.3%, more than 7% above the same month last year and the highest for the month of September since 2000, according to Smith Travel Research. The major portion of the increase in rooms sold came from hotels that cater to both business and leisure ...
Bringing your design to life.(Purchasing Management International)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... It's midnight on the Riviera Maya. Most people are strolling along moonlit beaches or enjoying a last sip of wine on a balcony. Purchasing Management International's (PMI's) senior executives are still at work in what will be a luxurious jungle resort, putting the final touches on an ...
Partnering with PMI.(Purchasing Management International)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... When you hire PMI, you hire a partner--someone who takes the time to know your business and knows how to optimize your investment. "Clients often ask us to review financial projections because they know we'll spot the telephones or mini-bars they may have missed. We can advise them whether ...
PMI and the designer.(Purchasing Management International)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Every owner has a vision. It is up to the designer to transform that vision into a marketable reality. It is PMI's job to execute that design by buying the best quality hospitality merchandise at the best price. In order to do that, you have to understand the designer's position on the ...
Shopping the world.(Purchasing Management International)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Just days before opening, a signature lamp designed to be a showpiece in a new boutique hotel broke and William Langmade knew who to call. Tucked away in a workshop in San Francisco, a master lampmaker known as "The Hobbit" skillfully erased the damage and salvaged a critical element in ...
Total communication.(Purchasing Management International)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... No one out-documents PMI. All owners want the information; but at least one did not want a mountain of paper in his office. "We got a call from a client who wanted drilled-down reporting without an office full of paper. He asked why we couldn't do it all online. We asked ourselves the same ...
Making it happen.(Purchasing Management International)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Bob Boughner, President and CEO, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, wanted to change the way people think about Atlantic City. He had a clear vision of how design could break the mold. Working with Borgata's joint venture owners, Boyd Gaming and MGM Mirage, he and the design team envisioned a ...
What's ahead.(Purchasing Management International)(hotel purchasing)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Hotel design gets more exciting and more complex with each project. So docs hotel purchasing. It takes a firm with the intensity and innovative outlook of PMI to push the pace of change. It takes veteran staff to stay ahead of the field. PMI's in-depth training and ...
The PMI difference.(Purchasing Management International)(Advertisement)
Dec 01, 2004 ... PMI has one job: to execute the owner and designer's vision on time, on budget. Our strength is about product knowledge, communication, people and relationships. * Call us any time, any day and a person will answer who knows you and can address your concerns. * ...
2005 shows, fairs, exhibitions.(Calendar)(Calendar)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Note: Show dates are subject to change. JANUARY 2005 Jan. 5-8 The Special Event 2004, Miami Beach Convention Center, Florida. Exhibits: Products, equipment, decor, entertainment, planning and services for the event industry. Contact: Sharon Morabito, show director, ...
Research library.(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Europe, Middle East & Africa; Latin America; Asia Hotel Construction Reports. HOTELS offers as many as 100 hotels under construction in each of these regions. Hotels listed are scheduled to open between late 2004 and 2006. Reports include number of rooms, opening date, name of operator, ...
Products and services guide.(Beverages-Catering/Foodservice equipment)(Buyers Guide)
Dec 01, 2004 ... BEVERAGES Alcoholic Beverages APERTIFS & AROMATIZED WINES Australerba Herbal Products & Spagyric Laboratory, Export Amarum; Amrit; Arcanum VII; Salamander Non-Alcoholic Beverages COFFEE, GROUND Boyd Coffee ...
Products and services guide.(Furnishing & Fixtures-Management Services)(Buyers Guide)
Dec 01, 2004 ... OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS Air Cleaners/Filters/Smoke Removers/Sterilizers * The Sharper Image, Corporate Sales The Sharper Image Air Conditioning Friedrich Air Conditioning Co., Contract Sales Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners ...
Manufacturers' addresses.(A-L)(Directory)
Dec 01, 2004 ... A AAF International (American Air Filter), P.O. Box 35690, Louisville KY 40232-5690 USA; (502) 637-0011; Tollfree: (888) 223-2003; Fax: (502) 637-0321 E-Mail: info@aafintl.com www.aafintl.com * ADA Body Care Concepts, Schulhausstr. 29, CH-6318 ...
Manufacturers' addresses.(M-Z)(Directory)
Dec 01, 2004 ... MICROS (MICROS-Fidelio), 7031 Columbia Gateway Dr., Columbia MD 21046 USA; (443) 285-8144; Tollfree: (800) 638-0985; Fax: (443) 285-8021 E-Mail: info@ micros.com www.micros.com Micros-Fidelio EAME Business Unit, Regional Headquarters, 6-8 The Grove, GB-SL1 ...
Midwest's Comfort Leg training room tables.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Midwest's Comfort Leg training room tables enhance meeting room participants' satisfaction. Tables feature a cantilever leg design to increase seating capacity while improving comfort. No more ...
Schonwald offers a new range of cups.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Schonwald offers a new range of cups with the GENERATION collection. These new cups are brilliant in their elegance and are timeless. They combine classical elements with ...
Bamboo: design, fashion and inspiration.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Bring a touch of Asia to the most modest contemporary tables with this new creation by Sambonet Style Desk, inspired by the beauty, flexibility and strength of the bamboo plant. The collection is ...
drapilux air[R] is the new generation of fabrics.(Literature Showcase)(Schmitz-Werke GmbH & Co.)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Dec 01, 2004 ... drapilux air[R] is the new generation of fabrics from Europe's leading manufacturer of contract fabrics. These fabrics offer an amazing, totally new and lasting additional benefit, such as cigarette smoke and unpleasant odors are broken down ...
Forbes Luggage Carts Line.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Forbes Luggage Carts Line has been expanded to better serve your needs. This most recent 12-page catalog #LC-1 offers a wide variety of Bellman's equipment, deluxe and standard 4-wheel carts, and Forbes' world renown ...
Eisch has been manufacturing fine crystal glassware for over 50 years and glassmaking at Eisch is more than the manufacturing of consumer items.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Eisch has been manufacturing fine crystal glassware for over 50 years and glassmaking at Eisch is more than the manufacturing of consumer items. The love of material and the ...
Rational, "FCSI Manufacturer of the Year 2004" and world market leader in combisteamers.(Literature Showcase)(Foodservice Consultants Society International )(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Dec 01, 2004 ... RATIONAL, "FCSI Manufacturer of the Year 2004" and world market leader in combisteamers, is setting the standard in modern cooking technology again. The new "Best in Class" SelfCooking Center[R] replaces ...
Scholl's Griddle with two frying zones.(Literature Showcase)(www.scholl-gastro.de)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Scholl's Griddle with two frying zones features independent temperature zones and controllers for even more ef4ficient operation. Two basic models with different power outputs and dimensions are sturdy, compact, and equipped ...
Axor, your life, your style, your bathroom.(Literature Showcase)(www.axor-design.com)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Dec 01, 2004 ... With Axor from Hansgrohe, you will be able to cultivate your own style for your bathroom. Internationally renowned designers created a wide variety of complete bathroom lines. A world of ...
Kaba launches the ATLAS Advanced Hotel Locking System.(Literature Showcase)(Advanced Technology Locking Access System)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Dec 01, 2004 ... ATLAS, the Advanced Technology Locking Access System, using client-server state-of-the-art technology, integrates with existing hotel IT infrastructures and interfaces with other systems. Using industry standard encoding, this ...
High-class shoe shine machines.(Literature Showcase)(Heute Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co.)(www.heute-gmbh.de)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Dec 01, 2004 ... High-class shoe shine machines, sole cleaning equipment and special cleaning equipment are produced by HEUTE, a company with nearly 100 years of experience. The product line is designed for the ...
Bahama Jumbrellas are commercial.(Literature Showcase)(www.bahama-jumbrella.com)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... BAHAMA JUMBRELLAS are commercial, TUEV-certified ultra-size umbrella structures designed to satisfy the highest demands in the international hotel and outdoor restaurant industry. They are available in various round and square-shape standard ...
Goliath 2000 open trough burnisher.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)
Dec 01, 2004 ... This new concept of the Goliath II, has been on the market now for three years. Constructed entirely of stainless steel, and mobile on sturdy casters, it will polish items up to 17-in. x 12-in. (42-cm x 30-cm). Its ...
VDA is a worldwide group.(Literature Showcase)
Dec 01, 2004 ... VDA is a worldwide group leading the field of interactive TV and automation systems for hotels. With its substantial expertise, VDA has invested considerable energy and resource to R&D, design and manufacturing operation. The PowerTV ...
Presenting Kettal's Group Contract Catalog.(Literature Showcase)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Kettal introduces it's Group Contract catalog featuring their four brands together for the first time: Kettal, Hugonet, Triconfort and Evolutif. Because of their elegance, comfort and ...
Selva's showroom for the hotel division.(Literature Showcase)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Selva's showroom for the hotel division, with an on-going display, is designed for their customers from international hotel chains to city hotels and resort hotels. By request, they can be creatively and aesthetically inspired even at the ...
"Free Spirit": mix & match in both form and material.(Literature Showcase)
Dec 01, 2004 ... To mark its 125th Rosenthal anniversary, the Rosenthal studio-line revolutionizes the set table with unlimited creativity, expressive modern design, and innovative interplay between ...
Dometic HiPro generation of miniBars.(Literature Showcase)
Dec 01, 2004 ... A unique mix of cooling technology improvements, supported by a new interior design concept, positions the Dometic HiPro miniBars into a new sphere. Increased cooling performance, further reduced ...
ADA Guest Supplies.(Literature Showcase)
Dec 01, 2004 ... ADA Guest Supplies is the leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality guest amenities worldwide. Their portfolio covers prestigious brands, such as Bulgari or Escada, in addition to their own amenity lines tailored to specific ...
The original Frilich Buffet Ware.(Literature Showcase)
Dec 01, 2004 ... The original Frilich Buffet Ware made for a perfect presentation of juice, milk, cereals, jam, honey, cheese, assorted sliced meats, coffee cream and sugar. A "cool" solution for everything that should stay ...
Give your guests the best.(Literature Showcase)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Give your guests the best, most secure access control available with real on-line security from Access-Plus[R]. Benefits include real-time audits of door histories and instant card key creation/deletion without going door-to-door ....
French quality at everyone's reach.(Literature Showcase)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
Dec 01, 2004 ... With the largest range of hair dryers in the world JVD has been manufacturing a complete amenities solution for your guests for 20 years. Hair dryers, hand dryers, kettles, trays, luggage racks ...
SAFLOK offers tomorrow's security solutions.(Literature Showcase)
Dec 01, 2004 ... SAFLOK offers tomorrow's security solutions today through leadership in state-of-the-art access management systems and customer support. The Windows[R]-based System 6000[TM] uses industry standard ...
Wherever a room sparkles, glitters and radiates with brilliant lights.(Literature Showcase)
Dec 01, 2004 ... Wherever a room sparkles, glitters and radiates with brilliant lights, there usually is a good reason, Kalmar. This company's decorative lighting system illuminates conference centers, theatres, cruise ships, banks, museums, ...
Bartech's new CD-Rom brochure is available now!(Literature Showcase)
Dec 01, 2004 ... With 100,000 e-fridges installed in more than 35 countries, Bartech provides more than 138 automated mini-bar versions. Their comprehensive Windows based software sautomatically posts your mini-bar charges in ...