Hotels back issues from November 2005:
New race in upscale select service.(editor's diary)(Diary entry)
Nov 01, 2005; ... AFTER WITNESSING THE LAUNCH of four brands inside 48 hours in late September at the Lodging Conference in Phoenix, it is sale to say in the United States and probably the world that brands are definitely the kings of the hotel business. I needed a pair of running shoes to attend ...
SAFLOK[R]: one-stop solutions for hotels' access control needs.(COMPANY PROFILE)(Advertisement)
Nov 01, 2005 ... How long did it take the housekeeper to clean room 102? Did maintenance personnel visit every guestroom to perform regular upkeep or did they skip a room or two? Is every guestroom door lock working properly? SAFLOK[R]'s innovative new patent(s) pending DeskLinc[TM] boosts operational ...
Calm after the storm.(economic impact of Hurricane Katrina on hotels of New Orleans)
Nov 01, 2005; ... NEW ORLEANS While it is difficult to describe Hurricane Katrina as anything other than a tragic natural disaster, its impact on the financial side of the hotel industry in the short- to medium-term is likely to be anything but. While owners and operators have had to recover, repair and ...
Accor names Pelisson CEO.(EUROPE)
Nov 01, 2005 ... PARIS Accor Group recently named Gilles Pelisson, nephew of Accor co-founder Gerard Pelisson, as its new CEO, effective on January 15, 2006, when the contract of current CEO Jean-Marc Espalioux expires. In addition, because some shareholders felt the family relationship with Gerard ...
Choice buys Suburban Franchise Systems.(NORTH AMERICA)
Nov 01, 2005 ... SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND Choice Hotels International, already a player in the mid-scale extended-stay segment with its MainStay Suites brand, recently acquired Suburban Franchise Systems, including the 67-property Suburban Extended Stay Hotels chain, making Choice the largest franchisor in ...
SuperClubs aims high in Brazil.(SOUTH AMERICA)(Super Clubs Resorts)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... SAO PAULO In celebration of its five-year anniversary of successful operation of Breezes Costa do Suaipe--the first all-inclusive resort in Brazil--Jamaican-based SuperClubs is making Brazilian development a top priority. The company intends to invest some US$223 million to build 15 ...
West paces launches Capella Hotels & Resorts.(NORTH AMERICA)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... ATLANTA Capella Hotels & Resorts, the latest brand from former Ritz-Carlton president Horst Schulze, aims to fill a niche at the upper end of luxury travel: superb service and luxury amenities in a boutique setting--an intimate relationship between hotel and guest. "The needs and desires ...
Mid-market's new lofty expectations.(global update: trends)(Industry Overview)
Nov 01, 2005 ... UNITED STATES The battle for the middle market is heating up as a handful of new U.S. brand launches aim to offer high-style at a moderate price. Last year InterContinental Hotels Group set the stage in upscale select-service with its new Hotel Indigo and Choice Hotels followed with ...
Marketing key to Marriott's new look and feel.(global update: marketing)(Marriott International Inc.)
Nov 01, 2005 ... NEW YORK As Marriott International launches a revolution across its brands to bring forth a new look and feel, a primary focus is marketing that new look and feel to a new core customer base: Generation X. To create buzz and convey the message that the nearly 80-year-old company is not ...
New Red Lion plans large-scale expansion through franchising.(global update: profile)
Nov 01, 2005 ... SPOKANE, WASHINGTON The former WestCoast Hospitality Corp. has big plans for its upper mid-scale Red Lion Hotels brand. How big? The company, which plans to expand the brand into 100 primary and secondary markets in the next five years, recently changed its name to Red Lion Hotels Corp. to ...
The next generation of Holiday Inn, select.(global update: concepts)
Nov 01, 2005 ... ATLANTA For a legacy brand with a rich history in family travel comes two new niche strategies aimed at re-energizing and redefining the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts experience for the next generation of travelers. The strategies are the next step in an evolving process as the company ...
InterContinental wants customers 'in the know'.(global update: marketing)
Nov 01, 2005 ... LONDON In her first major move in her new role as senior vice president of global brand management for InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Jenifer Zeigler and her team have conceived a new positioning strategy and ad campaign that asks consumers "Do you lead an InterContinental Life?" ...
Marriott to expand Renaissance ClubSport concept.(global update: marketing)(Marriott International Inc.)
Nov 01, 2005 ... WASHINGTON, D.C. in December 2002 HOTELS reported on the new Renaissance ClubSport, a US$31 million mixed-used development in Walnut Creek, California, that combines a full-service hotel with a state-of-the-art fitness center. Although bullish on the concept, at that time Marriott ...
Jumeirah.(hoteliers)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Jumeirah appoints Frank van der ...
Barcelo Hotels & Resorts.(hoteliers)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Barcelo Hotels &Resorts names Linda Finley ...
Corinthia Hotels.(hoteliers)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Corinthia Hotels chooses Terry Rufer as ...
Merritt Hospitality.(hoteliers)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Roger Aufieri joins Merritt Hospitality, Norwalk, ...
InterContinental Hotels Group.(hoteliers)
Nov 01, 2005 ... InterContinental Hotels Group names Janis Cannon vice president, ...
Domina Hotel Group.(hoteliers)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Domina Hotel Group, Milan, appoints Susanna ...
Benchmark Hospitality.(hoteliers)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Benchmark Hospitality promotes Esther ...
Choice Hotels International.(hoteliers)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Choice Hotels International names Daniel M. Head ...
Almond Beach Resorts.(hoteliers)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Wm. Monty Cumberbatch is named regional director ...
Meritus Hotels & Resorts.(hoteliers)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Meritus Hotels & Resorts appoints Gerhard ...
Holiday Inn Ventura Beach Resort.(hoteliers)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Douglas Wood becomes GM, Holiday ...
The Mutiny Hotel.(hoteliers)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Mark Alvarez becomes GM, The ...
Radisson Hotel.(hoteliers)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Philippe Duverger is GM, ...
Gostelow report.(global update: news)
Nov 01, 2005; ... On Jordan's Red Sea resort area of Aqaba, immediately east of King Abdullah's weekend home, the Barracuda beach club, followed in order by a sparkling new InterContinental resort, a future Kempinski and the existing Movenpick. The Barracuda has been bought by Saudi Oger Ltd., Riyadh. It ...
Hot type.(global update: news)
Nov 01, 2005; ... "Owners are fighting enormous costs with required renovations. When and where will it end? ... Some hotels in some markets are just more of a commodity. What do you do here? ...
Marriott to expand portfolio in Dubai.(global update: construction)(DUBAI Marriott International)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... DUBAI Marriott International will expand its hotel portfolio in Dubai with two new properties at RiverWalk in the Dubai Internet City Free Zone, thanks to management agreements with Capital Partners FZ LLC, developer of RiverWalk. The 300-room Courtyard by Marriott and the 120-unit ...
Jumeirah to manage group of 5-star hotels in Jordan.(global update: construction)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... AQABA, JORDAN Jumeirah will manage five 5-star hotels and a waterpark in the new US$616 million Saraya Aqaba real estate project, to be developed on 150 acres (61 ha) over the next four years, with completion scheduled for January 2009. A key feature of the development will be a ...
Park Plaza plans two hotels on River Thames.(global update: construction)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... LONDON Park Plaza Hotels Europe, in partnership with Galliard and Frogmore Property Co. Ltd., has announced two new developments on the south side of the River Thames: the County Hall Park Plaza and the Westminster Bridge Park Plaza, to open in 2008 and 2010, respectively. The ...
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino to hit Las Vegas.(global update: construction)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... LAS VEGAS Remodeling of the Aladdin Resort & Casino into the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is under way, with the transformation expected to be complete in the fourth quarter of 2006. Renovations will include a new property facade and pedestrian plaza along with renovated hotel suites ...
Ground broken on Lodge at Callaway Gardens.(global update: construction)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... PINE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA Noble Investment Group and Callaway Gardens have broken ground on The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens. A 4-star resort, the lodge will feature 150 oversized guestrooms with four-fixture baths, along with a luxurious 13,000-sq. ft. (1,200-sq. m) spa and health club ....
Marketing spend going to direct sales, Internet.(global update: marketing)
Nov 01, 2005 ... WORLDWIDE Sales and marketing departments are focusing their funding on direct customer contact and Internet marketing techniques, including keyword search optimization and e-mail marketing, according to a September survey of the membership of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association ...
Latest loyalty offering: try free travel insurance.(global update: briefs)
Nov 01, 2005 ... CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA As hotel brands continue to seek solutions to keep their best customers while also drawing in new ones, loyalty program innovations keep popping up. Already this year, the industry has seen hotel company stock offered to loyalty program members. Now Coral Springs, ...
Hotels look to fill niche with wellness rooms.(global update: trends)
Nov 01, 2005 ... NORTH AMERICA While the big brands are focusing on bedding and the spa craze, some management companies and managers are looking to fill a niche somewhere in between with the addition of wellness rooms or suites. The Inns and Spa at Mill Falls in Meredith, New Hampshire, for example, ...
'Everything for a reason' at Embassy Suites.(global update: marketing)
Nov 01, 2005 ... UNITED STATES Embassy Suites Hotels recently launched a new print advertising campaign around the slogan "Everything for a Reason" to underscore the brand's core attributes and offerings: two-room suites, atrium lobbies, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly manager's ...
Hoteliers of the World.(Cover Story)
Nov 01, 2005 ... While in past years the line between the "Corporate" and "Independent" Hotelier of the World may have been a bit blurred, either by the winner's job title or his or her entrepreneurial spirit, this year there can be no mistaking who is corporate and who is independent. And as this year's ...
Living his 'impossible dream'.(Independent Hotelier Of The World: ROBERTO WIRTH)(Cover Story)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Seeing the easy elegance and relaxed know-how of Roberto Wirth as he walks around his beloved "home," Rome's landmark Hotel Hassler perched upon the famed Spanish Steps of the Eternal City, it is hard to imagine anyone looking more in his element. With a commanding presence, Wirth exudes a ...
Opportunity knocked.(Corporate Hotelier Of The World: STEPHEN BOLLENBACH)(Cover Story)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Do you believe in the old adages "timing is everything" and "location, location, location?" Steve Bollenbach does. The humble and affable co-chairman and CEO of Hilton Hotels Corp. says he was very fortunate to grow up in southern California in the 1950s, where he was able to take ...
Out of the box: it took 30 months and US$151 million to transition the Hilton Sydney from a tired "blank box" to one of the hottest hotel concepts in Australia.(design)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Suffused in the red-and-purple glow of the Zeta Bar or lounging against a black bean timber headboard, it is hard to believe the 577-room Hilton Sydney was just another 1970s "blank box" hotel prior to the launch of its 30-month, US$151 million renovation. Every wall, every floor and every ...
Rive Gauche revival: outside company breathes fresh life into Baur au Lac's F&B offering.(food & beverage)
Nov 01, 2005; ... What do you do when you lose your chef who created a thriving restaurant concept and, in turn, that concept loses some of its cache? For the Rive Gauche Restaurant & Bar in the renowned Baur an Lac hotel in Zurich, it meant starting over. The management team decided to close the 7-year-old ...
Sage launches restaurant division.(food & beverage)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Denver-based hotel management and development company Sage Hospitality is looking to leverage the current trend of hotels creating destination restaurants with the launch of its new restaurant division. The division will function as a subsidiary of Sage and will be responsible for all ...
Concept guru Bob Puccini talks about outsourcing.(food & beverage)
Nov 01, 2005 ... So what does it take to produce a great destination restaurant in a hotel? Well-known restaurant consultant Bob Puccini has spent much of his career working with everyone from the big hotel chains to the small independents. From design to menu creation to training, management and analysis, ...
IH&RA names 'Green' award winners: hotels in Brazil, Canada, India and the Caribbean excel in "engaging the guest in environmental actions.".(IH&RA report)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Hotel managers know operating in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way is not only good for the environment--it makes good business sense, too. Still, it is often left to the guest to decide whether or not a hotel will operate in a consistent way. Is a note posted in a hotel room ...
The Midas touch: these designers worked their magic at hotels and restaurants around the world.(gold key)
Nov 01, 2005; ... FOR THE SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF THE GOLD KEY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN Hospitality Design--presented by the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show--a jury composed of interior designer Karen Daroff, architect David Ling, Tocqueville restaurant owner Jo-Ann Makovitzky, and Mandarin ...
Stronger every day: as clients' design IQ improves, so does firms' income.(hospitality giants)(Industry Overview)
Nov 01, 2005; ... TODAY'S CLIENTS UNDERSTAND THAT design is a business too, and they're willing to invest accordingly. By the close of fiscal year 2004, the Interior Design Giants in hospitality had earned a total of $274,240,070, up significantly from $176,352,201 in 2003. One major reason for the spike is ...
Kohler.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(product information)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Kohler Co., revolutionizes the standard of current commercial sensor faucets that utilize infrared sensors to provide accurate, dependable performance. With a streamlined, contemporary design, the Tripoint touchless ...
Omnova.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(product introduction)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... OMNOVA has introduced Boltalflex[R] Designer's Choice[TM], a new line of fashion-forward high performance contract upholstery. The Everglade and Karoo products feature unusual alligator and ostrich surfaces. In addition to ...
Hartmann&Forbes.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(product introduction)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Hartmann&Forbes has created environmentally friendly window coverings. To create this new weave called the Kyoto Palm, natural sea grass is sun cured allowing a perfect balance of yellow and green ...
Remains Lighting.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... The Remains Lighting Permanent Collection blends classic forms with luscious details, painstaking craft with modern design. We are delighted to introduce new swing arm sconces. Available through Remains ...
Nora rubber flooring.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc., manufacturer of Nora rubber flooring introduces Noraplan[R] Fossil. The striking color granules that characterize this product resemble fossil inclusions found in nature. The multi colored granules are embedded in one of 16 base colors, each a ...
Vitrium.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Imagine. Vibrant, three-dimensional, textured glass tiles in a wide collection of colors. Vitrium Corporation, the leading manufacturer of premium glass tiles, has been inspired by interior designers, ...
Great Nordic Design.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Experience serene sleeping in the Karlso bed, flanked by the Karlso table available with black granite or light limestone top. Bedframe in solid birch or oak, with headboard in wood or upholstered in fabric or fleece. GAD offers a full line of furniture ...
Cherry Tree Design.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Experience the Artisan Touch--sophisticated design; exceptional craftsmanship; natural warmth. Shoji Screens, Architectural Interior and Exterior Doors; Lighting Fixtures, Portables and Mirrors. Hand-crafted in USA using exceptional ...
The grace chair: Reveal Designs Collection.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Designed by Cutler Anderson Architects * Innovative, sleek & elegant design * Ergonomically designed for comfort * Stackable design * Functional storage shelf * Bent plywood design ...
Arte de Mexico.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Hand-Forged Wrought Iron & Hand-Carved Wooden Lighting Catalogs. Our signature collection of over 600 lighting fixtures combines traditional style & world-class technical expertise. The Wooden Lighting Collection complements our iron lighting with meticulously detailed ...
Napoleon.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Accentuate your home or business! One-of-a-kind art work to turn your wail into a conversation piece. Napoleon quality ...
Labrazel.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Labrazel focuses exclusively on the design & creation of luxury accessories for the bath. Our products are crafted by hand from the world's most treasured materials, including fine marble, lead crystal, cast pewter, leather, shell, and exotic ...
Midwest folding products.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Midwest's Comfort Leg training room tables enhance meeting participants' satisfaction. Tables feature a cantilever leg design to increase seating capacity while improving comfort. No more bruised knees ...
BoundlessGallery.com.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Featuring well over 7,000 original art works from nearly 1,000 emerging artists, BoundlessGallery.com makes it easy to find high quality affordable art for home or office. Browse our store to find ...
Chemetal[R].(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Chemetal[R] offers over 150 metal laminates, with many unique colors, patterns, and designs ranging from traditional to exotic. "Revere" is one of 30 textured finishes with a high pressure laminate ...
Pioneer Millworks.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Pioneer Millworks craftsmen produce inspirational flooring and cabinetry using antique wood. The rich history of this unique material is evident in ...
i.candy.
Nov 01, 2005 ... Open the door to new design possibilities--add artistic flair in an unexpected way with custom-printed doors from i.candy. Choose from abstract, natural, kids (and more) art printed directly on a primed or light-colored wood door ...
Bone Simple Design.(PRODUCT SHOWCASE: HOSPITALITY)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Bone Simple Design is a lamp design and manufacturing studio in New York City specializing in handmade, customized lamp fixtures in a variety of materials, sizes and ...