March 1, 2007
Articles
A Change in Attitude in D.C.?
I know I've written this before, but I've got the feeling again that the tourism industry is at last getting its twin messages across to the politicians...
A RISK THAT SEEMS WORTH TAKING
Today's hospitality climate is so inviting, it makes perfect business sense for Ashford Hospitality Trust to assume major debt to buy 51 upper-tier hotels...
BRANDING BRIEFS
America's Best Franchising The firm sold 30 franchises in 2006, including Country Hearth Inns' first international locations in Canada and America's Best...
Homewood Suites Ups the Ante
Innovation is the new mantra at Homewood Suites. Hilton's 190-plus-property extended-stay chain recently rolled out several new initiatives as part of...
HISPANIC HOTELIERS GAIN MOMENTUM
The Hispanic Hotel Owners Association (HHOA), a newly formed non-profit organization intended to support and promote the Hispanic community within the...
Upcoming Industry Events
MARCH 4-7 National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, Wynn Las Vegas. Information: www.hrinhospitality.com MARCH 4-7 The Show, incorporating the Las...
TRANSACTIONS
Aimbridge Hospitality Golden Tree InSite Partners, Aimbridge Hospitality and JF Capital Advisors are allying to acquire $500 million of value-added hotel...
STAYBRIDGE SUITES GOES URBAN
Doug Artusio loves Staybridge Suites, InterContinental Hotels Group's extended-stay brand that's about to top the 100-property mark. Artusio's firm, Dellisart...
Hospitality People in the News
Hilton Hotels Corp. President and COO Matthew Hart was elected to the company's board of directors, bringing their number to 11. The company also announced...
WYNDHAM TIMESHARE ROLLS ON
It's been a good couple of months for Wyndham Vacation Ownership. Last month, the company reported that sales in the fourth quarter of 2006 topped $469...
Timeshare/Resort Briefs
Interval International promoted Bryan Ten Broek to vice president, western region, resort sales and service. He works in the firm's Las Vegas officeStarwood...
The Prince Touch
Irwin Prince wears many hospitality hats. As chairman of the Hotel Association of Canada and president and COO of both Days Inn Canada and Realstar Hospitality,...
TOP OF THE TOP
Top of the Top is a handy resource hotel executives can use to get a grasp on the leaders of the industry. If you're contemplating a brand or management...
TOP MANAGEMENT COS.
PROPERTIES OWNED* & MANAGED PROPERTIES MANAGED FOR OTHER OWNERS COMPANY NAME ROOMS PROPERTIES ROOMS PROPERTIES TOTAL ROOMS MANAGED INTERSTATE HOTELS &...
OWNERS & DEVELOPERS
American Property Management Corp.8910 University Center LaneSuite 100San Diego, CA 92122Tel. 858/964-5500Fax 858/964-5511 Ampak Group14914 Winding Creek...
HOSPITALITY DESIGNERS
3DI219 East Houston St., Suite 350San Antonio, TX 78205Tel. 210/227-2500Fax 210/227-9704www.3DI.com ABA Avery Brooks & Assoc.680 Pilot Rd., Suite ALas...
Encore for an Icon
Design drama, energy, intimacy and flexible function space are the driving concepts behind the $60-million renovation underway at the 1970s-era Hyatt...
Design highlights scheduled for Phase I of Hyatt Regency O'Hare's transformation:
New conference center: the existing pool area is being replaced by a contemporary, two-level conference center catering to small groups with a dedicated...
FURNITURE SHOWCASE
Fashion Lounge Loewenstein is now in production with its new Fashion Lounge collection. This design represents the company's collaboration with Giorgio...
Carpet Care 101: Prevention & Restoration
One of the most common complaints about the $1.9-trillion U.S. health care system is that it often overlooks the importance of prevention. Many experts...
THE PMS CHALLENGE
Constant technological transformation has changed the business value dynamics of property management systems. CIOs and software vendors alike struggle...
Tech Bytes
I BAHN and Marriott agreed to install Internet PCs with printers in 250 Courtyard, Residence Inn, Spring- Hill Suites and TownePlace Suites properties....
INNOVATIONS IN HOTEL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
HELPING GUESTS SEE THE LIGHT To provide better lighting and improve guest satisfaction, more than 800 Marriott hotels have installed energy efficient...
Vendor News
NAI Global, a network of commercial real estate service providers, honored Daniel Beider, CHB, managing director of NAI Global Hotels, with its Global...
