April 15, 2007
Articles
Get On the Green Bandwagon
I got religion last month in Dallas. The source of my epiphany wasn't a tent revival or other house of worship; it was the Green Hospitality Conference,...
STAYBRIDGE'S HIGH-TECH TRIUMPH
When canny businessman Rick Kearney paid $4 million for 116 acres at the intersection of Interstates 90 and 10 a few years ago, even he thought it was...
TRENDS AND NEWS FROM THE CHAINS
AmericInn The 63-unit AmericInn Lodge & Suites is scheduled to break ground this summer in Princeton, IL with an expected opening in early 2008. A 57-room...
WHAT'S AHEAD IN THE MEETINGS BIZ?
Benchmark Hospitality, the Texas-based operator of 31 hotels, resorts and conference centers, recently polled its property-level managers to develop predictions...
Banner Year for Extended Stay
The prolonged success of the extended-stay segment rolls on. According to The Highland Group's annual study of the sector, extended-stay properties had...
TRANSACTIONS
Embassy Suites Palm Desert The Embassy Suites Palm Desert in California is the fourth acquisition of the Shamrock-Hostmark Hotel Fund LP. Co-sponsored...
LODGING EXECUTIVES SENTIMENT DROPS
The Lodging Executives Sentiment Index dropped precipitously, with a current reading of 69.8 down from 78.6 last period and 85.9 12 months ago. In addition,...
Upcoming Industry Events
APRIL 18-19 Destination & Private Club Symposium, the Hilton, Orlando. Information: www.imn.org APRIL 18-20 China Hotel Investment Summit, Grand Hyatt...
HOSPITALITY PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Peabody Hotels veteran Barbara Bowden was promoted to assistant general manager of the Peabody Orlando. She also will continue as corporate director of...
TIMESHARE CELEBRATES ITS SUCCESS
With success comes the luxury of introspection. That's the environment the timeshare industry finds itself in today, as sales, profits, innovation and...
UPGRADING ETHICS UPGRADES LIVES
They used to say a man's word was his bond. Back in the day, a handshake was all it took to make a deal. As long as two people agreed verbally, the deal...
Going Green in the Laundry
The desire to go green in lodging facilities is a growing trend. More hotels are looking for ways to become more environmentally friendly while still...
Design of the Times
After 13 years of producing Lodging Hospitality's design contest, the editors have decided to take a different approach to this popular feature. While...
Bathroom Amenities Showcase
Fixed-Length Curved Shower Rod More elbow room in the shower no longer requires a major remodeling project, thanks to the new line of curved shower rods...
GREEN MEET STRIKES CHORD, HOT KEEPS PACE
The Green Hospitality Conference (GHC), co-sponsored by Lodging Hospitality magazine and Pineapple Hospitality, was a hit right out of the box. Meanwhile,...
Leveraging POS To Expand Your Capabilities
Resort packages bundle accommodations, amenities, special services, dining and activity options. The concept of integration also applies to a resort's...
Vendor News
Choice Hotels International recently named Protect-A-Bed as an approved vendor for the company's brands, says Petra Minoff, vice president of sales for...
INNOVATIONS IN HOTEL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Ice Machine Hoshizaki says its DKM-500, Serenity Series Hotel Ice maker and Dispenser is 35 percent quieter than other hotel dispensers, can produce up...
