August 1, 2008
Articles
VingCard Unlocks the Future of Hotel Security with Signature RFID/NFC Contactless Electronic Locks
With the introduction of the world's first recodable door lock in 1979, VingCard reinvented the hospitality security industry. Today, VingCard continues...
The Most Important Meal of the Day
A letter I recently received from a thoughtful and passionate, but ultimately misguided reader urged me to advocate that limited-service hotel chains...
Give Kids The World Partners With Lodging Technology
Give Kids The World Village is a 70-acre, non-profit resort in Central Florida that provides accommodations at its whimsical Village, donated attractions...
Anderson Takes Reins At Kohler
Business is good at Destination Kohler in the village of Kohler, WI, says Kohler Co. Hospitality & Real Estate Group President Scott Anderson. It's also...
Branding Briefs
Accor A Motel 6 opened in Goodland, KS after a conversion from an Economy 9. Lloyd A. Thola owns and operates the property. Best Western Properties joining...
At-Home Agents Aid Hilton
Hilton Hotels thinks it has found at least a partial solution to staffing problems at its reservations centers. The company's new Hilton@Home program...
Worldwide Solutions From Amerisafe Industries
Founded in 1992, but not brought to its pinnacle until Vice President Ignacio Edenburg took over the company in 2000, Amerisafe Industries provides one-stop...
French Connection Creates New Breakfast
Le Mridien is making breakfast a meal you won't want to skip. Starwood's global luxury brand looks to differentiate itself with its haute cuisine, beginning...
Brokers Celebrate 50 Years
Hotel Brokers International, the international network of brokerage firms serving the lodging industry, celebrates its 50th year in 2009. To mark the...
Transactions
Amara Resort & Spa Aries Capital arranged a $1.75-million loan for the Amara Resort & Spa in Sedona, AZ. The 18-month, interest-only loan is the eighth...
Midscale Without F&B Tops Pipeline
According to the Lodging Econometrics, 37 percent of hotel projects (2,145 properties) in the U.S. construction pipeline are in the midscale without food...
Lodging Executive Sentiment Droops
The current Lodging Executives Sentiment Index reads 44.0, down from 45.8 last period and 73.8 during the same period last year. The drop indicates continuing...
Hospitality People In The News
Choice Hotels International accelerated its succession plan in late June when it installed Stephen P. Joyce as chief executive officer. He succeeds Charles...
Marriott Expands in Orlando
Marriott Vacation Club International's newest property is a first. Construction started last month on Marriott's Lakeshore Reserve at Grande Lakes in...
Your Community Relationships Are Key
People like to do business with local companies that contribute in a positive way to their community. Conversely, they don't like to deal with companies...
Acting the Part in Customer Service
Two words that can strike fear in the hearts of the most seasoned actor or actress are off book. The script has ceased to be a security blanket; the actor...
Lodging Hospitality Honors
Lodging is an industry full of innovation whether it's happening in human resources, marketing, development or design and dcor. In this issue, Lodging...
Sense of Place
A strong sense of place has never been a hallmark of the Ritz-Carlton chain. The perception was that the Ritz in Marina del Rey, CA had the same look...
What Makes Kimpton Cool
Experienced travelers know when a hotel feels right. They also know when the hotel is unusual, even special. ...
Managing Your Desires
Of course the three guys at the top will tell you the reason for their success is the company's values and their employees' belief in them. ...
Refreshing Campaigns
Holiday Inn and Courtyard by Marriott have both defined a class of hotels. Holiday Inn was the original interstate hotel and Courtyard followed three...
Telephones in Living Colour
With all the negative talk about the economy, travel may well be headed for a cooling period. ...
Convergence, Refinement Are the Buzz
If you attended this year's Hospitality International Technology Exposition and Conference in search of trends, you came to the right place. ...
Done Deals
A lot of vendor-hotel alliances are struck or announced each year at HITEC....
Show Favorites
Organizers of the HITEC show are good at spotlighting vendor companies in several ways, while providing fun and information for attendees. One ongoing...
Showers Becoming the Norm?
The bathtub isn't nearing extinction, but it may be getting closer to the endangered species list, at least at hotels catering to business travelers....
King Edward Will Rule Again
Hilton Hotels honored HRI Properties with its Best Conversion Award for rebuilding the King Edward Hotel in Jackson, MS. HRI is renovating the historic...
Design Elements
The Dearborn Inn, a Marriott Hotel, is undergoing a comprehensive renovation of all 229 guestrooms throughout the main building and the Burbank and McGuffey...
Pegasus Changes Guard
Mike Kistner, a colorful veteran of hospitality technology, has succeeded John F. Davis III, a differently flamboyant veteran of that field, as chief...
Tech Bytes
Pebble Beach Company in Pebble Beach, CA selected the Eatec inventory and procurement solution from Agilysys for its Lodge at Pebble Beach, Inn at Spanish...
Furnishing The Job In Atlanta
The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead and design firm BBG-BBGM put American of Martinsville's new tagline We're there....
Vendor News
IT expert David Sjolander, a fixture at Carlson Hospitality for 15 years, has left for TravelCLICK, where he will lead strategy and business development....
Product Showcase
Internet Cable Management Solutions The Brandstand Cable Holder provides hotels with a unique and effective guestroom Internet cable management solution....
