March 1, 2009
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Travel Is The Ultimate Stimulus
The hospitality business has been the subject of a lot of media attention in the past month, and most of the news hasn’t been good. ...
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Grand Rebirth for Motel 6 in Biloxi
FEATURE: Hotel leveled by Katrina reopens with new look
Motel 6 is in the midst of a rebirth with its new Phoenix prototype and nowhere is that more evident than in Biloxi, MS. The Motel 6 there has risen from rubble—not quite ashes—after being decimated in 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. The completely rebuilt property, the first with the new Phoenix interiors, celebrated its grand reopening on Jan. 29, which took on additional—and literal—meaning because it was also Accor’s 1,000th Motel 6/Studio 6 property to open....
Manage the Basics in Tough Times
OPINION: Focus On Your People and the Positives
Managing a hotel in tough times really shouldn’t be much different than managing one in good times. Excellence in operations is important ...
Brand Briefs
AdVantis Hospitality Alliance The parent of VISTA Hospitality Solutions completed the purchase of the Select Inn brand from Select Franchising, Inc. The...
Hilton Launches Mid-Tier Extended-Stay Brand
In a sea of bad news, Hilton Hotels struck a note of optimism with the launch of Home2 Suites by Hilton, a new mid-tier extended stay brand. ...
Marriott Executive Strikes Out on his Own
It wasn't easy for Norman Jenkins, a prime mover and shaker in African-American hospitality, to leave the security of Marriott to form Capstone Development,...
Timeshare/Resort
ASTON BRAND IS BACK IN HAWAII The Aston flag is flying once again in Hawaii. ResortQuest Hawaii is returning the Aston Hotels & Resorts name to 26 properties...
Features
Fontainebleau & Eden Rock Miami
Executives at the storied, oceanfront Fontainebleau and Eden Roc hotels adjacent properties that recently re-opened on Miami Beach say they expect to...
Top of the Top
A Who's Who of the Lodging Industry
Despite tough times in the hospitality industry, most owners, developers and operators are moving forward with at least a modicum of optimism...
Top Brands
RANK RANK in 2008 U.S. BRAND AND PARENT COMPANY U.S. PROPERTIES STATUS OF PROPERTIES FOREIGN PROPERTIES Rooms Properties Number of Owned Company Licensed...
Top Management Companies
COMPANY NAME PROPERTIES OWNED* & MANAGED PROPERTIES MANAGED FOR OTHER OWNERS TOTAL ROOMS MANAGED ROOMS PROPERTIES ROOMS PROPERTIES INTERSTATE HOTELS &...
Owners & Developers
American Property Management Corp.8910 University Center Lane Suite 100San Diego, CA 92122Tel. 858/964-5500Fax 858/964-5511 Ampak Group14914 Winding Creek...
Purchasing Giants
American Hotel Register100 S. Milwaukee Ave.Vernon Hills, IL 60061800/323-5686/Fax 800/688-9108www.americanhotel.com Avendra702 King Farm Rd., Suite 600Rockville,...
Design Perspective
Calling All Design Stars
The latest installment of Lodging Hospitality's Design Awards contest returns April 15 and we need your help in identifying the year's latest and greatest...
Hard Changes to Motel 6 Flooring
Walk into a newly renovated Motel 6 and you immediately notice something different. The bright accent colors are hard to miss, but it's what you're standing...
Design Elements
ForrestPerkins is celebrating its 10th year of hospitality design excellence. The firm started in 1998 and now has offices in Washington, DC, Dallas and...
Technically Speaking
Working Without a Wire
The wireless revolution is transforming the services hotels provide their guests. Some of the following may take some time before they become commonplace,...
Back of the House
Survival Tips for the Downturn
Smart hoteliers are implementing a variety of operating strategies to cut costs and improve efficiencies during the current economic downturn. In this,...
Vendor News
Andis Company named Gary Stanczyk vice president of sales. Paramount Lodging Advisors added new associate Brian M. Fay to its Chicago team where he focuses...
Products
BEDDING COLLECTION European Down from United Feather & Down is a high-performance, hypoallergenic, durable bedding collection that includes an all-seasons...
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ROOMSERVICE AMENITIES Natura Products combine the elements of nature and science to provide luxury personal-care amenities using vital mineral and herbal...
