Hospitality Net: Latest Industry News

Aéroports de Paris and citizenM announce new hotel project at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:30:41

The Dutch Hotel group citizenM hotels has signed a ground lease commitment with Aéroports de Paris for the development of an 'Affordable Luxury' citizenM hotel in the Roissypole district, close to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The hotel will be directly connected to CDG's terminals through the free CDGVal, airport shuttle, as well as to the RER station (with trains to central Paris).

Berlin’s Waldorf to Open as Hotel-Building Boom Curbs Rates | businessweek.com

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:19:15

Hotel Mani, a new 63-room boutique hotel on Berlin’s Rosenthaler Platz, is bustling with suitcase- pulling travelers arriving for Fashion Week. It’s the second hotel Ariel Schiff has built in the trendy Mitte district, and four more are in the pipeline. “We’re being offered new sites every week,” Schiff, a 46- year-old entrepreneur who was born in the city, said in an interview last week in the hotel lobby. “There are no free spots in Paris, London or Rome.”

IHG Unveils Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama Bogota in Colombia

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:17:52

IHG, one of the most experienced hotel companies in Latin America, announces the opening of the Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama Bogota, located adjacent to the iconic, 573-room Crowne Plaza Tequendama Bogota. Both properties are owned by Sociedad Hotelera Tequendama.

Activeion listed with the Sustainable Restaurant Association to support its chemical-free cleaning initiatives for the restaurant and catering industry

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:48:31

The SRA is the leading UK authority on restaurant-related sustainability, but also works hand in hand with the hospitality industry and sustainability experts to provide up-to-date, practical resources and solutions to all member restaurants. Members (restaurants only) enjoy the economic benefits of greater sustainability and the SRA promotes their activities to diners.

Sex for Sale in Las Vegas and The Consumer Electronics Show | By Terence Ronson, ISHC

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:37:51

During a two-week period in the middle of January, Las Vegas - sets aside its otherwise upstanding morals to the selling of porn. And, what's more - it's completely legal! Hundreds of thousands of people descended upon this desert oasis, which has more than a bit of a reputation for being a party town, and perhaps none more so than at this time. This high profile period also attracted thousands of the world's Press who waited patiently in breathless anticipation to unravel what's new and hopefully captures the money shot.

AC Hotels by Marriott to Debut in France with the 143-room AC Hotel Nice

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:23:02

Nestled along the south-west coast of France in the world-renowned Cote d'Azur region, the picturesque city of Nice attracts visitors from around the world in search of relaxation and inspiration. With a superb location in the city center of Nice, the AC Hotel Nice will be situated within a stone's throw of the old town and a mere 50 meters from the magnificent blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Poland and Ukraine limited hotel pipeline in run up to UEFA 2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:16:06

STR Global, the leading provider of market data to the hotel industry, reports on the latest hotel pipeline in Poland and Ukraine in light of the upcoming UEFA European Football Championship taking place between from 8 June to 1 July 2012.

EzRMS™ successfully implemented at One King West Hotel & Residence in Toronto

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:11:49

As a leader among downtown Toronto hotels and one of the first mixed-use hotel and condos in that city, One King West Hotel & Residence is recognised for its premium suites, luxurious venue spaces, and some of the most scenic views of the city. Centrally located within minutes to Toronto's financial, theatre, dining, entertainment and shopping districts, the hotel and residence hosts a myriad of short to long term guests, residents, business travellers, weddings and corporate meetings & events. The Ontario Heritage building, previously the headquarters of The Dominion Bank in the late-1800s, was launched in 2006 as a mixed-use hotel featuring strikingly ornate architectural features, modern amenities, timeless elegance and true convenience. "We are excited to be crossing over to proven technology that helps us build towards being a strong industry competitor and deepens our commitment to consumer loyalty and business functionality," said Matt Black, Sales and Marketing Director at One King West Hotel & Residence.

Social Hospitality Principles Defined and Explained by Chris Brogan and The Roger Smith Hotel | by Josiah Mackenzie

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:02:05

Chris Brogan recently found himself exploring Oslo, Norway after a conference. He wanted to buy some gifts for his children back home, but didn't know where to shop. So he spent much of the afternoon walking by store after store, not sure where to find the perfect item (and spend his money). Finally, one shopkeeper came out of her boutique, began talking with him, and introduced some of the things she made and was selling. That store got his business.

FIU Announces the Naming of the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:51:48

Harvey R. Chaplin is the chairman and chief executive officer of Southern Wine & Spirits of America, which hosts the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Festival proceeds benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Cornell School of Hotel Administration and Sabre Hospitality Solutions collaborate on new emerging marketing course

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:43:19

The course will expose students to the latest developments in electronic marketing media for the hospitality industry, focusing on social media, mobile media, and search engine marketing. Students will learn the theories of network-based, integrated marketing communication and the practical, real-world application of strategies, tactics, and technologies used in this fast-evolving field. Bill Carroll, senior lecturer in services marketing, Rob Kwortnik, associate professor of services marketing, and Felix Laboy, president and general manager of Sabre Hospitality Solutions and a 1986 graduate of SHA, will facilitate the course.

Horizon Hospitality’s Success Formula: Strong Markets, Strong Managers, Strong Tools

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:31:46

rizon Hospitality Management, Inc., a national hotel manager and owner, has a simple formula for consistently making money for investors: - Develop successful brands in markets that outperform the industry, - Hire teams that know their markets inside and out, - Leverage Horizon's corporate executive experience and centralized hospitality software systems to free up property managers to focus on revenue.

CWT Reveals Trends and Priorities for 2012: Travel Managers Continue To Focus on Cost Control

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:29:43

Travel managers' top four priorities focus on cost control The top four priorities for travel managers in 2012 concentrate on driving air and ground transport savings, improving travel compliance, optimizing hotel spend and online adoption. In an evolving market, these areas represent opportunities even for the most mature travel programs.

US: Modest RevPAR increases expected in 2012 and 2013 | STR Reports

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:29:01

The U.S. hotel industry is expected to report steady RevPAR increases in both 2012 and 2013, according to the most recent forecast from STR, in partnership with Tourism Economics. Overall in 2012, the U.S. hotel industry's occupancy is expected to rise 0.5 percent to 60.4 percent, its average daily rate is projected to be up 3.8 percent to US$105.45 and its revenue per available room is planned to increase 4.3 percent to US$63.68.

The Knowland Group to Begin Service in Hamburg

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:37:34

The Knowland Group, a leading provider of business development solutions for the hospitality industry, announced today the opening of a new international market in Hamburg, Germany. Readers, the world's most respected hotel reader board service, is now available in Hamburg and many other new cities across the world.

Hotel giants embracing guest reviews -- good or bad | usatoday.com

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:54:08

In a sign of how powerful online reviews are to travelers, some of the world's biggest hotel companies are adding customer reviews of their hotels to their own websites. Starwood launched its own customer reviews in October. Marriott and Four Seasons followed. Now, others are jumping in: Hilton Worldwide will add customer reviews by the end of this year, says Chuck Sullivan, senior vice president of global online services.

Capsule hotels may stack up in Hong Kong | msnbc.msn.com

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:51:11

Forget bunk beds. In Hong Kong, capsule hotels just might be the next big thing for budget travelers. Hoping to capitalize on what seems like an ideal conundrum — a dense metropolis where both occupancy rates and per-night prices are high and centrally located land to develop new hotels is scarce — Galaxy Stars Limited, a local company, has started offering pod-beds for sale.

Sofitel Luxury Hotels Hosts Photo Exhibit Celebrating Brigitte Bardot

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:49:04

This will mark the first time an exhibit featuring the international icon will appear in North America. The exhibit, which was designed in collaboration with Henry-Jean Servat, a famed French journalist and author, retraces the life of French icon Brigitte Bardot with an exclusive selection of photos, following her extraordinary cinematographic experience from teenage dreamer to modern day star. Through never-before-seen snapshots, visitors can admire the different facets of the actress, who throughout her career distinguished herself through her beauty, spontaneity and carefree spirit and whose personality led her to be regarded not only as a legend and sex symbol, but also as the embodiment of women's liberation. In 2012, the French actress will also be honored at an event at the legendary Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles.

Hard Rock Hotels launches The "All Inclusive Collection"

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:47:14

Led by Chief Operating Officer Rafael Chapur, son of Roberto Chapur who created the Palace Resorts brand in Mexico more than 25 years ago, the family's longtime success in luxury all-inclusive hotels has set a standard of excellence that will come to life in an even greater way with this new business model.

MENA Split Performances in 2011 | MKG Reports

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:38:42

MKG Hospitality's December and end-of-year hotel results are out for the Middle East & North African regions, showing clear-cut trends and a division in hotel performances. Turkey, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are easily the best performing markets.