Hotel News Resource

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending May 19th, 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:21:59 EST

Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada.

The Ritz-Carlton Montreal Reopens May 28th

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:28:24 EST

The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal will reopen after an extensive $200 million restoration combining the latest amenities with the splendour of the past.

Atlantic City Remains The Top Hotel Deal Market According to Hotwire

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:24:40 EST

Atlantic City Remains The Top Hotel Deal Market While Southern Cities like Cocoa Beach, Birmingham and Little Rock Offer Hot Deals on Hotel and Airfare

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham is Top-rated Budget Hotel According to Consumer Reports Guide

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:48:04 EST

Consumer Reports today announced Ratings of 44 of the nation's biggest hotel chains based on a survey of more than 22,000 readers. Econo Lodge and Americas Best Value Inn were rated among the worst hotel chains. Respondents handed them low scores for attributes like value, upkeep, comfort and service. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham was the highest-rated of the budget hotels, according the Consumer Reports survey.

Canadian Hotels Occupancy Down 0.9% Week Ending 19 May 2012

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:38:36 EST

Revenue per available room falls 0.2% to CADS85.12

Interstate To Manage The Marker Hotel in Dublin

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:21:57 EST

Interstate Hotels & Resorts today announced that it has entered into a management agreement for The Marker, Dublin’s newest luxury hotel and apartment complex.

Here's Why Google and Facebook Might Completely Disappear in the Next 5 Years - Forbes

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:16:33 EST

We think of Google and Facebook as Web gorillas. They’ll be around forever. Yet, with the rate that the tech world is moving these days, there are good reasons to think both might be gone completely in 5 – 8 years. Not bankrupt gone, but MySpace gone. And there’s some academic theory to back up that view, along with casual observations from recent history.

From Fringe to Mainstream: Companies Integrate CSR Initiatives into Everyday Business

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:12:37 EST

In 1970, the economist and Nobel laureate Milton Friedman published an article in The New York Times Magazine titled, 'The Social Responsibility of Business Is to Increase Its Profits.' In the article, he referred to corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs as 'hypocritical window-dressing,' and said that businesspeople inclined toward such programs 'reveal a suicidal impulse.' Even four decades ago, at a time of growing public concern for the environment, his views represented the general skepticism and contempt with which many in Corporate America viewed CSR.

Proby & Associates Public Relations Adds Hotel & Travel Clients

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:02:23 EST

Proby & Associates, Inc., a 25-year-old full service public relations agency located in Miami, Florida, announces the addition of the following new hotel and travel accounts: Nikki Beach (Miami Beach, Florida), Belleview Biltmore Resort (Tampa, Florida), Bay Point Marina & Resort (Cleveland, Ohio) and 'SOUTH BEACH: Stories of a Renaissance”'(Coral Gables, Florida).

New Educational Institute Online Program Teaches Revenue Management Concepts

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:51:57 EST

This program uses an exploratory learning approach to explain the skills and role of revenue managers, benefits of revenue management practices and systems in lodging operations, reports that assist with fair market share forecasting, occupancy and rate optimization tactics, group management considerations, evaluating other revenue sources, and common mathematical computations used to determine a hotel’s potential revenue performance.

FRHI Holdings Limited Announces Successful Refinancing

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:49:51 EST

FRHI Holdings Limited (FRHI), the parent company of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, today announced that it has successfully entered into a new $600 million credit facility with a syndicate of 11 lenders.

Fujitsu Frontech North America Selects InvoTech’s Cloud-based RFID System for Its Solutions Center Grand Opening

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:21:06 EST

Fujitsu Showcases Wireless GIMS™ UHF-RFID Uniform, Linen, and Laundry System to exhibit its Washable RFID tags

Webinar Announcement: No/Low Cost Hotel Energy Audits in Oncor Energy Territory

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:09:01 EST

EcoGreenHotel and Partner Energy are collaborating to support hotels eligible for Oncor’s Energy Audit Program. The combined experience of these two firms, offer great experience in engineering, hospitality, carbon and energy benchmarking.

Reach On-The-Go Guests with Mobile Booking

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:12:51 EST

Both business and leisure travelers increasingly rely on small and lightweight mobile devices for performing web-based tasks for arranging accommodation – especially when already on the road. But web pages and applications designed for the desktop and laptop are frequently difficult to use on a small screen.

New Hilton Lima Miraflores To Open in Peru by Year End

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:11:05 EST

Hilton Worldwide Signs Management Agreement for City Center Hotel and Company CEO Visits Lima, Peru to Officially Announce the Deal

Keith Hill New GM at Sonoma County’s Timber Cove Inn

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:09:31 EST

The 50 room property, located 15 miles beyond the mouth of the Russian River, has recently made a few changes to upper management including a new marketing team, led by Allison Kneubuhl of Allimar Marketing and Paul Burditch of Burditch Marketing Communications.

Chinese Travelers Plan to Take the Shortest Vacations While U.K. Travelers Will Take the Longest

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:35:42 EST

Wyndham Hotel Group survey reveals vacation trends for travelers around the globe

Mintek Mobile Data Solutions Announces New Hotel Enhancements and Improvements

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:26:35 EST

The new enhancements reflect Mintek’s continued commitment to provide hotels and lodges with user friendly tools to improve their asset and maintenance management.

Announcing Largest & Best Ever Speakers List for ANZPHIC 2012 & Serviced Apartments Summit

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:43:04 EST

The largest ever gathering of global, regional and local accommodation industry leaders at an event in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region will meet in Sydney from 25 to 27 July 2012 to speak at ANZPHIC 2012 and the Serviced Apartments Summit, the main knowledge and networking events on the regional industry calendar.

B Hotels & Resorts Launches "Value Full-Service" Hotel Concept

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:38:42 EST

The b2 hotel brand will revolutionize the traditional operation model of select-service hotels, offering sophisticated travelers access to full-service amenities found at B Hotels, but at a more affordable price point, while upholding self-expression hospitality and delivering tailored guest experiences.