aloft a-go-go - captain's blog tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1275206 2009-10-09T10:32:20-04:00 TypePad Vedera Checks In At Aloft Chicago O'Hare Airport / Guests Get To Check Out An Acoustic Set Featuring Songs From The New Album tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c56b453ef0120a628f763970c 2009-10-09T10:32:20-04:00 2009-10-09T10:32:20-04:00 Guests at Aloft Chicago O'Hare Airport were treated to a special appearance by Vedera featuring songs from their new album "Stages." The set was a preview to the up-and-coming band's official kick off of its U.S. tour. Stay tuned for... Corbin Kappler

Guests at Aloft Chicago O'Hare Airport were treated to a special appearance by Vedera featuring songs from their new album "Stages."  The set was a preview to the up-and-coming band's official kick off of its U.S. tour.  Stay tuned for more information about events that may be coming to an Aloft near you....

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Members of the band sign autographs after the set.

 
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Vedera live at Aloft!
 

 We're 30 Today! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c56b453ef0120a52b475a970b 2009-08-28T13:21:32-04:00 2009-08-28T13:21:32-04:00 30 hotels and counting, that is. The opening of Aloft Downtown Tallahassee marks the opening of our 30th hotel globally and we're opening 10 more by the end of the year so there's sure to be one near you soon.... Corbin Kappler <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">30 hotels and counting, that is.&#0160; The opening of Aloft Downtown Tallahassee marks the opening of our 30th hotel globally and we&#39;re opening 10 more by the end of the year so there&#39;s sure to be one near you soon.&#0160; Come on in and check us out!</span></p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: &#39;Calibri&#39;,&#39;sans-serif&#39;; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><a href="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c56b453ef0120a52b4cae970b-pi" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img alt="Say aloha to Aloft Tallahassee Downtown!" border="0" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c56b453ef0120a52b4cae970b image-full " height="218" src="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c56b453ef0120a52b4cae970b-800wi" style="WIDTH: 327px; HEIGHT: 168px" title="Say aloha to Aloft Tallahassee Downtown!" width="418" /></a>&#0160;<br /><v:stroke joinstyle="miter">Aloft Downtown Tallahassee Talent Celebrate!<v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"><v:path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"><o:lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"><v:shape alt="" id="Picture_x0020_1" o:spid="_x0000_i1025" style="WIDTH: 310.5pt; HEIGHT: 231.75pt" type="#_x0000_t75"><v:imagedata o:href="cid:image001.png@01CA27DF.DF25B0E0" src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\stactre\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.png"></v:imagedata></v:shape></o:lock></v:path></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas></v:stroke></v:shapetype></span></p></div> Check Us Out in BusinessWeek - On News Stands and Online Now tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c56b453ef011571636773970c 2009-08-03T18:46:00-04:00 2009-08-03T18:46:00-04:00 Click here to see what BusinessWeek is saying about us. Aloft was featured in the cover story about brands that are relevant in today’s turbulent economy. We’d love to hear your thoughts about other brands you think share our “style... Corbin Kappler

Click here to see what BusinessWeek is saying about us.  Aloft was featured in the cover story about brands that are relevant in today’s turbulent economy.  We’d love to hear your thoughts about other brands you think share our “style at a steal” attitude….

 What would you do with one million Starpoints®? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8341c56b453ef011572128ca5970b 2009-07-17T13:36:59-04:00 2009-07-17T13:36:59-04:00 The “Aloft Explore, Amuse + Win” sweepstakes is now closed and one lucky player has been awarded one million Starwood Preferred Guest® Starpoints® – that’s enough more than 25 round-trip airline tickets or over 140 nights at Aloft Hotels –... Corbin Kappler <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font size="3">The “Aloft Explore, Amuse + Win” sweepstakes is now closed and one lucky player has been awarded one million Starwood Preferred Guest<sup>®</sup> Starpoints<sup>®</sup> – that’s enough more than 25 round-trip airline tickets or over 140 nights at Aloft Hotels – someone’s going to be very busy making travel plans….<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&#0160; </span>A big Aloft congratulations to our winner!<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><font size="3"></font></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font size="3">And, tons of others have won prizes galore, including Apple MacBooks, Nikon COOLPIX cameras, iPod nano’s and much more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&#0160; </span>Well done!<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><font size="3"></font></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font size="3">A big shout out to all of you who “clicked to win” and a reminder to check back often to see what else is a-buzz at Aloft!</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></span>&#0160;</p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Regular" size="1"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Regular" size="1"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Regular" size="1"> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">jet-setting style at a steal at</p></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="1"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="1"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="1"> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">alofthotels.com 1 877 go aloft</p></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium"> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">you’ve scored big with aloft explore, amuse + win!</p></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="2"> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></p></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Regular" size="2"></font></span> <p></p> <p><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="6"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="6"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="6"> <p>from aloft hotels</p></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Regular" size="1"></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Regular" size="1"></font>&#0160;</p> <p><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="1"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="1"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="1"> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">alofthotels.com 1 877 go aloft</p></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium"> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">you’ve scored big with aloft explore, amuse + win!</p></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="2"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="2"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="2"> <p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">n</p></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Regular" size="2"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Regular" size="2"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Regular" size="2">ow get set for your buzzed-about prize — it’s right inside!</font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="6"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="6"></font><font color="#ffffff" face="DigitalSansRDA-Medium" size="6"> <p>from aloft hotels</p></font></p></p></div> Check out Aloft Hotels on YouTube! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67676673 2009-06-05T11:15:28-04:00 2009-06-05T11:13:09-04:00 Looking for amusement? Looking for amazement? Click here to check out our latest video and start the adventure now. Share with friends and spread the word! Corbin Kappler

Looking for amusement? Looking for amazement?

Click here to check out our latest video and start the adventure now.  Share with friends and spread the word!

 

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 Win the latest high-tech gadgets, Aloft hotel getaways, and even One Million Starpoints!! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66363397 2009-05-04T16:30:11-04:00 2009-05-04T16:29:56-04:00 We’re celebrating the launch of our latest alofthotels.com addition with the “Aloft Explore, Amuse + Win” sweepstakes. Play “Click-to-Win” every day for a chance of winning cool daily prizes, including the very latest tech and travel gadgets like an Apple... Corbin Kappler <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a href="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c56b453ef0115706d2e39970b-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Alf_int_marktng_plan_776x200" border="0" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c56b453ef0115706d2e39970b " src="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c56b453ef0115706d2e39970b-800wi" style="width: 637px; height: 159px;" title="Alf_int_marktng_plan_776x200" /></a> </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p> <p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal">We’re celebrating the launch of our latest alofthotels.com addition with the “Aloft Explore, Amuse + Win” sweepstakes. Play “Click-to-Win” every day for a chance of winning cool daily prizes, including the very latest tech and travel gadgets like an Apple MacBook, Nikon COOLPIX camera, Garmin Nuvi GPS system, iPod nano, Aloft hotel getaway and more. Playing every day also increases your chances to win the grand prize of one million Starwood Preferred Guest<sup>®</sup> Starpoints<sup>®</sup>, enough for over 25 roundtrip airline tickets, more than 140 free nights at Aloft Hotels and other exciting awards! <o:p></o:p><strong><o:p></o:p></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><o:p></o:p></strong>Check out <a href="http://www.alofthotels.com/explore">www.alofthotels.com/explore</a> now to get a guided insider’s tour of an Aloft hotel, visit a-list destinations to see what each Aloft location has to offer, and experience Aloft up close with original, branded mini-games.&#0160; Let the adventure begin!<o:p></o:p></p></div> Check out Aloft Charlotte on FOX TV tag:typepad.com,2003:post-64990419 2009-04-02T10:43:23-04:00 2009-04-02T10:41:45-04:00 Aloft Charlotte Uptown at the EpiCentre, the first Aloft Hotel to arrive to North Carolina, opened in January and has the city abuzz with excitement. Located in the heart of a major financial and banking center, Aloft Charlotte is the... Corbin Kappler <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><o:smarttagtype name="State" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">Aloft Charlotte Uptown at the EpiCentre, the first Aloft<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span>Hotel to arrive to North Carolina,<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on"> </st1:state></st1:place>opened in January and has the city abuzz with excitement. Located in the heart of a major financial and banking center, Aloft Charlotte is the new centerpiece of the mixed-use EpiCentre complex, featuring shopping, entertainment and fine dining. <br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.myfoxcharlotte.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=175E5C98CAA1E96FFACECCF7A4664385?contentId=8388028&amp;version=1&amp;locale=EN-US&amp;layoutCode=VSTY&amp;pageId=1.1.1&amp;sflg=1">here</a> to watch a recent segment on the hotel on FOX Charlotte!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c56b453ef01156fc0ab34970b-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Aloft_remix lobby 03" border="0" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c56b453ef01156fc0ab34970b image-full " src="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c56b453ef01156fc0ab34970b-800wi" style="width: 603px; height: 401px;" title="Aloft_remix lobby 03" /></a> <br /><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><o:p></o:p></span></p></div> Aloft Hotels win innovation award! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-64633447 2009-03-25T17:55:15-04:00 2009-03-25T17:50:08-04:00 Lodging Hospitality magazine has honored Aloft Hotels as one of the leading, innovative brands launched by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. As part of the magazine’s annual Chain Leadership Awards, Aloft has been singled out for its bold design, high tech... Corbin Kappler <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">Lodging Hospitality magazine has honored Aloft Hotels as one of the leading, innovative brands launched by Starwood Hotels &amp; Resorts. <span style="color: navy;">As p</span>art of the magazine’s annual Chain Leadership Awards, Aloft has been singled out for its bold design, high tech touches and affordable price. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;">Read more on the award <a href="http://lhonline.com/development/management/chain_leadership_awards_4/index.html">here</a>!</span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a href="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c56b453ef01156e5c035e970c-pi" style="display: inline;"><img alt="Aloft_exterior 01" border="0" class="at-xid-6a00d8341c56b453ef01156e5c035e970c image-full " src="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c56b453ef01156e5c035e970c-800wi" style="width: 380px; height: 569px;" title="Aloft_exterior 01" /></a> <br /><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p>&#0160;<br /><span></span></p><o:p></o:p></div> diva dj- Thursday Nights tag:typepad.com,2003:post-54702396 2008-08-26T10:23:22-04:00 2008-08-26T10:23:22-04:00 aloft hotels are now hosting diva dj nights on Thursdays. Stop by and let me know what you think, it should be a lot of fun! Corbin Kappler

aloft hotels are now hosting diva dj nights on Thursdays. Stop by and let me know what you think, it should be a lot of fun!

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<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/aloft_agogo/2008/08/as-if-you-neede.html" /> <link rel="replies" type="text/html" href="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/aloft_agogo/2008/08/as-if-you-neede.html" thr:count="1" thr:updated="2008-08-28T11:39:43-04:00" /> <id>tag:typepad.com,2003:post-54368304</id> <published>2008-08-18T17:33:27-04:00</published> <updated>2008-08-18T17:33:27-04:00</updated> <summary>As if you needed another reason to checkout aloft hotels, SPG is offering an amazing deal. This is a first for SPG, 8 Starpoints per eligible dollar! To take advantage of this offer click here.</summary> <author> <name>Corbin Kappler</name> </author> <content type="xhtml" xml:lang="en-US" xml:base="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/aloft_agogo/"> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=600,height=657,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/08/18/spg.png" />As if you needed another reason to checkout aloft hotels, SPG is offering an amazing deal. This is a first for SPG, 8 Starpoints per eligible dollar! <a onclick="window.open(this.href, '_blank', 'width=600,height=657,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0'); return false" href="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/2008/08/18/spg_2.png" />To take advantage of this offer <a href="https://www.spgpromos.com/aloft/index.cfm?EM=VTY_AH_8to1">click here</a>. </p> <p><a href="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/08/18/spg_3.png"><img title="Spg_3" height="657" alt="Spg_3" src="http://aloftagogo.typepad.com/aloft_agogo/images/2008/08/18/spg_3.png" width="600" border="0" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 5px 5px 0px" /></a> </p></div> </content> </entry> </feed><!-- ph=1 --><!-- nhm:from_kauri -->