﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Hotel Interactive News Headlines</title><managingEditor>ghaussman@hotelinteractive.com</managingEditor><webMaster>anoce@hotelinteractive.com</webMaster><description>News and Tools for the Hospitality Industry</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com</link><copyright>(c) Hotel Interactive, Inc. All rights reserved.</copyright><ttl>180</ttl><image><title>Hotel Interactive News Headlines</title><url>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/app_images/hi_logo.gif</url><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com</link><width>144</width><height>58</height></image><item><title>Revel AC Completes Financial Restructuring and Emerges from Chapter 11</title><description>Revel has successfully reduced its debt by 82%, and cash interest expense by 96%.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29289</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:43:39 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Best Western International Becomes First U.S. Hotel Brand to Operate in Myanmar</title><description>The launch of Best Western International’s first hotel in Myanmar means the company now has a presence in nine of the ten countries that form the ASEAN region.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29288</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:41 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Regent Hotels &amp; Resorts Prepares to Unveil Exclusive All-Suites Bali Resort</title><description>Regent Hotels &amp; Resorts continues to set new standards in luxury hospitality with the launch of Regent Bali. Located in Sanur ...</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29287</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:07 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>NYLO Hotels Announces Approval of the NYLO Nyack Hotel; Introduces Project Team</title><description>Following the Nyack Village Planning Board’s final site approval, NYLO Hotels LLC announces project partners for NYLO Nyack, a 132-room property ...</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29286</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:40:44 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Sofitel Luxury Hotels Expands So Spa Concept In Asia Pacific</title><description>Sofitel Luxury Hotels today announced the continued expansion of its So SPA in Asia Pacific, the brand’s spa concept designed exclusively ...</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29285</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:38:27 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Generator Launches Flagship Urban Design Property In Barcelona</title><description>Generator has this week officially opened the doors of its first venture in Spain. The new Barcelona property brings the brand’s ...</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29284</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:37:41 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Interval Platinum Hits Milestone 100,000 Members</title><description>Upscale product meeting the needs of consumers and resort clients.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29283</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:36:24 GMT</pubDate><category>Timeshare</category></item><item><title>Red Carnation Hotels Adds Ashford Castle, Ireland, to its Portfolio of Award-Winning Properties</title><description>Mrs. Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, is delighted to announce the company’s acquisition of the ...</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29282</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:35:48 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Midas Hospitality Announces Michael Heater, GM of Candlewood Suites, Greenville, SC</title><description>St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality announces the hiring of Michael Heater, General Manager – Candlewood Suites – ...</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29281</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:35:15 GMT</pubDate><category>People</category></item><item><title>Sean Clancy Named GM of Loews Philadelphia Hotel</title><description>Loews Philadelphia Hotel announced today the appointment of Sean Clancy to General Manager. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, ...</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29280</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 12:34:45 GMT</pubDate><category>People</category></item><item><title>Choice Making Comfort More Comfortable</title><description>&lt;img src='http://www.hotelinteractive.com/utility/files.aspx?file_id=38370&amp;w=110&amp;h=80' align='left' alt='Choice Making Comfort More Comfortable' /&gt;Choice Hotels is on the upswing, and its focusing on reinvigorating its venerable Comfort Inns &amp; Suites flag.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29276</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:21:47 GMT</pubDate><category>Financial News</category><category>Strategy</category><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Pegasus Reports Global Corporate Bookings Set New Growth Record in April</title><description>+8.8% Increase Over April 2012 is Highest Year-over-year Increase Since August 2011.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29275</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:12:14 GMT</pubDate><category>Breaking News</category></item><item><title>The Westin Jekyll Island Breaks Ground</title><description>New 200-Room Property Scheduled to Open September 2014</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29274</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:11:09 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Hyatt House Honors ‘Very Important Residents’ With Personalized Perks and Rolls Out New Additions</title><description>&lt;img src='http://www.hotelinteractive.com/utility/files.aspx?file_id=38377&amp;w=110&amp;h=80' align='left' alt='Hyatt House Honors ‘Very Important Residents’ With Personalized Perks and Rolls Out New Additions' /&gt;VIP treatment for Very Important Residents, made-to-order breakfast omelets and Hyatt Has It - Borrows program help guests keep routines rolling on the road.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29273</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:08:47 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Aloft's Smart Check-In Program Reaches Milestone 10,000 Users</title><description>Smart Check-In Set To Expand To More Than A Dozen Additional Aloft Hotels This Year alofthotels.com</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29272</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:07:59 GMT</pubDate><category>Strategy</category></item><item><title>Boston’s Newest Boutique Hotel - The Boxer</title><description>Hersha unveils the newest full service boutique hotel and restaurant in the heart of Downtown Boston.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29271</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:07:15 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>The BEST WESTERN Pioneer Plaza Hotel Now Open in Downtown Carbondale, PA.</title><description>The Hotel features 61 spacious guest rooms and suites, with flat screen TV’s and upgraded amenities. A fitness center, business center ...</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29270</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:06:33 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Springhill Suites Hotel To Open In Green Bay, WI</title><description>&lt;img src='http://www.hotelinteractive.com/utility/files.aspx?file_id=38378&amp;w=110&amp;h=80' align='left' alt='Springhill Suites Hotel To Open In Green Bay, WI' /&gt;Stylish, all-suite hotel offers space for travelers to spread out and recharge.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29269</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:04:45 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Cambria Landing Inn &amp; Suites Completes Renovation</title><description>&lt;img src='http://www.hotelinteractive.com/utility/files.aspx?file_id=38379&amp;w=110&amp;h=80' align='left' alt='Cambria Landing Inn &amp; Suites Completes Renovation' /&gt;Cambria Landing Inn &amp; Suites, the charming 27-room ocean-front hotel in the quaint town of Cambria, has completed a full property ...</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29268</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:02:03 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Holiday Inn Express Manhattan West Side Opens</title><description>New 11-Story Hotel Located in Heart of Midtown Neighborhood</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29267</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:44 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Travelodge Offers Free Children’s Zoo Admission with Two-Night Stay</title><description>&lt;img src='http://www.hotelinteractive.com/utility/files.aspx?file_id=38380&amp;w=110&amp;h=80' align='left' alt='Travelodge Offers Free Children’s Zoo Admission with Two-Night Stay' /&gt;Looking to get a little something extra out of this year’s summer vacation?  Take a ZOOcation! Stay two consecutive nights at ...</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29266</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:58:29 GMT</pubDate><category>Strategy</category></item><item><title>Luxe City Center Hotel Establishes Downtown Los Angeles Presence And Names Tom Xavier General Manager</title><description>&lt;img src='http://www.hotelinteractive.com/utility/files.aspx?file_id=38381&amp;w=110&amp;h=80' align='left' alt='Luxe City Center Hotel Establishes Downtown Los Angeles Presence And Names Tom Xavier General Manager' /&gt;Tom Xavier was appointed General Manager of the newly redesigned Luxe City Center Hotel in April 2013. In this role, Mr. Xavier will oversee all operations of the boutique hotel in the trend-forward district of downtown Los Angeles, including the introduction of a new signature restaurant.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29265</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:57:41 GMT</pubDate><category>People</category></item><item><title>Fairfield Turns 25 - Sets Direction For Next 25</title><description>&lt;img src='http://www.hotelinteractive.com/utility/files.aspx?file_id=38322&amp;w=110&amp;h=80' align='left' alt='Fairfield Turns 25 - Sets Direction For Next 25' /&gt;What Fairfield Inn &amp; Suites Is Doing Right Moving Into The Next Phase.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29259</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 15:02:23 GMT</pubDate><category>Strategy</category><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>NEW PODCAST! Getting Political</title><description>&lt;img src='http://www.hotelinteractive.com/utility/files.aspx?file_id=38332&amp;w=110&amp;h=80' align='left' alt='NEW PODCAST! Getting Political' /&gt;On this on demand and downloadable episode, Editor-In-Chief Glenn Haussman is in Washington D.C. moderating a panel at the AHLA’s Legislative ...</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29260</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:29 GMT</pubDate><category>Perspectives</category></item><item><title>Travel Industry Leaders Discuss Tourism’s Impact on the U.S. Economy and Changing Vacation Demographics</title><description>Best Western International, AAA and U.S. Travel Association executives share summer travel outlook and trends.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29258</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:29 GMT</pubDate><category>Breaking News</category></item><item><title>Senate Judiciary Approves Immigration Bill Amendment to Include Hong Kong in Visa Waiver Program</title><description>U.S. Travel Applauds Senators Hirono, Hatch and Lee for Offering Measure to Make Hong Kong Eligible for Visa-Free Travel.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29257</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:59:54 GMT</pubDate><category>Breaking News</category></item><item><title>Wyndham Hotel Group Introduces Two Hotel Brands Into Singapore</title><description>Days and Ramada Brands to be represented at Zhongshan Park.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29256</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:59:18 GMT</pubDate><category>Properties</category></item><item><title>Starwood Announces New Customer Contact Center in Wichita, KS</title><description>Starwood Hiring New Associates to Meet Growing Demand &amp; Continue Leading the Industry in Customer Service.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29255</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:58:32 GMT</pubDate><category>Strategy</category></item><item><title>Caesars Entertainment Names Tom Arasi President of Hospitality</title><description>Tom Jenkin, John Payne to Assume New Responsibilities.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29254</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:57:14 GMT</pubDate><category>People</category></item><item><title>PM Hospitality Strategies Expands West Coast Presence</title><description>Signs First Hotel in San Francisco/Oakland Market, Sees More Growth Opportunities.</description><link>http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleID=29253</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:56:24 GMT</pubDate><category>Breaking News</category></item></channel></rss>