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HI Connect Spotlight - Eric Lam

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:12:52 GMT

Today we speak with Eric Lam of Lam Architectural Design as part of our series focusing on the hospitality designers, architects and purchasing pros that are part of HI Connect Design.

The Next Great BITAC Chef

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:54:56 GMT

Who will be the one to make the most of cutting edge trends and smart business decisions, as detailed by top industry chefs and F&B execs?

PODCAST - Fundamentally Focused on F&B on This Week in Hospitality

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:28:26 GMT

On the February 3, 2012 on demand and downloadable episode, Hotel Interactive’s Editor-in-Chief Glenn Haussman is in Naples, FLA along with ...

Carlson Rezidor Expands Club Carlson for Business

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:35:53 GMT

Club CarlsonSM, the global hotel rewards program from Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announced today the expansion of Club CarlsonSM for Business, ...

Hyatt Plans Three New Hotels in Saudi Arabia

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:35:13 GMT

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into agreements with Naseel Holding Company to manage ...

Courtyard Plans Three New Hotels in Europe

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:34:26 GMT

Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) today announced three new hotels will join its portfolio in Europe, each to feature the innovative new European ...

DoubleTree Opens Second Mexican Hotel in Saltillo

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:33:45 GMT

DoubleTree by Hilton proudly announces the opening of its second Mexican hotel in the historic city of Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. The ...

Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara Opens

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:33:10 GMT

Hotel Indigo, IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] upscale boutique brand, today announces the February opening of the ...

Hersha Hospitality Refinances Capitol Hill Suites

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:32:35 GMT

Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE: HT), owner of upscale and select service hotels in urban gateway markets, announced that the Company has ...

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown Celebrates Official Opening

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:31:14 GMT

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Dinapoli Capital Partners today announce the opening of Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown, the first Hyatt Place ...

House Passes American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:28:24 GMT

The U.S. Travel Association today applauded the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing the “American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act” ...

AAHOA Delegation to India Strengthens Ties with Indian Government and Economy

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:27:44 GMT

In an effort to strengthen ties with the Indian government as well as encourage growth of the travel and tourism industries, ...

Orbitz.com Launches New "Hotels by Orbitz" App for iPhone

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:24:52 GMT

Building on the popularity of its powerful suite of mobile travel planning services, Orbitz.com ( http://www.orbitz.com ) today announced the launch ...

EllicottVillas Chooses Preferred Residences

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:23:59 GMT

EllicottVillas, a private residence club in Ellicottville, New York, has joined Preferred Residences®, a hospitality branded membership and exchange program for ...

Caesars Commences Process to Publicly List Shares

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:23:34 GMT

Caesars Entertainment Corporation ("Caesars" or the "Company") announced today the start of its public share listing process and its offering of ...

Starwood Reports Fourth Quarter 2011 Results

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:20:56 GMT

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today reported fourth quarter 2011 financial results. ...

Wynn Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2011 Results

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:19:56 GMT

Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.

Chatham Lodging Trust Announces 2011 Distribution Characterization

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:18:13 GMT

Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on upscale extended-stay hotels and premium-branded select-service hotels, ...

InnSuites Hospitality Trust (IHT) Appoints Pamela Barnhill President

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:16:59 GMT

InnSuites Hospitality Trust (NYSE Amex: IHT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Barnhill as President and Chief Operating Officer ...

Palace Resorts Enhances Brand With New Executive Marketing Team

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:15:34 GMT

Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations – announces a new sales and marketing ...

Whistler's Nita Lake Lodge Welcomes Roger Soane As GM

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:12:14 GMT

Award-winning Nita Lake Lodge is excited to announce the appointment of Roger Soane as General Manager. Originally from London, England, Roger ...

Borgata Names Bernie Sefcik As Director of Hotel Sales

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:11:41 GMT

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announces the appointment of Bernie Sefcik as the resort’s new Director of Hotel Sales. ...

Hotel Interactive Member Poll - ADR On the Rise

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:57:41 GMT

This week's member poll on www.hotelinteractive.com reveals what we’ve all been hoping for, that rate is rising in the current environment. ...

EXCLUSIVE COLUMN: While Some Are In Recovery Mode, Others Are Still Waiting

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:30:47 GMT

By Steve Belmonte ...

Marriott, Disney and Best Western Make Multimillion Dollar Investment in Travel Promotion

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:12:38 GMT

Brand USA, the national marketing entity charged with promoting the U.S. to international travelers, announced today that Marriott International, the Walt ...

Hostmark Continues to Find Success with Lexington Collection

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:09:50 GMT

When Hostmark Hospitality took over as the management company of the bankrupt Hotel Classique in Edison, NJ last November, they knew ...

U.S. News & World Report Names 2012 Best U.S. Luxury Hotels

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:08:28 GMT

U.S. News & World Report today released its 2012 rankings of the Best Hotels in the USA, covering luxury hotel properties ...

Mövenpick Plans Paris Hotel, Marking Company’s 100th Property

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:04:44 GMT

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the management of its first hotel in the French capital. The upscale international ...

Starwood Adds Groundbreaking New Benefits to Loyalty Program

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:03:23 GMT

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is raising the stakes in the hotel loyalty landscape to win greater share from the ...

Gansevoort Hotel South Beach Sold; $100M Renovation Planned

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:56:02 GMT

A consortium consisting of affiliates of Starwood Capital Group, the LeFrak Organization and Invesco Ltd. announced today that they have jointly ...