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  • How the Hell Did Holiday Inn Get So Many Song Shout Outs?

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    wakeandwander
    17 May 2013 | 10:36 am
    Did you realize that almost 50 songs mention the Holiday Inn hotel chain? Some are more flattering than others, for sure, but it is really interesting. A few of them even have "Holiday Inn" in the song title. Can you think of any other corporate company, let alone hotel chain, that has received even close to that amount of pop-culture references? From hip-hop to country, the number of mentions is really bizarre. We know it's a popular and well-known establishment, but we're somewhat baffled/majorly impressed as to how it has managed to work its way into so many songs. You know, McDonald's is…

  • Column: A simple, helpful booking process ensures sales

    AH&LA SmartBrief
    17 May 2013 | 8:49 am
    The key to strong online bookings is a simple, confusion-free booking process on the hotel website, Sarah Boisvert writes.  -More- 

  • Choice looks to technology as differentiator | hotelnewsnow.com

    Hotel News
    17 May 2013 | 9:56 pm
    Steve Joyce, CEO of Choice Hotels International, knows today's hotel owners have more options when it comes to partnering with a brand or, for that matter, remaining independent.

  • How to Survive Atlantis, Avoid Jacked Up Room Rates and Where to Find Free WiFi

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    juliana
    17 May 2013 | 3:16 pm
    It's our weekly wrap-up, Suite-Hostel, where we round up the best and worst hotel news of the week. Get it? This week we got the skinny on hotel housekeeping, learned of new dodgy WiFi charges, and if One Direction is staying at your hotel, you may want to go elsewhere. Got a scoop? Or just want to share a recent hotel story? Tell us all about it! SUITE: The ULTIMATE Survival Guide to The Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas Sneak Peek at What's In Store for the Sofitel So Singapore What Will Be

  • If Phyllis Wasn't Here, I Don't Know if I Would be

    Marriott on the Move
    Marriott on the Move
    13 May 2013 | 1:55 pm
      Phyllis has guarded my door for 25 years I’ve known Phyllis Hester for 45 years.  The first 20, we went to church together.  The last 25 were as my executive assistant guarding the entrance to my office.  She’s one of this year’s recipients of Marriott’s “Awards of Excellence,” our top honor.  Let me tell you a couple of stories about her.  Number one, she’s fabulous.  She gets to the office before eight, leaves after five and eats lunch at her desk in spite of my encouraging her to go to the cafeteria or someplace else.  She’s…
 
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  • How to Survive Atlantis, Avoid Jacked Up Room Rates and Where to Find Free WiFi

    juliana
    17 May 2013 | 3:16 pm
    It's our weekly wrap-up, Suite-Hostel, where we round up the best and worst hotel news of the week. Get it? This week we got the skinny on hotel housekeeping, learned of new dodgy WiFi charges, and if One Direction is staying at your hotel, you may want to go elsewhere. Got a scoop? Or just want to share a recent hotel story? Tell us all about it! SUITE: The ULTIMATE Survival Guide to The Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas Sneak Peek at What's In Store for the Sofitel So Singapore What Will Be

  • Palma de Mallorca: A Killer View Over The Buildings of Mallorca

    jetflyboy
    17 May 2013 | 1:31 pm
    When we think of Spain, immediately thoughts of a sun-scorched land, sweet sangria, and tasty tapas come to mind. No doubt that we indulged in all of those a lot on a trip to the Iberian Peninsula, but once we walked into Hotel Tres on the Balearic Island of Mallorca Hotels, we knew we had arrived in paradise. The hotel is tucked away down a cobblestone street behind an unassuming stone archway and an iron gate. In fact, we may not have been able to find it if we hadn't Google Mapped prior to arrival, but the hidden hotel was worth the search. After check-in we walked through a secluded…

  • What’s Out, What’s In: Working In Instead of Out

    Janice Tober
    17 May 2013 | 12:01 pm

  • How the Hell Did Holiday Inn Get So Many Song Shout Outs?

    wakeandwander
    17 May 2013 | 10:36 am
    Did you realize that almost 50 songs mention the Holiday Inn hotel chain? Some are more flattering than others, for sure, but it is really interesting. A few of them even have "Holiday Inn" in the song title. Can you think of any other corporate company, let alone hotel chain, that has received even close to that amount of pop-culture references? From hip-hop to country, the number of mentions is really bizarre. We know it's a popular and well-known establishment, but we're somewhat baffled/majorly impressed as to how it has managed to work its way into so many songs. You know, McDonald's is…

  • London: The Manager of the Lancaster London Has Gone Off The Building

    juliana
    17 May 2013 | 10:22 am
    Last week, we had a general manager living in a bubble to promote his hotel. This week, a hotel manager has abseiled off the side of building to support a charity.Sally Beck, who works as manager of the Lancaster London, joined 100 thrill-seeking volunteers today in plunging down the side of the hotel, which is one of London's tallest hotels. Of course, they were all safely strapped in and wearing helmets but still, that's quite a big commitment to make. Yet the experience is worth it as all funds will go towards Springboard's “Kickstart Programme”, which supports young school and…
 
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  • If Phyllis Wasn't Here, I Don't Know if I Would be

    Marriott on the Move
    13 May 2013 | 1:55 pm
      Phyllis has guarded my door for 25 years I’ve known Phyllis Hester for 45 years.  The first 20, we went to church together.  The last 25 were as my executive assistant guarding the entrance to my office.  She’s one of this year’s recipients of Marriott’s “Awards of Excellence,” our top honor.  Let me tell you a couple of stories about her.  Number one, she’s fabulous.  She gets to the office before eight, leaves after five and eats lunch at her desk in spite of my encouraging her to go to the cafeteria or someplace else.  She’s…

  • No Boring Annual Reports Here

    Marriott on the Move
    6 May 2013 | 2:04 pm
    When you think of the words “annual report,” you probably think of a lot of pages of small numbers that only an accountant could understand.  But many annual reports are beautiful magazine-like corporate narratives.  It’s a chance to tell a story beyond the numbers.  That’s why – even though the SEC doesn’t require it – most companies start out with a nice cover and some pretty pages. Marriott International’s 2012 annual report, “See the World,” is one of our best.  It also includes a video and other online features.  Deciding on the theme and…

  • LISTEN: Thomas Jefferson’s “Art of Power”

    Marriott on the Move
    30 Apr 2013 | 1:18 pm
    A Book Review Anyone who has studied American history knows that Thomas Jefferson was a brilliant thinker who wrote the Declaration of Independence and was our third president, and also founded the University of Virginia.  But I learned so much more by reading Jon Meacham’s new biography, especially the quiet way Jefferson got things done and practiced the art of power. If more politicians had that skill today, it would help us solve many of our country’s problems.  Jon Meacham writes, “He immersed himself in the subtle skills of engaging others, chiefly by offering people…

  • Boston Strong

    Marriott on the Move
    22 Apr 2013 | 12:32 pm
    REFLECTIONS, RELIEF, RESPECT Boston’s most horrible and difficult week is finally over.  Like most of you, I was following the events closely.  I am deeply grateful to law enforcement and our Marriott security teams for keeping thousands of guests safe.  Hotels become safe havens in times of crisis.  Marathon runnners were searching for their families.  Guests were asked to stay in their rooms.  Room service did its best, but there were far too many hungry runners to feed.  A second floor free buffet was set up with the ‘OK’ from police. …

  • “42” Honors an American Hero – Jackie Robinson

    Marriott on the Move
    16 Apr 2013 | 9:27 am
    A Movie Review Some of you who know me, know I love to go to the movies.  I was really excited when I heard the movie “42,” a story about the life of Jackie Robinson, was coming to the big screen. I was 15 years old in April of 1947 when Robinson made history as the first African American to play Major League Baseball – starting at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers.  The example of his character and obvious talent challenged segregation and contributed significantly to the Civil Rights Movement.  His bravery had a major impact on American society and so did his…
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  • NAIOP Honors Mel Kaneshige with Lifetime Achievement Award

    admin
    11 May 2013 | 3:02 am
    BY DAVID CAREY — Last Friday evening, May 3, at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel (unfortunately too late to be reported in last week’s Saturday Briefing), the Hawaii chapter of NAIOP honored Mel Kaneshige with its Lifetime Achievement Award, Holo Pono. … Read More. To read the entire article please click the article title above.

  • Vineet, the Emergency Response Team Chief, at the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji

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    11 May 2013 | 3:01 am
    BY TALEI TORA — Vineet Singh’s voice could be heard loud and clear over the roar of the fire hoses as he barked out commands for the fire teams to follow. With teams of two on each hose, Vineet, the … Read More. To read the entire article please click the article title above.

  • Guam Visitors Bureau and Pleasure Island Present the Guam BBQ Block Party

    admin
    11 May 2013 | 3:01 am
    BY LISA LENCKOWSKI — Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and Pleasure Island recently held a press conference at the Outrigger Guam Resort to present the Guam BBQ Block Party being held today from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. within Pleasure Island, … Read More. To read the entire article please click the article title above.

  • Kitchen Makeover for Sigatoka Police Wives

    admin
    11 May 2013 | 3:01 am
    BY TALEI TORA — The Sigatoka Police Wives have a refurbished kitchen thanks to the efforts of the Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji Meimei (Nanny) Service and Activities staff. The refurbishments were carried out as part of the staff … Read More. To read the entire article please click the article title above.

  • Outrigger® Celebrates May Day

    admin
    11 May 2013 | 3:01 am
    BY CLAYTON UMUIWI AND LUANA MAITLAND — May Day, also known as Lei Day, was invented by poet and local newspaper columnist Eric Kosciuszko in the 1920s. Adopted by state and local government, local residents celebrate May 1 as a … Read More. To read the entire article please click the article title above.
 
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  • In Memoriam: Lloyd M. Rucker, 1957-2013

    Anonymous Blogger
    23 Apr 2013 | 7:59 am
    The Chelsea community is united this week in mourning the passing of one of its own, artist Lloyd M. Rucker.  Although the exact circumstances of Lloyd’s death are still under investigation, on the 18th of this month his body was discovered by a hotel staff member in his small room on the first floor. Lloyd was born on March 24, 1957, and grew up in Virginia. At the age of 16 he left home and moved to New York City, living where ever he could find a place to stay for the night, and learning to scrape by as best he could.  In the early eighties he moved into the Chelsea Hotel,…

  • Daniel Reich 1973-2012

    Anonymous Blogger
    10 Apr 2013 | 7:05 am
    We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of former Chelsea Hotel resident Daniel Reich.  Daniel took his own life at his parents home in Westchester, NY on Christmas Day 2012.  Daniel, who owned Daniel Reich Gallery, on West 23rd St., moved out of the Chelsea Hotel sometime around late 2011 or early 2012.  After battling eviction in Housing Court, he reportedly took a small amount of money from the Chetrits in exchange for vacating his apartment.  Daniel closed his gallery in September of 2011.While Daniel was here at the Chelsea Hotel he launched Daniel Reich…

  • Holiday Wreaths at the Chelsea Hotel: Courtesy of the Chetrits

    Anonymous Blogger
    24 Dec 2012 | 5:19 am
    Otherwise its been a white dust Christmas here at the Chelsea, as construction continues at a leisurely pace on into 2013.  Expect a grand reopening in about 15 years or so!

  • Chelsea Hotel Plague of the Day: Cheap Construction Materials

    Anonymous Blogger
    29 Aug 2012 | 10:00 am
    How much sheetrock does it take to reconstruct solid brick walls that have been torn down and carted off to the landfill?  Quite a bit it would seem!

  • Chelsea Hotel Plague of the Day: A Depression Era Dustbowl-Inspired Wasteland

    Anonymous Blogger
    16 Aug 2012 | 6:44 am
    The dust my friend is blowing in the wind.
 
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  • Hotel websites shifting to a visual-first experience

    markus.busch@hotelmarketing.com
    17 May 2013 | 12:05 am
    One of the most significant trends in web design this year has been a shift toward more visually-oriented layouts. Some of the edgier boutique hotel groups have jumped in front of this trend, adopting a visual-first mindset across all of their consumer-facing media, including standalone lifestyle blogs.

  • Sabre travel agents get access to hotel reviews

    markus.busch@hotelmarketing.com
    17 May 2013 | 12:04 am
    The TrustYou Sabre Red App, which will be available to travel agents through the Sabre Red App Centre, allows travel agents to quickly see how a hotel is ranked through guest feedback across all major user-generated review sites in one simple score.

  • Choice Hotels looks to technology as differentiator

    markus.busch@hotelmarketing.com
    17 May 2013 | 12:03 am
    Choice’s technology team has identified three technology trends it hopes to capitalize on in the next few years: cloud-based technology, mobile and big data. The company recently completed a three-year technology roadmap that laid out the infrastructure to accommodate new capabilities in the future.

  • The press release, the launching pad for your hotel’s new media efforts

    markus.busch@hotelmarketing.com
    17 May 2013 | 12:02 am
    The press release is not dying; it is evolving, expanding and interacting with “New Media” in many dynamic and effective ways. Unfortunately, some hotels have stopped sending or posting press releases on their web sites, leaving the task of reaching out to media to their Facebook and Twitter pages.

  • Google+ gets 41 feature updates, here are the top five

    markus.busch@hotelmarketing.com
    17 May 2013 | 12:01 am
    Google+ is now image-centric much like the layouts of both Pinterest and Facebook and features a multi-column interface instead of a singular stream. And hashtags are no longer just for Instagram and Twitter, Google+ now introduces related hashtags to posts and images.
 
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  • Creative Uses for the Tablet PC and iPad in Hotel F&B Operations

    Fred DeMicco
    22 Apr 2013 | 7:40 am
    By Frederick J. DeMicco, Dr. Food Tech and Mike Teng Tablet PCs, including iPads are taking our hospitality industry by storm. About 140 million tablets are manufactured and shipped worldwide each year and this is projected to increase to at least 2017 (Statista, 2013). We recently asked our capstone hospitality strategic technologies class here in the Lerner [...]

  • Something To Chew On

    Geoffrey Sagrans
    19 Apr 2013 | 2:37 pm
    Here is what is in a Chicken Nugget. From the marketing you would think that there is only chicken, breading, and seasonings in this favorite food of ours: **As of October 9, 2010, the ingredients are as follows: Chicken, water, salt, sodium phosphates. Battered and breaded with bleached wheat flour, water, wheat flour, modified [...]

  • Kerfuffle in the Kitchen and other Stuff(ing)

    Meg McDonough
    31 Mar 2013 | 7:36 pm
    Volunteering to service outside of one's ordinary station, regardless of managerial hierarchy is called "Snap".

  • Stormy Weather: Thyme to Play With Your Food

    Meg McDonough
    26 Mar 2013 | 6:06 am
    During a "big storm" the dining event may well be your most important role – and the most appreciated and memorable experience your guests will ever encounter.

  • Local Menu Washing

    Geoffrey Sagrans
    20 Mar 2013 | 9:27 am
    Move over “Green Washing,” here comes a new term for the day….”Local Menu Washing.” I’ve always gotten a good chuckle with the liberties menu writers take with their final menu copies. You know, when the “Fresh Catch Of The Day” turns out to be whatever deal the distributor had on frozen fish blocks caught over a [...]
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  • Eco-Friendly Improvements That Can Help You Save Money While Being Green

    16 May 2013 | 5:08 pm
    By feature writer Chris Martin: There's a growing push for hotels, resorts, and other hospitality properties to become more environmentally-friendly. Not so long ago, that meant shelling out precious cash to purchase energy-efficient equipment and supplies without seeing any financial benefit from these investments. But now, the "green industry" has evolved to the point where conversion project costs can be recouped quickly and energy savings can significantly affect a property's bottom line. Here are several ways to go green and save money in the process.

  • The Philosophy of the Hotel: How We Got There

    16 May 2013 | 5:07 pm
    By feature writer Alan Campbell: We have come a very long way and learned some valuable lessons along the road. Let’s not lose sight of the reason we decided to enter into this business. If it were not for customers, we (the hotels) would not be here today.

  • Preparing for Google Penguin 2.0: How To Protect Your Hotel Website

    16 May 2013 | 5:06 pm
    By Asher Fusco: When Google rolled out its Panda algorithm update in February 2011, it upended search engine results pages (SERPs) in a major way, affecting 12 percent of all results. The algorithm adjustment essentially penalized low-quality sites and rewarded sites with engaging, high-quality content. Because Google is always changing its algorithms in minor ways, the threat of another Penguin or Panda update might not seem like much to worry about. But Google is currently busy preparing a major Penguin update that will have a major impact on SERPs, according to SearchEngineWatch.

  • Eight Things Productive People Do During the Workday

    16 May 2013 | 5:05 pm
    By Ilya Pozin: Forget about your job title or profession – everyone is looking for ways to be more productive at work. It’s time to set down your gallon-sized container of coffee, toss out your three-page to-do list, and put an end to those ridiculously long emails you’ve been sending.

  • Smoke Travels to Non-Smoking Hotel Rooms, Study Shows

    16 May 2013 | 5:04 pm
    By Kim Painter: Anyone who has ever walked into a "non-smoking" hotel room and caught the distinct odour of cigarette smoke will not be surprised by the findings of a new study: When a hotel allows smoking in any of its rooms, the smoke gets into all of its rooms, the study suggests.
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  • 14 May 2013 | 12:35 am

    erin
    14 May 2013 | 12:35 am
    Location:  Nautilus: Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Date:  Sunday 19th May 2013 Time:  7.00-9.30pm Nautilus, offers a breathtaking contemporary setting combined with a menu that is defined by fresh, organic ingredients and their pure, whole flavors. With beautiful views from the … Continue reading →

  • Dubai Hoteliers, see you at TOMO

    erin
    14 Apr 2013 | 11:36 pm
    Location: TOMO, Raffles Dubai Date: Monday 22nd April 2013 Time: 7.00-9.30pm Come join us at TOMO, the winner of BEST Newcomer for the Time Out Restaurant Awards. What a wonderful way to draw the month to an end than to … Continue reading →

  • Abu Dhabi Hoteliers lets meet at the Ornina

    erin
    24 Mar 2013 | 3:07 am
    Location:  Ornina Restaurant and Lounge Date:        Sunday 31st March 2013 Time:       7.00-9.30pm Network with your hotel industry peers and experience Ornina Restaurant and Lounge, Al Raha Beach. A new Abu Dhabi concept originated in … Continue reading →

  • Networking Hot Hoteliers join us at Media One Dubai

    erin
    12 Mar 2013 | 4:09 am
    Location: THE DEK on 8, Media One Hotel Dubai Date:       Sunday 17th March 2013 Time:       7.00-9.30 pm Valet parking awaits you in the bustling hub of Media city at The DEK on 8, Media One … Continue reading →

  • Hot Hoteliers In Abu Dhabi

    erin
    19 Feb 2013 | 10:23 pm
    Location: Sea Lounge: Monte Carlo Beach Club Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi Date: Monday 25th February 2013 Time: 7.00-9.30pm Enter a world of absolute tranquility.  Allow the team at the Monte Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat to spoil you with an … Continue reading →
 
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  • Willem-Alexander now King of The Netherlands

    Happy Hotelier
    30 Apr 2013 | 5:10 am
    Willem -Alexander now King of The Netherlands By a simple signature from his mother, Queen Beatrix, under an abdication declaration, Willem-Alexander became King of the Netherlands in the Amsterdam Royal Dam Palace today at approximately 10.35 hr AM local time. Thereafter the new King will be inaugurated by swearing to be true and loyal to the Dutch Constitution before both Houses (Chambers) of Dutch Parliament. Thereafter the two houses of Dutch Parliament will swear their loyalty to the King. Even Big Brother Google blesses the new King and Queen with the above picture, albeit the Alt tag…

  • Brass Balls – Arthur Frommer

    GJE
    4 Apr 2013 | 5:03 am
    Brass Balls – Arthur Frommer I post this in my What are you Thinking About? category. Why? Read the intro for an explanation. I mean I don’t want to be disrespectful towards Mr Arthur Frommer. Not at all. It is the first thought when I learned today from the NY Times that he has bought back the publishing rights for the Frommer’s Travel guides from Google: “The man must have Brass Balls!” Mind you! The man is 83! He sold the brand eons ago (in 1977) to Simon & Schuster who sold it to the ones who sold it to Google. I really admire the move. About two week…

  • How to open your Wine without a Corkscrew

    GJE
    1 Apr 2013 | 8:33 am
    How to open your Wine without a Corkscrew Want to open a nice bottle of wine without a corckscrew? Watch this little video which shows your the trick that doesn’t make you push the cork into the bottle. It is in French, but easy enough to understand the trick How to open your Wine without a Corkscrew is a post from: Happy Hotelier. Would you like to subscribe to my newsfeed, or my weekly newsletter? How to open your Wine without a Corkscrew is a post from: Happy Hotelier. Would you like to subscribe to my newsfeed, or my weekly newsletter?

  • Clothespins Wrapped Trees by Gerry Stecca

    GJE
    29 Mar 2013 | 6:17 am
    Clothespins Wrapped Trees by Gerry Stecca Now that is something else than knit covering trees: Covering trees with clothespins. I came across Miami, Florida, based Gerry Stecca via his first Kickstarter Project where he seeks funds for wrapping 4 trees in front of a newly opened museum, the Forth Smith Regional Art Museum in Arkansas, Arizona. You can also find more about the project on Behancé Says Gerry: Well over 7000 wood clothespins are being drilled and connected by wires, creating the “sheets” which will wrap around the main trunk of 4 trees facing the front of the museum.

  • De Correspondent – Dutch Journalists’ Crowd Funding Success

    GJE
    26 Mar 2013 | 3:42 pm
    De Correspondent – Dutch News Crowd Funding Success We all know the paper press is in Dire circumstances. To Paywall or not to Paywall your content? What about the Paper Guidebooks apparently going down the drain now that Google has announced to ditch the paper Frommers Guidebooks. What will happen with the Lonely Planet Guidebooks? We all know there is an ongoing battle between Travel Journalists, Travel Writers Travel News sections of paper press and so on and so forth. The more refreshing is the outcome of this experiment: Target met within 8 days Only 8 days ago a group of Dutch…
 
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    Smith Travel Blog

  • Farmhouse Inn, Sonoma County: hotel of the week

    Kate Weir
    17 May 2013 | 9:35 am
    It’s peak road-trip season and sun and scenic routes are on our minds, so this week we’ve been California scheming. Take the infamous Highway 1 for its vertiginous coastal views, then hotfoot it inland to wine country. Luxury boutique hotel the Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma County (Napa Valley’s chilled-out contender) awaits with its sip-worthy wining and Michelin-starred dining. Style Romantic ranch Setting Rolling Russian River Valley Why this week? With a wealth of wineries hidden in the surrounding hills and plenty of laid-back lounging to be done in the rustic-chic rooms, the…

  • L Hotel Seminyak, Bali: hotel of the week

    Madevi Dailly
    10 May 2013 | 6:51 am
    Bali’s nicknamed the island of love, and this week we’re setting the scene with L Hotel Seminyak. When the sunset views on the rooftop terrace and waterfall table for two get a bit too much, step out the door to sample Petitenget’s divine boutiques and lychee martinis. Style: Luxe, lively, lovely Setting: Seminyak’s style strip Why this week? Blessed with a quiet surfing beach and the best strip of restaurants on the island, Seminyak is the sleek and savvy alternative to neighbouring Kuta’s frenzy. Now’s the time to visit: the summer hordes are yet to arrive and, though the…

  • New for May: Smith hotels from Amsterdam to Vietnam, via Hampshire, Hawaii and Hong Kong…

    Rachel
    7 May 2013 | 9:59 am
    This month, the intrepid Smith team of style-seeking hotel hunters began its global trek in canal-crossed Amsterdam, home to a trio of reinvented Dutch stunners: a modern aristocrat named Sir Albert (originally a diamond factory), the fantastical Andaz Amsterdam (formerly a library) and modernist masterpiece Conservatorium (the one-time Sweelinck Conservatory of Music). Then, we headed south to Sicily to eco-friendly Monaci delle Terre Nere, a 19th-century villa on the sea-facing slopes below Mount Etna. Up in the UK, we added three quite different hotels to our hand-picked collection. The…

  • Riad Siwan: hotel of the week

    Madevi Dailly
    3 May 2013 | 9:23 am
    Luscious lodgings? Check. Rooftop plunge pool? Check. Glorious views stretching to the Atlas Mountains? Check check check. Riad Siwan is the quintessential bolthole in the heart of Marrakech’s Medina. Style: Regal and rooftop-enhanced Setting: Just by Djemaa El Fna Why this week? Marrakech needn’t be all about wafting about in kaftans and indulging in tagines, dahling. Riad Siwan grows its own organic produce so it’s the perfect place to kick off your summer detox. It also supports Education For All, a project to help rural schoolgirls get access to education. They’re raising…

  • Urbanologie reveals spring’s most exciting London restaurant launches

    Juliet
    1 May 2013 | 5:26 am
    London, please don’t talk with your mouth full. But it’s hard not to when there are so many exciting restaurant openings. Sign up for weekly corkers from Urbanologie and keep your fingers on the pulse of all restaurant, bar and hotel openings. Here is the latest on where is hot to eat in the capital… This month is an exciting time for new restaurant openings including John DeLucie’s (pictured) bistro The Red House which brings a bit of New York to Chelsea, and also, over in Southwark The Shard we will see the Shangri-La hotel open its doors to Arjun Warney and…
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  • JMBM's Meet the Money® in the Wall Street Journal. Conference panelists discuss financing new hotel construction.

    13 May 2013 | 2:44 pm
    By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 13 May 2013 Meet the Money® made the news again this year, with an article on the Wall Street Journal "Developments" blog. Written by Kris Hudson, the article discusses the return of hotel construction, what types of financing are available, and which markets will be able to support new hotels. Meet the Money® speakers Marty Collins of Gatehouse Capital, Anne Hampton of Wells Fargo Bank Hospitality Finance, Alison Cumberland and Abid Gilani of Marriott International, Kevin Mahoney of Stonebridge…

  • Meet the Money® 2013 -- Mood of the hotel industry and Conference Presentations

    11 May 2013 | 3:00 pm
    www.MeetTheMoney.comBy Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 11 May 2013 Meet the Money® is one of the best places in the country for meeting the Who's Who of the hotel world, getting financing and transactions done and catching up on the latest strategies and approaches. This year's conference was held at the Sheraton LAX, May 6-8, 2013 and was attended by approximately 350 hotel industry leaders. Here's a quick take on the mood of the conference and some information about Mood of the hotel industry: optimism and sustainability of…

  • EB-5 Alert: California moves to make EB-5 financing more competitive in the state -- changes rules on TEA designation

    9 May 2013 | 7:31 pm
    By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 9 May 2013 Hotel Lawyers on EB-5 issues.The California governor's office has just taken action that will make California much more competitive with New York and other states in seeking foreign investment capital to create jobs and facilitate construction financing for hotels and other projects. Here is the latest from Catherine Holmes and Victor Shum, two of our EB-5 experts who: Advise foreign investors on how to make sound investments in the US Help developers structure their projects and…

  • The LIIC Top 10: Annual Survey of Lodging Investment Trends and Challenges

    6 May 2013 | 11:26 pm
    Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 08 May 2013 Lodging Industry Investment Council Annual Top Ten Survey Trends And Challenges Strong hotel property value growth predicted, fueled by increasingly favorable hotel debt -- despite overall sluggish economic growth, sequestration, unionization and Obamacare. According to the LIIC 2013 Survey, this is what the hotel industry has in store in 2013. The Lodging Industry Investment Council (LIIC) is the hotel industry "think tank" whose membership includes the hospitality industry's most…

  • Meet the Money® 2013 online registration ends Friday. Don't miss this year's exciting edition of the hotel industry's finance conference.

    1 May 2013 | 12:49 pm
    By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Lawyers | Authors of www.HotelLawBlog.com 01 May 2013 Meet the Money® 2013 is next week! Online registration ends this Friday, May 3, 2013 at 5 pm. It is hard to believe but our 23rd annual Meet the Money® conference is less than a week away -- May 6 to 8, 2013 at the Sheraton LAX. We have an exciting program with the top providers and consumers of debt, equity and other pieces of the capital stack. We also have top industry leaders speaking and attending, plenty of opportunities for networking and deal making, and the best conference…
 
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  • WordPress Themes and Bed and Breakfasts

    Chef Forfeng
    30 Apr 2013 | 8:59 am
    About a week ago, WordPress.com released a theme specifically geared towards Lodging http://theme.wordpress.com/themes/stay/. Since then I have received over a dozen emails from innkeepers asking what I thought about it for use for a B&B website, so thought I may as well share what I had shared with the innkeepers who have asked. In one word? “Meh” i.e. I was not very impressed. It’s functional, but barely. A. it’s on the free version of WordPress, which means support is going to be pretty much non-existent. So if you have a problem with anything, have fun waiting several weeks…

  • Responding to Fruitcake Reviewers

    Chef Forfeng
    11 Apr 2013 | 9:01 am
    There’s been a ton of talk, articles and blogs about how to respond to online reviews. But not too much on how to deal with Fruitcakes and Trolls. The difference? A Fruitcake reviewer is someone who may have been a legitimate customer, but they might be just a bit loopy, or they might have had a few many tipples before they wrote the review. Nuts and Alcohol make the perfect recipe for fruitcake. Trolls are people who have nothing better to do in life than to “troll”, roaming the internet in search of sustenance. Sustenance being riling people up and posting nasty untrue things about…

  • Easy Herb Focaccia

    Chef Forfeng
    4 Apr 2013 | 9:28 am
    Focaccia with two thicknesses and in rounds. I’ve been playing with Focaccia variations for a while and this is one of the better ones I’ve been experimenting with lately. 1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (115-115 degrees) 1 tea. white sugar 2 3/4 cups AP flour 2 1/2 tea. kosher salt 2 tea. garlic powder 1 tea. dried rosemary chopped (not ground) ½ tea. dried thyme ½ tea. dried basil ½ tea. ground black pepper 3 Tble. pure olive oil plus another table plus for brushing after baking Mix the yeast, sugar and warm water in a small bowl. Let proof for about 10 minutes…

  • The Lodging Resource Newsletter, Issue #20, March 2013

    Chef Forfeng
    29 Mar 2013 | 11:36 am
    Wishing everyone a Happy Easter! Hello again Lovely Innkeepers! Lots of changes to social media this past month! Pinterest has rolled out Analytics. Google+ has changed cover photos and made some other changes. Twitter is offering more options for advertisers. Facebook has rolled out multiple changes (and will continue to do so in the next few months), one of the most important ones being some major changes to their cover policy Terms of Service. Some of the posts below go into more detail about each in depth. I was going to write a post about Buffer, it being one of my favorite time saving…

  • Some tips for Bed and Breakfasts using Linkedin Business Pages

    Chef Forfeng
    15 Mar 2013 | 9:21 am
    Our last post Linkedin Business Pages and Bed and Breakfasts http://chefforfeng.wordpress.com/2013/03/07/linkedin-business-pages-and-bed-and-breakfasts/ gave you a walkthrough of things you need to make sure you fill out when setting up your B&B’s Linkedin Business page. Here are some additional tips: If you are having trouble signing up for your business page, it may be because the email you are using to register it is not through a top level domain. I.e. your email may be janedoe@gmail.com, you need janedoe@janedoeinn.com. If you don’t have a custom domain email and you don’t…
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  • Sprint Triathlon Guaratuba

    admin
    3 May 2013 | 3:25 pm
    Depois do hexa brasileiro, triatleta Juraci Moreira volta às origens e compete no Paraná no domingo HOTEL SANTA PAULA É O HOTEL OFICIAL DO EVENTO. COMPETIDOR QUER DISPUTAR A QUARTA OLIMPÍADA NA CARREIRA NA RIO 2016 Depois da conquista do inédito hexacampeonato brasileiro na categoria elite, o triatleta Juraci Moreira (Novac Sports/ Banco Safra/ Asics) voltará às origens, competindo num short triathlon no Paraná. Neste domingo (5), ele será uma das atrações da segunda etapa do Sprint Triathlon, em Guaratuba, no litoral paranaense. O evento terá 750 metros de natação, 20 km de…

  • Carnaval 2013

    admin
    2 Feb 2013 | 4:52 am
    De 08 a 13/02/2013. Divirta-se no Hotel Santa Paula! - Standard (2 pessoas) – R$1700,00 o pacote de 5 diárias (R$340,00 por diária) - Luxo (2 pessoas) – R$1950,00 o pacote de 5 diárias (R$390,00 por diária) * Valores diferenciados para apartamentos Conjugados e Suítes. Tarifas sujeitas a alterações sem aviso prévio. * Crianças até 5 anos no mesmo apartamento dos pais não pagam hospedagem; * Crianças de 6 a 12 anos no mesmo apartamento dos pais: R$50,00 (standard)/ R$57,00(luxo), por diária/por pessoa; * A partir de 12 anos adicional de: R$86,00 (standard)/ R$115,00 (luxo),…

  • Hotel Santa Paula participa do 2º Festival Sabores do Litoral

    admin
    1 Jun 2012 | 2:04 pm
    Sabores do Litoral traz pratos exclusivos para a segunda edição, que acontece em junho O litoral do Paraná vai estar ainda mais atraente no mês de junho. É quando acontece a 2ª edição do buy cheap cialis Festival Sabores do Litoral, evento que reúne 27 restaurantes do litoral do Estado, 35% a mais do que a primeira edição realizada em outubro de 2011, para divulgar a gastronomia da região e incentivar o turismo na baixa temporada. A edição deste ano traz como novidade 12 pratos, elaborados com exclusividade para o Festival. São eles: Linguado à Belvedere, Chapa de Peixe com…

  • Direito da pessoa com deficiência reúne 35 cidades em Guaratuba

    admin
    25 May 2012 | 10:50 am
    Guaratuba sedia, no dia 1º de junho, a II Conferência Macro Regional dos Direitos da Pessoa com Deficiência, com representantes dos municípios do Litoral e da região Metropolitana de Curitiba, fora a capital. O encontro será no hotel Santa Paula, das 8h às 17h30. A conferencia macro regional elegerá 30 delegados para a III Conferência Estadual dos Direitos da Pessoa com Deficiência, que acontece nos dias 13 e 14 de agosto, em Curitiba. A conferência está sendo organizada pelo Conselho Municipal dos Direitos das Pessoas com Deficiência e pela Secretaria Municipal do Bem Estar e…

  • Carnaval no Hotel Santa Paula!

    admin
    12 Feb 2012 | 5:11 am
    Divirta-se no Hotel Santa Paula! Ouça a divulgação do Carnaval: Hotel SANTA PAULA – Carnaval Pacote mínimo de 5 diárias: De 17 a 22/02/2012 - Standard (2 pessoas) – R$1550,00 o pacote de 5 diárias (R$310,00 por diária) - Luxo (2 pessoas) – R$1750,00 o pacote de 5 diárias (R$350,00 por diária) * Valores diferenciados para apartamentos Conjugados e Suítes. Tarifas sujeitas a alterações sem aviso prévio. * Crianças até 5 anos no mesmo apartamento dos pais não pagam hospedagem; * Crianças de 6 a 12 anos no mesmo apartamento dos pais: R$46,00 (standard)/…
 
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  • They’re barking mad at Aloft London Excel!

    Jules
    17 May 2013 | 12:22 am
    Animal lovers rejoice!  The Aloft London Excel have announced they are now welcoming guests and their pets throughout the year.  And by welcome I don’t just mean they are just allowed to stay, oh no they are letting your four legged friends enjoy the full VIP package with the new ARF (animals are fun) programme.  I’m not sure of that name mind… With the new package any dog up to 40lbs in weight can enjoy a special dog bed, a selection of toys and treats, a personalised snack and sip station in the lobby and use of a communal Fatboy dog bed.  Expect to see some serious…

  • DoubleTree doubles up on new London hotels.

    Jules
    16 May 2013 | 12:19 am
    The DoubleTree by Hilton chain has announced that they are doubling up on new London hotels, opening two renovated properties in the city.  The new hotels will open at Hyde Park and Ealing to bring the total number of DoubleTree London hotels to nine, just under double figures.  It feels like only yesterday that they took over the former Mint Hotels. The Hyde Park hotel is located on Bayswater Road opposite Kensington Gardens and houses 228 rooms and a 24 hour gym – who knows when you’ll feel the need to lift some weights at 3am.  The hotel will add a stand-alone restaurant in…

  • My favourite London hotel by @AboutLondon.

    Saloni
    15 May 2013 | 12:11 am
    Today we’ve invited Laura Porter who blogs about London at About.com and is a Visit Britain Super Blogger to share her favourite London hotel with us. There’s something so endearingly British about The Savoy which is one reason I’ve chosen it as my favourite hotel in London.  The Savoy has so many wonderful eccentricities that only a British luxury hotel could have. The grand Art Deco entrance off The Strand is via a private road (Savoy Court) where vehicles must drive on the right instead of the left. There’s a small roundabout with a Lalique crystal fountain in the…

  • ‘Best of British’ dinner at The Cavendish.

    Rajul
    14 May 2013 | 2:48 am
    As part of the investigation of this blog’s hotel of the month for May, I went for dinner at Petrichor in The Cavendish London on Jermyn Street. This hotel has been featured before for its great-value afternoon tea and my colleague Andrea also did a cocktail masterclass in its bar.  So we knew already that they’re pretty accomplished in an understated sort of way since this is a hotel that operates slightly under the radar. Book direct with The Cavendish Hotel at the best guaranteed rate The integrity of the menu at Petrichor was the first thing that struck me – Head Chef Nitin…

  • Food heroes head to Axis at One Aldwych.

    Jules
    13 May 2013 | 3:50 am
    Never one to miss out on trends, One Aldwych has announced a calender of Regional Dinners in its Axis restaurant which will celebrate the best of the British Isles.  That means you lucky Londoners will be able to sample dishes from all over the UK without even leaving the city!  The dinners start with A Taste of the South Coast on Thursday 16th May, before heading west with A Taste of the West Country on Thursday 20th June.  In September it’s up to the highlands for A Taste of Scotland on Thursday 26th September. The dinners are hosted by a “food hero” who will then…
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  • FOOD FOR THOUGHT “Let them eat Oreos”

    7 May 2013 | 7:24 am
    The rapid disappearance of food as an inclusion on so many airlines around the world must have come as a real blow to comedy scriptwriters who were perhaps the only ones who feasted on airline food. “So how’s about that airline food?” always used to be one of the more popular opening lines in stand-up routines. This would usually be followed by something like, “I was on a flight to Los Angeles last week when the stewardess asked me if I’d care to have dinner. So I say, sure, what are my choices? and she comes back with - Take it or leave it!”

  • PENGUINS CAN’T FLY - Oh yeah?

    6 May 2013 | 2:35 am
    There has been a lot of heated debate over the years on the issue of whether or not pets belong in the passenger cabin of airplanes. I for one, as a lifetime ‘non-pet person’, am dead against it. I agree that the presence of Tiddles the cat under a seat in his box may not be a problem ninety percent of the time, but it’s the other 10 percent that simply isn’t worth the hassle. That 10 percent can involve headlines like, “Flight attendant bitten while restraining dog loose in cabin” and the violent allergic reaction to Tiddles from someone sitting innocently in the next row. I…

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  • FAULTY TORRES - Hotel name brain drain

    12 May 2011 | 6:31 am
    Once upon a time hotels used to be given solid no-nonsense names like The Royal York, The Hotel Vancouver or Le Chateau Frontenac. Many of these storied properties grew out of gritty railroad tradition and smacked of brave new frontiers and shelter from the storm. Others, like Basil Fawlty, merely chose to stick family names on their hotels giving the world the Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott brand genre. .

  • Eurail April Fools’ Joke Sends Travel Journalists to the Dogs – But They May be on to Something

    4 Apr 2011 | 7:02 am
    On April 1st Eurail announced that they would be offering “People and Pet Packages” that combined First Class rail service between Europe’s most beautiful cities for travelers and their pets with scheduled stops at “Pet Spas” that were guaranteed to revive and refresh the tired canine/feline companions. The rationale? According to the release: “Recent studies show that pet owners are less likely to take long trips than those with no animals to care for. The stress of finding appropriate pet care seems to outweigh their desire to travel, experts say.”
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  • Now Open – Mainland China W Hotel

    Michael
    29 Apr 2013 | 11:54 pm
    The swift expansion of the W Hotels brand in Asia has recently seen the opening of the W Guangzhou, a first for the brand on the mainland of China. Bringing the global W Hotels count up to 44, the W Guangzhou is a blend of modern luxury and futuristic designs, stylishly reflecting the personality of a city in the midst of a transformation from old to new. The W Hotels brand plans to swiftly expand within Asia over the next five years and the W Guangzhou will showcase the brand to Mainland China, with avant-garde architecture, a unique service policy, and the inimitable W brand lifestyle…

  • JumpSeat Brings Down Costs of Private Jet Travel With New Sharing Platform

    Michael
    17 Apr 2013 | 12:55 am
    With the current economic climate remaining fragile, even those who are not usually cautious with expenditure are now trying to keep costs down. With the onset of the ‘Sharing Economy’ moving on from rental properties and car services, a new application has been launched to bring together those who wish to share space on private aircraft. JumpSeat is an appealing app designed to connect people wishing to share space on private aircraft with those looking to fly, and subsequently creating considerable financial savings for both parties. By acting as an agent on behalf of charter clients,…

  • MGM STAY WELL Rooms – The Perfect Cure For a Hangover in Las Vegas

    Carmen
    16 Apr 2013 | 12:54 am
    The collaboration between Delos, the pioneer of Wellness Real Estate, and MGM Grand Hotel & Casino has resulted in the creation of the innovative STAY WELL rooms. The first of their kind, the Delos-designed rooms combine the best of medical science with modern technology to support the health and wellbeing of guests both during and after their stay. Every room has been carefully created to help guests maintain a healthy lifestyle whilst travelling, with nourishing food and drink options, the promotion of better sleep, and reversal of jetlag. Perfect for those who may have overindulged in…

  • Golf and Relaxation Paradise at The Grand Del Mar San Diego

    Michael
    19 Mar 2013 | 1:47 am
    The award-winning 5-star Grand Del Mar resort is situated in a lush oasis near Del Mar, conveniently located near San Diego International Airport. Oozing opulence and elegance, this quaint hotel and grounds exude old-world style and comfort amidst the serene Southern Californian setting. The elegant resort was lovingly crafted to create a truly grand guest experience with inspiration taken from Mediterranean decorative art. Extensive landscaping has created a green fertile setting abundant with plant life and tropical trees, with large patios, fountains, and courtyards providing congenial…

  • Now Open – Tallest Hotel in the World: JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

    Carmen
    8 Mar 2013 | 7:42 am
    The recent unveiling of JW Marriott Marquis Dubai revealed a magnificent addition to the brand’s global luxury portfolio. Not only is the property the first JW Marriott outside of North America, it has also achieved considerable status in taking the Guinness Book of World Records ‘World’s Tallest Hotel’ title. At 72 stories high and standing at 355 meters high, the hotel presents an imposing feature on the Dubai skyline, and strikes a commanding presence in a city already world-renowned for awe-inspiring architecture. As a result of many years of dedication to delivering quality…
 
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  • BE OUR GUEST, MAYBE

    Glenn Gerena
    15 May 2013 | 7:14 am
    Club management's challenge in structuring a guest policy is balancing competing interests reflected in the following hypothetical comments: Member A: "I acquired my membership so I can play golf with my friends, so don't restrict me from playing with them." Member B:  "Member A has played golf with the same guy 10 times.  His friend should get his own membership." Member C:  "I want my brother and his wife from Boston to play the course on Friday, but I can't join them." Member D:  "I keep seeing non-members playing the course.  I thought this club is private."…

  • Fitness First

    Nelson Migdal
    12 Apr 2013 | 8:19 am
    The traveler today, whether a business traveler or leisure traveler, is mindful of fitness and food.  Eating well and working out while on the road is an ever present challenge for many travelers, including most of our readers of HospitalityLawCheckIn.  In our work on behalf of operators and owners we cannot avoid being influenced by our own traveling experiences in the hotel fitness center, both good and bad.  Bryan Green, President & CEO of Advantage Fitness Products has recently released an informative article that strategically describes 5 fundamentals for the fitness…

  • I Heard it Through the Grapevine

    Nelson Migdal
    9 Apr 2013 | 1:01 pm
    Actually, I heard it on the radio.  Specifically Michael Bull’s nationally syndicated weekly talk show about business and commercial real estate called The Commercial Real Estate Show. My few moments of fame, shared with Judy Hendrick, the CFO of Aimbridge Hospitality, and Mark Woodworth, President of Colliers PKF Hospitality Research, was actually very interesting and covered a wide range of topics relevant to the hospitality industry today.  If you want to hear any parts of the show, you can click here.  If you have less time, you can click here to go to the web site of…

  • Staying the Course in 2013

    Nelson Migdal
    1 Apr 2013 | 8:41 am
    A number of reports are now out to give us a snapshot of our industry and some key economic indicators.  [Click here for a nicely done report from Pyramid Hotel Group.]  In the ‘Outlook’ portion of the Pyramid report, the observation that 2013 is likely to be a continuation of what we are now experiencing is consistent with most reported market observations. ..  What may be more critical is that what we refer to as the ‘gateway’ markets (New York, Chicago, Washington and Miami) continue to enjoy more positive performance than the rest of the country, and…

  • Not so Fast at the Eden Roc

    Nelson Migdal
    28 Mar 2013 | 11:49 am
    Within hours of the appeals court’s ruling [Marriott International v Eden Roc 3-26-2013.pdf], there have been announcements about the demise of the long-term hotel management agreement and the hotel owner’s inviolate right to terminate (revoke) management agreements “at-will.”  But the wiser course might be to not speak too soon, but, rather, to ponder the consequences.  Remember that Judge Schweitzer’s prior ruling on October 26, 2012 granted Marriott’s request for a preliminary injunction to prevent the hotel owner from removing the hotel…
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  • Looking for a challenging Hotel gig? Shiftgig has the answer

    Are Morch
    13 May 2013 | 5:24 am
    Searching for a gig I was looking for a job that would meet my vision and dreams. My school records and work background was translated. I got a professional transcript of my resume. I was ready, I was a Norwegian with a mission here in the US. My hopes and aspirations was high, after all this was the land of opportunity. I got my resume out on Monster, CareerBuilder, Dice and every possible I was able to digg up. And I started digging in newspapers, job boards, yellow pages and attended fairs. I visit various brands to provide them with my resume. And I made sure to follow up with employers I…

  • Hotel Social Remarketing Brings Customers One Step Closer To Booking

    Are Morch
    7 May 2013 | 3:18 am
    Hotel Social Remarketing Social Remarketing or Retargeting is what allows Hotels to dip into customers that already show interest in their products or services. I just had an 18 month child for visit, and her attention span was just all over the place. And it reminded me off that she is very much like your online customers today. The information and impressions comes up on them faster than the speed of lightning these days. Just like the 18 month old, once they seen something interesting 2 seconds later there is something even more interesting that got their attention. And your customers is…

  • LinkedIn Contacts: The CRM Tool That Simplify Hotel Social Network Collaboration

    Are Morch
    30 Apr 2013 | 6:02 am
    LinkedIn Contacts: The CRM Tool that Simplify Hotel Social Network Collaboration LinkedIn Contacts is the smarter way to stay in touch with your most important relationships. This is your Hotels opportunity to bring all your contacts to one place. A personal note here; you can connect with emails, contacts, calendars, Social Networks and iPhone contacts. This will give you a mix of friends, family and business relationships. It can be a rather daunting task to sort out all the various info to start with if you utilize all available options here. There are some great additions that will allow…
 
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  • Do Hotels Work With Or Against Independent And Third-Party Meeting Planners?

    iGroupAdvisors
    16 May 2013 | 7:30 am
    WARNING: Reader discretion is advised.  The following comments are not the opinions of this author but are excerpts from a discussion on LinkedIn.  If you are a hotel sales manager or hold another management position with a hotel, I will be writing a follow up to this post entitled “Do Independent And Third-Party Meeting Planners […]

  • Stand Up And Stand Out – Five Ideas To Heighten Your Hotel’s Guest Experience

    iGroupAdvisors
    29 Apr 2013 | 10:56 am
    Mandy Green, the Social Media Director and hospitality industry blogger at Monscierge followed up with me recently about an article that she posted, ‘The Guest Experience Five Easy Ideas’. The content of her post was inspired by a piece that appeared in Hotel Management about how Bill Spencer, GM at Hilton Memphis, selects guests on a purely random basis […]

  • LinkedIn – Advanced Thoughts For Forward-Thinking Hotel Sales Managers

    iGroupAdvisors
    28 Feb 2013 | 12:13 pm
    Last week I shared some tips on how hotel sales managers could use LinkedIn as a prospecting tool and I want to thank all of you who sent me emails or reposted the post. BTW, I did follow up with the sales manager that I referred to in the original post and he is making great progress […]

  • A LinkedIn Prospecting Guide For Hotel Sales Managers

    iGroupAdvisors
    8 Feb 2013 | 9:36 am
    I received a call the other day from a hotel sales manager who was seeking my advice because he was struggling to meet his sales quota.  His real dilemma was that he recently relocated to an unfamiliar city and needed to make up some ground as quickly as possible. We talked at great length about […]

  • Front & Center Interview With Heather Turner – Forfeng Designs

    iGroupAdvisors
    5 Feb 2013 | 10:26 am
    Welcome to this edition of Front & Center, the show that features interviews with the best and brightest hospitality professionals and industry thought-leaders. My guest today on Front & Center is Heather Turner, Founder of Forfeng Designs, a hospitality and marketing consulting company that provides a variety of services to clients both in and outside of […]
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  • Major Eateries Remodeling for Success

    Doug Donald
    15 May 2013 | 11:21 am
    Hoping to emulate the success of their competitors, many of America’s major eateries are implementing makeovers in hopes of attracting new business and luring old customers back after the recession. Last year Bob Evans completed remodels of several hundred stores, with an average sales lift of 5 percent at those locations. In 2011, Schlotzsky’s Deli invested $40 million to refresh the décor in its 375 restaurants. The chain increased its average sales from about $660,000 in fiscal 2007 to about $780,000 by the end of 2011. SEE ALSO: Restaurant Jobs on Hcareers.com…

  • Langham Hospitality Investments Raise Up to $588 IPO

    Kaitlin Olson
    13 May 2013 | 2:11 pm
    Find Your Next Hotel Job on Hcareers.com!  Langham Hospitality Investments, which is backed by Great Eagle Holdings (0041.HK -1.32%), plans to raise up to US$588 million in a Hong Kong initial public offering, according to a term sheet seen by the Wall Street Journal on Monday. The company plans to sell 852 million units in a price range of HK$4.65-HK$5.36 each, the document said. Langham Hospitality Investments, which has three hotels, namely Langham, Langham Place and Eaton, is expected to start roadshows on May 30 and list on Hong Kong’s stock exchange June 19, the term sheet…

  • Does it take the skills of Sherlock Holmes to complete a background check?

    Lora Waugh
    13 May 2013 | 5:24 am
    “When people hear what I do, they think I look at resumes with a magnifying glass. Either that or they mutter something about ‘Big Brother,’” says Craig Caddell, General Manager of ReferencePro™ — a professional background-screening firm with a 24-hour operations center in Spokane, Washington. Background checks are required for health care providers, commercial pilots and drivers, airport workers, and other professionals. Screening is necessary for government-regulated industries, such as the insurance industry, government-owned hospitality real estate…

  • Gatsby Deals at Hotels

    Kaitlin Olson
    10 May 2013 | 9:40 am
    "The Great Gatsby" hits theaters today capturing a glimpse of the roaring 20s based on the classic novel. While the highly anticipated Baz Luhrmann film is expected to be a box office hit, hotels are also trying to capitalize on the film's popularity with "Jazz Age Packages."  Browse Hotel Jobs on Hcareers.com "Hotel branding is all about (capturing) mind share,” said John O’Neill, director of the School of Hospitality Management at Penn State. “Things like big summer blockbusters serve as great vehicles to do so. On top of that, ‘The…

  • Dreamliner Takes Flight May 20

    Kaitlin Olson
    8 May 2013 | 9:19 am
    "United Airlines will restart Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' flights on May 20, putting the aircraft on hub-to-hub routes out of Houston Bush Intercontinental." The USA Today article confirmed the rumor to Today in the Sky that flights will service on the Dreamliner will be May 31st.  SEE ALSO: Browse all Hospitality Jobs on Hcareers.com With a new age design that "boosts fuel efficiency and increases flier comfort" the Dreamliner was first used in September, but was grounded due to concerns over the plane's lithium battery.  Learn more about the…
 
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