Archive for September, 2007
Saturday, September 22nd, 2007
T he people behind Wichita’s LodgeWorks hotel company are remaking the company, yet again. The company is launching a new chain of upscale boutique hotels and upgrading its old Sierra Suites. It’s the latest innovation for the tight-knit group, which began two decades ago as Summerfield Suites and has remade the company several times since then. The company employs 60 people at its …
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Friday, September 21st, 2007
Cigarette-to-hotels major ITC plans to set up around 15 three-star hotels over the next three years in rural areas where it has retail hubs. To be christened Fortune Lodges, the hotels will have around 25 rooms and cater to business and leisure travellers.
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Friday, September 21st, 2007
The latest market information from The Bench, the sole provider of daily performance data to the hotel sector, shows that Brussels hotels have enjoyed an impressive 2007 so far, but that weekends remain the city’s Achilles heel.
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Thursday, September 20th, 2007
Residents on the Upper West Side are planning a rally to protest illegal hotels operating in the neighborhood.
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Thursday, September 20th, 2007
SolutionInc Limited , developer of award-winning Internet connectivity, billing and management software and services, announced today it has been selected by Pacrim Hospitality Inc. as its preferred technology provider for all Pacrim hotels.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
THE owner of the Coogee Bay Hotel - one of the worst pub trouble spots for violent behaviour in Sydney - has been the leading donor out of 150 hotels that have given a total of $2.4 million to the NSW Labor Party over the past eight years.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
ARLINGTON, Va., Interstate Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:IHR) , one of the nation’s largest independent hotel management companies, today announced the formation of a joint venture partnership with Investcorp International’s U.S. based Real Estate Group. The partnership, along with Interstate, have agreed to acquire three hotels from affiliates of The Blackstone Group L.P. for an aggregate price of …
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
Shares of Choice Hotels International Inc. rose Wednesday as analysts applauded the hotel franchisor’s expanded buyback.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
Sumbe, 09/19 ? Main hotels and lodges of Sumbe city, coastal Kwanza Sul province, are fully booked due to the VII edition of the Sumbe International Music Festival(Festisumbe)happening from September 28 to 29, with the participation of 30 singers and three bands.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
Choice Hotels International Inc. said Tuesday its board expanded its share repurchase authorization by up to 3 million shares.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
Hilton Hotels Corp. shareholders overwhelmingly approved the company’s $20.1 billion sale to The Blackstone Group LP, the hotel operator said Tuesday. More than 98 percent of votes cast at a special shareholder’s meeting held at the Beverly Hilton…
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
A BBC investigation finds “unsatisfactory” standards of fire precaution in some South West hotels.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
MUMBAI (Reuters) - U.S.-based Orient-Express Hotels Ltd has turned down a proposal from Indian Hotels Co Ltd for a strategic alliance, saying it aimed to remain focused at the luxury segment on its own.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
HOTELS in Edinburgh are the third most expensive in the UK, according to a new survey by Hotels.com.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
Hilton Hotels Corp. shareholders overwhelmingly approved the company?s $20.1 billion sale to The Blackstone Group LP, the hotel operator said Tuesday.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
New York | Hotels wishing to offer concierge services but can?t justify associated labor costs can now benefit from a new Concierge on Demand service from TTI Technologies International. Concierge on Demand is a computer-based system which allows guests to view and book tours, buy show tickets via Telecharge, book transportation, etc. directly from a convenient lobby kiosk or PC workstation. …
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
Hilton Hotels Corp. shareholders overwhelmingly approved the company’s $20.1 billion sale to The Blackstone Group LP, the hotel operator said yesterday.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
The Reservation and Distribution Section in Dubai Taxi of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently launched a reservation service through a hotline in a number of hotels and restaurants where a high demand for Dubai taxis is registered.
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Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Inc. said Wednesday it formed a joint venture with Investcorp International’s Real Estate Group to buy three hotels from affiliates of the Blackstone Group LP for $118 million.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
Bermuda-based Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. said Tuesday it hasn’t entered into any strategic discussions with Indian Hotels Co. or its affiliates and doesn’t plan to pursue any alliance or merger with the company.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
Sony BMG has announced an exclusive partnership with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide that will customize the entertainment experience at the company’s nation-wide chain of hotels, including Sheraton, W Hotels, Westin and St. Regis.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
LOS ANGELES ( Map , News ) - Hilton Hotels Corp. says shareholders have approved the $20.1 billion sale of the hotel operator to The Blackstone Group LP.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
Leela group’s big boss CP Krishnan Nair is on top of the world with international agencies publishing raving reviews on his high-end luxurious hotels.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
LOS ANGELES — Hilton Hotels Corp. shareholders approved the company’s $20.1 billion sale to The Blackstone Group LP, the hotel operator said Tuesday.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
Indian Hotels has made yet another overseas foray with its latest acquisition of a 10 per cent stake in NYSE-listed Orient Express Hotels.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
Hilton Hotels Corp. shareholders overwhelmingly approved the company’s $20.1 billion sale to The Blackstone Group LP, the hotel operator said Tuesday.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
Packed hotels have little incentive to offer corporate discounts or free amenities.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
(RTTNews) - Tuesday, Gandhinagar Hotels said that the company issued 16 lakh warrants convertible into equity shares to promoter/promoter associates/ other associate persons/other persons and companies.
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
Washington | Best Western Hotels contributed $2,500 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) 2007 Annual Giving Campaign, which supports key research and workforce development initiatives for the hospitality industry. They will be recognized at the five-diamond category level. A long-time supporter, Best Western generously donated a total of $300,000 through AH&LEF?s last …
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