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Archive for September, 2007

NEW BOUTIQUE HOTELS, UPGRADES TO SIERRA SUITES

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 …

Read More at The Wichita Eagle…

ITC eyes Fortune in rural hotels

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.

Read More at Business Standard India…

The Bench Helps Brussels? Hotels Shake Off The Weekend Blues

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.

Read More at Hospitality Net…

Residents Protest Illegal Hotels

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

Residents on the Upper West Side are planning a rally to protest illegal hotels operating in the neighborhood.

Read More at WNBC…

Pacrim Hospitality Secures SolutionInc Limited as preferred technology provider for all Pacrim hotels

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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Hotels fill Labor coffers

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.

Read More at Sydney Morning Herald…

Interstate Hotels & Resorts to Acquire Seventh Wholly-Owned Hotel

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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Choice Hotels Rises on Expanded Buyback

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Shares of Choice Hotels International Inc. rose Wednesday as analysts applauded the hotel franchisor’s expanded buyback.

Read More at AP via Yahoo! Finance…

Kwanza Sul: FestiSumbe Leaves Hotels Fully Booked

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.

Read More at AngolaPress…

Choice Hotels Expands Stock Buyback

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Choice Hotels International Inc. said Tuesday its board expanded its share repurchase authorization by up to 3 million shares.

Read More at AP via Yahoo! Finance…

Hilton Hotels shareholders approve company’s sale

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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Fears over fire safety in hotels

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

A BBC investigation finds “unsatisfactory” standards of fire precaution in some South West hotels.

Read More at BBC News…

Orient-Express turns down Indian Hotels tie-up plan

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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City hotels are third dearest

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

HOTELS in Edinburgh are the third most expensive in the UK, according to a new survey by Hotels.com.

Read More at The Scotsman…

Shareholders say yes to Hilton Hotels buyout, pending deal approval

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.

Read More at Tacoma News Tribune…

TTI Brings ‘Concierge on Demand’ Services to Hotels as Guest-Service, Revenue Tool

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. …

Read More at Hospitality Net…

Shareholders OK Hilton Hotels sale

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.

Read More at Honolulu Advertiser…

Dubai Taxi launches hotline at hotels and restaurants

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.

Read More at AME Info…

Interstate Joint Venture Buying 3 Hotels

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.

Read More at AP via Yahoo! Finance…

Orient-Express Rejects Indian Hotels

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.

Read More at AP via Yahoo! Finance…

Sony BMG, Starwood Hotels Partner Up

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.

Read More at CMJ…

Hilton Hotels shareholders approve company’s $20.1 billion sale

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.

Read More at The San Francisco Examiner…

Leela group plans chain of pilgrim hotels

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.

Read More at NDTV Profit…

Hilton Hotels shareholders approve $20.1B sale

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.

Read More at The York Dispatch…

Yet another overseas buy for Indian Hotels

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.

Read More at The Hindu…

Hilton Hotels Shareholders OK Buyout

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.

Read More at AP via Yahoo! Finance…

Jammed hotels cut back on extras

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Packed hotels have little incentive to offer corporate discounts or free amenities.

Read More at Crain’s New York Business…

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Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

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Gandhinagar Hotels Issues Warrants On Preferential Basis

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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Best Western Hotels Donates $2,500 To AH&LEF Annual Giving Campaign

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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