News and Reviews of Hotels

Archive for January, 2008

Wyndham Hotel Group Introduces Ramada Encore Hotels to Ukraine

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Wyndham Hotel Group today announced an exclusive development agreement with Ukrainian Hotels LLC to build 15 Ramada Encore® hotels over the next 10 years throughout Ukraine.

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2007 Was Kind to Hotel Guests, Harsh on Airline Passengers - Kimpton Hotels Outscore Industry Giants

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Market Metrix, LLC, the leading provider of customer and employee feedback and performance tools for the hospitality industry, today announced annual results of the Market Metrix Hospitality Index for 2007. Kimpton Hotels, Sun Country Airlines and Enterprise Rent-a-Car ranked number one in hotel, airline and rental car industry customer satisfaction, respectively.

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Celebrity Hotels

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

With the growth of the celebrity industry its no wonder that celebrity hotels are becoming more famous.  And we don’t mean the Hilton!  We mean the hotels that celebrities are booking into along with their entourage and ever present paparazzi.  These celebrity hotels are increasing the notoriety and reputation as the place to be and be seen.

Housing, hotels

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Developers can exploit the land by building group housing societies, hotels and other commercial properties. For group housing purposes, Railways plans to lease out the land for about 90 years while for other commercial use the land would be on lease for 30 years.

Read More at The Hindu…

Red Lion Hotels Enhances Web Site With eStara Click to Chat

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

eStara, the leading provider of proactive conversion solutions for enhancing online sales and support initiatives, today announced that Red Lion Hotels Corporation will integrate eStara Click to Chat in its Web sites. Red Lion currently utilizes eStara Click to Call and post-call surveys, and is adding live chat functionality to enhance customer service options to drive customer loyalty and …

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ResortQuest Hawaii adds 2 hotels

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

ResortQuest Hawaii said Tuesday it will provide management services for two Hawaii hotels.

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DELAWARE: Hotels to offer ‘first night free’ deals

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

WILMINGTON ? Striking back against low early-year occupancy rates, 30 hotels in Delaware are offering two nights for the price of one. About 30 hotels throughout the state will participate in the “First Night Free” campaign, offering one free night if the guest pays for at least one other.

Read More at The Daily Times…

Wyo., Utah hotels on Mobil’s 5-star list

Monday, January 28th, 2008

The Mobil Travel Guide, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has for the first time awarded five stars to properties in Wyoming and Utah.

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InterContinental Hotels Group Becomes Partner of Cornell Center for Hospitality Research

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Global hotel operator InterContinental Hotels Group has joined Cornell’s Center for Hospitality Research as a partner. InterContinental?s president of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Kirk Kinsell, a Cornell alumnus, will participate on the center?s Advisory Board. Kinsell will share his expertise with researchers, industry leaders and students, as well as at the center?s Roundtables.

Read More at Hospitality Net…

Hotels going hypoallergenic

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

Slowly - ever so slowly - hotels are recognizing that travelers who suffer from severe asthma and allergies triggered by dust mites, mold, smoke, pollen, chemicals and animal dander might like to stay in hypoallergenic rooms - for a price.

Read More at The Philadelphia Inquirer…