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Danziger To Receive HSMAI Honor
MCLEAN, VA–The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International has named Wyndham's Eric Danziger to receive this year's Albert E. Koehl Award. Continued...
Posted 1/27/2012 - 5:59:05 PM
IHG Adds Crowne Plaza Suites In Bogota, Colombia
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA—IHG has opened the Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama Bogota here and the property is located adjacent to the 573-room Crowne Plaza by the same name. Continued...
Posted 1/27/2012 - 1:17:27 PM
San Juan Marriott Completes Four-Year Renovation
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO—The San Juan Marriott here has revealed its newly upgraded lobby lounge and bar. The project was the last piece of a total renovation project that has been taking place at the property since 2007. Continued...
Posted 1/27/2012 - 9:25:57 AM
Stoneleigh Joins Luxe hotels
DALLAS, TX—The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa here has become part of Luxe Hotels' portfolio. It will be renamed The Luxe Stoneleigh Dallas Hotel & Spa in the second quarter of this year. Continued...
Posted 1/27/2012 - 9:15:31 AM
Fairmont San Francisco Unveils Diplomat Club
SAN FRANCISCO–The Fairmont Hotel here has debuted the Diplomat Club intended for meetings and social events, carving the 3,700 sq. ft. out of a series of former restaurant spaces. Continued...
Posted 1/27/2012 - 8:37:31 AM
Starwood To Open 80 Hotels In 2012
STAMFORD, CT–Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide plans to open 80 hotels this year, just a shade under the 80 it opened in 2011. Continued...
Posted 1/27/2012 - 8:33:49 AM
Capponi Under Way With Hotel Construction Projects
MIAMI BEACH—The Capponi Construction Group is advancing several hotel development construction projects, including a mixed-use development here. Continued...
Posted 1/26/2012 - 11:07:56 AM
Hilton Atlanta Airport Caps Guestroom Upgrade
ATLANTA—The Hilton Atlanta Airport completed a $20 million renovation of its 507 guestrooms. Continued...
Posted 1/26/2012 - 9:16:32 AM
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Dennis Nessler, Editor, Hotel Business
It’s Time To Ramp-up Hotel Development Once Again
As we embark on 2012, there are lots of resolutions that it would make sense for the U.S. lodging industry, as a whole, to try and keep. Attaining a widespread increase in rates, for example, would most certainly be tops on the list. A major uptick in transaction activity would also be a worthwhile achievement.
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Jay Schultz, Sr. VP, Hospitality Group
AH&LA's Appointment Lets Johnson's Talents Shine
I'd like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Carlson EVP of Development Nancy Johnson, who officially became the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AH&LA) 2012 Chair last month during a black tie dinner at New York’s Mandarin Oriental.
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