Provides the latest RSS feeds for Hospitality News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page International Travel News.com http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/cat/6d4e51e25d590bec/ en-us Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:02:00 -0400 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:02:00 -0400 30 Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) announced that the Company's Board of Directors approved a plan to spin-off an 80% ownership interest in an 8-hotel portfolio, totaling 3,146 rooms (2,912 owned rooms), to holders of Ashford Trust common stock in the form of a taxable special distribution. Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) announced that the Company's Board of ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215276138/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:10 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215276138/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Germans are as keen on travel as ever – almost 50 per cent plan a second trip besides their main annual holiday – according to the latest ADAC Reisemonitor survey Italy and Austria have become increasingly popular for extra breaks Almost 50 per cent of Germans have already made up their minds to take an extra break in addition to their main annual holiday. According to the findings of a ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215276137/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:10 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215276137/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec The Éilan Hotel Resort & Spa is part of Éilan - San Antonio's new 120-acre mixed-use development that contains luxury residences, restaurants, retail outlets, and office space. Sage Hospitality announced it has added the Éilan Hotel Resort & Spa to its Premier and Lifestyle Division. The ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215276139/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:10 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215276139/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec The hotels will be located in key cities and towns that have established commercial and industrial infrastructure and will help meet the growing demand for quality accommodation across Brazil. It is anticipated that the first of these new properties will open in 2016. Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the execution of an agreement to form a joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215276140/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:09 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215276140/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Because financing for new hotel development is still difficult to obtain, many hotel developers clients have found EB-5 financing to be a valuable source of alternative financing. One of the first things a hotel developer wants to know when considering EB-5 financing for the first time is: What percentage of the total cost of the project can be provided with EB-5 investments? The answer to ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215276142/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:09 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215276142/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Year-to-date, 188 hotels have opened in the region with 32,667 rooms. In the remainder of 2013, 451 hotels are planned to open with 91,318 rooms. The Asia/Pacific hotel development pipeline comprises 1,828 hotels totalling 394,856 rooms, according to the May 2013 STR Global Construction Pipeline Report. The total active pipeline data includes projects in the In Construction, Final Planning and ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215276141/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:09 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215276141/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec RLJ Lodging Trust announced that it acquired the long-term leasehold interest in the 399-room Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach for a purchase price of $75.3 million, or approximately $189,000 per key. The purchase price represents a forward capitalization rate of approximately 7.8% based on the Hotel’s projected 2014 net operating income. RLJ Lodging Trust announced that it acquired the ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215274681/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:18 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215274681/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Rising profits, limited supply growth and improved access to capital make 2013 and 2014 an excellent time to invest in the U.S. lodging industry. This is the sentiment expressed by participants in the recently released 2013 edition of PKF Consulting USA, LLC’s (PKFC) Hospitality Investment ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215274680/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:18 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215274680/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Orange Capital, a New York-based investment firm, today announced that it has retained Houlihan Lokey as its financial advisor to coordinate buyer interest in Strategic Hotels & Resorts. Orange Capital LLC, beneficial owner of approximately 3.65 percent of Strategic Hotels & Resorts, issued the following statement today regarding its investment in the Company: Orange Capital, a New ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215274682/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:17 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215274682/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Nor1 , the technology leader in upsell solutions, today released a new white paper entitled, "When More is More: Exploring Upselling as a Sales & Marketing Tactic." Authored by well-known expert and speaker on e-commerce and internet marketing, Tim Peter, founder of the consulting firm bearing his name, the paper asserts that employing upsell strategies can drive significant ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215274684/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:17 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215274684/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec The new 30-second spot captures the on-property Hampton experiences of seven Millennial influencers as they travel across the country – from Atlanta, Georgia to Astoria, Oregon – and chronicle their trips Hampton Hotels debuted its newest ad campaign to reach young, social media-savvy travelers and encourage them to experience the brand. The new 30-second spot captures the on-property ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215274683/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:16 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215274683/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215274685/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:14 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215274685/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec The third-largest IT company in Europe is bringing its fully-integrated, end-to-end solution for hotel chain management to North America; Indra's Travel Management Suite is changing the hotel technology landscape one module at a ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215271678/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:46:00 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215271678/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec MICROS Systems, Inc.Hotel Property Management Systems and Point of Sale Solutions7031 Columbia Gateway DriveColumbia, MD 21046-2289United StatesTollfree: (866) 287-4736Phone: (443) 285-6000Fax: (443) ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215271677/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:46:00 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215271677/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, says the continued development of the hospitality industry was boosting the overall economic growth of the country. According to her, players in the hospitality industry employ various segments of the Ghanaian economy, as well as contribute greatly to the socio-economic development of the West African country. ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215271547/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:31:20 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215271547/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Pairing industry's leading guest services mobile app with groundbreaking mobile key technology drives tremendous operational efficiencies for hotels and delivers unparalleled 'wow' factor for ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215270332/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:39:57 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215270332/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Leading CRM provider to demonstrate latest digital marketing and mobile communication tools for hotels and spas at industry's largest technology ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215270333/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:39:57 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215270333/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced four-time Grammy nominee, Jewel, will take the stage at the GBTA Convention 2013 being held August 4-7, 2013 in San Diego, CA. Jewel will speak and perform during the Monday, August ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215270335/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:39:57 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215270335/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Signature Living hotel finally opened their doors to the general public on Thursday with a grand launch of their spectacular new Movie themed hotel, based in the heart of the City of Liverpool on Stanley Street. The much anticipated hotel has been added to the portfolio of Lawrence and Katie Kenwright, who already have serviced apartment properties on Bold Street, Mathew Street and Victoria ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215270334/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:39:56 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215270334/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec www.hotelequities.com ) recently assumed management of the 85-room Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Savannah Airport hotel as part of its continued plans for double-digit growth. "Savannah is a strategic market for Hotel Equities," ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215270336/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:39:56 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215270336/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec The Cornell Center For Hospitality Research releases New Report: The Safety and Security of U.S. Hotels: A Post-September 11 Report by Cathy A. Enz, Ph.D., and Masako S. Taylor, ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215267964/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:32:26 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215267964/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec The Center For Hospitality Research (CHR) at The Cornell School Of Hotel Administration 537 Statler HallIthaca, NY 14853United StatesPhone: 607-255-9780Fax: ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215267963/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:32:26 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215267963/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Interstate Hotels & Resorts announces its sixth acquisition with Waramaug Hospitality LLC and a private investment group of the 382-room Sheraton Orlando North Hotel effective May 22, 2013.Hospitality Funding LLC, a Palm Beach, Fla.-headquartered boutique investmentadvisory firm, advised the buyer group on the transaction.The hotel, managed by Interstate under a long-term agreement, will ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215267962/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:32:26 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215267962/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Hotel bookings for leisure travelers in North America for the next 12 months are up 4.6%, while those for individual corporate travelers are up just 7% compared to the previous period. With the economy on the rebound, Americans once again are cracking open their pocketbooks to take family vacations and other leisure trips. But corporate managers in charge of spending for business conferences and ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215267967/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:32:25 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215267967/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec By Doug Kennedy When you listen to reservations sales calls these days it is easy to recognize that most of the conversation is focused exclusively on the room or accommodation. What I hear most often is sales agents who are obtaining the caller's dates, number of people, and number of beds needed. They click enter and then read back the list of room types and rates. Little or no information ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215267966/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:32:25 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215267966/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Hotels directly surrounding Wimbledon have raised their prices by an average of 70 per cent for the Tennis Championships, according to the trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) reported monthly by hotel comparison ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215266935/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:29:19 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215266935/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec The Google Knowledge Graph carousel is now showing up more and more. And across a much wider variety of categories and verticals. Launched around 10 months ago, the new look definitely stands out more by giving more contrast to the images. The screen shot below is for results relating to hotels. While the carousel isn't new, it's updates and increased frequency aligns with their recent ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215266937/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:29:18 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215266937/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec M3 Accounting + Analytics , the national leader in hotel-specific accounting software, operations reporting and business analytics, announces that Barry Wabler has joined its Customer Advisory Board. The M3 Customer Advisory Board, created in January of this year, is comprised of hospitality industry leaders who help shape M3's product development and market strategy. Board members ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215266936/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:29:18 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215266936/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Digital marketing continues to evolve with Google Penguin updates a few weeks ago, changes in local search engine marketing strategy, and the changes in the social media world. The conference offers a unique opportunity to learn some of the latest strategies for maximizing revenue from digital marketing in a hands-on, consultative ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215265020/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:21:12 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215265020/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Germany based luxury group Althoff Hotel Collection has selected eRevMax's channel management solution RateTiger for revenue optimization. Althoff properties will be using RateTiger Suite to manage rates and availability across multiple sales ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215265021/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:21:12 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215265021/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec The 8th Four Seasons property in China will welcome business travellers to this important commercial hub, as well as leisure guests taking in ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215258032/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:57:19 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215258032/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec When most hoteliers think about the factors that have an effect on their revenue management strategy, they think of RevPAR, ADR and occupancy. They think about historical and current local demand. Most hoteliers ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215258031/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:57:18 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215258031/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec In association with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Digital Innovation Asia (DIA) is delighted to announce the winners for the first Digital Innovation Asia Awards.The Digital Innovation Asia Awards recognize the most forward thinking yet performance-oriented digital innovations in the Pacific Asia travel and tourism industry. The DIA Awards were held at famous BED Supperclub in ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215258034/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:57:17 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215258034/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Every hotel sales manager who is prospecting for new customers will eventually get involved in a conversation with that prospect to discuss his needs and to find out if the sales ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215258033/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:57:17 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215258033/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Emirates Green Building Council has announced the inaugural EGBC Awards to honour excellence in sustainable built environments and to recognise innovative ideas that contribute to ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215258035/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:57:16 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215258035/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec After undergoing extensive renovation, the newly converted property now includes an array of new and re-concepted amenities for business and leisure travelers alike in the downtown Baltimore area. Embassy Suites Hotels welcomes the arrival of the brand's third property in the state of Maryland, the Embassy Suites Baltimore-Downtown. After undergoing extensive renovation, the newly ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254761/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:39 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254761/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Robert Friedland, Chairman and founder of Ivanhoe Capital Corporation, announced that the company's Ivanhoe Italia LLC subsidiary has completed the acquisition of the Villa Tre Ville luxury hotel. Robert Friedland, Chairman and founder of Ivanhoe Capital Corporation, announced that the company's Ivanhoe Italia LLC subsidiary has completed the acquisition of the Villa Tre Ville luxury ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254759/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:39 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254759/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Seeks Multi-Million Dollar Damages in Pending Litigation Renaissance Hotels, a division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), will cease managing The Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach Hotel as ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254764/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:38 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254764/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Oscars Hotels have signed a franchise agreement for a 146-room Holiday Inn hotel at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s south west. Oscars Hotels purchased the Sunnybrook Hotel in April 2011 and with this agreement will undertake a multimillion-dollar refurbishment of the guest rooms and restaurant, after which the hotel will reopen as Holiday Inn Warwick Farm on ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254763/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:38 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254763/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Reflecting the transformative change happening at its properties, Marriott Hotels today launched a new multi-year global marketing campaign. Called "Travel Brilliantly," it is a bold move amplifying the brand’s dedication to leading the future of travel. The dynamic campaign reflects the lifestyle of the next generation of travelers, who seamlessly blend work and play in a ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254762/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:38 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254762/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec White Lodging announced the following individuals have been named general managers within the last month across the company. David Malmberg has been promoted to general manager of the Courtyard and Residence Inn Austin Downtown Convention Center properties. Prior to joining White Lodging in 2011, Malmberg spent nine years in St. Kitts, West Indies. During that time he was the director of ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254765/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:37 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254765/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Current Outlook - The hotel industry outlook for the top 25 North American Markets is showing an increase of 2.1% in committed occupancy for May 2013 – April 2014 based on group commitments and individual reservations on the books as of April 28, 2013 compared to the same time last ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254767/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:37 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254767/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) today announced that its ‘Different by Design’ Aloft brand has doubled its presence in Tulsa, Oklahoma with the opening of Aloft Tulsa Downtown. The opening also marks the successful completion of the Aloft brand’s second adaptive re-use project. The former City Hall was transformed into Aloft Tulsa Downtown by owner ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254766/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:37 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254766/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Scandic Hotels is the first hotel chain in the Nordic region to offer a digital solution for checking out at its hotels. In just a few quick steps guests can pay for their room and check out on their smartphone or computer – confirm the bill, receive an electronic receipt and drop the key off in reception on the way out. Scandic is currently piloting the new solution at Scandic Park in ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254769/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:36 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254769/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec The international hotel and restaurant industry has been working toward sustainability in operations, and industry executives are making every effort to report their sustainability results. At the 2012 Cornell Hospitality Research Summit (CHRS), several presenters offered their analysis of both sustainability strategies and related reporting approaches. The international hotel and restaurant ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254768/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:36 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254768/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Hospitality executives and managers often must make challenging strategic decisions in which they use their best judgment to weigh a series of alternatives against a set of decision criteria. Hospitality executives and managers often must make challenging strategic decisions in which they use their best judgment to weigh a series of alternatives against a set of decision criteria. A new tool ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254760/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:32:36 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215254760/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec hotel SalesPro Now Provides Fully-Integrated Event Diagrams; Easy-to-Use Diagramming Tools Create Function Layouts, Seating Charts, Meal Assignments; hotel SystemsPro will Launch Second New Sales Product at ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215252559/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:28:00 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215252559/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Spread over six acres, Hyatt Regency Gurgaon is strategically located off the Delhi-Jaipur Highway (NH 8) at the gateway of Gurgaon’s commercial district. The hotel is conveniently located 30 minutes from Indira Gandhi International Airport and is an ideal base for tourists covering the ‘golden triangle’ of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215252558/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:28:00 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215252558/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Maybe we can learn from a business tycoon like Sir Richard. He has tapped into all sorts of industries with over 200 companies in 30 countries. He has tried records, cosmetics, television and airlines, phones and orbital space launch systems. And, we are just trying to focus on Hospitality. One must admit that Sir Richard Branson does everything with style and flair. Plus, he has a great deal ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215252561/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:27:58 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215252561/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec With 81 games on the road in some of the biggest and busiest cities in North America, baseball players are knowledgeable hotel consumers. We asked our panel of star players -- Bronson Arroyo of the ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215251485/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:37:45 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215251485/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Philanthropy program strategically addresses global talent shortages through increased access to education and expands hospitality career opportunities in communities around the ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215250117/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:33:30 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215250117/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Pegasus Solutions to attract more international traffic. The 304-room hotel is the only airport property for the recently expanded Queen Alia International Airport, a status that increases its opportunity to attract both corporate and leisure traffic through Pegasus' global sales and marketing support under the "UI" chain code. "Our hotel already appeals to an enviable list ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215250635/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:30:51 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215250635/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec reservation sales system provider for the resort, hotel, and vacation rental markets, concluded its 2013 fiscal year with a 37% revenue increase over 2012. The company announced that 7 resort operators signed on in Q4 for leisure voice channel reservation sales services. NAVIS implements powerful outbound leisure sales strategies that increase revenue. NAVIS also measures marketing ROI for online ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215247751/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:30:39 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215247751/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Reflecting the transformative change happening at its properties, the iconic Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International, Inc. ... http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215246659/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:30:04 -0400 http://www.internationaltravelnews.com/index.php/sid/215246659/scat/6d4e51e25d590bec Magnuson Hotel Cool Springs. Formerly franchised by Wyndham Hotels as the Wingate by Wyndham in Brentwood, Tennessee, the hotel will upgrade its local, regional and national market to attract business, group and leisure travelers via an affiliation with Magnuson Hotels' global portfolio of nearly 2,000 hotels. 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