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Saturday, May 17, 2008
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Press releases and news announcements from companies and suppliers in the hospitality industry. Updated every week day.
  • Confidence high after record breaking CHTIC


    The 12th Annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) concluded with a very optimistic outlook for the Caribbean region as a record-breaking 522 delegates met at the newly opened Hyatt Regency Trinidad May 6-8 and heard that there is currently more than $100 billion in investment in the region (according to the World Travel & Tourism Council) devoted to improving and expanding tourism facilities and infrastructure.

    Generation acquires Charlotte, NC MainStay Suites


    The extended-stay hotel, built in 2002, is slated for selective upgrades to the guest rooms and hotel lobby.

    Hotel Indigo coming to College Park, Ga.


    College Park is a well-established community near Hartsfield- Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the 142-room property is expected to open in the summer of 2009.

    Wason announces sale of Nordic Village


    The Nordic Village Luxury Mountain Getaways in Mount Washington Valley, New Hampshire sold for 13 million.

    CPC Hospitality names Willard Senior VP


    He has logged a 19-year career in the hospitality industry following his graduation with a bachelor's degree in hospitality management from The Ohio State University.

    Marriott LA at LA LIVE to Open in Spring 2010


    The hotel, a key component of the Downtown Los Angeles revitalization project known as L.A. LIVE, will meet the capacity needs for meeting groups staying downtown and will provide direct access to the Los Angeles Convention Center.

    David Elsewhere is everywhere


    In the new TownePlace Suites By Marriott -- dancing phenom David Elsewhere choreographs his way through the long term stay hotel designed for 'real living'.

    Sage and Marriott to revive Mt. Laurel hotel


    Sage Hospitality is the force behind the management of the Mt. Laurel Marriott, the "new" hotel on Route 73, just off the New Jersey Turnpike.

    CDC partners with NSPF


    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) have established a Cryptosporidium (Crypto) Outbreak Alert System to help aquatic facilities protect their patrons from recreational water illness.

    Microtel opens in Port Charlotte, FL


    One of the first hotels to open in the area since the devastation of Hurricane Charley in 2004, it is also the area's first "Green" hotel, implementing programs and practices to protect and conserve Florida's natural resources and the environment.

    Renovations, recognition for JQH Branson Chateau


    John Q. Hammons' Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center in Branson, Mo., gives the library lounge a smart, new look and is recognized for the second consecutive year in Expedia Insiders' Select Ranking of World's Best Hotels.

    Hotelier, banker Mike Patel honored


    Atlantan Mukesh "Mike" Patel will be among this year's recipients of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor given by the National Ethnic Coalition (NECO) on May 10th in New York City.

    Help on the way for small, medium Caribbean hotels


    The Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) announced the formation of the Caribbean Tourism Investment Fund designed to help close the financing gap in the Caribbean which has traditionally resulted in limited access to third party equity.

    Accor North America opens new corporate locations


    The newest corporate acquisitions in Willoughby, OH and Williansville, NY will continue the company's momentum toward attaining their 1,200-property goal.

    EZYield.com celebrates four-year milestone


    Throughout the successful four-year relationship, EZYield.com has worked closely with Evans Hotels' management team to ensure that they are receiving the best R.O.I. afforded to the properties.

    Country Inn opens first property in New Hampshire


    This Country Inn & Suites property is located only four miles from downtown and Manchester Airport,and the hotel is situated close to a variety of dining options, shopping, golf and more.

    Mark Hellrung named general manager


    Mr. Hellrung joins Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas following the retirement of George Cordon, who served as the Hotel's general manager for the past eight years.

    Mumford facilitates hotel sale


    Mumford Company was pleased to represent Hampton Economic Development Corporation in the recent sale of the Hampton Marina Hotel located in downtown Hampton, Virginia to Hampton Hotel Associates, an affiliate of MHI Hospitality, Inc., a publicly traded REIT.

    Mumford Company hires Brian McCutcheon


    The Mumford Company recently hired Brian McCutcheon to join their headquarters in Newport News, VA to serve a Sales Analyst.

    Red Lion to acquire hotel in Denver, Colorado


    The 478-room Radisson Hotel Denver Southeast was purchased for $25.3 million.

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