Destination News - Hotel, Resort & Spa.Sep 24, 2007 In conjunction with the launch of a new incentive web site, JG Black Book of Travel is offering agents the opportunity to earn points toward free vacations, hotel stays and gifts and will award one grand prize to the agent with the highest sales in December. Sep 19, 2007 Blackstone Group Blackstone Group L.P. (NYSE: BX) is a prominent private equity and investment management firm founded in 1985 by Peter G. Peterson and Stephen A. Schwarzman. The company is based in New York City, in River House on Park Avenue at Fifty-first Street, with offices in Atlanta, , Hilton Hotels
Blackstone Group buys out Hilton. At a special meeting Sept. 18, more than 98% of voted shares were in favour of the Hilton Hotels merger agreement with investment funds Noun 1. investment funds - money that is invested with an expectation of profit investment assets - anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company tied to The Blackstone Group. The final transactions of the buyout are expected to be carried out by October 2007, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a spokesperson for Hilton. Closing the $20.1 billion deal is [sup.3]subject to the satisfaction of all required regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.[sup.2] Sep 19, 2007 Choice Hotels Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced sSept. 20 that it will report third quarter 2007 results after market close on Wednesday October 24, 2007. The company will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2007 earnings at 9:30 a.m. Sep 20, 2007 Choice Hotels Choice Hotels International, said Sept. 18 announced its Board of Directors has authorized an increase under the Company's existing stock repurchase Stock repurchase A firm's repurchase of outstanding shares of its common stock. program to acquire up to an additional three million shares of its outstanding common stock. Sep 18, 2007 Choice Hotels Shares of Choice Hotels International rose Sept. 18 as analysts applauded the hotel franchisor's expanded buyback. Sep 18, 2007 citizenM Newly formed hotel group citizenM, has revealed plans for its first property, set to open early 2008 near Amsterdam[sup.1]s Schiphol airport. The hotel will provide 230 rooms at a starting price starting price n (COMM) → precio inicial starting price n → prix initial starting price start n (at auction of [euro]69 ([pounds sterling]47) per night, using the slogan: [sup.3]Affordable luxury for the people.[sup.2] Rooms are of modern design, focussing on simplicity, comfort and functionality: super king-size beds, quality linen, hi-tech showers, light, and sophisticated technology. Sep 17, 2007 Eaton Hotel Hong Kong's Eaton Hotel, having recently refurbished its meeting and conference facilities, has unveiled a single but exclusive new room: the BizSuite. The new BizSuite is a 37m2 (398 ft2) one-bedroom with study. It provides an integrated laptop docking system - with complementary wired and wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1 , the 'Eaton Easy Chair' (desk chair), a 4-in-1 fax/ scanner/ printer/ copier, three LCD screens (located in the bedroom, study and bathroom), the usual amenities, and the new iHome: alarm/ clock/ stereo/ iPod dock. All BizSuite bookings come with additional perks: a limousine transfer from Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG, ICAO: VHHH) is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport, due to the fact that it was built on the island of Chek Lap Kok by land reclamation. , a 45min foot massage per night, 2h daily use of the boardroom, and free dry cleaning dry cleaning, process of cleaning fabrics without water. Special solvents and soaps are used so as not to harm fabrics and dyes that will not withstand the effects of ordinary soap and water. Dry cleaning began in France about the middle of the 19th cent. . A late check-out option for business guests - at 4pm - is available upon request. Sep 19, 2007 Grand Californian Hotel Disneyland is expanding its Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, which will offer the first Disney Vacation club Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is a company, wholly owned by The Walt Disney Company, that operates as a vacation timeshare, allowing families to purchase a real estate interest in one of the DVC resorts. villas in Anaheim, increasing the property's accommodations by more than 30 percent. Sep 19, 2007 Hilton Hotels Buffalo on the hoof, buffalo on the grill and buffalo dancers marked a milestone in the construction of a resort that is Hilton Hotels Corp.'s first partnership with an Indian tribe INDIAN TRIBE. A separate and distinct community or body of the aboriginal Indian race of men found in the United States. 2. Such a tribe, situated within the boundaries of a state, and exercising the powers of government and, sovereignty, under the national . Sep 19, 2007 Hilton Hotels Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Garden Inn is the name of a chain of hotels operated by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Hilton Garden Inns are considered to be upscale, mid-priced hotels that are designed for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel brand is similar to that of the Courtyard by Marriott brand. is pleased to announce that it will debut the award-winning mid-priced brand in Poland with the Hilton Garden Inn Rzeszow property to be located in Rzeszow, Poland, through a franchise agreement with F.H.U. Sep 19, 2007 Hotel Le Parc, Marriott International Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a range of value and luxury hotels and related lodging facilities. Marriott currently has 2,300 accommodation properties in North America alone. France's renowned Hotel Le Parc Hotel - Trocadero Paris, has joined Marriott International's Renaissance portfolio. Almost a century old, Hotel Le Parc will undergo major refurbishments and remain open throughout. On completion, it will be rebranded as the 'Renaissance Le Parc Trocadero Paris Hotel'. Renovations will target the 116 guest rooms and suites, meeting facilities and public areas. The establishment's restaurant, bar and fitness centre will also be updated. Sep 19, 2007 Indian Hotels, Orient-Express Hotels Indian Hotels said Sept. 17 it purchased an approximately 10 percent stake in Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. for about $211.3 million. Sep 17, 2007 Interstate Hotels Interstate Hotels and Resorts said Sept. 18 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. Sep 18, 2007 Interstate Hotels Interstate Hotels and Resorts announced Sept. 18 the formation of a joint venture partnership with Investcorp International's U.S. based Real Estate Group. Sep 18, 2007 Le Parc Hotel France[sup.1]s renowned Hotel Le Parc Hotel - Trocadero Paris, has joined Marriott International[sup.1]s Renaissance portfolio. Almost a century old, Hotel Le Parc will undergo major refurbishments and remain open throughout. On completion, it will be rebranded as the Renaissance Le Parc Trocadero Paris Hotel[sup.1]. Renovations will target the 116 guest rooms and suites, meeting facilities and public areas. The establishment[sup.1]s restaurant, bar and fitness centre will also be updated. Sep 21, 2007 Morgans Hotel Morgans Hotel is a boutique hotel located on Madison Avenue, New York City, USA. Owned by Morgans Hotel Group, this was the first property in the group and opened in 1984. The hotel was designed by Andrée Putman. Morgans Hotel Group The Morgans Hotel Group NASDAQ: MHGC (MHG) is a hospitality company that operates, owns, acquires and redevelops boutique hotels in the United States and Europe. said Sept. 19 President and Chief Executive W. Edward Scheetz resigned to address personal issues. Sep 19, 2007 Morgans Hotel Group Shares of Morgans Hotel Group slid Sept. 17 as an analyst downgraded the luxury hotel operator, citing a more cautious view of the lodging sector. Sep 17, 2007 New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of NYC NYC abbr. New York City NYC New York City and Company, the marketing and tourism organization for New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , on Sept. 17 launched "NYC Sunday Stays," a hotel promotion that offers discounts and specials for guests spending a Sunday night Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, was an NBC late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. at one of 24 hotels. Sep 18, 2007 Orient-Express Hotels Bermuda-based Orient-Express Hotels said Sept. 18 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. Sep 17, 2007 Red Lion Red Lion may refer to:
Red Lion Hotels Corporation announced Sept. 20 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the leasehold interest in the 314 room Radisson Hotel Maingate- Anaheim in Orange County, California Orange County is a county in Southern California, United States. Its county seat is Santa Ana. According to the 2000 Census, its population was 2,846,289, making it the second most populous county in the state of California, and the fifth most populous in the United States. . Sep 20, 2007 Red Roof Inn Red Roof Inn is a hotel chain in the United States. It is a chain trying catering to budget travelers, Red Roof properties are often distinguished by the large dark-red shingle roof that gave them their name. There are over 359 Red Roof locations in 48 states. , Accor In the wake of Accor's $1.3 billion sale of the Red Roof Inn chain to a consortium, the French hotels group has announced executive office changes in its North America business. Sep 17, 2007 Regent Hotels According to the Miami Herald, Regent Hotels & Resorts left its 80-room property Regent South Beach due to disappointing occupancy levels and room rates. Sep 17, 2007 Ritz-Carlton That small window between announcements of new Dominican Republic developments was abruptly shut recently as Cap Cana, a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic, and Ritz-Carlton announced a partnership that can officially put the stamp of luxury on the region and the explanation point at the long list of developers who plan on gracing the destination. Sep 20, 2007 Ritz-Carlton Hotel Luxury resort community Cap Cana, S.A. has recently announced a two-fold partnership with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is the parent company to the luxury hotel chain, Ritz-Carlton Hotels. , L.L.C. to develop a luxury resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Cap Cana, and a residential venture known as the Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Cap Cana. Sep 18, 2007 Sabre, Amadeus Sabre and Amadeus launched Sept. 17 its Moneydirect non-air payment joint venture, following last week's approval by the European Commission. The global distribution competitors last month said they had partnered to form the business focusing on automated, multi-GDS payment, processing, clearing and reconciliation for non-air segments, including hotel, rental car and rail. Sep 17, 2007 Sandals Resorts Sandals chairman, Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, will enlist several private charter flights from Newark, Philadelphia and New York to St. Lucia and Antigua so agents can preview firsthand Sandals new top-category suites. Sep 19, 2007 Starwood Hotels In recognition of the support offered by travel agents, Starwood Caribbean has created a brand-new travel agent loyalty program entitled Calypso Calypso, in Greek mythology Calypso (kəlĭp`sō), nymph, daughter of Atlas, in Homer's Odyssey. She lived on the island of Ogygia and there entertained Odysseus for seven years. Compliments. Sep 19, 2007 Starwood Hotels Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide announced Sept. 17 that it will release the Company's third quarter financial results prior to market open on Thursday, October 25, 2007, followed by a conference call at 10:30 a.m. Sep 17, 2007 SuperClubs Resorts International Lifestyles the parent company of SuperClubs Resorts, on Sept. 18 reported three changes to its upper-level staff, including the appointment of Club Med's former senior vice president of sales, Paula Hayes, as senior vice president of retail sales and corporate incentives; and hotel and airline veteran Tom Anderson as executive vice president of sales and marketing. Sep 19, 2007 Westin Hotels Westin Hotels and Resorts announced its new global personalized in-room spa experience, which will bring the elements of a full-service spa to a guest's hotel room. Sep 17, 2007 ZZ Editorial eMail: edit@AirGuideOnline.com For Air Transport & Travel Business Experts contact our Director of Content Aram Gesar eMail: bizintel@AirGuideOnline.com For more global news, reviews, features and analysis, please subscribe to our Newsletters: http://www.airguideonline.com/order_formsubs.htm#news To Advertise: advert@AirGuideOnline.com AirGuideFlightTracker is a new real-time service that keeps travelers informed on flight and airport status, delays, security wait times via the Web. For more go to http://www.airguideonline.com/airline_tracker.htm Copyright [c] 2007 Pyramid Media Group. All rights reserved. |
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