News Desk

News Desk
Jan 2012

News for January 31, 2012

IHG Unveils Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama Bogota In Colombia - Hotel Is The Second Crowne Plaza By Sociedad Hotelera Tequendama With IHG In Colombia
 
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2733
 
Tata Global Beverages And Starbucks Form Joint Venture To Open Starbucks Cafés Across India - Separate Coffee Sourcing And Roasting Agreement With Tata Coffee Ltd Will Accelerate The Discovery Of Indian Arabica Coffees In India And Around The World

http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=616

Restaurant Performance Index Rose To Highest Level In Nearly Six Years In December - Restaurant Operators Reported Strong Same-Store Sales And Customer Traffic Levels In December; Operators’ Plans For Capital Spending At Highest Level In More Than Four Years 

http://www.restaurant.org/pressroom/pressrelease/?ID=2219 
 
Cambria Suites Announces The Development Of A New Cambria Suites Hotel In Miami, FL – Property Developed By Miami-Based Sunflower Hospitality LLC 

http://investor.choicehotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99348&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1654658&highlight=

Westin Hotels & Resorts Kicks Off  New Year With Global Roll-Out Of  New Fitness Studios - In Response To Growing Fitness Trends Westin And Its Owners Invest More Than $37 Million In New Fitness Offerings To Keep Travelers Healthy And Fit On The Road Including New Equipment, Blue Light Therapy And More
 
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
 
Two Out Of Three Consumers Switched Companies In 2011 Even Even As Their Satisfaction With The Services Provided Rose, Accenture Survey Shows - Switching Rises In Eight Out Of Ten Industries; Loyalty Programs Do Not Wield Big Influence

http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/two-out-of-three-consumers-switched-companies-in-2011-even-though-they-gave-higher-marks-for-service-accenture-survey-shows.htm

Valentine's Day 2012: Open Hearts, Open Wallets - Consumers Expect Spending To Rise 8%; Four Million Anticipate An Engagement This Valentine's Day According To American Express Spending & Saving Tracker 

http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/valentines.aspx

Eben Peck Brings 12 Years Of Hill Experience To ASTA - Peck To Lead Government Affairs Team As New Vice President

http://www.asta.org/News/PRDetail.cfm?itemnumber=8809

Libra OnDemand Expands Crew In The Cloud With Additions To Communications And Professional Services - Jonathan Reynolds Joins The Team As Professional Services Director, Eric Oppegaard Named To The Position Of Marketing And  Communications Manager 

http://blog.libraondemand.com/company-news/category/press-releases

IBM Advances Mobile Capabilities With Acquisition Of Worklight - Acquisition Adds Leading Platform For Smartphones And Tablets To Comprehensive Mobile Portfolio

http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36660.wss#release

News for January 30, 2012

Courtyard By Marriott’s Survey Reveals Americans’ Favorite Super Bowl Party Snacks And Where We’ll Gather For Super Bowl XLVI 

http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/courtyard-by-marriotts-survey-reveals-americans-favorite-super-bowl-party-snacks-and-where-well-gather-for-super-bow.html#more

MasterCard To Launch Singapore Innovation R&D Center - Regional Headquarters Will Be Research And Development Hub Focused On New Payment Product Technology 

http://newsroom.mastercard.com/press-releases/mastercard-to-launch-singapore-innovation-rd-center/

Dusit Partners Along With EHL To Shape Hospitality Education

http://www.dusit.com/en/press-centre/press2/243-dusit-partners-along-with-ehl-to-shape-hospitality-education.html?catid=26%3Apress-release-2011

MICROS Reports Fiscal 2012 Second Quarter Results – Record Second Quarter Revenue, Net Income And EPS Results Exceed Expectations

http://www.micros.com/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/2012/q2prel2012.htm

Investors Look To Global Healthcare Market For Long-Term Growth, Near-Term Safe Haven, Says PwC

http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/investors-look-to-global-healthcare-market-for-long-term-growth-near-term-safe-haven-says-pwc/s/9201f45a-5850-4569-9ad9-32e6138c961d

News for January 27, 2012

Dubrovnik Sun Gardens Resort Joins The Registry Collection Program – Welcomes Its First Croatian Resort 

http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1143

Starbucks Coffee Launches In Morocco - Two Stores Open In Morocco Mall, Third To Follow In The Centre Of  Casablanca

http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=611

ASTA Report Finds Sustained Economic Recovery; Continued Value Of GDS Distribution

http://www.asta.org/News/PRDetail.cfm?itemnumber=8800

PATA - Sub-Regional-Trends-2011

http://www.pata.org/sub-regional-trends-2011/

P&G Announces Second Quarter Results; Delivers 4% Organic Sales Growth, Core EPS Of $1.10

http://www.pginvestor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=104574&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1653561&highlight=

Starbucks Reports Record First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results - Strong Global Comparable Store Sales Growth of 9% - Total Net Revenue Increases 16% To A Record $3.4 Billion - EPS Grows 11% To A Record $0.50

http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=612

Europe's Economic Crisis Has Left Real Estate Investment And Development On Limbo – Little Relief Expected In 2012: Emerging Trends Real Estate® Europe, The Annual Industry Forecast Published By PwC And The Urban Land Institute

http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/europes-economic-crisis-has-left-real-estate-investment-and-development-on-limbo--little-relief-/s/c7d2c126-c9d3-4ab9-8db0-17a402e33a5b

According To PwC’s 15th Annual Global CEO Survey, CEOs Say Prospects Gloomy For Global Economy – Uncertainty Dampens Outlook For 2012 But Confidence In Company Revenue Growth Remains Ahead Of 2009

http://preview.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/PWC/DocumentAssets/226390.pdf

News for January 26, 2012

IHG Announces Robert Morse As Americas Chief Operating Officer 

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2732

AC Hotels By Marriott Announce First Hotel In France - Brand Poised To Expand Across Europe And Latin America – The Elysee Palace Hotel In Nice Will Be Rebranded AC Hotel Nice Following Extensive Renovation – Expected To Open In Early 2013 Under A Management Agreement With SNC Hoche Promotion 

http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/ac-hotels-by-marriott-announce-first-hotel-in-france.html#more

Sara Lee Corp. Signs Exclusive Partnership With Philips For All Philips-Branded Consumer Coffee Systems And Acquires Full Rights To Global SENSEO™ Trademark - Partnership Will Increase Breakthrough Innovation And Expand Geographic Footprint For SENSEO, a Global Leader In The Single-Serve Coffee Segment

http://www.saralee.com/en/NewsAndMedia/News/2012/SaraLeeCorpSignsExclusivePartnershipwithPhilipsforAllPhilipsBrandedConsumerCoffeeSystems.aspx

Survey Of Expedia Consumers Reveals That Hotels Can Drive Growth Through Sustainability But Consumer Benefits Are Critical - More Than 60% Of Consumers Will Give Better Ratings To Hotels With High Indoor Air Quality, LEED Certification, And Programs In Place To Improve Energy Efficiency, Conserve Water And Recycle 

http://mediaroom.expedia.com/travel-news/survey-expedia-consumers-reveals-hotels-can-drive-growth-through-sustainability-consumer

Global Business Travel Association To Launch GBTA France - New Association For Region Recognizes Importance Of Market 

http://www.gbta.org/PressReleases/Pages/rls012612.aspx?Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbta.org%2Flists%2Fnews%2FAllitems_all.aspx
 
Paul Eckert, General Manager Of The Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Appointed President Of The North Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Board - Eckert’s Appointment By NFHLA Comes On The Heels Of The Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Announcement Of An $85 Million Renovation To Be Completed By Spring 2013

http://www.omnihotels.com/AboutOmniHotels/Press/PressReleases/120118PressRelease.aspx
 
JetBlue Announces 2011 Annual Profit - JetBlue Reports Record Fourth Quarter And Full Year Revenues

http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1653020&highlight=

Callaway Golf Company Announces 2011 Results 


http://ir.callawaygolf.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=68083&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1652292&highlight=

News for January 25, 2012

ALIS Award Winners Announced - Most Noteworthy Hotel Investment Deals And Executives Honored

http://www.ahla.com/pressrelease.aspx?id=34139

Hyatt Officially Welcomes HYATT houseTM To The Neighborhood - 38 Hyatt Summerfield Suites And 15 Hotel Sierra Hotels Rebrand To HYATT House, A Fresh Take On The Extended-Stay Experience

http://www.hyattpressroom.com/content/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2012/Hyatt-Officially-Welcomes-Hyatt-House-to-the-Neighborhood.html

CWT Reveals Trends And Priorities For 2012: Travel Managers Continue To Focus On Cost Control

http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4707211

A New “Golden Age Of Travel” Will Create Jobs Worldwide And Boost The Global Economy - The Independent Study Was Conducted By Penn Schoen Berland On Behalf Of Marriott International

http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/a-new-golden-age-of-travel-will-create-jobs-worldwide-and-boost-the-global-economy-.html#more

Starbucks To Extend Evening Day-Part Concept - Select Stores In Atlanta And Southern California Will Join Chicago In Offering Wine, Beer And Premium Food By The End Of 2012

http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=610

PwC Launches 2012 Outlook For Global Power Deal Activity: A Major Shift In Global Power M&A Is Taking Place

http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/pwc-launches-2012-outlook-for-global-power-deal-activity/s/eefb52a9-859c-4aa3-a0ca-1249edca44c6
 
eforea: spa At Hilton Launches To Franchise Hotel Owners - More Than 90 Locations Currently In Development For Innovative Global Spa Concept
 
http://hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=category&catID=36

Dusit’s Key Milestone To Open In Maldives February 6, 2012

http://www.dusit.com/dusit-thani/en/maldives.html?utm_source=streamsend&utm_medium=email&utm_content=15495035&utm_campaign=DUSIT%27S%20KEY%20MILESTONE%20TO%20OPEN%20IN%20MALDIVES
 
48 Million Americans To Order Restaurant Delivery For The Big Game On February 5, According To National Restaurant Association - National Restaurant Association Research Also shows That Salsa/Dips, Chicken Wings And Pizza Are Must-Have Foods For Watching The Professional Football Championship Game 

http://www.restaurant.org/pressroom/pressrelease/?ID=2216

News for January 24, 2012

Starwood Says Hotel Conversion Opportunities In North America Expected To Rise In 2012 With Uptick In Portfolio Transactions - In 2011, Starwood Increased Deal Signings In North America And Opened 27 Hotels In Its Largest Division

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Behringer Harvard Appoints Mark V. Petersen New Head Of Retail Distribution

http://pressroom.behringerharvard.com/index.php?s=43&item=197

Marriott's Regan Taikitsadaporn Assumes Leadership Of The Cornell Hotel Society 

http://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/about/pubs/news/newsdetails.html?id=842
 
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Forms Joint Venture With Waramaug Hospitality, LLC And A Private Investment Group, Acquires Crowne Plaza Columbus North Hotel In Ohio -Hotel To Undergo Comprehensive Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

http://www.ihrco.com/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_E8C728C4B1A1E928C8B0B519F9BDEC4E9C5B0000

Hotwire Reveals January 2012 Travel Savings Indicator - California Cities See Biggest Airfare Drops While The Northeast Boasts Car Rentals Savings Over 50 Percent

http://press.hotwire.com/index.php?s=43&item=308

New Hawaiian - JetBlue Partnership Brings Hawaii Closer To East Coast Cities 


http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1651484&highlight=

Global IT Survey Highlights Enthusiasm Over Tablets In The Enterprise, Shows Customization, Collaboration And Virtualization As Key Features - IT Managers Express Concerns Over Security And Application Access - Cisco Commissioned Redshift Research To Conduct Survey

http://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?type=webcontent&articleId=658006

Wyndham Hotel Group Launches New Website To Drive Direct Business 

http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1141

Accenture To Expand Analytics Capabilities With Acquisition Of Neo Metrics Analytics S.L., A Leading Analytical Intelligence Consultancy 

http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/accenture-to-expand-analytics-capabilities-with-acquisition-of-neo-metrics-analytics-sl-a-leading-analytical-intelligence-consultancy.htm

WageWorks Names Visa As Preferred Brand For Prepaid Employee Benefit Programs - Visa Is Designated The Preferred Payment Solution For 1.5 Million Employee Benefit Accounts

http://investor.visa.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=215693&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1651687&highlight=

News for January 23, 2012

Starwood Closes 2011 Adding The Most New Hotel Rooms In Its History Plus More New Deals Than Since Pre-Crisis - Momentum Continues With 80 New Hotel Openings Scheduled In 2012 - Milestones In 2012 Will Include The Opening Of Starwood’s 150th Luxury Hotel, 250th Mid Market Hotel, 250th Hotel In Asia Pacific And 125th Hotel In China

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Marriott International To Open Three Hotels In Sochi, Russia - Company Announces It Will Open New JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels & Resorts And Courtyard By Marriott Hotels In Sochi, Russia, Site Of The 2014 Winter Olympic Games - The Three Hotels Will Be Managed By Interstate Management Services
 
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/marriott-international-to-open-three-hotels-in-sochi-russia.html#more
 
Gabriel Escarrer Signs A Third Hotel For Meliá Hotels International In The UK: The Innside Manchester Hotel

http://prensa.solmelia.com/en/view_object.html?obj=84,c,4778
 
Red Lion Hotels Partners With TravelClick To Create Hyper-Local Web And Mobile Platforms 

http://investor.shareholder.com/rlhcorp/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=641535
 
Technology Vision 2012 Identifies Context-Based Services As An Accenture Emerging Technology Trend That Can Help IT Leaders Increase Revenue For Their Businesses - Annual Accenture Report Predicts Critical Business Impacts Of Six Technology Trends Topping The CIO Agenda

http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/accenture-technology-vision-2012-identifies-context-based-services-as-an-emerging-technology-trend-that-can-help-it-leaders-increase-revenue-for-their-businesses.htm

Langham Hospitality Group Signs Langham Place, Xiamen

http://www.langhamhotels.com/media/news_20120113.htm

Langham Hospitality Group Appoints Fiona Szeto Director Of Public Relations (Asia)

http://www.langhamhotels.com/media/news_20120106.htm 

Melia Hotels International Takes Over The Luxury Villaitana Resort In Alicante  

http://prensa.solmelia.com/en/view_object.html?obj=84,c,4779

AAA Adds Nine Hotels And Seven Restaurants To Five Diamond List For 2012

http://newsroom.aaa.com/2012/01/aaa-adds-nine-hotels-and-seven-restaurants-to-five-diamond-list-for-2012/

Fraud Prevention Fit For Goldilocks: Merchants Have To Find The Right Mix As Both Too Much And Too Little Fraud Prevention Can Drive Customers Away - New Research Sponsored By Accertify Also Shows The U.S. Consumers Are Wary Of Transacting On Tablets And Smartphones

http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/accertify_study.aspx

News for January 20, 2012

Vivanta By TAJ – Hotels & Resorts Launches Its New Hotel In Coimbatore

http://www.tajhotels.com/Press-Room/Press-Releases/New-Hotels-And-Developments/6-0-4-January2012.html

WATG Aggressively Expanding  In Asia - Visionary Design Firm Relocates And Expands Singapore With New Leadership

http://www.watg.com/?pageID=EE8500AA-1372-6883-163F1724A70B8013
 
Business Needs To Do More To Manage Deal Risks In Growth Markets, Urges PwC Report

http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/business-needs-to-do-more-to-manage-deal-risks-in-growth-markets-urges-pwc-report/s/ba37dabf-74db-463f-83c8-44ad5af5c0bd
 
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Continues Remarkable Global Growth With The Debut Of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences
 
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Sealy Corporation Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2011 Results

http://ir.sealy.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=151044&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1649441&highlight=

Robin Hayes, JetBlue's Executive VP And Chief Commercial Officer, Appointed To 2012-2014 U.S. Travel And Tourism Advisory Board

http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1650773&highlight=

Pullman Paris Rive Gauche Sold For €77 Million 

http://www.accor.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Contenus_Accor/Finance/Pressreleases/2012/EN/20120119_pr_pullman_paris_rive_gauche_sold.pdf

Accor Racks Up Another Record Year Of Expansion In Asia Pacific – The Company Added 66 Hotels In Ten Countries And Ended 2011 Operating Almost 480 Hotels (92,000 Guest Rooms) In 16 Countries In Asia Pacific

http://www.accorhotels.com.au/corporate/pressdetail.aspx?id=1064

Hubert Joly, President & CEO Carlson, And Chairman Of The Travel Facilitation Subcommittee, Issued A Statement Regarding The Executive Order Signed By The President Which, In Particular Reduces Wait Times For Visa Applications, Expands The Visa Waiver Program, And Grows The Global Entry Program  

http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4696326

American Express Reports Fourth Quarter EPS Of $1.01, Up 15% From A Year Ago; Cardmember Spending At Record Levels; Expense Growth Slows 

http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/4q11.aspx

IBM Reports 2011 Fourth-Quarter And Full-Year Results

http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36553.wss

National Restaurant Association: Increased Tourism Spending Key For Restaurant Industry Jobs - Restaurateur And Former Association Board Chair Michael C. Gibbons Named To U.S. Travel And Tourism Board 

http://www.restaurant.org/pressroom/pressrelease/?ID=2214

News for January 19, 2012

ALIS Awards Finalists Announced

http://www.globalhotelnetwork.com/resources/press-release/alis-2012.pdf

Carlson And Rezidor Establish The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4691074

Loews Hotels & Resorts Focuses On Growth With New Leadership From President and CEO, Paul Whetsell Who Recently Joined The Company – Loews Has A Newly Affirmed Commitment To Growth With More Than $500 Million In Discretionary Capital Committed To The Acquisition Of Existing Hotels And The Development Of New Properties

http://www.loewshotels.com/blog/2012/01/loews-hotels-resorts-focuses-on-growth-with-new-leadership
 
Ian Schrager And Marriott International Announce Five New EDITION Hotels In Gateway Cities - Includes Iconic Clock Tower In New York 

http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/ian-schrager-and-marriott-international-announce-five-new-edition-hotels-in-gateway-cities.html#more

Chris Panfil Joins WATG - Destination Design Firm Hires Urban Design And Planning Expert

http://www.watg.com/?pageID=CED76FA0-1372-6883-16EAB72F91525C58

London 2012 Olympics – Hotel Market Update By TravelClick

http://www.travelclick.com/press/releases/index.cfm?prid=PR_20120118165959639139

IHG Announces Opening Of Crowne Plaza Semarang – Hotel Is Owned By The Golden Flower Group And Will Be Managed By IHG

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2729

Terra Hospitality Announces Addition Of Downtown San Francisco Hotel To Management Portfolio – Located Just Two Blocks From Union Square, Hotel Abri Is The Third Boutique Hoel To Join MetWest Terra’s Portfolio Since Mid-December

http://metwestterra.com/about-us/news

News for January 18, 2012

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Checks-In To Stamford - Global Hospitality Leader Relocates Worldwide Headquarters; Brings More Than 800 Jobs To Connecticut
 
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

HP Names Bill Veghte Chief Strategy Officer

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2012/120117b.html?mtxs=rss-corp-news
 
Westin Hotels To Make Debut In Cleveland, Ohio - The Westin Cleveland Convention Center Opens In Summer 2013 In Prime Downtown Location
 
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Vincci Hoteles Selects EZYield For Hotel Channel Management - Increasing Online Presence And Consumer Visibility Through More Than 650 OTA Connections With Fuzionlink™

http://www.ezyield.com/0121812-vincci-hotels-channel-management/

Landmark Boston Marriott Long Wharf Completes Four Year, $30 Million Renovation

http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/landmark-boston-marriott-long-wharf-completes-four-year-30-million-renovation.html#more

Orbitz For Business Adds 
Limos.com Private Car Services In 62 Countries Worldwide - Customers Can Search, Compare And Book Thousands Of Local Private Car Operators Directly Through The Orbitz For Business Interface

http://pressroom.orbitz.com/index.php?s=43&item=900

American Express Partners With Lianlian Group; China's Fast Growing Mobile Top Up Provider - American Express To Extend Serve's Technology Into China; Lianlian Group To Enable Digital Wallet Solutions For A Growing Economy 

http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/lianlian.aspx

 

News for January 17, 2012

IHG Announces Promotion Of Pascal Gauvin To Chief Operating Officer For India, Middle East And Africa Region 

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2727

Accor Sustained Revenue Growth In 2011 - Record Expansion Of The Hotel Network With Nearly 39,000 Rooms Opened During The Year

http://www.accor.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Contenus_Accor/Finance/Pressreleases/2012/EN/20120117_pr_ca_t4_2011.pdf

Best Western Opens First Plus Hotel In Russia – Best Western Plus Spasskaya Hotel In Tyumen Is Brand’s First Hotel In Siberia 

http://www.bestwestern.com/newsroom/pressreleases_detail.asp?NewsID=817
 

Cornell Center For Hospitality Research Studies Focus On Distribution Strategies For Restaurants And The Financial Strategies For Hotels 

http://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/about/pubs/news/newsdetails.html?id=839

Rezidor And Al Jassim Group Announce Hotel Missoni Doha

http://www.investor.rezidor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205430&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1648496&highlight=
 
IHG Announces Change To Regional Reporting Structure 

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2724
 
Shangri-La Announces Sustainable Seafood Policy And Discontinuing Use Of All Shark Fin Products In 72 Hotels And Resorts

http://www.shangri-la.com/en/corporate/press/pressrelease/57020

Carino’s Italian Implements MICROS Kitchen Display System - Casual Dining Chain Simplifies Support Approach By Transitioning To A Single Technology Vendor

http://www.micros.com/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/2012/Carino%E2%80%99s+Italian+Implements+MICROS+Kitchen+Display+System+-+1-17-2012.htm

News for January 16, 2012

International Tourism To Reach One Billion In 2012 According To UNWTO World Tourism Barometer

http://media.unwto.org/en/press-release/2012-01-16/international-tourism-reach-one-billion-2012

Swiss-Belhotel International Appoints Mr. Yann Fruchart New Senior Group Director E-Commerce


http://www.swiss-belhotel.com/news/53/swiss-belhotel-international-appoints-new-senior-group-director-e-commerce 

Residence Inn Edinburgh Celebrates Grand Opening - Marks Debut Of The First Of The Global Extended-Stay Power Brand In Scotland 

http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/residence-inn-edinburgh-celebrates-grand-opening.html#more

Rezidor Announces The Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, Qatar - The Property Will Undergo A US$ 18 Million Renovation 

http://www.investor.rezidor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205430&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1648235&highlight=

Mumford Company Rounds Out 2011 With Nashville, Tennessee Baymont Inn & Suites, 38thTransaction For The Year 

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.1&thid=134e72b130547e9a&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134e72b130547e9a%26attid%3D0.1.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbSnTZVqc-7KUNGUt4XzTxxzYbyMyg

Digital Banking To Be The Norm By 2015 - Digital Banking Is Set To Overtake Branch Networks As The Main Way Customers Interact With Their Bank By 2015, According To A New PwC Report, “The New Digital Tipping Point” 

http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/digital-banking-to-be-the-norm-by-2015-/s/9d93ee5e-8fce-492a-82a7-368f0d23311c

News for January 13, 2012

Taj Hotels Resorts And Palaces Renewed Strategy – A Greater Focus On China – Sign Memorandum Of Cooperation For A Joint Venture With Yunnan Tourism Co. Ltd ( A subsidiary of Yunnan Expo Tourism Holding Limited) To Engage In Development, Construction, Operation And Management Of Two Hotels In Kunming Expo Garden, Situated In Yunnan Province Of Southwest China 

http://www.tajhotels.com/Press-Room/Press-Releases/Corporate-News/3-0-3-January2012.html

Marriott International Announces First SpringHill Suites Branded Hotel In New York City In The Herald Square Area, On Behalf Of Joint Partners Hidrock Realty Inc. And Robert Finvarb Companies, LLC.  

http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/marriott-international-announces-first-springhill-suites-branded-hotel-in-new-york-city.html#more

JetBlue Kicks Off Daily Nonstop Service Between Hartford-Springfield And West Palm Beach

http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1647813&highlight=

Carlson Opens First Park Inn By Radisson In New Mexico - Pacific Pearl Hotel Management, LLC Is The Owning Company Of The Park Inn by Radisson, Albuquerque, N.M.

http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4670337

Swiss-Belhotel International Appoints Mr. Albert Jan Vasseur Regional Operations Manager
 
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.3&thid=134d76ea0535040f&mt=application/msword&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134d76ea0535040f%26attid%3D0.1.3%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbQW1LCRJ8krtLkZKyeP9TcIvWAXJA

Langham Hospitality Group Signs Langham Place, Xiamen Opening Late 2012 

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.5&thid=134d58fdb2663e8c&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134d58fdb2663e8c%26attid%3D0.1.5%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbTEPwsYbOya-ivqlLFn12RRcrFBBQ

Sofitel Mumbai BKC: First Step For The Brand In India

http://www.accor.com/en/news/sofitel-mumbai-bkc-first-step-for-the-brand-in-india.html

Swiss-Belhotel International Opens 3-Star Hotel In Balikpapan, Indonesia

http://www.swiss-belhotel.com/news/50/swiss-belhotel-international-opens-3-star-hotel-in-balikpapan 

Maryland Live! Casino To Utilize MICROS Simphony Enterprise Solution 

http://www.micros.com/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/2012/MarylandLive.htm

Residence Inn Edinburgh Celebrates Grand Opening Marking Debut Of The First Of The Global Extended-Stay Power Brand In Scotland -  Under A Management Agreement With Gladedale Ventures Limited 


http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/residence-inn-edinburgh-celebrates-grand-opening.html#more

2012: The Year To Decorate And Dash; Americans Plan To Spend More On Sprucing Up Their Homes And Seeing The Sites According To The American Express Spending & Saving Tracker 

http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/sst0112.aspx

News for January 12, 2012

PATA Appoints Ivy Chee As Regional Director – Asia

http://www.pata.org/press/pata-appoints-ivy-chee-as-regional-director-asia

Best Western Signs As Room Key’s First Commercial Partner - Brand To Supply Inventory To Landmark Industry-Founded Hotel Search Engine 

http://www.bestwestern.com/newsroom/pressreleases_detail.asp?NewsID=811

One Quarter Of All Hotel Rooms Booked In North America Are Through A Hotel's Website - TravelClick Report Shows 
Brand.com Is Fastest Growing Channel During Third Quarter 2011

http://www.travelclick.com/press/releases/index.cfm?prid=PR_20120111175937361998

Love Is In The "Fare" As Hotwire Survey Reveals Frequent Travel Helps Benefit Your Romantic Relationships - Study Also Shows Consumers Prefer Romantic Getaways Over Any Other Vacation Type, So Hotwire Helps By Providing The Top 10 Valentine's Day Deals And Destinations

http://press.hotwire.com/index.php?s=43&item=307

Hyatt Introduces Hyatt House™ In India With Agreement For Hotel In Mumbai - Hyatt Continues India Growth In 2012 With Opening Of Six New Hotels in Bangalore, Chennai, Hampi, Hyderabad, Pune and Raipur 

http://www.hyattpressroom.com/content/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2012/Hyatt-Introduces-Hyatt-House-in-India-with-Agreement-for-Hotel-in-Mumbai.html

Hilton Worldwide Signs Fourth Hilton Hotels & Resorts Property In Riyadh - 210-Key Hilton Riyadh King Fahd Road To Open In 2014 

http://www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=1779&tl=en

Info Salons Elevates Its Global Events Offerings With Deployment Of Passkey's GroupMAX ME Hotel Booking Technology 

http://www.passkey.com/press_room/press_release/info_salons_elevates_offerings_with_passkeys_groupmax_me/

Starwood Hotels Aggressively Expanding Its Footprint In India - Luxury Brands W and St. Regis To Make Landmark Debuts In India - Mid-Market Brands, Aloft And Four Points By Sheraton In Demand Across India - Starwood Opens New Regional Office In Gurgaon To Support Rapid Growth

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Autogrill And Starbucks Coffee Extend Partnership In Europe - Autogrill To Introduce The Starbucks Coffee Brand For The First Time At Its Points Of Sale In French Railway Stations, Marseille Airport And On Dutch Motorways - Autogrill Currently Operates Around 370 Starbucks Worldwide, Generating Revenues Of Over $450 Million In 2010

http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=606

JetBlue Airways Reports December Traffic 

http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1647286&highlight=

News for January 11, 2012

Roomkey.com, Innovative New Hotel Search Engine Launched By Venture Founded By Six Of The World’s Leading Hotel Companies - Comprehensive Website For Hotel Searching Offers Consumers Greater Flexibility, Accuracy And Assurance In Their Booking Decisions - Provides Powerful, Cost-effective Booking Channel To Industry Participants 

http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1136

Wyndham Hotel Group Advances India Development

http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1135

Swiss-Belhotel International Has Appointed Mr. Jonas Illing As Regional Operations Executive To Be Based At The Indonesia Regional Office In Jakarta, Indonesia

http://www.swiss-belhotel.com/news/48/swiss-belhotel-international-appoints-new-regional-operations-executive

HP Names Henry Gomez Executive Vice President And Chief Communications Officer

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2012/120110b.html?mtxs=rss-corp-news

Autograph Collection Announces Addition Of The Carlton Hotel To Its Distinguished Portfolio - Hotel Marks The Second Luxury New York City Landmark To Join The Collection 

http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/autograph-collection-announces-addition-of-the-carlton-hotel-to-its-distinguished-portfolio.html#more
 
The Very First New Generation ibis Opens In Equatorial Guinea’s Second Largest City, The ibis Bata

http://www.accor.com/en/news/the-very-first-new-generation-ibis-opens-in-equatorial-guinea.html
 
Visa Certifies Smartphones For Use As Visa Mobile Payment Devices - NFC-Enabled Smartphones From Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, And Research In Motion Approved For Use With Visa payWave, Visa’s Mobile Application For Payments At The Point-Of-Sale

http://investor.visa.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=215693&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1646350&highlight=

Destination Hotels & Resorts Launches The Destination Dish - New Program Highlights Seasonal Ingredient Use Across Its Distinguished Culinary Collection 

http://www.destinationhotels.com/press/destination-hotels-resorts-launches-the-destination-dish

Visa And Better ATM Services® Debut First ATM-Dispensed Visa Gift Cards - Three Arizona Credit Unions Pilot First-Of-Its-Kind Gift Card Program
 
http://investor.visa.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=215693&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1646434&highlight=

IBM Closes On Acquisition Of Green Hat

http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36464.wss#feeds

News for January 10, 2012

Robert S. Aisner, President And CEO Of Behringer Harvard, Summarizes 2011 Activities And Milestones

http://pressroom.behringerharvard.com/index.php?s=43&item=196

Carlson Hotels Appoints Vasso Zographou As Executive Vice President And CFO For Asia Pacific

http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4665853

The Leading Hotels Of The World Welcomes New Members In Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, North America And The Caribbean - Luxury Leader Adds Spas, Sophisticated Safari Camps, Stately Hotels And One-Of-A-Kind Resorts To Its Portfolio

http://www.lhw.com/download_s/475.pdf

Business Travel Beats 2011 Expectations, Heads Into 2012 With Steady Growth Outlook - Business Travel Environment Remains Strong Despite Economic Uncertainties - International Business Travel To See Modest Increases - Business Travel Quarterly Outlook – United States From GBTA

http://www.gbta.org/foundation/pressreleases/Pages/rls011012.aspx?Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbta.org%2Flists%2Fnews%2FAllitems_all.aspx

Perkins Eastman Celebrates The Completion Of Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas On Prestigious Saadiyat Island - Hyatt Hotels Corporation And Abu Dhabi National Hotels Join To Create The First Hyatt-Branded Property In Abu Dhabi 

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.1&thid=134c82d903a000b4&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134c82d903a000b4%26attid%3D0.1.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbT1wmJQqhkkLd220vd3Si4JEmT3Cw

Park Hyatt Ningbo Resort And Spa Opens – Opening Marks The First Park Hyatt Branded Resort In China 

http://www.hyattpressroom.com/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2011/park-hyatt-resort-and-spa-opens.html

Doctors Agree On Top Healthcare IT Benefits, But Generational Divide Exists, According To Accenture Eight-Country Survey – Research Finds That Routine Users Of Technology Are More Positive About Its Benefits

http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/doctors-agree-on-top-healthcare-it-benefits-but-generational-divide-exists-according-to-accenture-eight-country-survey.htm

News for January 9, 2012

Rezidor Announces Organizational Optimization - New Area Structures For Europe, The Middle East And Africa 

http://www.investor.rezidor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205430&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1645570&highlight=

Cvent And Mexico Meetings Network Partner To Drive Meetings Business To Mexico 

http://www.cvent.com/en/company/cvent-mexico-meetings-network-partner-drive-business.shtml

Starwood Announces New Sheraton Hotel In Northeast Brazil - Starwood Continues Its Expansion In Latin America With The Signing Of The New Sheraton Reserva do Paiva Hotel And Convention Center, Due To Open In Q1 2014

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

RB Capital To Build Kuala Lumpur’s First Holiday Inn Express 

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2722

LaSalle Hotel Properties Announces Election Of New Board Member - Jeff Foland, Executive Vice President Of United Airlines And President Of Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC To Serve As Independent Trustee

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=63030&p=irol-news&nyo=0

The ibis budget Grenoble Sud Seyssins Is The First ibis budget Establishment To Open In France 

http://www.accor.com/en/news/the-first-ibis-budget-opens-in-france.html
 
The Dubai Mall Is World’s Most-Visited Shopping And Leisure Destination; Hosts 54 Million Visitors In 2011 

http://www.emaar.com/index.aspx?page=press-release-details&id=1287

Consumers Intend To Buy Fewer Televisions As They Migrate To Other Consumer Electronics Devices, Accenture Survey Finds 

http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/consumers-intend-to-buy-fewer-televisions-as-they-migrate-to-other-consumer-electronics-devices-accenture-survey-finds.htm

The Coca-Cola Company And Nestlé S.A. Announced That They Have Agreed To Focus The Geographic Scope Of Their Ready-To-Drink Tea Joint Venture, Beverage Partners Worldwide (BPW), On Europe And Canada 

http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/dynamic/press_center/2012/01/bevage-partners-worldwide-joint-venture.html

IBM Closes On Acquisition Of Platform Computing

http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36372.wss

Langham Hospitality Group Continues Its Expansion In Shanghai – Eaton Luxe, Xinqiao, Shanghai Set To Open In 2012 

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.3&thid=134c2e0821b9a1a1&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134c2e0821b9a1a1%26attid%3D0.1.3%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbTP5TPu048vc2qrqePBD3AWLyAHCg

News for January 6, 2012

Laurence Geller, CEO Of Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc., Named A Commander Of The Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire - Recognized For Exemplary Service To The Churchill Centre And Extensive And Longstanding International Charitable And Humanitarian Work

http://ir.strategichotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=176522&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1645201&highlight=

Sara Lee Corp. Appoints Sean Connolly Chief Executive Officer Of Meatco

http://www.saralee.com/en/NewsAndMedia/News/2012/SaraLeeCorpAppointsSeanConnollyChiefExecutiveOfficerofMeatCo.aspx

Langham Hospitality Group Appoints Fiona Szeto Director Of Public Relations (Asia) 

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.3&thid=134b348a876235bf&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134b348a876235bf%26attid%3D0.1.3%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbQqAaUpJXQOLq1RzrQC81o1iii5ww&pli=1

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Completes Rainbow Tower Renovations - The Resort Completes Upgrades For The 42-Year-Old Tower During Its 50th Anniversary Year 

http://www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=1765&tl=en

London, Austin And Chicago To Be Travel Hotspots In 2012, The Orbitz Insider Index Reveals - New Index Also Uncovers Most-Booked Destinations, Busiest Travel Weeks And Top Travel Routes For 2011
 
http://pressroom.orbitz.com/index.php?s=43&item=899

 

News for January 5, 2012

Choice Hotels International Announces New Board Director John Tague 

http://investor.choicehotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99348&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1645132&highlight=

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Takes Luxury To New Heights With The Debut Of The 100-Story St. Regis Shenzhen - The St. Regis Shenzhen Is Now Starwood’s Tallest Hotel Worldwide And One Of The Tallest Buildings In China

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Carlson Appoints Scott Meyer Interim Leader, Midscale Brands, Carlson Hotels, Americas

http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4656004

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Signs Management Agreement For 473-Room Pheasant Run Resort Near Chicago, Illinois

http://www.ihrco.com/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_FD406C4E6D9F759928F4360AE8EEECB9EF5D0000

The Walt Disney Company And Comcast Corporation Announce A Long-Term, Comprehensive Distribution Agreement That Advances The Successful Multichannel Business Model – Deal Provides Xfinity TV Customers Broad Access To Top Sports, News And Entertainment Content Across Multiple Screens And Out Of The Home

http://corporate.disney.go.com/news/corporate/2012/2012_0104_twdc_comcast_agreement.html

LAVA Supply Chain Solutions Upgrades To Infor10 Supply Chain Execution For Simplified Logistics, Greater Speed And Built-In Solution Functionality

http://www.infor.com/company/news/pressroom/pressreleases/LAVASCS/

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Announces Management Of 122-Room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Montrose, Colorado

http://www.ihrco.com/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_F7940CD970937863FF120A21A0E9BE96395F0000

HFF Expands Presence With Opening Of Denver Office And Hiring Of Three Production Specialists 

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=205281&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1644728&highlight= 

JetBlue's Nonstop Service From Hartford To San Juan, Puerto Rico Begins 

http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1644921&highlight=

 

News for January 4, 2012

Hotel Industry Enters 2012 On Solid Footing - TravelClick’s December 2011 North American Hospitality Review                               
http://www.travelclick.com/press/releases/index.cfm?prid=PR_20120104081732259636

GBTA Continues Global Expansion With Launch Of GBTA Brazil - Industry Veteran Wellington Costa Appointed President Of GBTA Brazil To Deliver And Expand GBTA’s Robust Offering Of Benefits To Members 

http://www.gbta.org/PressReleases/Pages/rls010412.aspx?Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbta.org%2Flists%2Fnews%2FAllitems_all.aspx

Sara Lee To Acquire Tea Forté

http://www.saralee.com/en/NewsAndMedia/News/2012/SaraLeetoAcquireTeaForte.aspx
 
Rezidor Announces And Opens The Park Inn By Radisson Lübeck In Germany
 
http://www.investor.rezidor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205430&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1644316&highlight=

IBM To Acquire Green Hat - Software Testing In The Cloud Helps Customers Reduce Cost, Improve Quality

http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36431.wss

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix Tempe University Opens Following $1.5 Million Conversion - New Hotel Is Within Walking Distance Of Arizona State University And Famous Mill Street District – Hotel Is Owned By Tempe Hotel Partners LLC And Managed By B&T Hospitality Management 

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2721

Sara Lee Completes Sale Of Majority Of North American Foodservice Coffee Operations To The J.M. Smucker Company

http://www.saralee.com/NewsAndMedia/News/2012/SaraLeeCompletesSaleofMajorityofNorthAmericanFoodserviceCoffeeOperationstotheJMSmuckerCompany.aspx

Travel-Ticker.com Announces Top Five Dream Destinations For 2012, As Chosen By Consumers

http://press.hotwire.com/index.php?s=43&item=306

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