Onity announced today the addition of two new models, the OS200 and OS400, to its growing line of electronic in-room safes. Both safes are part of Onity’s OS Series, and are designed to provide added flexibility, improved security and enhanced aesthetics at an affordable price. Onity, one of the world’s leading providers of electronic locking solutions, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp.
Molinaro Koger (MK) announced today that they have structured the sale of the Richmond Marriott Hotel to Apple REIT Seven, Inc., a Richmond-based investment company, on behalf of The Procaccianti Group. The 18-story, 401-room downtown convention center hotel has retained the Marriott flag and will be managed by White Lodging following the sale.
New York City’s iconic Jumeirah Essex House announces an interactive online photography contest in collaboration with CentralPark.com. Debuting to coincide with the start of the spring season, the CentralPark.com Photo Contest () will provide incentive for shutterbugs to photograph their favorite Central Park subject, submit their images online to be rated by website members, who then list the top ranked photos to be judged by a distinguished panel of curators who specialize in photography that select the winners. Winners will receive fabulous prizes to be provided by both the hotel and CentralPark.com.
Harbor Linen, the nation’s leading manufacturer and distributor of quality linen for the hospitality and cruise line industry has set the standard high with its new Microfiber Cleaning Cloth.
Guests staying at an independent, Kokua Hospitality-managed hotel in Chicago can now get more than a great value at a historic, Magnificent Mile-area property. They can also receive free airline miles for the flight home.
Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Pocono Inne Town Magnuson Hotel. Formerly a Best Western, the 90 room Pocono Inne Town Magnuson Hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation.
Smith Travel Research, Inc. (STR) and RRC Associates, Inc. (RRC) are pleased to announce that they are joining forces, effective immediately. Randy Smith, CEO of STR, noted the acquisition of RRC by STR substantially extends the range of professional and strategic services it can offer under the STR umbrella and the synergistic nature of the two firms. “We are very excited about the incredible opportunities to assist our existing lodging and ski resort clients who previously were unable to access the breadth of data, information and knowledge from a single source” said Randy Smith.
Inn-Phone®, a leading manufacturer and supplier of guest room telephones to the hospitality industry, today announced an agreement with Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc. to become a preferred guest room telephone vendor for their Americas Best Value Inn and The Lexington Collection branded properties. Inn-Phone joins a very selective list of industry leaders as a preferred vendor for the 12th largest hotel company worldwide.
Spokane, WA-Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Pheasant Hill Inn & Suites Magnuson Grand Hotel. Formerly a Best Western, the 104 room Pheasant Hill Inn & Suites seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Grand Hotels brand designation.
Harbor Linen, the nation’s leading manufacturer and distributor of quality linen for the hospitality and cruise line industry has gone green with its new Orchid Towel Collection made with Bamboo.
GHRS, leading company in hotel distribution will attend BIT, the International Tourism Exchange 2008, the world largest exhibition for the Italian tourism in the international market. The event will host more than 150,000 visitors from 122 different Countries as well as the main players in the tourism sector.
QHotels was founded in March 2003 by a team of experienced prestige hoteliers, in collaboration with Alchemy Partners. Since then the group has expanded, through acquisition and through developing its existing sites, to 21 hotels with over 2800 bedrooms and over 250 meetings and conference rooms across the UK.
Cypress Hotel & Spa, the leading designer and manufacturer of luxurious bathrobes, towels, slippers, and sheets for the hospitality and spa industry for over twenty-five years, today announced they have become the exclusive distributor of MicroCotton® towels, the newest innovation in luxury bath amenities.
OYARZUN, SPAIN | The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino recently selected the Onity ADVANCE electronic lock system to help secure its 411 guestrooms as part of an ongoing $40 million renovation project. The Aruba Marriott resort was listed among the “World’s Best Places to Stay” by Conde Nast Traveler’s 2006 Gold List. Onity, one of the world’s leading providers of electronic locking solutions, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
Cherry Hill, NJ | Harbor Linen, the nation’s leading manufacturer and distributor of quality linen for the hospitality and cruise line industry has taken the plunge at The Water Resort at Pigeon Forge.
DALLAS | TimeLox, a leading supplier of electronic hotel-locking systems, has signed an agreement with the Delta Chelsea Hotel in downtown Toronto to install its new wireless DC-ONLINE system by the end of the year.
PARIS | Oscar Wilde, a 19th century Irish poet and dramatist, said: “Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.”
Cherry Hill, NJ | Harbor Linen, the nation’s leading manufacturer and distributor of luxury linen for the hospitality and cruise line industries is very pleased to announce that The Chattanoogan, Tennessee’s Urban Resort, has chosen Harbor’s New Generation Duvets and Mattress Toppers for all of their 199 guest rooms.
ATLANTA, GA | The Hilton Atlanta Northeast, a Dow Hotel Company property, has chosen the ADVANCE by Onity electronic locking solution to secure its guest room doors. ADVANCE, Onity’s new two-piece modular locking system, was recently installed on all 272 guest rooms and suites at the popular Northeast Atlanta property, as well as the pool area and concierge lounge. Onity, one of the world’s leading providers of electronic locking solutions, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
Oyarzun (SPAIN) | Onity today launched Intellity, its latest innovation in energy management solutions for the lodging industry. Intellity is an intelligent energy saving device that reads the magnetic stripe on Onity hotel-specific keycards to identify and differentiate guest and staff keycards, while disconnecting electrical equipment when guests are out of the room. Because it differentiates between guest and staff cards, it also can prevent hotel housekeeping staff from using certain electrical equipment, such as the television, while cleaning the room. Onity, one of the world’s leading providers of electronic locking solutions, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
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