ZUMATA, a travel technology company, today unveiled its new cognitive-enabled travel distribution platform that integrates IBM Watson services to improve the online hotel booking experience for customers and travel services companies.
DALLAS (June 6, 2016) – Fastpayhotels, a new, business-to-business sales channel that helps hotels sell their best rates to travel agents and make same-day payments, has selected DHISCO Inc., the world's leading hospitality distribution company, to accelerate its growth.
Today, Canopy by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) new lifestyle brand, and The Javelin Group, announced plans to develop Canopy Dallas | Uptown. Canopy by Hilton, which launched a year ago, targets vibrant, culturally rich neighborhoods in select cities across the nation.
DALLAS (May 16, 2016) – DHISCO Inc., the world's leading hospitality distribution company, has hired travel industry veteran Lori King as vice president of its Global Implementation and Interface Services division, CEO Toni Portmann announced today.
The iconic Hilton Anatole today announced the promotion of Scott Pharr to the position of Director of Catering. An industry veteran and expert within the local Dallas market, Pharr has been an integral part of the Anatole team for 18 years, and a member of the hotels celebrated catering department for the past 13. Scott first joined the Anatole team in 1998 as manager of the then Wyndham Anatoles 5-star Nana Grill. Most recently, Pharr served as Assistant Director of Catering, contributing to the departments notable growth and longstanding reputation of excellence.
Hotelskanner.com, a new website offering travelers in-depth tools and content for making better-informed booking decisions, has selected DHISCO to connect its customers with the best rates and real-time availability information. Launched by the Dubai-based media company ExMarketplace, Hotelskanner.com targets a global audience with a range of online tools and resources, including photos, traveler reviews and property overviews for select hotels around the world as well as rate information and booking capabilities.
The much anticipated Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown will officially open in early May in the former Allen Building on Commerce and Ervay streets. The historic, ninety-three-year-old tower is located in the heart of the city, near some of its most popular attractions and trendy districts. NewcrestImage, a hotel development, construction and management firm based in Lewisville, Texas, owns the hotel.
DHISCO Inc., the world's leading hospitality distribution company, today announced that it has been selected by Abreu Online, one of the world's leading travel wholesalers, to expand its connectivity and offer its partners real-time hotel search and booking options at thousands of properties around the world.
The Highland Dallas is pleased to welcome three new key players to its culinary team: Jorge Gonzalez, Chef de Cuisine; Eric Cobb, Executive Pastry Chef and David McIntire, Banquet Manager. All respected professionals in the hospitality and culinary industries, Gonzalez, Cobb and McIntire will bring exceptional leadership, skill and knowledge to their respective positions, allowing The Highland Dallas to continue delivering unprecedented service and top-quality dining experiences to guests.
The Highland Dallas is pleased to welcome three new key players to its culinary team: Jorge Gonzalez, Chef de Cuisine; Eric Cobb, Executive Pastry Chef and David McIntire, Banquet Manager. All respected professionals in the hospitality and culinary industries, Gonzalez, Cobb and McIntire will bring exceptional leadership, skill and knowledge to their respective positions, allowing The Highland Dallas to continue delivering unprecedented service and top-quality dining experiences to guests.
The Highland Dallas is pleased to welcome three new key players to its culinary team: Jorge Gonzalez, Chef de Cuisine; Eric Cobb, Executive Pastry Chef and David McIntire, Banquet Manager. All respected professionals in the hospitality and culinary industries, Gonzalez, Cobb and McIntire will bring exceptional leadership, skill and knowledge to their respective positions, allowing The Highland Dallas to continue delivering unprecedented service and top-quality dining experiences to guests. A seasoned professional with a stellar track record of culinary successes, Gonzalez is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations at the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, Knife. A Texas native, Gonzalez first earned an appreciation for culinary arts working on his grandfather’s farm. This work inspired him to earn a degree in Culinary Arts from Collin County Community College in McKinney, Texas. Prior to joining The Highland Dallas, he served as Sous Chef at the celebrated Fearing’s Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton in Dallas for more than eight years. Additionally, Gonzalez assisted in opening Chef Tom Colicchio’s renowned restaurant, Craft, at the W Hotel in Dallas. Gonzalez began his culinary career working at Jasper’s in Plano, Texas, where he received extensive training and honed his culinary and leadership skills.
DALLAS (April 4, 2016) – DHISCO Inc., the world's leading hospitality distribution company, today announced that Kuwaiti travel wholesaler Easy Travel System has selected DHISCO to connect its partners with real-time rates and bookings at hotels around the world.
Atlanta-based Hotel Equities announced Jemel Jones as the General Manager of the all-new DoubleTree by Hilton DFW Arlington South, in Arlington, Texas.Mr. Jones came to Hotel Equities from Transformance, Inc. where he spearheaded the firm’s re-branding. He previously held a series of leadership positions with Hilton Hotels building on nearly 20 years of experience in hospitality. Early in his career, as the Director of Rooms Operations & Revenue Management for the DoubleTree New Orleans, he managed day-to-day operations. From there, Hilton tapped him to provide revenue management and develop strategies to achieve revenue and sales goals for five Hilton branded hotels.
Kerzner International announced the appointment of two new members to its regional sales team for The Americas, effective immediately.
The 82-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Dallas, Texas is scheduled to open this Friday, March 25, 2016 with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting décor. Located at 2100 North Cockrell Hill Road, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas West/I-30 will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Kessler Hospitality and managed by Countrywide Hospitality, both located in Irving, Texas. This is the newest Fairfield Inn & Suites in the area to feature the brand's new design and décor, which enhance the guest experience through flexible features, and a warm and welcoming environment.
DALLAS (March 21, 2016) – DHISCO Inc., the world's leading hospitality distribution company, announced today that Bug Software, a next-generation travel platform, has selected DHISCO to provide connections between travel portals, hotels, travel agents and tour operators.
Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE) named Jackie Edmonds the Regional Director of Sales to the firm’s regional office in Plano, Texas. She will report to Drew Salapka, Vice President of Sales & Revenue Generation. Ms. Edmonds works with a defined number of properties in the Hotel Equities’ portfolio to assist, support and direct the sales efforts in those hotels. She also conducts training for the Directors of Sales at their respective hotels. With more than 25 years of experience, Ms. Edmonds comes to Hotel Equities from Newcrestimage in Dallas where she served as Corporate Director of Sales. Throughout her career, she has helped in the opening of over 40 hotels and has worked with more than 26 different franchise hotel brands. Ms. Edmonds began her career behind the desk of the Martha Washington Inn, an Historic Hotel of America property in Abingdon, Virginia. She soon transitioned to Sales Coordinator and then to Catering Manager and her career path was set. She has held leadership positions in sales and marketing with Stonebridge Companies in Colorado, InterMountain Management in Louisiana, and Kinseth Hotel companies in Iowa. Ms. Edmonds attended the University of Tennessee and Virginia Intermont College in Bristol Virginia. She graduated with Honors with a B.S. in Business Administration. An avid traveler, she has visited each of the 50 states and traveled to over 25 countries. She enjoys watching Denver Broncos’ football and Duke Blue Devil’s basketball. Her hobbies include boating, sewing and attending concerts.
Baronet-Diehl brings to Sheraton Dallas more than 16 years of experience in catering and restaurant management in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining the Sheraton Dallas, Baronet-Diehl was a Catering Sales Manager and Convention Services Manager at Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, a Catering Sales Manager at W Dallas-Victory Hotel & Residences, a Catering and Restaurant Sales Manager at Gaylord Texan, and most recently served as the Director of Catering at the Hilton Fort Worth and The Ashton Hotel.
The iconic Hilton Anatole today announced its appointment of Ta’alolo Puni Pau as the new Director of Recreation for the 1,606 room hotel located in the Dallas Design District. An accomplished hospitality professional with more than ten years of industry experience, Puni Pau rejoins the Hilton Worldwide family from Disney’s acclaimed Aulani Resort and Spa on the island of Oahu where he most recently served as Recreation Manager, leading the service and operations of the hotel’s award-winning aquatic facilities. In this new role, Ta’alolo will oversee the opening and operations of the Anatole’s heavily anticipated Jade Waters, an upscale resort-style pool complex opening this summer.
Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown, which is slated to open in mid-March, announces the appointment of Rick Crain as General Manager and Brooke Danielsen as Director of Sales of the 176-room hotel property in downtown Dallas. NewcrestImage, a hotel development, construction and management firm based in Lewisville, Texas, owns the hotel.