Magnuson Hotels, America's fastest growing hotel brand, announced today a 48% growth in its brands for year ending 2014/2013. Started 12 years ago today in Spokane WA, the company has become a top 10 global chain, marketing hotels across six countries and three continents.
RLHC (Red Lion Hotels Corporation, NYSE: RLH) announced the company has sold the Red Lion Hotel Wenatchee in Washington. The new owners, who also own a second property in the RLHC network, entered into a franchise license agreement and will further invest in the property to improve the guest experience.
Magnuson Hotels, America's fastest growing hotel brand, announced today the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Hotel Clearwater Central. Formerly franchised by Wyndham as the Travelodge Clearwater FL, the hotel will upgrade its local, regional, and national market to via an affiliation with Magnuson Hotels' global portfolio of nearly 2,000 hotels.
The IHG Owners Association, which represents InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG) hotel owners worldwide, has announced that Kerry Ranson has assumed chairmanship of its Board of Directors for 2015. Ranson is President and Chief Operating Officer of Expotel Hospitality Services, a New Orleans-based hospitality ownership, management and development company.
Vantage Hospitality's upscale development team continues to expand with the addition of industry veteran Gene Conklin, who will serve as the new Regional Vice President of Development for the western region of the U.S. and Canada. The company's midscale to upscale offerings include Lexington® by Vantage and the brands that are being relaunched under the Vantage umbrella – Jameson Inn®, Jameson Suites® and 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts®.
Accor, global hospitality leader, announced the opening of its North America, Central America and Caribbean (NCAC) headquarters at One Square Park at Doral in Miami. Driven by the company's revitalized strategy and business model, the new location consolidates previously independent business units in Dallas and New York City into one office, strengthening its footprint in the region by providing a cohesive foundation for operational efficiency and sustainable, long-term growth.
Magnuson Hotels, America's fastest growing hotel brand, announced today the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Hotel Lenox.
RLHC (Red Lion Hotels Corporation) (NYSE:RLH) announced today the company will open its first location in Ohio following the signing this week of a franchise agreement for a Red Lion Hotel in Cincinnati.
Clients will focus on greater integration across their travel programmes in 2015, according to Hogg Robinson Group (HRG), the award-winning international corporate services company. Smarter data analysis will lead to increased understanding of traveller behaviour, driving policy change and delivering wider visibility of travel spend. Travel Risk Management will also feature at the top of the agenda in 2015.
Magnuson Hotels announced today the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Hotel Papago Inn. Formerly the Best Western Papago Inn in Scottsdale, Arizona, the hotel will upgrade its local, regional, and national market to attract travelers via an affiliation with Magnuson Hotels' global portfolio of nearly 2,000 hotels.
Vantage Hospitality Group wrapped up its 15th annual International Educational Conference & Trade Show last week by handing out its prestigious Best of the Best awards to Americas Best Value Inn/Canadas Best Value Inn members, and Lexcellence awards to Lexington by Vantage members during the gala dinner and awards banquet at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Magnuson Hotels, the world's largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the M-Star Inn and Suites Blythe. Formerly franchised by Choice Hotels as the Rodeway Inn and Suites Blythe, California, the hotel will upgrade its local, regional, and national market to attract travelers via an affiliation with Magnuson Hotels' global portfolio of nearly 2,000 hotels.
Magnuson Hotels announced today the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Hotel Nederland. Formerly the Best Western Lodge in Nederland, Colorado, the hotel will upgrade its local, regional, and national market to attract travelers via an affiliation with Magnuson Hotels' global portfolio of nearly 2,000 hotels.
Vantage Hospitality Group announced today that industry development veteran Greg Burgett has joined the company as Regional Vice President of Development for the Midwest Region.
Following President Barack Obama's address this evening announcing an Executive Order to expand and extend programs for selected groups of undocumented immigrants, the American Hotel and Lodging Association called on the President, Congress and other stakeholders to work together towards comprehensive immigration reform.
Magnuson Hotels announced today the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Grand Conference Hotel. Formerly the Park View Hotel in Winter Haven, Florida, the hotel will upgrade its local, regional, and national market to attract travelers via an affiliation with Magnuson Hotels' global portfolio of nearly 2,000 hotels.
To help make the travel experience even more seamless, Hyatt Place is enlisting experts to offer advice based on direct feedback, insights and questions from today's savvy travelers. Throughout the next year, Hyatt Place will crowdsource questions and travel topics on the minds of travelers – and find experts to help address those questions via digital and social media. This dynamic, real-time approach to an expert panel will evolve based on the needs of guests and builds on the brand's new "You'll Know It's Right When You See It" campaign, designed to showcase the brand's modern features and uncomplicated guest experience.
In the wake of the midterm elections, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), along with more than 80 other hotel industry groups including hotel brands, management companies, real estate investment trusts (REITs), owners and state hotel associations, called on the House of Representatives to get back to work and pass the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) in a letter sent to House leadership.
He is back. At age 83, Jack DeBoer, the man who invented the extended-stay industry and his team of Wichita-based hospitality professionals are introducing a new franchise concept.
Industry development leader Mike Burgess is now heading up the eastern region development for Vantage's Upscale Brands that include the company's midscale to upscale offerings of Lexington® Inn, Lexington Hotel, and the brands that are being relaunched under the Vantage umbrella - Jameson Inn®, Jameson Suites® and 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts®.