Past Week's News
Gaylord Terminates Plans For San Diego Area Resort
NASHVILLE, TN—Gaylord Entertainment has decided to pull the plug on its plans to develop a resort and convention hotel in Chula Vista, CA. The company cited prolonged planning and approval processes, a complicated regulatory and legal structure and excessive off-site infrastructure costs as the reasons for the decision.
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Posted 11/19/2008 - 9:33:15 AM
NASHVILLE, TN—Gaylord Entertainment has decided to pull the plug on its plans to develop a resort and convention hotel in Chula Vista, CA. The company cited prolonged planning and approval processes, a complicated regulatory and legal structure and excessive off-site infrastructure costs as the reasons for the decision.
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Posted 11/19/2008 - 9:33:15 AM
Aloft Hotel Slated For Detroit Suburb
BIRMINGHAM, MI—Essco Development Co. will now develop a 115-room Aloft hotel here in this Detroit suburb with the opening scheduled for the spring of 2010.
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Posted 11/19/2008 - 9:32:47 AM
BIRMINGHAM, MI—Essco Development Co. will now develop a 115-room Aloft hotel here in this Detroit suburb with the opening scheduled for the spring of 2010.
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Posted 11/19/2008 - 9:32:47 AM
Best Western The Plaza Completes Renovation
HONOLULU, HI—A multi-year, $3 million renovation has been completed at the Best Western The Plaza Hotel here.
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Posted 11/19/2008 - 9:05:52 AM
HONOLULU, HI—A multi-year, $3 million renovation has been completed at the Best Western The Plaza Hotel here.
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Posted 11/19/2008 - 9:05:52 AM
Joie de Vivre Names New President
SAN FRANCISCO—Joie de Vivre Hospitality has appointed Ingrid Summerfield to the post of president. She reports directly to the company's CEO Chip Conley.
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Posted 11/19/2008 - 8:59:24 AM
SAN FRANCISCO—Joie de Vivre Hospitality has appointed Ingrid Summerfield to the post of president. She reports directly to the company's CEO Chip Conley.
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Posted 11/19/2008 - 8:59:24 AM
Steve Rudnitsky Named Pres./CEO Of Dolce Hotels And Resorts
MONTVALE, NJ—Steven Rudnitsky, the former president/CEO of Wyndham Worldwide's Hotel Group who abruptly left that post in September, has been named president/CEO of Dolce Hotels and Resorts.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 5:22:40 PM
MONTVALE, NJ—Steven Rudnitsky, the former president/CEO of Wyndham Worldwide's Hotel Group who abruptly left that post in September, has been named president/CEO of Dolce Hotels and Resorts.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 5:22:40 PM
Ramsey Purchasing's Alan Gordon Earns LEED Certification
SAN FRANCISCO—Ramsey Purchasing, which provides hospitality furnishings, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) purchasing to the hotel industry, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. Alan Gordon, vp of operations for the company has successfully completed the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED accredited professional program.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 12:37:11 PM
SAN FRANCISCO—Ramsey Purchasing, which provides hospitality furnishings, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) purchasing to the hotel industry, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. Alan Gordon, vp of operations for the company has successfully completed the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED accredited professional program.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 12:37:11 PM
Jay Schultz, sr. vp, hospitality group, Hotel Business
Year after year industry pundits continue to question the importance of the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS). Once again, these so-called experts couldn’t have been more wrong.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 12:13:57 PM
Motel 6 Opens In Joliet, IL, Following Conversion
JOLIET, IL—Following a conversion project, the Motel 6 flag has been raised in Joliet, IL. Sunstar Joliet, Inc. is the hotel’s owner and operator.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 11:24:59 AM
JOLIET, IL—Following a conversion project, the Motel 6 flag has been raised in Joliet, IL. Sunstar Joliet, Inc. is the hotel’s owner and operator.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 11:24:59 AM
Aqua Hotels & Resorts Appoints President
WAIKIKI BEACH, HI—Benjamin Rafter has been named president and CEO of Aqua Hotels & Resorts, which is based here. The company’s owner and chairman, Mike Paulin, made the announcement.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 11:24:33 AM
WAIKIKI BEACH, HI—Benjamin Rafter has been named president and CEO of Aqua Hotels & Resorts, which is based here. The company’s owner and chairman, Mike Paulin, made the announcement.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 11:24:33 AM
Cygalle Launches Spa Management Division
NEW YORK—Cygalle Healing Spa has launched a spa management division to provide administration, operation, direction and supervision of spas for luxury hotels in North America.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 10:54:02 AM
NEW YORK—Cygalle Healing Spa has launched a spa management division to provide administration, operation, direction and supervision of spas for luxury hotels in North America.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 10:54:02 AM
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel To Reopen After Two-Year Hiatus
BIG ISLAND, HA— The 43-year-old Mauna Kea Beach Hotel reopens next month after a two-year break following the addition of a spa and other renovations.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 10:30:54 AM
BIG ISLAND, HA— The 43-year-old Mauna Kea Beach Hotel reopens next month after a two-year break following the addition of a spa and other renovations.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 10:30:54 AM
Cintas Lauches New Apparel Brand Inspired By Company Founders
CHICAGO— Cintas Corporation has introduced a new brand of apparel designs inspired by the company's founders Doc and Amelia Farmer.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 10:03:53 AM
CHICAGO— Cintas Corporation has introduced a new brand of apparel designs inspired by the company's founders Doc and Amelia Farmer.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 10:03:53 AM
New LEED Rating System Approved
BOSTON—Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 2009, the newest version of the U.S. Green Building Council's building certification program, has passed a member ballot and will be rolled out next year.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 9:17:58 AM
BOSTON—Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 2009, the newest version of the U.S. Green Building Council's building certification program, has passed a member ballot and will be rolled out next year.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 9:17:58 AM
Vista Hospitality Acquires Select Inn Brand
MURFEESBORO, TN—Vista Hospitality Solutions has entered into an agreement to acquire the Select Inn brand from Fargo, ND-based Select Franchising, Inc. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 9:11:08 AM
MURFEESBORO, TN—Vista Hospitality Solutions has entered into an agreement to acquire the Select Inn brand from Fargo, ND-based Select Franchising, Inc. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year.
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Posted 11/18/2008 - 9:11:08 AM
MGM Mirage CEO Steps Down
LAS VEGAS— MGM Mirage chairman/CEO Terrence Lanni has resigned amid financing concerns at the company's sprawling City Center project on The Strip here.
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Posted 11/17/2008 - 11:25:22 AM
LAS VEGAS— MGM Mirage chairman/CEO Terrence Lanni has resigned amid financing concerns at the company's sprawling City Center project on The Strip here.
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Posted 11/17/2008 - 11:25:22 AM
Cornell Report Finds ‘Private’ Hotel REITs Put Shareholders At Disadvantage
ITHACA, NY—According to a report from Cornell’s Center for Hospitality Research, non-traded public REITs, or what are also referred to as “private” REITs, can put their long-term investors at a disadvantage through their unique structure.
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Posted 11/17/2008 - 10:10:33 AM
ITHACA, NY—According to a report from Cornell’s Center for Hospitality Research, non-traded public REITs, or what are also referred to as “private” REITs, can put their long-term investors at a disadvantage through their unique structure.
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Posted 11/17/2008 - 10:10:33 AM
Wyndham Hotel Group Finds New President/CEO In Danziger
PARSIPPANY, NJ—Wyndham Hotel Group has found its replacement for its former president and CEO, Steve Rudnitsky. Hotel industry veteran Eric Danziger will step into the role on Dec. 1.
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Posted 11/17/2008 - 9:41:13 AM
PARSIPPANY, NJ—Wyndham Hotel Group has found its replacement for its former president and CEO, Steve Rudnitsky. Hotel industry veteran Eric Danziger will step into the role on Dec. 1.
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Posted 11/17/2008 - 9:41:13 AM
Focus Hospitality Opens Ft. Wayne, IN Holiday Inn
FORT WAYNE, IN—Focus Hospitality Services has opened the Holiday Inn IPFW & Coliseum here. The $20 million, 151-room hotel is the city's first full service hotel to be built in 25 years.
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Posted 11/17/2008 - 9:20:20 AM
FORT WAYNE, IN—Focus Hospitality Services has opened the Holiday Inn IPFW & Coliseum here. The $20 million, 151-room hotel is the city's first full service hotel to be built in 25 years.
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Posted 11/17/2008 - 9:20:20 AM
IHG's Hotel Indigo Brand To Extend Into Asia
ATLANTA—InterContintnental Hotels Group has signed a deal with the Shanghai Huangpu River Banks Asset Management Co., Ltd. to develop its first Hotel Indigo in Shanghai, China.
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Posted 11/17/2008 - 9:11:21 AM
ATLANTA—InterContintnental Hotels Group has signed a deal with the Shanghai Huangpu River Banks Asset Management Co., Ltd. to develop its first Hotel Indigo in Shanghai, China.
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Posted 11/17/2008 - 9:11:21 AM
Shooting Takes Place At Waldorf-Astoria
NEW YORK—An armed robbery and shooting took place yesterday at a jewelry store within the Waldorf-Astoria hotel here.
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Posted 11/16/2008 - 2:15:10 PM
NEW YORK—An armed robbery and shooting took place yesterday at a jewelry store within the Waldorf-Astoria hotel here.
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Posted 11/16/2008 - 2:15:10 PM
Aloft Chesapeake Opens
CHESAPEAKE, VA—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., in partnership with LTD Management Co., today opened the 136-unit Aloft Chesapeake here.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 11:35:33 AM
CHESAPEAKE, VA—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., in partnership with LTD Management Co., today opened the 136-unit Aloft Chesapeake here.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 11:35:33 AM
Wheeling To Step Down As Red Roof Inn CEO
COLUMBUS, OH—As of April 30, 2009, Joe Wheeling will step down as CEO of Red Roof Inn. However, following that date he will remain with the company in a senior advisory capacity and as a member of the company’s board of directors for two years while he oversees a designed smooth transition once his CEO successor is named.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 10:51:29 AM
COLUMBUS, OH—As of April 30, 2009, Joe Wheeling will step down as CEO of Red Roof Inn. However, following that date he will remain with the company in a senior advisory capacity and as a member of the company’s board of directors for two years while he oversees a designed smooth transition once his CEO successor is named.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 10:51:29 AM
Tivoli Properties Set To Develop Atlanta Mandarin Oriental
ATLANTA—Tivoli Properties, Inc. has selected the Mandarin Oriental flag for its new luxury hotel and residences project that is scheduled to open here in 2011. Mandarin will also operate the hotel.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 10:21:50 AM
ATLANTA—Tivoli Properties, Inc. has selected the Mandarin Oriental flag for its new luxury hotel and residences project that is scheduled to open here in 2011. Mandarin will also operate the hotel.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 10:21:50 AM
Veteran McKay Named Senior VP At World Market Center
LAS VEGAS—World Market Center Las Vegas has added industry veteran Phillip McKay as senior vp.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 10:11:31 AM
LAS VEGAS—World Market Center Las Vegas has added industry veteran Phillip McKay as senior vp.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 10:11:31 AM
Hotel Sector Exhibits Largest Loan Volume Decline Among Asset Classes
WASHINGTON—Commercial and multifamily real estate loans took another tumble in the third quarter, falling 53% compared with Q3 2007, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Banking Originations. All asset classes felt the decline, but the hotel sector saw the largest drop of 87%.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 10:06:43 AM
WASHINGTON—Commercial and multifamily real estate loans took another tumble in the third quarter, falling 53% compared with Q3 2007, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Quarterly Survey of Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Banking Originations. All asset classes felt the decline, but the hotel sector saw the largest drop of 87%.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 10:06:43 AM
Redevelopment Of Arizona Property Complete, Making Way For Heat Hotel
NORTH LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ—Renovations on the former Agave Inn here are now complete and have yielded the new Heat Hotel.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 9:57:03 AM
NORTH LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ—Renovations on the former Agave Inn here are now complete and have yielded the new Heat Hotel.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 9:57:03 AM
Hilton Adds Brown To Senior Management Team
BEVERLY HILLS, CA— Hilton Hotels Corp. has appointed Paul Brown president of global brands and shared services, effective in December.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 9:48:42 AM
BEVERLY HILLS, CA— Hilton Hotels Corp. has appointed Paul Brown president of global brands and shared services, effective in December.
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Posted 11/14/2008 - 9:48:42 AM
Sheraton Jacksonville Chooses Bulk TV As DirecTV Provider
JACKSONVILLE, FL—The Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel here and its Shula’s 347 Grill recently selected Bulk TV & Internet as their provider of DirecTV television programming services.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 2:43:34 PM
JACKSONVILLE, FL—The Sheraton Jacksonville Hotel here and its Shula’s 347 Grill recently selected Bulk TV & Internet as their provider of DirecTV television programming services.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 2:43:34 PM
Intelity Unveils Touch Screen In-Room Concierge & Monitoring System
ORLANDO, FL—Intelity, an interactive hospitality technologies company, has created the Interactive Customer Experience Solution (ICE), which is an in-room concierge and back-end monitoring system that is designed to organize, track and measure all hotel activity with the touch of a button.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 11:45:15 AM
ORLANDO, FL—Intelity, an interactive hospitality technologies company, has created the Interactive Customer Experience Solution (ICE), which is an in-room concierge and back-end monitoring system that is designed to organize, track and measure all hotel activity with the touch of a button.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 11:45:15 AM
Hunter Hotels Names Lee Hunter COO
ATLANTA—Hunter Hotels has appointed Lee Hunter chief operating officer of the company. He will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations including research development, marketing packages and broker opinions of value.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 11:34:43 AM
ATLANTA—Hunter Hotels has appointed Lee Hunter chief operating officer of the company. He will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations including research development, marketing packages and broker opinions of value.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 11:34:43 AM
Trump SoHo New York Tops Off
NEW YORK—The final construction pour at the Trump SoHo New York has been completed for the luxury hotel-condominium and the project, at 246 Spring St., has topped off.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 11:13:52 AM
NEW YORK—The final construction pour at the Trump SoHo New York has been completed for the luxury hotel-condominium and the project, at 246 Spring St., has topped off.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 11:13:52 AM
Sullivan To Oversee Hospitality Group
OAKLAND, CA—Craig Sullivan has been elected vp/national manager of the Hospitality Group for Old Republic National Commercial Title & Settlement Services in its Irvine, CA, office.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 10:22:34 AM
OAKLAND, CA—Craig Sullivan has been elected vp/national manager of the Hospitality Group for Old Republic National Commercial Title & Settlement Services in its Irvine, CA, office.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 10:22:34 AM
Fairmont To Enter Eastern Europe
KIEV, UKRAINE—Fairmont Hotels & Resorts plans to open a 257-room hotel here in late-2010, its first property in Eastern Europe.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 10:05:02 AM
KIEV, UKRAINE—Fairmont Hotels & Resorts plans to open a 257-room hotel here in late-2010, its first property in Eastern Europe.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 10:05:02 AM
Dallas Wyndham Garden Converted To Best Western
DALLAS—The Wyndham Garden Hotel in Dallas has been converted to the Best Western Dallas Hotel and Conference Center. Mesa Properties GP is the owner of the 197-room, boutique-style hotel.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 9:56:19 AM
DALLAS—The Wyndham Garden Hotel in Dallas has been converted to the Best Western Dallas Hotel and Conference Center. Mesa Properties GP is the owner of the 197-room, boutique-style hotel.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 9:56:19 AM
Chartwell Hospitality Opening Fairfield Inn Near Auburn University
OPELIKA, AL—A 74-room Fairfield Inn & Suites, owned and managed by Chartwell Hospitality, is slated to debut here tomorrow.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 9:55:53 AM
OPELIKA, AL—A 74-room Fairfield Inn & Suites, owned and managed by Chartwell Hospitality, is slated to debut here tomorrow.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 9:55:53 AM
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Opens Third Resort In New Mexico
SANTA FE, NM—Wyndham Vacation Ownership has opened the WorldMark Santa Fe here. It is the company's third property in the state, joining the WorldMark Taos and WorldMark Red River.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 9:20:56 AM
SANTA FE, NM—Wyndham Vacation Ownership has opened the WorldMark Santa Fe here. It is the company's third property in the state, joining the WorldMark Taos and WorldMark Red River.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 9:20:56 AM
Sage Hospitality To Manage New Sacramento Westin
DENVER—Sage Hospitality, based here, will manage the new Westin Hotel at Sacramento International Airport in Sacramento, CA.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 9:18:10 AM
DENVER—Sage Hospitality, based here, will manage the new Westin Hotel at Sacramento International Airport in Sacramento, CA.
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Posted 11/13/2008 - 9:18:10 AM
