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HB ON THE SCENE: Choice's Cambria Brand Gets Development Boost from First Institutional Investor
LOS ANGELES—At its 59th annual convention being held here, Choice Hotels International, Inc. revealed it entered into a joint venture with private investment firm Fillmore Capital Partners, LLC, and its affiliates to develop multiple Cambria Suites hotel properties, marking the brand’s first institutional investor. Continued...
Posted 5/16/2013 - 2:47:23 AM
HB ON THE SCENE: Radical Innovation In Hospitality Winner Chosen at HD Expo
LAS VEGAS—The 7th Annual Radical Innovation in Hospitality Awards attracted over 70 applicants, and the winner was selected at the Hospitality Design Expo here. Continued...
Posted 5/16/2013 - 1:12:38 AM
JW Marriott Marquis Miami Recognized By Marriott
MIAMI—The JW Marriott Marquis Miami has been named JW Marriott Hotel of the Year in the East region for 2012 based on unprecedented results in staff excellence, product innovation and overall guest satisfaction. Continued...
Posted 5/15/2013 - 4:21:26 PM
Marcus & Millichap Taps Skubis To Lead National Hospitality Group
DENVER—Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services has hired Shane M. Skubis as a senior director of the firm’s National Hospitality Group (NHG) here, according to Gregory A. LaBerge, the NHG’s national director. Continued...
Posted 5/15/2013 - 2:42:50 PM

Columbus Monte-Carlo in Monaco Opts For Bartech
MONACO—Bartech has announced the installation of its ZigBee-connected, energy-efficient minibars in all 181 guest rooms of the luxury Columbus Monte-Carlo Hotel here. Continued...
Posted 5/15/2013 - 12:16:30 PM
HB ON THE SCENE: Choice Fueling Clarion F&B Program with $2M Incentive Program
LOS ANGELES—F&B is on the minds of Choice Hotels International during its annual convention being held here. Building on the positive response to the recent launch of the Clarion Bistro C food and beverage concept for its Clarion brand, Choice has decided to invest up to $2 million in development-incentive payments to encourage and expedite more Clarion franchisees to develop a Bistro C at their hotels. Continued...
Posted 5/15/2013 - 12:14:54 PM
HB ON THE SCENE: Choice's Sleep Inn 'Dream' Concept Hits Milestone
LOS ANGELES—During its 59th annual convention being held here this week, Choice Hotels International said it passed a milestone for its Sleep Inn brand, reaching 100 "Designed to Dream" hotels. Continued...
Posted 5/15/2013 - 11:38:29 AM
Starwood States Plans To Double Footprint in Latin America
STAMFORD, CT—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced its intention to increase its operating hotel footprint in Latin America by 50 percent during the next five years. Continued...
Posted 5/15/2013 - 10:24:43 AM
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Dennis Nessler, Editor, Hotel Business
Don't Expect Boston Bombings To Thwart Industry Momentum
Having been in the lodging industry for roughly a decade now, I’ve covered more than my share of conferences and panels, and I’d be hard-pressed to think back to a single session where I haven’t heard the phrase, “barring any terrorist attacks or unforeseen circumstances.” In most cases, it was said in reference to momentum that the economy and, more specifically, the lodging industry, had been gaining.
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Dennis Nessler, Editor, Hotel Business
On The Road To A Full Recovery? At ALIS, All Signs Pointed To Yes
Anyone who has attended the last several ALIS (Americas Lodging Investment Summit) events can likely recite the phrase “cautious optimism” in their sleep.
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