Hotel NewsHotels news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Transforms the Hotel Lobby Experience With Microsoft Surface- August 14, 2008 Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Microsoft Corp. today introduced an entirely new hotel guest experience with its debut of Microsoft Surface, Microsoft's first commercially available surface computer.http://www.topix.net/business/hotels/2008/08/sheraton-hotels-resorts-transforms-the-hotel-... Grand Hyatt goes for biodegradable.- August 14, 2008 Wednesday, 13th August 2008 Source : Grand Hyatt. In major commercial conversion to reduce environmental impact, biodegradable plastics are the latest sourced eco-friendly product.http://www.topix.net/business/hotels/2008/08/grand-hyatt-goes-for-biodegradable?fromrss=1 Former Starwood Executive, Tina Edmundson, Joins Marriott To Head Comp- August 13, 2008 Marriott International issued the following news release: Marriott International, Inc.http://www.topix.net/business/hotels/2008/08/former-starwood-executive-tina-edmundson-join... InterContinental Hotels 1st Half profit falls, after taxes and administrative...- August 13, 2008 Wednesday August 13th, 2008 InterContinental Hotels 1st Half profit falls, after taxes and administrative costs escalate Net profits for the year to June 30 were $163 million, down from $219 million in the ...http://www.topix.net/business/hotels/2008/08/intercontinental-hotels-1st-half-profit-falls... Wyndham Hotel Group Retains USFS Execs To Lead Microtel, Hawthorn- August 12, 2008 On the heels of its purchase of the Microtel Inns & Suites and Hawthorn Suites brands, Wyndham Hotel Group has installed the two brands' leadership team, which will be headed up by Roy Flora as president.http://www.topix.net/business/hotels/2008/08/wyndham-hotel-group-retains-usfs-execs-to-lea... UK's InterContinental Hotels 1H profit falls- August 12, 2008 InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, the England-based owner of the Holiday Inn hotel chain, said Tuesday that first-half profits fell 26 percent as taxes and administrative costs escalated.http://www.topix.net/business/hotels/2008/08/uks-intercontinental-hotels-1h-profit-falls?f... Larry Luteran Elevated to Senior Vice President of Group Sales and...- August 12, 2008 Beverly Hills, Ca.- Aug. 8th 2008-Veteran Hilton Hotels executive Larry Luteran has been promoted to Senior Vice President - Group Sales and Industry Relations.http://www.topix.net/business/hotels/2008/08/larry-luteran-elevated-to-senior-vice-preside... Gaylord Entertainment Co. Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript- August 11, 2008 Gaylord Entertainment Co. August 5, 2008 10:00 am ET Executives Carter Todd - SVP and General Counsel Colin Reed - Chairman and CEO David Kloeppel - CFO Mark Fioravanti - EVP & Treasurer Analysts Jeff Donnelly ...http://www.topix.net/business/hotels/2008/08/gaylord-entertainment-co-q2-2008-earnings-cal... Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Launches Good for Business Package;...- August 10, 2008 Country Inns & Suites By Carlson today announced the launch of a special package aimed at business travelers looking for a more comfortable, casual experience while on the road.http://www.topix.net/business/hotels/2008/08/country-inns-suites-by-carlson-launches-good-... Mississippi casinos optimistic they have right stuff to survive- August 10, 2008 Faced with uncertainty about the future of the economy, Harrah's announced last month that it has slowed construction on the $700 million Margaritaville casino resort on the beach in east Biloxi.http://www.topix.net/business/hotels/2008/08/mississippi-casinos-optimistic-they-have-righ... |