Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - (Page 34) 34 News H&MM July 7, 2008 | HotelMotel.com www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition Wyndham acquisition Continued from page 1 thorn in Australia, Kuwait, Turkey and Dubai,” he said. Microtel Inns & Suites, a chain of 292 all-new-construction economy hotels, with 38 more under construction, has been ranked No. 1 in guest satisfaction in its segment by J.D. Power and Associates for the last six years. Wyndham Worldwide will enter the all-suite, extended-stay market with the addition of the 91-hotel Hawthorn Suites chain. “Wyndham Hotel Group is the largest hotel franchisor in the world with nearly 7,000 properties, including this acquisition,” Stephen P. Holmes, Wyndham Worldwide chairman and c.e.o., said in a statement. “This tuck-in acquisition allows us to take advan- tage of our existing hotel franchise platform and scale of distribution and bring further efficiencies to the Microtel Inns & Suites and Hawthorn Suites brands. This transaction is consistent with our previously announced strategy of growing our hotel EBITDA contribution.” The transaction is expected to be completed by late July, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Terms call for Global Hyatt, based in Chicago, to provide specified support services during the course of the ownership transition. “We welcome Microtel Inns & Suites and Hawthorn Suites franchisees to our family of brands and look forward to growing both chains domestically and internationally,” Rudnitsky said in a statement. Rudnitsky said Wyndham Hotel Group is committed to enhancing the support provided to franchisees of Microtel Inns & Suites and Hawthorn Suites and ensuring their hotels “receive maximum benefit from our comprehensive distribution platform, information technology capabilities, field services and sales and marketing functions.” Wyndham Hotel Group encompasses more than 6,550 franchised hotels and approximately 551,000 hotel rooms worldwide, not including this acquisition. sricca@questex.com Business Boosters PSYCHOLOGICAL COMFORT Sonesta Hotels from the East Coast to Egypt are offering summer specials, including a “French Quarter Fling” in New Orleans, starting at $99, and a “Family Fun” package in St. Maarten/Great Bay, starting at $165. PHYSICAL COMFORT Targeting budget-minded families this summer, Orlando’s Regal Sun Resort, a Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotel, is offering “Disney View Breakfast Packages” from $139 per night. The specials include character breakfasts and views of Disney’s nightly fireworks displays. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort, Naples, Fla., hopes sleep-challenged guests will take advantage of its Seaside Sunset Slumber promotion. The $250 package includes consultation with a sleep therapist, a host of slumberinducing spa treatments and beachfront rooms featuring four-poster “sink-in” beds draped in butterfly netting. Motel 6 developed a series of American journeys as part of its new Web site, www.Goin6.com. The program encourages travelers to experience the American road trip and culturally significant destinations throughout the U.S. Carrier helps make everyone comfortable with our new quiet and energy efficient PerformanceTM Series e PTAC unit. Our unmatched expertise gives you flexible choices that will help you save money while keeping w w w.carrier.com 1-800-827-7435 © CARRIER CORPORATION 2007. A member of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock symbol UTX. your rooms comfortable and quiet. And eliminating problems with your air conditioners will help ensure your guests enjoy a comfortable and happy stay. CIRCLE NO. 109 http://HotelMotel.com http://www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition http://www.Goin6.com http://www.carrier.com http://www.carrier.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 Contents Brands Target Eastern Markets New Peer Network Promotes Innovation Noble Makes Moves Despite Slow Market Perspective Legally Speaking On Finance AAHOA Update Satisfaction Trends Trends & Stats HotelWorld Update Guest Column 2008 Purchasing Survey Refrigerators Transportation In-Room Ammenities Revenue Management Ad/Editorial Index Marketplace Classifieds Checking Out Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 (Page 1) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 (Page 2) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Contents (Page 3) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Noble Makes Moves Despite Slow Market (Page 4) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Noble Makes Moves Despite Slow Market (Page 5) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Perspective (Page 6) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Perspective (Page 7) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Legally Speaking (Page 8) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Legally Speaking (Page 9) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Legally Speaking (Page 10) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Legally Speaking (Page 11) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Legally Speaking (Page 12) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Legally Speaking (Page 13) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - On Finance (Page 14) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - On Finance (Page 15) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - AAHOA Update (Page 16) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Satisfaction Trends (Page 17) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Trends & Stats (Page 18) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - HotelWorld Update (Page 19) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Guest Column (Page 20) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Guest Column (Page 21) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Guest Column (Page 22) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Guest Column (Page 23) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - 2008 Purchasing Survey (Page 24) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - 2008 Purchasing Survey (Page 25) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - 2008 Purchasing Survey (Page 26) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - 2008 Purchasing Survey (Page 27) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Refrigerators (Page 28) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Refrigerators (Page 29) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Transportation (Page 30) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Transportation (Page 31) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Transportation (Page 32) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Transportation (Page 33) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Transportation (Page 34) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Transportation (Page 35) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - In-Room Ammenities (Page 36) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - In-Room Ammenities (Page 37) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - In-Room Ammenities (Page 38) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - In-Room Ammenities (Page 39) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - In-Room Ammenities (Page 40) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - In-Room Ammenities (Page 41) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Revenue Management (Page 42) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Revenue Management (Page 43) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Ad/Editorial Index (Page 44) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Ad/Editorial Index (Page 45) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Ad/Editorial Index (Page 46) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Ad/Editorial Index (Page 47) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Marketplace (Page 48) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 49) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 50) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 51) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 52) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 53) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Checking Out (Page 54) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Checking Out (Page 55) Hotel & Motel Management - July 7, 2008 - Checking Out (Page 56)
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