Tuesday, March 23, 2010

“White Lodging Names Mark Aftanski to Lead Illinois Select Service Hotels as Regional Vice President (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)” plus 3 more

“White Lodging Names Mark Aftanski to Lead Illinois Select Service Hotels as Regional Vice President (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)” plus 3 more


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White Lodging Names Mark Aftanski to Lead Illinois Select Service Hotels as Regional Vice President (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 02:38 PM PDT

MERRILLVILLE, Ind., March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lodging, one of the leading independent hospitality, development and management companies in the United States has appointed Mr. Mark Aftanski to the position of Regional Vice President to oversee operational and financial performances for its select service hotels in Illinois.

"I am confident that Mark's combination of multi-unit management, brand knowledge and independent management experience make him a great match for this role," states Jon Peck, Chief Operating Officer of White Lodging's Hospitality Management Division.

Most recently, Mr. Aftanski served as a Regional Vice President with Chicago based Hyatt Corporation. Serving as part of the successful launch team for the Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites brands, his region was presented with the first two Properties of the Year and General Manager of the Year awards. Prior to his Hyatt appointment Mr. Aftanski was a regional director with North Dakota based Tharaldson hotels group where he had oversight responsibility for Marriott and Hilton Products.

White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of 148 hotels in eighteen states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Hotels Corporation, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

For more information about careers with White Lodging, please visit www.unleashyourdrive.com or call 219-769-3267 ext. 4376.

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Comparison Shopping Trends and Special Deals for New York City by Vacation Lodging Directory Rentalo.com (PRWeb)

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 02:58 PM PDT

Rentalo.com Reveals Comparison Shopping Trends for Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts and Vacation Rentals for New York City and Shares Special Deals for All Three Lodging Categories

Miami, FL (Vocus/PRWEB ) March 23, 2010 -- Choosing between staying at a hotel, vacation rental, or bed and breakfast can be a determinant factor in the type of vacation a traveler experiences. Not only costs can vary significantly but also privacy issues and the overall service experience. Rentalo.com, the leading online lodging directory of vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts released a study on vacation trends for New York City that highlights the benefits on comparison shopping.


The study revealed that 68 percent of the vacation planners who inquired for a place to stay showed interest in comparison shopping among New York City vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels. When choosing a lodging alternative many factors are taken into consideration, and not all lodging types are ideal for all kinds of travelers.

"Rentalo.com is a unique travel directory that offers travelers a quick and easy way to compare offers from vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels" says Frank Suarez, customer service manager at Rentalo.com. "Our goal is to allow travelers to easily choose the most suitable alternative for their needs by making comparison shopping as easy as possible."

New York Hotel Option – from $64.50 per person per night

The Anchor Inn is an affordable alternative for those looking for comfort accommodations. Ideal for corporate visitors, guests will be treated to individual attention and businesses can establish a corporate account. The Anchor Inn hotel inn is listed at a nightly rate of $129 USD per night for double occupancy. Guests will enjoy air conditioning, cable TV, high speed internet, and a business center open 24 hours a day. There is also a fitness center and wi-fi access. Details, pictures, and contact information are available at rentalo.com, ID 106249.

New York Bed and Breakfast Option – from $45 per person per night

Offered at a regular nightly rate from $90 USD per night for a double occupancy room, this bed and breakfast will be a true delight for those who like a charming ambiance and energetic vibes. Guests will enjoy private fireplaces, balconies, air conditioning, and a great location minutes from everything. Details and pictures along with a short inquiry form can be found at rentalo.com, ID 28312.

New York City Vacation Rental Option – from $43.62 per person per night
This tastefully decorated vacation apartment can sleep up to eight people comfortably. It is advertised at a discounted rate of $349 USD per night, sleeps up to 8 people, and features three full sized furnished bedrooms, a 32 plasma flat screen TV, and high speed internet. Also, it has access to a pool and a hot tub! Detailed information and pictures on this vacation rental apartment in NYC is available in Rentalo.com, ID 317276.

New York City's most popular vacation theme is couple getaways with 31 percent of the inquiries requesting accommodations for two, 24 percent for families with children, and 23 percent for people traveling alone. Twenty-seven percent were early planners who started their vacation planning 1 to 2 months in advance, 33 percent were from last minute travelers inquiring within the last 30 days prior to arriving to their New York City lodging, and another 37 percent were travelers planning at least 2 months prior to arriving to New York City.

Travel editors, experts, and other media publications interested in similar data pertaining to other vacation destinations, or additional consumer data statistics and facts such as budget, amenities, length of stays, peak seasons, and inventory data should contact Rentalo directly.

About Rentalo.com

Rentalo.com is a leading online travel lodging and vacation rental website. Its broad inventory of vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels is available online and via RSS feeds, affiliate distribution partners, as well as thousands of journalists and editors through e-mail, press releases, and travel publications. Through selected partnerships, Rentalo's inventory is available to an online audience of more than 100 million travelers in the United States and abroad. For more information, visit rentalo.com or call 1(305) 558-5577.

Media Contact:
Carolina Plata
c.plata(at)rentalo(dot)com
1-305-558-5577 ext 607

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Milestone Internet Marketing and American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Launch Third Edition of the Popular ... (Hospitality Net)

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 09:03 AM PDT

California-based Milestone Internet Marketing and American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI) announced today the release of the third edition of From Hotels to HTMLs™: A Complete Guide to Internet Marketing for the Lodging Industry, authored by internet marketing experts Benu and Anil Aggarwal, and printed and distributed by AH&LEI.Lansing, MI and Santa Clara, CA - California-based Milestone Internet Marketing and American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI) announced today the release of the third edition of From Hotels to HTMLs™: A Complete Guide to Internet Marketing for the Lodging Industry, authored by internet marketing experts Benu and Anil Aggarwal, and printed and distributed by AH&LEI.

"It is with great excitement that we introduce the third edition of our Hotels to HTMLs book. We printed the first edition back in 2003 and so much has changed since then that if you were to go into a slumber in 2003 and wake up today, you'd find it hard to understand all the complexities associated with the internet space today," states Benu Aggarwal, Milestone President and Co-author of the book. "In the fast-paced evolution of the internet, this book gets the adrenaline going and offers new opportunities for hoteliers to excel in this dynamic marketspace."

This one-of-a-kind book offers practical, proven information for hotel professionals on all aspects of internet marketing, which hoteliers can use to improve their revenue and internet presence. All the strategies illustrated - from traditional search engine marketing to mobile, social media, e-mail, and website optimization - have been successfully deployed to create good return on investment for different hotels in Milestone's portfolio. The content is based on the authors' experiences working with more than 800 hotels to provide them with increased revenue through effective internet marketing.

For hoteliers who don't know RSS from SEO, the book provides practical tips in easy-to-understand language, and offers nearly a dozen handy checklists to monitor a property's internet marketing progress. There are checklists for website design, social media optimization, e-mail marketing, ROI tracking, pay-per-click, and website analysis.

"Our objective is that the reader walks away with productive, real-life strategies to enhance their hotel business by utilizing the internet," Benu concludes.

From Hotels to HTMLs™: A Complete Guide to Internet Marketing for the Lodging Industry is available for $40.95 for AH&LA members and $47.95 for non-members, and can be purchased from either EI (www.ahlei.org) or Milestone Internet Marketing (www.milestoneinternet.com).

Topics covered include:

  1. Websites: Your Online Front Desk
  2. Search Engine Marketing -- Organic Promotion
  3. Local Search Engines
  4. Pay-Per-Click Advertising
  5. Social Media Strategies for Hotels
  6. Are You Ready for Mobile?
  7. Measuring Success of Your Search Engine Marketing
  8. Effective E-Mail Marketing -- Booking Rooms and Building Relationships
  9. Website Analysis Tools
  10. Internet Marketing Tips and Checklists

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About Milestone: Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. is a leading provider of internet marketing solutions for the lodging industry. Milestone's portfolio of services includes Website Design, Search Engine Optimization, Pay-per-Click Marketing, Email Marketing,Hotel Internet Marketing, Hotel Website Design, and several Web 2.0 initiatives like Online Videos, Blogs, RSS, etc. Milestone currently works with over 800 hotels and drives over $250M in annual revenue for its clients. Milestone is a preferred vendor for several major lodging industry brands and works with the leading management companies in the US. Milestone is also well known as a lodging industry educator for its Hotels to HTMLs book and internet marketing workshops.

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Comparison Shopping Trends and Special Deals for New York City by Vacation Lodging Directory Rentalo.com (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Posted: 23 Mar 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Rentalo.com Reveals Comparison Shopping Trends for Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts and Vacation Rentals for New York City and Shares Special Deals for All Three Lodging Categories

Miami, FL (Vocus) March 23, 2010 -- Choosing between staying at a hotel, vacation rental, or bed and breakfast can be a determinant factor in the type of vacation a traveler experiences. Not only costs can vary significantly but also privacy issues and the overall service experience. Rentalo.com, the leading online lodging directory of vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts released a study on vacation trends for New York City that highlights the benefits on comparison shopping.


The study revealed that 68 percent of the vacation planners who inquired for a place to stay showed interest in comparison shopping among New York City vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels. When choosing a lodging alternative many factors are taken into consideration, and not all lodging types are ideal for all kinds of travelers.

"Rentalo.com is a unique travel directory that offers travelers a quick and easy way to compare offers from vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels" says Frank Suarez, customer service manager at Rentalo.com. "Our goal is to allow travelers to easily choose the most suitable alternative for their needs by making comparison shopping as easy as possible."

New York Hotel Option – from $64.50 per person per night

The Anchor Inn is an affordable alternative for those looking for comfort accommodations. Ideal for corporate visitors, guests will be treated to individual attention and businesses can establish a corporate account. The Anchor Inn hotel inn is listed at a nightly rate of $129 USD per night for double occupancy. Guests will enjoy air conditioning, cable TV, high speed internet, and a business center open 24 hours a day. There is also a fitness center and wi-fi access. Details, pictures, and contact information are available at rentalo.com, ID 106249.

New York Bed and Breakfast Option – from $45 per person per night

Offered at a regular nightly rate from $90 USD per night for a double occupancy room, this bed and breakfast will be a true delight for those who like a charming ambiance and energetic vibes. Guests will enjoy private fireplaces, balconies, air conditioning, and a great location minutes from everything. Details and pictures along with a short inquiry form can be found at rentalo.com, ID 28312.

New York City Vacation Rental Option – from $43.62 per person per night
This tastefully decorated vacation apartment can sleep up to eight people comfortably. It is advertised at a discounted rate of $349 USD per night, sleeps up to 8 people, and features three full sized furnished bedrooms, a 32 plasma flat screen TV, and high speed internet. Also, it has access to a pool and a hot tub! Detailed information and pictures on this vacation rental apartment in NYC is available in Rentalo.com, ID 317276.

New York City's most popular vacation theme is couple getaways with 31 percent of the inquiries requesting accommodations for two, 24 percent for families with children, and 23 percent for people traveling alone. Twenty-seven percent were early planners who started their vacation planning 1 to 2 months in advance, 33 percent were from last minute travelers inquiring within the last 30 days prior to arriving to their New York City lodging, and another 37 percent were travelers planning at least 2 months prior to arriving to New York City.

Travel editors, experts, and other media publications interested in similar data pertaining to other vacation destinations, or additional consumer data statistics and facts such as budget, amenities, length of stays, peak seasons, and inventory data should contact Rentalo directly.

About Rentalo.com

Rentalo.com is a leading online travel lodging and vacation rental website. Its broad inventory of vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels is available online and via RSS feeds, affiliate distribution partners, as well as thousands of journalists and editors through e-mail, press releases, and travel publications. Through selected partnerships, Rentalo's inventory is available to an online audience of more than 100 million travelers in the United States and abroad. For more information, visit rentalo.com or call 1(305) 558-5577.

Media Contact:
Carolina Plata
c.plata(at)rentalo(dot)com
1-305-558-5577 ext 607

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