“Choice Hotels International to Present at the Oppenheimer 10th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference ...” plus 2 more |
- Choice Hotels International to Present at the Oppenheimer 10th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference ...
- 8 Hotels in Santa Barbara Have Now Been Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
- Hotels resume expansion ahead of expected tourism recovery in 2011
| Posted: 21 Jun 2010 07:23 AM PDT SILVER SPRING, Md., June 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH - News) today announced that it will be presenting at the Oppenheimer 10th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 from 1:35 to 2:05 PM Eastern Time in Boston. Stephen P. Joyce, president and chief executive officer, will be addressing participants at the event and will be joined by other Choice Hotels executives. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100520/PH08377LOGO-b ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100520/PH08377LOGO-b ) The presentation will be Webcast live and accessible via the company's Investor Information page at investor.choicehotels.com. The webcast will remain on the company's website for 30 days following the conference. About Choice Hotels Choice Hotels International, Inc. franchises more than 6,000 hotels, representing more than 485,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 35 other countries and territories. As of March 31, 2010, more than 600 hotels are under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in the United States, representing more than 52,000 rooms, and more than 100 hotels, representing approximately 8,200 rooms, are under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in more than 20 other countries and territories. The company's Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands serve guests worldwide. In addition, via its Ascend Collection membership program, travelers in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean have upscale lodging options at historic, boutique and unique hotels. Additional corporate information may be found on the Choice Hotels International, Inc. Web site, which may be accessed at www.choicehotels.com. Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn and Ascend Collection are proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International. © 2010 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved. Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| 8 Hotels in Santa Barbara Have Now Been Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating Posted: 22 Jun 2010 09:08 PM PDT 10 Hotels in Santa Barbara are listed as environmentally friendly and 8 have recently been awarded the Green Eco-Leaf Rating by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel. Santa Barbara, CA June 22, 2010 - Currently 10 hotels in Santa Barbara, CA (istaygreen.org/getcityus.cfm/city/Santa%20Barbara/st/CA) are listed as environmentally friendly with iStayGreen.org. 8 of the 10 properties have completed the comprehensive environmental audit administered by iStayGreen.org. Ratings range from 1 Green Eco-Leaf to 5 Green Eco Leaf and are summarized as follows:
All Green Eco-Leaf Rated properties are committed to environmentally friendly initiatives. Richard Varner, founder of iStayGreen.org states: "Simple changes helped these properties to earn their Green Eco-Leaf Rating and take the environmental lead among the 45 lodging properties in Santa Barbara. It's great to see they're intent on insuring a more sustainable future in travel." To insure a more sustainable future some of the eco-initiatives put in-place at the property include: an on-site Green Team has been created - guests are offered the ability to carbon offset their stay - low energy lighting initiatives are in-place - energy efficient lighting is installed when replacing old lighting - energy sensor initiatives are in-place - HVAC control system installed - off-grid alternative energy source utilized - sheets reuse option for multiple night stays - towels reuse option for multiple night stays - eco-initiatives are actively promoted to the public - eco-incentive programs have been created for staff - water conservation initiatives are in-place - water conserving devices are installed when replacing old fixtures - gray water is recycled - low water consumption landscaping has been installed - recycle containers are located inside guestrooms - recycle containers are located around the property common areas - reusable food & beverage service is used in lieu of disposable service items - compostable disposable service items are utilized - recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) are utilized - environmentally friendly chemicals are used in cleaning - environmentally friendly detergents are used for laundry - environmentally friendly chemicals are used for carpet cleaning - the entire property is non-smoking - cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) are utilized - low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) are used at the property - bulk amenities and soaps are dispensed in guestrooms - plus much more. . iStayGreen.org allows you to filter your search to show only the environmentally friendly hotels in Santa Barbara. The lodging industry recognizes the need to create a sustainable future for travel. While there are currently only 10 Santa Barbara lodging properties that have achieved the Green Eco-Leaf Rating, it is anticipated that many other properties in the area that are promoting eco-friendly initiatives also will seek to be rated. This eco-rating allows the public to know the specific environmental initiatives in place at a property, which enables the environmentally conscious traveler to make informed lodging decisions. To find out how a property can earn the Green Eco-Leaf Rating, contact Richard Varner at 602-864-5553 or visit iStayGreen.org. About iStayGreen.org: ### iStayGreen.org Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Hotels resume expansion ahead of expected tourism recovery in 2011 Posted: 22 Jun 2010 10:06 AM PDT A month after the end of the redshirt protest and rioting in the capital, USbased Marriott International announced its expansion in Thailand from the current 17 hotels to 21 over the next three years, for a total of 4,422 rooms.
Local operator Aetas Hotels and Residences yesterday opened its first development, the Aetas Bangkok in Soi Ruam Rudee, consisting of a Bt1billion 214room hotel and a Bt1billion 215unit residence.
A second hotel, the Bt1billion Aetas Lumpini, will open in the fourth quarter, and the company will also diversify into residential and shopping development.
The KS Groupowned Alila Chaam will spend Bt600 million to develop a second property in Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
Edwin D Fuller, Marriott's president and managing director for international lodging, said Thailand tourism industry should recover within the next year, after the severe impacts from the political turmoil, which forced many hotels under Marriott's management - including the Renaissance Bangkok at Rajprasong - to shut down operations.
He expects Thailand to win back its share of international tourists.
Muller said the group had launched its Thai recovery plan for the postpoliticalcrisis era by working with travel partners to create aggressive action plans, including conducting sales mission and media discussions in key markets in order to lure tourists back to the Kingdom.
The group is also developing promotional programmes to entice travellers back to Thailand. However, it will not focus on pricing strategy, as lower prices will not spur business growth, he said.
"I would like to urge all tourism bodies to join in working together around a common purpose to remind the world that Thailand is a great place to come to," said Muller.
Emmanuel Vikas, regional sales director of Alila Hotels and Resorts, which manages the Alila Cha Am, said tourists from Australia, Germany and Scandinavia had already booked hotels in Chaam and Hua Hin for October stays.
The hotel's occupancy rate from October to next January should rise to 6065 per cent, from the present 4045 per cent. Higher occupancy has encouraged KS Group to expand the property.
"Our occupancy rate dropped from an average of 60 per cent in April to only 40 per cent in May due to the political rioting. September's rate will stay at 40 per cent, before picking up in October," Vikas said.
The expansion phase will cover 43 luxury pool villas under its premium brand, Alila Villa.
The chain also expects to manage a hotel in Phuket in the next two years, as Phuket remains a popular destination for luxury travellers.
"We are negotiating with property developers who plan to develop hotels in Phuket, and we expect to a conclude management deal within two years," he added.
Aetas Group director Surachet Worawongwasu said yesterday's opening of its first hotel yesterday, delayed from the previous schedule of a May opening, had been undertaken with full confidence in its business prospects.
Target clients are business travellers from Hong Kong, China and Japan, as well as leisure travellers.
The residential section of the property will be opened in September, targeting longstay guests. This will be supported by the project's location, which is close to several embassies.
"We are confident of success as we are in one of the best locations in Bangkok," said Surachet A hotel room rate survey by Agency for Real Estate Affairs showed that the average room rates of fivestar hotels in Bangkok stays at Bt5,000Bt6,000 per night, which is 30 per cent lower than the rates enjoyed by hotels in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Based on the data from hotel booking website, agoda.com, the rate is 23 per cent below that of Jakarta, 14 per cent below Manila's hotels and 21 per cent below Kuala Lumpur's hotels.
Sopon Pornchokchai, executive chairman of the company, said that the situation is worrisome as Thailand houses many fivestar hotels. And while fivestar hotels suffered, those with lower stars could have suffered more. Aside from lower room rates, hotels also suffer from lower occupancy rate. He noted that this would pressure the values of hotels. Seen in photo is an Asian traveller checking into InterContinental Bangkok in Rajprasong area. Five Filters featured article: Headshot - Propaganda, State Religion and the Attack On the Gaza Peace Flotilla. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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