“Summer season ends well for hotels” plus 3 more |
- Summer season ends well for hotels
- Hilton Hotels & Resorts Races through UAE with Worldââ¬â¢s First Live 3D Grand Prix Screening and Promotions
- Hotel Marketing Company Taps Into Defense Lodging
- LeisureLinks ARM Technology Democratizes the Internet for Specialty Lodging
| Summer season ends well for hotels Posted: 20 Sep 2010 08:24 PM PDT Orlando-area hotels reported improved business in August compared with a year ago, wrapping up a summer of gains for the local tourism industry. Hotels filled 58.9 percent of their rooms on average last month, a 4.3 percent improvement from August 2009, according to Smith Travel Research, which monitors hospitality markets across the country. Hoteliers were also able to raise their prices 6.4 percent compared with a year earlier, to an average daily rate of $81.35, a sign of growing demand for rooms. "Things are looking great," said Scott Smith, a lodging instructor with the University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management who is not associated with Smith Travel. "It's a slow and steady recovery, which is better than no recovery at all." Both rates and occupancy were up year-over-year in June and July as well. In August, much of the improvement, especially in average price, occurred in the International Drive area, further evidence that the June opening of Universal Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter continues to give nearby hotels a lift. Average occupancy in the I-Drive area was up 2.2 percent from a year ago, even as hotels regained some pricing power, with average daily rates jumping 12.8 percent. August, typically a slow month for the meetings-and-conventions business, also benefitted this year from the giant Star Wars Celebration V in the Orange County Convention Center. Tourist areas beyond the International Drive corridor got a boost as well: In the Lake Buena Vista submarket, occupancy rose 5 percent compared with a year ago, while the average room price increased 4.1 percent. At the Regal Sun Resort on Walt Disney World property, August occupancy was higher than the same month a year ago and September is expected to wind up ahead of last year, too, said Claudine Binz, the hotel's director of front office and reservations. "The first two weeks [of August] were busy, busy, busy, and then it slowly died down," Binz said, "and then it picked up for the [ Labor Day] holiday weekend." The one submarket that did not improve overall: west Kissimmee, to the south and west of Disney World, which has struggled for months with year-over-year declines in both occupancy and rates. Hotels there were just 44.9 percent full in August, down 6.4 percent from a year ago, while prices rose less than 1 percent. Sara K. Clarke can be reached at skclarke@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-5664. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Posted: 20 Sep 2010 04:16 AM PDT DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--As the racing season winds toward Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Hilton Hotels & Resorts today celebrated its sponsorship with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula One team by unveiling a programme of marketing activities that includes the first-ever live 3D screening of a Grand Prix event.
The action begins October 3, 2010, with Hilton-sponsored Grand Prix themed pub quizzes and daily radio competitions across the United Arab Emirates, which offer fans the chance to win tickets to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and official Grand Prix merchandise. Prize winners can also bag VIP passes to a Hilton Racing world exclusive, when it becomes the first to screen live 3D races, with both the Brazilian and Abu Dhabi Grand Prixs being shown at Hemingway’s in Hilton Abu Dhabi. “Grand Prix racing gives Hilton a unique platform for sharing experiences with our partners and guests around the world,�?? said Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand. “Hilton properties are ideally located worldwide as the perfect base for Grand Prix weekends. With Abu Dhabi and Dubai catering for the 2010 Abu Dhabi race, the UAE is the perfect location for us to host our live worldwide 3D screening and offer these top prizes to the thousands of Grand Prix fans based in the emirates.�?? The live 3D screenings use cutting-edge Japanese technology that splits a signal into two, one for each eye, before marrying them back together into one picture that is viewable using polarised glasses. The new technology means the quality will be unrivalled for a live 3D screening. Upcoming Hilton Racing events include:
Earlier this season Hilton solicited questions from its guests and team members around the world for an exclusive Q&A session with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, the youngest world champion in Formula One history. In advance of the UAE Grand Prix events, Hilton is publishing video of “An Audience with Lewis Hamiltonâ€???, filmed at Hilton London Tower Bridge, on its official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/Hilton. Hilton Racing is celebrating the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand’s 15-year affiliation with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula One team. Learn more about Hilton Racing at www.hilton.com/racing. About Hilton Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels & Resorts is the stylish, forward-thinking global leader of hospitality that welcomes guests in more countries than any other full-service hotel brand. The Hilton brand currently includes more than 530 hotels and resorts in 76 countries, and plans to serve travelers in 80 countries by the end of 2011. By offering innovative products, services and amenities, Hilton Hotels & Resorts enables travelers to be at their best 24/7, whether traveling for business or leisure. Start your journey at www.hilton.com. Hilton Hotels and Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands. About Hilton Worldwide Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 91 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,600 hotels and 600,000 rooms in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®. For more information about the company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com. Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=6434767&lang=en This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Hotel Marketing Company Taps Into Defense Lodging Posted: 20 Sep 2010 05:00 AM PDT Press Release Source: TDY Lodging On Monday September 20, 2010, 8:00 am EDT WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hotel Marketing industry has soared in 2010, as hotel owners have experienced higher than normal vacancy rates from a weak economy. Hotel Marketing Companies like TDY Lodging have helped hundreds of hotels and extended-stay suites reach out to a very stable and lucrative market: the Government Travel and Defense Lodging industry. DoD Lodging makes up a large segment of the Department of Defense travel budget, and hotel owners seeking to market their lodging to government and Military travelers have maintained above-average hotel occupancy rates by marketing through TDY Lodging's unique Corporate Lodging system. Matthew Foster, a U.S. Army veteran and founder of TDY Lodging, briefed members of the press on the success of their business model, "Hotel Marketing Companies are a major component to creating a successful Hospitality Management Plan for hotels and lodging establishments of all sizes. TDY Lodging connects military and government travelers directly with lodging providers, which creates a win-win situation; this means no third party booking fees for hotel owners, and service members have more lodging options than ever before." The acquisition of Naval Base Lodging and Marine Base Lodging website BaseLodging.com earlier in the year allowed TDY Lodging to fill a large gap in hotel marketing to the Defense Travel sector, offering Military Rate Hotels where the Defense Travel System (DTS) and Army Lodging Success Program (LSP) lack sufficient DoD Lodging options. Hotel Marketing websites like TDY Lodging offer an easy alternative for Hotel Management to diversify their marketing plan to a steady customer base, and the company features over 100 locations throughout the United States and Europe. TDY Lodging has several key markets throughout the U.S. including Washington, DC Military Lodging, and near MacDill Air Force Base TDY Lodging offers Tampa Corporate Housing options, with NAS San Diego Lodging being the largest west coast location catering to Naval Air Station North Island Coronado, MCAS Miramar, and Marine Corps Base MCB Camp Pendleton Lodging. Hotel marketing through TDY Lodging has been so successful for hotel owners that many have listed multiple hotels and even their private vacation rentals near military installation locations like San Diego and Hawaii. For the small marketing cost to join the TDY Lodging network, many hotel owners and managers have been able to significantly boost reservations while at the same time diversify their Hotel Marketing Plan. To learn more, visit http://www.tdylodging.com, email info@TDYLodging.com or call 1-888-805-7188. This press release was issued through eReleases(R). For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| LeisureLinks ARM Technology Democratizes the Internet for Specialty Lodging Posted: 20 Sep 2010 09:04 PM PDT 09.20.2010 – PASADENA, Calif. (Sept 21, 2010) – LeisureLink, the leading distribution and revenue management platform for specialty lodging suppliers, today announced the launch of its Active Revenue Management™ (ARM™) system. ARM uses real time market data and powerful technology to give its clients the same pricing tools previously available to only the largest hotel chains and airlines. "Pricing perishable inventory online is extremely difficult, and it is a major problem for specialty lodging providers," said Erik Hovanec, President and Chief Executive Officer of LeisureLink. "The solution requires a heavy investment in technology to collect real time market information and correctly adjust prices multiple times per day. Airlines and large hotel chains have invested heavily in the technology to maximize their yields, and now LeisureLink has made the same advantage available to our clients." ARM has delivered impressive results for early adopters. "The results of the initial test of ARM at our Cimarron Golf Resort were eye opening" said Jeff Brodzeller, Director of Revenue Management at Raintree. "Revenues were up nearly 100% over the same period in 2009. The ARM system delivered on the promise of airline style pricing by using frequent rate changes to drive additional revenue. Consumers booked at a wide variety of price points for virtually every arrival date." Unsold inventory is the greatest drag on the profits and RevPar of smaller lodging providers. LeisureLink's market research confirms that many specialty lodging units fail to sell, even in season, due to minor pricing errors. "Simply being a few dollars above market means that you will miss a fleeting opportunity to sell a unit. You can never get that lost revenue back. ARM ensures that you have the right rate, every time" said Hovanec. ARM solves this problem with technology and market data. LeisureLink's distribution network gives the company an enormous volume of market data, including pricing and consumer demand. That data is coupled with proprietary pricing algorithms to adjust rates in real time to maximize revenues and occupancy. "ARM delivers enterprise quality revenue management via our Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, making it affordable for specialty lodging properties for the first time", continued Hovanec. LeisureLink's ARM system is in use at 20 properties, and has produced an average increase of 60% in year over year revenues. ARM's effectiveness has been demonstrated in multiple markets and across both high and low seasons. To learn more about ARM, visit www.leisurelink.com/activerevenuemanagement.aspx. The specialty lodging segment has $8 billion in annual sales, and experiences vacancy rates that are much higher than the 32 percent, according to Smith Travel Research, experienced by larger lodging providers. "Solving this pricing problem unlocks more than a billion dollars in previously unsold inventory. ARM dramatically increases online monetization for specialty lodging providers," concluded Hovanec. About LeisureLink™ LeisureLink powers global distribution and demand for the specialty lodging industry. LeisureLink Major Market Access™ enables property management companies to market and distribute their vacation lodging products across thousands of travel Web sites, travel agents and other distribution channels. Over 1,500 vacation rental properties, timeshare resorts, condo hotels and boutique resorts throughout North America and Europe build their bookings through LeisureLink. For more information please contact: Steve Reich This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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