Hotels report spike in tourism
Hotels are reaping the benefits from an influx of foreign tourists in the first half of the year. Following the elimination of visa requirements for Russian tourists, 400,000 Russians now visit Israel annually, second only to the 600,000 visitors from the United States.

HEI Hotels & Resorts Sells Two Philadelphia Hotels to LaSalle Hotel Properties
HEI Hotels & Resorts (HEI), the nation?s fastest growing private owner/operator of hotel real estate, today announced that it has sold two of its Philadelphia hotels, the 294-room Westin Philadelphia and the 288-room Embassy Suites Philadelphia-Center City, to LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE:LHO), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), for an undisclosed amount. Under terms of the deal ...

Aloft Hotels Introduces Style at a Steal to the Capital of Europe with the Opening of Aloft Brussels Schuman
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.(R) (NYSE:HOT) and its new destination sensation brand, Aloft(R) Hotels, announce that Aloft Brussels Schuman, the first Aloft hotel in Europe, opens today. Aloft Hotels delivers urban-inspired, modern design and an energetic guest experience at an affordable price point.

Hotels.com Appoints Steve Dumaine As Vice President Of Global Customer Operations
Hotels.com®, the leading global online accommodation booking website announced the appointment of Steve Dumaine to the role, vice president of global customer operations for Hotels.com worldwide. Dumaine joined Hotels.com three years ago working on strategy and operations for the brand.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Launches Its First Application for BlackBerry Smartphones
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest(R) program announce the launch of the SPG Appfor BlackBerry(R) smartphones. To celebrate the launch, SPG will give away 100,000 Starpoints(R) to two lucky members who download and log in to the new application by September 30, 2010. The SPG App is now available on BlackBerry App World(TM) or by ...

Berggruen Hotels goes asset light for expansion
Berggruen Hotels, a venture backed by New York-headquartered private equity fund Berggruen Holdings Inc, plans to go the asset light way.

Hotels.com Guest Reviews Reveal Increase in Airport Hotel Popularity
According to guest reviews collated by the accommodation provider, staying at an airport has gone from bleak to chic with the introduction of luxe amenities and convenient time and money saving services that rival more expensive city-centered hotels. It's a fact that airport hotels have always given travelers the ease and convenience of being as close as possible to their gate the night before a ...

Hotels in university towns: four of the best
Francesca Syz chooses four of the best hotels in university towns.

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Opens First Aloft Hotel in Europe
BRUSSELS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) and its new hip hotels brand, Aloft® Hotels, today announces the opening of Aloft Brussels Schuman, the first Aloft hotel to open in Europe. Aloft Hotels delivers urban-inspired, modern design and an energetic guest experience at an affordable price point. Owned by Thornsett Group, Aloft Brussels Schuman ...

New Mauritius Hotels Declines to 15-Month Low on Projects Revenue Concern
New Mauritius Hotels Ltd. , the Indian Ocean island nation?s third-biggest company, fell to the lowest in 15 months on speculation a slowdown in tourism revenue means it will struggle to recoup project investments.

HOTELS: Mission Plaza sold to San Diego investors
SAN DIEGO ---- In its first California hotel sale, commercialreal estate giant LNR Partners Inc. sold the 316-room Mission PlazaHotel & Suites near SeaWorld for $12.5 million to investorsReven Capital and Jet Stream Hotels & Resorts, Reven's chiefexecutive said.

Aloft Hotels Makes Landmark Debut in Europe
BRUSSELS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) and its new destination sensation brand, Aloft® Hotels, announce that Aloft Brussels Schuman, the first Aloft hotel in Europe, opens today. Aloft Hotels delivers urban-inspired, modern design and an energetic guest experience at an affordable price point. Owned by Thornsett Group, Aloft Brussels Schuman introduces ...

Two NZ Hotels Recognised In Australasian Awards
Two New Zealand hotels were recognised for their excellence in the annual Choice Hotels Australasian Awards. The Comfort Inn Fairmont in Hastings and Rotorua?s Clarion Collection - Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort both won Gold Awards.

Choice Hotels Australasia Adopts Property Tech
Choice Hotels Australasia is to utilise the latest in accommodation website and telephony technology with Choice Hotels International?s innovative web-based proprietary property management system throughout its New Zealand and Australian properties from next year.

Minor Family Hotels Files For Bankruptcy
Minor Family Hotels, owner of the Landmark Hotel project in downtown Charlottesville, has filed for bankruptcy.

Hotels near capacity for ND football
With Notre Dame set to kick off their season against Purdue on Saturday, local hotel-owners are excited about the profits they expect. Within 1 mile of Notre Dame, don't count on finding a room. In Roseland, hotels are about 80% full, but act fast.

Minor Family Hotels Files for Chapter 11 Protection
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Minor Family Hotels, LLC, owner of the Landmark Hotel project in downtown Charlottesville, announced today that in order to more quickly resolve the burdensome lawsuits that have prevented it from completing construction and putting people back to work, the Company has voluntarily filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The ...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Launches Its First Application for BlackBerry Smartphones
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest® program announce the launch of the SPG App for BlackBerry® smartphones. To celebrate the launch, SPG will give away 100,000 Starpoints® to two lucky members who download and log in to the new application by September 30, 2010. The SPG App is now available on ...

New hotels are green from the start
When the New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant Program was launched some five years ago, most hotels joined as a way to figure out what being green meant in their business. This year, two new hotels - the newest additions to the program - are demonstrating the change in attitude that has taken place in the state's hospitality industry. The Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Keene and ...

Luxe hotels with holiday/weekend deals
As traveling executives go home for the holidays, the hotels they frequent offer deals to other consumers. Your Labor Day getaway may be just around the corner. Or near the next subway stop.