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Royal Park Hotel in Detroit selects MICROS eCommerce Services

user — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:23:11 +0000

MICROS eCommerce Services|TIG Global, a subsidiary of MICROS Systems, Inc. and leading interactive marketing company for hospitality and retail, is pleased to announce it has been selected by Royal Park Hotel, a luxury hotel in Rochester, Michigan, to build it a new website and for strategy internet marketing services. Royal Park Hotel’s new website will launch in summer2012.
Located just outside of Detroit, Michigan, Royal Park Hotel’s new website will continue to brand the property as an ideal destination for business and leisure travelers alike. A favorite event venue for major companies in the Rochester and Detroit area and often cited as southeastern Michigan’s finest wedding venue, the AAA Four Diamond Royal Park Hotel has already captured the heart of many a loyal guest.

MICROS eCommerce Services|TIG Global will showcase the hotel’s unique charm to new and returning guests alike, with an innovative web design, strategy and marketing efforts to deliver a seamless and rewarding user experience that is unmatched in the industry. In addition, Royal Park has opted to use Revinate and SocialBuzz to help monitor their online and social media presence.

“We are pleased to be partnering with MICROS eCommerce Services|TIG Global in designing a new web presence that will help our property continue to grow and thrive in the local, national and global community,” stated Jay Haratsis, General Manager of Royal Park Hotel.

“We look forward to showcasing a new product that serves as a compelling first point of contact for hotel guests and at the same time provides a valuable marketing and revenue-tracking service for the hotel,” stated Jos Schaap, President of MICROS eCommerce Services|TIG Global.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Open 25 New Hotels in Europe

user — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:15:54 +0000

From the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it will open 25 new hotels in Europe over the next four years. The company is already off to a strong start this year, opening two new flagship hotels in Europe with a W hotel in Paris and a Le Méridien hotel in Istanbul. Globally, Starwood plans to open 80 new hotels in 2012, building on a year of record growth with 112 new hotel deals in 2011, the highest number since before the global economic crisis.

“Even against a backdrop of uncertainty, Starwood’s pipeline of both managed and franchised deals for all nine brands in Europe is healthy and expected to grow in 2012,” said Simon Turner, President of Global Development for Starwood. “Eastern and Central Europe are particularly fertile ground for growth, primarily with new-build properties, while we see numerous ongoing conversion opportunities in established markets throughout Europe.”

Starwood’s growth in Europe is being accelerated by a focus on key fast-growing markets, including Russia, Ukraine and Turkey. Starwood will double its portfolio in Russia and Ukraine by 2014 with openings in Moscow, Rostov-on-Don, Perm and Kiev. In Turkey, Starwood is expanding its pipeline aggressively with four new hotels opening in a three-year period, including the recent debut of Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler, marking the brand’s entrance into the country. With that, Starwood will operate 10 hotels in Turkey under five of its distinct brands.

Starwood Strengthens Luxury Position

In just four years, Starwood has grown its global luxury room count by 75 percent. Turning to 2012, more than 60 percent of Starwood’s new hotels will be in the luxury and upper-upscale segment.

For travellers wishing for a truly indulgent break

user — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:38:16 +0000

The Balmoral Hotel is a part of Rocco Forte Hotels and is ideally located at the most prestigious address in Edinburgh. Situated in the center of the city, close to the main shopping and commercial districts, this five-star hotel combines the noble character of a Scottish baronial home with the classic sophistication of an international hotel. The Balmoral is only a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, the nation’s monuments, museums and galleries and the new Scottish Parliament.
This urban property welcomes its guests with the high levels of service delivery necessary to ensure that the utmost guest satisfaction is achieved. The Balmoral Hotel’s majestic clock tower has been an Edinburgh landmark for over 100 years. It boasts 188 guest rooms, including 20 of the most attractive suites in Europe, many of which have working fireplaces.

The luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites all benefit from traditional decor, wireless Internet access, air conditioning, large writing desk and bathrooms are stocked with luxury Ren toiletries. The stylish rooms and opulent suites have magnificent views of the city or the hotel’s internal courtyard.

Dining facilities include the Michelin-starred “Number One” restaurant, famous for award-winning cuisine in an elegant setting. Considered as one of Scotland’s best restaurants, it serves an outstanding variety of traditional gourmet cuisine. The Balmoral Spa offers a 15 metre swimming pool, gym, steam room and range of pampering therapies.

World’s top hotels for geeks

user — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:26:09 +0000

Thread count is essential for some guests. Others check in for the views or a buzz-worthy restaurant. But for geeks, a hotel is nothing without a high-tech gadget, a high-concept gimmick, or a connection to something the geek world holds dear (paging “Star Wars” fans). In the brave new world we live in, free Wi-Fi doesn’t cut it anymore. As with many of the wonderful technical advances we take for granted, geek hotels owe a lot to Steve Jobs. The late Apple maestro made using technology so accessible that it has become easier to interact with an iPhone than a doorknob. Touch-screen technology has infiltrated hotels worldwide; one in Switzerland allows diners to use an iPad to view dinner being prepared and even chat with the chef.

Jobs, with his appealing, intuitive design sense and seize-the-moment attitude, also endowed geekiness with a certain cool. It comes with the specialized knowledge and passion typical of geeks, whether for coding or clever wordplay. Groups like Brooklyn’s Secret Science Club — think date-night lectures from NASA scientists and Nobel Prize winners — make flaunting your inner geek sexy. And there are plenty of role models, real (Tina Fey) and imagined (Harry Potter).

Today’s geeks want to be heard, and hotels are listening. In New York, the central conceit behind the Library Hotel is entire floors and individual rooms ordered according to the Dewey Decimal system. Architecture aficionados can get in touch with their inner Le Corbusier at the Hotel Silken Puerta América, in Madrid, which brings the world’s greatest architects under one roof. For guests who consider Pritzker prizes more important than the Oscars, it’s the ultimate retreat.

Geek hotels exist all over the world, from New York to San Francisco, Tunisia to Hong Kong. Some of the properties on our list offer traditional inducements — beautiful views, enviable locations — along with their more esoteric offerings. But much like geekdom itself, many of the hotels largely ignore the outside world in favor of their own awe-inspiring reality.

Luxe Boutique Hotel Opens in Brooklyn

user — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:11:12 +0000

Hotel Williamsburg—Brooklyn’s long-awaited luxury boutique hotel—made its stylish debut yesterday, and is likely to become one of the neighborhood’s most glamorous gathering spots for travelers and area hipsters.

Details of the ultra-modern designed, 64-room hotel include a rooftop lounge with skyline views, a swanky sunken dining room in the lobby, and an outdoor pool. All rooms feature large windows, leather lounge furniture, and high-end extras such Italian linens and toiletries from New York-based Malin + Goetz.

The local vibe continues with the staff’s uniforms, created by the popular clothing boutique Brooklyn Industries, as well as with the hotel’s signature brew made by Brooklyn Brewery. The hotel’s restaurant, Pillar & Plough, features soaring ceilings and its own cocktail lounge, plus an open kitchen and menu created by Andrés Julian Grundy.

The 20-foot by 20-foot swimming pool is located on the south side of the restaurant, with a poolside club, cabanas, and a bar with drinks by Alchemy Consulting. The rooftop bar, called The Watering Tower, overlooks McCarren Park, the East River, and the Manhattan skyline. Heading to New York City soon? Check out our New York City Travel Guide to get the best planning information and more for your trip.

A stylish hotel in a perfect location for exploring the city

user — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:33:18 +0000

The Westin Valencia is housed in one of the most impressive Modernist buildings in the city, dating back to 1917. Offering the ultimate luxury accommodation, this exclusive hotel is situated within walking distance from the city’s historical, cultural attractions, and only one kilometre from the Cathedral. Designed to offer a relaxing friendly atmosphere for a holiday break, this 5 star luxurious hotel awaits you with the highest service standards and an array of world-class amenities.

From its jaw-dropping façade to the ample and contemporary décor of the lobby, the Westin Valencia’s combines elegant flair with welcoming atmosphere. The hotel features 135 air-conditioned guest rooms combine a classic style with avant-garde technology. They are decorated with Art Deco design in soft shades with polished dark-wood furnishings and all are equipped with cable TV, the exclusive Westin Heavenly Bed wireless Internet, minibars and tea and coffee makers.

Canvas Hotels & Resorts introduces brand to Kazakhstan at Astana Leisure 2011

user — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:45:01 +0000

Canvas Hotels and Resorts introduced the brand to the Kazakhstan market at the Astana Leisure 2011 last week. The Tourism Exhibition, which ran from 27th until 29th September at Korme Exhibition Centre in Astana, Kazakhstan, is one of leading tourism exhibitions in the CIS.Canvas Hotels and Resorts, a brand under the Fabulous Hotel Management Group is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and is an affiliated company of Royal Group, one of the leading conglomerates in the Gulf Region. The Group will be opening the Four Star Canvas Hotel Shymkent in Kazakhstan at the end of this year. The 120 room hotel will be the first internationally-managed hotel in southern Kazakhstan and will feature three restaurants and bars, meeting facilities and leisure facilities.

Stiphan Beher, General Manager of Canvas Hotel says, “The response to the introduction of our brand has been tremendous in the business community and we are proud to be developing the leisure market to the South Kazakhstan Region in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism and South Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce. There are significant opportunities for adventure and cultural tourism, given the proximity to the Tien Shan Mountains and the Great Silk Road.”Canvas Hotels and Resorts currently has four 4 and 5 star Canvas Hotel properties under development in Kazakhstan, Mexico, UAE and Syria. All Hotels are in prime locations with a range of facilities offering accommodation for the most discerning guest as well as a host of conference and events facilities on a small to large scale.