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  • The Hotel Minneapolis opens


    . The chic, contemporary new member of the Doubletree family of hotels combines the historic building?s classic elegance with state-of-the-art technology, including wi-fi in all 222 rooms, as well as throughout the meeting spaces, dining areas and fabulous, marble-columned lobby ?living room.?

    Brintons releases new literature


    Each brochure in the five-part series addresses the specific demands made on floor covering by its unique application and describes key performance benefits of woven Axminster carpet to meet special requirements.

    Benchmark Hospitality names Charles Reece


    Reece has been named general manager for the award-winning Eaglewood Resort & Spa of Itasca, Illinois, near Chicago.

    Benchmark Hospitality appoints Robert Villalta


    Villalta has been named director of operations for Naples Bay Resort, the luxury property that opened last February in Naples, Florida.

    Northcott Hospitality International to seek buyer


    The Chanhassen, Minnesota-based company is the parent of the AmericInn Lodging System which owns and franchises 216 hotel properties across the United States, as well as 21 Perkins restaurants and four Houlihan's restaurants.

    Telkonet enables Metro Hotel's Green Energy Drive


    Milwaukee's luxury Metro Hotel illustrates the imperative of going green, implementing Telkonet SmartEnergy under the Wisconsin Focus on Energy program.

    Davidson announces new management agreements


    Davidson Hotel Company announced that it now operates two additional Florida hotels, the 341-room Sheraton Orlando-Downtown Hotel and the 332-room Miami Mart Airport Hotel.

    The Colonnade Hotel invests in redesign


    The Colonnade Hotel, Boston's Back Bay neighborhood landmark, recently completed a $20-million redesign resulting in a new look, sophistication and comfort level that places a high priority on environmental sustainability.

    Doris Kearns Goodwin will deliver keynote address


    At the 2008 Hospitality Leadership Forum, more than 700 senior level hospitality managers will be in attendance as Goodwin illustrates lessons in leadership relevant to today's issues and headlines using some of the country's greatest figures as examples.

    The Providence Group, LLC lands contract


    Providence Group, LLC has been engaged by the Sleep Inn and Suites Tennessee Overhill to manage its 77-bed hotel in Etowah, TN.

    Brintons applauds green efforts in hospitality


    Brintons is championing efforts to expand eco-friendly practices in the commercial design community, according to Brintons? CEO in the US, Jonathan Young.

    IH/M&R Show enhances green focus


    The 93rd annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS) will feature educational programming, a special exhibitor and product awards highlighting the latest sustainable products and resources.

    aloft Minneapolis opens


    The new-build hotel has 155 guestrooms.

    Marriott opens Fairfield Inn & Suites in Pittsburgh


    Located at 5850 Grand Avenue, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Neville Island will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company of Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Resort at Singer Island hires Vesely


    Matthew Vesely was named director of sales & marketing

    Benjamin West completes purchasing for Westin hotel


    Benjamin West completed the purchasing of furniture, fixtures and equipment for the renovation of the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif.

    Sheraton debuts Microsoft Surface


    Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Microsoft Corp. introduced a new guest experience with the debut of Microsoft Surface, Microsoft's first commercially available surface computer, which will be placed in the lobbies of select Sheraton hotels.

    Jackson-Shaw awards Concord two management contracts


    Two Marriott hotels will anchor the 100-acre master-planned community.

    Carlson enhances online experience


    Enhancements are being implemented by 10Best and VFM Interactive

    Providence Hospitality Partners names Christy Petit general manager of the year


    Petit, who has been GM at the Boulder Holiday Inn Express for 5 years, was presented with the award at PHP?s annual management meeting that was held at the Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs, in July 2008.

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