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Weekly UpdatesJun 28, 2009
When close competitors cut their prices, the temptation for hotel operators is to follow with reductions of their own. While that strategy may increase occupancy, it reduces revenue per average room (RevPAR) when compared to a hotel's competitive group. This is the key finding of a new study from Cornell's Center for Hospitality Research, "Competitive Pricing in Uncertain Times," by Cathy A. Enz, Linda Canina, and Mark Lomanno. The study is available at no charge from the center at http://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/research/chr/pubs/reports/2009.html. Jun 24, 2009
CHI Hotels
Malta-based CHI Hotels & Resorts (CHI) held a graduation ceremony at the Corinthia Hotel St. GeorgeOs Bay, Malta, to award proficiency certificates to 37 departmental operational coaches from CHIOs Malta hotels, who have concluded an intensive OReach for the StarsO train the trainer program. This was developed by the companyOs corporate talent division as one of the modules of a more comprehensive set of 123s included in CHIOs newly launched corporate operational training manual, which has been endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality Industry of the United Kingdom. www.corinthia.com Jun 25, 2009
El Dorado Royale
El Dorado Royale, a Spa Resort, by Karisma, completed construction of the Riviera MayaOs first greenhouse in mid-June 2009. Once seeds are planted on June 30, more than 30 types of fruits and vegetables will grow in the 20,000-square-foot greenhouse, enabling the resort to offer the freshest products and further El DoradoOs commitment to the environment. El Dorado RoyaleOs Greenhouse enhances the Gourmet Inclusive vacation experience by serving guests the freshest, finest fruits and vegetables and inviting them on educational tours complete with interactive planting activities and cooking seminars. Signature Gourmet Inclusive offerings still include gourmet meals served a la carte using the finest ingredients, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, 24-hour room service, beach butlers, king-size beach beds, and private swim-up and Infinity pool suites. www.karismahotels.com. Jun 26, 2009
Principal Hayley Hotels
The Principal Hayley Hotels group has bought up two more venues as part of its expansion strategy. The two new acquisitions are the New Connaught Rooms in London and the Glasgow Central Hotel. No price was revealed for the purchases but Principal Hayley said that as part of the deal, it had agreed to spend [pounds sterling]40m renovating the two properties. Principal plans a [pounds sterling]7m re-furbishment at the New Connaught Rooms, one of London's largest non-residential conference venues with a banqueting room for 1,000 and meetings space for 5,000. The re-furbished rooms are due to open in September this year with a new name, The Grand Connaught Rooms. Jun 24, 2009
Royal Spa Kitzbhel
The Leading Hotels of the World said it has accepted the following hotels into its collection: Opening in late 2009, the 124-room Royal Spa Kitzbhel is located in a ski resort in Austria. Rocco Forte the Augustine, with 101 rooms, is located in Prague. The recently opened One&Only Cape Town comprises 91 rooms and suites. The Leading Small Hotels of the World has added the following property to its roster: Slated to open in July, Le Gray, with 12 rooms and 75 suites, is situated in the historic center of Beirut. www.lhw.com. Jun 26, 2009
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