NEWARK — A family was stranded early today for more than six hours on a Sheraton hotel shuttle bus leaving Newark Liberty International Airport after their flight to Hawaii was canceled, according to a report on the WABC-7 website.
Kristin Jones, along with her husband and three children — 8, 6, and 19 months — were aboard a hotel shuttle bus late Wednesday night after their flight departing from Newark to Honolulu was canceled. Also on board were five or six flight attendants, according to the report.
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Thursday, January 27, 2011
Receivers appointed to two hotels in Lynch Hotel Group
An unknown number of jobs may be at risk after receivers were appointed to two hotels within the Lynch Hotel Group.
The two affected hotels are The Clare Inn in Dromoland, Co Clare and Breaffy House Hotel in Co Mayo.
The chain employs 500 people in total at seven hotels. It's list of properties also includes the West County Hotel in Ennis, The Ocean Cove in Kilkee; George Boutique, The South Court in Limerick and Breaffy Woods in Mayo. These hotels are not affected by the appointment of a receiver to the Clare Inn and Breaffy House Hotel.
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The two affected hotels are The Clare Inn in Dromoland, Co Clare and Breaffy House Hotel in Co Mayo.
The chain employs 500 people in total at seven hotels. It's list of properties also includes the West County Hotel in Ennis, The Ocean Cove in Kilkee; George Boutique, The South Court in Limerick and Breaffy Woods in Mayo. These hotels are not affected by the appointment of a receiver to the Clare Inn and Breaffy House Hotel.
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TORONTO RISES IN NORTH AMERICAN TOURISM RANKINGS
TORONTO, Jan. 27 2010 (Hospitality Business NewS) It was a record year for tourism in Toronto as the number of hotel room nights sold reached over 8.93 million. Toronto moved up to sixth place in hotel occupancy among top North American cities from 10th a year ago. Tourism Toronto's newly released tourism estimates for 2010 show a significant rebound from the prior year and important growth in key international markets.
"The momentum from 2010 shows the resilience and growing popularity of our destination," said David Whitaker, President and CEO of Tourism Toronto. "In addition, we've been working to complement our existing core business by increasing our visitors, be they meetings delegates or international travellers."
Hotel occupancy across the Toronto region increased to 68.3 per cent up 9.7 per cent over the prior year, giving Toronto the fifth highest growth rate and the sixth highest total occupancy rate.
In 2010, Toronto welcomed 10 million overnight visitors. Visitor spending, including same day trips, totalled $4.5 billion in the Toronto region across a range of businesses and activities.
"More guests checking into hotels translates into more jobs being supported and created - not only in our hotels but also in our taxis, restaurants, shops, attractions and entertainment venues," noted Terry Mundell, President of the Greater Toronto Hotel Association. "This is also a vivid example of the kind of growth a destination can experience while enjoying a dedicated and consistent revenue stream from industry and government partners."
Key markets
The fastest growing visitor markets to Toronto are India (26.5 per cent increase) Brazil (25.5 per cent) China (21.9 per cent), and Japan (18.3 per cent). International travellers now account for 32.8 per cent of all visitors.
The top international visitor markets for Toronto in 2010 were:
In 2010 the number of U.S. visitors remained steady compared to 2009, but showed a continued shift toward high-value urban travellers. Air arrivals to Toronto from the U.S. have increased for the past nine consecutive months and grew by 7.7 per cent in 2010, while the number of people driving over the border declined by 4.2 per cent for the year.
"The world loves to come to Toronto. It's a great place - a truly international, cosmopolitan city with world-class cultural attractions, festivals and sporting events," said Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism and Culture. "With all Toronto has to offer the visitor, we know it will continue to grow and shine as a global tourism destination in 2011 and for years to come." An important indicator of a thriving tourism industry is the continuing development by well-respected hotel brands. Adding to the recent openings of the Thompson Toronto and Le Germain Maple Leaf Square are the imminent openings of luxury hotels Trump Toronto, Ritz-Carlton Toronto, Shangri-La and the new Four Seasons.
Major wins in 2010
In early 2010, Toronto's convention industry got a shot in the arm as meeting planners from across North America rated Toronto tops in several categories. Toronto was ranked number one among 46 cities in North America for "Superior Convention and Visitors Bureau / Destination Marketing Organization" and for "Superior Convention Centre Services" for Tourism Toronto and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre respectively.** "There is a new buzz about Toronto that is now translating into a renewed and growing awareness and interest in this community as a visitor and meetings destination that can deliver on our guests' expectations" said Mr. Whitaker. "Being ranked among the top destinations in North America should not only be a real source of pride - it is a testament to the significant accomplishments so many have made in building this city over the past decade."
2010 was another positive year for booking future meetings and conventions as Tourism Toronto and partners booked 564,000 future hotel room nights. The list below sets out the top meetings, by hotel room nights, booked by Tourism Toronto last year.
"The momentum from 2010 shows the resilience and growing popularity of our destination," said David Whitaker, President and CEO of Tourism Toronto. "In addition, we've been working to complement our existing core business by increasing our visitors, be they meetings delegates or international travellers."
Hotel occupancy across the Toronto region increased to 68.3 per cent up 9.7 per cent over the prior year, giving Toronto the fifth highest growth rate and the sixth highest total occupancy rate.
In 2010, Toronto welcomed 10 million overnight visitors. Visitor spending, including same day trips, totalled $4.5 billion in the Toronto region across a range of businesses and activities.
"More guests checking into hotels translates into more jobs being supported and created - not only in our hotels but also in our taxis, restaurants, shops, attractions and entertainment venues," noted Terry Mundell, President of the Greater Toronto Hotel Association. "This is also a vivid example of the kind of growth a destination can experience while enjoying a dedicated and consistent revenue stream from industry and government partners."
Key markets
The fastest growing visitor markets to Toronto are India (26.5 per cent increase) Brazil (25.5 per cent) China (21.9 per cent), and Japan (18.3 per cent). International travellers now account for 32.8 per cent of all visitors.
The top international visitor markets for Toronto in 2010 were:
| 1. | U.S. | 1,970,000 | |||||
| 2. | U.K. | 194,000 | |||||
| 3. | China | 117,000 | |||||
| 4. | Germany | 78,000 | |||||
| 5. | France | 71,000 | |||||
| 6. | Japan | 70,000 | |||||
| 7. | India | 64,000 | |||||
| 8. | Brazil | 42,000 |
In 2010 the number of U.S. visitors remained steady compared to 2009, but showed a continued shift toward high-value urban travellers. Air arrivals to Toronto from the U.S. have increased for the past nine consecutive months and grew by 7.7 per cent in 2010, while the number of people driving over the border declined by 4.2 per cent for the year.
"The world loves to come to Toronto. It's a great place - a truly international, cosmopolitan city with world-class cultural attractions, festivals and sporting events," said Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism and Culture. "With all Toronto has to offer the visitor, we know it will continue to grow and shine as a global tourism destination in 2011 and for years to come." An important indicator of a thriving tourism industry is the continuing development by well-respected hotel brands. Adding to the recent openings of the Thompson Toronto and Le Germain Maple Leaf Square are the imminent openings of luxury hotels Trump Toronto, Ritz-Carlton Toronto, Shangri-La and the new Four Seasons.
Major wins in 2010
In early 2010, Toronto's convention industry got a shot in the arm as meeting planners from across North America rated Toronto tops in several categories. Toronto was ranked number one among 46 cities in North America for "Superior Convention and Visitors Bureau / Destination Marketing Organization" and for "Superior Convention Centre Services" for Tourism Toronto and the Metro Toronto Convention Centre respectively.** "There is a new buzz about Toronto that is now translating into a renewed and growing awareness and interest in this community as a visitor and meetings destination that can deliver on our guests' expectations" said Mr. Whitaker. "Being ranked among the top destinations in North America should not only be a real source of pride - it is a testament to the significant accomplishments so many have made in building this city over the past decade."
2010 was another positive year for booking future meetings and conventions as Tourism Toronto and partners booked 564,000 future hotel room nights. The list below sets out the top meetings, by hotel room nights, booked by Tourism Toronto last year.
| Year | Group | Attendance | |||||||||||
| 2012 | Shoppers Drug Mart | 2,200 | |||||||||||
| 2012 | Assembly of First Nations | 3,000 | |||||||||||
| 2012 | Toronto Sports Council/Ontario Summer Games | 8,000 | |||||||||||
| 2015 | Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages | 6,500 | |||||||||||
| 2015 | Canadian Wind Energy Association | 3,000 | |||||||||||
| 2016 | Government Finance Officers Association | 7,500 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | ASAE & The Centre for Association Leadership | 6,500 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | Canadian Union of Public Employees | 2,500 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | American Water Works Association | 11,000 | |||||||||||
| 2029 | American Water Works Association | 11,000 |
Oceanfront Deerfield Beach Resort Joins Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
PARSIPPANY, NJ--(Hospitality Business News - January 27, 2011) - Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE : WYN), today announced its expansion in Florida with the addition of the 172-room Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort along the Atlantic coast in Deerfield Beach.
Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort, owned by Chase Enterprises of Hartford, Conn., recently completed a major multi-million dollar renovation that modernized the property's public spaces and guest rooms, business center, fitness center, gift shop and meeting space. The hotel formerly was the Howard Johnson Plaza for the last 40 years.
Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort, located steps away from the beach at 2096 N.E. Second St., becomes the eighth Wyndham® property in Florida.
"We are excited to welcome such a long-standing, renowned member of the Deerfield Beach community to the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts family," said Jeff Wagoner, president of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. "Deerfield Beach is an ideal location for business and leisure travelers looking for a relaxing getaway and upscale accommodations. The newly transformed Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort, with its impressive renovated spaces, modern amenities and personalized service, will provide guests the deluxe resort experience they have come to expect from the upscale Wyndham brand."
Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort, owned by Chase Enterprises of Hartford, Conn., recently completed a major multi-million dollar renovation that modernized the property's public spaces and guest rooms, business center, fitness center, gift shop and meeting space. The hotel formerly was the Howard Johnson Plaza for the last 40 years.
Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort, located steps away from the beach at 2096 N.E. Second St., becomes the eighth Wyndham® property in Florida.
"We are excited to welcome such a long-standing, renowned member of the Deerfield Beach community to the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts family," said Jeff Wagoner, president of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. "Deerfield Beach is an ideal location for business and leisure travelers looking for a relaxing getaway and upscale accommodations. The newly transformed Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort, with its impressive renovated spaces, modern amenities and personalized service, will provide guests the deluxe resort experience they have come to expect from the upscale Wyndham brand."
Blackstone Buying Big Stake in historic Hotel Del Coronado
Blackstone Group LP is close to a deal with the owners of the historic Hotel Del Coronado near San Diego to restructure the beachfront hotel's $630 million of debt and become a major owner of the property, according to people familiar with the matter.
Under the terms of the pending deal, Blackstone and existing owners Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc., Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and KSL Resorts will contribute enough capital to chop the hotel's debt load to $425 million from $630 million, these people said.
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Under the terms of the pending deal, Blackstone and existing owners Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc., Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and KSL Resorts will contribute enough capital to chop the hotel's debt load to $425 million from $630 million, these people said.
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Swiss police probing small blast at Davos hotel
DAVOS, Switzerland (MarketWatch) — Police are probing a small blast that broke a window at a hotel near the complex hosting the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, the organization said Thursday.
In a written statement, a World Economic Forum spokesperson said a “small firework” went off at the back entrance of the Morosani Posthotel, damaging one window. The police are investigating the incident and the hotel remains fully operational and accessible, the World Economic Forum said.
Security is extremely tight at the event, which attracts world leaders and chief executives of the world’s largest companies. It runs through Jan. 30
Group takes responsibility for blast
