Tipped employees of Turtle Bay Resort have won a $526,000 settlement from the North Shore hotel over gratuities divided between workers and the company unbeknownst to customers.
The settlement is a result of a lawsuit filed in January 2009 that claimed Turtle Bay violated a fairly new state law requiring hotels and restaurants to distribute service charges for food or beverage service entirely to employees, or clearly tell customers if any portion of service charges is retained by management. Brandee Faria, a local attorney with Perkin & Faria representing Turtle Bay employees, said the case was the first to be resolved of several filed over the last couple of years against Hawaii hotels .
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
China's Hilton loses 5-star rating over flesh trade
BEIJING: The Chinese government's campaign against prostitution, which usually targets karaoke joints, low-budget hotels and so-called massage parlours, has claimed a somewhat unexpected victim. The Hilton Hotel in southwest China's Chongqing city has lost its five-star rating after it was involved in a prostitution investigation.
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Louisville Marriott Settles Discrimination Suit
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - After not be allowed to wear their religious head scarf to work, four Somali women are now receiving compensation. The Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel told the four women of Muslim faith they were not allowed to wear their hijabs while at work.
The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a discrimination lawsuit. The suit argued the right granted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which requires employers to reasonably accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs.
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The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a discrimination lawsuit. The suit argued the right granted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which requires employers to reasonably accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs.
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Luxury hotel to open in London stately home
Hilton is to open a landmark hotel on the West London estate of the Duke of Northumberland, it announced July 19.
The London Syon Park will be part of the chain's luxury Waldorf Astoria collection and is designed to fit in with its opulent surroundings - right down to the butterfly house in the lobby.
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The London Syon Park will be part of the chain's luxury Waldorf Astoria collection and is designed to fit in with its opulent surroundings - right down to the butterfly house in the lobby.
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Greensboro Wyndham Hotel Moves Forward
GREENSBORO N.C. (WGHP) - A proposed downtown Greensboro luxury Wyndham hotel is one step closer to a $26 million federal recovery bond.
On Tuesday, the Guilford County Bond Authority unanimously voted to send the proposal to Raleigh where developers will need to win approval to receiving the federal bond.
The proposed 10-story, 180 room luxury hotel would be located near the corner of South Elm Street and February One Place.
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On Tuesday, the Guilford County Bond Authority unanimously voted to send the proposal to Raleigh where developers will need to win approval to receiving the federal bond.
The proposed 10-story, 180 room luxury hotel would be located near the corner of South Elm Street and February One Place.
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Accor, InterGlobe set up investment fund for Indian hotel assets
MUMBAI: Leading hotel operator Accor and InterGlobe, a travel corporation, on Wednesday announced the establishment of an investment fund for a
portfolio of India hotel assets.
Accor and InterGlobe would each hold 32 per cent equity in the fund.
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portfolio of India hotel assets.
Accor and InterGlobe would each hold 32 per cent equity in the fund.
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Two Baltimore hotel developments going to the auction block
Two partially renovated office buildings in downtown Baltimore, both undergoing conversion to hotels, are scheduled to be sold at back-to-back auctions next month in foreclosure sales on behalf of the lenders. Alex Cooper Auctioneers is handling both sales for BB&T Corp.
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LaSalle Hotel Properties Reports Second Quarter Results
BETHESDA, Md., Jul 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- LaSalle Hotel Properties /quotes/comstock/13*!lho/quotes/nls/lho (LHO 21.66, -0.42, -1.90%) today reported net income to common shareholders of $8.0 million, or $0.11 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, compared to net income of $8.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2009.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2010, the Company generated funds from operations ("FFO") of $35.9 million versus $35.6 million for the second quarter of 2009. On a per diluted share basis, FFO for the second quarter was $0.52, compared to $0.70 for the same period of 2009.
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For the quarter ended June 30, 2010, the Company generated funds from operations ("FFO") of $35.9 million versus $35.6 million for the second quarter of 2009. On a per diluted share basis, FFO for the second quarter was $0.52, compared to $0.70 for the same period of 2009.
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Starbucks Reports Record Third Quarter Earnings
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 27, 2010, updated FY10 targets, and introduced FY11 targets.
Fiscal Third Quarter 2010 Highlights:
•Comparable store sales increased 9%, driven by a 6% increase in traffic and a 3% increase in average ticket
◦U.S. comparable store sales increased 9%, driven by a 6% increase in traffic and a 3% increase in average ticket
◦International comparable store sales increased 6%, driven by a 4% increase in traffic and a 2% increase in average ticket
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Fiscal Third Quarter 2010 Highlights:
•Comparable store sales increased 9%, driven by a 6% increase in traffic and a 3% increase in average ticket
◦U.S. comparable store sales increased 9%, driven by a 6% increase in traffic and a 3% increase in average ticket
◦International comparable store sales increased 6%, driven by a 4% increase in traffic and a 2% increase in average ticket
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Number of US restaurants falls 1 percent from last year, mom-and-pops hurt more than chains
CHICAGO (AP) - More restaurants have shut their doors as high unemployment and lackluster wage gains keep diners from eating out. The number of U.S. restaurants slipped 1 percent this spring from the same time last year, according to market research released Tuesday.
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O’Brien's Restaurant founder accuses son of fraud
The patriarch of the O’Brien family, owner of O’Brien’s Restaurant in Old Town and other businesses, has accused his son of fraud in gaining control of the enterprises.
Daniel O’Brien sued his son Peter in Cook County Circuit Court, saying that over 15 years Peter deceived him and his wife into signing documents that transferred the control. Peter O’Brien, prominent in Chicago business circles and until recently a member of the board that ran McCormick Place, was largely running the businesses on his parents’ behalf.
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Daniel O’Brien sued his son Peter in Cook County Circuit Court, saying that over 15 years Peter deceived him and his wife into signing documents that transferred the control. Peter O’Brien, prominent in Chicago business circles and until recently a member of the board that ran McCormick Place, was largely running the businesses on his parents’ behalf.
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Anyone Named Dave, David, or Davy Eats Free at Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Restaurants on Sunday, August 1, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS, Jul 20, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Calling all BBQ lovin' Dave's, David's and Davy's! On Sunday, August 1, 2010, Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que Restaurants /quotes/comstock/15*!dave/quotes/nls/dave (DAVE 7.95, +0.11, +1.40%) are offering anyone with the first name of Dave, David or Davy a free entree (maximum value of $15) at participating locations nationwide. Anyone with the middle name of Dave, David or Davy can also join in on this special celebration by receiving one entree for half price (maximum value of $7.50). Celebrating the award-winning BBQ restaurant's "Sweet and Sassy" 16 year anniversary and honoring the Founder, "Famous Dave" Anderson, this one-day-only event has been brought back by wildly popular demand and is being offered for the second year in a row. A Buck-a-Bone rib special is also available to everyone dining in the restaurant or taking BBQ TO GO.
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'Entourage' stars among investors in NY restaurant
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Two stars of the HBO series "Entourage" are backing the new owners of a popular restaurant next door to a racetrack in eastern New York.
Kevin Connolly, who plays Eric "E" Murphy on "Entourage," and Kevin Dillon, who portrays Johnny "Drama" Chase, are among the investors in Siro's in Saratoga Springs.
Both actors are from New York.
Mortgage banker Keith Kantrowitz said Monday that his group bought the restaurant. He says the investors all have personal relationships with at least one of the owners.
The restaurant had been purchased from a group that had owned it since the early 1980s. A sale price wasn't disclosed.
Kevin Connolly, who plays Eric "E" Murphy on "Entourage," and Kevin Dillon, who portrays Johnny "Drama" Chase, are among the investors in Siro's in Saratoga Springs.
Both actors are from New York.
Mortgage banker Keith Kantrowitz said Monday that his group bought the restaurant. He says the investors all have personal relationships with at least one of the owners.
The restaurant had been purchased from a group that had owned it since the early 1980s. A sale price wasn't disclosed.
Man Charged in Debit Card Scam after Hotel Employees Find $100,000
A 21-year-old Quebec man has been charged in connection with a debit-card skimming scam in Saskatoon that netted nearly $100,000.
On Sunday, Saskatoon police were called to a hotel in the 100 block of Cardinal Crescent after staff discovered the cash — mostly $20 bills — in a hotel room.
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On Sunday, Saskatoon police were called to a hotel in the 100 block of Cardinal Crescent after staff discovered the cash — mostly $20 bills — in a hotel room.
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City Developments acquires New York's Renaissance Syracuse Hotel
SINGAPORE: Property and hospitality firm City Developments, through its subsidiary City e-Solutions, has acquired Renaissance Syracuse Hotel in Syracuse, New York.
The purchase price of the hotel is US$10 million, which represents US$35,842 per key and a 14 per cent yield on 2009 net operating income.
The acquisition was made through a joint venture firm, which City e-Solutions has a 50 per cent stake.
The 20-storey Renaissance Syracuse Hotel sits on freehold land and currently has 279 rooms.
The company believes the hotel will benefit from its proximity to educational, medical and transport hubs, such as Syracuse University, the State University of New York Upstate Medical University and Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
The purchase price of the hotel is US$10 million, which represents US$35,842 per key and a 14 per cent yield on 2009 net operating income.
The acquisition was made through a joint venture firm, which City e-Solutions has a 50 per cent stake.
The 20-storey Renaissance Syracuse Hotel sits on freehold land and currently has 279 rooms.
The company believes the hotel will benefit from its proximity to educational, medical and transport hubs, such as Syracuse University, the State University of New York Upstate Medical University and Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
