by Alissa Ponchione | Jul 22, 2010 | News
Accor North America has opened 34 franchise Motel 6 and Studio 6 locations throughout the United States in the first half of 2010. The openings represent a room count of 2,874 and span 15 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jul 22, 2010 | News
The Hampton Inn and Suites Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport has achieved LEED Silver certification, the brand’s first property to earn the designation for sustainable building design, construction, and operations. Guests can see firsthand how energy is...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jul 22, 2010 | News
JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro has invested $5.6 million into improvements aimed at the executive traveler. Offering views of Copacabana Beach, the modernized executive lounge has been divided into five zones: the Individual Zone for privacy; the Technology zone,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jul 22, 2010 | News
STR has reported mixed results for three key performance metrics for the first half of 2010 in year-over-year measurements. The U.S. hotel industry’s occupancy rose 4.4 percent to 56.4 percent, ADR fell 2 percent to $97.18, and RevPAR increased 2.3 percent to...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jul 22, 2010 | News
Sherwin-Williams celebrates individualism with 39 colors chosen for the 2011 collection. The colors have been grouped into four palettes: Purely Refined, Bold Invention, Restless Nomad and Gentle Medley. “We’ve seen reactions to the economy move from panic...
