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Your Travel Franchise General Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in travel franchising general announcement news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the travel franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Travel Franchise General Announcement NewsHyatt Announces Hyatt Thrive, Comprehensive Corporate Responsibility Framework That Helps Improve Local Communities, Environment WorldwideHyatt today announced Hyatt Thrive, the company's global corporate responsibility platform, designed to help make communities places where Hyatt associates are proud to work, where guests want to visit, where neighbors want to live and where hotel owners Staybridge Suites Brings New Interior Design Scheme Created by Nation's Top Design Students to Three New PropertiesIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today the openings of three new Staybridge Suites hotels, all featuring the new innovative design created by Savannah College o The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Completes Its $70 Million Renovation with the Opening of the Royal Beach TowerStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces today the completion of its multimillion dollar renovation to The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. Throughout its storied 84-year history, The Royal Hawaiian has embodied the a Starwood Hotels & Resorts Launches All-Inclusive Travel Deals to Westin, Sheraton and Le Meridien Resorts in MexicoWith the worst winter season in decades upon us Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE:HOT) is making it easier than ever to book a sun-filled, affordable getaway to the top vacation destinations in Mexico. The global hospitality giant announc Hyatt Summerfield Suites(R) San Diego/Carlsbad Celebrates Grand OpeningHyatt Hotels & Resorts and Inns of America today announce the opening of Hyatt Summerfield Suites San Diego/Carlsbad, marking the 35th Hyatt Summerfield Suites nationwide. First Two Cambria Suites Planned for New York CityChoice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced today that two new development contracts for its Cambria Suites brand have been signed for New York City in Times Square and in Chelsea. The New York City development deals demonstrate the unpreceden Curtains Up!Starwood Preferred Guest(R) Partners with Broadway's Official Loyalty Program, Audience Rewards(R) in Exclusive, New AllianceStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest program have formed a new exclusive alliance with Audience Rewards, the official rewards program of Broadway. Launched today to coincide with the star Portland is a Trip: Aloft Hotels Teams up with IFC for Exclusive Package to Support IFC's Newest Original Comedy Series, "Portlandia"Aloft Hotels and The Independent Film Channel have partnered to support the premiere of the network's much-anticipated new comedy series, "Portlandia." Aloft, the new "style-at-a-steal" brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), Motel 6/Studio 6 Network Opens 1,100th LocationMotel 6, known for providing guests with a clean, comfortable room and great service for the lowest price of any national chain, announced the achievement of a major company milestone with the opening of the network's 1,100th property. The Motel 6 and Stu IHG's Existing Hotel Green Programme Endorsed by LEEDIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announces that its in-house sustainability system Green Engage* has been awarded with a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the Wyndham Hotel Group to Franchise Boutique Dream and Night BrandsWyndham Hotel Group, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced it has entered into an agreement with Chatwal Hotels & Resorts, LLC, gaining exclusive rights to franchise and manage its Dream® and Night® bou Hyatt Announces Franchise Agreement to Rebrand Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki as Hyatt Place Waikiki BeachHyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has signed a franchise agreement with The Chartres Lodging Group, LLC, for a Hyatt Place hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii. Under the agreement, the hotel, which is currently operating under Starwood Announces its 100th Hotel Under St. Regis and The Luxury Collection BrandsStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that the owners of the Liberty Hotel in Boston have signed a license agreement for the award winning historic property making the Liberty the 100th property to join Starwood's Luxury Westin Hotels Announces Sponsorship of 2010 PGA TOUR Player of the Year Jim FurykStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that Westin Hotels & Resorts will be the official sponsor for professional golfer, Jim Furyk, winner of the 2010 FedEx Cup and 2010 PGA TOUR Player of the Year. Sheraton.com Website Named Best Hotel in Its Class for Brand Experience According to an Independent ReportStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that Sheraton.com, the web site for Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, has been recognized as the best hotel website in its class for brand experience in the November 8, 2010 report, Th Red Lion Hotels Announces Plan for Strategic Sale of Two Hotel PropertiesRed Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) has announced plans to offer for sale its Red Lion Hotel Fifth Avenue, located in Seattle, and its Red Lion Hotel Denver Southeast. Red Lion plans to structure the Seattle transaction to continue the hotel's operati Aloft, Starwood's Sizzling "Style-at-a-Steal" Brand, to Debut in PanamaExtending its reach in Latin America, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the debut of its fast-growing Aloft brand in Panama City, Panama set to open in December 2012. Starwood Increases Long Established Lead in the Middle EastStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) is strengthening its long established position in the Middle East as one of the leading luxury hotel operators in the region with a portfolio of nearly 50 existing hotels and a pipeline of 25 new ho "Style at a Steal" Comes to Tapestry Park as Second Aloft Hotel Opens in JacksonvilleAloft Hotels, the sizzling brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) that's rocked the hotel industry since launching in 2008, today announced the opening of a second Jacksonville property with Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park. Wyndham Brand Continues Global Expansion With First Property in IndiaFollowing a year of rapid growth in Asia with six Wyndham branded hotel openings in China and another seven under construction, Wyndham Hotel Group, part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the signing of a franchise agreement to Wyndham's Impressive China Growth Continues in 2011After last year's successful growth in China, Wyndham Hotel Group, part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), is off to a strong start in 2011. The hotel company today announced the signing of a management agreement to open a Wyndham Hotels and Re Triple Points for Travelers with Choice Hotels this SeasonThis season, travelers can earn great rewards three times as fast with Choice Privileges from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH). Choice Privileges members who book their stays at ChoiceHotels.com or 800-4CHOICE arriving between now and March 2 Staybridge Suites Houston Stafford-Sugar Land Opens with New Interior Design Scheme Created By Nation's Top Design StudentsIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today the opening of the new Staybridge Suites Houston Stafford-Sugar Land, the first hotel in the brand's portfolio to open wi Wyndham Hotel Group Marketers Recognized for Excellence by HSMAIWyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company based on number of properties and one of three business units of Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), today announced that several of the company's marketers have been recognized by the Hospitality Sales &a Timeless is Modern: The St. Regis Collection by Alexis BittarSt. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), is delighted to announce a collaboration with Alexis Bittar, one of today's most innovative and admired jewelry designers. In celebration of the debut of St Starwood Invites SPG Members to Enjoy Great Weeks and Grand WeekendsStarwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT) is ringing in the new year with a special offer to make travel for its Starwood Preferred Guest(R) (SPG) members extra rewarding. Through the SPG Great Weeks, Grand Weekends promotion, members can earn double Star Hyatt Place(R) Des Moines/Downtown Celebrates Official OpeningHyatt Hotels & Resorts and First Hospitality Group, Inc. today announce the opening of Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown, the first Hyatt Place hotel in the state of Iowa. New Cambria Suites Hotel Opens in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaHorizon Properties Group, LLC, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Horizon Hospitality, LLC, and Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that the new Cambria Suites hotel in Pittsburgh has opened. Cambria Suites hotels offer contemporary and sp New Doubletree Hotel in Long Beach, California Preserves Unique Name and Sense of StyleDoubletree Hotels has announced the addition of the Hotel Maya – a Doubletree Hotel in Long Beach, Calif. Reflecting the romantic, eclectic and vibrant lifestyle of the state's 5th largest city, this recently upgraded upscale hotel presents traveler Hyatt Announces Land Purchase for the Construction of Grand Hyatt Rio De JaneiroHyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has acquired a majority interest in a 46,000 square meter ocean-front property in Barra da Tijuca, an upscale residential and commercial district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the Holiday Inn kicks off celebrations for 2012 day with special £20.12 room rateOn 2012 day, the twentieth day of the twelfth month, people can book rooms at Holiday Inn hotels for an amazing £20.12 per room. Choice Hotels Announces TRUE Coding System Access for Travel AgentsIn a recent development for the Global Sales division of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), the company will now be a part of the TRUE (Travel Retailer Universal Enumeration) Coding system, giving more than 1,900 new agencies access to book Ch Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Accelerates Portfolio Growth with New Hotel in MiamiStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the opening of Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center. Located less than a quarter mile from Miami International Airport, the former Wyndham hotel owned by Thay The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Celebrates the Launch of "The Cocktail Collection" with Global Explorer, Greg SeiderThe Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:HOT) launches The Cocktail Collection with renowned mixologist and recently-appointed Global Explorer, Greg Seider. The Cocktail Collection is a compilation of 38 inventive libations inspired by the indigen Sheraton Hotels Powers Ahead in China with Three New Hotels Opening In the Next Four WeeksStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced that its global powerhouse Sheraton Hotels & Resorts will open three more hotels in China before the end of January, including its third in Shanghai and first hotel in Wenzhou, Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf Opens in the German City's Media Harbour Lifestyle DistrictHyatt Hotels & Resorts announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf located in the heart of the trendy Media Harbour area in the capital of the state North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf is located in one of two newly Luxurious Wyndham Grand Resort in Hawaii Opens its First PhaseWyndham Hotels and Resorts, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced the completion of the first phase of the 322-unit Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach Wyndham Grand Resort, the brand's first new build project in Hawaii. Embassy Suites Hotels' Facebook Community Shares Top Tips for Smooth Holiday TravelsEmbassy Suites Hotels is announcing today its top 10 seasonal travel tips, which were gathered from the hotel's 50,000-member Facebook community. The tips ranged from the savvy to the quirky, including: W Hotels Worldwide Announces the Debut of W Austin, a New Beat in the Legendary Live Music Capital of the WorldW® Hotels Worldwide, the hotel category buster and industry innovator, celebrates the opening of W Austin and The Residences at W Austin, the brand's 38th hotel globally. Owned and developed by Stratus Properties and the Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund II, Aloft to Deliver Style at a Steal to Oklahoma CityStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announced it will debut its new Aloft brand in Oklahoma City in early 2013. Aloft Oklahoma City Downtown-Bricktown will be located right at the heart of the revitalized Bricktown district - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Presents Business Strategy, Key Initiatives And Outlook To InvestorsStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Frits van Paasschen and other members of the Company's senior management team are presenting Starwood's business strategy, key initiatives Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts Continues Expansion in Greater China with Grand Opening of Le Meridien TaipeiStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today opened the doors of its newest hotel, Le Méridien Taipei. Located in the most cosmopolitan district of Taipei - Xinyi District - and steps away from local cultural offerings, Le M&eacu Choice Privileges(R) Rewards Program from Choice Hotels International Announces New Mobile Check-in Partnership with Topguest(R)Travelers can now earn extra hotel rewards simply by tweeting about their hotel or checking-in on Foursquare, Facebook, Twitter or Gowalla! Choice Hotels Choice Privileges members can now earn points when using Facebook Places, Twitter, Gowalla and Foursq IHG Launches the Hotel Indigo Brand in Asia-PacificHotel Indigo, IHG's (InterContinental Hotels Group) upscale boutique brand, hosted a dramatic event in Shanghai, China today to celebrate its brand launch in Asia Pacific. To mark the brand launch, an innovative 3-D film about the hotel's historic neighbo Red Lion Hotels Announces New Franchise in Concord, CaliforniaThe Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) franchise development team has signed a franchise license agreement with a hotelier in Concord, CA. This is the third franchise announced by Red Lion in the past month. Choice Hotels International Launches New Travel Agent Commission SystemLeading lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is pleased to announce Dell Services as the sole source for processing all travel agent commission payments for Choice Hotels brand properties. This decision comes as a result of the Wyndham Worldwide Acquires UK Vacation Rental Specialist James Villa HolidaysWyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) today announced that its Exchange & Rentals business unit, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the world's largest full-service vacation rentals business, has acquired James Villa Holidays from the private equit Hyatt Announces Sale and Franchising of Three Chicago Area Hotels to Area Property Partners and Aimbridge HospitalityHyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate sold three Chicago area hotel properties to a joint venture of AREA Property Partners and Aimbridge Hospitality and entered into long-term hotel franchise agreements with the buyers Atlanta Perimeter Hotel Announces a Special Holiday Savings Package for TravelersSheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Dunwoody, GA, announces a new special savings package for holiday travelers to enjoy. "The Holidays are Better When Shared" package offers the season's best rates. Tis the season to travel; reconnect wi Wyndham Worldwide to Present at JPMorgan SMid Cap Conference December 2, 2010Stephen P. Holmes, chairman and chief executive officer of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), will present at the JPMorgan SMid Cap Conference on Thursday, December 2, 2010 in New York City, New York. |
Features & Special ReportsCreating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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