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Your Travel Franchise Product Announcement News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in travel franchising product 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 Product Announcement NewsMotel 6 Updates the Classic Road Trip with Contest to Mark 50 YearsRoad-trip fanatics, get packing: In honor of its 50th Anniversary, Motel 6 is issuing a call for three "Open Road Correspondents" to travel and report on some of the best stretches of American highways. Starwood Unveils SE-STO on Arno Rooftop Restaurant at the Westin Excelsior in FlorenceStarwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the re-opening of SE-STO on Arno, a new rooftop culinary experience at the iconic Westin Excelsior in Florence. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Announces an Exciting Collection of New Culinary Benefits Including Exclusive SPG Member Discounts at over 500 Restaurants and Bars WorldwideStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG®) loyalty program announced a mix of new culinary benefits at over 500 restaurants and bars for SPG members. Earn A $50 Gift Card When You Stay Two Separate Times at Comfort Inn, Quality and Econo Lodge HotelsTurn summer memories into $50 gift cards when you stay two separate times at all Comfort Inn, Quality and Econo Lodge hotels between May 17 and August 15, 2012 during the "Two Stays Pays" promotion courtesy of Choice Hotels. Wyndham Hotel Group Offers 2,000 Hotel Packages for Daily Getaways PromotionWyndham Rewards®, has joined over 20 of America's top travel brands participating in the 2012 U.S. Travel Association Daily Getaways summer promotion, offering consumers travel packages at significantly discounted prices. Comfort Inn Atlanta Hotel Announce Specials Packages to White Water and Six Flags Over GeorgiaThe Comfort Inn & Conference Center Northeast, a north Atlanta Hotel near Doraville, recently announced a new special savings deal for travelers to enjoy. New Ascend Collection Marketing Message Puts Focus on GuestsThe Ascend Collection membership program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) unveiled a bright new look today at the company's annual conference in Las Vegas. Hyatt Introduces Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served.Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the launch of Food. IHG Offers "Triple Bonus Points" to Meeting Planners Across North AmericaIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms announced today its meetings promotion, “Triple Bonus Points” to incentivize those who book meeting space across its hotel brands. IHG Shows Its Support For Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Road WarriorsIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) one of the world’s largest hotel companies today announced the launch of its “Travel Bonus” promotion, designed to help small business owners and their employees save on travel costs. Honoring 25th Anniversary, Priority Club Rewards Enhance Bonus Points Promotion With 25,000 Points Per Day GiveawayJust in time for the fall travel season, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] is making it quick and easy for guests to earn double points or double miles through Priority Club Rewards, its award-winning customer loyalty program Earn up to 20,000 Bonus Priority Club® Points for Summer TravelWith the summer vacation season fast approaching, one of the world’s largest hotel companies IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announces its latest promotion for Priority Club® Rewards members. Sheraton Hotels Partners with Wine Spectator to Launch Premium Wine ProgramSheraton Hotels & Resorts in cooperation with Wine Spectator magazine today announce the global launch of Sheraton Social Hour, a first-of-its-kind, brand-wide premium wine program. Save 20% or More at Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel and Suites for Stays Booked By Friday May 18Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Perimeter Mall, announces a new special savings offer that lets guests save at least 20% on best available rates. Choice Hotels International Launches iPad AppThe first hotel company to introduce a global iPhone app, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to serve as an industry leader in the area of mobile technology innovation as it launched its new iPad app today. La Quinta Inns & Suites Launches New Smartphone AppLa Quinta Inns & Suites recently announced a hotel industry-first and unique feature called LQ-Instant Hold that allows users to instantly reserve a room for up to four hours using only their mobile phone number without having to provide a lengthy... IHG Rewards Travelers With Cash Amid Rising Cost Of TravelBack by popular demand, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) is offering guests cash rewards through their "Vacation Pay" promotion, arming travelers with extra spending money. Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel and Suites Announces the SPG Nice Choice PromotionSheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located in Sandy Springs, GA near Atlanta Perimeter Center, announces a new special savings package that lets travelers celebrate the joy of choosing. Choice Hotels Australasia Guarantees Lowest Online Room Rate for Australian and New Zealand HotelsChoice Hotels Australasia is tackling the online hotel booking environment head on with an innovative Best Internet Rate Guarantee (BIRG). Knock Knock! Who’s There?The newly opened Hotel Indigo Edinburgh will give guests the chance to book a live comedy act along with their food and drink when ordering room service this week, to celebrate the opening of the hotel. 2011 Annual Report on Form 20-FIHG filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2011 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on 29 March 2012. The Form 20-F, including complete audited financial statements, can be found on the Company’s website,... Westin Hotels Revolutionizes the Way Business Travelers Work with New Project Hive ConceptAfter conducting in-depth guest research and monitoring business traveler trends, Westin is transforming business centers and specially dedicated spaces at its hotels around the world into highly-functional, fully-equipped workspaces. Hyatt Calls Consumers to Seize Vacation Days with New Free Time PromotionRecognizing that people can be overworked and under-rested, Hyatt is calling for consumers to use their well-deserved vacation days with a new promotion offering a free night and added perks. Daughtry, O.A.R., Michelle Branch, Javiar Colon Among Headliners Confirmed for Eighth Edition of Exclusive ShowcaseDaughtry, O.A.R., Michelle Branch and Javier Colon will top the A list roster headlining the eighth edition of Aloft Hotels presents Live in the Vineyard, the exclusive Napa Valley live-music showcase during the weekend of November 5. Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Element Hotels Brand to Launch Bike Charging StationsPromising “Balanced Living on the Road,” Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.’s (NYSE: HOT) Element Hotels brand has announced an initiative designed to marry Element’s commitment to providing health and fitness options... IHG Launches Caribbean Destination PortalTravelers looking for one-stop access to some of the Caribbean’s most desirable destinations can now log on.
IHG Launches EVEN™ Hotels as First Mainstream Hotel Brand Focused on WellnessIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)]today announces the launch in the U.S. of EVEN™ Hotels, its new hotel brand. Red Lion Hotels Partners with TravelClick to Create Hyper-Local Web and Mobile PlatformsRed Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) has partnered with TravelClick(R) to create industry leading web and mobile platforms for a dynamic and interactive travel research and booking experience that will forever change how guests interact with the brand. Starwood Hotels Launches Dream Vacation Contest on FacebookStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) wants to know "What Vacation Means to You" so the global hospitality giant has launched a dream vacation contest available exclusively on Facebook. Choice Hotels Offers Consumers a Free Night After Just Two Separate Stays*When consumers stay two separate times at any Choice Hotels property this spring, they'll earn a free night at more than 1,500 hotels.* RCI.COM Makes Finding a Dream Vacation Easier and Faster for MembersRCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of brands, recently made new enhancements to the online searching and booking process to improve the member experience and make planning a vacation faster... Atlanta Perimeter Hotel Offers Close Lodging to 2011 Chick-fil-A Bowl Football FansSheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Sandy Springs, GA offers convenient accommodations to collegiate football fans attending the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Georgia Dome. Priority Club(R) Rewards Announces Points Sale, Shopping BonusesPriority Club(R) Rewards, the world's fastest-growing and most flexible hotel loyalty program, from IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has put thousands* of merchandise items and retail gift cards on sale just in time for the 2011 holiday season. Top 10 2012 Los Cabos Travel TrendsThe strengthening economy and consumer confidence have experts predicting travel increases in 2012. Park Hyatt Masters Of Food & Wine Officially Launches At Park Hyatt Hotels Worldwide In JanuaryBeginning in the new year, Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, a global series of seasonally- and locally-inspired culinary weekend workshops will make its official debut at all 27 Park Hyatt hotels. Wyndham Rewards Offers Free Night With Every Two StaysWyndham Rewards(R) members looking to get a little something for themselves this holiday season are in luck thanks to ″Gift Me,″ a new promotion that lets North American members unwrap 6,500 bonus Wyndham Rewards points, enough for a free... Holiday Inn Express Newberry Hotel Offers Close Lodging to the 2012 Pork in the ParkThe Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newberry South Carolina Hotel offers close lodging to travelers attending the 2012 Pork in the Park. The annual event will take place at Memorial Park on Saturday, April 21 from 11:00am - 2:30pm in downtown Newberry. The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Premieres 'HERE', an Original Short Film Capturing an Unexpected Journey Across AmericaThe Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today premieres an original short film produced by the brand's newest Global Explorer Waris Ahluwalia, offering a glimpse into the hidden... Calling All Hockey Fans: Choice Hotels Canada's Follow the Cup Playoff Hockey Pool Is BackFor one lucky Canadian the third time really is a charm when they win a trip for two to any pro hockey city in Canada with Follow the Cup - the third annual playoff hockey pool from Choice Hotels Canada. Sheraton Brightens Guest Diets with Launch of Color Your Plate™ by Sheraton Fitness by Core Performance™Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is encouraging guests to get ready for summer by adding a little color to their diet. Holiday Inn Express Simpsonville SC Hotel Announces the PC Gold Upgrade PackageHoliday Inn Express Simpsonville Hotel announces a special savings package for Priority Club Rewards members to enjoy. Need a Caribbean Vacation? Choice Hotels is Giving One Away on Facebook!*As winter wanes and warmer weather beckons weary travelers, Choice Hotels is looking to send one lucky Facebook user on a wonderful Caribbean vacation getaway.* Choice Hotels Europe Adds Hotel Property Videos To Choicehotelsuk.co.ukChoice Hotels Europe has announced that video footage on the majority of its UK properties has been posted on choicehotelsuk.co.uk, giving travellers a useful visual summary on each Choice-brand hotel and its amenities. La Quinta Inns & Suites New LQ-Instant Hold™ Makes It Easy To Reserve Rooms On-The-Go - Using Just Your Phone NumberLa Quinta Inns & Suites announces the launch of a hotel industry first, LQ-Instant Hold, on its new mobile website. IHG Designs Apps for Next-Generation TechnologiesIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [Lon: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], today announced the expansion of booking solutions across the Android platform with the Priority Club(R) Rewards app for Kindle Fire, Google TV and AndroidTM Tablets. Premier Inn Adds New Hotels to PortfolioPremier Inn, the UK's largest and fastest-growing hotel operator, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of 21 former Express by Holiday Inn sites and is set to start conversion work on these new Premier Inn hotels. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Will Be Your Home for the HolidaysThe weather outside may be frightful, but this year Embassy Suites Hotels’ Fourth Annual Business Travel Survey Reveals 2012 Business Travel Is On the RiseEmbassy Suites Hotels announced today the results of its fourth annual Business Travel Survey*, a yearly pulse of the business travel community, which reveals the current state of business travel and what business travelers want more of in 2012. Wyndham Rewards Doubles Redemption Catalog Offerings in CanadaJust in time for the holidays, the Wyndham Rewards(R) loyalty program has great news for Canadian members: it has expanded the breadth of its Redemption Catalog to now feature over 4,000 pieces of brand-name merchandise in categories such as electronics,. |
Features & Special ReportsQuick on the Draw: Today's franchise system response must be quick and conciseLinda Shaub is CMO of Interim Healthcare, a network of 332 franchise locations providing medical staffing and in-home care services in 43 states. Anatomy of a Turnaround: Bennigan's Reclaims The Integrity of An IconEveryone loves a good comeback story, and I am honored and humbled to be at the helm of a classic turnaround tale. Growth Machine: Anil Yadav Shows No Signs Of Slowing DownAnil Yadav has graced the pages (and one cover) of Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine twice before. 5 Key Mobile Marketing Strategies for FranchisesFor franchise marketers, mobile marketing is now paramount to a successful online strategy. MarketingSherpa: Marketing Wisdom for 2012In case you missed it (and when it comes to marketing and social media there's plenty to keep up on), MarketingSherpa published its Wisdom Report, "Marketing Wisdom for 2012" earlier this year. Time For Benchmarking: All That's Needed Is The WillI am convinced that someday the franchising community will finally get around to unleashing its biggest competitive strength: unit predictability. Improving the Speed and Effectiveness of Your Responses to ProspectsWe asked two franchise marketing pros what they're doing to provide more timely - and relevant - responses to prospect inquiries. Social Media Roundup - May 2012Here are four reasons local business marketers should continue to use the Yellow Pages. Health-Scare Reform: "There's Still More That We Don't Know Than We Do."Since national health care reform was signed into law in March 2010, it has generated strong reaction from multi-unit franchisees and small-business owners across the nation. The Customer Within: Provide Coworkers With The Best Service PossibleWhen we talk about customer service, we usually think about how we deal with the people who walk through our doors--both physical and virtual--to purchase our products and services. 
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