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Sun International Resorts, Inc. Names Richard Waters Senior Vice President, Casino Operations And Marketing

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Richard Waters, a highly respected gaming industry executive who, in 1999 was named Gaming Professional of the Year by the Casino Management Association, has been named Senior Vice President, Casino Operations and Marketing for Sun International Resorts, Inc. Paul O'Neil, Sun International's chief executive officer, made the announcement. Richard Waters has … Read more

InnSuites Hospitality Trust (IHT) Reports Fiscal 2002 Year-End

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PHOENIX, May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — InnSuites Hospitality Trust (AMEX:IHT) Highlights: — Consolidated Revenue totaled $27.7 million, an increase of 184% over the prior year due to the inclusion of revenues of the Lessee in the financial results of the Trust following the acquisition of the Lessee by the Trust. — Recurring FFO, which excludes the … Read more

Hilton Garden Inn Opens Third New Jersey Location in Secaucus Near the Meadowlands

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 8, 2002–Hilton Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of the 115-room Hilton Garden Inn(R) Secaucus/Meadowlands, in Secaucus, N.J. This opening represents another addition to the company's growing roster of more than 130 Hilton Garden Inn hotels across North America and the brand's third Garden State location. Veejay International Corporation owns and … Read more

Vail Resorts Closes Its Acquisition of Heavenly Ski Resort

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VAIL, Colo., May 9 Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:MTN) announced that it has closed on its acquisition of Heavenly Ski Resort in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada. The acquisition of Heavenly, in addition to bringing greater diversification to its winter resort business, enables Vail Resorts to further advance its reputation as the leading … Read more

Three New Management Contracts for Hostmark Hospitality Group

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Schaumburg, IL, May 14, 2002—Hostmark Hospitality Group, one of the nation's largest third party management companies, announced that it has been awarded three new management contracts. Hostmark has assumed management for Ramada Inn, Mattoon, IL; Comfort Inn, Ottawa, IL; and Super 8 Motel, South Bend, IN. These management contracts endorse our 37-year track record for … Read more

Leutwyler Tapped As New Vice President Of E-Commerce For Best Western International

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PHOENIX, May 14, 2002 – Ric Leutwyler has been hired as the new vice president of E-Commerce for Best Western International. In addition to his e-commerce experience, he brings to Best Western a wealth of knowledge and experience in sales and marketing, business development, financial management and travel industry experience. In his position, he will … Read more

Marriott Celebrates 75 Years of Hospitality – May 20, 2002

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* Bill Marriott Rings Closing Bell at NYSE * Company Reaffirms Second Quarter 2002 EPS Guidance WASHINGTON, May 20 Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), J.W. Bill Marriott, Jr, Chairman and CEO, will ring the closing bell today at the New York Stock Exchange. Founded by his parents, J. Willard and Alice … Read more

Summer Weekends Now Begin Thursdays at Homewood Suites by Hilton

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Suite Homewood Summer(TM) promotion offers weekend rates as low as $69 for stays Thursday through Sunday plus savings with Hickory Farms(R) Thank Goodness It's Thursday! (T.G.I.T.) declares Homewood Suites(R) by Hilton, national brand of residential-style hotels, which is offering affordable extended weekend rates as low as $69(a) per night. It's all part of the Homewood … Read more

Walsh Associates To Manage Renovations At Deerhurst Resort, Hilton Woodcliff Lake

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RYE, NY – May 23, 2002 – Walsh Associates, an industry leader in hotel project management and furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) purchasing, has been tapped by New Castle Hotels to manage more than $2 million in renovations at two premier properties managed by the company: Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario, and Hilton Woodcliff Lake … Read more