Lodging Daily News

Sioux City Hotel and Conference Center to Be Sold

Posted by LODGING Staff on  May 2, 2013
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Category: Industry News
SIOUX CITY, Iowa—HVS Capital Corp has been appointed to sell the Sioux City Hotel and Conference Center in Sioux City, Iowa—a 193-room hotel connected by skyway to the Convention Center and Mercy Medical Center. The property is 12 stories tall and includes 13,300 square feet of meeting space, featuring a top floor ballroom. The hotel is blocks away from the new $118.5 million Hard Rock Casino, scheduled to break ground in July 2013 and open

Carpet Cleaning Procedures

Posted by LODGING Staff on  May 1, 2013
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Category: Housekeeping, Operations
Using a lot of water when cleaning carpets can result in mold, mildew, and other problems. That’s why many cleaners are moving toward low-moisture techniques. Temperature, humidity, and ventilation can impact drying time, so here are some good carpet cleaning tips. Perform routine maintenance. Schedule an interim carpet cleaning about once per month. These routines can help remove surface soils, minimize the development of visibly soiled areas in busy walkways, and maintain the carpet’s appearance.

London’s St. Ermin’s Hotel Joins the Autograph Collection

Posted by LODGING Staff on  May 1, 2013
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LONDON—The Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s portfolio of upscale, independent hotels, announced the debut of the St. Ermin’s Hotel in the Westminster area of London, representing the third Autograph Collection hotel in the United Kingdom. Earlier this month, Autograph Collection announced its entry into the U.K. with the inauguration of Threadneedles in the heart of London’s financial district and The Glasshouse in central Edinburgh, Scotland. The 331-room St. Ermin’s Hotel will expand the collection of independent

IHG Army Hotels Portfolio To Reach 39 U.S. Military Installations

Posted by LODGING Staff on  May 1, 2013
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Category: Pipeline
ATLANTA—InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced plans to expand its portfolio of IHG Army Hotels. The company is the exclusive hotel manager and operator of on-post lodging under the Department of the Army’s Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program, and will add 18 U.S. Military installations to its portfolio. In total, there will be 76 hotels and more than 11,000 guest rooms on 39 U.S. Military installations upon completion of this third phase of the PAL

Sanderling Resort Reopens After Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

Posted by LODGING Staff on  May 1, 2013
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Category: Renovations
DUCK, N.C.—Sanderling Resort in the Outer Banks has announced the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. The resort is unveiling a new look that includes seven new guestrooms, two new pools, and revitalized restaurant concepts, as well as updated amenities and programming. “Sanderling Resort has been an integral part of the Outer Banks experience for generations of families,” said General Manager Dick McAuliffe . “The extensive renovations over this past winter have elevated the resort