Lodging Daily News

Nearly 300 hoteliers from across the country convened in Washington, D.C., Tuesday and Wednesday for the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s Legislative Action Summit (LAS). In nearly 200 appointments with key members of the House and Senate, delegates shared personal and industry-wide views on the impact of several key issues on their businesses. These included sequestration and its effect on domestic and international travel, and promotion of broad-based immigration reform that incorporates the Jobs Originated

ATLANTA—IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced the recent opening of the new Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites New Orleans Airport South, located adjacent to the Louis Armstrong International Airport. “We’re pleased to be joining the Holiday Inn brand family and to be able to provide visitors to the New Orleans area with outstanding service and a great value,” said General Manager Matt Markopoulos. “Holiday Inn Express is a new and fresh brand that we believe

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Concord Hospitality Enterprises, and Oxford Development Company announced the opening of Hyatt House Pittsburgh-South Side, the first HYATT house hotel in the city of Pittsburgh. “We are excited to bring Hyatt House to this vibrant neighborhood. Hyatt House is everything the name represents – a welcoming and warm environment that encourages guests to live like residents,” said Michael Rhoten, general manager. “We want each and every guest who comes through our doors

Airport hotels aren’t generally recognized for good design. In the past, they’ve been viewed as a you-get-what-you-get last resort. However, today’s guests are demanding innovative, clean, and functional design in all hotels, including ones linked to major travel hubs. “We noticed, as a company, that there had been a democratization of design across many product categories,” says Paige Francis, vice president of global marketing for Aloft. “That was the notion of how Aloft came to

ATLANTA, Ga.—The Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel has completed a full-scale renovation of guestrooms, concierge lounge, and atrium façade. Each soundproof guestroom, many with private balconies and runway views, incorporates contemporary furnishings in warm brown and white hues with orange accents, all complimented by tan lettered wall coverings for a literary accent. Bathrooms offer white granite top vanities complimented by glass tiles, set amidst a backdrop of white book shelf wall coverings which successfully carry