Lodging Daily News

When John Hendricks, founder and chairman of Discovery Communications, thinks about the most beautiful place on earth, the American West, specifically the red rock country of Colorado, tops his well-traveled list. Hendricks fell in love with Colorado shortly after graduating college—a place he visited at the suggestion of his father, who traveled extensively and always spoke about the beauty and natural wonders of the western state. Hendricks bought property in Gateway, a small community located

Hyatt feeds 3 million children a year at its full-service properties in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. To meet the expectations of its young, discerning customers, Hyatt has launched a “For Kids By Kids” menu that supports the company’s new global food and beverage initiative, “Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served.” The philosophy embraces food from natural, local, and sustainable sources. A group of Hyatt food and beverage directors, executive chefs, purchasing directors, and members

In the 2011 fiscal year, Apple sold 72 million iPhones, and the numbers continue to grow each year as the brand’s smartphone technology improves. The popularity of the iPhone and iPad is not lost on hoteliers, and many have integrated the innovative products into their hotels to meet guest needs. But OPUS Vancouver has taken its iPhone love to a whole new level by installing the devices into every single guestroom on property. The hotel,

Noble House Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hotel ownership and management company in business for more than 30 years. With a philosophy that emphasizes “location, distinction and soul,” the Seattle, Wash., based company owns and manages boutique hotels and resorts spanning the four coastal corners of America, including the newly refurbished Riviera Palm Springs in California, Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys, The Edgewater in Seattle, and Hotel Viking

Industrywide, hotel companies are learning firsthand that successfully marketing a U.S. destination requires embracing a philosophy of “strength in numbers.” This involves cooperation among various entities, including the city, convention and visitors’ bureaus (CVBs), and neighboring hotel properties. Although hotels may individually compete for business, working together as a collective unit to represent a destination often proves valuable, resulting in higher occupancy rates, and an enhanced, positive reputation for the city. Indianapolis is positioned as