ROUND ROCK, TX (December 2007) - The Candlewood Suites Austin-Round Rock extended-stay hotel has invested over $250,000 in renovations this year and it is just the beginning! The new Comforts of Home Bedding has been added in all guest rooms as well as brand new ergonomic chairs for the work space. Recliner chairs and carpet has been completely replaced to give a fresh new look. Complimentary Internet access has also been upgraded for fast connections and guest convenience.
Each year the Candlewood Suites in Round Rock is getting better and better. In 2008, brand new drapes, lamps, sheers and hardware will also be installed. The full kitchens in each suite will be upgraded including cabinetry.
Guests are invited to come discover the comforts of home in Round Rock. While in town, take advantage of the hotel’s offer of their Shop and Stay Package. The package is perfect for guests wishing to spend some time shopping for gifts for the holidays this year. For each night you book this package you will receive a free $25 gift card for Round Rock Premium Outlets!
Round Rock Premium Outlets, just 2 miles from the hotel, is not just a shopping center but has become a destination for shoppers all over the state featuring over 125 stores including Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gap Outlet, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and more!
Visit www.hotel-roundrock.com/specials.htm or call the hotel at 512-828-0899 for reservations.
WORLD TRAVEL MARKET, LONDON (Nov. 15, 2007) – IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) and Expedia, Inc. today announced they have entered into a multi-year agreement under which consumers can now book IHG hotels on Expedia® sites globally. The agreement will result in the addition of more than 3,700 hotels across all IHG brands, including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites, to the hotel selection on Expedia® and hotels.com® branded points of sale globally, as well as Hotwire® and Expedia® Corporate Travel.
“IHG continually seeks to extend the reach of our brands to deliver our customers additional convenience in booking their accommodations and we are delighted to work with Expedia in such a way that will greatly benefit our guests,” said Eric Pearson, senior vice president, Distribution Marketing, IHG.
As a further testament to the relationship, IHG is participating as the launch partner for Expedia’s new media-based pricing model. The dynamic, two-part economic model will blend transaction pricing with media pricing based on clicks on specific IHG properties in Expedia.com and hotels.com search results. Expedia and IHG collaboratively developed this innovative approach to distribution marketing – a first in online travel – where IHG will receive significant benefits from value-added media placement throughout the Expedia network in addition to the bookings they receive from Expedia.
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ROUND ROCK (November 2007) - The Candlewood Suites Round Rock is bringing in brand new recliner chairs for each of the guest suites. As renovation continues, the carpets have been completely replaced and ergonomic desk chairs have been installed for the work space in all rooms. Beginning first quarter of 2008, all drapes in the hotel will be replaced to give the rooms a crisp new look. The Comforts of Home Bedding Collection that has been added has been a great success and the Candlewood looks forward to finishing the renovation for guests to enjoy. Visit us online at www.Hotel-RoundRock.com.
Longview, TX (November 2, 2007) - There has been much speculation as to what the crash in the sub-prime market is going to do to Hotel lending and construction. My quick answers would little and nothing respectively but let me explain because it is certainly not that simple.
While hotel lending does not really have a sub-prime aspect in name it does have “conduit” lending. This lending source is used for stabilized operating hotels and is significantly more sophisticated than what was happening in the Housing sub-prime market. Read the rest of this entry
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LONGVIEW, TX (October 29, 2007) - Lodging Host Hotel Corp held its bi-annual Managers Lock-In Training Conference October 28-30 in Hillsboro, TX. The two-day conference hosted by the Hampton Inn Hillsboro was a time of training and team building for Lodging Host corporate employees and hotel managers. The final evening featured an awards dinner where the following employees were recognized for their excellent customer service and dedication to Lodging Host over the previous year.
Employee of the Year - Teresa Marcus
Hampton Inn On the Lake Marble Falls Guest Representative
Department Head of the Year - Becky Schomer
Hampton Inn Livingston Sales Manager
General Manager of the Year - Louis Christian
Holiday Inn Express Livingston General Manager
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ATLANTA, October 22, 2007 – IAHI, the Owners’ Association of IHG, announces the election of four new members to its Board of Directors: Bakulesh G. “Buggsi” Patel, Kevin Hilchey, Mark Zipperer, and Jose Paoli Montesinos. The announcement was made during the 2007 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference, held October 22-24 in Dallas, Texas.
Bakulesh G. “Buggsi” Patel is the Owner of BHG Hotels, a Lake Oswego, Oregon-based hotel/motel management and consulting firm. Patel has ownership interest in 21 hotels in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, and California. Two additional properties are currently under development. Patel has been a member of the IAHI since 2004 and has been a member of the Holiday Inn Express Committee since 2005. Patel graduated from the inaugural class of IAHI’s unique Leadership Institute in 2004. Patel served as Chairman of the Asian American Hotel Owners’ Association in 2000 and has been a member of the Executive Committee since 1997. In addition, Patel is a perennial member and Director and past Executive Committee member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Patel also was elected President of the Oregon Lodging Association in 1997-1998, and elected to a second term in 1998-1999.
Kevin P. Hilchey is President and Founder of Longview, Texas-based Lodging Host Hotel Corporation, since 1984. He has been active in the IAHI by serving on the Holiday Inn Express Brand Committee from 2003 to the present, and the Southern Regional Committee from 2001-2003. Hilchey co-founded the East Texas Hotel and Motel Association in 1982 and served as its President. He also has served on the Board and as President of the Legal Defense Fund for the Texas Hotel and Motel Association (TH&LA). Read the rest of this entry
ROUND ROCK, TX (August 2007) - The Candlewood Suites Austin Round Rock hotel has undergone numerous upgrades over the past few months making our suites cozy and appealing to all guests.
New carpet has been installed in twenty-four suites to date and the remaining seventy-four suites will be completed by the end of September. In addition, new plush recliners will add warmth and relaxation to everyone’s stay. Read the rest of this entry
ROUND ROCK, TX (August 2007) - Candlewood Suites Round Rock announces a new package created in conjuntion with the newest shopping experience in Round Rock.
The Shop and Stay Package includes One-Night Suite Accommodations at the Candlewood Suites Austin Round Rock hotel and a $25 GIFT CARD to the Round Rock Premium Outlets Shopping Mall.
It’s the perfect opportunity to experience premium outlet shopping in Round Rock! Visit www.Hotel-RoundRock.com for available dates or call 512-828-0899.
LONGVIEW, TX (August 1, 2007) - Lodging Host Hotel Corp announces upgrades to its’ hotel’s frequest-stay guest reward program. The enhanced benefits are effective today, August 1, 2007.
The upgraded reward program now gives those who make frequent reservations at our hotels more spending power. The new MasterCard® can be spent anywhere MasterCard® debit cards are accepted. Reloads will continue to take place on a monthly basis. Each month members make hotel reservations under the First Choice Club®, their card will be reloaded the following month. Read the rest of this entry
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LONGVIEW, TX (May 2007) - Lodging Host Hotel Corp welcomes Soumya Nath at the Candlewood Suites Austin-Round Rock hotel as Sales Manager. Soumya is a recent graduate of the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston. She is originally from Round Rock and will be a great addition to the team.
