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TOKYO, Oct. 28 2008 - General Manager Ricco De Blank is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Beltran to the position of Director of Public Relations. In her new position, she will lead a public relations team of three, oversee local media and marketing initiatives, as well as steer…
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COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:MCRS ) , a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce that Saxbys Coffee Worldwide, one of America’s fastest growing franchises, has named MICROS e7 the corporate standard, and has begun deployment to all its locations…
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Westlake Village, CA (PRWEB) October 27, 2008—Today, eBacchus (http://www.eBacchus.com), thanked wine members and friends for actively participating in the latest fall survey focusing on users’ key points of interest. Results indicate that eBacchus members are most interested in the following wine-related topics: - Wineries & Vineyards located on the West…
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NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Hotel Outsource Management International, Inc. (“HOMI”) (NASDAQ:HOUM.OB) has announced the signing of 5 additional agreements with upscale hotels in Israel, Spain, England and Canada, for the installation of the HOMI® 330 and HOMI® 336 Computerized Minibar systems. All 5 hotels are upscale hotels, which enjoy central locations, primary…
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NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) today announced the signing of an exclusive three year agreement with Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) to provide Philips’ latest range of SmartPower2 energy efficient televisions to Starwood’s 460 properties across North America. The deal, which could be worth up to $100 million…
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MINNEAPOLIS—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) today announced that it has named Jeffrey Abramson as Vice President of Procurement and Logistics, effective November 5, 2008. Famous Dave’s develops, owns, operates and franchises award-winning barbeque restaurants. Jeffrey Abramson, 42, comes to Famous Dave’s with nearly 20 years of experience…
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MIAMI - Oct. 27, 2008—Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ:MHGC), the groundbreaking innovator that introduced the world to iconic brands such as Delano in South Beach, Royalton in New York City and Sanderson in London, is set to unveil Mondrian in South Beach, with the first reservations set for December 1.…
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NEW HARTFORD, N.Y.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PTC), a provider of integrated hardware, software and service solutions to the restaurant, hotel/resort, and hospitality industries along with information-technology services to the United States Government, today reported third quarter financial results. For the third quarter ended September 30, 2008, PAR Technology Corporation…
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 27 2008 - The Saint James Company (BULLETIN BOARD: STJC) , today announced that it has executed a “Heads of Agreement” with Neqtar Wines PTY LTD, an Australian company that produces and supplies wine. The Agreement sets forth certain terms of Saint James’ potential acquisition of Neqtar.…
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 27 2008 - Choice Hotels International, Inc., (NYSE:CHH) today reported the following highlights for third quarter 2008: —Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for third quarter 2008 were $0.57, compared to $0.59 for the same period of the prior year. —Adjusted diluted EPS for the nine months…
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27 2008 - Extending the same care for the environment as it does for guests on its luxury cruises, Crystal Cruises has partnered with the Hanger Network—the creator of EcoHangers—to green the guest staterooms on its ships. EcoHangers are the environmentally sound alternative to the 3.5 billion…
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ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/—Enhanced capabilities from the web’s premier site for late-breaking travel deals accelerate and simplify the search for hotel deals, flights, cruises, and vacation packages from LastMinuteTravel.com and its LastMinuteTravel Club ( http://www.LMTClub.com ). This adds to the websites’ already speedy search processes, which feature the world’s…
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DETROIT, Oct. 27 2008—Detroit area Marriott hotels are doing their part to help stimulate the economy by giving guests a financial return on their stay. Now through February, enjoy a Friday or Saturday night stay at a Detroit area Marriott property and receive a $25 Visa gift card to spend…
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Worldwide lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) today announced the formal launch of its Ascend Collection program in the United States and the Caribbean. Ascend Collection properties, all of which are historic, boutique, or unique hotels, must meet well-defined membership criteria and demonstrate a commitment…
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DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 27 2008 - Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., a global leader in premium spirits, expands its award-winning whiskey portfolio with the introduction of (ri)1 Whiskey, the company’s first ultra-premium rye whiskey. Debuting nationwide this October in limited quantities, (ri)1 (pronounced “rye one”) is set to elevate…
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