http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/ en Tammo Copyright 2013 2013-05-18T15:03:49+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/ronald_mcdonald_house_charities_of_so/ Ronald McDonald House Charities® Of Southern California Helps High School Seniors Fund Their Higher Education By Awarding $300,000 In College Scholarships LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2013 - Today, Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of Southern California awarded $328,000 in scholarship funds to 104 exceptional high school seniors from Los Angeles,… Latest News 2013-05-18T15:03:49+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/biglari_holdings_inc._news_release_moblog9/ Latest News 2013-05-17T20:08:51+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/worlds_best_service_awarded_to_crystal_cruises_by_travel_/ “World’s Best Service” Awarded To Crystal Cruises By Travel + Leisure Magazine Readers Vote Luxury Line #1 of All Large Ships LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2013 - Travel + Leisure magazine readers have voted Crystal Cruises as having the “World’s Best Service” of all large size cruise ships for 2013.… Latest News 2013-05-17T18:35:15+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/university_of_phoenix_and_mgm_resorts_international_support/ University of Phoenix and MGM Resorts International Support American Red Cross through Service to the Armed Forces Giving Program WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 - American Red Cross partners University of Phoenix(®) and MGM Resorts International have become founding members of the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) Giving… Latest News 2013-05-17T13:15:57+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/r_e_p_e_a_t_--_media_opportunity_-_my_parks_pass_-_parks_canada/ /R E P E A T—Media Opportunity - My Parks Pass - Parks Canada invites youth right into the heart of history and nature/ OTTAWA, May 16, 2013 /CNW/ - Did you know that 400,000 grade 8 (secondary 2) Canadian students were recently sent a pass allowing them to visit… Latest News 2013-05-17T11:08:56+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/matteo_vanzi_of_italy_is_crowned_the_bombay_sapphire_worlds_most/ Matteo Vanzi of Italy is Crowned the Bombay Sapphire World’s Most Imaginative Bartender with New Cocktail Named The Pastorini, (Perfect Lady) LONDON and FLORENCE, Italy, May 17, 2013 -   Matto Vanzi of Italy is the winner of the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE(R) World’s Most Imaginative Bartender competition. Matteo Vanzi took home… Latest News 2013-05-17T10:58:15+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/arc_realty_finance_trust_makes_first_portfolio_investment/ ARC Realty Finance Trust Makes First Portfolio Investment NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 - ARC Realty Finance Trust, Inc. (“ARC RFT”) announced today that it closed on its first portfolio investment - a $6.5 million mezzanine loan originated as part of a $57.5 million total financing provided to the ownership… Latest News 2013-05-17T00:10:05+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/jbt_corporation_increases_quarterly_dividend_29_percent/ JBT Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend 29 Percent CHICAGO, May 16, 2013 - JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) today announced a 29 percent increase in its quarterly dividend.  The Company’s Board of Directors declared its second quarter 2013 cash dividend of $0.09 per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend will be… Latest News 2013-05-16T20:26:50+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/coors_banquet_designates_best_banquet_bars_in_america/ Coors Banquet Designates Best Banquet Bars in America Storied Brand Highlights Bars for their Heritage, History and Values DENVER, May 16, 2013 - While some bars follow fads, there are certain establishments that are more timeless. Places where straight-shooting bartenders give beer drinkers a Banquet and a smile after a… Latest News 2013-05-16T18:05:32+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/edge_steakhouse_receives_best_of_the_best_trophy/ Edge Steakhouse receives Best of the Best® Trophy for Best Dining Establishment in the State of Utah PARK CITY, Utah, May 16, 2013 - Edge Steakhouse, the newest fine dining concept located at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, has been awarded the Best of State Statue (BOSS) by the… Latest News 2013-05-16T18:05:31+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/eaglewood_resort_receives_prestigious_aaa_four-diamond_award_for/ Eaglewood Resort Receives Prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Award For 8th Consecutive Year ITASCA, Ill., May 16, 2013 - Eaglewood Resort & Spa once again received the AAA Four-Diamond Award for the 8(th) consecutive year, it was recently announced by the American Automobile Association (AAA).  This recognition is given to hotels and… Latest News 2013-05-16T18:05:30+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/technomic_reveals_spirits_outpacing_wine_and_beer_to_break_200/ Technomic Reveals Spirits Outpacing Wine and Beer to Break 200 Million Cases Flavor innovation and premiumization propelling growth in spirits CHICAGO, May 16, 2013 - The spirits industry hit a milestone and exceeded 200 million cases in 2012 and is positioned for ongoing growth in 2013. According to the first… Latest News 2013-05-16T15:20:58+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/irs_failed_to_catch_labor_union_front_groups_unreported_lobbying/ IRS Failed to Catch Labor Union Front Group’s Unreported Lobbying Activities Watchdog Group Shows that the Restaurant Opportunities Center Ignored IRS Reporting Laws and Questions Preferential Treatment WASHINGTON, May 16, 2013 - Today, ROC Exposed called attention to new research showing that the IRS has failed to catch the Restaurant… Latest News 2013-05-16T15:16:37+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/richard_rivera_lobby_host_at_cleveland_marriott_downtown_at_key/ Richard Rivera, Lobby Host at Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center, Receives 2013 J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence CLEVELAND, May 16, 2013 - Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center, a stunning Cleveland hotel, is pleased to announce that Richard Rivera, one of its lobby hosts, recently received the 2013… Latest News 2013-05-16T15:15:05+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/5_fifty_5_at_new_orleans_marriott_welcomes_chef_thorsten_leighty_to/ 5 Fifty 5 at New Orleans Marriott Welcomes Chef Thorsten Leighty to its Kitchen NEW ORLEANS, May 16, 2013 - Thorsten Leighty has been named Executive Chef of New Orleans Marriott and 5 Fifty 5, the hotel’s on-site dining establishment and one of the tastiest restaurants in New Orleans French… Latest News 2013-05-16T15:15:04+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/nespresso_introduces_latest_b2b_innovation_aguila_at_national/ Nespresso Introduces Latest B2B Innovation Aguila at National Restaurant Association Show May 18th Nespresso’s New Machine for Restaurants, Hotels and Offices Offers a Magnificent Blend of Simplicity and Variety, Perfected by State-of-the-Art Technology CHICAGO, May 16, 2013 - Nespresso, the worldwide reference in single-serve coffee, will unveil its newest machine… Latest News 2013-05-16T14:53:05+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/white_lodging_executes_new_management_contracts_for_the_residence/ White Lodging Executes New Management Contracts for the Residence Inn and Courtyard in Downtown Houston The hotels are the 36th and 37th managed contracts for the Company in Texas MERRILLVILLE, Ind., May 16, 2013 - White Lodging (the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has executed two new management contracts… Latest News 2013-05-16T14:34:58+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/royal_caribbean_announces_changes_to_finance_team/ Royal Caribbean Announces changes to Finance Team Vice Chairman Brian Rice sets retirement for 2014 and will guide new CFO Jason Liberty during transition MIAMI, May 16, 2013 - Royal Caribbean today announced that Brian Rice, Vice Chairman and CFO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., will transition his CFO responsibilities… Latest News 2013-05-16T13:45:57+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/smoothie_king_targets_new_york_washington_d.c._and_baltimore_for/ Smoothie King Targets New York, Washington, D.C. And Baltimore For Franchise Growth Leading Smoothie Concept Offers 40 Percent Discount off Franchise Fee to Drive Development NEW ORLEANS, May 16, 2013 - Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., the premier smoothie and nutritional lifestyle center, announced today it is targeting New York, Washington,… Latest News 2013-05-16T13:20:58+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/perkins_marie_callenders_llc_honors_franchise/ Perkins & Marie Callender’s, LLC® Honors Franchisee of the Year And Give Kids The World® Contributors MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 16, 2013 - Perkins & Marie Callender’s, LLC this week recognized its Franchisee of the Year, Mr. Dan Esmond, Owner/Operator of four Perkins® Restaurants & Bakeries in Lawrence, Topeka, Great Bend… Latest News 2013-05-16T13:12:32+00:00