Raffles Intl Hotels & Resorts
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Fairmont Raffles Hotels International promoted Michael Glennie to president and COO
He is responsible for global operations at the company's three brands: Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel. Previously the company's president of real estate and development, Glennie will focus on growing the brands by "acquiring, repositioning and securing long-term management contracts," according to
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Hilton Shines In J.D. Power Hotel Survey
… are aware of environmental initiatives, about three-quarters choose to participate, according to the study. Fairmont Raffles Hotels International's Fairmont and Delta brands scored highest in environmental initiatives, Hirneise said. Guests also increasingly …
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Upper Upscale Properties Differentiate Tier With Premium Amenities
… room, are all really important," said Matthew Sparks, senior vice president of development in the Americas for Fairmont Raffles Hotels International. "Having that extra stone in the bath and the extra quality to the linen—there's several aspects of …
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Fairmont Details Growth Strategy
… Colony Capital's acquisition of Toronto-based Fairmont Hotels & Resorts last summer, said Matthew Sparks, Fairmont Raffles Hotels International's senior vice president for development in the Americas. With this integration, travel buyers and meeting …
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Inside Track - 2006-02-06
… Icahn. The value of the transaction, including debt and the cost of combining the chain with Colony Capital's Raffles Hotels & Resorts brand, will be approximately $5.5 billion. The parties plan to close the deal in the second quarter …
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Raffles' Owner Partners To Buy Fairmont
… of the transaction, including Fairmont's debt and the cost of combining the chain with Colony Capital's Raffles Hotels & Resorts brand, to be approximately $5.5 billion. The cash transaction, without the Raffles integration cost, would …
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Colony Capital To Buy Raffles, Swissotel Hotel Brands
… the hotel interests of Raffles Holdings Limited of Singapore for nearly $1 billion. Those interests are 15 Raffles Hotels & Resorts properties, and 26 Swissotel Hotels & Resorts properties in 35 destinations. Colony, a private, investment …
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Bangkok Offers A Wealth Of New, Economical Properties
… a former Hilton. Accented by an 8.5-acre garden, the property, taken over in 2004 and now operated by Raffles International as a Swissotel, offers two tennis courts, a squash court, swimming pool, and a health club including a brand …
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Baker To Head N.A. Sales At Millennium
… right now, having seen an increase in bookings and revenue over the summer," said Baker, who previously was Raffles International vice president of global sales for the Americas. "The question for both hotels and buyers is whether that …
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D.C. Hotel Industry Confident Market Is Rebounding
… effect of the recession was being felt here the same as in other gateway cities." Swissôtel is a unit of Raffles International Hotels. Chovanec noted that occupancies now have started to rebound and increases in reservations call volume …
