The Hilton San Francisco Airport Hotel will replace the former Sheraton Gateway San Francisco Airport Hotel. The convenient location of this hotel allows easy access to downtown, Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Airport.

Mr. Dave Horton, Global Head of the Hilton Brand commented:”The Hilton San Francisco Airport is a notable addition to our portfolio in the Bay Area as we welcome guests traveling to the region’s high-tech and bio-tech worlds. Hilton introduced the industry’s first airport hotel and today this hotel embodies our forward-thinking, stylish approach to travel.”

The hotel offers comfortable retreat, spacious guest rooms, ideal spot for meetings and more. The rooms are furnished with Hilton’s signature upscale in room amenities. All the rooms feature high technology for those traveling on business.

“Our region is an international destination and we are proud to be part of Hilton, the global hospitality leader.” Mr.Lawrence Lui, President of Stanford Hotels commented.

The chain of New Country Inn & Suites Hotels by Carlson is happy to announced the opening of a new hotel for business at 925 Highway 124.

The hotel is located off I-85 exit 126 and it is close to both Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Gwinnet Country Airport. It is seven miles of three golf courses and close to a numerous attractions areas including Lake Lanier.

Mr. Steve Mogck, Executive Vice President and CEO for Country Inn & Suites By Carlson commented about the new opening: “We’re very excited to bring another Country Inns & Suites By Carlson hotel to this region. All employees will participate in our ‘Be Our Guest’ service training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels.”

According to a recent study leisure travelers have been showing signs of traveling more. The Piper Jaffray and Citibank have shown that travelers have been spending money on booking hotel rooms as well as plane tickets.

Despite the global crisis that hit hard this year in the hospitality industry the U.S. Travel is growing again and there is a higher demand in this industry. The analysis showed that 2009 is going to look increasingly better every month.

The analysis showed that:”The U.S. hotel industry’s occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) – and therefore revenue per available room (RevPAR) appears to have stabilized during the course of the summer, albeit at low levels.”

The hospitality industry is positive that revenues will keep growing by the end of this year.

The Hilton Hotels Corportation has recently announced that Mr. Paull Ades will be joining the company as Vice President of Labor Relations. He will be in charged of overseeing labor relations for the global company.

Mr. Ades has worked for the National Labor Relations Board’s Enforcement Division in Washington D.C. as a trial attorney. He graduated from the University of California Berkeley School of Law and he got his bachelor’s degree from William College.

Mr. Lucas commented about Mr. Ades position: “We are excited to welcome Paul to our team. His knowledge and experience in labor relations will be a great benefit to Hilton. We strive to have a healthy and positive relationship with the unions around the globe who represent our team members, and I know that Paul shares that view.”

The group Rezidor has recently announced that they are planning to open three hotels in Nigeria under the following names: The Radisson Blue Hotel, Victoria Island LAgos and the Radissson Blue Hotel Abuja.

Rezidor defines Africa as one of the main business development areas for the future. The Rezidor group is currently active with hotels in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Mr. Andrew McLachlan, Rezidor’s Vice President Business Development Africa has commented about this new project:”igeria’s plan for economic expansion based on the tourism sector and foreign direct investment in its extractive industries (Oil, Gas and Mining) has created a gap between supply and demand in the hospitality industry.”

He also said:” Investors possessing the required financial and management capabilities are expected to take full advantage of this opportunity to accommodate travelers to and within Nigeria.”

The hotels are schedule to open in 2012 and they will offer a total of 575 rooms.

The Taj Coral Reef has announced the reopening of the hotel as Vivanta Resort in the Maldives. The hotel is located on the Hembadhu Island, in the North Male Atoll, the resort is 32 kilometers from the airport.

The new Vivanta is designed for sophisticated travelers and it has 62 delightful villas all offering views of the sea. The hotel delivers a vibrant and contemporary experience.

Mr. Raymond N Bickson, Managing and Director and CEO of the Indian Hotels Company Limited commented about the new opening:”The Taj has played a prominent role in developing the Maldives leisure market and we are delighted to reopen this resort under our exciting Vivanta brand & in this stunning location.”

The Vivanta Resort welcomes guests to enjoy the refinement and style of this place.

The River Road Hotel Partners LLC is the owner of the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare hotel and five affiliates.

With the recent global crisis, the River Road Hotel Partners LLC has recently announced that they have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The company filed the Chapter 11 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois today. The River Road Hotel Partners LLC listed estimated assets of up to $100 million and estimated liabilities of up to $500 million.

The InterContinental O’Hare Hotel employs 147 full-time and 15 part-time employees.

The Garland Resort has announced the sale of the resort assets to New Frontiers Capital, LLC. The hoel located in Lewiston Michigan will no longer belong to the Ron Otto family.

Mr. Otto commented about the sale:”While this is a bittersweet time for our family, we couldn’t be happier with the new owners and the plans they have for the property. New Frontiers Capital has the interest of guests, members, and employees at the forefront.”

The Garland Resort will continue to be one of the Michigan’s finest golf resort and four season recreational facilities. The transition will be seamless for guests.

Mr. Randy Dzierzawski, President of New Frontiers Capital commented:”I am very excited and proud to be the new owner of Garland Resort. The Otto family has created a very special place, and we are going to continue that legacy and improve upon it. Garland is a hidden gem, and this fantastic Midwestern resort will provide great experiences and memories for many years to come.”

Crestline Hotels & Resorts has recently announced the opening of the new 137 guestroom Hilton Garden Inn in Blacksburg,VA.

The hotel is located near the Virginia Tech campus and the Virgina Tech Research Center. The hotel features 137 guest rooms each one fully furnished with spacious work desk and Mirra ergonomic desk chair for comfort.

The also offer complimentary WiFi, 32′ high definition television, two telephone lines and they also offer a 1,280 square feet of divisible meeting space.

Mr. Dave Durbin, President and CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts commented:”This beautiful new hotel offers a stylish option not previously available for guests visiting Montgomery County for business or pleasure.”

Mr. Durbin also added: “The hotel’s prime location coupled with its commitment to excellent guest service and community involvement is a key to success, especially in today’s business climate.”

According to the Associate Press the Morgans Hotel Group Co. has recently reported a loss of $10.1 million in the second quarter of 2009.

Executives from the Morgan Hotel Group Co. believe that the economy is still challenging but they positive that things will change soon.

President and CEO Fred Kleisner commented:”We saw some returns in occupancy in the second quarter and modest, but nevertheless meaningful, pockets of promise across the business.”

The occupancy of the Morgans Hotel Group fell 12.5% in the second quarter. For the period ended June 30, revenue went down 31% to $56.4 million from $81.3 million.