Host reports 3Q earnings: Host Hotels & Resorts said net income improved US$127 million to US$145 million for the third quarter 2014. Revenue for the quarter was reported at $1.29 billion.
Omni and Dallas Cowboys to open hotel: Omni Hotels & Resorts and the Dallas Cowboys will partner to open a full-service luxury hotel near the football team’s future headquarters in Frisco, Texas. The 300-room hotel will open in 2017 and will include a meeting space, ballroom and rooftop pool.
Read more at Dallas Morning News
Rotana expands to Saudi Arabia: Rotana Hotel Management will expand its economy hotel portfolio in Saudi Arabia. Four Centro Hotels by Rotana will be developed in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar and Dammam.
Chelsea Hotels sells two buildings to New York University: Chelsea Hotel owner Ed Scheetz sold two buildings to New York University for US$157 million. Scheetz initially planned to convert the buildings into a luxury hotel.
Read more at New York Daily News
Pacific Asia Travel Association appoints next CEO: The Pacific Travel Association (PATA) appointed Mario Hardy CEO effective November 1. Hardy is PATA’s former COO.
Bagatelle expands into Miami: Bagatelle will open Villla Bagatelle in the former Boulan hotel in Miami Beach. The hotel is currently being rebranded and undergoing design changes prior to its official reopening.
Read more at Villa Bagatelle’s website
Hostmark to manage Hilton in Texas: Hostmark Hospitality Group will manage the 303-room Hilton College Station & Conference Center in Texas. Hostmark currently manages two other hotels in Texas.
Read more at Hostmark’s website
Waterpark Ventures Management Services changes name: Waterpark Ventures Management Services in Wisconsin Dells has changed its name to Stand Rock Hospitality to reflect its growing service and hotel portfolio.