

Industry News
October 12-14, 2009
Lifestyle\Boutique Hotel Investors Conference by Lodging Hospitality
Miami Beach, Florida USA
As the demographic and psychographic of hotel guests change, so is the concept of the hotel experience. Boutique and Lifestyle hotel concepts are addressing the changes in how the new generation of hotel guests stay. These hotels are also at the cutting edge of the hospitality industry and where many of the new ideals, technology, and service/experience trends are coming from. Most of the major franchise companies are embracing this trend by adding boutique and lifestyle brands to their portfolios and independent hotels are thriving as boutiques by bringing a unique experience to their market set.
November 6-10, 2009
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Fall Conference
Jacob Javits Convention Center
New York City USA
The show for hoteliers for over nine decades; growing to 30,000 attendees, boasting over 20 educational sessions, parading thousands of new products on the tradeshow floor. This year is 100 years in the making and will kick off with it's centennial celebration.
Paradise Hotel Group is an Allied Member of AH&LA. 



News Releases
October 6, 2009
Hotel Indigo Sarasota Appoints Gretchen Walker, Director of Sales & Marketing
Hotel Indigo-Sarasota has named Gretchen Walker, Director of Sales and Marketing of its award winning 95-room boutique, lifestyle hotel at 1223 Blvd. of the Arts – located near Sarasota Bay in the heart of the downtown arts and cultural district.
“Walker is an accomplished, seasoned leader with exemplary guest service skills, and strategic results-driven sales and marketing experience in the hospitality profession,” said Leslie Power, General Manager, Hotel Indigo-Sarasota. “With more than 20 years experience, we are pleased to introduce Walker to the vibrant community and urban neighborhoods of Sarasota and world-renowned beaches.” Read More