Hawthorn Suites Hotels Franchise News

February 18, 2010 // Franchising.com // PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Hawthorn Suites® by Wyndham today announced its expansion into Africa with the opening of its newest extended-stay hotel: the 108-room Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Abuja in Abuja, Nigeria, the country's capital city.

Owned and operated by Abuja Shelter Suites and Hotels Limited, the hotel is also the first Wyndham Hotel Group property to open in Nigeria.

"The extended-stay offerings of the Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham brand continue to see interest outside of North America, which is evidenced by the brand's small but growing international footprint," said Bill Hall, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham brand senior vice president. "This newest hotel is a fine addition to our portfolio and will provide international travelers with both spacious accommodations and a host of modern amenities...

November 09, 2009 // Franchising.com // PARSIPPANY — A new logo, Web site and cross-sell reservations functionality have been launched to celebrate the integration of the extended-stay Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham® brand into the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® family.

The brand's new red and orange logo, featuring a design derived from the Wyndham crown, appears prominently at the top of the brand's new Web site, www.hawthorn.com.

In addition, cross-sell functionality was introduced among Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, Wingate by Wyndham® and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts on their Web sites, within their telephone reservations centers and on the Global Distribution Systems used by travel agents.

The affiliation, designed to reach a broader consumer base and leverage marketing, sales and training, creates a combined Wyndham® brand that encompasses nearly 350 hotels based on quarterly system statistics as of Sept...

ATLANTA, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawthorn Suites has redesigned its web site at http://www.hawthorn.com to enhance online visitors' experience by providing more features and functionality to help guests streamline their hotel search and booking process. A leading-edge component is the addition of user reviews and star ratings based on comments from previous guests. Another compelling addition is Shopping Cart technology that gives visitors the option to reserve and pay for multiple rooms and hotels in one transaction. Hawthorn Suites is the all-suites, extended stay hotel brand.

"Our new web site not only conveys the enhanced Hawthorn Suites brand identity, but also incorporates a host of Web 2.0 features to better assist travelers when they are evaluating their lodging choices," said Allison Solomon, Vice President of Electronic Marketing and Distribution for US Franchise Systems, Inc...

ATLANTA, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly-built Hawthorn Suites hotel has debuted in the heart of West Palm Beach, Florida with upscale meeting and event facilities and the latest in conference-comfort and technology. The beautifully appointed all-suites hotel - located at 301 Lamberton Drive - is two miles from the Palm Beach International Airport and close by to the Palm Beach County Convention Center, the exclusive City Place downtown area, and numerous cultural venues including the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

Owned by DR Palm Beach, Inc. and managed by Commercial Management Company (CMC), Hawthorn Suites West Palm Beach boasts more than 2,200 square feet of contemporary and luxurious event facilities with three rooftop meeting rooms and a penthouse level Executive Boardroom, all with panoramic views of West Palm Beach and neighboring Palm Beach...

May 19, 2008 // Franchising.com // VRX Worldwide Inc.(TSX-V:VRW) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, VRX Studios Inc. (VRX), and US Franchise Systems, Inc. (USFS) have signed a 30-month production and distribution agreement naming VRX the "Official Content Services Provider" for USFS' hotel brand, Hawthorn Suites.

Under the agreement, VRX will create premium rich media content for 91 Hawthorn properties worldwide. Once produced and certified, VRX will make the new high definition virtual tours, still images and interactive maps available to all online travel agencies, global distribution systems and tour operators through Athena, its recently launched innovative rich media distribution system. As part of VRX's end-to-end content solution, VRX will work with USFS to ensure that their content is Always Fresh(TM)...

April 22, 2008 // Franchising.com // The Hawthorn Suites hotel brand is now featuring a fully-downloadable Electronic Desktop Directory that contains a complete listing with details of every Hawthorn Suites hotel around the world, according to US Franchise Systems, Inc. (USFS), franchisor of the chain. The convenient new e-Directory can be downloaded from the Hawthorn Suites web site to any computer with just a few simple clicks to instantly become part of the user's personal desktop directory. Periodic updates are pushed out to ensure that users have the most up-to-date individual hotel and brand information.

Hawthorn Suites is the all-suites, extended stay hotel brand with more than 100 Hawthorn Suites hotels open or under construction...

April 03, 2008 // Franchising.com // The Hawthorn Hotel Deira, Dubai has been named the Hawthorn brand's 'International Hotel of the Year.' The hotel – ideally located on Al Rigga Street and minutes from Dubai's top attractions, and one mile from the Dubai International Airport – is owned by SFC Group, LLC of Abu Dhabi.

Hawthorn Suites is the hotel brand with more than 100 properties open or under construction in the U.S., Australia, Dubai, Kuwait and Turkey. The Hawthorn Hotel Deira opened in 2005.

"We are pleased to recognize the staff, managers and ownership of Hawthorn Hotel Deira for their superior commitment to quality in service delivery and for maintaining the highest property standards," said Roy E...

March 25, 2008 // Franchising.com // The 82-suite Hawthorn Suites in Naples, Florida has been awarded the Quality Excellence Award for its outstanding quality and service rating of 99%, based on results of the brand's ongoing Mystery Shopper program. In addition, Ron and Tom White, Managing Partners of White's Lodging, LLC of Naples, FL and owners and managers of the Hawthorn Suites in Naples, have been named Hawthorn Suites 'Franchisee of the Year,' an honor presented to the franchisee who best represents the brand.

Hawthorn Suites is the all-suites extended stay hotel brand with more than 100 hotels open or under construction in the U.S., Australia, Dubai, Kuwait and Turkey.

"Ron and Tom White – and their entire team in Naples – have created a showcase hotel that is among our brand's very best and sets Hawthorn Suites apart from the local competition," said Roy E...

ATLANTA, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- To respond to the needs of extended-stay guests who want an extension of their home in their hotel, Hawthorn Suites (http://www.hawthorn.com) -- the all-suites hotel brand with more than 100 hotels open or under construction in the U.S., Australia, Dubai, Kuwait and Turkey -- has debuted new, sleek guest suite design schemes and color- coordinated palettes. Tomorrow's Hawthorn Suites utilizes the current footprint, but is designed to create a comfortable, home-like environment. In addition to launching the concept at all new Hawthorn Suites hotels worldwide, the designs can be easily integrated into existing hotels.

Designs and layout options have been created for the brand's King, Double- Queen and Studio Suites...

August 01, 2007 // Franchising.com // A Hawthorn Suites hotel has opened in Weston, Florida at 2201 N. Commerce Parkway, off I-75 South at Exit 15 (Royal Palm Parkway) nearby the City of Fort Lauderdale, with easy access to the area's famous beaches, attractions, world-class shopping and sporting venues. It is also within walking distance of an adjacent plaza with numerous shops, restaurants and services.

"Hawthorn Suites offers the comfort, convenience and luxury that today's sophisticated travelers expect and enjoy, in addition to participating in Hyatt's Gold Passport® frequency program," said Roy E. Flora, Chief Operating Officer of US Franchise Systems, Inc. (USFS), parent company of the franchisor of the Hawthorn Suites brand...