Emerald Hospitality Associates, Inc

Blogging on Laptop This spring, Emerald Hospitality Associates , Inc. revamped our entire website including adding the blog directly onto the new website. You will find all of our blogs there going forward. We were even able to add our news/press releases and case studies to our site as well! Don’t forget to subscribe to receive an email notification when we post a new blog!

Lori Berhent, Vice President of Revenue Generation and Business Development Jeanne Carpentier, Regional Vice President of Revenue Generation Michele Janci, Regional Director of Revenue Generation Emerald Hospitality Associate 's Revenue Generation (RevGen) Team works together to drive profitability and market share of our portfolio of hotels through sales tactics, digital marketing, and pricing and inventory strategies. Our Revenue Management services include guidance for rate and structure, continuous monitoring of each property’s mix of sales for each property, and driving RevPAR growth. The eCommerce services we provide include local search optimization, optimization of each hotel’s website, and monitoring and managing all channels that increase website traffic. Our sales efforts for each hotel include monitoring sales reports, market analysis for prospecting, and continual training of the sales team. Stacy Williams, Regional Revenue Manager Melissa Robinson, Area Revenue Man...

With restaurants temporarily closed and travel restrictions in place, it is hard to plan a romantic weekend getaway with your significant other. You can still plan something special to do with the supplies you already have at home. With lighting ambiance and a cozy fort, you will be able to turn your home into the perfect getaway. Here are 6 ways to create a romantic night at home: Light candles or set up fairy lights to set the right ambiance. Having the right lighting can make your date night even cozier. You probably already have your favorite candles and some Christmas lights packed away in the attic to use. Order carryout or delivery from local eateries. Even though restaurants are only able to do carryout, you can still eat out by having it delivered or picking it up. Pick up your favorite entrees from your favorite restaurant and turn your kitchen table into a restaurant table. Bring snacks and drinks to bed. Relax in bed with your favorite snacks and drinks just like yo...

While we may not be traveling at the moment, we can still experience new places or your favorite places via live streams and virtual tours. From museums to zoos, many attractions are offering ways for you to tour online. If the kids need a break from school or if they’re just bored, it’s the perfect way to explore the world from the comfort of your home. Here are 8 of the virtual tours and live streams you can share with your family: Cincinnati Zoo. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has Home Safari Facebook Lives on their Facebook page offer an inside look at life for the animals at the Zoo. You can catch up on past streams and watch the latest stream in real-time. The Musée du Louvre. As one of the most visited museums, The Louvre is a popular destination when visiting Paris. You can tour each of the exhibits in the largest art museum from Galerie d'Apollon to Egyptian Antiquities. The Smithsonian National Museum of National History. You can tour each flo...

With the current state of the world, we’re all spending a lot of time at home. While you and the kids can go outside and get fresh air and play, spring is also a rainy time in some areas. When it’s raining, the kids have less to entertain themselves with, which can make it challenging to work from home or get normal everyday activities started. If you’re strapped for what to do with kids who are beginning to go stir crazy, here are 18 things to do inside with them on a rainy day. Plan Your Next Trip . Even though there are travel restrictions right now, you can still plan a future vacation. Pick your favorite place to visit and plan out a trip with the kids. Go on Your Dream Vacation . Take a virtual tour of your dream vacation from the comfort of your couch. Puzzles . Work together to build a puzzle. You can even make some new game room decor and frame it once you’re done. Build a blanket fort . Spend the day in the cozy warmth of your blanket fort reading and watching videos....

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus - Worthington In November 2019, Emerald Hospitality Associate’s Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus – Worthington in Columbus, OH began accepting guests. This week we’re celebrating the Grand Opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the guestrooms, meeting spaces, and public spaces, and live entertainment from Blue Flute Studios. It has all the amenities you need including, Keurig Coffeemakers, IHG Connect internet service, workspaces, refrigerators, microwaves, and relaxation spaces. Columbus, OH has something to do for everyone from COSI to shopping at Polaris . Here are five things to do near our hotel in Columbus: ·         COSI . The Center of Science and Industry has exhibits for every interest from the American Museum of Natural History’s Dinosaur Gallery to the upcoming DC Superheroes: Discover Your Superpowers displays. Whether you’re going with the whole family or some friend...

From March 18 th through the 20 th , we will be at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference in Atlanta at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Jeff Gerish, Chief Development Officer, Art Borowski, Chief Financial Officer, Ed Pavente, Chief Operating Officer, Lori Berhent, Vice President of Revenue Generation and Business Development, and Michele Janci, Regional Director of Revenue Generation, will be representing Emerald Hospitality Associates, Inc. at the conference. The goal of the conference is to use industry trends and emerging opportunities to give investors the information they seek while growing their respective businesses. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Cliff Sims, former senior communications aide to President Donald J. Trump along with a multitude of breakout sessions on topics including, economic expectations for 2020, dual banded hotels, and more. Our team is excited to be both a vendor and sponsor of the Hunter Conference for the first time this year. We’re looking f...

Our Hampton Inn Presque Isle is the outdoors enthusiast’s ideal vacation spot from snowmobiling in the winter to hunting in the fall. After a busy day on the trails, grab dinner from one of the local restaurants within minutes of the hotel including, Governor’s Restaurant and Cafe Sorpreso . With an indoor heated pool, comfortable beds, and free breakfast, you will feel at home when you stay at our Presque Isle, ME hotel. Here are the top 4 things to do in fall and winter in Presque Isle, ME: 1.       Snowmobiling . Maine’s snowmobile season is from around December to April. There is a permanent trail entrance in the hotel’s parking lot for guests to easily access the area’s fantastic 2,300 miles of snowmobile trails. If you don’t have your own snowmobiles, rentals are available minutes from our hotel in Presque Isle, ME at The Sled Shop, Inc . 2.       Snowshoeing . Nordic Heritage Center and Aroostook State Park have sn...

Our Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca has 104 guests rooms and about 1,300 sq. ft. of adaptable event space for business or special events. With a fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool, and free Wi-Fi, you will feel at home when you stay at our hotel. From wineries to hiking trails the area around our hotel has something for everyone to enjoy. Here are our top 4 things to do when you stay at our Ithaca hotel: 1.       Kilpatrick’s Publick House. When you stay at our hotel in Ithaca,   NY, having a meal at our onsite Irish restaurant, Kilpatrick’s Publick House , is a must. The pub has nightly specials, entertainment, and tastings from karaoke to build your own burger night. The menu includes something for every taste from pasta to fish. Book a stay at our hotel with our Dine and Unwind Package and get $25 a day for lunch or dinner at the pub. 2.       Ithaca Commons . Our hotel is located in the heart of the Ithaca Common...

Our Hilton Garden Inn in Plymouth, MI is conveniently located between two quaint downtowns with so much to explore from local food to movie theaters. There are seasonal activities all year long including the Ice Festival in the winter and farm market days in the summer. Numerous businesses in the automobile industry surround the hotel, making it the ideal location to stay for business travelers as well as leisure travelers. Here are 4 thing we suggest you add to your itinerary when you visit our hotel in Plymouth, MI: 1.       Shop and eat local . Experience the charming, walkable downtowns of Plymouth and Northville, MI near our hotel. Both have many unique restaurants and shops that guests won’t see back home. From Honey Hole to the Center Street Grille , there are dining options for every taste in the area. Stop by the locally owned shops for your souvenirs for your trip to Plymouth, MI. You won’t find the pieces in the downtown boutiques back h...