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Starwood & Hilton seem to be close to settling on Denizen Lawsuit

Starwood & Hilton have come close to announcing a settlement in the ongoing Denizen/Trade Secrets lawsuit that was initially filed by Starwood earlier this year.

Dec. 1, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Starwood vs Hilton Going to Grand Jury

Starwood’s lawsuit against Hilton about the stolen documents used to create the Denizen brand may be close to an end – but it may end up with Hilton and its former executives having criminal charges brought against them.

Oct. 7, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Hilton Reportedly Having Breakup Talks With Blackstone

Amazing what 8 months can do in this economy. In January, Hilton Hotels looked to be the next darling of the hotel industry – not only was it owned by a cash rich parent – The Blackstone Group – who seemed to be willing to do whatever it would take to invest in the brand and make it #1, and was just about to launch two new brands – Home2Suites and Denizen. Hilton’s re-invigoration was going smoothly, Blackstone really seemed to be making an effort to ensure the viability of the company into a long term asset. Now today two newspapers are reporting that Hilton maybe broken up.

Aug. 10, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Everyone is Jumping the Gun on the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas

There has been of reports that Hilton will be managing and branding the new Cosmopolitan Casino and Resort in Las Vegas – but I think the odds of that are nil to none due to the Starwood/Hilton Lawsuit.

Jul. 29, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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What Happened to Hilton’s Denizen?

Ever since Starwood sued Hilton over their Denizen brand no word has come from either party about Denizen’s fate. I don’t think anyone expects Denizen to ever see the light of day at this point – but still.. What’s going on?

Jul. 10, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 2 comments | Continued
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W Hotels Gets Its Own Fashion Director and Music Curator

W Hotels is about to announce two new positions: Fashion Director and Music Curator. Two positions that you’d never think to find in a international boutique hotel brand.

Jun. 30, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Hilton Ad from 2008 – “Family Value. Without Family Drama”

I just came across an ad from Hilton’s Management division that was published in Sept 2008 – highlight of the ad? Go with Hilton – there is no drama, everyone works like a family… I’m sure the Denizen developers wouldn’t say that today.

May. 1, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Just Can Never Catch A Break

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas gets caught up in another delay – this time the lawsuit between Starwood & Hilton.

Apr. 24, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 0 comments | Continued
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Work Is Suspended on Hilton’s Denizen Brand

Things have gone from bad to worse for Hilton. They were recently served a subpoena for their actions involving Starwood, which has forced them to suspend all activity on the Denizen brand development as well as placing most of the employees involved in Hilton’s Prestige Portfolio on paid administrative leave – including Ross Klein and Amar Lalvani.

Apr. 21, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 4 comments | Continued
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Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Updates – And My Personal Take On Things

The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas has been a recurring story here on my blog. A lot has happened with the project in the past week – MGM & Deutsche Bank stopped talking about merging CityCenter with the Cosmo, Hilton signed a management contract for the Cosmo, and a suddenly a re-do of the interior design of at least one tower of the Cosmo has been ordered.

Mar. 8, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 7 comments | Continued
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Hilton Launches New Extended Stay Brand: Home2 Suites by Hilton

Hilton announced their new extended stay hotel brand called Home2 Suites by Hilton at the ALIS Conference. It’s meant to be less expensive than their Homewood Suites brand and cater to the “millennial generation”.

Jan. 26, 2009 | Andrew Calvo | 1 comment | Continued
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