http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/NewsRSS.aspx RSS Feed for evNews http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=88 The way Tom Magnuson sees it, owners of independent hotels have two options when it comes to the downturn: They can sit back and wait for the cycle to run its course, or they can take charge through proactive distribution of their property. 3/3/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=88 The way Tom Magnuson sees it, owners of independent hotels have two options when it comes to the downturn: They can sit back and wait for the cycle to run its course, or they can take charge through proactive distribution of their property. 3/3/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=87 Magnuson Hotels adds Aguadilla’s La Cima to its hotel network; interested in adding more Puerto Rico-based hotels to the chain. 3/1/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=87 Magnuson Hotels adds Aguadilla’s La Cima to its hotel network; interested in adding more Puerto Rico-based hotels to the chain. 3/1/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=86 Despite a US hotel occupancy crash and frozen global credit markets, Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today that nearly 700 hotels signed in the past 24 months have received over $1.4 Billion in non-franchise hotel financing. Of the $1.4 Billion total, more than one-half billion dollars in loans have been issued to hotels shedding costs and converting from traditional franchise style chains such as Holiday Inn, Ramada, Best Western, Comfort Inn, Wyndham, Super 8 and Days Inn. 2/3/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=86 Despite a US hotel occupancy crash and frozen global credit markets, Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today that nearly 700 hotels signed in the past 24 months have received over $1.4 Billion in non-franchise hotel financing. Of the $1.4 Billion total, more than one-half billion dollars in loans have been issued to hotels shedding costs and converting from traditional franchise style chains such as Holiday Inn, Ramada, Best Western, Comfort Inn, Wyndham, Super 8 and Days Inn. 2/3/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=85 The owners of Spokane-based Magnuson Hotels say they plan, personally, to move to London soon to launch an international headquarters for the quickly growing hotel-reservation management company. 1/29/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=85 The owners of Spokane-based Magnuson Hotels say they plan, personally, to move to London soon to launch an international headquarters for the quickly growing hotel-reservation management company. 1/29/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=84 HEDNA, the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association, is announcing its 2010 Board of Directors. The new Board was voted in at HEDNA's Winter Conference held in December 2009 in Las Vegas, Nev. 1/20/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=84 HEDNA, the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association, is announcing its 2010 Board of Directors. The new Board was voted in at HEDNA's Winter Conference held in December 2009 in Las Vegas, Nev. 1/20/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=82 Rebranding and Rescaling; Effects on Hotel Performance - A new study, featured in the August 2009 edition of the Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, examines the effect of market realities which often force hotel owners to rebrand their hotels or to change their property from one market scale to another. 1/13/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=82 Rebranding and Rescaling; Effects on Hotel Performance - A new study, featured in the August 2009 edition of the Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, examines the effect of market realities which often force hotel owners to rebrand their hotels or to change their property from one market scale to another. 1/13/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=83 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the expansion of its low-cost global reservation services to the United Kingdom, the Bahamas and Puerto Rico. 1/13/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=83 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the expansion of its low-cost global reservation services to the United Kingdom, the Bahamas and Puerto Rico. 1/13/2010 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=81 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Best Western Atlanta Inn and Suites in Smyrna, GA. The 70-room seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. The hotels’ new brand name is the Magnuson Hotel Atlanta. 12/23/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=81 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Best Western Atlanta Inn and Suites in Smyrna, GA. The 70-room seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. The hotels’ new brand name is the Magnuson Hotel Atlanta. 12/23/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=79 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Best Western in Ely, NV. The 19-room hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. The new brand name will be the Main Motel – An Independent Magnuson Hotel. 12/16/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=79 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Best Western in Ely, NV. The 19-room hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. The new brand name will be the Main Motel – An Independent Magnuson Hotel. 12/16/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=80 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Holiday Inn Express of Whiteville, NC. The 62-room hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. The hotels’ new brand name is the Magnuson Hotel Whiteville. 12/9/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=80 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Holiday Inn Express of Whiteville, NC. The 62-room hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. The hotels’ new brand name is the Magnuson Hotel Whiteville. 12/9/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=78 Magnuson Hotels is pleased to announce the Parkwood Inn Magnuson Grand Hotel was voted the “Best of the Best” for the eleventh consecutive year in the Mid-Coast Maine Hotel/Inn category. 12/2/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=78 Magnuson Hotels is pleased to announce the Parkwood Inn Magnuson Grand Hotel was voted the “Best of the Best” for the eleventh consecutive year in the Mid-Coast Maine Hotel/Inn category. 12/2/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=77 SPOKANE, WA -- Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today that record-breaking growth in new hotel affiliations 2009 year-to-date have advanced the chain to the #9 rank within the top 10 global brands by number of properties. 11/11/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=77 SPOKANE, WA -- Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today that record-breaking growth in new hotel affiliations 2009 year-to-date have advanced the chain to the #9 rank within the top 10 global brands by number of properties. 11/11/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=76 SPOKANE, WA -- Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a significant reduction in online reservation fees paid by its 1,000 hotel affiliates with the successful global distribution launch of STAR Club. 10/27/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=76 SPOKANE, WA -- Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a significant reduction in online reservation fees paid by its 1,000 hotel affiliates with the successful global distribution launch of STAR Club. 10/27/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=75 Interview with Tom Magnuson, CEO, discussing industry trends and growth of Magnuson Hotels. 10/23/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=75 Interview with Tom Magnuson, CEO, discussing industry trends and growth of Magnuson Hotels. 10/23/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=74 SPOKANE, WA -- Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a 36% reservation revenue increase 2009 year to date, driven in large part by expanded global distribution through online giants Sidestep & Kayak. 10/20/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=74 SPOKANE, WA -- Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a 36% reservation revenue increase 2009 year to date, driven in large part by expanded global distribution through online giants Sidestep & Kayak. 10/20/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=73 See hotel owners describe their experience with the Magnuson Hotels affiliation, and how the business model works. 10/8/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=73 See hotel owners describe their experience with the Magnuson Hotels affiliation, and how the business model works. 10/8/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=69 Here's a thought provocative enough to get me to post on a Sunday. RevPAR and occupancy are down so much at hotels that at least one industry mogul says this isn't cyclical: 9/30/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=69 Here's a thought provocative enough to get me to post on a Sunday. RevPAR and occupancy are down so much at hotels that at least one industry mogul says this isn't cyclical: 9/30/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=70 What the U.S. hotel industry is experiencing today isn’t simply the downside of a highly cyclical business, emphasizes Thomas Magnuson, but rather a massive fundamental shift. “It’s a reset,” declares the CEO and principal of Magnuson Hotels, ranked by Inc. Magazine as the world’s largest independent hotel group. 9/30/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=70 What the U.S. hotel industry is experiencing today isn’t simply the downside of a highly cyclical business, emphasizes Thomas Magnuson, but rather a massive fundamental shift. “It’s a reset,” declares the CEO and principal of Magnuson Hotels, ranked by Inc. Magazine as the world’s largest independent hotel group. 9/30/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=68 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today that a nationwide increase in Magnuson Hotel loan approvals and a 24% YTD reservation revenue surge have driven the portfolio to a new era of brand hypergrowth. 9/16/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=68 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today that a nationwide increase in Magnuson Hotel loan approvals and a 24% YTD reservation revenue surge have driven the portfolio to a new era of brand hypergrowth. 9/16/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=67 Every day the news changes. Newsweek says How are we all going to survive the biggest occupancy crash ever, and the largest supply increase in history? 9/4/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=67 Every day the news changes. Newsweek says How are we all going to survive the biggest occupancy crash ever, and the largest supply increase in history? 9/4/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=66 Inc. Magazine today ranked franchise-alternative Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, the number 1 hotel company on its exclusive annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. 8/19/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=66 Inc. Magazine today ranked franchise-alternative Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, the number 1 hotel company on its exclusive annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. 8/19/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=65 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Hotel Amarillo of Amarillo, TX. Formerly a Howard Johnson, the 110-room hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. 8/12/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=65 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Hotel Amarillo of Amarillo, TX. Formerly a Howard Johnson, the 110-room hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. 8/12/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=64 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a 24% increase in same-hotel reservation revenue year to date 2009 vs. 2008, while total US hotel occupancy has fallen more than 10% for the same period. With nearly 1000 hotels across 50 US states and Canada, Magnuson reports strongest performance in the Interstate, Airport and Small Metro/Town geographic segments. 7/28/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=64 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a 24% increase in same-hotel reservation revenue year to date 2009 vs. 2008, while total US hotel occupancy has fallen more than 10% for the same period. With nearly 1000 hotels across 50 US states and Canada, Magnuson reports strongest performance in the Interstate, Airport and Small Metro/Town geographic segments. 7/28/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=63 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Alpine Lodge Magnuson Hotel of Gaylord, MI. Formerly a Best Western, the 137-room Alpine Lodge seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. 6/12/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=63 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Alpine Lodge Magnuson Hotel of Gaylord, MI. Formerly a Best Western, the 137-room Alpine Lodge seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. 6/12/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=58 STR and HotelNewNow.com signed Magnuson Hotels as the Founding Sponsor of the inaugural Hotel Data Conference, which will be held 4-5 August, 2009, in Nashville, Tennessee 5/20/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=58 STR and HotelNewNow.com signed Magnuson Hotels as the Founding Sponsor of the inaugural Hotel Data Conference, which will be held 4-5 August, 2009, in Nashville, Tennessee 5/20/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=57 Magnuson Hotels is pleased to announce the second consecutive Best of Brunswick Award by the U.S. Local Business Association to the Parkwood Inn Magnuson Grand Hotel of Brunswick ME. 5/11/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=57 Magnuson Hotels is pleased to announce the second consecutive Best of Brunswick Award by the U.S. Local Business Association to the Parkwood Inn Magnuson Grand Hotel of Brunswick ME. 5/11/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=55 SPOKANE, WA— Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today over 400 midscale, upper midscale and upper economy US & Canadian hotels are currently in the Magnuson brand conversion pipeline. 4/1/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=55 SPOKANE, WA— Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today over 400 midscale, upper midscale and upper economy US & Canadian hotels are currently in the Magnuson brand conversion pipeline. 4/1/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=54 SPOKANE, WA—Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the launch of Smith Travel Research (STR)-based hotel performance services. The industry-first free service upgrade by Magnuson will help hotels perform better than their local and national STR competitive set without the burden of franchise costs. 3/12/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=54 SPOKANE, WA—Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the launch of Smith Travel Research (STR)-based hotel performance services. The industry-first free service upgrade by Magnuson will help hotels perform better than their local and national STR competitive set without the burden of franchise costs. 3/12/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=53 SPOKANE, WA-- Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a 20% increase in same-hotel reservations year to date 2009 vs. 2008, while US hotel occupancy has fallen more than 10% for the same period. Magnuson additionally reports a total 234% revenue growth 2009 YTD over 2007 same period. 3/10/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=53 SPOKANE, WA-- Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a 20% increase in same-hotel reservations year to date 2009 vs. 2008, while US hotel occupancy has fallen more than 10% for the same period. Magnuson additionally reports a total 234% revenue growth 2009 YTD over 2007 same period. 3/10/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=52 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the expansion of its worldwide reservation distribution with the registration of its new MS GDS (global distribution system) chain code. 2/10/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=52 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the expansion of its worldwide reservation distribution with the registration of its new MS GDS (global distribution system) chain code. 2/10/2009 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=51 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a record 100 new hotels/activations in a recent 30-day period. As US hotel occupancy has fallen 22.6% in November over 2007, Magnuson Hotels reports a 42% revenue growth over 2007. 12/17/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=51 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a record 100 new hotels/activations in a recent 30-day period. As US hotel occupancy has fallen 22.6% in November over 2007, Magnuson Hotels reports a 42% revenue growth over 2007. 12/17/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=50 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, October 1, 2008 - Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Hotel Zephyrhills. Formerly a Best Western, the hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. 9/30/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=50 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, October 1, 2008 - Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Hotel Zephyrhills. Formerly a Best Western, the hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. 9/30/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=49 TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM, September 15, 2008 - Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Hot Springs Inn Magnuson Hotel. Formerly a Best Western, the 40-room Hot Springs Inn seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. 9/15/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=49 TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM, September 15, 2008 - Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Hot Springs Inn Magnuson Hotel. Formerly a Best Western, the 40-room Hot Springs Inn seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. 9/15/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=48 DURHAM, NC - Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Durham Skyland Inn Magnuson Hotel. Formerly a Best Western, the 30-room Durham Skyland Inn seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. 9/10/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=48 DURHAM, NC - Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Durham Skyland Inn Magnuson Hotel. Formerly a Best Western, the 30-room Durham Skyland Inn seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. 9/10/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=47 BRUNSWICK, ME, August 26, 2008 – The U.S. Local Business Association today awarded the Parkwood Inn Magnuson Grand Hotel the 2008 Best of Brunswick Award in the Hotels category. 8/26/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=47 BRUNSWICK, ME, August 26, 2008 – The U.S. Local Business Association today awarded the Parkwood Inn Magnuson Grand Hotel the 2008 Best of Brunswick Award in the Hotels category. 8/26/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=46 Inc. Magazine today ranked Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, number 914 on its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent aggregate revenue of $185 Billion. With a three year sales growth of 395%, Magnuson Hotels also ranked number 92 in the top 100 business services companies. Magnuson Hotels joins past honorees including Microsoft, Oracle, Timberland, Morningstar, Jamba Juice, and Domino’s Pizza. 8/20/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=46 Inc. Magazine today ranked Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, number 914 on its annual ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent aggregate revenue of $185 Billion. With a three year sales growth of 395%, Magnuson Hotels also ranked number 92 in the top 100 business services companies. Magnuson Hotels joins past honorees including Microsoft, Oracle, Timberland, Morningstar, Jamba Juice, and Domino’s Pizza. 8/20/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=45 Spokane, WA— Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a hotel industry first; the delivery of brand rebates to its Ex-Westerns, a wave of former Best Western owners seeking relief from rising costs, decreased demand and financially crushing franchise/brand fees. Less than one year ago, Magnuson Hotels launched its 3 Payback Brands, offering complete brand representation in all major US and Canadian markets and market segments without the costs & requirements of franchise brand affiliation. To lower costs for owners, brand rebate checks were delivered this week to Magnuson Hotels brand affiliates across the US from Maine to Washington, Tennessee to California and through the heartland of America. The rebates are performance driven; tied to documented reservations produced through Magnuson Hotels’ complete global reservations system. 8/18/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=45 Spokane, WA— Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today a hotel industry first; the delivery of brand rebates to its Ex-Westerns, a wave of former Best Western owners seeking relief from rising costs, decreased demand and financially crushing franchise/brand fees. Less than one year ago, Magnuson Hotels launched its 3 Payback Brands, offering complete brand representation in all major US and Canadian markets and market segments without the costs & requirements of franchise brand affiliation. To lower costs for owners, brand rebate checks were delivered this week to Magnuson Hotels brand affiliates across the US from Maine to Washington, Tennessee to California and through the heartland of America. The rebates are performance driven; tied to documented reservations produced through Magnuson Hotels’ complete global reservations system. 8/18/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=44 Spokane, WA- Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the successful launch of its US based toll free reservation call center. Magnuson Hotels’ US based call center is the first of its new Magnuson Direct reservation system, which delivers reservation revenue direct to hotel owners without the expense of travel agents and other intermediaries. 8/5/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=44 Spokane, WA- Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the successful launch of its US based toll free reservation call center. Magnuson Hotels’ US based call center is the first of its new Magnuson Direct reservation system, which delivers reservation revenue direct to hotel owners without the expense of travel agents and other intermediaries. 8/5/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=43 Monday, July 21, 2008 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today affiliate hotel Benchmark Inn has been named by Orbitz Worldwide as its top producer for Memphis TN. 7/21/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=43 Monday, July 21, 2008 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today affiliate hotel Benchmark Inn has been named by Orbitz Worldwide as its top producer for Memphis TN. 7/21/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=42 Spokane, WA- Hotel owners seeking relief from rising costs, decreased demand and financially crushing franchise/brand fees are finding new profits with Magnuson Hotels’ low cost franchise alternative. Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today signing 250 new hotel affiliate agreements within the last year, and is quickly nearing the 1000 hotel mark. Since 2003, Magnuson Hotels has added more affiliate hotels with its low cost franchise alternative than 8 out of the top 10 branded hotel chains combined including Best Western, Days Inn, Super 8 and Ramada. 7/7/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=42 Spokane, WA- Hotel owners seeking relief from rising costs, decreased demand and financially crushing franchise/brand fees are finding new profits with Magnuson Hotels’ low cost franchise alternative. Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today signing 250 new hotel affiliate agreements within the last year, and is quickly nearing the 1000 hotel mark. Since 2003, Magnuson Hotels has added more affiliate hotels with its low cost franchise alternative than 8 out of the top 10 branded hotel chains combined including Best Western, Days Inn, Super 8 and Ramada. 7/7/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=41 Spokane, WA—Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today an industry-shattering 48% reservation performance increase over same period 2007. Magnuson Hotels’ 48% reservation revenue increase represents a growth rate nearly seven times higher than the 7.2% US total room revenue increase reported for 2007 by Smith Travel Research, the global leader in lodging industry benchmarking/reporting. 3/17/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=41 Spokane, WA—Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today an industry-shattering 48% reservation performance increase over same period 2007. Magnuson Hotels’ 48% reservation revenue increase represents a growth rate nearly seven times higher than the 7.2% US total room revenue increase reported for 2007 by Smith Travel Research, the global leader in lodging industry benchmarking/reporting. 3/17/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=40 Stroudsburg, PA-Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Pocono Inne Town Magnuson Hotel. Formerly a Best Western, the 90 room Pocono Inne Town Magnuson Hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. We’d been Best Western members for almost 20 years, and decided it was time to move above and beyond the constraints of Best Western to offer our own level of independent personal service.” stated Frank Brown, owner and former Mayor of Delaware Water Gap, PA. 3/5/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=40 Stroudsburg, PA-Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Pocono Inne Town Magnuson Hotel. Formerly a Best Western, the 90 room Pocono Inne Town Magnuson Hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. We’d been Best Western members for almost 20 years, and decided it was time to move above and beyond the constraints of Best Western to offer our own level of independent personal service.” stated Frank Brown, owner and former Mayor of Delaware Water Gap, PA. 3/5/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=39 Courtesy of Spokesman-Review, Spokane, WA- Spokane, WA--Formerly a Best Western, the 104-room hotel across from Valley Hospital and Medical Center has a new name: Pheasant Hill Inn & Suites Magnuson Grand Hotel.The change reflects a switch to a new hotel brand offered by Spokane-based independent group Magnuson Hotels. Founded five years ago to help independent hotels attract reservations, the company last fall began offering its own branding. Recently remodeled Pheasant Hill is the first regional hotel to adopt the new moniker, and its operators aim to improve its market position through the move. 2/21/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=39 Courtesy of Spokesman-Review, Spokane, WA- Spokane, WA--Formerly a Best Western, the 104-room hotel across from Valley Hospital and Medical Center has a new name: Pheasant Hill Inn & Suites Magnuson Grand Hotel.The change reflects a switch to a new hotel brand offered by Spokane-based independent group Magnuson Hotels. Founded five years ago to help independent hotels attract reservations, the company last fall began offering its own branding. Recently remodeled Pheasant Hill is the first regional hotel to adopt the new moniker, and its operators aim to improve its market position through the move. 2/21/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=38 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Pheasant Hill Inn & Suites Magnuson Grand Hotel. Formerly a Best Western, the 104 room Pheasant Hill Inn & Suites seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Grand Hotels brand designation. 2/18/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=38 Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Pheasant Hill Inn & Suites Magnuson Grand Hotel. Formerly a Best Western, the 104 room Pheasant Hill Inn & Suites seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Grand Hotels brand designation. 2/18/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=37 SPOKANE, Wash. – In the hotel industry, common logic has it that the big chains hold a competitive advantage over their independent counterparts. But, don’t tell that to Tom Magnuson, the founder, principal owner and chief executive officer of Magnuson Hotels Inc., a Spokane-based company that offers independent hotel owners many of the same benefits typically enjoyed by chain hotels, but without the costs and requirements imposed on franchised hotel owners. 2/15/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=37 SPOKANE, Wash. – In the hotel industry, common logic has it that the big chains hold a competitive advantage over their independent counterparts. But, don’t tell that to Tom Magnuson, the founder, principal owner and chief executive officer of Magnuson Hotels Inc., a Spokane-based company that offers independent hotel owners many of the same benefits typically enjoyed by chain hotels, but without the costs and requirements imposed on franchised hotel owners. 2/15/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=36 Sweetwater, TN-Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Sweetwater Hotel. Formerly a Best Western, the 137 room Magnuson Sweetwater Hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. 1/29/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=36 Sweetwater, TN-Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Sweetwater Hotel. Formerly a Best Western, the 137 room Magnuson Sweetwater Hotel seeks to upgrade its local, regional and national market position with the Magnuson Hotels brand designation. 1/29/2008 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=35 Enter Magnuson Hotels’ 3 new Payback Brands and the Googlization of Hotel Franchising. No brand fees, no marketing fees, no major requirements, just an elective set of choices for the owner to make, with a cash brand rebate paid to the hotel as a volume discount based upon Magnuson Hotels’ documented reservation contribution. 11/8/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=35 Enter Magnuson Hotels’ 3 new Payback Brands and the Googlization of Hotel Franchising. No brand fees, no marketing fees, no major requirements, just an elective set of choices for the owner to make, with a cash brand rebate paid to the hotel as a volume discount based upon Magnuson Hotels’ documented reservation contribution. 11/8/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=34 Spokane WA-Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, today launched 3 new Payback Brands, offering cash brand rebates to upscale, midscale and economy hotel owners. 9/24/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=34 Spokane WA-Magnuson Hotels, the world’s largest independent hotel group, today launched 3 new Payback Brands, offering cash brand rebates to upscale, midscale and economy hotel owners. 9/24/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=33 Cash brand rebates to upscale, midscale and economy hotel owners. 9/10/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=33 Cash brand rebates to upscale, midscale and economy hotel owners. 9/10/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=32 Spokane, WA-Hotel owners seeking relief from financially crushing big-brand renovation demands are finding new profits with Magnuson Hotels’ low cost franchise alternative. 9/6/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=32 Spokane, WA-Hotel owners seeking relief from financially crushing big-brand renovation demands are finding new profits with Magnuson Hotels’ low cost franchise alternative. 9/6/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=29 The way Tom Magnuson sees it, hoteliers these days are dealing with a classic paradox. They have higher operational costs and lower demand. That means many hotel owners are not really able to pass along higher costs in terms of room rates. It also means they’re not really able to absorb costs associated with franchising. 8/14/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=29 The way Tom Magnuson sees it, hoteliers these days are dealing with a classic paradox. They have higher operational costs and lower demand. That means many hotel owners are not really able to pass along higher costs in terms of room rates. It also means they’re not really able to absorb costs associated with franchising. 8/14/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=1 First, Magnuson Hotels pioneered the introduction of low cost access to the world's largest reservation system. Now, Magnuson Hotels is proud to help independent hotel owners even further. We've leveraged our size as the world's largest independent hotel group to negotiate priority placement for Magnuson Hotels affiliates in a powerhouse package of top booking channels including Orbitz, Travelocity, Travelweb, Priceline and Cheaptickets. 7/1/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=1 First, Magnuson Hotels pioneered the introduction of low cost access to the world's largest reservation system. Now, Magnuson Hotels is proud to help independent hotel owners even further. We've leveraged our size as the world's largest independent hotel group to negotiate priority placement for Magnuson Hotels affiliates in a powerhouse package of top booking channels including Orbitz, Travelocity, Travelweb, Priceline and Cheaptickets. 7/1/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=10 STR and Magnuson Hotels to provide free local market performance data to Magnuson Hotels' affiliates via STR's recognized Lodging Survey Program. 6/25/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=10 STR and Magnuson Hotels to provide free local market performance data to Magnuson Hotels' affiliates via STR's recognized Lodging Survey Program. 6/25/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=22 Magnuson Hotels adds lending partner--Joins with Georgia bank to lend to independent hotels. by Melodie Little Staff writer-SpokesmanReview.com June 9, 2007 6/11/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=22 Magnuson Hotels adds lending partner--Joins with Georgia bank to lend to independent hotels. by Melodie Little Staff writer-SpokesmanReview.com June 9, 2007 6/11/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=12 Internet users are spoiled rotten by speed. They are in a hurry to find what they want, and have all the attention span of a fruit fly. So, when people are looking for a room on Orbitz or Travelocity, your hotel needs to be placed way up toward the top, or they will choose someone else. 3/26/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=12 Internet users are spoiled rotten by speed. They are in a hurry to find what they want, and have all the attention span of a fruit fly. So, when people are looking for a room on Orbitz or Travelocity, your hotel needs to be placed way up toward the top, or they will choose someone else. 3/26/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=13 When Atul Kapadia and his partners purchased their Nashville Airport hotel from Holiday Inns founder Kemmons Wilson in 2003, their most immediate priority was to survive as an independent against the combined marketing firepower of 70 chain-affiliated hotels located within a 6-mile radius. On March 8, 2007, Atul officially succeeded. 3/20/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=13 When Atul Kapadia and his partners purchased their Nashville Airport hotel from Holiday Inns founder Kemmons Wilson in 2003, their most immediate priority was to survive as an independent against the combined marketing firepower of 70 chain-affiliated hotels located within a 6-mile radius. On March 8, 2007, Atul officially succeeded. 3/20/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=14 Does your lender say you need a franchise to guarantee cash flow? That's old thinking now. 3/8/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=14 Does your lender say you need a franchise to guarantee cash flow? That's old thinking now. 3/8/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=15 Over the course of time, history usually finds a way to repeat itself. It goes like this. 3/7/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=15 Over the course of time, history usually finds a way to repeat itself. It goes like this. 3/7/2007 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=18 For every motel/hotel owner battling to survive, we raise this flag for you. 12/2/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=18 For every motel/hotel owner battling to survive, we raise this flag for you. 12/2/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=19 Seattle hotel owners terminate franchise brand, management co. get first paycheck. 11/30/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=19 Seattle hotel owners terminate franchise brand, management co. get first paycheck. 11/30/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=20 Have you read the new hotel headlines lately? New brands get ready to make a splash! Brands are back! Sound the trumpets-or sound the alarms? 11/18/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=20 Have you read the new hotel headlines lately? New brands get ready to make a splash! Brands are back! Sound the trumpets-or sound the alarms? 11/18/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=21 Advantis Hospitality Alliance, LLC headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tenn., has completed a vendor partnership agreement with Magnuson Hotels headquartered in Spokane, Wash., to power its growing franchise membership base with Magnuson Hotels’ Complete Independent Hotel Operating System. 3/20/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=21 Advantis Hospitality Alliance, LLC headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tenn., has completed a vendor partnership agreement with Magnuson Hotels headquartered in Spokane, Wash., to power its growing franchise membership base with Magnuson Hotels’ Complete Independent Hotel Operating System. 3/20/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=28 Tom and Melissa Magnuson used to put a pin in a large map of the United States for every motel served by their reservation system. But as the Magnuson Hotels client base sprawled into ever more cities, they no longer had the time. They handed the chore to their 9-year-old son, but he quickly lost interest. Now, nobody bothers. 3/16/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=28 Tom and Melissa Magnuson used to put a pin in a large map of the United States for every motel served by their reservation system. But as the Magnuson Hotels client base sprawled into ever more cities, they no longer had the time. They handed the chore to their 9-year-old son, but he quickly lost interest. Now, nobody bothers. 3/16/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=23 3/15/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=23 3/15/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=24 Magnuson Hotels and AgelessCare, LLC have joined forces to bring affordable health care access, in the form of a Medical Savings Program, to more than 8,000 employees working at 450 independent hotel affiliates located throughout the U.S. and Canada. 3/8/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=24 Magnuson Hotels and AgelessCare, LLC have joined forces to bring affordable health care access, in the form of a Medical Savings Program, to more than 8,000 employees working at 450 independent hotel affiliates located throughout the U.S. and Canada. 3/8/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=25 Independent Hotel Properties Offer Affordable Alternative 1/30/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=25 Independent Hotel Properties Offer Affordable Alternative 1/30/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=26 Traditionally, there are two ways to make it in the hotel industry: Work with a major chain or go it alone. Magnuson Hotels has championed a third option, which relies heavily on the Internet. The good news is that it works. The better news is that it's inexpensive and flexible. 1/9/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=26 Traditionally, there are two ways to make it in the hotel industry: Work with a major chain or go it alone. Magnuson Hotels has championed a third option, which relies heavily on the Internet. The good news is that it works. The better news is that it's inexpensive and flexible. 1/9/2006 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=17 5/25/2005 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=17 5/25/2005 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=16 5/9/2005 http://www.magnusonhotels.com/News/ArticleView.aspx?ArticleID=16 5/9/2005