IHM Press Releases

IHM e-Marketing Yields High Returns for Clients

Wed, 19 May 2010 13:56:00 GMT

(Thousand Oaks, CA, Tuesday, May 11, 2010) In 2007, Investors Hospitality Management (“IHM”) introduced the hospitality industry’s first sustainable 3^rd party management and ownership services company. Online technology has revolutionized the business climate. IHM provides complimentary analysis of current online strategy and creates a detailed action plan specific to each prospective hotel. DiGuiseppe states, “There’s an ever growing market for e-marketing. It’s no longer a viewership of 18-25 year olds. The 3 million new viewers represent the 36-57 population range.”

IHM has devised proprietary online e-marketing systems for clients like Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Wyndham hotel chains as well as independent and boutique hotel collections. These state-of-the-art IHM’s e-marketing services net clients $12 profit for every $1 spent. They are trackable and quantifiable. Sean Kane, VP, Marketing, designed the e-marketing package which also features e-mail blasts, Twitter and Facebook, advertising, travel agency partners and direct contracts with travel industry purveyors.

Currently, IHM is developing its signature social media bundling package “IHM e-Connect™”, an exclusive option for international and national clients who wish to contract social media, press kit and targeted business development and public relations services.

DiGuiseppe was recognized by Lodging magazine as an ”industry innovator of 2009”, and IHM’s legacy in sustainable design, environmental sensitivity in FFE procurement, selection and vendor relationship dialogue blend its strategic revenue management offerings with building optimal client relationships.

DiGuiseppe holds a Juris Doctor from Abraham Lincoln University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University, Northridge. For further information, contact John Glen DiGuiseppe at 818-429-2188, e-mail: johnd@investorshm.com.

More ...

“IHM About-Face: Stewardship 2010”

Tue, 04 May 2010 12:55:42 GMT

(Thousand Oaks, CA, Tuesday, May 4, 2010) In 2007, Investors Hospitality Management (“IHM”) introduced the hospitality industry’s first sustainable 3^rd party management and ownership services company, whose mantra “stewardship with sustainability”, was adopted by many industry media and green hoteliers. From IHM’s initial emphasis on sustainability, however, John Glen DiGuiseppe, IHM Founder/CEO, recognizes it’s time for an industry about-face as he states: “Stewardship in the 2010 US economy as “the essential condition for profitability”.

IHM’s about-face pivot highlights the “stewardship” aspect of IHM’s mantra to provide IHM clients with addressing the ultimate question of sustainability: fiduciary accountability and viable business models.

DiGuiseppe continues: “Fiduciary accountability is a first step for sustainability. IHM produces state-of-the-art revenue management systems for hospitality. IHM’s e-marketing services net clients $12 profit for every $1 spent, through our proprietary system which is trackable and quantifiable. Sean Kane, VP, Marketing, designed our e-marketing package which also features e-mail blasts, Twitter and Facebook, advertising, travel agency partners and direct contracts with travel industry purveyors.”

IHM captures opportunities for business development by counseling clients in revenue management, green certification, online booking and hotel management contracts for resorts, business and economy hotels and independent brands. IHM clients span Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and Wyndham hotel chains in addition to independent and boutique hotel collections. Within this spectrum, DiGuiseppe states, “There’s an ever growing market for e-marketing. It’s no longer a viewership of 18-25 year olds. The 3 million new viewers represent the 36-57 population range.”

More ...

IHM Receives Exclusive Principal Sponsorship: NASCAR Green Racing Team 2010

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:21:59 GMT

(Thousand Oaks, CA) Thursday, November 12, 2009) John Glen DiGuiseppe, President/CEO of Investors Hospitality Management, the USA’s first sustainable third-party revenue management and ownership services company and affiliated web sites: www.investorshm.com and www.greenhotelbookings.com is pleased to announce the selection of GreenHotelBookings/IHM for the 35 USA cities exclusive, principal sponsorship of the NASCAR Green Racing Team (Driver: Todd Bodine) for 2010.

Frank Cicci, Owner of NASCAR’s Green Racing Team, selected IHM/GreenHotelBookings for the 2010 contract because NASCAR was looking for a “gender neutral and green business suitable for reachout to families who support the races. DiGuiseppe states: “We are thrilled with this invitation to engage the American public with this unique partnership and have established a Splash page, www.greenhotelstore.com to redirect travel inquiries to www.greenhotelbookings.com.”

DiGiuiseppe comments on the staggering popularity of NASCAR among the 75 million Americans who avidly follow the sport nationally. “NASCAR has embraced the green world. IHM/GreenHotelBookings is willing to share this unique niche marketing venue through packaging individual and corporate co-sponsorship programs. Truly, the green movement is going rogue with NASCAR!”

LODGING magazine acknowledged DiGuiseppe as an ” industry innovator of 2009”, and IHM’s legacy in sustainable design, environmental sensitivity in FFE procurement, selection and vendor relationship dialogue blends with its strategic revenue management offerings.

Throughout 2009, IHM has managed thirty-four hotels throughout the USA from Oklahoma City to Los Angeles; developed relationships with financial institutions repositioning their distressed property inventory; cultivated property-specific, budget-targeted, design-oriented and environmentally-sound relationships with suppliers; and expanded IHM’s portfolio to include Receivership Services.

In the current challenging economy, IHM has focused its marketing and fiduciary services to reposition underperforming and receivership hotels as a strategic practice. Demonstrated client success has been enjoyed through IHM’s network of partners like TerraPass and Expedia, with turnaround REVPAR and ADR profitability within 30 days of operational management, e-marketing and sustainable initiatives to lessen the carbon footprint with other sustainable, cost-effective practices. Packages promoting destination services for client properties have afforded guests convenient hotel-site bookings for such popular venues as Disney and Universal Studios along with providing additional revenue generation opportunities for the hotels. Community support with representative chambers of commerce and provision for special rates to military services and their families have also generated good will along with IHM’s philanthropic efforts toward the support of nonprofit organizations.

Call 818-429-2188 or e-mail johnd@investorshm.com to for more information on NASCAR sponsorship opportunities or for more information on www.greenhotelbookings.com.

# # #

Note to editors: NASCAR photos and 2010 information available upon request. Contact John Glen DiGuiseppe: 818-429-2188, johnd@investorshm.com.

More ...

IHM Announces Opening of New York City Office at BITAC

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:33:36 GMT

(San Diego, CA) Sunday, October 18, 2009 John Glen DiGuiseppe, President/CEO of Investors Hospitality Management, the USA’s first sustainable third-party revenue management and ownership services company, announced at BITAC™ Purchasing and Design West 2009’s San Diego conference today the opening of its New York City office at 1385 York Ave, Suite 3A, New York, NY 10021.

DiGuiseppe states: “Particularly for our international and national clients like Hyatt, Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn, Wyndham, Best Western, Choice Hotels as well as our independent owners, IHM’s bicoastal presence now offers two convenient national gateways (Los Angeles and New York) bridged by our American Southwest office in the Phoenix metroplex. As industry innovator of 2009, IHM’s legacy in sustainable design, environmental sensitivity in FFE procurement, selection and vendor relationship dialogue blends with its strategic revenue management offerings.”

Industry notes include IHM’s superb networking capabilities. Since November of 2006, IHM inaugurated a nationally recognized Board of Advisors for its hallmark “stewardship with sustainability” and accompanying Journal online.

DiGuiseppe, a frequent invitee to hospitality trade conferences, will be available for dialogue and discussion throughout the BITAC™ San Diego event. Call 818-429-2188 or e-mail johnd@investorshm.com to schedule an appointment, address an inquiry or business lead.

More ...

IHM Awarded Contract for Montebello Hotel

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:43:44 GMT

“Investors Hospitality Management Awarded Management Contract
For The Montebello Plaza Hotel”

(Thousand Oaks, California, Monday, March 10, 2008) Effective January 28, 2008, Investors Hospitality Management has been awarded the management contract for The Montebello Plaza Hotel in Montebello, California. The Montebello Plaza Hotel, offering 150 rooms, is an AAA, ◊◊ property. Ideally positioned in the corridor of popular tourist attractions yet within minutes of downtown Los Angeles, The Montebello Plaza Hotel offers easy access to Commerce Casino and the Citadel shopping outlet. Its central location renders it a popular destination for leisure travelers, tour operators and travel agents in search of great value as well as “shop till you drop” excursioners.

General Manager, Ms. Jun Wang, received her Master’s of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University after obtaining her Bachelor’s degree with a major in international trade from Beijing Polytechnic University, Beijing, China. In cooperation with Universal Studios HollywoodSM — The Entertainment Capital of L.A. SM, and the Disneyland® Resort – Where Dreams Come True, on-site tickets will be available for purchase at the hotel as Jun Wang announces The Montebello Plaza Hotel Spring Break celebration for everyone on vacation. Ms. Wang offers a special room rate, $69++ per room per night/single or double occupancy, based on availability, effective March 1 through March 31, 2008. Visitors can easily travel between Disneyland and Universal Studios or the multitude of other area attractions

IHM President, John Glen DiGuiseppe, states: “Hotel amenities and services include early check-in at no additional charge (based on availability), a fitness room, banquet facilities, business center. Guests can opt for on-site Continental Breakfast. Each well-appointed room features free high-speed Internet, free long distance access and all the standard amenities to make guests feel right at home. King size beds are complemented by upgraded amenities in select rooms. A friendly, multilingual staff (English, Spanish, Chinese) is ready to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay.” DiGuiseppe suggests: “Make an online reservation today and save at this LA area hotel!”
DiGuiseppe continues: “IHM recently debuted in San Francisco. Now with the addition of the Los Angeles marketplace to our portfolio, IHM expands its sustainable management philosophy to include hotels which offer travelers great value in superb American corridors of tourism and shopping. IHM hotels provide international visitors maximum value and convenience while portraying concern for the environment.”
The Montebello Plaza Hotel is located at 7709 Telegraph Road, Montebello, California, 90640-6518. For The Montebello Plaza Hotel Spring Break package reservations, call Jessica Martinez: 323-724-1400 ext. 182; e-mail: montebellohotel@usa.net. For information about IHM, contact John Glen DiGuiseppe: 818-429-2188, e-mail: jdiguiseppe@investorshm.com.
# # #
Investors Hospitality Management, a private corporation, offers the USA’s first sustainable third-party management/ownership services for economy, mid and upscale hotel, resorts and private estates in the American Southwest and internationally.

More ...

USA’s First Green Third-Party Hospitality Management Company Debuts

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:50:16 GMT

USA’s First Green Third-Party Hospitality Management Company Debuts in California
Living and Working Green=Stewardship with Sustainability™

(Thousand Oaks, CA, Thursday, November 8, 2007) John Glen DiGuiseppe, President/CEO of the USA’s first green third-party hospitality management company, Investors Hospitality Management, “IHM”, introduces a revolutionary dimension to third-party management: “stewardship with sustainability”™. IHM’s portfolio reflects a spectrum from domestic mid/economy level hotels (Best Western, Choice, Wyndham and independent hotels) to stunning international private luxury estates/villas/resorts owned/managed by the company.

DiGuiseppe explains: “An individual “Green Plan” is created, implemented and maintained for each client’s property. Living and Working Green is a lifestyle and I believe we have a social responsibility to become greener everyday.” By designating Ray Burger, Founder and Chairman of Pineapple Hospitality, Inc. and EcoRooms® and EcoSuites™ as Chief Sustainability Officer for IHM, dual-edged focus pairs IHM’s property management/ownership/representation services with a selection of certified sustainable vendors/product sourcing.” As IHM continues to unfold principles of sustainability into its daily operations, careful fiscal management is an equally significant metric of IHM’s operations. DiGuiseppe’s own experience with investment informs his operational strategy for client representation. “I feel there’s a need for checks and balances; I have a fiduciary duty to my clients,” comments DiGuiseppe. “When IHM engages a client, the first thing I do is retain the services of a qualified local CPA to oversee the hotel’s fiscal profile on a continuing basis. This allows me to successfully micro manage the client’s property and provide accountability for the investment.”

“Sustainability issues dominate the consciousness of humanity today,” comments DiGuiseppe. “I am providing an interactive dialogue for continuous input at the global level via IHM’s website: www.investorshm.com. We all come to the table of sustainability with varied levels of expertise. The site will promote continued conversation and be supplemented by a monthly newsletter complementing daily news updates and features. DiGuiseppe will address International Management Network’s and America’s Best Value Inn’s annual convention on green hospitality issues in December, both held in Las Vegas.

“Sustainability is the Full Monty” ™, states DiGuiseppe who introduces IHM’s Global Alliance of Stewardship with Sustainability™, an invitation-only consultancy of hospitality industry executives from whose collective accord Wen-I Chang, Founder/President of Atman Hospitality Group, Inc. and Founder/Owner of Gaia Napa Valley Hotel and Spa/all Gaia Hotels has been chosen to receive IHM’s 2007-2008 inaugural award, IHM 2007-2008 National Living Treasure: Stewardship with Sustainability™.

Twenty-three year resident of Westlake Village, California, DiGuiseppe is a Rotarian with the Thousand Oaks Rotary Club and President of the South Shore Hills HOA. DiGuiseppe holds a Juris Doctor from Abraham Lincoln University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University, Northridge

More ...