Past Week's News
Law Conference To Highlight Management, Real Estate
HOUSTON–The 10th Annual Hospitality Law Conference being held here this week will examine the legal aspects of management agreements and real estate negotiations, among other topics.
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Posted 2/5/2012 - 11:42:51 PM
HOUSTON–The 10th Annual Hospitality Law Conference being held here this week will examine the legal aspects of management agreements and real estate negotiations, among other topics.
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Posted 2/5/2012 - 11:42:51 PM
Starwood Quarterly RevPAR Increases 5.8 Percent
STAMFORD, CT–Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide reported that fourth quarter 2011 worldwide, system-wide RevPAR rose 5.8 percent, compared to the same period in 2011.
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Posted 2/4/2012 - 12:09:47 AM
STAMFORD, CT–Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide reported that fourth quarter 2011 worldwide, system-wide RevPAR rose 5.8 percent, compared to the same period in 2011.
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Posted 2/4/2012 - 12:09:47 AM
The former Gansevoort Hotel
GREENWICH, CT—A consortium consisting of affiliates of Starwood Capital Group, the LeFrak Organization and Invesco Ltd. have jointly purchased one of South Beach, Miami’s luxury mixed-use properties, including a hotel formally known as the Gansevoort.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 10:19:02 AM
Palace Resorts Names New Executives, Marketing Arm
MIAMI—Palace Resorts has appointed a new sales and marketing team that will reinforce the company’s portfolio of upscale, all-inclusive resorts.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 9:52:57 AM
MIAMI—Palace Resorts has appointed a new sales and marketing team that will reinforce the company’s portfolio of upscale, all-inclusive resorts.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 9:52:57 AM
Strand Development To Expand Further West
CHARLOTTE, NC/MYRTLE BEACH, SC—Strand Development Co., LLC, a third-party hotel operator, plans to expand further into the Midwest and to the West Coast within the next three to five years.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 9:48:55 AM
CHARLOTTE, NC/MYRTLE BEACH, SC—Strand Development Co., LLC, a third-party hotel operator, plans to expand further into the Midwest and to the West Coast within the next three to five years.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 9:48:55 AM
Historic Bear Mountain Inn To Reopen
BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY—The historic bear Mountain Inn at Bear Mountain State Park, which had been closed for renovations for more than six years, will reopen its lodging facilities on Feb. 18.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 9:47:14 AM
BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY—The historic bear Mountain Inn at Bear Mountain State Park, which had been closed for renovations for more than six years, will reopen its lodging facilities on Feb. 18.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 9:47:14 AM
Orbitz Launches New App for iPhone
CHICAGO—Orbitz.com has introduced a Hotels by Orbitz App for iPhone, an application that gives customers an intuitive search-and-book experience designed specifically for the iPhone.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 9:46:07 AM
CHICAGO—Orbitz.com has introduced a Hotels by Orbitz App for iPhone, an application that gives customers an intuitive search-and-book experience designed specifically for the iPhone.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 9:46:07 AM
Marshall Hotels & Resorts Adds Management Contracts
SALISBURY, MD—Marshall Hotels & Resorts, Inc. closed out 2011 by signing six new contracts in December, bringing the total number of new assignments for the year to 19 and increasing its total managed portfolio to 62 properties.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 9:44:41 AM
SALISBURY, MD—Marshall Hotels & Resorts, Inc. closed out 2011 by signing six new contracts in December, bringing the total number of new assignments for the year to 19 and increasing its total managed portfolio to 62 properties.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 9:44:41 AM
Radisson New Rochelle Caps $2M Refresh
NEW ROCHELLE, NY—The Radisson Hotel New Rochelle has completed a $2 million renovation to update its guestrooms, lobby, banquet space and guest elevators.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 9:15:16 AM
NEW ROCHELLE, NY—The Radisson Hotel New Rochelle has completed a $2 million renovation to update its guestrooms, lobby, banquet space and guest elevators.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 9:15:16 AM
Hotel Indigo Comes To Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, CA–Hotel Indigo, the boutique brand of IHG, has opened a 41-room property in close proximity to Santa Barbara's arts district.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 7:23:43 AM
SANTA BARBARA, CA–Hotel Indigo, the boutique brand of IHG, has opened a 41-room property in close proximity to Santa Barbara's arts district.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 7:23:43 AM
Thompson Hotels Makes London Debut
LONDON–Thompson Hotels has opened the 85-room Belgraves, its first hotel in the U.K., in the fashionable Belgravia neighborhood here.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 7:01:40 AM
LONDON–Thompson Hotels has opened the 85-room Belgraves, its first hotel in the U.K., in the fashionable Belgravia neighborhood here.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 7:01:40 AM
STAMFORD, CT–Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has introduced new benefits intended to strengthen the elite levels of its Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty program.
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Posted 2/3/2012 - 6:57:42 AM
The Tampa Airport Marriott completed a $9 million renovation.
TAMPA, FL—Tampa Airport Marriott, situated inside the Tampa International Airport, completed a $9 million renovation project, includingf a full guestroom transformation.
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Posted 2/2/2012 - 10:34:52 AM
ROK To Upgrade Sheraton, SpringHill Hotels
WILTON, NH—ROK Builders, LLC, the hotel construction management subsidiary of Roedel Companies, LLC, will remodel and update facilities at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, NH, and SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Andover, MA.
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Posted 2/2/2012 - 10:12:18 AM
WILTON, NH—ROK Builders, LLC, the hotel construction management subsidiary of Roedel Companies, LLC, will remodel and update facilities at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth, NH, and SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Andover, MA.
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Posted 2/2/2012 - 10:12:18 AM
NYC Wyndham Garden Rebranded A DoubleTree
NEW YORK—The former Wyndham Garden Times Square South here has been rebranded the DoubleTree by Hilton New York-Times Square South.
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Posted 2/2/2012 - 10:09:36 AM
NEW YORK—The former Wyndham Garden Times Square South here has been rebranded the DoubleTree by Hilton New York-Times Square South.
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Posted 2/2/2012 - 10:09:36 AM
Atlanta Airport Marriott Earns Silver LEED Status
ATLANTA—The Atlanta Airport Marriott at Gateway Center here has been awarded LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Posted 2/2/2012 - 10:02:40 AM
ATLANTA—The Atlanta Airport Marriott at Gateway Center here has been awarded LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Posted 2/2/2012 - 10:02:40 AM
DoubleTree Expands In Mexico
SALTILLO, MEXICO— DoubleTree by Hilton opened its second hotel here in this historic city.
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Posted 2/2/2012 - 9:49:25 AM
SALTILLO, MEXICO— DoubleTree by Hilton opened its second hotel here in this historic city.
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Posted 2/2/2012 - 9:49:25 AM
Hyatt Expands In Houston
HOUSTON, TX—The former Crowne Plaza Houston North-Greenspoint converted to the Hyatt North Houston, making it the fifth Hyatt Hotel in the Greater Houston market.
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Posted 2/2/2012 - 6:25:23 AM
HOUSTON, TX—The former Crowne Plaza Houston North-Greenspoint converted to the Hyatt North Houston, making it the fifth Hyatt Hotel in the Greater Houston market.
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Posted 2/2/2012 - 6:25:23 AM
Holiday Inn NYC Midtown Opens
NEW YORK—IHG has opened the new-build Holiday Inn New York City Midtown-31st St.
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Posted 2/1/2012 - 11:48:44 AM
NEW YORK—IHG has opened the new-build Holiday Inn New York City Midtown-31st St.
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Posted 2/1/2012 - 11:48:44 AM
Hunter Hotel Conference To Be Held In March
ATLANTA—The 24th Hunter Hotel Investment Conference will be held March 18-20 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
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Posted 2/1/2012 - 10:34:03 AM
ATLANTA—The 24th Hunter Hotel Investment Conference will be held March 18-20 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.
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Posted 2/1/2012 - 10:34:03 AM
It was a key day for Rev. Tin Yau Yuen, Methodist Church; Kenneth Sorensen, GM/OZO Wesley Hong Kong and VP/operations, Onyx North Asia; Rev. Prof. Lung Kwong Lo, pres./Methodist Church; and Elaine Young, exec. dir./Onyx Hospitality Group.
HONG KONG—Onyx Hospitality Group is now managing the Wesley, located here in the Wanchai district.
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Posted 2/1/2012 - 9:58:48 AM
All 316 guestrooms and suites were restored at The Windsor Court.
NEW ORLEANS—The Windsor Court Hotel here completed a $22 million restoration of the entire property.
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Posted 2/1/2012 - 9:32:13 AM
Maui Resort Showcases New Arrival Experience
LAHAINA, HI—The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has completed a $21 million renovation project that included its lobby, guestrooms, corridors, restaurant and lounge.
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Posted 2/1/2012 - 9:21:35 AM
LAHAINA, HI—The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa has completed a $21 million renovation project that included its lobby, guestrooms, corridors, restaurant and lounge.
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Posted 2/1/2012 - 9:21:35 AM
Courtyard Plans Super Bowl Presence
INDIANAPOLIS, IN–As the official hotel sponsor of the National Football League, Courtyard by Marriott will recreate its new multi-purpose lobby this week on-site at the NFL Experience during the run up to the Super Bowl here.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 9:40:28 PM
INDIANAPOLIS, IN–As the official hotel sponsor of the National Football League, Courtyard by Marriott will recreate its new multi-purpose lobby this week on-site at the NFL Experience during the run up to the Super Bowl here.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 9:40:28 PM
A series of upgrades is planned for Fort Myers Beach's Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina.
FORT MYERS BEACH, FL—A complete renovation and expansion of its marina tops the list of upgrades planned for this year at the 213-room Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina here.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 9:14:48 PM
Palace Hotel Tokyo To Open May 17
TOKYO—Palace Hotel Tokyo will open May 17 following a JPY 90-billion (US $1.2-billion) investment in the mixed-used development.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:50:42 PM
TOKYO—Palace Hotel Tokyo will open May 17 following a JPY 90-billion (US $1.2-billion) investment in the mixed-used development.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:50:42 PM
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Hotels
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. News & World Report magazine released its 2012 rankings of the Best Hotels in the USA, covering luxury hotel properties across the country.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:40:15 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. News & World Report magazine released its 2012 rankings of the Best Hotels in the USA, covering luxury hotel properties across the country.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:40:15 PM
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis Unveils $20M Renovation
INDIANAPOLIS—Just in time for the Super Bowl, the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis has completed a $20 million renovation.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:32:07 PM
INDIANAPOLIS—Just in time for the Super Bowl, the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis has completed a $20 million renovation.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:32:07 PM
DoubleTree Planned For Jakarta
JAKARTA, INDONESIA—The DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta-Diponegoro is slated to open here in 2014.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:25:16 PM
JAKARTA, INDONESIA—The DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta-Diponegoro is slated to open here in 2014.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:25:16 PM
Cambria Suites To Expand In Florida
SILVER SPRING, MD—Choice Hotels International, Inc. will add a new Cambria Suites hotel in Miami.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:04:06 PM
SILVER SPRING, MD—Choice Hotels International, Inc. will add a new Cambria Suites hotel in Miami.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:04:06 PM
Travelodge To Open 41 Hotels
LONDON—Travelodge will be opening 41 hotels (3,610 rooms) this year, creating 1,000 new jobs across the U.K.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 11:52:42 AM
LONDON—Travelodge will be opening 41 hotels (3,610 rooms) this year, creating 1,000 new jobs across the U.K.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 11:52:42 AM
LodgeNet Launches Mobile App
SIOUX FALLS, SD—LodgeNet Interactive Corp. has launched a mobile app for travelers.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 11:44:06 AM
SIOUX FALLS, SD—LodgeNet Interactive Corp. has launched a mobile app for travelers.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 11:44:06 AM
Holiday Inn Resorts Adds Two Locations In Oregon
ATLANTA—IHG will add, in February, Eagle Crest Resort and Running Y Ranch in Oregon to its growing portfolio of Holiday Inn Resorts.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 11:26:42 AM
ATLANTA—IHG will add, in February, Eagle Crest Resort and Running Y Ranch in Oregon to its growing portfolio of Holiday Inn Resorts.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 11:26:42 AM
James D. K. Simmonds
HONG KONG—James D. K. Simmonds has been appointed VP/development, Asia Pacific, at New World Hospitality hotel management company
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 10:21:44 AM
Tim Walker
PALM BEACH, FL—Tim Walker rejoined Island Hospitality Management, LLC, as president.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 10:10:52 AM
Park Hyatt Eyes Asia For Growth In 2012
NINGBO, CHINA–Hyatt Hotels' luxury Park Hyatt brand has opened its first branded resort in China here to be followed by further openings in China as well as in India later in the year.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:23:41 AM
NINGBO, CHINA–Hyatt Hotels' luxury Park Hyatt brand has opened its first branded resort in China here to be followed by further openings in China as well as in India later in the year.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:23:41 AM
Courtyard And Residence Inn To Debut In Calgary
CALGARY, ALBERTA–Marriott International plans to open a 171-room, select-service Courtyard by Marriott and a 157-suite, extended-stay Residence Inn by Marriott here next week.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:01:10 AM
CALGARY, ALBERTA–Marriott International plans to open a 171-room, select-service Courtyard by Marriott and a 157-suite, extended-stay Residence Inn by Marriott here next week.
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Posted 1/31/2012 - 12:01:10 AM
Northland Inn Completes Renovation, Phase I
BROOKLYN PARK, MN—With the exterior renovations complete, the Northland Inn Hotel and Conference Center is launching the second phase of its $24-million investment to become a cornerstone property in the Marriott brand family.
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Posted 1/30/2012 - 10:32:28 AM
BROOKLYN PARK, MN—With the exterior renovations complete, the Northland Inn Hotel and Conference Center is launching the second phase of its $24-million investment to become a cornerstone property in the Marriott brand family.
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Posted 1/30/2012 - 10:32:28 AM
Island Inn Joins Ascend Collection
PINEY POINT, MD—Island Inn & Suites here has become part of Choice Hotels International's Ascend Collection.
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Posted 1/30/2012 - 9:16:43 AM
PINEY POINT, MD—Island Inn & Suites here has become part of Choice Hotels International's Ascend Collection.
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Posted 1/30/2012 - 9:16:43 AM
Marriott Extends AC Hotels Brand To France
NICE, FRANCE–Marriott International plans to open an AC Hotel by Marriott here in 2013, the first AC by Marriott hotel in France.
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Posted 1/30/2012 - 8:01:59 AM
NICE, FRANCE–Marriott International plans to open an AC Hotel by Marriott here in 2013, the first AC by Marriott hotel in France.
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Posted 1/30/2012 - 8:01:59 AM
The W Retreat & Spa-Vieques Island.
VIEQUES ISLAND—Hoteliers who pooh-pooh reality TV shows can mix business with guilty pleasure tonight, claiming they just want to see what the 157-room W Retreat & Spa here looks like.
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Posted 1/30/2012 - 7:27:28 AM
The Fairmont Washington, D.C
WASHINGTON—The 415-room Fairmont Washington, D.C., completed the $2.6 million refurbishment of 24,000 sq. ft. of function space, encompassing the hotel’s ballroom-level meeting and pre-function space, the mezzanine level and third-floor meeting space.
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Posted 1/30/2012 - 7:20:45 AM
Danziger To Receive HSMAI Honor
MCLEAN, VA–The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International has named Wyndham's Eric Danziger to receive this year's Albert E. Koehl Award.
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Posted 1/30/2012 - 5:59:05 AM
MCLEAN, VA–The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International has named Wyndham's Eric Danziger to receive this year's Albert E. Koehl Award.
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Posted 1/30/2012 - 5:59:05 AM
