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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus Wireless(®) (NYSE: RKUS) today announced that for the second year in a row, the top worldwide hotel chains ranked as offering the "Best Hotel Wi-Fi" by HotelChatter all have one thing in common--they were smart to choose Ruckus technology to power their Wi-Fi networks. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121120/MM17393LOGO) HotelChatter's 2012 Hotel Wi-Fi Report named Kimpton Hotels, Peninsula Hotels,...

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is going wild for edibles with the introduction of "Forage," the latest and final installment of its national Behind the Apron...Dishing with the Kimpton Chefs series. Throughout November and December, Kimpton chefs from coast-to-coast will be foraging wild foods and edibles. From country fields and thick forests to city parks and oceans, Kimpton chefs will share tips on best local foraging spots and ways...

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout July and August, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will embark upon the newest installment of its national series - Behind the Apron...Dishing with Kimpton Chefs. From coast-to-coast, Kimpton chefs are tackling the hot topic of fire and sharing sizzling summertime recipes, hosting demonstrations and events at their restaurants and swapping stories through engaging videos - all found at www.kimptonhotels.com/behindtheapron....

SAN FRANCISCO, March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Honoring its 30 year commitment to environmental responsibility and care, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is bringing Earth Day to new heights with the launch of Kimpton EarthCare Week, from April 15 - 22, 2011. From pop-up eco art exhibits to organic spa packages and recycling drives, this national celebration builds upon Kimpton's devotion to environmental responsibility and will inspire guests to give back to local communities when they...

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when nearly 60 percent of Americans are making New Year's resolutions to eat better and exercise more*, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is fortifying its "stay true to you and your lifestyle" mantra by introducing new tools to inspire healthy living on the road by partnering with renowned health and nutrition expert Joy Bauer. With 35 percent of consumers stating that they don't eat healthy because they don't have the time**, chefs at...

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus Wireless today announced that, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has selected and deployed the Ruckus ZoneFlex dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi system to support the simultaneous distribution of IP-based high-definition (HD) video on demand (VOD) and high-speed Internet access services (HSIA) at the newly-opened Hotel Palomar Philadelphia. Hotel Palomar Philadelphia is the first hotel in the nation to implement an advanced, 802.11n Wi-Fi system to...

ANAHEIM, Calif., June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SoftBrands, Inc. (NYSE Amex: SBN), a global supplier of enterprise application software, is announcing new products, partnerships and customer initiatives while attending the 2009 HITEC show, the world's largest hospitality technology conference. SoftBrands is exhibiting at booth #510 at HITEC 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California from June 22-25. Key initiatives announced today at a news conference at the show include: --...

EXTON, Pa., May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Lorien Hotel & Spa, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants' newest hotel, owned and developed by the DSF Group, is now welcoming new guests with innovative entertainment and connectivity services from SuiteLinq, Inc. Located in the heart of Alexandria, Virginia's, historic Old Town, Lorien Hotel & Spa features impeccable design throughout, creating an environment that is reflective of the past and grounded in modern sensibilities. SuiteLinq, located in...

Chicago's hotels are going to the dogs. At the Hotel Burnham, Dillon, a 4-year-old bulldog named serves as the hospitality site's director of pet relations, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Thursday. In addition, the Affinia Chicago hotel offers its pet guests access to a pet psychic, a pet taxi and treats created by an executive pastry chef while the James Chicago hotel provides raincoats and galoshes for its pet guests, along with a specialized room service menu. Hotel Burnham spokeswoman...

By Lindsay Vanhulle, The Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich. Jul. 26--INTERLOCHEN -- A new administrative position has been created at Interlochen Center for the Arts, in part a response to a five-year pattern of growth and anticipated future expansion. Edward Farraday, a former administrator at Miami Country Day School in Florida, is the new vice president of educational programs at Interlochen, a position that will work with staff and students at both the boarding high school and summer...