Reorganized 1934
Divested 1945
Restored 1993
About
The original United Hotels Company of America, also known as United Hotels Company, was a chain of upscale hotels in the United States.
The company was incorporated in 1910 headquartered in Niagara Falls, New York, with administrative offices in New York City, and registered in Delaware.
The company built and operated "first class' hotels in the more prominent cities of the United States and Canada.
The strategy of the United Hotels Co. was to control 51% or more of the stock of all of its subsidiary operating companies.
The United Hotels Co. owned substantial interests in the company stocks of the real estate companies whose hotels are leased to the operating companies.
The company eventually grew to become one of North Americas premier hotel companies, operating some of the finest hotels across the United States and Canada. By 1922, the company was operating 18 hotels and that number grew to 25 hotels in 1928.
"United Hotels Company of America" Stock Certificate
By the 1930's, and with the onset of the Great Depression, the company was forced into a reorganization in May 1934. At that time, the company was also affiliated with the "American Hotels Corporation" chain, making it "the largest hotel group in the world under one control".
After 1945 many of the company's hotels were acquired by other hotel chains such as the Hilton.
Since 1993 the company has been on a gradual restoration process and now has its majority shareholding based in the United Arab Emirates along with its impressive intellectual property and licensing rights.
Hotel REIT Services
Site Identification, Planning
& Design
Planning a hotel you must balance functional, layout, and aesthetic issues to develop a property that simultaneously meets the needs of the guests, the staff, and the owner.
In general, five-star properties have public areas that are heavily design oriented, with the functional aspects carefully integrated to enhance, yet not dominate the space.
However, budget properties tend to favor function and layout over design, for maximum utility.
Regardless of how the spaces are configured, the developer must consider and balance many conflicting needs before a design is ready for the contractor's hand.
The best examples provide properties that inspire; are safe, efficient, and cost effective; and that maintain their utility and charm through time.
Working with the design team and the hotel's management company, the developer takes the program and develops this into a design that achieves the objectives set out in the program.
Financing, Development & Construction
Hotel development brings dreams to life when you combine great ideas with financial capital.
You have seen how to build a bridge that successfully connects great spaces with healthy financial returns.
Though complex, the development process offers rewards for those with the skills and tenacity to orchestrate the mix of design, construction, capital, and brand decisions that create a great hotel.
You will find that planning and programming are important, but difficult, parts of the hotel development process.
Programming a hotel involves defining the activities to be conducted within and surrounding the property, establishing relationships among the activity areas, and allocating an appropriate amount of space for the activities.
It is the developer's responsibility to prepare a program that is consistent with a property's vision and positioning.
Management, Brand Licensing & Returns
The way people live and travel today is vastly different than it was just 20 years ago. Your customers’ needs and expectations are also unique.
The magic of your brand happens when you connect with your customer, and when you provide them a surprising experience that exceeds what they originally expected.
Hotel branding is intricately tied to guest satisfaction. Your hotel’s service certainly defines the quality of your brand.
It’s often more important than the interior décor and amenities. When it comes to hotel branding trends, the customer experience is top of the list.
When it comes to branding – don’t try to be everything to everyone. Find your niche, define your brand and cater to your guests.
You’ve got to work hard to differentiate your brand. Travelers have different needs, and branding your hotel sets you apart.
It makes it easy for potential guests to see what you stand for and get to know your brand.
1910
Year Established
206
Projects Completed
870
Contractors Appointed
26
Awards Won
Projects
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