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May 2007
The Rispin LLC Re-Opens Historic Mansion
HTC Hospitality joins Barry Swenson Builders, Dan Floyd and Ron Beardslee in historic restoration
El Segundo, CA (HTC-PR) - May 4, 2007 -
HTC Hospitality, subsidiary of HotelTravelCheck.com has signed with Barry Swenson Builders, Dan Floyd and Ron Beardslee for a "Technical Services Agreement" in the formation of the new project called "The Rispin LLC." The multi-million dollar remodeling of Capitola's historic Rispin Mansion into a Luxurious Boutique Hotel that has been in the public's eye since Floyd and Beardslee obtained a preliminary lease and development agreement on the property.
Camp Capitola, as it was called in its inception back in 1869, is a landmark resort area, once the spot of Santa Cruz' historic theatre "The Cap", the venue that presented everything from opera to popular movies from 1947 to its closure in the mid-90's. Today, the town of Capitola is home to over 100 businesses lining the Esplanade and downtown area. Capitola has flourished into a center for the arts with studios and galleries lining the streets and reminiscent of the beaches at Brighton and Southern France. The Inn at Rispin Mansion is set to re-open in the summer of 2008 and the luxury hotel will be a major influence on the local economy and a celebration of Capitola's rich history.
HotelTravelCheck.com has been operating with an effective business model since 2001. The same successful principals now bring HTC Hospitality to the forefront of the hospitality business as it expands into boutique hotel management. CEO David Smith has over 24 years of experience in hotel development, project acquisition, process management, and marketing. Gordon Vasquez, CIO, has direct experience with Internet Marketing and Creative Direction and Promotions and has managed teams to successfully launch hotel brands and form strategic partnerships. Ulrich Schnetter, CFO, formally educated in Europe, opened 12 hotels worldwide during his 8 year tenure with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and later founded USTA Corp., a Restaurant and Consulting Company and has also held the position of Executive Vice President for Raven Hotels.
"We are looking forward to market this new Luxury Boutique Hotel with a brand name the World will remember," Gordon Vasquez, CIO and Creative Director of HotelTravelCheck.com.
About HotelTravelCheck
HotelTravelCheck http://www.hoteltravelcheck.com is a full service design, support and consulting business for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2001, the privately held El Segundo, California based corporation provides personalized online services to independent and boutique hotels, assisting them in maintaining a one-on-one relationship with its guests without being obtrusive and giving them a distinctive online presence and infrastructure.
For more information contact:
Gordon Vasquez
HotelTravelCheck.com
Phone 877-877-8771 x709 FAX 1-877-262-9569
Email Sales@HotelTravelCheck.com
HTC Hospitality joins Barry Swenson Builders, Dan Floyd and Ron Beardslee in historic restoration
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