Habits of Highly Successful Hotel Sales People - Accelerated Sense of Urgency - By Carol Verret
This is the third year that we have updated this subject and it has never been more urgent than this year! Despite the general downward trends in the overall economy there is one factor that will have a profound impact on the hotel industry in particular and the hospitality industry in general - the cuts in airline capacity. ...more

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Going Abroad - A Foreigner's Outlook on Indian Hotel Investment - Michael J. Pajak
Despite global economic woes Indian hotel development has remained a strong investment but certain dynamics must be understood and appreciated before investors branch out. ...more

Technomic finds that foodservice programs can tip the scales for hotel guests
Most hotel patrons would say that they don't choose a hotel based on foodservice amenities such as complimentary breakfasts, room service programs, or in-hotel restaurants. But recent research by foodservice consultants Technomic found that these and other foodservice components are, in fact, an important underlying driver in hotel selection. ...more

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Industry Leaders Make Breakthrough In In-Room Mobile Media Viewing
KoolConnect Creates Convenient TV-Screen Prompts To Enhance The Ease Of Use Of TeleAdapt's Passive MediaHubs ...more

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How does Revenue Management work in Small and Independent Hotel Chains?
Special Interview with Elizabeth Churchill, VP Sales and Marketing, Aqua Hotels and Resorts ...more

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Mike Tiedy Senior Vice President Brand Design & Innovation
Former Nordstom and Nike Creative Director to Lead Creative and Design Worldwide ...more

John McDonald and Kim Steutermann Rogers Join Outrigger's Interactive Commerce Department
Lisa Tojo, Director of Interactive Commerce for Outrigger Enterprises Group, is pleased to announce that John McDonald and Kim Steutermann Rogers have joined Outrigger Enterprises Group's Interactive Commerce Department. ...more

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Hotel Development Cost Survey 2008 - By Elaine Sahlins
The 2008 hotel development survey reports updated per-room development costs for 2007. ...more

Accor Confirms its Commitment to Poland by Raising its Stake in the Orbis Group to 50%
As part of its hotel development strategy in Central Europe, a market with very strong growth potential, Accor has announced that it has raised to 50.01% its holding in the Orbis group, which is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. ...more

Fairmont Expands Asia Footprint with New Resort in China
New Property at Exclusive Haitang Bay of Sanya, Hainan Island, China ...more

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NaturCert joins the WTM World Responsible Tourism Day
NaturCert is the global independent organisation which has developed the NaturCert Certification Program for the environment and society. Today NaturCert is proud to announce that NaturCert has been approved to use the 2008 logo for the dedicated day of action on WTM World Responsible Tourism Day - Wednesday 12 November 2008. ...more

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The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2008
Turnover increased by 20% to HK$2,395 million. ...more

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Hitwise August 2008 Travel Category Report
The Hitwise Travel Report provides marketers an understanding of the competitive online travel landscape in terms of competitive clickstream, including traffic sources and referred destinations. ...more

Hotel Internet Marketing Company Celebrates 10 Years of Profitability
For 10 years, VIZERGY(R), formerly SECURE-RES(R), has continued to innovate and grow, assuring hoteliers maintain maximum online visibility in an increasingly competitive marketplace. ...more

Online travel companies sued for multi-million hotel taxes
Online travel companies are facing a flurry of lawsuits from upset city officials who say they were bilked out of tens of millions of dollars in hotel and occupancy taxes. ...more

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Three New InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Properties to Open in The Americas this Month
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts debuts its newest property in the United States, InterContinental Chicago O'Hare. The property marks the first of three new InterContinental hotels to open in different parts of The Americas region in just 10 days - other locations include Mexico and Costa Rica - and raises the brand's total number of Hotels and Resorts in the U.S. from 13 to 23. ...more

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Celebrity chefs spice up hotel restaurants
Two decades ago, hotel restaurants served up great meals by some of the best local chefs, but the industry lost its way. The carpet from the lobby tended to roll straight into the restaurant. The atmosphere was so hushed you could hear a hotel bill drop. Even guests went somewhere else for dinner. ...more

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Teams With Athletic-Minded Traveler(R) to Add Customized Run Routes to Its StayFit@Hyatt Program
Joggers and walkers enjoy fresh air with confidence thanks to palm-size route maps ...more

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