LE Canada Construction Pipeline at 245 Projects/32,499 Rooms at Mid-Year
The Construction Pipeline stands at 245 projects/32,499 rooms, a slight decline from the cyclical peak in Q1 2008. ...more

UK hotel property prices could fall by as much as 20%
Hotel property valuations in the UK could fall by as much as 20% because of the economic downturn, experts have predicted. ...more

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

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

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Impressive 1.5-Megawatt Wind Turbine at Jiminy Peak Resort Passes One-Year Mark - By Glenn Hasek
After the price of electricity jumped 50 percent during the 2005-2006 ski season at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, management knew it had to do something significant. ...more

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Economy Causing Consumers to Search for Restaurant Offers Rewardsnetwork.com Survey Reveals Changes in Dining Habits
A survey conducted this month by Rewardsnetwork.com, an online dining rewards program, found that 36% of those surveyed are dining out less than they were three months ago. ...more

Food & Beverage - Cash Control: are your systems tight enough? - By Ken Burgin
Ever had a break-and-enter robbery? When it happens, you have new respect for external security - much more careful and less trusting. ...more

Restaurant Trends - Growing And Emerging Concepts - Data reflects change and activity from May 1, 2008 to September 1, 2008
Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts ...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

ROI Data for Restaurants with Digital Signage Released
Report crunches the numbers and shows restaurant operators the benefits of digital menu boards and other signs ...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

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Hotel Lawyer: The 5 questions every owner should ask before selecting a hotel brand - By Jim Butler, author of www.HotelLawBlog.com
Hotel brand proliferation offers more choices - and challenges - for hotel owners. What are the 5 questions every owner should ask before selecting a hotel brand? ...more

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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

Lessons from the Field - Principles for Success as a Hotel Manager - 6 Observations on Finding and Employing Problem Solvers - By John Hogan
We all face challenges. For some hotels, it is the labor force, be it finding interested people, the expense or the need to improve the professionalism of the staff with increased training. For other hotels, it may a slipping occupancy or REVPAR. Cash flow or a changing market affects others. ...more

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Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week ending August 30, 2008
The U.S. hotel industry posted increases in two key performance measurements during the week of 24 - 30 August 2008, according to data from STR. ...more

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending August 30, 2008
Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada. ...more

HVS Market Intelligence Report: Hartford, Connecticut - By Diane Rietman
Hartford's prime location ensures its strength in business, tourism, and other buttresses of the hotel market. ...more

Chicago Hotel Industry Outlook: 2008 - 2011 - By Hans Detlefsen
This article examines factors that will affect the Chicago hotel industry during the next four years. The near-term outlook is mixed, with hotel revenues expected to increase even as occupancies are likely to decline. ...more

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week ending 06 September 2008
The U.S. hotel industry recorded occupancy and RevPAR declines during the week of 31 August - 06 September 2008, according to data from STR. The industry maintained positive rate growth. ...more

France Summer 2008 Results: Turnover Of French Hotel Chain Industry Goes Beyond The Billion Euro Mark
In July and August 2008, hotel chains' lodging turnover rose by 4% compared to the corresponding period last year to reach nearly 1.1 billion euros. ...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

Who Should Train Your Employees? - By Harry Nobles
Unlike many questions, this one has a simple answer. ...more

What have you done for me lately? - By J. Ragsdale Hendrie
The Oregon Tourism Commission has answered that question for their Stakeholders with the 'Q Care Program'. ...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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Should Marketers Pay for Travelers' Gas?
Fuel rebates and green issues are consumer hits. ...more

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