Soft Economy, Economic Downturn, & the R-Word - By Neil Salerno
Before You Hit the Panic Button...Consider This! ...more

Never Go to Bat Without a - By David M. Brudney
PlanNew Generation of Hospitality Sales Professionals Lesson #11 ...more

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The Prognosis for Occupancy and Average Rate in a Slowing Economy - By Anne Lloyd-Jones
Given the current state of the economy, and the growing consensus that a recession is near, if not here, what is the outlook for the hotel industry? This article reviews past cycles, to gain some insight into future occupancy and average rate trends. ...more

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Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Richard A. Gaines as General Manager for the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens, Los Angeles
The hotel, which recently completed $8 million dollars in property improvements, is located in downtown Los Angeles near the Civic Center in 'Little Tokyo'. It offers 434 guestrooms as well as meeting space and a traditional Japanese garden. ...more

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Molinaro Koger Advises Procaccianti in Sale of Marriott Hotel Richmond
Molinaro Koger (MK) announced today that they have structured the sale of the Richmond Marriott Hotel to Apple REIT Seven, Inc., a Richmond-based investment company, on behalf of The Procaccianti Group. The 18-story, 401-room downtown convention center hotel has retained the Marriott flag and will be managed by White Lodging following the sale. ...more

Anantara Hotels & Resorts Announces Development Joint Venture with Kempinski Hotels & Resorts
Anantara Hotels & Resorts announced the formation of a joint venture with Kempinski Hotels & Resorts for strategic development opportunities in Europe and Asia. ...more

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Bad Dollar Good For Hotels
The U.S. dollar may seem like a flimsy flotation device--unless you're in the hotel industry. ...more

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New Radisson Suites Hotel Opens In Tucson
Radisson Suites Hotel Tucson Airport Features Nearly 12,000 Square Feet of Function Space ...more

The Westin Imagine Orlando Celebrates Its Grand Opening on April 3, 2008
Located across from the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Fla., The Westin Imagine Orlando is the newest upscale hotel providing both business and leisure travelers luxury accommodations and easy access to the nation's second largest convention center. ...more

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Cross-Train Your Brain with Westin Hotels & Resorts Introducing a New Kind of Workout: BrainBody Fitness
Westin Partners with Top Wellness Experts and Becomes First Hotel Chain to Pair Mental and Physical Exercise - Launches Dedicated BrainBodyFitness Website at Westin.com/brainbody ...more

Hotels crown guitar heroes with Wii, Xbox action
Check into a hotel and be a guitar hero, boxing champ or tennis ace. ...more

Report: Alcohol problems more prevalent in hospitality industry
Workers in the hospitality industry, compared to other industries, suffer the most from alcohol problems, according to new research from the George Washington University Medical Center. ...more

Meeting Planners Need Cost-Saving Options in 2008
More than 75 percent of meeting planners attending the 8th Annual Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International's (HSMAI) Affordable Meetings(R) Mid-America Conference & Exhibition April 9 - 10, 2008, at Chicago's Navy Pier, stated planning budgets remain the same for 2008, despite media coverage of an economic recession. ...more

Asia Pacific Hospitality Enews - Week Ending March 21 - 2008
Weekly Hotel Industry News Roundup from Asia Pacific ...more

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