Food & Beverage: New Restaurant Openings: One Man's Viewpoint - By Greg Witmer, Director of Training, 99 Restaurants
Opening a new restaurant is always a challenge for everyone involved. One can think of openings as an organizational test that involves site selection, building, legal issues, the HR department, marketing, operations and trainers. Does your organization have an overall philosophy around opening? ...more

Sovereign Asia Investing in U.S Real Estate - By Robin Trehan & Jerry Cedicci
With America's ever-slowing economy, a big boost would really help to improve the financial status of the country. If an Asian fund were to invest in different U.S. companies and its real estate, the big financial slow-down would pick up speed. ...more

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A Cloudy Outlook for Summer Travel?
Access America's National Survey Finds 2008 Summer Vacation Plans Down Seven Percent Compared to 2007 ...more

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week of May 04, 2008 - May 10, 2008
Weekly summary of Occupancy, ADR and REVPar for the United States. ...more

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The Broadmoor Simplifies Event Management With Passkey
Passkey, the BROADMOOR and 'BROADMOOR Connection' Partner Properties Allow Meeting Planners to Consistently Execute Successful Group Events of all Sizes ...more

Amadeus Helps Ferry Operators Stay Ahead Of The Game With New Revenue Management System
Amadeus launches pricing and revenue management system designed for the international ferry industry - Major UK ferry company is first customer ...more

Leonardo Hotels Seeing Quick Growth in the European Market with SynXis as Distribution Partner
RedX Distribution Management System Increases Hotelier's Exposure to Full Scope of GDS Channels and Third-Party Distribution, New Chain Shows Immediate Growth of over 10 Percent ...more

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Caribbean Society Of Hotel Association Executives Agree On Six Point Plan For National Associations
New Officers and Board Elected, Susan Springer Re-Elected President ...more

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Accor says no plans to split up group, warns against 'creeping takeover' UPDATE
Accor chairman Serge Weinberg told shareholders the group has no plans to break up its activities and 'has the means' to develop both its hotel and services businesses in the medium term. ...more

Rezidor Announces the Radisson Hotel Cairo, Heliopolis
The new built property featuring 427 rooms and suites is scheduled to open in December 2008. ...more

30 Microtel Inn & Suites Hotels to Open by Year End 2008 Sporting Brand's New Prototype Design
Of the close to 40 new hotel openings planned for 2008, at least 30 new Microtel Inn & Suites hotels will open by the end of the year showcasing the Microtel brand's award-winning new prototype design, according to US Franchise Systems, Inc. (USFS), parent company of the franchisor of the Microtel brand. ...more

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AH&LA Survey Identifies Hotels' Top Green Initiatives and Challenges
Linen Reuse Program Most Frequently Implemented, Guestroom Thermostats Need Most Improvement ...more

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Content Is King! Ice Portal Shares Telling Stats On The Impact Of Rich Media On Travel Suppliers During Travel Distribution Summit Europe
ICE PORTAL, the industry leader in the production, management, and distribution of rich visual content, announced today that it will be demonstrating the power of rich media content and sharing its findings on the impact of rich media on hospitality bookings at next week's EyeforTravel Travel Distribution Summit (Stand #42). ...more

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Doubletree Debuts in Missouri State Capital with Newly Renovated Hotel
First, Full-Service Hilton Family Hotel Arrives in City with Completion of Multi-Million-Dollar Transformation ...more

Hersha Hospitality Management Opens Newly Built TownePlace Suites by Marriott Harrisburg/Hershey
This is the first TownePlace Suites by Marriott opened and managed by HHM. The hotel is conveniently located between Downtown Harrisburg and nearby Hershey Attractions, just a short distance from Hershey Park and the Pennsylvania State Capital Complex. ...more

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