Anxious Customers & Environmental Demands: Trends from the Chicago Restaurant Show - By Ken Burgin
The 2008 Trends Tour to Chicago & Las Vegas is just completed. Now it's time to digest the latest themes and information gathered from hundreds of exhibitors and the excellent seminar series. ...more

Lessons from the Field - How do you make the decision if you need a person dedicated to selling the services of your hotel? - By John Hogan
Most hotels with more than 100 rooms are likely to have one or more people focused on property sales. Depending on the meeting space or food & beverage options, there may be staff assigned to catering sales as well. Many hotels, especially rooms' only properties, have come to rely on their location or brand affiliation. ...more

Food & Beverage - Managing The Check Average - By Joe Dunbar
Is this a great time to push your average check higher? ...more

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The Need for More Branded Hotels in Panama City Beach, Florida - By Kaoru Chikushi
Apart from the legions of Spring Breakers for which it is famed, Panama City Beach is receiving a diversity of travelers from other sectors. As the city prepares for record visitation, how can the lodging landscape transform to capture the demand? ...more

Abu Dhabi Market Snapshot
An overview of the Abu Dhabi market ...more

April 2008 Global Hotel Review
This report includes occupancy (Occ), average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for selected markets and countries for February 2007. ...more

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending May 18, 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

Monthly U.S. Lodging Performance April 2008
Monthly summary of Occupancy, ADR and REVPar for the United States. ...more

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Lanyon Acquires RFP Express
Strengthens Leadership Position ...more

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Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington DC Launches Summer Specials for Meetings, Leisure
Phoenix Park Hotel, a well-established Washington DC hotel near Capitol Hill, recently rolled out its summer discounts and specials program to encourage both leisure and corporate function bookings through the summer months and into the late year. ...more

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Banyan Tree To Operate Upscale Marina Resort In Dominican Republic
First Five Star Development In Northern Region Of Country ...more

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Don't Wash Your Profits Down the Drain
New research shows a custom linen and towel reuse program increases guest participation. ...more

Energy Star Just One of InterContinental Chicago's Many Green Achievements - By Glenn Hasek
The InterContinental Chicago, a 792-room hotel located on the Windy City's Magnificent Mile, has just obtained its Energy Star rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. ...more

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What Is the Future of E-Mail?
An old digital format still has plenty of life left ...more

Google's Travel Plans
The US travel industry is facing a terrible year, thanks to credit crunched consumers and a weak US dollar. But Google sees an online opportunity in the struggling industry. ...more

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The new wave in hotels making a big splash
Hoteliers diving into large, luxurious swimming pools with all the trimmings ...more

Hotels realize that if guests can't snooze, they lose
Ericka Nelson, whose husband is a thunderous snorer, knows from personal experience that it can be hard to get a good night's rest. ...more

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