Mike 'Shiny' Dimond: One of the Great Hotel Sales Impresarios - By David M. Brudney
I have this great photo hanging on my office wall. It brings such a smile to my face every time I look at it. The smile will be mixed now with the pain of losing a dear friend and colleague and the memories of a 40-year relationship. ...more

How to Make Safety a Marketing Plus, Not a Nuisance - By Ken Burgin
We all know about the bureauracy: forms to fill out, insurance costs, extra training and endless inspections. ...more

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AH&LA PCI Compliance Primer Provides Strategies For Securing Credit Card Operation
New Resource Defines Major Hotel Security Issue and Ways to Keep Credit Card Information Safe ...more

AH&LA Study Reveals Current and Future Technology Trends in Hospitality
Wi-Fi and Customer Satisfaction Noted as Top Guest Demand and Motivation for Upgrades ...more

Advantage Reserve Launches Private Label, Toll-Free Voice Reservation Service
Web Booking Engine, GDS Connectivity Also Available to Boutiques, Independents ...more

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Red Lion Hotels Corporation Announces Management Additions in Project Management and Operations
Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE:RLH) announced today that Paul Bolton has joined its team as Vice President, Design, Construction and Engineering. ...more

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Carlson Hotels Worldwide Adds 11 Properties to Its Global Portfolio in April and May
Company Opens 450th Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Location in Savannah Historic District ...more

Starwood Capital Group and Marine Drive Properties Announce 1 Hotel Vancouver Island at Wyndansea
First Eco-Luxury Global Hotel Brand, a Perfect Fit for Wyndansea Oceanfront Golf Resort, home to the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club of Canada ...more

IHG signs two further hotels in thriving Istanbul
Turkey's first Holiday Inn Express brings IHG total to 11 ...more

Ohio's Eighth Crowne Plaza to Open in Toledo
Major conversion located in Toledo's Central Business District, along the Maumee River ...more

Choice Hotels Launches Upscale Ascend Collection Program
Collection Offers Unique, Historic and Boutique Hotels with Strong Local Brand Equity Opportunity to Leverage Choice's Powerful Distribution Network ...more

Rezidor announces its 50th hotel in the Middle East & Africa - the Radisson Dubai Trade Centre District, UAE
The Rezidor Hotel Group reaches a further milestone in its history: As one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide the group announces the Radisson Dubai Trade Centre District - the 450-room property (scheduled to open end of 2011) is the 50th Rezidor property in operation or under development in the MEAO-region (Middle East, Africa & Others). ...more

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Food & Beverage - Keep It Simple Regression - By Joe Dunbar
Simple linear regression is an excellent analysis tool for sales forecasting, budgeting and cost efficiency studies. Although the name sounds inviting to many, the number of restaurant operators taking advantage of the power of regression is too small. Today, spreadsheet software performs all the complex calculations required to determine the least square coefficients. ...more

New Phocuswright Study Reveals Late Adopters Propel Online Travel
PhoCusWright Report Finds Evolution in Online Traveler Profile ...more

2,000 Hoteliers Manage Multiple Web Activities with Ease
VIZERGYTM's My Web WorldTM Platform Makes it Possible ...more

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Dana Point, California Hotel Opens Executive Conference Center
Doubletree Guest Suites Doheny Beach Hotel, a popular Laguna Beach hotel, is celebrating the grand opening of its new 5,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art conference center. Located in Southern Orange County, the Dana Point hotel provides a refreshing destination meeting choice for employers and business clients in nearby Los Angeles and San Diego. ...more

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Best Western, CAA, Aeroplan Executives Instill Optimism at Annual Leisure Travel Summit
Companies Discuss Ways to Cope With Summer of Fare Increases, Flight Decreases, Rising Gas Costs ...more

Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum offers a Unique Caribbean Experience
Featuring a taste of the islands with authentic cuisine, music and entertainment ...more

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