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2008-08-27 News Highlights

Trends

Rate and RevPAR continue to increase globally in July
The global hotel industry recorded positive growth in average daily rate and revenue per available room for the month of July 2008, according to data from STR and STR Global. ...more

Where Have All the Online Travelers Gone?
The number of travelers booking online is down. What's up? ...more

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Technology

Hospitality Technology Experts Plan 2009 European Conference
The EHTEC Advisory Council, a group of global hospitality experts, are designing a program that tackles tough technology issues prominent in Europe. EHTEC 2009 is February 2-4, 2009 at the Amsterdam Hilton in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. ...more

White Paper - Remote Replication Best Practices for Oracle 10g using XP Continuous Access
This paper provides a comprehensive set of test-proven best practices for properly configuring, deploying, and operating an Oracle 10g database on an HP StorageWorks XP12000 Disk Array (XP12000) in an HP-UX environment using HP StorageWorks XP Continuous Access Software as the remote copy infrastructure. ...more

Japan's Granvia Hotels Switches to SynXis Distribution Services
West Japan Railway's Hotel Group Cites Extensive International Functionality as Top Reason for Switching to the RedX(TM) Distribution Management System ...more

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Sales and Marketing

Changing the Perception of Revenue Management Within an Organization is a Slow Process
Revenue management as a discipline finally seems to be getting its due in the industry. ...more

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Environmental

Marriott University of Maryland University College Inn Leads the 'Green Movement' for Local Hospitality
These standards are designed to allow meeting participants to have eco-friendly gatherings and help reduce their environmental impact. This announcement comes on the heels of Marriott International's announcement last month of new eco-friendly meeting products and services that it will be rolling out later this summer. ...more

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Internet

Video Your Hotel Room - and Make Money!
First Web Portal Which Pays Travelers for Their Videos Launched ...more

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Openings

Raleigh Marriott City Center Celebrates Grand Opening
New 400 Room Luxury Hotel Features Posta Tuscan Grille, Bar Posta and a Starbucks Coffee Store ...more

ME Barcelona Opens As the Fourth 'ME' Property In the Sol Melia Hotels and Resorts' Premium Portfolio
Five Star ME Barcelona Becomes Flagship Hotel of the ME Portfolio ...more

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Opens Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya Hotel
First Hilton Brand Hotel in Russia's Capital City ...more

Marriott Opens Residence Inn National Harbor Hotel
Diverse-Owned Extended-Stay Hotel is Located in Maryland's New National Harbor ...more

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens in Atlanta at Buckhead
The new 123-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Atlanta at Buckhead has opened its doors for business at 800 Sidney Marcus Boulevard in Atlanta, Ga. ...more

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Other

Almeria - A Holiday Destination Steeped in History
Andalucía has long been a top choice for holiday-goers seeking to explore a vibrant Spanish region, with Malaga, Seville and Granada proving to be popular cities. In recent years, however, more and more people have begun to explore the historical city of Almeria as a more laid-back, cultural holiday experience. ...more

New Passport Card Production
The U.S. Department of State has begun production of the new U.S. Passport Card, a convenient, wallet-sized document to be used for re-entry into the U.S. at land border crossings and sea ports of entry when arriving from Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda. ...more

Oregon Tourism Commission Unveils New Online Customer Service Training Program
The Oregon Tourism Commission launched its new free online Quality Care Customer Service Training Program (Q Care) this week on http://www.oregonqcare.com/. ...more

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