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2008-10-08 News Highlights

Trends

Australian Hotel trading performance strong, but clouds gather
Australia's key hotel markets have largely maintained their growth momentum however the challenges arising from global financial turmoil will inevitably slow this going forward. The newly released Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) tourist accommodation data shows growth in trading performance came largely on the back of strong increases in Average Daily Rates (ADR) during the June quarter 2008. ...more

Strong fundamentals to drive growth in India in the long term according to Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels' India Digest 2008
The long-term outlook for India's hotel industry remains upbeat as the country's tourism industry experiences unprecedented growth, according to the latest Indian hotel market outlook report, India Digest 2008, by Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, the region's market leader in hotel investment and advisory services. ...more

OAG Revises its 4th Quarter Analysis of Global Airline Activty Based on Updated Published Flight Schedules
U.S. Market Worsens with 10.6% Cutback in Flights and 9.2% Drop in Available Seats ...more

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Technology

Scott Gutz appointed Chief Operating Officer for Amadeus North America
Industry executive and former CEO of e-Travel Inc. returns to Amadeus in a new role after completing prestigious Master's program at MIT ...more

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Sales and Marketing

La Quinta Partners with Chase to Launch Loyalty Program Credit Card
La Quinta Inns & Suites, one of the largest operators of limited-service hotels in the United States and Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. [NYSE:JPM], are making it easier to earn points in the La Quinta Returns frequent guest program with the launch of the new La Quinta Visa(R) Rewards Card. ...more

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Development

Best Western International Announces Its First Hotel In Hua Hin
Best Western International has reached an agreement with Siri Development Co. Ltd., represented by Joint Managing Directors Andrew Stocks and Piya Chartkitjaroen, for the opening of the first Best Western Hotel in Hua Hin, Thailand. ...more

Regent Hotels & Resorts Announces Expansion in Puerto Rico with New Luxury Resort the Regent Palmas Del Mar Puerto Rico
The First Regent Property in Puerto Rico Celebrates Ground-Breaking Event ...more

The Flagship Group and Tiger Woods Announce Plans For Punta Brava, Private Golf and Ocean Club Community With Woods' First Oceanfront Course
Includes a 20-villa private hotel ...more

150 New Rooms for Radisson SAS Hotel Manchester Airport
The Rezidor Hotel Group (STO:REZT) announces an extension of the Radisson SAS Hotel Manchester Airport: 150 additional rooms are scheduled to open in Q1 2010 - bringing the total number of rooms to 510. ...more

Rezidor Announces the Park Inn Southend-on-Sea, UK
The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the Park Inn Southend-on-Sea. The property featuring 137 rooms is scheduled to open in Q2 2009 and is the 40th Park Inn in the UK & Ireland. ...more

Empire Resorts Announces Update on Financing of Concord Resort Redevelopment Project
Union Labor Life Insurance Company Commits $250 Million Toward $1 Billion Construction Financing ...more

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Environmental

Carbon taxes will hurt the poor most, US civil rights activist charges
Green activists seeking to put high taxes on carbon dioxide emissions and strangle energy production in North America - including Canadian oil sands - will put a disproportionately high burden on low-income families and the poor, according to a leading American civil rights activist. ...more

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Internet

Lodging Interactive Offers Thoughts for Hotel Marketing in 2009
We can all agree that 2009 will be a challenge for the hospitality industry in most markets. How many articles have we seen about marketing in a down economy that just fan the flames of concern? Of course there is a concern, but there can be opportunities as well. ...more

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Openings

Choice Hotels Opens 47 New Hotels in September
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues to grow with the announcement of 47 newly-opened franchised properties during the month of September. The openings include hotels in 28 states and 5 countries, adding more than 3,800 rooms to the company's existing 460,000-plus rooms. ...more

IHG Announces Opening of $45 Million Staybridge Suites in Las Vegas
First Staybridge Suites to open in the Entertainment Capital of the World ...more

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Other

AH&LA Educational Institute Awards 11 Certified Industry Icons Emeritus Status During 'Celebration of Excellence'
Noted Entrepreneur and Leadership Strategist Peter Burwash Delivers Keynote ...more

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