Oklahoma State University - Hospitality tourism industry

Oklahoma State University - Overview to the hospitality and tourism industry ...more

Happy hours back for hotel industry in India

The storm after the lull. After close to a year of business falling below expectations, occupancy has literally shot through the roof for the hotel business in India. ...more

What are the key drivers for the UK online travel industry in 2010?

UKFast hosts discussions with the UK's leading experts, asking the question "What are the key drivers for the online travel industry in 2010?" ...more

Hotel Maintenance Staff Can Be Ambassadors of Hotel Hospitality - By Doug Kennedy

When we as hotel managers picture hospitality superstars, we tend to envision the 'traditional' ambassadors of hotel guest service excellence, which are the smiling faces behind the front desk, bell stand, guest services/concierge, housekeeping lobby attendants, or perhaps the waitstaff and bartenders. ...more

Hilton Worldwide Names Dottie Brienza Senior Vice President, Global Head of Talent Management

In her role, Brienza will be responsible for team member development, training, executive development, coaching, succession planning and diversity on a global basis for the company. ...more

Vernon Manor Hotel to Undergo Major Redevelopment - Liquidation Sale to Be Conducted by NCL/National Content Liquidators, Inc.

The historic Vernon Manor Hotel has once again opened to the public, but instead of checking in, the public has the opportunity to check out and take a piece of the hotel with them. The hotel’s owners have retained the services of NCL/National Content Liquidators, leading experts in hotel liquidation management, to clear the hotel of its current contents as a prelude to the property’s redevelopment. ...more

Dubai’s Iconic Grosvenor House Joins the Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. today announced the debut of its renowned Luxury Collection brand in the United Arab Emirates with the addition of Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai. ...more

IHG Opens More Than One Hotel Every Day in 2009; a Record 439 Hotels Globally

Americas region opened 375 hotels and signed an additional 29,000 rooms into the largest pipeline in the industry ...more

Wyndham Exchange & RentalsSM to Acquire Hoseasons

Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) today announced that its Exchange & Rentals business unit, the European leader in exclusive marketing of independent holiday accommodation, has agreed to acquire Hoseasons Holdings Ltd, one of the UK’s most renowned holiday brands, from HgCapital and a number of individual parties. ...more

Eco-Allies

Pineapple Hospitality adds four new partners: CynerGreen, EcoGreenHotel, Advance Laundry Solutions and Cellmor ...more

Examples of How Hotels Are Using Social Media - A Guide for Getting Started - By Leora H Lanz, Barbara Fischhof and Rebecca Lee

HVS Sales & Marketing Services has assembled examples of how hotels are using social media as a reference for hotels that may wish to try. ...more

Lodging Interactive Enables ROI Tracking of Facebook & Twitter Hotel Bookings

Lodging Interactive, a leading Internet Marketing Agency exclusively servicing the hospitality industry, today announced the ability to track Return on Investment (ROI) from hotel bookings generated by hotel Facebook and Twitter pages. ...more

Handlery Hotel & Resort Reopens Following Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

The Handlery Hotel & Resort in San Diego announced today that it reopened for business on February 19, 2010 following a three month multi-million dollar renovation, upgrading the entire property and improving its meeting space. ...more

Rezidor Announces Radisson Blu Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Brussels-based hotel management company The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the development of its first property in Mongolia. Radisson Blu Hotel, Ulaanbaatar is scheduled to open winter 2011. ...more

Introducing The Guest Bill Of Rights®

Ten New Customer Service Decrees for the Hotel Industry - By the People, For the People ...more

Sushi Popper(TM) Rolls to Be Featured on the Food Network's 'Unwrapped'

Popper Foods LLC is excited to announce that Food Network's series Unwrapped will be featuring Sushi Popper™ Rolls in the upcoming segment titled 'Crazy Containers' scheduled to air on Monday, February 22, 2010 8:30PM ET/PT. ...more

Westin Hotels Curates Wellness Store on Amazon.com - Becomes the First Hotel Brand to Launch Online Amazon.com Storefront

Westin Guests Who Stay Twice From Feb. 22 – May 13 Receive $100 Amazon.com Gift Card ...more

New Online Assessment Tool Prepares Candidates for CFBE Exam

Candidates for the Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE) professional certification can test their readiness for the CFBE exam with the new online CFBE Assessment Tool available from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI). ...more

AH&LA Releases Six Strategies for Doing More with Less

AH&LA has released its official guidelines for Doing More with Less in 2010 to assist hoteliers in rebounding after last year’s challenging business climate. ...more

OpenTravel Alliance Names Timothy O’Neil-Dunne Keynote for 2010 Conference

Brings Unique Vision and Perspective to the Changing Travel Industry ...more

HTNG Board of Directors Further Strengthened with Two More Major Hotel Chain CIOs

Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG), announced the election of two more major hotel company CIOs to its already distinguished board. Mike Blake reestablishes Hyatt’s presence on the HTNG board, which had until last September been unbroken since the organization’s inception. Robert Webb, CIO of Hilton Worldwide, was also elected, and expects to significantly expand Hilton’s involvement in HTNG. ...more

Nominations Sought for Distinguished Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame

For two decades Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has honored innovative individuals behind technology-driven developments in the hospitality industry with the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame. ...more

New Revenue Management Textbook Offers Overview of Important Discipline

A solid understanding of revenue management’s key concepts and application of its most effective strategies and tactics have become mission critical for most hospitality operations. The new EI textbook, Revenue Management: Maximizing Revenue in Hospitality Operations, by Gabor Forgacs, presents a concise overview of effective revenue maximization strategies and their operational aspects. ...more

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending February 13, 2010

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

Hotels in MENA: How Much Can You Invest? - By Nehme Ayoub and Hala Matar Choufany

We attempt to provide a guideline of “maximum supportable hotel investments” across Middle East and North Africa, reflecting current hotel market dynamics for the cities addressed. ...more

STR Reports US Performance for Week Ending 13 February 2010

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy ended the week with a 2.3-percent decrease to 53.7 percent. Average daily rate dropped 4.7 percent to finish the week at US$97.12. Revenue per available room for the week fell 6.9 percent to finish at US$52.19. ...more