Design Hotels - Made by Originals: Micky Rosen

Frankfurt-based Hoteliers Micky Rosen and Alex Urseanu discuss their entrepreneurial spirit and ground breaking hotels including their latest development, the Roomers hotel in Frankfurt and how their guest list is the best in town. ...more

The Nevistas Network Releases Free IPhone Application for Its Hospitality News Channels

Stay on top of the latest news, trends and developments in channels such as... hotel, travel, restaurant, airline and cruise. ...more

Starwood Names Ralph Burnet Developer of the Year for 2009

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has named Ralph Burnet, and his company RWB Development, 2009 Developer of the Year. ...more

Keys to Success - Managing the Intricate Challenge of Today's Hospitality Leadership - By John Hogan

As I continue to speak before hospitality associations and management groups, I have come to believe that the focus of leadership in this industry must evolve with speed and clarity. ...more

An Outsider’s View Inside a Hotel’s Marketing Department: It’s Still About Rate and Customers, but the Tools Have Changed - By Leora H Lanz and Eydie Shapiro

To be a director of marketing in a hotel today is far more overwhelming than it was even two years ago. Marketing challenges still include rate and attracting customers, but the tools have changed. ...more

Does the New Decade Have You Anxious About Your Old Website? - By Anthony Murgio

10 essential web features lodging providers must have to surge ahead in this new decade ...more

JW Marriott Marquis Debut in Miami to Feature Acclaimed Chef Daniel Boulud's DB Bistro Moderne

Chef Daniel Boulud’s db Bistro Moderne offers an exciting mix of traditional French bistro cooking and contemporary American flavors ...more

Embassy Suites Savannah-Airport Opens Doors

First Embassy Suites in Savannah and First Full Service Hotel at Airport will Feature Georgia’s First Flying Spoons Restaurant ...more

Scott Blalock Named General Manager of the Year for 2009 by Indiana Hotel and Lodging Association

White Lodging of Merrillville, IN is pleased to announce that Scott Blalock, General Manager of the Marriott Convention Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana was recently awarded the Indiana Hotel and Lodging Association's Award for Top General Manager of 2009. ...more

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Expands Into Qatar

Casabella Hospitality Management, Doha has been appointed Master License of Hospitality Education Programme (HEP) ...more

Students at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration Gear Up for Recession Focused Conference

With only one month remaining until the 85th anniversary of Hotel Ezra Cornell, the students of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration are busily preparing for their unique conference, which will be held April 8-11 in Ithaca, NY. ...more

Senate Passes Bipartisan Travel Promotion Act

Historic Vote Puts United States on Path to Welcoming Millions of New Visitors, Creating Thousands of American Jobs ...more

MICROS-Fidelio Seminar Points the Way to Profit for Hospitality Sector

Industry presentations to focus on the benefits of fully integrated systems and operations to drive productivity across the board ...more

Nexus Opens Up MICE Market for Hotels

Nexus today announced the launch of GroupworX 7.0, a major new system release designed to deliver more Meetings, Incentive, Conference and Event group business to hotel partners. ...more

Staycations on the Agenda for 2010

After a bumper 2009 for the British tourist industry, more and more people look set to stay at home for their holidays in 2010. This trend, which has been dubbed 'Staycationing' is on the rise according to family holidays specialist Haven. ...more

Tranche Warfare: The Coming Litigation Among Stakeholders in CMBS Loans - By Jim Butler, Author of Www.HotelLawBlog.com

CMBS loan delinquencies - a problem growing every month at a staggering rate. ...more

European Hotel Valuation Index 2010 - By Pierre Ricord and Tim P Smith

HVS London releases the latest edition of its annual review of European hotel value trends. The Hotel Valuation Index shows that on average hotel values across Europe fell 13%, the second year in succession the index has shown a drop in value. ...more

Loco Over Local: Four Trends That Are Reshaping Tourism

The travel industry has a pretty good handle on many aspects of its marketplace. For example, we know how many people in the U.S. travel, how often, what products they purchase, how they purchase them and how much they spend. We also know a great deal about the different segments of the travel industry: the transportation and accommodation elements of travel. But when it comes to the things travelers do when they get there - in-destination activities and services - we know surprisingly little. ...more

STR Reports US Performance for Week Ending 20 February 2010

In year-over-year measurements, the industry's occupancy ended the week with a 2.4-percent increase to 55.4 percent. Average daily rate dropped 4.4 percent to finish the week at US$95.81. Revenue per available room for the week fell 2.2 percent to finish at US$53.04. ...more

STR Reports Canada Performance for Week Ending 20 February 2010

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy increased 1.8 percent to 57.4 percent. Average daily rate increased 13.7 percent to finish the week at CAD$139.06. Revenue per available room for the week rose 15.7 percent to CAD$79.81. & ...more

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending February 20, 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