http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/ Hotel Industry News en-us http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/images/logo.gif http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/ support@hotelnewsresource.com http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39739.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39739.html With the advent of the internet, savvy travelers are accessing travel websites in greater numbers to research hotel properties and to book their rooms online. Hotels and resorts who are looking to increase their exposure to travelers and to generate additional revenues are taking advantage of advertising via text links on prominent travel sites such as www.hotels.bz. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:54:26 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39738.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39738.html The International SPA Association 2009 U.S. Spa Industry Update reveals a steady increase across the board in overall spa locations, revenues and visits. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:05:49 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39737.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39737.html With more consumers ditching extravagant vacations and taking to the road on good, old-fashioned road trips, Choice Hotels International is finding itself in a good spot. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:02:32 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39736.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39736.html Economic turmoil reigns, but reports from within the cruise industry suggest another profitable year ahead. Is the sector as recession-proof as it hopes? Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:59:11 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39735.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39735.html The Future of Digital Marketing conference, presented by Econsultancy, is an annual fixture on the London marketing calendar. This year's gathering again boasted a number of stimulating presentations, as well as heated discussion. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:56:44 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39734.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39734.html The effort that began a few months ago to fine-tune the First and Business Class dining experience on American Airlines recently reached completion with the addition of new styles of china, cutlery and wine glasses. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:50:26 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39733.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39733.html Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) today reported a June consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 84.8 percent, 1.1 points above the June 2008 consolidated load factor, and a mainline load factor of 85.2 percent, 1.0 point above the June 2008 mainline load factor. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:48:41 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39732.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39732.html WestJet today announced the immediate resignation of board member Murph Hannon. Mr. Hannon, one of WestJet's original shareholders, cited personal and health reasons for his departure. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:36:17 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39731.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39731.html 8 Casinos return $964,701,535 in tax revenues to Pennsylvanians Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:35:17 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39730.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39730.html The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) announced today deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2009. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:30:44 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39729.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39729.html Industry Experts Cite the Positive Impact of Sports-Related Travel Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:21:55 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39728.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39728.html InterContinental Hotels Group integrates VScape digital asset management and distribution functionality into its Hotel Content Management (HCM) system to ensure accurate, consistent hotel visual content online. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:10:59 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39727.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39727.html The U.S. hotel industry posted declines in all three key performance measurements during the week of 21-27 June 2009, according to data from STR. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:59:11 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39726.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39726.html The Canadian hotel industry posted decreases in all three key performance measurements during the week of 21-27 June, according to data from STR. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:56:36 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39725.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39725.html Gregory Hartmann, MAI, CHA examines the latest cap rate trends for hotel portfolios Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:54:50 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39724.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39724.html The Geneva hotel market is fundamentally prosperous and stable. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:51:45 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39723.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39723.html The state now has 31 hotels that have been foreclosed on and 175 in default. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:48:52 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39722.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39722.html Amanresorts has announced the opening of Amantaka in Luang Prabang, the former royal capital of Laos. The 24-suite resort incorporates 15 French-colonial-style buildings that were once part of the city's old provincial hospital. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:44:20 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39721.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39721.html HEDNA, the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association, is hosting its annual ASPAC Meeting on 23rd July 2009 at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. Attendees will learn how electronic distribution is changing the travel business and how they can use it to increase revenue. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:42:03 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39720.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article39720.html An associate professor of operations management at the School of Hotel Administration, Verma teaches executive, master's, and undergraduate classes in service operations, product-service innovation, project management, and quality improvement methods. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:25:15 EST