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/article35875.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35875.html Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE: GET) today announced that executive vice president and chief financial officer David Kloeppel has been promoted to president of the Company, effective immediately. In addition to retaining his duties as CFO, Kloeppel will assume new responsibilities including oversight of marketing, media and entertainment. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:12:27 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35874.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35874.html 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. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:09:42 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35873.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35873.html Manufacturer of Metal Bed Products now a division of Mantua Mfg. Co. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:19:49 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35872.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35872.html UNWTO launches its new long-term research programme UNWTO Future Vision: Tourism Towards 2030. The study will forecast international tourism growth through the year 2030 and identify key actual and future trends and their impact on tourism development. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:12:54 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35871.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35871.html The existing property featuring 114 rooms is scheduled to join Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts in Q4 2008. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:11:26 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35870.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35870.html As the financial crisis continues to seize up the credit markets and the Americas fall into what could be a prolonged recession, PE firms face many challenges - from economic uncertainty and its impact on their holdings to putting money to work in difficult credit conditions. The November issue of InterChange looks at how PE firms are managing downside risk and creating portfolio value today. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:09:13 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35869.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35869.html Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing to be Honored at HSMAI Adrian Awards Gala Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:06:56 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35868.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35868.html Kurt Ritter, president & CEO of The Rezidor Hotel Group, the Brussels-based hotel management company, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 Worldwide Hospitality Awards, organized by Hotel, Tourism and Restaurant Industry Magazine (HTR) and MKG Group. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:05:02 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35867.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35867.html Starwood is Partnering with Alhokair Group to Open Four Points by Sheraton Mall of Arabia, Jeddah, Four Points by Sheraton Dhahran, and Aloft Riyadh Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:00:12 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35866.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35866.html The U.S. hotel industry posted declines in three key performance measurements during the week of 9-15 November 2008, according to data from STR. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:58:00 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35864.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35864.html The Seaport Hotel announced the implementation of an innovative, chlorine-reducing water treatment system to its indoor pool, making Seaport the first hotel in the United States to utilize this green technology. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:54:34 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35857.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35857.html SpringHill Suites to Debut in Miami's Health District Next Year Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:47:02 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35855.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35855.html Will oversee a newly formed region and report to Ted Darnall, HEI's chief operating officer. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:45:14 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35846.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35846.html Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) announced the opening of two new Hilton Garden Inn properties in Italy. These two additions, located in Milan Malpensa and Bologna San Lazzaro, boost the Hilton Garden Inn brand's presence in Italy to five hotels. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:09:21 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35845.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35845.html When preparing the first edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for Hotels in 1926, the Hotel Association of New York City set out to establish a uniform 'responsibility accounting system' for the lodging industry. This dictum recognizes that one of the main purposes of the hotel operating statement is to provide a logical presentation of hotel revenues and expenses that enables management to act upon the interpretation of the data. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:04:31 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35844.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35844.html Having an enthusiastic attitude is important in being successful in any line of work. While there's nothing new about that maxim, it certainly bears repeating especially when you're talking about sales. Combining enthusiasm with sincerity is obvious. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:56:07 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35843.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35843.html Looking to deflate a high turnover rate among hourly employees, the 53-unit Good Times Burgers & Custard chain based here has stopped accepting applications at its stores. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:53:13 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35842.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35842.html TravelCLICK's iHotelier CRS Utilized to Access 'Live' Room Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:48:42 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35841.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35841.html NaturCert is the global independent organization which has developed the NaturCert Certification Program for the environment and society. NaturCert is proud to announce that it has appointed its Local representative for the USA, based in New York. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:42:36 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35840.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article35840.html For the hotel industry, recently riding high on years of record profits, the good times have ended suddenly, and no one knows when they may resume. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:23:28 EST