The 'R' Word - By Dr. Rick Johnson
In order to survive or even thrive facing today's economic conditions, which may even see gas prices hit five dollars a gallon, it will require sticking to the basic principles of running a well managed business. ...more

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Airline Expert Says It's Time for a New Era in US Air Travel, the Low-Cost Era
For US airlines, these are desperate times. And legacy carriers are behaving like desperate creatures, slashing capacity and closing hubs. It's all in vain, says airline expert and CEO of Airsavings, Raphael Bejar. 'It's years too late and millions of dollars too short.' ...more

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week of May 25, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Weekly summary of Occupancy, ADR and REVPar for the United States. ...more

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SynXis Technology Partner Program Gains Momentum as Customers Gain Benefits of 'Best-of-Breed' Systems Integration
SynXis, the Sabre Holdings business that provides complete hotel distribution, Internet marketing and channel management solutions worldwide, announced today the expansion of its Technology Partner Program. ...more

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Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans to Be Reborn as a Waldorf=Astoria Collection Hotel
The Waldorf=Astoria Collection, a luxury member of the Hilton Hotels Family, announced plans today for the redevelopment of the former Fairmont New Orleans as The Roosevelt in conjunction with the Hotel owner, First Class Hotels LLC. ...more

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World Environment Day: Encouraging Tourism Innovation For Climate Neutrality
In an expression of support for the United Nations Environment Program and its campaign to ¨'Kick the Carbon Habit' announced here in Wellington, UNWTO issues its 2008 Report on 'Climate Change and Tourism, Responding to Global Challenges' ...more

Hilton Hotels Corporation Announces Global Sustainability Goals
Hilton Hotels Corporation announced today short and long term goals and objectives towards building sustainability into the core fabric of its businesses worldwide. Christopher J. Nassetta, President & CEO, outlined directional targets for improvement in the company's sustainability performance throughout the next five years within systemwide hotels globally. ...more

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Vail Resorts Announces Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results
Record third quarter Resort revenue of $369.3 million, a 4.8% increase over the prior year's record third quarter. ...more

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aloft Montreal Airport Opens, Making Global Debut
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces the opening of aloft Montreal Airport, the first aloft to open anywhere in the world. ...more

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Best Western Taps Travel Expert Amy Graff to Talk Travel with Generation X
Former VIA Magazine Editor to Offer Personal Spin on Leisure Travel for World's Largest Hotel Chain ...more

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Builds on New Pet Friendly Program Through Partnership with Pet Shelters Across America
To build on its recently announced Hilton Pet Friendly program Hilton Hotels has partnered with Pet Shelters Across America (PSAA), the nation's leading animal sheltering organization dedicated to providing homes for animals in need. As the experts in providing warm hospitality to animals of all shapes and sizes, PSAA assisted Hilton in developing Pet Friendly, including providing tips for traveling with pets and information about vaccinations. ...more

IHG and the Medical Tourism Association Join to Facilitate Medical-Related Travel into Latin America
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) (LSE:IHG) (NYSE:IHG) and the Medical Tourism Association, an international, non-profit association made up of the top international hospitals, insurance companies, healthcare companies, medical tourism companies, and other affiliated companies, today announced that the organizations have joined to spearhead an initiative to facilitate medical-related travel into Latin America. ...more

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