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Trends in Travel for 2008
Deloitte is releasing its 2008 Travel Industry Trends Report, which finds that five key trends will have a significant impact on industry expectations, strategies and brands in 2008. ...more

Hotel Owners and Operators Expecting Higher Yield from Increases in More Personalized, Direct Selling Expenses - By David M. Brudney
While sales and marketing-related labor costs have experienced moderate growth and advertising has declined, more dollars are being directed to 'Selling' expenses, according to a recent article by PKF Consulting ...more

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Trends

Top Ten Luxury Travel and Lifestyle Trends for 2008 - By Karen Weiner Escalera
Luxury markets will continue to expand, while consumers of all high-end luxury products will hone their tastes ever more pointedly. The urge for self expression will spread while a new ethical and environmental consciousness will take an even firmer hold. These are among the many forces that will help dictate where and how the affluent will spend their money in the new year of 2008. ...more

China Business Travel Market Maturing
American Express Business Travel announces results of 2007 China Business Travel Survey ...more

Europe Chain Hotels Market Review - October 2007
The Rugby World Cup helped Paris's chain hotels achieve a massive rise in profitability during October, according to the latest figures from TRI Hospitality Consulting's European HotStats survey. ...more

Top 10 Group Events November 2007 - North America & Selected Markets
Square Footage Meeting Space Occupied, Square Footage Catered, Estimated Number of Attendees ...more

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending November 24, 2007
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

The Simple Secret to 'Persuasive Speak' - By Alan Keith
Develop and expand upon your talent to communicate. Make your audience feel a certain way or encourage a response is essential in advertising, selling and consensus building. Improve your bottom line with Persuasive Speak. ...more

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week of Nov 18, 2007 - Nov 24, 2007
Weekly summary of Occupancy, ADR and REVPar for the United States. ...more

Top Five Reasons for Meeting Planner Site Selection
Knowland Group Research Reveals That Price Isn't Everything ...more

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Sales and Marketing

Top Ten Marketing Ideas To Consider in 2008
Few marketing programs completely fulfill one's hopes. In the new year, marketers should avoid over-hyped opportunities to focus on measuring success by one satisfied customer at a time. ...more

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Development

Unibet Announces Intention to Acquire Maria Holdings to Further Strengthen its Position in Bingo and the Nordic Markets
Significant potential within the female customer segment - Excellent value creation opportunity in the fast growing online bingo market - Acquisition value of SEK 705 million (GBP 54 million) ...more

Harrah's Entertainment and Sumner Gaming and Resorts Announce a $500 Million Destination Casino Proposal for Sumner County, Kansas
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) and Sumner Gaming and Resorts announced today their proposal for a destination resort to be located in Sumner County, Kansas, which was submitted to the Sumner County Commission today for its consideration. ...more

Penn National Gaming Files Application to Become Lottery Gaming Facility Manager in Sumner County, Kansas
Submits Plans for $365 Million Destination Gaming Resort in City of Wellington ...more

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Environmental

Saybrook Point Inn & Spa Champions Environmental Responsibility - By Glenn Hasek
Situated on the site of one of New England's first settlements (1623), the Saybrook Point Inn & Spa here has a rich history. Located in an environmentally sensitive area on the Connecticut River, one that recently has seen eagles return to it, the property is a champion of energy conservation and environmental protection. ...more

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Financial

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results
Reports a 14.6% increase in net revenues ...more

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Internet

SEO Tips for Press Releases
Many search marketing tactics come and go, but one channel of promotion that has steadily evolved is the practice of optimizing press releases for search engines. ...more

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Openings

MotorCity Casino Hotel Opens
An enthusiastic MotorCity Casino Hotel staff welcomed their first hotel guests today as the only locally owned and operated Detroit casino-hotel opened its doors for business. ...more

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Other

Las Vegas Sands Launches New High-Speed Ferry Service Between Hong Kong and Macao
CotaiJet Offering Adds Important Incremental Transportation Capacity to the Pearl River Delta Region ...more

Harrah's Entertainment Announces Transaction Approval by the Missouri Gaming Commission
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., (NYSE:HET) today announced it received approval from the Missouri Gaming Commission for the proposed acquisition of Harrah's by affiliates of Apollo Management, L.P. and TPG Capital. ...more

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