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Extended Competition Leads To Extended Recovery - By Robert Mandelbaum
An analysis of supply change within the extended-stay lodging segment certainly illustrates the appeal of this property type among hotel developers. According to Smith Travel Research, the overall industry has averaged annual changes in supply of 0.9 percent from 2000 to 2006, while the number of new extended-stay rooms has been growing at a 5.1 percent annual pace.
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The Chameleon In Us All - By J. Ragsdale Hendrie
Sometimes we must look to nature to appreciate not only the dilemma but also the response to the 'Green' Movement in Hospitality. Some are confused, our Guests, Visitors and Patrons are often flummoxed, and the easiest strategy is to do nothing.
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Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) Announces 75th Semi-Annual Hospitality Training Conference Agenda
The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) will host its 75th semi-annual Hospitality Training Conference on March 1-4, 2008 at The Depot Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the premier gathering of hospitality training and human resource professionals, who meet to network together, share best practices, learn from keynote speakers and participate in interactive educational sessions.
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Hotelier's 2008 Top Ten Internet Marketing Resolutions - By Max Starkov and Jason Price
Whether you are a major hotel brand, hotel management company, independent or franchised hotel or resort, you can stay well ahead of your competitors and capture new market share with an effective Internet Marketing Strategy. Smart and proactive hoteliers who utilize best practices in Internet marketing, and follow latest trends to their own advantage will define the industry winners and losers in 2008 and over the long term.
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More Social Media Chatter...a Hotel Marketing Tool - By Neil Salerno
After my last article about social media, I heard from many hoteliers who are genuinely interested and excited about the potential use of social media to promote their hotels. There is no question that articles about social media are popping-up everywhere. I agree that the benefits could be enormous, maybe in the not-so-distant future for hotel franchises but, less likely for individual hotels.
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Virtualis Convention And Learning Center Opens In Second Life
Today Corporate Planners Unlimited, Inc. announces the opening of its new Mega Convention Center, VIRTUALIS, the largest virtual tradeshow, meeting, conference and community gathering and special event and innovative conference and community gathering space in Second Life.
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Social Media Marketing Insight From Youtube, Southwest Airlines Presented At HSMAI Travel Internet Marketing Conference
Leading professionals from a diverse segment of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries attending the recent Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI - www.hsmai.org) ninth Travel Internet Marketing Strategy Conference at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix were privy to exclusive information highlighting social media marketing trends as well as expert advice, insight and tips from YouTube, Southwest Airlines, Best Western International and Visit Florida executives.
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AH&LA Expresses Disappointment Over Failure Of Congress To Provide H-2B Relief
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) expresses disappointment today following the failure of the United States Congress to include a provision for relief for the H-2B temporary seasonal worker program in its fiscal year 2008 omnibus appropriations spending bill. The bill, H.R. 2764, was passed by the House on a vote of 272-142, one day after the Senate passed it by a vote of 76-17.
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AH&LA Applauds Final Passage Of Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) commends the United States House of Representatives today, following its passage of H.R. 2761, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007. This measure was approved on a vote of 360-53 and comes after Senate passed the legislation by unanimous consent on November 16, 2007.
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LRA Worldwide Participates in Study on Customer Experience Design for Service
Philadelphia-based company links customer experience initiatives with financial return
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EU and U.S. Agree on Compensation in WTO for Loss of Trade Opportunities in U.S. Gambling Sector
The European Union and United States agreed on a compensation package to be offered by the U.S. in response to its withdrawal in WTO of GATS commitments on gambling and betting services, including on-line gambling.
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Vegas Casino Sells Historic Old Coins, Gold Gaming Tokens to California Firm
Hundreds of silver and gold coins, silver bars and specially-made gold $1 and $5 denomination gaming tokens that were stored for decades in the vault of a well-known downtown Las Vegas casino have been purchased by Spectrum Numismatics International of Irvine, California. They will be offered to collectors worldwide next year.
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