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Hotel Lessons Learned From A Five-Star School Principal - By Doug Kennedy
For five years now I've had the privilege of being a parent-volunteer at my children's public school, which is Hollywood Hills Elementary in Hollywood, FL. Now I might be a little biased in saying that this is the best elementary school anywhere, since Mrs. Roberts is my personal hero, but I do have lots of evidence to make the case that our school is one of the best in our state if not nation. ...more

Creating Success during a Downturn in the Economy - By Dr. Rick Johnson
Today we are engulfed in the debate on whether or not we are facing a true recession. Fifty percent of the so-called expert economists say we are and fifty percent say it's just a downturn and we will come out of it in 2009. ...more

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Trends

International Film Industry Boosts Berlin Room Rate
European Chain Hotels Market Review - February 2008 ...more

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week of Mar 23, 2008 - Mar 29, 2008
Weekly summary of Occupancy, ADR and REVPar for the United States. ...more

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Technology

Follow the Money: 10 Years of Profit Optimization Progress Pays Off for Operators
Customer service, revenue management focus in two markets a winning strategy for The Rainmaker Group and its clients ...more

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Appointments

Wynn Resorts Names New Senior Vice President of Design for Wynn Design and Development
Architectural Interior Designer Jerry Beale has been named Senior Vice President of Design and joins Roger Thomas to assume the creative leadership of Wynn Design and Development, wholly owned subsidiary of Wynn Resorts. Beale will commence with the company on April 21, 2008. ...more

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Development

Ways to Reduce Renovation Expenses While Retaining Quality
The Ghoman Design Group, Inc. is a hospitality renovation firm which combines interior design, architecture, general contracting, procurement / purchasing, installation, logistics and project management creating a total solution for its clients. ...more

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Environmental

Going Green ... With Upscale Amenities and Stylish Dispensers
Pineapple Hospitality is now a distributor of bulk-packaged EO(R) (Essential Oils) Amenities and AVIVA Amenity Dispensers ...more

The Palazzo Las Vegas Named Largest 'Green' Building in the World
U.S. Green Building Council Awards The Palazzo LEED(R) Certification ...more

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Internet

Hitwise March 2008 Travel Category Report
The Hitwise Travel Report provides marketers an understanding of the competitive online travel landscape in terms of competitive clickstream, including traffic sources and referred destinations. ...more

Google keyword switch to cost big travel brands 'millions'
Some of the UK's biggest travel companies could be facing a digital marketing hit of 'millions' following Google's decision to allow trademarked keyword bidding. ...more

Ice Portal Welcomes Travel Industry Veteran Steve Tipsword To Executive Team
ICE Portal, the industry leader in the production, management, and distribution of rich visual content, is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Tipsword as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Chief Operating Officer. ...more

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Other

Harrah's Entertainment To Be Renamed Caesars Entertainment
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. said today its board of directors has approved a plan to change the company's name to Caesars Entertainment Corporation, pending regulatory approvals. ...more

Five Star Service for Four Paws
Guest amenities have gone to the dogs. No longer are welcome cookies, in-room toiletries, and turn down service just human luxuries. Savannah Ashcroft now introduces a complete line of pet guest amenities for all pet friendly lodging properties. ...more

Evergreen Mountain Four Season Resort Announces Pat LaMarche As Spokesperson
Seth Carey the author of the Evergreen Mountain Four Season Resort Casino referendum announced today that Pat LaMarche has been named the spokesperson for the campaign. ...more

Aspire Introduces New Products to Transform Customer Service in Hospitality Industry
It only takes one negative experience to influence 300 hotel guests. ...more

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