The Checks in the Mail - By Kevin F. Reilly
The first year of Democratic control of Congress did not look much different than the prior years. The Democrats in the House of Representatives had a program for the first 100 days and were relatively successful getting legislation passed, but much of it went no further. While the House can pass legislation with a simple majority, the arcane rules of the Senate require sixty votes to close debate and bring an issue to the floor for an up and down vote. The sixty votes seldom were there. ...more

Parking: A Neglected Profit Center - By Joshua Miller
Hotel owners and managers spend tremendous time and energy looking for strategic ways to make the most of their hotel asset. What they often fail to look at is that the hotel itself usually sits in the middle of or adjacent to a large parking facility. ...more

Does Your Guest Satisfaction and Mystery Shop Data Harmonize...or Just Make Noise? - By Rob Kaplan-Sherman
Align Your Data Streams to Optimize the Guest Experience and Bottom Line ...more

Lessons from the Field - How do you make the decision if you need a person dedicated to selling the services of your hotel? - By John Hogan
Most hotels with more than 100 rooms are likely to have one or more people focused on property sales. Depending on the meeting space or food & beverage options, there may be staff assigned to catering sales as well. Many hotels, especially rooms' only properties, have come to rely on their location or brand affiliation. ...more

Experience Innovation - The Next Generation - By Rob Rush
Oh no, not another article on innovation, your brain is screaming from every synapse. Please don't subject me to another rapturous ode to Southwest Airlines, Ritz Carlton or - gasp - Disney. ...more

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April 2008 Global Hotel Review
This report includes occupancy (Occ), average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR) for selected markets and countries for February 2007. ...more

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending May 18, 2008
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

Monthly U.S. Lodging Performance April 2008
Monthly summary of Occupancy, ADR and REVPar for the United States. ...more

Global Spa Economy Estimated at $255 billion/year
The global spa economy is estimated to be over $250 billion, according to a major report unveiled this week at the 2008 Global Spa Summit in New York ...more

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week of May 11, 2008 - May 17, 2008
Weekly summary of Occupancy, ADR and REVPar for the United States. ...more

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Flight Time TV brings flight status information to Hotels
Broadcast the departures of your neighboring Airport(s) onto the Guest TV Network ...more

Lanyon Acquires RFP Express
Strengthens Leadership Position ...more

RovAir Wireless Mobile Broadband Data Cards Now Available With No Long Term Contracts
Travelers enjoy non-stop connectivity via a 24-hour 'day pass' that delivers Internet access anywhere ordinary cell phone reception exists. ...more

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Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington DC Launches Summer Specials for Meetings, Leisure
Phoenix Park Hotel, a well-established Washington DC hotel near Capitol Hill, recently rolled out its summer discounts and specials program to encourage both leisure and corporate function bookings through the summer months and into the late year. ...more

Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder Introduces Summer Specials
Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, a popular choice in Colonial Williamsburg hotels, is stepping up to the fast approaching summer season with packages that focus on fun but also respond to the current travel market. ...more

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Don't Wash Your Profits Down the Drain
New research shows a custom linen and towel reuse program increases guest participation. ...more

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What Is the Future of E-Mail?
An old digital format still has plenty of life left ...more

Google's Travel Plans
The US travel industry is facing a terrible year, thanks to credit crunched consumers and a weak US dollar. But Google sees an online opportunity in the struggling industry. ...more

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Harrah's Announces Grand Opening of Harrah's Casino Tunica and First Ever Paula Deen Buffet
$45 million renovation including installation of Paula Deen Buffet, Sphere Bar, '37 Restaurant, World Series of Poker(R) room and new interactive casino floor concluded. ...more

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The new wave in hotels making a big splash
Hoteliers diving into large, luxurious swimming pools with all the trimmings ...more

Betsson Challenges Swedish Gaming Monopoly - Opens Betting Shop in Stockholm
Betsson (STO:BETSB) will open the doors of its first betting shop in Sweden, marking a challenge to the Swedish gaming monopoly. The aim of Betsson's new endeavour is to build closer relations with its players and offer more gaming opportunities and greater freedom of choice. ...more

New Magazine to Focus on Casino Surveillance and Security
Global Gaming Business magazine and World Game Protection team up for groundbreaking publication ...more

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