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A Common Sense Approach To Your Brand Message - By J. Ragsdale Hendrie
We struggle to communicate our Brand Message, as we attempt to influence, often times not adhering to a very basic template. Essentially, we have a product or service we represent, and it must be delivered to a targeted audience. ...more

Proven Method for Selecting Property Tax Representation - By Jim Popp, Esq.
Property taxes represent a significant expense item for hotels. Thus, when a tax assessment is deemed to be unfair, owners should carefully consider which tax professional to retain for an appeal. ...more

Ten Traps to Avoid with Employee Opinion Surveys - By Jim Houran
Employee Opinion Surveys can offer a strong ROI for organziations wanting to improve their business operations and relationships. However, these surveys are often compromised by ten critical pitfalls. Learn about these traps and how to avoid them. ...more

Associate Engagement - It All Starts At the Top - By Lizz Chambers, CHE, CHA
Woody Allen once said that 80 percent of success is showing up. Unfortunately, this accurately describes the mindset of the majority of workers today. ...more

Lessons from the Field - Updating marketing and sales strategies mid year NOW is essential - By John Hogan
I have learned in my career to consider the marketplace, the competition and the overall trends and cycles if I expect to be successful. In the past, this has usually meant creating an annual marketing plan and working that plan. Weekly and monthly action plans would lead to quarterly reviews and updates. The next year's plan would take those updates and trends and as a team or a corporation, we would decide the next plan of strategies and tactics. ...more

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Trends

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending June 28, 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

First 2008 Results Show Firm Tourism Demand
Advanced Results From The UNWTO World Tourism Barometer June 2008 ...more

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week of June 22, 2008 - June 28, 2008
Weekly summary of Occupancy, ADR and REVPar for the United States. ...more

A Vast Majority of Southern California Indian Gaming Casino Customers Express Desire for a Smoke-Free Environment
Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino Ranks Highest in Satisfaction With the Casino Experience in Inaugural Study ...more

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending June 21, 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

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Technology

Pestana Hotels and Resorts Selects MICROS OPERA Reservations System to Create a Single Image Inventory Solution
MICROS Systems, Inc., a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that Pestana Hotels and Resorts, owned and operated by The Pestana Group, the largest Portuguese tourism and leisure organization, will commence the next phase of its I.T. strategy with MICROS-Fidelio Portugal with the implementation of the MICROS OPERA Reservations System (ORS) and OPERA Web Services (OWS). ...more

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Appointments

Wynn Names Tim Poster and Tom Breitling Senior Vice Presidents of Strategy and Development
Tim Poster and Tom Breitling will be joining Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) subsidiary Wynn Las Vegas as Sr. Vice Presidents of Strategy and Development. ...more

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Internet

Splendia.com welcomes their 2,000th hotel, the Gansevoort South Hotel, Spa and Residences!
Having firmly established their presence in the international markets, Splendia.com is moving towards attaining status as the ultimate worldwide online reservation service for the discerning leisure and business traveller. ...more

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Sales and Marketing

How are Travel Companies Lowering Distribution Costs, Selling Ancillary Products and Maximizing Revenues in an Uncertain Market?
2008 is proving to be a year of great economic uncertainty. If travel companies want to stay in business, it's more import ant than ever that they understand how to lower costs and boost revenues, even when times are tough. ...more

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