The Weight of the Wait - Time is Money! - By Roberta Nedry
Think of how much today's consumer 'waits' on a daily basis, the doctor's office, traffic, on hold while on the phone, supermarket and gas lines, at the bank, DMV or utility office, for a spouse, for kids, for friends, for meetings to start and the list goes on and on. ...more

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U.S. hotels report double-digit RevPAR drop for the week ending 15 November 2008
The U.S. hotel industry posted declines in three key performance measurements during the week of 9-15 November 2008, according to data from STR. ...more

New Data! Mining A Hotel's Operating Statement - By Robert Mandelbaum
When preparing the first edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for Hotels in 1926, the Hotel Association of New York City set out to establish a uniform 'responsibility accounting system' for the lodging industry. This dictum recognizes that one of the main purposes of the hotel operating statement is to provide a logical presentation of hotel revenues and expenses that enables management to act upon the interpretation of the data. ...more

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Study: Online recruiting should diversify, not replace, traditional hiring
Looking to deflate a high turnover rate among hourly employees, the 53-unit Good Times Burgers & Custard chain based here has stopped accepting applications at its stores. ...more

Great Addresses Chooses Advantage Reserve to Provide Toll-Free Call Center Support
TravelCLICK's iHotelier CRS Utilized to Access 'Live' Room ...more

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James J. Murren Elected Chairman and CEO of MGM MIRAGE
MGM MIRAGE (NYSE:MGM) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected James J. Murren as the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2008. J. Terrence Lanni will continue as a member of the Board and will join the Diversity Committee. ...more

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Riviera Holdings Signs Definitive Agreements With Two Investor Groups
Riviera Holdings Corporation (AMEX:RIV) today announced that it has signed definitive agreements with two existing shareholders enabling them to increase their holdings to up to 15% of the Company's outstanding common stock. ...more

MGM MIRAGE Hospitality and Asian Coast Development Ltd. Announce Plans to Develop MGM Grand Ho Tram Integrated Resort in Vietnam
Collaborative project to be owned and financed by Asian Coast Development and Managed by MGM MIRAGE ...more

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NaturCert appoints Local representative for the USA
NaturCert is the global independent organization which has developed the NaturCert Certification Program for the environment and society. NaturCert is proud to announce that it has appointed its Local representative for the USA, based in New York. ...more

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Tropicana Las Vegas Kicks-off the New Year With WAR
The Tropicana Las Vegas presents American Funk, Rock and R&B Legends - WAR - Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. in the Tiffany Theater. Tickets are priced at $50 and $60 (all inclusive) and are available at the Tropicana Box Office. ...more

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