Gaming Industry Wire

SuiteLinq to Deploy Multi-Platform Digital Services at New InterContinental New York Times Square

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:58:30 EST

New York’s Times Square will welcome its newest luxury hotel this summer with the opening of InterContinental Hotel Group’s 607-room, 36-story property at 44th Street and Eighth Avenue. Located in the heart of the midtown Manhattan Theater District, the impeccably designed hotel will offer guests an in-room digital experience supplied by SuiteLinq, Inc., an Exton, PA, based provider of content, connectivity, and commerce solutions for hospitality and extended-stay environments.

Yes, There’s (Finally) an App for That

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:26:21 EST

REVPAR GURU Launches iPhone RevPAR Calculator App

STR Reports US Performance for Week Ending 6 March 2010

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:01:58 EST

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy ended the week with a 4.0-percent increase to 54.9 percent. Average daily rate dropped 3.0 percent to finish the week at US$96.05. Revenue per available room for the week was up 0.9 percent to finish at US$52.75.

O'Rourke Launches SmartstaySM IPhone App to Open Mobile Channel for Hotels

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:11:29 EST

O'Rourke Hospitality Marketing, a full-service marketer specializing in the hospitality industry, has just launched SmartstaySM a one-of-a-kind iPhone app that hotels can customize to reflect their own hotel brand.

STR Reports U.S. Hotel Pipeline for February 2010

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:01:29 EST

The total active U.S. hotel development pipeline includes 3,551 projects comprising 368,740 rooms, according to the February 2010 STR/TWR/Dodge Construction Pipeline Report released this week

STR Reports Canada Performance for Week Ending 6 March 2010

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:58:23 EST

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy decreased 0.4 percent to 55.3 percent. Average daily rate fell 0.9 percent to finish the week at CAD$125.36. Revenue per available room for the week dropped 1.3 percent decrease to CAD$69.36.

WARNING TO HOTELS...Don't Use Free Link Shortening Services in Your Marketing

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:22:48 EST

A few months ago we wrote about the many reasons why hoteliers should not be using free link shorting services such as TinyURL and Bit.Ly. While there are numerous free services available, most put your hotel at risk and may cost you dearly in lost business opportunities. The Internet is still a little like the

Nevistas Offers Hotel Sale Leaseback Financing Program for Flagged Hotels

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:10:44 EST

A financing alternative that frees up capital allowing the owner to invest back into the same or different business.

Best Western Hotel Launches Online Booking Widget to Reach Customers Via Desktops, Facebook and the Web with WorkLight

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:38:27 EST

Hotel to Use New Applications to Drive Revenues and Customer Loyalty

During Problem Gambling Awareness Week, March 7 - 13, Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling Focuses on Families

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:42:32 EST

Oftentimes Family Members Suffer More Than Gamblers From Financial Loss and Abuse

Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Releases February 2010 Index

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:41:15 EST

By the end of February 2010, there was little movement in the AGEM Index, as the net impact of gains and losses for various global gaming suppliers remained relatively unchanged from the previous month. The index fell modestly by 0.60 points, or 0.6 percent, to close at 102.28.

Amsterdam Casino Affiliate Convention Agenda Finalized: Heavy Focus on Gaming SEO - April 15-16

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:39:01 EST

Ticonderoga Ventures, Inc. announces that the agenda has been finalized for the April 15-16, 2010 Amsterdam Casino Affiliate Convention. The event will have a strong focus on niche SEO for online gaming.

Green Key Global to Conduct Panel Session on Sustainable Lodging Practices at Hoosier Hospitality Conference

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:34:22 EST

Green Key Global, the official green lodging certification program of the Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association, will conduct a panel discussion at the annual Hoosier Hospitality Conference next week.

White Paper - Six Mistakes Companies Are Making Today And How You Can Avoid Them

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:56:08 EST

When the economy slows, many businesses react by retrenching and cutting costs in order to weather the downturn.

UNWTO Secretary General Calls Upon The Tourism Sector To Speak With One Voice

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:32:57 EST

Working together to ensure that global policies are supportive of the sustainable growth of tourism and position travel and tourism as one industry speaking with one voice were some of the challenges highlighted by UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, speaking on the occasion of the opening of this year’s ITB Travel Trade Show (Berlin, Germany, 10-14 March 2010).4

How Green Certification Programs Address Smoking/Nonsmoking - By Glenn Hasek

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:28:04 EST

In the last several years, the number of green lodging certification programs available to U.S. hotels has exploded with programs emerging at the national, state and city level. For the most part, these programs address indoor air quality by encouraging lodging establishments to avoid the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are often found in paints, glues, cleaning chemicals, furniture and other items.

New Jersey Casino Control Commission Clears the Way for Tropicana Acquisition

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:11:16 EST

Yesterday the New Jersey Casino Control Commission approved the acquisition of the New Jersey Tropicana Casino & Resort by an entity owned 46% by affiliates of Carl C. Icahn.

Carl C. Icahn Announces Tropicana Entertainment Inc. Successfully Emerged From Bankruptcy

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:08:41 EST

Company completes comprehensive financial and operational restructuring

Wynn Las Vegas Reinvents Wynn LVNV Boutique

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:01:58 EST

Carefully Curated Selection Offers One-of-a-Kind Luxury Goods

Official European Poker Tour Statement

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:44:00 EST

On Saturday, March 6th at approximately 2.15pm CET, an armed robbery took place at the European Poker Tour (EPT) event in Berlin. Four armed men were involved in the robbery, which targeted the tournament registration desk outside the tournament area. No shots were fired and nobody was seriously injured.