Hotelier's and Caterer's - stories from the basement: July 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

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The Re-Invention Revolution | By Karen Weiner Escalera http://ping.fm/qvl0J Also visit http://www.rea-ta.com/

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Getting More Done: A Conversation With The Email Coach http://ping.fm/ELaZV Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Starwood Hotels Completes Sale of the W San Francisco to Keck Seng for $90 million http://ping.fm/VtsCl
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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Hallmark Hotel Manchester. 2 Nights including breakfast and 1 dinner for 2. Only available in August. Some rooms left for quick purchase. Visit www.holidayauction.tv Package item ID:: 110810 (search) under £130.00 inclusive.

TeleAdapt Becomes Associate Member of Bluetooth http://ping.fm/pCwjN
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Sulwhasoo Selects SpaSoft® for its New Spa in Hong Kong http://ping.fm/tUKEo Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

HeBS Launches an Innovative Website for NYC's Newest Hotel - Hotel Indigo Chelsea http://ping.fm/9RGi9
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To Make Hotel Training Work, Make It Fun! | By Doug Kennedy http://ping.fm/gUshJ visit www.holidayauction.tv

Hilton Kansas City Receives AAA Four Diamond Rating http://ping.fm/yWRb4 Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Wyndham Worldwide Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results http://ping.fm/4j7eg Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

First Holiday Inn To Open In The Maldives http://ping.fm/mpN9i
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Carlson President and CEO Hubert Joly to lead Carlson Hotels Worldwide; Thorsten Kirschke Appointed COO of Carlson Hotels – Americas http://ping.fm/FXADE
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STR reports U.S. hotel industry performance results for first-half 2009 http://ping.fm/wg4Pq Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Desires Hotels Highlights Four Unique Outdoor Bars and Restaurants http://ping.fm/WE4am Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Accor North America Joins the EPA National Partnership for Environmental Priorities http://ping.fm/Qdcd3
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Green Initiatives Benefit Members, Travelers, And Environment http://ping.fm/dZ9kx Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Differentiator Left In The Guest Experience Is Service http://ping.fm/edqpP Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Highlights Four Unique Outdoor Bars and Restaurants http://ping.fm/waxHu Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

STR reports U.S. hotel industry performance results for first-half 2009 http://ping.fm/KIOdo Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

New AH&LA Green Initiatives Benefit Members, Travelers, And Environment http://ping.fm/5hRb3
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Accor North America Joins the EPA National Partnership for Environmental Priorities http://ping.fm/WKRoe
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Hospitality Solutions to Enhance Employee and Guest Experiences http://ping.fm/ihnRR Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Satisfaction with Hotels Increases as Guests Seek Comfort and Value http://ping.fm/iXE5a Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

The Only Differentiator Left In The Guest Experience Is Service http://ping.fm/4TADO Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

STR reports U.S. hotel industry performance results http://ping.fm/xwJnQ Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Europe performance results for June 2009 | STR http://ping.fm/xucW4
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Magnuson Hotels reservation revenue climbs 24% against US occupancy crash http://hotelier.hsyndicate.com/news/4042651.html
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Quickly Clears Development Milestone http://ping.fm/r6fug Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Revised Hospitality Law Textbook Alerts Hoteliers to Legal Issues http://ping.fm/RvqfQ Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

UK Volume holds up at the expense of rate | TRI Hospitality Consulting Reports http://ping.fm/kCfet
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St. Regis Aspen Selects HyperDisk http://ping.fm/gTSq9
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Recognizing there is not only one approach to ongoing success in building revenues http://ping.fm/pHlTj
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Jumeirah to manage Agile resort on Clearwater Bay, China http://ping.fm/49cXW Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Monday, July 27, 2009

Residence Inn by Marriott Gets Cooking with Celebrity Chef http://ping.fm/KqXw6 Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Carlson Hotels Worldwide Adds 33 New Properties in the Second Quarter of 2009 http://ping.fm/m6QX8
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Choice Hotels Owners Council Donates $5,000 to AH&LEF Annual Giving Campaign http://ping.fm/8m1Ma
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Recession, Identity and the Art of War http://ping.fm/p1SJQ
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Knowland Begins Service in Dubai http://ping.fm/yVVKX
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Recession, Identity and the Art of War http://ping.fm/nSnWn
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Global hotel deals show slight rise during 2Q | Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels Reportshttp://ping.fm/K5PtI Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

U.S. Half-year performance reveals rays of light | By Bobby Bowers http://ping.fm/96V5h Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Starwood Opens Its Thirteenth Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Latin America and the Second Four Points by Sheraton in Chile http://ping.fm/W3MZr
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Web 2.0 Employment Branding | By Douglas Rosen
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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Ramada Dover Hotel - 'Dover Rover' Bus and Boat Tour for 2 Persons -- Bid for it now:: http://ping.fm/bLlQC

Saturday, July 25, 2009

THE ROYAL LODGE APARTHOTEL SKI AND SPA HOTEL IN PAMPOROVO, BULGARIA:: http://ping.fm/lDTXh

The Mediterranea Hotel & Suites, Malta 3 Nights for 2 Persons for under £50.00:: http://ping.fm/UpBxb

Glamour Wedding Party Package in Marbella, Spain:: http://ping.fm/tlM70

Dedeman Antalya Hotel & Convention Center, Turkey, Holiday Promotion, 7 Nights for 2:: http://ping.fm/4mw1R

All Inclusive 5 Nights Package - Arabian Park Hotel - Dubai:: http://ping.fm/lTjjj

Spa Break Offer - 2 Nights for 2 Pers at the Hallmark Hotel Manchester:: http://ping.fm/N2yld

Hallmark Hotel Manchester, Romantic Celebration for 2 Persons Available at any Day during August 2009:: http://ping.fm/1jkNr

Hallmark Hotel Derby - Wedding Party for 120 Guests Special Offer:: http://ping.fm/InDQH

The Princess Donia cruise for 10 Persons, Nostalgic Elegance On The Nile In First Class Comfort And Style:: http://ping.fm/fRcFa

Hallmark Hotel Manchester Romantic Celebration Package for 2 Persons available July & August:: http://ping.fm/Lcgrx

The Ramada Hotel Dover 2 Night Dover Escape available now:: http://ping.fm/qE7cc

Hostel Centar -- Belgrade -- Serbia, Available for Arrivals now until 31st October 2009:: http://ping.fm/TmYLl

Nid's Bungalows Koh Samui - Thailand - Budget Accommodation - 7 Nights Accommodation Package for 2 Persons:: http://ping.fm/N03ch

Havana Casino & Hotel - Varna - Bulgaria - 5 Nights for 2 Persons Including Breakfast & Dinner:: http://ping.fm/XfV1c

Victoria Hotel - Talamanca Beach - Ibiza
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Friday, July 24, 2009

World’s Biggest Relaunch in Hospitality History http://ping.fm/yQGfH Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

AH&LA Releases New Card Check Educational Video
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Wyndham Hotel Group Appoints Chief Technology Officer http://ping.fm/psO33 Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

New Technology Enhances Advertising to Travel Agents Who Book $8 Billion in Hotel Revenue
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STR reports US performance for week ending 18 July 2009 http://ping.fm/q4S4P Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

STR reports US performance for June 2009 http://ping.fm/AgmtA
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Hospitality Lawyer: National implications from the latest California hotel industry Survey http://ping.fm/GJii4
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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Understanding that the same things do motivate not all of us: A new look at awahttp://ping.fm/OCLsU and recognition Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Launches CHTA Data Center' To Provide Invaluable Resource
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US full-service hotels operating expense trends | Smith Travel Research http://ping.fm/cF8Cx Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Search For Radical Innovation In Hospitality Announces Call For 2009 Entries http://ping.fm/5x4Yc
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Kinseth Hospitality Companies Assumes Management of Three Hotels http://ping.fm/4yn8X Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

TIG Global Launches New Series of Reports on Destination eMarketing Best Practices http://ping.fm/AbTVC
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How Search Is Key To Booking Travel Plans
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

New National Travel MONITOR℠ Survey Reveals Shifting Accommodation Preferences http://ping.fm/STTgJ
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Host Hotels beats Street, but cuts forecast http://ping.fm/c4kzN Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

PhoCusWright FYI: Tour operators have steadily lost market share to online travel agencies | But do not count them out http://ping.fm/o6AKk Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Marriott Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires Celebrates 100 Years of Sophistication and Service http://ping.fm/FzDHv
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Seven Multifamily Housing Operators Tap Rainmaker LRO™ Revenue Optimization System http://ping.fm/WO7cT
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Ramada Brand Continues to Grow in China with Development of Two New Hotels http://ping.fm/BJNv7
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Rezidor continues to focus on value enhancing growth and cash protection http://ping.fm/2Jf0J
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There’s No Recession on Guest Expectations http://ping.fm/U9uXr
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Seven Multifamily Housing Operators Tap Rainmaker LROTM Revenue Optimization System http://ping.fm/LLxGA Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Penn State Hospitality Services Forms Strategic Alliance with UniFocus http://ping.fm/jfInj Alao visit www.holidayauction.tv

Hotels, airlines offer treats to lure customers http://ping.fm/xC3bo
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London Focuses on the Environment http://ping.fm/v6RO1 Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

HSMAI Aims To Establish Sydney Chapter http://ping.fm/0aGII
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hotelicopter Launches Hotel Ratings Through Facebook® Connect http://ping.fm/HCGYJ Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

London Market Report | STR http://ping.fm/fmQjr
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The Future of VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) http://ping.fm/aP7o0
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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London Focuses on the Environment http://ping.fm/dEywE visit holidayauction.tv

HSMAI Aims To Establish Sydney Chapter http://ping.fm/4PwK8
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Marriott International Plans its First Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam http://ping.fm/0qWIe Visit www.holidayauction.tv

Bernhard Bohnenberger appointed as Honorary Advisor to the President of the Senate of Thailand
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Monday, July 20, 2009

Lender Survey - 2nd Quarter 2009 http://ping.fm/PVRr9
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Europe pipeline for June 2009 |
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Reposition for Success: 5 Strategies for Resort Properties http://ping.fm/6TlF0 Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Reposition for Success: 5 Strategies for Resort Properties http://ping.fm/PmrP0 Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Luxury Eco-Resort Slated to Open in 2011 http://ping.fm/EP8zN
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New London hotel defies recession http://ping.fm/UX0yc Alos visit www.holidayauction.tv

Hotel Review: Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
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Lender Survey - 2nd Quarter 2009 http://ping.fm/zBTIt
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Marriott | An unleveraged hotel chain | Economist Magazine http://ping.fm/jGSxe Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

U.S. hotel Pipeline for June 2009 | STR http://ping.fm/rNBrw
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Tatas to spice up budget hotel brand Ginger
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Friday, July 17, 2009

Marriott | An unleveraged hotel chain | Economist Magazine http://ping.fm/1t0rJ Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Choice Hotels International Opens 57 New Hotels in June http://ping.fm/WOWBx Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

STR reports U.S. performance for week ending 11 July 2009 http://ping.fm/warhF Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Global pipeline tapers off in second half of year http://ping.fm/GFl7F Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Captain C.P. Krishnan Nair to Receive the Hall of Fame Award at Annual Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI) http://ping.fm/seAC3 Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Fairmont Says “Grease Is The Word” With Innovative Recycling Initiative http://ping.fm/bChtP Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

WTF: NYLO vs. Wynn Re: XS http://ping.fm/Nxyc8
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Americas Best Value Inn Adds http://ping.fm/RBC4Z Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Le Meridien Introduces New Member to LM100™ Family http://ping.fm/dihGT
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Kennedy Training Network Marketshttp://ping.fm/Q5eUD Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Look at the Numbers | By Howard Nusbaum, RRP http://ping.fm/2aaCg
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The Roosevelt New Orleans reopens after $145 Million Historic Restoration http://ping.fm/aX5Fw
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Hyatt Place® Hotel Coming Soon to Lake Pointe Town Center in Sugar Land TX http://ping.fm/ODBC8
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Americas Best Value Inn Adds 68 Properties in First Half of 2009 http://ping.fm/7MCSR Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

Destination Kohler Installs New Two-Way Interface Between PAR Springer-Miller’s SMS http://ping.fm/mUSIy
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Online Travel Agencies (OTAs): Will They Survive the Removal of Airline Ticket Booking Fees? http://ping.fm/y8DRd
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How to get repeat guests for only 44 cents | By Patrick Mayock http://ping.fm/Cdgo3 Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

U.S. Half-year performance reveals rays of light
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Strategic Hotels Chief Says Corporate Cutbacks to Trim Bookings http://ping.fm/xdZ51
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New book alerts hotel chains to a long-term golden age of global growth http://ping.fm/iALpL Also visit www.holidayauction.tv

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