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

Monday, November 30, 2009

Space hotel on schedule to open:: http://ping.fm/ldtDk

Hotels in Germany: Number of operations with revenue reductions doubles:: http://ping.fm/6U00j

London to Drive Recovery for Hotel Market in Europe:: http://ping.fm/8kJVs

Space hotel on schedule to open:: http://ping.fm/aTHOc

Social Media & Your Business: Just a Buzz or the Real Deal?:: http://ping.fm/FbgSo

In tough times, maintain or bolster your sales staff:: http://ping.fm/xwq9x

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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Thailand's Dusit group to build five luxury hotels in India:: http://ping.fm/eMRPz

UK hotels target unwanted relatives:: http://ping.fm/dcEgI

Lebanon - Law banning smoking in closed public areas will improve health and business:: http://ping.fm/J8nRe

Are hotel key cards safe? Well:: http://ping.fm/Md8pb

Vibrant Hospitality Awards for 10th anniversary:: http://ping.fm/rNuUW

Jumeirah to manage city hotel in Panama:: http://ping.fm/WCrLL

Optimism back in hospitality industry?:: http://ping.fm/ve94X

Friday, November 27, 2009

First Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Management Agreement Signed in Saudi Arabia :: http://ping.fm/OaKTz

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Rezidor and OTRUM – a winning team:: http://ping.fm/4Kngt

What if You Reduced Your Hotel Room Rates and Nobody Noticed? | By Rick Garlick, Ph.D.:: http://ping.fm/5rF8H

Online Revealed Canada Conference Introduces Co-Chairs and Advisory Board :: http://ping.fm/fBTsU

November 2009 LeisureTRAK® report:: http://ping.fm/8qStc

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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Oyster Hotel Reviews Launches Authentic, Expert Hotel Reviews for Sin City:: http://ping.fm/bzApV[tt_news]=7297&cHash=9fa8b1ffbe

Catering for the holidays? Don't overlook the day before each gathering, says Technomic::http://ping.fm/BPiH8[tt_news]=7286&cHash=87c7fb7bb1

Tangy Green Beans & Bacon:: http://ping.fm/h1mZM

Fancy a long weekend in Praque for 2?? Hotelier's special offer for today:: http://ping.fm/7oOLu

Some Rediscover the Benefits of Business Travel :: http://ping.fm/Ur0uG

Middle East region performance results for October 2009 | STR Global:: http://ping.fm/dZq6p

Apps for the iPhone: A Traveler’s Companion, Pocket Size :: http://ping.fm/66ECZ

Sustainable F&B operations can create valuable profit partner:: http://ping.fm/avw7C

Hotel Guests Feel They Are Getting More for Their Money | Market Metrix Announces Third Quarter 2009:: http://ping.fm/7tjsD

Swisscom helps hotels to save costs through shared, dynamically managed bandwidth:: http://ping.fm/7QddS

ITB Berlin focuses on social media:: http://ping.fm/tbuF7

Weekly hotel revpar grows by 6.2% in London:: http://hotelier.typepad.com/hotelier/2009/11/weekly-hotel-revpar-grows-by-62-in-london.html

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Generational Marketing Hospitality:: http://ping.fm/tr6eK

Wyndham Hotel Group to Debut Wyndham and Ramada Encore in Middle East :: http://ping.fm/pm9b0

Albany Airport Hotel takes aim at the economy, introduces Bag of Bargains Shopping Package:: http://ping.fm/8sw3Q

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Global Spa Leaders and Visionaries to Convene in Istanbul, Turkey, for 2010 Global Spa Summit :: http://ping.fm/JKnll

Houston, venue of Expo Destinos Latinos 2010:: http://ping.fm/kewwq

STR releases updated forecasts through 2011:: http://ping.fm/csD1m

More pilgrims stranded at Lagos airport:: http://ping.fm/J3jC4

UK issues terror warning for travel to Timbuktu:: http://ping.fm/CXEEe

Religious travel market shows resilience:: http://ping.fm/rlHTF

"Penguin cruise" icebreaker freeing itself from ice in Antarctic:: http://ping.fm/oxoz9

The role of tourism security in economically challenging times:: http://ping.fm/JXRaV

Britain ‘s Air Passenger Duty tax: A disaster for the Caribbean:: http://ping.fm/AHeFF

Monday, November 23, 2009

Interview with General Manager of Tiara Chateau Hotel Mont Royal:: http://ping.fm/GO3zX

Amidst Recession, TIG Global Develops Philanthropy Task Force :: http://ping.fm/FfutN

7 nights halfboard for 2 persons for under £150.00:: http://ping.fm/UdsKd

Morgans Hotel Group Announces a New Management Contract for Hotel Las Palapas in Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico :: http://ping.fm/Jyhop

Marriott CEO Sees Start of Hospitality Industry Recovery:: http://ping.fm/0usAI

STR reports US performance for week ending 14 November 2009:: http://ping.fm/c9dQK

Mumbai's Taj hotel picks up pieces:: http://ping.fm/lUH2u

Sol Meliá Announces Two New 5-star Meliá Hotel Resorts In Cape Verde:: http://ping.fm/etIAh

Rezidor: Number 1 on HVS European Corporate Governance Ranking:: http://ping.fm/KjC59

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Shooting Tragedy in the Northern Mariana Islands:: http://ping.fm/2cuHr

PolyU signed Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority:: http://ping.fm/PR6nu

Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg announces new senior management appointments:: http://ping.fm/i19XC

More pain for restaurants as firms cut back on Christmas:: http://ping.fm/OkcC4

South Africa 2010: hospitality challenges still facing the World Cup hosts:: http://ping.fm/L2hUt

Guest Satisfaction - October 2009 Chatter Guard Benchmark Report Is Released:: http://ping.fm/owYyf

First Wyndham Hotel in Middle East to be developed in Saudi Arabia:: http://ping.fm/OH5DZ

Michael Winner:: http://ping.fm/CieT1

Eleven80, symbol of Newark's renaissance, is caught up in courtroom filings:: http://ping.fm/olF0C

Mumbai sights still shadowed by attacks:: http://ping.fm/5uq7W

Friday, November 20, 2009

Swisscom first to offer Smartphone WiFi service and mobile communication solutions in hotels:: http://ping.fm/76Kjt

Please, please get Jordan out of the jungle. it is boring and not realistic. she is full of herself and has hijacked the show for herself. It is the Katie Price Show. Rubbish...

Only 1 left -- 3 nights in Praque for under £75.00 - 2 persons including breakfast.:: http://ping.fm/BLe11

New STR hotel forecast: 2011 can’t get here too soon:: http://ping.fm/Iu60j

Is GDS Advertising A Good Investment For Hotels?:: http://ping.fm/32yR3

Where is your desk? | Another “High Touch” Lesson for Hospitality Managers:: http://ping.fm/aZxNX

Hans Wiedemann, Managing Director of Badrutt's Palace Hotel Receives the Award of Hotelier of the World :: http://ping.fm/mfRGp

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Starwood Hotels to Move Headquarters to Connecticut:: http://ping.fm/BTku1

STR Global reports Middle East/Africa pipeline for October 2009:: http://ping.fm/dBl8X

RevPAR down 19.2 percent, but worst should be over for Europe | Deloitte Reports:: http://ping.fm/LF8aU

Less troubled over hotel distress:: http://ping.fm/GmQfq

Richard Gere the latest star to go into the hospitality business:: http://ping.fm/A4o5P

Cornell Sustainability Roundtable: In Search of the "Green Bullet" to Aid in Green Hotel Efforts:: http://ping.fm/COq6u

The International SPA Association Pinpoints Spa Trends for 2010:: http://ping.fm/jELuC

4 Post Recession Shifts in the Hotel Sales Environment:: http://ping.fm/jEa3z

Marriott.com Updated: Now the World's 7th Largest Online Consumer Retail Site:: http://ping.fm/k6pp3

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Caught in the Middle: Rising Unemployment Takes Its Toll on Older Managers:: http://ping.fm/mKnvQ

Increased Efficiency in the Uncertain Economy:: http://ping.fm/nqlQK

Inside a Buyer’s Brain: Buyers are still spending money, but the marketplace has changed:: http://ping.fm/YMWiD

Maximizing Your Video Assets:: http://ping.fm/C8PCf

Milestone Internet Marketing Wins Six New Website Design and Internet Marketing Awards:: http://ping.fm/N9Qd3

Meeting Planners Struggle To Control Costs:: http://ping.fm/GvOsD

Hotel Industry’s Pulse index shows small gain:: http://ping.fm/LAZup

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

HNA International Hotels & Resorts Management looks to IDeaS for Revenue Optimization Support in China:: http://ping.fm/g3JOF

Deloitte Holiday and Winter Travel Survey Suggests Cautious Optimism :: http://ping.fm/eY9e3

Hotwire Reveals Hotel Rate Report for November 2009 :: http://ping.fm/1jegw

Leading think tank of the global travel industry :: http://ping.fm/AMP8i

Hotel Price Comparison Made Even Easier:: http://ping.fm/Jdkcc

UNWTO: Tourism Leaders call for Supportive Global Policies:: http://ping.fm/VGx6B

Getting Social: Why All Travel Professionals Need to Use Social Media:: http://ping.fm/bugnY

Monday, November 16, 2009

UK hotel general managers more optimistic: http://ping.fm/qmCZI

3 men and a hotel chain :: http://ping.fm/gnVmG

How to Get More Sales from Public Relations and Marketing Dollars:: http://ping.fm/blCqs

Customer service the key to success:: http://ping.fm/LPB8u

World travel trends spell opportunity for 2010:: http://ping.fm/3BFKM

The Autograph Collection - Marriott's new brand :: http://ping.fm/KeRFZ

Staying one step ahead of the hotel guest from hell:: http://ping.fm/l2z5G

Friday, November 13, 2009

NASA discovers 'significant amount' of water on the Moon:: http://ping.fm/v4CVH Visit : http://ping.fm/8SMkO

The Life of a Hotel Doctor - A Guest Who Haggled | By Mike Oppenheim, M.D.:: http://ping.fm/r7M88

Choice Hotels International Opens 35 New Hotels in October:: http://ping.fm/VZJXE

Marco Pierre White to open restaurants in Lancashire:: http://ping.fm/eHwMW

Hotel rates down 8.8 percent this year:: http://ping.fm/jySXL ....feel first class e-bizz

Park Lane hotel chef Andrew Bennett collects MBE:: http://ping.fm/Zlgwi

Magnuson Hotels leaps into top 10 global chain rankings at #9:: http://ping.fm/rOoPQ ....feel first class e-bizz

Hitwise Monthly Travel Category Report - October 2009:: http://ping.fm/KoWpQ ....feel first class e-bizz

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Choice Hotels Launches New Sales & Marketing Training for Franchise Properties:: http://ping.fm/sPAgQ

World’s leading Hospitality Technology Consulting partnership created:: http://ping.fm/5nq0F ....feel first class e-bizz

New technology to boost operations during down times:: http://ping.fm/ul1m5

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Monday, November 09, 2009

Confidence in Tourism Sector Gradually picking Up:: http://ping.fm/LPFAB ....feel first class e-bizz

Surviving The Storm :: http://ping.fm/Xee4f ....feel first class e-bizz

Orient meets Occident: Five-star Hotel Le Gray opens in Beirut with protel HQ:: http://ping.fm/fXIER ....feel first class e-bizz

Sunday, November 08, 2009

San Francisco Hotel Workers Remain on Strike:: http://ping.fm/kxwaL

RAK Tourism to unveil key projects at WTM:: http://ping.fm/k6Eb7 ....feel first class e-bizz

Saturday, November 07, 2009

Travel to Praque and enjoy 4 days at the Albion Hotel at discounted rates:: http://ping.fm/DY0xc

eRevMax / RateTiger announces strategic growth plan:: http://ping.fm/ri2MJ ....feel first class e-bizz

Consultants Predict 13 Restaurant and Hotel Food and Dining Trends for 2010:: http://ping.fm/s7SAE ....feel first class e-bizz

How OTAs boost bookings on your own Web site:: http://ping.fm/BB86f ....feel first class e-bizz

How OTAs boost bookings on your own Web site:: http://ping.fm/RKqfq ....feel first class e-bizz

U.S. Travel Industry to Add 90,000 American Jobs in 2010:: http://ping.fm/ol4wy

STR reports US performance for week ending 31 October:: http://ping.fm/1ElBB

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Principles of Success: Closing the Circle in Measuring Performance - Understanding 360° Feedback:: http://ping.fm/DmRdW

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

What in the world is 'World Class'?:: http://ping.fm/8n0fc ....feel first class ebizz

Business Travel and the Power of Partnerships :: http://ping.fm/Otv0I ....feel first class ebizz

Global hotel roundup:: http://ping.fm/IvYum ....feel first class ebizz

Are you brave enough to holiday in post-war Iraq?:: http://ping.fm/S4mP4

Iraq tourism gets aggressive with a little help from London:: http://ping.fm/sp6P6

Olympics is a tourism problem:: http://ping.fm/pNgBb ....feel first class ebizz

Jobs go in shake-up at Bmibaby:: http://ping.fm/D5zyS ....feel first class ebizz

Only 5 x 4 Days packages Praque for 2 under £75.00 left. Valid for 1 year - get it now:: http://ping.fm/8l9nO

Fla. sues online travel sites over hotel taxes:: http://ping.fm/QtYGT

Licensees seek to fight glass ban in courts:: http://ping.fm/9hY4H

P&G Cuts CO2 Emissions and Water In Half Since 2002:: http://ping.fm/2Ucor

4 Days in Praque for under £75.00 for 2 incl Breakfast in 4* Hotel.:: http://ping.fm/g2AFz

Secure Your Property’s Future:: http://ping.fm/Rid8g ....feel first class ebizz

Positive trends for Asia Pacific tourism – but treat figures with caution:: http://ping.fm/svw1J ....feel first class ebizz

Distressed hotels become more prevalent:: http://ping.fm/BDRXv ....feel first class ebizz

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Space hotel to open to tourists in 2012:: http://ping.fm/zuOpM ....feel first class ebizz

Saudi tourism to keep on growing:: http://ping.fm/YyAm2 ....feel first class ebizz

TOP 10 U.S. GROUP EVENTS :Sep 01, 2009 - Sep 30, 2009:: http://ping.fm/pDWnB ....feel first class ebizz

NH Hoteles And Hesperia Formalize Their Integration:: http://ping.fm/qmAEs ....feel first class ebizz

Monday, November 02, 2009

Spend 4 days/3 nights in Praque for under €75.00 including breakfast for 2 in 4* luxury - only a couple left:: http://ping.fm/4kea2

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Sunday, November 01, 2009

10 social media ideas for the travel industry:: http://ping.fm/2dXcw

Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Becomes Russia’s Leading Hotel:: http://ping.fm/Cx1dE ....feel first class ebizz

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