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Hospitality Net: Latest Industry News
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Hotel Industry Leading Indicator flattens
The U.S. Hotel Industry Leading Indicator, or HIL, increased 0.2 percent during July after going down 0.5 percent during June, according to research firm e-forecasting.com in conjunction with Smith Travel Research.
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HMC adds Lafayette, LA. Crowne Plaza to growing portfolio of managed properties
Leo Spriggs, President/CEO of Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC), has announced the signing of a new property management agreement adding to HMC’s growing portfolio of managed properties.
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bookatonce by protel: Expanding horizons
As bookatonce, the web-based PMS innovation by German protel hotelsoftware GmbH, is rapidly conquering new markets, interested businesses now get the unique opportunity to join in an affiliate program. To satisfy the growing international demand bookatonce has been facing since the very beginning of its commercial launch, now sales, distribution and technology partnerships are ready to be established.
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Technologies and Gadgets | The World of Travel Planning and Buying Continues to Evolve | By Ritesh Gupta
Where is the travel sector headed? Which areas of distribution are going to see maximum growth? How is the whole travel planning, booking and in-destination process changing for the travellers? What is the role of technology and gadgets for additional sales channels and driving customer loyalty in the time to come?
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UK hotel managers confident despite public sector cutbacks | TRI Hospitality Reports
Looking ahead, 33% of general managers who participated in the HotStats Hotel Confidence Monitor consider the most significant threat to hotel trading to be a double dip recession. In contrast, 26% of respondents believe that public sector cutbacks will be the single most important factor.
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Failures of Communication - The Life of a Hotel Doctor | By Mike Oppenheim, M.D.
The following exchange happened once twenty years ago – and then it happened a second time. I answered a call from a guest speaking heavily accented English. “I need a doctor.” “I’m a doctor.” “No. I need a doctor.” “This is Doctor Oppenheim. How can I help you?” “I need a doctor.”
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French Industry Performances (July 2010) | Deloitte Reports
In July, hotels in Paris, regional France and the Côte d’Azur demonstrated similar RevPAR tendencies: an increase of over 10% for 4 star hotels, a more modest progression for 3 star hotels and a stagnation for 2 star hotels. More luxurious establishments benefited from the return of overseas guests, whilst budget, 1 and 2 star hotels were more heavily influenced by the behavior of the domestic market – increasingly watchful of accommodation expenses, with alternative lodging solutions often being favored.
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Basar International Group and BSD Equities takes to market the Diamond Palace Hotel and Casino
Basar International Group and BSD Equities is offering investors and developers a unique opportunity to enter the San Juan market in Puerto Rico. The Diamond Palace Hotel and Casino is a rare investment opportunity in market that has a high barrier to entry .
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Atlanta, Ga. to Host 2011 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announces Atlanta, Ga. as the host city of the 2011 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow. HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow offers attendees a way to find cost-effective solutions to their current work challenges, stay informed on the hottest hospitality industry topics, expand their network, increase their professional value and become empowered. The 2011 convention will be October 19-22 at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, Ga.
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The Problem With Marketing | By Conor Kenny
To quote a famous fellow Irishman (he’s famous, I’m Irish) George Bernard Shaw, playwright, once said; “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” Marketing has never been so necessary. A changed landscape means the need for a new plan, a new marketing plan.
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