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Atlanta, Ga. to Host 2011 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow
02.09.2010 10:21
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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
02.09.2010 08:29
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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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HEI Hotels & Resorts Sells Two Philadelphia Hotels to LaSalle Hotel Properties
02.09.2010 08:29
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HEI Hotels & Resorts (HEI), the nation’s fastest growing private owner/operator of hotel real estate, today announced that it has sold two of its Philadelphia hotels, the 294-room Westin Philadelphia and the 288-room Embassy Suites Philadelphia-Center City, to LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE:LHO), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), for an undisclosed amount. Under terms of the deal, brokered by Hodges Ward Elliott, HEI will continue to operate the hotels on behalf of its new owners.
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HSMAI Foundation Announces Recipients Of Scholarship Program
02.09.2010 08:29
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The Foundation of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) recently awarded scholarships to four students pursuing careers in the hospitality industry. Three of the students were awarded HSMAI’s merit scholarships, sponsored by American Express, and one student received the second annual HSMAI Foundation Mike Dimond Scholarship for graduate students in the field of Hospitality.
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French Hotel Industry Performances | July 2010
02.09.2010 08:28
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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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Understanding The Top 5 Travel Distribution Trends
02.09.2010 06:26
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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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Hotels.com Guest Reviews Reveal Increase in Airport Hotel Popularity
02.09.2010 06:26
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According to guest reviews collated by the accommodation provider, staying at an airport has gone from bleak to chic with the introduction of luxe amenities and convenient time and money saving services that rival more expensive city-centered hotels. It's a fact that airport hotels have always given travelers the ease and convenience of being as close as possible to their gate the night before a trip, and are also known as a place to crash in between bad weather and "technical difficulties". Hotels.com's guest reviews show airport hotels have surprisingly exceeded expectations and have made travelers reconsider staying at airport hotels.
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Hilton Worldwide Appoints New Area President, Operations, Middle East and Africa
02.09.2010 04:28
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Hilton Worldwide today announced that Rudi Jagersbacher will become Area President, Operations, Middle East and Africa, for the hospitality company, effective January 1, 2011. Jagersbacher will replace Jean-Paul Herzog, who will retire from Hilton Worldwide at the end of the year after 40 years of service.
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On The Up And Up | Business Travel Buyers And Suppliers Project Rising Travel Volumes And Identify New Pressures From Upper Management For The Second Half Of 2010
02.09.2010 04:28
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Airlines, hotels and car rental companies in the United States reported good to excellent recovery patterns as business travel hit an acceptable stride in the second quarter of 2010. These earnings numbers are supported by worldwide travel agency sales data from Airlines Reporting Corporation, which has shown an average increase of 21.7 percent over the first half of 2010 based on 7.5 percent higher domestic transactions and 11 percent more international transactions when compared to the same period last year.
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US Hotel Brands In The Caribbean - Under Represented Or Under Delivering?
02.09.2010 04:28
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A recent article by Parris Jordan and La Baik of HVS provided interesting data on the apparent low volume of US-branded hotels in the Caribbean, when compared to the hospitality scene in North America. The conclusion reached was that there may be an opportunity for significant growth by brands in the region in the near future.
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The James Brings Its Brand of Liberated Luxury to New York City With Soho Luxury Hotel
02.09.2010 04:28
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The James, a hospitality brand synonymous with the seamless blend of modern, residentially styled, state-of-the-art technology and guest-centric service, today announced the opening of its New York luxury hotel, The James New York. The Soho luxury hotel, anchoring the southwest corner of Soho at Grand and Thompson Streets, is today accepting reservations at its 114 guestrooms and suites. In conjunction with the opening, the hotel is offering introductory rates starting from $349 and including in-room breakfast.
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LaSalle Hotel Properties Acquires Three Hotels
02.09.2010 02:19
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LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) today announced that in three separate transactions it acquired the Hotel Monaco San Francisco for $68.5 million, the Westin Philadelphia for $145.0 million and the Embassy Suites Philadelphia – Center City for $79.0 million. Additionally, the Company sold the Seaview Resort for $20.0 million. The Company funded the acquisitions with borrowings under its senior unsecured credit facility and from available cash, including cash from operations, the sale of Seaview and approximately $75.0 million in net proceeds from prior issuances of common shares under the Company's at-the-market offering program.
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Hyatt Place® Columbus/OSU Celebrates Grand Opening
02.09.2010 02:19
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Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Columbus Hospitality today announced the opening of Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU, located near The Ohio State University in downtown Columbus. In addition to the OSU campus, Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU is closely situated to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Arena District, as well as shopping destinations such as the Short North Shops and Easton Towne Center.
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Suzhou’s First Regal Hotel to open in 2013
02.09.2010 02:19
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Regal Hotels International Limited (Regal Hotels Group) is pleased to announce the signing of a hotel project with Suzhou Sicheng Real Estate Company Limited (Sicheng Group) to open a four-star business hotel in Suzhou, the Regal Fanhua Centre Hotel. Situated at Xiang Cheng District, this four-star property will provide a full range of facilities and services to cater for business and leisure travelers.
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Launches Its First Application for BlackBerry Smartphones
02.09.2010 02:19
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest(R) program announce the launch of the SPG Appfor BlackBerry(R) smartphones. To celebrate the launch, SPG will give away 100,000 Starpoints(R) to two lucky members who download and log in to the new application by September 30, 2010. The SPG App is now available on BlackBerry App World(TM) or by visiting spg.com/BBapp.
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