Beware that bargain airfare - and for once, read fine print
My suggestion for the travel industry is to put more truth into traveling. ...more

Three-Quarters of U.S. Adult Vacationers Search Multiple Web Sites for Travel Planning
According to a recent approximately three-quarters of U.S. adult respondents who have ever taken a vacation say they visit three or more Web sites when researching and/or booking their vacation plans. ...more

Hotel Web Site Lookers & Bookers - Want to Convert Bookers on Your Web Site? - By Neil Salerno
Experts say online travel bookings are still on the rise and, according to recent reports; an increasing number of online travelers are turning to supplier sites to book reservations. This is great news for our industry, but, as hoteliers, are we taking advantage of this increased traffic? ...more

Choice Hotels Launches Emerging Markets Web Site
Launches Industry's 1st Web Site Targeting Prospective Minority and Non-Traditional Hoteliers - Site Provides Information on the Lodging Industry and Hotel Franchising ...more

Hilton Family of Hotels Announces Multiple Website Enhancements with Rollout of New Portals and Search Specials
Enhancements to Brand Websites Empower Guests to Research and Book Specialized Stays; Shop & Compare Prior to Booking a Reservation ...more

Training on external e-mail communications becomes a top priority for hoteliers - By Doug Kennedy
Not so long ago in the lodging industry, returning from a long meeting or rare day-off would mean coming back to a stack of pink message slips. Then came the age of voice-mail, and the pink slips were replaced by a flashing light indicator on the phone. Now, the dozens of daily voicemails have dwindled to a few, and quickly, we struggle with more than 100 daily e-mails daily-and that's not counting spam. It kind of makes you wish you'd have signed up for that typing class in high school doesn't it? ...more

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Hotel Packages at The Point of Sale - By Richard Walsh
Online travel packages are hot! But who is selling the packages? ...more

Manugistics Scientist Dr. Jon Higbie to Address Travel Pricing Strategies at Res-Expo
Manugistics to Showcase Best-of-Breed Solutions Spanning the Hospitality, Airline and Travel Industries ...more

ASSA ABLOY Hospitality, Inc. Strengthens Global Security Positioning With Marc Freundlich Leading the Way
Global security expert named president of VingCard Elsafe and TimeLox for U.S. and Canada; Brings RFID expertise to security brands ...more

Check-In Using Front Desk Computers Powered By The Wind
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts introduces a new way for hotels to 'go green'. Guests arriving at the brand's destinations across North America will soon be welcomed at check-in by agents using front desk computers powered by the wind. Fairmont's recent purchase of Eco-Logo certified wind power for 249 check-in computers will result in a greenhouse gas reduction of almost 100 tonnes over the next year. ...more

SECURE-RES Clients Announce Banner Year For 2005
The past year brought outstanding results for SECURE-RES clients from coast to coast. A national leader in online marketing services for the hospitality industry, SECURE-RES helped its clients achieve $176 million in consumer-direct bookings for 2005. Two typical clients were located in highly competitive markets on both the East and West coasts. ...more

TeleAdapt unveiled new guestroom solutions at Hostec-EurHotec
TeleAdapt, the leading provider of consumer electronics, power solutions and connectivity products, unveiled its new technology products during Hostec-EurHotec in London last week. ...more

Thistle Hotels recognises the three C's of driving revenue:- 'Content, Content, Content' - as it chooses Lanyon's full suite of content management products to gain more control and agility over its distribution
London, England – March 6, 2006 – Lanyon, Inc. (www.lanyon.com) announced today that it has executed a multi-year agreement with Thistle Hotels, for PropertyVault™ and its content management products. ...more

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. and TRUST International to Launch The Private Label Company
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is working to form The Private Label Company LLC (PLC) in partnership with TRUST International, part of Cendant's Travel Distribution Services (TDS) division. ...more

Groople and SynXis Announce Direct Connectivity for Group Travel
Groople (www.groople.com), the leading online group travel booking resource, announces the recent integration of SynXis technology into its site, providing group travelers with access to real time rates and availability at thousands of hotels. ...more

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