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Vol. 8: Issue 19 2006-05-24

INSIDE VIEW

Selling Up! Taking Group Room Revenue To A New Level! - By Carol Verret

2006 is the year for hotels to maximize their revenue opportunities. Demand is high and new supply is low - new supply currently in the pipeline will begin entering the market in late '06 and '07. It is clearly a 'sellers' market this year! Hotel sales departments clearly have an opportunity! ...more

When Will The Bubble Burst? - By Steve Rushmore

Steve Rushmore's February 2006 Hotels monthly ponders the future development of the current industry's strong performance. ...more

Festive Bonus Ball For Executives - By Christopher Mumford

Christopher Mumford reveals research into executive bonus schemes. ...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

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MARKET RESEARCH

US Hotels 2005

Snapdata's US Hotels 2005 report provides 2004 year-end market data, with 2005 estimates and five-year forecasts. The report gives an instant overview of the US hotel market, and covers room reservations, food, beverages, telecommunications and others. Market value is based on lodging industry revenue. Market volume is based on number of hotels. Market volume does not include properties with less than 15 rooms. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. US Hotels 2005 forms part of Snapdata's Catering & Hotels industry coverage.
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HEADLINES

Most viewed headlines this past week at Hotel News Resource. Click on the title to read.

Teen Survey Shows Alarming Lack of Global Destination Knowledge

Warm Fuzzies Trump Cold Cash For Altering Consumers' Attitudes

CFO Survey Shows Rising Travel Costs

First Quarter 2006 Hospitality Index Results

WTTC announces 2006 Travel & Tourism forecasts for Middle East

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Announces Major Victory in Multi-Million Dollar Dispute

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending May 6 - 2006

Weekly U.S. lodging performance for the week of Apr 23, 2006 - Apr 29, 2006

Weekly U.S. lodging performance for the week of Apr 30, 2006 - May 06, 2006

Foodservice Design - Hood Problems: Not Just Smoke And Mirrors - By Lee Simon

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UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS

IMEX
2006-05-30
IMEX

McLean Events
2006-06-01
HOTEC North America

Pelican Events
2006-06-01
Hospitality Interior Design Forum

RDP Group LLC
2006-06-04
The Bar Show - New York


2006-06-05
Menu Boot Camp

WOWGAO INC.
2006-06-07
RFID Forum, June 7 & 8, 2006, Toronto, Canada


2006-06-12
Menu Boot Camp

WestVille Enterprises
2006-06-13
Caribbean Gaming & Hospitality Conference

HSMAI
2006-06-14
2005 HSMAI's Affordable Meetings West


2006-06-15
Menu Boot Camp

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Weird Ideas That Work is a must read for anyone interested in developing creativity and innovation in an organization. Bob Sutton presents several successful techniques for thinking outside the box that can be applied everywhere from problem-solving to corporate culture. He shows numerous examples of how and where these ideas have been applied as well as potential pitfalls. While many enlightened managers may already embrace some of these counterintuitive ideas, Prof. Sutton presents a complete philosophy for developing and managing the talents of intelligent people in order to be more effective and, in turn, more successful. This book will help you to examine your management practices, build a dynamic and fun environment, and inspire the maximum innovation from your organization.
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