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Vol. 8: Issue 34 2006-09-06

INSIDE VIEW

Seven Ways to be a Better GM - Today! - By Bruce Wienberg, CHA

In my role as Regional Service Manager for Best Western International, I consult with out member hotels on quality assurance and training to help them maximize the value of their affiliation with Best Western, and offer the best product they can. ...more

The cost of saving on technology - By Chris Hartmann and Beat Barblan

Hoteliers' lack of attention to technology details can lead to significant amounts of lost revenue. ...more

Recruiting a Diverse Workforce: Don't Making Two Common Mistakes - By Simma Lieberman

To be a successful business in today's culture you need to create an environment of inclusion where people feel valued and integrated into a company's mission, vision and business strategy at all levels. ...more

Your Web Site: If It Ain't Broke...Break It!...Pardon My Rant - By Neil Salerno

Create change. Develop a 'break-it' routine. ...more

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Green Lodging News

Green Lodging News is the lodging industry's leading environmental news source. It consists of a website and weekly e-mail newsletter and includes coverage of the following topics and more: energy management, air quality, waste management, water conservation, lighting, heating & cooling, green design, kitchen & laundry, and cleaning & maintenance.
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Optimize Is the perfect complement to InformationWeek. Optimize is for the business first--organizations that are using technology to drive innovation.
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MARKET RESEARCH

Online Travel in the US: Pursuing Customer Loyalty

Attention: Advertising Agencies, Destination Marketers, Airlines, Hotels, Car Rental Chains, On and Offline Travel Agencies, Consultants and Technology Vendors. The Online Travel in the US report analyzes the impact of inevitable market maturation and outside economic forces on one of the most successful online categories. While the outlook for online travel remains fairly strong, total sales will grow by less than 20% this year, a significant fall from the rates seen in recent years. Growth will continue to slow for the next three years.
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HEADLINES

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

2006 Worldwide Hotels & Motels Industry Report

Wealth with wisdom - serving the needs of aging consumers

Kempinski To Manage A Second Property In Thailand

Scott Berman of PricewaterhouseCoopers Joins Cornell's Center for Hospitality Research Advisory Board

Weekly U.S. lodging performance for the week of Aug 20, 2006 - Aug 26, 2006

Oasis rockers Liam and Noel Gallagher are to launch a hotel chain in America

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending August 26 - 2006

New booking fee may force travelers to fly the SPENDY skies

Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Opens

Hilton, UNITE HERE Reach Tentative Agreement in Chicago

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UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS


2006-09-10
TourismAfrica2006

NPMA
2006-09-12
International Bed Bug Symposium

Ticonderoga Ventures
2006-09-14
Casino Affiliate Convention/Gaming Marketing Conference

Quantum Business Media
2006-09-18
The Restaurant Show

Silver Shows
2006-09-18
Travel Trade Canada


2006-09-18
The Lodging Conference

Silver Shows
2006-09-20
Travel Trade Canada

World Travel Awards
2006-09-20
World Travel Awards 13th Annual Gala Ceremony

Reed Exhibition Companies
2006-09-21
100% DESIGN

Reed Exhibition Companies
2006-09-21
Top Resa Travel Market

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Cafe Design

In step with today's casual lifestyle, relaxed, fun places to see and be seen in are visited in this timely tour of stylish and inviting cafes around the world. Seventy sites are showcased in pages that are brimming with ideas from some of the most creative minds in architectural and interior design. The projects emphasize dining as a social event, with great thought given to various design elements that cater to the senses. Music, sound, color, light, appealing textures, patterns, graphics, and fine art all come into play in the creation of these world-class, four-star cafe settings.
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