Weekly U.S. lodging performance for the week of Sep 17, 2006 - Sep 23, 2006
Weekly summary of Occupancy, ADR and REVPar for the United States. ...more

ETC identifies new 'Tourism Trends for Europe'
World tourism has undergone significant changes over the past few years. While these are in large part attributable to external factors - such as the economic and political situation, environmental issues, terrorist attacks and safety and health scares - many of them in fact stem from the changing consumer, as a result of demographic shifts and lifestyle changes. ...more

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Instant Software Releases V12.Net Reservations Management System
Company releases next generation software solution for the vacation rental industry at RezFest 2006 ...more

Embassy Suites Hotels completes installation of Self-service Kiosks In ALL Hotels with Airline Boarding Pass Printing
Upscale Hotel Brand's 20/10 Evolution Program Includes Vision for Upgraded and Enhanced Amenities, Products and Service Standards Benefiting Both Business and Leisure Travelers ...more

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Thorsten Kirschke New Chief Operating Officer for Rezidor SAS
Rezidor SAS Hospitality has announced the appointment of Thorsten Kirschke as Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 September 2006. ...more

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United Arab Emirates - The World's Largest Hotel Development Pipeline
Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels reports that 55,000 luxury 4 and 5 star hotel rooms are expected to be completed in the next five years across the UAE. ...more

Buena Vista Hosp/UrbanAmerica AcquireOrlando Hotel
Buena Vista Hospitality Group/UrbanAmerica Joint Venture Acquires 1,100-Room Orlando Resort Resort located adjacent to Sea World Orlando ...more

Marriott Plans Aggressive European Expansion for Its Courtyard Brand
Up to 50 New Courtyard Hotels Planned to Open in Next Five Years - Unveils European Prototype for Its Courtyard Brand ...more

Regent Hotels & Resorts' Global Expansion Begins With Opening of The Regent South Beach Late Fall 2006
In late fall 2006 , The Regent South Beach, Fla., kicks off a series of hotel openings for the luxury hotel brand throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe and the Middle East. ...more

Meliá Hotels Receives Brand Overhaul
The Meliá brand will undergo an overhaul based on the results of an extensive research project. ...more

Apollo Hotel In Amsterdam Sold For Approximately ?50 Million
One of Amsterdam's landmark hotels, the Le Méridien Apollo, has been sold to a group of local investors by Starman UK Company Services Limited for a purchase price of approximately ? 50 million. Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels advised the seller. ...more

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Budgeting for a Robust Internet Marketing Strategy in 2007 - By Max Starkov and Jason Price
A Best Practices Guide to Aid in Developing the 2007 Hotel Online Marketing Budget ...more

Coyle Hospitality Group Launches 'Peak Performances Module' Interactive Online Tool Helps Hype Hospitality Heroes
Coyle Hospitality Group (CHG) has announced the successful launch and implementation of Peak Performances, an interactive online tool that allows hoteliers, spa directors and restaurateurs to identify, cull, and share Best Practices with their entire team; all with just a few mouse clicks. ...more

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Marriott International Reopens Its Resorts in Cancun
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) today celebrated the official re-opening of the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa and the CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort after last year's Hurricane Wilma. ...more

Internationally Acclaimed Chef Alain Ducasse to Open New Restaurant at St. Regis Hotel, New York
Opening in March 2007, the soon-to-be named restaurant will also feature an exciting wine bar designed to educate and delight both new and experienced oenophiles alike. ...more

Mandarin Oriental, HongKong Reopens Its Doors After $140 Million Renovation
Nine months to the day since it closed for a comprehensive US $140 million renovation, a traditional ceremony has taken place to mark the reopening of the legendary Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. ...more

Park Plaza Tyrrelstown Dublin Opens
The brand new, 4-star deluxe Park Plaza Tyrrelstown, Dublin, has now opened, joining the growing network Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts worldwide. ...more

Kempinski Opens Hotel With Private Access To Great Wall of China
A new modernist hotel with private access to an unrestored section of the Great Wall, opened on this week. The Commune by the Great Wall Kempinski is located in the Shuiguan Mountains, one hour's drive from Beijing. ...more

Wyndham Vacation Ownership Adds Worldmark San Diego to Portfolio
Premier Downtown Property Becomes 14th WorldMark Resort in California ...more

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