A Bakers Dozen of Strategies for Hoteliers: Safety and Security - By John Hogan
The numbers 9-1-1 have evolved from the emergency response system to one that evokes a wide range of emotions, especially for citizens of the USA. Nine - Eleven means today a vivid reminder of what can unexpectedly happen to us. The hurricane season of 2005, the fires that affected many western states, the flooding in the northeast US in early 2006 are all examples of potential crises that can tax our resources. ...more

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Soaring average room rates drive hotel performance in China
Hotel performance across China has seen strong growth during the first eight months of 2006 as revenue per available room (revPAR) increased 8.7%, according to the HotelBenchmark Survey by Deloitte. ...more

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Companies That Use Combative Advertising May End Up with a Black Eye
John Zhang has a message for Cingular Wireless and Verizon Wireless or, for that matter, any company that uses its ads to attack a competitor. Instead of luring away your competitor's customers, you may just be hurting yourself. ...more

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Interstate Hotels & Resorts Promotes Joseph Klam to Executive VP, Hotel Finance
He previously served as senior vice president of hotel finance. In his new position, Klam will be responsible for all aspects of the financial operations of the company's portfolio of 232 managed hotels and resorts. He will report to Bruce Riggins, Interstate's chief financial officer. ...more

Kiaran Macdonald Named GM of The Savoy, A Fairmont Hotel
Kiaran joins The Savoy, A Fairmont Hotel from The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, where he has been General Manager since 2003. ...more

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A powerful case for sensitive and creative partnerships
Individually, members of the tourism industry are no more able to solve the world's problems than members of any other business sector. However the industry has significant potential to address issues and achieve positive outcomes for communities and the environment. ...more

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Host Hotels Third-Quarter Funds From Operations More Than Doubled
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Reports Continued Strong Growth In Operating Results for Third Quarter 2006 ...more

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InterContinental to Produce Online Films for Branded Concierge Program
TurnHere and InterContinental announced they are teaming up to create short online films as part of a new branded InterContinental Concierge Program being launched by InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in October 2006. ...more

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Hilton Launches Two New Lifestyle Hotels In London And Manchester
Hilton launches its two brand new sleek and modern lifestyle hotels in London and Manchester, as part of a multi-million pound revival of the international brand in the UK and Ireland. Hilton London Tower Bridge opened on October 3 and Hilton Manchester Deansgate on October 9. ...more

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La Quinta Inn & Suites Little Rock Downtown Plans Facelift
Hotel Begins Multi-Million Dollar Renovation ...more

Hyatt Launches Customized Wake-up Call Service
Today Hyatt Hotels & Resorts launches the New Hyatt Wake-Up Call - a customized service allowing friends and family to record personalized wake-up call greetings for traveling loved ones. ...more

Threat of Identity Theft Lurks in Wage Hike Ballot Initiatives
Employee Salary, Social Security Number, Home Address Are All Accessible to Political Appointees, Unions, Special Interests in Ohio and Arizona Election Measures ...more

Conrad Hotels Voted World's Leading Luxury Hotel Brand at World Travel Awards
For the second consecutive year, Conrad Hotels received the award of 'World's Leading Luxury Hotel Brand' at the World Travel Awards ceremony, which took place in Turks and Caicos in September. ...more

Hilton, UNITE HERE Reach Tentative Agreement in Hawaii
Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE:HLT) announced a tentative agreement with UNITE HERE on a new contract covering 1,550 employees at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, Hawaii's biggest resort. ...more

EMEA Hospitality Enews - Week Ending October 6 - 2006
Weekly Hotel Industry News Roundup from Europe, Middle East and Africa ...more

Asia Pacific Hospitality Enews - Week Ending October 6 - 2006
Weekly Hotel Industry News Roundup from Asia Pacific ...more

You Slept Where? - Ten of the World's Most Unuasual Hotels
With beds of ice and living rooms made from helicopters, the world's most unusual luxury hotels are trips in and of themselves. ...more

Can you trust your concierge?
If your hotel concierge recommends a restaurant, can you trust the tip? Or does the concierge stand to gain from recommending one place over another? ...more

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