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Features
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Hotel Conversions - By Michael Chaffin
Converting an existing building into a hotel is not for the faint of heart. Number one, it's darn expensive. And, number two, which likely leads to number one, the process is full of surprises. ...more
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Trends
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Monthly U.S. Lodging Performance September 2006
Monthly summary of Occupancy, ADR and REVPar for the United States. ...more
Benefits Rock! - By Christopher Mumford
HVS looks at how hotel companies can reward their employees through a variety of benefits. ...more
Cornell Study: Travelers' Activities Indicate a Destination's Popularity
Cornell Study Reveals Role Of Traveler Activities In Determining Destination Popularity: Finds Costa Rica May Be in a Transitional Phase ...more
International Travelers to the U.S. Increased by 6.7 Percent in 2005
2003 to 2005 Reflects Highest Two-year Increase since 1996 - International Guest Room Nights Represent 10.3 Percent of the U.S. Lodging Demand ...more
Supply Side Forecast Revised Downward for 2006 and 2007
LE Identifies Seven Trend Setting Markets to Monitor for '08 and Beyond ...more
More Americans Are Seeking Healthy Meals but Are Increasingly Dissatisfied with Restaurants' Healthy Choices, According to ARAMARK Research
Findings on Nutrition and Away-from-Home Dining Presented at NAASO Obesity Summit in Boston ...more
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Technology
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Cabernets or Kayaks: Campbell's Resort Uses Maestro to Keep Guests Returning Generation after Generation
Seattle visitors come for its great service, beautiful location and the 'Best Wine List' in Washington State ...more
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Sales and Marketing
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The Knowland Group Begins Service in Los Angeles, CA
Market Intelligence Firm's Reputation Rises To New Heights As It Now Offers Service To Hoteliers In The City Of Angels ...more
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Appointments
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Lois Shore to join Outrigger Enterprises Group as Vice President of Distribution
Travel executive Lois Shore will join Outrigger Enterprises Group in the newly created position of Vice President of Distribution effective January 2007, announced Rob Solomon, Outrigger's Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing. ...more
John Williams Named Executive VP for Fairmont in Europe, Africa and The Middle East
Williams will be responsible for the performance of the existing hotels in the region, including hotels in Scotland, London, Monaco and Dubai, as well as the positioning of the properties under development in the region. ...more
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Development
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SOLARE Continues Japan Expansion
Chiba Prefecture To See Second Solare Property As Solare Builds Their Sixth New Roadside Inn In Japan ...more
Feuring Group to Develop InterContinental Resort in Davos
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will operate a five star resort in Davos, Switzerland. The hotel with 180 rooms and 60 luxury apartments is to be developed by Feuring. The opening is scheduled for the year 2010. ...more
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Environmental
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Ozone Laundry Systems Offer Substantial Energy Savings Potential - By Glenn Hasek
With water heating accounting for approximately 40 percent of a hotel's energy consumption, it is no wonder that an increasing number of hotels are implementing ozone laundry systems. Provided by about a dozen vendors around the United States, these systems can save about 80 percent in hot water consumption and up to 30 percent in overall water usage. ...more
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Financial
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Hotel Investment Risk: What Are The Chances?
So, what is riskier: investment in a limited service hotel, full service hotel, serviced apartments/extended stay or shared ownership property? ...more
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Internet
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Electronic Room Nights Increase 5.5 Percent for European Hotels in Q2 2006
TravelCLICK's eMonitor Reports Top 10 Destinations in Europe ...more
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Openings
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Rockville's Luxe Atrium Court Hotel To Celebrate Grand Opening
The Atrium Court Hotel, an upscale urban retreat in the Clarion Collection, located in a vibrant district of Rockville, Maryland, will celebrate its Grand Opening this week with the theme It's All About You Meeting Us! ...more
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Other
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AH&LA's Educational Institute To Launch Online Certification Exams
The Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association will launch online testing for its professional certification programs in the first quarter of 2007, thanks to the sponsorship of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP). ...more
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