Finally, A Destination Development Plan Which Delivers On The Promise - The Oregon 'Q Care Program' - By J. Ragsdale Hendrie
Slap some ideas on the wall, vote for those which slide the slowest, invest tightly budgeted dollars for ephemeral marketing, get the slogans and promises out to the public, and await the results. They will come, you assure your Stakeholders. Perhaps they will, loaded with expectations you have created. ...more

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Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending August 16, 2008
Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada. ...more

HVS Market Intelligence Report: Downtown Phoenix, Arizona - By Kasia Kowalczyk
Real estate developments, biotech firms, billion-dollar investments, and big conventions are cropping up in Downtown Phoenix, helping to secure demand for area hotels. ...more

Caribbean Hotels Face Several Threats In 2008
PKF Hospitality Research (PKF-HR), an affiliate of PKF Consulting, today announced that it has released its 2008 edition of Caribbean Trends in the Hotel Industry. The report finds that the Caribbean hotel industry faces some strong challenges going forward. ...more

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week ending August 16, 2008
The U.S. hotel industry posted declines in the key performance measurements of occupancy and revenue per available room during the week of 10 -16 August 2008, according to data from STR. ...more

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New Survey Reveals Unique Habits and Preferences of Next Generation Travelers
Technological change has reinvented the manner in which travel service suppliers bring their products and services to the marketplace in recent years, and a new survey now reveals that emerging technology has had an equally profound effect on the behavior of those who use it. ...more

Apple Enterprise pimping Macs to hospitality industry
Apple has posted a new online seminar, called 'Mac for Hospitality.' The seminar pitches various digital solutions for the hospitality industry featuring Mac hardware running Nanonation software. ...more

Wi-Fi is Biggest Tech Demand, Says Report on U.S. Hotels
Wireless Internet access, or Wi-Fi, is nearly pervasive at U.S. hotels, according to a new survey of hotel executives conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association. ...more

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South Pacific Development Group Secures Land Deal for $450 Million Resort in Samoa
Hawaii-based South Pacific Development Group (SPDG) has obtained a 120-year lease for 600 acres of prime oceanfront land on Savaii Island in Samoa to develop the Sasina Village Resort. ...more

ARAMARK Selected to Manage Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center
ARAMARK announced today that ARAMARK Higher Education was awarded the contract to manage the Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center located on the campus of Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Under the terms of the agreement which goes into effect on Sept. 20, 2008, ARAMARK will be responsible for all management and operational functions of the property. ...more

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Wooden hotel keys cut down on plastic waste
Wooden hotel key cards are being used during the Democratic National Convention in Denver next week. ...more

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The Westin Verasa, Napa to Open September 18th
Just ahead of 'Crush,' the most popular time of year in Napa Valley, The Westin Verasa, Napa is now accepting hotel reservations and has uncorked an introductory rate of $289 per night. ...more

Pinnacle Hotel Management Completes Conversion Of The Former Wyndham Hotel Billerica To The 210-Room Courtyard By Marriott Boston Billerica
Pinnacle Hotel Management announced today the opening of the 210-room Courtyard by Marriott Boston Billerica located at 270 Concord Road following a multi-million dollar renovation. ...more

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World's Decadent Hotel Amenities
The hotel industry started more than a century ago when stagecoach outposts gave overland travelers a refuge from the elements--and little else. Nowadays, however, five-star properties offer well-heeled guests spa treatments, personal butlers and even room service for pets. ...more

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