The Checks in the Mail - By Kevin F. Reilly
The first year of Democratic control of Congress did not look much different than the prior years. The Democrats in the House of Representatives had a program for the first 100 days and were relatively successful getting legislation passed, but much of it went no further. While the House can pass legislation with a simple majority, the arcane rules of the Senate require sixty votes to close debate and bring an issue to the floor for an up and down vote. The sixty votes seldom were there. ...more

Parking: A Neglected Profit Center - By Joshua Miller
Hotel owners and managers spend tremendous time and energy looking for strategic ways to make the most of their hotel asset. What they often fail to look at is that the hotel itself usually sits in the middle of or adjacent to a large parking facility. ...more

Does Your Guest Satisfaction and Mystery Shop Data Harmonize...or Just Make Noise? - By Rob Kaplan-Sherman
Align Your Data Streams to Optimize the Guest Experience and Bottom Line ...more

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Layer or Top-Up - why European Hotel Investors should include Revenue Management in their Investment Decisions
The author considers that a strengthened understanding by hotel investors of revenue management principles will permit investors to make better investment decisions. ...more

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Flight Time TV brings flight status information to Hotels
Broadcast the departures of your neighboring Airport(s) onto the Guest TV Network ...more

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Kenneth W.K. Kan joins Outrigger as Senior Hospitality Investment Analyst
Mel Kaneshige, Executive Vice President of Real Estate and Development for Outrigger Enterprises Group, has announced the appointment of Kenneth W.K. Kan to the newly created position of Senior Hospitality Investment Analyst. ...more

Natasha Agresti Joins ReServe Interactive as Sales Account Executive
ReServe Interactive, a leader in hospitality software solutions, announces the hiring of Natasha Agresti as a sales account executive. Agresti will be responsible for identifying and cultivating new accounts, as well as managing and servicing an existing, national customer base. ...more

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Sales Commence for Wyndham Vacation Resorts Panama City Beach
Wyndham Vacation Ownership has announced the start of sales at the company's fifth vacation ownership resort in the Panhandle, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Panama City Beach. Overlooking the white sand beaches and emerald waters of Panama City Beach, Fla., this premier resort is now available for customers to purchase deeded interests in the resort while also becoming members of the company's points-based vacation ownership exchange program. ...more

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Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center Receives Green Lodging Certification by the State of Florida
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center 'Green Lodging' certification, making it one of only 159 properties to be designated in the state. ...more

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IHG opens its first property in Ghana
Property marks group's entry into Ghanaian tourism market ...more

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Two More Awards for Le Grand Lodge Mont-Tremblant
Distinguished International Hotels, Residences and Resorts is pleased to announce that its award-winning member hotel, Le Grand Lodge Mont-Tremblant was honoured with two top prizes by the Ministry of Tourism at their annual Grands Prix du tourisme du Québec Gala event. ...more

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