Principles for success as a manager - Part one: Understanding the Organization - By John Hogan
In our careers as hoteliers, we have all learned there are clear differences between 'leaders' and 'managers.' Leaders tend to be more inspirational and often have a vision of where they want to take their organization. The need for leaders is very clear - without their innovation and motivation, all industry and society itself would tend to be rather uninteresting and monotonous. ...more

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PKF Study Finds US Hotels Extremely Vulnerable to Sharp Declines in Airline Capacity
According to the latest analytical data from PKF Hospitality Research (PKF-HR), U.S. hotels could face a decline in lodging demand greater than that experienced during the turmoil following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. ...more

Las Vegas Property Market Hits A Losing Streak
As Las Vegas sees its hotel and casino businesses sputter and office, apartment and retail real estate markets flag, the rest of the country is hoping what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. ...more

Dubai hotels at record lows - where have all the visitors gone?
Though nobody dares deviate from the official 'all is well' line, Dubai hotel occupancy is at record lows. Has the city been rumbled? ...more

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Hotels can now manage Expedia bookings through Amadeus Property Management System
Amadeus Property Management System (PMS) now connects to ExpediaQuickConnect which allows hotels to sell inventory on Expedia direct from the PMS and save time: bookings from Expedia are automatically transferred into Amadeus PMS ...more

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Fairmont Announces New Hotel Project in Manila
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announces a new property in Manila, the Fairmont Makati. Located in the elegant shopping and financial district of Makati, the property expands the company's growing presence in Asia, joining sister hotels in Singapore, Beijing (2008), Kunshan (2009), Macao (2010) and Shanghai's landmark Peace Hotel (2010). ...more

Starwood Hotels Announces the Launch of aloft Hotels
Ten years after Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) shook up the hotel industry with the launch of W Hotels, the innovative hotel giant will again reinvent hotel design with the debut of its newest brand, aloft hotels. ...more

Sol Melia Increases Visibility Of The Me Brand In Europe Announcing The Opening Of Me Vienna, A New Experience Based, Personality Hotel In Austria
Construction of the new ME Vienna, to be housed in the tallest building in Austria, DC Tower 1, totaling 220 meters and 60 floors, is scheduled to begin this year ...more

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Carlson Supports Climate Change Recommendations Considered by Global Leaders
Marilyn Carlson Nelson and Hubert Joly of Carlson, a global hotel, marketing, restaurant and travel company, are among 100 influential, top executives who have endorsed a comprehensive climate change plan being considered by global leaders this week in Japan. ...more

Partners in Green
Pineapple Hospitality's Partners bring a mutually beneficial dedication to the environment and profitability to the hospitality industry. ...more

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VIZERGY(TM) - Fast and Furious Growth
Named one of 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies in NE Florida ...more

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IHG Expands Holiday Inn Express Portfolio In Western Canada
Two Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites to open in Alberta ...more

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Vacation Property Management Companies Can Now Increase Rental Efficiency
New Security Deposit Protection Plan Decreases Administration ...more

Author picks coolest hotel rooms to stay
Fifty selections can satisfy rock stars and luxury travelers alike ...more

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