Hotel Resource

If this page doesn't display visit here

The Source for hotel industry news since 1998

News | Jobs | Real Estate | Resources | Suppliers | Technology | Events | Trends

Vol. 10: Issue 5 2008-02-05

INSIDE VIEW

Web 2.0 And Hotel Sales Strategies For 2008 - By Carol Verret

What Are Your Clients Saying About You? ...more

POW + WHAM = WOW Your Brand at Work! - By J. Ragsdale Hendrie

You do not have to be a Super Action Hero from the Classic Comics to appreciate the impact of these words: POW, WHAM and WOW. ...more

Successful Front Office Upsell Incentive Programs - By Neel Lund

Guide to a Successful Front Office Upsell Incentive Program ...more

Five Predictions About The Future of The Long Tail in Travel - By Bob Offutt, Senior Technology Analyst, PhoCusWright Inc.

The Long Tail is a positive force, holding great promise for travel, tourism and hospitality. Yet, it also has the potential to become a major market disruptor in travel distribution. ...more

Back to Departments

FEATURED SITE

AllBusiness.com

AllBusiness.com provides information, products, and services for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and professionals to start, manage, finance and build a business.
...more

Back to Departments

FEATURED SUPPLIER

Stark - Motivational Marketplace

This resource for hospitality executives features products that promote professional development in the Hospitality Industry as well as a variety of economical resources to continually enhance customer loyalty and repeat business, resulting in enhanced profitability as well as a motivated staff that perfects their skills and gains insight into future career advancement.
...more

Back to Departments

FEATURED MAGAZINE

Consulting Magazine Consulting Magazine is the flagship publication of the consulting industry.

No other publication reveals the impact of consultants as career professionals and advisors to leaders both in industry and government like Consulting Magazine does. Reaching senior-level consultants (Partners, Practice Leaders, Directors, etc.) within small, medium and global enterprise consulting firms, Consulting Magazine is the industry source for the key decision makers and influencers in the profession to read about what's going on in their world.


more info


Back to Departments

ENVIRONMENT

Energy Star for Hospitality: A Free Government Program Earning its Keep - By Glenn Hasek

There are currently 247 Energy Star labeled hotels listed on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star for Hospitality website. ...more

Back to Departments

HEADLINES

Most viewed headlines this past week at Hotel News Resource. Click on the title to read.

Six Principles for Creating the Ultimate Customer Experience - By Dr. Rick Johnson

Rising Inflation and Threats of a Recession: Should U.S. Hoteliers Be Worried?

World Tourism Exceeds Expectations In 2007

Marketers Subdued About 2008 Spending

What the Heck is Hotel Website PageRank, Anyway? A Hotel Marketers Guide to Understanding Website PageRank - By Neil Salerno

Starwood Profit Drops 28% - Tops Expectations

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week of Jan 20, 2008 - Jan 26, 2008

Fourth year of double-digit revPAR growth for Middle East hotels

Meeting Professionals Expect Healthy Attendance And Budget Increases In The Coming Year

London Hotels Enjoy Double-Digit Profit Growth During December 2007

Back to Departments

UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS

International Franchise Association (IFA)
2008-02-09
Annual Franchise Convention

HFTP
2008-02-10
European Hospitality Technology Education Conference (EHTEC)

HospitalityLawyer.com
2008-02-11
6th Annual Hospitality Law Conference

Fresh RM
2008-02-17
Hotelympia 2008

Fresh RM
2008-02-17
Hotelympia

Fresh RM
2008-02-18
Hostec-Europe 2008

Fresh RM
2008-02-18
Careers In Hospitality

Reed
2008-02-19
AIME 2007

Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME)
2008-02-20
ADME Annual Conference

BIT
2008-02-21
BIT 2008 - International Tourism Exchange

Back to Departments

FEATURED BOOK

Hospitality and Tourism Careers : A Blueprint for Success by Carl Riegel, Meliss

This is a comprehensive book about the realities of careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. KEY TOPICS: The purpose of this book is to serve as a guide for defining, planning, and managing a career to achieve the maximum fullness and richness that can be obtained from a career in the world of hospitality and tourism.
...more

Back to Departments

 

 Departments

Click on the department to go directly to these news items.

 .  INSIDE VIEW

 .  FEATURED SITE

 .  FEATURED SUPPLIER

 .  FEATURED MAGAZINE

 .  ENVIRONMENT

 .  HEADLINES

 .  INDUSTRY EVENTS

 .  FEATURED BOOK

 Ads by Nevistas

2008 Resort Conference
2008 Resort Conference
The 2008 Resort Conference, April 16-18 at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, is the only conference planned by resorts executives for resort executives. Keynotes by Chip Conley, Peter Yesawich, Suzanne Cook, Crist Inman, and breakout tracks on Marketing, Operations, and Trends. Produced by HSMAI and University of Denver.
www.resortconference.com
Lodging Interactive
Lodging Interactive
Lodging Interactive is a leading provider of Internet Marketing Services to the travel and lodging industries.
www.lodginginteractive.com
Free Hospitality Publications
Free Hospitality Publications
Trade Publications FREE to Qualified Professionals. No hidden or trial offers, and no purchase necessary.
tradepub.com
Social Media Strategies for Travel
Social Media Strategies for Travel
Hear how travel companies use social media to protect their brand, increase sales and attract new customers - March 5-6, 2008, San Francisco
www.eyefortravel.com
Vizergy
Vizergy
VIZERGY is an Internet marketing company that empowers hotels and resorts to drive revenue through the Internet.
www.vizergy.com
Hotel Market Intelligence
Hotel Market Intelligence
Leading provider of market intelligence, lead generation and lead qualifications services for group and event activities to the hospitality industry.
www.knowlandgroup.com
Advertise in this Publiction

 

To discontinue, please visit here.
To update your email address, please visit here.
To send a link of this mailing to a friend, please visit here.