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Vol. 10: Issue 12 2008-03-26

INSIDE VIEW

Empowerment - The Rewards are Greater Than the Risk - By Dr. Rick Johnson

Empowerment is a common trait used by most effective leaders. The rewards of empowering your employees are far greater than the risk. Give them some independence in choosing their work schedules or other factors that won't affect overall objectives. Empowering employees allows them to use their own initiative and creativity to accomplish things you never imagined they could. ...more

How To Engage That 'Portable Generation' - By J. Ragsdale Hendrie

Who Will Ultimately Run Your Business! ...more

Managing the Jump in Food Costs - By Ken Burgin

In the last 12 months, supply costs have soared. Some dairy prices have increased 50%, soy bean and corn prices have jumped, and let's not start on seafood, beef and green vegetables. Why? ...more

Food & Beverage - The Focal Point - By Joe Dunbar

Have you ever gone to a restaurant with two or more food service operators? I really enjoy these occasions. The insights are incredible. We're talking major critique on staff, cleanliness, speed of service, quality of food and many other insightful comments. ...more

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FEATURED SITE

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AH&LA's Good Earthkeeping program provides tools and resources to help you improve the energy and financial performance of your hotels.
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ENVIRONMENT

USGBC Targets Lodging Industry with LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M - By Glenn Hasek

When the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced revisions to its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Existing Buildings Rating System late last year, it was good news for hotel owners and operators. Now called LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (O&M), the system is a better fit for hotels and is attracting the interest of many of the leading hotel companies. ...more

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HEADLINES

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

Food & Beverage - Restaurant Prime Cost Savings - By Joe Dunbar

Good Incentives For Green Hotels - By Diane Rietman

Dim All The Lights - U.S. Hoteliers Control Utility Costs - By Robert Mandelbaum and Aaron Walls

Hotel eMarketing and Internet 'e'volution - Creating an Online Culture at Hotels - Jitendra Jain

The One Room Hotel

AAA Survey Measures Effect of High Gas Prices on Members

Tell-all book about Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago is pulled by publisher

Cornell's School of Hotel Administration Launches Online Certificate Program in Hotel Real Estate Investments/Asset Management

Amadeus and HTH Worldwide Form Partnership to Provide Global Health Information to International Travelers

Hyatt stakes a claim to 650 meters of storied China Beach

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UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS

HVS International
2008-04-02
Hotel Investment Conference South Asia

Hotel Ezra Cornell
2008-04-03
The 83rd Annual Hotel Ezra Cornell

Ticonderoga Ventures
2008-04-03
Casino Affiliate Convention/Gaming Marketing Conference

QSR Magazine
2008-04-06
Dine America 2008

HSMAI
2008-04-08
Travel Internet Marketing Strategy Conference

Newmarket International, Inc.
2008-04-08
Newmarket International 5th Annual User Conference

BE Group LTD
2008-04-09
2nd International Annual Conference 'Hotel Investment Russia 2008'

HSMAI
2008-04-16
Resort Management Conference

CHIS
2008-04-16
China Hotel Investment Summit (CHIS)

Argyle Executive Forum
2008-04-17
2008 Leadership in Hospitality & Leisure

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FEATURED BOOK

Security and Loss Prevention Management

Turn to this resourceful book to handle vital risk management issues in the hospitality workplace. Security and Loss Prevention Management is designed to help you accomplish four main goals:
1. to help a lodging property develop its own security and loss prevention program
2. serve as a reference for topics and issues to review if a security or loss incident should occur
3. help employees become aware of security and loss prevention concerns
4.to provide security and loss prevention information to students who are entering into the industry

This revised edition includes safety and security case studies developed with industry professionals; links to Internet-based, hospitality-specific resources for safety and security; and dozens of new exhibits and updated sample forms and documents.
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