Investment in Mexico - By Richard Katzman and Jane Rogers
Foreign investment in Mexican real estate is on the rise, and many favorable factors conspire to keep this trend moving forward. ...more

A Home For The Modern Nomad: Extended Stay Hotels
HVS analyses the supply and demand patterns that govern the serviced apartment sector in Europe and ultimately answers the question: extended stay - where are the opportunities? ...more

Ernst & Young's European Non-Performing Loan Report
The report provides a detailed analysis of each European NPL market that does today or may in the near future provide opportunities for international investors. ...more

The Benefits and Challenges of University Hotels and Conference Centers - By Anne Lloyd-Jones
Proximity to a college or university is considered a positive characteristic of any hotel site. This article explores the benefits and challenges of developing and operating a hotel or conference center affiliated with an educational institution. ...more

India Hotel Valuation Index 2008
HVS New Delhi releases the India Hotel Valuation Index 2008. The Hotel Valuation Index (HVI) is a hotel valuation benchmark developed by HVS to estimate values of five-star hotels across India. ...more

Asia Hotel Valuation Index 2008
HVS releases various publications annually including the Asia Hotel Valuation Index. The Hotel Valuation Index (HVI) is a hotel valuation benchmark developed by HVS covering five-star hotels across 13 markets in Asia. ...more

Lodging Econometrics' First Quarter Report Shows the Construction Pipeline Increased to 5,807 Projects with 779,307 Rooms
Developers Remain Bullish in the Face of Changing Economic Conditions ...more

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HCE India Survey 2008
HVS Executive Search announced the completion of the HCE Hospitality Compensation Exchange (R) India Survey 2008. The survey report aims to provide the most comprehensive guide to all India compensation trends in the hospitality industry. ...more

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How the Colorado Springs Marriott Cut its Annual Electricity Costs by $57,000 - By Glenn Hasek
With zero money out of pocket and utilizing existing systems and equipment, the nine-floor, 273-room Colorado Springs Marriott reduced its electricity consumption by 18 percent from April 1, 2007 to April 1, 2008. ...more

AH&LA Green Assessment Survey Identifies Eco-Friendly Hotel Operations
Member Survey Determines Baseline for Green Initiatives and Assists in Planting Trees for Arbor Day ...more

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Food & Beverage - Menu Specials Strategy - By Joe Dunbar
The economy continues to make consumers jittery. Discretionary income is in decline in many regions of the country. Restaurants featuring quick and cheap meals are holding their own while formal dinner houses see large drops in check averages and covers. ...more

Cornell Restaurant Research Study of Guest Complaints Underscores Importance of Personal Contact
New Restaurant Industry Study Examines Effect of Management Response to Complaints on Customer Attitudes and Behavior ...more

Common Problems with 'Perfect' Staff: Be Careful - By Ken Burgin
Do you employ Mr or Ms Perfect? ...more

Restaurant Trends - Growing And Emerging Concepts - Data reflects change and activity from December 14, 2007 to April 14, 2008
Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts ...more

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All Marketers Are Liars - Web 2.0 Strategies For Hotel Sales And Marketing - By Carol Verret
Seth Godin gets your attention in the first part of the title of his 2005 book, 'All Marketers are Liars - The Power of Telling Authentic Stories in a Low Trust World'. While he goes on to state '... marketers aren't really liars... they're just really good at telling stories that customers want to believe'. ...more

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How to get the right hotel operator: Part 1 - By Jim Butler, author of www.HotelLawBlog.com
Hotel Lawyer on hotel management agreements. Long-term, no-cut hotel management agreements: How to get the right brand and operator for your hotel project . . . and a deal you can live with. ...more

Boutique Hotels - Good For The Good Times - By Robert Mandelbaum
Boutique hotels have been all the rage in the lodging industry. Developers want to build them. Guests want to stay in them. Travel writers want to wax on about their virtues. ...more

Blend Your Training Investment - By J. Ragsdale Hendrie
The trickle of our alarm during recessionary times soon becomes a veritable rumble. Everything is at risk, as we attempt to advance revenue and cut costs. We see evidence of our wariness across the landscape: development on hold, support departments, like Marketing and Human Resources, punctured, Operating Budgets slashed, projections diminished - everything on hold, under review or just erased. One of the first areas always targeted is Training and Development monies. ...more

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Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending April 12, 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

February 2008 Canadian Lodging Outlook
Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada. ...more

Overview of the San Francisco Lodging Market - By Jaime Law
Over the past few years, the San Francisco lodging market has enjoyed strong growth. This article gives an overview of the San Francisco lodging market including a review of hotel supply and demand trends, and current economic conditions. ...more

HVS Market Intelligence Report: Charlotte, North Carolina - By Katharine Lowe
At a time of nationwide fiscal drought and a slump in development, the 'Queen City' maintains a regal guise. ...more

Monthly U.S. Lodging Performance March 2008
Monthly summary of Occupancy, ADR and REVPar for the United States. ...more

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week of Apr 13, 2008 - Apr 19, 2008
Weekly summary of Occupancy, ADR and REVPar for the United States. ...more

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Marriott CEO Says Tourism is a 'Rising Tide' for Global Opportunity, Calls for Action to Promote Travel Freedom
Also Cites Environmental Challenge: 'We're All Guests On This Planet' ...more

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Are Travel Agents Destined for Extinction? PhoCusWright - and $110 Billion in Travel Sales - Say Otherwise!
Landmark study from PhoCusWright presents first definitive market sizing and trends analysis for the traditional travel agency distribution channel. ...more

Travel Industry Launches First-of-Its-Kind Web Site to Detail the Economic Power of Travel
PowerofTravel.org Features State- and National-Level Economic Impact Data in an Easy-to-Use Format ...more

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