Top Hotel Industry Performers in a Turbulent Time - By Keith Kefgen and Becca Ickowicz
CEO compensation in the hotel industry continues to be an important issue in the midst of an economic downturn. Based on our pay-for-performance model, Jon E. Bortz of LaSalle Hotel Properties was underpaid by 111.9% or $2.1 million in 2007. ...more

Big Brother is Watching - By Lorenza Alessie
Lorenza Alessie, associate director at HVS Executive Search, investigates how professional and social online networks such as Facebook and Linkedin are affecting the face of recruitment. ...more

Solid First Semester 2008 Perfomance for French Hotel Industry
With a 1.2% RevPAR increase, June shows positive growth compared to the previous year's exceptional results. All hotel categories display excellent occupancy rate levels. ...more

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The Knot and Newmarket International Join Forces
New Enhancement to Vendor Profile on TheKnot.com Provides Users Immediate Response from Event Venues through Newmarket MeetingBroker(SM) Partnership ...more

Amadeus significantly boosts focus and commitment to delivering IT solutions and services to the Americas
Creation of dedicated team headed by former IBM executive will benefit corporate and online travel customers in the U.S., Canada and Latin America ...more

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Vail Resorts Names Derek Koenig New Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Koenig will assume responsibilities for the Company's corporate marketing and sales functions, including pricing and research, e-commerce, marketing services, corporate communications, strategic alliances, central reservations, and domestic and international sales. ...more

Los Angeles Boutique Hotel Kyoto Grand Welcomes New General Manager
Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announced the appointment of Richard A. Gaines as General Manager for the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens in Los Angeles. ...more

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Hospitality Lawyer with perspectives from the top: Insights and advice from Tom Baltimore, President of RLJ Development - By Jim Butler, author of www.HotelLawBlog.com
What a difference a year makes! Where we've been and where we're going. Practical advice and observations from Tom Baltimore. ...more

First East China Doubletree By Hilton Introduces Room Prototype For Customer Feedback
Developer Unveils On-Site Hotel Design Prototype That Allows Future Guests To Contribute Feedback For Superior Hotel Experience ...more

White Lodging Breaks Ground on Hotels in Austin and Arizona Markets
White Lodging, one of the country's fastest growing independent owner, developer and operator of hotels, broke ground on two hotels this week adding to their growing collection of more than 132 hotels in 17 states nationwide. ...more

San Diego is Site of 2009 ALIS Conference
The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the world's largest hotel investment conference, moves to San Diego, California, for its 8th annual meeting January 26-28, 2009. ...more

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Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Opens in Rochester, N.Y.
The new 89-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Rochester-Brighton has opened its doors for business at 797 East Henrietta Road in Rochester, N.Y. ...more

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The butler and service in the guest's micro- and macro-environment - By Osvaldo Torres Cruz
The butler plays an important role in the quality control of the services offered to the guest during his/her stay. ...more

U2's Bono, Edge win Dublin hotel legal battle
U2 stars Bono and The Edge won a four-year legal battle Thursday to reshape their old-fashioned Dublin hotel, the Clarence, into a futuristic landmark - a decision that appeared to fly in the face of Ireland's conservative planning laws. ...more

Take a dip in style in the best hotel pools
Refresh yourself in the luxurious, dramtic pools from Vegas to Paris ...more

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