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Vol. 11: Issue 15 2009-04-15

INSIDE VIEW

Strategies for Distressed Hotels - By Pete Dordick

With many owners unable to refinance and going into default and with lenders looking to dump underperforming assets from their balance sheets, the pressure to sell quickly without a well thought out strategy financially harms all parties. ...more

The Power of Momentum: Companies That Build Their Wave and Ride It

How can a company deliver continuous, exceptional growth, year after year? J. C. Larreche, a professor of marketing at INSEAD, answers that question in his book, The Momentum Effect: How to Ignite Exceptional Growth. According to the author's research, momentum-powered firms delivered 80% more shareholder value than their slower rivals. ...more

Lessons from the Field - Principles for Success as a Hotel Manager - 6 Observations on Finding and Employing Problem Solvers - By John Hogan

We all face challenges. For some hotels, it is the labor force, be it finding interested people, the expense or the need to improve the professionalism of the staff with increased training. For other hotels, it may a slipping occupancy or REVPAR. Cash flow or a changing market affects others. ...more

Complement the Brand's Efforts and Capture Local Internet Revenue Opportunities - By Max Starkov and Mariana Mechoso

Local Internet Marketing Strategies for Franchised Hotels ...more

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FEATURED SITE

TIES - The International Ecotourism Society

Uniting conservation, communities and sustainable travel, TIES promotes responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
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FEATURED SUPPLIER

Alliance Hospitality Management, LLC

Alliance Hospitality is a hotel management company that provides superior management of premier hotel properties for owners and asset managers. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Alliance Hospitality has a growing portfolio of upscale hotels, located in 16 states across the country, represents such internationally-recognized brands as Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Choice Hotels and InterContinental Hotels Group. Additional corporate information may be found on Alliance Hospitality's web site: www.alliancehospitality.com.
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FEATURED MAGAZINE

Profit Magazine Profit Magazine: The Executive's Guide to Oracle Applications

Published quarterly, Profit Magazine is distributed to more than 110,000 C-level executives* and provides business leaders with a road map on turning their technology investments into top and bottom line advantages. Profit Magazine illuminates the business impact of technology and provides industry and line-of-business intelligence for your specific challenges. At the same time, Profit Magazine also wants to shed light on Oracle's product and service strategies and how they'll impact your business - today, and in the years to come.

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ENVIRONMENT

Going Green: Why Germany Has the Inside Track to Lead a New Industrial Revolution

In 2008, even as Americans argue over whether renewable energy is a fantasy, Germany generated 14.2% of its electrical power from renewable resources. Already a leading player in so-called clean technology -- the mix of environmentally benign power generation and environmentally friendly technologies -- Germany may become the epicenter of the world's next industrial revolution: the triumph of clean, cheap, sustainable electricity. ...more

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HEADLINES

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

The Service Factor during Economic Turbulence - By Dr. Rick Johnson

Hitwise March 2009 Travel Category Report

Nine Reasons Why Some Hotels Are Getting More Bookings From The Internet - By Neil Salerno

Webinar: How to Better Merchandise Your Hotel Online

Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2009

Good Night Guest...Good Night Service? - By Roberta Nedry

Hotels and YouTube: The Perfect Match

Some cause for industry hope in new PATA Tourism Forecasts

Hotel executives today and the 'bedbug letter' - Who's the 'idiot'? You be the judge. - By Jim Butler, author of www.HotelLawBlog.com

JMBM California Real Estate and Land Use Survey Results

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UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS

Yeeld Solutions
2009-04-22
Yeeld Solutions Academy - Revenue Management Seminar

Yeeld Solutions
2009-04-23
Yeeld Solutions Academy - Online Distribution Seminar

re-DISCOVER the Caribbean
2009-04-24
2009 re-DISCOVER the Caribbean Show

Atticus Events
2009-04-24
HOTEC Middle East

Mercury Publications
2009-04-28
Bar & Beverage Conference & Expo

Amadeus
2009-04-28
Talk With Amadeus 09


2009-05-02
Arabian Hotel Investment Conference

ISM
2009-05-03
Supply Management(TM) Forum

Comexposium
2009-05-05
PACKEX Toronto

hf media & events
2009-05-05
KIOSK EUROPE EXPO 2009

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FEATURED BOOK

Information and Communication Technologies in Support of the Tourism Industry

Information and Communication Technologies in Support of the Tourism Industry examines the process of transformation as it relates to the tourism industry, and the changes to that industry from modern electronic communications. Information and Communication Technologies in Support of the Tourism Industry covers not only geographically supportive technologies in communication, but also in terms of culture, economics, marketing, social, and regional issues. In-depth analyses range from the use of the Internet to supply information to the emerging patterns of tourist decision making and investments.
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