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Vol. 11: Issue 19 2009-05-13

INSIDE VIEW

Generate More Revenue By Making Training Everyone's Job - By Doug Kennedy

During the past few years of record profits many hotels and hotel companies have invested heavily in ramping up their in-house and corporate level training resources. Now that we are in a down market, one can easily see which organizations truly comprehend and believe in the value of ongoing training versus those who view it was window dressing. ...more

8 Lodging Brand Resources to Increase Revenues - By Bradly Sax

We are increasingly called upon by mortgage holders to aid hotels that are facing financial troubles. Sometimes we are called in anticipation of a foreclosure action to begin arrangements for a receivership and at other times we are called in when the mortgage holder is exercising its rights under the terms of its loan to interject professional management. Fortunately, we are noticing a new and developing trend from alert hotel owners who are aware that things 'aren't quite right' and don't understand why their hotel is not producing the revenues it should. ...more

Lessons from the Field - A Bakers Dozen of Strategies for Hotel Food and Beverage Directors - By John Hogan

Food and Beverage Directors often have the largest number of departments to work with in full service hotels and the most diversity in areas. While all of their departments relate to F&B Service, the range of talents, tasks and personalities is immense, requiring effecting Directors to have a sense of 'just right or just in time' follow through , as well as a high level of personal dependability, strong communication and organizational skills. ...more

Back To The Future: Meet The Hotel Guest Of 2020 - By Jitendra Jain

It is the year 2020. The past twelve years have been a flurry of development in the areas of design, nanotechnology, robotics, medicine, the internet, security and law. Contrary to popular opinion, the hotel industry has not been slow on the uptake. It's been the decade of hospitality renaissance. A coming of age, an evolution of service as it should be...and a tribute to true personalization. Here's a look at the hotel guest experience in the year 2020 and how guests have helped the industry become truly magnificent. ...more

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ENVIRONMENT

Exploring Greener Alternatives to the Conventional Cotton Bathroom Towel - By Glenn Hasek

Alternatives to the traditional 100 percent cotton or cotton/polyester blend towels are becoming more common in the lodging industry - especially at luxury and boutique properties. In fact, many suppliers now offer organic cotton towels, organic cotton towels with a blend of bamboo fibers, or 100 percent bamboo towels. ...more

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HEADLINES

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

Discovery-driven Growth: The Only Plan Is to Learn as You Go

Price Presentation Influences Check Averages, New Cornell Research Shows

Getting Back to the Basics Part II: Case Studies & Best Practices from the 'Hotel Internet Marketing Trenches' - By Max Starkov and Mariana Mechoso

STR reports U.S. hotel performance for the week ending 2 May 2009

Starwood's Reinvention: Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton Hotels - By Desiree Flanary and Amanda Repert

Economy/Credit Market Meltdown Take Toll on Hotel Real Estate Sales in 2008

Avoid Becoming a Social Failure - By Madigan Pratt

Cornell Hospitality Quarterly Article States 'Do as I Do' Is the Best Prescription for Quality

Atlantic Village Hotel & Marina Set to Begin Development of $150 Million Hotel, Office Complex in Broward County

Despite Lower Rates, Major Global Hotel Brands Have No Plans to Compromise Service or Scale Back Amenities

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UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS

National Restaurant Association
2009-05-16
2009 NRA Show

National Restaurant Association
2009-05-16
National Restaurant Association Hotel-Motel Show 2009

National Restaurant Association
2009-05-17
International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event

Association of Travel Marketing Executives
2009-05-27
29th Annual ATME Conference

Paragon Conventions
2009-05-28
ICPM 2009 - 1st International Course on Pain Medicine

Paragon Conventions
2009-05-28
1st International Course on Pain Medicine (ICPM)

Paragon Conventions
2009-05-28
ICPM 2009 - 1st International Course on Pain Medicine

Sustainable Life Media
2009-05-31
Sustainable Brands 09

Hospitalitylawyer.com
2009-06-01
Hospitality Law Seminar Eastern Regional Conference

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2009-06-01
Hospitality Law Seminar Eastern Regional Conference

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