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Vol. 9: Issue 46 2007-11-21

INSIDE VIEW

Big Box Backlash...in Reverse - By Zach Conen

To paraphrase (and mangle at the same time) Shakespeare, I write not to bury Home Depot and its kind, but to praise them. Unlike many screeds of this nature decrying the 'strip-mall-ification' of America and the related decline of 'Main Street' proprietors, I'm casting a vote in favor of this trend based on one simple factor. There's always someone there when I call...and they're always home. ...more

Overcoming: 'Now Is Just Not A Good Time For Training' - By Doug Kennedy

Being in the business of providing outside training support for hotels representing all market segments, I never cease to be amazed by numerous reasons hotel managers give for not being able to schedule training 'just yet'. ...more

It's not the big that eat the small, it's the fast that eat the slow - By Carol Verret

Five Revenue Management Tactics for Independent Hotels ...more

Fancy a career in online marketing for the hotel industry? - Jitendra Jain

If you've always loved computers and the internet, have worked in the travel industry and have a flair for the creative and a passion for marketing...then a career in online marketing & distribution in a hotel may be just the thing for you! ...more

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ENVIRONMENT

Hotel Lawyer on the 'Real Economics' behind the paradigm shift to GREEN hotels

Business Week just published an eye catching story on 'Little Green Lies' -- why some environmental initiatives may not currently make economic sense, even if others do. But what are the real economics behind GREEN hotel development, conversion and operation? Is this the time to go green? Can you afford to wait? ...more

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HEADLINES

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

Insider Secrets for Branding and Selling Fractional Ownership to the Elusive Affluent Buyer - By Lawrence Hefler and Susan Adams

Modest Growth In Travel Projected In 2008, According To Travel Industry Association Forecast

Unusually High Gas Prices Will Not Deter Thanksgiving Travelers

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week of Nov 04, 2007 - Nov 10, 2007

Hotel Franchise Development Cost Guide

HVS Market Intelligence Report: Minneapolis, Minnesota - By Kasia Kowalczyk

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending November 10, 2007

Offshoring: The Next Level of an 'Asset Light' Strategy

'Home team' strengthens German hotel performance

Hard Rock International and Tasameem Group Announce Five-Star Hotel Development Within the 'Financial Centre' of Dubai

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UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS

Reed Travel Exhibitions
2007-11-27
EIBTM

ABTA
2007-11-28
ABTA Travel Convention

CNR Trade Fairs
2007-11-28
TUSID 2007, 18th Istanbul International Hotel,Restaurant Gastronomy Equipment and Technologies Fair

PME Enterprises
2007-11-29
Good and Green-The Green Marketing Conference

ICreativeMinds
2007-12-01
IndiaTravelMart (ITM) - LUDHIANA

CDC, Baker & McKenzie, Deloitte
2007-12-03
Mexico Resort Development Conference

HSMAI
2007-12-06
Travel Internet Marketing Conference

CMP - UBM INDIA PVT.LTD.
2007-12-06
Hotelex India 2007

HSMAI
2007-12-13
Caribbean Sales & Marketing Conference

EKIN PROMOTION & EXHIBITION
2007-12-14
HOTEQ 21st Hotel & Restaurant Equipments Fair

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