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Vol. 9: Issue 48 2007-12-05

INSIDE VIEW

The Employment Interview - How Hard Can It Be - By Dr. Rick Johnson

Interviewing a new job candidate sounds easy. After all, you are in control. You have something to offer. You can select anyone you choose to select. Right? That sounds good but in reality interviewing a person to fill a job opening is one of the more difficult tasks you may face as a manager. ...more

Internet Marketing and Distribution Trends Impacting the Hospitality Industry from 2007-2010 - By Max Starkov and Jason Price

What will happen to traditional and online distribution channels in hospitality in the next few years? How will the direct web channel outpace competitors and third-party intermediaries? With online travel growing, how do hoteliers get their fair share? These questions reflect important trends in the marketplace. Consider how these trends will impact your hotel, resort, and brand. ...more

Hotel Vendor Salespeople Could Also Benefit From Sales Training - By Doug Kennedy

As hotel companies continue to invest heavily in arranging sales training for their outside sales associates, our industry's vendor-partners would do well to provide a little fundamental sales training for their salespeople too, especially if my experiences are indicative of others' experiences. ...more

Are Customer Farewells Sabotaging Your Business? - By Ken Burgin

Compare two different restaurant farewells. ...more

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ENVIRONMENT

California Hoteliers Have Much to Gain from LodgingSavers Program - By Glenn Hasek

California's LodgingSavers program is going strong after just one year in operation. Introduced at last fall's California Lodging Expo, it now has approximately 150 participants, including several properties in Yosemite National Park that are managed by Delaware North Companies (DNC). ...more

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HEADLINES

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

Top Ten Marketing Ideas To Consider in 2008

Hospitality Industry Survey US$40 Upon Completion

Top Five Reasons for Meeting Planner Site Selection

Armani Hotels and Resorts awards long term license to EMAAR

Rosewood Hotels and Sun Country Airlines Take First Place Away From Industry Leaders

NBTA Foundation Salary Survey Shows Companies Value Travel Managers

Marriott International to Enter the Maldives with a 100-Villa Renaissance Resort in 2009

SEO Tips for Press Releases

Job sites go green to please workers

Hilton Garden Inn New York/Chelsea Opens in the Big Apple

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UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS

HSMAI
2007-12-13
Caribbean Sales & Marketing Conference

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

Clarion ATE
2008-01-22
ATEI 2008

AH&LA
2008-01-28
Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS)

EyeforTravel
2008-01-29
CRM in Travel 2008

Leisure Time Unlimited Inc.
2008-01-29
Annual Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast

ICreativeMinds
2008-02-02
IndiaTravelMart (ITM) - AHMEDABAD

American Bus Association
2008-02-02
American Bus Marketplace

2008-02-05
Travel Technology Show

Centaur Exhibitions
2008-02-05
Business Travel Show London

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