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Vol. 9: Issue 49 2007-12-12

INSIDE VIEW

Participation In Trade Associations Key To Professional Development - By Doug Kennedy

In the fast-paced business climate which most hoteliers operate in these days, where e-mails flood our in-boxes and meetings over-stuff our schedules, the last thing most hotel management professionals want to think about is voluntarily taking on any more 'optional' responsibilities. ...more

Guidelines to Promote a Positive Candidate Experience with Employee Assessments - By Jim Houran

Employee assessments are often perceived as adversarial exercises. However, positive experiences happen when employers use feedback as constructive information to understand - and if the candidate is hired to build on - an individual's strengths. ...more

Top Ten Luxury Travel and Lifestyle Trends for 2008 - By Karen Weiner Escalera

Luxury markets will continue to expand, while consumers of all high-end luxury products will hone their tastes ever more pointedly. The urge for self expression will spread while a new ethical and environmental consciousness will take an even firmer hold. These are among the many forces that will help dictate where and how the affluent will spend their money in the new year of 2008. ...more

Did the Cruise Experience but Thanks, I'll Take My Luxury Resort Any Day - By David M. Brudney

My brother has been after me for years to take my first cruise. He and my sister-in-law have taken 17 cruises, every one of them a fun-filled, entertaining experience. ...more

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FEATURED SITE

The Open Library
The Open Library website was created by the Internet Archive to demonstrate a way that books can be represented online. The vision is to create free web access to important book collections from around the world. Books are scanned and then offered in an easy-to-use interface for free reading online. If they're in the public domain, the books can be downloaded, shared and printed for free. They can also be printed for a nominal fee by a third party, who will bind and mail the book to you. The books are always FREE to read at the Open Library website.
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FEATURED SUPPLIER

Resort Hotel Association

A not-for-profit, member-managed association that provides property and casualty insurance programs specifically designed to meet the unique needs of independent resorts, luxury or historic hotels and destination spas.
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FEATURED MAGAZINE

Area Development Area Development is an economic development magazine that provides information on site selection and facility planning to executive readers involved with company plans for expansions or relocation.

Area Development magazine is considered the leading executive magazine covering corporate site selection and relocation. Editorial coverage provides valuable information pertinent to the factors, key issues, and criteria that affect a successful decision.

Geographic Eligibility: North, South & Central America, Europe

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ENVIRONMENT

Window Film is 'Clear' Choice for Owners Interested in Reducing Energy Costs - By Glenn Hasek

No matter what size your facility is, chances are great that it can benefit from the latest window film advancements. In fact, some window films can help generate up to 30 percent savings in heating and cooling costs. ...more

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HEADLINES

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

How to improve employee performance and ensure consistent service - By Robert Duprey

YouTube, Hilton, Starwood, Orbitz and Travelocity Discuss How to Monetize Social Media

AAA's Updated Diamond Rating Guidelines Reflect Industry Trends

Strong Support For World Tourism Day Themes For 2008 & 2009

ComScore Study Reinforces Online Reviews' Impact on Offline Sales

Survey Report: Reduce Travel & Expense Processing Costs & Improve Policy Compliance

2008 Slowdown for U.S. Hotels

EMEA Hospitality Enews - Week Ending November 30 - 2007

HEDNA Announces Its 2008 Board of Directors

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending December 1, 2007

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UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS

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

International Franchise Association (IFA)
2008-02-09
Annual Franchise Convention

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FEATURED BOOK

Basic Hotel Front Office Procedures by Peter Renner

A directory of some 2,500 acronyms and initialisms, for those who need to distinguish among such entities as ABC, ABC, and ABC--Asian Basketball Confederation, American Bowling Congress, and African Boxing Confederation. The main alphabetical listing consists of acronym entries with full name and headquarters location. Two sections follow containing listings by full name and by subject. Most entries are international and national organizations, though some state and provincial organizations are included. Published by the Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC), 1600 James Naismith Dr., Gloucester, Ontario, Canada K1B 5N4. Printed on acidic paper. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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