As you fight through the current economic downturn, try to find simple ways to improve profits. Recent articles suggest the higher cost of living has resulted in diners who tip less and buy fewer extras (double whammy for servers). When your recently seated guests turn down bottled water or another beverage, ask them if they’d like a nice pitcher of ice water.
The National Business Travel Association (NBTA), the voice of the business travel industry, praised the advancement in the U.S. House of Representatives of a proposal to provide $10 million to fund the Global Entry international registered traveler program. In a markup meeting held today, the House Committee on Appropriations approved a Homeland Security Appropriations bill that includes the Global Entry funding.
Embassy Suites Columbus - Dublin, a leading Dublin, Ohio hotel located near the capital city of Columbus, is proud to announce Robin Rankin as the newest addition to the property’s sales management team.
A new Mövenpick Resort is to be built near Arusha, Tanzania, by 2011. A management agreement has just been signed with the owning company, Taninvest Group of Companies. The Swiss international hotel chain has been present in Tanzania since 2005, with the award-winning Mövenpick Royal Palm Hotel Dar es Salaam now one of the leading hotels in the country.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts continues to expand globally, announcing that it will soon manage Fairmont The Wave, Muscat, a luxury resort development located in Oman.
New Sheratonresorts.com Invites Travelers to Customize Their Dream Vacation and Discover Unique Experiences at 62 Luxurious Resorts across Six Continents
Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) today released the results of its 5th annual survey of the 50 most-popular destinations for the upcoming Independence Day weekend. The survey is based on hotel room booking requests made by priceline.com customers for check-in between June 29 and July 4.