Archive for June, 2008

Jun
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30-06-2008 » Hotel industry news

Woody Allen once said that 80 percent of success is showing up. Unfortunately, this accurately describes the mindset of the majority of workers today.

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Jun
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30-06-2008 » Hotel industry news

Starwood announces the opening of aloft Rogers - Bentonville, the third aloft to open anywhere in the world.

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Jun
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30-06-2008 » Hotel industry news

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.

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Jun
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30-06-2008 » Hotel industry news

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.

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Jun
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30-06-2008 » Hotel industry news

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.

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Jun
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27-06-2008 » Hotel industry news

Over 800 Motel 6 and Studio 6 Properties Now Offer Wi-Fi to Guests for $2.99

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Jun
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27-06-2008 » Hotel industry news

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.

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Jun
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27-06-2008 » Hotel industry news

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts continues to expand globally, announcing that it will soon manage Fairmont The Wave, Muscat, a luxury resort development located in Oman.

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Jun
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27-06-2008 » Hotel industry news

New Sheratonresorts.com Invites Travelers to Customize Their Dream Vacation and Discover Unique Experiences at 62 Luxurious Resorts across Six Continents

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Jun
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27-06-2008 » Hotel industry news

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.

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