Paris is counting on American tourists - and a new law allowing more stores to open on Sundays - to boost tourism revenues pinched by the global financial downturn.

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Social-media services, such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and countless other websites, have had a profound effect on how millions of Americans - especially those under 35 - interact with others (or don\’t), shop and view brands.

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Downsizing, travel freezes, and facility closings have made the climate bleak for hotels in northern Delaware, but a slowdown in the introduction of new supply should help shore up penetration levels when business activity and demand growth resume.

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For some time now, we have all been awaiting stop signs for a travel industry in freefall.

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Mumbai has witnessed turbulent times again. However, the city keeps moving ahead. What makes Mumbai tick? This article talks about Mumbai\’s hospitality market and discusses the demand-supply equation in India\’s beloved Comeback City.

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Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hilton) today announced that Paul Ades has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Labor Relations. Ades reports to Richard Lucas, Hilton Executive Vice President and General Counsel. In this new role, Ades will be responsible for overseeing labor relations for the global company.

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Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada.

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Bing Travel issued a preliminary outlook for the 2009 holiday travel season, uncovering a holiday season that is distinctly more traveler-friendly than the 2008 season. This year, airfare for Thanksgiving travel to domestic destinations averages $327, down 22 percent from 2008 and virtually on par with 2007 fares. Christmas and New Year\’s holiday airfare to domestic destinations averages $353, down 17 percent from this point in 2008, but still about 8 percent above 2007 fares.

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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) will honor Tony Kopp, CPA, CHAE, as the 2009 CHAE (Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive) of the Year during Thursday\’s General Session at HFTP\’s Annual Convention & Tradeshow. In its 26th year, the CHAE of the Year honors the individual that scored the highest on the CHAE certification exam in a given year. The Annual Convention & Tradeshow is September 16 - 19, 2009 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.

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The new 82-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Braselton today announced it is open for business at 925 Highway 124.

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