Economic growth is expected to continue in the United States throughout the remainder of 2010, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in their spring 2010 Semiannual Economic Forecast. Expectations for the remainder of 2010 have improved in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors.

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Results Exceed Expectations - Increases Full-Year Guidance

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Total revenue was $823 million for the first quarter 2010, which was a decrease of 5% compared to 2009.

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The iPhone app is the latest entry into the mobile space from IHG following the release of its enhanced mobile websites more than a year ago.

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According to HotelsCombined.com website statistics, the average daily rate of hotels across Europe leading up to the volcanic eruption was approximately USD $120, compared to a USD $96 average daily rate the week immediately following the eruption.

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The Dow Hotel Company, LLC, (DHC) a hotel ownership investment and management company, today announced that Kevin Schjei has been named general manager of the company’s 161-room Crowne Plaza Lake Oswego in suburban Portland, owned by a joint venture between New Jersey-based Prudential Real Estate Investors and DHC.

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Leisure travel spending is bouncing back in 2010 as U.S. consumer sentiment gradually repairs, but prices are beginning to firm again from recession lows, according to travel agents.

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Evergreen Lodge, a historic mountain resort located on the western border of Yosemite National Park, announces the opening of its newest accommodation, the John Muir House, a private three-bedroom mountain retreat.

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Tripware, the behavior-based travel solution for business travelers, has released a mobile travel app that lets business travelers book flights, hotels, and cars faster and easier than any other travel app. The travel app, MoBook, benefits travelers because once their profile is completed all they need to do is enter a destination and touch “book” on their iPhone or iPad; there is no need to type in any personal information, surf the mobile web or use multiple travel apps.

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International tourism is steadily gaining momentum following an extremely challenging 2009. International tourist arrivals grew by 7% in the first two months of 2010 worldwide, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Growth was particularly strong in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. UNWTO forecasts international tourist arrivals to grow by 3% to 4% in 2010.

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