Archive for May, 2010

May
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27-05-2010 » Hotel industry news

he key card could become a thing of the past after a hotel chain announced it would allow guests to access their rooms using their smartphones.

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May
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27-05-2010 » Hotel industry news

Market Metrix Announces First Quarter 2010 Hospitality Index Results

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May
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27-05-2010 » Hotel industry news

Planners attending HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings® West at the Long Beach Convention Center, June 16-17, may take advantage of a new “Affordable Meetings® One-to-One Meeting Concierge” service to arrange pre-scheduled face-to-face meetings with exhibitors.

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May
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26-05-2010 » Hotel industry news

Last year, Macau overtook the Las Vegas Strip as the world’s No. 1 gaming revenue market. But how are casino hotels in Macau handling this growth? Can they keep up with new competitors in Asia and how do they compare to legendary Las Vegas?

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May
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26-05-2010 » Hotel industry news

Based on recent poll results showing more than 70 percent of respondents are planning a summer getaway, Cheapflights.com is declaring that summer travel is back on.

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May
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26-05-2010 » Hotel industry news

Jinjiang expands its worldwide reach through collaboration with Expedia

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May
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26-05-2010 » Hotel industry news

The rebound of the economy and strengthening dollar are leading to more Canadians traveling this year, according to executives from Best Western International, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC).

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May
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26-05-2010 » Hotel industry news

The European hotel industry posted generally favourable results in year-over-year metrics when reported in U.S. dollars, euros and British pounds for April 2010, according to data compiled by STR Global.

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May
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26-05-2010 » Hotel industry news

Carlson Hotels announces that it has signed a hotel management agreement in one of China’s most sought after holiday resort destinations, Huizhou. The Radisson property on a spectacular beach front, featuring 300-rooms, is scheduled to open in the first half of 2012.

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May
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26-05-2010 » Hotel industry news

Two veteran hoteliers have been selected for key leadership positions at Hilton Pittsburgh, the iconic hotel located near the confluence of the city’s famed Three Rivers.

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