BCD Travel white paper examines how mobile technology and social Web trends are affecting the industry

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Asia Pacific Hotel Business Guest Survey Ranks Hilton First in Awareness, Social Media Engagement, Hotel Use and Other Categories

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JDA Software Survey Shows Companies Using Pricing and Revenue Management Technology are Experiencing Rapid ROI and Strong Incremental Revenue Gains as Much as 3%

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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) today announced that it has acquired The Grand Hotel Minneapolis for $33.0 million. The 140-room, AAA four-diamond, upper-upscale, full-service hotel, featuring the 58,000-square foot Life Time Athletic Club and Life Spa, is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.

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Hotel debuts several UK firsts - its own polo fields, exclusive spa partnership with Dr. Alkaitis and unique eco-initiatives

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Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne Becomes Tenth LEED-Certified Property for Starwood Hotels and Resorts

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Two of Australia’s outstanding luxury lodge experiences have joined Luxury Lodges of Australia, an association launched in 2010 to promote the uniquely Australian breed of luxury experiential lodges, domestically and internationally.

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About two years ago we published our first SEO Starter Guide, which we have since translated into 40 languages. Today, we’re very happy to share with you the new version of the guide with more content and examples.

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The travel industry is ahead of the curve when it comes to social media, but in terms of originality and meaningful engagement hotels are lagging behind. It seems like everybody is posting the same content, in the same perky, cloying voice. Want to stand out from the pack? Here are a few tips for strengthening your social media program and developing a singular, authentic voice to evoke your brand.

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The United States Hotel Industry Leading Indicator decreased 0.3 percent during August, after an increase of 0.9 percent the previous month, according to economic research firm e-forecasting.com in conjunction with STR.

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