December 1, 2006
Articles
We'll Be Fine Until 09
The question I get asked most often (and not coincidentally, I ask a lot) is when will the lodging industry's current run of prosperity come to an end....
2007 Calendar of Events
JANUARY 14-17 La Quinta national conference, El Conquistador Resort, Las Croabas, PR. Information: www.LQ.com JANUARY 22-24 Americas Lodging Investment...
SENTIMENT REMAINS ON EVEN KEEL
This month's Lodging Executives Sentiment Index (LESI) reading of 79.0 held steady from 78.0 last period but was down from 85.9 during the same period...
Surf's Up
Trend-conscious owners and operators have only to look to the sizzling condo hotel market to spot fashion-forward hospitality design. With up to 93,000...
WHERE TO BUY
American Dryer Corp.88 Currant Rd.Fall River, MA 02720-4781508-678-9000FAX: 508-678-9447sales@amdry.comwww.amdry.comSee ad on page 56 American Hotel Register...
CoolTech
Westin Chicago upgrades for comfort, efficiency Comfort and connectivity are what today's guests want from their hotels. The technology has to be in place...
Ready For Business
Hotels vary their approaches to the business center Today's hotel guests are all about business, even when they're not on the road for business. While...
Getting the Most From Your Hotel Technology
People using high technology at work and home expect the same high-bandwidth capabilities when they travel. The lock on their door makes them feel safe...
Guest Expectations: The Only Thing That Counts
We have all contemplated purchase of a new high-definition display. High definition is one of the hottest topics in our industry today. With a seemingly...
Tech Directory
Adaco Services, LLC8171 Main StreetWilliamsville, NY 14221716-632-0290www.adacoservices.cominfo@adacoservices.com Agilysys, Inc.11545 Wills RoadAlpharetta,...
A quaint Victorian inn installs the latest Sony HDTV technology
You don't need to run a giant hotel or have a giant budget to gain a competitive advantage with Sony displays. Sony covers an amazing range of properties,...
BRAND COMPANIES
Accor North AmericaMotel 6Red Roof Inn245 Park Ave.New York, NY 10167800-233-9080www.accor-na.com America's Best Value Innby Vantage860 Hampshire RoadSuite...
COSTS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LODGING CHAINS AND REFERRAL GROUPS
As of July 15, 2006 Name of Chain Minimum Rooms Initial Fee Royalty Fee Advertising/Marketing Fee Reservation Fee Ave. Per Room Construction Cost aloft...
TOP MANAGEMENT COS.
COMPANY NAME PROPERTIES OWNED* & MANAGED PROPERTIES MANAGED FOR OTHER OWNERS TOTAL ROOMS MANAGED ROOMS PROPERTIES ROOMS PROPERTIES INTERSTATE HOTELS &...
TOP MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
Benchmark Hospitality International2170 Buckthorne Place, Suite 400The Woodlands TX 77380281-365-5757 F 281-367-1407www.benchmarkmanagement.com Boykin...
DESIGN GIANTS
3DI219 East Houston St., Suite 350San Antonio, TX 78205Tel. 210/227-2500Fax 210/227-9704www.3DI.com ABA Avery Brooks & Assoc.680 Pilot Rd., Suite ALas...
2007 HOTEL CONSULTANTS
Kenneth Allen, ISHCAllen & Philip Architects7030 East Fifth Ave.Scottsdale, AZ 85251kallen@allenphilp.com Peter Anderson, ISHCAnderson & Associates645...
