March 15, 2009
Forum
How to Survive the Recession
At minimum, the next few months and quarters will be difficult for the lodging industry. Beyond that, no one can ...
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InnSuites Boutiques All About Unique
FEATURE: Collection Offers Independence & Brand Backing
“Guests don’t want cookie-cutter experiences repeated in state after state,” says Calvin Quick, manager of the Hotel Aspen InnSuites Boutique Collection. “The Internet is
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Programs Make a Difference for Embassy Suites
FEATURE: New approach builds loyalty with employees, guests
When Cynthia Reid was told she’d been picked for Embassy Suites’
“Make a Difference” training camp, she wasn’t sure what to think. All the front desk manager at the Williamsburg (VA) property could do was sigh....
Living With Recession
OPINION: Rate Cutting No Answer To Current Troubles
The economic stimulus package will have little direct impact on the U.S. hotel industry. Its main focus is to create jobs by...
Proactive Renovation Strategies in a Downturn
OPINION: Now’s the Time to Improve Your Property
Time is money, especially when it comes to renovation planning. While it's clear a renovation or brand conversion is intended as an improvement on your investment, managing the long list ...
La Quinta Puts on a Show
NEWS: Confident company upbeat despite down economy
A day after admitting La Quinta wouldn’t hold a national conference in 2010 because it wouldn’t be prudent in these economic times, CEO Wayne Goldberg made sure this year’s version would be one to remember. The opening session Monday...
Brand Briefs 3/15/09
Best Western The membership organization added the Best Western Olathe Hotel & Suites in Kansas...
People in the News
Finance veteran Brad Hall was named treasurer of Minneapolis-based Carlson...
Transactions 3/15/09
Aloft Austin Rockbridge Capital closed a first mortgage and mezzanine investment in a 140-room Aloft in Austin, TX...
The South is where it's at
Two regions of the country South Atlantic and West South Central account for 41.2 percent of hotel guestrooms in the U.S. development pipeline...
Features
Chain Leadership Awards
Perhaps at one time the U.S. hospitality industry was hidebound to tradition and slow to innovate. Those days, if they ever existed, are long gone...
Inside the Columbus Four Points Deal
After successfully owning and operating four midscale and economy hotels, VJP and Darpan decided the time was right to develop an upscale property...
Design Perspective
Fisher Catching Work in Hotels
When famed American sculptor Rob Fisher died in 2006, his innovative artwork was just beginning to find a home in commercial locations like airports...
Technically Speaking
Invisible Technology
The Founders Inn and Spa in Virginia Beach launched its $5-million Flowering Almond Spa in 2006 to diversify its revenue stream...
Design Elements 3/15/09
L'Auberge de Sedona is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a $25-million expansion, dubbed “Project Elevation”...
Back of the House
Products 3/15/09
TELEPHONES: With more than 20 years of experience in the design, development and manufacturing of guestroom telephones, Bittel offers products for any size hotel at any budget...
Product Showcase 3/15/09
ATM Systems As the pioneer in providing custom ATM solutions to the hospitality industry continues to be the leader in providing elegant designs to match any hotel décor...
Vendor News: 3/15/09
Bernhardt Furniture formed a new division to supply stocking and custom furniture to the hospitality marketplace...
