May 15, 2009
Forum
Coping With a Hotel Industry Paradigm Shift
OPINION: Are You Ready For the Reset?
Hotel industry observers, bloggers and other pundits have suggested recently that the economic environment has changed permanently, that once the recession eases it won't be back to business as usual. ...
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W Goes Global
FEATURE: Eva Ziegler Brings New Perspective to Brand
W, the iconic Starwood brand that commoditized the boutique hotel, has long been identified with the U.S. But now that Eva Ziegler commands W, which is turning 10 this year, and ...
Investors To Gather in Chicago for MLIS
It's more important than ever that hotel owners, developers and operators gather together to share ideas and, when possible, do deals...
In the Loop
NEWS: La Quinta Debuts in Prime Downtown Chicago Location
La Quinta Inns & Suites added a high-profile location to its growing portfolio with the opening of a corporate-owned property in the heart of Chicago’s financial district inside the Loop. The 241-room hotel was created from ...
Sol Melia Takes On Vacation Ownership
Q&A: Starwood Vet Leads Timeshare Group
It may not be a household name yet in the U.S., but Sol Melia Vacation Club is a timeshare powerhouse in...
Don’t Burn Your Bridges
OPINION: Why Corporate Theft Is a Bad Idea
In today’s economy, millions of employees are being laid off as companies rapidly downsize to balance labor costs with declining business. The hotel industry has been particularly hard hit as all forms of travel have either been curtailed or eliminated. ...
Features
Shooting for the Moon
CEO Eric Danzinger plans to lead Wyndham Hotel Group to new heights...
Guest Services Handbook
Our annual reference guide is the resource to the products you'll need and the vendors that supply them...
Technically Speaking
The World in Your Palm
A lot of people—and certainly nearly every frequent traveler—carry full-featured computers in their hands. And like the desktops and laptops before them, consumers use their wireless handhelds—iPhones, BlackBerrys, Palms and more—as a so-called third screen to conduct business, purchase goods and services and make all sorts of reservations, including hotel rooms....
Back of House
Vendor News May 15, 2009
Appointments at KOJO Worldwide include Don Anderson to senior vice president of sales and marketing and David Adams to vice president of linens and national accounts...
Products May 15, 2009
An advertising review of some of the latest solutions for the hospitality industry...
