March 1, 2010
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A Smashing Victory In Congress For Tourism
OPINION: Passage Of Travel Promotion Act Signals Hope For Boost In Visitors
Strange as it seems, given these difficult economic and political times, the U.S. tourism industry is on the near-certain verge of its greatest legislative victory since, well, ever. ...
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Distress Signals Opportunity for Asset Managers
Q&A: Richard Warnick Discusses Asset Management Strategies
Richard Warnick knows it’s a tenuous time for most in the hotel industry, but the president and founder of Phoenix-based Warnick + Co. is sitting in an enviable position. As one of the most experienced hotel asset management firms in the country, Warnick expects to
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ALIS Wrap: We’ve Turned The Corner, But To Where?
NEWS: Conference Attendees Hopeful But Uncertain About Rebound
If you were looking for clarity on the short-term prospects for the U.S. hotel industry, this week’s Americas Lodging Investment Summit in San Diego wasn’t the place to be. ...
Marriott Has Big Plans for Autograph
FEATURE: Company Says Collection Could Reach 50 by 2011
With development still at a standstill because of the continued credit freeze, Marriott International has turned to its new Autograph Collection as a vehicle for growth. The company announced Richard Kessler’s seven hotels ...
AmericInn Poised for Growth Beyond Midwest
FEATURE: Kirwin Adds Veteran Burgett, New Strategy for Conversions
AmericInn, under the leadership of new CEO Paul Kirwin, looks to become a household name in more than just the Upper Midwest. The mid-priced limited-service brand has 220 properties open across 22 states, but the vast majority are located in...
Understanding Risk Management is Critical
OPINION: Reducing Risk Exposures Will Also Save on Insurance
One of the most important aspects of owning and operating a hotel is minimizing the various physical and liability risks associated with this type of business. Risk management is the process of evaluating a hotel's risk exposure and developing strategies for mitigating those. It incorporates a ...
Features
Carlson Gets Ambitious
Last fall, Hubert Joly said in early 2010 he would unveil a new strategic direction for Carlson Hotels. This afternoon at Carlson’s annual global business conference in Orlando, the engaging and passionate president & CEO delivered on that promise with the roll out of Ambition 2015, ...
Hotel Leaders Look For The Silver Linings
FEATURE: Panel Searches For Opportunities In Tough Times
Most hotel industry companies and executives are still unsure when the business will fully rebound. In the meantime, the smart ones are looking for opportunities to exploit in the current environment. To uncover those opportunities, as well as the challenges that lie ahead, Lodging Hospitality convened ...
The New Normal
FEATURE: Best Practices in 2009 Shed Light On What’s Ahead
There’s no clear outlook for 2010 or means to accurately predict what the future will look like based on the present state of affairs. Many of the changes forced on the industry by the new economic realities will likely go the way of the overnight shoeshine when ...
Technically Speaking
Quick Response Key to Sales & Catering
Q&A: Starwood’s Dvorak Discusses Online Sales Programs
David Dvorak, Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ vice president of catering and convention services, knows minutes matter when it comes to sales proposals. Booking windows have continued to shrink during the downturn and now that groups are getting back to business, those windows have narrowed even more ...
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Products March 2010
GUESTROOM ENTERTAINMENT PDI-SAT's COM1000 is the complete HDTV content solution for the Lodging and Commercial markets, designed and manufactured by Thomson...
Vendor News March 2010
La Samanna, the Orient-Express luxury resort on St. Martin chose Peter Burwash International to manage its three-court tennis operation. In February,...
