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Vol. 10: Issue 3 2008-01-23

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Besides Training: Maximizing Hotel Reservations Sales Success - By Doug Kennedy

Although having an effective hotel reservations sales training program is one key ingredient of a sales development action plan, other essential components will ensure that your hotel is actualizing the full potential of each and every transient reservations inquiry. ...more

The One Resolution Hoteliers Should Pledge for 2008 - By Neil Salerno

I love this time of year, a time of renewal, a new year with a fresh opportunity to celebrate the hotel world in 2008. The enthusiasm is infectious as we consider the many ideas we read, and make our resolutions with all the vigor we can muster. ...more

Five Ways to Increase Your Sales and Marketing Momentum in 2008 - By Leora Lanz

A resolution for 2008 is to think about how to maximize hotel revenue in ways other than increasing room rates, and continue to show value for our rooms and the hotel experience. ...more

Hotelier's 2008 Top Ten Internet Marketing Resolutions - By Max Starkov and Jason Price

Whether you are a major hotel brand, hotel management company, independent or franchised hotel or resort, you can stay well ahead of your competitors and capture new market share with an effective Internet Marketing Strategy. Smart and proactive hoteliers who utilize best practices in Internet marketing, and follow latest trends to their own advantage will define the industry winners and losers in 2008 and over the long term. ...more

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This powerful calculator shows how many more customers must be served when offering 10%, 20% or 2-for-1 deals. The results are surprising...maybe disturbing!
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Broughton Hospitality Group

Broughton Hospitality Group is an innovative hospitality company whose hands-on approach, proven track record and level of expertise is unmatched in scope and diversity. BHG's upbeat management style, creative spirit, and our ability to marry hospitality design and uncompromising guest service with strong business performance drives our success.
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Business Management Since inception, Business Management has delivered sharp, practical management comment alongside educational materials. It is a targeted blend of leadership and learning for key decision makers in government and private enterprise.

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ENVIRONMENT

Variable-Speed Hood Controllers Quickly Cut Kitchen Energy Consumption - By Glenn Hasek

When looking for the 'low hanging fruit' in a hotel - those areas that offer the easiest and fastest opportunities to save energy - one piece of equipment that is often forgotten is the kitchen exhaust hood. ...more

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HEADLINES

Most viewed headlines this past week at Hotel News Resource. Click on the title to read.

2008 SPA Industry Trend Watch

Food & Beverage - Offer Dessert Early in the Meal - By Joe Dunbar

Double celebrations for global hoteliers

Embassy Suites Hotels Launches New Hotel Restaurant Concept - Flying Spoons

A new hotel scheme for gouging the customer

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending December 22, 2007

Asia Pacific Hospitality Enews - Week Ending January 11 - 2008

How To Keep The Toilet Paper Rolls Sanitary For Your Hotel Guest

New Edition of EI's Managing Housekeeping Operations Textbook Provides Wealth of New Information for Managing Vital Department

AH&LA Highlights Hospitality's Green Best Practices

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UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS

California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns
2008-01-27
16th Annual InnSpire Innkeeper Conference & Trade Show

AH&LA
2008-01-28
Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS)

EyeforTravel
2008-01-29
CRM in Travel 2008

Leisure Time Unlimited Inc.
2008-01-29
Annual Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast

ICreativeMinds
2008-02-02
IndiaTravelMart (ITM) - AHMEDABAD

American Bus Association
2008-02-02
American Bus Marketplace


2008-02-05
Travel Technology Show

Centaur Exhibitions
2008-02-05
Business Travel Show London

International Franchise Association (IFA)
2008-02-09
Annual Franchise Convention

HFTP
2008-02-10
European Hospitality Technology Education Conference (EHTEC)

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Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Law : A Preventive Approach by Norman G. Cournoyer

Hotel and restaurant owners will benefit from the information contained in this book. It contains a new chapter on the developing area of casino law, including coverage of negligence, sexual harassment and trademark infringement. Legal issues unique to the casino industry such as Indian tribal law and maritime law are also covered.
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