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Dim All The Lights - U.S. Hoteliers Control Utility Costs - By Robert Mandelbaum and Aaron Walls
PKF Hospitality Research (PKF-HR) estimates that U.S. hotel revenues will increase an estimated 5.8 percent in 2007, and grow another 5.3 percent in 2008. Both projections exceed the long-term average annual growth rate of 4.5 percent. Further, revenue growth will be heavily weighted toward growth in room rates relative to occupancy.
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What the Heck is Hotel Web Site Optimization, Anyway? A Hotel Marketer's Guide to WSO - By Neil Salerno
With all the talk about search engine optimization, web site optimization often gets left off the radar for many hoteliers. Yet, WSO is the necessary first-step to building and marketing a functional hotel web site.
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Wings & Ribs - The Epitome of Customer Service at Beef O'Brady's - By Dr. Rick Johnson
Last year I mentioned in one of my newsletters a customer service incident that happened to me while entertaining friends from Hilton Head Island. What we experienced then at a very upscale country club in The Villages was in my opinion a perfect example of how not to treat your customers. At the time I thought this really takes the cake.
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You are where you stay - By Daniel Edward Craig
While in Safeway the other day to purchase laundry detergent I was so overwhelmed by the array of choices I almost left without buying anything. How did the simple process of purchasing laundry soap become a highly emotional, self-defining exercise? Hotels are no exception!
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Don't Swallow Your Pride - By Joseph M. Gravish
Summer's coming quickly - the busy season for many hotels. And the 'woe is me' crowd is once again awakening from their annual winter hibernation. This time of the year one finds more articles describing difficulties some hotels predict they'll have finding quality seasonal employees.
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Food & Beverage: Maximizing Throughput: Six Steps to Increase Top Line Sales - By Kim Zimmerman Florence
Throughput has become a buzzword in management circles, but even among those who have heard the word, many do not understand what exactly it means or how it applies to a restaurant situation.
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Caribbean Tourism: A New Era Or More Of The Same? - By Bevan Springer
Despite the serious challenges facing the Caribbean's tourism industry, from new passport regulations to a slowdown in the United States economy, the Caribbean region can be cautiously optimistic about its future as leaders begin to pay greater attention to this, the Caribbean's basic industry.
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Tropicana Names New President
Scott Butera to spearhead strategy for improved capital structure and gaming operations growth
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. Announces Addition to Development Team
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) today announced that Ed Feiner, FAIA has joined the organization as senior vice president and Chief Architect. In his new role, Feiner will oversee the planning, designing and development process for Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s major projects throughout the world.
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Wynn Resorts, Limited Announces Executive Promotions
Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) announced that John Strzemp, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer.
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Wynn Resorts, Limited Announces Departure of Ronald J. Kramer
Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:WYNN) announced today that Ronald J. Kramer, President and a Director of the Company, will leave the Company on March 31, 2008.
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Herbst Gaming, Inc. Announces Appointment of New President Ferenc Szony
Herbst Gaming, Inc. today announced that the Board of Directors has named Ferenc Szony as the Company's new President, effective as of March 5, 2008, in addition to his current position as Chief Operating Officer.
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Lodging Interactive Offers Hotel Marketing Guidance In A Soft Economy
We are hearing some concerns from our clients about the various projections about the soft economy. Most projections and actual indications are that our overall economy will slowdown in 2008 due to a number of consumer related reasons such as gas prices, mortgage foreclosure and labor cut backs. With this said, the projections for the travel and hospitality industries are still moderately good, but the slowdown in consumer spending will affect certain market segments.
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