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Vol. 10: Issue 19 2008-05-14

INSIDE VIEW

How To Make F&B Stand For Financial Benefit - By Keith Williams

In today's ever increasing competitive hotel market, General Managers are expected to lead their competition on all fronts. As a former General Manager, I genuinely appreciate the challenge this presents. ...more

How to Handle Negative Comments & Reviews Online - By Ken Burgin

No-one likes hearing bad feedback, even if you know it may be true. ...more

Pause for Reaction: New Generation of Hospitality Sales Professionals Lesson #9 - By David M. Brudney

The new generation of hospitality Sales professionals can become so focused on their 'Sales pitch', e.g., FABs (features, advantages and benefits), that they overlook all too often the importance of pausing in order to seek the prospects' reactions and buy-in. ...more

Renovation is a State of Mind - By Rob Rush

Let's conduct a little experiment. Go to the website of any hospitality industry trade publication - it could be this one or it could be the one for Fido Friendly Magazine: The Travel Magazine for you and Your Dog. (It exists - really.) Type the word 'renovate' into the search bar. Be overwhelmed at the results. ...more

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FEATURED SITE

AH&LA’s Green Best Practices Website
Online resource featuring AH&LA members’ cost-effective and eco-savvy practices.
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FEATURED SUPPLIER

White Lodging Services Corp.

Established in 1985, White Lodging Services is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development and operating company - a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid-to large-scale hotels throughout the country.
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FEATURED MAGAZINE

The Deal Is the indispensable magazine for all dealmakers covering M&A, bankruptcy, private equity, venture capital, law & tax, corporate restructuring, and much more.

Geographic Eligibility: USA
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ENVIRONMENT

AH&LA Green Assessment Survey Identifies Eco-Friendly Hotel Operations

Member Survey Determines Baseline for Green Initiatives and Assists in Planting Trees for Arbor Day ...more

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HEADLINES

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

Creating A Marketable & Profitable Spa By Being On-Trend Rather Than Trendy - By Judith L. Singer

How The Print Media Could Maximize Hospitality Advertising - By J. Ragsdale Hendrie

50% Of All New First Class & Luxury Hotel Projects Have 150 To 300 Rooms

The 2008 LIIC Top Ten: An Annual Survey Of Lodging Investment Trends And Challenges

A Home For The Modern Nomad: Extended Stay Hotels

Middle East Hotel Survey - Outlook, Market Trends and Opportunities

Free Wi-Fi, but Not for All

Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week of Apr 27, 2008 - May 03, 2008

Cornell Quarterly Article Aims to Boost Loyalty of Casino Slot Club Members

Amadeus launches its Middle East Regional Hub in Dubai

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UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS

National Restaurant Association
2008-05-17
2008 NRA Show

National Restaurant Association
2008-05-17
National Restaurant Association Hotel-Motel Show 2008

ACTE
2008-05-18
ACTE Global Education Conference

National Restaurant Association
2008-05-19
International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event

Business Events (BE) Group Ltd
2008-05-19
Hotel Investment Russia 2008

Big Picture Conferences Inc
2008-05-26
Canadian Hotel Investment Conference

D&D COMMUNICATIONS GROUP
2008-06-02
Commercial Construction Show

Great American Dessert Expo
2008-06-07
Great American Dessert Expo

AH&LA
2008-06-08
Summer Summit

IF International Fairs
2008-06-11
Lobby & Lounge

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FEATURED BOOK

Information and Communication Technologies in Support of the Tourism Industry

Information and Communication Technologies in Support of the Tourism Industry examines the process of transformation as it relates to the tourism industry, and the changes to that industry from modern electronic communications. Information and Communication Technologies in Support of the Tourism Industry covers not only geographically supportive technologies in communication, but also in terms of culture, economics, marketing, social, and regional issues. In-depth analyses range from the use of the Internet to supply information to the emerging patterns of tourist decision making and investments.
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