HOTELS Magazine - News en-us http://www.hotelsmag.com/ Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.hotelsmag.com/info/CA6460494.html) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:07:54 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6706257.html?rssid=267 Asian American Hotel Owners Association strongly opposes any attempts by online travel agents to absolutely mandate last-room availability or command rate parity that precludes hotel owners from offering discounts. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:29:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6706235.html?rssid=267 CB Richard Ellis forecasts overall Las Vegas Strip revenue to increase by 3% to 7% in 2010, taking into account various economic and operational factors, including the opening of CityCenter. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6705962.html?rssid=267 While occupancy and ADR in the last quarter are expected to remain below levels from a year ago, PricewaterhouseCoopers projects that hotel occupancy rates will increase in 2010. However, 2010 ADR is expected to remain below 2009 room rates. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:26:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6705648.html?rssid=267 Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, will introduce the award-winning cuisine of Lyon-born chef Daniel Boulud to the UK when Bar Boulud opens in the hotel in Spring 2010. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:59:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6705629.html?rssid=267 Among those familiar with the concept, approximately 2.3 million households state they are interested in purchasing some form of vacation time during the next two years. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:28:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6705496.html?rssid=267 Providing online travel agents with last-room availability is hardly standard operating procedure in the hotel industry, a survey of hoteliers concludes, but the controversial practice is becoming increasingly prevalent. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:03:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6705214.html?rssid=267 Joseph Baum & Michael Whiteman Co., creators of high-profile restaurants around the world, offer 12 food and beverage trends and the buzzwords for 2010.  Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:30:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6705013.html?rssid=267 Carlson Companies has agreed to sell Carlson Marketing, a loyalty marketing services provider, for US$175.3 million to Aeroplan Inc., Montreal. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:16:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6704530.html?rssid=267 Hotel construction starts in September tumbled more than 75% below the average month during the hotel building boom that extended from fall 2005 to summer 2008, and the value of hotel construction starts declined 57% for the year through September, compared to the same period last year. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:06:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6704359.html?rssid=267 Choice Hotels International has resumed negotiations with Expedia Inc. in an attempt to end a messy public feud and get Choice properties back on Expedia's online distribution channels. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:09:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6704211.html?rssid=267 Investment by global companies and local companies in China should increase over the next 12 months. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:21:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6703956.html?rssid=267 Among Americans planning leisure trips during the next six months, more than a third say they would likely alter travel plans if their destination experiences a flu outbreak. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:13:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6703955.html?rssid=267 London hoteliers successfully have improved profitability and boosted total RevPAR, according to the latest HotStats survey by TRI Hospitality Consulting. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:08:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6703769.html?rssid=267 IHG has signed a 20-year management contract with Splendid Hotel Group for a new 254-room InterContinental property in the center of London. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:50:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6703649.html?rssid=267 In a letter sent to Choice Hotels International franchisees, Expedia Inc. expresses dismay at Choice's decision to withdraw from negotiations, claiming it never made any demands that are not already in place with other hotel companies. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:04:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6703584.html?rssid=267 Dusit International has invested US$100,000 on a six-month Mini MBA program in hospitality management for executives who have the potential to take on future senior leadership roles. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:21:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6703515.html?rssid=267 In Q3 2009, new project announcements into the pipeline have reached a new low for the cycle, while cancellations/postponements remain at elevated levels. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:54:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6703471.html?rssid=267 Pegasus Solutions has issued The Pegasus View for September 2009 based on booking data from more than 90,000 hotels worldwide during the month. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:06:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6703284.html?rssid=267 Regional Russia has several advantages for hotel developers, states HVS in its report – "The Russian Hotel Market: Race for the Regions." Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:28:00 PDT http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6703233.html?rssid=267 IHG is reportedly in the process of field-testing changes to its Crowne Plaza brand, including making over public areas and reviewing food and beverage strategies, in an effort to reposition the brand. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:21:00 PDT