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November 12, 2009
Expedia and Choice Hotels International Sign New Long-Term Agreement | www.prnewswire.com
After a particularly ugly public battle, Expedia Inc and Choice Hotels International have hammered out a new deal
Texas Cities vs. PCLN, EXPE, OWW et al: A Draw at Best
November 3, 2009
Texas Cities Win $20M Verdict in Tax Case | dallas.bizjournals.com
Late last week, a jury in San Antonio delivered a verdict on a class-action suit against the major OTAs that was brought by around 170 cities in Texas. The verdict against Expedia, Orbitz.com, Travelocity and Priceline.com is for $20M plus court imposed penalties and interest.
Choice Hotels International and Expedia: We've Seen This Movie Before
October 19, 2009
Growing Tension Between Hoteliers, OTAs | www.hotelsmag.com
Choice Hotels International and Expedia are in a tiff resulting in Choice brands not displaying on Expedia and Hotels.com
Dear Bankers of America: Welcome to the Hotel Business!
September 13, 2009
Hotels Deliver Some 'Jingle Mail' | online.wsj.com
When America’s bankers open the mail these days, they’re often finding “hotel jingle mail,” the proverbial keys to hotels that owners have walked on. Combine these forfeited hotels with foreclosed hotels and bankers are now among America’s biggest hotel owners. What do bankers need to know in order...
Is Your Business Marketing through Social Media Yet?
September 1, 2009
More marketers use social networking to reach customers | bit.ly
We all have websites and we've all tried Search Engine Optimization to drive business to our website. But is that working anymore and how do you bring attention to your company and drive consumer awareness? The key to the new revolution in marketing is to say "Hello" to potential clients through enthusiastic...
US Hotel Industry Recession Enters New Rate Erosion Phase
September 1, 2009
Five-Star Hotel Rates to Drop, Hotwire’s Bason Says | www.bloomberg.com
2009 will likely rank as one of the worst years for the United States hospitality industry in modern history. The week of June 27, this drop off entered a dangerous new phase – when compared to the same week, year over year, the national hotel average room rate began to fall more rapidly on a percentage...
Canadian Tourism: It is—and is not—about the dollar
August 24, 2009
Travel to Canada hits 5th straight record low | www.thestar.com
Will Canadian tourism rise as soon as the Canadian dollar falls? What if the loonie doesn't fall soon? What if in fact it’s no longer all about the dollar? What if the tourism product is weakening?
July 24, 2009
The UK Holiday Lodge Park Market | www.resortium.com
The UK Holiday Park SectorThere are some 3,400 holiday resorts and camps in the UK, which in 2008 generated some £292.5m in tourist revenue.The definition of a 'holiday camp' ranges from individual touring and camping sites to full scale resorts with leisure, food and beverage operations. Some 80%of...
Chambers of Commerce Are Going into The Travel Business
July 21, 2009
Chambers of Travel | www.travelweekly.com
Why are the Chambers going into the travel business?The biggest player is Citslinc Inc., Chamber Discoveries and Collette Vacations. Citslinc is a cash basis company and does not provide documentation. Is this company even bonded especially since they are on a cash basis?How to the chambers in California...
The next Cuban invasion, the cruise industry is ready to invade...
July 20, 2009
Cruise companies rise on sector's surge, U.S.-Cuba talks | www.reuters.com
Since the initial renovation of the passenger terminals in Havana by Costa Cruises in the late 1990's, the US based cruise lines have been patiently waiting for the opportunity for Cuba to open its ports as the newest Caribbean destinations.Will Cuba's tourism infrastructure be able to handle the US...
Charles & Colvard Still Searching For Direction
November 19, 2009
Supply Chain Optimization Key to Future Foodservice Industry Profits
November 18, 2009
Embracing the Fear of E-Tailing through More Brick and Mortar
November 17, 2009
Summarizing the 2009 WWD Apparel/Retail CEO Summit and a Road Map
November 17, 2009
Does Anyone Really Expect G.M. And Chrysler To Repay Billions In Loans?
November 15, 2009
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Restaurateurs Optimistic, but Mantra Remains “Operate with Caution”