All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Leisure & Lodging

EXPE and CHH Kiss and Make Up

November 12, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  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

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  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

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  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

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  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...

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Is Your Business Marketing through Social Media Yet?

September 1, 2009

Analysis of:  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

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  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

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  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?

The UK Holiday Park Market

July 24, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  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

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  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

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  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...

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