http://www.hospitalityexpos.com Hotel Industry News EN http://www.hospitalityexpos.com/images/logo.gif http://www.hospitalityexpos.com support@nevistas.com http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61057Is_London_Olympics_Driving_Hoteliers_to_Offer_Best_Rates_on_Their_Brand_Sites_Instead_of_OTAs_.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61057Is_London_Olympics_Driving_Hoteliers_to_Offer_Best_Rates_on_Their_Brand_Sites_Instead_of_OTAs_.html Looking at the recent finding on rate parity trends in Europe by RateGain, is it too early to believe that in light of the upcoming London Olympics, hotels in London are making an effort to generate direct bookings by offering their best rates on their brand sites? Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:22:12 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61056RateGain_s_Hotel_Rate_Parity_Trends___Europe__Feb___Apr______.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61056RateGain_s_Hotel_Rate_Parity_Trends___Europe__Feb___Apr______.html Hotel rate parity trends for February to April 2012 of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in Europe. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:20:12 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61055US_Hotel_Occupancy_Up______to_______Week_Ending_January___th_______.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61055US_Hotel_Occupancy_Up______to_______Week_Ending_January___th_______.html ADR increases increases 4.3% to US$101.84 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:56:03 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61054Canadian_Occupancy__ADR__RevPAR___Week_Ending_January___th______.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61054Canadian_Occupancy__ADR__RevPAR___Week_Ending_January___th______.html Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:53:21 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61053Canadian_Hotels_Occupancy_Up______Week_Ending____January_____.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61053Canadian_Hotels_Occupancy_Up______Week_Ending____January_____.html Revenue per available room up 7.2% to CAD$71.06 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:51:43 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61052VIZERGY_______Recognized_by_____Business_Magazine_As_Community_Minded_Company_That_Cares.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61052VIZERGY_______Recognized_by_____Business_Magazine_As_Community_Minded_Company_That_Cares.html Company repays success by giving back in local community Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:34:00 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61050Courtyard_by_Marriott_To_Open_Three_New_Hotels_in_Europe.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61050Courtyard_by_Marriott_To_Open_Three_New_Hotels_in_Europe.html Brand to Bring New European Prototype to France, Poland and The Netherlands. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:39:25 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61048RIU_to_Open_Fourth_Hotel_in_Cancun.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61048RIU_to_Open_Fourth_Hotel_in_Cancun.html The new Riu Palace Peninsula, located next to the Riu Caribe, will open its doors after an investment of 140 million dollars Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:30:55 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61047Motel___Network_Plans____Hotels_for_____.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61047Motel___Network_Plans____Hotels_for_____.html Accor North America announces the opening of 55 hotels in 2011, all under franchise contracts. The latest openings include 49 Motel 6 and six Studio 6 properties with a room count of more than 4,100. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:27:50 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61046Educational_Institute_Becomes_New_Sponsor_for_EUHOFA_International.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61046Educational_Institute_Becomes_New_Sponsor_for_EUHOFA_International.html The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI) has become a corporate sponsor, preferred partner and associate member of EUHOFA International, a worldwide association of leading hospitality and tourism schools with more than 200 members in 35 countries. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:26:23 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61045Total_EMEA_Hotel_Investment_Volumes_to_Reach____bn_in_____.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61045Total_EMEA_Hotel_Investment_Volumes_to_Reach____bn_in_____.html Driven by debt restructuring deals, hotel investment activity is expected to remain stable across EMEA during 2012 with $11 billion worth of deals forecast for the year, reflecting transaction volumes similar to 2011 levels of $10.9 billion according to Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels' latest Hotel Investment Outlook report. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:24:49 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61044Hotel_Indigo_Santa_Barbara_Now_Open.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61044Hotel_Indigo_Santa_Barbara_Now_Open.html Hotel Indigo, IHG’s (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG] upscale boutique brand, today announces the February opening of the Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:23:34 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61035Bear_Mountain_Inn_NY_to_Reopen_February___.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61035Bear_Mountain_Inn_NY_to_Reopen_February___.html The historic Bear Mountain Inn at Bear Mountain State Park, which had been closed for renovations for over six years, will reopen its lodging facilities to the public on February 18, 2012. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:40:33 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61034Marshall_Signs_Six_Management_Contracts_in_December_____.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61034Marshall_Signs_Six_Management_Contracts_in_December_____.html Officials of Marshall Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announced that the company closed out 2011 by signing six new contracts in December, bringing the total number of new assignments for the year to 19 and increasing its total managed portfolio to 62 properties. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:38:42 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61033Energy_Policy_Act________Section____D_Tax_Deductions_Webinar_February__th_____.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61033Energy_Policy_Act________Section____D_Tax_Deductions_Webinar_February__th_____.html On Thursday February 9th 2012 EcoGreenHotel will be hosting a complimentary webinar to support green hotels in the understanding of EPAct -179D Tax Deductions. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:32:04 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61032Planning_for_Search_Marketing_in______As_a_Hotel_Marketer.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61032Planning_for_Search_Marketing_in______As_a_Hotel_Marketer.html IN-DEPTH: With TripAdvisor becoming less dominant/ reliable, brands are beginning to regain some lost influence and the correct management of both mobile and mapping technology will be key to increasing any brand’s online reputation, says James Harrower, search marketing manager, International at Hilton Worldwide. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:30:12 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61031Pamela_Barnhill_New_InnSuites_Hospitality_Trust_President.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61031Pamela_Barnhill_New_InnSuites_Hospitality_Trust_President.html InnSuites Hospitality Trust (NYSE Amex: IHT) announced the appointment of Pamela Barnhill as President and Chief Operating Officer of InnSuites Hospitality Trust effective February 1, 2012. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 07:59:00 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61030Starwood_Fourth_Quarter_Profit_Down.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61030Starwood_Fourth_Quarter_Profit_Down.html Fourth-quarter profit of $167 million down from $339 million Thu, 2 Feb 2012 07:54:47 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61028What_Matters_Most__The_Perceived_Importance_of_Ability_and_Personality_for_Hiring_Decisions.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61028What_Matters_Most__The_Perceived_Importance_of_Ability_and_Personality_for_Hiring_Decisions.html An article that addresses the long-time hospitality industry debate over hiring employees based on personality or on ability has been named the 2011 article of the year for the Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, based on a vote by the members of the CQ’s editorial board. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 07:48:07 EST http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61021MKG_Reports_European_Hotel_Industry_Results_____.html http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article61021MKG_Reports_European_Hotel_Industry_Results_____.html 2011 closes with positive indicators for hotel business throughout the European Union, with an average of 5.5% growth in the RevPAR as a result of increased occupancy combined with growth in average daily rates. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 07:31:53 EST