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Hospitality Headlines
Jonathan Tisch and Florence Quinn to receive HSMAI Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International has announced the recipients of the annual Albert E. Koehl Award for advertising and marketing and the Winthrop W. Grice Award for public relations excellence.
Valley Forge Fabrics appoints Kimberly Roeser vice president of sales
Valley Forge Fabrics appoints Kimberly Roeser Vice President of the company's worldwide sales force. Kimberly's successful career in hospitality spans 20 years and includes a consistent focus on design and quality.
MGM Mirage enters into agreement to sell Treasure Island to Phil Ruffin
The purchase price is to be paid at closing as follows: $500 million in cash and $275 million in secured notes bearing interest at 10 percent.
PKF forecasts 7.8 percent RevPAR decline in 2009
No relief until second quarter of 2010
Crowne Plaza in Bloomington, Ind., opens
The hotel is owned by Kinser Group and is managed by Tristar Hotels Group.
IHG names Jim Abrahamson as new president for the Americas Region
Jim Abrahamson is leaving his role at Hyatt Hotels and Resorts to assume the President of Americas role at InterContinental Hotels Group.
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 Wouldn't it be easier to talk things over?
By Paul J. Heney
We've had a lot of positive feedback on the HotelTalk Blog that we launched this summer...

Economic conditions affect premiums, claims
By Chris Crowell
After two years of falling premiums, property insurance is expected to go back up in 2009, in part due to the current down economy.

Discounting rates leads to decreased product value
By Mark V. Lomanno
While it's true demand is slowing—we anticipate 2008 closing with demand down 0.5 percent from 2007—most of our research indicates that advance bookings for 2009...

Activism starts in your own community
By Ashwin 'Ash' Patel
On the national front, there are several issues that have the attention of the hospitality industry, including the Employee Free Choice Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment.

Industry forecast: Expect worse before it gets better
By Vail R. Brown
The latest forecasts for the lodging sector indicate the industry will continue to struggle into the second and third quarter of 2009, with a projected 3.5-percent year-over-year decline in occupancy...


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Train your hotel team to "Say this, not that!"
By Doug Kennedy
It's important to help your staff choose their words carefully when interacting with guests, prospects and even their "internal" customers from other departments. 		Doug Kennedy
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How do you get more with less? Inspire...Educate...Lead
By Renie Cavallari, CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer
Effective results can be seen when you take time to inspire, educate and lead employees. It's important to engage them, give them the inspiration to find their own motivation and show them effective processes and skills.
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A look at the activities experience
By John Ely
Employees that take a three-pronged approach to their interactions with employees--being aware, creating relationships and taking ownership of the situation--help create an exceptional experience.
Supplier News
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You're a manager. Now what?
By Jeanne d'Orleans
It's not always easy to be the manager. It takes a combination of technical and interpersonal skills. And of the two, the latter is more essential.
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Featured Supplier
Denver Mattress awakens lodging market
Mark Koch, director of hospitality for Denver Mattress, explains how the company has achieved its rapid growth in the hospitality market.
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H&MM Marketing Report Quarterly
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Online merchandising tools grow more sophisticated
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Maximizing revenue from electronic channels: The five common mistakes of asset managers
By Scott Farrell

Increased business is just a phone call away
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