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| | Denver Marriott features Obama favorites
| | | Among the many special features and amenities awaiting Democratic National Convention guests at the 600-room hotel are shortbread cookies at turndown made from one of Michelle Obama's favorite recipes, and bottles of "Honest Tea," a cooling beverage Sen. Barack Obama enjoys on the campaign trail. |
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| | | The the Russia & Commonwealth of Independent States Hotel Investment Conference is scheduled for Oct. 21-22 at the Ritz-Carlton in Moscow. |
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 Stevan Porter dies
InterContinental Hotels Group announced Friday that Stevan Porter, president, the Americas, died.
Porter held additional duties as global leader franchise strategy and executive director of InterContinental Hotels Group PLC.
As president, the Americas, Porter was responsible for the management, growth and profitability of the company's largest operating region...
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HotelTalk Blog
By H&MM's Editorial staff
Our new HotelTalk blog has launched, offering a new way to get news and opinions on the lodging industry.
Check out frequent commentary from the editors of Hotel & Motel Management, Hotel Design, Luxury Hotelier and The Hotel Times on what they observe in the industry. You can post follow-up comments and get involved in this exciting new online resource.
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Leading the way during the economic storm
By Renie Cavallari, CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer
No one wants to use the dreaded 'R' word, but the economy is in a recession. Here are tips from successful leaders and organizations that are finding ways beat it. |  |
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By Brian Albright
Hotel telephones have to withstand abuse from guests and staff alike, so in-room phones not only have to be attractive and functional, they also have to be rugged. Luckily, telephones designed for the hospitality market are built to withstand a lot of punishment.
Managing employees takes sense of style
By Paul Heney
Managers are everywhere, and chances are you've had several different kinds over the years. I've worked under a variety of management styles, from hands-off to downright overbearing. It seems common sense that when we eventually ascend to the managerial ranks, we should try to follow the style of the management we've seen to be the most successful. Unfortunately, many people have never had a good role model. What's worse, few companies have a specific, dedicated training program for new managers. We're left to figure it out on our own or rely on other manager peers for guidance and advice.
Pretty outsides lead to profitable insides
By Christine Blank
Hotels that care for the outside of their properties are seeing more new guests and repeat business.
Weekday travelers help drive healthy rate of growth
By Jan Freitag
An important trend that we at Smith Travel Research have seen emerge is the stability of rate amid declining occupancy, particularly when looking at the U.S. hotel industry from a weekday vs. weekend business perspective.
New brand leaders share hits, misses
By Stephanie Ricca
New York–Brand leaders from Global Hyatt Corp., InterContinental Hotels Group, Choice Hotels International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide gathered recently in New York to share some lessons learned during the new brand launch process.
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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals annual convention and tradeshow
Sep 24, 2008 - Sep 27, 2008
Nashville, TN USA
| | Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Convention & Tradeshow
Sep 24, 2008 - Sep 27, 2008
Nashville, TN
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Sep 25, 2008 - Sep 28, 2008
Braselton, GA
| | Russia & CIS Hotel Investment Conference
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Guest
Column: Concerted effort can help hotel
industry on Capitol Hill
By David Hart
Now
is the time for the hotel industry to significantly
increase its political activisim at the local,
state and national levels. We can favorably
impact the outcome of several major legislative
issues currently under debate. The author,
president and c.e.o. of Hart Hotels in Buffalo,
N.Y. is the 2006 chairman of IAHI, the owners'
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