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John W. Allison elected to Lodgian's board of directors

Owners And Operators Of Full-Service Hotels

John W. Allison elected to Lodgian's board of directors

By eTN

ATLANTA, GA (August 20, 2008) - Lodgian, Inc., one of the nation's largest independent owners and operators of full-service hotels, today announced that John W.

The Games sparked a hotel building boom, but the hordes of tourists failed to arrive. What can innkeepers do to recoup?

Olympic Vacancies Haunt Beijing Hotels

The Games sparked a hotel building boom, but the hordes of tourists failed to arrive. What can innkeepers do to recoup?

By businessweek.com

Last year, management of the Red Hotel Beijing took over a drab Stalinist-era style hotel on the eastern side of Beijing and decided to give the old place a facelift.

Top 10 hotel projects in Germany

Over 400 New Hotels To Be Opened By 2012

Top 10 hotel projects in Germany

By eTN

HAMBURG, Germany (August 14, 2008) - The German hotel market growth continues. 410 new hotel construction and renovation projects are currently in progress.

A fifth of the rooms in Beijing's hotels are empty.

Beijing Olympics: Costly hotels blow to tourism

A fifth of the rooms in Beijing's hotels are empty.

By foxsports.com.au

But foreigners who may now want to fly to the capital, assuming they can get better room rates during the Olympics, are likely to be disappointed, even if they can get a visa.

General manager appointments at the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels

Ingvar Herland And P.T. Wong Appointed

General manager appointments at the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels

By eTN

HONG KONG (August 8, 2008) - The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited announced the following senior appointments: Mr. Ingvar Herland as general manager, Research & Technology and Mr. ...

Travel awards: Should anybody care?

Do travel awards mean anything?

By theage.com.au

It may be a good hotel - but how many awards has it won?

Hilton Hotels opens second property in Beijing in time for the Olympics

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Opens Today

Hilton Hotels opens second property in Beijing in time for the Olympics

By eTN

HONG KONG (August 5, 2008) – Hilton Hotels today announced the opening of Hilton Beijing Wangfujing which is owned by Beijing Macau Development Company LTD and managed by Hilton.

Jail for tourist

Wales

Jail for tourist

By walesonline.co.uk

An Australian tourist whose cash ran out yesterday began sampling Welsh hospitality of a different kind – in jail.

Beijing hotels slash rates as tourist fail to show during Olympics

If you discount it they will come

Beijing hotels slash rates as tourist fail to show during Olympics

Hotels in Beijing are cutting their rates by as much as 30% after the expected tourist influx for the Olympics failed to materialise.

Dubai bets on lasting tourist appeal

Dubai

Dubai bets on lasting tourist appeal

As the mercury approaches an almost unbearable 45°C, it would appear a strange time to convince the world that Dubai’s next big hotel destination is going to transform the emirate’s tourism ...

Marriott International to nearly triple its presence in Mexico in five years

29 New Hotels In Mexico Help Fuel Company's Record-Setting Global Growth

Marriott International to nearly triple its presence in Mexico in five years

By eTN

BETHESDA, Maryland - Marriott International, Inc. announced today four signed agreements that it expects will nearly triple its lodging presence in Mexico over the next five years.

Tourism in Timor-Leste set for a big boost

Dr. Gil Alves, Minister of Tourism, Commerce And Industry, Officially Unveiled Timor-Leste Hotels

Tourism in Timor-Leste set for a big boost

By eTN

DILI, TIMOR-LESTE - On July 14, 2008, Dr.

The changing face of Moscow tourism

Moscow

The changing face of Moscow tourism

Anyone who has waded through crowds of eager tourists, jam-packed onto Red Square, will see that Moscow's efforts to attract more photo-snapping visitors is paying off.

St. Regis makes next stop on its global expedition with debut of St. Regis Dubai

Opening In 2012

St. Regis makes next stop on its global expedition with debut of St. Regis Dubai

By eTN

NEW YORK & DUBAI, UAE - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today the introduction of its renowned St. Regis brand to the rapidly-growing city of Dubai.

PKF study finds US hotels extremely vulnerable to sharp declines in airline capacity

Spillover Effect Of A Deteriorating Airline Industry

PKF study finds US hotels extremely vulnerable to sharp declines in airline capacity

By eTN

ATLANTA, Georgia - According to the latest analytical data from PKF Hospitality Research (PKF-HR), US hotels could face a decline in lodging demand greater than that experienced during the turmoil ...

Ghana’s hospitality and tourism industry Squatters threaten progress at major hotel site

Ghana

Ghana’s hospitality and tourism industry Squatters threaten progress at major hotel site

As the country strives for economic growth, Ghana’s governments have made strenuous efforts to get the hospitality industry – tourism – to contribute more to the national kitty over the ...

Conference Care unveils largest environmental database

Agency’s Sustainability Rating Makes The Competition See Green

Conference Care unveils largest environmental database

By eTN

Leading hotel booking agent Conference Care has unveiled to its clients what is understood to be the UK’s largest database of hotels and venues with a social conscience - Conference Care’s ...

Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts welcomes China Eastern Airlines as frequent flyer partner

Reaching Out To Chinese Travelers

Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts welcomes China Eastern Airlines as frequent flyer partner

By eTN

SINGAPORE – Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts welcomes China Eastern Airlines as its 15th Frequent Flyer partner.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels  announce general manager appointments

Three New General Managers

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels announce general manager appointments

By eTN

HONG KONG - Mr. Clement K.M. Kwok, managing director and chief executive officer of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH), announced the following senior executive appointments - Mr.

Abu Dhabi's hotel classification system receives regional recognition

ATMC Recommends System As Best Practice Paradigm

Abu Dhabi's hotel classification system receives regional recognition

By eTN

ABU DHABI - The hotel accommodation classification system recently launched by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) is being recommended by the Arab Tourism Ministerial Council (ATMC) as a ...

Lyndhurst is suing travel websites for its local hotel tax

Lyndhurst, NJ wants its hotel tax. every penny of it.

Lyndhurst is suing travel websites for its local hotel tax

When it comes to hotels, Lyndhurst isn't exactly busting at the borders with them. The 4.6-square-mile township has three, all near the Route 3 corridor.

U.S. hotels pin hopes on business travel

US Hotels: Business Travel To the rescue

U.S. hotels pin hopes on business travel

NEW YORK — U.S.

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts welcomes JurysDoyle Hotel Group to Global Hotel Alliance

10th Member Of Alliance

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts welcomes JurysDoyle Hotel Group to Global Hotel Alliance

By eTN

Singapore – As a founding member of Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts extended its welcome to international Dublin-based JurysDoyle Hotel Group (JurysDoyle).

John Rhodes Peto appointed director of asset management for Barcelo Crestline Corporation

Will Manage Portfolio Of Nearly 100 Hotels Throughout US

John Rhodes Peto appointed director of asset management for Barcelo Crestline Corporation

By eTN

Barcelo Crestline Corporation today announced the appointment of John Rhodes Peto, C.H.A., as Director, Asset Management. Mr.

JAL Hotels Co., Ltd. appoints new CEO

Nikko Hotels' Operator

JAL Hotels Co., Ltd. appoints new CEO

By eTN

TOKYO, Japan - JAL Hotels Co., Ltd., which operates Nikko Hotels International, a group of luxury hotels, and Hotel JAL City, a mid-priced business hotel chain in Japan, announced at its annual ...

Appointment at Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts

Frances Koh, New Marketing Communications Manager

Appointment at Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts

By eTN

Singapore – Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts announced the appointment of Frances Koh as the new marketing communications manager of Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts, effective June 2008.

Montreal hotels offer French-language lessons designed for tourists

Accueillir à Montréal. Aimeriez-Vous Apprendre Quelque Français?

Montreal hotels offer French-language lessons designed for tourists

MONTREAL — For visitors who want to learn some of the local lingo, a pair of Montreal hotels have partnered with Berlitz Canada to offer French lessons to guests.

Sleeping in New Jersey helps New York tourists afford hotels

Manhattan Hotel Prices Are Ridiculous? Well, There's Always New Jersey

Sleeping in New Jersey helps New York tourists afford hotels

One of New York's new luxury hotels tempts guests with skyline views and a 15-minute ride to Midtown, at rates as low as $199 a night.

The catch? The Ravel Hotel isn't in Manhattan. It's ...

Marriott International to add nine more properties

Additions Will Bring China Presence To 59 Properties

Marriott International to add nine more properties

By eTN

BEIJING — Marriott International will expand its China portfolio with 18 new hotels now through 2012, nine of which are being announced today.

Buyers' prospects rise after hotels' strong '07

2008 Business Travel Survey

Buyers' prospects rise after hotels' strong '07

Travel buyers are beginning to see better negotiating opportunities as the seemingly insurmountable momentum propelling the hotel industry for the past few years begins to show signs of slowing, ...

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