Three of the industry’s smartest data wonks shared optimistic outlooks for the U.S. hotel industry in a rapid fire, 150-second roundup.


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Checking out: ALIS edition
Patrick Mayock   27 January 2012
Thank goodness I don’t believe in omens. If I did, I’m sure the sky would have fallen this year during ALIS.


It never rains in Southern California ...
Jan Freitag   27 January 2012
A downpour that coincided with the start of ALIS didn’t dampen the realistic optimism among attendees.


ALIS attendees finally have it right
Jeff Higley   26 January 2012
The only way to describe the sentiment at the first major investment conference of the year is “reserved optimism,” as attendees like some aspects of what’s going on but know challenges lie ahead.


Trends in luxury ADR premiums
Jan Freitag   25 January 2012
Luxury ADR premiums are a bellwether of overall hotel industry performance. Which of the top markets have returned to previous peaks?



The truth about 2012 for hoteliers
Steve Van - 27 January 2012
Optimism is about to crash into reality. Are you ready for impact?
Republicans, democrats, inaugurations, oh my!
Adam Zembruski - 26 January 2012
Preparing for a major event requires months of planning and preparation. Here are some tips to help you get started.
11 ways to better communicate in your hotel
Jim Hartigan - 25 January 2012
January is a time for making resolutions and that includes improving your communication to help your hotel run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
 
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• Study reveals importance of international travel;
• optimism prevails at ALIS;
• U.S. GDP up 2.8% in Q4 2011;
• Indy hotel prices up as much as 1,758% for Super Bowl; and
• Pebblebrook provides 2012 outlook.