CEO Frits van Paasschen, discussed Thursday the company’s record-setting year of growth and the outlook in emerging markets for the year ahead during the company’s Q4.


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Checking out: How to sell Room Key
Patrick Mayock   03 February 2012
What do the Cleveland Browns and Room Key have in common? Both lack a clear value proposition—for now.


‘Think for yourself’ when forecasting
Shawn A. Turner   02 February 2012
Don’t blindly rely on forecast data when settling on your own internal forecasting for the hotel industry, one C-level executive told me.


Celebration and €conomic uncertainty in London
David Grossniklaus   01 February 2012
As London prepares to tackle both economic hurdles and major celebratory events, we’re all asking: What are the city's short-term market expectations?


Exchange rate impact on room rates
Jan Freitag   01 February 2012
Changes in the exchange rate can make destinations more or less attractive, depending on the country (and currency) of origin of the traveler.



Millennials: Look inward before being heard
Mark Williams - 03 February 2012
If we 20-somethings want to stand out among other individuals, have our ideas heard and be recognized, then we have to first take a look at ourselves.
Hotel industry sentiment falls back to reality
Joel Ross - 02 February 2012
Reality has finally begun to take hold for most people in this business. 
3 tips for navigating the new hotel landscape
Birgit Radin - 31 January 2012
Still clinging to the bare-bones practices of the recession? Here are three steps to seamlessly transition into a rebounding operating environment.
 
Creating a comprehensive guest experience encompasses many facets from financing to construction to architecture aesthetic. HotelNewsNow.com examines the changing landscape of hotel design.

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