By Stuart Greif, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
01 September 2010 07:32 AM EST
Free Internet access positively impacts guest satisfaction, according to the 2010 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study by J.D. Power and Associates.

By David M. Brudney, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
31 August 2010 07:06 AM EST
Modest increases in room rates will require softer perks for meetings and groups.

By Jim Hartigan, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
24 August 2010 07:55 AM EST
Here’s a successful budgeting checklist to make the inevitable hotel budget season easier to handle.

By Joel Ross, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
10 August 2010 09:21 AM EST
Focus on NOI rather than top-line metric increases to keep your property out of trouble.

By Jim Hartigan, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
03 August 2010 05:02 PM EST
Surveys are a powerful tool—but only if they’re implemented correctly.

By David M. Brudney, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
30 July 2010 07:54 AM EST
David Brudney chats with the VP of sales & marketing of The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

By Bonnie Buckhiester, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
27 July 2010 08:58 AM EST
Now is the time to assess your current revenue-management situation and integrate it with online and social media marketing.

By Robert Habeeb, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
26 July 2010 09:51 AM EST
In the wake of the downturn, it’s important to conduct a thorough analysis to figure out the industry’s next steps.

By Jim Hartigan, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
19 July 2010 08:47 AM EST
Read on for guidance on communication strategy and our founding fathers’ unrivaled tweeting abilities.

By Michael McKean, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
14 July 2010 08:46 AM EST
Everyone is talking about cloud computing these days, but what exactly does that mean? Here’s an explanation.

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Hotel guests put Wi-Fi at top of amenity list

Stuart Greif, HotelNewsNow.com columnist

Free Internet access positively impacts guest satisfaction, according to the 2010 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study by J.D. Power and Associates.

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Blog: Look in the mirror, hoteliers

Shawn A. Turner, Associate News Editor

If only hoteliers had heeded the words of the late pop singer Michael Jackson, there might be a lot less anger at the U.S. General Services Administration this morning.

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