Perk paring will require finesse in 2011
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.

HDC: ‘OTA’ is not a four-letter word
By Shawn A. Turner, Associate News Editor
11 August 2010 09:11 AM EST
Some hoteliers might not believe it, but there is a way to generate strong revenue from an OTA relationship.

OTAs in India add hotel bookings to revenue mix
By Hriday Malik, HotelNewsNow.com correspondent
03 August 2010 09:42 AM EST
The hotel segment is estimated around 6% to 8% of the total US$1-billion OTA business in India.

Bigger group bookings bode well for resorts
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.

Property promotions: 19 July 2010
By Christine Blank, HotelNewsNow.com contributor
19 July 2010 10:29 AM EST
This week’s compilation of hotel promotions includes photo-related contests at Accor and Aston Waikiki Sunset, and Baymont’s search for the best hometown-promoting essay.

Google ITA buy should shift power in travel sector
By Shawn A. Turner, Associate News Editor
14 July 2010 10:22 AM EST
Google’s proposed US$700-million acquisition of travel industry software provider ITA is likely to create a new force within the travel sector, analysts said.

The power of price
By Patrick Mayock, Associate News Editor
22 June 2010 09:41 AM EST
Pricing is a powerful tool that can yield tremendous profits, but in the hotel industry, that tool is best used within the context of value.

Kimpton is bullish on fourth quarter 2010
By David M. Brudney, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
07 June 2010 08:34 AM EST
Executive Steve Pinetti says the company has weathered the storm well in part because of the balance of approach to sales and marketing.

5 cold calling blunders to avoid
By Michael McKean, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
26 May 2010 07:54 AM EST
Cold calling is an essential part of generating business, so know how to do it right. Here are five mistakes to avoid.

Bold message sent to the luxury hotel community
By David M. Brudney, HotelNewsNow.com columnist
30 April 2010 10:03 AM EST
An arbitration panel’s ruling to remove Four Seasons as operator of the Aviara Resort might send a message to high-end owners and lenders that management contracts can be terminated without proving breach of the management agreement.

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What keeps the AH&LA’s executive VP of public policy awake at night? Marlene Colucci shares her concerns.

Doug Collins of America's Best Franchising discusses balancing multiple brands in a challenging segment.

The ‘father of extended stay’ discusses his latest foray into the segment during the Southern Lodging Summit.

A panel discusses what outside influences are having the greatest impact on the hotel industry during HDC.
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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