http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/ Latest Sales and Marketing News by HSMAI eConnect en-us Copyright ©1995-2005 CNET Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Wed, 15 Jun 2005 02:20:23 PDT Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:05:33 GMT Hsyndicate RSS Generator 10 http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042332.html A medical clinic and surgery center that once served Ybor City's Cuban community has taken on a new life as a gay-oriented hotel and men's club. The Ybor Resort & Spa opened last month on Eighth Avenue in the heart of the GaYbor District. Owners Vince Pawlowski and Fred Schwartz wanted to create a place where people visiting bars, restaurants and other gay businesses could stay for a weekend, a night or even a few hours. http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042332.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:21:28 GMT http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042331.html At the tranquil Four Seasons Resort Aviara north of San Diego, a heated struggle for control of the deluxe hotel's future is playing out in a rare public spat. The increasingly nasty tussle at the Carlsbad resort is indicative of tensions throughout the higher end of the hotel industry, as travelers cut way back on spendingAt issue is the very definition of luxury. The real estate investors who own the hotel say Four Seasons, which manages the property, is spending too much money keeping up appearances. They want to eject the fancy hotelier and bring in an operator they control. http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042331.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:18:44 GMT http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042330.html Global Hyatt Corporation today announced that the company has changed its name to Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Hyatt Hotels Corporation is the parent entity of companies that own, operate, manage and franchise hotel, resort, residential and vacation ownership properties under the brand names Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz™, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt Summerfield Suites™ and Hyatt Vacation Club®. http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042330.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:02:27 GMT http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042329.html Even in the midst of Japan's deepest economic recession since World War II, the country's love hotel industry is thriving. "I'd hate to use the term "recession-proof," but it's certainly proven very resilient over the last six to nine months," said Steve Mansfield, CEO of New Perspectives, which operates six love, or "leisure," hotels in Japan. One of them, the Bonita Hotel in Isawa, boasts a 257 percent occupancy rate. Rooms can be rented for three to 24 hours. Mansfield's company estimates the industry in Japan pulls in $40 billion a year in revenue. http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042329.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:55:15 GMT http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042327.html The U.S. hotel industry posted declines in all three key performance measurements during the week of 21-27 June 2009, according to data from STR. In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy fell 8.7 percent to end the week at 65.4 percent. Average daily rate dropped 9.5 percent to finish the week at US$97.49. Revenue per available room for the week decreased 17.4 percent to finish at US$63.74. http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042327.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:50:58 GMT http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042326.html Expedia.com(R), the world's leading online travel site, today released the summer issue of the Expedia Travel Trendwatch(R). This issue of the Trendwatch(R) illustrates how industry dynamics have produced an abundance of values for travelers this summer in destinations around the globe - and how some consumer behaviors are shifting in order to take advantage of these opportunities. http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042326.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:47:29 GMT http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042324.html Starwood Capital Group Global L.P. "(STARWOOD") is pleased to announce the signature of a binding agreement for an affiliate to purchase Golden Tulip Hospitality BV’s Franchise business, its Development & Representation businesses, Joint Venture interests, and the brands, trademarks and intellectual property of Golden Tulip, Tulip Inn and its related brands. This binding agreement is subject to certain formalities being completed and is expected to result in a full closing of the transaction by July 27 2009. http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042324.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:37:08 GMT http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042323.html When it comes to creating positive first impressions, the job of front desk associate is arguably the most important of any hotel staffer. For guests booking online or via third parties, the front desk literally is their first impression. Even for those who have spoken with the reservations team by phone prior to arrival, their front desk arrival experience will set the tone for their entire stay. Guests who have a positive experience at check-in are certain to be more understanding later, if/when they have objections or complaints later during their stay. In other words if they have a good experience at the front desk, they will be much more forgiving later when a room service tray is delivered late, when the air conditioning breaks, or when a housekeeping request is overlooked. http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042323.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:32:03 GMT http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042322.html Hungary For A Hard Rock Hotel | Meridia Capital Cools Down With A Lot of Lolly | Rezidor’s Royal Visit To Moscow | A New Scandic Hotel For Oslo | Portugal's First Crowne Plaza | A Recipe For Perfection | A Hilton To Reside In Qatar | Park Hyatt Says Hello To Saudi Arabia And Hilton Opens A New Garden Inn | A Four Points By Sheraton For Mauritius | Southern Sun Shines On Johannesburg | Kiessling’s Corner http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042322.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:29:18 GMT http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042318.html As part of its ‘Rezidor 5-STEP People Development Programme', The Rezidor Hotel Group is launching a group-wide "Rezidor Learning Network (RLN)", a unique Learning Management System based on a virtual electronic platform to deliver global training and education in new initiatives and brand management strategies. http://www.hsmaieconnect.org/news/154000370/4042318.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:10:30 GMT