Hospitality Trends

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy ended the week with a 4.6-percent increase to 57.7 percent. Average daily rate dropped 1.9 percent to finish the week at US$97.80. Revenue per available room for the week was up 2.6 percent to US$56.44. - More

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy increased 3.8 percent to 56.9 percent. Average daily rate was up 3.4 percent to finish the week at CAD$125.91. Revenue per available room for the week jumped 7.5 percent to CAD$71.69. - More

You know that limited budgets for marketing and other key areas make your job more difficult. And on top of that, you’re often forced to add excessive responsibilities to your plate. But just because your hotel is running on a limited budget, and your schedule is crammed full, doesn’t mean you can’t have a dynamic and effective ... - More

Changes in Consumer Consciousness about Environment, Culture, and Interconnectedness Are Creating New Modes of Travel - More

HotelsCombined reports the top 10 domestic and international travel destinations for German residents in 2010. Statistics are based on the Web site's current booking leads for the upcoming year. Berlin and Hamburg top the list for domestic destinations while New York and London rank highest for international destinations. - More

It’s easy to make a list of reasons why HR Outsourcing (HRO) should work, starting with the promise of substantial cost savings. But when it comes to actually diving in, a lot of organizations are getting cold feet. That’s because they know that a number of big HRO projects have failed to deliver the value promised. Is there a real bus... - More

In a poll of students participating in the Deloitte International Student Business Forum (ISBF), forty-five percent said that the recent global economic downturn has increased their scrutiny of potential employers; forty-eight percent indicated that the recession has diminished their trust in the authority and capabilities of corporate and gover... - More

Results from a new survey of unmanaged business travelers in Best Western’s loyalty program, Best Western Rewards®, provide further indication that the effects of the recession are easing and that more people plan to hit the road for business again in 2010. - More

The Hotel Industry Pulse Index (HIP) posted a slight recovery in February, according to economic research firm e-forecasting.com in conjunction with STR. After edging down 0.5 percent in January, HIP improved 1.3 percent in February. - More

Do the Radisson Franchisees Agree with Carlson's billion-dollar Makeover Program? At Last: A Win-Win Victory for Tourism; Congratulations to the Harris Rosen Foundation - More