CLIA Member Lines Create Innovative Culinary Experiences with Celebrity Chefs, Exciting Brand Partnerships, Healthy and Sustainable Menus, Gastronomic Enrichment Programs, Greater Choice of Dining Venues and More continue reading →

As hotel sales and marketing communications have evolved, so have the approaches to client relationships used by sales managers and marketing directors become more intricate and interconnected. Today, our clients are more like socially connected “friends” than traditional clients. And the sales philosophy of old , when hotels were calling the shots – has done a back flip to one that is totally market driven. continue reading →

Earlier this summer when Google launched Google+, its social networking site, it was only open to individuals. Last month Google+ announced it was available to businesses and brands are beginning to embrace it. continue reading →

STR Global issued it's 2011 Global Construction Pipeline Report update for November: continue reading →

Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels released its research study Manhattan Hotel Rooftop Bars and Penthouses – December 2011, which reveals fascinating insights into the impact rooftop bars can have on hotels in the Big Apple. continue reading →

GDS Promotional Messages Most Effective Way to Reach and Influence Travel Agents at Point of Sale continue reading →

When all the turkey has been eaten, the last Christmas cracker pulled and 2011 starts to draw to a close, as well as New Year resolutions, people will start thinking about where to jet off to on their summer holidays. So where will the Great British public be heading in 2012 and what trends will we see in the travel market? continue reading →

A new survey by the U.S. Travel Association shows frustrations remain high this travel season, so high that two out of every five air passengers would rather not fly. continue reading →

Hotel performance in Italy shows a generally favourable view, as measured by year-on-year percentage change for the year-to-date October 2011 for the key performance indicators of occupancy, average daily rate and revenue per available room, according to data compiled by STR Global continue reading →

In 2009, all segments of the lodging industry struggled. However, the combined impact of the economic recession and the demonizing of corporate meetings, resulted in an even more dramatic fall off in performance for conference centers. continue reading →