While there are a lot of reasons that condo hotels make sense and have an enduring legacy, the wildfire that has been burning in the U.S. for the past 5 years is now pulsing out in all directions. What has caused the condo hotel craze to spread to Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, China, India and the Middle East? And why is anyone looking to emulate the state of the art developed over the past 5 years in the U.S.? continue reading →

HSMAI Foundation & Iperceptions Report Focuses on Mid-Scale Hotel Sector: Analyzes Bookers & Lookers, Online Usage & Reward Programs continue reading →

With the exception of the protein processors, whose demand and production cycles have been destabilized by the market impact of animal diseases, the operating performance of the food and restaurant industries was generally Stable throughout 2006 for Fitch's rating universe. continue reading →

2006 has been a great year for the UK hotel industry with double-digit revPAR growth across the capital and healthy increases in the regions. Looking ahead to 2007, I expect this strong performance to continue. continue reading →

Beware, Lonely Planet Publications tells readers of its guide to France: This country largely closes down for the month of August. In Paris, particularly, shops are shuttered, and even some museums operate for only limited hours. Locals seem to migrate - en masse - to vacation resorts along the Atlantic Coast and the Riviera. continue reading →

The holiday and hotel market in Malta has seen a persistent decline in visitor numbers in recent years. But where the Tourist Authority has failed, new low cost flights could succeed in the year ahead. continue reading →

Email is your business's lifeline-and its worst security nightmare. Learn the 5 critical steps you can take to stop spam and viruses, ensure compliance, and protect your corporate identity. continue reading →

Enthusiasm is sometimes defined as a whole-hearted devotion to an ideal, cause, study or pursuit. One might be said to be enthusiastic if they are excited about that in which they are engaged. continue reading →

In the transformation of the condo hotel business I spoke of earlier we see changing the condo hotel landscape, there will be a sea change affecting almost all projects. continue reading →

This year's top performing CEO was James Perry of Trump Entertainment Resorts continue reading →