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AH&LA launches voter education website
(August 29, 2008) America’s 1.8 million lodging industry employees now have a new online tool to...
 
Study says people will reuse towels if they know others do
(August 28, 2008) People are more likely to reuse towels if they know other guests are doing it too...
 
AH&LA Fall Conference provides development programs for women, future leaders in hospitality
(August 28, 2008) The American Hotel & Lodging Association 2008 Fall Conference features more...
 
Denver sacrifices style to go for the green
(August 27, 2008) In the garde manger — the cold preparation kitchen at the Westin Tabor Center hotel...
 
Web 2.0 playing big role in decision process
(August 27, 2008) There will probably never be a perfect replacement for getting advice from the...
 
Vail Resorts named a “World Saver” by Condé Nast Traveler for leadership in environmental protection
(August 26, 2008) Vail Resorts has been honored by Condé Nast Traveler as a leader in social...
 
AAA forecasts small decrease in Labor Day holiday travel
(August 25, 2008) AAA projects a slight decrease in the number of Americans traveling during the Labor...
 
Tourism ads pressure White House hopefuls
(August 25, 2008) A tourism-industry lobbying group will take out full-page newspaper ads during both...
 
AH&LA says ADA revisions underestimate lodging industry impact and costs
(August 22, 2008) Going on record that “the high cost of these regulations will ultimately be borne by every...
 
New survey reveals unique habits and preferences of 'next generation' travelers
(August 22, 2008) Technological change has reinvented the manner in which travel service...
 
Defender Resorts to manage Beachside Village in Falmouth, Massachusetts
(August 21, 2008) Defender Resorts, Inc. announced on August 1st, 2008 that they have been awarded...
 
Report says Wi-Fi is biggest tech demand
(August 20, 2008) Wireless Internet access, or Wi-Fi, is nearly pervasive at U.S. hotels, according to a...
 
Apple Enterprise pimping Macs to hospitality industry
(August 20, 2008) Apple has posted a new online seminar called "Mac for Hospitality." The seminar...
 
Key Cards for DNC hotels made from wood
(August 19, 2008) Wooden key cards will be given to guests at 35 Denver-area hotels during the DNC as...
 
Fairmont Scottsdale launches program that converts kitchen grease to low-emission alternative fuel
(August 19, 2008) Deep-fried foods may not be so good for your waistline, but at least you could be...
 

Automatic foot shower conserves large amounts of water

(August 18, 2008) An independent water consumption test has proven that the Surf Splash...
 
Cornell report: Improve your listening, improve your service
(August 15, 2008) Listening is an essential skill for managers, and not just because listening is a key...
 
ARDA encourages families to ‘Take Time for Togetherness’
(August 14, 2008) Honoring the long tradition of connecting far-flung families during the summer...
 
Group RCI Gifts $100,000 to Christel House International Founder at Company Block Party
(August 13, 2008) More than 900 employees and families of Group RCI, a world leader in leisure real...
 
Used Furniture Removal Service Helps Those in Need, Reduces Waste Management Costs
(August 11, 2008) Resorts can eliminate waste management costs by donating used furnishings to...
 
‘Green’ Definitions can Confuse Conscientious Amenity Purchasers
(August 8, 2008) Defining what is a “green” amenity is getting easier but fuzzy definitions of “pure,”...
 
No Time Out for Timeshares
(August 8, 2008) The economy is dying on the vine while $4 gasoline and rising unemployment have...
 
Wyndham to Offer Allergy-Friendly Rooms and Meeting Spaces
(August 6, 2008) Health-conscious travelers – especially those suffering from allergies and asthma...
 
Hilton Cebu Engineer Invents System to Reuse Ice Machine Cooling Water
(August 5, 2008) An invention that reuses the water used to cool ice machine compressors has allowed...
Cornell study says human resources is the key to revenue managment
(August 29, 2008) As revenue management becomes increasingly integrated in hotel sales, it will need...
 
Food dollars being stretched
(August 28, 2008) As occupancy rates sag, the food and beverage departments at Brevard County hotels...
 
Biltmore Farms to install solar water heating system atop new Hilton Asheville
(August 27, 2008) Biltmore Farms SM Hotels announced that it will install a large-scale solar water..
 
Hawaii timeshare occupancy, employment stays strong during economic downturn
(August 25, 2008) Data collected from Hawaii’s timeshare industry shows that the appeal of vacation..
 
RockResorts Rolls Out ‘Appetite for Life’ Sustainable Cuisine Program Systemwide
(August 25, 2008) RockResorts, a luxury hotel company with a long-standing tradition of embracing...
 
Survey says Americans are pumped up about Fall travel
(August 22, 2008) TripAdvisor® has announced the results of its annual fall travel survey of more than...
 
Maui's Kaanapali Beach Club cuts 20 jobs
(August 21, 2008) Kaanapali Beach Club on Maui laid off 20 workers Tuesday -- just four weeks after...
 
Protecting guests with environmentally friendly
pest control
(August 20, 2008) Going green is no longer a passing trend but an important initiative for every business to...
 
U.S. Olympian Michael Phelps heads back to the
pool for last lap of 'Hilton Swim to Beijing Relay'
(August 20, 2008) After earning an unprecedented eight gold medals for Team USA and and setting...
 
Declining U.S. Traveler Sentiment Index reflects concern about rising cost of travel
(August 19, 2008) The U.S. Traveler Sentiment Index, a general measure of future travel intentions that...
 
Island One Foundation volunteers gather an estimated $10,000 of school supplies for local youth
(August 19, 2008) Island One Foundation recently concluded its school supplies drive for the launch of...
 
Celebrity Resorts secures $25M for expansion
(August 18, 2008) Farmington Savings Bank has entered into a $25 million loan agreement with...
 
Sheraton unveils Microsoft Surface as 'virtual concierge' and more
(August 14, 2008) Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Microsoft Corp. today introduced an entirely new...
 
New survey reveals 'staycations' planned by fewer than one in ten American travelers
(August 13, 2008) A new survey of 2,231 U.S. adults reveals only 9 percent are planning a "staycation,” or...
 
Cornell Report Details Sustainability 'Road Map' for Hospitality Industry
(August 13, 2008) Offering a detailed “road map” for sustainable operations, a new Green Hotel Industry...
 
Marriott International and AT&T Introduce Converged Network Solution
(August 11, 2008) Marriott International and AT&T announced a lodging-industry leading agreement...
 
Maximizing Web 2.0 Within the Hospitality Industry
(August 11, 2008) Technology has greatly impacted our industry in the past few years. One of the most...
 
AH&LA Webinar Provides Millennials Industry Insight
(August 8, 2008) Hosted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AH&LA) recently-launched...
 
Study Shows Toxins Found in Scented Laundry Products and Air Fresheners
(August 6, 2008) A University of Washington study of top-selling laundry products and air fresheners...
 
Certification Bodies Announced for LEED Green Building Rating System
(August 5, 2008) As part of the broader vision for LEED V3, the certification bodies for the LEED Green...
 
New HR Trend Shows Shift to Aging Workforce
(August 5, 2008) If hospitality industry recruiters create a slogan for the next decade it might read...
 
Cornell Report: Renovations Reverse Depreciation
(August 4, 2008) As is true of all commercial real estate, the value of a hotel begins to depreciate as...
 
Group RCI to Give Christel House International $100K
(August 4, 2008) Grop RCI in Carmel, part of Wyndham Worldwide, plans to donate $100,000 to...
 
Bluegreen Stock Soars After Announcement of Takeover
(August 4, 2008) Stock in Boca Raton-based Bluegreen Corporation has risen since it announced...
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