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.

Whatever we do, whatever we plan, it's always better to have a goal and set cornerstones to achieve it. Creating a sustainable development road map is essential to any business that's serious about implementing such a strategy. It helps keep

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,"

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

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

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn Ulysse Resort & Thalasso, Djerba - the first Park Inn in Tunisia and Rezidor's 25th property on the African continent. The hotel featuring 259

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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

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

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

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

Archos 9 will be one of the next device that will hit the US later this month, where this Windows 7-powered device will come with a 9" touchscreen alongside a virtual keyboard. Folks who are more used to navigation with

You can bet your bottom dollar that the recent iPhone 3GS won't be the last handset released by Apple as a trio of recently unearthed patent applications havef shown. The first of these three is a haptic feedback concept employing

Folks who have always wanted unlimited voice and data on a smartphone can now look forward to Zer01 Mobile where $79.99 per month will net you unlimited voice (MoIP), data and messaging over AT&T's data networks, while throwing in another

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Android handsets aren't exactly available in a wide variety to date, but that doesn't mean manufacturers ought to give up on developing new handsets that support that operating system. The Highscreen PP5420 is the latest Android-powered phone from Vobis Computer

AMD isn't going to take things lying down with their ATi line of graphics chipsets, letting NVIDIA rule unchallenged in the video landscape, and has hit back with the RS880 integrated graphics which will feature AMD's new Radeon HD 4200

The Thermaltake PW880i is a new powerful liquid cooling solution that is equipped with a 24cm radiator alongside a couple of 14cm fans, making it ideal for efficient heat dissipation if you happen to be an overclocking enthusiast. The CPU

Looks like the Samsung NC10 has had enough arguments with its Wi-Fi chipset and gone out looking for a new lover in the form of 3G connectivity. Well, this happens only if you force your way through with this DIY

MSI has revealed more details concerning its X400 ultraportable notebook that come with "personalized" color bezels around the lip of the frame and its trackpad. Touted to be one of the thinnest, lightest systems in the world with a screen