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2008-08-04 News Highlights

Features

The Mental Shift to 'Y - By Christopher Mumford and Thomas Mielke
The hospitality market is ever evolving, but hoteliers seem to struggle to adapt to recent changes in the work environment. Can they beat the constant labour shortage by embracing the values of the latest generation of hotel school graduates? ...more

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Trends

U.S. International Visitation Up 14 Percent in May 2008
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that 4.3 million international visitors traveled to the United States in May 2008, an increase of 14 percent over May 2007. International visitors spent a record $11.8 billion during the month, an increase of 21 percent from May 2007, and $57.4 billion for the year, up 22 percent. ...more

PKF Conducting Study of Hotel Spas Analysis Focuses on Revenues, Expenses, and Profits
Over the past decade, hotels across the nation have added spa operations to meet escalating consumer expectations and to increase revenues and profits. As hotel spas become more prevalent, the need for effective management is imperative. Accordingly, PKF Hospitality Research (PKF-HR) is currently collecting data for its second annual Trends in the Hotel Spa Industry report. ...more

Global Hotel Sales Decline 76%
But $13.9 billion worth of global hotel transactions still close in the first half of 2008 ...more

Canadian Occupancy, ADR, RevPAR - Week Ending July 26, 2008
Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada. ...more

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Development

Hotel Development Grows Despite Economy
The slowing economy is not deterring bullish hotel developers in California, according to a new study of the state's year-to-date hotel development trends. ...more

Rezidor Announces 50th hotel in the UK: Park Inn Preston
By announcing the Park Inn Preston (118 rooms, opening in November 2008) the group now features 50 hotels in operation and under development in the UK - representing almost 9,000 rooms. ...more

Interstate Hotels & Resorts JV To Acquire Ownership Interest in Lexington, Ky. Hotel
Hotel to Undergo $13 Million Renovation, Reflag as Hilton ...more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Announces Its 100th Hotel In China
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) marks a milestone in its aggressive growth in Greater China announcing its 100th hotel there, with the signing of the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel. ...more

IHG signs new InterContinental Hotels and Resorts property in Kuwait
IHG and Bukhamseen Holding Group have signed an exclusive agreement to develop InterContinental Kuwait Downtown. ...more

Morgans Hotel Group Issues Statement Regarding Echelon Project in Las Vegas
Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) today issued the following statement regarding the announcement by Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) that it will delay the entire Echelon project due to the difficult environment surrounding today's capital markets and current economic conditions. ...more

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Financial

The CZH Hospitality Group Announces 'The CZH Total Analysis' - A Program to Maximize Restaurant/Hotel Food & Beverage Operations and Profitability
The CZH Hospitality Group, LLC, announced today the launch of 'The CZH Total Analysis,' a three stage master planning and ongoing analysis service for Restaurants and Hotel Food & Beverage Operations. ...more

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Openings

Candlewood Suites' New Prototype Design Debuts
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG], today announced that the new Candlewood Suites prototype design has debuted with the opening of the Candlewood Suites Sheridan. ...more

aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center Opens
Developed and Managed by SREE Hotels, LLC and conveniently located at the Intersection of International and Tanger Parkway, the 136 room aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center is minutes from the airport. ...more

Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel Opens
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), JLT, Inc. and Wischermann Partners, Inc. announce the opening of the newly constructed 150 room Sheraton St. Paul Woodbury Hotel. ...more

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Other

Terrible Timing for a Hotel Boom
A record number of hotels are opening this year, and the timing could not be worse. ...more

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