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STR Global: Middle East/Africa hotel results for February 2011
The Middle East/Africa region reported mixed performance results during February 2011 when reported in U.S. dollars, according to data compiled by STR Global.
STR reports US hotel performance for February 2011
The U.S. hotel industry posted increases in all three key performance measurements during February 2011, according to data from STR. In year-over-year measurements, the industry's occupancy was up 5.2 percent to 55.7 percent. Average daily rate ended the month with a 2.5-percent increase to US$98.95. Revenue per available room for the month rose 7.9 percent to finish at US$55.15.
STR Global: Americas report increases in February 2011
The Americas region recorded positive results in the three key performance metrics when reported in U.S. dollars for February 2011, according to data compiled by STR and STR Global.
STR Global: Asia/Pacific hotel performance improves in February 2011
Hotels in the Asia/Pacific region experienced increases in all three key performance metrics during February 2011 when reported in U.S. dollars, according to data compiled by STR Global.
STR Global posts February 2011 results for Europe
The European hotel industry posted positive results in year-over-year metrics when reported in U.S. dollars, euros and British pounds for February 2011, according to data compiled by STR Global.
World's highest hotel: Employee fashion show teaches 'what not to wear' | usatoday.com
Hotel Check-In friend Melanie Nayer's in Hong Kong this week to chronicle the March 29 opening of the world's highest hotel. Given the unusual nature of this hotel, her behind-the-scenes look will range from design to food - and, naturally, unbelievable views. The hotel occupies floors 102 to 118 of the towering International Commerce Centre. In today's report, Nayer talks
London 2012 Olympics: hotels revolt over 2012 resale prices | telegraph.co.uk
Some of London's most prestigious hotel brands are taking legal advice over their contracts to supply rooms at preferential rates to London Olympics organisers after learning that their rooms are being resold by agents at what they consider "grossly inflated prices". The hotel groups – including Intercontinental, Hilton, Thistle, Guoman and Starwood – are said to be furious that rooms are being sold to the public as part of ticket-and-accommodation packages by Thomas Cook, the "official provider of short breaks" for London 2012.
New Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Marriott Executive Apartments Branded Properties Planned for Abu Dhabi at Bloom Central
Marriott International announced today that it has signed agreements with Real Estate Group LLC, a subsidiary of Bloom Properties, to manage two properties in Abu Dhabi, UAE. They will be part of Bloom Central, a mixed-use development including 16,200 square meters of office and residential space on Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum St. (Airport Road), one of Abu Dhabi's main access roads to the city's central business district. The site is a 20-minute drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Nick Price, CIO and CTO for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group describes his brand's tactics for creating brand visibility and a remarkable customer experience
Nick Price, CIO and CTO for the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group describes his brand's tactics for creating brand visibility and a remarkable customer experience. Topics include use of tablets, credit card security. Interested to learn more about Nick Price? Read this story when Nick was Inducted into HFTP's International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame in 2010.
Edmonton Attractions Vacation Packages Provides Families a Fun-Filled March Break
EDMONTON, AB --Edmonton attractions vacation packages this March Break make Edmonton Alberta a fun-filled destination for a family getaway. Edmonton hotels and attractions that are both fun and educational have partnered to create vacation packages including visits to Edmonton attractions such as the TELUS World of Science, the Edmonton Valley Zoo and the infamous West Edmonton Mall.
