Feb 2012

News for February 29, 2012

29/02/12

Behringer Harvard Appoints Andrew J. Bruce New CFO For Opportunity REITs I And II

http://pressroom.behringerharvard.com/index.php?s=43&item=201

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Announces Management Agreement For First Franchised DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel In China – Hotel Is Owned By Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels (Group) Co. Ltd.

http://interstatechina.com/en/news/www.interstatechina.com

Hunley Hotel Scores A Hole-In-One With Infor10 SoftBrands HMS In The Cloud

http://www.infor.com/company/news/pressroom/pressreleases/HunleyHotel/

Accor Tailors Mercure For China - Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhongya Is The First Hotel Adapted To This New Positioning

http://www.accor.com/en/news/accor-tailors-mercure-for-china.html

W Hotels Debuts In France With W Paris – Opera, Introducing A New Experience To The Heart Of The Eclectic 9th Arrondissement – Hotel Is Owned By Barcelona-Based Meridia Capital

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Christopher J. Nassetta Joins Partners for a New Beginning Steering Committee - Hilton Worldwide President And CEO To Leverage Hospitality As A Vehicle For Creating Opportunities And Celebrating Cultures

http://www.hiltonworldwideglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/14553

JetBlue And Korean Air Announce New Interline Agreement To Connect Customers Between Asia And North America - Customers Will Be Able To Connect Seamlessly At New York's JFK, Los Angeles's LAX And Washington's Dulles To Seoul And Beyond

http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1666780&highlight=

Governments Must Lay Foundations For Stable And Lasting Economic Recovery; 'Government As Usual' Not An Option According To The PwC Global CEO Survey

http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/governments-must-lay-foundations-for-stable-and-lasting-economic-recovery-government-as-usual-not/s/9b871f30-9204-4a99-bc61-7bef6e9241a9

Women In Asia/Pacific Making Strides Towards Greater Socio-Economic Advancement - Latest MasterCard Index Reveals A Steady Increase In Gender Equality For 12 Of 14 Asia/Pacific Markets

http://newsroom.mastercard.com/press-releases/women-in-asiapacific-making-strides-towards-greater-socio-economic-advancement/

FelCor Reports Fourth Quarter Results

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=118512&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1667170&highlight=

TravelClick Reinvents Rate Shopping With The Launch Of Rate360, A Comprehensive Rate Management Solution For Hoteliers Intuitive Rate Shopping Tool Delivers Billions Of Rates Via Easy-To-Use, Hotelligence360 Cloud-Based Platform

http://www.travelclick.com/press/releases/index.cfm?prid=PR_20120228083202179272

DiamondRock Hospitality Company Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2011 Results

http://investor.drhc.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=181049&p=IROL-news&nyo=0

Priceline.com Reports Financial Results For 4th Quarter And Full-Year 2011

http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/PCLN/1715499216x0x546068/ffa547b1-a5fb-4bae-ac86-af08d5c0e183/Press_Release_Financial_Statements-Q4-11_02_27_12_.pdf

News for February 28, 2012

28/02/12

IHG launches EVEN™ Hotels As First Mainstream Hotel Brand Focused On Wellness - New Brand Fills Unmet Demand For Healthier Travel

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2748

Kempinski Hotels Has Signed A Management Agreement For Kempinski Ambience Hotel Delhi, Opening Planned For Second Quarter 2012

http://www.kempinski.com/en/Press%20Room/Pages/KempinskiHotelsinIndia.aspx

HBA Reveals 2012’s Most Anticipated Hotel Openings Worldwide

http://www.hbadesign.com/files/news/265_HBA%202012%20Projects_press_release-photos.pdf

Behaviors And Practices Must Change For Companies To Achieve Full Business Value Of Business Process Outsourcing, Accenture Study Finds - Data Shows Only 20-Percent Of Engagements Are Delivering Sufficient Business Value To Be Classified As “High Performance” BPO

http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/behaviors-and-practices-must-change-for-companies-to-achieve-full-business-value-of-business-process-outsourcing-accenture-study-finds.htm

GBTA Announces Alexander Rahe As Latin America Regional Development Director

http://www.gbta.org/foundation/pressreleases/Pages/rls_022712.aspx?Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbta.org%2Flists%2Fnews%2FAllitems_all.aspx

Wyndham Hotel Group Adds “by Wyndham” Designation To Microtel Brand

http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1159

Shangri-La's Hambantota Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka To Open In 2014

http://www.shangri-la.com/en/corporate/press/pressrelease/57808

Choice Hotels Opens 5,000th Domestic Franchised Property - Opening Of 88-Room Comfort Suites Hotel In Katy, Texas Marks Milestone For Worldwide Lodging Franchisor

http://investor.choicehotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99348&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1665983&highlight=

Great Wolf Resorts Reports 2011 Fourth Quarter Results

http://ir.greatwolfresorts.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=185610&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1663670&highlight=

Callaway Golf Company Appoints Chip Brewer As New CEO

http://ir.callawaygolf.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=68083&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1666312&highlight=http://ir.callawaygolf.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=68083&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1666312&highlight=

News for February 27, 2012

27/02/12

Choice Hotels International Announces New Board Director Barbara T. Alexander

http://investor.choicehotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99348&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1665209&highlight=

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence In China With Opening Of Hilton Dalian

http://www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com.cn/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=1875&tl=en

Impact Of Mobility On Business Could Exceed That Of The Internet, Accenture Survey Finds - Emerging Market Companies Taking Mobility More Seriously than Mature Market Companies

http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/impact-of-mobility-on-business-could-exceed-that-of-the-internet-accenture-survey-finds.htm

Holiday Inn Continues Expansion In Argentina - Holiday Inn Buenos Aires-Ezeiza Airport Opens - The New-Build, Seven-Story Hotel Is Owned And Managed By Granados Hermanos SRL

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2750

Shangri-La Hotels And Resorts Broke Ground For Its New Hotel In Colombo, Sri Lanka – To Open In 2015

http://www.shangri-la.com/en/corporate/press/pressrelease/57806

Amadeus-Commissioned Global Study Identifies Trend-Setting Travelers’ Online Shopping Behavior And Future Motivations

http://www.amadeus.com/amadeus/x218300.html

Kempinski Re-Enters Latin America - New Hotel Contract Signed In Colón Province, Panama - Additional Hotels Planned In Region: Has An Active Pipeline In The Western Hemisphere, Including Projects In Cuba, The Dominican Republic, And Rio de Janeiro

http://www.kempinski.com/en/Press%20Room/Pages/Kempinskire-entersLatinAmerica.aspx

Infor Expands Global Reach In Key Industries Through Partnership With Tata Consultancy Services

http://www.infor.com/company/news/pressroom/pressreleases/TCSPartnership/

Marriott’s Kauai Lagoons Offers Slice Of Paradise To More Guests – Complete Construction Of The Final Two Kalanipu’u Buildings Bringing An Additional 52 Villas To The Resort For A Combined Offering Of 70 Villas

http://news.marriott.com/2012/02/marriotts-kauai-lagoons-offers-slice-of-paradise-to-more-guests.html#more

Amadeus Announces 2011 Full Year Results

http://www.amadeus.com/amadeus/x218325.html

New Travelocity iPad App Gives Travelers Deals, Ability To Book Flights, Hotels And Car Rentals

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/preview/phoenix.zhtml?c=75787&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1665574&highlight=

Where To Go Now & How Guide: Travel-Ticker Announces Top 5 Destinations For Spring

http://press.hotwire.com/index.php?s=43&item=310

News for February 24, 2012

24/02/12

TownePlace Suites Celebrates Growth And Transformation With Designation Of Its 200th Hotel In Monroe, Louisiana Partnering with InterMountain Management, LLC

http://news.marriott.com/2012/02/towneplace-suites-celebrates-growth-and-transformation-with-designation-of-its-200th-hotel-in-monroe.html#more

Pullman Adds Two New Addresses To Its European Network: The Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne In The Netherlands And The Pullman Munich In Germany

http://www.accor.com/en/news/pullman-adds-two-new-addresses-to-its-european-network.html

Cisco Announces Intent To Acquire Lightwire - Acquisition Of Innovative Optical Interconnect Technology Advances Cisco's Commitment To Enable Global Service Providers To Build Next-Generation Internet

http://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?type=webcontent&articleId=675179

Rezidor Announces The Radisson Blu Hotel Conakry, Guinea Featuring 249 Rooms - Scheduled To Open In 2014

http://www.investor.rezidor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205430&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1664924&highlight=

MasterCard And Telefonica’s Joint Venture Created To Lead The Development Of Mobile Financial Solutions In 12 Markets In Latin America, Unveils Its New Corporate And Consumer Brand: Wanda

http://newsroom.mastercard.com/press-releases/mastercard-and-telefonica%E2%80%99s-joint-venture-unveils-brand-name/

Visa And Monitise Set To Transform Mobile Payments Services In India - HDFC Bank, India’s 2nd Largest Private Bank, Is First To Offer Countrywide Mobile Payments Service

http://investor.visa.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=215693&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1663604&highlight=

Preferred Hotel Group™ Launches PHG Meetings - Total Online RFP Management System Linking Hotel Sales Managers, Global Sales Offices, Hotels, And Planners

http://preferredhotels.com/press_room/article.aspx?id=112508

Economic, Regulatory And Talent Issues Holding Back Growth For Insurance CEOs According To PwC's Annual Global Survey

http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/economic-regulatory-and-talent-issues-holding-back-growth-for-insurance-ceos/s/b77fa4f7-7733-459b-81c3-0e66c24a4252

The Rezidor Hotel Group's 2011 Fourth Quarter Report – Revenue Growth And EBITDA Improvement, Supported By New Hotels

http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4780479

Time Hotels To Further Increase ebusiness With Better Channel Management - RTConnect French Hotel Group Improves Sales And Distribution Channels With RateTiger

http://www.ratetiger.com/ratetiger-news/ratetiger-news-archive/feb2012-ratetiger-timehotels-to-increase-ebusiness.html

News for February 23, 2012

23/02/12

Global Pioneer Sheraton Opening 20 Hotels In 2012 - Brand’s Global Pipeline Fueled By Demand In Emerging Markets - Sheraton Set To Open Starwood’s Largest Hotel In The World – Sheraton Macao

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Hilton Worldwide Plans 500 New Restaurants Globally In Three Years - HiltonRestaurantConcepts.com Creates Partnership Opportunities For Restaurateurs

http://www.hiltonworldwideglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/14547

Dusit International Announces Deluxe Hot Springs Resort In Hainan, China

http://app.streamsend.com/private/W5Ms/9MP/ILDVHHo/browse/15687059

National Restaurant Association, NRAEF Elect New Officers, Members To Board Of Directors And Trustees

http://www.restaurant.org/pressroom/pressrelease/?ID=2230

Behringer Harvard Extends National Accounts Team – Appoints Roland O. Quast As Senior National Accounts Manager

http://pressroom.behringerharvard.com/index.php?s=43&item=200

Ashford Hospitality Trust Reports Fourth Quarter And Year-End Results - 8th Consecutive Quarterly Year-Over-Year Increase In AFFO Per Share Share

http://www.snl.com/irweblinkx/file.aspx?IID=4088185&FID=12746953

LaSalle Hotel Properties Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2011 Results - Full Year Hotel EBITDA Margin Increased 173 Basis Points To 30.5 Percent

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=63030&p=irol-news&nyo=0

Strategic Hotels & Resorts Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2011 Results - Operating Performance Drives Double Digit RevPAR And EBITDA Growth, Superior Margin Expansion For The Year - Company Declares First Quarter Preferred Dividend

http://ir.strategichotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=176522&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1663994&highlight=

Chatham Lodging Trust Announces Fourth Quarter Results

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=237429&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1664154&highlight=

GBTA Foundation Launches New Web Services Feature To Hotel RFP - Enhanced Automated Data Transfer Functionality Now Available Globally

http://www.gbta.org/foundation/pressreleases/Pages/rls_022212.aspx?Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbta.org%2Flists%2Fnews%2FAllitems_all.aspx

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2012 Third Quarter Results

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=68944&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1664414&highlight=

HP Reports First Quarter 2012 Results

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2012/120222a.html?mtxs=rss-corp-news

News for February 22, 2012

22/02/12

IHG To Create 3,000 Jobs In The UK And Launch Its Hospitality Training Academy In London

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2745

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Checks -In At John F. Kennedy International Airport

http://www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=1863&tl=en

Westin Hotels To Inspire Wellbeing In Jekyll Island, Georgia - Opening In 2014, The Westin Jekyll Island Center To Anchor New Convention Complex - The Westin Jekyll Island Will Be The 2nd Property Co-Developed And Managed By New Castle On Jekyll Island.

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Launch Of InterContinental Doha To The City Brings A New Perspective On Luxury To Qatar

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2743

National Restaurant Association Names Liz Garner Director Of Commerce & Entrepreneurship

http://www.restaurant.org/pressroom/pressrelease/?ID=2229

Vail Resorts To Acquire Kirkwood Mountain Resort In Lake Tahoe, Calif., Creating An Unparalleled Offering For Skiers And Riders In The Tahoe Region With The Combination Of Heavenly And Northstar

http://news.vailresorts.com/corporate/vailresorts/resort-news/vail+resorts+acquires+kirkwood+resort.htm

Featured Article In The February Cornell Hospitality Quarterly Connects Management Trust With Employee Commitment

http://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/about/pubs/news/newsdetails.html?id=855

Accor: A New Growth Dynamic And Excellent Results In 2011

http://www.accor.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Contenus_Accor/Finance/Pressreleases/2012/EN/pr_annual_results_2011_def.pdf

Sunstone Hotel Investors Reports Operating Results For Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2011

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=181566&p=irol-news&nyo=0

News for February 21, 2012

21/02/12

Global Emerging Middle Is The Next Big Market, Says PwC

http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/global-emerging-middle-is-the-next-big-market-says-pwc/s/fb3425f5-34ff-4cb3-915d-5edd208b09dc

Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Element Brand Makes South Florida Debut - Element Miami International Airport Perfectly Situated Adjacent To Miami Central Station With Ease Of Access To Airport And Downtown - True North Hotel Group Is The Hotel’s Management Company

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Bangladesh Services Limited And IHG Announce The InterContinental Dhaka

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2742

Hyatt Announces Plans For Hyatt Place Omaha Downtown/Old Market - First Hyatt-Branded Hotel In Nebraska

http://www.hyattpressroom.com/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2012/Hyatt-Announces-Plans-for-Hyatt-Place-Omaha-Downtown-Old-Market-The-First-Hyatt-Branded-Hotel-in-Nebraska.html

Sofitel Luxury Hotels Has Opened The Doors On Its First Hotel In India, The Sofitel Mumbai BKC, Located In The City’s Bandra Kurla Complex Business District

http://www.accorhotels.com.au/corporate/pressdetail.aspx?id=1078

Holiday Inn Resort Comes To Hilton Head Island - Beachfront Resort In South Carolina Will Undergo A $5 Million Conversion – The Owner Is Integrated Capital And Property Will be Managed By Hospitality Ventures Management Group

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2744

MHI Hospitality Corporation Reports Financial Results For The Fourth Quarter And Year 2011

http://www.snl.com/irweblinkx/file.aspx?IID=4095174&FID=12728419

Hotwire Survey Reveals 41 Percent Of Americans Who Travel Spend The Majority Of Their Vacation Budget On Obligation Trips

http://press.hotwire.com/index.php?s=43&item=309

Luxury Property And Residences At Trump International Hotel & Tower® Toronto Debut With MICROS OPERA And MICROS POS

http://www.micros.com/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/2012/PressRelease-TrumpInternationalToronto.htm

News for February 20, 2012

20/02/12

Product Launch: Motorola Solutions Redefines Professional Communications with World’s Thinnest, Lightest Digital Radio in its Class - SL Series answers demand by customers for functionality of traditional MOTOTRBOTM two-way digital radios in smaller, discreet form factor

Orient-Express Appoints Richard M. Levine As Chief Legal Officer

http://www.orient-expresshotelsltd.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=122664&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1662809&highlight=

MasterCard Selects Dublin, Ireland As Location For Global Technologies Office - As Electronic Payments Continue To Replace The Use Of Cash, MasterCard’s Dublin Office Will Develop Innovative Ways To Drive This Trend

http://newsroom.mastercard.com/press-releases/mastercard-selects-dublin-ireland-as-location-for-global-technologies-office/

Choice Hotels Reports Full Year 2011 Adjusted Diluted EPS Of $1.92, Fourth Quarter Domestic RevPAR Growth Of 7.8%

http://investor.choicehotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99348&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1662876&highlight=

News for February 17, 2012

17/02/12

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Announces The Rebranding Of Radisson Edwardian Hotels, A Portfolio Of 13 Hotels In The United Kingdom And Manchester To Radisson Blu

http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4767627

IHG Signs InterContinental Hotel In St Petersburg – InterContinental Will Be Part Of Europe Embankment

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2740

Hyatt And Central Embassy Announce Plans For Iconic Park Hyatt Bangkok; Twisted Coil Design To Be Skyline Standout - Park Hyatt Hotel Will Be Third Hyatt-Branded Property In Thailand And 18th Park Hyatt Under Development Worldwide

http://www.hyattpressroom.com/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2012/Hyatt-and-Central-Embassy-Announce-Plans-for-Iconic-Park-Hyatt-Bangkok.html

The Board of Directors Of The Coca-Cola Company Elects Robert A. Kotick As Director

http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/dynamic/press_center/2012/02/board-elects-robert-a-kotick-as-director.html

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Achieves Major Milestones In Implementation Of Ambition 2015 Strategy

http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_files/IROL/20/205430/CARREZ_LOGO.jpg

Sun And Beach Destinations Dominate Priceline.com's List Of The Top 50 Destinations For Presidents' Week

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=72780&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1661916&highlight=

Hyatt Reports Fourth Quarter 2011 Results

http://www.hyattpressroom.com/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2012/Hyatt-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-2011-Results.html

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2011 Results

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=212312&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1661718&highlight=

News for February 16, 2012

16/02/12

Choice Hotels Names Simone Wu Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

http://investor.choicehotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99348&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1661961&highlight=

Hilton Worldwide Appoints Sherry Romello As Senior Director, Hilton Meetings & Product Management

http://www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=1873&tl=en

TRYP By Wyndham Unveils First U.S. Hotel In New York City

http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1157

Advanced IT Infrastructure Enables The Dolder Grand In Zurich To Be Equipped For Tomorrow - Forty Physical Servers Replaced By Six Cisco UCS Blades - Solution Incorporates VMware Virtualization And NetApp Storage - New IT Infrastructure Enhances Convenience For Hotel Guests And Staff

http://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?type=webcontent&articleId=674307

Destination Hotels & Resorts To Manage Lansdowne Resort Near Washington, DC - Resort And Conference Center Joins Growing Portfolio Of Hotels And Resorts

http://www.destinationhotels.com/press/destination-hotels-resorts-to-manage-lansdowne-resort-near-washington-dc

RCI Welcomes Five New Resort Affiliations In Thailand, The Philippines And Malaysia

http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1155

Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts Unveils Gran Meliá Rome Villa Agrippina In The Heart Of The Eternal City - The New Hotel Will Open Its Doors During Easter Week 2012

http://prensa.solmelia.com/en/view_object.html?obj=84,c,4791

Cornell Center For Hospitality Research Examines Daily Deals And Sustainability Issues

http://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/about/pubs/news/newsdetails.html?id=850

Marriott International Reports Fourth Quarter 2011 Results

http://news.marriott.com/2012/02/marriott-international-reports-fourth-quarter-2011-results.html#more

Worldhotels Reports 20 Percent Growth In 2011

http://www.worldhotels.com/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/PR/2012/2012_01_31_Figures_2011.pdf

Procter & Gamble Announces Agreement To Divest Pringles To The Kellogg Company For $2.7 Billion

http://www.pginvestor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=104574&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1661239&highlight=

AH&LA Recommendations On The Top Five Things You Should Know About The ADA

http://www.ahla.com/pressrelease.aspx?id=34194

News for February 15, 2012

15/02/12

Choice Hotels Promotes Sarah Searls To Vice President, Business & Analytic Services

http://investor.choicehotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99348&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1661358&highlight=

Starwood Unveils First Of Three St. Regis Hotels In The Middle East This Year With The Debut Of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Hard Rock International Opens First Café Location In Macau

http://blog.hardrock.com/post/2012/02/15/Hard-Rock-International-Opens-First-Cafe-Location-In-Macau.aspx

DoubleTree By Hilton Portland Maine Celebrates New Name And New Look With Completion Of $3.7 Million Hotelwide Renovation – Hotel Is Owned By VanEastland, LLC And Operated Under A Franchise License Agreement With A Subsidiary Of Hilton Worldwide

http://www.hiltonworldwideglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/14537

IHG Preliminary Results For The Year To 31 December 2011 - Excellent 26% Growth In Operating Profit Driven By Brand Out-Performance And Scale Efficiencies

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2737

Avia At Long Beach Officially Becomes Hyatt The Pike Long Beach

http://www.hyattpressroom.com/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2012/Avia-at-Long-Beach-Officially-Becomes-Hyatt-The-Pike-Long-Beach.html

Accenture Opens New Research & Development Lab In Beijing To Develop Technology Innovations For Clients In China And Asia-Pacific Region

http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/accenture-opens-new-research-and-development-lab-in-beijing-to-develop-technology-innovations-for-clients-in-china-and-asia-pacific-region.htm

IBM Completes Acquisition Of DemandTec To Expand Smarter Commerce Initiative

http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36780.wss

Filtronic Broadband Accelerates Acquisition Integration With Infor - Telecommunications Component Manufacturer - Expands Infor ERP Business (SyteLine) Footprint To Connect With New Electronics Specialist Operation

http://www.infor.com/company/news/pressroom/pressreleases/Filtronic/

TUI AG Reports Overall Good Business Performance In Q1 2011/2012 / Earnings Impacted By North Africa Unrest, As Expected – Positive Outlook For Overall Year Confirmed

http://www.tui-group.com/en/media/press_releases/archiv/2012/20120215_first_quarter

Orbitz Worldwide And United Continental Holdings Extend Relationship

http://pressroom.orbitz.com/index.php?s=28114&item=121589

Euro Debt Crisis Threatens U.S. Business Travel - GBTA Foundation Research Finds A Moderate Euro Debt Crisis Would Hamper Growth While A More Extreme Scenario Would Lead To Retraction

http://www.gbta.org/foundation/pressreleases/Pages/rls_021512.aspx?Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbta.org%2Flists%2Fnews%2FAllitems_all.aspx

News for February 14, 2012

14/02/12

Starwood’s Sizzling Aloft Brand Makes Latin America Debut With Opening Of Aloft Bogota Airport And Aloft San Jose In Costa Rica - Fast-Growing Aloft Hotels Now Represented On Four Continents

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

A New Jewel For Choice Hotels In Paris: Clarion Collection Etoile Saint Honore Hotel

http://investor.choicehotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99348&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1660826&highlight=

Cisco Visual Networking Index Forecast Projects 18-Fold Growth In Global Mobile Internet Data Traffic From 2011 To 2016 - Mobile Cloud Traffic To Account For 71 Percent, Or 7.6 Exabytes Per Month, Of Total Mobile Data Traffic By 2016, Compared To 45 Percent, Or 269 Petabytes Per Month, In 2011

http://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?type=webcontent&articleId=668380

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Reports Results For The Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2011

http://ir.hosthotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=60734&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1660682&highlight=

Emaar Properties Reports 2011 Net Operating Profit Of AED 2.058 Billion (US$ 560 Million)

http://www.emaar.com/index.aspx?page=press-release-details&id=1295

Emaar Retail Welcomes Over 4.75 Million Visitors To Its Leisure Attractions In 2011

http://www.emaar.com/index.aspx?page=press-release-details&id=1293

JetBlue And Japan Airlines Begin Interline Agreement To Offer More Convenience To Travelers Between North America And Asia - JAL To Launch Boston-Tokyo Service This Spring

http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1660847&highlight=

News for February 13, 2012

13/02/12

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Debuts In Australia With The Signings Of Lilianfels And Echoes

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Amadeus Appoints Ex-Wyndham CIO Jeff Edwards To Lead Rapidly Expanding Hotel Division

http://www.amadeus.com/amadeus/x217627.html

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Appoints Scott Deibert As Vice President, Strategic Sourcing, Americas

http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4753620

Upscale Tucson, Arizona Resort Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa Joins Wyndham Portfolio

http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1152

Filtronic Broadband Accelerates Acquisition Integration With Infor - Telecommunications Component Manufacturer Expands Infor ERP Business (SyteLine) Footprint To Connect With New Electronics Specialist Operation

http://www.infor.com/company/news/pressroom/pressreleases/Filtronic/

First Hotel Indigo Opens In Continental Europe - Boutique Hotel Brand Hotel Indigo Opens In The Center Of Berlin

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2739

JetBlue Airways Reports January Traffic

http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1659677&highlight=

American Express Business Insights Data Show Full-Price Online Luxury Fashion Spending Sizzling As New York Fashion Week Heats Up - Flash Sale Halo Effect Lighting Up Full-Priced Online Luxury Category

http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/nyfw.aspx

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Appoints David McMillan As Area Vice President, Canada, Americas

http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4753615

News for February 10, 2012

10/02/12

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Set To Be World's Tallest Hotel And Landmark Of Global Business Hub - 355 Meter Hotel Scheduled To Open In Q4 2012

http://news.marriott.com/2012/02/jw-marriott-marquis-dubai-set-to-be-worlds-tallest-hotel-and-landmark-of-global-business-hub.html#more

Travelocity’s Annual ‘Traveler Confidence Report' Reveals Consumers Intend To Travel More In 2012 - In Spite Of Economic Concerns, Consumers Plan To Travel More And Increase Their Travel Budgets

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/preview/phoenix.zhtml?c=75787&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1658213&highlight=

Accor Announces Sale Of The Novotel New York Times Square Under A €160m Sale & Management-Back Agreement – The Buyer Is A Joint-Venture Formed By Two Key Players In The Hotel Real-Estate Asset Management Business: Chartres Lodging Group, LLC And Apollo Global Management, LLC

http://www.accor.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Contenus_Accor/Finance/Pressreleases/2012/EN/20120210_pr_novotel_newyork_sold.pdf

PwC Survey Shows Brain Drain Is Biggest Threat To T&L CEOs

http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/pwc-survey-shows-brain-drain-is-biggest-threat-to-tl-ceos/s/fb954b8b-4080-4f44-ba10-c49ca08ea811

Isle Of Capri Casinos, Inc. Announce Sale Of Smaller Riverboat Complete In Lake Charles, Louisiana - Company Renovates Remaining Riverboat

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=68944&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1659283&highlight=

News for February 9, 2012

09/02/12

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Announces The Election Of Walter Rakowich To Its Board

http://ir.hosthotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=60734&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1658636&highlight=

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Major Global Growth - 11 New Projects In Nine Countries Reinforce Company’s Global Position

http://www.moevenpick-hotels.com/en/pub/service/press_room/news.cfm?subpageobject_ID=34323

Accor Opens Its 150th Hotel In Brazil With The Novotel Porto Alegre Aeroporto - Ambition To Reach A Network Of 250 Hotels In Brazil By 2015

http://www.accor.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Contenus_Accor/Presse/Pressreleases/2012/FR/20120209_accor_opens_its_150th_hotel_in_brazil.pdf

Hilton Worldwide Announces Four New Hotel Signings In Turkey - Turkey Accounted For 5% Of All Hilton Worldwide Global Room Openings In 2011, 33 Hotels And More Than 7,000 Bedrooms Now Operating Or Under Development

http://www.hiltonworldwideglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/14538

Marriott International Announces First Hotels In Gabon

http://news.marriott.com/2012/02/marriott-international-announces-first-hotels-in-gabon.html#more

Infor Becomes Official Supplier To Scuderia Ferrari - Infor10 ERP Helps Build Every Ferrari

http://www.infor.com/company/news/pressroom/pressreleases/Ferrari/

Travelers Extending Valentine's Day For A Romantic Getaway This President's Day Weekend, According To New Orbitz Insider Index

http://pressroom.orbitz.com/index.php?s=28114&item=121276

Wyndham Worldwide Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2011 Earnings - Full Year Adjusted EPS Growth Of 25% Completes $902 Million Of Share Repurchases And Increases Dividend 53%

http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1149

Cisco Reports Second Quarter Earnings - Q2 Net Sales: $11.5 billion (Increase Of 11% Year Over Year)

http://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?type=webcontent&articleId=668049

Visa Inc. Posts Strong Fiscal First Quarter 2012 Earnings Results And Authorizes New $500 Million Share Repurchase Program

http://investor.visa.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=215693&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1658612&highlight=

Vizergy, A Hospitality Digital Marketing Leader, Has Partnered With BrightEdge, A SEO Technology Provider, To Offer Advanced Search Engine Technology (SEO) Services For The Hospitality Industry

http://blog.vizergy.com/brightedge-and-vizergy-partner-to-offer-the-hotel-industrys-leading-seo/2012/02/08#more-665

News for February 8, 2012

08/02/12

Kohler Co. Introduces Ground-Breaking Panel Of Top Female Executives In Support Of The 2012 U.S Women’s Open - Seven Of The Area’s Most Influential Business Women Will Serve As Championship Ambassadors, Providing Insight Into How This National Championship Provides Successful Role Models For Young Women

http://www.americanclubresort.com/1194538508837.html

Autograph Collection Expands Portfolio With Addition Of Three Hotels In The Southeast Region Of The United States

http://news.marriott.com/2012/02/autograph-collection-expands-portfolio-with-addition-of-three-hotels-in-the-southeast-region-of-the-.html#more

Santa Monica's Eco-Friendly Shore Hotel Opens With INNCOM In Every Guestroom

http://www.inncom.com/discover_inncom/press_room/press_releases/2012/santa_monicas_ecofriendly_shore_hotel_opens_with_inncom_in_every_guestroom.html

Langham Hospitality Group Appoints Anita Hemrajani Director Of Global Sales – MICE

http://www.langhamhotels.com/media/news_20120207.htm

Avia The Woodlands Officially Becomes Hyatt Market Street, The Woodlands

http://www.hyattpressroom.com/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2012/Avia-The-Woodlands-Officially-Becomes-Hyatt-Market-Street-The-Woodlands.html

TELUS Launches Optik TV Mobile Experience With Cisco Videoscape - New Platform Will Allow TELUS To Expand Optik TV Service Beyond The Home, Reinventing The Television Experience

http://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?type=webcontent&articleId=662643

Starbucks To Open Its First Store In Norway – Celebrates Arrival At Oslo Airport

http://starbucks.tekgroup.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=619

The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter Earnings

http://corporate.disney.go.com/corporate/pdfs/Q1%2012%20PR%20-%20FINAL.pdf

News for February 7, 2012

07/02/12

Mesa West Provides $130 Million Loan To Refinance Hyatt Regency San Francisco

http://www.mesawestcapital.com/Upload/PDFPressRelease/129730418158338374.pdf

Shangri-La Hotel Sign Agreement With Faisal Bin Qassim Al-Thani & Sons Holding Company W.L.L To Manage Shangri-La Hotel, Doha, As Well As Traders Hotel, Doha - To Open 2013

http://www.shangri-la.com/en/corporate/press/pressrelease/57534

W Hotels Announces Fall 2012 Season Of Fashion Next Designers - Now Entering Its Fourth Season, The W Hotels Fashion Next Initiative Provides A Global Platform To Foster And Support Emerging Fashion Talent In New York And Beyond

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Gaylord Entertainment Company Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2011 Results

http://ir.gaylordentertainment.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=72635&p=irol-newsArticle_Print&ID=1657701&highlight=

Accenture Forms U.S. Federal Advisory Board - Nationally Recognized Experts Will Provide Accenture Federal Services With Fresh Perspectives On The Federal Market, Industry Trends And Business Strategies – Group Will Serve In An Internal Advisory Capacity And Will Meet Quarterly

http://www.accenture.com/us-en/company/people/Pages/federal-advisory-board.aspx

WATG-Designed MGM Grand, Sanya Opens - First Non-Gaming, First China MGM Project

http://www.watg.com/?pageID=FC8E820C-1372-6883-164589E21AF9C622

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown Opens Following $7 Million Conversion – Hotel Is Owned By Jay And Nat Patel And Managed By Luckie J. Management LLC

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2738

The Coca-Cola Company Reports Full-Year And Fourth Quarter 2011 Results

http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/dynamic/press_center/2012/02/2011-fourth-quarter-results.html

MasterCard Europe Appoints Marion King To Lead UK & Ireland

http://newsroom.mastercard.com/press-releases/mastercard-europe-appoints-marion-king-to-lead-uk-ireland/

Krispy Kreme Franchise Locations Throughout South, Central And West Texas Gain Technology Advantage With MICROS Cloud Solution, Simphony

http://www.micros.com/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/2012/HSI-KrispyKreme-02072012.htm

News for February 6, 2012

06/02/12

Kohler Co. Opens The Door To Its Newest Lodging Accommodations: Sandhill - Located On More Than 300 Acres, Sandhill Is A Marriage Of Five-Star Amenities And Natural Beauty

http://www.americanclubresort.com/pr/presshospitality.html

Hyatt Announces Plans For Three New Hotels In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia; Agreements For Park Hyatt Riyadh, Grand Hyatt Jeddah, And Hyatt Regency Jeddah Bring Total To Six Hotels Under Development In Saudi Arabia

http://www.hyattpressroom.com/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2012/Hyatt-Announces-Plans-for-Three-New-Hotels-in-The-Kingdom-of-Saudi-Arabia.html

The One Business Resolution Companies Can't Afford To Break: Updating Travel Policy - Less Than One Third Of Companies Have Updated Their Travel Policies Within The Last Year According To New Research From American Express Global Business Travel

http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/travel_policy.aspx

Omni Hotels & Resorts Officially Opens Oceanfront Resort On Hilton Head Island - Luxury Hotel Brand Rebrands Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

http://www.omnihotels.com/AboutOmniHotels/Press/PressReleases/120201PressRelease.aspx

New York Helmsley Hotel Launches $65 Million Transformation In Preparation To Fly The Westin Flag In Spring 2012 - New Landmark Westin Property Will Feature Redesigned Guestrooms, Lobby Experience, Meeting Space And More…

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Innovation Crucial In Current Low Growth Economy Say Manufacturers - White Paper Reveals Inadequate Tools and Systems Hinder Innovation-Led Strategies According To IDC Manufacturing Insights' Latest White Paper, In Pursuit of Operational Excellence: Accelerating Business Change Through Next Generation ERP - Sponsored By Infor

http://www.infor.com/company/news/pressroom/pressreleases/IDCInnovation/

JetBlue Smartly Redesigns Jetblue.com And Launches New iPhone Application

http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1656929&highlight=

Thailand’s Newest ibis Hotel Is Now Open In Hua Hin

http://www.accorhotels.com.au/corporate/pressdetail.aspx?id=1072

Starbucks To Partner With Ai Ni Group To Bring China’s Yunnan Coffee To The World

http://starbucks.tekgroup.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=617

Strong Finish To 2011 For MasterCard In The Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region

http://newsroom.mastercard.com/press-releases/strong-finish-to-2011-for-mastercard-in-the-asiapacific-middle-east-africa-region/

News for February 3, 2012

03/02/12

Premier South Beach Hotel, Formally Known As Gansevoort, Purchased By Starwood Capital Group, Lefrak Organization And Invesco - Luxury Beachfront Hotel To Undergo $100 Million Renovation And Re‐Branding

http://www.starwoodcapital.com/UploadedImages/Perry_Press_Release_FINAL.pdf

Courtyard By Marriott Announces Three New Hotels In Europe - Brand To Bring New European Prototype To France, Poland And The Netherlands

http://news.marriott.com/2012/02/courtyard-by-marriott-announces-three-new-hotels-in-europe.html#more

Restaurant Industry Set To Outpace National Job Growth, Reach Record Sales In 2012 - National Restaurant Association’s 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast Reveals Economic, Workforce, Technology And Consumer Trends

http://www.restaurant.org/pressroom/pressrelease/?ID=2220

Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara Opens In The Heart Of Santa Barbara's Vibrant Art Scene – Hotel Is Owned By Santa Barbara Beach House Hotel, LPand And Managed By Courtland-Dane Management Group, Inc.

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2736

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown Celebrates Grand Opening

http://www.hyattpressroom.com/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2012/hyatt-place-san-jose-downtown-celebrates-grand-opening.html

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® To Open First Location In Washington, D.C. At Washington Hilton - Iconic California Coffee And Tea Retailer Expands East Coast Presence With Store In Area’s Leading Hotel

http://www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=1854&tl=en

Sara Lee Reports Positive Trends And Solid Progress In Second Quarter

http://www.saralee.com/~/media/SaraLeeCorp/Corporate/Files/PDF/NewsReleases/2012/Q2%20FY12%20Earnings%20Release%20FINAL.ashx

The TravelClick Perspective – 2011: The Year In Review – 2012 Outlook

http://www.travelclick.com/media/docs/PressReleases/company_news/TC_Perspectives/TravelClickFeb_2012.pdf

News for February 2, 2012

02/02/12

Nakul Anand Re-Elected President Of HAI – The Apex Hotel Body - The AGM Also Reconstituted The HAI Executive Committee

http://www.hotelassociationofindia.com/NAKUL_ANAND_ELECTED_PRESIDENT.htm

FelCor Announces Acquisition Of Iconic New York City Knickerbocker Hotel - Marketing 16 Non-Strategic Hotels To Support Portfolio Repositioning Strategy And Strengthen Balance Sheet – Expects Majority To Be Sold In 2012

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=118512&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1654987&highlight=

New-Build Holiday Inn New York City Midtown - 31st St. Opens In The Heart Of Manhattan - 20-Story Hotel On W. 31 Street Within Walking Distance Of Many New York City Attractions – Hotel Is Owned By Chesapeake Lodging Trust And Managed By Real Hospitality Group

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2735

GBTA Foundation Announces News Members to the Board of Trustees

http://www.gbta.org/foundation/pressreleases/Pages/rls_020112.aspx?Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbta.org%2Flists%2Fnews%2FAllitems_all.aspx

La Crosse Area CVB Deploys Passkey's GroupMAX ME Hotel Booking Technology, Bringing It On Par With The Nation's Premier Event Destinations

http://www.passkey.com/press_room/press_release/la_crosse_area_cvb_deploys_groupmax_me_booking_technology/

Starwood Reports Fourth Quarter 2011 Results – During The Quarter, The Company Signed 36 Hotel Management And Franchise Contracts Representing Approximately 7,600 Rooms And Opened 28 Hotels And Resorts With Approximately 7,900 Rooms

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

Cornell Quarterly Article of the Year Addresses Successful Employee Hiring

http://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/about/pubs/news/newsdetails.html?id=846

Orbitz.com Launches New "Hotels by Orbitz" App For iPhone®

http://pressroom.orbitz.com/index.php?s=28114&item=118714

Las Vegas Sands Corp. Reports Landmark Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2011 Results

http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/ABEA-242MDE/1274455208x0x539020/0ae7863c-0bc0-4187-8b24-3a83eabc7cea/LVS_News_2012_2_1_General_Releases.pdf

Kellogg Company Reports Strong Fourth-Quarter 2011 Results And Reaffirms Guidance For 2012

http://kelloggs.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=363

News for February 1, 2012

01/02/12

Vivanta by Taj - Hotels And Resorts, A Brand New Signature In Hospitality Arrives At Andhra Pradesh - Launches A Stylish New Hotel, Vivanta by Taj - Begumpet, Hyderabad

http://www.tajhotels.com/Press-Room/Press-Releases/New-Hotels-And-Developments/6-1-4-January2012.html

Marriott, Disney And Best Western Make Multimillion Dollar "Investment In Job Creation And Economic Growth For America" - Brand USA Marketing Budget To Grow By $21 Million

http://www.thebrandusa.com/press-releases/eContent.asp?pg=Marriott,%20Disney%20and%20Best%20Western%20Make%20Multimillion%20Dollar%20%E2%80%9CInvestment%20in%20Job%20Creation%20and%20Economic%20Growth%20for%20America%E2%80%9D&content=77&cat=16

Disney To Acquire Controlling Interest In UTV Software Communications Limited (UTV) In India -Disney And UTV To Integrate Operations - Ronnie Screwvala Named Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company India

http://corporate.disney.go.com/news/corporate/2012/2012_0131_twdc_utv_agreement.html

Holiday Inn Resorts Adds Two Locations In Oregon To Growing Portfolio - Both Resorts Offer Unparalleled Outdoor Experiences With The Comfort And Value Of Holiday Inn

http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2734

Hard Rock Cafe Rocks Its Way To Brussels - New Location Set To Open In Summer 2012

http://blog.hardrock.com/post/2012/01/30/Hard-Rock-Cafe-Rocks-Its-Way-To-Brussels.aspx

Fear Of Losing Loyalty-Program Status Looms Larger Than Lost Luggage, Missed Flights - New Starwood Preferred Guest Survey Of Global Travelers Reveals Loyalty Beyond Reason

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html

100th Hotel Landmark As Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Announces New Paris Hotel - Major Milestone As Swiss Company Prepares To Manage Its First Movenpick Hotel In Paris, Neuilly

http://www.moevenpick-hotels.com/en/pub/service/press_room/news.cfm?subpageobject_ID=34244

IATA - 2011 Ends On A Positive Note - Capacity, Economy Loom as Issues in 2012

http://www.iata.org/pressroom/pr/Pages/2012-02-01-01.aspx