News for January 31, 2012
31/01/12
IHG Unveils Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama Bogota In Colombia - Hotel Is The Second Crowne Plaza By Sociedad Hotelera Tequendama With IHG In Colombia
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2733
Tata Global Beverages And Starbucks Form Joint Venture To Open Starbucks Cafés Across India - Separate Coffee Sourcing And Roasting Agreement With Tata Coffee Ltd Will Accelerate The Discovery Of Indian Arabica Coffees In India And Around The World
http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=616
Restaurant Performance Index Rose To Highest Level In Nearly Six Years In December - Restaurant Operators Reported Strong Same-Store Sales And Customer Traffic Levels In December; Operators’ Plans For Capital Spending At Highest Level In More Than Four Years
http://www.restaurant.org/pressroom/pressrelease/?ID=2219
Cambria Suites Announces The Development Of A New Cambria Suites Hotel In Miami, FL – Property Developed By Miami-Based Sunflower Hospitality LLC
http://investor.choicehotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99348&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1654658&highlight=
Westin Hotels & Resorts Kicks Off New Year With Global Roll-Out Of New Fitness Studios - In Response To Growing Fitness Trends Westin And Its Owners Invest More Than $37 Million In New Fitness Offerings To Keep Travelers Healthy And Fit On The Road Including New Equipment, Blue Light Therapy And More
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Two Out Of Three Consumers Switched Companies In 2011 Even Even As Their Satisfaction With The Services Provided Rose, Accenture Survey Shows - Switching Rises In Eight Out Of Ten Industries; Loyalty Programs Do Not Wield Big Influence
http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/two-out-of-three-consumers-switched-companies-in-2011-even-though-they-gave-higher-marks-for-service-accenture-survey-shows.htm
Valentine's Day 2012: Open Hearts, Open Wallets - Consumers Expect Spending To Rise 8%; Four Million Anticipate An Engagement This Valentine's Day According To American Express Spending & Saving Tracker
http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/valentines.aspx
Eben Peck Brings 12 Years Of Hill Experience To ASTA - Peck To Lead Government Affairs Team As New Vice President
http://www.asta.org/News/PRDetail.cfm?itemnumber=8809
Libra OnDemand Expands Crew In The Cloud With Additions To Communications And Professional Services - Jonathan Reynolds Joins The Team As Professional Services Director, Eric Oppegaard Named To The Position Of Marketing And Communications Manager
http://blog.libraondemand.com/company-news/category/press-releases
IBM Advances Mobile Capabilities With Acquisition Of Worklight - Acquisition Adds Leading Platform For Smartphones And Tablets To Comprehensive Mobile Portfolio
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36660.wss#release
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2733
Tata Global Beverages And Starbucks Form Joint Venture To Open Starbucks Cafés Across India - Separate Coffee Sourcing And Roasting Agreement With Tata Coffee Ltd Will Accelerate The Discovery Of Indian Arabica Coffees In India And Around The World
http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=616
Restaurant Performance Index Rose To Highest Level In Nearly Six Years In December - Restaurant Operators Reported Strong Same-Store Sales And Customer Traffic Levels In December; Operators’ Plans For Capital Spending At Highest Level In More Than Four Years
http://www.restaurant.org/pressroom/pressrelease/?ID=2219
Cambria Suites Announces The Development Of A New Cambria Suites Hotel In Miami, FL – Property Developed By Miami-Based Sunflower Hospitality LLC
http://investor.choicehotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99348&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1654658&highlight=
Westin Hotels & Resorts Kicks Off New Year With Global Roll-Out Of New Fitness Studios - In Response To Growing Fitness Trends Westin And Its Owners Invest More Than $37 Million In New Fitness Offerings To Keep Travelers Healthy And Fit On The Road Including New Equipment, Blue Light Therapy And More
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Two Out Of Three Consumers Switched Companies In 2011 Even Even As Their Satisfaction With The Services Provided Rose, Accenture Survey Shows - Switching Rises In Eight Out Of Ten Industries; Loyalty Programs Do Not Wield Big Influence
http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/two-out-of-three-consumers-switched-companies-in-2011-even-though-they-gave-higher-marks-for-service-accenture-survey-shows.htm
Valentine's Day 2012: Open Hearts, Open Wallets - Consumers Expect Spending To Rise 8%; Four Million Anticipate An Engagement This Valentine's Day According To American Express Spending & Saving Tracker
http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/valentines.aspx
Eben Peck Brings 12 Years Of Hill Experience To ASTA - Peck To Lead Government Affairs Team As New Vice President
http://www.asta.org/News/PRDetail.cfm?itemnumber=8809
Libra OnDemand Expands Crew In The Cloud With Additions To Communications And Professional Services - Jonathan Reynolds Joins The Team As Professional Services Director, Eric Oppegaard Named To The Position Of Marketing And Communications Manager
http://blog.libraondemand.com/company-news/category/press-releases
IBM Advances Mobile Capabilities With Acquisition Of Worklight - Acquisition Adds Leading Platform For Smartphones And Tablets To Comprehensive Mobile Portfolio
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36660.wss#release
News for January 30, 2012
30/01/12
Courtyard By Marriott’s Survey Reveals Americans’ Favorite Super Bowl Party Snacks And Where We’ll Gather For Super Bowl XLVI
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/courtyard-by-marriotts-survey-reveals-americans-favorite-super-bowl-party-snacks-and-where-well-gather-for-super-bow.html#more
MasterCard To Launch Singapore Innovation R&D Center - Regional Headquarters Will Be Research And Development Hub Focused On New Payment Product Technology
http://newsroom.mastercard.com/press-releases/mastercard-to-launch-singapore-innovation-rd-center/
Dusit Partners Along With EHL To Shape Hospitality Education
http://www.dusit.com/en/press-centre/press2/243-dusit-partners-along-with-ehl-to-shape-hospitality-education.html?catid=26%3Apress-release-2011
MICROS Reports Fiscal 2012 Second Quarter Results – Record Second Quarter Revenue, Net Income And EPS Results Exceed Expectations
http://www.micros.com/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/2012/q2prel2012.htm
Investors Look To Global Healthcare Market For Long-Term Growth, Near-Term Safe Haven, Says PwC
http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/investors-look-to-global-healthcare-market-for-long-term-growth-near-term-safe-haven-says-pwc/s/9201f45a-5850-4569-9ad9-32e6138c961d
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/courtyard-by-marriotts-survey-reveals-americans-favorite-super-bowl-party-snacks-and-where-well-gather-for-super-bow.html#more
MasterCard To Launch Singapore Innovation R&D Center - Regional Headquarters Will Be Research And Development Hub Focused On New Payment Product Technology
http://newsroom.mastercard.com/press-releases/mastercard-to-launch-singapore-innovation-rd-center/
Dusit Partners Along With EHL To Shape Hospitality Education
http://www.dusit.com/en/press-centre/press2/243-dusit-partners-along-with-ehl-to-shape-hospitality-education.html?catid=26%3Apress-release-2011
MICROS Reports Fiscal 2012 Second Quarter Results – Record Second Quarter Revenue, Net Income And EPS Results Exceed Expectations
http://www.micros.com/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/2012/q2prel2012.htm
Investors Look To Global Healthcare Market For Long-Term Growth, Near-Term Safe Haven, Says PwC
http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/investors-look-to-global-healthcare-market-for-long-term-growth-near-term-safe-haven-says-pwc/s/9201f45a-5850-4569-9ad9-32e6138c961d
News for January 27, 2012
27/01/12
Dubrovnik Sun Gardens Resort Joins The Registry Collection Program – Welcomes Its First Croatian Resort
http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1143
Starbucks Coffee Launches In Morocco - Two Stores Open In Morocco Mall, Third To Follow In The Centre Of Casablanca
http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=611
ASTA Report Finds Sustained Economic Recovery; Continued Value Of GDS Distribution
http://www.asta.org/News/PRDetail.cfm?itemnumber=8800
PATA - Sub-Regional-Trends-2011
http://www.pata.org/sub-regional-trends-2011/
P&G Announces Second Quarter Results; Delivers 4% Organic Sales Growth, Core EPS Of $1.10
http://www.pginvestor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=104574&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1653561&highlight=
Starbucks Reports Record First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results - Strong Global Comparable Store Sales Growth of 9% - Total Net Revenue Increases 16% To A Record $3.4 Billion - EPS Grows 11% To A Record $0.50
http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=612
Europe's Economic Crisis Has Left Real Estate Investment And Development On Limbo – Little Relief Expected In 2012: Emerging Trends Real Estate® Europe, The Annual Industry Forecast Published By PwC And The Urban Land Institute
http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/europes-economic-crisis-has-left-real-estate-investment-and-development-on-limbo--little-relief-/s/c7d2c126-c9d3-4ab9-8db0-17a402e33a5b
According To PwC’s 15th Annual Global CEO Survey, CEOs Say Prospects Gloomy For Global Economy – Uncertainty Dampens Outlook For 2012 But Confidence In Company Revenue Growth Remains Ahead Of 2009
http://preview.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/PWC/DocumentAssets/226390.pdf
http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1143
Starbucks Coffee Launches In Morocco - Two Stores Open In Morocco Mall, Third To Follow In The Centre Of Casablanca
http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=611
ASTA Report Finds Sustained Economic Recovery; Continued Value Of GDS Distribution
http://www.asta.org/News/PRDetail.cfm?itemnumber=8800
PATA - Sub-Regional-Trends-2011
http://www.pata.org/sub-regional-trends-2011/
P&G Announces Second Quarter Results; Delivers 4% Organic Sales Growth, Core EPS Of $1.10
http://www.pginvestor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=104574&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1653561&highlight=
Starbucks Reports Record First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results - Strong Global Comparable Store Sales Growth of 9% - Total Net Revenue Increases 16% To A Record $3.4 Billion - EPS Grows 11% To A Record $0.50
http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=612
Europe's Economic Crisis Has Left Real Estate Investment And Development On Limbo – Little Relief Expected In 2012: Emerging Trends Real Estate® Europe, The Annual Industry Forecast Published By PwC And The Urban Land Institute
http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/europes-economic-crisis-has-left-real-estate-investment-and-development-on-limbo--little-relief-/s/c7d2c126-c9d3-4ab9-8db0-17a402e33a5b
According To PwC’s 15th Annual Global CEO Survey, CEOs Say Prospects Gloomy For Global Economy – Uncertainty Dampens Outlook For 2012 But Confidence In Company Revenue Growth Remains Ahead Of 2009
http://preview.thenewsmarket.com/Previews/PWC/DocumentAssets/226390.pdf
News for January 26, 2012
26/01/12
IHG Announces Robert Morse As Americas Chief Operating Officer
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2732
AC Hotels By Marriott Announce First Hotel In France - Brand Poised To Expand Across Europe And Latin America – The Elysee Palace Hotel In Nice Will Be Rebranded AC Hotel Nice Following Extensive Renovation – Expected To Open In Early 2013 Under A Management Agreement With SNC Hoche Promotion
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/ac-hotels-by-marriott-announce-first-hotel-in-france.html#more
Sara Lee Corp. Signs Exclusive Partnership With Philips For All Philips-Branded Consumer Coffee Systems And Acquires Full Rights To Global SENSEO™ Trademark - Partnership Will Increase Breakthrough Innovation And Expand Geographic Footprint For SENSEO, a Global Leader In The Single-Serve Coffee Segment
http://www.saralee.com/en/NewsAndMedia/News/2012/SaraLeeCorpSignsExclusivePartnershipwithPhilipsforAllPhilipsBrandedConsumerCoffeeSystems.aspx
Survey Of Expedia Consumers Reveals That Hotels Can Drive Growth Through Sustainability But Consumer Benefits Are Critical - More Than 60% Of Consumers Will Give Better Ratings To Hotels With High Indoor Air Quality, LEED Certification, And Programs In Place To Improve Energy Efficiency, Conserve Water And Recycle
http://mediaroom.expedia.com/travel-news/survey-expedia-consumers-reveals-hotels-can-drive-growth-through-sustainability-consumer
Global Business Travel Association To Launch GBTA France - New Association For Region Recognizes Importance Of Market
http://www.gbta.org/PressReleases/Pages/rls012612.aspx?Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbta.org%2Flists%2Fnews%2FAllitems_all.aspx
Paul Eckert, General Manager Of The Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Appointed President Of The North Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Board - Eckert’s Appointment By NFHLA Comes On The Heels Of The Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Announcement Of An $85 Million Renovation To Be Completed By Spring 2013
http://www.omnihotels.com/AboutOmniHotels/Press/PressReleases/120118PressRelease.aspx
JetBlue Announces 2011 Annual Profit - JetBlue Reports Record Fourth Quarter And Full Year Revenues
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1653020&highlight=
Callaway Golf Company Announces 2011 Results
http://ir.callawaygolf.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=68083&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1652292&highlight=
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2732
AC Hotels By Marriott Announce First Hotel In France - Brand Poised To Expand Across Europe And Latin America – The Elysee Palace Hotel In Nice Will Be Rebranded AC Hotel Nice Following Extensive Renovation – Expected To Open In Early 2013 Under A Management Agreement With SNC Hoche Promotion
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/ac-hotels-by-marriott-announce-first-hotel-in-france.html#more
Sara Lee Corp. Signs Exclusive Partnership With Philips For All Philips-Branded Consumer Coffee Systems And Acquires Full Rights To Global SENSEO™ Trademark - Partnership Will Increase Breakthrough Innovation And Expand Geographic Footprint For SENSEO, a Global Leader In The Single-Serve Coffee Segment
http://www.saralee.com/en/NewsAndMedia/News/2012/SaraLeeCorpSignsExclusivePartnershipwithPhilipsforAllPhilipsBrandedConsumerCoffeeSystems.aspx
Survey Of Expedia Consumers Reveals That Hotels Can Drive Growth Through Sustainability But Consumer Benefits Are Critical - More Than 60% Of Consumers Will Give Better Ratings To Hotels With High Indoor Air Quality, LEED Certification, And Programs In Place To Improve Energy Efficiency, Conserve Water And Recycle
http://mediaroom.expedia.com/travel-news/survey-expedia-consumers-reveals-hotels-can-drive-growth-through-sustainability-consumer
Global Business Travel Association To Launch GBTA France - New Association For Region Recognizes Importance Of Market
http://www.gbta.org/PressReleases/Pages/rls012612.aspx?Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbta.org%2Flists%2Fnews%2FAllitems_all.aspx
Paul Eckert, General Manager Of The Omni Amelia Island Plantation, Appointed President Of The North Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Board - Eckert’s Appointment By NFHLA Comes On The Heels Of The Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Announcement Of An $85 Million Renovation To Be Completed By Spring 2013
http://www.omnihotels.com/AboutOmniHotels/Press/PressReleases/120118PressRelease.aspx
JetBlue Announces 2011 Annual Profit - JetBlue Reports Record Fourth Quarter And Full Year Revenues
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1653020&highlight=
Callaway Golf Company Announces 2011 Results
http://ir.callawaygolf.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=68083&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1652292&highlight=
News for January 25, 2012
25/01/12
ALIS Award Winners Announced - Most Noteworthy Hotel Investment Deals And Executives Honored
http://www.ahla.com/pressrelease.aspx?id=34139
Hyatt Officially Welcomes HYATT houseTM To The Neighborhood - 38 Hyatt Summerfield Suites And 15 Hotel Sierra Hotels Rebrand To HYATT House, A Fresh Take On The Extended-Stay Experience
http://www.hyattpressroom.com/content/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2012/Hyatt-Officially-Welcomes-Hyatt-House-to-the-Neighborhood.html
CWT Reveals Trends And Priorities For 2012: Travel Managers Continue To Focus On Cost Control
http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4707211
A New “Golden Age Of Travel” Will Create Jobs Worldwide And Boost The Global Economy - The Independent Study Was Conducted By Penn Schoen Berland On Behalf Of Marriott International
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/a-new-golden-age-of-travel-will-create-jobs-worldwide-and-boost-the-global-economy-.html#more
Starbucks To Extend Evening Day-Part Concept - Select Stores In Atlanta And Southern California Will Join Chicago In Offering Wine, Beer And Premium Food By The End Of 2012
http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=610
PwC Launches 2012 Outlook For Global Power Deal Activity: A Major Shift In Global Power M&A Is Taking Place
http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/pwc-launches-2012-outlook-for-global-power-deal-activity/s/eefb52a9-859c-4aa3-a0ca-1249edca44c6
eforea: spa At Hilton Launches To Franchise Hotel Owners - More Than 90 Locations Currently In Development For Innovative Global Spa Concept
http://hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=category&catID=36
Dusit’s Key Milestone To Open In Maldives February 6, 2012
http://www.dusit.com/dusit-thani/en/maldives.html?utm_source=streamsend&utm_medium=email&utm_content=15495035&utm_campaign=DUSIT%27S%20KEY%20MILESTONE%20TO%20OPEN%20IN%20MALDIVES
48 Million Americans To Order Restaurant Delivery For The Big Game On February 5, According To National Restaurant Association - National Restaurant Association Research Also shows That Salsa/Dips, Chicken Wings And Pizza Are Must-Have Foods For Watching The Professional Football Championship Game
http://www.restaurant.org/pressroom/pressrelease/?ID=2216
http://www.ahla.com/pressrelease.aspx?id=34139
Hyatt Officially Welcomes HYATT houseTM To The Neighborhood - 38 Hyatt Summerfield Suites And 15 Hotel Sierra Hotels Rebrand To HYATT House, A Fresh Take On The Extended-Stay Experience
http://www.hyattpressroom.com/content/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2012/Hyatt-Officially-Welcomes-Hyatt-House-to-the-Neighborhood.html
CWT Reveals Trends And Priorities For 2012: Travel Managers Continue To Focus On Cost Control
http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4707211
A New “Golden Age Of Travel” Will Create Jobs Worldwide And Boost The Global Economy - The Independent Study Was Conducted By Penn Schoen Berland On Behalf Of Marriott International
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/a-new-golden-age-of-travel-will-create-jobs-worldwide-and-boost-the-global-economy-.html#more
Starbucks To Extend Evening Day-Part Concept - Select Stores In Atlanta And Southern California Will Join Chicago In Offering Wine, Beer And Premium Food By The End Of 2012
http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=610
PwC Launches 2012 Outlook For Global Power Deal Activity: A Major Shift In Global Power M&A Is Taking Place
http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/pwc-launches-2012-outlook-for-global-power-deal-activity/s/eefb52a9-859c-4aa3-a0ca-1249edca44c6
eforea: spa At Hilton Launches To Franchise Hotel Owners - More Than 90 Locations Currently In Development For Innovative Global Spa Concept
http://hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=category&catID=36
Dusit’s Key Milestone To Open In Maldives February 6, 2012
http://www.dusit.com/dusit-thani/en/maldives.html?utm_source=streamsend&utm_medium=email&utm_content=15495035&utm_campaign=DUSIT%27S%20KEY%20MILESTONE%20TO%20OPEN%20IN%20MALDIVES
48 Million Americans To Order Restaurant Delivery For The Big Game On February 5, According To National Restaurant Association - National Restaurant Association Research Also shows That Salsa/Dips, Chicken Wings And Pizza Are Must-Have Foods For Watching The Professional Football Championship Game
http://www.restaurant.org/pressroom/pressrelease/?ID=2216
News for January 24, 2012
24/01/12
Starwood Says Hotel Conversion Opportunities In North America Expected To Rise In 2012 With Uptick In Portfolio Transactions - In 2011, Starwood Increased Deal Signings In North America And Opened 27 Hotels In Its Largest Division
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Behringer Harvard Appoints Mark V. Petersen New Head Of Retail Distribution
http://pressroom.behringerharvard.com/index.php?s=43&item=197
Marriott's Regan Taikitsadaporn Assumes Leadership Of The Cornell Hotel Society
http://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/about/pubs/news/newsdetails.html?id=842
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Forms Joint Venture With Waramaug Hospitality, LLC And A Private Investment Group, Acquires Crowne Plaza Columbus North Hotel In Ohio -Hotel To Undergo Comprehensive Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
http://www.ihrco.com/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_E8C728C4B1A1E928C8B0B519F9BDEC4E9C5B0000
Hotwire Reveals January 2012 Travel Savings Indicator - California Cities See Biggest Airfare Drops While The Northeast Boasts Car Rentals Savings Over 50 Percent
http://press.hotwire.com/index.php?s=43&item=308
New Hawaiian - JetBlue Partnership Brings Hawaii Closer To East Coast Cities
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1651484&highlight=
Global IT Survey Highlights Enthusiasm Over Tablets In The Enterprise, Shows Customization, Collaboration And Virtualization As Key Features - IT Managers Express Concerns Over Security And Application Access - Cisco Commissioned Redshift Research To Conduct Survey
http://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?type=webcontent&articleId=658006
Wyndham Hotel Group Launches New Website To Drive Direct Business
http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1141
Accenture To Expand Analytics Capabilities With Acquisition Of Neo Metrics Analytics S.L., A Leading Analytical Intelligence Consultancy
http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/accenture-to-expand-analytics-capabilities-with-acquisition-of-neo-metrics-analytics-sl-a-leading-analytical-intelligence-consultancy.htm
WageWorks Names Visa As Preferred Brand For Prepaid Employee Benefit Programs - Visa Is Designated The Preferred Payment Solution For 1.5 Million Employee Benefit Accounts
http://investor.visa.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=215693&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1651687&highlight=
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Behringer Harvard Appoints Mark V. Petersen New Head Of Retail Distribution
http://pressroom.behringerharvard.com/index.php?s=43&item=197
Marriott's Regan Taikitsadaporn Assumes Leadership Of The Cornell Hotel Society
http://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/about/pubs/news/newsdetails.html?id=842
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Forms Joint Venture With Waramaug Hospitality, LLC And A Private Investment Group, Acquires Crowne Plaza Columbus North Hotel In Ohio -Hotel To Undergo Comprehensive Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
http://www.ihrco.com/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_E8C728C4B1A1E928C8B0B519F9BDEC4E9C5B0000
Hotwire Reveals January 2012 Travel Savings Indicator - California Cities See Biggest Airfare Drops While The Northeast Boasts Car Rentals Savings Over 50 Percent
http://press.hotwire.com/index.php?s=43&item=308
New Hawaiian - JetBlue Partnership Brings Hawaii Closer To East Coast Cities
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1651484&highlight=
Global IT Survey Highlights Enthusiasm Over Tablets In The Enterprise, Shows Customization, Collaboration And Virtualization As Key Features - IT Managers Express Concerns Over Security And Application Access - Cisco Commissioned Redshift Research To Conduct Survey
http://newsroom.cisco.com/press-release-content?type=webcontent&articleId=658006
Wyndham Hotel Group Launches New Website To Drive Direct Business
http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1141
Accenture To Expand Analytics Capabilities With Acquisition Of Neo Metrics Analytics S.L., A Leading Analytical Intelligence Consultancy
http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/accenture-to-expand-analytics-capabilities-with-acquisition-of-neo-metrics-analytics-sl-a-leading-analytical-intelligence-consultancy.htm
WageWorks Names Visa As Preferred Brand For Prepaid Employee Benefit Programs - Visa Is Designated The Preferred Payment Solution For 1.5 Million Employee Benefit Accounts
http://investor.visa.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=215693&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1651687&highlight=
News for January 23, 2012
23/01/12
Starwood Closes 2011 Adding The Most New Hotel Rooms In Its History Plus More New Deals Than Since Pre-Crisis - Momentum Continues With 80 New Hotel Openings Scheduled In 2012 - Milestones In 2012 Will Include The Opening Of Starwood’s 150th Luxury Hotel, 250th Mid Market Hotel, 250th Hotel In Asia Pacific And 125th Hotel In China
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Marriott International To Open Three Hotels In Sochi, Russia - Company Announces It Will Open New JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels & Resorts And Courtyard By Marriott Hotels In Sochi, Russia, Site Of The 2014 Winter Olympic Games - The Three Hotels Will Be Managed By Interstate Management Services
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/marriott-international-to-open-three-hotels-in-sochi-russia.html#more
Gabriel Escarrer Signs A Third Hotel For Meliá Hotels International In The UK: The Innside Manchester Hotel
http://prensa.solmelia.com/en/view_object.html?obj=84,c,4778
Red Lion Hotels Partners With TravelClick To Create Hyper-Local Web And Mobile Platforms
http://investor.shareholder.com/rlhcorp/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=641535
Technology Vision 2012 Identifies Context-Based Services As An Accenture Emerging Technology Trend That Can Help IT Leaders Increase Revenue For Their Businesses - Annual Accenture Report Predicts Critical Business Impacts Of Six Technology Trends Topping The CIO Agenda
http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/accenture-technology-vision-2012-identifies-context-based-services-as-an-emerging-technology-trend-that-can-help-it-leaders-increase-revenue-for-their-businesses.htm
Langham Hospitality Group Signs Langham Place, Xiamen
http://www.langhamhotels.com/media/news_20120113.htm
Langham Hospitality Group Appoints Fiona Szeto Director Of Public Relations (Asia)
http://www.langhamhotels.com/media/news_20120106.htm
Melia Hotels International Takes Over The Luxury Villaitana Resort In Alicante
http://prensa.solmelia.com/en/view_object.html?obj=84,c,4779
AAA Adds Nine Hotels And Seven Restaurants To Five Diamond List For 2012
http://newsroom.aaa.com/2012/01/aaa-adds-nine-hotels-and-seven-restaurants-to-five-diamond-list-for-2012/
Fraud Prevention Fit For Goldilocks: Merchants Have To Find The Right Mix As Both Too Much And Too Little Fraud Prevention Can Drive Customers Away - New Research Sponsored By Accertify Also Shows The U.S. Consumers Are Wary Of Transacting On Tablets And Smartphones
http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/accertify_study.aspx
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Marriott International To Open Three Hotels In Sochi, Russia - Company Announces It Will Open New JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels & Resorts And Courtyard By Marriott Hotels In Sochi, Russia, Site Of The 2014 Winter Olympic Games - The Three Hotels Will Be Managed By Interstate Management Services
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/marriott-international-to-open-three-hotels-in-sochi-russia.html#more
Gabriel Escarrer Signs A Third Hotel For Meliá Hotels International In The UK: The Innside Manchester Hotel
http://prensa.solmelia.com/en/view_object.html?obj=84,c,4778
Red Lion Hotels Partners With TravelClick To Create Hyper-Local Web And Mobile Platforms
http://investor.shareholder.com/rlhcorp/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=641535
Technology Vision 2012 Identifies Context-Based Services As An Accenture Emerging Technology Trend That Can Help IT Leaders Increase Revenue For Their Businesses - Annual Accenture Report Predicts Critical Business Impacts Of Six Technology Trends Topping The CIO Agenda
http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/accenture-technology-vision-2012-identifies-context-based-services-as-an-emerging-technology-trend-that-can-help-it-leaders-increase-revenue-for-their-businesses.htm
Langham Hospitality Group Signs Langham Place, Xiamen
http://www.langhamhotels.com/media/news_20120113.htm
Langham Hospitality Group Appoints Fiona Szeto Director Of Public Relations (Asia)
http://www.langhamhotels.com/media/news_20120106.htm
Melia Hotels International Takes Over The Luxury Villaitana Resort In Alicante
http://prensa.solmelia.com/en/view_object.html?obj=84,c,4779
AAA Adds Nine Hotels And Seven Restaurants To Five Diamond List For 2012
http://newsroom.aaa.com/2012/01/aaa-adds-nine-hotels-and-seven-restaurants-to-five-diamond-list-for-2012/
Fraud Prevention Fit For Goldilocks: Merchants Have To Find The Right Mix As Both Too Much And Too Little Fraud Prevention Can Drive Customers Away - New Research Sponsored By Accertify Also Shows The U.S. Consumers Are Wary Of Transacting On Tablets And Smartphones
http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/accertify_study.aspx
News for January 20, 2012
20/01/12
Vivanta By TAJ – Hotels & Resorts Launches Its New Hotel In Coimbatore
http://www.tajhotels.com/Press-Room/Press-Releases/New-Hotels-And-Developments/6-0-4-January2012.html
WATG Aggressively Expanding In Asia - Visionary Design Firm Relocates And Expands Singapore With New Leadership
http://www.watg.com/?pageID=EE8500AA-1372-6883-163F1724A70B8013
Business Needs To Do More To Manage Deal Risks In Growth Markets, Urges PwC Report
http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/business-needs-to-do-more-to-manage-deal-risks-in-growth-markets-urges-pwc-report/s/ba37dabf-74db-463f-83c8-44ad5af5c0bd
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Continues Remarkable Global Growth With The Debut Of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Sealy Corporation Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2011 Results
http://ir.sealy.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=151044&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1649441&highlight=
Robin Hayes, JetBlue's Executive VP And Chief Commercial Officer, Appointed To 2012-2014 U.S. Travel And Tourism Advisory Board
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1650773&highlight=
Pullman Paris Rive Gauche Sold For €77 Million
http://www.accor.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Contenus_Accor/Finance/Pressreleases/2012/EN/20120119_pr_pullman_paris_rive_gauche_sold.pdf
Accor Racks Up Another Record Year Of Expansion In Asia Pacific – The Company Added 66 Hotels In Ten Countries And Ended 2011 Operating Almost 480 Hotels (92,000 Guest Rooms) In 16 Countries In Asia Pacific
http://www.accorhotels.com.au/corporate/pressdetail.aspx?id=1064
Hubert Joly, President & CEO Carlson, And Chairman Of The Travel Facilitation Subcommittee, Issued A Statement Regarding The Executive Order Signed By The President Which, In Particular Reduces Wait Times For Visa Applications, Expands The Visa Waiver Program, And Grows The Global Entry Program
http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4696326
American Express Reports Fourth Quarter EPS Of $1.01, Up 15% From A Year Ago; Cardmember Spending At Record Levels; Expense Growth Slows
http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/4q11.aspx
IBM Reports 2011 Fourth-Quarter And Full-Year Results
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36553.wss
National Restaurant Association: Increased Tourism Spending Key For Restaurant Industry Jobs - Restaurateur And Former Association Board Chair Michael C. Gibbons Named To U.S. Travel And Tourism Board
http://www.restaurant.org/pressroom/pressrelease/?ID=2214
http://www.tajhotels.com/Press-Room/Press-Releases/New-Hotels-And-Developments/6-0-4-January2012.html
WATG Aggressively Expanding In Asia - Visionary Design Firm Relocates And Expands Singapore With New Leadership
http://www.watg.com/?pageID=EE8500AA-1372-6883-163F1724A70B8013
Business Needs To Do More To Manage Deal Risks In Growth Markets, Urges PwC Report
http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/business-needs-to-do-more-to-manage-deal-risks-in-growth-markets-urges-pwc-report/s/ba37dabf-74db-463f-83c8-44ad5af5c0bd
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Continues Remarkable Global Growth With The Debut Of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Sealy Corporation Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2011 Results
http://ir.sealy.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=151044&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1649441&highlight=
Robin Hayes, JetBlue's Executive VP And Chief Commercial Officer, Appointed To 2012-2014 U.S. Travel And Tourism Advisory Board
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1650773&highlight=
Pullman Paris Rive Gauche Sold For €77 Million
http://www.accor.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Contenus_Accor/Finance/Pressreleases/2012/EN/20120119_pr_pullman_paris_rive_gauche_sold.pdf
Accor Racks Up Another Record Year Of Expansion In Asia Pacific – The Company Added 66 Hotels In Ten Countries And Ended 2011 Operating Almost 480 Hotels (92,000 Guest Rooms) In 16 Countries In Asia Pacific
http://www.accorhotels.com.au/corporate/pressdetail.aspx?id=1064
Hubert Joly, President & CEO Carlson, And Chairman Of The Travel Facilitation Subcommittee, Issued A Statement Regarding The Executive Order Signed By The President Which, In Particular Reduces Wait Times For Visa Applications, Expands The Visa Waiver Program, And Grows The Global Entry Program
http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4696326
American Express Reports Fourth Quarter EPS Of $1.01, Up 15% From A Year Ago; Cardmember Spending At Record Levels; Expense Growth Slows
http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/4q11.aspx
IBM Reports 2011 Fourth-Quarter And Full-Year Results
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36553.wss
National Restaurant Association: Increased Tourism Spending Key For Restaurant Industry Jobs - Restaurateur And Former Association Board Chair Michael C. Gibbons Named To U.S. Travel And Tourism Board
http://www.restaurant.org/pressroom/pressrelease/?ID=2214
News for January 19, 2012
19/01/12
ALIS Awards Finalists Announced
http://www.globalhotelnetwork.com/resources/press-release/alis-2012.pdf
Carlson And Rezidor Establish The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4691074
Loews Hotels & Resorts Focuses On Growth With New Leadership From President and CEO, Paul Whetsell Who Recently Joined The Company – Loews Has A Newly Affirmed Commitment To Growth With More Than $500 Million In Discretionary Capital Committed To The Acquisition Of Existing Hotels And The Development Of New Properties
http://www.loewshotels.com/blog/2012/01/loews-hotels-resorts-focuses-on-growth-with-new-leadership
Ian Schrager And Marriott International Announce Five New EDITION Hotels In Gateway Cities - Includes Iconic Clock Tower In New York
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/ian-schrager-and-marriott-international-announce-five-new-edition-hotels-in-gateway-cities.html#more
Chris Panfil Joins WATG - Destination Design Firm Hires Urban Design And Planning Expert
http://www.watg.com/?pageID=CED76FA0-1372-6883-16EAB72F91525C58
London 2012 Olympics – Hotel Market Update By TravelClick
http://www.travelclick.com/press/releases/index.cfm?prid=PR_20120118165959639139
IHG Announces Opening Of Crowne Plaza Semarang – Hotel Is Owned By The Golden Flower Group And Will Be Managed By IHG
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2729
Terra Hospitality Announces Addition Of Downtown San Francisco Hotel To Management Portfolio – Located Just Two Blocks From Union Square, Hotel Abri Is The Third Boutique Hoel To Join MetWest Terra’s Portfolio Since Mid-December
http://metwestterra.com/about-us/news
http://www.globalhotelnetwork.com/resources/press-release/alis-2012.pdf
Carlson And Rezidor Establish The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4691074
Loews Hotels & Resorts Focuses On Growth With New Leadership From President and CEO, Paul Whetsell Who Recently Joined The Company – Loews Has A Newly Affirmed Commitment To Growth With More Than $500 Million In Discretionary Capital Committed To The Acquisition Of Existing Hotels And The Development Of New Properties
http://www.loewshotels.com/blog/2012/01/loews-hotels-resorts-focuses-on-growth-with-new-leadership
Ian Schrager And Marriott International Announce Five New EDITION Hotels In Gateway Cities - Includes Iconic Clock Tower In New York
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/ian-schrager-and-marriott-international-announce-five-new-edition-hotels-in-gateway-cities.html#more
Chris Panfil Joins WATG - Destination Design Firm Hires Urban Design And Planning Expert
http://www.watg.com/?pageID=CED76FA0-1372-6883-16EAB72F91525C58
London 2012 Olympics – Hotel Market Update By TravelClick
http://www.travelclick.com/press/releases/index.cfm?prid=PR_20120118165959639139
IHG Announces Opening Of Crowne Plaza Semarang – Hotel Is Owned By The Golden Flower Group And Will Be Managed By IHG
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2729
Terra Hospitality Announces Addition Of Downtown San Francisco Hotel To Management Portfolio – Located Just Two Blocks From Union Square, Hotel Abri Is The Third Boutique Hoel To Join MetWest Terra’s Portfolio Since Mid-December
http://metwestterra.com/about-us/news
News for January 18, 2012
18/01/12
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Checks-In To Stamford - Global Hospitality Leader Relocates Worldwide Headquarters; Brings More Than 800 Jobs To Connecticut
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
HP Names Bill Veghte Chief Strategy Officer
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2012/120117b.html?mtxs=rss-corp-news
Westin Hotels To Make Debut In Cleveland, Ohio - The Westin Cleveland Convention Center Opens In Summer 2013 In Prime Downtown Location
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Vincci Hoteles Selects EZYield For Hotel Channel Management - Increasing Online Presence And Consumer Visibility Through More Than 650 OTA Connections With Fuzionlink™
http://www.ezyield.com/0121812-vincci-hotels-channel-management/
Landmark Boston Marriott Long Wharf Completes Four Year, $30 Million Renovation
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/landmark-boston-marriott-long-wharf-completes-four-year-30-million-renovation.html#more
Orbitz For Business Adds Limos.com Private Car Services In 62 Countries Worldwide - Customers Can Search, Compare And Book Thousands Of Local Private Car Operators Directly Through The Orbitz For Business Interface
http://pressroom.orbitz.com/index.php?s=43&item=900
American Express Partners With Lianlian Group; China's Fast Growing Mobile Top Up Provider - American Express To Extend Serve's Technology Into China; Lianlian Group To Enable Digital Wallet Solutions For A Growing Economy
http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/lianlian.aspx
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
HP Names Bill Veghte Chief Strategy Officer
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2012/120117b.html?mtxs=rss-corp-news
Westin Hotels To Make Debut In Cleveland, Ohio - The Westin Cleveland Convention Center Opens In Summer 2013 In Prime Downtown Location
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Vincci Hoteles Selects EZYield For Hotel Channel Management - Increasing Online Presence And Consumer Visibility Through More Than 650 OTA Connections With Fuzionlink™
http://www.ezyield.com/0121812-vincci-hotels-channel-management/
Landmark Boston Marriott Long Wharf Completes Four Year, $30 Million Renovation
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/landmark-boston-marriott-long-wharf-completes-four-year-30-million-renovation.html#more
Orbitz For Business Adds Limos.com Private Car Services In 62 Countries Worldwide - Customers Can Search, Compare And Book Thousands Of Local Private Car Operators Directly Through The Orbitz For Business Interface
http://pressroom.orbitz.com/index.php?s=43&item=900
American Express Partners With Lianlian Group; China's Fast Growing Mobile Top Up Provider - American Express To Extend Serve's Technology Into China; Lianlian Group To Enable Digital Wallet Solutions For A Growing Economy
http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/lianlian.aspx
News for January 17, 2012
17/01/12
IHG Announces Promotion Of Pascal Gauvin To Chief Operating Officer For India, Middle East And Africa Region
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2727
Accor Sustained Revenue Growth In 2011 - Record Expansion Of The Hotel Network With Nearly 39,000 Rooms Opened During The Year
http://www.accor.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Contenus_Accor/Finance/Pressreleases/2012/EN/20120117_pr_ca_t4_2011.pdf
Best Western Opens First Plus Hotel In Russia – Best Western Plus Spasskaya Hotel In Tyumen Is Brand’s First Hotel In Siberia
http://www.bestwestern.com/newsroom/pressreleases_detail.asp?NewsID=817
Cornell Center For Hospitality Research Studies Focus On Distribution Strategies For Restaurants And The Financial Strategies For Hotels
http://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/about/pubs/news/newsdetails.html?id=839
Rezidor And Al Jassim Group Announce Hotel Missoni Doha
http://www.investor.rezidor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205430&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1648496&highlight=
IHG Announces Change To Regional Reporting Structure
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2724
Shangri-La Announces Sustainable Seafood Policy And Discontinuing Use Of All Shark Fin Products In 72 Hotels And Resorts
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/corporate/press/pressrelease/57020
Carino’s Italian Implements MICROS Kitchen Display System - Casual Dining Chain Simplifies Support Approach By Transitioning To A Single Technology Vendor
http://www.micros.com/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/2012/Carino%E2%80%99s+Italian+Implements+MICROS+Kitchen+Display+System+-+1-17-2012.htm
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2727
Accor Sustained Revenue Growth In 2011 - Record Expansion Of The Hotel Network With Nearly 39,000 Rooms Opened During The Year
http://www.accor.com/fileadmin/user_upload/Contenus_Accor/Finance/Pressreleases/2012/EN/20120117_pr_ca_t4_2011.pdf
Best Western Opens First Plus Hotel In Russia – Best Western Plus Spasskaya Hotel In Tyumen Is Brand’s First Hotel In Siberia
http://www.bestwestern.com/newsroom/pressreleases_detail.asp?NewsID=817
Cornell Center For Hospitality Research Studies Focus On Distribution Strategies For Restaurants And The Financial Strategies For Hotels
http://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/about/pubs/news/newsdetails.html?id=839
Rezidor And Al Jassim Group Announce Hotel Missoni Doha
http://www.investor.rezidor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205430&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1648496&highlight=
IHG Announces Change To Regional Reporting Structure
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2724
Shangri-La Announces Sustainable Seafood Policy And Discontinuing Use Of All Shark Fin Products In 72 Hotels And Resorts
http://www.shangri-la.com/en/corporate/press/pressrelease/57020
Carino’s Italian Implements MICROS Kitchen Display System - Casual Dining Chain Simplifies Support Approach By Transitioning To A Single Technology Vendor
http://www.micros.com/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/2012/Carino%E2%80%99s+Italian+Implements+MICROS+Kitchen+Display+System+-+1-17-2012.htm
News for January 16, 2012
16/01/12
International Tourism To Reach One Billion In 2012 According To UNWTO World Tourism Barometer
http://media.unwto.org/en/press-release/2012-01-16/international-tourism-reach-one-billion-2012
Swiss-Belhotel International Appoints Mr. Yann Fruchart New Senior Group Director E-Commerce
http://www.swiss-belhotel.com/news/53/swiss-belhotel-international-appoints-new-senior-group-director-e-commerce
Residence Inn Edinburgh Celebrates Grand Opening - Marks Debut Of The First Of The Global Extended-Stay Power Brand In Scotland
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/residence-inn-edinburgh-celebrates-grand-opening.html#more
Rezidor Announces The Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, Qatar - The Property Will Undergo A US$ 18 Million Renovation
http://www.investor.rezidor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205430&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1648235&highlight=
Mumford Company Rounds Out 2011 With Nashville, Tennessee Baymont Inn & Suites, 38thTransaction For The Year
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.1&thid=134e72b130547e9a&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134e72b130547e9a%26attid%3D0.1.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbSnTZVqc-7KUNGUt4XzTxxzYbyMyg
Digital Banking To Be The Norm By 2015 - Digital Banking Is Set To Overtake Branch Networks As The Main Way Customers Interact With Their Bank By 2015, According To A New PwC Report, “The New Digital Tipping Point”
http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/digital-banking-to-be-the-norm-by-2015-/s/9d93ee5e-8fce-492a-82a7-368f0d23311c
http://media.unwto.org/en/press-release/2012-01-16/international-tourism-reach-one-billion-2012
Swiss-Belhotel International Appoints Mr. Yann Fruchart New Senior Group Director E-Commerce
http://www.swiss-belhotel.com/news/53/swiss-belhotel-international-appoints-new-senior-group-director-e-commerce
Residence Inn Edinburgh Celebrates Grand Opening - Marks Debut Of The First Of The Global Extended-Stay Power Brand In Scotland
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/residence-inn-edinburgh-celebrates-grand-opening.html#more
Rezidor Announces The Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, Qatar - The Property Will Undergo A US$ 18 Million Renovation
http://www.investor.rezidor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205430&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1648235&highlight=
Mumford Company Rounds Out 2011 With Nashville, Tennessee Baymont Inn & Suites, 38thTransaction For The Year
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.1&thid=134e72b130547e9a&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134e72b130547e9a%26attid%3D0.1.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbSnTZVqc-7KUNGUt4XzTxxzYbyMyg
Digital Banking To Be The Norm By 2015 - Digital Banking Is Set To Overtake Branch Networks As The Main Way Customers Interact With Their Bank By 2015, According To A New PwC Report, “The New Digital Tipping Point”
http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/digital-banking-to-be-the-norm-by-2015-/s/9d93ee5e-8fce-492a-82a7-368f0d23311c
News for January 13, 2012
13/01/12
Taj Hotels Resorts And Palaces Renewed Strategy – A Greater Focus On China – Sign Memorandum Of Cooperation For A Joint Venture With Yunnan Tourism Co. Ltd ( A subsidiary of Yunnan Expo Tourism Holding Limited) To Engage In Development, Construction, Operation And Management Of Two Hotels In Kunming Expo Garden, Situated In Yunnan Province Of Southwest China
http://www.tajhotels.com/Press-Room/Press-Releases/Corporate-News/3-0-3-January2012.html
Marriott International Announces First SpringHill Suites Branded Hotel In New York City In The Herald Square Area, On Behalf Of Joint Partners Hidrock Realty Inc. And Robert Finvarb Companies, LLC.
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/marriott-international-announces-first-springhill-suites-branded-hotel-in-new-york-city.html#more
JetBlue Kicks Off Daily Nonstop Service Between Hartford-Springfield And West Palm Beach
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1647813&highlight=
Carlson Opens First Park Inn By Radisson In New Mexico - Pacific Pearl Hotel Management, LLC Is The Owning Company Of The Park Inn by Radisson, Albuquerque, N.M.
http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4670337
Swiss-Belhotel International Appoints Mr. Albert Jan Vasseur Regional Operations Manager
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.3&thid=134d76ea0535040f&mt=application/msword&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134d76ea0535040f%26attid%3D0.1.3%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbQW1LCRJ8krtLkZKyeP9TcIvWAXJA
Langham Hospitality Group Signs Langham Place, Xiamen Opening Late 2012
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.5&thid=134d58fdb2663e8c&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134d58fdb2663e8c%26attid%3D0.1.5%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbTEPwsYbOya-ivqlLFn12RRcrFBBQ
Sofitel Mumbai BKC: First Step For The Brand In India
http://www.accor.com/en/news/sofitel-mumbai-bkc-first-step-for-the-brand-in-india.html
Swiss-Belhotel International Opens 3-Star Hotel In Balikpapan, Indonesia
http://www.swiss-belhotel.com/news/50/swiss-belhotel-international-opens-3-star-hotel-in-balikpapan
Maryland Live! Casino To Utilize MICROS Simphony Enterprise Solution
http://www.micros.com/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/2012/MarylandLive.htm
Residence Inn Edinburgh Celebrates Grand Opening Marking Debut Of The First Of The Global Extended-Stay Power Brand In Scotland - Under A Management Agreement With Gladedale Ventures Limited
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/residence-inn-edinburgh-celebrates-grand-opening.html#more
2012: The Year To Decorate And Dash; Americans Plan To Spend More On Sprucing Up Their Homes And Seeing The Sites According To The American Express Spending & Saving Tracker
http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/sst0112.aspx
http://www.tajhotels.com/Press-Room/Press-Releases/Corporate-News/3-0-3-January2012.html
Marriott International Announces First SpringHill Suites Branded Hotel In New York City In The Herald Square Area, On Behalf Of Joint Partners Hidrock Realty Inc. And Robert Finvarb Companies, LLC.
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/marriott-international-announces-first-springhill-suites-branded-hotel-in-new-york-city.html#more
JetBlue Kicks Off Daily Nonstop Service Between Hartford-Springfield And West Palm Beach
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1647813&highlight=
Carlson Opens First Park Inn By Radisson In New Mexico - Pacific Pearl Hotel Management, LLC Is The Owning Company Of The Park Inn by Radisson, Albuquerque, N.M.
http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4670337
Swiss-Belhotel International Appoints Mr. Albert Jan Vasseur Regional Operations Manager
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.3&thid=134d76ea0535040f&mt=application/msword&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134d76ea0535040f%26attid%3D0.1.3%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbQW1LCRJ8krtLkZKyeP9TcIvWAXJA
Langham Hospitality Group Signs Langham Place, Xiamen Opening Late 2012
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.5&thid=134d58fdb2663e8c&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134d58fdb2663e8c%26attid%3D0.1.5%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbTEPwsYbOya-ivqlLFn12RRcrFBBQ
Sofitel Mumbai BKC: First Step For The Brand In India
http://www.accor.com/en/news/sofitel-mumbai-bkc-first-step-for-the-brand-in-india.html
Swiss-Belhotel International Opens 3-Star Hotel In Balikpapan, Indonesia
http://www.swiss-belhotel.com/news/50/swiss-belhotel-international-opens-3-star-hotel-in-balikpapan
Maryland Live! Casino To Utilize MICROS Simphony Enterprise Solution
http://www.micros.com/NewsAndEvents/PressReleases/2012/MarylandLive.htm
Residence Inn Edinburgh Celebrates Grand Opening Marking Debut Of The First Of The Global Extended-Stay Power Brand In Scotland - Under A Management Agreement With Gladedale Ventures Limited
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/residence-inn-edinburgh-celebrates-grand-opening.html#more
2012: The Year To Decorate And Dash; Americans Plan To Spend More On Sprucing Up Their Homes And Seeing The Sites According To The American Express Spending & Saving Tracker
http://about.americanexpress.com/news/pr/2012/sst0112.aspx
News for January 12, 2012
12/01/12
PATA Appoints Ivy Chee As Regional Director – Asia
http://www.pata.org/press/pata-appoints-ivy-chee-as-regional-director-asia
Best Western Signs As Room Key’s First Commercial Partner - Brand To Supply Inventory To Landmark Industry-Founded Hotel Search Engine
http://www.bestwestern.com/newsroom/pressreleases_detail.asp?NewsID=811
One Quarter Of All Hotel Rooms Booked In North America Are Through A Hotel's Website - TravelClick Report Shows Brand.com Is Fastest Growing Channel During Third Quarter 2011
http://www.travelclick.com/press/releases/index.cfm?prid=PR_20120111175937361998
Love Is In The "Fare" As Hotwire Survey Reveals Frequent Travel Helps Benefit Your Romantic Relationships - Study Also Shows Consumers Prefer Romantic Getaways Over Any Other Vacation Type, So Hotwire Helps By Providing The Top 10 Valentine's Day Deals And Destinations
http://press.hotwire.com/index.php?s=43&item=307
Hyatt Introduces Hyatt House™ In India With Agreement For Hotel In Mumbai - Hyatt Continues India Growth In 2012 With Opening Of Six New Hotels in Bangalore, Chennai, Hampi, Hyderabad, Pune and Raipur
http://www.hyattpressroom.com/content/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2012/Hyatt-Introduces-Hyatt-House-in-India-with-Agreement-for-Hotel-in-Mumbai.html
Hilton Worldwide Signs Fourth Hilton Hotels & Resorts Property In Riyadh - 210-Key Hilton Riyadh King Fahd Road To Open In 2014
http://www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=1779&tl=en
Info Salons Elevates Its Global Events Offerings With Deployment Of Passkey's GroupMAX ME Hotel Booking Technology
http://www.passkey.com/press_room/press_release/info_salons_elevates_offerings_with_passkeys_groupmax_me/
Starwood Hotels Aggressively Expanding Its Footprint In India - Luxury Brands W and St. Regis To Make Landmark Debuts In India - Mid-Market Brands, Aloft And Four Points By Sheraton In Demand Across India - Starwood Opens New Regional Office In Gurgaon To Support Rapid Growth
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Autogrill And Starbucks Coffee Extend Partnership In Europe - Autogrill To Introduce The Starbucks Coffee Brand For The First Time At Its Points Of Sale In French Railway Stations, Marseille Airport And On Dutch Motorways - Autogrill Currently Operates Around 370 Starbucks Worldwide, Generating Revenues Of Over $450 Million In 2010
http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=606
JetBlue Airways Reports December Traffic
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1647286&highlight=
http://www.pata.org/press/pata-appoints-ivy-chee-as-regional-director-asia
Best Western Signs As Room Key’s First Commercial Partner - Brand To Supply Inventory To Landmark Industry-Founded Hotel Search Engine
http://www.bestwestern.com/newsroom/pressreleases_detail.asp?NewsID=811
One Quarter Of All Hotel Rooms Booked In North America Are Through A Hotel's Website - TravelClick Report Shows Brand.com Is Fastest Growing Channel During Third Quarter 2011
http://www.travelclick.com/press/releases/index.cfm?prid=PR_20120111175937361998
Love Is In The "Fare" As Hotwire Survey Reveals Frequent Travel Helps Benefit Your Romantic Relationships - Study Also Shows Consumers Prefer Romantic Getaways Over Any Other Vacation Type, So Hotwire Helps By Providing The Top 10 Valentine's Day Deals And Destinations
http://press.hotwire.com/index.php?s=43&item=307
Hyatt Introduces Hyatt House™ In India With Agreement For Hotel In Mumbai - Hyatt Continues India Growth In 2012 With Opening Of Six New Hotels in Bangalore, Chennai, Hampi, Hyderabad, Pune and Raipur
http://www.hyattpressroom.com/content/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2012/Hyatt-Introduces-Hyatt-House-in-India-with-Agreement-for-Hotel-in-Mumbai.html
Hilton Worldwide Signs Fourth Hilton Hotels & Resorts Property In Riyadh - 210-Key Hilton Riyadh King Fahd Road To Open In 2014
http://www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=1779&tl=en
Info Salons Elevates Its Global Events Offerings With Deployment Of Passkey's GroupMAX ME Hotel Booking Technology
http://www.passkey.com/press_room/press_release/info_salons_elevates_offerings_with_passkeys_groupmax_me/
Starwood Hotels Aggressively Expanding Its Footprint In India - Luxury Brands W and St. Regis To Make Landmark Debuts In India - Mid-Market Brands, Aloft And Four Points By Sheraton In Demand Across India - Starwood Opens New Regional Office In Gurgaon To Support Rapid Growth
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Autogrill And Starbucks Coffee Extend Partnership In Europe - Autogrill To Introduce The Starbucks Coffee Brand For The First Time At Its Points Of Sale In French Railway Stations, Marseille Airport And On Dutch Motorways - Autogrill Currently Operates Around 370 Starbucks Worldwide, Generating Revenues Of Over $450 Million In 2010
http://news.starbucks.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=606
JetBlue Airways Reports December Traffic
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1647286&highlight=
News for January 11, 2012
11/01/12
Roomkey.com, Innovative New Hotel Search Engine Launched By Venture Founded By Six Of The World’s Leading Hotel Companies - Comprehensive Website For Hotel Searching Offers Consumers Greater Flexibility, Accuracy And Assurance In Their Booking Decisions - Provides Powerful, Cost-effective Booking Channel To Industry Participants
http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1136
Wyndham Hotel Group Advances India Development
http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1135
Swiss-Belhotel International Has Appointed Mr. Jonas Illing As Regional Operations Executive To Be Based At The Indonesia Regional Office In Jakarta, Indonesia
http://www.swiss-belhotel.com/news/48/swiss-belhotel-international-appoints-new-regional-operations-executive
HP Names Henry Gomez Executive Vice President And Chief Communications Officer
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2012/120110b.html?mtxs=rss-corp-news
Autograph Collection Announces Addition Of The Carlton Hotel To Its Distinguished Portfolio - Hotel Marks The Second Luxury New York City Landmark To Join The Collection
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/autograph-collection-announces-addition-of-the-carlton-hotel-to-its-distinguished-portfolio.html#more
The Very First New Generation ibis Opens In Equatorial Guinea’s Second Largest City, The ibis Bata
http://www.accor.com/en/news/the-very-first-new-generation-ibis-opens-in-equatorial-guinea.html
Visa Certifies Smartphones For Use As Visa Mobile Payment Devices - NFC-Enabled Smartphones From Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, And Research In Motion Approved For Use With Visa payWave, Visa’s Mobile Application For Payments At The Point-Of-Sale
http://investor.visa.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=215693&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1646350&highlight=
Destination Hotels & Resorts Launches The Destination Dish - New Program Highlights Seasonal Ingredient Use Across Its Distinguished Culinary Collection
http://www.destinationhotels.com/press/destination-hotels-resorts-launches-the-destination-dish
Visa And Better ATM Services® Debut First ATM-Dispensed Visa Gift Cards - Three Arizona Credit Unions Pilot First-Of-Its-Kind Gift Card Program
http://investor.visa.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=215693&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1646434&highlight=
IBM Closes On Acquisition Of Green Hat
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36464.wss#feeds
http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1136
Wyndham Hotel Group Advances India Development
http://www.wyndhamworldwide.com/media/press-releases/press-release?wwprdid=1135
Swiss-Belhotel International Has Appointed Mr. Jonas Illing As Regional Operations Executive To Be Based At The Indonesia Regional Office In Jakarta, Indonesia
http://www.swiss-belhotel.com/news/48/swiss-belhotel-international-appoints-new-regional-operations-executive
HP Names Henry Gomez Executive Vice President And Chief Communications Officer
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2012/120110b.html?mtxs=rss-corp-news
Autograph Collection Announces Addition Of The Carlton Hotel To Its Distinguished Portfolio - Hotel Marks The Second Luxury New York City Landmark To Join The Collection
http://news.marriott.com/2012/01/autograph-collection-announces-addition-of-the-carlton-hotel-to-its-distinguished-portfolio.html#more
The Very First New Generation ibis Opens In Equatorial Guinea’s Second Largest City, The ibis Bata
http://www.accor.com/en/news/the-very-first-new-generation-ibis-opens-in-equatorial-guinea.html
Visa Certifies Smartphones For Use As Visa Mobile Payment Devices - NFC-Enabled Smartphones From Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, And Research In Motion Approved For Use With Visa payWave, Visa’s Mobile Application For Payments At The Point-Of-Sale
http://investor.visa.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=215693&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1646350&highlight=
Destination Hotels & Resorts Launches The Destination Dish - New Program Highlights Seasonal Ingredient Use Across Its Distinguished Culinary Collection
http://www.destinationhotels.com/press/destination-hotels-resorts-launches-the-destination-dish
Visa And Better ATM Services® Debut First ATM-Dispensed Visa Gift Cards - Three Arizona Credit Unions Pilot First-Of-Its-Kind Gift Card Program
http://investor.visa.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=215693&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1646434&highlight=
IBM Closes On Acquisition Of Green Hat
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36464.wss#feeds
News for January 10, 2012
10/01/12
Robert S. Aisner, President And CEO Of Behringer Harvard, Summarizes 2011 Activities And Milestones
http://pressroom.behringerharvard.com/index.php?s=43&item=196
Carlson Hotels Appoints Vasso Zographou As Executive Vice President And CFO For Asia Pacific
http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4665853
The Leading Hotels Of The World Welcomes New Members In Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, North America And The Caribbean - Luxury Leader Adds Spas, Sophisticated Safari Camps, Stately Hotels And One-Of-A-Kind Resorts To Its Portfolio
http://www.lhw.com/download_s/475.pdf
Business Travel Beats 2011 Expectations, Heads Into 2012 With Steady Growth Outlook - Business Travel Environment Remains Strong Despite Economic Uncertainties - International Business Travel To See Modest Increases - Business Travel Quarterly Outlook – United States From GBTA
http://www.gbta.org/foundation/pressreleases/Pages/rls011012.aspx?Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbta.org%2Flists%2Fnews%2FAllitems_all.aspx
Perkins Eastman Celebrates The Completion Of Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas On Prestigious Saadiyat Island - Hyatt Hotels Corporation And Abu Dhabi National Hotels Join To Create The First Hyatt-Branded Property In Abu Dhabi
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.1&thid=134c82d903a000b4&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134c82d903a000b4%26attid%3D0.1.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbT1wmJQqhkkLd220vd3Si4JEmT3Cw
Park Hyatt Ningbo Resort And Spa Opens – Opening Marks The First Park Hyatt Branded Resort In China
http://www.hyattpressroom.com/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2011/park-hyatt-resort-and-spa-opens.html
Doctors Agree On Top Healthcare IT Benefits, But Generational Divide Exists, According To Accenture Eight-Country Survey – Research Finds That Routine Users Of Technology Are More Positive About Its Benefits
http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/doctors-agree-on-top-healthcare-it-benefits-but-generational-divide-exists-according-to-accenture-eight-country-survey.htm
http://pressroom.behringerharvard.com/index.php?s=43&item=196
Carlson Hotels Appoints Vasso Zographou As Executive Vice President And CFO For Asia Pacific
http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4665853
The Leading Hotels Of The World Welcomes New Members In Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, North America And The Caribbean - Luxury Leader Adds Spas, Sophisticated Safari Camps, Stately Hotels And One-Of-A-Kind Resorts To Its Portfolio
http://www.lhw.com/download_s/475.pdf
Business Travel Beats 2011 Expectations, Heads Into 2012 With Steady Growth Outlook - Business Travel Environment Remains Strong Despite Economic Uncertainties - International Business Travel To See Modest Increases - Business Travel Quarterly Outlook – United States From GBTA
http://www.gbta.org/foundation/pressreleases/Pages/rls011012.aspx?Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbta.org%2Flists%2Fnews%2FAllitems_all.aspx
Perkins Eastman Celebrates The Completion Of Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas On Prestigious Saadiyat Island - Hyatt Hotels Corporation And Abu Dhabi National Hotels Join To Create The First Hyatt-Branded Property In Abu Dhabi
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.1&thid=134c82d903a000b4&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134c82d903a000b4%26attid%3D0.1.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbT1wmJQqhkkLd220vd3Si4JEmT3Cw
Park Hyatt Ningbo Resort And Spa Opens – Opening Marks The First Park Hyatt Branded Resort In China
http://www.hyattpressroom.com/hyatt/en/news_releases0/2011/park-hyatt-resort-and-spa-opens.html
Doctors Agree On Top Healthcare IT Benefits, But Generational Divide Exists, According To Accenture Eight-Country Survey – Research Finds That Routine Users Of Technology Are More Positive About Its Benefits
http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/doctors-agree-on-top-healthcare-it-benefits-but-generational-divide-exists-according-to-accenture-eight-country-survey.htm
News for January 9, 2012
09/01/12
Rezidor Announces Organizational Optimization - New Area Structures For Europe, The Middle East And Africa
http://www.investor.rezidor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205430&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1645570&highlight=
Cvent And Mexico Meetings Network Partner To Drive Meetings Business To Mexico
http://www.cvent.com/en/company/cvent-mexico-meetings-network-partner-drive-business.shtml
Starwood Announces New Sheraton Hotel In Northeast Brazil - Starwood Continues Its Expansion In Latin America With The Signing Of The New Sheraton Reserva do Paiva Hotel And Convention Center, Due To Open In Q1 2014
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
RB Capital To Build Kuala Lumpur’s First Holiday Inn Express
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2722
LaSalle Hotel Properties Announces Election Of New Board Member - Jeff Foland, Executive Vice President Of United Airlines And President Of Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC To Serve As Independent Trustee
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=63030&p=irol-news&nyo=0
The ibis budget Grenoble Sud Seyssins Is The First ibis budget Establishment To Open In France
http://www.accor.com/en/news/the-first-ibis-budget-opens-in-france.html
The Dubai Mall Is World’s Most-Visited Shopping And Leisure Destination; Hosts 54 Million Visitors In 2011
http://www.emaar.com/index.aspx?page=press-release-details&id=1287
Consumers Intend To Buy Fewer Televisions As They Migrate To Other Consumer Electronics Devices, Accenture Survey Finds
http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/consumers-intend-to-buy-fewer-televisions-as-they-migrate-to-other-consumer-electronics-devices-accenture-survey-finds.htm
The Coca-Cola Company And Nestlé S.A. Announced That They Have Agreed To Focus The Geographic Scope Of Their Ready-To-Drink Tea Joint Venture, Beverage Partners Worldwide (BPW), On Europe And Canada
http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/dynamic/press_center/2012/01/bevage-partners-worldwide-joint-venture.html
IBM Closes On Acquisition Of Platform Computing
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36372.wss
Langham Hospitality Group Continues Its Expansion In Shanghai – Eaton Luxe, Xinqiao, Shanghai Set To Open In 2012
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.3&thid=134c2e0821b9a1a1&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134c2e0821b9a1a1%26attid%3D0.1.3%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbTP5TPu048vc2qrqePBD3AWLyAHCg
http://www.investor.rezidor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205430&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1645570&highlight=
Cvent And Mexico Meetings Network Partner To Drive Meetings Business To Mexico
http://www.cvent.com/en/company/cvent-mexico-meetings-network-partner-drive-business.shtml
Starwood Announces New Sheraton Hotel In Northeast Brazil - Starwood Continues Its Expansion In Latin America With The Signing Of The New Sheraton Reserva do Paiva Hotel And Convention Center, Due To Open In Q1 2014
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
RB Capital To Build Kuala Lumpur’s First Holiday Inn Express
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2722
LaSalle Hotel Properties Announces Election Of New Board Member - Jeff Foland, Executive Vice President Of United Airlines And President Of Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC To Serve As Independent Trustee
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=63030&p=irol-news&nyo=0
The ibis budget Grenoble Sud Seyssins Is The First ibis budget Establishment To Open In France
http://www.accor.com/en/news/the-first-ibis-budget-opens-in-france.html
The Dubai Mall Is World’s Most-Visited Shopping And Leisure Destination; Hosts 54 Million Visitors In 2011
http://www.emaar.com/index.aspx?page=press-release-details&id=1287
Consumers Intend To Buy Fewer Televisions As They Migrate To Other Consumer Electronics Devices, Accenture Survey Finds
http://newsroom.accenture.com/news/consumers-intend-to-buy-fewer-televisions-as-they-migrate-to-other-consumer-electronics-devices-accenture-survey-finds.htm
The Coca-Cola Company And Nestlé S.A. Announced That They Have Agreed To Focus The Geographic Scope Of Their Ready-To-Drink Tea Joint Venture, Beverage Partners Worldwide (BPW), On Europe And Canada
http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/dynamic/press_center/2012/01/bevage-partners-worldwide-joint-venture.html
IBM Closes On Acquisition Of Platform Computing
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36372.wss
Langham Hospitality Group Continues Its Expansion In Shanghai – Eaton Luxe, Xinqiao, Shanghai Set To Open In 2012
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.3&thid=134c2e0821b9a1a1&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134c2e0821b9a1a1%26attid%3D0.1.3%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbTP5TPu048vc2qrqePBD3AWLyAHCg
News for January 6, 2012
06/01/12
Laurence Geller, CEO Of Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc., Named A Commander Of The Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire - Recognized For Exemplary Service To The Churchill Centre And Extensive And Longstanding International Charitable And Humanitarian Work
http://ir.strategichotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=176522&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1645201&highlight=
Sara Lee Corp. Appoints Sean Connolly Chief Executive Officer Of Meatco
http://www.saralee.com/en/NewsAndMedia/News/2012/SaraLeeCorpAppointsSeanConnollyChiefExecutiveOfficerofMeatCo.aspx
Langham Hospitality Group Appoints Fiona Szeto Director Of Public Relations (Asia)
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.3&thid=134b348a876235bf&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134b348a876235bf%26attid%3D0.1.3%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbQqAaUpJXQOLq1RzrQC81o1iii5ww&pli=1
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Completes Rainbow Tower Renovations - The Resort Completes Upgrades For The 42-Year-Old Tower During Its 50th Anniversary Year
http://www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=1765&tl=en
London, Austin And Chicago To Be Travel Hotspots In 2012, The Orbitz Insider Index Reveals - New Index Also Uncovers Most-Booked Destinations, Busiest Travel Weeks And Top Travel Routes For 2011
http://pressroom.orbitz.com/index.php?s=43&item=899
http://ir.strategichotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=176522&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1645201&highlight=
Sara Lee Corp. Appoints Sean Connolly Chief Executive Officer Of Meatco
http://www.saralee.com/en/NewsAndMedia/News/2012/SaraLeeCorpAppointsSeanConnollyChiefExecutiveOfficerofMeatCo.aspx
Langham Hospitality Group Appoints Fiona Szeto Director Of Public Relations (Asia)
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1.3&thid=134b348a876235bf&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3D94b5fbdd78%26view%3Datt%26th%3D134b348a876235bf%26attid%3D0.1.3%26disp%3Dsafe%26zw&sig=AHIEtbQqAaUpJXQOLq1RzrQC81o1iii5ww&pli=1
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort Completes Rainbow Tower Renovations - The Resort Completes Upgrades For The 42-Year-Old Tower During Its 50th Anniversary Year
http://www.hiltonglobalmediacenter.com/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=1765&tl=en
London, Austin And Chicago To Be Travel Hotspots In 2012, The Orbitz Insider Index Reveals - New Index Also Uncovers Most-Booked Destinations, Busiest Travel Weeks And Top Travel Routes For 2011
http://pressroom.orbitz.com/index.php?s=43&item=899
News for January 5, 2012
05/01/12
Choice Hotels International Announces New Board Director John Tague
http://investor.choicehotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99348&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1645132&highlight=
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Takes Luxury To New Heights With The Debut Of The 100-Story St. Regis Shenzhen - The St. Regis Shenzhen Is Now Starwood’s Tallest Hotel Worldwide And One Of The Tallest Buildings In China
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Carlson Appoints Scott Meyer Interim Leader, Midscale Brands, Carlson Hotels, Americas
http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4656004
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Signs Management Agreement For 473-Room Pheasant Run Resort Near Chicago, Illinois
http://www.ihrco.com/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_FD406C4E6D9F759928F4360AE8EEECB9EF5D0000
The Walt Disney Company And Comcast Corporation Announce A Long-Term, Comprehensive Distribution Agreement That Advances The Successful Multichannel Business Model – Deal Provides Xfinity TV Customers Broad Access To Top Sports, News And Entertainment Content Across Multiple Screens And Out Of The Home
http://corporate.disney.go.com/news/corporate/2012/2012_0104_twdc_comcast_agreement.html
LAVA Supply Chain Solutions Upgrades To Infor10 Supply Chain Execution For Simplified Logistics, Greater Speed And Built-In Solution Functionality
http://www.infor.com/company/news/pressroom/pressreleases/LAVASCS/
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Announces Management Of 122-Room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Montrose, Colorado
http://www.ihrco.com/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_F7940CD970937863FF120A21A0E9BE96395F0000
HFF Expands Presence With Opening Of Denver Office And Hiring Of Three Production Specialists
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=205281&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1644728&highlight=
JetBlue's Nonstop Service From Hartford To San Juan, Puerto Rico Begins
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1644921&highlight=
http://investor.choicehotels.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=99348&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1645132&highlight=
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Takes Luxury To New Heights With The Debut Of The 100-Story St. Regis Shenzhen - The St. Regis Shenzhen Is Now Starwood’s Tallest Hotel Worldwide And One Of The Tallest Buildings In China
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/investor_relations.html
Carlson Appoints Scott Meyer Interim Leader, Midscale Brands, Carlson Hotels, Americas
http://www.carlson.com/news-and-media/news-releases.do?article=4656004
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Signs Management Agreement For 473-Room Pheasant Run Resort Near Chicago, Illinois
http://www.ihrco.com/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_FD406C4E6D9F759928F4360AE8EEECB9EF5D0000
The Walt Disney Company And Comcast Corporation Announce A Long-Term, Comprehensive Distribution Agreement That Advances The Successful Multichannel Business Model – Deal Provides Xfinity TV Customers Broad Access To Top Sports, News And Entertainment Content Across Multiple Screens And Out Of The Home
http://corporate.disney.go.com/news/corporate/2012/2012_0104_twdc_comcast_agreement.html
LAVA Supply Chain Solutions Upgrades To Infor10 Supply Chain Execution For Simplified Logistics, Greater Speed And Built-In Solution Functionality
http://www.infor.com/company/news/pressroom/pressreleases/LAVASCS/
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Announces Management Of 122-Room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Montrose, Colorado
http://www.ihrco.com/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_F7940CD970937863FF120A21A0E9BE96395F0000
HFF Expands Presence With Opening Of Denver Office And Hiring Of Three Production Specialists
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=205281&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1644728&highlight=
JetBlue's Nonstop Service From Hartford To San Juan, Puerto Rico Begins
http://investor.jetblue.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=131045&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1644921&highlight=
News for January 4, 2012
04/01/12
Hotel Industry Enters 2012 On Solid Footing - TravelClick’s December 2011 North American Hospitality Review
http://www.travelclick.com/press/releases/index.cfm?prid=PR_20120104081732259636
GBTA Continues Global Expansion With Launch Of GBTA Brazil - Industry Veteran Wellington Costa Appointed President Of GBTA Brazil To Deliver And Expand GBTA’s Robust Offering Of Benefits To Members
http://www.gbta.org/PressReleases/Pages/rls010412.aspx?Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbta.org%2Flists%2Fnews%2FAllitems_all.aspx
Sara Lee To Acquire Tea Forté
http://www.saralee.com/en/NewsAndMedia/News/2012/SaraLeetoAcquireTeaForte.aspx
Rezidor Announces And Opens The Park Inn By Radisson Lübeck In Germany
http://www.investor.rezidor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205430&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1644316&highlight=
IBM To Acquire Green Hat - Software Testing In The Cloud Helps Customers Reduce Cost, Improve Quality
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36431.wss
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix Tempe University Opens Following $1.5 Million Conversion - New Hotel Is Within Walking Distance Of Arizona State University And Famous Mill Street District – Hotel Is Owned By Tempe Hotel Partners LLC And Managed By B&T Hospitality Management
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2721
Sara Lee Completes Sale Of Majority Of North American Foodservice Coffee Operations To The J.M. Smucker Company
http://www.saralee.com/NewsAndMedia/News/2012/SaraLeeCompletesSaleofMajorityofNorthAmericanFoodserviceCoffeeOperationstotheJMSmuckerCompany.aspx
Travel-Ticker.com Announces Top Five Dream Destinations For 2012, As Chosen By Consumers
http://press.hotwire.com/index.php?s=43&item=306
http://www.travelclick.com/press/releases/index.cfm?prid=PR_20120104081732259636
GBTA Continues Global Expansion With Launch Of GBTA Brazil - Industry Veteran Wellington Costa Appointed President Of GBTA Brazil To Deliver And Expand GBTA’s Robust Offering Of Benefits To Members
http://www.gbta.org/PressReleases/Pages/rls010412.aspx?Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gbta.org%2Flists%2Fnews%2FAllitems_all.aspx
Sara Lee To Acquire Tea Forté
http://www.saralee.com/en/NewsAndMedia/News/2012/SaraLeetoAcquireTeaForte.aspx
Rezidor Announces And Opens The Park Inn By Radisson Lübeck In Germany
http://www.investor.rezidor.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=205430&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1644316&highlight=
IBM To Acquire Green Hat - Software Testing In The Cloud Helps Customers Reduce Cost, Improve Quality
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/36431.wss
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix Tempe University Opens Following $1.5 Million Conversion - New Hotel Is Within Walking Distance Of Arizona State University And Famous Mill Street District – Hotel Is Owned By Tempe Hotel Partners LLC And Managed By B&T Hospitality Management
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2721
Sara Lee Completes Sale Of Majority Of North American Foodservice Coffee Operations To The J.M. Smucker Company
http://www.saralee.com/NewsAndMedia/News/2012/SaraLeeCompletesSaleofMajorityofNorthAmericanFoodserviceCoffeeOperationstotheJMSmuckerCompany.aspx
Travel-Ticker.com Announces Top Five Dream Destinations For 2012, As Chosen By Consumers
http://press.hotwire.com/index.php?s=43&item=306