Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - (Page 1) NEWS ALIS ATTENDEES: BUMPY ROAD AHEAD Page 4 FOOD & BEVERAGE EATING IN SEASON: LOCALLY GROWN FOOD Page 16 SPECIAL REPORT INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISING Page 18 www.HotelMotel.com SPECIAL REPORT: It’s a hotel world I Luxury report Page 30 Full-service report Page 34 Limited-service report Page 36 HotelWorld offers something for everyone Page 12 International franchising Page 18 RELATED COVERAGE: t’s easy to get caught up in the The same holds true here. Smith Travel whirlwind of U.S.-centric lodging Research released its 2007 results, and industry news. But as brand leaders, the numbers echo global growth trends. large-portfolio hotel owners and “Since the peak in 2005, industry RevPAR travel experts take the stage has grown 14 percent,” said at the HotelWorld Expo & Mark Lomanno, president HOTELWORLD AT A GLANCE: Conference in Las Vegas on of STR. Feb. 24-27 Feb. 24-27, their message In this special report, Las Vegas is clear: We are doing local HOTEL & MOTEL MANAGEMENT Convention Center business in a global world. explores brand and www.hotelworldexpo.com In the recent Hotelsegment growth in the U.S. Benchmark Survey by and beyond its borders. Deloitte, Executive Director Lorna Clarke Industry leaders talk about what it takes noted that 2007 was the first year all to grow and franchise a brand globally, regions outside the U.S. posted doublewhat regions are poised for success digit growth in average daily rates and and how an economic recession on the revenue per available room. “Over recent horizon might influence development. years the global hotel industry has been It’s all part of our HotelWorld Expo & on a roll,” she said. Conference coverage. http://www.HotelMotel.com http://www.hotelworldexpo.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 Contents ALIS Attendees: Bumpy Road Ahead Denihan Expands with James Hotel Purchase AAA Updates its Diamond Rating Guidelines Perspective Letters to the Editor Legal FAQ Satisfaction Trends Sales Clinic HotelWorld Update Trends & Stats Locally Grown Food Gains Popularity Companies Cultivate International Ties Wireless Internet Access Opens Up Possibilities Ice Machine Care Improves Efficiency, Performance The Importance of F&B to Leisure Travelers Lamps/Lighting Transactions Events Ad/Editorial Index Marketplace Classifieds Checking Out Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 (Page 1) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 (Page 2) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Contents (Page 3) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - AAA Updates its Diamond Rating Guidelines (Page 4) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - AAA Updates its Diamond Rating Guidelines (Page 5) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Letters to the Editor (Page 6) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Letters to the Editor (Page 7) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Satisfaction Trends (Page 8) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Satisfaction Trends (Page 9) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Sales Clinic (Page 10) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Sales Clinic (Page 11) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - HotelWorld Update (Page 12) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - HotelWorld Update (Page 13) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Trends & Stats (Page 14) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Trends & Stats (Page 15) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Locally Grown Food Gains Popularity (Page 16) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Locally Grown Food Gains Popularity (Page 17) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Companies Cultivate International Ties (Page 18) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Companies Cultivate International Ties (Page 19) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Wireless Internet Access Opens Up Possibilities (Page 20) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Wireless Internet Access Opens Up Possibilities (Page 21) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Ice Machine Care Improves Efficiency, Performance (Page 22) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Ice Machine Care Improves Efficiency, Performance (Page 23) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - The Importance of F&B to Leisure Travelers (Page 24) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - The Importance of F&B to Leisure Travelers (Page 25) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 26) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 27) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 28) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 29) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 30) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 31) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 32) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 33) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 34) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 35) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 36) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 37) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 38) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 39) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 40) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Lamps/Lighting (Page 41) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Transactions (Page 42) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Transactions (Page 43) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Events (Page 44) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Ad/Editorial Index (Page 45) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Ad/Editorial Index (Page 46) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Marketplace (Page 47) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 48) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 49) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 50) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 51) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 52) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Classifieds (Page 53) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Checking Out (Page 54) Hotel & Motel Management - February 18, 2008 - Checking Out (Page 55) Hotel & Motel Management - 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