Hotel & Motel Management - May 19, 2008 - (Page 1)

NEWS AWARD WINNER HAS TEAM ATTITUDE Page 4 HOTEL OPERATIONS ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING OPTIONS Page 28 ON THE BLOCK BRAND FAMILY TIES TO SALE PRICE Page 42 www.HotelMotel.com News Analysis, Trends and People Since 1875 A HotelWorld Network Publication | Vol. 223, No. 9 | May 19, 2008 Hoteliers armed with knowledge AH&LA Summit brings issues to the Hill By Stacey Mieyal Higgins SENIOR EDITOR HOTEL FRANCHISE REPORT 2008 COVERAGE INCLUDES: Hotel Franchising Fees chart WASHINGTON–While the political agenda for the American Hotel & Lodging Assn.’s annual Legislative Action Summit might look familiar, there is a climate of change for this year’s election season, according to the keynote speaker. “Experi- AH&LA ence doesn’t matter when people want change,” said Mike Murphy, founding principal and member of the executive committee of DC Navigators LLC, during the opening session April 14. The presidential election could have implications for some of the hotel industry’s biggest issues, but Americans want a nonpartisan Congress to facilitate change, he said. On the State of Travel & Tourism panel, airport and border security was top of mind. The group sentiment was that security procedures hindered a welcoming environment for international travelers. Panelists said risk management has to be the philosophy. “We know we need speed and security,” said Al Martinez-Fonts Jr., assistant secretary for the private sector ofﬁce, Department of Homeland Security. “That’s See Summit | page 40 Page 32 FACs evolve to meet brand, owner needs Page 38 he annual Hotel Franchise Report from HOTEL & MOTEL MANAGEMENT provides a comprehensive view of brands and their franchising fees. Nearly 80 brands responded to the survey sent out via e-mail and fax in February and March. A special report also focuses on the evolution and importance of Franchise Advisory Councils, which act as liaisons between franchisee and franchisor. T Study: Stimulus checks could beneﬁt industry By Jason Q. Freed ASSOCIATE EDITOR The HotelPAC Congressional Dinner featured brieﬁngs by Reps. Mary Bono Mack, R-Calif.; James Clyburn, D-S.C. [above]; and Dan Boren, D-Okla. NATIONAL REPORT–With “downturn” the buzzword at nearly every conference and occupancy numbers slipping in most markets, any good news is welcomed with open arms. A recent study that says many travelers will spend upcoming economic stimulus checks on summer and fall vacations could provide at least a small amount of relief. “With this new money coming in, hopefully it will assist hoteliers to be positive,” said Warren Jahn, a revenue management consultant with InterContinental Hotels Group who co-authored the study while completing his doctorate at the See Stimulus | page 44 Timeframe for when consumers are expected to spend their 2008 economic stimulus checks Before checks arrive Within two weeks Three weeks One month Two months Three months Four months More than 4 months Don’t know 5% 18% 5% 21% 14% 8% 5% 15% 9% INFO CONCIERGE Travel and tourism accounts for: 10 percent of global gross domestic product 271 million jobs globally Source: World Travel & Tourism Council Source: Consumer Electronics Assn. http://www.HotelMotel.com

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Hotel & Motel Management - May 12, 2008 Contents Hotelier of the Year Leads Team to Victory Sheraton Builds on International Success Slower, Smaller Transactions in First Quarter Perspective Legal FAQ What Women Want Sales Clinic AAHOA Update Franchise Law Family Business Travel Trends Guest Column HotelWorld Update Trends & Stats Cleaning and Maintenance H&MM's 2008 Franchising Fees Guide FACs Evolve to Meet Brand, Owner Needs The Importance of Branding When Buying Ad/Editorial Index Marketplace Classifieds Checking Out

Hotel & Motel Management - May 19, 2008

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