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62 Checking Out LODGING’S LIGHTER SIDE H&MM October 15, 2007 | HotelMotel.com www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition By the numbers 150 100 JW MARRIOTT Number of ﬁfth-graders from Danbrook Elementary School of Anaheim who listened to 2006 “World’s Strongest Man” Philip Pﬁster discuss staying ﬁt and eating healthy at the Hilton Anaheim (Calif.). Pﬁster is a ﬁreﬁghter from Charleston, Va. Percent of energy consumption that is windpowered at the newly opened 110-suite Staybridge Suites Wilmington-Brandywine Valley in Glen Mills, Pa. The $15-million property, which is owned by Brinton Lake Hotel Associates and managed by Synergy Hospitality, also features a state-of-the-art energy management system to reduce its energy consumption. An event of elephant-sized proportions Some of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s biggest stars attended a luncheon to celebrate the grand opening of the new $100-million JW Marriott Grand Rapids (Mich.). “Pachyderm Picnic on the Plaza” featured seven elephants and the public was invited to dine with them near the 24-story, 337-room luxury hotel. Quotable Simulating an emergency Captain Mike Posner and the rest of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue team conducted training drills at the vacant Sheraton Bal Harbour (Fla.). The building is under major renovations, and when complete in 2010, will be known as the St. Regis Resort and Residences Bal Harbour. “ “ We imagine there are many creative ways our guests would like to say ‘do not disturb me right now.’ ” JOHN LEE, v.p. of brand marketing at Embassy Suites Hotels, conducting search for new DND hanger designs Downtown Disney: Have one on us As Jennifer Carr of Lutz, Fla., checked in to the Doubletree Guest Suites in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., she was presented with a free two-night stay as part of Disney’s Surprise Stays sweepstakes. Free stays are being awarded by the Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels in celebration of more than $100 million in collective upgrades and improvements to the seven hotels. Editor’s note: If you have information about an event that would be considered the lighter side of lodging, please e-mail Jason Freed at jfreed@questex.com. The opportunity to lead Starwood was too great to pass up.” Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide ST. REGIS FRITS VAN PAASSCHEN, c.e.o., According to a recent survey of ALIS delegates, 90% expect their company’s revenues to increase in 2008. In fact, 60% expect their company’s revenues to increase by more than 5 percent, and only 2% expects a decline! The same survey indicated that over 35% expect U.S. hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) will increase during 2008 more than 5 percent. This is a less optimistic outlook for RevPAR than the delegates reported last year, but very positive nonetheless. For an update, join us at ALIS in January 2008! 60% 30% Growth In Company Revenues 1% 1% 53% 35% 9% U.S. Hotel Industry RevPAR 2008 vs. 2007 3% 2008 vs. 2007 8% 1% 8% 60% 30% 3% 0% 0% 0% 9% 53% 1% 35% James E. Burba Chair, ALIS and President, BHN CIRCLE NO. 107 DOWNTOWN DISNEY HOTELS http://HotelMotel.com http://www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition http://www.alisconference.com

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Hotel & Motel Management - October 15, 2007 Contents Concord Sets Goal to Double Portfolio Leaders: Budgetel Brand Off and Running Pension Funds Put More Capital Into Hotels Perspective Letter to the Editor At Your Risk Consultant's Corner Sales Clinic On Finance Guest Column Trends & Stats Industry Leaders Say Healthy Times Will Continue Eco-Concious Hotels Looks for Certification Events Removing Chemicals, Suds from Housekeeping Products Handhelds Help Track Safe Activity People on The Move Awards Transactions Supplier News Ad/Editorial Index Bath Trends Marketplace Classifieds Checking Out

Hotel & Motel Management - October 15, 2007

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