Hotel & Motel Management - November 5, 2007 - (Page 1)

NEWS LODGEWORKS LAUNCHES AVIA Page 4 NEWS WHAT’S NEW AT THE IH/M&R SHOW Page 46 NEWS BEST WESTERN AIMS HIGH WITH ATRIA Page 80 www.HotelMotel.com News Analysis, Trends and People Since 1875 A HotelWorld Network Publication | Vol. 222, No. 19 | November 5, 2007 Third annual VOICE of the T By Jeff Higley Per-diem rates increase in most markets GM By Emily Hanna ASSOCIATE EDITOR he results are in. HOTEL & MOTEL MANAGEMENT surveyed general managers on topics ranging from salaries to sustainable hotels for this year’s GM Survey. Find out how general managers feel about topics including organized labor, immigration, the upcoming presidential election and more. Section begins on page 32. Survey Washington–On Oct. 1, most federal travelers and hoteliers got a per-diem raise, but it seems that not all were in Uncle Sam’s good graces. The U.S. General Services Administration boosted the standard per-diem rates by $10 for those traveling to most cities within the continental United States in ﬁscal year 2008, which runs Oct. 1, 2007, to Sept. 30, 2008. This increased the amount federal travelers can spend See Per-diem rates | page 94 No worries just yet Speakers weigh in on credit crunch concerns EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Phoenix–There’s no need to read between the lines. The message from speakers at The Lodging Conference was clear: The hotel industry is booming and a minor inconvenience, such as the so- called credit crunch, isn’t going to hinder it. That doesn’t mean the speakers, most of whom are in the leadership ranks of major hotel owners, operators and franchisors, don’t see a few bumps ahead, See Lodging Conference | page 82 Hotels going with the wind By Jason Q. Freed ASSOCIATE EDITOR National report–By now it’s clear that “going green” in the hospitality industry is not just a fad. After most hotels across the nation have adopted some sort of eco-conscious practice—whether it be laundering with non-toxic cleaners, replacing standard light bulbs with low-energy bulbs or donating half-used shampoo bottles—other properties have taken the next step. See Wind power | page 98 RELATED STORY: Consumers will pay for green, to a point Page 8 http://www.HotelMotel.com

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Hotel & Motel Management - November 5, 2007 Contents M&A Pace Slowing After Early Boom LodgeWorks Jumps Into Upscale Game Accor Reorganizes Leadership, Structure Perspective At Your Risk Travel Trends Sales Clinic On Finance Family Business Matters Cornell Insights Franchise Law Training Trends Satisfaction Trends Management Trends Events Guest Column Trends & Stats GM Survey Historic Property Conversions Offer Appeal for All Extended-Stay Brands Survey Green is the Word at IH/M&R Show Transactions Restaurant POS Handhelds Keep Managers Alerted Rising Costs Confront Midwest Builders Business Travelers: Breakfast Still an Important Perk IH/M&RS Product Preview Vacation Ownership Projects to Grow in U.S., Abroad Awards Training Programs Jump to Front Lines Refrigeration: Before You Break It, Fix It Lighting Enhances Property People Supplier News Best Western Aims High with Atria Vantage Makes Global Plans Sierra Moves Forward with New Name, High Expectations Maintenance Doctor Social Marketing Makes Way into Hotel Industry People Ad/Editorial Index Marketplace Classifieds Checking Out

Hotel & Motel Management - November 5, 2007

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