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www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition HotelMotel.com | H&MM November 5, 2007 Events Co-sponsored Events 25 January 28-30, 2008 America’s Lodging Investment Summit: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles. (714) 540-9300 www.alisconference.com Feb. 24-27, 2008 International Hospitality Week: (HotelWorld Expo & Conference, Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show and International Las Vegas Restaurant Show) Las Vegas Convention Center. www.nightclub.com. www.lasvegasrestaurantshow.com. February 3-6, 2008 La Quinta National Conference: Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa, Orlando, Fla. (214) 492-6937 FEATURED DESTINATION Las Vegas Dec. 3-6 The Lexington Collection Convention: Monte Carlo Hotel, Las Vegas. (877) 539-7171 or www.lexingtoncollection.com. March 12-13, 2008 The Hotel Developers Conference GREEN Hotel Development: Feb. 25-27, 2008 HotelWorld Expo & Conference: (As part of International Hospitality Week) Las Vegas Convention Center. www.hotelworldexpo.com. Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa, Henderson, Nev. (310) 785-5320 or www.jmbm.com/THDC. Feb. 25-27, 2008 HotelWorld Expo & Conference: (As part of International Hospitality Week) Las Vegas Convention Center. www.hotelworldexpo.com. Dec. 3-7 Americas Best Value Inn by Vantage 2007 International Educational Conference & Trade Show: Monte Carlo Hotel, Las Vegas. (888) 582-2378. March 16-19, 2008 HR in Hospitality Conference: Wynn Las Vegas Resort. www.hrinhospitality.com. March 26, 2008 Asian American Hotel Owners Assn. Annual Convention & Trade Show: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas. (404) 816-5759 or www.aahoa.com. March 3-5, 2008 International Hotel Investment Forum: InterContinental Berlin. www.berlinconference.com. Feb. 24-27, 2008 International Hospitality Week: (HotelWorld Expo & Conference, Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show and International Las Vegas Restaurant Show) Las Vegas Convention Center. www.nightclub.com. www.lasvegasrestaurantshow.com. May 14-17, 2008 Hospitality Design Expo & Conference: Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas. (508) 743-8502 or www.hdexpo.com. April 16-18, 2008 Resort Conference: Hotel del Coronado, San Diego. www.resortconference.com. Sept. 24-27, 2008 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Convention & Tradeshow: Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, Tenn. www.hftp.org. May 7-8, 2008 Meet the Money 2008 Gateway to Hotel Finance: Dec. 4-5 Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference: Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico. www.burba.com. Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa, Henderson, Nev. (310) 785-5320 or www.jmbm.com/MTM. Dec. 6, 2008 Travel Internet Marketing Strategy Conference: Pointe South Mountain Resort, Phoenix. www.hsmai.org. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York. (202) 289-3100 or www.ahla.com. Nov. 9-13 American Hotel & Lodging Assn. Fall Conference: Nov. 26-27 The Aquatics International & Waterpark Resorts Leadership Development Conference: The Rosen Centre, Orlando, Fla. www.wrldconference.com. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York. (914) 421-3206 or www.ihmrs.com. Nov. 10-13 International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show: Nov. 27-29 National Trust Historic Hotels of America Annual Meeting: Don CeSar Beach Resort, St. Pete Beach, Fla. (202)588-6061 or www.historichotels.org. Dec. 13-14 Caribbean Sales & Marketing Strategy Conference: InterContinental Resort & Casino, San Juan, Puerto Rico. (787) 725-9139, ext. 224 or www. caribbeanstrategyconference.com. May 17-20, 2008 National Restaurant Assn. Show: McCormick Place, Chicago. (312) 853-2525 or www.restaurant.org/show. NOTE: For a complete list of events, visit www.HotelMotel.com. Fax events to (216) 706-3711 or e-mail them to sricca@questex.com. Travel trends: Green Continued from page 8 10 percent more per usage (e.g., room night, airline ﬂight, car rental), with the majority of respondents indicating they would pay less than 5 percent more. The results of the survey suggest that awareness of a supplier’s efforts to operate in an environmentally responsible manner may be sufﬁcient to attract additional patronage, but not at a signiﬁcantly higher rate (or fare). The “value assessment” consumers ascribe to any travel service transaction appears to remain the primary determinant of their actual purchase behavior. So how does one capitalize on this growing market opportunity? Clearly, the answer is to make sure your efforts to dis- play good stewardship are given prominent mention in your marketing communications. For those who are passionate about fulﬁlling their responsibility in this regard, there is much to be learned from the noteworthy example set by the proprietor of the Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa in northern California, Wen Chang. This environmental champion-turned-hotel developer successfully conceived, built and now operates the ﬁrst hotel ever to receive the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certiﬁcation from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is a benchmark applied nationwide to both residential and commercial properties on ﬁve points of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efﬁciency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. His 132-room property re- minds guests of its unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility by continuously displaying the property’s “vitals” both behind the front desk and in the lobby. And, as you might expect, the wine featured in the wine bar comes from organically grown grapes. hmm@questex.com Peter Yesawich is president and c.e.o. of Ypartnership. He can be reached at peter.yesawich@ypartnership.com. http://www.HotelMotel.com/digital_edition http://www.HotelMotel.com http://www.alisconference.com http://www.nightclub.com http://www.lasvegasrestaurantshow.com http://www.hotelworldexpo.com http://www.jmbm.com/THDC http://www.lexingtoncollection.com http://www.hotelworldexpo.com http://www.berlinconference.com http://www.hrinhospitality.com http://www.aahoa.com http://www.hdexpo.com http://www.resortconference.com http://www.hftp.org http://www.nightclub.com http://www.lasvegasrestaurantshow.com http://www.hsmai.org http://www.jmbm.com/MTM http://www.wrldconference.com http://www.burba.com http://www.ahla.com http://www.restaurant.org/show http://www.HotelMotel.com http://www.historichotels.org http://caribbeanstrategyconference.com http://www.ihmrs.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

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