http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/ Hotel Industry News en-us http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/images/logo.gif http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/ support@hotelresource.com http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44350.html O'Rourke Hospitality Marketing, a full-service marketer specializing in the hospitality industry, has just launched SmartstaySM a one-of-a-kind iPhone app that hotels can customize to reflect their own hotel brand. http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44349.html The total active U.S. hotel development pipeline includes 3,551 projects comprising 368,740 rooms, according to the February 2010 STR/TWR/Dodge Construction Pipeline Report released this week http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44348.html In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy decreased 0.4 percent to 55.3 percent. Average daily rate fell 0.9 percent to finish the week at CAD$125.36. Revenue per available room for the week dropped 1.3 percent decrease to CAD$69.36. http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44347.html Register for this Complimentary Webinar to Learn What Every Hotelier Needs to Know about using Online Video to Appeal to Different Generations of Travel Shoppers. http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44341.html Accor announced its strategic expansion plans for Vietnam. This plan includes additional hotels within the Novotel, Mercure hotel brand, launching of the ibis brand and MGallery label and the ambitious goal of doubling the number of rooms under management in the Vietnam by 2012. http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44337.html Restaurants showcase sustainable seafood throughout April http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44336.html Interstate Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: IHR), a leading hotel real estate investor and the nation’s largest independent hotel management company, today announced that its stockholders approved, at a special meeting held today, the merger agreement by which Interstate will be acquired by Hotel Acquisition Company, LLC. http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44335.html Immigrant Baker at the Westin Hotel in Times Square Awarded $3 Million by a Federal Jury Because of Hidden Camera Installed in Retaliation for Discrimination Complaints Will Return to Work Today http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44332.html Online Luxury Hotel Deal Expert's Annual Survey Reveals Preferences, Travel Booking Practices and Most Sought-After Destinations of More Than 6,000 Travelers http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44324.html Summit to Include Presentation of Resort Marketer of the Year, Keynote by Michael Tchong, and Customer Event with Meeting and Incentive Professionals http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44323.html Every hotel wants more loyal guests. The rewards for individual properties are well documented; loyal customers: http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44320.html Travel professionals report a confident outlook and see an increased role for service, technology, and specialization to serve the needs of future travelers http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44319.html With almost 50% of traffic numbers available, the February pax numbers are down by more than (2.4%) http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44318.html As the recession sapped demand for travel, hotel operators got creative. They shut down restaurants, closed floors and even cut back on newspaper delivery to ride out the downturn. http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44317.html A few months ago we wrote about the many reasons why hoteliers should not be using free link shorting services such as TinyURL and Bit.Ly. While there are numerous free services available, most put your hotel at risk and may cost you dearly in lost business opportunities. The Internet is still a little like the http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44316.html The Boutique & Lifestyle segment has emerged through a maze of big brands and frequent guest programs to become a prominent lodging category, highly sought after by consumers and investors alike. http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44315.html A financing alternative that frees up capital allowing the owner to invest back into the same or different business. http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44314.html Westgor & Associates, Inc., charter member of Hotel Brokers International, announces the sale of the 60 unit Americas Best Value Inn located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, to Shree Laxmi Naryam. Jeff Westgor, CHB, President of Westgor & Associates Inc., represented the seller – US Assets. Financing was an SBA 7A loan. http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44313.html Hotel to Use New Applications to Drive Revenues and Customer Loyalty http://www.ihrestaurantresource.com/article44312.html Seasoned Project Director hired to expand firm’s expertise