The Caribbean hotel industry reported increases in all three key performance metrics in 2011, according to data from STR.

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ZRS Consulting, a boutique hotel consultancy based in Dublin, Ireland today announced the introduction of a Referral Incentive Programme. This allows partners, affiliates and friends of ZRS Consulting to refer new clients or specific hotel project work to the company. The main purpose of the programme is to reward ‘referrers’ for new business. In turn, these individuals become entitled to a generous incentive on assignment completion/payment.

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Huntington Hotel Group is proud to announce that the Hilton Garden Inn Valencia Six Flags, California, is now managed by Huntington Hospitality Management, an affiliate of the Huntington Hotel Group. Huntington Hospitality Management handles all aspects of hotel operations and development.

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Exclusive Study of Global Opinion Leaders Reveals that Travel Breaks Down Cultural Barriers and Promotes Soft Diplomacy

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Florida International University is pleased to announce that its top-rated hospitality school has been named the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Designated in honor of the Chaplin family, the School will continue to provide cutting-edge management education for students who intend to pursue careers in the hospitality and tourism industries.

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Revenue per available room up 4.8% to CAD$65.73

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World’s Most Respected Hotel Reader Board Service to Begin February 1

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The Company’s outlook for 2012, which assumes continued improvement in economic activity, positive business travel trends and the other significant assumptions detailed below, is as follows:

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Corporate Execs Work Hard to Free Up Property Managers to Focus on Revenue

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MKG Hospitality’s December and end-of-year hotel results are out for the Middle East & North African regions, showing clear-cut trends and a division in hotel performances. Turkey, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are easily the best performing markets.

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