Data from STR Global, the leading provider of market information to the global hotel industry, highlights the plight of local markets in Thailand and puts the effect of the country’s recent political disruption into a regional context.

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Knowland Group finds meeting planners would go ahead with meetings in epidemic areas - with precautions!

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Following the acquisition last year from The Crown Estate of the iconic Metropole building on Northumberland Avenue and the adjoining 10 Whitehall Place, Corinthia Hotels has since secured full funding and commenced works for the refurbishment of both buildings into a luxury hotel and private residences.

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Building revenues is a challenge facing almost all businesses today. Success in building revenues is not the only reason to discuss the concept of ACCOUNTABILITY, but it is a logical place to consider in times of economic uncertainty.

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The Americas region reported declines in all three key performance metrics when reported in U.S. dollars for March 2009, according to data compiled by STR and STR Global.

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The recession is finally taking its toll on online travel, with a decline in revenues this year forecast by PhoCusWright, the travel industry research company.

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Interview with Ted Schweitzer, VP e-commerce, La Quinta

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First quarter 2009 adjusted net income was $74 million, or $0.41 diluted earnings per share (EPS), compared with adjusted net income of $62 million, or $0.35 diluted EPS, for the first quarter of 2008.

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People still taking vacations, but taking shorter ones - business travel less likely

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The Convento de São Paulo, an ARTEH(R) Hotel in Redondo, Portugal, receives once again the Espaço Arcana 2009 (Arcana Space).

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