This article evaluates historical trends in hotel sale prices, ranked by brand.

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The contest is open to everyone twenty-one and over, and must feature pineapple as a main ingredient.

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Apple’s deal to acquire Siri, a mobile assistant company, isn’t just about buying another iPhone app

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Holiday Inn is launching its biggest ever advertising campaign this week to support the £650 million ($1 billion) global relaunch of the brand.

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Worldwide REVPAR for Starwood branded Same-Store Owned Hotels increased 6.6% (2.1% in constant dollars) compared to the first quarter of 2009. REVPAR for Starwood branded Same-Store Owned Hotels in North America increased 5.8% (2.8% in constant dollars).

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The brief January profit freeze ended in February as trading for hoteliers in the UK thawed and turned positive, according to the latest HotStats survey from TRI Hospitality Consulting. UK Gross Operating Profit per Available Room (GOPPAR) grew by 6.8% in the month of February, back on the rising trend started at the end of last year, although growth still remains negative on a 12 month rolling basis.

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The board of directors of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it has promoted Ronald D. Parisotto (46) to senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Parisotto, who will continue to report to President and CEO Stephen P. Joyce, also serves as an officer of the company.

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By Janet Winters, Principal, Winters Advertising & Public Relations

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HEI Hotels & Resorts, a rapidly growing hotel ownership and operating company, announced that it has acquired the 202-room Le Méridien hotel in Center City Philadelphia.

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Best Western has added four new hotels to its growing presence in Japan, the 242 room Best Western Hotel Fino Sapporo, 145 room Best Western Hotel Fino Oita, 72 room Best Western Naha Inn and 168 room Best Western Fukuoka Nakasu Inn.

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