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Weekly U.S. Lodging Performance for the week ending 18 October 2008
The U.S. hotel industry posted declines in two key performance measurements and was essentially flat in a third measurement during the week of 12-18 October, according to data from STR. ...more

Center for Hospitality Research Explores Menu Development
Industry Pros Focus on the Challenge of Constant Menu Innovation ...more

Economic Headwinds Will Slow 2008 U.S. Domestic Travel to 1.99 Billion Person-Trips
International Arrivals to Advance by 7.2%, Expected Declines in Business and Leisure Travel Will Make 2009 a Challenging Year ...more

American Express Business Travel Announces Adjusted Results Of Forecast In Anticipation Of Global Economic Slowdown
Potential Decreases in the Cost of Airfares Likely, Prices Could Move from -3 Percent to 5 Percent for Domestic Air Travel in North America - Hotel Occupancy is Expected to Decline and Hold Rates Steady ...more

STR reports occupancy, RevPAR drops in September
ADR increases during month, third quarter and year-to-date reporting periods ...more

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Technology

Timely Topics Covered at HFTP's Caribbean Conference
Online registration is now available for Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals' (HFTP(R)) Caribbean Finance and Technology Professionals Conference. For the third year, the conference gathers industry professionals to discuss important issues surrounding the Caribbean region. It is scheduled for December 7-9, 2008 at the luxurious Rose Hall Resort & Spa, a Hilton Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. ...more

BNS launches industry leading HD-IPTV and A/V Automation solution for hospitality and MDU markets
Turnkey solution in-room entertainment, room control and A/V facility design addresses challenges of meeting customers' increasingly sophisticated expectations for high technology standards ...more

HFTP to Speak About Technology at the 2008 BAHA Conference and IT Exhibition
Representatives of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) address hot hospitality technology topics during education sessions at the upcoming 2008 BAHA Conference and IT Exhibition. The third annual conference is scheduled for November 5-6 at the Sofitel London Heathrow in London. The two-day conference, produced by the British Association of Hospitality Accountants (BAHA), includes informative sessions for finance and IT professionals. ...more

Newmarket International's Director of Educational Development to Facilitate Discussion on eLearning at MPI Meeting
Certified Newmarket Systems Analyst (CNSA) Course Helps Professionals Fully Leverage Delphi for Maximum Benefits ...more

100-Year Commitment to Impeccable Service Keeps the Legend Alive at The Grove Park Inn
Concierge Assistant system enables historic property to meet 21st century guest expectations, contributes to a 97% guest satisfaction rate ...more

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Development

Four New T.G.I. Friday's Restaurants to Open in Las Vegas Casinos
T.G.I. Friday's Restaurants Announce Expansion of Casino Restaurant Operations ...more

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Financial

Monarch Casino Reports Third Quarter Results
The Company reported net revenue of $38.8 million, an 11.0% decline from the $43.6 million reported for the comparable quarter in 2007. ...more

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Internet

Americas Best Value Inn to Further Enhance Online Presence with Rich Media from VFM Interactive
VFM to produce and distribute new rich visual content for all ABVI properties ...more

Open Hospitality and Graves Hotels and Resorts Renew Marketing Partnership
Open Hospitality has announced that Graves Hotels and Resorts, owner of the Graves 601 hotel in Minneapolis, has extended their multi-year Internet marketing services agreement. ...more

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Other

Mount Airy Casino Resort Marks One-Year Anniversary
Generated more than $87.9 million in taxes, had over $2 billion in payouts to guests ...more

Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Announces Two New Members Join Organization
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of the Directors has approved the membership applications of two new companies, bringing the trade group comprised of the world's leading gaming suppliers to a total of 58 members. ...more

UNITE HERE Warns Union Members that Issue 6 Backers Oppose Unionization, Calls On Lakes Entertainment to Disclose Wages and Benefits at its Non-Union Casinos
Today, UNITE HERE, the largest union of gaming workers in the United States, warned union members in Ohio that the backers of Issue 6 oppose unionization of the proposed casino. In addition, UNITE HERE called on Lakes Entertainment (NASDAQ:LACO), the operator of the proposed casino, to fully disclose to voters the wages and benefits paid at its non-union casinos throughout the country. ...more

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