Poll question; What is the largest hotel group in terms of room numbers.
Answer: IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Is the worlds largest and most global hotel chain. IHG's brands include: InterContinental Hotels, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, and Candlewood Suites.
As of March 2009 they had over 4,200 hotels in their portfolio representing over 621,000 Rooms.
Best Western uses the tag line "The Worlds Largest Hotel Chain"; however with a portfolio of just under 4,000 hotels representing 303,000 rooms. They come in number 7 behind IHG, Wyndham, Marriott, Hilton, Accor, and Choice Hotels.
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Marriott calls for golden age of travel
In a global study released by Marriott at the World Economic Forum, it was revealed that international travel is considered even more important than the Internet, TV/movies, or political diplomacy at stimulating the economy and breaking down cultural barriers.FairSearch.org launches anti-Google “Good To Know” ad campaign
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TripAdvisor warns of hotels posting fake reviews - htrends.com
The hotel review may sound too good — citing obscure details like the type of faucets — or perhaps one stands out as the only negative rating of an otherwise popular location.
The influential travel Web site TripAdvisor has been quietly posting disclaimers to warn customers of hotels writing fake reviews to improve their popularity rankings or hurt competitors.
The red disclaimers near the names of hotels show that TripAdvisor has a problem with fake… Continue
Posted by Hotel Industry Pros on July 20, 2009 at 3:01pm — 3 Comments
Chefs create dishes that look like dirt by Bret Thorn
Chefs have long been inspired by the beauty of nature’s bounty, from vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables to delicate herbs, but lately many of them have taken on a less attractive muse: dirt.
Fueled by a focus on farm-to-table cuisine as well as the proliferation of the techniques of molecular gastronomy, chefs are making what they usually dub “soil” from such varying ingredients as chocolate cookie crumbs, beets and mushrooms.
“If I serve it with… Continue
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Caught in the Middle: Rising Unemployment Takes Its Toll on Older Managers - htrends.com
U.S. recessions since the oil crisis in the early 1970s each had their own special causes and victims, but they also had something in common: They were over relatively quickly. The current downturn, however, is deeper and already longer than any since World War II. This spells trouble for one especially vulnerable group -- managers in their 40s and early 50s. They tend to be more expensive than their younger counterparts; they may lack some of the high-tech savvy needed to… Continue
Posted by Hotel Industry Pros on July 20, 2009 at 2:32pm
6 Lessons From the Best Marketing Campaign Ever - fastcompany.com
Last month an unlikely underdog stunned the marketing world at the International Cannes Advertising Festival. At the show, a single marketing campaign took home a Grand Prix award in three categories simultaneously--direct, cyber and PR-- something that had never happened before in the 50+ year history of the show. Contrary to what you might expect, the unanimous winner of this unprecedented victory was not a Fortune50 brand with an advertising budget of millions, but a… Continue
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Mamilla Hotel opens in Jerusalem - htrends.com
A significant cultural, architectural and touristic evolution of the urban fabric of one of the world's most iconic and timelessly beautiful cities happens this June with the opening of the first luxury lifestyle hotel in Jerusalem and Israel: Mamilla Hotel.
Located in a remarkable position in the city centre with breath-taking views of the Old City walls, the Tower of David and Jaffa Gate, the Mamilla is a contemporary, world-class hotel that combines a distinctly… Continue
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Survey says: Flying is no fun
A new survey confirms what most travelers already know: modern air travel can be stressful, frustrating and exhausting.
US Virgin Islands tourist bus accident injures 13
A tourist bus collided with a parked vehicle in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Friday, injuring 13 cruise ship passengers after it went down an embankment, authorities said.Southwest employee killed in airport accident
A Southwest Airlines employee at Washington Dulles International Airport died on Friday after being injured in a collision with a luggage cart and another piece of equipment.Travel photo of the day: African bird's true colors
Tom Gubala spotted this lilac-breasted roller in Tanzania while on a safari in late summer 2011.
Chicago visitors get Groupons on the big screen
Now Chicago visitors never need miss a deal. Beginning this week, Groupon offers are being featured on interactive kiosks with 46-inch screens at popular tourist destinations in the Windy City.
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Management philosophy organize your business around specific goals govern all areas of your company.Different philosophies direct each aspect of your business, including the overall organization of…Continue
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How to maximize the profit in your hotel
To maximize the profit in your hotel you must create something new. So we must ask ourself why the guest come to our hotel. The guest come to eat food,all the hotels offer good food.the guest come to…Continue
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How to manage quality customer service
A quality cutomer service program makes a hotel stand out from competitors who may not place as much emphasis on taking care of the customer. In fact devoted to placing customers at the forefront can…Continue
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The importance of training for hospitality
Hospitality training has applications well beyond traditional sevice oriented businesses such as restaurants, hotels and spas. Training for hospitality equips employees with tools to succesfully…Continue
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