http://www.bnbwire.com/ Bed and Breakfast Industry News en-us http://www.bnbwire.com/images/logo.gif http://www.bnbwire.com/ support@hotelresource.com http://www.bnbwire.com/article33980.html The U.S. hotel industry posted declines in two key performance measurements during the week of 27 July - 02 August 2008, according to data from STR. http://www.bnbwire.com/article33948.html The Financial Management Committee of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA), in conjunction with the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), published the tenth edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) in the fall of 2006. http://www.bnbwire.com/article33922.html Key markets, world wide have experience unprecedented occupancies, average rates, and RevPAR for over a decade. New York City and London in particular have experienced average occupancies well over 80% for the past several years, driving record average rates and RevPARs. http://www.bnbwire.com/article33882.html It's no wonder FreshStay.com's ranks continue to grow - according to new research, up to 40% of all hotels are going smoke-free, and 89% of hotel guests prefer a non-smoking environment http://www.bnbwire.com/article33836.html Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada. http://www.bnbwire.com/article33824.html Phone books, like tube TVs, are starting to disappear from hotel rooms. http://www.bnbwire.com/article33818.html How to survive some of the custom and 'lore' of Hotel Management Agreement Indemnification Provisions. http://www.bnbwire.com/article33817.html The U.S. hotel industry posted declines in two key performance measurements during the week of 20 - 26 July 2008, according to data from STR. http://www.bnbwire.com/article33814.html With a weak dollar, America is a great buy for foreigners, yet visits are falling. http://www.bnbwire.com/article33789.html Web 2.0 is no longer considered an 'innovation'. It's a standard. The internet is now a place for sharing and social interaction. The smartest businesses in the world are using this social interaction to their benefit - through blogs, streaming video, and online communities, where people come together to trade links, ideas, and information 24 hours a day. There's a good chance that your hotel can benefit from marketing through social media. I'm going to walk you through some of the ways you can do so, and increase your profits along the way. http://www.bnbwire.com/article33786.html NaturCert is the global independent organisation which has developed the NaturCert Certification Program for the environment and society. Today NaturCert announces its free service called Preliminary Diagnosis which is the first of the two steps of the NaturCert Certification Program. http://www.bnbwire.com/article33776.html From Food to Music to Sporting Events, 87% of Respondents Indicate that Travel Involving Personal Interests Will Remain the Same or Increase Over the Next Two Years http://www.bnbwire.com/article33752.html First half of 2008 produces occupancy drop in three of four regions http://www.bnbwire.com/article33750.html Rising costs eat into provincial profitability http://www.bnbwire.com/article33749.html Vienna kicks average rate skywards http://www.bnbwire.com/article33740.html New hotel amenity line provides guests with luxury amenities in 100% biodegradable packaging http://www.bnbwire.com/article33727.html Reckless publicity stunt, suicide or murder? A troubled celebrity takes a fatal dive from her penthouse balcony on opening night of a fashionable Hollywood hotel. http://www.bnbwire.com/article33724.html Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada. http://www.bnbwire.com/article33700.html While Interest in International Travel Remains Strong, Americans Traveling Abroad Are Staying Closer to Home http://www.bnbwire.com/article33692.html Smith Travel Research (STR) announced second quarter and first half 2008 results for the U.S. lodging industry today.