Dynamic Versus Static Hotel Reviews: The Immediacy of Social Network Reviews - By Carol Verret

It used to be that Trip Advisor was the only major player in hotel reviews. However, consumers now have many other ways to vent frustrations or express positive experiences – and they’re all online on their phones accessing social media platforms. ...more

'I Love New York' Green Campaign in Soft Launch Mode - By Glenn Hasek

The 'I Love New York' logo, one of the most famous icons ever created for a tourism campaign, has gone green. ...more

A Sea Change in Eco-Awareness

EcoRooms & EcoSuites certifies two new hotels - The Comfort Inn & Suites in Boston and Habitat Suites in Austin, TX - as a 2nd sustainability wave crests in the hotel industry ...more

American Casino & Entertainment Properties, LLC ('ACEP') Today Reported Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2010

For the first quarter 2010, ACEP reported a net loss of $2.7 million compared to a net loss of $1.6 million for the first quarter ended in 2009. ...more

New FIN Restaurant Headlines Tropicana Casino & Resort's Summer Season

Locally Grown Foods and Wines Featured at Atlantic City's New Oceanfront Restaurant ...more

BCLC Recognized As 'World Leader' in Responsible Gambling

BCLC's responsible gambling programs have received the highest level of recognition, 'Level 4', by the World Lottery Association (WLA). An international panel for the WLA's Responsible Gambling Framework awarded the certification for policies and procedures in accordance with its Responsible Gambling Principles. ...more

Experience Wireless Music Streaming for Hotels At HD Expo, Booth #566

TeleAdapt Proves to Hoteliers and Designers that Bluetooth Audio Playback is Going Mainstream Among Travellers ...more

OpenTravel Member PEAK 15 Systems Connects Tour Operators and Travel Agents

Provides Standards-Based Interoperability to Signature Travel Network ...more

STR Reports Canada Performance for Week Ending 8 May 2010

In year-over-year measurements, the industry’s occupancy increased 4.4 percent to 61.9 percent. Average daily rate ended the week virtually flat with a 0.7- percent increase to CAD$127.49. Revenue per available room for the week was up 5.0 percent to CAD$78.88. ...more

STR Releases 2010 Summer Forecast

The U.S. hotel industry should expect to see mixed results in the three key performance metrics this summer, according to STR’s 2010 summer forecast. ...more

STR Reports U.S. Hotel Pipeline for April 2010

The total active U.S. hotel development pipeline comprises 3,512 projects totaling 367,080 rooms, according to the April 2010 STR/TWR/Dodge Construction Pipeline Report released this week. ...more