Information, data, research and news for hoteliers and hotel executives involved with sales, marketing, branding and brand strategy, or advertising in the global hotel industry. en-us http://www.hotelsmag.com/community/Sales+%26amp%3B+Marketing/47565.html?nid=3994 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:49:55 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6575967.html?nid=3994 Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts welcomes China Eastern Airlines as its 15th Frequent Flyer partner. This is part of a new global partnership between China Eastern Airlines and the Global Hotel Alliance, which Pan Pacific is a founding member. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:59:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6575951.html?nid=3994 Your Web presence can make or break your business. When IHG decided to revamp the Web site for its iconic InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand, the company faced challenges in brand distinction. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:39:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6575552.html?nid=3994 The new markets added include 9 markets in Scandinavia, 3 markets in Europe and Fukuoka in Japan Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:02:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6575084.html?nid=3994 According to the Ypartnership/Yankelovich National Leisure Travel MONITOR, a nationwide study measuring consumer travel preferences, approximately two-thirds of leisure travelers use the Internet to gather travel information. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:23:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6574857.html?nid=3994 Davie Brown Entertainment, a leading entertainment marketing consultancy, announced today that it has been retained by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) to strategically lead all entertainment initiatives within film, television, and industry influencer outreach for the Westin Hotels & Resorts. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:54:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6574732.html?nid=3994 Pegasus Solutions has named industry veteran Ric Leutwyler president of Pegasus representation services, including Utell® Hotels & Resorts and Unirez by Pegasus™. Leutwyler joins Pegasus, the hotel industry’s largest third-party marketing and reservations provider, from Best Western. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:02:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6575658.html?nid=3994 A good hotel knows its returning guests—not only their names, but also their likes and dislikes, their interests, their personalities—and works to customize a guest's visit based on that knowledge. So why should those guests expect anything less when they visit the hotel's Web site? The Leading Hotels of the World Ltd. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6576506.html?nid=3994 Charlene Li, a vice president and principal analyst at Forrester Research, teamed with colleague Josh Bernoff to write “Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies” (Harvard Press, US$30). Li studies how companies can leverage social media technologies for marketing purposes, and “Groundswell” is an examination of best (and worst) practices of this emerging niche. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6573067.html?nid=3994 The hospitality industry suffered a loss on June 23 with the death of Michael J. “Shiny” Dimond, 67, who was widely recognized as one of the top marketing executives in the United States. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:11:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6572815.html?nid=3994 Elite Island Resorts’ villa accommodations and adjoining room arrangements are ideal for familymoons, providing shared living space as well as much-appreciated privacy. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:23:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6572114.html?nid=3994 In challenging economic times, individuals are flocking to customer loyalty programs as consumers increasingly value benefits and amenities. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:04:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6572104.html?nid=3994 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:14:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6572101.html?nid=3994 Despite a down economy and rising fuel prices, millions of Americans plan to travel this summer. Many will find a growing number of travel bargains for dream destinations. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:55:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6572002.html?nid=3994 Red Lion Hotels Corporation today announced a rewarding incentive promotion for meeting planners. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:45:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6571977.html?nid=3994 Hilton HHonors, one of the world’s premiere hotel loyalty programs, has announced a new promotion with Live Nation, the world’s largest live music company. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:12:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6571844.html?nid=3994 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:00:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6571762.html?nid=3994 AARP Services Inc. and Unique Vacations Inc., the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, have entered into a preferred provider relationship that now offers AARP’s more than 39 million members exclusive savings and benefits when they book a Sandals Resort or Beaches Resort Luxury Included® Caribbean vacation. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:02:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6571761.html?nid=3994 Cheers of pride and joy are ringing through the hills and valleys of San Francisco with the historical legalization of gay marriage by the California Supreme Court. To honor this momentous occasion, Personality Hotels, a collection of seven chic boutique hotels, is featuring the “Pride & Personality Package” for gay couples seeking a fun, unique honeymoon getaway. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:00:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6571758.html?nid=3994 ID Media, the largest direct and digital media services company in the country, has been selected by Florida's HH Advertising to handle DRTV and online media planning and buying for Sandals & Beaches Resorts, a diverse collection of all-inclusive vacation destinations in the Caribbean. ID Media's Chicago office will handle the account, working closely with HH Advertising, the agency of record for Sandals & Beaches Resorts for over 15 years. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:36:00 PST http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6571581.html?nid=3994 "Marriott's Caribbean Travel Interruption Policy" protects both groups and individual travelers in the event of a hurricane. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:25:00 PST