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Outside November 2006 Lindsay Yaw |
Lose the Moose Head Five boutique ski hotels that take the "lodge" out of winter lodging |
Inc. May 1, 2010 John Brandon |
Beyond the Business Center A new breed of high-tech hotels for road warriors. |
BusinessWeek September 22, 2003 Carol Matlack |
It's Time for Accor to Get Some Respect The French hotel chain is scoring big with budget-priced inns in Europe and the U.S. -- and outpacing upscale rivals like Hilton and Marriott |
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2005 Robyn Parets |
Kimpton Expands Boutique Concept Capitalizing on travelers' growing demand for boutique hotels with high style and personalized service, the newly formed Kimpton Hospitality Partners (KHP) plans to acquire $450 million in boutique hotel properties during the next two years. |
National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2004 Robyn Taylor Parets |
Boutique Brand Alters Landscape InterContinental Hotels Group may have drawn inspiration from the wedding poem "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue" when it conceptualized its Hotel Indigo brand. |
Entrepreneur May 2010 Bruce Schoenfeld |
Best Business Hotels in America Entrepreneur scoured the country and identified 15 hotels that go the distance - and beyond - for business travelers. And one hotel that tops them all. |
National Real Estate Investor December 1, 2005 Robyn Parets |
Extended-Stay Brands Roll Out Expansion Plans Brands Some developers are giving serious consideration to building economy extended-stay hotels. With lower operational costs than full-service and even limited-service properties, owners can often recoup costs faster and reap the rewards of higher profits. |
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2008 Matt Valley |
Q & A An interview with Michael Depatie, president and CEO of San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, which owns and runs boutique hotels. In April, Kimpton announced it had closed on a $246 million institutional real estate fund. |
National Real Estate Investor January 1, 2005 Robyn Taylor Parets |
The Belle of the Ball It's been a long wait for hotel investors, but finally their time has come. For nearly three years following 9/11, hotels were pretty much left out of the party as prices for other types of commercial property soared. |
Entrepreneur February 2006 Chris McGinnis |
Wi-fi, Where Are You? Business travelers are increasingly reliant on fast and easy wireless internet connections when managing their affairs from their laptops. Here's how to find the nearest free hot spot. |
Entrepreneur October 2005 Chris McGinnis |
Vegas, Baby! Don't gamble with your Vegas plans - here are the trip tips you need. |
National Real Estate Investor January 1, 2005 Geoff Lewis |
Asset Managers Hunt for Flow Through Three years after 9/11, hotels are just recovering. The investment community woke up a year ago and said it was okay to go into the hotel sector again. |
Inc. March 1, 2010 Adam Baer |
4 Great Extended Stay Hotels A look at places to make your home away from home. Hot plate not included. |
InsideFlyer April 2010 |
60 Seconds with Natalie White-Vice President of Customer Marketing and Relationships, Kimpton Hotels Natalie White, Vice President, Customer Marketing and Relationships at Kimpton answers a few questions about it's loyalty program. |
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2007 Stan Luxenberg |
Wooing Hotel Customers Online At a time when the hotel industry is enjoying strong demand, chains are working hard to generate business through their own Web sites. An effective online system can cut costs and boost occupancy rates. |
BusinessWeek June 11, 2007 Susan Berfield |
Room Service, Send Up Some Slime Want a night with SpongeBob? Marriott and Nickelodeon will accommodate you. |
The Motley Fool May 29, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Travel Off the Beaten Path and Save Cut your travel costs and get out of the hotel. Look into alternatives like campgrounds and hostels and break out of your ordinary vacation rut. |
Entrepreneur September 2004 Chris McGinnis |
It's a Chic Thing While it might be comforting to know almost any megachain hotel is going to be the same whether you're in Miami or Milwaukee, you may find more bang for your travel buck, plus something regional or unique, at smaller chains. |
BusinessWeek May 9, 2005 Garland et al. |
Hotels That Have A Story To Tell Far from being dusty artifacts, historic hotels are reaping the benefits of a growing interest in heritage travel. And some are featuring business services, too. Here are three examples. |
HBS Working Knowledge February 7, 2005 Martha Lagace |
The Hidden Market of Female Travelers Women are a rising force among frequent business travelers. They also make a majority of decisions for their families' personal trips. Hotels and airlines that understand their female travelers' experiences and wisdom are likely to succeed. |
Inc. December 1, 2009 Shivani Vora |
Your Guide to Executive Club Floors Staying on a hotel's club floor usually means free food and access to a private bar. But many hotels are redesigning their club levels to lure business travelers, and amenities go well beyond trail mix and cocktails. |
Fast Company May 2000 Heath Row |
Road Rules - Rule No. 19 Get a room with a (point of) view. Choosing a hotel room. |
PC Magazine August 1, 2007 John Brandon |
Stay in Luxury--At the Airport Airports around the world are adding high-end hotels, spas, and meeting rooms to keep short-stay business travelers from schlepping into town. |
BusinessWeek October 27, 2003 Christopher Palmeri |
Home Sweet Hotel For inns to rate with our readers, they need comfy rooms, high-speed Net access, and some little extras thrown in. |
BusinessWeek February 17, 2011 Susan Berfield |
Speed Dial: Starwood's Fritz van Paasschen The chief executive of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide says Sheraton, its once-troubled business travel brand, is now fueling growth. |
National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2006 Parke M. Chapman |
Riding a Big Wave Waterparks have been popular family destinations for years, but now a growing number are popping up as flagship amenities at both new and existing resort hotels across the country. |
Fast Company May 2005 Jena McGregor |
Hotels, Jet Blue-Style Style on the cheap has never been easy to find on the road. An early look at new cheap-chic hotels. |
BusinessWeek September 25, 2006 Andrew Blum |
Small Hotels, Big Personalities Indie establishments serve up singular style along with luxurious touches and 21st century amenities. |
National Real Estate Investor December 1, 2004 Robyn Taylor Parets |
Survival Kit for Hotel Owners Even for the experienced hotel owner, operating a successful property is no walk in the park. |
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2004 Joe Gose |
Condo Hotel Wave Hits U.S. Again What's the attraction? Condo hotels can generate highly lucrative returns of 25% to 30% versus conventional hotels, which yield 10% to 12%. Pre-construction room sales also raise 25% to 40% in equity that ground-up projects need to secure financing. |
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2004 Robyn Taylor Parets |
Developers Check into Boutique Hotels Boutique hotels, which focus on high style, personalized service and trendy restaurants, are growing in number as more developers tap into this lucrative segment -- including some of the nation's largest hotel companies. |
National Real Estate Investor September 1, 2005 Robyn Taylor Parets |
Select-Service Hotels Entice Developers Following one of the worst industry downturns ever, hotel developers are back in full swing but with a new twist: An upscale product known as select service has emerged as one of the fastest growing and most lucrative niches in the industry. |
National Real Estate Investor April 1, 2005 Robyn Parets |
Hilton Garden Inn is Fastest Growing Brand in the Family Long a dominant player in the full-service business and leisure hospitality sector, Hilton Hotels Corp. is relaunching an upscale brand. |
Lucire June 13, 2010 |
Four small Paris hotels The most oft-asked question of Lucire's travel editor, Stanley Moss, is for names of good smaller hotels in Paris. |
AskMen.com October 26, 2000 Harry Marks |
Top 10 Hotels Worldwide Assuming your next trip will be more about sightseeing than drinking and dancing, here are some beautiful hotels from around the world... |
The Motley Fool July 7, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
The Best Hotels for Your Money Some of the differences between fancy and non-fancy hotel chains are disappearing as many lower-tier chains are adding amenities found at their more costly competitors. |
Entrepreneur April 2005 Chris McGinnis |
Bon Voyage! Wherever your business destination may be, and whatever your budget, the winners of our 12th Annual Business Travel Awards will help you travel in comfort and style. |
InsideFlyer April 2009 |
Atrea Opens A new Best Western hotel brand, Atrea, is expected to open this month in San Antonio. |
National Real Estate Investor December 1, 2006 H. Lee Murphy |
Hotel Development Pipeline Swells Buoyed by strong occupancies and room rates, the hotel industry is poised to embark on its biggest construction binge since the go-go days of the late 1990s. |
InsideFlyer February 2009 |
Tallest Renaissance Hotel Worldwide Members of Marriott Rewards can now claim free nights at the newly opened Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel in Shanghai, China. |
Real Travel Adventures October 2005 Bonnie & Bill Neely |
Munich's Historic Torbrau Hotel Munich's Torbrau hotel has a colorful history with many famous people enjoying its comforts and graciousness, which always exceeded any other hotel of its generation. |
AskMen.com Paul Ryden |
Fine Living Top 10: Luxury Hostels Luxury hostels demolish the stereotype -- .and they're sprouting up everywhere to meet the demands of budget-savvy travelers. |
BusinessWeek June 24, 2010 |
Hard Choices: Ian Schrager The father of the boutique hotel reflects on deciding not to brand, working with Marriott, and stopping rivals from stealing his ideas. |
The Motley Fool July 10, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Hotels in the News That Holiday Inn down the street from your office might have been around for 30 years, but don't assume the entire hotel industry is equally sleepy. Investors and guests alike might be intrigued by these recent developments. |
InsideFlyer July 2010 |
Loyalty Traveler How long can major chains like Hilton, Starwood, Best Western, Marriott and Carlson offer guests deals like two, three, or four stays to earn a free night at any or most hotels in the chain? |
National Real Estate Investor December 1, 2004 Steve McLinden |
Hospitable Conditions The hotel real estate market has rebounded and prices are up. |
InsideFlyer September 2010 |
A Hotel Recovery Without Leisure Travelers? Three key performance metrics reported by Smith Travel Research finally revealed positive signs for the upscale, upper-upscale and luxury segments of the U.S. hotel industry. |
Entrepreneur July 2006 Julie Moline |
Lofty Lodgings A new class of airy, open and affordable hotels is springing up. |
Entrepreneur January 2010 Jason Daley |
A Room at the Top How Hampton Inn broke into the Top 10 during one of the hotel industry's toughest years |
BusinessWeek October 14, 2010 Soller & Campbell |
Boutique Hotel Bracketology The only way to accurately judge a boutique hotel is by evaluating, for lack of a better word, its boutiquey-ness. |