February 22, 2010 | Blog | By Jason Q. Freed
Recent Starwood vs. Hilton lawsuit developments are a simple reminder that federal investigations always trump civil cases.
February 9, 2010 | Blog | By Jason Q. Freed
The announcement could come as a surprise, but when you take a closer look, it's an unfortunately accurate representation of the current lodging industry.
February 3, 2010 | Blog | By Jason Q. Freed
President Obama drew a lot of criticism when he suggested Americans shouldn't "blow" money in Las Vegas. After the debt-ridden debacle this country has gotten itself into, it's about time someone suggested saving.
February 3, 2010 | Blog | By Paul J. Heney
The inaugural InspireDesign, held this week at the World Market Center in Las Vegas, was a great idea, weaving a trade show-like event into the existing, permanent showrooms of the complex. There's also a plan to include educational programs, as well as make the event more of a community-building gathering and less like a traditional trade show.
January 28, 2010 | Blog | By Stephanie Ricca
In his State of the Union address this week, President Obama hit the expected high points: healthcare reform, Wall Street bailouts and unemployment. But designers, take note: The unspoken message of bipartisanship came through in the clothes. The purple dresses and ties, to be exact. 2010 is the year of centrist purple.
January 26, 2010 | Blog | By Chris Crowell
Do you have that guy in the office who is always telling far-fetched stories? The World islands development in Dubai is that guy in the hotel development industry.
January 26, 2010 | Blog | By Paul J. Heney
My first thought on hearing about Marriott's Autograph Collection was that it would probably take some of the wind out of the sails of the company's long-awaited Edition brand. But after chatting with Marriott executives, as well as their newly announced launch partner, I think the company may be on to something.
January 18, 2010 | Blog | By Jason Q. Freed
Courtesy of TravelNotes.org, here is a list of hotel companies that will turn your leftover loyalty club points into a cash donation to support Haiti relief efforts.
January 15, 2010 | Blog | By Jason Q. Freed
Mudslinging between Starwood and Hilton over trade secrets and corporate espionage resumes with more accusations.
January 14, 2010 | Blog | By Chris Crowell
Meetings and business travel is still in a funk for the most part, and I figured the Professional Convention Management Association conference, which centers on these topics, would be a downer. But on panel after panel people seemed positive, excited or hopeful for the coming year.