Hotel Manager Talk http://www.hmtpodcast.com The podcast dedicated to hotel employees. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:52:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 The podcast dedicated to hotel employees; keeping you up to date on the latest news, trends and management issues. Stories are gathered from various resources such as newspapers, websites and magazines. Visit www.HotelManagerTalk.com for more stories, sources, polls to vote on, and way to help promote! Email with suggestions, comments, stories to info@hotelmanagertalk.com The podcast dedicated to hotel employees. Kevin Levine http://www.hmtpodcast.com/logo.jpgHotel Manager Talkhttp://www.hmtpodcast.com hotel, business, news, management no Kevin Levine info@hotelmanagertalk.com Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #43 for the week 12/6/09 http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-43-for-the-week-12609/ http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-43-for-the-week-12609/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:30:01 +0000 Kevin L http://www.hmtpodcast.com/?p=448
Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #43 for the week 12/6/09
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]]> http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-43-for-the-week-12609/feed/ 0 <p><br /> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #43 for the week 12/6/09<br /> Stories read:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Intro and STR Report update for U.S.</span><br /> Found on HotelNewsNow.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/intro43.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Another Credit Card Fee Is About To Fly</span><br /> Article by Harry Weber found on YahooNews.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/ccfee.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Hyatt Housekeeper Injury Rate Higher Than At Other Major Chains</span><br /> Article by Julie Wernau found on ChicagoTribune.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/hyattinjury.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Starwood Hotels and Resorts to Relocate to Stamford, Conn</span><br /> Found on HotelNewsNow.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/starwoodrelocates.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Readers to hotels: Give Us More Convenient Outlets</span><br /> Article by Barbara De Lollis found on USAToday.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/moreoutlets.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Going to the Dogs and Cats, and Birds</span><br /> Article by Francince Cohen found on HotelInteractive.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/catsdogs.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">New STR Hotel Forecast: 2011 Can’t Get Here Too Soon</span><br /> Article by Jeff Higley found on HotelNewsNow.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/str2011.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <p><a href="http://www.podcastalley.com/"> My Podcast Alley feed!</a> </ul> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #43 for the week 12/6/09 Stories read: Intro and STR Report update for U.S. Found on HotelNewsNow.com Listen to this story! Another Credit Card Fee Is About To Fly Article by Harry Weber found on YahooNews.com Listen to [...] Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #42 for the week 6/28/09 http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-42/ http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-42/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:08:43 +0000 Kevin L http://www.hmtpodcast.com/?p=430
Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #42 for the week 6/28/09
Stories read:

  • Intro and STR Report update for U.S.
    Found on HotelNewsNow.com
    Listen to this story!

  • Hyatt’s Random Acts of Generosity
    Article by Rob Walker found on NYTimes.com
    Listen to this story!

  • In Face of Adversity, Laid Off Americans Find Silver Lining
    Found on HTrends.com
    Listen to this story!

  • Hotel Operators’ Shares Stumble After Analyst Downgrade
    Article by Deepa Seetharaman found on Reuters.com
    Listen to this story!

  • Hotel Tech Goes Green
    Article by Glenn Haussman found on HotelInteractive.com
    Listen to this story!

  • Build Awareness For Your Biz In Your Community
    Article by Lisa Barone found on SmallBizTrends.com
    Listen to this story!

  • Marriott Named One of the 40 Best Companies of Diversity by Black Enterprise Magazine
    Found on HotelNewsResource.com
    Listen to this story!

    • ]]> http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-42/feed/ 0 <p><br /> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #42 for the week 6/28/09<br /> Stories read:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Intro and STR Report update for U.S.</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com">HotelNewsNow.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/42welcomestr.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Hyatt’s Random Acts of Generosity</span><br /> Article by Rob Walker found on <a href="http://www.NYTimes.com">NYTimes.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/hyattgenerosity.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">In Face of Adversity, Laid Off Americans Find Silver Lining</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.htrends.com">HTrends.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/laidoff.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Hotel Operators’ Shares Stumble After Analyst Downgrade</span><br /> Article by Deepa Seetharaman found on <a href="http://www.reuters.com">Reuters.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/sharestumble.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Hotel Tech Goes Green</span><br /> Article by Glenn Haussman found on <a href="http://www.hotelinteractive.com">HotelInteractive.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/techgoesgreen.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Build Awareness For Your Biz In Your Community</span><br /> Article by Lisa Barone found on <a href="http://www.smallbiztrends.com">SmallBizTrends.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/buildawareness.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Marriott Named One of the 40 Best Companies of Diversity by Black Enterprise Magazine</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.hotelnewsresource.com">HotelNewsResource.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/marriottdiversity.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> </ul</p> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #42 for the week 6/28/09 Stories read: Intro and STR Report update for U.S. Found on HotelNewsNow.com Listen to this story! Hyatt’s Random Acts of Generosity Article by Rob Walker found on NYTimes.com Listen to this [...] Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #41 for the week 6/21/09 http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-41/ http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-41/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:19:31 +0000 Kevin L http://www.hmtpodcast.com/?p=419
    Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #41 for the week 6/21/09
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    ]]>     http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-41/feed/ 0 <p><br /> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #41 for the week 6/21/09<br /> Stories read:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Intro and STR Report update for U.S.</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com">HotelNewsNow.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/41welcomestr.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Paying for the Pool: Hotels Are Piling On Fees</span><br /> Article by Scott McCartney found on <a href="http://www.wallstreetjournal.com">WallStreetJournal.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/paying.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Prank Calls Set Off Hotel Fire Alarm In Four States</span><br /> Article by Jay Reeves found on <a href="http://www.insurancejournal.com">InsuranceJournal.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/prank.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Blue Light Marketing</span><br /> Article by Nina Zapala found on <a href="http://www.hotelinteractive.com">HotelInteractive.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/bluelight.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Should You Care If Your Employees Love You?</span><br /> Article by Roberta Chinsky Matuson found on <a href="http://www.htrends.com">HTrends.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/employeeslove.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">British Airways Staff May Be Working For Free</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com">Bloomberg.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/bastaff.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">World’s Top Hotel Mini-Bars Add Luxury to Nuts</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.reuters.com">Reuters.com<br /> </a><a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/topminibars.mp3">Listen to this story!</p> <p></a></li> </ul> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #41 for the week 6/21/09 Stories read: Intro and STR Report update for U.S. Found on HotelNewsNow.com Listen to this story! Paying for the Pool: Hotels Are Piling On Fees Article by Scott McCartney found on [...]     Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #40 for the week 6/14/09 http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-40-for-the-week-61409/ http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-40-for-the-week-61409/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:44:59 +0000 Kevin L http://www.hmtpodcast.com/?p=396
    Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #40 for the week 6/14/09
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    ]]>     http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-40-for-the-week-61409/feed/ 0 <p><br /> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #40 for the week 6/14/09<br /> Stories read:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Intro and STR Report update for U.S.</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com">HotelNewsNow.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/welcome40.mp3">Listen to this story!</a></p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Bank of America’s Getting Into The Luxury Business</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.usatoday.com">USAToday.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/bank.mp3">Listen to this story!</a></p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Front Desk Training Is The Key To Capturing More Walk-In Revenue</span><br /> Article by Doug Kennedy found on <a href="http://hotelnewsresource.com">HotelNewsResource.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/walkins.mp3">Listen to this story!</a></p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Make Customer Retention Priority #1</span><br /> Article by Rhonda Abrams found on <a href="http://www.usatoday.com">USAToday.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/retention.mp3">Listen to this story!</a></p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Meeting Planners and Hotel Suppliers: Let’s Be Fair</span><br /> Article by David Brudney found on <a href="http://www.4hoteliers.com">4Hoteliers.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/planners.mp3">Listen to this story!</a></p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Tipping Point In the Planners Decision Process</span><br /> Article by Carol Verret found on <a href="http://www.hotelnewsresource.com">HotelNewsResource.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/tippingpoint.mp3">Listen to this story!</a></p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Worst Is Over</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.hotelinteractive.com">HotelInteractive.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/worstisover.mp3">Listen to this story!</a></p> <p></a></li> </ul> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #40 for the week 6/14/09 Stories read: Intro and STR Report update for U.S. Found on HotelNewsNow.com Listen to this story! Bank of America’s Getting Into The Luxury Business Found on USAToday.com Listen to this [...]     Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #39 for the week 5/31/09 http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-39-for-the-week-53109/ http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-39-for-the-week-53109/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:10:16 +0000 Kevin L http://69.89.31.232/~hotelman/?p=246
    Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #39 for the week 5/31/09
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    ]]>     http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-39-for-the-week-53109/feed/ 0 <p><br /> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #39 for the week 5/31/09<br /> Stories read:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">STR Report update for U.S.</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com">HotelNewsNow.com</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Cellphones Will Unlock Hotel Rooms of the Future, Experts Say</span><br /> Article by Misty Harris found on <a href="http://www.vancouversun.com" target="_blank">VancouverSun.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/cellphones.mp3">Listen to this story!</a></p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Trendy Out, Timeless In</span><br /> Article by Glenn Haussman found on <a href="http://www.hotelinteractive.com" target="_blank">HotelInteractive.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/trendyout.mp3">Listen to this story!</a></p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Healthiest U.S. Hotels Revealed</span><br /> Article from Health Magazine found on <a href="http://www.travelpost.com" target="_blank">TravelPost.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/healthiesthotels.mp3">Listen to this story!</a></p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Hotel Security Jeopardized by Recession?</span><br /> Article found on <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com" target="_blank">CBSNews.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/securityjeopardized.mp3">Listen to this story!</a></p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Showing Gratitude</span><br /> Article by Matt McMilian and Doug Hannenman found on <a href="http://www.hutchinsonleader.com" target="_blank">HutchinsonLeader.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/gratitude.mp3">Listen to this story!</a></p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Digital Newsstands to be Installed in Alofts, Elements, Four Points</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.hotelmags.com" target="_blank">HotelMags.com</a><br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/digitalnewsstand.mp3">Listen to this story!</a> </li> </ul> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #39 for the week 5/31/09 Stories read: STR Report update for U.S. Found on HotelNewsNow.com Cellphones Will Unlock Hotel Rooms of the Future, Experts Say Article by Misty Harris found on VancouverSun.com Listen to this [...]     Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #38 for the week 5-24-09 http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-38-for-the-week-5-24-09/ http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-38-for-the-week-5-24-09/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:43:50 +0000 Kevin L http://69.89.31.232/~hotelman/?p=47 Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #38 for the week 5-24-09
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    ]]>     http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-38-for-the-week-5-24-09/feed/ 0 <p>Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #38 for the week 5-24-09<br /> Stories read:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">STR Report update for U.S.<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Found on <a href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/" target="_blank">HotelNewsNow.com</p> <p></a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Facing Record Deficits, States and Cities Crank Up Hotel Taxes<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by Jeff Clausing found on <a href="http://www.travelweekly.com/" target="_blank">TravelWeekly.com</a></span><a href="http://www.travelweekly.com/" target="_blank"><br /> </a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.travelweekly.com/" target="_blank"><br /> </a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Disney Buys Lands for Future Resort Hotel at National Harbor</a><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by Thomas Health found on <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/" target="_blank">WashingtonPost.com<br /> <a href="http://www.hmtpodcast.com/Disney.mp3">Play</a></p> <p></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">High Style, Lower Costs<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by Glenn Haussmann found on <a href="http://www.hotelinteractive.com/" target="_blank">HotelInteractive.com</p> <p></a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Making Room Service Click<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by Jeff Colchamiro found on <a href="http://www.lodgingmagazine.com/" target="_blank">LodgingMagazine.com</p> <p></a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Make the G and E in GREEN Stand for Guest Experience<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by Rob Rush found on <a href="http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/" target="_blank">HotelNewsResource.com</p> <p></a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Construction? What Construction?<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by Daniel Edward Craig found on <a href="http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/" target="_blank">HotelNewsResource.com</a></span></li> </ul> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #38 for the week 5-24-09 Stories read: STR Report update for U.S. Found on HotelNewsNow.com Facing Record Deficits, States and Cities Crank Up Hotel Taxes Article by Jeff Clausing found on TravelWeekly.com Disney Buys [...]     Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #37 for the week 5/17/09 http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-37-for-the-week-51709/ http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-37-for-the-week-51709/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 14:02:40 +0000 Kevin L http://69.89.31.232/~hotelman/?p=122 Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #37 for the week 5/17/09
    Stories read:

    • STR Report update for US
      Found on HotelNewsNow.com

    • Hoteliers Face Legal Obligations During Epidemics
      Article by Patrick Mayock found on HotelNewsNow.com

    • Hotel Key Cards Can Present A Serious ID Fraud Risk- Fact or Urban Legend
      Found on SecurityPark.net

    • Hotels Studying Safety Issues After Slaying
      Article by Steve Raabe found on DenverPost.com

    • STR Released Market Projections For 2009 and 2010
      Found on HotelNewsNow.com

    • Travel Is Changing
      Article by Neil Salerno found on HTrends.com

    • You Won’t Believe What They Want To Do With ADA Now
      Article by HotelLawBlog.com

    ]]>     http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-37-for-the-week-51709/feed/ 0 <p>Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #37 for the week 5/17/09<br /> Stories read:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">STR Report update for US<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Found on </span><a href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">HotelNewsNow.com</span></a></p> <p></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Hoteliers Face Legal Obligations During Epidemics<br /> <span style="font-size: smalll;">Article by Patrick Mayock found on </span><a href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">HotelNewsNow.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/" target="_blank"></a></p> <p></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Hotel Key Cards Can Present A Serious ID Fraud Risk- Fact or Urban Legend<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Found on </span><a href="http://www.securitypark.net/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">SecurityPark.net<br /> </span><br /> </a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Hotels Studying Safety Issues After Slaying<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by Steve Raabe found on </span><a href="http://www.denverpost.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">DenverPost.com</span></a></p> <p></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">STR Released Market Projections For 2009 and 2010<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Found on </span><a href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">HotelNewsNow.com</span></a></p> <p></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Travel Is Changing<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by Neil Salerno found on </span><a href="http://www.htrends.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">HTrends.com</span></a></p> <p></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">You Won’t Believe What They Want To Do With ADA Now<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by <a href="http://www.hotellawblog.com/" target="_blank">HotelLawBlog.com</a></span></p> <p></span></li> </ul> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #37 for the week 5/17/09 Stories read: STR Report update for US Found on HotelNewsNow.com Hoteliers Face Legal Obligations During Epidemics Article by Patrick Mayock found on HotelNewsNow.com Hotel Key Cards Can Present [...]     Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #36 for the week 5/10/09 http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-36-for-the-week-51009/ http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-36-for-the-week-51009/#comments Mon, 11 May 2009 14:32:18 +0000 Kevin L http://69.89.31.232/~hotelman/?p=136
    Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #36 for the week 5/10/09
    Stories Read:

    • STR Report Pipeline update for US
      Found on HotelNewsNow.com

    • Sick Tourist Industry Catches Flu
      Article by Sarah Duxbury found on MSNBC.com

    • Going Green Saves Money and Adds Revenue
      Article by Glenn Haussman found on HotelInteractive.com

    • Billionaire Donors Split With Obama On Law That May Hurt Hotels
      Article by John Lippert and Holly Rosenkratz found on MSNBC.com

    • Hilton Sued By Starwood Over Claims Of Trade-Secret Theft
      Article by Joel Rosenblatt found on Bloomberg.com

    • Keeping Up With Tech
      Article by Beth Kormanik found on HotelInteractive.com

    • How To Lose $3 Million A Month
      Article by Patrick Mayock found on HotelNewsNow.com
    ]]>     http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-36-for-the-week-51009/feed/ 0 <p><br /> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #36 for the week 5/10/09<br /> Stories Read:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">STR Report Pipeline update for US</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/" target="_blank">HotelNewsNow.com</a></li> <p></p> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Sick Tourist Industry Catches Flu</span><br /> Article by Sarah Duxbury found on <a href="http://www.msnbc.com/" target="_blank">MSNBC.com</a></li> <p></p> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Going Green Saves Money and Adds Revenue</span><br /> Article by Glenn Haussman found on <a href="http://www.hotelinteractive.com/" target="_blank">HotelInteractive.com<br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Billionaire Donors Split With Obama On Law That May Hurt Hotels</span><br /> Article by John Lippert and Holly Rosenkratz found on <a href="http://www.msnbc.com/" target="_blank">MSNBC.com<br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Hilton Sued By Starwood Over Claims Of Trade-Secret Theft</span><br /> Article by Joel Rosenblatt found on <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/" target="_blank">Bloomberg.com<br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Keeping Up With Tech</span><br /> Article by Beth Kormanik found on <a href="http://www.hotelinteractive.com/" target="_blank">HotelInteractive.com<br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How To Lose $3 Million A Month</span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by Patrick Mayock found on <a href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/" target="_blank">HotelNewsNow.com</a></span></li> </ul> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #36 for the week 5/10/09 Stories Read: STR Report Pipeline update for US Found on HotelNewsNow.com Sick Tourist Industry Catches Flu Article by Sarah Duxbury found on MSNBC.com Going Green Saves Money and Adds [...]     Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #35 for the week of 5/3/09 http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-35-for-the-week-of-5309/ http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-35-for-the-week-of-5309/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 14:41:52 +0000 Kevin L http://69.89.31.232/~hotelman/?p=143
    Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #35 for the week 5/3/09
    Stories read:

    • STR Report update for US
      Found on HotelNewsNow.com

    • An Inkling of Hope
      Article by Glenn Haussman found on HotelInteractive.com

    • 15 Boards Vote to Break from UNITE HERE
      Found on PRNewswire.com

    • Lean Times Could Have Ripple Effect on Conventions, Hotels, Restaurants
      Article by Mike Hughlett found on ChicagoTribune.com

    • Obama Prepares to Relax Restrictions on Cuba
      Article by Alex Spillius found on Telegraph.co.uk

    • Ten Trends Affecting Business Travel in 2009
      Article by David Grossman found on USAToday.com

    • Travel Industry Slams Obama, Congress Proposals in New Ads
      Article by Elizabeth Williamson found on WallStreetJournal.com

    ]]>     http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-35-for-the-week-of-5309/feed/ 0 <p><br /> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #35 for the week 5/3/09<br /> Stories read:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">STR Report update for US</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/" target="_blank">HotelNewsNow.com</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">An Inkling of Hope</span><br /> Article by Glenn Haussman found on <a href="http://www.hotelinteractive.com/" target="_blank">HotelInteractive.com</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">15 Boards Vote to Break from UNITE HERE</span><br /> Found on <a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/" target="_blank">PRNewswire.com</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Lean Times Could Have Ripple Effect on Conventions, Hotels, Restaurants</span><br /> Article by Mike Hughlett found on <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/" target="_blank">ChicagoTribune.com<br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Obama Prepares to Relax Restrictions on Cuba</span><br /> Article by Alex Spillius found on <a href="http://telegraph.co.uk/" target="_blank">Telegraph.co.uk<br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Ten Trends Affecting Business Travel in 2009</span><br /> Article by David Grossman found on <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/" target="_blank">USAToday.com</p> <p></a></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Travel Industry Slams Obama, Congress Proposals in New Ads</span><br /> Article by Elizabeth Williamson found on <a href="http://www.wallstreetjournal.com/" target="_blank">WallStreetJournal.com</a></p> <div></div> </li> </ul> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #35 for the week 5/3/09 Stories read: STR Report update for US Found on HotelNewsNow.com An Inkling of Hope Article by Glenn Haussman found on HotelInteractive.com 15 Boards Vote to Break from UNITE HERE Found on [...]     Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #34 for the week 3/15/09 http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-34-for-the-week-31509/ http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-34-for-the-week-31509/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:03:03 +0000 Kevin L http://69.89.31.232/~hotelman/?p=150
    Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #34 for the week 3/15/09
    Stories Read:

    ]]>     http://www.hmtpodcast.com/podcasts/hotel-manager-talk-issue-34-for-the-week-31509/feed/ 0 <p><br /> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #34 for the week 3/15/09<br /> Stories Read:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">STR Report update for United States<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Found on </span><a href="http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">HotelNewsNow.com</span></p> <p></a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Congress Killing Resort Hotel Business, TIsch Says<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by Erik Holm found on </span><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Bloomberg.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/" target="_blank"></p> <p></a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Free Choice? Gov’t May Say No Way<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by Glenn Haussman found on </span><a href="http://www.hotelinteractive.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">HotelInteractive.com</span></p> <p></a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">MSU Develops Hotel Experience Index<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Found on </span><a href="http://www.hotelworldnetwork.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">HotelWorldNetwork.com</span></p> <p></a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Glitch Tells Hotels to Kick Out FEMA Guests<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by T.J. Aulds found on </span><a href="http://www.galvnews.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">GalvestonNews.com</span></p> <p></a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">The Hotel Challenge to Manage Marketing Expenses<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by Neil Salerno found on </span><a href="http://www.4hoteliers.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">4Hoteliers.com</span></p> <p></a></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium;">Through the Eyes of a Hotel Butler<br /> <span style="font-size: small;">Article by Osvaldo Torres Cruz found on <a href="http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/" target="_blank">HotelNewsResource.com</a></span></p> <div></div> <p></span></li> </ul> Hotel Manager Talk: Issue #34 for the week 3/15/09 Stories Read: STR Report update for United States Found on HotelNewsNow.com Congress Killing Resort Hotel Business, TIsch Says Article by Erik Holm found on Bloomberg.com Free Choice? Gov’t [...]