Marketing challenges faced by hotels

Hollywood Casino Tunica Installs Rainmaker revolution sm Revenue...

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00:28 -0500

The Rainmaker Group , the world leader in automated revenue management software and services to the gaming hospitality and multifamily housing industries for total property profitability , announced the ...

Bellstar To Offset Carbon Footprint 100%

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:01:05 -0500

Many of us are familiar with the three "R's" mantra of environmental stewardship: reduce, reuse and recycle. Shared & Reseller Webhosting

Crocs, Inc. Grows International Retail Presence in Canada

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:03:05 -0500

Today Crocs, Inc. announced efforts to continue international expansion through the addition of a new company-owned store in Canada. Shared & Reseller Webhosting

Salwan launches exclusive hotel apartments at Jumeirah Beach Residence

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:00:32 -0500

Salwan LLC, a property management company and a subsidiary of Dubai Properties Group , today announced the launch of a 204-roomed hotel apartment building - 'Salwan Hotel Apartments', targeting corporate and ...

Maritz Interactions: Making Brands Come Alive

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:01:49 -0500

Why do people believe in brands' Maritz Interactions has cracked that code, recognizing that consumers today are driving brand perceptions and need to be engaged in more personal, meaningful ways.

InnSuites' Earnings Per Share Up 275%

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:00:30 -0500

PHOENIX, Sept. 25 -- InnSuites Hospitality Trust Highlights: * Fully diluted earnings per share increased to $0.15, or 275%, from $0.04 over the prior year six-month period. Shared & Reseller Webhosting

TravelCLICK's iHotelier Receives PCI Certification

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00:14 -0500

- TravelCLICK, the leader in hotel ecommerce solutions, announced today that the iHotelier Central Reservation System has been certified by ControlCase as meeting the payment card industry (PCI) Data Security Standards for credit card processing. iHotelier is certified for all the major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. TravelCLICK hotel customers not only experience award-winning website design and booking engine advantages but also the confidence that guest transaction data is secured, delivering a superior online merchandizing solution. The PCI Data Security Standard is a multifaceted security standard developed by credit card companies. It requires service providers to comply with rigorous requirements for security management, policies, procedures, network architecture, software design and other critical protective measures. This comprehensive standard is intended to help proactively protect consumer account data in online booking transactions from fraud, hacking and other threats. 'Our clients trust us with their customers' most precious data, their personal credit card information,' said Abhi Dhar, Chief Information Officer at TravelCLICK. 'Keeping data secure is top priority and the foundation of our evolving technology solution. As the leading online merchandizing platform for hotels, our hotel customers are not only confident in our ability to help them convert more consumers, but also to ensure consumer data security.' According to TravelCLICK's eTRAK industry report on hotel booking performance, approximately 30 percent of transactions are direct web bookings, which require a credit card transaction over the Internet. About TravelCLICK Inc. TravelCLICK (www.travelclick.net) is the leading provider of ecommerce solutions that help hotels sell rooms smarter and drive long-term profitability. TravelCLICK helps hotels maximize asset ROI by combining innovative market analysis and proven industry best practices with advanced technology to develop and implement high-return strategies. The company offers a full set of solutions including distribution services, market intelligence-based decision support, emarketing, and professional services. Serving the hospitality industry since 1999 and headquartered in the Chicago area, TravelCLICK has more than 13,000 customers in 140 countries. Contact: TravelCLICK Katrina Pruitt-Andrews, Director of Marketing 300 North Martingale, Suite 500 Schaumburg, IL 60173 +1 410 257 9154 # # # Media Contact: TravelCLICK Katrina Pruitt-Andrews 1 410 257 9154 Trackback URL: Shared & Reseller Webhosting

The Call That Made History - 3 Times Over

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00:43 -0500

Last night I sat in on a call led by the great Rich Schefren. Rich is a marketing/business coach that has helped a tremendous amount of entrepreneurs get started or re-tool their businesses. What was so amazing about the call was that Rich was able to get 13...count them 13 different marketing experts to come on the call and walk through 4 basic questions from Rich: 1. What has constrained you in your business' 2. How did you overcome that constraint' 3. What was the financial result of ove

Mentorship Now Available to Help you make money with your On-Line Business.

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:01:37 -0500

Mentorship Now Available to Help you make money with your On-Line Business. September 11th, 2008 Finally, an internet mentoring & coaching program at your side. To help you step by step. Sign-Up today for a $3.27 Free Trial for one month. You will be satisfied. Victory for you, J.W. Tags: internet marketing coach, mentorship Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Increase Your Sales…

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:00:38 -0500

Increase Your Sales… Written by virtualsolutionsexpert on September 11th, 2008 In the Mind of the Customer Have you ever wished you could understand how your customers think' After all, how much easier would it be to generate business and how much more value could you provide to your customers' Henry Pellerin, has graciously provided some great, eye-opening information about learning how to understand your customers and build effective long-term relationships with your customers. Grab your

How Can You Mend A Broken Heart'

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00:53 -0500

So, how can you mend a broken heart' And why am I asking…………….ah, there’s a story! One way is through music I believe, and here is a link to the amazing Al Green, performing his seminal song of the same name on YouTube - total magic. Did you enjoy that' I love that song…..anything by Al Green [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Shared & Reseller Webhosting

Attention Coaches and Consultants...

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:00:02 -0500

Last week Patsi and I quietly launched Content for Coaches and Consultants, a revamped, redesigned and renamed site for Patsi's original business, Customized Newsletter Services. The site is aimed at busy executive and business coaches and consultants who need high quality, professionally written and edited content for their ezines, websites and blogs. Patsi gives a short history of her business here, if you're not familiar with her background as a psychologist and journalist. The media relea

Social Network That Rewards You

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:02:32 -0500

A good friend of mine just told me about this cool New Social Site, you have to see it… [CLICK HERE TO START EARNING] It truly kills all your birds with one stone… * Built For Online Business Owners * Network with new contacts, web 2.0 style * Automatically builds your list * Rewards you for having fun * Plenty more…. Don’t delay, Visit the site and check it out… [CLICK HERE TO START EARNING] P.S - The site has taken around 18 months to build from the ground up and these guys are

Going To Camp - Again

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:00:49 -0500

Things changed for the kids work/school situation such that basically - for now - there are 2 trips to the city each day. So since I have not much happening for the next 4 days we shall take the Motor Coach to the city and ‘hang out.’ So entries may be more sporadic than normal. I will have some work along with me and some Internet time on occasion - but I won’t be uploading any Info Sites or new eBooks at Book It. I tackled replacing the engine air filter in the Coach this morning. I had orde

Three Free Ways to Optimize your Search Engine Placement

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:00:23 -0500

Three Free Ways to Optimize your Search Engine Placement September 19th, 2008 by admin 1. Include your best key words and phrases in the opening paragraph of each article you submit to ePublishers and top Web sites. Your best key words and phrases are the ones that people put in the subject line of the search engines like Google. For my Web site, we use book coaching, book coach, Judy Cullins, San Diego, Write book, self-publish. Since 1999, we are still number one. Search engine Shared & Reseller Webhosting

Pregnant Girls Are A Pain

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:00:09 -0500

So here we are camping for a 4-day weekend. Daughter works Saturday and Sunday and SO of daughter has school Friday and Monday. So we are making things cost-effective by staying in the city for 4 days. Right! So I drops her off at work at 7 - her and SO go in for breakfast {she is a hostess right now} - he comes back out in a bit and we head for Dysart’s - the greatest truck stop in the Free World. I am having a time connecting to the Internet - goes on for about an hour - then the Cell rings. Shared & Reseller Webhosting

Long Distance Mentoring or Next Door Mentoring – Which Is Better'

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:00:25 -0500

Long Distance Mentoring or Next Door Mentoring – Which Is Better' September 22nd, 2008 When Starting Internet Business, or online business does it matter where you get your Mentoring' So many people believe that the closer you are to them, the more you will make money online. This is just outrageous. The online business coach, if they live next door, may not have the training or mentoring abilities to truly teach you. And whether they are an ocean away or two streets away it won’t allow Shared & Reseller Webhosting

Monday Morning Notes

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:00:16 -0500

Woowoo. Actually getting this in on Monday Morning for a change - and from ‘the Road’ no less. Still on the extended outing with the Motor Home and the kids. Last day though. Got a few things to do this week - looks to be some Coach repairs in there {leaky water faucet} - couple appointments - and another trip for this Friday and Saturday with the Wife. Then prolly Sunday back with the kids for a day. Or that may be Monday. I dunno. I can tell You this is saving a bit on the gas side but if You

Brett McFall Upstaged By A Seagull!

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:00:57 -0500

When I took Brett McFall to Brighton for lunch, we recorded a little video for Alan Forrest Smith, who was in Brett’s neck of the woods on the Gold Coast of Australia. We were trying to concentrate and be professional but there was this seagull who just could not get enough of the camera. Enjoy! You [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

How to build a home based business using social, network and viral marketing strategies by Rex Harris

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:41 -0400

How to build a home based business using social, network and viral marketing strategies by Rex Harris Posted in September 24th, 2008 by admin in multi-level marketing (MLM) One of my first insights into the definition of marketing was “Marketing is the art and science of empowering, communicating and building a relationship with another human being based on their needs, not mine or yours.” While that phrase tests the mind and even triggers a bit of emotion, I believe that the true “definition