Management

Betting on Meetings
While Las Vegas has been clobbered by the economy and a presidential put-down, smaller gaming properties find ways to keep meetings on the books.
By Leo Jakobson
Hotel Chains Report Declining Rates, Revenue
Multibrand hotel companies are reporting significant year-over-year drops in rates and revenue for the second quarter of 2009.
By Michael B. Baker
J.D. Power: Hotel Guests More Satisfied With Costs, Check-in, Reservations
Hotel guest satisfaction rose in 2009 compared with 2008 in most tiers despite cuts in spending and staff, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index...
Disney's Aguel Pursues Growth
Disney Parks & Resorts senior vice president George Aguel recently spoke with MeetingNews about the company's expansion plans, the growth of the Disney Institute and the developing rebound of the...
Hotel Foreclosures Back On The Rise
Several analysts are predicting more defaults and foreclosures on high-end hotels and resorts throughout the rest of this year.
By Michael B. Baker
Most Buyers See Spending Flat Or Rising Next Year
Most corporate travel buyers expect their company's travel spending to increase or stay the same next year, according to a survey by Topaz International.
By Jay Boehmer
State, Local Governments Seek Revenue
Governments seek tax hikes to raise meetings' hotel tabs.
By Jay Boehmer
Deloitte: Hotels to Face Increasing Pressure
Last year was challenging for the hotel industry and the pressure does not look likely to let up soon, according to a new executive report from Deloitte.
By Alex Palmer
Bestowing Wings on Others
Fay Beauchine on the power of travel, the key to success and the joy of fountain pens.
By Andrea Doyle
Meeting People - 2009-08-07
Meetings industry personnel announcements from MeetingNews magazine.
By Chris Davis
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