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|  | City Tourism in Europe Recovers Faster Than Expected
European Cities Marketing (ECM) represents more than 100 major cities in 33 countries. An analysis of a representative sample of European cities conducted by the association shows that the European city tourism market has experienced a surprisingly fast recovery in visitor flows beginning in the second half of 2009.
 White Paper - Six Mistakes Companies Are Making Today And How You Can Avoid Them
When the economy slows, many businesses react by retrenching and cutting costs in order to weather the downturn.
 Martha Johnson to Address Travel Industry Leadership Conference
Martha Johnson, recently confirmed as Administrator, GSA, will make one of her first public addresses April 6th at the Transformational Woman seminar. The seminar, presented by iFIVE, a leadership network for the travel industry, is being held in partnership with the Society of Government Travel Professionals annual AnCon conference, April 6 -8, 2010 at the L’Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC. It is open to professionals from all sectors of the travel industry, public and private.
 Secretary Napolitano Announces Greece‚s Designation As a Member of the Visa Waiver Program
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the designation of Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—strengthening passenger information sharing and ensuring strict security standards while streamlining travel for Greek citizens visiting the United States.
 UNWTO Secretary General Calls Upon The Tourism Sector To Speak With One Voice
Working together to ensure that global policies are supportive of the sustainable growth of tourism and position travel and tourism as one industry speaking with one voice were some of the challenges highlighted by UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, speaking on the occasion of the opening of this year’s ITB Travel Trade Show (Berlin, Germany, 10-14 March 2010).4
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IHIF: Development slow, but future still bright
Hotel companies have taken a hard look at their balance sheets and are now implementing strategies on how to spend their cash. Executives from Starwood, Rezidor, Jumeirah, Marriott and Hilton talked development at the International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin.
Omni rolls out online roomservice system
Using the Omni Chicago Hotel's new ORION system, guests can access a variety of services, from ordering fresh-made soup and salad to valet and housekeeping requests.
GM hired at Dolce's Aspen Meadows Resort in Colorado
Judson Hawk III, a 24-year lodging veteran, previously was GM of Related Westpac of Snowmass Village, Colo.
HBA reveals 17 project openings in 2010
Asia accounts for more than half of all hospitality industry projects being completed by Hirsch Bedner Associates, with three projects alone in Shanghai.
ResortCom International launches hospitality management division
The mission of Tapestry Resorts is to provide the expertise and tools required to support its clients in growing revenue and improving the bottom line.
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