RE: Gas Cards: Smart Marketing Tactic or Promo Overload?
There are many tactics besides Gas Cards to get people’s attention to a particular hotel this summer. One example could be setting up a restaurant or show discounted when booking a 2 or 3 night stay. It’s best to work with a PR firm, specializing in Travel & Hospitality, that will give you the media attention you need to get people to vacation in your city and stay at your hotel. A friend of mine mentioned 5W Public Relations who have worked with New York’s Buckingham Hotel, giving them instant buzz with great results.
7/30/2008
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RE: Gas Cards: Smart Marketing Tactic or Promo Overload?
We have been using the Gas card promo for about 6 months and have only issued 1 so far, however we have issued 9 "Extra Bag" costs to Brits that stay for more than 2 weeks for the extra costs in travel bags. The longer term stays receive a larger allotment for extra bags
Posted by: Mr. Dennis DiTinno - CAM
Email: Liberteceo@tampabay.rr.com
7/29/2008
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RE: Rampant Green-Washing/ Lack of Sustainability Standards Must Stop
Glenn,
We have formed the non profit International Green Hospitality Association to address many, if not all of the very pertinent topics and issues raised in your editorial.
We are currently seeking qualified individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. We expect the first organizational Board meeting to be held in late September in Arizona.
If anyone has suggestions or would like to volunteer their services as a Board member please let me know.
Best Regards,
Ray Burger
636-922-2285
Posted by: Mr. Ray Burger - CHA, MHS
Email: ray@pineapplehospitality.net
7/25/2008
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RE: Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC Statement Regarding Stevan Porter, President Americas Region
Steve served as my Assistant General Manager after I opened the Waverly Hotel in Atlanta in 1983....you could see even then that he would be a superstar someday. I am saddened by this news and lift he and his family up in prayer for both strngth and healing. John LaBruzzo Principal, LaBruzzo Hospitality Advisory Services , Tampa, Florida
Posted by: John R LaBruzzo - CHA
Email: jlabruzzo@verizon.net
7/17/2008
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Susan G Komen for the Cure--Dallas
The 25th Anniversay of the Dallas Race for the Cure will be this October. We would be honored to hae NYLO be a sponsor for the upcoming event. This event is the largest in Dallas of it's kind (over 25 thousand participants) and has hours and hours of media coverage and promotion. NYLO is currently a sponsor in another SGK race that is to be held in June and we would like to take that and build on it. Please feel free to contact me for further details. Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Gari Phillips
Sponsor Coordinator
2008 Dallas Race for the Cure
214-750-7223 x204
Posted by: Gari Phillips Susan G Komen-Dallas
Email: finance@komen-dallas.org
5/6/2008
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Fair Enough
This is a good balanced article ... every once in a while someone writes a piece that is good journalism; not a biased campaign piece.
Personally, I think we have become a culture of whimpering tattle tales ... Good grief! Everyday, there are things in this world that I see that are offensive... but I don't have the time or energy to go around and issue formal complaints. Since when did we become a culture that caters to every whiner? All diversity talk seems very one sided. Not all the people will not be happy all the time.
If the Gideon Bible has been a comfort to weary travelers then why should it be a concern to those who don't want to read the Bible? Just let it stay in the hotels - what is the danger?
Thanks for a good article...
Posted by: Tammy
5/5/2008
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Simple ways to make Hotel Properties look Green
The need for using "Green" products cannot be over emphasized. Products made from the natural fibers can easily enable the hotel property to gain a much dependable intangible to establish its uniqueness and its Eco friendly attitude.
In this context Eco friendly, biodegradable, handcrafted products made from the natural fiber Jute needs a special mentioning. These products can, in one hand serve the purpose of using of green products by the hotels and on the other hand will register a long term impact on its guests about the various unique products they come across during their period of stay. The ethnic designs of these products will also enable the hotels to stand out from the rest.
Presenting the guests with a pair of trendy Jute slippers that can suit any costume, during their stay, leaves a strong impact. For the interiors, door mats, hand painted fruit bowls, table lamps, waste paper bins, dry flower vase, desktop holders, ash trays made of jute twine, that are washable and light weight may be considered. A set of these items gives the room the much needed Eco friendly look and as they can be customized, would also reflect the uniqueness of the property.
Designer table mats, coasters can depict a look that is "Different". On the outdoors, use of Planters, which are treated against fungus and bacteria, with a high porosity, which helps in the natural aeration of soil unlike conventional Earthen / synthetic pots, may be considered.
Posted by: Mrs. Ruma Dutt - Owner
Email: admin@juteslippers.com
5/3/2008
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very informative article
it seems that a present value analysis is applicable, that is, is the lump-sum cost of buying the timeshare now a lower cost than the present value of the future benefits
Posted by: sean o
5/2/2008
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Greening of Hotels at a minimal risk and cost.
There cannot, be two opinions on the fact that in order to survive in the competitive world one must have something unique, in order to thrive.
The need for using "Green" products cannot be over emphasized in these days. For that one does not need to do a rocket science research as to products that are claimed to be green and go deep into the chemical analysis of a particular tooth paste or shampoo or an after shave lotion and the like, which most of the hoteliers feel to be the short cut ways to reflect its green attitude.
This is because there are many products that claim to be green but the side effects of which have not been studied properly. Thus such products are generally fraught with apprehensions by the guests.
Instead if the hotel can provide something that are made from the natural fibers then the hotel property can gain a much dependable tangible to establish its uniqueness and also in the process can establish its Eco friendly attitude.
In this context I would like to impress upon the readers about some of the products made from the Eco friendly, biodegradable natural fiber 'Jute'. These products being entirely handcrafted can, in one hand serve the purpose of using of green products by the hotels and on the other hand will register a long term impact on its guests about the various unique products they come across during their period of stay. These apart the ethnic designs of these products will enable the hotels to stand out
from the rest in their own right.
Coming to the products, these may be varied and many. In the first instance provide the guests with a pair of handcrafted, Eco friendly, biodegradable, trendy Jute slippers, which the guest can use during their stay as Guest room slippers, poolside slippers, beach slippers, spa slippers and the like. These slippers being ethnic in their looks can suit any costume and being innovative, can also be made as a gift to the guests. This will in turn leave a long term impact in the minds of the guests.
The next in the line would be for the interiors of a hotel room. The items include door mats, fruit bowls, table lamps, waste paper bins, dry flower vase, desktop holders, ash trays. These are made of jute twine and comes in natural colors and they can also be hand painted to identify the product to be the exclusive product of that hotel property. These products are light weight, fire retardant (leaving the door mat) , washable apart from being biodegradable. A set of these items in the hotel room gives the room the much needed Eco friendly look and as they can be customized also to reflect the uniqueness of the property.
Even, the guest stationary folders, conference folders, "Do not Disturb", "Clean the Room" boards can also be made from this Eco friendly fiber.
Coming to the restaurants and dining places, designer table mats, coasters are capable of depicting a very ethnic & trendy look and more importantly they give a look that is "Different".
On the outdoors, flower pot hangings, planters made from the Eco friendly fiber Jute can also convey the hotel property's unique Eco friendly attitude.The Planters and pots are treated against fungus and bacteria, which are harmful for plants. The high porosity of these products also helps in the natural aeration of soil unlike conventional Earthen / synthetic pots.
These apart hotels may use jute hanging chairs, hammocks, letter holders, floor mats, wall pictures, decoration and designer items, sculptures etc to suit their specific requirements.
Possibilities being so great, it would be worthwhile for the hoteliers to give due weightage and consideration of these products in their properties that it deserves.
Posted by: Mrs. Ruma Dutt
Email: admin@juteslippers.com
5/2/2008
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Jet Fuel Prices Have (Mostly) NOT "SOARED"!
They have increased, climbed, etc. You media goons should get it right!
5/1/2008
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