March 24-25, San Francisco
Now in its 3rd successful year this is the only event to be focused 100% on the profitable application of social media in the travel industry. Find out how to drive maximum return on your social media initiatives - we guarantee no stone will be left unturned!
2009-2010
This comprehensive report will help you understand the incredibly complex European online travel market and allow you to pinpoint specific growth opportunities for your travel company.
17-18 June 2010
As the travel consumer continues to demand more, sales teams need to perform to higher expectations than ever. This two day industry conference will provide all the necessary ingredients to learn how to thrive by using the latest technology, communications, strategies and motivational techniques, along with advice on hiring, training and working with other sectors within the company to improve sales.
April 28 - 29th, 2010
Asia's trusted meeting place for all travel distribution, marketing/sales and revenue professionals.
17-18 June 2010
Taking the 4 cornerstones of travel commerce and placing them under one roof. Over the last 12 years, this event has consistently addressed the key issues facing the people who market, distribute, price and sell travel. It's also the best place to meet the partners and make the deals that will ensure your company becomes, or remains, an industry success story.
1st Week June, Miami
A must-attend event for all travel marketers. Hear real life case studies from top travel brands who have used powerful, innovative marketing strategies to boost travel sales – even when times are tough.
5-6 October, Andels Hotel, Prague
Formerly known as the Sales & Marketing in Travel Summit, this well established event examines key strategies to engage customers in the new media landscape. Join top travel brands who’ll share insightful case studies, best practices and ideas!
13-14 October, 2010 - Chicago
Now in it’s 12th successful year, this is THE travel industry event where the North American online travel industry meets to network, share fresh industry knowledge and learn profitable new strategies.
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Access video footage from the world’s biggest meeting of online travel and travel distribution execs. Includes more than 50 conference talks, slides and panel debates. Topics covered include online travel strategies, revenue management and ancillary revenue.
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Pitkin said on 10 Jul 09:
I don't have any direct knowledge, but my impression of Carlson Hotels from a distance is that the company is managed well. But, I have to wonder about many other hotel companies who did not see the economic slump coming -- even though it was obvious.
I read an interesting article last week about a small portion the hotel industry. Alan X. Reay, founder and president of Atlas Hospitality Group in Irvine, California, said the number of California hotels in default or foreclosed on has jumped 125% in the last 60 days. The state now has 31 hotels that have been foreclosed on and 175 in default.
The unprecedented decline in room revenues (California is down 21.5% year-to-date) combined with the jump in cap rates has resulted in a massive loss in values. Atlas estimates that values are currently 50 to 80% lower than at the market's peak in 2006-2007."
What were the lenders thinking? Did the borrowers have a clue?
Now here's the kicker from Atlas: "In reviewing the hotels in default or foreclosed on, we found that over 75% of the loans originated from 2005 to 2007. During this period, over 2,500 California hotels either refinanced or obtained new purchase loan financing."
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