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San Miguel de Allende - A Beacon for the Tourism Potential of Colonial Towns and Villages

The dynamics of San Miguel de Allende’s lodging and tourism market illustrate opportunities for growth for lesser-known towns rich in history, architecture, and culture.

Conquering the Credit Crunch: Part I

Unemployment rates are surging, global stock markets are crashing, commodities are collapsing, and the real estate bubble has finally burst. What moves can hotel developers make during the downturn?

The Changing Face of the Greek Hospitality Market

This article summarizes the historical tourism trends in Greece until 2007 and describes the most significant new hotel developments expected to beacon the tranformation of the country into a major competitive player in the global hospitality market.

Hong Kong Market Outlook

Financial Market Turmoil and Global Recession – What are the Signs for Hotels in Asia’s World City?

What Hotel Stakeholders Need to Know about the Other Side of the Financial Meltdown

The lending climate in the U.S. will remain tough as we head into 2009, but certain opportunities lie in wait.

HVS Market Intelligence Report: Austin, Texas

As both the capital of Texas and the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin has businesses and hotels singing a lively tune despite the current economic dirge.

Mexico's Growing Trend: Master-Planned Resort-Residential Communities

Mexico’s tourism industry has been at the forefront of international lodging trends, and the country is once again reinventing its coastlines and interior colonial towns with the proliferation of master-planned resort-residential communities.

Marketing a Hotel Online In a Struggling Economy

In a tough economy, when your marketing budget shrinks, you need to be careful about how you invest your money. The return on investment (ROI) for online marketing spending is faster than almost any other form of hotel marketing.

Surviving In Turbulent Times Through Outsourcing

Enhancements in technology and telecommunications have transformed the global hospitality landscape. In this article we evaluate how these transformations are acting as able catalysts in a world where geography is rapidly becoming history.

Canadian Lodging Outlook February 2008

Riding The "Unconventional" Wave: