Summer Travel Trends
from Hotel News Resource
 How are travelers vacationing this summer, and what's on their minds as they prepare for their trips? A recent hotels.com survey of U.S. adults revealed the following: Their home away from home - Among those polled who are planning a summer vacation, nearly two-thirds (63 percent) will be staying at a hotel or other kind of rental property, like a condo or resort. Despite tough economic times, only 33 percent plan to stay with friends and family. More
Something for Big Dogs to Celebrate
from Ohmidog!
Weight limits — those arbitrary, ill-conceived, downright discriminatory restrictions on dogs at many otherwise "pet-friendly" hotels — have bitten the dust at one California boutique hotel chain. Joie de Vivre, California's largest boutique hotel collection, has done away with its weight limit for canine guests, according to Hotels magazine. It has also dropped its pet surcharge. More
Compensation Survey Data Now Being Collected
from CHLA
For the third year, CH&LA has partnered with Wagewatch to bring the California lodging industry the only California specific compensation and benefit report. The CH&LA Compensation Survey includes information from over 300 participants representing nine areas and 30 specific sub-markets for 38 key management, salaried, and hourly jobs. Results are reported statewide as well, providing you with timely data on hiring rates and average compensation in the most comprehensive survey for the California lodging industry. It pays to participate – the survey is only $99 for CH&LA members that participate! Submit your data now – deadline is June 30, 2009. More
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Ramada Plaza Hotel Sold to Experienced California Group
from Hotel News Resource
The Ramada Plaza Hotel in Fond du Lac, Wis., has been sold to Fine Hospitality Group, a California firm. Milmark Hotel/Motel Investments, a member of Hotel Brokers International, handled the transaction. The Sellers, CPRS Properties, LLP and One North Main, Inc., headed by Fond du Lac resident Ron Schmitz, acquired this historic landmark in May, 2003. More
Tour of California: Nevada City to Sacramento?
from KCRA-TV
When Lance Armstrong crossed the finish line winning the 49th annual Nevada City, Calif., Bike Classic, Nevada City felt like they were winners, too. The professional race drew 30,000 fans to Nevada City. It featured Armstrong, Chris Horner and Levi Leipheimer. Armstrong told the huge crowd that the Amgen Tour of California has to consider Nevada City for the 2010 race. More
Northwoods Resort in Big Bear, California Introduces Summer Concert Packages
from Hotel News Resource
The Northwoods Resort in Big Bear Lake, Calif., presents several summer vacation packages tailored to guests seeking a Southern California getaway with a musical twist. The Big Bear Lake Northwoods Resort is minutes from two event venues hosting outdoor concerts this summer - Swim Beach Amphitheatre and Big Bear Lake Discovery Center Amphitheatre. The Southern California resort is offering several convenient Big Bear getaway packages inclusive of overnight lodging and concert tickets. More
Facebook Marketing Tips For Hotels
from Hospitality Net
Social media has become the hottest method of marketing in today's world. Millions of people are using Facebook every day - that's a market that needs to be tapped. With the creation of the Facebook "news feed", getting information about you to other people has never been more simple. More
California's Budget Crisis Could Close Tahoe-area Parks
from Reno Gazette-Journal
Under a proposal by Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 220 parks across the state, including about a dozen in the Truckee-Tahoe area, could be closed after Labor Day. Schwarzenegger hopes to use the $143 million projected to be spent on state parks in the next two years to help reduce California's $24.3 billion deficit. More
California Tribal Casinos Struggle, Revs Outpace Vegas
from Reuters
California's Indian casinos, like their counterparts in Las Vegas, have struggled as strapped consumers cut back on spending, but slot machines are still the main draw so the hit has been less severe. Southern California casinos have also benefited as some people put off bigger trips, opting inside to visit a resort close to home. More
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