Attention Capital Region NYSH&TA MembersAffordable Bus Trip to the International Hotel Show
from NYSH&TA
Catch a ride to the country's largest industry trade show in New York City for just $45 (round trip). Why attend? The simple reason is that the show provides both you and your company the opportunity to further your knowledge of the industry and to help you network with vendors at the trade show. You can also: walk the aisles of the trade show and touch the merchandise; speak directly to the salesperson about how their product or service will benefit your property; talk to your peers about the experience they have had with a particular manufacturer/supplier. More

Where to Catch the Best Leaves this Fall - On Foot, by Bike or in the Car
from LoHud.com
When it comes to leaf-peeping, Barbara Walker of Ossining, N.Y. says her favorite Lower Hudson Valley lookout in any season is Bull Hill, aka Mount Taurus, just north of Cold Spring. But when Walker hiked her favorite trail recently she was surprised at how many others were going up the steep western face. More

Spot Your Superman: Talent Management in the Hotel Industry
from Hospitality Net
Top talent seems to be as elusive as Superman’s true identity; managing this talent an equally elusory skill. HVS Executive Search decided to play Lois Lane and went out in search of the superhero hotelier. More

Here are Easy Ways to Find Green Hotels
from Green.Blorge
Want to find an economical yet green hotel? Several different on line sites will direct you to green resorts and accommodations. You can even check out the roadside assistance and discount travel organization AAA. More

Hotels.com Announces Rate Drops in New York City
from Comparecarrentals.com
It now seems, according to Hotels.com’s Hotel Price Index, that New York City hotel rates have dropped by 30 percent in the first half of the year when compared to 2008. This big drop actually ties Las Vegas hotels as the biggest price fall among major United States cities. More

A Recovery to 'Less Bad'
from The New York Times
As the economy begins to shift gears from dismal to slightly improved, the travel industry sees some reason for hope — but not much. More