Mumbai Attacks Keep NYC Hotels On Guard
Shortly after news spread that gun-toting terrorists had launched a deadly siege on Mumbai, 75 blue-and-white police cars carrying 150 officers fanned out across Manhattan, lights flashing. Their mission: To quickly shore up security with a show of force outside the Waldorf Astoria, New York Palace and other marquee hotels.

India siege raises fears ? and security ? at some U.S. hotels
Terrorist attacks in Mumbai a wake-up call for U.S. hotels, say some security specialists

Security overdrive at hotels
Bhubaneswar, Dec. 2: Within a week after terrorists laid siege to several places in Mumbai, security arrangements in luxury hotels and railway stations in Orissa are being stepped up.

Terror-hit hotels can each claim Rs 750 cr for property damage
GIC Re, the official reinsurer of the country which also manages the terrorism pool set up exclusively to handle terror insurance, is ready to make the first installment of claim payments to both the hotels ? Oberoi-Trident and Taj Mahal Palace and Tower damaged by three days of terror attacks during last week.

Residence Hotels expects business to grow 15pc in 2009
OPERATOR of hotels, lounges and cafes, Residence Hotels and Resorts Sdn Bhd (RHR), expects business to grow by between 10 per cent and 15 per cent next year, as it grows its portfolio of properties under management.

NY hotels take stock after Mumbai terror
High-profile hotels in New York City and other metro areas re-evaluated their security strategies in the wake of the Mumbai attacks that claimed dozens of lives.

The world's 10 best new hotels
The most exciting new hotels of the season, from Boston to Botswana.

2 Utah hotels maintain AAA's elite status
Two Utah hotels maintained their elite standing with AAA Travel, while three new properties in the state were added to the second-tier list published annually by the nation's largest travel organization.

Hotels, restaurants put strict security in place
NEW DELHI: The Mumbai terror attack that targeted the country's premium hotels has the hospitality industry on edge. In a bid to combat security concerns - the kind of which the hotel industry is facing for the first time - hotels and restaurants are beefing up security.

Geek Hotels Pass the Nerd Test
: Photo: scottroberts/Flickr Whether your fantasy hotel is a Star Wars -style cave dwelling or a Hobbit hole in New Zealand, specialty accommodations around the world will fulfill your nerdy needs. Other hotels geek out with crazy gear, from Apple- and Microsoft-themed suites to virtual golf courses. And while WiFi has become a common hotel offering, a high-tech hotel in the Middle ...

All local hotels issued alert after Mumbai attacks
SINGAPORE: The Singapore Hotel Association has issued an alert to all hotels in Singapore to ramp up security following the terror attacks in Mumbai last week.

Open Hospitality continues to achieve breakthrough Internet Search Results and Booking Revenues for Hotels
Open Hospitality continues to break ground helping develop and implement hotel Internet marketing strategies, and ultimately converting consumer interest into guest room bookings. Competition among hotels for consumer attention is a key concern as both the economy and traveler demand contract. The goal of a strong marketing program is building a fair share. Open Hospitality is achieving results ...

Hotels hope to cash in on inauguration
Demand for rooms for President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration led some Washington-area inns to hike prices and minimum stays, disgruntled customers said.Some hotels doubled or tripled prices, demanded a four-night minimum stay and collected full, non-refundable payment up front, The Washington Post reported. In some instances, the prices and minimum-stay requirements were enacted after ...

Economic slowdown hurting global travel; hotels, airlines take hit
The tourists chatting in multiple languages in the piazzas, bars and shops of Rome belie a more somber mood at the ancient city's hotels.

5-Star Hotels Come to Yekaterinburg
02 December 2008 By Anna Korolyova / Vedomosti Yekaterinburg is seeing a mini-boom in the construction of high-end hotels, with projects from several international hospitality chains already nearing completion.

After Mumbai, Debating Security at Luxury Hotels
Experts say little can be done to stop trained gunmen from attacking hotels, the new magnets for terrorists.

Indian Hotels drops 9 pc, Airline stocks plunge
COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! Tata group's Indian Hotels' shares on Tuesday plunged over nine per cent, while shares of airlines, including Jet and Kingfisher, dropped up to six per cent in weak morning trade which witnessed heavy fund sell-off on weak sentiments.

Indian Hotels drops 9%, Airline stocks plunge
MUMBAI: Tata group's Indian Hotels' shares on Tuesday plunged over nine per cent, while shares of airlines, including Jet and Kingfisher, dropped up to six per cent in weak morning trade which witnessed heavy fund sell-off on weak sentiments.

Int'l Hotels Draw Elites and Terror Threat
International hotels attract elite travelers -- and threats from militants.

Hotels unhappy with anti-violence laws
The NSW government's new liquor laws are "draconian" and will only encourage binge drinking, the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) says. New regulations for 48 hotels and clubs that have been plagued by violence came into effect on Monday, forcing them to adopt a 2am lock-out policy.