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Up First
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Hotel Occupancy Rates Fall in First Half
Hotel occupancy rates slipped 2.6 percent to 61.4
percent in the first half of the year compared to the same time period
last year. But, despite the softening in demand, average daily room rate
and revenue per available room continued to climb, according to Smith
Travel Research.
Occupancy rates took a sizable dip in the month of June, dropping 4.5
percent compared to June 2007. The downward trend is caused by a
combination of factors, including a sputtering economy and a 2.3 percent
increase in room supply, according to STR officials. “A slowing
economy and significant food and fuel-price increases are squeezing
consumers and dampening lodging demand,” said Mark Lomanno, president,
Smith Travel Research, in a press release. “The combination of growing
supply and slowing demand has resulted in declining occupancies and
slower, though steady, average rate increases,” he added.
Read how much room
rates have risen in the first half.
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Issues and Trends
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Baltimore Launches Convention and Tourism
Board
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon created a new governing
body, the Baltimore Convention and Tourism Board, which will oversee the
Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Authority and the Baltimore
Convention Center.
Under this new model, BACVA and BCC will continue to run as separate
organizations, but they will report to this new board, chaired by Edwin
Hale, chief executive officer at 1st Mariner Bank and former chairman of
the BACVA board of directors. Previously, BACVA reported to its own
board of directors while the convention center reported to the mayor’s
office.
City officials say the new structure will lead to greater efficiency, a
more seamless sales process, and an enhanced customer experience. BACVA
and BCC will develop a joint marketing plan and goals for the sales
teams that reflect the mission of both organizations. A more “cohesive
sales and marketing message” will make Baltimore more competitive and
allow the destination to make better use of the space at the convention
center, stated Tom Noonan, BACVA president and CEO.
Read how many room nights Baltimore
booked in 2008.
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Perspectives
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What’s in a Name?
By Sue Pelletier
We've all heard about Texas philanthropist Ima Hogg (who, contrary
to popular belief, did not have a sister named Ura), but that's just the
tip of the iceberg when it comes to strange names—as evidenced in many
a registration list, I’m sure.
Which makes me want to ask: What's the weirdest name you've come across?
Either drop a comment here
or drop me an e-mail
with your oddities, then look for a compilation in our October issue.
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