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Is it best to be the cheapest or to be the best?
Is it best to be the cheapest or to be the best? If you type in the word "cheapest" into any search engine you will be presented with millions or results of web pages vying for position as the cheapest flights, cheapest Disney tickets, cheapest hotels etc. Is it good to run your business as being the "Cheapest service"? Well I personally don't think so, but there seems to be a huge market out there for this. The problem with competing on price is that if you are not cheaper than your next rival then you have no place to go other than to go yet cheaper still and so on. Alternatively, if you compete on quality or the best service then so long as you deliver an outstanding service and/or quality products and services then customers will not only return to you, but they will also recommend business your way too.
Serviced Apartments - A Smarter Option for the Business Bedouin
This article is all about corporate housing and serviced apartments importance to the business.

Resume of a Frequent Traveler
I often get asked about what it takes to be a frequent business traveler. Packing your suitcase, spending four nights a week in a hotel, and navigating through the TSA lines are all part of the grind, but they just begin to scratch the surface of what is involved with weekly travel. This Resume of a Frequent Traveler outlines what it really takes to survive the road warrior lifestyle.
Lesson #1: “Take care of your people and they will take care of your customers.”
Marriott got to where he did in the business world by relying on a strong team of colleagues and employees around him. He rose through the ranks by focusing on honing his managerial skills, by ensuring that he was building the best possible team around him.
Lesson #1: Service is the Secret to Success
Huizenga did not create three Fortune 1000 companies by accident. Nor was it simply luck that took him to the top. Instead, Huizenga implemented a formula for success that, through each of his ventures, has proven to work time after time. What was that formula?
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Marketing Your Marketing
Don’t limit your marketing merely to the media you’re using. Market it all over the place. Anything worth promoting is worth cross-promoting.
"The Ultimate Question"-Answered
Our Amalfi Coast hike was overseen by Country Walkers. I'm busy writing my lengthy assessment. Views great, group great—chief guide awful, substance and style,* and I'm being generous, and hotels average to awful (Capri, view of stone wall—no shit) and food—in Italy!!!!—mediocre.
Planet Hollywood Hotels to be managed by Wyndham
Wyndham Worldwide has struck a deal with Planet Hollywood Resorts International, which allows the company to franchise and manage Planet Hollywood-branded hotels. Chief executive Eric Danziger said the addition of Planet Hollywood would expand the appeal of the Wyndham portfolio.
Le Sutra Hospitality mulls franchise expansion
The Bajaj Group of Hotels, branded under Le Sutra Hospitality, is planning to open hotels and restaurants across the nation in the next three to five years. The company is going to invest Rs 300-500 crore for these hotels and restaurants, which will be a mix of both company owned and franchised, confirms a company official.
Locations & Beyond Summit 2010
A synopsis of the Locations & Beyond Summit 2010 and how location trends will impact the travel industry.

Hotel Tipping – The Daily Tips Have It!
A very common topic amongst travelers, especially in the U.S., is on tipping; namely who to tip, how much and when. You would think this would be an easy topic. Stay in room for a night, leave a certain amount of money as a housekeeping tip. But simple it isn't! Ask a hundred different people on their tipping practice and get a hundred different answers – until today.
The importance of understanding your buyer relationships - especially in a tough economy
The tough economy is leading to many nasty surprises for sales organisations. In many cases the surprise, or the extent of the surprise, could have been avoided if the sales organisation had better information about the relationship that they have with with their buyers. in this article Keith looks at the different ways of determining the relationship you have with your buyers.
The Benefits of having a Company Uniform
Do you remember your school days when you did not have to worry each morning about what to wear; you just put on your uniform and off you would go to school? As adults our lives are ten times busier and yet we choose to complicate things further by not having a uniform. There are many benefits associated with having a company uniform not only for the company itself but also for the employees and customers.

Entrepreneurs - 7 Reasons Put Your Business On The Internet
You know you should really put your business on the internet, but are not sure why or even if it is worth the bother! Here are 7 reasons why your business should have a web site and why you should have a web site and work virtually over the internet.
Starting A New Business Is Easy And Other Myths!
You’ve got your business ideas, you know what you want to sell and to whom. You’ve even got enough money to survive for six months. The next bit is easy then. Sorry no it’s not – now the hard grind starts. Here are some business myths that you should be careful not to believe.

Hotel Franchising
Hotel franchising is a big part of the franchise industry, becoming more and more popular. If you are thinking about starting a hotel franchise, you need to give it careful thought.

Entrepreneurs in India: Are they missing on creating differentiators?
The article focusses on how the Indian enterpreneurs need to differentiate or get differentiated to succeed! It covers examples of creADivity.com and how IIM A alumni differentiated themselves from the lot and have been able to build a more successful business plan. On the other hand how RedBus.in and Ticketwala.com are trying to differentiate to get each other's pie
Franchising Outlook Report Offers Further Proof 2011 is the Year to Become a Franchise Owner
If you vowed to make 2011 the year that you become your own boss and own a franchise, there is still ample time and plenty of reasons to make this the year that you realize your goals. The recent International Franchise Association’s (IFA’s) Franchise Business Economic Outlook: 2011 Report (prepared for the IFA Educational Foundation by PricewaterhouseCoopers [PwC]), may provide you with additional inspiration.

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It works like a charm in Europe - what's holding America back?
Earn Your Fortune In Finder's Fees
The easiest money you'll ever make. Would you like to earn $75,000 per month for 5 years?
HOW TO PLAN A REALLY GREAT LIFE!
Does your life just go with the flow? Do you ever sit down and think what it is you would like to achieve in your life? I wrote this Tips article reflecting on a recent holiday to Greece, where I realised just how much time, effort and planning I had put into this one week out of the 52 in the year. In this tip I share with you how to start putting together your own Life Plan.
Surviving Business Travel
Surviving Business Travel is a first article in a long line of business travel advice, and suggestions to make your travels less stressful. Welcome to my new articles!
Hotels and B & B's should be doing better on the web
How to promote your Hotel or B & B on the web. Let's stop publishing brochures and make it personal!
Where the World Sees Junk, Africa Recycles
This post is dedicated to Blog Action Day, where thousands of blogs around the world unite to talk about one theme. This year it is the environment.

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How a Local Dominos Gets All the Referrals It Can Handle
Would you like to find out how a local Dominos pizza restaurant gets several local hotels to send them all the customers they can handle?

Lesson #5: Find Your Comparative Advantage and Step Beyond the Standard
It is one of the Four Seasons’ greatest ironies that despite its tremendous success as one of the world’s premier luxury hospitality companies, it actually owns very few hotels. One of the most important decisions Sharp made early on in the life of the Four Seasons was that he wanted to create a unique business model; he wanted his company to be principally occupied with management, instead of ownership of its hotels.

Hilton Hotels brings brand to Ghana
Inc. Magazine alerts us to an announcement by Hilton Hotels that it will open its first property in Ghana in early 2010.

Future of Hotel Call Accounting
Call accounting plays a vital role in hotel/motel management and is as important and beneficial for hotels/motels today as it ever was, and in so many ways.

Best Western India Franchise to add 10 more hotels by 2009 end
In a bid to expand its footprint in the Indian market, Best Western India has plans to foray into metro cities. Best Western has plans to add 10 more hotels to its Indian portfolio, which will add around 800 rooms to the existing inventory by 2009 end. At present, the company has 22 hotels under management and franchise agreements. However, 18 hotels in different locations including Goa, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Ooty, Mysore, Jalandhar and Ludhiana are in the final stages of negotiation with developers. Besides, Best Western India plans to open a hotel management institute attached to its Bhubaneswar hotel, in the next two years.
Hotel Call Accounting Software - Needs & Benefits
Call accounting systems are used by hotels to charge guests for phone calls, to monitor wake-up and 911 calls, and to improve employee productivity. Hotels are encouraged to use fair and equitable rates when adding markups or surcharges.
Wyndham Hotel Group signs four franchise agreements in India
19th February, 2010: Wyndham Hotel Group has signed four franchise agreements in India, bringing the total number of hotels that the company has opened or under development in India to 14. The Group currently has 7,100 hotels under 11 brands across the world.
Le Sutra Hospitality mulls franchise expansion
The Bajaj Group of Hotels, branded under Le Sutra Hospitality, is planning to open hotels and restaurants across the nation in the next three to five years. The company is going to invest Rs 300-500 crore for these hotels and restaurants, which will be a mix of both company owned and franchised, confirms a company official.
What Are Some Of The Reasons Why You Should Be Relying On A Travel Agent?
A Travel Agent has contacts with destination specialists and tour operators which helps them to plan a tour effectively. Traditionally, after getting in touch with the travel agents, generally customers had to ask for a quote. Even today almost all of the travel agents offer information about vacation packages, hotels as well as tickets. However, there are limits to the amount of information that is given out by them. A travel agent has at his disposal cost of air-ticketing, rates of some of the hotels and vacation package deals of different range to cater to the tailored needs of individual customers. Customers can find valid information about availability of dates, accommodation facilities etc. Thus not much time is devoted for availing such basic information.

Alternatives To Cheap Hotels
There are times when even cheap hotels seem to go out of your budget. This is when you can try B&Bs and get access to good accommodation at economical rates. From breakfasts to readily available assistance, B&Bs are more than what they sound like.
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