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Your Travel Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in travel franchising media coverage news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the travel franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Travel Franchise Media Coverage NewsFear of Losing Loyalty-Program Status Looms Larger Than Lost Luggage, Missed Flights73% of travelers would choose loyalty-program benefits over a spouse if they could take just one on the road, according to an eye-opening survey of nearly 10,000 globetrotters released today by Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). Hilton Worldwide Becomes Fastest Growing Major Hotel CompanyHilton Worldwide has become the fastest growing major hotel company, expanding its portfolio by 29 percent since June 2007 and surpassing its competitors in total rate of room growth. Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel Invites Guests to Celebrate Valentine's Day with their Special Romance PackageSheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located near Dunwoody, GA, announces a new special savings package. Expedia(R) CruiseShipCenters(R) National Conference Finishes StrongDuring Expedia CruiseShipCenters’ National Conference’s concluding keynote, Dondra Ritzenthaler, Senior Vice President, Sales for Celebrity Cruises, delivered a compelling presentation about the necessity of Finishing Strong in both personal.. Motel 6 Collects 5,400 Teddy Bears Thanks to Community SupportMotel 6 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada collected more than 5,400 teddy bears as part of the chain’s fourth-annual Great Teddy Bear Roundup. Park Inn by Radisson Sofia Supports the Asen Zlatarov OrphanagePark Inn by Radisson Sofia has pledged its support for children from the Asen Zlatarov Orphanage in the town of Vratsa, 130 km NW from Sofia. Wyndham Hotel Group Offers Great Deals and Free Nights This Holiday SeasonTravelers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can find great deals and earn free night stays when they book with Wyndham Hotel Group brands. Hyatt Announces More Than USD $346,000 in 2011 Community Grants to 24 Non-Profit OrganizationsIn the spirit of giving this holiday season, Hyatt announced today that 26 Hyatt hotels and the corporate office have awarded more than USD $346,000 to local non-profit organizations through the Hyatt Community Grants program. Hyatt Announces The Fourth Edition Of The Hyatt Student PrizeFollowing success from the previous three years, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the fourth edition of the Hyatt Student Prize, a prize created to emphasize the value that hotel management professions hold and to encourage schools around... Motel 6 Seeks Cuddly Donations for Fourth Annual Great Teddy Bear RoundupMotel 6, known for providing guests with a clean, comfortable room and great service for the lowest price of any national chain, will help bring comfort to children experiencing stressful or traumatic situations with the fourth annual Great Teddy Bear... 11 Couples. 11 Weddings. 11 AM. 11.11.11. Crowne Plaza(R) Hotels & Resorts Helps Eleven Couples Say ″I Do″ on the Century's Luckiest Day for LoveOccurring just once every one hundred years, Friday Wyndham Worldwide's CFO Tom Conforti to Participate in a Fireside Chat at Deutsche Bank's 2011 Hospitality & Gaming Conference November 10, 2011Tom Conforti, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), will participate in a fireside chat at the Deutsche Bank's 2011 Hospitality & Gaming Conference on Thursday, November 10, 2011 in New York,... Hyatt Hotels Corporation to Speak at Deutsche Bank ConferenceHyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Harmit Singh, chief financial officer, will speak at the Deutsche Bank 2011 Hospitality and Gaming Conference at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City at approximately 1:45pm ET on Thursday,... Le Meridien Amman Organizes First Chefs' Forum in JordanLe Meridien Amman in collaboration with Meat and Livestock Australia, recently organized and hosted the first Chefs' Forum in Jordan, which focused on the Australian meat industry and its clean, safe, delicious Halal guarantee of quality, highlighting... Mark Cavendish Gets On His Bike For A Cycling Experience To RememberToday, Holiday Inn, the official hotel provider to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, hosted a cycling experience to remember with 2011 World Champion and Tour de France Green Jersey winner Mark Cavendish. Le Meridien Amman Welcomes Swedish Artist Lunden in Continuation to Iits UNLOCK ART-TM ProgrammeLe Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has recently welcomed the visual Swedish artist Ragnhild Lunden, as she prepared for her second cross cultural exhibition in Jordan. Make the Most of Your Fat Chance to Win a Florida Vacation, Courtesy of Endless Vacation RentalsAs the memories of this summer's vacation continue to fade, Endless Vacation Rentals(R) (EVR) offers the possibility to create new ones with its Your Fat Chance Instant-Win and Vacation Sweepstakes. Motel 6/Studio 6 Leadership Honors Best Performers and Highlights Partner Excellence at 2011 Franchise and Supplier Conference in CancunMore than 400 franchisees from across the Motel 6 and Studio 6 network in the U.S. and Canada joined company executives and senior management at the annual franchise and supplier conference in Cancun, Mexico, from Oct. 5 through Oct. 8. Hotel Galvez to Host Free Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration, Hotel Galvez to Collect Donations for The Salvation ArmyWhat do Santa Claus, the Mayor of Galveston and Queen Victoria all have in common? They will all be attending the City of Galveston's Holiday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand(R) Hotel, on Friday, Nov. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts celebrates Responsible Business Week in partnership with National GeographicInterContinental Hotels & Resorts this week celebrates the work that its hotels around the world are doing to sustain and enhance their local destinations. Great Happens In Threes For Meeting Planners At Hyatt Hotels And ResortsMeeting planners now have another reason to book their next meeting at a Hyatt hotel or resort in the United States, Canada and Caribbean. HOJO Offering Guests Complimentary Harlem Globetrotters TicketsBasketball fans throughout the country can now receive two complimentary tickets to a Harlem Globetrotters show of their choice just by staying two consecutive nights at any one of nearly 400 participating Howard Johnson(R) hotels.
Wyndham Worldwide to Present at Imperial Capital's 5th Annual Global Opportunities Conference October 6, 2011Tom Conforti, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), will present at the Imperial Capitals 5th Annual Global Opportunities Conference on Thursday, October 6, 2011 in New York, New York. Framing Itself as the Destination Authority, the Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Launches Bold New Ad CampaignIn a bold departure from conventional hotel advertising, The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts announces today a new global advertising campaign, framing its ensemble of iconic hotels and resorts with photography of experiences, destinations and passions Mo Farah Hosts Free Running Club For Holiday InnToday Holiday Inn, the official hotel provider to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, hosted a free running club with world championship gold medalist Mo Farah. Staybridge Suites Orlando Airport Opens Following Complete RenovationIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announces the opening of the Staybridge Suites Orlando Airport that recently underwent a $1.3 million conversion from a Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham. The hotel is conveniently located n St. Regis Hotels and Resorts Announces Fashion Designer Jason Wu as next St. Regis ConnoisseurSt. Regis(R) Hotels and Resorts, a part of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announces one of the world's most celebrated fashion designers, Jason Wu, as the next St. Regis Connoisseur. Dive Into Fall with InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Featuring A Selection of "Leisure Leaves" and Insider ExperiencesTo celebrate the arrival of the fall season, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world's first truly international hotel brand, is offering special packages with a slightly autumnal bent, from gathering the first honey crop of the season (made fres Motel 6 Celebrates Grand Re-opening in Mississauga, OntarioMotel 6 celebrated the grand re-opening of its renovated Mississauga, Ontario, location on Thursday, August 18, 2011, alongside local dignitaries and Motel 6 leadership. Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion, and Councillor Pat Siato joined Motel 6's executiv IHG announces Innovation Hotel version 2.0 its sustainable hotel design websiteIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announces the launch of its Innovation Hotel version 2.0, which is an improved version of the original site online since 2008. The Innovation Hotel is IHG's online showcase and creative hub for sustainable hotel d Value Place Springfield Announces New Management, New SavingsValue Place, the largest economy extended stay lodging franchise in the U.S., prides itself on extending the best value to its guests. This month Value Place Springfield expands upon this value and announces new management under M&M Properties Managem IHG Announces Development Team Changes in the Americas RegionIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has announced the promotions of Robert (Bob) Ekman to vice president, Franchise Development for North America and Greg Aden to succeed Ek Holiday Inn(R) and Hotel Indigo(R) Ranked Highest in Guest Satisfaction by J.D. Power and AssociatesIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, is honored to announce that both Holiday Inn and Hotel Indigo ranked highest in guest satisfaction among mid-scale and upscale full servic W Hotels Worldwide and Burn Energy Drink Launch Innovative DJ Lab to Support Rising TalentW Hotels Worldwide, in collaboration with burn studios, an innovative music platform developed by burn, a globally leading energy drink from The Coca-Cola Company, today unveiled the W Hotels and burn studios DJ Lab, a unique approach to supporting rising Starwood Preferred Guest Serves Up Unique Access to the US OpenStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announced its award-winning Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) program is offering its members direct access to the US Open, which begins on August 29th at the USTA Billie Jean King National Ten Holiday Inn(R) Hotels Help Guests Stay Social, One Story at a TimeIn today's world, people are staying connected in myriad ways – in person, by phone, online via social channels – and all the while, sharing experiences with one another through their stories. The Holiday Inn brand understands the importance o ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals to Host the Breckenridge Wine Festival at Main Street StationMain Street Station, a professionally managed luxury property by ResortQuest® by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, once again welcomes the Breckenridge Wine Festival during Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Main Street Station Plaza at the bas Back Deal Signings, Groundbreakings and New Openings Indicate Strong Year for Embassy Suites Hotels2011 is shaping up to be a strong year for Embassy Suites Hotels with several deal signings, groundbreakings and openings occurring within the first half of the year. The brand has a conversion planned in West Palm Beach, Fla.; recently signed deals for n
IHG Congratulates Pyeongchang On Its Successful Olympic BidIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) salutes Pyeongchang, Korea, for being voted the Host City of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Hotel Indigo(R) Partners With Celebrity Chef Curtis Stone to "Talk Food" and Find the Best Local Dishes Across AmericaHotel Indigo®, the local neighborhood expert in food and cultural experiences, is "talking food" with celebrity chef Curtis Stone and asking consumers about their favorite neighborhood foodie finds with the launch of its "Locals Know Best – Dish Wingate by Wyndham Adds Readapted Los Angeles Hotel to PortfolioWingate by Wyndham®, a hotel brand owned by Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC which is a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the addition of the 148-room Wingate by Wyndham Los Angeles International Airport in southern Cali Red Lion Hotels to Report 2011 Second Quarter Results August 4Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced that it will report second quarter 2011 results after the market closes on Thursday, August 4. Hilton Worldwide's Brands Awarded Top Rankings by J.D. Power and AssociatesToday, Hilton Worldwide announced that two of its 10 distinct brands landed top honors in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. Embassy Suites Hotels achieved the highest ranking in the "Upper Upscale Seg IHG is First Hotel Company to Launch App for Windows(R) PhoneIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [Lon: IHG; NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced the global launch of its Priority Club® Rewards app for Windows Phone. This new app provides customers with the funct Seeing Green: Wyndham Worldwide Measures Investment in Sustainability Programs With Release of GRI ReportSince first establishing its sustainability program in 2006, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world's largest hospitality companies, is measuring positive trends in reducing its environmental impact around the globe. The results are reflected in Wyndham Hotel Group Brands Offer up to 30 Percent off This SummerTravelers looking to get away this summer only have to worry about sweating the heat and not the cost of a hotel thanks to great seasonal promotions being offered by Wyndham Hotel Group and its many brands including Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Ramada Increasing Diverse Supply Chain Leads to Impressive Results for Wyndham WorldwideWyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the world's largest hospitality companies, achieved significant growth in its spend with diverse suppliers in 2010, adding value to its global supply chain while delivering on its core values. Wyndham Exchange & Rentals Wins INFORMS Revenue Management and Pricing Section Practice AwardWyndham Exchange & Rentals, part of the Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) family of companies, recently won an award for its superior revenue management and pricing practices by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). |
Features & Special ReportsCreating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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