August 18, 2008 Today's Headlines: Vegas Plaza Project Delayed Until 2009 Or Later Carlson Set To Announce More Radisson Updates Spain Tourism Again Hit By Terrorism Langham To Launch Phuket Resort Westin Tie-Up With United Debuts Starwood Expects Success For W In China Sales Blog: Don't Forget The Message F&B Blog: Customize More Than Just Design Vegas Plaza Project Delayed Until 2009 Or Later Plans to build the Las Vegas version of New York's Plaza Hotel have been postponed. Read the full story >> ADVERTISEMENT HOTELS' Hotelier Radio Listen in as industry's leading hoteliers discuss their experiences, challenges, future plans, vision and outlook on the industry in podcasts featured on HOTELS' Hotelier Radio. Click here to tune in to Hotelier Radio. Carlson Set To Announce More Radisson Updates Carlson Cos. has taken some modest steps to rejuvenate its Radisson Hotels brand. But Carlson executives say much larger upgrades are in the works. Read the full story >> Spain Tourism Again Hit By Terrorism Two bombs exploded Sunday on the south coast of Spain, and police located a third, in the latest apparent terrorist attack on the country's popular tourist region. Read the full story >> Langham To Launch Phuket Resort A management contract has been signed by Langham Hotels International for an all-villa boutique resort in Thailand. The resort is to be the first branded boutique hotel at Kalim Bay, Phuket. Read the full story >> Westin Tie-Up With United Debuts Starting this month, all first and business class customers who fly United's p.s. service will experience a new level of comfort with the Westin Heavenly Bed products and signature amenities. Read the full story >> Starwood Expects Success For W In China Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. opens its first W Hotel in Hong Kong next month against a troubled backdrop for the global tourism industry. Read the full story >> Sales Blog: Don't Forget The Message Sales and marketing blogger Bart Berkey writes: "Salespeople are sometimes so focused on 'performing' and showing knowledge that the needs of the customer are totally ignored." Read the full story >> F&B Blog: Customize More Than Just Design F&B blogger Bob Puccini writes: "Managers need to empower service staff to make snap decisions and judgments to please a guest. Hospitality by definition is about customized experiences to make guests feel special, this cannot be programmed." Read the full story >> Click here for all news headlines ADVERTISEMENT Keep Your Culinary Keen with Food & Beverage Bites Find out what's current and upcoming in the culinary corner of hotelkeeping with Food & Beverage Bites eNewsletter from HOTELS. This free monthly F&B briefing delivers food and beverage news, menu ideas and product information relevant to the world of hotelkeeping. Subscribe today! readers' choice - our most popular web pages Ted Teng Named New President, CEO Of The Leading Hotels of the World Dolce Intl. Becomes Dolce Hotels and Resorts HOTELS’ 325 Longtime IHG, Hilton Exec Steve Porter Dies Room At The Top Gencom, Lehman Sell Portfolio To RLJ Fund HOTELS' Daily News Service is edited by Jeff Weinstein +1 630 288 8260. Copyright © 2007 Reed Business Information. All rights reserved. For information about sponsorship opportunities, contact David Wood +1 630 288 8267.

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