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August 26, 2008

Today's Headlines:

Best Western Confirms Breach, Exposure Minimal
Best Western International provides detail on the security breach of its central reservations system. The breach involved a single hotel and compromised the privacy of 10 guests, the company says.
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IHG's Americas COO Chats About Downturn
Thomas Murray is in charge of navigating economic challenges as chief operating officer of the Americas for IHG.
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Has Las Vegas 'Jumped The Shark?'
There comes a moment in nearly every popular television show's history when, like a pandering politician, it will do anything just to get people to like it. That's when the show surpasses the entertaining threshold and enters into the realm of ridiculousness, bringing in cute kids, fluffy animals, outrageous stunts, even aliens from outer space, all in an effort to retain its popularity. At that point, a show is said to have "jumped the shark." Has Las Vegas tourism reached a similar point?
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Sheraton Opens 'First Geo-Green Resort'
The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa goes beyond green and promotes cultural sustainability and environmental responsibility with its new geo-green initiative. Geo-tourism is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place-its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents.
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Hyatts Offer Customized 'Run Routes'
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts' North America properties will provide jogging and fitness-walking guests with palm-sized route cards designed by Athletic-Minded Traveler, a leading healthy-travel and lifestyle media firm.
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Interstate Opens Moscow's First Hilton
Interstate Hotels & Resorts has opened and is managing the 273-room Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya. The landmark hotel is the first Hilton-branded hotel in Russia.
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Marketing Blog: Building A Personal Brand
Bart Berkey writes: "Would you ever be able to have a hotel named after you? Have you been able to pass through all security check points to gain clearance required to be a brand yourself? Most people are aware of their company's brand, but what about your personal brand?"
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F&B Blog: Don't Overlook The Obvious
Bob Puccini writes: "I want to talk about the obvious, and how not to overlook it. The problem with life is that we see it the way we want to, through our own personal filters, and it isn’t always reality."
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