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		<title>(HOT) Starwood Hotels &amp; Resorts Worldwide Continues Brand Conversion</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/19/hot-starwood-hotels-resorts-worldwide-continues-brand-conversion/97898</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Starwood Hotels &#38; Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) recently announced the brand conversion of a former 150-room Four Points by Sheraton property to Aloft Tucson University. The property will undergo a complete makeover before being unveiled as an Aloft in the first half of 2013. This marks Starwood’s second conversion project followed by the switch of an existing Clarion property at San Francisco Airport to Aloft in September last year. Aloft San Francisco Airport is slated to open this fall. The Tuscan property enjoys a prime location, adjacent to the University of Arizona.  Apart from this, the hotel is easily accessible from various entertainment hubs, making it strategically fit for repositioning. Starwood is ideally targeting two types of prospects for the Aloft conversion. First are the well positioned, older hotels set ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAR) Marriot International Reports a Penny Ahead &#8211; Raises Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/19/mar-marriot-international-reports-a-penny-ahead-raises-outlook/99166</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marriott International Inc. (MAR) reported first quarter 2012 earnings of 30 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Moreover, quarterly earnings were 30% higher than the year-ago quarter adjusted earnings of 23 cents per share. On a reported basis, earnings per share were 30 cents versus 26 cents in the year-ago quarter. Reported earnings include the adjustment for timeshare spin-off. Total revenue was $2,552 million in the reported quarter versus $2440 million in the prior-year quarter. Inside the Headline Numbers Base management fees rose 3% year over year to $124 million while franchise fees increased 8% year over year to $126 million, attributable to higher revenue per available room (RevPAR) at existing hotels. Incentive management fees jumped 19% year over year to $50 million. Owned, leased, ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAR) Marriott International to Binge on Caribbean</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/18/mar-marriott-international-to-binge-on-caribbean/98879</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:14:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marriott International Inc. (MAR) recently revealed its intention to double is presence in the Caribbean and Latin America by 2017. Currently, Marriott operates 69 hotels in 25 countries in that region. The hotelier sees significant opportunities for growth in Latin America, which is domestically under-hoteled to meet its future demand. Presently, there are 35 Marriott hotels signed or in progress in the Caribbean and Latin America. Already, 9 of Marriott&#8217;s 18 brands are prevailing in the region, combining all types of scale like luxury, upscale, lifestyle, upper moderate and moderate. Owing to the saturation in the U.S. market, major hoteliers are exploring growth opportunities abroad. Some international markets offer greater potential based on their higher pace of economic growth. The U.S.-based companies are targeting fast-growing emerging economies like Latin American ]]></description>
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		<title>(HOT) Hotels &amp; Lodging Stock Outlook &#8211; January 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/08/hot-hotels-lodging-stock-outlook-january-2012-industry-outlook/89667</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:47:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The hotels and lodging industry shaped up pretty well in 2011 thanks to the gradual global economic recovery, and seems to be poised for long-term growth. With the return of business as well as leisure travelers coupled with decelerating supply growth, pricing power remained steady in the year. Improvement in the U.S. economy and the consequent rise in operating metrics helped most of the hoteliers report strong quarterly results. Group bookings appear to be gaining momentum and the companies registered strong advance bookings and pricing for 2012 and beyond. Booking windows are also lengthening. However, macro headwinds can partially restrain the booking momentum in 2012. International Growth Owing to the saturation in the U.S market, major hoteliers are exploring growth opportunities abroad. Some international markets offer greater potential based on ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAR) Marriott International Beats on EPS and Revenue</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/06/mar-marriott-international-beats-on-eps-and-revenue/84753</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:47:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marriott International Inc. (MAR) reported third quarter 2011 earnings of 29 cents per share up 32% year over year. Earnings were also within the company’s guided range of 25 cents to 29 cents. However, after accounting for other non cash charges of 73 cents the company reported a loss of 52 cents a share, reversing a year-ago profit of 23 cents a share. The year-over-year results improved based on the company’s strong revenue per available room. Total revenue aggregated $2.97 billion, up 9% year over year. Inside the Headline Numbers Base management and franchise fees increased 12% year over year to $260 million, attributable to higher revenue per available room (RevPAR) at existing hotels, fees from new hotels and favorable foreign exchange rates. Incentive management fees spiked 38% from the ]]></description>
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		<title>(HOT) Hotels and Lodging Stock Outlook &#8211; September 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/02/hot-hotels-and-lodging-stock-outlook-september-2011-industry-outlook/82491</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The hotels and lodging industry is finally showing improvements, and seems poised for long-term growth, thanks to the gradual global economic recovery. The industry has been witnessing a return of business travelers and a growing demand for leisure, though concerns about the health of the U.S. economic recovery pose some risks to this outlook. Riding on the back of improvement in the U.S. economy and the consequent rise in operating metrics, most of the hoteliers have started reporting strong quarterly results. Profits are expected to rise further in 2011 as bookings continue to improve. Despite some uncertainty about the near-term economic growth outlook notwithstanding, group bookings appear to be gaining momentum and the companies are recording strong advance bookings and pricing for 2012 and beyond. Booking windows are also lengthening. ]]></description>
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		<title>(IHG) InterContinental Hotels Group Renovates Sao Paulo Property</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/20/ihg-intercontinental-hotels-group-renovates-sao-paulo-property/76798</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:14:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) recently completed the first phase renovation at its Sao Paulo property. InterContinental Sao Paulo is one of the most renowned business-oriented properties in the popular Brazilian tourist destination. This explains the ongoing multi-phase renovation at the 20-storied, 194-guest room hotel. In the first phase, lobby, restaurants and half of its guest rooms were revamped. Implementation plans for the second phase are currently being finalized. During the second phase, the current lobby will be transformed into a social gathering area, which will have a bar and ample seating. Since late 2010, hotel companies are working hard on improving guest satisfaction to uplift their positions in a cutthroat environment. Following the facelift trend, in March, one of InterContinental’s peers Starwood Hotels &#38; Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) also announced ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAR) Marriott International Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/16/mar-marriott-international-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/75597</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:08:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are maintaining our long-term Neutral recommendation on Marriott International Inc. (MAR), a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Marriott’s first quarter 2011 earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny, reflecting lower demand in the larger North American hotel market. However, year-over-year results improved driven by global demand for lodging, translating into a higher average daily room rate. Moreover, Marriott boasts a substantial development pipeline and is poised to benefit from the increase in demand for hotels going forward. New group bookings made in the first quarter of 2011 increased 10%. The demand for hotel and the pace of recovery in the international market are greater than that in the U.S, and Marriott should benefit from its international exposure. The ]]></description>
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		<title>(HOT) Hotels &amp; Lodging Industry Outlook &#8211; May 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/27/hot-hotels-lodging-industry-outlook-may-2011-industry-outlook/75142</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2011 04:18:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The hotels and lodging industry seems to be back in demand, thanks to the gradual global economic recovery. The industry has been witnessing a return of business travelers and a growing demand for leisure. Riding on the back of improvement in the U.S. economy and the consequent rise in operating metrics, most of the hoteliers have started reporting strong quarterly results. Profits are expected to rise further in 2011 as bookings continue to improve. Positive estimate revisions give us ample evidence of this growth momentum. International Growth Since the U.S. market is somewhat saturated, hoteliers are exploring growth opportunities abroad. International markets offer greater potential based on the higher pace of economic growth that they currently enjoy. The U.S.-based companies are targeting fast-growing emerging economies. With lackluster U.S. GDP growth ]]></description>
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		<title>(HOT) Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Expands in India</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/09/hot-starwood-hotels-and-resorts-worldwide-expands-in-india/70933</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) is set to further expand in the Indian hotel market. The company announced its intention of opening 7 additional hotels in India by year-end 2011. This would bring the total to 37 properties in India. Starwood ventured into the Indian market with its Sheraton brand in Mumbai in 1973. Since then the company has accelerated its expansion and currently, the company possesses 30 hotels in India under the Westin, Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft, TheLuxury Collection and Le Méridien brands. The company has also entered into an agreement to open its first W Hotels in Mumbai, India by 2015. India is Starwood&#8217;s fourth largest market and offers tremendous expansion opportunity. After China, the company views India as the most important emerging market. ]]></description>
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		<title>(IHG) InterContinental Hotels Group in Joint Venture in India</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/08/ihg-intercontinental-hotels-group-in-joint-venture-in-india/70971</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Denham, United Kingdom-based InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) intends to expand its footprint in India by forming a joint venture with Duet India Hotels Group. InterContinental plans to invest around $30 million in the joint venture, in which it would have a 24% equity stake, to build 19 hotels of its Holiday Inn Express brand in the Indian market in the next five years. The new hotels will add 3,300 rooms to the companies existing pipeline of 10,000 rooms in India. The first hotel under the agreement is expected to come up by 2012. The company views India as an important emerging market and the new hotels will be located in major cities, thereby providing a great expansion opportunity. By 2020, the world&#8217;s largest hotel group in terms of number of ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAR) Marriott International Big on India</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/08/mar-marriott-international-big-on-india/70996</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:44:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marriott International Inc. (MAR), the largest U.S. hotel chain, has inked a preliminary joint venture (JV) agreement with SAMHI Hotels Pvt Ltd to debut Fairfield by Marriott in India. SAMHI is a hotel investment and development company based in New Delhi, India. The venture will cater to the growing Indian business traveler segment. The formation of the JV is expected to close in the second quarter of 2011. With local market knowledge and a proven track record in the hospitality sector, SAMHI Hotels is expected to prove to be a strategic partner. Upon completion, the project will feature approximately 15 moderate-tier hotels by 2015 in markets including Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. Marriott plans to expand its presence in India by opening 100 hotels over the next five years. The hotel ]]></description>
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		<title>(HOT) Hotels and Lodging Industry Outlook &#8211; February 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/04/hot-hotels-and-lodging-industry-outlook-february-2011-industry-outlook/66361</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The hotels and lodging industry seems to be back in demand, thanks to the gradual global economic recovery. The industry has been witnessing a return of business travelers, with a rising demand for leisure. However, the rate of improvement in room rates still lags. Riding on the back of improvement in the U.S. economy and the consequent rise in operating metrics, most of the hoteliers have started reporting positive quarterly results. Profits are expected to rise further in 2011 as bookings continue to improve. Positive estimate revisions give us ample evidence of this growth momentum. Since the U.S. market is somewhat saturated, hoteliers are exploring growth opportunities abroad. International markets offer greater potential based on the higher pace of economic growth that they currently enjoy. The U.S. based companies are ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAR) Marriott International Analyst Maintains Neutral Rating on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/01/06/mar-marriott-international-analyst-maintains-neutral-rating-on-shares/64549</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are maintaining our long-term Neutral recommendation for Marriott International Inc. (MAR), a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Given the company’s strong pipeline, significant international exposure, solid balance sheet, lower operating cost structure, favorable pricing and increased market share, we believe it is one of the leading worldwide hospitality companies with a positive long-term outlook. As the leisure environment is improving, the Maryland-based company expects RevPAR to grow at compound annual rates of 5–9% over the next three years, earnings to reach $1.90–$2.75 per share, adjusted EBITDA in the range of $1.54 billion to 1.94 billion, and total revenue between $4.24 billion and 4.68 billion by 2013. The company also anticipates that incentive management fees will nearly double and reach $285–$440 ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAR) Marriott International Expands in Brazil</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/22/mar-marriott-international-expands-in-brazil/60252</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marriott International Inc. (MAR), the largest U.S. hotel chain plans to expand its portfolio in Brazil to 54 hotels. Marriott currently manages 4 hotels in Brazil, with one hotel in Rio de Janeiro and three properties in Sao Paulo. The Bethesda, Maryland-based Marriott plans to develop 50 Fairfield hotels throughout Brazil in partnership with PDG realty, which has become Brazil’s largest real estate company after merging with Agre in May 2010. PDG realty is based in Rio de Janeiro and Agre in Sao Paulo. The company has introduced the Fairfield brand in Brazil. Fairfield has become a leader in the moderately priced lodging segment and is Marriott’s eighth brand to be developed outside the U.S. The hotels will be designed for energy efficiency, and both Marriott and PDG Realty have ]]></description>
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		<title>(H) Hyatt Hotels Corporation Announces Further Expansion in China</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/18/h-hyatt-hotels-corporation-announces-further-expansion-in-china/55616</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 04:53:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H), a leading global hospitality company, is set to further explore the Chinese hotel market. The company announced the signing of contracts to manage eleven additional hotels in China. This would double the company’s properties to 22. Hyatt currently manages 17 hotels in China, representing the largest market outside United States. The company plans to open 4 hotels, comprising Hyatt Ningbo, Hyatt Regency Jinan, Hyatt Regency Guiyang and Hyatt Regency Qingdao in 2011, and additional nine properties in 2012. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the company also plans to expand in the Indian market by opening 15 new markets over the next 5 years. Hyatthas benefited from the recovery in business travel, as the company’s comparable international Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) jumped 21.4% year over year in ]]></description>
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		<title>(HOT) Hotels &amp; Lodging Industry Outlook &#8211; October 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/12/hot-hotels-lodging-industry-outlook-october-2010-industry-outlook/55001</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/12/hot-hotels-lodging-industry-outlook-october-2010-industry-outlook/55001#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:38:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With a gradual recovery of the global economy, the hotels and lodging industry is experiencing an increase in demand. The industry faced extremely tough challenges in the prior year due to the economic turmoil that resulted in weak labor and tight credit markets, resulting in lower discretionary spending. The recovery in the economy has seen a return of business travelers, with a rising demand for leisure. However, the rate of improvement in room rates still lags. Riding on the back of improvement in the U.S. economy and the consequent rise in operating metrics, most of the hoteliers have started reporting positive quarterly results and profits are expected to rise further in 2010, as bookings continue to ramp. We are seeing ample evidence of that in positive estimate revisions. Since the ]]></description>
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		<title>(MHGC) Morgans Hotel Groups Announces Refinancing of Debt</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/18/mhgc-morgans-hotel-groups-announces-refinancing-of-debt/43682</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/18/mhgc-morgans-hotel-groups-announces-refinancing-of-debt/43682#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:53:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Morgans Hotel Group Co. (MHGC) announced recently that it has refinanced in full the existing mortgage debt secured by two hotels in London. The company enjoys a 50% ownership through a joint venture with an affiliate of Walton Street Capital in these two hotels. Morgans Hotel Group’s operates the two hotels – Sanderson and St Martins Lane in London under a long-term management contract. Extended by Aareal Bank, the new credit facility is a GBP100 million loan without recourse to Morgans Hotel. This implies that the loan is secured by collateral, which is usually property, and if Morgans Hotel Group defaults, Aareal Bank can seize the collateral, but cannot seek any further compensation from the company. The new loan extends the maturity period of its debt and expires in July ]]></description>
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		<title>(IHG) InterContinental Hotels Group to Double Chinese Hotels</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/01/ihg-intercontinental-hotels-group-to-double-chinese-hotels/42064</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[InterContinental Hotels Group plc (IHG), a leading worldwide hotel company engaged in the ownership, franchising and management of hotels, is set to double the number of hotels it runs in China in about five years. China is Intercontinental Hotels’ largest market outside the United States, where the company plans to open 30 more hotels by the end of the current fiscal year and over 250 in the next five years, making it the second-largest market in terms of the number of hotels. Currently, the company is the largest international hotel chain in China with 131 operational and another 146 in the pipeline. Moreover, the company plans to create 87,000 jobs across China over the next five years. Intercontinental Hotels has benefited from the recovery in business travel, as the company’s ]]></description>
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		<title>(HOT) Hotels &amp; Lodging Stock Review &#8211; June 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/06/25/hot-hotels-lodging-stock-review-june-2010-industry-outlook/41428</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:59:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With a gradual recovery of the global economy, the hotels and lodging industry is experiencing an increase in demand. The operating metrics are looking up, and year-over-year comparisons are becoming easier as the operating environment was significantly stressed in the prior year. Though businesses are still cost-conscious, the recovery in the economy has seen a return of business travelers, with leisure demand increasing as well. However, the rate of improvement is still sluggish, in keeping with the slow pace of the economic revival. Since the U.S. market is somewhat saturated, hoteliers are exploring growth opportunities abroad. Hotel companies are seeing higher demand in the international market, as the pace of economic recovery is particularly fast outside the U.S. U.S.-based companies are targeting the fast-growing emerging economies. The Asia-Pacific region specifically ]]></description>
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		<title>(MAR) Hotel Industry Operating Environment Improving</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/06/13/mar-hotel-industry-operating-environment-improving/40083</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The operating environment in the hotels industry deteriorated in the last several quarters owing to the slowdown in the global economy, contracting credit markets and reduced consumer spends. However, with some early signs of economic recovery, the hotel industry is experiencing an increase in demand. The operating metrics are looking up and year-over-year comparisons are becoming easier as the operating environment for the hotel industry was significantly stressed in the prior year. Though corporate houses are still controlling their expenses, the recovery in the economy has seen the return of business travelers, with leisure demand increasing as well. Improvement in hotel occupancy levels, average daily room rates and RevPAR (revenue per available room) are important indicators of a turnaround in hotels industry. Marriott International Inc. (MAR) a leading worldwide hospitality ]]></description>
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		<title>($HOT) Hotels &amp; Lodging Stock Review &#8211; March 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/01/hot-hotels-lodging-stock-review-march-2010-industry-outlook/29392</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HOT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IHG]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Intercontinental Hotels Group plc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LGN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lodgian Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MAR]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marcus Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marriott International Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MCS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MHGC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Morgans Hotel Group Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OEH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Orient-Express Hotels Limited]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Red Lion Hotels Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RLH]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WOLF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WYN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wyndham Worldwide Corporation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The operating environment in the hotels and lodging industry has continued to deteriorate in the last several quarters, and we expect the operating metrics to remain stretched in the near term. As the recession continues, both business and leisure travelers are cutting back on trips. However, with some early signs of economic recovery, the industry is experiencing an increase in demand. While hotel occupancy levels have somewhat improved, we noticed that pricing pressures persists as hotels continue to offer heavily discounted rates to draw in travelers. As such, we expect profits to remain restricted in this environment. In evaluating hotel companies such as Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) and Marriott International Inc. (MAR), we will be paying close attention to changes in average daily room rates as an ]]></description>
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