Business levels at the Company s owned and leased hotels improved during the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same quarter in 2009. Operating losses at Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston decreased from $1,513,000 in the first quarter of 2009 to $1,405,000 in the 2010 first quarter, a decrease of $108,000. Royal Sonesta New Orleans recorded operating income of $1,137,000 in the 2010 first quarter compared to $199,000 last year, representing an increase of $938,000. This increase was the result of a 12% revenue increase, and lower rent expense. Operating losses from management activities decreased by $270,000 to $883,000 in the 2010 first quarter, due to increased management income from the Company s hotels and ships in Egypt as well as increased franchise income. Interest expense decreased following the refinancing of the mortgage loan secured by Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston in February 2010. A detailed analysis of the revenues and income by location follows.
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