Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Chicago's hotel market is feeling the impact of declining demand

HOTELS Magazine Ranks the World’s Largest Hotel Companies

UPDATE: This links to the 2008 ranking. The 2009 ranking will be out the beginning of July

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Files for Chapter 11 After Lenders Renege on Lending Commitment

Nathan's Famous, Inc. Reports Year End Results

Brulines chief predicts 4,000 pubs are likely to disappear

Thomas Cook put up for grabs

Genting buys 3.2% stake in MGM Mirage

Accor Sells Stake in Club Mediterranee

Can Laura fight Tim Hortons?

LaSalle Hotel Properties share sale a wise move to fund future acquisitions

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Bankruptcy throws doubt on Thomas Cook

U.S. Commercial Mortgage Defaults May Rise to 17-Year High

Davidson Hotel Company Names Steven A. Margol Chief Investment Officer

Outback Steakhouse Voted #1 Steak in Zagat Survey of National Restaurant Chains

If there was ever a sign that the world is ending. . . . THIS is it! ! !

According to Zagat the top five places for steak (among national chains) are . . . . . .

1. Outback Steakhouse
2. LongHorn Steakhouse
3. Texas Roadhouse
4. Cheesecake Factory, The
5. Carrabba's Italian Grill

I know that most people will not believe this so here is a link. http://www.zagat.com/promo.aspx?pn=37#

‘Worst over’ for British hotels as trading improves