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Florida International University - School of Hospitality and Tourism Management - Hospitality and Tourism Industry News
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In year-over-year measurements, the industry's occupancy fell 7.2 percent to 51.8 percent, ADR dropped 7.2 percent to US$98.99, and RevPAR decreased 13.8 percent to finish at US$51.28.
In year-over-year measurements, the industry's occupancy decreased 6.7 percent to 55.7 percent, ADR dropped 6.4 percent to CAD$122.77, and RevPAR decreased 12.6 percent to CAD$68.40.
Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in Canada.
The decline in international tourism may have started to bottom out, according to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Worldwide, international tourist arrivals declined by 7% between January and August 2009, but the rate of decline has eased in the past few months. These results, as well as the most recent economic data, confirm UNWTO's initial forecast of a 5% decline in international tourist arrivals for the full year 2009. For 2010, UNWTO expects a moderate growth.
AAA members use the TourBooks to plan their trips, they use the books while on the road, and they loan the TourBooks to friends and relatives. They also use the trip planning services of the hundreds of AAA travel agencies. In short, AAA members are very much influenced by AAA approval when it comes to choosing a place to stay.
The final agenda has been set for the second annual Green Lodging and Hospitality Conference. The event, hosted by the TREEO Center, University of Florida, will be held December 9 to 11 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla. (note new venue).
Le Grand Lodge Mont-Tremblant, member of Distinguished International Hotels, Residences and Resorts, is pleased to announce that Mrs. Stephanie Tessier and her family from Saint-Léonard, Québec, were the lucky winners of the Weekend for Life Contest, one of the many 10th anniversary contests that have been held throughout the year.
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