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- Hotel transactions pace may pick up in 2013, brokers say
The volume of hotel transactions this quarter showed steady growth across the U.S. and will likely continue to gain momentum in 2013, several hotel brokers say. "We're seeing a lot of continued buyer interest. We're seeing a lot greater investor interest [and] lender interest. Year 2013 is going to be a good year barring any unforeseen cliffs or other things that might arise," said Steve Kirby, principal at Mumford Co. Hotel Management online
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- Las Vegas hotel rooms are still available to ring in 2013
Hotel rooms in Las Vegas are still available -- though at premium prices -- as 2012 winds down and party-goers travel to Sin City for a weekend of splurging. "We're looking at an occupancy rate in the high 90s, but there will be rooms. One of the great things about Las Vegas is, you always can find rooms," said Dawn Christensen of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Las Vegas Sun
(12/27)
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- Shangri-La Hotels supports panda rescue in China
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has contributed to planting bamboo in China's Sichuan province for a new panda center that will rescue elderly and sick pandas. Shangri-La Hotel Chengdu plans to give guests access to the center, which will open in 2013, so they can take educational tours and prepare food for the animals. "Through planting bamboo, the panda's food source, we are proud to make a lasting, sustainable, high-impact contribution," said Patricia Gallardo, Shangri-La's director of corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model)/Los Angeles Times
(12/27)
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- Top spots to view New Year's fireworks
Want to take in fireworks on New Year's? Check out these recommended hotel hot spots, which include InterContinental's New York Times Square, the London Marriott Hotel County Hall and the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. HotelChatter
(12/27)
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Waldorf-Astoria honors couple's honeymoon room rate years later
A heartwarming story of how one kind deed led to Jerry and Peg Sussingham celebrating their milestone wedding anniversary at the Waldorf-Astoria for the original room rate. A lesson in good bookkeeping! Read here.
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