October 2010

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Self Check In

Self Check-In: Friendly Feature or Hospitality Hindrance?

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After a long trip, the last thing I want to see in a hotel lobby is a long line.  I want to be in my room in the shortest amount of time possible. Movie theaters, supermarkets, and airport have all utilized the technology in order to reduce lines and speed up service, yet, the hospitality … Read More

Arrow up

2011 Forecasts a Rebound for Hotels

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After facing a long downturn, the industry is beginning the rebound with a strong third quarter in 2010. The Hotel Industry Pulse Index (HIP) indicated a 2.5% increase in July and a 2.2% climb in August, according to economic research firm e-forecasting.com, in conjunction with Smith Travel Research (STR). So will this recovery last? And … Read More

Welcome to the JAZD Hotel Industry Insights blog!

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I’m Steve Mahoney and I’ll be covering the hotel beat here at JAZD Markets. My goal here is to serve you, the reader, by enabling direct discussion between the buyers and the sellers. The bottom-line is that the buyers should be able to make educated purchasing decisions with confidence. Through this blog, I strive to … Read More