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In today's uncertain economy, hotels have experienced a couple of their leanest years, and thus have been far more adaptable to the needs and requirements of groups than before. They have offered additional concessions, reducing their profit margins in areas that best work for their hotels and their specific market conditions. Competent negotiators have been able to secure better than typical agreements with hotels during this period for that reason. The fourth quarter of 2010 showed somewhat of an upturn for many hotels and hotel chains, with both group bookings and hotel occupancy rates higher. While one quarter does not make a trend, and while an upturn from a low figure is still in most cases below normal averages, most chains are beginning to reexamine their group policies, and determining which concessions might no longer be necessary. Obviously, from the hotel's perspective, the fewer concessions they need to give to assure and secure business, the more profitable it is for them.



Since there has only been one quarter of pretty much across the board improvement in hotel's financial picture and, although most of the major chains are projecting continued overall improvement and an upturn in the latter part of 2011 or early 2012, there are still many unknowns. Rightly so, most hotels are still nervous about how conditions such as the economy, energy prices, etc., will impact them. They still worry about the high joblessness rates, as well as the cost of doing business. They still have not, in most cases, actually witnessed a continuous return to the occupancy rates of a few years ago. While some hotels may be starting to take a firmer negotiating stance, most would rather have a "bird in the hand," than lose potential revenue. This means that the top tier of negotiators will still be able to effectively get concessions from hotels, although the mediocre or average ones may have a far harder time. Better negotiators know what hotels want and expect, and understand the need to work with hotels as "partners," while still getting the most value for the organization or group he represents.
As someone with over three decades of hotel negotiating experience and expertise, having negotiated effectively for groups from forty to several thousand, I have been urging organizations to "take advantage" of the next few months to negotiate as far in advance as they are able to, because the negotiating position will probably be better than it will be next year. Obviously, nobody has a crystal ball, but if all the projections, and internal hotel policy discussions are correct, it is most likely that most properties will take a far tougher stand regarding concessions, etc., than they will now.

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As soon as you see the title Free Hotel Accommodation you feel there must be a catch - the words free immediately inspire thoughts that there must be something that just does not add up.





Treat yourself to a break whenever, wherever and as many times as you like through 100 hotels situated all over England, Wales and Scotland.
There is absolutely no catch priced at £24.97 + post and packing, membership provides a directory containing the hotels covered and a gold Free Hotels Accommodation Card the same size as a credit card.
The hotels ranging up to and including four stars and featuring everything from seaside houses, country house mansions to delightful coaching inns, elegant cliff side retreats to alive city centre hotels, country inns and hotels, town hotels just waiting for your call.
The procedure is straightforward - book a twin or double room for two people and all you have to do is pay for dinner and breakfast each night of your stay -resulting in a price starting from £25.50 per person per night.
And there are some great hotels just waiting for you.
The membership scheme enabling guests to enjoy superb hotel accommodation free of charge, providing a minimal spend is observed at the hotel's restaurant. Through membership providing access to over a 100 hotels covering most regions of England, Wales and Scotland where, in return for purchasing breakfast and dinner, you can stay for free at any of the hotels as many times as you want during the 12 months of membership.
In these torrid national economic conditions we all feel the need for a break but are always concerned regarding the cost of hotel accommodation. With prices for dinner and breakfast starting from a modest £25.50 per person per night and no room charges you can save hundreds with the Free Accommodation Guide.
How does it make commercial sense?
Hotels are never completely full and all hotels need to maximize their occupancy levels. So hotels are pleased to welcome members through their doors - this way everybody is pleased. The hotels get income they would not have received and members get a superb deal.
The minimum spend per hotel is stated in the literature received by members at the time of enrollment.
Hurry now to book your first hotel and get that Free Hotel Accommodation well earned break

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Ever since it was announced that April 29 is when the second in line to the British throne and his longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton are to be married in Westminster Abbey, hotels and travel agents have been inundated with requests for rooms



Almost all the London Hotels are boosting prices by up to 200 per cent as tourists arrange their stays for the Royal wedding. Rates for Double room are from £200 - £600 per night.
As well as an influx of foreign visitors, there is demand from residents in Britain taking advantage of an extra bank holiday turning the May Day weekend into a four day holiday.
Instead of paying these exorbitant rates, choose a hotel within an easy commute of London and pay just £60 - £100 per night for great accommodation. If you are flying into Gatwick for example, you can stay at one of the Gatwick Guest Houses who will pick you up from the airport when you arrive. You can travel direct from Horley to London Victoria in 40 minutes. A day ticket which covers your return journey and any tubes or buses in London all day, cost just £12.50.
It is only one stop on the underground from Victoria to Green Park where a 5 minute stroll will take you to The Mall where you will see the happy couple returning from Westminster Abbey on their way to Buckingham Palace.
When you return at night you will look forward to staying in the quiet town of Horley away from the hustle and bustle of London. Why not make the most of your visit and go sight seeing in London over the weekend or visit Brighton with its many attractions including The Royal Pavillion.
See the Royal Wedding without breaking the bank, stay in Horley.

Author Susan Denman Proprietor Springwood Guest House Gatwick

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On our upcoming vacation, I didn't have to think very hard about whether I wanted to stay in a vacation or a timeshare villa. But let me first start off by saying that I am not telling you to go out and buy a timeshare. First of all, I don't think it is for everyone. It might not be for you.





But you should definitely take the time to hear these tips. They can change your vacations forever. Timeshare can be a lot of fun. It's often misunderstood because many people have been abused by salespeople with wrongful sales tactics. What this blog is about is comparing staying in a hotel vs. a timeshare on vacation. Who doesn't like more luxury on vacation?
Most people don't realize that you don't have to OWN a timeshare in order to stay in one. There are thousands of timeshares available to rent and many more for timeshare exchange. Timeshare salespeople make you feel like there is this "shortage" of units and you should have this urgency to buy. You can rent a unit from an owner or from a resort. And you have the freedom to bargain with either one. I have rented my timeshare out several times and it's always worked out great. You don't need a management company because the resort handles check-in, security, and any extra charges the renter might ring up on their tab. You simply get payment from the renter and then make the reservation for them at the resort. They check in at the resort, give a credit card for damage deposit, and have a great stay.
Not only does the timeshare offer you more but it's also less expensive to rent. Here are the 3 biggest reasons why it's better:
1. Tons of space: Hotel rooms are claustrophobic. It's one room. There's barely room to walk by the beds. A whole family in one hotel room is really pushing it. In a timeshare, there are multiple rooms. It has a separate bedroom, a kitchen, and another living room that converts to a bedroom at night (sometimes there's even a locking door in between that offers complete privacy). The unit comes with a fantastic balcony to sit outside, have a drink and enjoy the fresh air. That doesn't happen if you are vacationing in a hotel room. You can eat meals at a kitchen table and/or kitchen island. The bathrooms are much larger and some units include a Jacuzzi tub.
2. Lots of amenities: Just having a kitchen is a huge win. Personally, I like going to the fridge (a real one, not that mini bar thing in your hotel) and grabbing a cold drink and some food when I want. I don't want to have to call room service and hope it's open and then hope they remember to bring my food an hour later. I like having it now. And if you are vacationing with kids, every minute counts to avoid the dreaded "meltdown".
Imagine a nice relaxing morning of having breakfast on your balcony overlooking the beach rather than fighting the crowd at the buffet downstairs. It's healthier, less time consuming, less expensive and a more relaxing way to start the day. At night you have separate TVs so there's no arguing about what to watch and even a DVD player. My unit has a really nice sound system (not that little alarm clock from the hotel room that can't keep a station unless you hold the antenna and stand on one foot).
And there's no maid service knocking on your door waking you up to clean the room every day. Maid service comes twice a week at timeshare resorts. You don't have to deal with hanging that silly door hanger to give yourself another 20 minutes of privacy.
3. Cost - It's actually less expensive to stay in a timeshare. I know it's hard to believe but there are thousands of timeshares that you can rent right now for much less than the cost of a hotel room in the same exact area. And if you own, the annual fees are definitely less than the cost of 1 week in a hotel room. A hotel room will cost you at least $150 per night with taxes. That's over $1,000 for the week. If you're on an island vacation it's 2-3x that price. You'll find almost all timeshares for rent that are below that price.
I know another option is renting a house. That leaves you with questions like "who's liable for damages or theft?", "Is the location good? I've never been there.", and without a brand name, you have no idea of the quality. I just think it's odd to be sleeping in someone else's bed and using their refrigerator. So to me, it's not worth the hassle unless you know the owner or know firsthand someone that has stayed there and it's a quality place. And most of the time, the cost to rent a house is much higher anyway. So that's not a viable option for me.
So there you have it. It's pretty cut and dry, the timeshare wins. But before I can honestly tell you to go out and buy one or even timeshare exchange, some things have to change in the industry first. But I won't tell you to stay away from timeshares either. If you know how to buy them and how to utilize them each year, you will have so much fun on vacation you'll be silly!

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Amsterdam is one of the most popular tourist destinations, not only in Europe, but in the whole world. Apart from the beautiful sites and the unique experience that the city provides, the hotels in Amsterdam are also considered to be some of the best in the world. Given this, it can be expected that the hotel industry in Amsterdam would be very vibrant because of the very healthy tourism profile of the city. As such, people who would want to gain valuable hotel work experience would do well to consider working in Amsterdam. The city can provide them with valuable lessons in the industry, which they can take with them anywhere they go. Among the various hotel employment opportunities in Amsterdam, one of the most exciting is the position of a hotel desk clerk.
What do they do?






Hotel desk clerks perform a number of duties, which mainly deal with making sure that the guests are provided with the assistance that they need when they check in and check out of the hotel. This means that when guests check in, it is the responsibility of the hotel desk clerk to register them, assign them their rooms, and to keep their registration records. When it is time for the guests to check out of the hotel, it is also the responsibility of the hotel desk clerk to prepare, process, and explain the charges. In addition to these, clerks are also responsible for relating to those concerned about any problems that guests may have had with regard to the service they were provided.
However, in some hotels, desk clerks are assigned other responsibilities, which include front office responsibilities like being reservation agents and telephone switchboard operators. Given that hotel desk clerks are considered to be the frontline personnel of the hotel since they are always in the 'public eye,' hotel desk clerks need to adhere to strict rules with regard to customer service. Among these rules, the most important is always being courteous to the guests of the hotel.
Given the vibrant tourism profile of Amsterdam, working in one of the city's world-class hotels can provide a person with valuable experience and lessons about the hotel industry. This is very true for some of the more exciting positions in hotels, including being a hotel desk clerk. The responsibilities of this position can teach a person what it means to provide excellent service to the hotel guests, who are the lifeblood of hotels.

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Well first off, I think that different types of accommodation and different types of locations suit different types of people. The most important thing is to have the best vacation possible! This stated, I think a lot of folks have not considered vacations outside of the all-inclusive genre or the many benefits they can offer. This is why I wanted to put together a brief description of how a Trujillo Honduras hotel compares to a hotel in Punta Cana hotel, Dominican Republic.



What type of experience can you expect as a visitor? What can you get from one option that you cannot get from the other?
If you are considering "doing different" for your vacation this year and maybe trying something a little new, this could be the article for you!
So first of all, where exactly is Trujillo, Honduras?
Well, it's on the North Coast of Honduras and is a bit of a forgotten gem. It is very well known in Honduras, but nearly unheard of in North America. Although Honduras is within Central America, Trujillo faces the Caribbean ocean and definitely has that Caribbean vibe. In fact, it's more like visiting one of the Caribbean Islands than neighboring Guatemala!
So, what will you get from a Trujillo Honduras hotel that you will not get in a Punta Cana hotel?
Well first off you will get genuine seclusion. The beaches in Trujillo are stunning and completely undeveloped. If you stay at an out of the way resort like Tranquility Bay you can see unspoiled, pristine shoreline for miles. Even if you go more central at a hotel complex like Christopher Columbus you will get far less crowds than nearly anywhere in Punta Cana.
Trujillo hotels offer really great value for money. A self contained Cabana in an amazing location in Trujillo will cost very little when compared to similar accommodation in Puna Cana. You will also get a far more relaxed atmosphere and a more authentic interaction with the local people. The people in Trujillo are not reliant on the tourist trade, so have not developed the strong vendor culture that you get in the Dominican Republic. This allows a far more relaxing time when you leave the hotel, you will not be asked to buy souvenirs every 5 minutes!
What do you get in Punta Cana and not in Honduras?
In Punta Cana you will get the all-inclusive option. This means that the amenities at the hotel are often to a much higher standard. Everything is there that you would need. A downside to this is that many people end up hardly leaving the hotel. If you have paid a lot of money to be all inclusive it seems a little pointless to spend all your time outside the hotel spending additional money!
Punta Cana hotels like the Iberostar Grand Bavaro really do provide some great night entertainment; like big bands and dancing. For folks that like a schedule they can pick from and know ahead of time what their options are for each night, this is fantastic.
So as you can see Trujillo and Punta Cana hotels offer very different vacation experiences. Trujillo Honduras hotels offer unspoiled beaches, a chance to get away from the crowds and great affordability. Punta Cana hotels offer high level amenities, planned activities and an opportunity to have those pesky decisions made for you!
Think about what you want from a vacation and then start planning! Whichever choice you make the most important thing is to have a great time!
Mario Stevens is a world traveller and travel writer. He has been in love with Central America and the Caribbean since he first visited 15 years ago. During his travels Mario often found some of the best places to visit and stay being overlooked and uses his travel articles to right this wrong! Use Mario's travelling advice to help you plan your perfect getaway.