Business Perspectives articles from September 2007

Business Perspectives archives from September 2007

The hospitality industry.
September 22, 2007... The Memphis economy is continuing to struggle with developing a natural market leader that can take the economy in a new direction. In the absence of home building, which has been the driver for the economy since the late 1990s, the economy...

The national lodging market and how Memphis fits "Inn".(Industry overview)
September 22, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The national lodging market is well on its way to experiencing another record-breaking year in terms of financial profitability. Industry profits are expected to surpass $28 billion in 2007 on the heels of a profit...

Where the business of hospitality begins.
September 22, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Where the Business of Hospitality Began Today, in a world where well over a hundred hotel schools offer the educational fundamentals for a career in the hospitality industry, the Kemmons Wilson School (KWS) of...

An industry niche--executive conference centers business-like, purpose-driven meeting atmosphere.(International Association of Conference Centers)
September 22, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Specialization is the latest hotel industry strategic tool, Product success is now less dependent upon standard demographics and more dependent upon understanding "mind sets" For example, age no longer defines the...

The draw to Memphis.(economic aspects of tourism)(Financial report)
September 22, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] by the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau Memphis Tourism Known around the world for its historic cotton industry and now as the logistics capital of the world, one of Memphis' most vibrant industries is...

Take me away to Tunica! How casinos hit the jackpot for Tunica, MS.(growth of gambling industry in Tunica)(Financial report)
September 22, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To visitors who come to the area, it's called "The South's Casino Capital," but to people who have lived in Tunica for more than 15 years, they call it "The Tunica Miracle." The year 2007 marks the 15th...

Working hard for Memphis: the Metropolitan Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association.
September 22, 2007... Change is constant, and the need to keep up is ever present. That is one reason to belong to a trade association. The Metropolitan Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association (MMH-LA) fits the bill for local hoteliers and their vendors. Each month...

Serving Memphis: the Memphis Restaurant Association.
September 22, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One industry in the U.S. stands out above all the others for containing the largest number of individuals who at one time or another in their lives have been employees--the restaurant industry. Why are so many people...

Cambria suites brand cites success in 2007: a new generation of hotels.
September 22, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Since ince the initial launch of the Cambria Suites brand concept in 2005 through our first four hotel openings this year, we have recognized that the lodging industry is in the midst of a major transformation. Our...

National & Regional Economies.(Statistical table)
September 22, 2007... National Economic Indicators November July August 2006 2007 2007 Consumer Confidence (1) 105.3 111.9 105.6...