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	<title>X2 Kui Buri “month of Love”</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:13:23 -0600</pubDate>
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        Prachuap Khiri Khan, February   X Resorts Thailand, the design hotel brand of Astudo Hotel and Resort Group, has launched the Month of Love at their X Resort Kui Buri - Hua Hin. Pamper yourselves during the Month of Love and enjoy the comfort and style of a X Kui Buri Pool Villa - book one night and get a second night free including daily breakfasts and a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine  all for just , Baht net per couple with an additional charge of , baht net being applied during the lo...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Prachuap Khiri Khan, February  ' X Resorts Thailand, the design hotel brand of Astudo Hotel and Resort Group, has launched the 'Month of Love' at their X Resort Kui Buri - Hua Hin. Pamper yourselves during the 'Month of Love' and enjoy the comfort and style of a X Kui Buri Pool Villa - book one night and get a second night free including daily breakfasts and a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine ' all for just , Baht net per couple with an additional charge of , baht net being applied during the long holiday weekend. Your Month of Love lasts from the st until the th of February  ' so to ensure your villa is ready, reserve now by calling    or e-mail reservations.kuiburiXresorts.com. For further information please visit www.Xresorts.com. About X ResortsX Resorts, managed by Astudo Hotel &amp;amp; Resort Group offers casually designed accommodations and state-of-the-art facilities. X Resorts collection includes X Kui Buri Hua Hin and X Samui. Oth...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Affluent Men Spend Twice As Much on Holiday Gifts for Their</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:01:11 -0600</pubDate>
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        Men reported spending much more in  than women on Decemberholiday Christmas and Hanukah gifts in a recent survey of thewealthiest  of U.S. households. The differences in  giftexpenditures will be about the same or a little greater, as menplan to reduce their spending less than women in . Men reported spending an average of , on holiday gifts fortheir spouse, more than double the average  spent by womenon their spouse. Spending by men and women for holiday giftswas   for children under , , , forc...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Men reported spending much more in  than women on Decemberholiday Christmas and Hanukah gifts in a recent survey of thewealthiest  of U.S. households. The differences in  giftexpenditures will be about the same or a little greater, as menplan to reduce their spending less than women in . Men reported spending an average of , on holiday gifts fortheir spouse, more than double the average  spent by womenon their spouse. Spending by men and women for holiday giftswas   for children under , , , forchildren  and over,   for other relatives, and  for friends. Average gift expenditures for a spouse were highest among those and over , versus  for those under  and thosewith a net worth of  million or more , versus  forthose with a net worth of  to  million. Those with anincome above , averaged , versus  for thoseunder , in income.Average gift expendit...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Le Bayburi Pranburi “month of Love”</title>
	<link>http://guestexperience.org/486412-Le-Bayburi-Pranburi-month-of-Love.html</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:11:14 -0600</pubDate>
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        Prachuap Khiri Khan, February   Le Bayburi Thailand, the luxury residence brand of Astudo Hotel and Resort Group, is offering a Month of Love for the entire month of February at their luxury beachfront villas Le Bayburi Pranburi - Hua Hin. Step into a world of absolute beachfront luxury where you and your loved one can indulge yourselves in the privacy you deserve in your choice of villa - Mediterranean Retreat, Pacific Hideaway, Modern Tropical, Scandinavian Vacation  each one a designer beachf...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Prachuap Khiri Khan, February  ' Le Bayburi Thailand, the luxury residence brand of Astudo Hotel and Resort Group, is offering a 'Month of Love' for the entire month of February at their luxury beachfront villas Le Bayburi Pranburi - Hua Hin. Step into a world of absolute beachfront luxury where you and your loved one can indulge yourselves in the privacy you deserve in your choice of villa - Mediterranean Retreat, Pacific Hideaway, Modern Tropical, Scandinavian Vacation ' each one a designer beachfront villa with private swimming pool, Jacuzzi,  bedrooms,  bathrooms, an entertainment room and a beach front pool bar and private barbecue space. Reserve one night at Baht , net and receive  night free!  The 'Month of Love' is valid from the st until the th of February  inclusive with an additional charge of baht , net being applied during the long weekend period. For reservations call    or e-mail reservationslebayburi.com. For further information please...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How and Where to Find Budget Accommodation in Uganda:</title>
	<link>http://guestexperience.org/776870-How-and-Where-to-Find-Budget-Accommodation-in-Uganda.html</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:13:27 -0600</pubDate>
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                   Where to stay in Uganda is one of any visit who plans to visit Uganda. I know because I was there and I will be there again. But with the coming of the internet everything is now simple. If you go to Google ask it where r to find budget hotels in Uganda. I know that some of you have enough money that they see no reason to ask for the budget or cheap hotels but bear with me, at one time no one who likes to give out free money. For that matter I encourage you to use the method of lookin...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[           Where to stay in Uganda is one of any visit who plans to visit Uganda. I know because I was there and I will be there again. But with the coming of the internet everything is now simple. If you go to Google ask it 'where r to find budget hotels in Uganda. I know that some of you have enough money that they see no reason to ask for the budget or cheap hotels but bear with me, at one time no one who likes to give out free money. For that matter I encourage you to use the method of looking for the budget hotels either from online or directly face hotel management for discounts .It is through these budget hotels that you can make a choice from. Some people get disillusioned after learning that the price they paid was much higher compared to other places. I know that some of you may think that I saying this because there are no luxury hotels in Uganda'''' no'''Uganda has it all from five star hotels to star hotels. What will it cost you to save some money to go for shopping when...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>When and Where the Affluent Shop for December Holiday Gifts</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:10:16 -0600</pubDate>
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        The majority of the affluent will do most of their shopping forholiday gifts during the first two weeks of December, andtraditional department stores will be the most important sourceof gifts, based on dollars spent, according to a recent surveyof the wealthiest  of U.S. households. About one in four said they would do most of their holiday giftshopping before Thanksgiving, while  plan to do most of theirshopping during the first two weeks of December. About  planto wait until the week before th...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The majority of the affluent will do most of their shopping forholiday gifts during the first two weeks of December, andtraditional department stores will be the most important sourceof gifts, based on dollars spent, according to a recent surveyof the wealthiest  of U.S. households. About one in four said they would do most of their holiday giftshopping before Thanksgiving, while  plan to do most of theirshopping during the first two weeks of December. About  planto wait until the week before the holiday. A total of  willwait until the after holiday sales. Only a few  planned toventure out to do most of their shopping during the busyThanksgiving weekend, often the biggest shopping days of all formany. The traditional department store will be the number one giftsource for  of all respondents, with discount departmentstores and specialty retail stores virtually tied at about onein five of the affluent shoppers. Named by , the internetwill be a close ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Affluent Turn Cautious in Outlook for Personal Spending and the</title>
	<link>http://guestexperience.org/222111-Affluent-Turn-Cautious-in-Outlook-for-Personal-Spending-and-the.html</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:03:45 -0600</pubDate>
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        The Affluent Market Tracking Study , the just released Fall report in a continuing series of twice-yearly surveys byThe American Affluence Research Center AARC, reveals severalimportant changes in the - month economic outlook and spendingplans of the wealthiest  of Americans, the  millionhouseholds representing about half of all consumer income andspending and a third of the total US economy.While the affluent still have a somewhat positive outlook towardcurrent business conditions, their outloo...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Affluent Market Tracking Study , the just released Fall report in a continuing series of twice-yearly surveys byThe American Affluence Research Center AARC, reveals severalimportant changes in the - month economic outlook and spendingplans of the wealthiest  of Americans, the  millionhouseholds representing about half of all consumer income andspending and a third of the total US economy.While the affluent still have a somewhat positive outlook towardcurrent business conditions, their outlook for future economicconditions is now neutral. This may reflect concern about thepotential negative economic consequences of the Gulf coasthurricanes risk of increased inflation, higher interest rates,and a recession that dominated the news media in September,when the survey was conducted.The affluent are far less positive than they were six monthsago, continuing a decline that began in Spring  afterreaching a record high in the Fall  survey. The composi...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Affluent Market May Disappoint Retailers by Spending Less for</title>
	<link>http://guestexperience.org/536009-Affluent-Market-May-Disappoint-Retailers-by-Spending-Less-for.html</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:21:34 -0600</pubDate>
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        About  of the total estimated December holiday Christmas andHanukah gift market will be produced by the wealthiest  ofU.S. households, despite a reduction of . in their spendingto about  billion.Approximately two-thirds of the respondents expect to spend thesame amount for holiday gifts this year as last year. The numberwho expect to spend less  is about double the number whoexpect to spend more .The survey found the affluent planned expenditures of almost, per adult, which is about  times the  ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[About  of the total estimated December holiday Christmas andHanukah gift market will be produced by the wealthiest  ofU.S. households, despite a reduction of . in their spendingto about  billion.Approximately two-thirds of the respondents expect to spend thesame amount for holiday gifts this year as last year. The numberwho expect to spend &quot;less&quot;  is about double the number whoexpect to spend &quot;more&quot; .The survey found the affluent planned expenditures of almost, per adult, which is about  times the  average forall adults in a survey recently conducted for The NationalRetail Federation. These are the major findings of a new  page table report&quot;The Affluent Market for Christmas and Hanukah Holiday Gifts:Forecast of December Holiday Gift Expenditures and theRecipients, Types, and Retail Sources of the Gifts&quot;.Signaling the challenge retailers face in achieving the increase in  holiday gift sales projected by The NationalRetail Fe...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Affluent Name Recipients of December Holiday Gifts in New Survey</title>
	<link>http://guestexperience.org/922261-Affluent-Name-Recipients-of-December-Holiday-Gifts-in-New-Survey.html</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:03:05 -0600</pubDate>
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        Where Gifts Are Purchased Varies by Type of RecipientAbout  of the married respondents to a recent survey of theaffluent plan to give a December holiday gift to their spouse,and the most frequent sources of the gifts will be traditionaldepartment stores  and specialty retail stores . Giftcards or money equivalents will be given by about  of thespouses.About one in two said they have children under  to whom theywill give gifts. Specialty retail stores  will be the mostfrequent source of the gifts...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Where Gifts Are Purchased Varies by Type of RecipientAbout  of the married respondents to a recent survey of theaffluent plan to give a December holiday gift to their spouse,and the most frequent sources of the gifts will be traditionaldepartment stores  and specialty retail stores . Giftcards or money equivalents will be given by about  of thespouses.About one in two said they have children under  to whom theywill give gifts. Specialty retail stores  will be the mostfrequent source of the gifts. Traditional department stores will be a close second, and the internet and discountdepartment stores were essentially tied at almost . Giftcards or money equivalents will be given, about equally, byabout  of the survey respondents.Almost six in ten said they have children  and over to whomthey will give gifts. Traditional department stores ,specialty retail stores , and discount department stores will be the most frequent so...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Hotelier's 2003 Top Ten Internet Resolutions</title>
	<link>http://guestexperience.org/140822-Hotelier-s-2003-Top-Ten-Internet-Resolutions.html</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:26:05 -0600</pubDate>
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        How can hoteliers deal successfully with today's challenges andemerge as winners from the present travel and economic downturn?PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts full-year  U.S. hoteloccupancy at ., one of the lowest rates in the last years. RevPAR for the year is expected to be down . percentand ADR will decrease for a second year in a row, the first suchconsecutive decrease since the Great Depression. For  PwCexpects only a modest recovery. RevPAR will increase by only.. ADR is forecast to incre...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How can hoteliers deal successfully with today's challenges andemerge as winners from the present travel and economic downturn?PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts full-year  U.S. hoteloccupancy at ., one of the lowest rates in the last years. RevPAR for the year is expected to be down . percentand ADR will decrease for a second year in a row, the first suchconsecutive decrease since the Great Depression. For  PwCexpects only a modest recovery. RevPAR will increase by only.. ADR is forecast to increase by . in , whileoccupancy is expected to recover . percentage points and reach. percent. Whether you are an independent or branded hotel, a major hotelchain or hotel management company, you can stay ahead of yourcompetitors and capture new market share with an effectiveOnline Distribution Strategy. Utilized properly, your onlinedistribution strategy and especially its direct-to-consumercomponent, can play a major role in softening the effects of ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Condo Hotels Combine a Luxurious Lifestyle with Investment</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:59:46 -0600</pubDate>
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        New Option in Vacation Home OwnershipWhat could be more perfect that having a five-star vacation homeat a landmark resort and receiving rent revenue whenever you'renot using it? Condo hotels are the newest real estate trend,combining a luxurious lifestyle and hassle-free ownership withinvestment potential.So how do condo hotels differ from owning a traditional vacationapartment or condominium? These are not your typical secondhomes. They are fabulously-furnished condominium suites in someof the ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[New Option in Vacation Home OwnershipWhat could be more perfect that having a five-star vacation homeat a landmark resort and receiving rent revenue whenever you'renot using it? Condo hotels are the newest real estate trend,combining a luxurious lifestyle and hassle-free ownership withinvestment potential.So how do condo hotels differ from owning a traditional vacationapartment or condominium? These are not your typical secondhomes. They are fabulously-furnished condominium suites in someof the most famous hotels and resorts around the country. Theproperties are usually large, high-rise, upscale hotels operatedby a big name like Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Trump, Sonesta,Starwood, Hyatt or Hilton. Prices range from , to over million for prime properties.  Condo Hotels Generate Revenue to Defray Ownership CostsHow do condo hotel owners find guests to rent their units? Thisis what makes the program so appealing. When owners are notusing their unit, it is put int...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Increase Restaurant And Bar Profits By Collecting The Right</title>
	<link>http://guestexperience.org/827108-Increase-Restaurant-And-Bar-Profits-By-Collecting-The-Right.html</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:31:03 -0600</pubDate>
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        Smart Tax - The RIGHT Way Of Collecting Sales TaxThe HistoryInclusive sales tax has been around since the creation of thesales tax. It is simply selling the item with tax included inthe price. This is very popular in European countries andCanada. In the United States it is most popular in bars and foradmission to movie theaters and theme parks.For the purposes of calculating the sales total and change duethis makes perfect sense. In operations such as bars, this is aperfect application for inclu...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Smart Tax - The RIGHT Way Of Collecting Sales TaxThe HistoryInclusive sales tax has been around since the creation of thesales tax. It is simply selling the item with tax included inthe price. This is very popular in European countries andCanada. In the United States it is most popular in bars and foradmission to movie theaters and theme parks.For the purposes of calculating the sales total and change duethis makes perfect sense. In operations such as bars, this is aperfect application for inclusive tax. Charge a rounded up pricefor the drink and include the tax in the price. The sale iseasily tallied and change given without much need for smallchange.To compute the actual price of the item a calculation must bemade that will mathematically remove the tax from the totalprice charged. For example, if you sell an item for . withtax included in the price and the tax rate in  you must thendivide . by . to separate the tax from the actual sellingprice of the i...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>CONDO HOTELS CROPPING UP AROUND U.S. &amp; THE WORLD</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:49:11 -0600</pubDate>
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        These Hassle-free Vacation Homes Offer Benefits to Communitiesand Individual Owners There is a new trend taking hold in many major resort areas. Upand down the beaches, the old mom-and-pop hotels and motels areclosing as residential property surges in value and luxurycondos take their place. But a new hybrid product, condo hotels,could help satisfy both the profit motive and the need for hotelunit inventory. Owners Receive Rent RevenueA growing number of large, high-rise properties in Florida, L...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[These Hassle-free Vacation Homes Offer Benefits to Communitiesand Individual Owners There is a new trend taking hold in many major resort areas. Upand down the beaches, the old mom-and-pop hotels and motels areclosing as residential property surges in value and luxurycondos take their place. But a new hybrid product, condo hotels,could help satisfy both the profit motive and the need for hotelunit inventory. Owners Receive Rent RevenueA growing number of large, high-rise properties in Florida, LasVegas and across the country are part of the condo hotel wave inwhich each unit is a condominium owned by an individual buyerwho uses it part time as a vacation home. When owners are notusing their condo units, the hotel's management company rentsthem to outside guests. Cities that thrive on tourism need hotel rooms for theirvisitors. Condo hotels can help preserve the number of availablerooms. The hotel management encourages owners to participate inthe rental program rather ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Restaurant Hand Held Terminals - An Overview</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:31:38 -0600</pubDate>
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        Restaurant Hand Held TerminalsThe HistoryThe desire for restaurant hand held terminals and wirelessrestaurant software has been around since the invention of theelectronic cash registers in the 's. When restaurateurs sawthe power of the electronic cash register; how it stored andrecalled orders, how it dispersed orders to various kitchen andpreparation printers and how it helped control the flow of therestaurant the desire to have this power in the palm of yourhand has been there. It is only rec...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Restaurant Hand Held TerminalsThe HistoryThe desire for restaurant hand held terminals and wirelessrestaurant software has been around since the invention of theelectronic cash registers in the 's. When restaurateurs sawthe power of the electronic cash register; how it stored andrecalled orders, how it dispersed orders to various kitchen andpreparation printers and how it helped control the flow of therestaurant the desire to have this power in the palm of yourhand has been there. It is only recently that technology caughtup to the demand.In the 's a couple of companies introduced hand heldterminals to restaurants with limited success. Displays weresmall and therefore limited menu items. Battery life was shortand limited use. But the demand was still there because thetremendous benefits to the restaurant owner.I distinctly remember a trip to an NFL game where the stadiumfood provider used Seiko hand held terminals to take orders fromcustomers sitting in their ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Reward your Employees with Travel Incentives</title>
	<link>http://guestexperience.org/998761-Reward-your-Employees-with-Travel-Incentives.html</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:15:08 -0600</pubDate>
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        Motivating employees, especially highly competitive employeeslike inside and outside salespersons and telemarketers, can be achallenge. Sure, everyone likes cash, but what if you couldoffer a incentive that was worth more than cash? That's whattravel incentives are all about.What do you think would generate more excitement among youremployees; offering  to the person who sets the mostappointments in one day, or offering a  day and  nights hotelstay in Hawaii including airfare? I'll bet that you ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Motivating employees, especially highly competitive employeeslike inside and outside salespersons and telemarketers, can be achallenge. Sure, everyone likes cash, but what if you couldoffer a incentive that was worth more than cash? That's whattravel incentives are all about.What do you think would generate more excitement among youremployees; offering  to the person who sets the mostappointments in one day, or offering a  day and  nights hotelstay in Hawaii including airfare? I'll bet that you didn't haveto think about that for too long. The Hawaii trip wins handsdown.I'll also bet that you're thinking &quot;sure, I would love to giveaway a travel incentive deal like that, but how can I affordit?&quot; Prepare to be shocked. You see, travel incentive couponssell for pennies on the dollar. The key to success in offeringtravel incentives is their perceived value, not their actualcost to you. The truth is, most travel incentive coupons costunder  each. That means that inst...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How To Bully Your Prospects Into Buying Your Product or Service</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:45:56 -0600</pubDate>
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        How To Bully Your Prospects Into Buying Your Product or Servicec Copyright  by Chris CoffmanSelling is a tough job, and sometimes you may need to appeartough in order to get the sale.As a salesperson whether in person or in print you dont haveto appear to the customer as being needy of the sale. Manytimes, the opposite can work quite effectively, that is, to makethe customer think of purchasing your product or service as aspecial privilege.Here are a number of ways that you can bully the custome...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[How To Bully Your Prospects Into Buying Your Product or Servicec Copyright  by Chris CoffmanSelling is a tough job, and sometimes you may need to appeartough in order to get the sale.As a salesperson whether in person or in print you don't haveto appear to the customer as being needy of the sale. Manytimes, the opposite can work quite effectively, that is, to makethe customer think of purchasing your product or service as aspecial privilege.Here are a number of ways that you can 'bully' the customer intobuying from you.. State that only a LIMITED number is available.This is a commonly used technique to push the customer over thefinish line. Presenting your offer as limited in quantity nudgesthe prospect to act now since the offer may not be availablelater. Companies that manufacture luxury line vehicles often usethis technique by manufacturing only in small batches. Think ofHarley Davidson motorcycles for example. Only a limited numberis manufactured so as to...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Delhi Hotels: Replete with hospitality &amp; comfort!</title>
	<link>http://guestexperience.org/843790-Delhi-Hotels-Replete-with-hospitality-comfort.html</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:18:07 -0600</pubDate>
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        In the middle of shaping a most significant traveler hub, India provides the outstanding hotels to welcome its guests and visitors with pride and delight. Each day hundreds of tourists come to India to visit it and to spend their holidays with their family members. For visitors Delhi is the first option because it is the capital of the National Republic of India. It is one of the fastest emerging cities in India. It has many places for sighseeing like Lotus temple, Red Fort, Jama masjid, Qutab m...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In the middle of shaping a most significant traveler hub, India provides the outstanding hotels to welcome its guests and visitors with pride and delight. Each day hundreds of tourists come to India to visit it and to spend their holidays with their family members. For visitors Delhi is the first option because it is the capital of the National Republic of India. It is one of the fastest emerging cities in India. It has many places for sighseeing like Lotus temple, Red Fort, Jama masjid, Qutab minar, Appu ghar, Delhi haat and many more. Delhi is the finest place to find different types of hotels such as budget hotels, luxurious hotel etc. Delhi has numerous hotels and any individual can select according to his or her need. Hotels of Delhi are very comfortable and relaxing. They make the guests feel safe and secure. Delhi hotels provide world class hospitality to their visitors and leave an everlasting impression on the mind. Now technology has made the life so comfortable.Almost each a...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Safety Awareness for Hotel Workers</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:30:14 -0600</pubDate>
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        hotel workers who do a lot of house keeping work always have to lift heavy objects or be constantly exposed to cleaning chemicals. For instance, the act of changing bed sheets requires the hotel work to bend down, lift the mattress up with both hands, and slip the sheets under the mattress. Mattresses are considered heavy objects, especially if one has to repeat the same movements several times a day. If not careful, this seemingly harmless act can lead to severe back injuries. In addition, hote...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[hotel workers who do a lot of house keeping work always have to lift heavy objects or be constantly exposed to cleaning chemicals. For instance, the act of changing bed sheets requires the hotel work to bend down, lift the mattress up with both hands, and slip the sheets under the mattress. Mattresses are considered heavy objects, especially if one has to repeat the same movements several times a day. If not careful, this seemingly harmless act can lead to severe back injuries. In addition, hotel workers are also constantly working with cleaning chemicals. There are many different types of chemicals and different hotels choose to use different cleaning agents, detergents, etc. Some cleaning agents is harmless when air borne, but some will cause eye or throat irritations when breathed in directly. To protect the health of the hotel workers, all hotel workers should be properly trained so that they know what safety precautions to take e.g. wearing masks when dealing with the chemicals....]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Seminars at hotel ayr:</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:23:41 -0600</pubDate>
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        The seminars are an important part in expanding your business. When you are launching a new product one of the best things that you can do to spread the word is to call people to conduct a seminar. These seminars not only help in spreading the knowledge about the product but also spread the news of the upcoming product and also help to strike up some sales numbers. These numbers will result in gauging the anticipation of the product in the market. It can also be seen like a dry run or a test run...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The seminars are an important part in expanding your business. When you are launching a new product one of the best things that you can do to spread the word is to call people to conduct a seminar. These seminars not only help in spreading the knowledge about the product but also spread the news of the upcoming product and also help to strike up some sales numbers. These numbers will result in gauging the anticipation of the product in the market. It can also be seen like a dry run or a test run of product in the market depending on the results of which the product will be actually put into launch in the market. There are many advantages of a seminar program. These advantages include the gathering of ideas after the product introduction after the initial launch of the product which would lead to further improvement of the product. There is also the factor of viral marketing that can be spread through seminar. A seminar of a product can help the product in both ways of advertising as we...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Park Hotel in Navi Mumbai</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:15:55 -0600</pubDate>
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        The Park Navi Mumbai hotel is only an hours drive from the domestic airbase. Positioned in CBD Belapur with eye-catching and spectacular views of hills and lush green foliage. The hotel with approximately -rooms offers a modern and a graceful setting for both business travelers and pleasure vacationers. The interiors blend the traditional Indian patterns and consistency with clean lines and contemporary shapes, fetching together East and West and mingle technology with local expertise. It define...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Park Navi Mumbai hotel is only an hour's drive from the domestic airbase. Positioned in CBD Belapur with eye-catching and spectacular views of hills and lush green foliage. The hotel with approximately -rooms offers a modern and a graceful setting for both business travelers and pleasure vacationers. The interiors blend the traditional Indian patterns and consistency with clean lines and contemporary shapes, fetching together East and West and mingle technology with local expertise. It defines a new dream of service and fashion to Navi Mumbai. Reverence to Modernism and the effort of Le Corbusier, the large space has an open plan approach that joins all the parts of the hotel in a natural sense to generate a pulsating and exiting living environment. The Park Navi Mumbai has a large banqueting place separated into three different halls. On the first floor is found the main banqueting hall, fully clad in striking dark wood, black glass with a polished brass trim. The room can be we...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Delhi-Hospitality personified</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:52:22 -0600</pubDate>
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        One of the oldest cities in the world, Delhi is also one of the largest in the country. The city is a modern metropolis where one can encounter the past at every bend. With a history spanning over  years the city saw quite a number of dynasties, invasions, migrations, destruction, construction and also the Partition, Delhi is a cultural puzzle. The best way to enjoy Delhi is not to try to find an answer to its idiosyncrasies but enjoy the cultural color it offers. You haven't understood the esse...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the oldest cities in the world, Delhi is also one of the largest in the country. The city is a modern metropolis where one can encounter the past at every bend. With a history spanning over  years the city saw quite a number of dynasties, invasions, migrations, destruction, construction and also the Partition, Delhi is a cultural puzzle. The best way to enjoy Delhi is not to try to find an answer to its idiosyncrasies but enjoy the cultural color it offers. You haven't understood the essence of Delhi if you haven't seen its monuments. Scattered all across the city, do visit tomes such as the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Qutab Minar and Humayun's tomb. Even though they are a bit of a clich, they will leave you lightheaded with cultural overload.Delhi is replete with hotels to suit all kinds of travelers. Hotel Park Royal InterContinental is a well known hotel in Delhi. It is an ideal place to stay in world-class luxury and comforts. One can enjoy here the ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Kerala-Hospitality at its best</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:54:19 -0600</pubDate>
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        The God's Own Country Kerala in India is famous for its thriving green woods; wavering coconuts, palm fringed beaches, striking backwaters and the Ayurveda cure resorts, all being outstanding in Kerala. Kerala hotels are the just right place to make your stop in Kerala and take delight in the very old legacy of India .The hotels in Kerala are usually the legacy and deluxe hotels, preserving the surrounding of standard Kerala houses. The customary houseboat lodging is also equipped with modern in...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The God's Own Country Kerala in India is famous for its thriving green woods; wavering coconuts, palm fringed beaches, striking backwaters and the Ayurveda cure resorts, all being outstanding in Kerala. Kerala hotels are the just right place to make your stop in Kerala and take delight in the very old legacy of India .The hotels in Kerala are usually the legacy and deluxe hotels, preserving the surrounding of standard Kerala houses. The customary houseboat lodging is also equipped with modern interiors with all up to date amenities and assurance to make your stopover in Kerala a fulfilling experience. Kerala hotels often offer the facility of prior booking of stay in the hotels, whether luxury hotels or budget hotels. The affection and hospitality offered by the staff of Kerala hotels will certainly make you visit the coastal area of Kerala memorable. Hotels in CochinCochin is a town full of palm trees. It is a business center of Kerala and provides you with the best hotel lodgin...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>US-based Pacifica Companies to build another five (5) star hotel in Gujarat, India</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:04:11 -0600</pubDate>
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        US-BASED Pacifica Companies India, founded a non-resident Indian, is set to build its second five-star hotel in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India even as construction for the first one is about to begin. The second five hotel will be built with an estimated investment of Rs..- billion along the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar High way on the western fringe of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The SG Highway, as it is better known, is the new corporate address of the city.San Diego, California-based Pacifica companies was ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[US-BASED Pacifica Companies India, founded a non-resident Indian, is set to build its second five-star hotel in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India even as construction for the first one is about to begin. The second five hotel will be built with an estimated investment of Rs..- billion along the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar High way on the western fringe of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The SG Highway, as it is better known, is the new corporate address of the city.San Diego, California-based Pacifica companies was founded in  by Ashok Ash Israni, Its new five-star hotel in Gujarat, India will be built on land formerly owned be the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat LtdTCGL, for which Pacifica companies successfully put up a bid of Rs. million, a source told IANS. Under the sale guidelines it has been specifically laid down that the property can be used only for tourism related project though earlier there were indications that Pacifica may build a mall there. Pacifica companies' hotel port...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Ten Benefits of Owning a Condo Hotel</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:51:24 -0600</pubDate>
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        You may have heard about the latest trend in vacation homes  condo hotels. Suddenly, consumers have the ability to own a second home in a wonderful destination without any of the hassles of ownership. To see why the condo hotel concept has so much appeal, consider these benefits: . You can own a piece of a world-class property. Most condo hotels are of three- to five-star quality. . Youll have a vacation home in a fantastic destination. Most condo hotels are located in premium locales  on the be...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[You may have heard about the latest trend in vacation homes ' condo hotels. Suddenly, consumers have the ability to own a second home in a wonderful destination without any of the hassles of ownership. To see why the condo hotel concept has so much appeal, consider these benefits: . You can own a piece of a world-class property. Most condo hotels are of three- to five-star quality. . You'll have a vacation home in a fantastic destination. Most condo hotels are located in premium locales ' on the beach, near golf courses, next to ski slopes and in bustling downtowns. Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas, Chicago and the Bahamas are some of the most popular condo hotel locations. . Use your vacation home when you want. Flexibility in use means you always have a place to 'get away from it all.' When you're not using your vacation home, place it in the rental program. . A professional management company will take care of all maintenance and opera...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>What Types of Hotel Services Are Prioritized by Customers?</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:53:17 -0600</pubDate>
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        With the increase in the number of hotels and hotel chains, consumers now have a greater choice of where to stay when they travel. This has resulted in a greater demand for quality hotel services. In order to compete for your business, hotels are now improving and enhancing the services that they provide.The following is a list of the types of hotel services that hotel guests prioritize:. Hotel guests expect clean rooms that contain all of the essential conveniences. This includes comfortable be...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[With the increase in the number of hotels and hotel chains, consumers now have a greater choice of where to stay when they travel. This has resulted in a greater demand for quality hotel services. In order to compete for your business, hotels are now improving and enhancing the services that they provide.The following is a list of the types of hotel services that hotel guests prioritize:. Hotel guests expect clean rooms that contain all of the essential conveniences. This includes comfortable beds with clean sheets, high speed internet access in the room, access to movies, full bathroom facilities, free local calls, continental breakfasts, newspaper in the morning outside the door, wake up call service, alarm clock, hair dryer, coffee maker or complimentary coffee, iron and ironing board, and air-conditioning. Rooms should be spacious, including the bathroom. It should also be well decorated and not have any strong perfume type odors. There should be a thermostat in the room that ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Hotel Villa Padierna, Marbella has appointed Cristina Mexia as the new Sales &amp; Marketing Director</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:48:04 -0600</pubDate>
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        Mexia, with more than fifteen years experience in the hotel business, states that her main objective is to promote sales at all levels to different sectors, opening new markets and diversifying the existing ones.    Marbella, th September - Hotel Villa Padierna, Marbella, one of the most exclusive five star hotels on the Costa del Sol, announces the appointment of Cristina Mexia as the new Sales &amp;amp; Marketing Director.  Hotel Villa Padierna, Marbella, renowned for product and service excellenc...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Mexia, with more than fifteen years experience in the hotel business, states that her main objective is to promote sales at all levels to different sectors, opening new markets and diversifying the existing ones.    Marbella, th September - Hotel Villa Padierna, Marbella, one of the most exclusive five star hotels on the Costa del Sol, announces the appointment of Cristina Mexia as the new Sales &amp;amp; Marketing Director.  Hotel Villa Padierna, Marbella, renowned for product and service excellence is extremely selective when recruiting the Ladies and Gentleman who work for the company. The hotel trusts in Cristina's potential to maintain the market growth obtained since the opening in . Alejandro Helbling, the hotel's General Manager, states that 'it was very important to choose someone who knows very well the Costa del Sol as a destination and also the luxury hotel business. It is also important for us to take into account our leaders' personal qualities and their capability ...]]></content:encoded>
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