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OPINION: Luxury hotels drawing more than just guests (The New Straits Times)
The public relations value of attacking a symbol of national pride like the Taj Mahal makes it even more attractive to terrorists. — AFP picture FOR decades, luxury hotels have been oases for travellers in developing countries; places to mingle with the local elite, enjoy a lavish meal or a dip in the pool and sleep in a clean, safe room.
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After Mumbai, Debating Security at Luxury Hotels (New York Times)
Experts say little can be done to stop trained gunmen from attacking hotels, the new magnets for terrorists.
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OPINION: Luxury hotels drawing more than just guests (The New Straits Times)
The terrorist attacks on India’s luxury hotels show that despite recent improvements, most of these establishments are still vulnerable to danger if terrorists spend sufficient time and money developing a plan, writes KEITH BRADSHER
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Int'l Hotels Draw Elites and Terror Threat (ABC News)
International hotels attract elite travelers -- and threats from militants.
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Host Hotels shares drop sharply after downgrade (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. dropped sharply on Monday after an RBC Capital Markets analyst downgraded his rating on the real estate investment trust to "Sector Perform," citing a drop in demand for high-price hotel rooms.
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Luxury hotels difficult to protect from terrorists (International Herald Tribune)
Last week's lethal attacks in Mumbai have underlined the extent to which luxury hotels are not only becoming magnets for terrorists, but worse, experts say, that little can be done to stop them.
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Monsoon Cup visitors jam KT hotels, resorts (The Star)
KUALA TERENGGANU: Hotels and resorts here are experiencing a boom in tourist arrivals despite the monsoon spell, thanks to the Monsoon Cup. Foreign sailing enthusiasts and team members from participating countries have contributed to an increase in occupancy rates.
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Indian Hotels to take 30% revenue hit (The Telegraph)
Mumbai, Dec. 1: Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) is likely to see its revenues tumble 30 per cent next year as it struggles to restore its terrorist-ravaged Taj Mahal Palace and Tower luxury hotel.
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5-Star Hotels Come to Yekaterinburg (The Moscow Times)
02 December 2008 By Anna Korolyova / Vedomosti Yekaterinburg is seeing a mini-boom in the construction of high-end hotels, with projects from several international hospitality chains already nearing completion.
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Two Dozen Hotels Offer 'Mile High' Room Rate (CBS4 Denver)
Denver hotels are offering up special deals to lure in guests over the holidays.
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