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Munich. According to statements from the hotel industry, some hotel chains already operate an efficient meeting culture. Others are busy introducing rules or revising them. A number of hotels/hotel groups, however, gave no details.

Frankfurt/M. Wireless surfing on the internet is not without its risks, meanwhile, however, laptop users have increased the precaution they take. A point of some concern and completely underestimated, even unknown risk is that posed by Hotel-TV. The codes used for hotel television are easy for a professional to crack. An array of security firms warn guests and hoteliers alike about unpleasant consequences.

Munich. Overlapping guest and hotel networks may provide internet hackers with a means of internet access. Even the multifunctional television in the rooms represents a little known security risk. An expert advises on the biggest risks and how to avoid them.

Parsippany/New York. Which risks does the Cendant break-up imply? Will the decision increase shareholders' value? Which effects does it have on the new hospitality entity? Two experts try to give answers.

Parsippany/New York. Cendant Corporation’s Board of Directors has approved a plan to separate Cendant into four independent, publicly traded, pure-play companies – one each for Cendant’s real estate, travel distribution, hospitality and vehicle rental businesses. The plan is designed to enable shareholders and the four companies to realize Cendant’s value, which has not yet been fully recognized by the market, despite the strong operating and financial performance of Cendant’s businesses. hospitalityInside.com asked two experts to comment on this plan.

Salzburg (October 28, 2005 ). In its 30th anniversary year the Austrian purchasing company for hotels and hospitality, Hogast, secures its leading position as supplier in the Austrian tourist industry. With consistent turnover increases, the company sits easily in the list of Austria 's 150 largest firms. But even Hogast is making the move from purchasing to full service provider.

Frankfurt/M. Cost management and personnel savings in the hotel industry have brought the purchasing companies increased turnover and growing membership base. But cheap purchases are not enough. Those companies providing individual solutions stay ahead in the struggle about clients.

Frankfurt/M. It's all about turnover: The associations HSMA and IHA are on 29 November to hold a "revenue day" in Frankfurt.

Berlin. The three largest German hotel and tourism associations have agreed on uniform recommendations for the layout of hotel guides and registers in Germany. With this, the complicated and confusing award system in the tourist industry is to put to end.

New York. Trendy boutique hotels are becoming a trend by themselves. They are no longer small independent owner driven properties. More and more chains develop their own boutique brand. On the other hand successful private owners look for new locations. That trend can be observed in the US as well as in Germany.