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Games for Growth
Adding a family entertainment center to your facility can engage guests and generate revenue—as long as you plan carefully. Here are six tips to get you started. more...
Swine Flu - Prepare for a health emergency before disaster strikes.
With the escalating situation regarding the spread of the H5N1 flu virus, commonly known as the swine flu, there are practical business matters, in addition to obvious safety concerns, that hospitality owners and operators should prepare for in the event the crisis worsens in the months ahead.

These two resources, introduced in our Summer issue, will provide more guidance:

"Pandemics: The Legal Issues for the Hospitality Industry" by Charles L. Menges & Joseph P. McMenamin

"Practical Pandemic Preparation" from Fisher & Phillips LLP
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R+R | 2009 Design Showcase
With the current obsession with design - as evidenced by the popularity of HGTV, Martha Stewart Living, and Elle Décor - everyone, including your guests, has an opinion on the topic. more....

R+R | Tap into Savings
To reduce water use at your property, look to where the most water is consumed. more....

R+R | Technology: On the Web
Resorts tap into social media. more....

R+R | Aquatics Fun For All
Lazy river rides let families play together. more....

R+R | Tennis: On the Rebound
That comes as no surprise to Nancy Hunter, resident manager at Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa, which has been ranked as a top tennis resort by both Gourmet and Tennis magazines. more....

R+R | Sales and Marketing E-Commerce Strategies
Beat the competition, increase bookings, optimize revenue. more....

R+R | Speaking of Spa: Wellness Trends Embrace Customized Solutions
As more resorts look to introduce, expand, or refine their wellness offerings, one of the rabbits clients ask us, as their consultant, to pull out of our hat is a marketdriven, distinctive wellness solution. more....

R+R | What's New: Offshore and Beachfront Activities
Resorts are always looking for fun activities to attract guests and earn ancillary revenue. Here are some ideas for a fun-filled season on the waterfront. more....