| ONLINE TAVEL | AMERICAS TripAdvisor thriving at home When it was snapped up for $210 million in 2004, some feared out-of-state ownership would diminish TripAdvisor. Instead, TripAdvisor has become one of New England's largest Internet companies, buying nine other travel properties, writes The Boston Globe. more... ONLINE TAVEL | EUROPE Travelzoo Europe doubles subscriber base In the last 12 months, one million new European subscribers have signed up to receive Travelzoo email publications, doubling Travelzoo's European reach. more... HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | HOTEL MARKETING Should marketers pay for travelers' gas? A June 2008 Prospectiv survey revealed that online travelers could be enticed to spend more on travel if offered promotions, such as rebates on gas expenses. In response, many hotels have been giving out gas rebate cards at higher amounts than ever before. more... HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | HOTEL MARKETING Accor braces for slowdown Accor, the world's fourth-largest hotel group, announced a new round of cost savings as it warned of tough times ahead and said the U.S. slowdown was accelerating "week after week". more... HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | HOTEL MARKETING Hyatt Hotels & Resorts offers faster free nights The company is making it easy to turn business travel into "free time" during its Faster Free Nights promotion. Hyatt Gold Passport members earn a free night after every two eligible stays at any one of more than 365 Hyatt hotels worldwide between now and December 30, 2008. more... HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | HOTEL MARKETING Advice for marketing executives during tough times During hard times companies often cut back on marketing budgets. As business becomes more competitive, marketing executives face increasing pressure to demonstrate the value that their function is adding to the firm. Harvard Business Publishing offers some suggestions. more... | 
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