Sentences with phrase «increased costs of hotels»

They were however asked to leave on Friday by the Ministry due to increasing cost of hotel bills but interventions from some personalities close to the team kept the team at the hotel on the promise that the bills would be paid later.

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Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Additional living expenses coverage may help cover the reasonable increase in living expenses, such as the cost of hotel stays and food, after a fire or other covered loss.

Obviously the cost of the hotel where I stay for free is also increasing, so it's natural that I have to redeem more points.

This hotel was later promoted to category 7, which now costs 30,000 - 35,000 points per night (an increase of over 40 %)!

An emphasis on educating property leaders lead to the brand's largest increases from last year's study in the categories of Cost / Fees (23 point increase) and Hotel Facilities and Check - In / Check - out (both 20 point increases).

Our hotel partners see a drastic increase in incremental revenue, direct bookings, lower distribution costs, and an increase in the lifetime value of their guests.

Also aiding and abetting the growing numbers of domestic travellers are the vast improvements in the quality of Thailand's road system, low - season marketing campaigns by the hotels and the increasing number of low - cost airlines operating in the country.

In March 2014 Club Carlson introduced a new top - tier in its program which immediately raised the cost of an award night (at one of the better hotels) from 50,000 to 70,000 points per night — a staggering 40 % price increase!

«While European tourists have previously travelled to the GCC for its luxury resorts, the growing numbers of millennial travellers, middle - class tourists and corporate travellers on a budget, are slowly changing traditional market trends, as is the growth in affordable, mid-market hotels combined with an increase in low - cost flights.»

The unit also comes with its own washer and dryer meaning that you can pack a lot lighter than if you were visiting a regular hotel — very useful with the ever increasing cost of checked luggage.

Hilton Hotels increased the effective cost for a free night in many of its hotels earlier in 2006, and now Starwood is following suit with similar Hotels increased the effective cost for a free night in many of its hotels earlier in 2006, and now Starwood is following suit with similar hotels earlier in 2006, and now Starwood is following suit with similar moves.

As of Feb. 1, 2007, a free night at hotels in the new category will cost 30,000 points during low season and 35,000 during high season, an increase of 10,000 points from the existing highest award rates of 20,000 to 25,000 points.

According to hotel.info, the leading online hotel reservations service for over 210,000 hotels around the world, the economic crisis and associated corporate pressure to reduce costs has created a clear trend for increased use of low cost online hotel reservation tools.Especially large corporations that make high numbers of bookings are currently using the present economic situation as a reason to move from planning to use online hotel reservation tools towards actually implementing such projects in - house or at least promoting the use of existing online applications to save costs.

This has been a horrible year so far on the hotel front — Priority Club has devalued their award chart, Starwood has increased the cost of cash & points, Marriott added a category nine and increased the cost of 36 % of their properties, and now this, which is by far the worst.

Robust revenue growth and cost savings helped hotels in Europe record a 16.0 % year - on - year increase in profit per room in January, signalling a very strong start to 2018, according to the latest worldwide poll of full - service hotels from HotStats.

Whenever you land on a property you own, you can also choose to invest in any of your properties (like buying additional houses and hotels in Monopoly) that increases the cost of landing on that square for other players.

Additional living expenses coverage may help cover the reasonable increase in living expenses, such as the cost of hotel stays and food, after a fire or other covered loss.

Additional Living Expenses coverage can help reimburse you for reasonable increases in living expenses, including payments for the cost of a hotel, food and other expenses you incur as a result of the covered loss.

• Decreased guest travel costs by 55 % by incorporating the services of Uber drivers, on specific requests • Increased the number of corporate accounts from 500 to 700, by indulging in extensive and rigorous marketing activities • Assisted hotel marketing and promotion teams in creating and implementing marketing campaigns • Coordinated room status updates with the housekeeping department to ensure that rooms are ready on time • Created and maintained records of guests and staff members in an accurate and confidential manner

Administrative Technician III for Texas Department of Transportation: - Implement improved and time saving procedures; consistently reduce overhead costs, improve workflow and increase office efficiency - Create and maintain a database of public assistance complaints; assign an internal investigator to each case and follow - up once closed - Developed and monitor a calendar system using PowerPoint where accurate records of vacation / sick leave / comp time used and accrued are tracked month - to - month for comparison with monthly time sheets - Answer inquiries from the general public, vehicle storage facility operators, motor carriers, the trucking industry and other state / federal agencies regarding rules, laws and regulations governing the issuance of motor carrier credentials - Prepare correspondence (email and written) and review for completeness and correctness - Field calls and manage administration, resolve a wide - range of staff dilemmas and challenging situations on a daily basisPrincipal Administrative Assistant for Solar Turbines, Inc.: - Provided support to Directors, Department Managers, Project Managers and Project Engineers as well as international personnel - Maintained detailed calendars of appointment schedules for business meetings, conferences, domestic / international travel arrangements and special events - Expertly ran this fast - paced, large office encompassing office and structure maintenance, scheduling of machine / equipment service and repairs, and ordering and stocking office supplies; updated and maintained department web pages - Compiled, created and distributed financial reports and PowerPoint presentations - Edited and formatted technical documentation and maintained filing systems - Coordinated extensive domestic and international travel arrangements, including air, hotel, car and meeting locations - Planned departmental meetings, special events and office movesSenior Administrative Assistant for Solar Turbines, Inc.: - Supported Department Manager and Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineers and shop personnel - Tracked and monitored pending and confidential correspondence and financial information - Prepared apprenticeship packets for distribution; received applications, recorded data, and set - up and coordinated Differential Aptitude Tests; notified applicants of test results and set - up initial interviews - Coordinated special events; managed information systems and maintained web pages; oversee special projects - Resolved office obstacles, communication barriers and complicationsSenior Program Assistant for Solar Turbines, Inc.: - Photographed, downloaded and printed digital pictures of parts, processes and people involved in Rotor CAM area - Created and produced departmental newsletter; initiated Receiving Inspection Records Retention process (scanned records onto CD for easy and accessible retrieval and storage)- Set - up and coordinated meetings and special events; created slide show presentations and maintained web pagesPage 2

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Reduced large areas cleaning time by 70 % by introducing the concept of «specialized cleaning equipment» for hospitality environments • Initiated a 2 year contract with a local laundromat, saving the hotel $ 42,000 annually • Increased housekeeping staff efficiency by 60 % by providing them with «work orders» on a daily basis • Saved the hotel 70 % on linen cost by suggesting bulk buying from a local linen supplier

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed all daily operations, customer service, personnel, and finances for multiple hotels and resorts Designed and implemented marketing and sales campaigns resulting in increased business Planned and executed successful community events which enhanced brand awareness Responsible for multimillion dollar inventory, facility, and professional food preparation equipment Recruited, trained, and oversaw customer service personnel, kitchen staff, and cleaning crews Set company budgets, maintained profit / loss statements, and ensured overall financial health Cut operational costs through effective inventory management and employee scheduling Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers securing quality products at low prices Performed site inspection tours as well as potential client tours Built and maintained highly profitable corporate accounts Ensured compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations Created employee development programs building staff skill sets and value Utilized employee recognition tactics to build morale and company loyalty Crafted an atmosphere of respect, professionalism, and dedication to excellence Developed a loyal client base through excellent customer service and a quality guest experience Built and strengthened relationships with clients, staff, and community leaders Performed administrative duties such as data entry, filing, faxing, and phones as needed

March 30th - Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre This low cost series of Lunch & Learn events are geared towards the Realtor looking to sharpen their skills and increase their business.

If we do not use the specified number of hotel rooms, which can happen when attendees book outside of the host hotels, we incur increased cost for any un-sold room night in our committed block of rooms.