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Ken Heit, Cruise and Travel Expert

Ken HeitCruise and Travel ExpertAdventure Travel / Signature Travel Network What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Cruise Lines versus Travel Agencies and "New Rules"

November 23, 2010

Carnival to Unveil Strict New Final Payment Policy | www.cruiselinefans.com

Through the years travel agencies have been the major source of bookings for cruise lines. Why put handcuffs on us now with "New Rules"?

Tom Botts, Partner

Tom BottsPartnerHudson Crossing What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

ALGT Gives 757s a try - Aloha Hawaii

March 8, 2010

Allegiant to buy 757s for Hawaii flights | finance.yahoo.com

Allegiant Travel Services has bought six 757s for new service to Hawaii

Tom Botts, Partner

Tom BottsPartnerHudson Crossing What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

OTAs Prevail Against Anaheim: Court Calls Prior Ruling "Logical Fallacy"

February 3, 2010

Expedia, Priceline and Orbitz Rejoice at Hotel Tax Rollback | industry.bnet.com

The major Online Travel Agencies today notched a huge win in Anaheim, California where a judge threw out a $21,326,881.30 ruling against Expedia, Travelocity, Priceline, Orbitz and their related subsidiaries with a strongly worded rebuke to the Anaheim City Hearing Officer's earlier findings

Tom Botts, Partner

Tom BottsPartnerHudson Crossing What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Priceline's New TV Ad Brings Revenue Management 101 to the People

January 20, 2010

Priceline.com Focuses On Hotel Savings In New Advertising Campaign | finance.yahoo.com

Today, Priceline.com launched a new TV ad campaign featuring a new Shatner side-kick known as "Big Deal." Not only is the Big Deal big, but he also appears to have a deep understanding of hotel revenue management.

Tom Botts, Partner

Tom BottsPartnerHudson Crossing What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

EXPE and CHH Kiss and Make Up

November 12, 2009

Expedia and Choice Hotels International Sign New Long-Term Agreement | www.prnewswire.com

After a particularly ugly public battle, Expedia Inc and Choice Hotels International have hammered out a new deal

Tom Botts, Partner

Tom BottsPartnerHudson Crossing What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Texas Cities vs. PCLN, EXPE, OWW et al: A Draw at Best

November 3, 2009

Texas Cities Win $20M Verdict in Tax Case | dallas.bizjournals.com

Late last week, a jury in San Antonio delivered a verdict on a class-action suit against the major OTAs that was brought by around 170 cities in Texas. The verdict against Expedia, Orbitz.com, Travelocity and Priceline.com is for $20M plus court imposed penalties and interest.

Tom Botts, Partner

Tom BottsPartnerHudson Crossing What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Choice Hotels International and Expedia: We've Seen This Movie Before

October 19, 2009

Growing Tension Between Hoteliers, OTAs | www.hotelsmag.com

Choice Hotels International and Expedia are in a tiff resulting in Choice brands not displaying on Expedia and Hotels.com

Christopher Dane, President

Christopher DanePresidentHRG-Executive Travel Associates What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Hotels RevPar decline - It is more than just the economy coming out of recession

July 20, 2009

Reservations Mount Over Hotel Stocks | www.businessweek.com

While the economy plays a significant role in hotel RevPar results, their is much more to it than just that. "Events and Meetings Management" (EMM)-still no signs of life. Corporate travel budgets are typically built in the fall for following calendar year-so no growth until next year at the absolute earliest...MAYBE! If you have a decline in air service you are going to have a decline in RevPar...it is that simple...and the hotels should have seen it when airlines first announced those cuts.

Christopher Dane, President

Christopher DanePresidentHRG-Executive Travel Associates What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Cuba is not the "end all, be all" for the cruise industry

July 20, 2009

Cruise companies rise on sector's surge, U.S.-Cuba talks | www.reuters.com

1. Cuba will create a boom for the cruise industry....not really.2. If passed if will be several years before implemented.3. Cuba needs a lot of infrastructure work to support this potential move.4. Benefits other than cruise lines...entire Cuban economy, local hotels and building industry will have the biggest positive impact...could also lead to the demise of Castro and socialism.

Tom Botts, Partner

Tom BottsPartnerHudson Crossing What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

New York City Tax Changes: At Least it Isn't Retroactive

July 6, 2009

NYC to OTAs: We Want Tax on Retail Not on Net Rate Amount | hudsoncrossing.blogspot.com

Potential hit on future OTA earnings How far will it expand beyond NYC?

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