1. 2013 is a recovery year – the tourism market has outperformed the economy over the past year. Employment levels continue to be weak and growth in consumer spending lags along with consumer confidence. Europe is on life support and China, while enjoying a strong economy in recent years is showing signs of decline. By and large, by all measurements, travel demand is up. This past year, the hospitality industry has seen growth in both occupancy and… Watch the video!…  Continue reading →

from San Diego Metro magazine (July 14, 2012):

“Robert A. Rauch is president of R. A. Rauch & Associates Inc., a firm that specializes in hotel management. Hotels under Rauch’s management include the El Cordova in Coronado, Homewood Suites and Hilton Garden Inn in Carmel Valley and the Pantai in La Jolla. Rauch has long been active in convention and visitors bureau activities, having been a member of the boards of both San Diego North Convention and Visitors Bureau and… Continue reading →

from Hotel News Now (June 25, 2012):
…Approximately 20% of all travel was booked on mobile devices during 2011; two years ago that number was nearly zero, according to Robert Rauch, president of San Diego-based R.A. Rauch & Associates hotel consulting.  Within the next three years, 80% of all bookings will be made via mobile devices, he said, citing information from Google.  “The pace has already been huge. It’s akin to zero to 60 in 4.3 seconds,” Rauch said…
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