International Society of Hospitality Consultants Releases Latest Industry Findings Regarding Downturned Economy

ISHC's Most Recent Report, ``The Hotel Industry: Charting a Course in Turbulent Times,'' Now Available on www.ishc.com

Press Release: International Society of Hospitality Consultants
November 12, 2001
WASHINGTON, DC -- Members of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants convened recently in New Mexico at the esteemed organization's annual meeting.

More than 100 highly qualified consultants pooled their unique thoughts and insights regarding industry developments in light of the September 11th tragedies culminating in a White Paper, ``The Hotel Industry: Charting a Course in Turbulent Times,'' now available on the society's Web site, www.ishc.com.

The consultants' advice is categorized and directed specifically to:

There is also a collection of information related to national, state and local government responses to the effects on the industry.

The ISHC, founded in 1989, is a professional society of 170 members in 16 countries who are leading consultants in the hospitality industry. The not-for-profit society was formed in recognition of the public need for competent, unbiased advice and professional guidance on hospitality industry issues.

The invitation-only membership is composed of leading consultants who possess expertise in more than 30 different industry specialty areas and collectively have experience with more than 50 hotel companies and nearly 100 brands worldwide.

ISHC members' clients include domestic and international, public and private hotel owners and investors; many leading financial institutions; Fortune 500 companies; universities; and state, national and international convention, hospitality travel and tourism bureaus.

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