"The company noted that leisure travelers are responding to marketing efforts, and business travel is showing signs of improvement" Analysts were so encouraged by Marriott's earnings that Oppenheimer analyst David Katz upgraded the stock to "Perform" from "Underperform" and Susquehanna Financial Group analyst Robert LaFleur raised his rating to "Neutral" from "Negative" "Fundamentals in the core hotel business are showing signs of improvement, albeit with relatively low visibility as the booking window for most operators remains short," said LaFleur "Marriott also indicated further evidence that the international outlook is incrementally more positive than the US at present, as some regions of the world have resumed growth, such as most of Asia" 
Share:  "The company noted that leisure travelers are responding to marketing efforts, and business travel is showing signs of improvement"<span class="sent"> Analysts were so encouraged by <span class="company">Marriott</span>'s earnings that Oppenheimer analyst David Katz upgraded the stock to "Perform" from "Underperform" and Susquehanna Financial Group analyst <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span> raised his rating to "Neutral" from "Negative"</span> "Fundamentals in the core hotel business are showing signs of improvement, albeit with relatively low visibility as the booking window for most operators remains short," said LaFleur "<span class="company">Marriott</span> also indicated further evidence that the international outlook is incrementally more positive than the US at present, as some regions of the world have resumed growth, such as most of Asia"..."The company noted that leisure travelers are responding to marketing efforts, and business travel is showing signs of improvement"<span class="sent"> Analysts were so encouraged by <span class="company">Marriott</span>'s earnings that Oppenheimer analyst David Katz upgraded the stock to "Perform" from "Underperform" and Susquehanna Financial Group analyst <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span> raised his rating to "Neutral" from "Negative"</span> "Fundamentals in the core hotel business are showing signs of improvement, albeit with relatively low visibility as the booking window for most oper Tweet this 

Analysts predict profit of 18 cents per share for the first quarter and 89 cents per share for the year Marriott now expects 2010 revenue per available room to be up 2 percent to down 2 percent, adjusted for currency shifts Its previous outlook was for revpar to be flat to down 5 percent "While revpar trends may very well turn this year, in our opinion, we are still quite a ways away from a significant reacceleration of profitability," Susquehanna Financial Group's Robert LaFleur wrote in a client note 
Share:  Analysts predict profit of 18 cents per share for the first quarter and 89 cents per share for the year <span class="company">Marriott</span> now expects 2010 revenue per available room to be up 2 percent to down 2 percent, adjusted for currency shifts Its previous outlook was for revpar to be flat to down 5 percent<span class="sent"> "While revpar trends may very well turn this year, in our opinion, we are still quite a ways away from a significant reacceleration of profitability," Susquehanna Financial Group's <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span> wrote in a client note</span>...Analysts predict profit of 18 cents per share for the first quarter and 89 cents per share for the year <span class="company">Marriott</span> now expects 2010 revenue per available room to be up 2 percent to down 2 percent, adjusted for currency shifts Its previous outlook was for revpar to be flat to down 5 percent<span class="sent"> "While revpar trends may very well turn this year, in our opinion, we are still quite a ways away from a significant reacceleration of profitability," Susquehanna Financial Group's <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span> wrote in a client note</span> Tweet this 

A second issue is the rate the complex can charge for rooms According to Robert LaFleur, gaming analyst with Susquehanna Financial Group, the plan to operate the Aria hotel at a premium to MGM Mirage's nearby Bellagio complex is not quite bearing fruit just yet 
Share:  A second issue is the rate the complex can charge for rooms<span class="sent"> According to <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span>, gaming analyst with Susquehanna Financial Group, the plan to operate the Aria hotel at a premium to <span class="company">MGM Mirage</span>'s nearby Bellagio complex is not quite bearing fruit just yet</span> Tweet this 

A second issue is the rate the complex can charge for rooms According to Robert LaFleur, gaming analyst with Susquehanna Financial Group, the plan to operate the Aria hotel at a premium to MGM Mirage's nearby Bellagio complex is not quite bearing fruit just yet 
Share:  A second issue is the rate the complex can charge for rooms<span class="sent"> According to <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span>, gaming analyst with Susquehanna Financial Group, the plan to operate the Aria hotel at a premium to <span class="company">MGM Mirage</span>'s nearby Bellagio complex is not quite bearing fruit just yet</span> Tweet this 

The Portuguese language press reported Monday that the region's gaming win increased 65 percent to $18 billion, a monthly record, according to a note by Susquehanna Financial Group analyst Robert LaFleur It is unclear if Harrah's would have to clear any regulatory hurdles in the United States to purchase a stake in Melco Crown 
Share:  <span class="sent">The Portuguese language press reported Monday that the region's gaming win increased 65 percent to $18 billion, a monthly record, according to a note by Susquehanna Financial Group analyst <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span></span> It is unclear if <span class="company">Harrah's</span> would have to clear any regulatory hurdles in the United States to purchase a stake in Melco Crown Tweet this 

The Portuguese language press reported Monday that the region's gaming win increased 65 percent to $18 billion, a monthly record, according to a note by Susquehanna Financial Group analyst Robert LaFleur It is unclear if Harrah's would have to clear any regulatory hurdles in the United States to purchase a stake in Melco Crown 
Share:  <span class="sent">The Portuguese language press reported Monday that the region's gaming win increased 65 percent to $18 billion, a monthly record, according to a note by Susquehanna Financial Group analyst <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span></span> It is unclear if Harrah's would have to clear any regulatory hurdles in the United States to purchase a stake in Melco <span class="company">Crown</span> Tweet this 

The Portuguese language press reported Monday that the region's gaming win increased 65 percent to $18 billion, a monthly record, according to a note by Susquehanna Financial Group analyst Robert LaFleur It is unclear if Harrah's would have to clear any regulatory hurdles in the United States to purchase a stake in Melco Crown 
Share:  <span class="sent">The Portuguese language press reported Monday that the region's gaming win increased 65 percent to $18 billion, a monthly record, according to a note by Susquehanna Financial Group analyst <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span></span> It is unclear if Harrah's would have to clear any regulatory hurdles in the United States to purchase a stake in <span class="company">Melco Crown</span> Tweet this 

The Portuguese language press reported Monday that the region's gaming win increased 65 percent to $18 billion, a monthly record, according to a note by Susquehanna Financial Group analyst Robert LaFleur It is unclear if Harrah's would have to clear any regulatory hurdles in the United States to purchase a stake in Melco Crown 
Share:  <span class="sent">The Portuguese language press reported Monday that the region's gaming win increased 65 percent to $18 billion, a monthly record, according to a note by Susquehanna Financial Group analyst <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span></span> It is unclear if <span class="company">Harrah's</span> would have to clear any regulatory hurdles in the United States to purchase a stake in Melco Crown Tweet this 

The bidding process began more than a year ago and turned cutthroat last summer as the competition sought varying angles to win the support of Paterson and state legislative leaders Penn National Gaming, for example, brought in hip hop music mogul Russell Simmons as a partner while AEG included support from a former New York congressman turned minister whose congregation includes Queens, the borough where Aqueduct is located One Democratic political insider told Crain's New York Business that having a political interest in Queens may have helped in the bid's dynamics Several Wall Street analysts were surprised that the Aqueduct contract wasn't awarded to a large casino operator "The entire selection process has never been made clear, and there has never been a definitive timetable for declaring a winner," Susquehanna Financial Group gaming analyst Robert LaFleur told investors Monday 
Share:  The bidding process began more than a year ago and turned cutthroat last summer as the competition sought varying angles to win the support of Paterson and state legislative leaders <span class="company">Penn National Gaming</span>, for example, brought in hip hop music mogul Russell Simmons as a partner while AEG included support from a former New York congressman turned minister whose congregation includes Queens, the borough where Aqueduct is located One Democratic political insider told Crain's New York Business that having a political interest in Queens may have helped in the bid's dynamics Several Wall Street analysts were surprised that the Aqueduct contract wasn't awarded to a large casino operator<span class="sent"> "The entire selection process has never been made clear, and there has never been a definitive timetable for declaring a winner," Susquehanna Financial Group gaming analyst <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span> told investors Monday</span>...<span class="sent">"The entire selection process has never been made clear, and there has never been a definitive timetable for declaring a winner," Susquehanna Financial Group gaming analyst <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span> told investors Monday</span> "While <span class="company">Penn</span> seemed like a strong contender on the surface given its success in running racinos and a strong balance sheet, in our view, they were not seen as the favorite to win the license g Tweet this 

* * * Susquehanna Financial Group gaming analyst Robert LaFleur has noted the first sign of trouble at Aria MGM Mirage has reduced room prices at CityCenter's flagship between $30 and $90 a night through March MGM Mirage executives said the 4,004 room Aria has had strong occupancy However, the price reductions noted in Susquehanna's room rate tracker means Aria is no longer priced at a premium to Bellagio on weekends in February "Given the high degree of price elasticity of demand in Las Vegas, we aren't that concerned about the city's ability to fill its rooms," LaFleur said 
Share:  <span class="sent">* * * Susquehanna Financial Group gaming analyst <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span> has noted the first sign of trouble at Aria <span class="company">MGM Mirage</span> has reduced room prices at CityCenter's flagship between $30 and $90 a night through March</span> <span class="company">MGM Mirage</span> executives said the 4,004 room Aria has had strong occupancy However, the price reductions noted in Susquehanna's room rate tracker means Aria is no longer priced at a premium to Bellagio on weekends in February "Given the high degree of price elasticity of demand in Las Vegas, we aren't that concerned about the city's ability to fill its rooms," LaFleur said...<span class="sent">* * * Susquehanna Financial Group gaming analyst <span class="analyst">Robert LaFleur</span> has noted the first sign of trouble at Aria <span class="company">MGM Mirage</span> has reduced room prices at CityCenter's flagship between $30 and $90 a night through March</span> <span class="company">MGM Mirage</span> executives said the 4,004 room Aria has had strong occupancy However, the price reductions noted in Susquehanna's room rate tracker means Aria is no longer priced at a premium to Bellagio on weekends in February "Given the high degree of price elasticity of demand in Las Vegas, we aren't that concerned about the city's ability to fill its rooms," LaFleur said Tweet this