Hospitality Execs Optimistic About Recovery, Says Survey

Hospitality industry executives are feeling increasingly optimistic about the future, according to a survey conducted earlier this month. The Lodging Executives Sentiment Index, conducted monthly by LodgingForecast in Durham, N.H., to gauge the economic expectations of lodging executives, ticked up to 65 points from a reading of 61.3 points last month. Readings above 50 indicate that the lodging industry is expanding, and below 50 indicates an industry decline. Of the survey respondents, 87