WYSIWYG becomes WYSIWYNG.

Soon window views could be  substituted with screens, so that poorly sited hotels can display their iconic views in less well situated rooms.  This is progress as rainy days are banished and beautiful sunsets always  accessible. This is available technology now, all it needs is some video cameras, a recording facility and LED screens  substituted for windows.  One could see how the cruising industry experience could be enhanced for the "insider" cabins.

Now take this  perfectly  simple and  legitimate  procedure  legitimately  advertise the perfect view from the top of the Shard or the Victoria Falls.

A new thought WYSIWYG is now WYSIWYNG (What you see is what you've not got).

Strategic Future Planning with Glen Hiemstra

I know = Data
I think = social behaviour
I wish = scenario plans
Watch the video and see David Wood's MBA class themes develop from Glen Hiemstra's interview in South Africa.

http://www.abndigital.com/page/multimedia/video/beyond-markets/1389754-Strategic-Future-Planning-with-Glen-Hiemstra

Article: China’s Communist party isn’t really afraid of the internet

China's Communist party isn't really afraid of the internet
http://qz.com/74013/chinas-communist-party-isnt-really-afraid-of-the-internet/

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USA TODAY - hotels let clients customise rooms

So our in class Trend predictions are beginning to happen with these easy and simple solutions to create changes.

http://m.usatoday.com/article/news/2072731

Industry observers forecast long-term growth for U.S. hotels

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Industry observers forecast long-term growth for U.S. hotels | Hotels appeal to mobile workers with dedicated spaces | What's on trend for menus? Created for Wood.david@aol.co.uk |  Web Version   April 10, 2013 CONNECT WITH LUXURY HOTELIERS     News for luxury hospitality professionals SIGN UP | FORWARD | ARCHIVE | ADVERTISE Check-in Sponsored By Industry observers forecast long-term growth for U.S. hotels A panel of experts speaking during a session at the Hotel Equity and Lender Perspectives conference in Boston gave a positive long-term outlook for the hotel industry. Mark Woodworth, president of PKF Hospitality Research, predicts the next downturn may not occur until 2017. "We're looking at pretty attractive tailwinds. The fundamentals are incredibly solid," Woodworth said. However, the panelists noted several obstacles to growth in the short term, such as the government's budget sequester. 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The Huffington Post (4/9) Share:      International Update Best Western Premier debuts its first location in Haiti The Best Western Premier Petion-Ville has opened, and it's the first of its kind in Haiti. The 106-room hotel features a full-service spa and is located near the airport. SpaOpportunities.com (4/9) Share:      Other News Kempinski scraps plans for luxury hotel in North Korea Reuters (4/9) Share:      Check-out Legoland Hotel builds on playing with blocks Children and adults who stay at the new Legoland Hotel in Carlsbad, Calif., can enjoy Lego art designs throughout the hotel. Browse this gallery of some of the coolest Lego art at the hotel. HotelChatter (4/9) Share:      Luxury Hoteliers News Spontaneous vacation planners use the weather as a guide According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, "the consideration of current weather or near-term forecasts (next 1-4 days) is the most important factor in 'last minute' domestic leisure tourism." 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