Ready to put on some mood lighting and order drinks? Many hotels will let you do customize your stay through a touch screen.

Although 2012 will go down in history as a remarkable year of events, which will undoubtedly go unmatched within a generation, London's hotel performance remained unpredictable throughout, as uncertainty remained about the impact of these events on headline performance.

We know, we know: You're still upset that the holidays are over (we are too), but that doesn't mean all the winter fun has to stop. One of our favorite cold-weather activities can still be enjoyed for weeks-ice-skating, that is. And we've rounded up five hotels across the globe where you can still get your skate on, Christmas be damned. So strap on your blades and let's get twirling.

By Dr. Gabor Forgacs: The year 2013 has come fast and as it offers a set of new challenges to all involved in the exciting and evolving discipline of Revenue Management, let's take a look at a list of the top five issues that we see emerge.

By Steve Cokkinias: A veteran of the hospitality industry, Steve has many entertaining stories up his sleeve. Each Wednesday he will share a story on ehotelier.

By Active Network: Shorter, smaller, on-the-fly meetings gain ground as companies tighten event budgets.