Lower airline capacity, tighter credit markets and the general economic downturn now gripping the U.S. have taken a deep toll on casino hotels.

Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- The following stocks may rise or fall in Persian Gulf markets. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are from the last close.

Here are nine geek hotels offering futuristic conveniences and tech amenities at a reasonable rate--sometimes in luxury.

When “Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical� comes to Boston, two hotels will be keeping in tune with a “Grinch Package.� Available at the Doubletree Hotel Boston Downtown and the Hilton Boston Back Bay, the package covers accommodations for one night and two seats to the performance, with orchestra seats promised for bookings made by Oct. 20.

How wired are hotels? How wired is the hotel you’re booking for business or pleasure? In its 2008 Lodging Survey, the Hotel and Lodging Association found that 86 percent of 10,350 hotels that participated offered Wi-Fi. Among those that didn’t, 20 percent planned to install Wi-Fi within the next five years. Guests are also requesting in-room entertainment systems and airline check-in ...

How wired are hotels? How wired is the hotel you’re booking for business or pleasure? In its 2008 Lodging Survey, the Hotel and Lodging Association found that 86 percent of 10,350 hotels that participated offered Wi-Fi.

Joie de Vivre Hospitality is bracing for a lively fourth quarter.

As the election gets closer, hotel and bars are offering voter specials.

From John McCain- and Barack Obama-themed cocktails to voter registration, hotels are hopping on the election bandwagon.

VietNamNet Bridge – Managers from the Ha Noi Sofitel Plaza Hotel and the Daewoo Hotel on Thursday admitted violating environmental regulations.