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Resorts West Introduces Guest Fitness Program with Year-Round Personal Trainer
Vacation package includes personal trainer with ongoing support, even after guests return home - March 14, 2012 - Resorts West
The Awarded Chef Lefteris Lazarou at Swell Restaurant
Tastes that take us to a higher level of savoring, by integrating local traditional products. - March 14, 2012 - Knossos Beach Hotel
Can Hollywood Save the Oceans Natural Reef Systems?
At the intersection of art, science, and the environment are solutions for a better planet. - March 12, 2012 - Reef Worlds
EasyRMS and ResortSuite Complete Product Integration
EasyRMS and ResortSuite team up to provide fully integrated solutions to end-users. - March 12, 2012 - Easy (Ez) Revenue Management Solutions
Luxury Travel Ltd Features Six Senses Con Dao in the Company's New Brochure for Professionals
Vietnam –based Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand, recommends Six Senses Con Dao to Tour Operator and Travel Agents. - March 10, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Elite Retreat Redifines Punta Cana Suite Life
Eden Roc at Cap Cana will be unveiled early 2012. - March 10, 2012 - Eden Roc
Sofitel Manila Hotel Presents Wonderful Treats for 2012 Graduates
Amazing treats are in store for the graduates of 2012 at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Hotel. - March 10, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Queens Hotel Brighton has Rooms Available for Easter Weekend
Brighton, East Sussex the Queens Hotel Brighton has just announced that have rooms available for Easter Weekend. Brighton hotels are notorious for filling up quickly for the springtime holiday and they are taking reservations now for short or long-term stay on the April 8th weekend. The Queens... - March 09, 2012 - Queens Hotel Brighton
American Liberty Hospitality-Owned Embassy Suites Houston-Downtown Continues Successful “Cans for a Cause” Package Benefiting the Star of Hope
The hotel donated more than 1,300 pounds of food in the program’s first year. - March 08, 2012 - American Liberty Hospitality
Ragatz Associates Confirms That Kevin Kelly, Founder and Owner of Civano Living, Will Speak at the Ragatz Fractional and Resort Real Estate Conference
March 12-13, 2012 are the dates for America’s premier fractional and resort real estate industry event in Scottsdale, Arizona. - March 07, 2012 - Ragatz Associates
Queens Hotel Brighton is Offering 60% Discounts for Mid-Week Breaks
Hotels in Brighton are ideal for enjoying a mid week break and the Queens Hotel Brighton is happy to host families, couples and singles that are looking to escape their busy lifestyles mid-week for a short term stay. The hotel is offering rooms that are 50-60% less expensive than Saturday rates. - March 07, 2012 - Queens Hotel Brighton
Residence Inn AFA Named Official Hotel Sponsor for Hams and Hamstrings 5K
“Colorado’s Easter Day 5K” course starts just feet away from the hotel. - March 06, 2012 - Bigwig Races LLC
MTR Gaming Group Appoints New General Manager of Presque Isle Downs & Casino
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that industry veteran Michael Tamburelli has been named General Manager of its Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pennsylvania. He succeeds former Presque Isle Downs & Casino President and General Manager Fred Buro, who was recently... - March 03, 2012 - MTR
Market Metrix Announces Annual 2011 Hospitality Index Results
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Rated #1 in Guest Satisfaction for 2011. Rebounding Economy Boosts Customer Service Levels Across Industry - March 03, 2012 - Market Metrix
Great Hotels of the World Introduces a Co-Funded Digital Marketing Fund for Its Members
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the global hotel sales and marketing alliance, is to launch Great Hotels Digital Plus, a tailor-made digital marketing fund and associated service for its member properties. Great Hotels Digital Plus will act as part of the alliance’s strategy to innovate and strengthen its leisure and corporate programmes. - March 03, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
Mountaineer Casino Announces Director of Gaming Operations
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort announced today that it has named Jeffrey Favre as Director of Gaming Operations, effective immediately. Mr. Favre joins Mountaineer with more than 12 years of senior leadership positions and extensive experience in the gaming and hospitality industry at... - March 02, 2012 - MTR
TimeWise Concierge Launches New Website for Local Las Vegas Events
LocalsDoVegas.com features Las Vegas concerts, shows, events, activities & more. - March 01, 2012 - TimeWise, Inc.
Travelanche Vacation & Lifestyle Collection Launches New Website
Innovative travel and vacation provider Travelanche Vacation and Lifestyle Collection launches new interactive web presence. - March 01, 2012 - Travelanche Vacation & Lifestyle Collection
TripAdvisor Travelers Name Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa One of the Best Hotels in Mexico
TripAdvisor travelers have named Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa among the top 25-ranked hotels in Mexico on the Travelers’ Choice list. It is the only Cozumel hotel included on the list of winners. Unlike any other honors, winners are based on millions of real and... - March 01, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Urban Suites Adds, “City Guide” for Calgary Apartment Rental Customers
Urban Suites has recently added a “Calgary City Guide” to their website. This addition is to assist their customers to get the most out of their Calgary apartment rentals, through finding activities and attractions to visit during off-hours. Some of their recommendations include Banff... - February 29, 2012 - Urban Suites
Matt Walker, EVP of Lowe Destination Development, is Confirmed as a Speaker for the Ragatz Fractional and Resort Real Estate Conference
The fractional and resort real estate industry event will be held March 12-13, 2012 in Scottsdale, Arizona. - February 29, 2012 - Ragatz Associates
Marriott International Retains LRA Worldwide for Global Quality Assurance Audit Program
Marriott International, Inc., one of the world’s largest and most iconic hotel companies, has selected LRA Worldwide, Inc., to provide Quality Assurance audit services for its global portfolio of 12 brands and more than 3,500 hotels in 72 countries and territories. Following six months of... - February 28, 2012 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Radisson Blu Resort Sharjah Hosts an Appreciation Event
The Radisson Blu Resort, Sharjah hosted an appreciation event which was themed and named as "Blu Barbeque Night" on 7th February 2012 at The Palm Gardens of the hotel. - February 28, 2012 - Radisson Blu Resort Sharjah
Green Key Global Assists Sabre Holdings with Eco-Certified Hotel Program
Green Key Global, the operators of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key), is pleased to announce that Green Key is participating in Sabre Holdings’ new eco-certified hotel program, announced last week. An industry-first, Sabre’s eco-certified hotel program addresses... - February 24, 2012 - Green Key Global
HotelTravel.com and Swiss Quality Hotels International Sign Partnership Agreement
HotelTravel.com and Swiss Quality Hotels International have signed a partnership agreement that will add to HotelTravel.com's growing inventory of properties worldwide. - February 24, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
An Exclusive Look at the InterContinental - San Francisco’s Premier Hotel for the Modern Business Traveler, Featured in February’s Issue of Business Review USA
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, explores the InterContinental San Francisco – an elegant luxury hotel that’s keeping an eye on innovation and a view of the San Francisco skyline. “Located in the City’s lively South of Market... - February 23, 2012 - WDM Group
Compact HotelSweep Android Application Returns Usability and Reliability to Mobile Hotel Search
There is a need for advanced Hotel Search technology to focus on providing the best value, lowest priced results quickly, with as few steps as possible between the initial search and the right room being booked. HotelSweep, a new Hotel Search Engine which boasts superior information extraction technology and a highly diversified hotel database, may just have the answer. - February 23, 2012 - HotelSweep
Great Hotels of the World Reports Over 50% Increase in MICE Enquiries for 2011
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, is delighted to report a 51% increase in meetings and incentives enquiries for 2011 in comparison with 2010, illustrating immense growth in the MICE travel market. - February 23, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
First Luxury Hotel Opening Soon in Vang Vieng, Laos
A major development is announced in the Lao hospitality industry with the forthcoming opening in April of the first Resort specifically targeting the high-end market in Vang Vieng. The Riverside Boutique Resort will become the first upscale establishment offering an international level of comfort... - February 23, 2012 - Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
Qbic Hotels Amsterdam Knows How to Improve Customer Services with Social Media
Qbic Hotels Amsterdam introduces social media for a better customer service. From now on guests can contact the hotel day and night with Twitter and Facebook. - February 22, 2012 - Qbic Hotels Amsterdam
MTR Gaming Group Inc., Installs State-of-the-Art Construction Web Cam at Scioto Downs
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) recently installed a state-of-the-art wireless web cam at the construction site of the new Scioto Downs Casino and Racetrack in Columbus, Ohio. - February 22, 2012 - MTR
LRA Worldwide’s “Competitive Competencies” Puts Innovative Spin on Benchmarking: Provides Hotel Brands with Fresh Competitive Performance Data
LRA Worldwide, Inc. (LRA), the leading provider of Quality Assurance audits and Mystery Shopping evaluations for the global hospitality industry, reported significant growth of its unique “Competitive Competencies” benchmarking database in the past year. In 2011 alone, the Competitive... - February 22, 2012 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
EasyRMS Appoints Aamir Shaheen as Director of Finance
Aamir’s appointment is set to further boost EasyRMS’ financial performance as the company continues its expansion globally. - February 21, 2012 - Easy (Ez) Revenue Management Solutions
Glamping Hub Puts High-End Camping on the Map: Innovative Startup Introduces First Global Luxury Camping Reservation System
On February 15, 2012, GlampingHub.com launched the world’s first online reservation system that directs travelers to luxury camping (aka “glamping”) accommodations on five continents. The website is a portal to all things glamping: Discover the world’s finest luxury camping accommodations, stay informed about trends through the Glamping Hub Blog, gain access to manufacturers of glamping structures and designers of glamping venues, and…now…book an extraordinary glamping holiday. - February 17, 2012 - Glamping Hub
Rembrandt Hotel Won the 2011 Gold Circle Award
The Rembrandt Hotel recently was presented the 2011 Gold Circle Award by Agoda, one of the biggest online hotel reservation services. Each year, Agoda considers the outstanding hotel partners by presenting them with a Gold Circle Award. The awards are intended to honor hotels that show commitment... - February 17, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Receives Gerard Pelisson, Co-founder of ACCOR
Mr. Gerard Pelisson comes to Shanghai to attend the first anniversary of Union des Français de l'Etranger at Shanghai and stayed at the Grand Mercure Hongqiao. - February 16, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Welcomes French Senator Christophe-Andre Frassa
Christophe-Andre Frassa, UMP Senator representing French nationals outside of France, visited Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong recently as part of his parliamentary mandate. Mr. Gilbert Mennetret, General Manager of Grand Mercure Hongqiao as well the Vice President of UFE Shanghai, warmly welcomed... - February 16, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Philippine Luxury Condotel Launches Official Website
After months of meticulous website development, the Grandview Tower Hotel, a luxury hi-rise condominium-hotel in Angeles City, Pampanga now opens its official website to the public.. - February 16, 2012 - Grandview Tower
A Door of Cooperation is Opened Between the US and Eastern Europe
The USA and Belarus Bed and Breakfast Associations have just signed an agreement to exchange professional training resources and to jointly submit funding grant proposals for extensive cooperation. - February 16, 2012 - Stonewall Jackson Inn
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Packed Home the 2011 Most Popular Hotel Award
Grand Mercure Hongqiao took home the "Most Popular Hotel" award from a joint jury of editors from Oriental Morning Post. - February 16, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
HotelTravel.com’s Top 5 Carnival and Mardi Gras Festivals Worldwide
HotelTravel.com is shaking to the samba groove, promoting unbelievable value-for-money hotel deals in New Orleans, Rio de Janerio, Port of Spain, Goa and Sydney as it prepares for annual Carnival and Mardi Gras events worldwide. - February 12, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Offers Couples Valentine’s Romance All Month Long
Use Valentine’s as an excuse to visit Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa during the month of February and enjoy deluxe guestroom accommodations, breakfast buffet for two and a welcome drink upon arrival. Plus, stay two nights and enjoy the third night free. Rates for the... - February 11, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
HotelTravel.com Adds 113 New Hotel Partners in 64 Cities Worldwide
HotelTravel.com signed 113 new direct contract hotels located in 64 cities around the world during January 2012, as it continues to give its customers "Real Choice" in some of the most popular travel destinations on the planet. - February 10, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Park City Lodging, Inc. Announces New Front Desk Manager
Park City Lodging, Inc. is happy to announce Sevi Torres as their new Front Desk Manager. This is Sevi’s second season with Park City Lodging and they are delighted to have her as part of the team. “Sevi is a hard worker and a team player,” said Rhonda Sideris, president of Park... - February 10, 2012 - Park City Lodging, Inc.
Rome Sweet Home Apartments in Rome Come Back to Italian Domain
After four years the website for apartments in Rome they are leaving the domain .com - February 09, 2012 - Rome Sweet Home
Reef Worlds Builds Next Generation Underwater Immersive Experiences for Resorts and Private Islands
Reef Worlds is seeking to shake up the paradigms of how people interact with the undersea realm, one unique and iconic dive and snorkel site at a time. - February 09, 2012 - Reef Worlds
Cuban Night Thank you Party at Rembrandt Hotel
The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba has hosted a “Cuban Night Thank You Party” at Rembrandt’s ballroom on Thursday February 2nd. The Cuban Embassy would like to take this opportunity to thank all other diplomatic missions and embassies in Thailand for their support for the past... - February 09, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Eyewide Internet Marketing Agency Launched the New Site of Hotel Chryssana in Chania, Greece
Eyewide Internet Marketing Agency – a company providing web development and Internet Marketing Services – launched the brand new internet site of Hotel Chryssana (http://www.cretehotelchania.com). - February 09, 2012 - Eyewide Internet Marketing Services
Valentine’s at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa stands out at Valentines. With 2 different dining options, clients have the chance to dine and wine in luxury and romance. - February 08, 2012 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Reef Worlds Next Generation Underwater Immersive Experiences for Resorts and Private Islands Hiring Global Sales Staff
Reef Worlds represents the cutting edge of resort development designing and building entire worlds underwater while offering safe and exciting immersive discovery experiences for resort and private island clients worldwide. Reef Worlds is currently hiring resort and private island sales staff for... - February 07, 2012 - Reef Worlds