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Travel Industry Veteran Launches New Social Media Platform for Luxury Hotels Worldwide
Cal Simmons, a 35 year veteran of the travel industry, announced today a unique new platform allowing hoteliers to promote their properties through a series of social media outlets. - February 04, 2012 - Simmons Hotel Guides
Le Meridien Amman Launches Its "Elite Card" Loyalty Programme
Stemming from Le Meridien Amman’s desire to create a memorable and distinguished dining experience, Le Meridien Amman has recently launched its Elite Card granting its holders the privilege of special offers and additional values in all six restaurants, rooms, meeting rooms, and its Health... - February 04, 2012 - Le Meridien Amman
HotelTravel.com Launches "Early Spring Cleaning Sale" at 81,550 Hotels Worldwide
HotelTravel.com is slashing prices on over 81,550 hotels worldwide, offering massive discounts of up to 81.08% off the company's already super low rates. Customers who book now can enjoy additional savings in key destinations around the planet. - February 04, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Announces Listing as Top Hotel, AAA Four-Diamond Rating
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is proud to announce its ranking as the No. 3 hotel in Delaware in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 Best Hotels rankings, released on Tuesday. U.S. News established Best Hotels to identify the top properties across the country and analyzed 1,548 luxury... - February 03, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Hilton President Kansas City is Named in the U.S. News & World Report’s List of the Best Hotels in the USA
The Hilton President in Kansas City has earned recognition as one of the 2012 Best Hotels in the USA by U.S. News & World Report. The 2012 Best Hotels rankings are available online at http://travel.usnews.com/. - February 03, 2012 - Presidian Hotels & Resorts
Retraction of Press Release Dated Jan. 31, 2012: Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Announces Four Diamond Status, Listing as Top Hotel
The Jan. 31, 2012, press release titled “Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces Four Diamond status, listing as top hotel” contained inaccurate information pertaining to a U.S. News & World Report of same date. The press release stated that “The report indicated that among... - February 03, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Urban Suites Features Their Executive Suite in Calgary, "Riverfront" for Distinguished Business Travelers
Urban Suites is featuring the “Riverfront” suite on their website. The Riverfront is a 1350 square foot, luxury apartment that is located right next to the Bow River. The apartment has a view of the river and the Centre Street Bridge from the balcony. This luxury apartment features two... - February 03, 2012 - Urban Suites
Farewell Party for South African Ambassador Gibson at Rembrandt Hotel
Rembrandt Hotel proudly hosted the Farewell party for South African Ambassador H.E Douglas Gibson and Mrs. Pam Gibson at the ballroom on Saturday January 21st. Starting the night was a welcome speech from Rembrandt’s GM Eric Hallin followed by a thank you speech from Ambassador Douglas... - February 01, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
New Awards for Sensimar Royal Blue Resort & Spa
Sensimar Royal Blue Resort & Spa is really proud to inform you that it was awarded among all Sensimar Hotels & Resorts, with the second (2nd) place in the category "Sensimar Service Award" as well as the third (3rd) place in the general category "Awards Sensimar." - February 01, 2012 - Royal Blue Resort & Spa
Eat/Drink/Etc Launches - A Food and Beverage Lifestyle Website for Gourmets
Website EAT/DRINK/ETC (EDE ONLINE) launches, showcasing the latest in food and beverage lifestyle and cigar information. EDE ONLINE features brands and products as well as news, events, education and trends in the global gourmet scene. - January 31, 2012 - EDE ONLINE
Long Past Due "Texarkana Hotel Motel Association" is Finally Formed
Hotels of Texarkana announce official formation of Texarkana Hotel Motel Association on December 26, 2011 as a nonprofit organization to promote the interest of the member hotels in Texarkana. - January 31, 2012 - Texarkana Hotel Motel Association
Louisiana’s Cypress Bend Resort Offers Romance Package, New Selection of Delectable Spa Packages in Time for Valentine’s Day
Romance Package includes Valentine's dinner for two. - January 29, 2012 - Cypress Bend Resort
Wellness & Travel: 2012-2020 Forecast
The first global report from WTW, the 4WR: Wellness for Whom, Where and What? Wellness Travel 2020 Full Report is a research report presenting the biggest opportunities in wellness tourism (including international and domestic travel) over the next 10 years. 4WR collected information from 140... - January 28, 2012 - Wellness Tourism Worldwide
MedStay Announces Service in Raleigh
MedStay is pleased to announce that its services are now available to patients of Duke Raleigh Hospital. - January 28, 2012 - BioResource International, Inc
Pirate’s Paradise Adventures Boat Charter and Nigel’s Beach Bar Partner to Create Official Signature Island Cocktail
“Pirate’s Paradise Poison” is available exclusively at Nigel’s Beach Bar on Smuggler’s Cove, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. - January 28, 2012 - Pirates Paradise Adventures
Uniform Tracking Guru FOUNDATION Logic Systems Finishes 2011 Strong by Installing Their Uniform Management Software at 16 Properties
For FOUNDATION Logic Systems the end of 2011 proved to be dynamic with the installation of their Uniform Tracking application, “The Uniform Manager,” at seven Ameristar Casinos, Horseshoe Hammond Casino, The Star Casino Australia, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and all six ski areas run by Vail Resorts, the premier mountain resort company in the world. - January 26, 2012 - Foundation Logic Systems
Rock Hall Rocks Valentines Day with Romantic Package - Available Feb. 10- 14
Rock Hall, an upscale bed and breakfast located in the Southern Berkshires/ Litchfield Hills, has created a Valentines Day package with special touches to create a memorable, romantic escape. - January 26, 2012 - Rock Hall Luxe Lodging
Cypress Bend Resort’s New Greenhouse Inspires a "Green Thumb" Among Meeting Attendees
Veteran Horticulturist Leads Tours, Gardening Demonstrations - January 26, 2012 - Cypress Bend Resort
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Launches Hampton Inn by Hilton in Shelton, Conn.
Hampton Inn opens in Shelton, Conn. Property features 154-foot indoor waterslide and 1,000 square feet of function space. - January 21, 2012 - New Castle Hotels & Resorts
Alliance Hospitality Selected to Operate the 156-Suite Comfort Suites Atlanta Downtown Convention Center
Alliance Hospitality, a Raleigh, North Carolina based hospitality management company will operate the Comfort Suites Atlanta Downtown Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia. - January 20, 2012 - Alliance Hospitality
The Woodlands Resort Provides a Peaceful Valentine’s Weekend Retreat for Hectic Couples
Resort package includes champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries, full breakfast the next morning and access to the spa’s sauna and eucalyptus steam room. - January 20, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Kanu Signs Contract Extension with the First Group
Nigerian Star Helps Launch the One Kempinski Abuja - January 20, 2012 - The First Group
Business Traveller Chooses Bed & Breakfast
More and more business travelers choose a bed & breakfast instead of a hotel. About one fifth of the guests in European B&B’s spend the night there in relation to their job. This is one of the most striking outcomes of a Pan-European research Bed & Breakfast Europe held amongst... - January 20, 2012 - Bed & Breakfast Europe
Le Meridien Amman Completes Its Grand Renovation
Le Meridien Amman completes its grand renovation for the facade, Grand Ballroom and Benihana chain restaurant. - January 19, 2012 - Le Meridien Amman
New “Sunsets & Chardonnay” Offering at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Features Hors d'oeuvres Prepared on Your Guestroom Patio
After a long day of snorkeling and sunbathing on the private, white sandy beach of Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, guests can retreat to the privacy of their guestrooms for “Sunsets & Chardonnay.” Relax and enjoy a beautiful Caribbean sunset from the privacy... - January 19, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
American Liberty Hospitality's Embassy Suites Houston-Downtown Scores Deal as "Official Hotel of the Houston Rockets"
All-Suite Hotel becomes the official residence to visitors in town to conduct business with the Houston Rockets and Toyota Center. - January 18, 2012 - American Liberty Hospitality
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Take Out "The Oscars of the Travel Industry"
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) in the Cook Islands have kicked off 2012 in celebration mode after walking away with awards for the “World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort” and “World’s Leading Island Villas” at the 2011 World Travel Awards Grand Final event hosted last night by the Qatar Tourism Authority at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar. - January 17, 2012 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
EasyRMS Successfully Deployed EzRMS™ at the Crane, a Caribbean's Premier Residential Resort
The Crane, the first resort hotel in Barbados in 1887 is now live with EzRMS™, the SaaS Revenue Management solutions - January 17, 2012 - Easy (Ez) Revenue Management Solutions
Online Retailer Announces Round Trip Toiletry Delivery Service
Ogomo.com announces their round-trip toiletry supply service. This service will allow travelers to send their toiletries to their hotel and return them back home after their trip. - January 13, 2012 - Ogomo, LLC
CRS Technology Provider HotelNet S.r.l Renews Sales, Marketing & Development Contract with Augustus Collection
Contract renewal boosts Augustus Collection’s portfolio of independent Inns, Hotels & Resorts to in excess of 700 global properties. - January 13, 2012 - Augustus Collection
Park City Lodging, Inc. Gives Back This Holiday Season
Park City Lodging, Inc. and Homeowners show their support this holiday season by giving back to local non-profits. - January 12, 2012 - Park City Lodging, Inc.
The Rembrandt Hotel Won the HolidayCheck Award 2012
The Rembrandt Hotel was awarded as one of the 99 most popular hotels worldwide by HolidayCheck, the largest German speaking travel and holiday portal on the web. The winners are decided based on over 530,000 reviews received in 2011. This year the winning hotels are divided into 7 categories:... - January 12, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
WhichCottage.com Launches New Late Availability Self-Catering Cottages Portal
Holiday cottage owners that wish to increase the chance of gaining last minute bookings can now take advantage of a brand new web portal, late-availability-cottages.com, a project from the WhichCottage.com group that's dedicated exclusively to last minute cottage bookings across the UK. - January 11, 2012 - WhichCottage
EasyRMS Signs Further 100 Properties with NH Hoteles
After the successful implementation of the first roll out of 75 properties, NH Hoteles has now committed to another 100 of its properties, to be rolled out in the first and second quarter of 2012. - January 11, 2012 - Easy (Ez) Revenue Management Solutions
WageWatch Releases Its 2012 Lodging Industry Wage Forecast
U.S. Leisure Employees should receive a nice pay increase in 2012. - January 10, 2012 - WageWatch, Inc.
Rock Hall Luxe Lodging Invites 10,000 Aspiring “Social Media Mixologists” to the Ultimate Happy Hour Weekend
Rock Hall Luxe Lodging, a resort-style property bed and breakfast located in Colebrook, Connecticut in the Litchfield Hills/Southern Berkshires, has created an exclusive weekend package combining relaxation, mixology, and more for those who “LIKE” Rock Hall Luxe on Facebook. Says... - January 08, 2012 - Rock Hall Luxe Lodging
Rimondi Grand Hotel Will Open Its Door for Luxury Travelling in Crete
The Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa is opening a new luxury all-suite hotel in June of 2012. The hotel is located just off the north coast of Crete between Rethymno and Panormo and offers a new hotel concept. Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa is opening a new beach hotel in Crete. They already have... - January 05, 2012 - Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa
A Harmony Set in Stone at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel and Spa
Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa is starting the New Year with the Launch of stunning contemporary sculptures, carved with Gozitan limestone by Joe Xuereb. The permanent exhibition in the hotel lobby will enhance both the decor and local talents. - January 05, 2012 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Huber's Inn Port Townsend Washington Announces Social Media Site to Loyal Customers and Future Customers
Leticia Huber owner of Huber's Inn Port Townsend Washington has finally stepped into the now by adding Social Media to their ways of staying connected with the clients and customers they have gained over the years of Outstanding Award Winning Accommodations at Huber's Inn Port Townsend. - January 04, 2012 - Huber's Inn Port Townsend Washington
National Support Center Inc Providing Affordable Tech Support During Travel Industry Decline
During the present downturn in the economy Hotels are being forced to sharply discount their room rates. The National Support Center thru their pricing structure featuring the lowest price per room per month and no long term contract makes the National Support Center an ideal solution for hotels that are in this situation. - January 02, 2012 - National Support Center Inc.
StarCity Saigon Shares Christmas with Sunlight Orphanage
StarCity Saigon Hotel shared the true meaning of Christmas by opening its doors to underprivileged children for a luxurious treat on Christmas Day, December 25th. In cooperation with Sunlight Orphanage, StarCity Saigon organized a remarkable activity by hosting 26 abandoned children, aged between... - December 31, 2011 - StarCity Saigon Hotel
WST Signs Deal with Revel Systems iPad POS
Wave Secure Technologies signs deal with Revel Systems iPad Point Of Sale to distribute Revel with remote eyes. WST has also released an API which Revel Systems iPad POS has now integrated into allowing for remote eyes capabilities for the Revel iPad POS which now has a line of security camera... - December 30, 2011 - Remote POS Eyes
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator and DMC to Establish a Rep Office in Key Markets
Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is expanding its reach with the launch of a representative office in London for UK and Ireland travel agents and tour operators. - December 29, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Orlandoescape.com Launches New Website Design
Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, Orlandoescape.com has launched a new website design featuring an even more extensive listing of Orlando’s top hotels and vacation deals. - December 29, 2011 - HotelsEscape
Brook Bank House Hotel & Golf Club Announces First Lady Golf Club Captain in the UK
The Brook Bank House Hotel and Golf Club announces the First Lady Club Captain in the UK. This is a historic event in the golfing world and we are looking forward to the new season. - December 23, 2011 - Brook Hotels
One Hundred Sands, Ltd Accepts Exclusive Gaming License from Fiji Government
In a partnership designed to fuel tourism, job growth, and expand the Fiji brand, the Fijian government has decided to issue an exclusive gaming license to One Hundred Sands Limited. - December 22, 2011 - One Hundred Sands, LTD
DOW Networks Experiences 320% Growth in Second Half of 2011
DOW Networks celebrated its 10th year anniversary in 2011 but the party really kicked into high gear in Q3 and Q4. Since May, the company has seen a 320% increase in managed numbers. DOW offers Call Center VoIP Solutions, Hosted PBX, International Toll Free Numbers and other telephony services to businesses around the globe. - December 21, 2011 - AVOXI
MTR Gaming Group Files for Ohio Gaming License
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) today announced that it has officially submitted its application with the Ohio Lottery Commission for a license to operate video lottery terminals ("VLTs") at its Scioto Downs racetrack. - December 21, 2011 - MTR
Heritage Resorts by Veranda Leisure and Hospitality is a Partner in the First Community-Recycling Project in Mauritius
Heritage Resorts is supporting this major project as part of Veranda Leisure and Hospitality CSR plan, the main objective of which is the development of the rural community of Bel Ombre. The recycling unit, christened Plankton, both for its coastal location and its impact on the preservation of the lagoon, is a centre for processing waste plastic, glass, cans and paper. Plankton is a real business project that will be taken over by the local community in 2015. - December 21, 2011 - VerandaLeisureAndHospitality
Celebrating the Best of South African Cuisine and Wines at Rembrandt Hotel
The South African Food & Wine Festival will take place on January 12th – 21st 2012 at 4 award winning restaurants at the Rembrandt Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 18. - December 21, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok