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Urban Suites Features "City View," One of Their Luxury Furnished Apartments in Calgary
Urban Suites is featuring “City View” a 1500sq.ft furnished apartment in Calgary on their website. The City View executive suite is located steps from the Bow River pathway. The Bow River is sought by guests for bike riding or walking before or after work. The Eau Claire Market is one... - November 27, 2011 - Urban Suites
Great Hotels of the World Hosts Prize Giveaway at EIBTM
Great Hotels of The World (http://www.ghotw.com), the global hotel sales and marketing alliance, will be hosting a prize giveaway at their stand E320 to celebrate the fact that they are exhibiting at EIBTM in Barcelona for the first time. Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection member, Royal... - November 26, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Sponsoring $17,200 "Bowling or Bocce" Tourney
Presque Isle Downs and Casino is sponsoring a $17,200 Bocce or Bowling Tournament at Freeway Lanes in Wickliffe on Dec. 10 and 11. - November 25, 2011 - MTR
Two of Thekenaipeninsula.com Lodging Partners Have Added Christmas Specials to Their Vacation Packages
Although diverse, The Kenai Peninsula is known for it's world class fishing, first and foremost. However, it is truly a vacation destination for fishermen and non-fishermen alike. Russell Fishing Company and Alaska Hooksetters Lodge realize this trend and are trying to make Kenai vacations more affordable, - November 25, 2011 - The Kenai Peninsula
HotelTravel.com Adds Thai for Second New Language in November
HotelTravel.com has added Thai, its second new language in one month, targeting Thailand’s surging outbound and domestic travel sectors. - November 25, 2011 - HotelTravel.com
Presque Isle Downs and Casino Hosting 2nd Annual Asian Karaoke Contest
Presque Isle Downs and Casino will be hosting its 2nd Annual Asian Karaoke Contest on Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. in the Downs Clubhouse & Lounge located on the second floor. Thirty contestants will belt it out for a chance to win $5000 in first place monies. Second place will receive $1000 and third... - November 24, 2011 - MTR
Great Hotels of the World Launches 2012 Meetings, Incentive and Corporate Travel Directory
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the global hotel sales and marketing alliance, has announced the launch of a brand new trade directory combining their Meetings, Incentive and Corporate Travel collections for 2012. The new Meetings, Incentive and Corporate Travel Collection 2012... - November 24, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Peninsula Hotels Rated #1 in Guest Satisfaction for Q3 2011; Price Sensitivity of Guests on the Rise
Market Metrix Announces Third Quarter 2011 Hospitality Index Results - November 23, 2011 - Market Metrix
Urban Suites Announces Executive Suites in Calgary at the “Vetro”
Urban Suites has just announced that they have furnished apartments available in Calgary, located in the modern and stylish Vetro tower. The company, who provides luxury executive suites in Calgary, has three apartments in this modern, contemporary building. The apartments are ideally suited toward... - November 23, 2011 - Urban Suites
Cancun Resorts Will Share Success Strategies During Resort Tours at Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2012
A selection of some of Cancun’s finest vacation ownership resorts will be participating in Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional networking expo. - November 23, 2011 - Perspective Magazine
Financials Expert Shows How to Implement SAP ERP Central Component 6.0 in the Hotel Industry
This Case Study provides experiential tips and tricks that lead to invaluable information needed before implementing SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) 6.0 on your own. - November 23, 2011 - Wellesley Information Services
Le Meridien Amman Premieres Wine Tasting at Renowned 282 Steaks and Lounge
Le Meridien Amman Premieres Wine Tasting at Renowned 282 Steaks and Lounge. - November 22, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Black Friday Shoppers Receive Shopping Card, Full Breakfast and More from the Woodlands Resort in Texas
In addition to steep shopping discounts available on Black Friday, guests booking the Shoppin’ & Stylin’ Package at The Woodlands Resort receive a $50 Market Street gift card, full breakfast for two and two herbal foot soaks. Hop aboard the resort’s shuttle for complimentary... - November 20, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Precise Travel Colorado Travel Agency Establishes New Website
Precise Travel, the trusted Colorado travel agency, has established a website designed for ease of use for those customers who prefer to book their vacations online. Many travel customers have become used to doing all their vacation planning and booking online. Gone are the days when people... - November 20, 2011 - Precise Travel
Chef Chris Locher is New Consultant Executive Chef at The Oasis Paco Park Hotel
Chef Chris Locher, the renowned Chef of C’ Italian Dining, joins the The Oasis Paco Park Hotel culinary team as Consultant Executive Chef for the Barramundi Grill and Restaurant. - November 19, 2011 - Oasis Park Hotel
Shopping for Christmas Handcrafts at Rembrandt Hotel
Svenska Kyrkan, the Church of Sweden in Bangkok is arranging together with Rembrandt Hotel and Scan Deli a very special Christmas bazaar at the pool side, fourth floor of Rembrandt Hotel on Sunday November 27th 2011. Starting 11.00 hours with a worship service for god at Rembrandt II on the 2nd... - November 19, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort Awarded by The SPA Traveller Awards
Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort gains further acclaim during WTM London - November 19, 2011 - Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort
HotelTravel.com Adds Russian for Peak Season Travel
HotelTravel.com has added the Russian language to its website to tap into one of the world’s largest and fastest growing outbound travel markets. - November 18, 2011 - HotelTravel.com
Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique, Algarve, Portugal, Earns Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique Honored as a Highly Rated Hotel as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site - November 16, 2011 - Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique
Vector180 Installs Upgraded WiFi System at Fairfield, NJ Best Western
Vector180, an established provider of high-speed WiFi solutions, today announced the installation of its “Managed WiFi System” in the Best Western Plus Fairfield Executive Inn, located in northern New Jersey. The installation represents a major upgrade of the existing system, improving... - November 15, 2011 - Vector180 LLC
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Offers Savings of Up to 30 Percent on Early Bookings with "Autumn Days" Promotion
Promotion Valid at Hundreds Starwood Hotels across Europe, Africa and the Middle East - November 14, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Mom Turns Grief into Advocacy & Wins the 4RentonFripp.com Free Fripp Island Vacation Getaway
4RentOnFripp.com announces the winner of their recent Facebook contest for a 5-Day Free Fripp Island Vacation Getaway. - November 13, 2011 - Marketing Specifics
Winter Rates and Free-Night Specials Make Brett/Robinson a Good Holiday Vacation Choice
The Thanksgiving holiday is only a couple weeks away, but consumers don’t have to wait until the day after to find great deals—particularly when it comes to vacation deals. Those looking for a fall/winter getaway to the Gulf will likely find Brett/Robinson’s recently lowered rates... - November 13, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Status Solutions Features Differentiation at the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show (IHMRS) 2011
Members of international hotel and lodging associations and IHMRS attendees will have the opportunity to learn how SARA and CATIE can help their facilities prevent loss of life, property, business and convenience, while at the same time offering an amenity and communication tool to their guests. - November 12, 2011 - Status Solutions
Los Poblanos Inn & Organic Farm Receives Fodor's 100 Hotel Award in International "Best Of" Category
Historic Inn Property in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico Wins International Recognition, Acclaim for "Local Flavor" Experience - November 12, 2011 - Los Poblanos Inn
Milestone Wins Over 30 Awards for Hotel Website Design and Internet Marketing Strategies
Milestone is proud of its track record of consistently producing search engine-friendly websites that deliver a high rate of return on investment and adhere to best practice programming guidelines provided by the search engines. - November 12, 2011 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc.
Mickey Rourke Gets a Great Honor and His Girlfriend is Wearing Tiret "Moments" Watch
Mickey Rourke gets hand and footprints ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. On Monday, October 31, the 59-year-old actor became the 254th celebrity to have his handprints and footprints immortalized in cement near the Grauman's Chinese Theatre. With him his girlfriend Anastasia Makarenko wearing Tiret watch from “Moments” collection. - November 11, 2011 - Tiret New York
Kick Off Your Snow Boots and Stick Your Feet in the Sand This Christmas at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Santa will swap his sleigh and eight reindeer for a sleek jet ski to hand out candy and gifts - November 10, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
HotelTravel.com and Worldhotels Sign Distribution Agreement
HotelTravel.com and Worldhotels have inked a distribution agreement that will give HotelTravel.com customers more hotels to choose from in key destinations around the world. - November 09, 2011 - HotelTravel.com
Vector180 Brings Best Western Properties Into Compliance with New High Speed Internet Access Requirements
Vector180, an established provider of high-speed WiFi solutions, today announced that it is working with a number of Best Western Hotel properties to get them into compliance with their new High Speed Internet Access (HSIA) standards. Vector180 sees momentum building as hotel owners seek to be in... - November 07, 2011 - Vector180 LLC
Edinburgh Hotel Group Bookings Surge in 2011
Hotel bookings made by groups visiting Edinburgh have surged in the past 12 months, according to figures from Hotels.tv Edinburgh, the accommodation booking experts. Group accommodation bookings made by Hotels.tv in Edinburgh have increased by 32% in 2011 compared to 2010. Ian Jamieson, Regional... - November 06, 2011 - Hotels.tv in Edinburgh
Yo-Fi Wellness is Named as an Elite Partner of Stark Service Solutions, LLC
Yo-Fi Wellness combines fitness, technology, and a new opportunity for residual income for the Hospitality Industry’s long term financial wellness via a new on-property fitness option for hotels and their guests. - November 05, 2011 - Yo-Fi Wellness, LLC
Accor Introduces Ibis to Japan
Ibis Tokyo Shinjuku opening in the famous Shinjuku area on November 1 heralds the arrival of Accor’s strongest hotel brand to Japan. - November 04, 2011 - Accor
LodgeGate Implements RateTiger for Seamless Online Booking Connectivity
RTConnect selected by Dutch PMS to expand rate and inventory distribution. - November 04, 2011 - eRevMax Inc.
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Celebrates Responsible Business Week in Partnership with National Geographic’s Center for Sustainable Destinations
Employees participate in activities to sustain and enhance Cozumel Island - November 04, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Mobile Housekeeping & Maintenance Touch System™ is Changing the Hospitality Industry
The latest Stark Service Solutions software solution is extremely inexpensive and helps hotels to be more efficient in managing both cleanliness and maintenance. - November 04, 2011 - Stark Service Solutions, LLC
Vector180, Installs New WiFi System at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Vector180, an established provider of high-speed WiFi solutions, today announced the installation of its “Managed WiFi System” in the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in Dover, Del. - November 03, 2011 - Vector180 LLC
HotelTravel.com Launches Mobile Website
HotelTravel.com is launching its mobile website, m.hoteltravel.com, for customers on the move. Wherever people travel, m.HotelTravel.com is now just a touch away for tablet or smart phone users on any independent mobile platform. - November 02, 2011 - HotelTravel.com
evolution by Great Hotels of the World and buuteeq Partner to Help Hotels Thrive in the Digital Marketplace
To coincide with World Travel Market in London next week, leading hospitality e-commerce solution provider evolution by Great Hotels of the World and buuteeq, innovator of the world’s first digital marketing system for hotels, has announced a sales and marketing partnership. evolution now... - October 29, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the Excelsior Hotel Malta
The management and staff at the Grand Hotel Excelsior are extremely honoured to have had the opportunity to host the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her successful visit to Malta on the 18th October. The Grand Hotel Excelsior strongly believes in its commitment to promote Maltese... - October 29, 2011 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Castlewood Group Benefit from Phuket’s High Hotel Occupancies Which Are Attracting Investors
2011 has seen a healthy increase in hotel occupancy rates in Phuket attracting many hotel investors to invest in the resorts three to four star hotels, claiming these offer the healthiest income and biggest returns. - October 29, 2011 - Castlewood Group PTE LTD
Christoph Voegeli Appointed General Manager of Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi
Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Christoph Voegeli as General Manager with effect from 10 October 2011. Mr. Voegeli joins the Meritus team following his assignment with the InterContinental Hotels Group as General Manager of Holiday Inn Melaka, a... - October 29, 2011 - Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi
Guests Eat to Earn HHonors Bonus Points at American Liberty Hospitality's Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria
Earning dream vacation packages and free hotel stays is easy as enjoying a juicy NY Strip Steak with Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria’s new Experience Taste Bud Bliss offer for Hilton HHonors members. Guests at the Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria, 3201 Sage Road between Westheimer and... - October 28, 2011 - American Liberty Hospitality
Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch at The Woodlands Resort Features Traditional Dishes and Premium Selections
Take the hassle out of Thanksgiving with The Woodlands Resort’s annual Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch. The Resort’s culinary team has put together a dazzling array of Thanksgiving dinner favorites for families and friends to enjoy on Thursday, November 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 2... - October 28, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
A Marriage of Two Brands to Promote the Luxury Travel Category to Australia, and Other International Cities
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) and The Cape Club have established a joint venture to provide fully escorted luxury travel services into Vietnam/ South East Asia. - October 27, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
evolution Technology by Great Hotels of the World Finds 40% of Corporate Negotiated Rates Are Not Visible on the GDS
evolution launches new service offering to combat results of research. evolution (http://www.evolutiondistribution.com), the hospitality e-commerce and e-distribution provider, has conducted research on over 200 hotels worldwide. The findings have been analysed, and demonstrate that 40% of... - October 27, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Oasis Park Hotel Manila Features Newly Refurbished Modern Hotel Rooms
The new hotel rooms in Manila Philippines for Oasis Park Hotel feature modern amenities and comfort for hotel accommodations. - October 26, 2011 - Oasis Park Hotel
Langham Hospitality Group and LRA Worldwide Develop Guest Experience Assessment Program
Langham Hospitality Group has partnered with LRA Worldwide, Inc., to evaluate how well Langham associates connect the guest emotionally with its legendary past, using LRA’s proprietary Emotional Audit framework. - October 25, 2011 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Le Meridien Amman Welcomes Swedish Artist Lundén in Continuation to Iits UNLOCK ART™ Programme
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has recently welcomed the visual Swedish artist Ragnhild Lundén, as she prepared for her second cross cultural exhibition in Jordan; “Intuition and Imagination” at the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts; Le... - October 25, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Grand Canyon Tour and Travel Launches VIP Spirit Product Line
Grand Canyon Tour and Travel is thrilled to announce the official launch of their new VIP Spirit product line. VIP Spirit was developed to service travelers seeking a more personalized experience on their destination tours from Las Vegas. The heart of VIP Spirit starts with its’ top of the... - October 20, 2011 - Grand Canyon Tour and Travel