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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
Sensory 3 Restaurant and Lounge Launches New Menu Featuring Old and New Dishes
Sensory 3 Restaurant and Lounge located in the Presque Isle Downs and Casino officially launched their new menu Oct. 12, 2011. The new menu celebrates Sensory 3’s classic La Bonne Vie steakhouse roots and introduces new eclectic specialties that are sure to spark the wildest of... - October 19, 2011 - MTR
Rock Steady Adventure - Outdoor Adventure Website
York-based outdoor adventure company, Rock Steady Adventure, are redeveloping their website so people seeking outdoor experiences across Yorkshire can find and book adrenalin fuelled courses such as rock climbing, gorge walking, mountain biking and caving. Rock Steady Adventure selected... - October 19, 2011 - Rock Steady Adventure
RateTiger Adds Enhanced Intelligence Reporting
Hoteliers gain greater reservation control to optimize sales channel performance. - October 19, 2011 - eRevMax Inc.
Brook Hotels Improves Revenue by Managing Advanced Rates Through RateTiger
British hotel chain implements channel manager to improve room rate performance and bookings. - October 17, 2011 - eRevMax Inc.
Great Hotels of the World Announces New Hotel Opening in India
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) are pleased to announce the opening of a brand new hotel – Syna Tiger Resort - on 17 October 2011, following a four-year development at a cost of approximately $1.8 million. - October 16, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Your Hotel™ Worldwide Installs Unlimited Distribution Throughout Portfolio
Hotel sales & marketing solutions provider and support services company rolls out its new integrated reservation and channel connectivity technology to member hotels. - October 15, 2011 - Your Hotel™ Worldwide
EYEWIDE Internet Marketing Agency Launched the New Site of Hotel Lazareto in Monemvasia, Greece
Eyewide Internet Marketing Agency – a company providing web development and Internet Marketing Services – launched the brand new internet site of Hotel Lazareto (http://www.lazareto.gr). - October 14, 2011 - Eyewide Internet Marketing Services
Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association New Advertising Campaign
HCP/Aboard Publishing has announced the launch of OurJamaicaMagazine.com which is the online component to the award winning Our Jamaica Magazine, the official visitors guide of the JHTA (Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association). The website features events and offers, a digital edition of the... - October 13, 2011 - HCP/Aboard Publishing
Exclusive Escapes Offers Free Room and Villa Upgrades for 2012
Turkey specialist, Exclusive Escapes (www.exclusiveescapes.co.uk 020 8605 3500) is offering free upgrades – worth up to 25% off – on bookings for its 2012 coastal holidays made before 31 October 2011. - October 13, 2011 - Exclusive Escapes
A Breakfast Suited to the Corporate Needs
Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa, launched the Corporate Breakfast – a quick breakfast suited for the fast pace lifestyle of the business client. - October 12, 2011 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Baker St. Pub & Grill Hosts Free Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest
Proceeds from the sale of Jekyll & Hyde and BOOcardi Punch cocktails will benefit Austin Pets Alive, a non-profit organization dedicated to making Austin a no-kill city. - October 12, 2011 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
ibis Opens a New Hotel in South Korea’s Largest Port City
ibis Ambassador Busan City Centre arrives as the city’s newest international quality economy accommodation located in the heart of Busan, South Korea. - October 12, 2011 - Accor
Join Iberian Traveler & Maribel's Guides in Savoring the Best of Spain, Portugal and the South of France
Iberian Traveler - Maribel's Guides have announced exclusive tours in Spain, Portugal and the South of France in 2012. - October 10, 2011 - Iberian Traveler
Don’t Miss "THE DEAL" Brought to You by The Cove of Lake Geneva
The Cove of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin’s Premier All Suite Condominium Resort and Conference Center, is currently offering amazing discounts during their current promotion, “THE DEAL.” “THE DEAL” will be offering savings of up to 50% off on one night stays through October... - October 09, 2011 - Geneva Hospitality
Celebrate the Indian Cuisines with Indian Chefs Qureshi Brothers at Rang Mahal Restaurant
As part of Rembrandt Hotel’s continuing tradition to celebrate Indian Grande Cuisines and showcase Indian culinary heritage, Rembrandt Hotel is delighted to present the special Indian Cuisine for dinner only, during October 13th – 22nd at award-winning Rang Mahal Restaurant on the 26th... - October 09, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Hotel Le Manoir Bogotá Launches a Secured Online Direct Reservation System
Hotel Le Manoir Bogotá introduces its website’s newly integrated online direct reservation system for safer, faster, and easier booking. - October 07, 2011 - DirectWithHotels
A New Mercure Opens Its Doors in Krabi
Mercure Krabi Deevana welcomes guests to meet and relax in this paradise on earth. - October 07, 2011 - Accor
Welcome American Women’s Club at The Rembrandt Hotel
A great chance to have fun and support an important local charity. The Wild West Diamonds & Denim Casino Night on Oct 15th at Rembrandt's Ballroom hosted by The American Women's Club of Thailand. Proceeds of this event will go to The Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer. - October 06, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
New Line of Eco-Friendly Drapery Fabrics from FactoryDirectDrapes.com
The eco-Friendly Drapery Fabric collection offers natural fabrics like organic 100% pure cotton, hemp and recycled fabrics. - October 05, 2011 - Factory Direct Drapes
WageWatch Study Shows Modest Wage Increases for Lodging Industry in 2011
After two years of pay cuts, wage freezes or miniscule increases, this year was expected to be one of modest pay increases for the hotel industry, based on a WageWatch survey of over 2,400 hotel properties across the nation conducted last November 2010. However, through September of this year, Pullen noted, "Actual pay increases reported were about half of what they had planned." - October 05, 2011 - WageWatch, Inc.
Dubrovnik Palace Hotel and the Blue Planet Diving Centre Receive the "5 Star Dive Resort" Certificate from PADI
The Dubrovnik Palace Hotel’s "Blue Planet" diving centre has been awarded the "PADI Five Star Dive Resort" certificate from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI). - October 05, 2011 - adriatic luxury hotels
The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa in Bali, Earns the IFWTWA Excellence Award in Hospitality
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in hospitality around the world. - October 03, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing
Book Your Bogota Accommodation Online with Hotel Egina Bogota’s Secure Reservation System
Use Hotel Egina Bogota’s easy-to-follow online booking system to get instant confirmation and secure transactions. - October 02, 2011 - DirectWithHotels
Le Meridien Amman Launches a New Sustainability Meeting Package
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, is proud to announce the launch of its new stylish sustainable meeting room; Al Mass, accommodating an average of 35 persons with state of the art facilities, and is most suitable for brainstorming, networking or simply meetings and... - September 30, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Grammy-Winner Clare Fischer Releases Albums 50 and 51
The Clare Fischer Voices ...And Sometimes Instruments and Continuum with The Clare Fischer Big Band Produced and Directed by Brent Fischer - September 29, 2011 - studioexpresso
Beasley & Henley Wins Sand Dollar Award
Beasley & Henley Interior Design was awarded a 2011 Sand Dollar Award. The international firm’s Design and Remodeling of the Common Areas at Sea Point Condominiums in Naples, FL was honored at the event. - September 29, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Hotels.tv Edinburgh Launches Free Corporate Membership for Edinburgh’s SMEs
www.Hotels.tv in Edinburgh, one of the UK’s leading online hotel booking services, has launched a Free Corporate Membership programme to help Edinburgh’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) reduce the time and cost associated with searching for hotel accommodation, by outsourcing... - September 29, 2011 - Hotels.tv in Edinburgh
Sheraton Sharm El Sheikh Receives “EAME Journey Award 2010”
Sheraton Sharm El Sheikh Receives “EAME Journey Award 2010” at the Level of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Africa and Indian Ocean - September 29, 2011 - Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa
RateTiger Shortlisted for Travolution Awards 2011
Premium channel manager nominated as a finalist in Best Technology Provider category. - September 29, 2011 - eRevMax Inc.
The Rembrandt Hotel Proudly Receives a Green Building Certificate
The Rembrandt Hotel was awarded as one of the premium green buildings in Bangkok at Green Building & Retrofits Expo Asia 2011, held at Impact Arena Muangthong Thani on Thursday 22nd of September 2011. The international director of Bright & Green, Joey Yang, handed out the Silver Award 2011... - September 28, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Groove to the Rhythms of Guinea Bissau with Américo Gomes at the Bellini Lounge
With his distinctive, rich voice, Guinea Bissau superstar Américo Gomes will bring his infectious rhythms and melodies to the Bellini Lounge at The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel Friday night. A performer who likes to move freely on stage, Gomes’s warmth of delivery and superb voice... - September 27, 2011 - Venetian Macao
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Group Secures Green Key Certification for Its Portfolio
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Group, a pioneer in the emergence of the boutique hotel industry in the United States, has strengthened its position as a leader in “green” lodging by partnering with Green Key Global. As of September 2011, the Green Key Eco-Rating Program has certified... - September 22, 2011 - Green Key Global
Duang Jai Resort Opens Up Direct Reservations with New Booking System
Duang Jai Resort is welcoming guests to easier, hassle-free reservations online as it introduces its website’s new booking system that makes its Krabi accommodation more accessible. - September 22, 2011 - DirectWithHotels
Heritage Hotels Announces the "A Better Place to Stay® Sweepstakes” for Its Microtel Inns & Suites
Microtel Inns & Suites® hotels across the country, including those operated by Heritage Hotels LLC in Sutherlin and Seaside, Oregon and Elma, Washington, are giving travelers in the United States a chance to bring home a slew of their favorite hotel amenities - from flat screen televisions and free Internet access to maid service and more - all as part of the brand’s “A better place to stay® Sweepstakes.” - September 21, 2011 - Heritage Hotels LLC - Microtel Inns & Suites
Regal Hotels International and LRA Worldwide Develop the “Regal Connection”
Regal Hotels International, one of the largest hotel operators in Hong Kong, and LRA Worldwide, Inc., have partnered on the development of the “Regal Connection” guest service culture and training. “Regal Connection” combines the definition of a unique Regal brand of guest... - September 21, 2011 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Le Meridien Amman Awarded Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor® for 2011
Le Meridien Amman Awarded Certificate Of Excellence From TripAdvisor® for 2011 - September 20, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman