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Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa Delivers Ground-Breaking Above Average Operational Management and Customer Service Skills
The team of spa therapists at Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa provide unique Japanese style surroundings through special and ground-breaking operational management and customer service skills. - June 29, 2011 - Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa
Le Meridien Amman Conducts a Fire Drill to Maintain Safety Measures in Case of Emergency
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, organized a fire drill involving all hotel employees. The purpose of the drill was to provide tactical experience, sufficient knowledge and training for the employees as well as empower them to calmly face and handle all circumstances... - June 29, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Cold Calling Concierge Welcomes Decreasing Business as a Success
Clients Freezing Their Accounts And for Good Reason… - June 24, 2011 - Cold Calling Concierge
Quikbook.com Hotel Booking Website Offers a 2-Night Dream Downtown NYC Hotel Stay Giveaway
Quikbook.com Facebook Photo Contest Encourages Fans to be Creative for Entry to Win Free Hotel Stay at Brand New Dream Downtown Hotel in NYC - June 24, 2011 - Quikbook.com
Xotels Adds Hotel de Londres y Inglaterra to Its Portfolio
Xotels added the Hotel de Londres y Inglaterra to their international hotel management portfolio. The four star hotel in San Sebastian Spain will be one of their leading flagship properties. Xotels will work on strategies to optimize the hotel’s revenue management. The luxury property is a... - June 23, 2011 - Xotels
Pet Hotels of America Releases Summer Travel Deals
Pet Hotels of America, the one-stop travel planning website for people with pets, is offering huge discounts on pet-friendly hotels. Those planning summer vacations can reserve their hotel, car and flight from the website and also get travel tips and information on places to visit, pet-friendly beaches and parks throughout America. - June 23, 2011 - Pet Hotels of America
Gulf Vacationers Still Have Time to Buy Brett/Robinson’s Discounted Concert Tickets
Gulf Coast visitors looking to attend a summer concert have until the end of June to take advantage of Brett/Robinson’s discounted tickets special. The offer was originally posted on the company’s website in April and is good until June 30th. Vacationers who book a minimum four-night... - June 23, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Guests Staying at American Liberty Hospitality's Best Western Jefferson Inn Receive a Gas Card with Proof of Harley-Davidson Rental
Motorcycle enthusiasts staying at Beaumont’s Best Western Jefferson Inn who rent a Harley from neighboring Cowboy Harley-Davidson receive $15 in free gas courtesy of the hotel. - June 23, 2011 - American Liberty Hospitality
Great Hotels of the World Sees Surge in Corporate Bookings
The hotel sales & marketing alliance reports increase in bookings via the GW chain code indicating positive signs for the market going forward. - June 22, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Golftours.com Names the (5) Hottest Golf Destinations for 2011
golftours.com names the five best destinations for golf travel and golf packages in 2011. - June 21, 2011 - golftours.com
News from Doug Sandahl, Owner of the Greer Lodge Resort and Cabins on the Wallow Wildfire
Doug Sandahl, owner of the Greer Lodge Resort and Cabins, comments on the condition of Greer after the Wallow Wildfire. - June 20, 2011 - Greer Lodge Resort and Cabins
Milestone Internet Marketing Launches eBuzz Connect 2.0 Reviews Monitoring System
Second generation system offers key features to enhance hotel performance from online reviews and social media channels - June 18, 2011 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc.
Htel Service Apartment Amsterdam Achieves Number 1 Spot on Tripadvisor
The number 1 spot on Tripadvisor for speciality lodging is Htel Serviced Apartments. In June 2011 the business, that is specialized for a short stay in Amsterdam and Amstelveen, is honored with this achievement due to the realization of a social media campaign. In cooperation with Xotels hotel... - June 17, 2011 - Htel Apartments
Rembrandt Hotel Participated in Thailand Travel Mart 2011
During June 8-10, 2011 The Rembrandt Hotel took part in Thailand Travel Mart 2011 at Impact Arena Muangthong Thani as a great opportunity to enhance brand awareness and relationship with partners. - June 17, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Great Hotels of the World Launches 72-Hour Portugal Sale
Great Hotels of the World will launch a 72-hour sale on Tuesday 21 June with a luxurious five-star hotel in Portugal on offer from €34.65 per person per night. From 10am on Tuesday, the five-starVale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa http://www.ghotw.com/vale-d-oliveiras in the... - June 15, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Exec Digital Visits the Park Hyatt Aviara in the June Issue
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Batiquitos Lagoon ecological reserve, the Park Hyatt Aviara in Southern California is the definition of luxury. Nestled in the northern corner of San Diego County, Park Hyatt Aviara appeals to the executive traveler who has a mean back hand, worn-in hiking... - June 14, 2011 - WDM Group
The Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok Offers the Long Stay Promotion
The special long stay promotion for tourists is available now at The Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok. - June 12, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa Wins Prestigious Pinnacle Award
The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa has won the 2011 Pinnacle Award, the symbol of excellence among meeting planners, bestowed upon resorts and hotels with a proven track record for delivering a superior meetings experience. The coveted award is the “reader’s choice” of the meetings and incentives industry. This year marks the third year that the Radisson Aruba Resort has won the Pinnacle Award. - June 12, 2011 - Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
Sir Cliff Richard Lived the Grand Life in Malta
Sir Cliff Richard has recently graced the Grand Hotel Excelsior with his presence where he gave a performance during a Gala Dinner organised by Mega Music Malta. - June 12, 2011 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Peak Hospitality Unveils New Website
Peak Hospitality’s new website will provide access to product offerings that previously didn't exist in this marketplace. The new website will display packages and promotional offers. - June 11, 2011 - Peak Hospitality
Revenue Programs Discussed in Detail at GNEX 2011 Timeshare and Fractional Expo
Programs ranging from effective rentals to lifestyle incentive products took center stage at Perspective Magazine’s Global Networking Expo. - June 11, 2011 - Perspective Magazine
New Melones Lake Marina Introduces New Management
Houseboats.com announces the appointment of a new General Manager at New Melones Lake Marina. Blaine “Smokey” Riggert will oversee all marina operations on New Melones Lake. - June 09, 2011 - HouseBoats.com
Share Your Booking at Rembrandt Hotel
Booking your room through Facebook is available today for Rembrandt's fanpage. - June 08, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Market Metrix Announces First Quarter 2011 Hospitality Index Results
Guest satisfaction with hotels remained strong in the first quarter of 2011 (+1.1 to 84). All industry segments reported higher scores with Luxury Hotels (+2.5 to 88.5) and Economy Hotels (+1.6 to 80.5) posting the biggest gains. Among hotel brands, the highest customer satisfaction score was... - June 06, 2011 - Market Metrix
Gulf Shores Plantation Selected in Business Alabama Magazine Survey
Gulf Shores Plantation was recently selected as one of Alabama's Top Hotels in a survey of readers of Business Alabama magazine. The survey, published in the May 2011 issue, included 25 top hotels in the state. "When you take a look at the list, Gulf Shores Plantation certainly stands... - June 05, 2011 - Gulf Shores Plantation
New MP3 Players Offer Unique Way to Deliver Corporate Messages and Sponsorship Opportunities
Tourz2Go.com Offers Pre-Recorded MP3 Players or Downloads of Corporate or Sponsor Messages, Digital Content along with Unique Walking Tours of Host Cities. - June 04, 2011 - Tourz2Go
Solos Enjoy Luxury for Less with Exclusive Escapes
Solo travellers can benefit from a no single supplement offer at four boutique hotels in Exclusive Escape’s affordable chic Turkey programme. Available on a first-come, first served basis, the single supplement waiver applies to one or two rooms a week at designated properties throughout the year, some including peak season. - June 04, 2011 - Exclusive Escapes
20 Hotels from the United Kingdom and Ireland Recognised in the 2011 HotelClub Hotel Awards
HotelClub a world leading global accommodation website offering hotel bookings, today announced 20 winners from the United Kingdom and Ireland in the HotelClub Hotel Awards 2011. HotelClub Hotel Awards – marking their 5th year in 2011 - is the flagship programme from HotelClub that this year... - June 03, 2011 - HotelClub Pty Ltd
American Liberty Hospitality's New Embassy Suites Houston-Downtown Guests Take Backstage Tour of the Toyota Center
Go behind-the-scenes of Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets, Houston Aeros and the biggest names in entertainment. - June 03, 2011 - American Liberty Hospitality
Eugene Springfield Courtyard by Marriott Unveils Complete Room Renovation
The Eugene Springfield Courtyard by Marriott has just completed a total renovation of its 116 guest rooms, providing travelers with a functional space where they can stay connected and productive during their stay. Managed by InnSight Hotel Management Group, the Eugene area hotel features... - June 01, 2011 - InnSight Hotel Management Group
Eugene Residence Inn by Marriott Associate Receives Honor from J. Willard Marriott, Jr.
On May 12, Rosie Hernandez joined an elite group of Marriott associates from around the world in Bethesda, MD to accept the Award of Excellence from Chairman and CEO of Marriott International, J.Willard Marriott, Jr. Ms. Hernandez is the second associate from an InnSight HMG managed hotel to... - June 01, 2011 - InnSight Hotel Management Group
New Hostel Opens on the Barcelona Coast
A new type of Youth Hostel recently opened its doors in Calella de Mar on the coast of Barcelona in Spain. The Estrella de Mar Youth Hostel is ready for business during the 2011 Spring and Summer Season. With sharp prices but extensive services, the hostel hopes to target tourists that travel on a... - May 30, 2011 - Estrella de Mar Youth Hostel
Cold Calling Concierge Offers Free Site Visits to Dedicated Clients
Loyalty Programs and Limited Spaces have Clients Feeling like Members of an Elite Club. - May 29, 2011 - Cold Calling Concierge
Newest All Seasons Hotel Opens in Bangkok
This newly built all seasons hotel is ready to welcome both corporate and leisure travellers with trendy accommodation at excellent value. - May 26, 2011 - Accor
Queenstown Kitchens Teach Young and Aspiring Chefs
Twelve young Queenstowners are set to benefit from a six-week introductory cookery course that will introduce them to chef careers in the hospitality industry as they are mentored by top Queenstown chefs. - May 26, 2011 - Crowne Plaza Queenstown
Beasley & Henley Part of National Trend: Begins Update of Nashville Condo-Apartment Complex
Condo and Apartment renovations are becoming more popular as builders look to update existing buildings in desirable parts of town rather than build new in the outlying areas. Award-winning interior design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design, is working with Atlanta based developer Pollack Partners, to update the design of their latest multi-family acquisition in Nashville, TN. - May 25, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Spirit Incentives Earns ARDA Supplier Certification
Spirit Incentives, designers of innovative travel incentives and benefits programs, announced that Pamela Gonzalez, Director of Marketing attended an-in depth seminar and successfully completed an examination conducted at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Conference. Gonzalez... - May 25, 2011 - Spirit Incentives
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Announces Winners of 3rd Annual Cozumel Island Golf Tournament
A portion of tournament proceeds benefited the Community Foundation of Cozumel. - May 21, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Great Hotels of the World Latest Member News Round-Up
Great Hotels of the World is pleased to announce the following news items from its member hotels. - May 20, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
RentMyVacationHome.com Releases New Technology for All Vacation Homes in the U.S.A. - 83 Websites for You to Search and Join with New Book It Now Technology
You can now book a House the same way you would a Hotel or Motel. There are over 70,000 Homes Listed on over 83 Web Sites. - May 18, 2011 - Rent My Vacation Home
Senior Executives Give New Shanghai Marriott Hotel the Thumbs Up
Senior executives of Marriott International paid a special visit to the soon-to-open Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre on Friday 24th April 2011. Mr. Meng Lo, Hotel General Manager was accompanied with his executive committee team to welcome the VIPs upon their arrival. Mr. Arne M. Sorenson,... - May 17, 2011 - Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre
Trump’s Latest Luxury Hotel in Toronto Profiled in the May Issue of Construction Digital
Read about Donald Trump’s newest luxury hotel in Toronto in the May issue of Construction Digital Magazine. Luxury hotels seem to be springing up all over Canada’s largest city like wildflowers, but the crown jewel will be the brand new Trump International Hotel & Tower which is... - May 14, 2011 - WDM Group
The Magic Ten: Belfast's Ten Square Named "Best City Hotel"
One of Belfast’s most popular hotels, Ten Square, has been named as the "Best City Hotel" for 2011 by the Belfast Business Awards. - May 14, 2011 - Ten Square Hotel
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, Multi-Award Winning Resort on Phuket's South Western Coast and with a Secluded Beach, Awarded Expedia Insider's Select 2011 Award
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort Named as One of World’s Best Hotels on Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ List - May 14, 2011 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West Becomes Preferred Hotel for UPenn Athletics
Crowne Plaza enters into sponsorship agreement with University of Pennsylvania Athletic Department; will be title sponsor for fall women's volleyball tournament. - May 12, 2011 - Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West
Villas De Maitre Unveils Leora Beach, Its First Luxury Apartments and Penthouses on the West Coast of Mauritius
Villas De Maitre welcomes the launch of Leora Beach Apartments and Penthouses, unique residence built with unsurpassed views over the Indian Ocean. - May 12, 2011 - Villas De Maitre
Yotel New York Teams Up with Quikbook.com Online Travel Agency to Offer a 2-Night Hotel Stay Giveaway
Exclusive Hotel Stay Giveaway at Brand New Yotel Hotel in NYC; Quikbook.com says: “Yo,tel your friends on Facebook and Twitter about the Yotel Hotel Giveaway!” - May 11, 2011 - Quikbook.com
Epoque Hotels Announces New Hotel Casa Favonio
Epoque Hotels announces its new boutique hotel Member, Casa Favonio. Casa Favonio, is located in the heart of a nature reserve, at Monte Santa Caterina's feet, and is hidden in a glorious 5 hectares property planted with old olive trees in Favignana, in the Egadi islands. - May 08, 2011 - Epoque Hotels
Vacation Rental Agent Opens New Maui Office
Vacation Rental Agent's Hawaii website, Hawaiianbeachrentals.com, opens new Maui office to ensure continued local expertise to guests on the "Valley Isle.” - May 06, 2011 - Vacation Rental Agent
Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre on Target for July 2011 Opening
Construction of the largest full-service Marriott-branded hotel in Shanghai is nearing completion as the 720-room Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre prepares to open its doors in July 2011, providing effortless access to the city’s many cultural, entertainment and shopping attractions and... - May 06, 2011 - Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre