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Top National Honor for Aqua Waikiki Wave Housekeeper
Leticia Gamiao named America's "Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year" by AHLA - June 26, 2010 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Club Mahindra’s Kodagu Valley Resort and Varca Beach Resort Become India’s First ECOTEL Certified Vacation Ownership Resorts
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL), India’s leading leisure hospitality services provider, has become the first Vacation Ownership Company in the country to receive ECOTEL® certification. Two of its resorts, Club Mahindra Kodagu Valley Resort at Coorg and Club Mahindra... - June 26, 2010 - Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
A Houston Hotel First: Hotel Derek Celebrates "Fan Fare" by Leveraging Facebook to Book Preferred-Rate Reservations
Facebook Fans of Galleria Area Hotel Receive Exclusive, Discounted Rates - June 23, 2010 - Hotel Derek
Preferred Hotel Group™ Selects LRA Worldwide as Partner for Global Quality Assurance Program
Preferred Hotel Group™, which provides branding, distribution, sales, marketing and technology support for a global portfolio of best-in-class, independent hotels and resorts, recently selected LRA Worldwide, Inc. as its partner for a comprehensive quality assurance (QA) program. LRA will... - June 22, 2010 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
National Concierge Association Holds 12th Annual Conference for Hospitality Professionals
The National Concierge Association (NCA), a non profit-network organization for Concierge of all types and hospitality industry professionals will be holding their 12th annual conference August 16-18, 2010 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The three day event features a variety of... - June 20, 2010 - National Concierge Association
Visitors Are Set to Enjoy "Cash Back" When Staying with Accor Hotels in Thailand
As things return to normal in Thailand, 36 Accor hotels and resorts throughout the country offer "cash back" incentives to entice visitors - June 19, 2010 - Accor
Dunedin, Florida's Best Western Yacht Harbor Inn Earns Brand’s "Best Western Plus(SM)" Descriptor
Name Change Communicates Enhanced Amenities, Experience. - June 18, 2010 - Yacht Harbor Inn
Phil Clark Marketing Offers New Overnight Teambuilding Program in Subic Clark Philippines
Manila Team Building Facilitator designs special team building programs for Yats Clearwater Resort in Clark Philippines. Clearwater Resort is a 13-hectare lake beach property located in the central business district of Philippines Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone. It has over 10 venues suitable for teambuilding and other events for groups of 50 to 1500. - June 17, 2010 - Philippines Clark Marketing
Global-Explore.com Begins Operating Angkor Wat Tours in Cambodia
Travelers from around the world may now book their own private tour guide on-line prior to visiting the Ancient Ruins of Angkor Wat. - June 15, 2010 - global-explore.com
New Longevity Wellness Resort Programmes Now on Spabreaks.com
UK based specialist spa operator Spabreaks.com, is now featuring special health and wellness offers and rejuvenating breaks to the new five-star Longevity Wellness Resort in Monchique in the western Algarve. - June 15, 2010 - Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique
Heat Up This Summer at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Millennium Xiamen introduces its outdoor menu of BBQ pool party, a Wuyuan Bay dinner reception, an all out catered evening dinner party onboard a ship cruising the Lujiang, and so much more. - June 14, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Clark Philippines Clearwater Resort Offers Special Father's Day Package Inclusive of Overnight Stay and Special Dinner at Yats Restaurant in Mimosa
Father's day gifts don't have to be a tie or a bottle of single malt whiskey. Daddy can spend a nice day in Clark Philippines Clearwater Resort and enjoy a sumptuous Father's Day dinner at Yats Restaurant in Mimosa with mom and a good vintage wine. - June 11, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva and Play at Geneva National Golf Course
The Cove of Lake Geneva and Geneva National Golf Club have recently partnered up to create a ‘Stay and Play’ Package for visitors to take advantage of when planning their next vacation to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. To book the package, all guests need to do is call Geneva National Golf... - June 11, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Louisiana Resort Unveils New Mountain Bike and Hike Trails
Cypress Bend Resort, set on 600 acres along the shores of Toledo Bend Lake in northwest Louisiana, announced the grand opening of its new mountain bike and hike trails. Appropriate for most skill levels, the new trail is designed with elevation changes up to 190 feet and features five possible... - June 10, 2010 - Cypress Bend Resort
China Budget Hotel Report, 2009-2010 Now Available at ReportsandReports
China’s budget hotels are mainly distributed in first-tier cities such as Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, and Beijing and Shanghai alone accounted for around 25% of China’s total. In the future, the well-known budget hotel groups will expand to second-tier and third-tier cities due to a wide and prospect future there. - June 10, 2010 - ReportsandReports
Hotel Equatorial Penang Appoints William Hurley as General Manager
Hurley brings with him more than 33 years in the service hospitality industry. - June 10, 2010 - Hotel Equatorial Penang
Milestone Internet Marketing Discusses Social Media and Internet Marketing Strategies for Hotels at HITEC, HSMAI, and AAHOA Conferences
The focus in these educational sessions is to provide concrete ideas and case studies for hoteliers to implement social media and internet marketing strategies at their hotels. - June 09, 2010 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc.
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Launch Ash Cloud Cancellation Policy
Customers will pay no cancellation fees in the event of disrupted flights due to volcanic ash. - June 05, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
RateTiger Partners with Travelscream to Offer Digital Marketing
Online travel offers updated through channel manager reach millions of consumers through a global distribution platform. - June 05, 2010 - eRevMax Inc.
Amazing Spaces Goes National with Sale of First Franchise
Amazing Spaces, a leading provider of upscale self-storage solutions, recently sold its first franchise to a father and son team in St. Louis, Missouri. “We are very excited to have our first franchised location in St. Louis!” said principals Kathy and Scott Tautenhahn. “This... - June 04, 2010 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Hang Out with The Radio Disney Road Crew at The Cove of Lake Geneva
The Radio Disney Road Crew will be visiting The Cove of Lake Geneva this June 19, 2010 from 11 am until noon. The Radio Disney Road Crew will be playing everyone’s favorite Radio Disney music, playing cool games, and giving away tons of awesome prizes out by The Cove’s outdoor... - June 03, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Accor Announces 8 New Hotels for Indonesia
A network of 55 hotels and 9,500 guest rooms committed by 2012. 1,202 new rooms, taking committed developments to 4,400 rooms and 16 hotels. 3 new all seasons hotels committed to development. 4 new ibis hotels announced. - June 02, 2010 - Accor
A Fun Day for Le Meridien Amman Associates in Appreciation of Their Tireless Efforts
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has organized a fun day for the hotel’s associates in Al Zaben Stables, and through Payless Car Rental transportation. This gesture falls within Le Meridien Amman’s keenness on building a solid relationship with the staff,... - June 02, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Own a Property in Italy and Benefit from the Health Giving Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle - Realitalia Freehold Managed Property in Italy
Luca Catalano, director at Realitalia says, "I was intrigued by the opinion of Susan Marshall Tomassini, an English Nutritional Therapist who highlights the medical benefits of a traditional Mediterranean diet. This applies especially in the Realitalia property in Italy that offers our owners a concrete opportunity to join the local community. I see it as a real chance to adopt better habits." - June 01, 2010 - Realitalia
Pacific Resort Rarotonga Benchmarks Environmental Practices
In an important milestone for Pacific Resort Rarotonga, the organisation’s commitment to environmental practices has been recognised by EarthCheck; the world’s leading sustainable travel and tourism certification organisation. The EarthCheck Program is widely regarded as the... - June 01, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Hyatt Regency Houston Celebrates 2010 Houston Pride Festival and Parade
Hyatt Regency Houston has announced a new offer, the Pride Welcome package, in celebration of Gay Pride festivities occurring in Houston throughout the year. Available now through December 30, 2010, the Pride Welcome package includes: - Standard guestroom accommodation - Full breakfast for two... - May 29, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
Global Electrical Materials Distributor ‘Sonepar’ Holds Annual Conference at Le Meridien Phuket
International electrical materials distributions company ‘Sonepar’ holds three-day 3rd Asia Pacific Conference at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort. - May 29, 2010 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
The Cove of Lake Geneva "Gives Kids The World"
This summer The Cove of Lake Geneva will be hosting ice cream socials every Saturday at the resort in benefit of the foundation, Give Kids The World. Give Kids The World is a non-profit resort in Central Florida that makes dreams come true for children with life threatening illnesses and their... - May 28, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Treat Your Dad to a Weekend Getaway at Mike Ditka Resorts
Mike Ditka Resorts is currently running a Father’s Day Contest. Entrants of the contest are asked to tell us why they believe their special dad deserves to win a great getaway to Mike Ditka Resorts, and the winning submission will receive a two night stay in a one bedroom villa at Mike Ditka... - May 27, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Texas Resort Offers Lowest Rates of the Season Over Memorial Day Weekend
For a close to home getaway, visit The Woodlands Resort where a full range of activities and the best rates in Texas await you this Memorial Day--May 28-31. Starting at just $169, the Oasis of Fun package includes deluxe guestroom accommodations, full breakfast for two, use of the Forest Oasis... - May 26, 2010 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Hyatt Regency Houston Hotel Offers Major League Soccer Package
When fans travel to Houston for MLS games, they choose to stay downtown at the all-new Hyatt Regency Houston for its convenient location just minutes from Robertson Stadium, home of the two-time MLS Cup champion Houston Dynamo. For just $125 per night, fans enjoy deluxe guestroom accommodations and... - May 26, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
Treat Your Dad to a Weekend Getaway at The Cove of Lake Geneva
The Cove of Lake Geneva is currently running a Father’s Day Contest. - May 26, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
A New Four Star Boutique Hotel
ABode Hotels Open in Chester - May 26, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Tropical Vacation Group Offers Amazing Views for the 4th of July at It’s Luxury Mediterranean Villa "Marina Village" in Fort Lauderdale Florida
Marina Village is a Luxury Townhouse that was introduced to vacationers by the week for rental in 2008 when it was completed. Situated in one of the most sought after vacation areas in South Florida, their clients have not only said that they have had their best vacation ever but the views from the roof top terrace allowed for amazing fire work displays. - May 25, 2010 - Tropical Vacation Group, LLC
World’s First PoE-Enabled Gigabit Ethernet Extender Now Shipping
Ethernet Extension Experts Begins Shipping its Game-Changing Gigabit Ethernet Extender - May 25, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Barcelo Hotels UK Names Apprentice Chef of the Year 2010
20-year-old James Waters recently scooped the prestigious ‘Chef of the Year’ award at the Barcelo Apprentice Chef Academy (BACA) graduation ceremony. - May 24, 2010 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, UK
Sani Resort Builds New Church in Halkidiki Greece
Sani Resort on Halkidiki’s azure coastline has long been a popular wedding destination for UK couples looking to tie the knot abroad. Now the resort has taken the extra step of building its very own church within its landscaped grounds. - May 24, 2010 - Sani Resort
Le Meridien Amman Introduces BlueEFFICIENCY Technology in Cooperation with Payless
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has recently launched a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz that runs on the BlueEFFICINCY technology. These vehicles will be available for airport pick-up and drop off and guests’ use upon request and reservation. Le Meridien Amman, in... - May 24, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra to Perform at Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel
The Glenn Miller Orchestra will return with their famous songs and big band sounds to the Chattanooga Choo Choo on Saturday, May 29, 2010. Last year, the Choo Choo celebrated its 100-year anniversary with a sold out performance by the Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Chattanooga Choo Choo... - May 20, 2010 - Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel
New Boutique Hotel Opened Hotel Soul
Hotel Soul opens in Suzhou China. - May 19, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Was Honored by the AAA as the “4 Diamond Award Property of the Year, for Mexico”
Christopher Calabrese, Vice President and General Manager of the resorts received the award on behalf of the property from Mr. Tony Perrone, Regional Director of the AAA, who also offered a speech to recognize the level of service for the property. - May 19, 2010 - Marriott Cancun Resorts
The Grand Hotel Central Reopens
Its Sky Bar, Barcelona’s Most Luxurious Viewpoint - May 19, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
"Rome Sweet Home" Apartments Can Now be Paid in US Dollars
Rome Sweet Home now offers the opportunity to let its customers pay with US Dollars. As the American currency gets stronger booking a holiday apartment in Rome will be more convenient. - May 17, 2010 - Rome Sweet Home
TimeStream Software Announces Update to Walt Disney World iPhone App
TimeStream Software announces the release of an update to its popular “Walt Disney World” Notescast® app for the iPhone and iPod touch. With over 300 pages of in-depth interactive information, complete with more than 500 dynamic photos, this highly-rated Disney theme park guide is up-to-date with the latest event information. - May 16, 2010 - TimeStream Software
Travel Toward Wellness Announces San Juan Island Lavender FestivalTrip
Think it’s high time you stopped to smell the roses? Why not make it lavender with the affordable July 16-18 Splash of Summer Color Weekend getaway to charming San Juan Island during the 9th Annual Lavender Festival offered by Travel Toward Wellness (TTW). The firm specializes in girlfriend... - May 14, 2010 - Travel Toward Wellness
No Complaints at Grand Miramar with Mother's Day Brunch and Guest Canadian Chef
Mothers dining at Grand Miramar's palapa restaurant were privy to a special guest chef cooking for his reunited mother. - May 14, 2010 - Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
4ipnet Introduces Industry’s First 802.11n 300Mbps HSG200 Hotspot Gateway with Ticket Generator
4ipnet Easy Wi-Fi Hotspot Kit features the industry’s first 802.11n HSG200 Hotspot Gateway and the Hotspot Ticket Generator Combo Set which provides push-button account generation and point-of-sale ticket printing. To extend wireless coverage is now possible with the simple touch of a button - HSG200 is empowered by 4ipnet’s patent-pending technology, 4ipWES (Press-n-Connect) for WDS Easy Setup. - May 14, 2010 - 4ipnet, Inc.
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Presents Suggestions for May and June Short Breaks in the Algarve
When looking for the Algarve that everyone desires for a holiday, but without the common agitation of the summer months, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts 5 star properties in Vilamoura and Carvoeiro are destinations to consider. The spring months in the Algarve offer warm sunny weather, culinary surprises, secluded beaches to discover, afternoon walks, activities for every age, Spa experiences, shopping, golf courses, entirely reachable with the new rates presented by IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts. - May 13, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Summit Pacific Facilitates Virtual Photographic Tour of Kauai
SummitPacificInc.com hosts a wide array of vacation rental properties, offering facilities such as pools, tennis courts and golf courses. - May 13, 2010 - Kauai Vacation Rentals by Summit Pacific
Executive Housekeeper at Le Meridien Amman Awarded with Starwood’s President’s Award for 2009
Executive Housekeeper at Le Meridien Amman Awarded with Starwood’s President’s Award for 2009 - May 11, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman