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Merperle Hon Tam Resort Won the Loved by Guests Award 2020
In recognition of the quality service, tireless dedication and great efforts of the whole team in ensuring the highest guest satisfaction, Expedia Group, this year, presented the Loved By Guests Award 2020 to MerPerle Hon Tam Resort by hotels.com, its world-scaled brand platform to thank for everything the resort team did for the shared guests during the previous year 2019. - December 01, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Oaks North Golf Course Celebrates Its 50-Year Anniversary
JC Golf is proud to announce the 50-year anniversary of Oaks North Golf Course. Located in Rancho Bernardo, the 27-hole executive course was designed by Ted Robinson, Sr. and continues to offer a true golf experience. For over fifty years, the dedicated staff has been responsible for top-notch course conditions and an extensive development program. - November 27, 2020 - JC Golf
Dr. Val Arkoosh Honored as Leonard Ferguson Youth Advocate
On Saturday, November 7th, College Settlement awarded Dr. Val Arkoosh, Montgomery County Commissioner the Leonard C Ferguson Youth Advocate Award as the Virtual Gala. This award is given to a member of the Greater Philadelphia Community who has shown a strong commitment to children working as an... - November 25, 2020 - College Settlement of Philadelphia
Midas Hospitality Holds Ribbon Cutting for Element Hotel
Midtown property is St. Louis' first Element by Westin. - November 20, 2020 - Midas Hospitality
Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre Recognized with the Brand’s Most Esteemed Honor
The Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre in Vancouver received the coveted M.K Guertin Award, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts’ most prestigious honor recognizing top-performing hotels within the company. The award was presented at Best... - November 18, 2020 - Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre
Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre Employee Recognized with the Brand’s Heroic Hospitality Stars Awards
Philip Bryant, Director of Sales of the Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre in Vancouver was recently honored with the Heroic Hospitality Stars Award as Sales Director of the Year. The award was presented at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts’... - November 18, 2020 - Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre
Help Pack the RV with Christmas Wishes for Toys for Tots This Saturday
Mid Florida RV Rentals & Services presents the 1st Annual Pack The RV Toy Drive partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys For Tots program on Nov. 21, 2020. - November 18, 2020 - Mid Florida RV Rentals & Services
Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre Recognized as a Best Western Design Champion
The Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre in Vancouver received the Best Western Champion Design Award, a prestigious honor recognizing properties that demonstrate exemplary levels of design, service and support of the brand. The award was presented at... - November 18, 2020 - Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre
Midas Hospitality Promotes Nora Harris
Harris to serve as Director of Sales at Courtyard by Marriott St. Peters. - November 12, 2020 - Midas Hospitality
Ship Sticks Announces Partnership with Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
Ship Sticks, a specialty service for shipping golf clubs and luggage, has entered into a strategic partnership with Casa de Campo Resort & Villas - home of the iconic Teeth of the Dog course and the Caribbean’s premier, luxury golf experiences. Ship Sticks’ partnership with the... - November 11, 2020 - Ship Sticks
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort is Known Widely in Ha Noi Market
Last week, the closing of National Tourism Promotion Day on Oct 30-Nov 1, 2020 was a huge success for MerPerle Hon Tam Resort in exposing its image and brand name widely in Ha Noi Market that has been contributing 50% of domestic market share to the destination of Nha Trang Coastal City. - November 06, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Midas Hospitality Appoints Mat Meadows as General Manager
Meadows brings nearly 20 years of hospitality experience to Aloft Milwaukee Downtown. - October 31, 2020 - Midas Hospitality
Rhode Island Artist Opens His Studio for Special Event
Abstract artist opens his studio for special event in November, displaying current and new works. - October 28, 2020 - Alexander Morris Art
Opening of the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites
Fairfield by Marriott® Hotel now open in Southport, North Carolina as the first Marriott Hotel in Brunswick County. The Hotel Opens with a New Design that Pays Homage to the Brand’s Origins at the Fairfield Farm The 80-room Fairfield by Marriott in Southport, North Carolina opened today... - October 23, 2020 - Fairfield Inn & Suites
MerPerle Resorts & Hotels Participate in National Tourism Promotion Day and Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2020
To get ready for a travel recover by the end of 2020 and further, MerPerle Resorts & Hotels have been planning the details and now are well-prepared to participate in upcoming events of Tourism Promotion Day from Oct 30-Nov 1, 2020 and Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) Nov 18-21, 2020 inclusively. - October 23, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Firm That Converts Hotels to Efficiency Apartment Complexes Expands to North Carolina
California firm turns hotels into apartment complexes to address hotel oversupply and gentrification. - October 22, 2020 - Vivo
Hinfo Guest Digital Compendium: New Health and Safety Section for COVID-19 Details Along with Support for 10 New Languages
Hinfo is the contactless hotel compendium that every property can benefit from, with no dedicated communal resources in each guest room, such as printed room compendiums. They are introducing support for 10 additional languages to their digital solution in preparation for when international travel increases. A new COVID-19 Health and Safety section has been added to Hinfo, allowing properties to promote the measures they have in place. - October 15, 2020 - App IT Byte (Developers of Hinfo)
Artist Alexander Morris Honored by National Art League (NY) at Its Annual Juried Exhibit
Artist Alexander Morris receives award at National Art League's annual exhibit. His work explores the myriad of emotions associated with fatherhood. - October 10, 2020 - Alexander Morris Art
MerPerle Resorts & Hotels Announced Things to do on Hon Tam Island
Last week on Sep 27, 2020, in their marketing approach, MerPerle Resorts & Hotels officially summed up 5 good things to do when spending time on Hon Tam Island which is one of the most beautiful islands in Nha Trang Bay. - October 03, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Midas Hospitality Names Two Key Members to New Element Hotel
Janessa Corpuz and James Metcalf bring extensive hospitality experience to St. Louis' first Element by Westin. - October 01, 2020 - Midas Hospitality
AD1 Global Wins International Stevie® Award in World’s Premier Business Awards Program
AD1 Global was named "Company of the Year" in the category of Large Hospitality And Leisure in the 2020 International Business Awards. - September 22, 2020 - AD1Global
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center’s First-Ever Riverside Market Celebrates Paulaner Bräuhaus’s 6-Million-Litre Milestone
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center’s Paulaner Bräuhaus celebrated its 6-million-litre brew with a Riverside Garden celebration, joining over 70 Beijing artisan vendors ranging from sellers of food and cultural crafts to popular lifestyle brands, to revel in the historic Paulaner... - September 19, 2020 - Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center
Midas Hospitality to Open St. Louis' First Element by Westin
Midtown property is one of only 68 eco-friendly Element hotels in North America. - September 17, 2020 - Midas Hospitality
Hotel Balzac Re-Opens Its Doors in Central Paris
JJW Hotels & Resorts’ five-star Hotel Balzac has re-opened in Paris following a short closure, and looks forward to welcoming guests back into a safe, secure, luxury environment. Bookings are now being taken for September 2020 through to the end of 2021. - September 14, 2020 - JJW Hotels & Resorts
Desk Daycation: New Offer by Kempinski Hotels Welcomes Back Business Travellers in China
An exclusive offer with special benefits for business travellers working away from their home has now been launched by Kempinski Hotels in China. From now until 31 December 2020, corporate travellers may indulge in the 24-hour Desk Daycation and benefit from a room upgrade, unlimited coffee and tea... - September 04, 2020 - Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center
Healing Hotels Offers Three Virtual Retreats Featuring Leading International Masters
Healing Hotels of the World is offering three interactive virtual retreat sessions featuring internationally recognized masters in healing and bodywork. - September 03, 2020 - Healing Hotels of the World
More Stimulus Offers Now Available at MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Over the past one month when Vietnam suffered the second outbreak of COVID-19, many hotels & resorts have been trying their best to get out of the impact of the pandemic. - September 01, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
College Settlement Board Members Unanimously Voted in a New Academic Engagement Camp for Essential Employees in Hatboro-Horsham Community
Utilizing the open-air Day Camp Building (8 garage doors,12 windows and ceiling fans to allow fresh air to flow throughout the building), College Settlement will embark upon this new program beginning September 14th and ending November 20th in hopes of assisting families in need. “Our 5, 3 and 2 day sessions are available to provide support to essential workers. - August 22, 2020 - College Settlement of Philadelphia
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort Offers a Deep Discount on Its Mud Bath Service Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
MerPerle Resorts & Hotels announced yesterday it just launched a new offer with an attractive discount for the local people of the coastal city of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam. - August 21, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
NexGen Hotels to Build Its First Home2 Suites by Hilton
Construction for the $16M hotel begins in April of 2021. - August 20, 2020 - NexGen Hotels
Hinfo Guest Digital Compendium: Scheduled Notifications and New Activities Section
Hinfo is the contactless guest digital solution for all property types and sizes, without the need to provide dedicated resources, such as printed room compendiums or hotel tablets. Hinfo now supports scheduled notifications, with some unique benefits. Properties can now personalize their account to include a dedicated ‘Activities’ section to list all on-site activities they offer to their guests. - August 12, 2020 - App IT Byte (Developers of Hinfo)
ShipGo Reinvents the Way People Travel
ShipGo, a luggage shipping service, is the newest company launched by parent company Ship Sticks. ShipGo specializes in creating a seamless, safe, and convenient travel experience for customers around the globe. ShipGo changes the way people travel by creating an easy and affordable alternative to... - August 10, 2020 - Ship Sticks
Lighthouse Hotels and Resorts Tapped to Manage 220 Room Full Service Birmingham, AL Hotel
Lighthouse Hotels and Resorts chosen as management company for Holiday Inn Birmingham. - August 09, 2020 - Lighthouse Hotels and Resorts
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort Awarded Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Winner - Tripadvisor's Highest Honor
On the fifth of August, 2020, MerPerle Hon Tam Resort received the exciting news from Tripadvisor, a travel website giant, that it has won one of the most prestigious accolade in travel and hotel industry as mentioned. - August 06, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort Now Taking Reservations for Fall Travel
The Best Western Aku Tiki Inn Has Rooms Available for September and October 2020 Travel - August 01, 2020 - Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
Registration Now Open for Africa MICE Forums
Unlike other large gatherings, AMFs are intimate forums with each event accepting only 40-60 participants and running for only two nights and one day; a short and effective stay for meeting, negotiating and building meaningful relationships with the best suppliers. - August 01, 2020 - Africa MICE Forums
Archie Johnson Joins Corporate Connection Team as VP of Sales and Marketing
Corporate Connection, a short-term furniture rental and temporary housing company in Greenville, SC, is proud to welcome Archie Johnson to the team as the company’s first VP of Sales and Marketing. “I am so excited for the opportunity to join Corporate Connection,” Johnson said. - July 30, 2020 - Corporate Connection
Procurement&Co. Completes Work as Consultant and Purchasing Firm for Lime Fresh Mexican Grill in South Florida
South Florida foodies will love the new Lime Fresh atmosphere. - July 25, 2020 - Procurement&Co.
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort Received Agoda Review Award 2020
On July 22, 2020, MerPerle Resorts & Hotels announced that one of its properties in Nha Trang Bay received the Agoda Customer Review Award 2020. - July 24, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Hon Tam Mud Bath Has Been a Top-Selling Product Since the Re-Opening of Hon Tam Island
MerPerle Resorts & Hotels last week announced that after one month of re-opening since June 2020, thousands of guests have been flocking to Hon Tam Island to indulge in a wide variety of products and services in which mud baths ranked top in terms of tickets and revenue. - July 18, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Daryon Hotels Announces the Launch of Cathedra Online Portal
Cathedra, a comprehensive web portal, provides hotel owners, investors and managers with complete knowledge of hotel operations. - July 17, 2020 - Daryon Hotels International LLC
"Listen" - Compelling and Timely New Work by New England-Based Artist Alexander Morris
A prescient new series by New England-based artist was recently featured at AS220's main gallery and is available for exhibition and purchase. This series is timely, topical, and transcendent. - July 16, 2020 - Alexander Morris Art
Viewing Room Now Open for Jill Krutick's “Turning Points,” a Visual Diary of the Artist's Painting Series
Abstract expressionist painter Jill Krutick of Jill Krutick Fine Art, is launching an inaugural virtual summer art exhibition, “Turning Points,” which debuts today. Krutick’s online showroom -- “Viewing Room” -- provides a virtual gallery experience comprising a visual diary of the artists’ painting series created during her lifetime. - July 11, 2020 - Jill Krutick Fine Art
Thomas Beach Vacations Joins Safe Stay Program
Thomas Beach Vacations (TBV), located in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., recently joined the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) Safe Stay program. Safe Stay cleaning guidelines, rooted in recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), are endorsed by hospitality leaders... - July 10, 2020 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
Award-Winning Artist Debuts at Attleboro Arts Museum
Abstract artist selected for participation in Attleboro Arts Museum's online exhibition, showcasing his signature thickly-textured and layered marking. In newer work displayed at Attleboro's online show, Alexander Morris displays his trademark resonance and artistic intensity to east-coast art community. - July 05, 2020 - Alexander Morris Art
Aikens Group Completes Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade to Hampton North Winchester Convention Center
Aikens Group has completed a multi-million renovation to its 100-room property, Hampton by Hilton North Winchester Convention Center located at 1204 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA. Led by Aikens Group, the 18-month project includes updates to all guest rooms, public space and meeting... - July 02, 2020 - Aikens Group
Summer 2020 at College Settlement Summer Camps
A Pennsylvania Summer Camp with 100 years of experience has adapted to the challenges presented by Covid-19 by offering personalized experiences for small groups and an on-line Campfire Channel. - June 27, 2020 - College Settlement of Philadelphia
Hinfo Guest Digital Compendium: Holiday Home Groups and Guest Wi-Fi Access
Hinfo Guest Digital Compendium now fully supports holiday home groups, making their contactless solution the viable digital solution. Guests can now easily access your property and local area details, immediately after connecting to your guest Wi-Fi. The Hinfo contactless, cost-effective, digital hotel compendium is suitable for all property types and sizes, without the need for dedicated resources in each guest room, such as hotel tablets. - June 24, 2020 - App IT Byte (Developers of Hinfo)
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort nominated for Asia’s Leading Luxury Resort & Spa
MerPerle Resorts & Hotels last week announced that one of its luxury properties, MerPerle Hon Tam Resort has been nominated for the award of Asia’s Leading Luxury Resort & Spa. - June 23, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Margaritaville® at Lanier Islands and Legacy Lodge Rock Their Reopening
Lakeside Georgia Resort Reopens Two Popular Amenities to Happy Guests and New Staff Members with Social Distancing and Sanitation at the Forefront - June 20, 2020 - Lanier Islands Resort