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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
MerPerle Resorts & Hotels Offered a Training Course for Its Managers
To enhance marketing capacity for managers working in Sales & Marketing departments and to stay competitive ahead of its competitors, Khai Vy Group, the mother company of MerPerle Resorts & Hotels offered a training course known as “Professional Marketing” for managers who came from MerPerle Hon Tam Resort, MerPerle Crystal Palace Hotel and the sales unit of wood production management team. - June 19, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Kristin Alexander Received the CPCE Designation from the National Association for Catering and Events
The CPCE designation is the most prestigious and widely respected in the catering and events industry. - June 16, 2020 - Experience Houston
Midas Hospitality Opens St. Louis' First Aloft Hotel
Hotelier has high expectations for the Cortex community's sole hotel. - June 10, 2020 - Midas Hospitality
Ayurveda Parkschlösschen Reopens with Immune-Boosting Health Programs. The German 5-Star Ayurveda Resort is Part of Healing Hotels of the World.
Ayurveda Parkschlösschen, one of the most well-respected Ayurveda retreats in Europe, re-opened on May 21, 2020, and both the team and the first guests quickly got used to the new safety measurements, with guests saying that neither the quality of their stay nor the human contact suffered from the new measurements. - June 01, 2020 - Healing Hotels of the World
Vietnam Coach on a Visit to MerPerle Hon Tam Resort on Hon Tam Island
In a recent public announcement, MerPerle Hon Tam Resort revealed the exciting news that Park Hang-Seo, Vietnam Football Squads Coach, paid a visit to the resort where he took a tour to the amazing mud bath zone and paused his steps along with the rustic bungalows where luxury accommodation was provided to affluent travelers. - May 30, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Pesapal Achieves Oracle Validated Integration with Oracle Hospitality OPERA Property Management System
This industry first integration to Oracle Hospitality OPERA ensures that availability and pricing is distributed real time to travel agents, hotel websites and major booking online travel agents such as Booking.com, Expedia, and Hotels.com. - May 28, 2020 - Pesapal
New Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay Open for Business
This unique hotel experience is located off I-95 and Palm Bay Rd. - May 28, 2020 - AD1Global
Flexible Office Space Company, WorkSuites, is Officially Opening the Doors to Its New Allen, TX Location
After delaying the opening of its 20th location due to COVID-19, Dallas-based coworking company WorkSuites is officially opening its new Allen location. "Honestly, we can’t imagine worse timing, but here we are. Pre-leasing our new flexible office space in Allen has been challenging for obvious reasons. However, we are thankful our spaces are built-out in the way they are and that we specialize in private offices vs. communal coworking," says Sales Director Taylor Howard. - May 27, 2020 - Lucid Private Offices
Healing Hotels Hosts Master Class on the Future of Hospitality
Session to focus on consumer demand for personal transformation in a post-COVID world. Healing Hotels of the World will host a 45-minute master class to explore the role of healing in hospitality, and why consumers are seeking transformation today more than ever. - May 22, 2020 - Healing Hotels of the World
Art Today: Launching "Painting Storytime" -- Jill Krutick Releases Video Series Exploring the Artistry Behind Her Abstract Paintings
With social distancing and a pause in art shows scheduled this year, Jill Krutick Fine Art has branded a new video series called “Painting Storytime” to bring you closer to this fine artist’s work. Discover your favorite painting by this local artist by exploring the series. - May 16, 2020 - Jill Krutick Fine Art
Adapting to the Times: Creating an Immersive Art Experience - Artist Jill Krutick & Designer Simone Kurtz Create "Augmented Reality" Gallery and Share the Process
In light of social distancing and a pause in Jill Krutick's art shows scheduled this year, Jill Krutick Fine Art created an “augmented reality” gallery from home computers to push the limits on sharing art in today's world. - May 07, 2020 - Jill Krutick Fine Art
Hotel and Cruise Line Guests Can Now "Break the Seal" and Stay with Confidence with SAFE-ROOM CERTIFIED(TM)
Company provides random testing of hotel rooms and cruise line cabins to ensure proper cleaning and disinfecting to give travelers peace of mind. - May 06, 2020 - Safe-Room Certified
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort Will Launch a Re-Designed Tour Package and Open a New White Sand Beach
MerPerle Resorts & Hotels announced last week that it had completed re-designing a luxury tour package and would launch it at the beginning of June 2020. - May 06, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Thomas Beach Vacations of North Myrtle Beach Reopens to Guests
Thomas Beach Vacations (TBV), located in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., is excited to restart its vacation rental operations. It has been closed for several weeks due to the COVID-19 business closures. - May 03, 2020 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
The Excellence Collection to Give Free Vacation Packages to COVID-19 Medical Responders
The all-inclusive high-end resort and hotel brand has launched the Excellence Heroes program for its worldwide community of guests across the brand’s portfolio of properties in the Caribbean. Excellence Heroes has been created to reward the sacrifice of medical professionals at the forefront... - April 30, 2020 - The Excellence Collection
Leading Short-Term Apartment Rental Startup Frontdesk Secures $6.8 Million Series A Financing Round
Founded in 2017, Frontdesk, the tech-enabled short-term apartment rental startup transforming the way people experience travel, announced it has completed a $6.8 million Series A raise in a combination of debt and equity. This financing comes on the heels of the company’s $2.75 million bridge... - April 28, 2020 - Frontdesk
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is Named Top Three of 100 Events in South Florida by BizBash
Winterfest, Inc. is recognized as producing one of the most influential annual events in South Florida. - April 28, 2020 - Winterfest, Inc.
Award-Winning Director of Sales Joins Jackson Hotel Management Industry Professional Brings Regional and National Sales Experience
Leading hospitality management company Jackson Hotel Management is proud to welcome Mary Bayer as its new Corporate Director of Sales. Bayer brings more than 25-years of sales experience to the company’s corporate staff. - April 23, 2020 - Jackson Hotel Management
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center Innovates Online Ordering Function for Guests’ Convenience
Coronavirus Pushes a Traditional Industry to Go Digital. - April 21, 2020 - Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center
Fonte Martino Fundraiser Helps Support the Italian Red Cross
Fonte Martino Guest House & Estate is donating 10% of all gift certificate proceeds purchased by May 31, 2020 to the Italian Red Cross. - April 17, 2020 - Fonte Martino Guest House & Estate
Property Owners Offer Safe Haven for RVers While State Parks and Campgrounds Close Due to COVID-19
Over 100 new hosts in the U.S. and Canada have joined Boondockers Welcome in the month of March to help full-time RVers and traveling snowbirds find a safe place to park. Even amidst the pandemic, new and current hosts are welcoming guests as campgrounds around North America are closing. Many hosts... - April 05, 2020 - Boondockers Welcome
Q Stay and Lounge Ueno Announces Advance Sale Accommodation Vouchers
Q Stay and lounge has begun offering advance sale accommodation vouchers for guests to purchase now, then use to stay whenever they please, once the threat of the Coronavirus has subsided - April 05, 2020 - LS Corp.
Sales in 2019 Earn CENTURY 21 Thomas CENTURION® Office Award for Production
CENTURY 21 Thomas was recognized with the CENTURION Office Award for production for its impressive sales in 2019. The CENTURION Award is presented to independent CENTURY 21® System offices that achieve/surpass a sales production (or closed transaction) benchmark. - April 04, 2020 - Century 21 Thomas
Lanier Islands Offers Scenic Options for Social Distancing
Lakeside Georgia Resort Remains Open and Vigilant for the Health and Well-Being of its Patrons. - March 28, 2020 - Lanier Islands Resort
PPL India Welcomes Record Label Desi Melodies on Board
You Need a PPL License, if Filhall is on Your Playlist. - March 27, 2020 - PPL India
Hinfo Guest Digital Compendium: Accessible Easily on Over 3.7 Billion Devices Worldwide, via Their Mobile App and New Website
Hinfo.com has been revamped to become the single source for everything about their guest digital compendium. All aspects of the Hinfo service are now available with a bright and dark interface. - March 25, 2020 - App IT Byte (Developers of Hinfo)
Europe’s Leading Boat Rental Platform Click&Boat Acquires Its German Competitor Scansail
Click&Boat, Europe’s leading boat rental platform, has acquired Scansail, one of its main competitors in German-speaking markets. The German company will continue to operate as a separate brand, based in its current HQ in Hamburg. As Click&Boat's first international acquisition, the... - March 14, 2020 - Click&Boat
HOTELSIGNS.com Hires Daina Bailey as a Vice President of National Accounts
HOTELSIGNS.com announces the addition of a new vice president of national accounts to its team to aid in growing the company’s existing success. Daina Bailey brings significant experience—more than 25 years in signage sales—to the position. A seasoned signage expert, she has worked with both U.S. and international hospitality brands and companies across multiple industries. - March 12, 2020 - HOTELSIGNS.com
MJM Group Opens New Aloft Charlotte Airport Hotel
Raleigh, N.C. developer now has six Marriott brand hotels in its growing portfolio. - March 05, 2020 - Midas Hospitality
Alex Galleries Announces Solo Exhibition of Jill Krutick’s Abstract Paintings: "Beyond Boundaries: an Homage to Rothko," April 3–30, 2020
Abstract expressionist painter, Jill Krutick, is proud to showcase her signature "Ice Cube" series of paintings at Alex Galleries. The solo show features nearly 40 original multi-scale pieces of work in homage to Mark Rothko. The New York-based artist is a rising star in the fine art community and was formerly in the world of finance and media. - March 03, 2020 - Jill Krutick Fine Art
WorkSuites Opens Largest Dallas Location to Date
WorkSuites' new 30,000 square-foot location holds over 140 offices and Coworking spaces that span over two full floors. - March 01, 2020 - Lucid Private Offices
Keraton Jimbaran Resort Introduces the Art of Canang Sari to All Guests
Having a rich culture as a true Balinese identity that remains intact and alive, despite the increasing wave of modernisation, mega things like prodigious carvings and statues, stones and temples, a parade of religious ceremonies; simple things like Canang Sari (offerings to the God) are everywhere... - February 29, 2020 - Keraton Jimbaran Resort
Lions Club International Selects Explorient Travel Services, Inc. as the Preferred Tour Operator for International Convention
This year, Lions Club International (LCI) has selected Explorient Travel Services as their preferred tour operator to offer pre- and post-convention tours for its 103rd International Convention. The annual convention is taking place in Singapore on June 26-30, 2020. Lions from all over the world... - February 27, 2020 - Explorient Travel Services
Q Stay and Lounge Debuts Menu Collaboration with Japanese Culinary Expert Lina Kawase
LS Corp. (location: Chuo Ward, Tokyo; CEO: Leo Liang) announces its collaboration with culinary expert Lina Kawase to produce a new menu item, the Tare-battered fish katsu sandwich with tartar sauce, now on sale at Q Cafe, the hostel cafe-bar of Q Stay and lounge Ueno (https://www.q-stay.jp/en). - February 20, 2020 - LS Corp.
Bootleg Avocado LLC Launches Event Series Around Food & Cannabis in NYC
Bootleg Avocado LLC has announced a new event series focused on the interplay of food and cannabis. The inaugural event, “Bootleg Avocado Presents - State of the Union: Culinary + Cannabis,” takes place Thursday evening, February 27, in New York City. One of the first events of its... - February 15, 2020 - Bootleg Avocado LLC
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort Given the Booking.com Review Award 2019
In a valuable recognition of the high-quality service and great efforts of MerPerle Hon Tam Resort Team in ensuring guests' utmost satisfaction, Booking.com has just presented MerPerle Hon Tam Resort the Review Award 2019 to thank them for everything it did for the guests during the year 2019. - February 14, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Midas Hospitality Closes Second Opportunity Zone
St. Louis hotel developer continues to raise funds for future projects. - February 12, 2020 - Midas Hospitality
DFW Based WorkSuites Opens 21st Location in Southlake, Texas
Dallas based WorkSuites plans to open its 21st shared office location in Southlake, TX. The Southlake Town Square space is WorkSuites’ 17th location in the DFW metro and is scheduled to open in August of 2020. WorkSuites is designed for privacy, productivity, and professionality, and provides its members with workplace solutions for entrepreneurs, small businesses and large corporations. - February 11, 2020 - Lucid Private Offices
Old Port Hotel in Limassol Cyprus Awaits You to Discover Its Brand New Look
Old Port Hotel management is proud to announce the completion of an extensive renovation of the hotel rooms, facilities and common areas. The renovating procedure began on Jun 01 2018, and ended on Jan 31 2020. - February 10, 2020 - Old Port Hotel
Sunrise Central Hotel Strengthened Business with Strongly Emerging Markets
Last week, in a quick reaction to the epidemic pneumonia crisis caused by 2019-nCoV, Sunrise Central Hotel Management decided to shift its business approach to the strongly and rapidly emerging markets such as Korea, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand and many of the European countries by working more closely with several leading local travel agents in these markets to drive more sales by offering deep attractive discounts to them. - February 10, 2020 - Sunrise Central Hotel
Hon Tam Nha Trang Sea JSC (Owner of Hon Tam Island) Takes a New Approach to the Epidemic Crisis to Focus on Newly Emerging Markets
Last week in a management meeting, Hon Tam Nha Trang Sea JSC announced it had taken a quick reaction to the epidemic pneumonia originated from Wuhan, China in mid-December 2019. - February 05, 2020 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Exclusive Marriott Bonvoy Moments for Members at Sheraton Sharm El Sheikh
Experience the Charm of Sharm with a Snorkel Trip and Beach Dinner and Two-Night Suite Stay at Sheraton Sharm Hotel - February 04, 2020 - Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa
Nicoletti’s Property Management Joins Thomas Real Estate, Inc.
Nicoletti Property Management, of Longs, S.C., has merged with Thomas Real Estate, Inc., of North Myrtle Beach, S.C. The merger will expand the services of the Thomas Annual Rentals division. “We continue to strategically grow in an effort to meet the needs and demands of the... - January 29, 2020 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
Royale Parc Suites Orlando Become Staybridge Suites - Orlando Royale Parc Suites
AD1 Global’s Royale Parc Suites Orlando has converted to a Staybridge Suites. - January 28, 2020 - AD1Global
HOTELSIGNS.com Enhances Industry-Leading Services with Launch of SignStars(TM) Rewards Club
New SignStars(TM) corporate rewards program thanks loyal customers with exclusive benefits and promotions. - January 26, 2020 - HOTELSIGNS.com
Memories Come Alive with a Beach Bonfire Experience Hosted by the Rental Shop 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL based The Rental Shop 30A is delighted to announce that they have acquired all new beach chairs, large fire pits and new table cloths to guarantee the perfect bonfire experience for their customers. As an added bonus, the larger fire pits they utilize and extra wood they bring... - January 24, 2020 - The Rental Shop