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Brent C Jackson Appointed Chair of the IHG Owners Association’s 2020 Emerging Leaders Network
Brent C Jackson, President of Jackson Hotel Management, has been appointed the 2020 chair of the IHG Owners Association’s Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) for the U.S., Canada and Mexico. - January 08, 2020 - Jackson Hotel Management
Glamping Coming Near The Great Sand Dunes National Park
Glamping at Rustic Rook is just like it sounds – glamorous camping. Enjoy all the things you love about camping - being outside, seeing nature, the stars, camp fires, S’mores, tents, quality time with people you love... without sleeping on the cold, hard ground, setting up the tent, taking down the tent (even worse – in the rain), gross or no bathrooms & showers etc. Enjoy the Best Without the Mess. - January 05, 2020 - Rustic Rook Resort LLC
MerPerle Beach Hotel’s Opening Ceremony Was a Successful Event
On December 22, 2019, MerPerle Resorts & Hotels group officially announced the grand opening of MerPerle Beach Hotel, Nha Trang in a solemn ceremony with the attendance of nearly 200 guests who were representatives of local authorities, Board of Directors of the owning company, main constructors, business partners, media agencies, journalists and hotel managers. - December 25, 2019 - MerPerle Beach Hotel
AD1 Global Acquires Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Avon
AD1 Global, a fast-growing hospitality company located in Florida, recently announced the purchase of the Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Avon. This additional hotel brings AD1 Global’s growing portfolio to 22 properties and is the first one that the company has acquired in the northeast... - December 23, 2019 - AD1Global
Midas Hospitality to Manage Two Tulsa Hotels
St. Louis hotel developer adds Hilton properties to its management portfolio. - December 19, 2019 - Midas Hospitality
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort Honored with Asia Quality Brands Award 2019
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort today announced that it received a prestigious accolade known as Aisa Quality Brands Award 2019 organized by the Asia Industry Information Promote Association (AIPA) in cooperation with some other specialized units on December 14th, 2019. - December 19, 2019 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
The Excellence Collection Announces Opening of Finest Punta Cana for September 2020
Finest Punta Cana reservations launched December 10, 2019. - December 16, 2019 - The Excellence Collection
The MahaRaja Eco Dive Lodge Was Named in Lonely Planet’s Top 5 World's Best Eco Resorts and Has Been Described as the Only Genuinely Eco-Friendly Dive Resort in the World
Lonely Planet has published its 2019 Top 5 world’s best eco resorts list and the MahaRaja Eco Dive Lodge made it to the top, after 18 months of operations. The MahaRaja Eco Dive Lodge has also been mentioned as "the only genuinely eco-friendly dive resort in the world" by Lonely... - December 08, 2019 - MahaRaja Eco Dive Lodge
MerPerle Resorts & Hotels Opens a New Property as MerPerle Beach Hotel
Last week, MerPerle Resorts & Hotels announced that it will be opening a new hotel in the coastal city of Nha Trang in December 2019. This is an addition to its portfolio of three properties in unique cities of Nha Trang & Ho Chi Minh City. - December 02, 2019 - MerPerle Beach Hotel
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort Given the Loved By Guests Award 2019
On November 27, 2019, Expedia Group held a workshop in Nha Trang to update the area on business figures and trends, and summarize the travel landscape in 2019 as a result of it research on this coastal city. - November 29, 2019 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Painting Contest "My Parent at Work”
The children of Metaxa Hospitality Group’s employees painted the way they imagine their parents at work. - November 28, 2019 - Maris Hotels
Midas Hotel Fund Invests in Milwaukee Property
St. Louis hotel developer raises $25 million in capital. - November 24, 2019 - Midas Hospitality
Country Christmas at The Ingleside Hotel Opens Friday, November 29, 2019
Now in its 24th year, Country Christmas has become one of the area’s most anticipated holiday traditions. This popular drive through holiday lights display is held on the grounds of The Ingleside Hotel located at 2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI. Country Christmas 2019 dates of operation are:... - November 21, 2019 - The Ingleside Hotel
Restaurant Consulting Firm Access Point Hospitality Group Opens in Fort Lauderdale
Tom Kelley and Access Point Hospitality Group offers services for restaurants, hotel operators and new ventures across South Florida. - November 20, 2019 - Access Point Hospitality Advisors
HalalTravels.com: A New Player in the Travel Industry
HalalTravels.com enters the Muslim travel market with a new website and a global service range. - November 15, 2019 - HalalTravels.com
The Midas Hospitality Family Foundation Raises $15,000
Proceeds to benefit three St. Louis nonprofit agencies. - November 15, 2019 - Midas Hospitality
Creta Maris Welcomes 50 Students, Aiming to Raise Their Awareness on Sustainability Issues
2019 Open School Days - November 06, 2019 - Maris Hotels
Mahmoud Saffarini Has Been Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Ajman Hotel Managed by Blazon Hotels
Ajman Hotel managed by Blazon Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Mahmoud Saffarini as Director of Sales and Marketing. Joining Ajman Hotel from Salalah Rotana Resort in Oman, Saffarini brings solid experience in the areas of sales, business development, strategic planning and team... - November 06, 2019 - Ajman Hotel managed by Blazon Hotels
AD1 Development Relocates Corporate Office in Hollywood
AD1 Development, a hospitality development company in Hollywood, Florida is relocating their headquarters to 1915 Harrison Street. - November 01, 2019 - AD1Global
Newly Launched Saltwater Grande is Changing the Face of Vacation Rental Opportunities
A newly launched realty company is reimaging the possibilities of the Grand Strand’s most luxurious rentals for vacations and long-term rentals. Offering the best possible guest experiences in top quality rental units, Saltwater Grande does things differently. - October 30, 2019 - Saltwater Grande
Erik Palmer Appointed Managing Director WestHouse and Park Central Hotels in New York
Erik Palmer has officially been appointed Managing Director of Park Central and WestHouse Hotels in New York City starting November 1, 2019. With industry experience spanning over two decades, Mr. Palmer will lead the daily operations of the two HIGHGATE-managed properties. - October 30, 2019 - WestHouse Hotel New York
Palm Garden Hotel Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Palm Garden Hotel is proud to announce the completion of a comprehensive $3 million dollar renovation. The extensive transformation includes the complete overhaul of the hotel property including 147 guestrooms and suites, main entrance and lobby, meeting and banquet spaces, furniture, fixtures, and... - October 24, 2019 - Palm Garden Hotel
International Practical Neuroscience Experts Launch BrainFIT Institute, a Brain-Based Mindfulness Training and Coaching Company to Optimize Business Performance
BrainFIT Institute, LLC™, an international science-based training, coaching, and performance optimization group, today announced the formal opening of its firm, which currently serves North America and Europe. With this rollout, BrainFIT Institute released its flagship products: BrainFIT... - October 19, 2019 - BrainFIT Institute
Bukhara Ajman at Ajman Hotel Managed by Blazon Hotels Presents a Special Diwali Menu This October
Guests will enjoy a culinary feast highlighting traditional dishes from Northern India at Bukhara, an award-winning restaurant. - October 19, 2019 - Ajman Hotel managed by Blazon Hotels
AD1 Global Completes Multi-Million Dollar Hotel Conversion
AD1 Global, a South-Florida based hospitality development and management company, has completed a multi-million-dollar renovation of the former Parc Royale Hotel Lake Buena Vista and converted it into an upscale full-service Crowne Plaza® hotel. The comprehensive property-wide renovation... - October 17, 2019 - AD1Global
Helix Hospitality Announces Corporate Office Relocation
Helix Hospitality, a multi-faceted hospitality company whose primary services include hotel investment, ownership, management and construction/renovation, is pleased to announce the relocation of its corporate office from Lombard, Ill., to 1101 N. Prospect Avenue, Itasca, Ill. “Outgrowing... - October 16, 2019 - Helix Hospitality
Fripp Island and Pledge the Pink Attempt to Break Guinness World Record for Longest Line of Yard Flamingos
Fripp Island, along with Fripp Island Resort and Pledge the Pink will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for Longest Line of Yard Flamingos on October 12, 2019. - October 12, 2019 - Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort
Zeman RV Celebrates Construction Milestone at The Tides RV Resort
Zeman RV today announced the completion of the structural framework for all of its amenity buildings at its newest luxury RV property, The Tides RV Resort by Zeman. Located in Palmetto, FL and scheduled to open in January 2020, The Tides will offer 389 elite RV sites, as well as a broad array of... - October 09, 2019 - The Tides
Significant Distinction for Creta Maris Beach Resort at the “World Luxury Spa Awards 2019”
Creta Maris is the Luxury Hammam Experience-Regional Winner in Southern Europe for the provision of top Wellness Services by Aegeo Spas - October 09, 2019 - Maris Hotels
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort Awarded as "The Ultimate Wellness Destination in Vietnam”
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort last week announced that it was just awarded a new accolade as "The ultimate wellness destination in Vietnam” by The Guide in a yearly well-known award-winning ceremony. - October 05, 2019 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
AD1 Global Collaborates with Cadena to Send Aid to Bahamas
AD1 Global, a hospitality company located in Hollywood, Florida, collaborated with Cadena International to collect and send humanitarian aid to the Bahamas following the disastrous effects of Hurricane Dorian. “At AD1 Global, we value teamwork and community,” said AD1 Global President... - October 04, 2019 - AD1Global
Century 21 Thomas Launches Next Generation Web Site
Century 21 Thomas recently launched its enhanced website to streamline the buying and selling experience for sellers, buyers and real estate professionals. The design allows for easy navigation and a responsive layout to accommodate any device. Users can perform advanced searches for open houses,... - October 04, 2019 - CENTURY 21 Thomas
Kim Johnson Joins V-Suites as Manager of Strategic Alliances
V-Suites is pleased to have Kim Johnson join the firm as Manager of Strategic Alliances. She will be instrumental in building key relationships to push the V-Suites brand forward with partners, suppliers, and corporate clients. Her successful career in the furniture rental, corporate housing and... - October 02, 2019 - V-Suites
Voluntary Cleanup Action by Creta Maris Beach Resort
A major initiative under the “World Cleanup Day” program and in coordination with “Let's do it Greece” actions. - September 28, 2019 - Maris Hotels
eMenuTouch Presents NutrientMenus - Pre-ordering System for Drive Thru, Estimating the Guest Services to Less Than 60 Seconds
System created with innovative Hi-Tech in traditional Guest Services for the next generation in exploring guest experiences whether Drive-thru or other hospitality venues where no one ever has serviced before. - September 27, 2019 - Queensway Group AB
Heavlin Management Company - People on the Move
Heavlin Management Company, LLC, Chandler, AZ, is pleased to announce Matthew Strawn as their new Corporate Director of Rooms overseeing the Rooms Divisions of the company’s managed hotel properties. Matthew joined Heavlin Management Company at the Hilton Phoenix Airport Hotel in October of... - September 27, 2019 - Heavlin Management Company
The Best Western Aku Tiki Inn Hires New Director of Sales
Daytona Beach, Florida oceanfront resort welcomes Kellie Gustin to their team. - September 27, 2019 - Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
The Bellamy Team of CENTURY 21 Thomas Receives 2019 Best of North Myrtle Beach Award
Realtor Bill Bellamy and his team of CENTURY 21 Thomas have been selected for the 2019 Best of North Myrtle Beach Award in the Real Estate Agency category by the North Myrtle Beach Award Program. - September 22, 2019 - CENTURY 21 Thomas
InterContinental Hotels Group Appoints Anna-Marie Dowling as Area General Manger for IHG Oman
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Anna-Marie Dowling as Area General Manager for Oman with a concurrent appointment as General Manager of InterContinental® Muscat. Anna-Marie is the first female general manager of this 43-year old iconic property. Dowling’s expertise and... - September 22, 2019 - InterContinental Muscat
Helix Hospitality President and COO, Shreyas “JR” Patel, Featured Among Crain’s Notable Entrepreneurs 2019
Shreyas “JR” Patel, Founder, President and COO of Helix Hospitality, a Chicago-based multi-faceted hospitality company whose primary services include hotel investment, ownership, management and construction/renovation, has been selected for Crain’s Notable Entrepreneurs... - September 18, 2019 - Helix Hospitality
Creta Maris Beach Resort Actions for a Sustainable Development and the Support of the Local Community
Active participation in the project “TUI Care Foundation | Futouris.” - September 15, 2019 - Maris Hotels
AD1 Global Wins 2019 Travel Weekly Silver Magellan Award
AD1 Global, a hospitality company based in Hollywood, Florida has been awarded a Silver Magellan Award from Travel Weekly Magazine for their Social Media/Reputation Influence program. “We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from one of the most prestigious travel companies in... - September 12, 2019 - AD1Global
Sheraton Sharm El Sheikh Hotel Joins Marriott Road to Awareness Annual Event
As part of Sheraton Sharm social responsibilities towards the society, and in light of the constant role in serving the community, the hotel has joined Marriott International Hotels & Resorts in Egypt for a cycling event that was dedicated to children with special needs from Dar Al Sondos... - September 12, 2019 - Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa
MerPerle Resorts & Hotels Successfully Participated in ITE HCMC 2019
On September 5, 2019, MerPerle Resorts & Hotels kicked off a three-day participation in the ITE 2019 HCMC (The International Travel Expo 2019 Ho Chi Minh City) where MerPerle Hon Tam Resort and MerPerle Crystal Palace co-sponsored a VIP Lounge that welcomed hundreds of buyers, potential partners and visitors who were looking for ways to build a fruitful business relationship with this resort & hotel group. - September 10, 2019 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Blood Donation Campaign at Eclipse Boutique Suites Abu Dhabi
Expected Donors: Eclipse Staffs and hotels of Gromaxx Group Initiator: SEHA Blood Bank Blood Donated from Eclipse: 20 (16 from Eclipse Staffs –some blood testing/ screening failed and cannot be able to donate and 4 from hotel guests and visitors) Blood Donated from Ramada Downtown: 1... - September 07, 2019 - Gromaxx Hotels Management LLC
Ajman Hotel Launches Eminence Organic Skin Care at the Spa
Pamper and rejuvenate your skin this autumn with extremely effective facial treatments based on organic ingredients to revive skin radiance and reduce visible signs of ageing - September 04, 2019 - Ajman Hotel managed by Blazon Hotels
Sunrise Central Hotel Will Launch New Facilities Into Operation by Early 2020
In a meeting with the whole team of Sunrise Central Hotel, the management announced last week that the hotel will put its new facilities, such as a newly-built swimming pool, an outdoor bar, a gym as well as meeting rooms into operation by February 2020. - August 31, 2019 - Sunrise Central Hotel
Hospitality Heavyweights Takeover Fleuve Congo Hotel
Pioneers of luxury hospitality bring unparalleled management expertise to Fleuve Congo Hotel under the Blazon Hotels Brand. - August 31, 2019 - Ajman Hotel managed by Blazon Hotels
Ayus Wellness at Mulu Marriott Becomes First Healing Hotel in Malaysia New Program Includes Forest Immersion, Wild Swimming, and Rainforest Yoga
With an innovative new program that harnesses the healing power of the natural world, Ayus Wellness at Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa has become the first hotel in Malaysia to join the Healing Hotels of the World. - August 31, 2019 - Healing Hotels of the World
Leading Swiss Medical Resort Joins Healing Hotels of the World Swiss Mountain Clinic Offers a Wide Range of Doctors and Practitioners Focusing on Holistic Health
The newest member of the Healing Hotels of the World is the Swiss Mountain Clinic, an international center for regulative and functional medicine located in the Alpine village of Castaneda in Switzerland. With a focus on holistic health, the Swiss Mountain Clinic has more than 30 years of experience in functional medicine, and offers several intensive packages designed to prevent disease as well as to regulate and detoxify the body. - August 31, 2019 - Healing Hotels of the World