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GOCO Hospitality Appoints Jamie Waring as Group Director - Operations
Wellness company GOCO Hospitality announced the appointment of Mr. Jamie Waring as Group Director Operations. - May 31, 2017 - GOCO Hospitality
OTO Development is First in South Carolina to Incorporate Cross-Laminated Timber Into Commercial Project
OTO Development is the first in South Carolina to incorporate cross-laminated timber -- a sustainable wood product -- into a commercial project. The hotel developer used CLT for a Home2 Suites by Hilton located in Mount Pleasant/Charleston. - May 26, 2017 - OTO Development
Casa Dorada on the Forefront of Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts in Los Cabos
Located in an idyllic destination of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and with a philosophy rooted in supporting the surrounding natural ecology, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa is committed to the conservation of one of the world’s most beloved creatures, the sea turtle. - May 24, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
La Residence Hue's Executive Chef Introduces Exquisite Majestic Menu
A feast for royalty by Chef Nguyen Dong Hai of the most reputed hotel in Hue City. - May 24, 2017 - Azerai La Residence, Hue
Glenn Miller Orchestra Returns to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino for Oct. 27 Performance
The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will bring their classic, big-band favorites back to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Oct. 27. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. show. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, May 23 at noon and can be purchased online at doverdowns.com or by contacting... - May 24, 2017 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
OTO Development's AC Hotel Chapel Hill Project Incorporates Modular Construction
OTO Development's new AC Hotel in Chapel Hill NC is incorporating modular construction into its build process. Guestrooms were built in a factory in Liverpool PA, then trucked to the jobsite and stacked into place. This is only the second Marriott-branded hotel in the US – and the first on the east coast – to go modular. - May 24, 2017 - OTO Development
Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa Was Certified with the "Green Key" Award for the 9th Consecutive Year
The “Green Key” criteria concern the Environmental Management of the Tourism Company and the Environmental Education that the company has to undertake for staff, visitors, suppliers and, if possible, the local community in which it operates. - May 24, 2017 - Cyan Group Of Hotels
Moana Sands to Open New Resort in Rarotonga
Muri beach on Rarotonga will soon be home to the latest Moana Sands development. Moana Sands Lagoon Resort is scheduled to open late 2017 with this newest addition a direct result of tourism growth and the demand for quality mid-range accommodation in the Cook Islands. - May 23, 2017 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino awarded AAA 4-Diamond Award for 14th straight year
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino was recognized for the 14th consecutive year as a AAA Four-Diamond Award winner on Monday, May 15 during a ceremony in Philadelphia. The event at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia recognized hotels and restaurants from Delaware, New Jersey and Philadelphia that... - May 20, 2017 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
WoodSpring Hotel Property Management Implements Hotel Effectiveness in 107 WoodSpring Suites
WoodSpring Hotel Property Management has chosen Hotel Effectiveness as the labor management provider for their company managed WoodSpring Suites properties. This partnership adds 107 hotels to the rapidly growing list of hotels using Hotel Effectiveness’ complete suite of labor management... - May 20, 2017 - Hotel Effectiveness
CuddlyNest Celebrates the Weekly Doubleness of Its Facebook Followers and Site Traffic
Customized CuddlyNest Company Doubles its weekly Facebook Followers and Site Traffic. - May 19, 2017 - CuddlyNest
Donegal Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wins 2016 IHG Torchbearer Award
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Donegal, Pa received the IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) 2016 Torchbearer Award, the company's most prestigious award. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Donegal Pa is one of 454 properties within the Americas chosen from the IHG system of more than... - May 18, 2017 - Donegal Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Midas Hospitality Presented Marriott's Horizon Award
St. Louis hotel management group recognized as industry leader. - May 18, 2017 - Midas Hospitality
Coco Collection Maldives Collaborates with Herbert Nitsch for World Oceans Day
Coco Palm and Coco Bodu Hithi invite Herbert Nitsch, the current freediving world record holder, to conducts talks and practical sessions in the Maldives to celebrate World Oceans Day. - May 18, 2017 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Queensway AB's Innovation eMenuTouch Transforms All Hospitality Venues Into Smart Venues
eMenuTouch enables smart guest services on wireless and internet enabled devices to place orders and pay in remote and real time. Filter Allergens from all listed menus, display ingredients and Nutrition Facts in less than 10 seconds. Image tapping displays ingredients, Wine descriptions, notes and lifestyle preferences kosher, halal and vegetarian. - May 17, 2017 - Queensway Group AB
Makeover Brings Modern Vibe to SpringHill Suites Irvine
Renovation project updates popular SpringHill Suites Irvine, an all-suites property featuring indoor heated pool, fitness center and business center. - May 17, 2017 - OTO Development
Christal Kennedy, Av Manager for Five-Star Audiovisual, is Nominated for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2017 Woman of the Year Award
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer, announces their nominees for the 2017 Man and Woman of the Year Award, revealing Five-Star AudioVisual’s Assistant Director of Event Technology at Wyndham Anaheim, Christal... - May 17, 2017 - Five-Star AudioVisual
Texas Hold’Em Tournament is Centerpiece of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room June 23-25 Getaway Weekend
Three Texas Hold’Em tournaments with combined guaranteed prizes of $37,000, including one with a $25,000-guaranteed prize pool, highlight the June 23-25 Getaway Weekend at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room. The Getaway Weekend tournament schedule includes: Friday, June 23,... - May 17, 2017 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Spartanburg Marriott Receives ELITE Award from Marriott International - Named Property Sales Team of the Year
Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group, LLC is proud to announce that the Spartanburg Marriott Hotel, Spartanburg, SC has been awarded the 2016 Property Sales Team of the Year for Franchise hotels. This prestigious honor is one of the ELITE awards presented annually by Marriott International to... - May 16, 2017 - Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group, LLC
OTO Development Wins 2017 CONNECT Developer of the Year Award
OTO Development has been named Marriott International’s 2017 CONNECT Developer of the Year. The company was selected for its consistent success developing new hotels in high-barrier-to-entry markets. Two Courtyards – recently completed in tough-to-build California locations – were cited as examples of OTO’s proven ability to manage the complexity, time and effort required to bring such projects to fruition. - May 15, 2017 - OTO Development
AD1 Global Announces Partnership with Major Mexican Real Estate Developer
AD1 Global is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Estrategia Urbana, a leading Mexican real estate developer. The partnership is designed to allow each company to benefit from the strengths of the other. AD1 Global has extensive hospitality development experience and a growing... - May 12, 2017 - AD1Global
Famous Prime Beach Restaurant Has Introduced an Exciting Oriental Fusion to Complement Their Exquisite Menu, as It Continues to Lead the Way in Luxury Dining in Los Cabos
El Rincón Culinario is now adding another delicious variety to it´s repertory. Now with an oriental fusion, Casa Dorada offers a full scope of asian delicatessen like shabu-shabu, Gyoza and new original dishes by chef Frank Aguirre. The recent Asian Fusion opening is bound to make Casa Dorada guests even happier during their Cabo San Lucas vacations, adding to the already impressive set of amenities. - May 11, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Best Western Aku Tiki Inn Participates in Volusia County Military Program
Daytona Beach, Florida Oceanfront Hotel Teams Up with the Lodging & Hospitality Association of Volusia County - May 10, 2017 - Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
Annual Beach Cleaning & May 1st Celebration in Creta Maris Beach Resort
The hotel Creta Maris Beach Resort organized another event in order to clean the local beach and celebrate the 1st of May. - May 10, 2017 - Maris Hotels
Comedian, Actor Arsenio Hall to Appear at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Sept. 22
Veteran comedian and actor Arsenio Hall brings his hilarious stand-up show to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Sept. 22 at 9 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, May 9 and can be purchased by visiting doverdowns.com or calling VIP Services at (800) 711-5882. Ticket prices range from... - May 10, 2017 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
"Colorado Culinary Inn-Spirations" is the 4th Edition Culinary Collection Published by the Official State Bed and Breakfast Association Including Over 100 Recipes
Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado has re-released the "Colorado Culinary Inn-Spirations" recipe collection cookbook, now available for purchase on the website. Cookbook orders also include an updated Colorado State Association B&B Membership Directory with an award-winning recipe for Golden Streusel Muffins. - May 09, 2017 - Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado
First Hyatt Place Hotel in Round Rock, TX Announces General Manager and Director of Sales
Hyatt Place Austin/Round Rock is set to open June, 2017. The new 138 room hotel will offer business and leisure travelers an open, intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, 24-hour food offerings and the 24-hour fitness center. The Hyatt Place Austin/Round... - May 09, 2017 - Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group, LLC
Just Released - The 2017 Official Colorado Bed and Breakfast Inn Guide Featuring B&Bs Across the State to Get the Inn-Side Travel News & Award-Winning Breakfast Recipe
Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado (BBIC), the Colorado Bed & Breakfast Association, recently released their 2017 printed or downloadable state association inn guide. The state guide lists quality bed and breakfast inns throughout the state of Colorado. This 30-year old trade association invites travelers to visit the many areas of the state, from Rocky Mountain majesties to the eastern fruited plains. - May 08, 2017 - Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado
Bahama House Hotel Announces Changes to Resort Smoking Policy Effective May 1, 2017
Daytona Beach, Florida Oceanfront Resort Goes Smoke Free - May 08, 2017 - Bahama House Hotel
Exhibition of Winning Photographs from the 2017 "Stunning Vang Vieng" Photo Contest Opens in Vientiane and Vang Vieng
The exhibition of winning photographs from the 2017 Stunning Vang Vieng photo contest was formally opened at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Vientiane on May 3rd and at Riverside Boutique Resort in Vang Vieng on May 5th. - May 06, 2017 - Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
CuddlyNest Extends Strongly Into the Balkans and Croatia
Customized CuddlyNest Company Expands Rapidly in the Balkans and Croatia. - May 06, 2017 - CuddlyNest
Midas Hospitality to Bring First Element by Westin to St. Louis
Hotel to be built at current Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis site. - May 03, 2017 - Midas Hospitality
AD1 Global on Cutting Edge of Environmental Technology; A Boon to Guests
AD1 Global is excited to announce the installation of high-powered, electric vehicle charging stations for guest use across multiple hotel properties in Florida. The new stations, installed through a partnership with electric auto-manufacturer Tesla Motors and charging installation company... - May 02, 2017 - AD1Global
Creta Maris Beach Resort Officially Opens for 2017 Tourism Season
Creta Maris organized a special event due to its opening for the summer season of 2017. - April 30, 2017 - Maris Hotels
Spend a Happy Summer in Discovery Shores Boracay
Experience a fantastic getaway with an exciting summer package from the luxury resort, Discovery Shores Boracay. - April 29, 2017 - Discovery Shores Boracay
As Hue Lights Its Citadel, La Residence Lights Its BBQ
La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa launches a new package, offering travelers a whole new way to enjoy some R&R in Hue City. - April 27, 2017 - Azerai La Residence, Hue
Spectacular New Yoga Platform and Retreats in the Dominican Republic
Yoga practice can be an amazing experience with soft tropical breezes caressing the body while enjoying breathtaking ocean views and surrounded by swaying palm trees embedded in lush, tropical vegetation. All this is possible thanks to the spectacular, newly built yoga platform at the Samaná... - April 19, 2017 - Dominican Expert
Locanda Dell’ Artista Undergoes Facility Expansion
Luxury country inn Locanda Dell’ Artista have added capacity with the addition of their new Suite La Pergola. The addition of the new suite is the latest in thoughtful expansion at Locanda dell' Artista bringing the total number of rooms to 7 while maintaining the intimate feeling of the hotel. - April 19, 2017 - Locanda Dell' Artista
Ship Sticks Announces Partnership with The Salute Military Golf Association
Ship Sticks, the world's largest golf bag shipping company, announces they have partnered with the Salute Military Golf Association to ship custom adaptive golf equipment for wounded military veterans. - April 17, 2017 - Ship Sticks
Myanmar’s Sanctum Inle Resort Rolls out Wellness Package
A wellbeing-focused holiday in Inle Lake region that boosts energy and vitality - April 14, 2017 - Sanctum Inle Resort
Guaranteed Tournament at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room During Memorial Day Weekend
Eight Texas Hold’Em tournaments with combined guaranteed prizes of $65,000, including one with a $30,000-guaranteed prize pool, highlight the May 26-May 29 Getaway Weekend at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room. The Getaway Weekend tournament schedule includes: Friday, May 26,... - April 13, 2017 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Marriott International Announces the Appointment of Julian Lowry as General Manager of Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Julian Lowry was previously the Executive Assistant Manager from October 2015 and joined Le Meridien Phuket in December 2008 as Director of Food & Beverage. - April 13, 2017 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
CuddlyNest Democratizes the VR Market by Offering More Options to Hosts
Customized CuddlyNest Company Democratizes the VR Market - April 09, 2017 - CuddlyNest
Eco Chateau Wellness Spa Offers Free Memberships to Cancer Patients
Eco Chateau is proud to announce the expansion of its “TLC for the Big C” initiative. This program provides a free Eco Chateau Monthly Wellness Membership to cancer patients during the months of their chemotherapy treatments. Normally offered at $129 per month, the Monthly Wellness... - April 08, 2017 - Eco Chateau
Holiday Inn Viera-Melbourne Inks Deal with USSSA to House Athletes and Families
The Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera Conference Center, which is owned by AD1 Global, scored a home run when they recently signed a deal with the U.S. Specialty Sports Association (USSSA). The amateur sports league is moving from its Kissimmee residence to Viera, FL, in May and will now play their... - April 07, 2017 - AD1Global
AIV Group Breaks $1 Billion Mark in Total Insurable Value
Business Insurance Provider Sees Record Growth in Commercial Insurance Industry. - April 06, 2017 - AIV Group
The New eMenuTouch Technology Can Transform a Food Truck Into Smart Food Truck
Queensway Group AB launches innovations for food trucks, catering services and stadiums. Queensway Group AB's in-house native hospitality multi-platform development for solving problems of human civilization is one of the primary aims of the venture. - April 06, 2017 - Queensway Group AB
Grammy Award-Nominee En Vogue Performs at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Aug. 18
En Vogue, one of the most successful female groups in music history, and a seven-time Grammy nominee, will perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Aug. 18 at 9 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at noon Tuesday, April 4 and can be purchased online at doverdowns.com or by contacting VIP... - April 05, 2017 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
AD1 Global Continues to Grow Portfolio with Purchase of the Candlewood Ft. Myers/Sanibel
AD1 Global is quickly increasing its footprint in the hospitality industry with the recent purchase of the Candlewood Suites Fort Myers-Sanibel Gateway Hotel. This is the second acquisition of the year for the company, which is focused on growth expansion and profit margins for its... - April 04, 2017 - AD1Global
Creta Maris Beach Resort: a Significant Distinction from Its Guests and TEZ Tour
TEZ Worldberry 2016: “Best Overall Customer Satisfaction 5* Hotels Crete” & “Best Hotel-Partner of TEZ TOUR” - April 02, 2017 - Maris Hotels