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Sunrise Central Hotel Participates in ITE HCMC 2016
HCM CITY, On Aug 29, 2016 Sunrise Central Hotel signed an agreement with Travel & Entertainment Magazine (TEM) to co-participate in International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh 2016 ( ITE HCMC 2016). The agreement allows Sunrise Central Hotel to use TEM’s booth to display its image to public for brand awareness and attract potential buyers in ASEAN region and other parts of the world. - September 05, 2016 - Sunrise Central Hotel
Midas Hospitality Hires New Task Force Director of Sales
Company hires hospitality veteran with more than 30 years of experience - September 01, 2016 - Midas Hospitality
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Named Delaware Top Workplace for Eighth Consecutive Year
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is once again honored to announce its selection as one of Delaware’s Top Workplaces for 2016, as published by The News Journal. This is the eighth consecutive year Dover Downs Hotel & Casino has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Delaware. The placement... - August 31, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Azerbaijan’s Capital Baku Among World’s Most Friendly and Liveable
Baku added to the Top 10 of world’s most liveable cities. - August 31, 2016 - Azerbaijan
Asian Cuisine Meets Spanish at Oushi Toro
Award winning Chef Raul Cobb introduces a brand new fusion style of Asian and Spanish flavours. - August 28, 2016 - Kempinski Hotel Bahía
Appointment of Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communications at 137 Pillars Hotels and Resorts
In her new role, Kanchalikar works to create an effective marketing communications and public relations platform in liaison with the group’s International PR Agency and the marketing team for 137 Pillars Hotels and Resorts brand. - August 27, 2016 - 137 Pillars Hotels and Resorts
Dine with the Stars
Three Michelin Starred Chefs come together to create a culinary extravaganza at the Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Estepona, Spain this September. - August 26, 2016 - Kempinski Hotel Bahía
Azerbaijan: Arab’s Hot Spot Destination of 2016
With 30 times increase of visitors from UAE and GCC. - August 24, 2016 - Azerbaijan
Hotel Management Pioneer and Hospitality Industry Leader, Joseph DePalma, Sr., Leaves Behind a Legacy
The hospitality industry lost a dear friend, Joseph “Joe” DePalma, Sr., Founder and Chairman of DePalma Hotels & Resorts, passed away August 15 while on vacation with his wife in Lakewood, Colorado. After serving his country with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War,... - August 23, 2016 - DePalma Hotels and Resorts
Hotel Effectiveness Announces Two-Way Integration with ProfitSword
Hotel Effectiveness has announced a two-way integration with hospitality business intelligence leader ProfitSage by ProfitSword. The integration will eliminate manual data entry within both systems and broaden data insights that will help enhance the decision-making process of mutual... - August 20, 2016 - Hotel Effectiveness
Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives Achieves Travelife Gold Certification
Coco Bodu Hithi is delighted to announce the achievement of the prestigious Travelife Gold certification. In line with one of the core values of Coco Collection, Coco Bodu Hithi shares a sustainable outlook by supporting the fragile environment and the local community. Travelife is an international... - August 20, 2016 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
San Ignacio Resort Hotel in Belize Celebrates 40 Years of Family Hospitality
San Ignacio Resort Hotel is celebrating its 40th anniversary and to commemorate the event, the hotel will launch several activities highlighting and celebrating its importance as a pioneer in the Belize hospitality industry. - August 18, 2016 - San Ignacio Resort Hotel
Daily High Hand Contests, Hot Seats and Bad Beat Bonuses Available at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room in September
The Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room features daily contests and promotions in September, including high card and high hand jackpots worth up to $600. Every day between noon and 2 a.m., high hands will be tracked, with the player holding the highest winning hand gaining the chance... - August 17, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Forbes Industries Expands Portable Dance Floor Offering
Forbes Industries creates new Strategic Alliance with Event Equipment Sales (EES), expands Portable Dance Floor offering. - August 14, 2016 - Forbes Industries
Midas Hospitality and MC Hotel Construction Hold Ribbon Cutting
Sister companies celebrate new headquarters with ceremony. - August 13, 2016 - Midas Hospitality
F1 Boston Proclaims: No Affiliation with Planned F1 Rhode Island Development
F1 Boston, the state-of-the-art kart racing and Conference Center in Braintree, Mass., has declared that it has absolutely no affiliations, connections or partnerships with a planned facility in Rhode Island named “F1 Rhode Island.” F1 Boston’s proclamation comes in response to a... - August 11, 2016 - F1 Boston
Restaurant Elia of Cactus Royal Resort & Spa is Awarded by the "Qality Label of Cretan Cuisine"
The Elia restaurant of Cactus Royal is awarded the "Quality Label of Cretan Cuisine" award. - August 11, 2016 - Cactus Royal Resort & Spa
Club Paradise Palawan Earns 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Club Paradise receives another recognition from TripAdvisor, the 2016 Certificate of Excellence award. - August 05, 2016 - Club Paradise Palawan
Discovery Shores Boracay Earns 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
A consistent awardee of the prestigious TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Discovery Shores Boracay, once again receives this recognition for 2016. - August 04, 2016 - Discovery Shores Boracay
$100,000-Guaranteed Delaware Poker Championship Coming Sept. 2-4 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room
The $100,000-guaranteed Delaware Poker Championship highlights a massive Championship Weekend of seven elite events at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room from Aug. 31-Sept. 5. The $100,000 Delaware Poker Championship tournament runs Sept. 2-4. For the first time, the... - August 04, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Myanmar's Sanctum Inle Resort to Celebrate October Grand Opening
Sanctum Inle Resort, the first upscale hotel to come online at Inle Lake, one of Myanmar's most compelling destinations. - August 03, 2016 - Sanctum Inle Resort
Global Connections, Inc. Launches “Coolest Customer” Contest
Just when Summer is heating up and thoughts turn to vacations and relaxing, travel industry leader Global Connections, Inc. (GCI), has launched a “Coolest Customer” contest. Global Connections is giving Global Discovery Vacations (GDV) members a chance to win a remote control cooler. - August 02, 2016 - Global Connections, Inc.
Global Connections Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary
Global Connections Inc. (GCI), a pioneer in the travel club industry is celebrating its twentieth anniversary. In addition to its core business as the travel club fulfillment and service provider of Global Discovery Vacations, GCI develops and manages resorts and vacation condominium properties. - August 02, 2016 - Global Connections, Inc.
Global Connections Names Nancy Russ to General Manager of Sea Shells Beach Club
Global Connections Inc. (GCI) has named long term team member Nancy Russ to the position of General Manager of its award winning Sea Shells Beach Club in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nancy who has been with GCI for nine years has learned the ropes from the ground floor up. Beginning as a booking agent,... - August 02, 2016 - Global Connections, Inc.
Back-to-School Shopping in Style with NorthPark Center and The Fairmont Dallas
Savvy shoppers are invited to experience a fashionable back-to-school getaway at The Fairmont Dallas just in time for Texas’ Tax Free Weekend, which takes place August 5-7, 2016. Shop at Dallas’ premier shopping destination, NorthPark Center, with over 230 unique retailers, restaurants... - August 01, 2016 - The Fairmont Dallas
Daytona Beach, Florida Makes the List for Top Vacation Short Term Rentals
Daytona Beach Receives High Ratings from Travelers Vacationing in Florida. - August 01, 2016 - Bahama House Hotel
Bahama House Hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida Hosted Guests for the 2016 Coke Zero 400
Oceanfront Resort Offered Rooms for Annual NASCAR Event at Daytona International Speedway. - July 30, 2016 - Bahama House Hotel
Villa Maly Steers Towards Luang Prabang Half Marathon 2016
Get ready for the most scenic Half Marathon routes in Luang Prabang. - July 28, 2016 - Villa Maly Boutique Hotel, Luang Prabang
MC Hotel Construction Hires New Vice President
Hotel industry business adds seasoned professional to management team. - July 23, 2016 - MC Hotel Construction
Top Rated Johan Kriek Tennis Academy to Open at PGA National Resort & Spa; Famed World Class Tennis Training for Elite Young Athletes Joins PGA National Academy
PGA National Resort & Spa - home of the PGA Tour Honda Classic and five award-winning championship courses - is pleased to announce that PGA National has recently partnered with Johan Kriek to bring their World Class Training Facility to Palm Beach Gardens resort location becoming part of the... - July 21, 2016 - PGA National Resort & Spa
$15,000-Guaranteed Tournament Highlights August Getaway Weekend at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room
Three no-limit Texas Hold’em tournaments, including one with a $15,000-guaranteed prize pool, will be offered during the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Poker Room’s next Getaway Weekend from Aug. 12-14. The Getaway Weekend tournament schedule includes: Friday, Aug. 12, 11:15 a.m.:... - July 16, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Kevin Chi Brings Home the Win for Cayo at Belize Tourism Board's Taste of Belize 2016
Kevin Chi, the Prep Cook at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel won the national Amateur Cook competition at the Taste of Belize 2016 hosted by the Belize Tourism Board. Kevin took first place over 4 other contestants from across the country and won a beautiful etched glass award, an all-expense paid trip... - July 15, 2016 - San Ignacio Resort Hotel
MJM Group to Develop North Carolina Hotel
Residence Inn to be completed by late 2017. - July 15, 2016 - Midas Hospitality
ouibike is a New Platform That Simplifies the Process of Organizing and Booking Bike Rental and Tours
ouibike has officially launched in both English and French at www.ouibike.net - a unique platform aimed to help tourists discover Frances most beautiful regions by bike. ouibike is the perfect solution for those who are interested in bike rental and bike tours. The service offers an exciting and... - July 14, 2016 - ouibike
Creta Maris Beach Resort’s ECARF & HACCP Certifications
Always in pursuit of guests’ and employees’ health. - July 13, 2016 - Maris Hotels
St. Louis Hotel Management Group's Ohio Hotel Undergoes Total Renovation
Comfort Inn receives $2.8 million worth of improvements. - July 10, 2016 - Midas Hospitality
Cascade Garden Apartments Launches Redesigned Website with New URL
Cascade Garden Apartments announces the website redesign for better user experience and change of url to improve visibility in the search engines. - July 10, 2016 - Cascade Garden Apartments
The Resort at Longboat Key Club, Sarasota, FL Secures Five-Star AudioVisual as the On-Site Event Technology Provider
Five-Star AudioVisual continues to increase its affiliations in Central Florida with their recent partnership with The Resort at Longboat Key Club as the in-house event technology service supplier. The Resort at Longboat Key Club is home of beautifully appointed, multi-functional event spaces and... - July 10, 2016 - Five-Star AudioVisual
Cactus Royal Resort & Spa Received the TUI Environmental Champion Award “TUI Umwelt Champion” for 2016
Cactus Royal Resort & Spa is happy to announce that they received the TUI Environmental Champion Award “TUI Umwelt Champion” for 2016. - July 08, 2016 - Cactus Royal Resort & Spa
Innkeepers of The Inn at Cook Street Believe in Giving Back to Others; Longtime Supporters of the Arts Locally and in NYC Pay It Forward
In addition to running a Gold Medal winning Bed and Breakfast Inn in Provincetown, Massachusetts, John Jay Wooldridge and Patrick Flaherty make it a priority to give back to their community in meaningful ways. Since 2013, they have been the innkeepers at The Inn at Cook Street, a historic,... - July 08, 2016 - The Inn at Cook Street
Floridays Resort Announces Exciting New Partnerships with Orlando Attractions
Floridays Resort, Named “The Number #1 Family Friendly Hotel in the USA and #5 in the World” by Tripadvisor, is pleased to announce new partnerships with acclaimed children’s theme park, Legoland and local area family attraction, The Crayola Experience. The award-winning resort... - July 07, 2016 - Paramount Hospitality Management
25 Years "Blue Flag" Awards for Cyan Group of Hotels
The Cyan Group is once again in the forefront of sustainability with all hotels in its portfolio being awarded the “Blue Flag.” - July 06, 2016 - Cyan Group Of Hotels
Milaidhoo Island Maldives Ensures Its Guests See Stars
In a country long-noted for luxury and romance, the boutique resort Milaidhoo Island Maldives sets a new standard for romantic gestures: it will name a star after its honeymooning guests as part of the ‘Perfect Honeymoon’ package. The honeymooning couple will have a star in the night skies named after them and take home a naming certificate of registration and star chart so they can always find it. Guests can choose the name of their star and which constellation it’s in. - July 03, 2016 - Milaidhoo Island Maldives
Country Music Star Tracy Lawrence to Perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Nov. 25
CMA and ACM award-winner Tracy Lawrence, one of the most recognizable voices in country music, will perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Nov. 25 for a special Thanksgiving weekend show. Doors open at 8 p.m. for the 9 p.m. event. Tickets will go on sale at noon on Tuesday, July 5... - July 03, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Midas Hospitality Celebrates 10th Anniversary
St. Louis' hotel management group achieves business milestone. - July 02, 2016 - Midas Hospitality
Five-Star AudioVisual Announces New Partnership with The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa California
Five-Star AudioVisual has been selected as the exclusive, on-site audiovisual provider for The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa California. This exciting new partnership will afford Five-Star AudioVisual the opportunity to work alongside the resort’s event staff, helping to create memorable experiences for its clients and guests alike. - July 02, 2016 - Five-Star AudioVisual
Creta Maris Beach Resort Among the 50 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the World
Creta Maris Beach Resort located in Hersonissos, Crete, was awarded as one of the best All-Inclusive resorts in the world for 2016. This distinction, which comes from Hotels.com, proves once again that despite the difficult economic and political circumstances in Greece, Creta Maris Beach Resort... - July 01, 2016 - Maris Hotels
Casa Dorada Awarded 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Recognized as a Top Performing Resort as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site. - June 30, 2016 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Pefaco Hotels Commits to Sustainable Growth in Africa
With the continuous improvement of its facilities, the African continent will be able to reach its goal of electrification. It is therefore vital to raise awareness to improve everyday habits. - June 30, 2016 - Pefaco Hotels
Zakat Project in Support of the City’s Labor Camps at Park Rotana Abu Dhabi This Ramadan
Park Rotana Abu Dhabi launched the project Zakat this Ramadan, aimed at extending help to workers in two Abu Dhabi labor camps. The drive called for hotel colleagues to donate basic food items like rice, lentils, oil, canned food and biscuits; as well as other living essentials such as toiletries, linen, kitchen items, shoes and clothes. Tenants at the Park Residences also supported the initiative with both goods and money. The goods were individually packaged and delivered by the team of PRAD. - June 29, 2016 - Park Rotana Hotel