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Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum Announce Student Winners of the 2021 - 22 Literary Contest and Zelda Prize

The Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum are pleased to announce the winners of the 2021-2022 Fitzgerald Literary Contest and Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald Prize to the following students: Grades 9 – 10: Arim Lee, “Inheritance” Grades 9 – 10 Honorable Mention: Natalie Jiang,... - March 16, 2022 - The Fitzgerald Museum

Ship Camps and CampMinder Partner to Provide a Seamless Solution for Camps and Their Families

Ship Camps, a leading white-glove shipping provider, announced today that it has formally launched a partnership and integration with CampMinder, the summer camp industry leader in camp management software. Parents and staff will be able to sign up for Ship Camps directly from their CampMinder... - March 15, 2022 - Ship Camps

The Excellence Collection Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment to Revamp Its All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean

The highly-awarded all-inclusive brand with a portfolio of eight properties throughout the Caribbean will invest over USD $50 million to upgrade the premies and enhance the amenities of its resorts. The funds will be used to build 12 new beach villas will in Jamaica's ExcellenceOyster Bay and to restructure or improve some spaces at the other properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. - March 12, 2022 - The Excellence Collection

Grand Opening - Offroad RV Resort (Utah)

This new, premium RV Park is built to cater to the large, self-contained recreational vehicles with room for all the toys. Located near Capitol Reef National Park, and just a couple miles from world-renowned Swingarm City. - March 07, 2022 - Offroad RV Resort

Midas Enterprises Wins Two Marriott International Awards

St. Louis hotel developer earns highest achievement as Developer of the Year and Best Opening from CONNECT 2022 Marriott Select Brands Owner and Franchise Awards. - March 02, 2022 - Midas Hospitality

Timeshare Owners Who Find Themselves in a Bad Financial Investment Can Get Help

Timeshare developers have taken advantage of too many innocent people who were misled and pushed into lifetime contracts that they never understood. Timeshare Owner Justice will advocate and obtain Justice for their clients and get them out of their timeshare agreements. They are truly one of the best timeshare exit companies and they back it up with a risk-free guarantee. - February 28, 2022 - Timeshare Owner Justice

Hinfo Hotel App: Increase Guest Room Reservations, Current Location Upgrades & Improved Detection of Information Updates

Hinfo is launching Version 3.1 of their contactless guest compendium solution, today. This major update includes several refinements to their hospitality technology since their Version 3.0 release with F&B Ordering, Guest Service Requests and Immediate Notifications. Hinfo is addressing feedback from their member properties and are modifying their hotel compendium service to cater for their growing list of subscribers. - February 24, 2022 - App IT Byte

Big Water Marina and Campground Hosts Annual Polar Bear Plunge

On Saturday, February 26, 2022, Big Water Marina and Campground will host an annual polar bear plunge into Lake Hartwell to raise awareness and funds for the Anderson County Red Fez Shrine Club. The day will kick off at 9:00 AM with day-of registration & check-in for the polar bear plunge, and participants will plunge into Lake Hartwell at 10:00 AM. The event is open to the public. There will also be a raffle for a free half-day pontoon rental. - February 23, 2022 - Big Water Marina and Campground

Nika Corporate Housing Selected as 2022 Company of the Year CHPA Tower of Excellence Award

2022 CHPA Tower of Excellence Awards Recipients Announced. - February 18, 2022 - Nika Corporate Housing, LLC

Daryon Hotels International Welcomes Two New Properties to Their Portfolio

Daryon Hotels International is welcoming two new properties to their portfolio. DHI manages hotels in many locations in states that currently include the Carolinas, Delaware, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, Kansas and Illinois. “Our first objective when onboarding a new property is to... - February 13, 2022 - Daryon Hotels International LLC

The Excellence Collection’s Properties Among the World’s Best Resorts According to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Ranking

U.S. News & World Report has released the year’s best luxury hotels ranking and The Excellence Collection’s properties have placed among the favorites in seven different categories. The brand has received a total of 15 Gold badges and one Silver badge for its All Inclusive resorts... - February 13, 2022 - The Excellence Collection

Carnegie East House Recognized as a Most Trusted Senior Care Service Provider in Insights Care Magazine

Carnegie East House, a nonprofit senior housing community, has received national recognition as one of the "10 Most Trusted Senior Care Service Providers 2021" by Insights Care Magazine. The baby boomer generation is propelling enormous growth in population worldwide. Today, there are... - February 06, 2022 - Carnegie East House

Travel Resorts of America Acquires Midwest Outdoor Resorts

Fast-growing Operator of Membership Campground Resorts Acquires Five New Properties. - February 03, 2022 - Travel Resorts of America

Thomas Real Estate Inc Celebrates 60 Years of Service

Thomas Real Estate, Inc. (TREI), located in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., proudly rang in 2022 recognizing its 60th year of service excellence. TREI was started by Mildred Thomas in the spring of 1962. She was one of the first women in real estate in the coastal area. In 1963, she became acquainted... - January 30, 2022 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.

Thomas Real Estate, Inc. Receives Marketing Awards

Angie Krall, director of marketing at Thomas Real Estate, Inc., received two honors from the 2021 Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award competition. The two platinum Summit International Awards were for marketing collateral materials and online marketing/advertising. The Summit Marketing... - January 21, 2022 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.

Midas Enterprises Opens Its First Los Angeles Hotel in Downtown Lancaster

St. Louis hotel developer partners with Los Angeles-based InSite Development to open the new Residence Inn Lancaster-Palmdale. - January 14, 2022 - Midas Hospitality

J.MAK Hospitality Announces Luxury Travel Trends for 2022

J.MAK Hospitality polled its top luxury travel partners around the world for their insights on how travel will change in 2022. Representing some of the world’s finest luxury boutique hotels, villa collections, destination management companies, and private aviation companies, J.MAK Hospitality... - December 15, 2021 - J.MAK Hospitality

MerPerle Resorts & Hotels Set to Reopen Two Properties in Nha Trang City

On December 12th, 2021, MerPerle Resorts & Hotels announced that it would reopen two of its properties in the coastal city of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province starting from Dec 23, 2021, on the occasion of the upcoming 2021-2022 transition. They are MerPerle Hon Tam Resort on the green and isolated Hon Tam Island and MerPerle Beach Hotel on bustling Tran Phu Boulevard. - December 15, 2021 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort

Throne Launches Next Generation Bathroom Infrastructure in Washington, DC

Americans go to the bathroom an estimated 1.8 billion times every single day. For many, finding a clean place to go when outside one’s home or office causes anxiety and frustration -- more now than ever. Throne, a DC-based startup poised to modernize bathroom infrastructure with a first of... - December 11, 2021 - Throne Labs

OTO Development Acquires Hospitality Complex in Ocean City, Maryland

Dunes Manor Hotel, Court & Suites is latest addition to Carolina-based hotelier's growing beachfront portfolio. - December 11, 2021 - OTO Development

Six New Board Members Join The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks

The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks – the official philanthropic partner for Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas National Parks, as well as Big Cypress National Preserve – welcomes six new members to its board of directors. These new board members hail from a variety of... - December 03, 2021 - The Alliance for Florida's National Parks

Fehi Velaa Dive - World Class Diving in the Maldives at Affordable Rates

Fehi Velaa Dive will be able to accommodate its guests in its own 4* Hotel from May 2022 onwards. - December 01, 2021 - Fehi Velaa Dive

NYC's Alt-Medicine Event Series is Back Live with “Bootleg Avocado Presents: Planting the Next Generation of Food & Beverage”

Bootleg Avocado has announced their comeback event in their series focused on the intersection of food, beverage, cannabis, and psychedelics. This time around, “Bootleg Avocado Presents: Planting the Next Gen of F&B,” will feature a panel of industry professionals pioneering wellness solutions discussing their approach to “innovation,” recent pivots, new product releases, and expected 2022 trends. The event will take place in Chelsea, NYC on December 2, 2021. - November 17, 2021 - Bootleg Avocado LLC

3D Development and Midas Open Element Hotel in Texas

Newest Richardson, Texas hotel is part of a mixed-use real estate project. - November 12, 2021 - Midas Hospitality

akyra Manor Hotel, Chiang Mai Unveils Revitalised New Wing

akyra Manor Hotel, Chiang Mai has unveiled its new wing. The new wing adjoins the existing building comprising two connecting blocks, Manor North and Manor South, which features a grand lobby and thirty-two Deluxe Rooms. The brand new experience begins in the stunning lobby at Manor North, a... - November 05, 2021 - Manor Group (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Boheme Retreats, a Vintage Camper Retreat, Set to Open in NY; Invites Individuals to Invest in the Campground Through Mainvest

New outdoor glamping retreat featuring renovated vintage trailers where you can step back in time and enjoy nature in retro bliss. - November 03, 2021 - Boheme Retreats

TravelPass Group and Marriott International Withdraw Claims Against Each Other

TravelPass Group has decided to withdraw its claims against Marriott International pending in the United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Texas ending the jury trial that began on Monday, October 25, 2021 prior to any verdict. In doing so, TravelPass acknowledges that Marriott did... - November 02, 2021 - Travel Pass Group

Clarion Inn and Suites is Officially Open

Located off I-95 on State Route 52 to Downtown Florence, Clarion Inn and Suites has officially opened its doors today, setting a new standard for Florence hospitality. GM Hospitality purchased and developed the property. The design team encompassed the contemporary elements of modern hospitality. - October 30, 2021 - Daryon Hotels International LLC

Sales & Marketing: New Appointments at Sun Resorts

Sun Resorts is consolidating its sales and marketing strategy with new appointments within the group's management. Rameswarsingh Jeenarain (Ramesh) has been appointed as new Group Head of Sales of Sun Resorts group. Ramesh has 10 years of experience in the hospitality and travel industry. He will... - October 30, 2021 - Sun Resorts

Artist, Alexander Morris Opens His Studio to the Public for One-Day Art Event

Artist, Alexander Morris' open studio event to be held on the 13th of November 2021, from 9am-noon. - October 29, 2021 - Alexander Morris Art

Groupize Strengthens Leadership Team with New CMO Amid Strong Growth

Tech marketing veteran Ivana Johnston joins Groupize as Chief Marketing Officer in support of the company’s significant growth and demand for its solutions and services. - October 27, 2021 - Groupize

The Excellence Collection Formalizes Sustainable Credits from BBVA for Properties in Mexico

The Excellence Collection formalizes its first and largest financial stride to set in motion a plan that adheres to a more responsible and sustainable concept of hospitality. The funds, referred to as Green Credits, will be financed by BBVA Mexico - a leading institution that encourages and enables... - October 23, 2021 - The Excellence Collection

Midas Hospitality Hires New Director of Business Development

Carrie Van Nest has more than 30 years of industry experience. - October 15, 2021 - Midas Hospitality

Hotel Stratford to Reopen November 1 Following Top-to-Bottom Renovation

Boutique Property Located in the Heart of San Francisco’s Union Square Provides Guests with Stylish Accommodations and Approachable Pricing - October 12, 2021 - Hotel Stratford

New Hotel Being Developed at Melbourne Orlando International Airport

Dozens of officials gathered yesterday morning at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a 143-room Hyatt Place hotel scheduled to open in 2022. The hotel is a key component of the airport’s historic growth and is being developed by ADËLON Capital, headquartered in Hollywood, Florida, and constructed by Certified General Contractors of Melbourne, Florida. - October 09, 2021 - AD1Global

Parrish Named Exec VP at FIG Strategy & Consulting

Barry J. Parrish has been named Executive Vice President at FIG Strategy & Consulting of Las Vegas, announced FIG founder and President TaChelle Lawson. Mr. Parrish was most recently Senior Vice President, Strategy & Brand Management for Metropolitan Airways. He has more than 40 years... - October 06, 2021 - FIG Strategy & Consulting

Belize Vacation Giveaway Set to Award a Full Week on Two Island Resorts to One Lucky Couple

When Kimberly Castillo, marketing director for Belize’s Manta Island Resort, set about deciding on a strategy that would raise awareness about this private island’s secluded environment and oceanfront accommodations, she realized that nothing gets as much attention these days as... - October 06, 2021 - Manta Island Resort

Hinfo Digital Hotel Solution: F&B Ordering, Guest Service Requests, Encrypted Messaging and Immediate Notifications

Hinfo is launching Version 3.0 of their contactless hotel technology solution, today. - October 06, 2021 - App IT Byte

Gin & Luck Taps FIG for Diversity Assessment

Gin & Luck, the Los Angeles-based hospitality group of management and consulting company Proprietors LLC, has selected FIG Strategy & Consulting to develop a diversity initiative to assess the company’s Death & Co brand’s strategy and progress in developing a comprehensive... - October 04, 2021 - FIG Strategy & Consulting

The Excellence Collection Announces the Grand Opening of Finest Punta Cana - The Brand's First All Ages Property in the Destination

The Excellence Collection is proud to reveal the grand opening of Finest Punta Cana on October 1. This resort is the first of the collection’s Finest Resorts brand in Punta Cana, and offers high-end all-inclusive vacations for all ages. Finest Punta Cana sits along the same stretch of beach... - October 02, 2021 - The Excellence Collection

Hinfo Guest Digital Compendium: Introducing Food & Beverage Ordering with Multi-Language Support and No Premium Cost

Hinfo is announcing today the addition of food and beverage ordering to their contactless digital solution. - October 01, 2021 - App IT Byte

Hinfo Hotel Mobile App: Increase Guest Engagement via On-Site Facilities and Service Requests

Hinfo is announcing today the addition of guest service requests to their contactless digital solution. Guests can now send a request to management for a wide variety of on-site facilities and services. Guest Service Requests create a new opportunity for increasing guest satisfaction by allowing to request a time for a specific service or request additional amenities to be delivered to their room. - September 30, 2021 - App IT Byte

College Settlement Outdoor School Launches Fall Programming

On Wednesday, September 15th, College Settlement Outdoor School began its fall experiential environmental education program. Cheltenham High School students were provided with a day full of outdoor “hands-on” fun. - September 22, 2021 - College Settlement of Philadelphia

Timeshare Owner Justice Announces New "Dispute Resolution" Program to Help Unhappy Timeshare Owners Legally Exit Their Lifetime Contract

Timeshare Owners who are stuck with a bad financial investment can get help. - September 15, 2021 - Timeshare Owner Justice

Jirapha Krataithong Appointed General Manager at W Koh Samui

Jirapha brings with her more than a decade of leadership experience to W Koh Samui, including eight years at W Bangkok, where she was most recently Hotel Manager. - September 15, 2021 - W Koh Samui

Healing Hotels of the World to Host Masterclasses for Hoteliers: “Healing Hospitality - Conscious Travel in the Light of Climate Change & Corona” Best Practice Shared

How can we travel consciously as we face the effects of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic? Together with world-renowned hoteliers who courageously pioneered healing hospitality, Healing Hotels of the World will host two online masterclasses aimed at finding answers to this compelling and important question. - September 15, 2021 - Healing Hotels of the World

OTO Development Acquires DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach

Riding a wave of optimism about leisure travel, South Carolina-based OTO Development has acquired its sixth beachfront property since Q4 2018: DoubleTree by Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront on Florida’s Space Coast. - September 12, 2021 - OTO Development

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