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Bangkok (Thailand) - April 25, 2013 - Next Gen travel industry professionals shared their forthright views with over 150 travel industry students and young professionals at the PATA Youth Forum on April 25 at Thammasat University in…

McLean, Va. (USA) - April 24, 2013 - Hilton Worldwide today announced that it will introduce its fastest growing full-service brand, DoubleTree by Hilton, to Australia when it rebrands four Northern Territory hotels on May 1, 2013. The…

Hollywood, FL (USA) - April 24, 2013 – Timeshare Management Industry Leader, Grand Pacific Resort Management (GPRM) took home four Gold Awards at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) 2013 World Convention. This year Grand…

Sicily (Italy) - April 22, 2013 - Taking golf lessons abroad in warm, sunny climes is becoming more and more popular and Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa is rapidly establishing itself as a centre of excellence for teaching programmes…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 24, 2013 - On Friday, more than 100 travel industry professionals will gather at the Sofitel So Bangkok to find out how they can differentiate and profit from the growing and influential women’s market. The second…

Los Angeles, California (USA) - April 21, 2013 - Green Globe announces re-certification of the Movenpick Resort Al Nawras in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Over the past few years this striking private island resort has demonstrated leadership and…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 22, 2013 - Digital Innovation Asia (DIA) has partnered with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), as well as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to increase relevance to the industry when it comes to…

Memphis, TN. (USA) - April 20, 2013 - College campuses are more than just natural attractions for students, local sports venues and educational and cultural events. Major hotel chains like Hilton Garden Inn view college locations as…

Westerville, Ohio (USA) – April 19, 2013 – The SmarTV Company, LLC (SmarTV) announces a strategic partnership with California-based InterKnowlogy to define the next-generation guest interaction platform for hoteliers. The solution…

Williamsburg, Va. (USA) - April 18, 2013 - MHI Hospitality Corporation (NASDAQ: MDH) (the “Company”) announced that it has changed its name to SoTHERLY Hotels Inc. As part of the move, the Company will change its ticker symbol to “SOHO” on…

Dallas, TX (USA) - April 16, 2013 - Hyatt Regency Dallas announced completion of the $50-million makeover and upgrade of its 1,120 guest rooms, bathrooms and corridors, less than a year after construction began and just in time to celebrate…

Neenah, Wis. (USA) - April 15, 2013 - Cobblestone Hotels celebrated the opening of its Cobblestone Inn and Suites and Convention Center in Bottineau, North Dakota today. “This property is a great addition to our brand”, says Brian…

Hong Kong (Hong Kong) - April 15, 2013 - Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts' newest flagship hotel will open in the heart of Shanghai this June. The 508-room Jing An Shangri-La in West Shanghai will envelop guests in a world of luxury and modern…

Bogota (Colombia) - April 14, 2013 - Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) announced today plans to open the first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in Bogota, Colombia’s largest financial, political, and cultural center, also known as one of…

London (UK) - April 13,2013 - Paradise Island Resort & Spa, an uncompromising destination of luxury and comfort, is to host the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality industry’s elite on May 12, 2013 at the World Travel Awards Indian Ocean…

Los Angeles, California (USA) - April 13, 2013 - In 2009 the Kongress Palais Kassel was the first conference center in Germany to receive Green Globe certification, and Green Globe is proud to announce re-certification of this historic…

Phuket (Thailand) - April 17, 2013 - Wedding professionals, we know it’s your job to put together the perfect party, but we’d like to invite you to sit back and let us do the planning for a change. We've named our party the Asia Pacific…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 17, 2013 - The Burasari Group announces the appointment of Aviation & Tourism International, ATI, as their representative for Australia & New Zealand, and SW Pacific. Announcing the appointment, Mr Marcel…

Nairobi (Kenya) - April 17, 2013 - Kenya Golf Trophy held in December has been renewed and will be an annual event having received many accolades. The event attracted leading brand names with Heineken being the Title Sponsor, official…

Puebla (Mexico) - April 12, 2013 — Leading US luxury tour operator Classic Vacations named Velas Resorts its Mexico Partner of the Year for 2012. The award is one of only seven bestowed by Classic Vacations to recognize their most…

Charlotte, North Carolina (USA) - April 12, 2013 – Clear Sky Software, Inc. ® announced today that The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge has implemented the company’s food & beverage inventory control system to help manage all food &…

Salisbury, MD (USA) - April 11, 2013 — Marshall Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a leading hotel management and services company that operates properties nationwide, today announced that it added four hotel managements contracts and one country…

Irving, Texas (USA) - April 11, 2013 - An affiliate of Huntington Hotel Group purchased 3.21 acres of land near San Jose Airport and will break ground next month on two new Marriott-branded hotels that will operate within a single building…

North Berwick, Scotland (UK) - April 10, 2013 - Demonstrates Golf’s Commitment and Contribution to the Environment and Communities While many Australian golf facilities practice responsible management of the environment and contribute…

Kingston Upon Thames, England (UK) - April 10, 2013 - The coldest winter in 50 years has given award-winning golf club rental company ClubstoHire.com a major boost as bookings by British and Irish golfers across the Mediterranean’s most…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 11, 2013 - Skyrocketing visitor arrivals and Thai Government plans to invest billions of baht into tourism infrastructure are behind the decision to hold one of the region's leading hotel investment conferences in…

Vancouver, BC (Canada) - April 9, 2013 — Things are getting fresh this spring with the April launch of the recently revamped OPUS Vancouver in Vancouver’s hottest neighbourhood, Yaletown. Bolder, brighter and just a little bit cheekier,…

Singapore (Singapore) - April 9, 2013 – Park Hotel Group (the “Group”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a conditional Sale and Purchase Agreement with Ascendas Hospitality Trust (“AHTRUST”) on 05 April 2013 to sell Park Hotel…

London (UK) - April 8, 2013 - Corinthia Hotels announces that its flagship Corinthia Hotel London has received the “Best of the Best” award in the new hotels category from Robb Report magazine. The award was presented in New York to Matthew…

Bangkok (Thailand) - April 8, 2013 - Centara Hotels & Resorts is expanding its presence in Southern Thailand with the acquisition of the management contract for Khao Lak Seaview Resort&Spa, which will be renamed Centara Seaview…

Victoria (Seychelles) - April 8, 2013 - Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, answered questions from the European press on his participation at the third World Tourism Forum Lucerne which will be…

San Francisco, CA (USA) - April 6, 2013 – Following the success of Coconut Waikiki Hotel, Joie de Vivre Hotels introduces Shoreline Hotel Waikiki—its second property in Hawaii—marking the company's ongoing expansion outside of California.…

Honolulu, Hawaii (USA) - April 6, 2013 - The Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort in Thailand celebrates its official opening today with a grand evening beachside party. Flying in for the VIP gathering are members of the Kelley family,…

Manila (Philippines) - April 7, 2013 - At 2:28 p.m. Enrique Razon, Jr. opened the doors to the new Solaire Resort and Casino in Entertainment City adjacent Mall of Asia. The flagship project of Bloomberry Resorts Corporation is the first of…

The Woodlands (Houston), Texas (USA) - April 6, 2013 - Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading US-based independent hospitality management company, has launched a new lifestyle journal, Mosaic. The new journal, which will be…

Hallandale Beach, FL (USA) — April 5, 2013 — Global travelers have been enjoying stress-free stays at SALA Resorts & Spas in Thailand for nearly 20 years. As owner and operator of the 5-star luxury brand, SALA Hospitality Group also…

Charlotte, North Carolina (USA) – April 5, 2013 - Clear Sky Software, Inc. ® announced today that The Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne Hotel has installed the company’s beverage inventory control system. The Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne, located in…

Dallas (USA) - April 5, 2013 – Executives of La Quinta Inns & Suites and local officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated La Quinta Inn & Suites at 100 Congress Street in Springfield. The 182-room…

Atlanta (USA) - April 5,2013 — As part of its unwavering commitment to serve discerning travelers and luxury hospitality providers worldwide, Forbes Travel Guide announces the launch of its Global Star Rating Program (GSRP). The GSRP allows…

Geneva (Switzerland) - April 4, 2013 – Kempinski Hotels officially opened Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna with a Grand Opening Gala hosting over 700 guests. Originally designed as a hotel for the 1873 World Exhibition by Theophil Edvard von…

McLean, Va. (USA) - April 4, 2013 - Embassy Suites Hotels announced today the results of its fifth annual business travel survey*, providing unique insight into the seasoned traveler of yesterday, today and the future. Despite the…

Tokyo (Japan) - April 3, 2013 - Leading Japanese hospitality company Fujita Kanko Inc. has announced the appointment of Akira Segawa as the new President of the company, effective March 26, 2013. He is succeeding Kazumasa Suezawa as the…

Marina del Rey, CA (USA) — April 3, 2013 – DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Worldwide’s fastest-growing full service brand, today announced the opening of the Hotel MdR Marina del Rey - a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. The rebrand marks the start…

Dallas (USA) - April 2, 2013 - Dallas-based Aimbridge Hospitality and Haiti-based corporation Carabimmo SA in partnership with U.S.-based Best Western International, are pleased to announce the opening today of the luxury Best Western…

Victoria (Seychelles) - March 31, 2013 - Mr. Kyan Sulone, the President of the Macao ASEAN International Chamber of Commerce, welcomed Minister Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, and his delegation…

Victoria (Seychelles) - March 31, 2013 - Members of the Seychelles tourism board led by the Minister for Tourism & Culture, Alain St.Ange, and the CEO of the Tourism Board, Elsia Grandcourt, joined officials from both Air Seychelles and…

Guangzhou (China) - March 31, 2013 - The Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) is an annual event that is held in Guangzhou, the capital of the Guangdong Province in Southern China. This year the fair was being held at the China Import…

Bangkok (Thailand) - March 30, 2013 - Centra Taum Seminyak Bali, which was closed briefly after flooding that took place in Bali last December, has undergone extensive renovation works and will reopen on April 1, 2013 with a host of new…

Irving, Texas (USA) - March 30, 2013 - Huntington Hotel Group is proud to announce that six additional Residence Inn by Marriott hotels are now managed by Huntington Hospitality Management, an affiliate of the Huntington Hotel Group.…

San Diego (USA) - March 29, 2013 - The much-anticipated Grand Opening of Viejas Hotel took place today amid much fanfare … and fireworks. Several hundred guests attended today’s Grand Opening of the 5-story, $36 million luxury hotel,…