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Boston, MA (USA) - 21 April 2012 - The Revere Hotel Boston Common, the city's newest independent, luxury boutique hotel, officially launched on April 18th, 2012, with a vertical fashion show featuring climbers from Boston Rock Gym walking…

Stamford, Conn., (USA) - 21 April 2012 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced that its largest brand, Sheraton Hotels, and its owners are investing more than $350 million to enhance its flagship properties around the…

London (United Kingdom) - 20 April 2012 - The President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, has been named World Tourism and Travel Council’s (WTTC) Vice Chairman for the Middle East and Africa. The announcement…

Los Angeles, California (USA) - 20 April 2012 - Green Globe today announced certification of the Hotel Beaumont in Maastricht, the Netherlands. The family-owned hotel located in the Wyck district of the city center, has focused on an…

London (United Kingdom) - 20 April 2012 - Tourism is a “force for good in the world that is respected and welcomed by all,” according to David Scowsill, President and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) at the close of the…

Chicago, Illinois (USA) – 19 April 2012 – Maxim Revenue Management Solutions (MaximRMS) shared more details today on Hyatt Corporation’s significant expansion of its revenue management capabilities using MaximRMS advanced technologies.…

Columbus, Ind. (USA) - 19 April 2012 - The newly-converted Clarion Hotel property located at 2480 Jonathan Moore Pike Columbus, Indiana is now open. Franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world's largest lodging…

San Diego (USA) - 19 April 2012 – Loews Coronado Bay Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark L. Ching as executive chef. Ching brings more than 30 years of experience at some of the nation’s finest four-diamond hotels and…

McLean, Va. (USA) - 19 April 2012 - Home2 Suites by Hilton, the award-winning, mid-tier extended stay brand, today joined Parkway Corporation and Wurzak Hotel Group in hosting the groundbreaking ceremony for its largest property to date.…

Denver, CO (USA) - 18 April 2012 – Denver-based Sage Hospitality, an established leader in hotel management, development and ownership, is pleased to announce that it has hired Vincent Piro to serve as the Division Vice President of…

Ithaca, NY (USA) - 18 April 2012 - A new tool from the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration gives hotel operators specific strategies for explaining their sustainability efforts to…

Chicago, Illinois (USA) - 18 April 2012 — Access Hotels & Resorts, an accomplished full-service management and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Hotel Sax has now joined their rapidly growing portfolio of U.S. and Caribbean…

Miami Beach, FL (USA) - 18 April 2012 – The Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA), a membership organization comprised of hoteliers and allied members in Miami-Dade County, has selected Oberhausen Marketing & Public…

Seattle, WA (USA) - 17 April 2012 - Bring on the coffee! The specialty tour operator and travel agency SouthAmerica.travel is moving into the Pioneer Square neighborhood of downtown Seattle, Washington this April 2012. The new Seattle…

Mahé (Seychelles) - 17 April 2012 - In June 2011, the Constance Ephelia Resort of Seychelles was awarded a grant worth US$40,000 from the government of Seychelles’ “Mainstreaming Biodiversity” project funded by the Global Environment…

Honolulu, HI (USA) - 16 April 2012 - The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (“HARA”) and the Hawaii Tourism Authority (“HTA”) are excited to announce the addition of live concert events featuring Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners and nominees at…

Fajardo, (Puerto Rico) - 14 April 2012 – El Conquistador Resort, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, today announced the appointments of Jennifer Findlay as Spa Director, Gamal El Fakih as Director of Food & Beverage and Matt Leavitt as Director…

San Juan, (Puerto Rico) – 14 April 2012 - Luis G. Rivera Marín, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), enthusiastically received the news that About.com recognized Puerto Rico twice in its 2012 Reader’s Choice Awards.…

New York, NY (USA) - 16 April 2012 - A few weeks ago, science philanthropist, Jeffrey Epstein and his foundation, J. Epstein Foundation VI, gave critical support to help renovate and upkeep what is known as the oldest synagogue in America.…

Paris (France) - 15 April 2012 - For travellers enjoying the sights of Italy, Trenitalia's Frecciarossa trains are the fastest way to see the country, and connect to all the major cities and smaller towns. Trenitalia's Frecciarossa trains…

Santa Barbara, Bonaire (Dutch Caribbean) - 15 April 2012 - LaTina Divers Bonaire is proud to announce the launching of their new program consisting of personal dive consultants. This program, which offers Private Dive Service Providers…

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - 15 April 2012 - Specialty travel site Grand Canyon Helicopters today unveiled its ratings for helicopter companies that service the National Park's West Rim and South Rim destinations. Papillon Helicopters, a…

London (United Kingdom) - 14 April 2012 - World Travel Awards (WTA), the “Oscars of the travel industry,” has announced plans to host its first ceremony in Kenya, reflecting the African nation’s continuing evolution into a world-class…

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) - 15 April 2012 - The winners of the Saudi Tourism Excellence Award, this year in its second session, were announced on April 4. The winners were honored by His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz,…

Ockleigh, N.J. (USA) - 18 April 2012 - In late summer of 2013, Dolce Hotels and Resorts will launch Dolce Hotel Vittel in the northeast corner of France. The property will be Dolce's third address in France, and seventh in Europe. Dolce…

New York, NY (USA) – 19 April 2012 – HeBS Digital announces the re-launch of the Loews Hotels website, www.LoewsHotels.com. The re-launched site, featuring HeBS Digital’s proprietary and state-of-the-art content management system, reflects…

Chicago, IL (USA) - 13 April 2012 – The hotelier members of Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) awarded the 2011 “Most Innovative Hospitality Award” to Philips Media Suite Hotel TV at the association’s conference last week. First…

Rancho Santa Fe, CA (USA) - 13 April 2012 - A real estate company led by San Diego Padres owner John Moores is set to close escrow Wednesday on the historic Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. John Kratzer, chairman and co-owner of JMI Realty,…

Jacksonville, FL (USA) - 13 April 2012 – To help hoteliers adapt to and benefit from Facebook Timeline, VIZERGY, a hospitality digital marketing leader, has several new Timeline products. Each product is centered on imagery, as Timeline…

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - 13 April 2012 - The Ontario-based Blue Mountain is a far cry from the three-trail ski club first founded in the small community of Collingwood in 1941. When Intrawest ULC bought a 50-per-cent stake in the company in…

Cambridge, MN (USA) - 12 April 2012 - Blue Sky Hospitality, LLC has recognized outstanding performance by two of its General Managers. Melanie Tank, general manager, was recently awarded two awards for her outstanding performance at the…

New York, NY (USA) - 11 April 2012 - Indulge New York, New York's hottest, new "feel-good company, announces the expansion of its world-class restaurant, boutique hotel and specialty concierge service with the launch of its Indulge New…

Toronto, (Canada) 8 April 2012 - Bruce Poon Tip, founder of the leading small-group adventure travel company G Adventures, has been named an inductee in the Social Venture Network (SVN) Hall of Fame in the Workplace Champions category.…

Bangkok, (Thailand) - 8 April 2012 - The Peninsula Bangkok has appointed Mr Sunsakhon Pikulkeha as its new Director of Finance and Ms Wanida Saranpaibool as the new Director of Catering. Mr Pikulkeha joins The Peninsula Bangkok luxury…

Knoxville, TN (USA) – 8 April 2012 - Direct Force Enterprises, Inc., a Knoxville based promotional sales and marketing firm held their first charity event of 2012. They put together a corn hole tournament and cookout for the Leukemia and…

Suffolk, (United Kingdom) - 7 April 2012 - Guests are to be treated to an exclusive preview of a new glamping site at Kenton Hall Estate in Suffolk during a glamorous 1920’s themed launch party on Saturday 14 April 2012. Elm Occasions…

Boston, MA (USA) - 7 April 2012 - Ziptip, Inc., a mobile payments application designed specifically for the payment of tips and gratuities for service workers, announces its selection to exhibit at the upcoming MIT Enterprise Forum of…

Park City, UT (USA) - 7 April 2012 - Park City Lodging, Inc. is now a Corporate Member and an official Destination Partner of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), which is a non-profit educational association whose…

London, (United Kingdom) - 6 April 2012 - Russia is set to see a 20 percent increase in visitor arrivals over the next four years fueled by the hosting of major sporting events, reveals research unveiled today at the World Travel Market…

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - 8 April 2012 - Keith Kravitz, CEO of GrandCanyonHelicopters.org, a leading air tour discounter, announced today that the company is giving away its premium E-report showing travelers how to purchase premium helicopter…

Clements, KS (USA) - 9 April 2012 - An annual tradition of the Flint Hills will take place, Saturday, April 14, 2012 when the Flying W Ranch hosts Flames in the Flint Hills at its 7,000 acre ranch in Chase County, Kansas. The highlight of…

Berlin (Germany) - 11 April 2012 - Messe Berlin (Singapore), organizer of ITB Asia, “The Trade Show for the Asian Travel Market," has announced that registration for this year’s buyer program is now open. Buyers who are keen to attend ITB…

Paris, (France) - 10 April 2012 - Two experts from UNESCO, Ms. Avril Joffe and Mr. Lloyd Stanbury, have completed a three-week mission in Seychelles as part of the UNESCO Technical Assistance Mission for the promotion and development of the…

Los Angeles, California (USA) - 10 April 2012 - Green Globe announced certification of Hotel de Crillon in the heart of Paris, France. Overlooking the world-famous Place de la Concorde, the Hotel de Crillon adopted a proactive, vigorous…

Paris, (France) - 9 April 2012 - Train travellers to Europe who have opted for the popular Eurail Passes will be pleased to note the benefits these rail passes offer. Passengers travelling with a Eurail Pass can visit up to 23 European…

Saudi Arabia - 10 April 2012 - His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz President of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), inaugurated last Monday the website of the Saudi tourism films and photo…

Los Angeles, California (USA) - 11 April 2012 - Green Globe today announced recertification of atelier damböck near Munich, Germany. The internationally-acclaimed, full-service fair stand construction company was one of the first in its…

Deerfield, IL (USA) - 12 April 2012 - The sumptuous and spectacular oceanfront oasis The PERRY South Beach is riding a wave of digital surges, exhibiting the kind of online presence that such a world-class resort deserves. The luxurious…

Macao (China) - 12 April 2012 – IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today unveiled the world’s largest Holiday Inn, the 1,224-room Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central, with the opening of Sands Cotai Central, the latest Sands China Ltd.…

Hollywood, Florida (USA) - 12 April 2012 – The Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA)–the world’s leading hotel real estate association–announced today the formation of the Certified Hotel Asset Manager (CHAM) designation. Created by…