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Hersonissos (Greece) - September 9, 2012 - A prerequisite for this medal is the strict compliance with all the criteria of sustainability, the encouraging of participation in such environmental efforts and the compliance with state planning…

a Rippe, Switzerland - September 8, 2012 - On August 22, WATA signed a partnership agreement with asr Allianz selbständiger Reiseunternehmen – Bundesverband e.V. to develop business opportunities, exchange expertise, and join forces on…

Canton, MA (USA) – September 7, 2012 – KoolConnect, a leading provider of interactive TV solutions to the hospitality industry since 1999, today announced the appointment of Beth Carey as Senior Vice President of Strategic Sales. In this…

San Francisco, CA (USA) - September 6, 2012 - Give by Cell, a San Francisco based company specializing in mobile technology solutions, is providing their mobile fundraising service, Mobile Give, as a part of TravelStorysGPS, an innovative…

Aspen (USA) – September 3, 2012 - The St. Regis Aspen Resort, the iconic mountain retreat nestled at the base of Aspen Mountain, today announced the appointment of Heather Steenge-Hart as general manager, effective September 2012.…

London (UK) - September 6, 2012 - African elephant and rhinoceros, mercilessly and illegally being poached to near extinction, are the focus of this year’s WTM World Responsible Tourism Day Opening Ceremony in London on Wednesday, November…

Denver, Colo. (USA) - September 2, 2012 – The Embassy Suites Denver - Downtown/Convention Center is pleased to announce that Ed Blair has been appointed and is now serving as General Manager. Denver-based Sage Hospitality, an established…

Cape Town (South Africa) - September 6, 2012 - The fifth annual E Tourism Africa Summit will take place on September 13&14, 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Coordinated by E Tourism Frontiers, the E Tourism Africa…

Surrey (UK) - September 6, 2012 - EIBTM the global event for the meetings, incentive, and business travel industry, is urging all meetings industry innovators to submit their EIBTM Technology Watch entries before the deadline of September…

Santa Barbara, CA (USA) - September 1, 2012 – The International Association of Conference Centres integrated SpeedRFP to its website, IACCOnline.org to facilitate the distribution of online RFPs to IACC member properties around the world. A…

Southlake, Texas (USA) - September 1, 2012 - Sabre Hospitality Solutions, a global technology company serving the hospitality industry, today announced that Hong Kong-based New World Hotels, managed by New World Hospitality has chosen Sabre…

St. Georges (Grenada) - August 31, 2012 - World and Olympic 400 m champion Kirani James finally returns home to his native Grenada this week following his record-breaking performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Professional…

Chicago (USA) - August 28, 2012 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Malaysia. This elegant, contemporary and luxurious hotel with 370 guestrooms and 42…

Toronto (Canada) - August 27, 2012 - G Adventures has one of the highest quality operations in the Galapagos and is upgrading its fleet for 2013 with the acquisition of three 16-passenger motor yachts – Daphne G3, San Jose G5, and Queen of…

Pasay City (Philippines) - August 27, 2012 - Manila, the capital city of the Philippines and home to numerous cultural attractions and tourist spots is the perfect staycation not only for locals but also for tourists. Known for its rich…

Boca del Río, Veracruz (Mexico) - August 25, 2012 - Hotel Indigo upscale boutique brand, today announced the opening of the Hotel Indigo Veracruz - Boca del Río . The new hotel, located in the Veracruz business district and just steps from…

Savannah, Ga. (USA) - August 25, 2012 – The Kessler Collection – a portfolio of ten passionately created and artistically inspired boutique hotels around the country – announces Joseph Kelley as the new general manager of Mansion on Forsyth…

Barcelona (Spain) - August 24, 2012 - EIBTM has partnered with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) once again to deliver The Forum for Young Professionals (FYP), which will take place from November 24-27 in…

Seattle (USA) - August 29, 2012 — Guestware, developers of an integrated Guest Experience Management (GEM) software solution used by hospitality companies around the world, has selected CADD Emirates to resell and support Guestware in India…

Ithaca, NY (USA) - August 29, 2012 - The reduced-price early registration period for the second Cornell Hospitality Research Summit (CHRS) ends on Friday, August 31, and the nomination period for the summit's major award program ends just…

Singapore (Singapore) - August 22, 2012 - Tradewinds Hotels and Resorts Sdn Bhd has increased online bookings by improving its visibility in new markets while diversifying its product offering. One of the largest hotel owners in Malaysia…

Atlanta, Georgia (USA) – August 22, 2012 – Hotel sales teams are capturing some of the hardest-to-reach—and most profitable—guests thanks to new online marketing strategies and tools. Attracting the attention of travelers who are arriving…

Minneapolis (USA) - August 21, 2012 – The Board of Directors for Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., announced today they have elected Trudy Rautio as president and chief executive officer,…

Boca Raton, FL (USA) - August 20, 2012 - The Nation’s capital is home to both working professionals and families that are in need of reliable ground transportation services each and every day. Today, One Concierge, a luxury concierge…

Bangkok (Thailand) - August 20, 2012 - Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok is offering a selection of benefits between now and September 30, 2012 designed as the ultimate club level experience for guests booking Club Deluxe rooms…

Nova Scotia (Canada) — 19 August 2012 — B4Checkin has been selected by Sarova Hotels, Resorts and Game Lodges to provide communication and feedback software systems to their entire chain of hotels and lodges throughout Kenya and East…

Gstaad (Switzerland) - 18 August 2012 - Gstaad Palace has announced the appointment of Melanie Ehlert as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Arriving in the Swiss chalet village with experience in the luxury hospitality industry across…

Parsippany, N.J. (USA) - 18 August 2012 – RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, has named Dimitris Manikis to the role of managing director of RCI South Africa. In this expanded role, Manikis will also continue to serve as vice…

Ithaca, NY (USA) - 18 August 2012 - Antoinette "Toni" Knorr, general manager of the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco, has been chosen to receive the 2012 MMH Outstanding Alumna of the Year Award, presented by the master of management in…

Santiago (USA) - 18 August 2012 – The Singular Patagonia, which opened just last December to rave reviews and a multitude of industry awards, readies for its “second season” in the heart of Chilean Patagonia and instead of resting on its…

Cancun (Mexico) - 17 August 2012 – The Cancun Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is proud to announce that Cancun had one of the best summer seasons in recent years with an approximate 88% hotel occupancy rate. Cancun International…

Chicago (USA) - 17 August 2012 – Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: BEE) announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchase New York City’s Essex House Hotel from the Dubai Investment Group for a gross purchase price of…

Goa (India) - 16 August 2012 – Hilton Worldwide today opened the newly-renovated, upscale, full-service DoubleTree by Hilton Goa-Arpora-Baga, the third DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in India. Ensconced in a quiet setting, the 105-room hotel is…

Chicago (USA) - 16 August 2012 - Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses the U.S. Hotels & Lodging, including Morgans Hotel Group Co. (Nasdaq: MHGC), Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH), Great Wolf Resorts Inc. (Nasdaq: WOLF),…

Stamford, Conn.(USA) - 15 August 2012 - Today, Westin Hotels & Resorts announces that it is applying its industry leading, design-driven approach to the new public space design, allowing travelers to stay balanced, refreshed and…

Las Vegas (USA) - 15 August 2012 - Recognized worldwide for its stunning accommodations, Bellagio announced today that it will remodel all 928 rooms and suites in the resort's Spa Tower beginning August 19. Following Bellagio's $70…

Ithaca, NY (USA) - 15 August 2012 - People attending the 2012 Cornell Hospitality Research Summit (CHRS) will be able to choose from over 80 research-based, industry-focused presentations. Scheduled for October 8 and 9, 2012, at the Cornell…

Manama (Bahrain) - 14 August 2012 – Dubai International Capital’s (‘DIC’) majority-owned Ishraq Gulf Real Estate Holding Company and IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), today announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Express Bahrain. With…

Silver Spring, MD (USA) - 14 August 2012 – Merchant Link, a leading provider of payment gateway and data security solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Ben Jared as Director of Business Development for its retail vertical.…

Sydney (Australia) - 10 August 2012 – InterContinental Sydney is now one of the city’s most advanced technology ‘hotspots’ for both business and leisure guests following the completion of a High Speed Internet Access (HSIA) project by Asia…

McLean, Va. (USA) - 10 August 2012 – Today, Hilton Worldwide announced an agreement to build the organization’s first three-flag hotel development in Canada. Located in Calgary, the landmark project will feature properties from Hampton…

London (United Kingdom) - 10 August 2012 - Brazil's lodging fundamentals remain positive as the country experienced a double-digit rise in average daily rates (ADR) and record revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth in 2011. Steady…

Santa Clara, CA (USA) – 10 August 2012 – Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc., a leading Internet marketing company specializing in the lodging industry, won two Best in Class awards in the highly competitive Interactive Media Awards™…

Montreal (Canada) - 7 August 2012 - Majestic International, a 3rd generation family owned business started in 1901, and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, is looking to further our expansion in the United States. Our hospitality division…

Oklahoma City, OK (USA) - 7 August 06, 2012 - Oklahoma City’s hotel industry is outpacing the nation in occupancy and revenue, with increases that are double and triple the national average in most categories. The U.S. hotel industry…

Boca Raton, FL (USA) - 6 August 2012 - Travelpro International, the leading manufacturer of lightweight durable luggage, is proud to partner with National Geographic, one of the world’s largest scientific and educational nonprofit…

Davao City (Philippines) - 6 August 2012 - Davao City is considered a highly urbanized Philippine city that serves as the regional capital of Davao del Sur. With an average population of 1.4 million according to the 2010 census, it’s the…

Chicago, IL (USA) - 6 August 2012 - On top of the Olympic fanfare, on August 6th, Jamaica celebrates 50 years of Independence. Jamaica has a lot to be proud of, including a thriving tourism industry with more than just beautiful beaches,…

Singapore, (Singapore) - 7 August 2012 – CapitaLand's wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has signed an agreement to acquire a prime hotel operating in London for £158.8 million (S$311 million).…

Canton, MA (USA) – 8 August 2012 – The benefits of offering an exciting in-room interactive TV experience for guests have never been in question. An Electronic Programming Guide (EPG), a branded TV experience and interactive features is…