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Hyatt Annouces Plans For Three New Hotels In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
Hyatt Annouces Plans For Three New Hotels In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into agreements with Naseel Holding Company to manage three new Hyatt-branded …



Waterplay’s 25th Anniversary: Looking Back And Paying It Forward!
Waterplay’s 25th Anniversary: Looking Back And Paying It Forward!

In 1987, the soon-to-be founders of Waterplay Solutions Corp. watched children playing in a public fountain. Deeply inspired by the children’s fascination …



New York Helmsley Hotel Launches $65 Million Transformation in Preparation to Fly the Westin Flag in Spring 2012
New York Helmsley Hotel Launches $65 Million Transformation in Preparation to Fly the Westin Flag in Spring 2012

Today Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and Host Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HST) announced the launch of a $65 million renovation …



Emirate Beats 2011 Target As Hotel Guest Growth Rises 17%
Emirate Beats 2011 Target As Hotel Guest Growth Rises 17%

Abu Dhabi has recorded its most successful year ever in terms of hotel guest arrivals with some 2,111,611 people staying in the emirate’s hotels and hotel …



Prime Investimenti sri Announce Plans to Launch a New Vacation Ownership Resort in Tuscany: Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Borgo alle Vigne
Prime Investimenti sri Announce Plans to Launch a New Vacation Ownership Resort in Tuscany: Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Borgo alle Vigne

Prime Investimenti sri, an Italian real estate company, based in Prato Italy, today announced that it is to open a luxurious 31-apartment vacation ownership …



Regent Focuses on China Expansion With Senior Development Appointment
Regent Focuses on China Expansion With Senior Development Appointment

Luxury hospitality group Regent Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Cai Shuo as Vice President Development for China, responsible for expanding …



New Year marks the return of Outrigger Hotels and Resorts to Surfers Paradise
New Year marks the return of Outrigger Hotels and Resorts to Surfers Paradise



Emirates Invests in Scotland by Doubling Glasgow Service
Emirates Invests in Scotland by Doubling Glasgow Service

Emirates has today underlined its commitment to Scotland with plans to introduce a second daily non-stop flight to Glasgow, commencing 1st June 2012. …



Emirates Links Dublin to Its Vast Route Network
Emirates Links Dublin to Its Vast Route Network

Emirates, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, launched its new Dublin route today. It is the third new route to be added to Emirates’ route …



Residence Inn Edinburgh Celebrates Grand Opening
Residence Inn Edinburgh Celebrates Grand Opening

Celebration Marks Debut of the First of the Global Extended-Stay Power Brand in Scotland.



Starwood Hotels Aggressively Expanding Its Footprint in India
Starwood Hotels Aggressively Expanding Its Footprint in India

Luxury Brands W and St. Regis to Make Landmark Debuts in India.



Going, Going, Gone to Super Bowl XLVI
Going, Going, Gone to Super Bowl XLVI

Marriott Rewards Members Bid Points for Trips to Super Bowl XLVI.



Hyatt Introduces Hyatt House In India With Agreement For Hotel In Mumbai
Hyatt Introduces Hyatt House In India With Agreement For Hotel In Mumbai

Hyatt Continues India Growth in 2012 with Opening of Six New Hotels in Bangalore, Chennai, Hampi, Hyderabad, Pune and Raipur.



Interval’s UK Members Keen Travellers Who Value Their Vacation Ownership
Interval’s UK Members Keen Travellers Who Value Their Vacation Ownership

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), today revealed …



Timeshare Fans Program Spotlights CLUB WYNDHAM® Owners
Timeshare Fans Program Spotlights CLUB WYNDHAM® Owners

Crossing things off a bucket list. Seeing new places. Pride of ownership. These are a few reasons given for the satisfaction level among “Timeshare …



Marriott International Launches New European Charitible Giving Initiative
Marriott International Launches New European Charitible Giving Initiative

Marriott’s “World of Opportunity” to Raise Funds to Help Tackle Youth Unemployment Across Europe. …



Park Hyatt Ningbo Resort And Spa Opens
Park Hyatt Ningbo Resort And Spa Opens

Opening marks the first Park Hyatt branded resort in China. …



Starwood Announces New Sheraton Hotel in Northeast Brazil
Starwood Announces New Sheraton Hotel in Northeast Brazil

Starwood continues its expansion in Latin America with the signing of the new Sheraton Reserva do Paiva Hotel and Convention Center, due to open in Q1 …



Snow Sculpture Competition Creates Outdoor Art Gallery in Breckenridge, Colo.
Snow Sculpture Competition Creates Outdoor Art Gallery in Breckenridge, Colo.

Decorated artists to compete in International Snow Sculpture Championships.



Hilton HHonors Launches More Points Promotion
Hilton HHonors Launches More Points Promotion

Offers members a chance to earn 1,000 Bonus Points per night; 5,000 Bonus Points for weekend stays.



St. Regis Hotels and Resorts Takes Luxury to New Heights with the Debut of the 100-Story St. Regis Shenzhen
St. Regis Hotels and Resorts Takes Luxury to New Heights with the Debut of the 100-Story St. Regis Shenzhen

The St. Regis Shenzhen is Now Starwood’s Tallest Hotel Worldwide and One of the Tallest Buildings in China.



‘A World of Flavors’ at the Sheraton Maldives
‘A World of Flavors’ at the Sheraton Maldives

Miles away from home in the picturesque islands of the Maldives, whether you are just soaking up the sun or exploring the depths of the ocean, you are …



Mission Not Impossible
Mission Not Impossible

Imagine not being able to shower ,wash your hair, clean your teeth generally make your self feel better, I don’t know about you but I take this every day …



Starwood Hotels And Resorts In Asia Pacific Launches ‘Red Hot Deals’
Starwood Hotels And Resorts In Asia Pacific Launches ‘Red Hot Deals’

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) welcomes 2012 with the launch of a sizzling ‘Red Hot Deals’ promotion where travelers can …



Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Named Best Hotel for Service in Condé Nast Traveller UK 2012 Gold List
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Named Best Hotel for Service in Condé Nast Traveller UK 2012 Gold List

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has been named the Best Hotel for Service in Australasia and South Pacific in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller UK 2012 Gold …



Iconic Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi Opens In The UAE Capital
Iconic Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi Opens In The UAE Capital

Premium business hotel opens in world’s ‘furthest leaning tower’.



The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Announces First Hotel in Austria
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Announces First Hotel in Austria

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., a leader in luxury hospitality, has announced plans to continue its global expansion with the brand’s first hotel …



Hilton Worldwide Announces Travel with Purpose Twitter Promotion
Hilton Worldwide Announces Travel with Purpose Twitter Promotion

To celebrate the holiday and the company’s recent corporate responsibility achievements, Hilton Worldwide is hosting a Twitter promotion and giving fans …



Double Conversion Of Mint Hotels In Central London Create Two New DoubleTree By Hilton Hotels In The UK
Double Conversion Of Mint Hotels In Central London Create Two New DoubleTree By Hilton Hotels In The UK

DoubleTree by Hilton has announced that two of Central London’s largest hotels have officially joined the upscale, full-service hotel brand with the …



“Like” Marriott International on Facebook for a Chance to Win One Million Marriott Rewards’ Points
“Like” Marriott International on Facebook for a Chance to Win One Million Marriott Rewards’ Points

Simply go to www.facebook.com/marriott, click the “like” button and enter the sweepstakes to win one million Marriott Rewards’ points. That’s enough …



Boarding Now: Virgin America Joins With Marriott Rewards
Boarding Now: Virgin America Joins With Marriott Rewards

Members Can Earn Elevate Points at 3,500 Marriott International Hotels.



Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach Celebrates Opening Of Pali Tower
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach Celebrates Opening Of Pali Tower

Amongst a sea of guests, Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach today opened the doors of the Pali Tower, the first of two towers being constructed at this property, …



Start 2012 Off With a Free Night from Marriott Rewards
Start 2012 Off With a Free Night from Marriott Rewards

Marriott Rewards members who make two paid stays* between February 1 and April 30, 2012 will earn a free night to use for a future stay at thousands of …



Vantage Yacht Club Commissions Yacht Build for Fractional Ownership Program in Chicago
Vantage Yacht Club Commissions Yacht Build for Fractional Ownership Program in Chicago

Sunseeker is known to hand build a limited number of yachts each year. With only thirty-five Portofino 48 models scheduled for production in 2012 and a …



Wyndham Hotel Group Offers Great Deals and Free Nights this Holiday Season
Wyndham Hotel Group Offers Great Deals and Free Nights this Holiday Season

Travelers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season can find great deals and earn free night stays when they book with Wyndham Hotel …



Hilton Worldwide Announces Agreement for First Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Colombia
Hilton Worldwide Announces Agreement for First Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Colombia

Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement to operate a Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Barranquilla, Colombia – the largest industrial …



DoubleTree by Hilton Teaches Thousands of Kids Worldwide This Holiday Season to CARE About Their Local Communities One Cookie at a Time
DoubleTree by Hilton Teaches Thousands of Kids Worldwide This Holiday Season to CARE About Their Local Communities One Cookie at a Time

If you had 2,500 cookies to honor a deserving group of people in your community, to whom would you give them and why? That’s a question being posed to …



JetBlue Airways, Boston’s Largest Carrier, Celebrates its First Flight to the U.S. Virgin Islands from Logan
JetBlue Airways, Boston’s Largest Carrier, Celebrates its First Flight to the U.S. Virgin Islands from Logan

Now offering service from Boston to 43 nonstop destinations, including at least five weekly flights to St. Thomas. …



Like Marriott International on Facebook for a Chance to Win One Million Marriott Rewards’ Points
Like Marriott International on Facebook for a Chance to Win One Million Marriott Rewards’ Points

One million Marriott Rewards’ points is enough points to vacation free at any one of the more than 3,500 hotels and resorts participating in Marriott …



W Hotels Unveils Innovative Design Concept of the Soon-to-Open W Paris – Opéra by Acclaimed Rockwell Group Europe
W Hotels Unveils Innovative Design Concept of the Soon-to-Open W Paris – Opéra by Acclaimed Rockwell Group Europe



Marriott International Unveils a Grand Classic in the Heart of Shanghai – The 720-Room Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre
Marriott International Unveils a Grand Classic in the Heart of Shanghai – The 720-Room Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre

The 720 guest room Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre stands out as a flagship hotel for the Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand in China. …



Starwood Preferred Guest Announces New Partnership with China Southern Airlines
Starwood Preferred Guest Announces New Partnership with China Southern Airlines

SPG Members Can Now Transfer Starpoints to China Southern Airlines’ Sky Pearl Club.



Mint Hotel Amsterdam Officially Converts To Become First Doubletree By Hilton Hotel In The Netherlands
Mint Hotel Amsterdam Officially Converts To Become First Doubletree By Hilton Hotel In The Netherlands

DoubleTree by Hilton has made its official debut in the Netherlands with the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station. Formerly known …



DoubleTree By Hilton Introduces 10th UK Hotel And 25th European Hotel In Newcastle
DoubleTree By Hilton Introduces 10th UK Hotel And 25th European Hotel In Newcastle

Norway, Romania, Russia, Slovakia and Turkey. Hilton Worldwide continues to grow its presence in Europe, with more than 270 hotels currently operating …



Hawaiian Increasing LA-Honolulu Service with Third Daily Flight
Hawaiian Increasing LA-Honolulu Service with Third Daily Flight

Hawaiian’s increasing the seasonal flight to year-round service will add more than 70,000 air seats annually between the two cities. …



Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach Celebrates Opening Of Pali Tower
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach Celebrates Opening Of Pali Tower

Commemorative Launch Planned for Honolulu’s Most Anticipated Hotel. …



Holiday Hungry Brits To Spend More On Breaks In 2012
Holiday Hungry Brits To Spend More On Breaks In 2012

Despite the current economic uncertainty, 33 per cent of those questioned intend to splash out even more on their holidays in 2012, with Portugal taking …



U.S. Travel Applauds Western Governors Association Support of Visa Reform
U.S. Travel Applauds Western Governors Association Support of Visa Reform

The Western Governors Council, an organization representing the Governors of 19 states and three U.S.-Flag Pacific islands, adopted a resolution yesterday …



InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook receives NHLRA Green Giant Award
InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook receives NHLRA Green Giant Award



“Timeshare Fans” Captured on Camera Enjoying Vacations from Captiva to Oahu to Portugal
“Timeshare Fans” Captured on Camera Enjoying Vacations from Captiva to Oahu to Portugal

The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) today unveiled its December “Timeshare Fans” of the Month from Hilton Grand Vacations. In its second …



Preferred Residences Continues to Expand in Africa
Preferred Residences Continues to Expand in Africa

Preferred Residences®, a hospitality-branded membership and exchange programme for luxury shared ownership resorts offered by an operating business of …



Westin Hotels Debuts in Abu Dhabi
Westin Hotels Debuts in Abu Dhabi

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the debut of The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa. Owned by the Tourism …



Let It Snow!
Let It Snow!

Despite a slow start to the season, some of the most popular resorts in France, including Val d’Isère and Val Thorens in the Alps and even Isola 2000 …



Planes, Points and Automobiles
Planes, Points and Automobiles

Marriott Rewards Members Can Now Redeem Points or Combine Points & Cash for Rental Cars & Flights.



Grand Hyatt New York’s $130 Million Renovation Culminates With Opening Of Grand Club
Grand Hyatt New York’s $130 Million Renovation Culminates With Opening Of Grand Club

Transformation features talents by internationally-renowned artists Jaume Plensa and Per Fronth; Design by Bentel & Bentel, George Wong Design, and …



Westin Hotels Debuts in Abu Dhabi
Westin Hotels Debuts in Abu Dhabi

The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa Marks the Launch of the Westin Brand in the Emirate. …



Jetsetter UK Debuts On The App Store For iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch
Jetsetter UK Debuts On The App Store For iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch

Jetsetter.co.uk, the leading members-only travel website, today announced their Jettsetter App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the …



Hogwarts Is Coming To Hollywood!
Hogwarts Is Coming To Hollywood!

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood will be as impressive as what has been created in Orlando – and is expected to transform …



A Bold, New Paradigm For Second-Home Ownership:  Lifestyle Asset Group Launches PortfolioOne LLC
A Bold, New Paradigm For Second-Home Ownership: Lifestyle Asset Group Launches PortfolioOne LLC

Lifestyle Asset Group, the most enlightened second-home ownership model in the world, today announced the launch of PortfolioOne LLC, offering equity interest …



Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Acquire Stakein German-Based Design Hotels AG
Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Acquire Stakein German-Based Design Hotels AG

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire 49.8% of the shares of Design Hotels …



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Sheraton Opens Hotel in Kansas City’s Crown Center
Carlson Announces the Reopening of the Radisson Blu Resort, Marina and Spa, St. Martin on Dec. 15, 2011
Landmark St. Thomas Resort, Frenchman’s Reef Marriott, Reopens its Doors after Undergoing a $48 Million Renovation
Extra Holidays by Wyndham Announces Facebook Contest Winner for The Curse of the Tiny Hotel Room
Tahiti And Her Islands Offer Best Viewpoint For Last Transit Of Venus This Century
Sofitel Announces Landmark New Property In Foshan
Hard Rock Turns Up The Volume In Sydney With Grand Opening Celebration
Aloft Hotels Debuts First Hotel In Thailand With The Opening Of Aloft Bangkok-Sukhumvit 11
Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Launches Exclusive Private Aircraft And Luxury Yacht Travel Experience
Southwest Airlines Announces New Flights To Mexico Operated by AirTran Airways
Wyndham Rewards Offers Two Million Points for Your Horrible Holiday Gift
Singapore Tourism Report Q4 2011 – Another Strong Year In Prospect Tourist Arrivals To Singapore Soared Over The First Seven Months Of 2011
Club Melia Wins RCI Gold Crown Resort® Awards For Properties In Cancun, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta and Punta Cana
Holiday Systems International CEO Craig Morganson Offers His Employees a Free Nutritious Thanksgiving Meal
Half-Term Holidaymakers Warned: Don’t Be Caught Out by the Cold Snap
Hilton Naples In Top 10 Of Brand’s Regional Quarterly Blue Energy Awards
Potential Icelandic Volcanic Eruption Comment
Visit Scotland in 2012 for a Creative Bonanza
The Village Coconut Island awarded Best Shared Ownership Development in the inaugural South East Asia Property Awards
Timeshare Fans Captured on Camera Enjoying Vacations from Captiva to Oahu to Portugal
Virgin America Launches First Flights to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit
Kalahari Resorts – Wisconsin Dells Gives Away the Vacation of a Lifetime
Like Marriott Rewards and Earn a Chance at 1 Million Points
Fairfield Inn & Suites Associates Rally To Build More Than 100 Homes For Those In Need
Take Off Faster With The Marriott Rewards® MegaMiles Promotion
Interval International Adds Two Resorts In Argentina To Its Exchange Network
Hilton Worldwide Crowns Competition Winners At Food and Beverage Masters Grand Final
Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort, Dominican Republic, Appoints Daniel Ohana Kosher Chef In Residence
RCI and Summer Bay Resorts Renew Affiliation Agreement
Titan Airways And Corsican Places Team Up For London Stansted-Calvi Services This Summer
Summer Tourist Influx Sees Winter Property Viewings In The Algarve Increase Tenfold
Expedia 2011 Vacation Deprivation Study Reveals Wide Work-Life Disparity Across Five Continents
TRYP by Wyndham Travels to North America, Opens First Hotel in Region
The New Marriott Mobile Speaks Your Language – Wildly Popular App for iPhone, iPod touch, and Android Devices Now Available in Five Languages
Hyatt Announces More Than USD$346,000 In 2011 Community Grants To 24 Non-Profit Organizations
Hilton Hotels and Resorts Continues Growth In The UAE With Opening Of Hilton Jumeirah Hotel Apartment
Take off Faster with the Marriott Rewards MegaMiles Promotion
Blue Residence Club Joins Preferred Residences
Ski Into 2012 In Luxury And Style With The Hideaways Club
More Travelers Packing Up Sleighs For December Holidays In 2011