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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 hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With the addition of these three new hotel agreements, there are six Hyatt-branded hotels under development in Saudi Arabia across five of Hyatt’s brands. Currently, there is one Hyatt-branded hotel in Saudi Arabia – Park Hyatt Jeddah – Marina, Club and Spa, which opened in 2009.

February 9, 2012 in Hyatt, News, Travel News by Kerry McCormack

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 with water, a vision was born to bring water play and big wet splashes to the playground industry. 25 years later, both Waterplay and the concept of a water playground are now a global reality. To recognize 25 years in the industry, Waterplay is delighted to invite you to share in their Make Way for Water Play 25th Anniversary celebration.

February 9, 2012 in News, Travel News, Waterplay Solutions Corp by Kerry McCormack

Today Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) and Host Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HST) announced the launch of a $65 million renovation of the historic New York Helmsley Hotel which will fly the Westin flag following the extensive re-branding initiative. Debuting in 2012, the new hotel will join its sister property, Westin New York at Times Square in the prime location of midtown Manhattan. Located just blocks away from both Grand Central Terminal and the United Nations, the hotel will continue to be an iconic New York City landmark while providing guests a premium, signature Westin experience.

February 8, 2012 in News, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Travel News by Kerry McCormack

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 apartments – beating its 2011 stretch target of 2 million by 6.5% or over 100,000 guests.

February 7, 2012 in News, Travel, Travel News by Kerry McCormack

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 fractional resort to be known as “Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Borgo alle Vigne“ in the Tuscan countryside close to the hilltop village of Peccioli.

February 6, 2012 in Hilton, News, Timeshare News, Travel News by Steve Luba

Luxury hospitality group Regent Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Cai Shuo as Vice President Development for China, responsible for expanding the Regent brand in the powerful Chinese market. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) predicts China will become the world’s leading inbound tourism destination by 2015.

January 18, 2012 in News, Travel News by Kerry McCormack

Surfers Paradise has welcomed back Outrigger Hotels & Resorts after the popular international hotel group officially took over the 23-level Holiday Inn on Tuesday, January 10. Hawaiian songs and traditional dancers filled the lobby to welcome guests as they checked in and received floral leis and Mai Tai ‘mocktails’, at the 411-room hotel that has [...]

January 16, 2012 in News, Travel News by Steve Luba

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

January 16, 2012 in Emirates, News, Travel, Travel News by Kerry McCormack

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

January 13, 2012 in News, Travel News by Steve Luba

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

January 12, 2012 in News, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Travel News by Steve Luba

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

January 12, 2012 in Lifestyle News, Marriott, News, Travel News by Steve Luba

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

January 12, 2012 in Hyatt, News, Travel News by Steve Luba

Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), today revealed that its UK members travel extensively, find holiday ownership satisfying, own an average of 1.9 weeks of shared ownership time or its equivalent, and report average household incomes of approximately £70,050 per year. And, more than one-quarter report ownership of a second home – apart from their holiday ownership.

January 11, 2012 in Interval International, News, Timeshare, Travel, Travel News by Kerry McCormack

Opening marks the first Park Hyatt branded resort in China.

January 10, 2012 in Hyatt, News, Travel News by Steve Luba

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 2014.

January 9, 2012 in News, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Travel News by Steve Luba

Decorated artists to compete in International Snow Sculpture Championships.

January 6, 2012 in Lifestyle News, News, Travel News by Steve Luba

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

January 5, 2012 in Hilton, News, Travel News by Steve Luba

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

January 5, 2012 in News, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Travel News by Steve Luba

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 bound for sure to work up an appetite for a feast by the end of the day. With a similar thought in mind, the main buffet restaurant of Feast at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has recently introduced special themed nights titled ‘A World of Flavors’ showcasing a range of cuisines from all over the world throughout the week.

January 3, 2012 in News, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Travel News by Kerry McCormack

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 task for granted.

December 22, 2011 in Accor Hotels, News, Travel News by Kerry McCormack