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Saturday, July 4
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Announces Addition of the Radisson Our Lucaya Resort, Grand Bahama Island
by
Martin
on Sat 04 Jul 2009 11:16 BST
Radisson® Hotels & Resorts today announced the addition of the Radisson Our Lucaya Resort, Grand Bahama Island, a 740-room landmark resort located in the heart of Grand Bahama Island. The AAA four-diamond oceanfront resort was converted to the Radisson brand, establishing Radisson’s presence in the Bahamas and strengthening the ... more »
Friday, July 3
Aman Resorts Opens New Boutique Hotel in Historic Luang Prabang, Laos
by
Martin
on Fri 03 Jul 2009 08:54 BST
Amanresorts has announced the opening of Amantaka in Luang Prabang, the former royal capital of Laos. The 24-suite resort incorporates 15 French-colonial-style buildings that were once part of the city's old provincial hospital. Located just south of Mount Phousi, the centerpiece of Luang Prabang, the resort rests on a peninsula ... more »
Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach is now Open
by
Martin
on Fri 03 Jul 2009 08:45 BST
Novotel has opened its third hotel in India, and its first in Mumbai. Located in the financial capital of Mumbai, the home of Bollywood and the very heart of modern India, the contemporary four-star Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach is ideal for business travellers, as well as pleasure seekers. Situated on ... more »
Thursday, July 2
Exceptional Introductory Offers To Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, Sicily
by
Martin
on Thu 02 Jul 2009 16:05 BST
The
Rocco Forte Collection’s Verdura Golf & Spa Resort will open its
doors on 1st August, 2009. Located on a magical stretch of coast in the
rugged south-west corner of Sicily, the resort is set to be the
destination of choice this year. To celebrate its much-anticipated
opening, Verdura is ... more »
Serena Hotels’ East African Circuit Expands
by
Martin
on Thu 02 Jul 2009 14:29 BST
Serena
Hotels has taken over operations and management of two new luxury
boutique properties, namely the Mivumo River Lodge and the Selous
Wildlife Lodge, located within Africa’s largest game reserve and a
proclaimed world heritage site, the Selous Game Reserve in Southern
Tanzania.
We are pleased to inform you that ... more »
Ascott Expands its China Presence with Two New Properties in Chongqing and Shenzhen
by
Martin
on Thu 02 Jul 2009 09:37 BST
The Ascott Group Limited (Ascott), today opened two Somerset-branded properties in Chongqing and Shenzhen, its first in the two cities. The serviced residence properties – Somerset JieFangBei, Chongqing and Somerset Garden City, Shenzhen – will widen Ascott’s reach and increase the scale of its operation in the mainland. Ascott is ... more »
In one of Japan's most Idyllic Mountain Resorts Solare to Open Chisun Inn Karuizawa
by
Martin
on Thu 02 Jul 2009 09:22 BST
Solare Hotels & Resorts Co. Ltd. will open Chisun Inn Karuizawa, the first resort hotel among Solare's roadside hotels. The hotel is located in one of the leading mountain resort towns of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, and is a five-minute drive from Karuizawa Station.
Every summer, visitors flock to ... more »
Hotel Indigo Opens First Property in St. Louis
by
Martin
on Thu 02 Jul 2009 09:14 BST
Hotel Indigo today announced the opening of Hotel Indigo St. Louis Central West End following a $10 million renovation by Roberts Hotels Group of the historic Bel Air West Motel, which first opened in 1958 as the city's first motel. The Central West End property is the first of three ... more »
Wednesday, July 1
The Art Of Ventures Adds Olarro To Its Kenyan Portfolio
by
Martin
on Wed 01 Jul 2009 16:14 BST
The
Art of Ventures introduces another eco chic lodge to its already
established portfolio of properties with the launch of Olarro. Situated
in an escarpment on the Loita Hills in South Western Kenya, Olarro has
incredible views over the plains below and offers The Art of Ventures
unbeatable safari ... more »
SACO, the Worldwide Serviced Apartment Network Expands into Manchester
by
Martin
on Wed 01 Jul 2009 15:33 BST
SACO is launching 48 serviced apartments in the heart of the city, just a minute from Piccadilly railway station.
The company’s apartments have become popular with celebrities and sporting stars, as well as business and leisure travellers, who value the comfort and privacy of their own apartment. Celebrities who have ... more »
The Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya to Open July 27th
by
Martin
on Wed 01 Jul 2009 10:57 BST
The new Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, which is to have its soft opening on July 27th, is built on the original beach front land of the Central Wong Amat Beach Resort and will be completed in summer 2009. A 5-star beach resort designed to be the first truly ... more »
Saga Rose Bows Out In Style
by
Martin
on Wed 01 Jul 2009 09:47 BST
MS Saga Rose, the record breaking classic cruise liner, will depart her homeport of Southampton on 30th October 2009 for the final time as she embarks on a 37-night Farewell Voyage around the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas.
Saga Rose was built in France by Norwegian America Line and was launched ... more »
Crowne Plaza moves into Portugal - first Crowne Plaza will be in Vilamoura in the Algarve
by
Martin
on Wed 01 Jul 2009 09:20 BST
The Crowne Plaza Vilamoura, set to open in January 2010, will be the first Crowne Plaza hotel in Portugal. The new hotel is right on the Vilamoura beach, near the world famous Vilamoura Casino, 300 metres from the Algarve's main marina, Marina Vilamoura, and 20 kilometres from Faro Airport. The ... more »
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens in Bradenton, Fla.
by
Martin
on Wed 01 Jul 2009 09:13 BST
The new 79-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson® Bradenton I-75 today announced it is open for business at 5610 Manor Hill Lane.
“We’re very excited to bring another Country Inns & Suites By Carlson hotel to this region,” said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for ... more » Tuesday, June 30
Voyage To The Volcano In Montserrat
by
Martin
on Tue 30 Jun 2009 11:29 BST
Montserrat’s
Green Monkey Dive Shop and Tradewinds Real Estate have teamed up to
offer a new holiday package on the island, combining villa
accommodation, sightseeing tours and adventure activities.
The new six day package has a full itinerary organised by Green Monkey Dive Shop and will include all the highlights ... more »
London Gatwick to Leeds Bradford service takes off
by
Martin
on Tue 30 Jun 2009 10:49 BST
Flybe, Europe’s largest and most successful regional airline, today operated the inaugural flight of its new Leeds Bradford to London Gatwick service following red-carpet celebrations that featured an appearance by popular former Emmerdale celeb, Mathew Bose who played the role of barman, Paul Lambert. Mathew also presented the first passenger ... more »
The Fairmont Beijing hotel is now accepting reservations for stays from July 15, 2009 onwards.
by
Martin
on Tue 30 Jun 2009 08:55 BST
The Fairmont Beijing is gearing up to start receiving guests and is now taking bookings for stays from July 15th onwards. the Fairmont Beijing is located in Yong An Li -
the ‘gate’ to Beijing’s central business district and is the first Fairmont hotel to open in China. With 222 guest rooms, including 24 suites the rooms are decorated in a contemporary Chinese style and the floor to ceiling windows ensure that they are flooded with natural light. As befits a five star hotel Fairmont aim to make the culinary experience truly memorable with the chic Lunar 8 restaurant serving renowned wood-roasted Peking Duck, whilst at The CUT delicious Wagyu beef will be a speciality. There is also a Champagne Bar, and the Willow Stream Spa with its secluded rooftop garden will offer a tranquil place to relax.
Rhodes awarded more Blue Flag Beaches than any other European island
by
Martin
on Tue 30 Jun 2009 08:23 BST
Rhodes
has the cleanest beaches in the European Union with more Blue Flag
awards than any other island. 33 Rhodian beaches have been awarded the
international Blue Flag status for excelling in safety, amenities,
cleanliness and environmental standards.
Included in the list of Blue Flag beaches in Rhodes are ten ... more » Monday, June 29
Mövenpick Ulysse Palace & Thalasso Djerba no longer - under Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ Management as of 7 November 2009.
by
Martin
on Mon 29 Jun 2009 08:44 BST
On June 22nd Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts announced that The Mövenpick Ulysse Palace & Thalasso Djerba, Tunisia, will no longer be part of the Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio. The management contract between the owning company, UTIC Tourisme, and the international hotel chain based in Switzerland will conclude as of ... more »
Win 100 Days Down Under - deadline extended until July 15th!
by
Martin
on Mon 29 Jun 2009 08:36 BST
Want to win the ultimate Aussie backpacking adventure? Help YHA Australia celebrate the 100th anniversary of the hostelling movement. You don't have to be a Spielberg to enter, just show us on video in any way you like what you'd pack for 100 Days Down Under and you could win ... more » Sunday, June 28
49 Room Sareeraya Villas open on Koh Samui
by
Martin
on Sun 28 Jun 2009 15:37 BST
The Sareeraya Villas & Suites has opened on Koh Samui’s Chaweng Beach. The resort has 49 rooms, some with their own plunge pool, and all have a full range of modern facilities including complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and round-trip transportation between Samui Airport and the resort.
Sareeraya Villas & ... more »
Pullman is opening a new address in Spain : the Pullman Barcelona Skipper!
by
Martin
on Sun 28 Jun 2009 14:33 BST
In June of 2009, the Pullman Barcelona Skipper is opening in the heart of the Catalonian capital... on the shores of the Mediterranean.
The establishment is the 39th hotel in the Pullman network and the brand’s second opening in Spain, after the 2008 launch of the Pullman Madrid Airport & ... more »
Crestline Hotels & Resorts Announces the Opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
by
Martin
on Sun 28 Jun 2009 13:15 BST
Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the opening of the new Holiday Inn Express & Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Formerly the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Surfside, the 144 guestroom select service hotel is located oceanfront at 2607 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach. The property, owned by Weatherly Investment ... more » Saturday, June 27
First Baymont Inns & Suites Outside the US Opens at Niagara Falls, Ontario
by
Martin
on Sat 27 Jun 2009 20:01 BST
The Baymont brand, one of North America’s fastest growing hotel chains known for its hometown hospitality, continues to grow to meet consumer demand with the opening of its first hotel outside of the U.S.: the 59-room Baymont Inn & Suites® by the Falls hotel in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Owned and ... more »
Four Points by Sheraton Opens in Times Square, NY
by
Martin
on Sat 27 Jun 2009 19:52 BST
Four Points by Sheraton Midtown-Times Square occupies a prime location on 40th Street in the heart of the New York City's Broadway theater district. The newly constructed, 244-room hotel is the brand's third hotel to open in New York City and joins Four Points by Sheraton Manhattan SoHo Village and ... more »
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Announces Addition of the Radisson Hotel Baton Rouge
by
Martin
on Sat 27 Jun 2009 17:28 BST
Radisson® Hotels & Resorts today announced the addition of the Radisson Hotel Baton Rouge, a 132-room hotel located at 2445 S. Acadian Thruway in Baton Rouge, La., which will officially open under its new name on July 1. The hotel was converted to the Radisson brand as part of ... more »
Friday, June 26
Rotana Opens Its First Syrian Beach Resort Hotel
by
Martin
on Fri 26 Jun 2009 10:37 BST
Rotana,
the leading hotel management company in the Middle East, has now opened
the Afamia Rotana Resort in the historic city of Latakia, on Syria’s
Mediterranean coast.
Located on a sandy peninsula, two kilometres from Latakia city centre, the new five-star Afamia Rotana Resort brings a new level of comfort ... more » Thursday, June 25
Opening of Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu Introduces the Brand to Costa Rica
by
Martin
on Thu 25 Jun 2009 12:56 BST
Marriott International, Inc. announced today the opening of its first Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in Central America. The Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu in Costa Rica is operated under a management agreement with Caribe Hospitality.
“We are providing a new and innovative all-suites choice for travelers in ... more »
Interstate Hotels & Resorts Opens Lancaster County Convention Center and Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square in Pennsylvania
by
Martin
on Thu 25 Jun 2009 08:04 BST
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel real estate investor and the nation's
largest independent management company, today announced that it has
opened the 299-room, full-service integrated Lancaster Marriott at Penn
Square and Lancaster County Convention Center, comprising a combined
90,000 square feet of meeting space. Interstate has been actively
... more »
Wednesday, June 24
Wyndham Xiamen Hotel Opened June 23rd
by
Martin
on Wed 24 Jun 2009 10:05 BST
On June 23rd Wyndham Hotels launched the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts® brand in China with the opening of the brand’s first property here: a newly constructed, 588-room luxury hotel, the Wyndham Xiamen.
Wyndham Hotel Group is the world’s largest U.S. based hotel company in China, currently franchising 175 hotels ... more »
Radisson Hotels & Resorts Announces Opening of the Radisson Plaza Mississauga Toronto Airport
by
Martin
on Wed 24 Jun 2009 09:56 BST
Radisson® Hotels & Resorts announced June 23 the opening of the Radisson Plaza Mississauga Toronto Airport, a USD 24 million, 100-room, all-suite hotel located at 175 Derry Road East in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The hotel was recently recognized with a Four Key rating by the Eco Rating program from ... more »
Regent End Management of Regent Bal Harbour
by
Martin
on Wed 24 Jun 2009 09:47 BST
Effective immediately Regent Hotels and Resorts no longer manage the Regent Bal Harbour. This is as a result of the bankruptcy of WCI Communities Inc., the company that owns the hotel.
more »
Million Dollar Spa Near Completion, Tasmania
by
Martin
on Wed 24 Jun 2009 07:00 BST
The
Harmony Hill Wellness and Organic Spa Retreat in southern
Tasmania is due to open 8th August 2009. The spa and wellness retreat
will offer one, three, five and 10-day programmes in Detox, Relax and
Re-Vibe. Owners Ami Nakamura and Alfred Merse have searched the globe
for specialists in iridology, ... more »
Tuesday, June 23
Lion In The Sun Launches Kenya Into A New League Of Well Being
by
Martin
on Tue 23 Jun 2009 14:19 BST
Lion
in the Sun is an exciting new well being retreat which has opened on
Kenya’s east coastal town of Malindi. The property is one of only six
exclusive Henri Chenot centres around the world and the Chenot
philosophy of wellbeing through diet and the body is fully integrated
into ... more »
Monday, June 22
theWit - A Doubletree(R) Hotel Chicgo Opens
by
Martin
on Mon 22 Jun 2009 10:35 BST
In an enviable location in Chiacago's Loop District the 27-story theWit - A Doubletree(R) Hotel has opened. The new-build hotel represents an inspired sense of style that redefines the downtown Chicago hotel experience. Located at the corner of State and Lake, theWit offers travelers and residents alike impeccable service, outstanding ... more »
The 150-room Courtyard by Marriott Paris - Saint Denis Now Open
by
Martin
on Mon 22 Jun 2009 10:16 BST
The 150-room Courtyard by Marriott Paris - Saint Denis has opened in the dynamic Seine Saint Denis area above Saint Ouen, in close proximity to major businesses such as EDF, Siemens, Samsung, Generali, Bacardi France, Bosch, Caterpillar, Panasonic and Valeo, the Tour Pleyel and the Stade de France stadium. The ... more »
Early November Opening for Arkaba Station - ‘Wild Bush Luxury’ in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia
by
Martin
on Mon 22 Jun 2009 08:00 BST
A new addition to Australia’s growing array of world-class exclusive
tourism experiences, Arkaba Station, in South Australia’s
Flinders Ranges, is the latest property in the ‘Wild Bush Luxury’
portfolio, which includes the award-winning properties, Bamurru Plains
and Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef. Arkaba Station is a 60,000-acre working
sheep station, ... more »
Sunday, June 21
Tiran Hotel at the Corinthia Beach Resort Sharm el Sheikh Slates July 1st Opening
by
Martin
on Sun 21 Jun 2009 09:00 BST
Malta based CHI Hotels & Resorts (CHI) will open its newly built 351-room 'Tiran Hotel', as part of the Corinthia Beach Resort Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt, on 1st July of this year. The property is owned by Mr. Abdulhafiz Ali Mansouri's Cyrene Tourism Investment Corporation of Egypt.
Situated in ... more » Saturday, June 20
October 1st Opening for Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, Blue Mountains, NSW
by
Martin
on Sat 20 Jun 2009 14:00 BST
Emirates Hotels and Resorts will open the much-anticipated Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa on 1st October 2009. No expense has been spared for this luxury resort tucked away in the Blue Mountains, just a two hour drive west of Sydney. Inspired by the acclaimed Dubai-based Al Maha Resort & Spa, ... more »
Thursday, June 18
L’Azure at The Crane, Barbados, Welcomes New Exec Chef Michael Hinds
by
Martin
on Thu 18 Jun 2009 10:00 BST
The Crane, renowned for its historic charm and pristine beaches, is excited to introduce its newest addition to the culinary team – Executive Chef Michael Hinds.
Prior to joining The Crane, Hinds served as executive chef and director at the prominent Aqua Restaurant & Lounge, Barbados. Responsible for the ... more »
Summer Savers: Summer Sale Prices At Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
by
Martin
on Thu 18 Jun 2009 09:53 BST
ZURICH,
June 2009 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is reintroducing the Summer
Savers concept so that guests can make the most of this summer. Room
bookings through www.swissotel.com lead to attractive savings
everywhere from Osaka to Lima, from Sydney to Chicago and from
Amsterdam to Moscow.
Summer Savers offer a ... more »
Colombia's Second Holiday Inn Express Opens in Bogota
by
Martin
on Thu 18 Jun 2009 09:39 BST
InterContinental Hotels Group announced June 15 that the Holiday Inn Express Bogota has opened. The 11-story 76-room hotel joins the Holiday Inn Express Medellin, as the second Holiday Inn Express brand in Colombia. Located in the OXO Center of Bogotá, the Holiday Inn Express Bogota is situated in close proximity ... more »
Wednesday, June 17
Mercure Hotel Sapporo, Japan - Opened June 1st
by
Martin
on Wed 17 Jun 2009 09:37 BST
Accor have announced that the Mercure Hotel Sapporo opened on June 1, 2009. The hotel is the perfect base for leisure and business travellers alike, being flanked by the entertainment and night life area of Susukino and is minutes walk to the central business district, the famous Sapporo TV Tower ... more »
Courtyard by Marriott Now in All 50 States With Opening of Waikiki Beach Hotel
by
Martin
on Wed 17 Jun 2009 09:15 BST
With the June 1 opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach Courtyard’s newest hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii, travelers can now enjoy the value and comfort of the brand in all 50 U.S. states. Courtyard is the first Marriott brand with a property in every state and has grown to ... more »
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts announced June 15 the launch of a new Hyatt Gold Passport™ Bonus Point Promotion.
by
Martin
on Wed 17 Jun 2009 08:00 BST
The announcement of a new Hyatt Gold Passport™ bonus point promotion reinforces the Hyatt commitment to creating the world’s most generous welcome. From June 15, 2009 through September 15, 2009, Gold Passport members can earn 2,500 bonus points per stay when paying with a MasterCard debit or credit card. The ... more »
Tuesday, June 16
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Opens Park Hyatt Jeddah – Marina Club and Spa, First Entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
by
Martin
on Tue 16 Jun 2009 09:49 BST
Set among beautifully landscaped gardens on the Corniche of Jeddah, Park Hyatt Jeddah – Marina, Club and Spa is an innovative five-star sanctuary where contemporary luxury and exceptional service meets unrivalled views of the Red Sea and King Fahd fountain. The hotel enjoys a prime location in the very heart ... more »
Hyatt Regency Buffalo Debuts $15 Million Renovation
by
Martin
on Tue 16 Jun 2009 09:26 BST
Hyatt Regency Buffalo unveiled a newly designed hotel yesterday with a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony. The $15 million refurbishment of all guestrooms, meeting rooms, lobby, restaurants and public areas has recently been completed. The renovation project included the addition of a Hyatt StayFit health club, and features a new casual ... more »
Monday, June 15
The Langham, London Unveils the Result of £80 million Refit
by
Martin
on Mon 15 Jun 2009 16:08 BST
The Langham, London has unveiled a substantial programme of restoration and refurbishment that has taken place over five years at the remarkable sum of £80 million. The painstaking work on this iconic and listed London landmark building has created 380 luxurious guestrooms and suites, 15 function rooms, including the historic ... more »
Macdonald Compleat Angler, Marlow Summer Offer £58pppn
by
Martin
on Mon 15 Jun 2009 12:24 BST
The
Macdonald Compleat Angler, which overlooks the Thames at Marlow Bridge,
Bucks is offering midweek B&B stays from just £58 per person per
night for two sharing throughout the summer school holidays from 20
July until 3 September. Children under 12 years sharing their parents’
room stay and eat breakfast ... more »
Sunday, June 14
Coastal Cottages Of Pembrokeshire Highlights ‘Cottage Clusters’ For Larger Families/Groups Of Friends
by
Martin
on Sun 14 Jun 2009 08:00 BST
For larger families or groups of friends wishing to holiday together, Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire has not just properties sleeping up to 12 but also a number of ‘clusters’, ie several cottages located together.
The biggest of these is the Ivy Tower Village near Tenby, with 19 cottages accommodating up ... more »
Live Like a President at the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden
by
Martin
on Sun 14 Jun 2009 08:00 BST
Since its opening the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski in Dresden has hosted presidents and head of states from all over the world. To experience the unique sensation to be pampered presidential style in royal ambience, this stately grand hotel offers an ‘American Dream Package’ until the end of 2009 with rates ... more » Saturday, June 13
Homewood Suites By Hilton® Opens Hotel In Fort Smith, Arkansas
by
Martin
on Sat 13 Jun 2009 09:00 BST
Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The four-story, 88-suite hotel is owned and managed by Marion Driscoll Hotel Group. General Manager, Pam Scheurer has been in the hospitality industry for 30 years and ... more »
Kids and Families Connect With Nature Under Cool Canopy Of Trees This Summer in Atlanta
by
Martin
on Sat 13 Jun 2009 08:49 BST
Atlanta is receiving a lot more shade for those hot summer months as a forest of fun and inspiration plants its roots at Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta this week – thanks to the grand opening of the “Exploring Trees Inside and Out” Traveling exhibit. Presented by Doubletree® ... more »
Courtyard by Marriott Istanbul Ataturk International Airport Now Open
by
Martin
on Sat 13 Jun 2009 08:39 BST
Marriott International, Inc. announces the introduction of its moderately-priced Courtyard by Marriott brand in Turkey with the opening of the 262-room Courtyard by Marriott Istanbul International Airport. The hotel is located five kilometers from Istanbul Ataturk International Airport and just 25 minutes’ drive from Istanbul’s city center and old ... more »
Taj Residency Ummed Becomes Gateway Hotel Ummed Ahmedabad
by
Martin
on Sat 13 Jun 2009 08:23 BST
The Gateway Hotels added yet another feather to its cap June 10th, as the Taj Residency Ummed in Ahmedabad migrated to its portfolio, making this its third property in Gujarat. The Gateway Hotel Ummed Ahmedabad - as the property will now be called - will be the 31st Gateway hotel ... more »
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Expands in Boston Metro Area
by
Martin
on Sat 13 Jun 2009 08:11 BST
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced June 8th that the Crowne Plaza Boston-Newton opened on May 14, after extensive renovations and a conversion from a Sheraton hotel. Just minutes from Boston College, Harvard, and other Boston Universities --the hotel's planned renovation will cover all areas from wallcoverings to carpets.
Conveniently ... more » Friday, June 12
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville-Opryland Expected to Open Today - June 12, 2009
by
Martin
on Fri 12 Jun 2009 09:16 BST
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced June 10th that the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville-Opryland is expected to open Friday, June 12. This newly constructed hotel will be the fifth Holiday Inn Express to open in the Nashville area with the brand's new sign, which is the seal of approval ... more »
River 108, New Boutique Hotel in Phnom Penh
by
Martin
on Fri 12 Jun 2009 08:45 BST
Sebel Deep Blue opens July 1st on Great Ocean Road, Victoria
by
Martin
on Fri 12 Jun 2009 06:00 BST
The revamped Deep Blue hotel will shortly open as The Sebel Deep Blue Warrnambool from 1 July 2009. Less than three hour’s drive from Melbourne, The Sebel Deep Blue is perfectly positioned on a peninsula on the Great Ocean Road. Deluxe suites and penthouses are included in the hotel’s 75 ... more »
Thursday, June 11
Loch Ness Lodge Named AA Guest Accommodation Of The Year Scotland
by
Martin
on Thu 11 Jun 2009 16:53 BST
Loch
Ness Lodge, a luxurious Highland retreat in a unique location
overlooking Loch Ness has been named the AA Guest Accommodation of the
Year Scotland at a ceremony in London on 10th June.
Now in their 16th year, the AA B&B Awards recognise and reward the excellent services provided ... more »
Radisson® Hotels & Resorts Launches Short Feature Films to Promote “Friday is Freeday"
by
Martin
on Thu 11 Jun 2009 14:40 BST
Inspired by an empathetic Radisson hotel front desk clerk, a young boy embarks on a summer-long campaign to turn Friday into “Freeday” in a new video series created by Radisson® Hotels & Resorts. The series launches today at www.FridayIsFreeday.com as part of the Radisson summer promotion called Friday is Freeday, ... more »
New Non-Stop Service From Germany To Saint Lucia
by
Martin
on Thu 11 Jun 2009 12:01 BST
Condor starts new direct flight from Frankfurt to Saint Lucia on 1st November 2009
With start of winter schedule 2009, Saint Lucia can again be reached with a non-stop flight from Germany. On Sunday, 1st November 2009, the first Condor plane will take off in Frankfurt for a good nine ... more »
Holbeck Ghyll’s Michelin-Star Summer Lunch Promotion
by
Martin
on Thu 11 Jun 2009 11:48 BST
Overlooking
Lake Windermere, Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel not only boasts
spectacular views of the Lakes, attentive service and award-winning
cuisine and wine list, but during the summer months it is offering a
delicious discounted Michelin-star lunch for under £20 with a
complimentary glass of wine!
Launching on 15 June, ... more »
Concord Hospitality Opens Three Dallas Properties
by
Martin
on Thu 11 Jun 2009 10:36 BST
ConcordHospitality Enterprises, one of the nation’s top-ranked hotel developer/owner/operators, today announced three separate hotel openings—the 104-room Fairfield Inn & Suites and the 104-room Residence Inn by Marriott, both in The Colony, a suburb of Dallas, and the 132-room Hilton Garden Inn in Arlington. The newly-built properties mark the beginning of ... more »
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Celebrates Grand Opening of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem
by
Martin
on Thu 11 Jun 2009 09:17 BST
After having already welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors to the property since it soft-opened on May 22, Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, and its parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), today used the cutting of a ceremonial steel chain to officially welcome the new property to the ... more »
Wednesday, June 10
Grenada Renames Its International Airport
by
Martin
on Wed 10 Jun 2009 10:16 BST
Point
Salines International Airport (PSIA) in Grenada has been renamed
Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) in honour of the former
Prime Minister, Maurice Bishop, who in 1979 was instrumental in the
decision to proceed with the construction of a new airport, which was
seen as a pre-requisite for the development ... more »
Country Inn & Suites Opens in Gillette, Wyoming
by
Martin
on Wed 10 Jun 2009 09:14 BST
The new 80-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson® Gillette today announced it is open for business at 2597 S. Douglas Highway.
“We’re very excited to bring the Country Inns & Suites By Carlson concept to this region,” said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for ... more »
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens in Norfolk, Va.
by
Martin
on Wed 10 Jun 2009 09:10 BST
The new 67-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson® Norfolk Airport South announced June 8th it is open for business at 5808 Burton Station Road.
“We’re very excited to bring another Country Inns & Suites By Carlson hotel to this region,” said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief ... more »
Harbour Grand Hong Kong, 828 Rooms of 5 Star Luxury Now Open
by
Martin
on Wed 10 Jun 2009 08:59 BST
Hong Kong's luxury hotel category is to be redefined with the opening of Harbour Grand Hong Kong, Harbour Plaza Hotels & Resorts' new five-star hotel, has now opened.
This newly built splendid hotel represents Harbour Plaza Hotels & Resorts' first finest luxury category, an entirely innovative concept in the ... more »
Armana a New Resort on Nelson Bay, NSW
by
Martin
on Wed 10 Jun 2009 08:47 BST
New boutique hotel opens in Goolwa - The Australasian, South Australia
by
Martin
on Wed 10 Jun 2009 01:00 BST
The 150-year-old Australasian Hotel in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula heritage town of Goolwa - located where the Murray River meets the sea - has been given a new lease of life as a luxurious boutique hotel. During six years of meticulous renovations, the owners have completely refurbished the hotel to create five exquisite and unique guest suites and a beautiful dining room. The four suites - the Island, Parlour, Juliet and Quirky rooms - are all luxuriously decorated with a different theme and provide wonderful views over Goolwa's historic main street, wharf and the river. As its name suggests, the downstairs Garden room opens out onto a tranquil garden for guests to enjoy. The in house chef creates Asian-influenced modern Australian dishes, which are complemented by a range of local beers and wines, and can be enjoyed in the dining room or in the guest's suite. Price from A$275 (approx £140) per night, including breakfast.
Tuesday, June 9
Peppers Coral Coast Opening Confirmed for June 20th
by
Martin
on Tue 09 Jun 2009 14:54 BST
Opening 20 June 2009, Peppers Coral Coast is the only five star resort in Airlie Beach. The new property will provide visitors with a luxury base from which to explore the Whitsunday Islands. The apartment style resort offers one, two, three bedroom apartments and three, four bedroom houses with a ... more »
Air Fiji Closed Down
by
Martin
on Tue 09 Jun 2009 09:49 BST
Air Fiji's license as a domestic air services provider has been officially revoked by the Air Transport Licensing Board.
Board chairman Ernest Dutta has confirmed the decision was made last week at their board meeting. Dutta says Air Fiji’s license was only revoked after the Civil Aviation Authority of the ... more »
Staybridge Suites® Milwaukee West-Oconomowoc Now Open
by
Martin
on Tue 09 Jun 2009 09:25 BST
Pabst Farms Development Inc. welcomed community leaders to the opening of the new, 128-room Staybridge Suites® Milwaukee West-Oconomowoc located at 1141 Blue Ribbon Drive, Oconomowoc, Wis., 53066.
"We're very pleased to welcome this property to our swiftly growing family of upscale extended-stay hotels," said Robert Radomski, vice president, Global Brand ... more » Monday, June 8
George Hotel Edinburgh Wins Award for being Eco-friendly
by
Martin
on Mon 08 Jun 2009 17:05 BST
The George Hotel, Edinburgh has achieved a Silver award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
The luxury 4-star hotel was awarded the prestigious honour following a visit by a grading advisor from the Green Tourism Business Scheme last month. The establishment was assessed on its sustainability policy and its ... more »
Rotana Hotels launches special summer deals to stir the senses & ease the pocket
by
Martin
on Mon 08 Jun 2009 15:47 BST
Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East, is
offering free hotel nights and delicious cuisine to intrepid travellers
this summer. Take an exciting road trip in the United Arab Emirates and
Rotana will reward those who brave the heat of the desert cities.
Travellers who explore the ... more »
Book Now to Save 25% on Selected Apartment and Villa Holidays in France
by
Martin
on Mon 08 Jun 2009 14:11 BST
Brittany Ferries’ apartment and resort holidays in France offer great value and great fun, with a range of superb settings and a good choice of facilities both on site and nearby. And customers who make their booking between now and 4 July will receive 25% off the entire ferry-inclusive price ... more »
LD Lines to introduce brand new revolutionary fast ferry to Dover - Boulogne route
by
Martin
on Mon 08 Jun 2009 10:49 BST
LD Lines has announced the launch of the largest ever fast ferry to operate on the cross channel routes between England and France, with the introduction of a brand new, high speed Incat 112 metre Wave-Piercing Catamaran to its Dover – Boulogne service from June 2009.
The fast ferry will ... more »
The Mercure brand arrives in Samui - opening 2 resorts
by
Martin
on Mon 08 Jun 2009 10:09 BST
Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Thailand, announced today the opening of two beachfront Mercure resorts on Southern Thailand Island - Samui (Koh Samui) - Mercure Samui Buri and Mercure Samui Fenix.
Mercure Samui Buri Resort marks Accor’s first mid-scale hotel on the island. The hotel is situated ... more »
Penguin Books And Elite Island Resorts Launch The First Ever Holiday Book Group
by
Martin
on Mon 08 Jun 2009 09:41 BST
Probably the best book group in the world...
Penguin Books and Elite Island Resorts launch the first ever holiday book group at The Verandah Resort & Spa in Antigua Somehow a holiday just isn’t a holiday without a pile of books to read on the beach. But picking the perfect ... more » Saturday, June 6
Jet Airways introduces special limited period premiere fares to London from several Indian cities
by
Martin
on Sat 06 Jun 2009 09:34 BST
Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has introduced special Première fares to London from several Indian cities. Jet Airways has introduced a special limited period offer for
Première passengers from Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and
Pune travelling to London between May 29, 2009 and September 30, 2009. Première passengers from ... more »
Homewood-Suites-by-Hilton-Rochester-Victor-New-York Now Open
by
Martin
on Sat 06 Jun 2009 09:29 BST
Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property in Victor, New York. The three-story, 90-suite hotel is owned and managed by CRS Victor Group II, LLC.
“We continue to see strong demand in the extended stay hotel segment and ... more »
Melbourne Central YHA - Now Open!
by
Martin
on Sat 06 Jun 2009 09:15 BST
Melbourne Central YHA opened its doors on 23 May 2009.
This hostel, the newest one to join Australia's massive backpacker network, is centrally located near the corner of Flinders and Spencer Street in the Melbourne CBD. It overlooks the North Shore of the Yarra River - a site earmarked for ... more » Friday, June 5
W Fort Lauderdale and The Residences at W Fort Lauderdale Now Open
by
Martin
on Fri 05 Jun 2009 09:53 BST
W Hotels Worldwide marked a milestone in its 10 year history with the opening on June 4 of the hotel brand's 30th property worldwide, W Fort Lauderdale and The Residences at W Fort Lauderdale. W Fort Lauderdale brings 'Oceanfront Wow' to the shores of South Florida, perfectly positioned directly ... more »
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens in Daphne, Alabama
by
Martin
on Fri 05 Jun 2009 09:32 BST
The new 96-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson® Daphne, Alabama announced June 4 it is open for business at 29793 Woodrow Lane.
“We’re very excited to bring another Country Inns & Suites By Carlson hotel to this region,” said Steve Mogck, executive vice president and chief operating officer for ... more »
Last Week for Marriott's “Deal of the Day”
by
Martin
on Fri 05 Jun 2009 05:00 BST
One week left for Marriott's unprecedented summer savings “Deal of the Day” offer with its – up to 60 percent off leisure rates. Marriott’s Deal of the Day rates and packages can be found exclusively on the company’s Twitter feed (Twitter.com/marriottintl) and www.Marriottdealoftheday.com.
Each day Marriott will list one new ... more »
Courtyard by Marriott Washington, D.C./U.S. Capitol Now Open
by
Martin
on Fri 05 Jun 2009 00:00 BST
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is celebrating the grand opening on June 3 of the Courtyard by Marriott Washington, D.C./U.S. Capitol, owned by a diverse team of Hispanic and African-American business leaders – another great example of Marriott’s Diversity Ownership Initiative. D.C. mayor Adrian Fenty will be in attendance and ... more »
Thursday, June 4
Two Resort Openings in Broome, Western Australia
by
Martin
on Thu 04 Jun 2009 15:01 BST
The luxurious five star Pinctada Cable Beach Resort & Spa opened in May. The 72 room resort has an intmate feel, what you might call a boutique resort, and utilises all the latest itelligen water and energy management systems. All the rooms are of a decent size and have wither ... more »
InterContinental Hotel Group Announce Two New Hotels Open in South Africa
by
Martin
on Thu 04 Jun 2009 12:14 BST
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has opened two hotels in South Africa.
The 318-room Crowne Plaza Johannesburg - The Rosebank marks the hotel brand's return to South Africa after a two-year hiatus. This new acquisition means the iconic The Rosebank Hotel is now operated under a franchise agreement with Hospitality Property ... more »
The Swiss-Belhotel Doha Now Open
by
Martin
on Thu 04 Jun 2009 11:36 BST
The Swiss-Belhotel Group have reported the soft opening of two hotels. The two openings took place in the presence of the senior management of the owning companies and Swiss-Belhotel International.
The Swiss-Belhotel Doha is the group’s first property in Qatar and is the result of a management agreement between Abdullah ... more »
Swiss-Belhotel Resort Masirah Island opened on June 1st.
by
Martin
on Thu 04 Jun 2009 11:23 BST
The Swiss-Belhotel Group have reported the soft opening of two
hotels.
The Swiss-Belhotel Resort Masirah Island is a 4 star deluxe resort located 15 kms off the southeast coast of Oman in the Arabian Peninsula with miles of isolated sandy beaches and known for its wildlife. It hosts all four ... more »
Courtyard by Marriott Pune Now Open
by
Martin
on Thu 04 Jun 2009 09:51 BST
Courtyard by Marriott Pune Hinjewadi opened its doors this week, welcoming business and leisure travelers to Marriott International’s newest moderately-priced hotel in India. Located in the city’s main technology hub, the 153-room property operates under a management agreement with Eon Hinjewadi Infrastructure Private Limited with Deepak Manocha as general manager ... more »
Wednesday, June 3
Hotel Indigo Adds Two Canadian Properties to its Portfolio
by
Martin
on Wed 03 Jun 2009 09:00 BST
Upscale boutique brand checks into Toronto and makes reservation for Vancouver
ATLANTA - Continuing the boutique brand's global rollout, Hotel Indigo today announced the opening of the Hotel Indigo Toronto Airport and plans for its third Canadian property in Vancouver, British Columbia, which will open just in time for the ... more »
Coming Soon: Australia's Largest Hotel To Open In Melbourne
by
Martin
on Wed 03 Jun 2009 08:00 BST
A spectacular new hotel is about to make its mark in Melbourne. Crown Metropol will be Australia’s largest hotel – yet it promises to be distinctive, fresh, vibrant and unmistakably modern.
Located opposite the brand new Melbourne Exhibition Centre, the 658-room hotel features a wave-like unique shape and boasts a ... more »
Swine Flu and the Cruise Industry
by
Martin
on Wed 03 Jun 2009 07:34 BST
With the likely start of the first influenza pandemic since the cruise industry became a mass market holiday activity I have been watching the reaction of countries to the arrival of ships where there is rumoured to be people infected with the virus on board, and the reaction doesn't seem ... more »
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