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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelFrom Maastricht to Melbourne, these itineraries make bookish travelers look stylish.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelA California homeowner's nightmare has become a cautionary tale for those who rent their homes to strangers.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Travel newsThe world's first driveable deckchair is unveiled at Brighton beach in front of hundreds of holidaymakers
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelThe Federal Aviation Administration removed its ban on U.S. passenger planes flying to and from Israel's busiest airport Wednesday night, more than a day after stopping all the flights citing security concerns.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Travel newsThe 'dronie' - or 'sky selfie' - is a new fad for the vain
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Intelligent Travel
Venice native Igor Scomparin led tours all over Europe with Globus for a decade before returning home to be a "local host" for Monograms. Now, this tourism industry veteran's mission is to show the real, authentic Venice to travelers who... -
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelWith factory tours and collections of stunning vintage prototypes, southern Germany is petrolhead paradise.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Travel newsAs Paris Plages opens, we round up the world's best city beaches - both natural and urban
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelA week of air disasters and flight restrictions has travelers used to flying safely around the world keenly aware of the risks associated with conflict zones.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelThe Verrückt waterslide is the tallest in the world, standing at more than 168 feet tall.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelIATA's director general tells Richard Quest that governments are responsible for monitoring the safety of their airspace
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelWhen your city has an unenviable reputation for insulting tourists and fleecing them for every cent, inviting hotel guests to pay what they want could be a risky move.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsWorld Travel Market’s Responsible Tourism Programme will include some of the biggest names in travel - including Tui, Thomas Cook, Kuoni, Virgin Holidays and ABTA. This year’s programme stretches across all four days of the event for the...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsNATS handled 206,315 flights in June, which is an increase of 2.4 per cent when compared to the same period last year. Scheduled traffic rose at ten out of the fifteen airports where NATS operate air traffic control.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Travel newsFamilies heading to popular beach resorts in Europe this year can expect to pay nearly a third less
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Travel newsFrom silent movies to bikini shows, we examine how in-flight entertainment has evolved
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsInterContinental Hotels Group has announced the signing of three more Holiday Inn Express hotels in the UK: Holiday Inn Express London – Vauxhall Nine Elms, Holiday Inn Express Leigh – Sports Village and Holiday Inn Express Wigan in Grea...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsPassenger traffic at Dubai International rose to 34,676,090 during the first half of 2014, up 6.2 per cent from the same period last year despite a runway refurbishment programme that reduced the airport to a one-runway operation and cut...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsAir Algerie has lost contact with one of its planes over the Sahara Desert on route from Burkina Faso to Algiers. The national airline of Algeria said contact was lost about 50 minutes after take-off from Ouagadougou.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsThe FAA has lifted its restrictions on United States airline flights into and out of Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. The aviation body cancelled a standing Notice to Airmen earlier today.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsScotland has welcomed the world with an Opening Ceremony to the XX Commonwealth Games featuring thousands of friendly faces, a blend of bagpipes, banter and bravado and a soundtrack made for the best party in town. Global celebrities joi...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsMore than 40 people are feared dead after a TransAsia flight crashed while attempting to make an emergency landing in Taiwan. The passenger plane came down in typhoon conditions while attempting to land at Magong Airport on the outlying ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsInvestigators in the UK have begun the examination of two flight data recorders from the downed Malaysian Airlines flight MH17. All 298 people on board flight MH17 were killed in the crash in Ukraine on July 17th, including ten Britons.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Travel newsOn this day in 1911, Machu Picchu was "discovered" by Hiram Bingham. To mark the anniversary, here are some fascinating stats
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Travel newsThe budget airline reveals a jump revenue as it expands into Italy and offers more flights to and from London's Gatwick airport
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Travel newsThe budget airline reveals a jump in revenue as it expands into Italy and offers more flights to and from London's Gatwick airport but profit forecasts disappoint
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from BBC TravelA peek behind the walls of the world’s oldest medina reveals how residents live, work and shop in a 1,200-year-old city both steeped in tradition – and ready to embrace its future.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from BBC TravelThe Chinese city of Shicheng was flooded in 1959, then forgotten. With its recent rediscovery, divers can explore a 600-year-old city that is both underwater – and unseen for decades.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Intelligent TravelThe Radar–the latest and best from the travel blogosphere–is a regular feature on Intelligent Travel every other Wednesday. You can play, too. Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTravel and tag your favorite travel stories #NGTRadar to help us f...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Intelligent Travel
There are some amazing events on tap all over the world, all the time. Here’s a taste of what you can see and do in August. -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Travel newsCrazy footage from Britain's quirkiest annual events, including stone skimming, worm charming, bog snorkelling and cheese chasing
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsA TransAsia flight has crashed following an attempted emergency landing in Taiwan with the loss of more than 40 lives. The domestic flight came down near Magong Airport on the outlying Penghu Island in typhoon conditions.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsThe Netherlands is preparing to receive the first bodies recovered from the crash site of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17. The flight came down in a rebel-held area of Ukraine last week with the loss of 298 lives.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsSmall Luxury Hotels of the World has confirmed a 13 per cent rise in revenue for the second quarter when compared to the same period in 2013. This was matched by a six per cent increase in room nights compared to the same time last year.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Breaking Travel NewsDelta Air Lines has reported financial results for the three months to June 30th, revealing pre-tax income of $1.4 billion, excluding special items, an increase of $593 million over the same period last year. Delta’s net income for the p...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from CNN.com - TravelMore than 80,000 beer fans from around the world gather at the 27th Oregon Brewers Festival.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from BootsnAll Travel BlogClick more below to see the recap of yesterday’s #RTWChat on Twitter There are lots of myths out there about long-term, round the world travel. But most are exactly that – myths. Yesterday on #RTWChat, we discussed the most c...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comGrace Kim loves to hear stories and learn about different cultures. Her studies in Public Health have taken her to Honduras, India and Panama. She is a child of Los Angeles but has wanderlust in her heart. Dear Florence, Nine years ago I...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Skift
The battle for the inch and the battle for the butts-on-seats is -- in the end -- a battle for the birds in the sky. -Marisa Garcia -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from When On Earth - Places to See, Things to Do, Gear to Get
Earth is known to be home to some fascinating, seemingly otherworldly places. One such place is Vale da Lua in Brazil, which is adjacent... The post Step Foot on the “Valley of the Moon” in Brazil appeared first on When On Ea... -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comSeasoned travelers know that safety is paramount -- especially when you're traveling alone . Even the most innocent-looking pizza menu or lost bracelet can double as a sneaky ploy to grab your money or passport. The folks at Just the Fli...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comLike, how many pairs of underwear do I actually bring on this trip? Will I have time to do wash? What if I stay an extra day? And -- most importantly -- will extra tighty-whiteys bulk up my suitcase?! Sounds like you need a statistics-ba...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Travel on HuffingtonPost.comIf you fancy yourself an eco-friendly traveler, then chain hotels just won't do. Sustainable, ethical and oh-so green, these six hotels will treat both you and the environment very well. Located in beautiful places around the world, thes...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from The Everywhereist
I would like to take a moment to talk about durian. I have to. I have spent the larger part of the morning working on a post about the Khmer Rouge, and I very much need a mental break, and talking about stinky fruit will allow for that t... -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Condé Nast TravelerJust in case you need an excuse to indulge in a hot dog, we found a few of the most unusual frank-based offerings from around the country.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Travel newsA nervous flyer drunkenly attempted to open the exit door on a Dublin-bound Ryanair flight after mistaking it for the toilet
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Skift
In the beginnings of travel metasearch there were rumblings that it was going to be an outlet that favored suppliers such as airlines and hotels. In the hotel sphere, it has all turned out to be the opposite with online travel agencies d... -
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Travel news, travel guides and reviews | theguardian.comWith the city's hotels and guesthouses at almost full capacity, last-minute visitors to the Games are being advised to camp or look outside of the city for accommodation Continue reading...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from Travel newsAs 'fakeation' selfies sweep social networks, how to look like you're on holiday while you're stuck at your desk
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from www.washingtontimes.com stories: TravelNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials have signed a five-year, $60 million contract with a Kansas City, Missouri firm to produce the "Made in Tennessee" tourism campaign. The marketing agency VML, which has opened a Nashville offic...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceSustainable hotels come in all shapes and sizes. McKenna’s Inn, located in Catawba Island Township, Ohio, is a perfect example; despite being the smallest hotel we’ve ever featured, this hotel has jumped into the deep end of su...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceThe first Spa by JW will debut in September at the new JW Marriott Houston Downtown, followed by the JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar in December, with more than 20 Spa by JWs in the pipeline.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News Resource$200 Million Redevelopment of Iconic Old Post Office Includes 270 Luxury Guestrooms and Suites, the Largest Luxury Ballroom in D.C., World-Class Restaurants and Retail, and Luxury Spa
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceSpanning two continents, Istanbul is a unique destination. This article provides an overview of the supply and demand factors currently affecting the city and a review of the hotel market performance.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from LodgingWASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday morning, Donald J. Trump, president and chairman of The Trump Organization, and Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump, executive vice presidents of development and acquisitions, broke ground on Trump I...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel ManagementI am not about to make a big reveal in regards to how pervasive the use of technology is within the hospitality industry. It's an everyday reality for all of us in this modern world and is key to our operations. But, I realize that while...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceFor many Americans, hotel room service is considered a travel luxury; however, data from PFK Hospitality Research1 suggests that room service revenues fell 9.5 percent from 2007 to 2012, with some hotels shuttering unprofitable operation...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News Resource$3 billion project includes five hotels, aquatic park, casino, convention center, theaters and retail shops
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceCompared to YTD June 2013, the Americas region reported a 3.2-percent increase in occupancy to 63.6 percent, a 3.7-percent increase in average daily rate to US$116.43 and a 7.0-percent increase in revenue per available room to US$74.09.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today reported EPS from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2014 of $0.80 compared to $0.71 in the second quarter of 2013. Excluding special items, EPS from continuing operations was ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceLoews Hotels & Resorts, a wholly owned-subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), today announced that the company completed the acquisition of the 556-room InterContinental Chicago O'Hare Hotel.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceClarisa Jimenez, president & CEO of the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association (PRHTA), will assume the post of regional vice president effective immediately. Jose Rivera Campos, vice president of development for AMResorts in Cancú...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceAloft Columbus and Element Columbus to Debut in early 2017, Adjacent to the campus of The Ohio State University
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceLifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (Lifestyle), located on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic on Cofresi Beach, has announced its expansion into Mexico with the new Sea Adventure by Lifestyle Resort, located on 1,300 feet of white s...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from LodgingDespite all the headlines about a number of casino hotels closing and the rapid downward spiral in gaming revenues in the last few years, analysts and representatives of Atlantic City’s hotel and tourism industry do see positive signs. F...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceFor the six months ended June 30, 2014, RevPAR increased 7.8 percent to $177.10, with occupancy growth of 1.1 percent to 79.3 percent and ADR improvement of 6.7 percent to $223.44. The Company’s hotel EBITDA margin was 31.2 percent,...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceI looked at those massive soccer centers in Brazil, filled with hundreds of thousands of wild fans. Hum, they all have to eat something and probably stay somewhere. Naturally, many were international travelers. Can you visualize the brid...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceADR Up 4.4% to US$115.46
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceADR Up 4.1% to US$117.57
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceRevenue per available room increases 5.0% to CAD$107.29
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel Management
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel ManagementThe Ritz-Carlton has launched a two and a half minute film highlighting impromptu performances by entertainers in Shanghai. Titled 'Miao,' which means mysterious and full of wonder in Mandarin, the show celebrates the combined world of l...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel ManagementCobblestone Hotels along with the City of Cambridge, Neb., celebrated the ground breaking of the future Cobblestone Inn and Suites there. Cobblestone Hotels currently has six hotels in the building and development stages in Nebraska and ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel News ResourceThe 11-year hospitality industry veteran previously served M&R as rooms operation manager at its Comfort Inn Midtown West on West 48th Street in New York. Earlier in her career, she was director of operations, front office manager and di...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel ManagementWisconsin could soon have an AC Hotel. As The Capital Times reports, while negotiations over a possible $50-million city subsidy for a new downtown Madison luxury hotel to serve Monona Terrace continue, public attention is turning to a s...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from LodgingJuly 23, 2014 NEENAH, WISCONSIN – Cobblestone Hotels announced the signing of three hotels this week. The Cobblestone Inn and Suites in Cambridge, Neb., the Cobblestone Inn and Suites in Linton, N.D., and the Cobblestone Inn and Suites i...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel ManagementAcentic has installed 1,350 rooms at the world's tallest hotel, the five star JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai with its Panorama technology. The project is nearing the final phase of its completion in September when all 1,608 rooms of Dubai's ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from LodgingLOS ANGELES—Structured Finance Associates LLC has announced the origination, structuring, and funding of a PACE bond with Los Angeles County in the amount of $6,860,000 for the DusitD2 Constance Pasadena located in Pasadena, Calif. “We a...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel ManagementJLL Hotels and Hospitality Group has formed a strategic partnership with Guestline to help hoteliers increase the value of its properties through more relevant and accessible market intelligence and technology.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel ManagementHong Kong-based Langham Hotels will reportedly more than triple its size to 100 hotels within the next five years, with an Australian resort on the Queensland coast and a property in Perth in its sights, according to new company chief Bo...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from TravelPress
Air Canada has announced it will resume flights to Tel Aviv beginning with tonight’s (July 24) AC84 YYZ-TLV flight as scheduled. The airline notes it will continue to monitor developments in Israel. The post Air Canada Resum... 
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel ManagementIndian billionaire Cyrus Poonawalla has reportedly offered £550 million, or around $935 million, to acquire London's Grosvenor House hotel from Indian conglomerate Sahara Group, whose embattled chairman currently is in jail for alleged c...-
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel ManagementIt's that time of the year. Hotel companies are reporting their second-quarter earnings reports—and the news is good. Starwood, Wyndham and Lasalle Hotel Properties all checked in. Here's the results.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesSpire Hospitality, one of the nation’s leading and most respected hotel management companies is looking to build on its accomplishments of ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesThis morning, Donald J. Trump, president and chairman of The Trump Organization, and Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump, ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesCobblestone Hotels along with the City of Cambridge, Nebraska celebrated the ground breaking of the future Cobblestone Inn and Suites with ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesLast year, Meliá Hotels International opened Sol Wave House, the world’s first “Tweet Experience Hotel,” as part of the Calvià Beach ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesKimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today a new partnership with Makar Properties to open its newest boutique hotel in Goleta, Calif., ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from LodgingNEW YORK, N.Y.—Loews Hotels & Resorts today announced that the company completed the acquisition of the 556-room InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Hotel. Located less than two miles from O’Hare Airport and just 13 miles from downtown ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesRelax and recharge has a new meaning for visitors at Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) resorts. While guests enjoy their stay, ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesAccelerating growth in markets worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced plans for a dual-branded hotel development in ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from TravelPress
An Air Algerie flight carrying 110 passengers and six crew members has crashed, reportedly in Niger, after disappearing from radar early this morning. The plane was on a flight from Burkina Faso to Algiers. It’s reported that the M... -
Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesPer AQUUM is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Marc Gussing as General Manager of its iconic Maldivian retreat, Huvafen ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesShelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach, the iconic Miami resort slated to open this summer following a $280 million renovation, is pleased ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesHilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has appointed Christine Gonzalez as its new director of catering and event services. ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesMain Street Hospitality Group is pleased to announce the following appointments to its leadership team. The company, formed in January of ...
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Travel Weekly Hotel NewsThe hotel company said Thursday that worldwide revenue per available room, excluding currency changes, rose 5.3% from a year earlier.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Hotel Interactive News HeadlinesHow will this change affect the way you can deliver customer service? Find out here.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Arabian Business - Travel & HospitalityGroup linked to Qatari royal family reported to be interested in London's Grosvenor House hotel
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Thursday, July 24, 2014 from Luxury Travel Magazine News & ArticlesA trend among tour operators is the practice of sustainable tourism which encourages guests, visitors and hotels in addition to the tour operator itself to be conscious of making a positive impact on the environment, society and community.
