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Tourism numbers released Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:24AMJEFFERSON CITY (AP) -- The Missouri Tourism Commission says the industry generated nearly $670 million in state tax revenue last year. The Commission released the numbers Thursday as part of its annual report to Missouri lawmakers.
The beach on a budget Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:39AMMYRTLE BEACH, S. C. –Myrtle Beach has a reputation as a family beach –a working-man's destination where a week of sun and fun with the kids won't break the bank.
New Property for Hilton Hotels in Cairo Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:15AMCAIRO, Egypt and MCLEAN, Va., March 07, 2010: Hilton Worldwide Hilton Worldwide has signed a Management Agreement with High for Touristic Projects (part of The Egyptian Engineers Companies - Zaghloul Group) for the new-build Hilton Heliopolis in Egypt's capital Cairo, scheduled to open in 2014.
Chinese investors 'buy American' - companies Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:35AMWASHINGTON - Made in China now has a fast-growing sibling: Bought by China.
Officials assess tsunami response Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:23AMThe next time a tsunami is headed toward Maui, emergency responders hope to provide "staging areas" for evacuees, find better ways to communicate with the public and even provide pet carriers to homeless people reluctant to leave their animals in danger.
Paradise worth the price - Sun, 07 Mar 2010 PST Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:21AMNab a room in a four-star hotel in Waikiki for well under $200 a night for six nights and get the seventh night free. Book a five-night air/hotel package through Pleasant Holidays to the islands in May or next fall, and the travel company will throw in a rental car.
For thrifty getaway, try Myrtle Beach Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:19AMMyrtle Beach has a reputation as a family beach - a workingman's destination where a week of sun and fun with the kids won't break the bank.
Rockin' time in Sedona Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:19AMYou needn't be a desert rat to fall instantly in love with the rugged, red-rock monoliths that define this city of artists in northern Arizona's Upper Sonoran Desert. Nor do you have to be a New Ager, although if you believe in the mystical power of vortexes you'll fit right in.
Marriott International To Add Fourth Hotel In Jordan In Aqaba Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:37AMMarriott International, Inc. will open its first luxury JW Marriott hotel and fourth branded hotel in Jordan in 2013 in Aqaba under a recently-concluded agreement with Beaches for Hotels & Spas P.S.C., an affiliate of long-time Jordanian partner, Arab International Hotels Co., led by Chairman of the Board Nadim Muasher.
Doubletree by Hilton Expands Latin America Portfolio in Mexico Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:11AMMERIDA, Mexico----Hilton Worldwide has announced that it has signed a multi-year management agreement with Consorcio Hotelero S.A. de C.V. for a Doubletree by Hilton full-service hotel in Mexico.
Spring Blossoms with Hot Hotel Deals at Getaroom.com Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:00AMSpring Break Savings are as much as 40 Percent and More in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, San Diego, Phoenix, New York, Las Vegas, Orlando, Paris, and Rome
Salt River Devco to build first Marriott on tribal land Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:05PMBETHESDA, Md. – Salt River Devco, an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, has signed a hotel management agreement with Marriott International to manage the first Marriott-branded hotel on U.S. tribal land. The Courtyard by Marriott will be located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community just outside of Scottsdale, Ariz. at the intersection of Jackrabbit and Pima ...
Editors' choice: spring break Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:50PMBy: It doesn’t always have to be Miami or transcontinental to be a spring break vacation spot. Sometimes it’s nice to stay close to home and relax. If you’re trying to avoid the crowds and clichés next week, the editors of The Oracle ...
Queen Mary is getting a long-overdue makeover Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:40PMThe company that leases the cruise ship turned floating hotel from the city of Long Beach is investing $5 million to upgrade rooms and restaurants. The Queen has seen better days.
Rep. Peifer discusses per diem expenses Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:45PMPennsylvania State Representative Michael Peifer (R-Pike) was listed in a recently published news article among five local state lawmakers who own housing in the Harrisburg area and also took per diems.
LaSalle Hotel Properties Announces the Exercise of the Underwriters' Overallotment Option Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:37PMBETHESDA, Md.----LaSalle Hotel Properties today announced that the underwriters of its recent follow-on public offering of common shares have exercised their overallotment option to acquire an additional 802,500 common shares, bringing the total number of shares to be issued pursuant to this offering to 6,152,500 common shares.
Legislature sends BRAC bill to governor Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:35PMMONTGOMERY -- The Legislature Tuesday sent to Gov. Bob Riley a bill that will create a vital economic development tool for the city of Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal to help cope with BRAC.
Hotel taxes resume tumbling in new year Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:28PMAfter a brief and small growth spurt at the end of 2009, Orange County's hotel-tax collections continued their year-over-year declines in January.
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc., Marriott International Inc. and Red ... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:00PMCHICAGO----Zacks.com releases the latest Industry Outlook. Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses the Hotels & Lodging Industry, including Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. , Marriott International Inc. and Red Lion Hotels Corporation .
Canadian Red Cross Supports 21st Winter Olympics in Vancouver Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:43PMThe Canadian Red Cross worked closely with the Olympic Host communities.
Beaver Creek will host Mountain Travel Symposium meeting Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:23PMDENVER - Co-founders and partners Mike Pierson and Ralf Garrison of the Mountain Travel Symposium awarded bids to three major mountain resorts to host an upcoming MTS meeting. The annual Symposium, currently in its 35th consecutive year, moves each year to different resorts and attracts approximately 1,000 attendees to participate in two tradeshows and an educational Forum. Vail Resorts ...
100-seat license rule is law and can't be violated Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:41PMWOBURN - City Solicitor John McElhiney has advised the three-member License Commission that the 100-seat requirement in the city of Woburn is a law and chiseled in granite.
Travel Trends for Caribbean's Virgin Islands by Vacation Rentals and Lodging Directory Rentalo.com Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:00AMRentalo.com Reveals Traveler’s Trends on Hotels versus Vacation Rentals Comparison Shopping, Vacation Planning, and Themes for St Thomas, St John, St Marteen / St Martin, St Croix, and Tortola
TMVOA election draws nigh Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:11AMThe month-long, mail-only Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association election is nearly wrapped up, as ballots were accepted until 5 p.m. yesterday. The results will be available on Wednesday afternoon at the association’s annual meeting.
Lower lodging rates have 'ripple effect' on local economy Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:05AMA full hotel in Aspen/Snowmass doesn't mean what it used to. Free nights, lowered room rates and the sorts of discount promotions that have become the norm as the resort strives to attract guests during a recession have degraded the bottom line in a key sector of the economy - tourist accommodations. The occupancy rate at local hotels, lodges and condos has long been a telling economic indicator ...
Atlantic City Hotel & Lodging Association Hosts its Empire Gala on the Boardwalk Annual Dinner Dance at Tropicana ... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:45AMATLANTIC CITY, N.J., March 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There was extravagance and excitement. Atlantic City reigned supreme as queen of resorts during an era when Atlantic City shined with decadent hotels and the beaches were lined with visitors spanning the city. Michael Anderson, president of the Atlantic City Hotel & Lodging Association announces a roaring 1920's theme, Empire Gala on the ...
Marriott Hotels at Sandestin's Grand Boulavard earn prestigious Florida Green Lodging Certificates Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:41AMThe Residence Inn by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott both earned a Green Lodging Certificate from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The certificates recognize the hotels' efforts to be more environmentally friendly.
LaSalle Hotel Properties Announces Pricing of a Public Offering of 5,350,000 Common Shares Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:36AMBETHESDA, Md.----LaSalle Hotel Properties today announced that it has priced a public offering of 5,350,000 common shares at a price of $18.50 per share. All of the shares are being offered by the Company.
Marriott International to add fourth hotel in Aqaba, Jordan Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:00AMAmman, Jordan, March 2, 2010 -- Marriott International Marriott International , Inc. (NYSE:MAR) will open its first luxury JW Marriott hotel and fourth branded hotel in Jordan in 2013 in Aqaba under a recently-concluded agreement with Beaches for Hotels & Spas P.S.C., an affiliate of long-time Jordanian partner, Arab International Hotels Co., led by Chairman of the Board Nadim Muasher.
Springing for Hawaii Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:01AMThree blizzards in two months were all the incentive that Northern Virginia-based Bryan Cordell needed to think about when booking a weeklong Hawaii vacation.
Enjoy winter in Utah and summer in Hawaii Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:44AMThis week's best travel bargains around the globe:
Sleep like nobility in a European castle hotel Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:16AMThe setting was resplendent: sweeping staircases and soaring walls bedecked with unicorn tapestries, groveling servants and massive ornate furniture with growling lion- head feet. And here I strolled, in this castle of my dreams, arm in arm with the prince of my dreams.
Local Business Briefs Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:15AMGlory Gilbert joins Pinnacle Realty
Virgin territory just waiting to be explored, enjoyed Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:23AMAfter recovery from 1995's Hurricane Marilyn and downturn after 9/11, St. Thomas is vibrant.
Sleep like nobility in a European castle hotel Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:03AMJill Schensul makes her dream come to life by staying at castles in Ireland.
Hospitality transcends cultures Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:51PMThe Central Pennsylvania Convention and Visitors Bureau has a far-reaching effect on several types a
Vacation Planning Trends for Jamaica’s Top Leisure Destinations by Vacation Rentals and Lodging Directory Rentalo.com Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:35PMHotels versus Vacation Rentals Comparison Shopping, Vacation Planning & Theme Trends for Leisure Travelers Visiting Negril, Ocho Rios, and Montego Bay (PRWeb Feb 28, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/jamaica-vacation-rentals/hotels/prweb3663424.htm
Vacation Planning Trends for Jamaica’s Top Leisure Destinations by Vacation Rentals and Lodging Directory Rentalo.com Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:30PMHotels versus Vacation Rentals Comparison Shopping, Vacation Planning & Theme Trends for Leisure Travelers Visiting Negril, Ocho Rios, and Montego Bay
An eruption of interest Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:37AMAs the bid deadline nears, a number of companies and individuals have shown interest in taking over the Volcano House.
Applause Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:09AMThe Comfort Inn of Fort Collins, recently received a 2010 Gold Hospitality Award from global lodging leader Choice Hotels International, Inc., franchisor of the Comfort brand.
Travel Trends for Europe’s Popular Vacation Rental Destinations by Lodging Directory Rentalo.com Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:36AMVacation Rentals (http://rentalo.com/) versus Hotels Comparison Shopping, Vacation Planning & Theme Trends for Leisure Travelers Visiting France, UK, Holland, and Spain (PRWeb Feb 27, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Europe_vacation_rentals/hotels/prweb3660454.htm
Bob Shallit: Citizen Hotel in Sacramento to put a computer in every room Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:50AMSacramento's Citizen Hotel will soon have a new pitch for prospective guests: Stay with us, leave your laptop at home.
Officials: Weak smoking ban hurts city's hospitality efforts Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:14AMThe smoking-ban debate in this city and state is getting a new spark from a fired-up group of tourism and convention officials. They're trying to light a fire under lawmakers, who have been reluctant to approve the kind of comprehensive smoking ban that health—and now tourism—officials say is needed here.
Florida, and its tourism, suffer a chill Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:04AMBy KEVIN McQUAID But not all is glum: Canadians, for example, have been flocking to state
Scott Blalock Named General Manager of the Year for 2009 by Indiana Hotel and Lodging Association Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:51PMWhite Lodging of Merrillville, IN is pleased to announce that Scott Blalock, General Manager of the Marriott Convention Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana was recently awarded the Indiana Hotel and Lodging Association's Award for Top General Manager of 2009.
Can you do it yourself? Probably not, but you can bargain Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:57PMOne of YesEvents’ biggest clients is a conference in Kentucky, and in the past the Pikesville event management company has run the entire event. Now, YesEvents handles just the logistics and registration. The client has hired another planner for stage-setting. Barry Blank, YesEvents’ president, is realistic about the change. “No one is going to say, ‘Either we [...]
Travel Trends for Europe’s Popular Vacation Rental Destinations by Lodging Directory Rentalo.com Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:00PMVacation Rentals versus Hotels Comparison Shopping, Vacation Planning & Theme Trends for Leisure Travelers Visiting France, UK, Holland, and Spain
Rubio's bills fuel rivals in 2 parties Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:05AMBy GARY FINEOUT H-T Capital Bureau Correspondent Revelations that former House Speaker Marco Rubio spent more than $100,000 using a Republican Party of Florida credit card triggered an angry back and forth Thursday between Rubio and Gov. Charlie Crist, as well as calls from Democrats that a special prosecutor be appointed to investigate.
Telluride tourism numbers on the rise Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:59AMThe declining economy hit ski areas hard, and Telluride was not spared the downturn.
Hotels see worst year since Great Depression Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:22AMAlthough 2009 was a down year for just about any business, hotels and the lodging industry were hit particularly hard.