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Orlando Tops Hotwire's Valentine Value Cities
PRESS RELEASE, February 9, 2010Hotwire.com announces the top cities in North America where consumers can find hotel deals for Valentine's Day weekend. More -
Research On Corporate Travel Programs
PRESS RELEASE, February 9, 2010Egencia, an Expedia, Inc. company, today previewed results from a global study "Hotel Cost Control: Savings and Opportunities," finding that companies risk tremendous annual budget losses through unmanaged travel activity. More -
Travel Companies Benefit From Descriptive Domain Names
Jeremiah Johnston, COO, Sedo.com, February 8, 2010More than ever, travel companies are exploring new and creative ways to reach customers. With more consumers turning to the Internet for the best deals and the most convenient service, it isn't surprising to see these travel companies starting to invest in descriptive and generic domain names to draw in new business. More -
Best Western Offers Triple Points For Web Bookings
PRESS RELEASE, February 8, 2010Best Western is giving travelers an extra incentive for spring travel by multiplying their rewards earning potential. Between now and March 28, guests who stay two times at any Best Western hotel can earn double or triple rewards. More -
Fairmont Hotels' New Social Media Hub Is Live
PRESS RELEASE, February 8, 2010As social networking continues to grow and shape the way people communicate, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts formally unveils the creation of its new online community platform, EveryonesAnOriginal.com. More -
Occupancy Improvements In Mideast, North Africa
PRESS RELEASE, February 8, 2010Hotels throughout the Middle East and North Africa have shown modest signs of recovery towards the end of 2009, with occupancy rates improving. More -
Carlson Offers Awards For Less Points
PRESS RELEASE, February 5, 2010Members of the Carlson Hotels goldpoints plus program can now benefit from decreased award point levels at many hotels worldwide and a simplified award structure. More -
London: Increased Profitability For 2010
PRESS RELEASE, February 5, 2010London hotels are forecast to enjoy increasing profitability during 2010, according to TRI Hospitality Consulting, while the UK provinces will see a slight dip in profitability. More -
Miami Doubletree (Temporarily) Changes Name To 'Bud Light Hotel'
PRESS RELEASE, February 4, 2010
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA — Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel Miami-South Beach has changed its name. From now through Monday, Bud Light has rebranded the sold-out hotel as Bud Light Hotel South Beach, in anticipation of Sunday's Super Bowl. More
News from the Web
STR Co-Founder and CEO Presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
Source: www.asiatraveltips.com
Date: 02-04-2010 06:25:37 GMTFinal call for 2010 WTA nominations
Source: www.prlog.org
Date: 02-03-2010 07:25:56 GMTFinal call for 2010 World Travel Awards nominations
Source: www.traveldailynews.com
Date: 02-03-2010 00:00:00 GMTTracking down the world's best guide
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Date: 01-22-2010 10:31:53 GMT
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Hotel Finds 'Phame' From Viral Video, Song
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Editor's Viewpoint
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in response to Loews Loyalty Program Now Based On Stays, Not PointsTwitter is the future of "in city" marketing. As someone who did traditional and...
Rob Pete– 2010-23-1 16:23:55 PST
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Hoteliers on the Move
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Dolce Hotels and Resorts names Mike McNeill, currently vice president of operations for its North American hotels and resorts, general manager of the Dolce Norwalk hotel, Conn.
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Dolce Hotels and Resorts appoints Chris Dolce general manager of IBM Palisades Executive Conference Center, Rockland County, N.Y. Dolce most recently was general manager of the Dolce Norwalk, Conn.
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Nicolas Beliard, currently resident manager of The Peninsula Hong Kong, is promoted to general manager of The Peninsula Bangkok. Beliard replaces Charles Morris, who will be leaving his post at the end of April.
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