The Veranda Resort & Residences in Turks and Caicos to be Sold to Sandals Resorts International
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (December 4, 2012) – The Veranda Resort & Residences, a five-star fully-inclusive property located on Grace Bay beach, will be sold to Sandals Resorts International by Faez Limited, current owner of The Veranda, effective on December 17, 2012. Grace Bay Resorts, the internationally acclaimed boutique developer and owner of the world-renowned Grace Bay Club, has managed The Veranda for the past three years since its opening in 2010, and will cease direct management and supervision of all operations, effective with the close of the sale. The Veranda...
VFM Leonardo Hotel Marketing Webinar – New Year, New Plan: Planning Your Hotel’s Digital Marketing
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Toronto, ON – December 10th, 2012 - With planning season in full force, it's time to start thinking about what is to come in 2013. This webinar will review hotel marketing trends and highlights from 2012, predictions for the New Year and how hotels can plan their digital marketing strategies to position themselves for success.New Year, New Plan: Planning Your Hotel's Digital Marketing for 2013 will cover everything you need to know when preparing your hotel for a prosperous 2013. Webinar Details Hosted by: Darlene Rondeau, VP, Online Merchandising, Best Practices, VFM Leonardo Date: ...
VFM Leonardo Technology Adopted by Best Western International to Enhance Visual Experience on Newly
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Toronto ON, December 18th, 2012 – VFM Leonardo, leader in hotel multi-media syndication and display and a longstanding partner of Best Western International, recently extended its relationship with the company to power all of the hotel visual content on the recently redesigned bestwestern.com website. The redesign, which includes more features for travelers, comes from Best Western's continued commitment "to best meet travelers evolving needs and truly exceed their expectations.1Best Western International has long subscribed to VFM Leonardo's VScape Digital Asset Management system t...
Gold Key|PHR Hotels and Resorts Breaks Ground on $50 Million 167-room Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Be
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Dec 4, 2012-- Virginia Beach-based Gold Key|PHR Hotels and Resorts™ continues its march up the Virginia Beach Oceanfront with the groundbreaking for its newest hotel, Hilton Garden Inn®. The Diplomat Hotel, built on the Oceanfront at 35th Street in 1930, has fallen to the wrecking ball to make room for the company's 9th Virginia Beach Oceanfront property. With an expected opening date of May, 2014 the new Hilton Garden Inn will offer 167, all-oceanfront guest rooms, including 24 suites, 12 executive suites, a new signature restaurant, indoor/outdoor pool, and...
International Visitors Spent an Estimated $13.9 Billion on Travel and Tourism-Related Activities wi
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive December 28, 2012 - The U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that international visitors spent an estimated $13.9 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within, the United States during the month of October - nearly $770 million more (6%) than was spent in October 2011. Travel Receipts: Purchases of travel and tourism-related goods and services by international visitors traveling in the United States totaled $10.7 billion during October, an increase of more than 7 percent when compared to last year. These goods and services include food, lodging, recreation, gifts...
Foreign Visitors Spend Record $13.9 Billion in U.S. in September, a 4% Increase for the Month, Acco
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive By Hugo Martin, Los Angeles TimesMcClatchy-Tribune Regional News Dec. 04, 2012--Spending by international visitors to the U.S. continues to rise, setting a record in September. Foreign visitors spent $13.9 billion traveling to and visiting the U.S. in September, a 4% increase over the previous record for the month, $13.4 billion in September 2011, according to data released Monday by the U.S. Commerce Department. Spending by international visitors has been growing steadily the last three years, with tourists from China, Brazil, Australia, South Korea and a few other countries generating t...
U.S. Travel Association Appoints John Edman, Barbara Steinfeld and Marilyn Hannes as Chairs of Stat
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive Washington, D.C., December 17, 2012 – The U.S. Travel Association announced at its recent Board of Directors meeting the appointments of John Edman, Barbara Steinfeld and Marilyn Hannes as chairs of the association's National Council of State Tourism Directors (NCSTD), Destinations Council and National Council of Attractions , respectively. John Edman is the director of Explore Minnesota Tourism , the state's public-private tourism organization, where he leads the state's promotion and marketing efforts. Prior to joining the tourism agency in 2000, he held leadership positions in pro...
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Opens the 171-room Twelve at Hengshan, a Luxury Collecti
December 1, 2012
Hotel Online News for the Hospitality Executive SHANGHAI--Dec. 6, 2012 -- The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), announced today the opening of Twelve at Hengshan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Shanghai. This newly built hotel joins the legendary Astor Hotel in Tianjin, The Royal Begonia in Sanya and The Hongta Hotel in Shanghai as The Luxury Collection brand continues to grow its footprint in China. In the last year alone, the brand made its debut in key destinations throughout Asia Pacific with hotel openings in Chennai, India; the Blue Mountains, Australia; and Jaka...
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