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Marriott portfolio to double in Europe by 2015 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:03AMMarriott International plans to double its portfolio in Europe by 2015, according to a statement by the company at the International Hotel Investment Forum.
Casino to upgrade food, entertainment Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:03AMEight months after opening a new $336 million facility, Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg is spending another $12 million this year to upgrade its fanciest restaurant and its entertainment offerings.
Credit crunch hits another Wensley firm Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:01AMAnother company in Invercargill property developer Ross Wensley's Queenstown empire has been placed into liquidation.
Gambling at the top of state lawmakers list today Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:58AMGovernor Charlie Crist wants the Legislature to sign off on a deal with the Seminole Tribe that would create billions of dollars for the state over the next several years.
MICROS Partners with Preferred Hotel Group Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:51AMMICROS Systems, Inc., a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that Preferred Hotel Group(TM) has selected MICROS as its exclusive recommended Property Management System (PMS) technology partner for its more than 750 distinctive properties in over 65 countries.
Southern New Jersey's Pine Valley Golf Club named top U.S. classic course by Golfweek magazine Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:45AMAerial photo of Pine Valley Golf Club, Monday Sept. 28, 2009. The private golf club in Clementon was founded in 1913.
Love of nature inspired sculptor's Vail works Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:44AMVAIL, Colorado - Wildlife sculptor Stephen LeBlanc's bronze work can be seen at two locations in Vail, Colorado. One piece stands in Lionshead and the other is outside of the Two Elk Restaurant on Vail Mountain. LeBlanc's sculptures are inspired by a lifetime of research and appreciation of nature. LeBlanc, originally from Missouri, had a chance encounter as a young boy with Marlin Perkins, the ...
Capiz is next ‘ecotourism hub’ Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:41AMROXAS CITY – Capiz, a province in Panay Island, is emerging to be the next ecotourism hub in Visayas, Governor Victor Tanco said Thursday during the opening rite of the One Visayas summit here. read more
Earnings down, optimism up at Vail Resorts Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:37AMVAIL - A plunge in real estate revenue is taking a hit on Vail Resorts, but the company's quarterly earnings reports are still beating analyst expectations.
Snowpack above average in southern mountains Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:28AMCentral, northern mountains well below normal DENVER - The current snowpack in Colorado's mountains tells two completely different stories, depending on where you go in the high country.
Prices luring more visitors, reversing downward trend Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:06AMRoom deals, freebies boost Phoenix-area hotels.
Golden Horses to launch Palace Residence this year Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:04AMGOLDEN Horses Development Bhd (GHD), a private firm owned by Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, aims to launch its RM600 million Palace Residence Suite this year and market its property to Asian investors. Palace Residence is located at the Mines Resort City in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. It is being launched a year behind schedule due to the recession in 2009. There are more foreigners now, setting their eyes ...
Tourism industry wants continued state investment Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:02AMMarch 08, 2010 At a Tourism Action Day lunch last week, the Tourism Industry Coalition of New York pleaded for legislators to put a halt to the proposed elimination of the Local Tourism Matching Grants fund, as well as asking for $10.6 million in funding for marketing and promotional purposes.
Illegal restaurant workers found Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:43AMSeven men are found working illegally at restaurants at Norfolk seaside resorts after raids by UK Border Agency officers.
Make Plans Now for Summer Camping, the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campground Recommends Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:38AMOKEMOS, MI--(Marketwire - March 8, 2010) - When it comes to camping, the earlier you make your reservations at your favorite campground, the better. As many campers discover, campgrounds often fill up quickly during the summer season. The best time to make camping reservations is just before spring, especially if you plan to camp on a major holiday weekend. If the campground of your choice is ...
On the job: Linda M. Burke Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:27AMWhat do you do? "I make dreams come true. We have, oh gosh, everyone comes in, and they just, they're excited, they're looking to go on a trip somewhere nice and warm and beautiful, where they can get the best deal they're looking for, which is great. We try to send them to places, especially (places) we have been, which is very important, because all of our agents here have had the privilege of ...
Valerie Tarico: Fiji: The Missionary's Position Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:26AMThe hubris of the missionary's position, either as part and parcel of the European colonial system or as part and parcel of the American Century, is inescapable once you notice it.
Make Plans Now for Summer Camping, the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campground Recommends Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:24AMOKEMOS, MI--(Marketwire - 03/08/10) - When it comes to camping, the earlier you make your reservations at your favorite campground, the better. As many campers discover, campgrounds often fill up quickly during the summer season. The best time to make camping reservations is just before spring, especially if you plan to camp on a major holiday weekend. If the campground of your choice is open ...
Historic building to become Phuket Peranakan museum Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:16AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
Oil hits seven-week high above $82 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:50PMPrices react to fewer job losses in US in Feb & signals of China maintaining economic stimulus.
Real Estate Firms Rise To The Occasion Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:40PMREITs rally into the weekend, General Growth returns to the NYSE.
Satisfaction complete Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:37PMFOR those who vacation in resorts, you’d agree with me when I say the food served plays a vital role in making or spoiling your holiday. Although most resorts strive to give you the best they can, a handful, at times, fail in the “fuelling” section.
Winter Garden Cafe launched in Ahmedabad Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:25PMAhmedabad, Mar 05 : Spa major Cambay Hotels and Resorts Group today launched its theme restaurant 'The Winter Garden Cafe' here.
Cancun, Mexico's spring break king Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:18PMMexico's spring break king - Cancun - is rebounding quickly from last year's triple blow to its tourism industry caused by the country's swine flu epidemic, drug violence and a global economic crisis.
Pink Shell celebrates 60 years Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:15PMIt's been 60 years since the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa opened its doors in 1950. Over the years, couples have come to honeymoon, vacation and celebrate anniversaries.
Shawnee chef grabs prize with local foods Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:09PMThere were other prizes Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort chef Gaurav Navin could have won at the 2010 Pennsylvania Palate Competition.
Velizar Kiryakov, Head of Association of Producers of Eco Energy: Bulgaria's Renewable Energy Needs Better Law ... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:05PMInterview with Velizar Kiryakov, Chair of the Bulgarian Association of Producers of Ecological Energy (APPE). The APEE is based in the Black Sea city of Varna and unites a number of the major firms investing in renewable energy in Bulgaria.
Eateries order extra helping of Atlantic City Restaurant Week Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:46PMChristina Singletary, of Waterford, Kathryn Bondi, of Bethlehem, Pa., and Kayla Forte, of Scranton, Pa., take advantage of the lunch deal at Buddakan in Atlantic City.
Vail Town Meeting to focus on economy Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:11PMVAIL, Colorado - Vail's state of the economy will be the focus of the town's Annual Community Meeting and Open House, scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Donovan Pavilion. The event is sponsored by the Vail Town Council and will include opportunities to learn more about the community's economic health as well as priorities identified by the town and its partner agencies ...
Brazil officials say 310 stricken by food poisoning on cruise ship in Brazil Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:09PMHundreds of passengers aboard an international cruise ship were stricken with vomiting and diarrhea, prompting a temporary quarantine of the vessel in southeastern Brazil, health authorities said Thursday.
Waterkloof hosts top international designers during Design Indaba lunch Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:07PMWaterkloof, the new 'cellar in the sky' outside Somerset West with its awe-inspiring architecture, hosted the crème de la crème of this year's Design Indaba speakers and international delegates during an exclusive lunch at the estate's new signature restaurant.
Hunt for best deals Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:04PMKUALA LUMPUR: Those who are planning trips for the coming school holidays can hunt for the best bargains and deals at the Malaysian Domestic Tourism Fair (MDTF) in May.
Bankers blow $20 billion faster than gamblers Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:03PMThe big buzz in Singapore is about the casinos beginning to dot the city-state.
Q Center Hires Armon L. Haagen as Director of Sales and Marketing Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:58PMST. CHARLES, Ill. , March 2, 2010 – Q Center, the largest conference center in the United States , today announced that Armon L. Haagen has joined its management team as Director of Sales and Marketing.
Cha-Ching! Local Player Hits Jackpot at Barona Resort & Casino Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:53PMSAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - March 4, 2010) - One lucky San Diego County player hit the jackpot this past weekend at Barona Resort & Casino . Club Barona member Sheila R. of Lakeside scored $152,102 while playing the Power Strike progressive penny slot machine.
Drug dealer alleges police link in trade Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:41PMAgencies/Panaji Police in Goa yesterday said they were looking into a YouTube video that shows an alleged drug dealer detailing how police supply him with confiscated narcotics.
What effect will the Olympics have on the Vail Valley and mountain travel business? Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:38PMWith the Olympics behind us, we offer a reflective look at their impact on the mountain travel industry. The games ended with record numbers of medals for both the U.S. and Canada. This remarkable show of strength and the related buzz bodes well for North American mountain/winter sports, but what other kinds of "Olympic gold" might mountain destinations mine from a North American winter event of ...
Gaylord Entertainment Company to Present at the 2010 J. P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management ... Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:34PMNASHVILLE, Tenn.----Gaylord Entertainment Company announced today that it will present to attendees of the 2010 J. P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure Management Access Forum being held at the Encore at the Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m.
Napa Wine Makers Host Charity Event at Valley Resort Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:33AMPHOENIX Alliance Beverage Distributing Company announced today that three prominent Napa winemakers will host Men Behind the Vines Napas Next of Kin a luxury tasting event at Elements in Sanctuary at Camelback Mountain Resort Spa on Wednesday, March 24.The event will be held at Praying Monk, the new indoor/outdoor extension of Elements restaurant in Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain that features...
'Soccer mom' who stole $75K seeks restitution hearing Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:23AMFor The Reporter NORRISTOWN — A Red Hill woman serving prison time for stealing more than $75,000 from the youth soccer league for which she was treasurer has until March 11 to produce receipts that she claims are proof she was reimbursing herself for monies she contributed to the club.
Roofs collapse, roads close due to heavy snows Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:21AMCATSKILL — The extraordinary amounts of snow that have been falling in some areas of Greene County have left in their wake collapsed buildings, closed roads and power outages for thousands of residents.
Family and all that jazz Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:18AMjazz duet is a conversation. Two players take turns, trading tales. Lines meander up and down the scale; the partners slow or speed up, nudging each other to explore new territory.
Higher U.S. passport fees could put a damper on local tourism Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:09AMTourism industry officials in Toronto and Niagara Falls say they are shocked to learn the U.S. State Department plans to raise passport fees by as much as 35 per cent.
Welcome to ‘The Heaven' Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:23AMPENTICTON, British Columbia — From the first chair ride, I got a taste of how friendly Canadians can be.
Contemporary Native American artists at new Nazareth gallery in Pittsford Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:13AMA new Nazareth College exhibit of Iroquois art has one foot in tradition, the other in up-to-the-minute trends.
Batter up: It's spring training season in Mesa, Arizona Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:01AMDave Hoekstra: Every time I've watched the Cubs during spring training at HoHoKamStadium, I have left Mesa immediately after the game. There's always been more to do a few miles north in Scottsdale. Now that Scottsdale's legendary Pink Pony restaurant has closed, I'm looking for a new game. So are the Cubs.
Walley's time-share in red, faces closure Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:00AMGENOA -- According to its owner, the time-share portion of David Walley's Hot Springs Resort & Spa south of Genoa might close.
Vail Resorts Congratulates Lindsey Vonn and Celebrates Her Achievements by Naming a Trail After Her on Vail Mountain Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:00AMVail Resorts and the entire Vail community offer their heartfelt congratulations to hometown hero and decorated Champion, Lindsey Vonn. In recognition of her many achievements in ski racing and that she represents Vail's first ever gold medal, Vail Resorts is announcing that it is renaming a trail on Vail Mountain after Vonn.
South Walton Prepares for Spring Breakers Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:10PMTime is running out for hotels and resorts all over the panhandle to prepare for the stream of spring breakers to arrive.
Financial problems plague the St. Anthony Hotel Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:08PMOn Thursday, the hotel went into receivership after its owner stopped paying debts and bills.