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McLaren Delivers a Tahitian Take on Technology at Eco-luxe Resort, The Brando
McLaren Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd | December 1, 2014
French Polynesia, 02 December 2014 – French Polynesia's newest luxury resort and eco-destination, The Brando, has launched a state-of-the-art guest service experience system in collaboration with Asia Pacific's leading hotel technology group, McLaren Technologies. Located on the South Sea atoll of Tetiaroa, 30 miles north of Tahiti and once famously owned by Marlon Brando, the luxury eco-resort now offers the best non-invasive, intuitive technology for guests - without detracting from the amazing natural appeal of the island. McLaren Technologies Managing Director Matthew White said The Brando represents the ultimate retreat experienc
Group Reservation Pace Helps Bring 2014 Hotel Performance to a Successful Close
TravelClick | December 1, 2014
Health Concern Creates Small Blip in Transient Reservations While Corporate Travel Remains Unfazed NEW YORK - December 1, 2014 - Hotels in major North American markets showcased their resiliency as they experienced positive growth in both rate and occupancy across most travel segments despite the global Ebola health risk, according to data from the November 2014 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). While leisure transient (individual) booking pace decreased slightly -1.0 percent, transient business increased 1.6 percent, indicating that the scare did not deter individual business travelers. The positive momentum experi
Tourism Tidbits: Providing Tourism Cheer
Dr. Peter E. Tarlow | December 1, 2014
by Dr. Peter Tarlow Tourism this past year has faced many challenges, from a slow economy in Europe to ISIS attacks, from medical issues such as Ebola to wars in both Europe and the Middle East. For many around the world, despite the fact that this has not been an easy year, the month of December creates a great deal of "light" and "hope'. In the northern Hemisphere the lights of Christmas and Chanukah provide great beauty during the dead of winter. In the southern Hemisphere this is the beginning of the summer holidays and a time for rest and relaxation. December then is a time when most of the world seeks cheer and hope and looks to b
Maine’s Portland Harbor Hotel Welcomes New General Manager Aaron Black
Portland Harbor Hotel | December 1, 2014
December 1, 2014 - PORTLAND, Maine - The Portland Harbor Hotel recently announced the hiring of Aaron Black as General Manager of the property and its restaurant, Eve's at the Garden. In addition, Black serves as General Manager to Inn at Diamond Cove and Diamond's Edge Restaurant & Marina, which will reopen in spring 2015. Black brings more than a decade of luxury hotel leadership experience with him to the Portland Harbor Hotel. Most recently, Black was General Manager of Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe, Vermont, a 120-acre luxury property where he also oversaw the hotel's recent renovations. Prior to Topnotch Resort, Black was H
Kempinski Hotels Appoints Noel Attard as CEO of Kempinski Trading JLT
Kempinski | December 1, 2014
1st December 2014 - Kempinski Hotels announces the appointment of Noel Attard as CEO of Kempinski Trading JLT, based in Dubai, effective November 27, 2014. Kempinski Hotels' Management Board have appointed Mr Attard, a long serving Kempinski General Manager whose deep operational and preopening knowledge, and strong financial background make him ideal to lead Kempinski Trading JLT. Markus Semer, Deputy CEO of Kempinski Hotels, says "Noel Attard has strong operational experience, especially in pre-opening, and is known for his business acumen. Both will be key as he takes on his responsibilities for developing Kempinski Trading's activit
Gary D. Gustafson Named as General Manager for Embassy Suites Baltimore at BWI Airport in Maryland
Embassy Suites Hotels | December 1, 2014
December 01, 2014 - LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Md. - The Embassy Suites Baltimore at BWI Airport, owned and operated by Aimbridge Hospitality, today announced that Gary D. Gustafson has been appointed general manager. A 16-year hospitality veteran, Gustafson comes to the hotel from the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia, Maryland, in the position of general manager. As general manager, Gustafson will direct all areas of the hotel's operations, including guest services, sales and marketing efforts, and hotel administration. "Based on Gary's outstanding record in hotel management, we are confident that he will be instrumental in ensuring the contin
Owned & Managed by Antares S.A., the New-Build, 89-room Holiday Inn Express Yopal Opens in Colombia
Holiday Inn Express Hotels | December 1, 2014
1 December, 2014 - MIAMI – InterContinental Hotels Group ( IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Yopal, Colombia. Located approximately 200 miles from Bogota in the northeastern region of Colombia, the new-build, 89-room hotel is situated in downtown Yopal, the capital city of the Department of Casanare. Well-situated to meet the needs of travelers to the area, the Holiday Inn Express Yopal is located near four major international oil refineries and processing plants: Halliburton, Perenco, Equion and Ecopetrol. "Yopal has experienced a significant increase in busi
Interactive Online Advent Calendar Tracks Top Travel Trends & Insights from 2014
TrustYou | December 1, 2014
TrustYou releases second annual interactive 'Advent calendar', providing daily travel trends and insights throughout December. Munich, Germany - December 1, 2014 -- Online reputation management leader and inventor of the Meta-Reviewâ„¢, TrustYou has unveiled its second annual interactive digital 'Advent Calendar' packed with stats and industry trends from 2014. The digital calendar, aptly titled, "24 Days of Trends and Insights from 2014," consists of twenty-four doors, each filled with content for hoteliers and travel professionals. One door will be unlocked daily, revealing new insights about current industry trends, as well as popula