A good night’s sleep is better than sex, say 51 per cent of the U.S. respondents to a new global survey of sleeping habits conducted by Westin Hotels & Resorts.
Read moreOmni to Operate the Mount Washington Resort
DestinationsHotels August 17, 2009
The historic Mount Washington Resort in New Hampshire will be known as the Omni Mount Washington Resort from September 1, when Omni Hotels becomes the long-term operator of the resort.
Read moreThe recently opened Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino and the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino are offering discounts of up to 30 per cent off regular room rates during the winter holiday and peak winter season.
Read moreSouthwest Airlines and Wyndham Hotel Group have tied their respective loyalty programs, Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards and Wyndham Rewards.
Read moreNew Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Blacksburg, Virginia
Hotels August 12, 2009
Crestline Hotels & Resorts has opened the new, 137-bedroom Hilton Garden Inn Blacksburg in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Read moreScheduled to open this month, the Hilton Asheville boasts one of the United States’ first hotel water-heating systems powered by solar energy and the hotel has various other environmentally friendly features.
Read moreMarriott International has relaunched its MegaBonus promotion for members of its Marriott Rewards hotel rewards program who use Visa cards.
Read moreA $40 million enhancement to the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Kona, Hawaii includes 20 new suites, a major transformation of the resort’s spa, new retail boutiques and renovations to the hotel’s beachfront bar, lounge and restaurant.
Read moreSt. Lucia’s Green Globe-certified Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort is featuring a “Sun Dollars” resort credit of 50 per cent through December, based on its accommodation rates, as it highlights its suitability for family vacations.
Read moreOrganic cosmetics company Surya Brasil is holding a World Dance Festival in New Delhi, the capital of India, from September 10 to September 13.
Read moreStarwood Opens St. Regis Mexico City Hotel
Hotels August 10, 2009
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has opened The St. Regis Mexico City, located on the Paseo de la Reforma boulevard overlooking the iconic Plaza of Diana.
Read moreFor travelers in search of cobblestone streets, cozy cafés and real-life castles as part of a romantic vacation, Austrian Airlines Vacations has designed a ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ tour package in the Czech Republic.
Read moreThe new 80-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Asheville West has opened for business. The hotel is located at 1914 Old Haywood Road in Asheville, North Carolina, near the famous Biltmore Estate.
Read moreLas Vegas’ New CityCenter Resort Designed for Sustainability
DestinationsHotelsSustainable Tourism August 6, 2009
Due to open in December on 67 acres between the Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, the city’s new CityCenter resort area is designed to be one of the world’s largest sustainable developments.
Read moreEmirates Readies Australian Eco-Resort for October Opening
DestinationsHotelsSustainable Tourism August 5, 2009
Emirates Hotels & Resorts will open Australia’s first luxury conservation-based resort, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, on October 1.
Read moreMaui’s newest luxury resort, Honua Kai Resort & Spa, is offering Fall Special room and suite rates at up to 50 per cent off its rack rates.
Read moreA former Ramada Inn and Conference Center re-opens after a multi-million-dollar renovation as the 194-room Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport.
Read moreHotel Indigo has opened the Hotel Indigo San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, the brand’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified (LEED-certified) hotel.
Read moreEmbassy Suites Buffalo Opens
DestinationsHotels July 10, 2009