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Room Mate Hotels Optimizes Online Bookings with RateTiger
Global hotelier benefits from channel management software
London, February 4, 2009: International hotel chain, Room Mate Hotels has selected RateTiger’s channel manager RTSuite Allocator to help manage the distribution of room rates and availability across online hotel sites. The Spanish-owned group has implemented RTSuite across all its 17 properties to accelerate the growth of its internet bookings.
The choice to use RateTiger was made by Kathi Grützmacher’s, Director of Sales Distribution &…
Epoque Hotels Announces Hotel Keppler Honored As Top 25 French Hotels in Trip Ad …
The Paris boutique hotel has won the 2010 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
Hotel Keppler in Paris, an Epoque Classic Superior boutique hotel, was chosen as a Best Top 25 French Hotel by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice® awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travelers.
Unlike any other…
Epoque Hotels Announces New Rooftop Bar Upstairs At Kimberly Hotel
A new extraordinary addition to this New York boutique hotel
The Kimberly Hotel proudly reveals their greatly expected roof top lounge this 2010. Simply called Upstairs, this 3000 square foot space at Kimberly Hotel features 360 degree views, retractable glass ceilings and walls, ambient heated floors and a main room that guarantees to be as elegant and inviting in the winter months as it is sunny and stylish in the summer.
The…
Taxi company goes from strength to strength
In the current economic climate it's a refreshing sight to see local companies staying afloat. It's even more refreshing to see a new company flourish. That's exactly what Advanced Taxis of Hexham have accomplished.
In February of 2008 when the country's economics were going downhill faster than an Olympic tobogganing team, a small group of taxi drivers decided to start a new company, and so Advanced Taxis was born.
Disillusioned with the…
The Jakarta Indonesia Hotel Company Renovates and Revamps the Home Page of their …
Jakarta, Indonesia February 1, 2010 -- The Jakarta Indonesia Hotel Company announced today that they have updated the look and the design of their home page, providing travelers with the ease of finding accommodations and setting their travel plans, within a few seconds spent online researching.
"In this day and age, one of the most important aspects of a website, is the home page," stated the President of Jakarta Indonesia Hotels.…
From the lake to the mountain: The 'Zell am See-Kaprun Card' grants guests free …
Walking, swimming, exciting visits to the museum or the opportunity to experience the force of nature up close: in the summer months almost everything is possible in Zell am See-Kaprun. In the light of such a broad spectrum of activities to engage in it can be difficult to make a choice. Now the picturesque region in the heart of the province of Salzburg gives you a helping hand. In the…
Four Star Dubai Hotels Prepare-Dubai Expecting 7.1% Annual Growth in Tourism Thr …
Dubai, UAE January 28, 2010 -- Four Star Dubai Hotels announced today their plans for accommodating the expected increase in tourism to the region through the next ten years. Websites have been updated offering travelers the ease of finding accommodations online.
"The development of a project as ambitious and thorough as the Dubailand Project, will promote tourism not only for Dubai, but for the entire region of the Middle East"…
New look for Swissôtel Métropole Geneva
GENEVA, January 2010 – Swissôtel Métropole Geneva unveils the new decor of its Royal suite as well as its Deluxe suites and conference room.
The Swissôtel Métropole in Geneva just completed a new phase of its renovation program including its large suites and conference rooms.
Following the successful renovation of its Grand Quai restaurant last year, the hotel chose local designer Fiona Pont to renovate the accommodations and conference space.
The style…
Mahindra’s Auto & 2 wheeler sectors receive top awards from automotive media
New Delhi, 11 January 2010: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), one of India’s leading auto companies, welcomed the New Year with a kitty full of awards and accolades. The stylish Mahindra XYLO, India’s first ‘Sedan Plus’ vehicle scored a hatrick as it received no less than three awards from the automotive media. These include MUV of the Year from the NDTV Profit Car and Bike Awards, UV of the Year…
General Travel Security – now available as computer based training (E-Learning) …
One element of corporate fiduciary duties is to ensure that employees return safely from their business trips. The practical belief of many employers is that they are compliant with these duties by having proper medical insurance for their employees while they are on a business trip. This belief has some risky elements as insurance in general is only a reactive way to cope with the problem. If something happens on…
Epoque Hotels Presents Paris Hotel Banke’s Spanish Restaurant
The Josefin restaurant and the LolaBar cocktail bar are located in the Hotel Banke, the Derby Hotels Collection’s new4 star superior boutique hotel. Situated in the centre of Paris, close to the Opéra, two new eateries have opened at the recently inaugurated Banke: the Josefin restaurant and the LolaBar cocktail bar.
Served in an intimate and relaxed ambience where quality is crucial, chef George Pierre takes the flavours from Spain to…
Grand Hotel Damier joins Epoque Hotels on 01.01.’10
Grand Hotel Damier (Proud member of Historic Hotels), a legendary, unique boutique & lifestyle hotel (a living legend since 1398 !), ideally situated in the historic city center of trendy Kortrijk (Flanders/Belgium) joins Epoque Hotels on 1st of January 2010.
The oldest document that makes reference to the Damier hotel dates from 1398. It mentions a ‘Herberg de Scaek’ (called ‘damier’ in French) where travelers could quench their thirst, satisfy their…
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts mark their 30th anniversary - a success story
Zurich, January 2010 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts have every reason to celebrate the new year: this is the year the Swiss hotel chain turns 30. The venture which started out in 1980 with just a few hotels has now blossomed into a distinguished, internationally renowned hotel chain with deluxe hotels in 17 countries across five continents.
The company’s eventful history began with its founding, all those years ago, by…
Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel Earns Green Seal™ Certification
Los Angeles, CA (January 19, 2010) - The Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Airport Hotel has achieved Green Seal™, Inc.’s Bronze Level certification under the GS-33 Lodging Standard, making the hotel one of only nine within the state of California with Green Seal certification status. The Sheraton’s management company, Portfolio Hotels & Resorts, manages four of the nine California Green Seal Certified hotels: The Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel, The…
Hotelspy.com Donating 100% of Proceeds to Haiti Relief Fund
January 19, 2010 – Hotelspy.com, a North American hotel booking website, is donating 100% of earned proceeds to the American Red Cross Haiti Earthquake and Relief Fund.
Every dollar of commissions earned for hotels booked through Hotelspy.com until February 28, 2010, will be used to help those who are suffering from the Haiti earthquake that occurred on Tuesday, January 12th. Hotel bookings can be made at www.hotelspy.com.
“In…
NDI Recognition Systems Ltd Launch V220 day/night mobile ANPR camera
Maidenhead, Berkshire (14nd January, 2010) – An industry leader in the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) sector, NDI Recognition Systems Ltd (NDI-RS), today announced the launch of the new addition to their mobile ANPR camera range. The V220 is a compact mobile ANPR camera designed primarily for vehicle based ANPR operations. The camera can be installed on top of a Police patrol vehicle or other surveillance vehicle or it…
Fantasy Island Resort in Roatan Honduras Sure to Please
Roatan, Honduras – December 15th , 2009 - Located on picturesque Honduras Roatan is one of the most sought after resort locations for vacationers from all over the world. The 30 mile long island has become a favourite for travelers for its serene Caribbean landscapes and warm tropical breezes. Surrounded by bright white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters the Fantasy Island Beach Resort by Privilege Hotels sits majestically amidst…
Recession Driving up Rental Car Prices in Spain and Portugal
Spain and Portugal are traditional holiday destinations for thousands of visitors every year. Many visitors in 2009 were adversley affected by the rental car shortages which hit the major tourist resorts such as Alicante, Malaga and the Algarve. The credit crunch in Europe resulted in rental car companies cutting back the size of their fleets, and demand for hire cars outweighed supply. Many people turning up at the airports…
Jörg Krauss, new General Manager at Swissôtel Dusseldorf/ Neuss
ZURICH, Januar 2010 – Jörg Krauss is the new General Manager at Swissôtel Düsseldorf / Neuss. He follows in the footsteps of Ronald Nilsson, who has started to act as General Manager of the first Swissôtel in India. J. Krauss comes from the NH Hotel Group, where the 40-year-old was previously the Regional Director for three NH hotels in the Heidelberg region.
As the son of a hotelier couple, Krauss…
Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints Public Relations Manager, Singapore
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Cheryl Ng as Public Relations Manager, Singapore.
In this newly-created role, Cheryl will develop and drive the Public Relations function for Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s four properties in Singapore - Pan Pacific Singapore and Pan Pacific Orchard, as well as PARKROYAL on Beach Road and PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road. Reporting to Area Director of Marketing, Daniel Tan, her responsibilities will include…
Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints Area Director of Marketing, Singapore
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the appointment of Daniel Tan as Area Director of Marketing, Singapore.
In this newly-created role, Daniel will develop and lead the Area Marketing team for Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s four properties in Singapore - Pan Pacific Singapore and Pan Pacific Orchard, as well as PARKROYAL on Beach Road and PARKROYAL on Kitchener Road. His responsibilities will include innovating marketing strategies to support the positioning…
i2c Tourmanagement – Creating Individual Travel Experiences
Frankfurt, 30.12.2009 - i2c Tourmanagement, a travel designer and inbound tour operator based near Frankfurt/Germany, offers exclusively designed itineraries and custom-made vacation programs to meet the needs of demanding clients from all over the world. Their personalized approach towards travelling and individual service sets them apart from other tour operators available on the market.
In today’s world, travel has become more restrictive and is dominated by rules and regulations more…
One-Touch convertible top operation: SmartTOP for Audi A5 Convertible
With the introduction of their newest SmartTOP module, Mods4cars is proud to offer the world’s first aftermarket convertible top controller for the new Audi A5.
Those who like to go topless and want to add extra convenience to their automated drop tops will find that the SmartTOP add-on modules offered by Mods4cars are a perfect fit. Engineered in Germany and made in the USA, the modules add a plethora of customizable…
DJ Ro-Z, A Beautiful Blonde Girl from London is going to rock this New Year Part …
Lipa Nio Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand, 24/12/2009 – This year Nikki Beach Thailand Bungalow Resort is all ready to rock the Thailand Beach with an amazing musical events exclusively from DJ RO-Z. Initially DJ RO-Z had performed in the last saga “Nikki Beach Turks and Caicos Resort” where Nikki Beach successfully completed their venture. Now, Nikki Beach has again hired DJ RO-Z, a beautiful blonde girl from London, for their…
Iksanika Launches Travel and Entertainment Solutions Practice
Iksanika, a high-end US-based software development company with production center in Eastern Europe, has announced today the launch of travel and entertainment practice.
By partnering with leading providers of B2B and B2C platforms and leveraging proven outsourced software development practices, Iksanika addresses the unique needs of travel and entertainment industry and gives companies a cost-effective opportunity to grow even in the time of industry recession.
"We've been successfully working with travel…
Swiss Quality Hotels International has a new GDS Code - QO
Swiss Quality Hotels International, the leading hotel group in Switzerland, is pleased to announce, effective December 16, 2009, the launch of its new Swiss Quality Hotels International chain code, QO, the two letter code used in the GDSs to identify our collection. Swiss Quality Hotels International was formerly affiliated with Utell Hotels & Resorts, in all GDSs - Amadeus, Apollo/Galileo, Sabre, and Worldspan.
“The new ‘QO’ code enables us to effectively…
GM India to display six Production and Concept Vehicles at the Auto Expo, 2010
General Motors India will display six production and concept vehicles at the Auto Expo to be held at Pragati Maidan between 5th & 11th of January, 2010. The vehicles on display will include the much awaited Hybrid Option Volt, the Sports Car Chevrolet Camaro, WTCC Cruze, Captiva Extreme, Spark Electric and Aveo CNG. In addition, GM India's latest entry to the Indian market Chevrolet Beat and existing much sought…
Luhambo Tours’ Township Tour Guide is featured in latest issue of the Ke Nako Ma …
Laura Ndukwana, Luhambo Tours’ highly recognised township tour guide and owner of the Thuthuka Jazz Cafe in Gugulethu, is one of only eight Cape Townians that are featured in the latest issue of Ke Nako Magazine which is published by the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee. For Luhambo Tours, Laura Ndukwana conducts township tours, mainly the very popular Township Jazz Summer Tour that combines the experience of true (South)African…
The clearway to the right color - Spies Hecker offers new color finder
With flexible search options and authentic color visualization on the screen, refinishers save even more time during online color formula searches.
So that bodyshops can find the right color with even greater ease, Spies Hecker has transformed its Web-based color formula search at www.spieshecker.com/colorfinder, making it more advanced, more convenient and user-friendlier: The Web pages are now much more visual,” explains Dietmar Wegener, Color Coordinator at the Cologne paint manufacturer.…
Volkswagen paint world in Cologne.
Current color trends and new painting concepts for the paint line and bodyshops: 120 plant paint line and process engineering responsibles of the Volkswagen Group with its VW, Audi, Porsche, Seat and Skoda brands came together at the Spies Hecker Center.
In mid-September, all eyes at the Spies Hecker Center were focused on painting at the Volkswagen Group. Focus of the 7th VW World Meeting was on cost-effective paint line…
The Koral Art Gallery has launched its new product line: Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry …
No frequent traveler will be a stranger to the fact that some souvenirs may not be taken back to his or her home country. For instance several types of coral have been banned by countries that have signed the CITES-treaty (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild fauna and flora). This is mostly the case for European and United States citizens.
The Koral Art Gallery has created jewelry…
The London Valentine’s Fairytale with romantic dinner at the Lalique flagship st …
LONDON, December 2009 – Swissôtel The Howard, London has announced their rooms arrangement for an exceptional Valentine’s weekend in February 2010. “The London Valentine’s Fairytale” offers love-struck couples a dinner experience inside the Lalique boutique in central London together with an overnight accommodation in the hotel’s Grand Room with a private panorama terrace overlooking the River Thames.
The evening will begin at the five star Thames side hotel,…
Indian Tour Planners is a leading tour operating company founded in the year 199 …
Indian Tour Planners is a leading tour operating company founded in the year 1999. Formed to provide tourists with comprehensive choice of India travel packages, a range of best-value products and services along with dedicated support.
Indian Tour Planners strives to give the users the best deals possible. For the past several years our customers have been our brand ambassadors. We have been operating a variety of tours for our…
Radisson LAX Embraces the Diversity of the Holiday Season
Few locations are as culturally diverse as the international travel hub in the second largest city in the United States. As the closest hotel to the Los Angeles International Airport, the Radisson LAX team is proud of the diversity of its stakeholders and is celebrating the holidays with decorations representing various countries across the globe.
“Because we host guests from all around the world, we chose to decorate…
Toyota Rolls SMSC MOST(r) Network Out In Four New Models
SMSC (NASDAQ: SMSC), a leading semiconductor company that provides Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity(tm) solutions, today announced that its Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST(r)) networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment network for the Toyota Mark X, Sai hybrid sedan and Land Cruiser Prado as well as the Lexus LS luxury sedan. The Toyota Mark X and Sai will be distributed in the Japanese market and the Toyota…
SMSC MOST® Network Adopted in New BMW X1 and MINI Cooper Clubman
SMSC, a leading semiconductor company providing Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity™ solutions, today announced that its Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST®) networking technology has been selected as part of the infotainment system for the new BMW X1 compact SUV and MINI Cooper Clubman models. MOST is the standard network for the infotainment systems almost across the full range of BMW platforms. With these latest design wins, MOST is now adopted…
General Motors India to introduce commercial vehicles to India soon
General Motors India today announced that GM has entered into a collaboration with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) to develop and manufacture commercial vehicles and other competitive products for India and export markets. The tie up will give GM India access to mini-commercial vehicles and other products from the stable of GM’s joint ventures in China. These will be produced at GM India’s Talegaon and Halol plants alongside GM’s portfolio…
NEW IN THE CITY – the magazine for newcomers
MUNICH, Germany: Dec. 7 2009 – People moving to Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt or Stuttgart can make their lives a lot easier thanks to NEW IN THE CITY, a magazine published in English and German for newcomers. NEW IN THE CITY started successfully in Munich in 2003. The bilingual guide is now on sale in five German cities and will soon be launched in Cologne and Düsseldorf.
NEW IN THE CITY…
Born PR represents two new Blogs
As blogging becomes more and more important in the tourism industry, Born PR has added two of them to their clients. Both "go-to-florida.blogspot" AND "see-my-america.blogspot" are excellent sources for travellers looking for a vacation in Florida and the USA. The purpose of the blogs is to provide German travellers with interesting news and features. Apart from travellers, more than 350 journalists and travel writers use the blogs as a…
Audi A3 TDI Named 2010 Green Car of the Year®
Green Car Journal Announces Clean Diesel Winner at the Los Angeles Auto Show
LOS ANGELES – Dec. 3, 2009 – The 2010 Audi A3 TDI has been named Green Car Journal’s 2010 Green Car of the Year®.
The clean diesel from Audi rose to the top in a stellar field of hybrids and advanced diesel models that all offer exceptional fuel economy and low emissions. This marks the second year in a…
Los Angeles Auto Show Names the Nissan V2G as the Youthmobile 2030 Design Challe …
Winner Announced During 6th Annual Design Los Angeles Conference
Los Angeles – Dec. 04, 2009 – Today, the Nissan V2G was announced as the winner of the Los Angeles Auto Show’s 2009 Design Challenge. This year’s theme, Youthmobile 2030, asked automotive design studios to envision what a new generation of drivers - raised with cell phones, online communities and webcams - will demand from their vehicles in the year 2030.
The Nissan…
PeopleKnowHow.co.uk ranks 1st on Google for mid to senior level hospitality vaca …
Google.com, the world's leading internet search engine, ranks PeopleKnowHow 1st for mid to senior level hospitality vacancies. The specialist hospitality recruitment platform brings together hospitality professionals and vacancies of hotel recruiters and specialist hospitality recruitment agencies.
When using Google to find ‘mid to senior level hospitality vacancies’, PeopleKnowHow, the specialist hospitality recruitment platform, ranks directly or indirectly first in search results by the world’s leading internet search engine.
With several hundreds…
Gratis Loop Line around Lake Chiemsee will be continued
Following three successful years, the loop line “Chiemseeringlinie” will continue on its course around the Bavarian Lake “Chiemsee”, picking up bikers and hikers on the way around the lake. Cycling or walking along the lakeside path is one of the most popular activities for holidaymakers in the South Bavarian region. Anyone with a valid Chiemsee visitor’s card can use the bus line free of charge. The loop line will be…
Novotel Citygate Hong Kong Shines with Silver Green Globe Certification
Novotel Citygate Hong Kong’s effort and commitment to the environment has been recognized and rewarded with the authoritative Green Globe certified status. Green Globe is the leading worldwide benchmarking, certification and performance improvement system for the travel and tourism industry. The programme assists our hotel to pursue best practice and improve our environmental performance through annual assessment by an independent third party Green Globe Accredited Assessor.
Rod Munro, General Manager…
Kanoo Travel wins Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award
Kanoo Travel wins the prestigious award under the Travel and Tourism category for the third time.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 29, 2009: Kanoo Travel, the largest travel company in the Middle East, today announced that they have won the coveted Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award under the Travel and Tourism category for the third time. Mr. Mishal Kanoo, Deputy Chairman of The Kanoo Group along with Mr. Mohammed A.L. Kanoo,…
Christmas attraction in Umbria "Presepe vivente" the living nativity scene
The "Presepe vivente", the living nativity scene is one of the biggest Christmas attractions in Umbria. It has been a "must go" for 18 years now, likewise for tourists and Umbrians. During Christmas time the inhabitants of Passignano sul Trasimeno are playing the Christmas story.
Every year they transform their town into a realisticly built copy of a small town of the Palestina during the Roman rule.
The stage to show…
VictoriaCars presents successfully at the WTM 2009 their new services Car Hire M …
The celebration of the 30th aniversary of the World Travel Market has been a big success.
In spite of the economic situation and the last information of tourism worldwide,all the involved agents they bet that this sector will recover for the next season.
More than 60.000 visitors have passed by the World Travel Market,many operators and representatives at international level of this tourist sector established their contacts, negotiations and commercial activities. This…
Radisson LAX Hotel Achieves Green Seal’s Silver Certification
The Radisson Los Angeles Airport Hotel has achieved Green Seal™, Inc’s Silver Level certification under the GS-33 Environmental Standard for Lodging Properties. This significant accomplishment gives the Radisson LAX the distinction of being the first hotel within the Radisson brand and one of only four hotels in the state of California to achieve Green Seal lodging certification.
“It’s an honor to be among the leaders in L.A.’s hospitality…
ADDISON-BASED CAVANAUGH FLIGHT MUSEUM NAMES GIL GEDDES TO DIRECTOR OF EVENTS
(ADDISON, Texas) November 20, 2009 – The Cavanaugh Flight Museum has named Gil Geddes as its new director of events. Geddes has more than 18 years experience of special events management. He will oversee a new fundraising initiative that will expand the scope and type of events held at the museum.
“Gil’s expertise will be extremely valuable as we implement our 2010 events-driven strategy,” says Doug Jeanes, Cavanaugh Flight Museum…
Hotel Budersand Golf & Spa in Hörnum: Moments of Light
It‘s the light that makes this island so unforgettable: a clear glowing light with a gentle shine to it. And it‘s the sheer beauty of virtually untouched nature that presents itself in this southernmost tip of Sylt. The remarkable architecture of the recently opened 5-Star Superior Hotel Budersand Golf & Spa in Hörnum incorporates this breathtaking nature and unique atmosphere of light.
In the very south of the North Frisian island,…
