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Hotels offer big discounts to boost tourist arrivals
Dubai: Discounts on hotel room rates are expected to spur Dubai's vital tourism sector, which has begun to feel the impact of lower travel demand because of the global economic downturn.
Dubai: Discounts on hotel room rates are expected to spur Dubai's vital tourism sector, which has begun to feel the impact of lower travel demand because of the global economic downturn.
'Green Travel Is Dead'
Green travel is dead. I arrived at this unlikely conclusion while talking with Mike Ragsdale, the "town evangelist" for a seaside community in Northwest Florida called Alys Beach. "People think being green means making sacrifices or paying more," he told me. "That's not necessarily true." Apparently, a lot of travelers feel the same way.
Green travel is dead. I arrived at this unlikely conclusion while talking with Mike Ragsdale, the "town evangelist" for a seaside community in Northwest Florida called Alys Beach. "People think being green means making sacrifices or paying more," he told me. "That's not necessarily true." Apparently, a lot of travelers feel the same way.
Four Points To Make Malaysia Debut
KUCHING: After almost two decades, a new international hotel will open here. Sheraton's Four Points Hotel, owned by Global Upline Sdn Bhd, will open for business next Saturday, to meet the rising demand for hotel rooms.
KUCHING: After almost two decades, a new international hotel will open here. Sheraton's Four Points Hotel, owned by Global Upline Sdn Bhd, will open for business next Saturday, to meet the rising demand for hotel rooms.
Irish Willing To Spend Most On Hotel Room
Irish people are willing to spend more on a night's hotel accommodation than anyone else in Europe, according to fresh data from the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI).
Irish people are willing to spend more on a night's hotel accommodation than anyone else in Europe, according to fresh data from the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI).
MWB Says du Vin, Malmaison Have Staying Power
THE provincial luxury and boutique hotels group behind the Malmaison and Hotel du Vin brands is trading well, listed company MWB Group said today. MWB said occupancy rates had been maintained at 79% and average room rates at £115 despite the tougher trading conditions, which the company admitted had had an effect with food and drink revenues being marginally down. It said new hotel openings in Poole, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Aberdeen have all traded well. MWB admitted its separate serviced-office offshoot had seen falling rates in the second half of 2008 as it sought to keep occupancy levels above 90%..
THE provincial luxury and boutique hotels group behind the Malmaison and Hotel du Vin brands is trading well, listed company MWB Group said today. MWB said occupancy rates had been maintained at 79% and average room rates at £115 despite the tougher trading conditions, which the company admitted had had an effect with food and drink revenues being marginally down. It said new hotel openings in Poole, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Aberdeen have all traded well. MWB admitted its separate serviced-office offshoot had seen falling rates in the second half of 2008 as it sought to keep occupancy levels above 90%..
Work Stalls As Liens Placed On Idaho Marriott
At least three subcontractors have filed liens on the unfinished Marriott Residence Inn in Idaho Falls, claiming they have not been paid for nearly $1 million worth of work done on one of the city's most prominent new buildings. Liens filed by Portneuf Electric, Lone Star Builders and Western Wholesale Supply range in date from Oct. 21 to Dec. 2 of last year.
At least three subcontractors have filed liens on the unfinished Marriott Residence Inn in Idaho Falls, claiming they have not been paid for nearly $1 million worth of work done on one of the city's most prominent new buildings. Liens filed by Portneuf Electric, Lone Star Builders and Western Wholesale Supply range in date from Oct. 21 to Dec. 2 of last year.
Blackstone May Wish It Could Take Back Hilton Deal
The Hampton Inn in Phoenix, an unprepossessing stucco structure set amid the haphazard low-density sprawl of South 48th Street, is unusually quiet. So much so that the owners of the midrange business hotel, which operates under the Hilton Hotels umbrella, have come in to discuss how to handle the steep drop-off in guests.
The Hampton Inn in Phoenix, an unprepossessing stucco structure set amid the haphazard low-density sprawl of South 48th Street, is unusually quiet. So much so that the owners of the midrange business hotel, which operates under the Hilton Hotels umbrella, have come in to discuss how to handle the steep drop-off in guests.
Man Robs Boulder Station With Bomb Hoax
Daniel Ray Johnson had lost his home and his job. He had medical problems, including a brain tumor, and had no way to pay the bills.
Daniel Ray Johnson had lost his home and his job. He had medical problems, including a brain tumor, and had no way to pay the bills.
China Slashes Hotel Costs In Tibet
China on Monday heavily slashed travel and hotel costs in Tibet to revive tourist flows into the Himalayan region, which recorded a drastic fall in visitors in 2008 because of huge unrest and rioting. Hotel tariffs have been reduced by up to 70 per cent and train fares cut up to 80 per cent between Beijing and Lhasa, on the train billed as the "journey to the highest land", as Chinese authorities launched a new campaign to lure up to three million tourists to Tibet this year.
China on Monday heavily slashed travel and hotel costs in Tibet to revive tourist flows into the Himalayan region, which recorded a drastic fall in visitors in 2008 because of huge unrest and rioting. Hotel tariffs have been reduced by up to 70 per cent and train fares cut up to 80 per cent between Beijing and Lhasa, on the train billed as the "journey to the highest land", as Chinese authorities launched a new campaign to lure up to three million tourists to Tibet this year.
UK Town Offers Equal Value For Euro, Pound
Businesses in Dunster, Somerset, on the edge of Exmoor, are to embrace the euro at a one-for-one exchange rate in a bid to attract European visitors.
Businesses in Dunster, Somerset, on the edge of Exmoor, are to embrace the euro at a one-for-one exchange rate in a bid to attract European visitors.
Coral Launches 16th Dubai Property
Coral Hotels and Resorts, a home-grown hotel chain, soft launched its latest property in Dubai yesterday, taking the number of hotels to 16 in less than six years - making it one of the fastest growing hospitality chains in the region. The newly-opened Coral Al Khoory Hotel Apartments is located within walking distance of the Mall of the Emirates and is Coral's third property in Al Barsha.
Coral Hotels and Resorts, a home-grown hotel chain, soft launched its latest property in Dubai yesterday, taking the number of hotels to 16 in less than six years - making it one of the fastest growing hospitality chains in the region. The newly-opened Coral Al Khoory Hotel Apartments is located within walking distance of the Mall of the Emirates and is Coral's third property in Al Barsha.
Hospitality Properties Trust Declares Preferred Dividend
Hospitality Properties Trust (NYSE: HPT) today announced that its board of trustees has declared the regular quarterly dividend on HPT's Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares. A distribution of $0.4375 per Series C preferred share is payable on or about February 17, 2009, to holders of record at the close of business on February 2, 2009. A Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust with transferable shares of beneficial interest listed on the New York Stock Exchange. No shareholder, Trustee or officer is personally liable for any act or obligation of the Trust.
Hospitality Properties Trust (NYSE: HPT) today announced that its board of trustees has declared the regular quarterly dividend on HPT's Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares. A distribution of $0.4375 per Series C preferred share is payable on or about February 17, 2009, to holders of record at the close of business on February 2, 2009. A Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust with transferable shares of beneficial interest listed on the New York Stock Exchange. No shareholder, Trustee or officer is personally liable for any act or obligation of the Trust.
Woman Charged With Arson Of Ottawa Radisson
A 25-year-old Quebec woman has been charged with setting a fire New Year's Day at an Ottawa hotel that sent five people to hospitals.
A 25-year-old Quebec woman has been charged with setting a fire New Year's Day at an Ottawa hotel that sent five people to hospitals.
Best Western Offers Quadruple Points
PHOENIX, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Western International, The World's Largest Hotel Chain(R), is offering guests who pay with their MasterCard(R) card the chance to earn double, triple and even quadruple the rewards on their winter travel. This generous offer makes it possible for Best Western Rewards(SM) program members to earn the equivalent of two free room nights after staying just four nights during the promotion!
PHOENIX, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Western International, The World's Largest Hotel Chain(R), is offering guests who pay with their MasterCard(R) card the chance to earn double, triple and even quadruple the rewards on their winter travel. This generous offer makes it possible for Best Western Rewards(SM) program members to earn the equivalent of two free room nights after staying just four nights during the promotion!
Disney Offers Free Admission For U.S. Military
As Disney Parks ask "What Will You Celebrate?" and invite guests to turn their personal milestones into magical family vacations in 2009, America's military personnel will have one more reason to celebrate: Free multi-day admission to Disney's U.S. theme parks.
As Disney Parks ask "What Will You Celebrate?" and invite guests to turn their personal milestones into magical family vacations in 2009, America's military personnel will have one more reason to celebrate: Free multi-day admission to Disney's U.S. theme parks.
Three Cities CEO Resigns
THE hospitality industry is abuzz wit the news that Alan Vels, the chief executive of Three Cities Management, has resigned to take up new challenges and opportunities. Work colleagues are said to be devastated at his departure, according to a reliable source, and speculation is rife about what he plans to do.
THE hospitality industry is abuzz wit the news that Alan Vels, the chief executive of Three Cities Management, has resigned to take up new challenges and opportunities. Work colleagues are said to be devastated at his departure, according to a reliable source, and speculation is rife about what he plans to do.
Man Killed At Oklahoma City Wingate
Jan. 5--A man shot and killed at a southwest Oklahoma City hotel early Sunday was a coach for a Kansas wrestling club, the club president told The Oklahoman.
Jan. 5--A man shot and killed at a southwest Oklahoma City hotel early Sunday was a coach for a Kansas wrestling club, the club president told The Oklahoman.
IHG Ups Priority Club Bonuses
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), to celebrate the New Year, is giving travellers more bonuses for staying at its hotels.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), to celebrate the New Year, is giving travellers more bonuses for staying at its hotels.
Proximity Owner: Going Green Is Easier Than You Think
GREENSBORO - Dennis Quaintance has some valuable advice for American industry as it faces growing pressure to cut energy use and play nicer with the environment. His message is simple: Relax, it's easy. And it will be good for your bottom line.
GREENSBORO - Dennis Quaintance has some valuable advice for American industry as it faces growing pressure to cut energy use and play nicer with the environment. His message is simple: Relax, it's easy. And it will be good for your bottom line.
Egypt Exempts Hotels From Tourism Tax
CAIRO: Egypt will exempt hotels from paying contributions to the country's tourism promotion authority and will cut fees paid by charter flights to help its tourism industry cope with the global financial crisis.
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CAIRO: Egypt will exempt hotels from paying contributions to the country's tourism promotion authority and will cut fees paid by charter flights to help its tourism industry cope with the global financial crisis.
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