The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau (FWCVB) has officially announced Mitch Whitten as the new Vice President of Marketing and Communications. A longtime resident of Fort Worth, Whitten is set to begin his new position on October 2, 2013. During his nearly 12 years at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Whitten successfully led …
Fodor’s Travel recognized Halekulani, the Waikiki beachfront property, as a 2013 Fodor’s 100 Hotel Award winner in the Blissful Beach Retreats category. This designates Halekulani as an outstanding hotel as selected by Fodor’s editors and travel experts, recognizing high style, excellent service and a one-of-a-kind guest stays. “We are extremely honored to have been selected …
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, has announced the appointment of Tom Donovan as managing director of the 40-acre, beachfront resort destination on Maui. Donovan joins Grand Wailea at a new phase of growth with its new owner, the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), committed to investing financial resources to maintain Grand Wailea’s position …
Loews Regency Hotel in New York is now accepting reservations for stays beginning on January 16, 2014. The anticipated reopening of the flagship property follows a $100 million renovation. The redesign of the 379-room hotel represents the vision of Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts, and will feature luxury guestrooms, 58 suites and …
The Grand Hyatt New York in Midtown Manhattan has appointed Brad Mettler as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Mettler brings over 15 years of experience to his new post, and almost all of it within the Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Most recently, he spent four years as the Director of Sales and Marketing at …
As the first dusting of snow crown the Rocky Mountain peaks, the communities of Banff and Lake Louise are promising a winter season of new and innovative programming knee-deep in powder, parties and performances. “Banff National Park is truly at its best in winter and we are excited to kick the season off with this …
Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa has received the Travelers Readers’ Choice Awards by Condé Nast for one of the Top 15 Resorts in Canada. The world’s best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, airlines, and cruise lines, are chosen by frequent travelers in Condé Nast to make up the Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2013. Nearly 80,000 …
Porter Airlines is the best small airline in the world according to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards. It also ranks third overall among airlines in all categories. “This is incredible recognition for everyone at Porter,” said Robert Deluce, president and CEO of Porter Airlines. “We’re proud to represent Canada, our home city of …
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge was awarded John Hall’s Alaska’s coveted overall Partner of the Year Award for the second year in a row. In announcing the award, John Hall’s Alaska stated, “Mountain views of Denali’s south face, a grand roaring fireplace and friendly people—what’s better than that?” The award was presented to the CIRI Alaska Tourism …
The new Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs celebrated its arrival in Southern California with a private ceremony and reception held this evening at the new resort. Hard Rock’s signature purple and white lights flashed as hundreds of invited guests toured the property, mingled over food and drinks and enjoyed a surprise performance by The Bicycle …