Chesapeake Lodging Trust has announced that it has purchased the W New Orleans – French Quarter from Starwood Hotels & Resorts for $25.5 million. The Trust has entered into a long-term management contract with Starwood to continue to operate the Hotel. “We are very excited to expand our Starwood relationship with our third W hotel …
The St. Joe Company shares that its WaterColor Inn & Resort has received a Four-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. The WaterColor Inn & Resort is one of only 18 hotels in Florida to earn this honor. This year marked Forbes Travel Guide’s 55th annual listing of Star Award-winning hospitality establishments worldwide. The WaterColor Inn …
Discerning summer travelers vie for the most memorable vacation they can get for their investment, at a convenient, stateside location. In the heart of the island of Palm Beach, Florida, The Breakers Palm Beach can be that coveted, luxury oceanfront resort this summer. From June 1 to September 30, 2013, weekday room rates (Sunday-Thursday) start …
Club Med, the original all-inclusive resort company with more than 78 resorts worldwide, has launched a new global campaign surrounding “happiness,” a philosophy that’s been in the brand’s DNA for the past 60 years. The campaign is launching in 47 countries around the world in 22 languages, including the U. S. The campaign highlights the …
United Airlines today introduced its first aircraft equipped with flat-bed seats in a revamped premium cabin, all-new interiors, personal on-demand entertainment, wifi connectivity, in-seat power and USB ports on its transcontinental “p. s.” Premium Service. United flight 651, the first flight with the completely new cabin experience, departed Los Angeles International Airport this morning to New …
The Professional Association of Travel Hosts (PATH) have announced that its fourth annual symposium will be held at the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, May 1-2, 2013. The event is expected to set attendance records. It follows the annual Home Based Travel Agent Forum, which will also be held at the Venetian Hotel, …
New Orleans’ tourism industry welcomed 9.01 million visitors in 2012, record numbers not seen by the city in nearly 10 years. Total visitor numbers increased by three percent, or 255,027 from the number of visitors in 2011 (8.75 million.) The 9.01 million visitors spent $6 billion, a nine percent or $512 million increase over 2011 …
On Thursday, May 23, many of the best restaurants in Las Vegas will unite again poolside at The Palazzo for the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair. The event, sponsored by the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) gives guests a taste of the gourmet offerings that have elevated Las Vegas to an international dining destination. Hosted by The …
Brand USA, the tourism marketing body for the United States, announced that it will launch its international travel and tourism campaign in Germany beginning in November. The fully integrated campaign (comprised of TV, digital, out-of-home, and print advertising) will showcase the diversity of experiences available in the United States and invite consumers in Germany to “discover …
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and White Lodging Services have announced the opening of Hyatt Place Austin Downtown, just steps from the Austin Convention Center and the city’s famous Sixth Street. “With thousands of music, film and digital enthusiasts arriving to our great city from around the world, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to …