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The Omni Mount Washington Resort has appointed Laurent G?roli as executive chef. Arriving in Bretton Woods, N.H., with past experience acquired at highly rated properties across the U.S. and Canada, G?roli is responsible for all culinary operations at the Omni Mount Washington Resort, including menu creation
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1 The annual travel survey by the Travel Leaders Group found European river cruises to be the single hottest travel trend. Three years ago, European river cruises ranked 21st. Based on actual booking data, the survey suggests this is the next big thing. ?If Europe could find a way to
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There’s a sight in?Las Vegas?not seen in a long time. Construction crews. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reports there are $9 billion in projects either in the planning stages or underway. New money is coming in to take over what Union Gaming analyst Bill Lerner
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1Iran’s tourism industry is booming, with more foreign travelers visiting the country than ever before. So much so that Iran’s President, Hassan Rouhani, is hoping to attract 10 million international tourists each year, an increase from 4 million. The country currently attracts predominantly medical and religious tourists, although
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1 At some Loews and Four Seasons hotels, you don’t have to pick up a phone to ask for towels, a bottle of wine or even a bowl for your dog’s meal. All you have to do is send a text. The Four Seasons Philadelphia and three Loews
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1 J.W.?Marriott?Jr., the 81-year-old chairman of Marriott International, flew to London in September to inspect his company?s new jewel: Edition, a sumptuous boutique hotel intended to anchor a new 100-city?chain?? the next W, if Marriott has its way. But Mr. Marriott did not stay overnight
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1 The 2014 travel hotspots will reflect interest in major sporting events that will drive visitors to winter resorts inspired by the Winter Olympics as well as destinations like New York and Brazil, hosting the Super Bowl and World Cup, respectively. Furthermore, the bright perspective for the economy will spur
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1In 2012, Hilton Hotels & Resorts launched the Hilton Huanying program to attract Chinese travelers featuring amenities and services that are tailored to Chinese tastes. Though Sheraton was the first international hotelier to set up shop in the People?s Republic with the Great Wall Sheraton in 1985, Hilton understands
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Grand Hyatt San Francisco announces the appointment of Judy Cronkhite as the hotel?s new Director of Sales and Marketing. After 13 years as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Regency San Francisco, Cronkhite returns to the Union Square hotel, where she previously served as Director of Sales and
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Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, the first luxury resort development in the British Virgin Islands in more than 15 years and first member of the Autograph Collection in the Caribbean, has announced the appointment of Anura Dewapura as the resorts new managing director. A highly respected and accomplished veteran
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1Mohegan Sun on Tuesday submitted its site application for a $1.3 billion resort casino on the grounds of Suffolk Downs racetrack in Revere, Mass. The application has new details of the plan, including the total value of $1.3 billion, which is more than the $1 billion casino Mohegan
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1 Cruise line aficionados?are generally happy with their travel experiences and willing to pay for their island-hopping and sea-going vacation experience.According to?J.D. Power & Associates, 80% of all cruise line consumers experience a trouble-free excursion, paying on average $1,628 per person to hit the high
