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1TripAdvisor announced the results of its TripBarometer Mobile and Social trends survey which revealed that U.S. travelers are staying online even as they unwind on vacation. The TripBarometer survey polled travelers from 22 different countries around the world? on mobile and social trends. The survey found that nearly two-
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1 In 2014, hotels can expect an increase in demand for green initiatives and luxury travel. Eco-friendly hotels are expected to become the norm in the next year and an increasing percentage of travelers are seeking luxury vacations. Research released in April by TripAdvisor suggests that the majority of
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1Inland American Lodging Group, Inc. (“Inland American”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Inland American Real Estate Trust, Inc., and Hyatt Hotels Corporation?H?+0.17%?, today announced that Inland American has purchased Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa in Key West, Fla., from a Hyatt affiliate for a purchase price
Travelodge Hotels Ltd., Thame, England,?has appointed Peter Gowers chief executive officer, succeeding Grant Hearn, who will remain in the post for two weeks to help facilitate the changeover. The 41-year-old Gowers joins Travelodge from U.K. self-storage operator Safestore Holdings, where he served as CEO since
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According to findings of the Thomas Cook (India) Ltd?s online Survey, ?Through the Crystal Ball?, 70 per cent of young Indians will travel on a holiday irrespective of the economy/currency. The Survey identifies emerging trends, opportunities and needs of the emerging Indian traveller via email, web and social
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1 This Thanksgiving and Christmas, those looking to leave home for the holidays will save on hotel rooms in most major US cities. Significant savings are found in Washington D.C. and Boston this year. Warmer, southern destinations, on the other hand, see increased prices over the Christmas holiday. Those
Qatar Airways has confirmed it will launch flights to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh effective 28 May 2014. ?The airline will operate the route with five flights per week using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in a two-cabin configuration, offering passengers 22 Business Class and 232 Economy Class seats. Recognised
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Hull has been named the next City of Culture in the UK, and will follow the 2013 City of Culture, Londonderry in assuming the role in 2017. The city, known as the home of poet Phillip Larkin, beat Leicester, Dundee and Swansea Bay for the right to hold the title.
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Best Western International, the World?s Biggest Hotel Family?, announced the hiring of Greg Adams to a new position of vice president, eCommerce. Adams has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing leadership positions. ?I am delighted to announce Greg is joining our team,? said Best
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Martin Hoellrigl has been appointed general manager of GALLERY One, a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to Ted Ratcliff, senior vice president, operation for Hilton Worldwide. Hoellrigle will oversee the operations of the 13-story, 231 guest suite resort, located on the Intracoastal Waterway, just
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Viceroy Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Kipping as the General Manager of Viceroy Zihuatanejo, the exclusive beachfront resort in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Mr. Kipping comes to Zihuatanejo from the Viceroy Hotel Anguilla, in Anguilla, BWI, where he was the resort manager. ?Martin?s intimate understanding of
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Regent Hotels and Resort welcomed Mr. Arjan de Boer as the newly appointed senior vice president of development and technical services. Mr. de Boer has extensive experience in all aspects of resort and hotel development, operations, asset management and technical services garnered in luxury boutique villa resorts and hotels throughout
