AMResorts® continues its expansion with new resort openings in top travel destinations. Orlando, Florida – January 11, 2016 – (INTUITION by Perspective Group) – Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) by AMResorts® is offering members more vacation destination options than ever before. AMResorts continues its rapid expansion plan with a total of six new resorts in 2015.…
Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC), a leading global pure-play vacation ownership company, announced today that it has taken over management of The Strand Hotel in New York City. Subject to certain conditions being met, Marriott Vacations Worldwide has also agreed to a capital efficient purchase of the 176-room hotel in phases over time, beginning in…
While New Orleans is known for its history and culture – whether it be music, architecture or food – the city is also a thriving and young city. Turn a corner, and you’ll find a new art gallery or craft coffee shop popping up and catering to a new generation. If you’re worried about being…
2016 Opens with Conference, New Content Group Appointments and Renewed WIN Wednesdays ARDA-WIN Advantage has announced a full agenda for the beginning of 2016. A special interest committee under the American Resort Development Association umbrella, ARDA-WIN is a women-centric group that aims to advocate, educate and connect its members by fostering personal and professional growth…
Marriott Hotels, the signature brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), welcomed Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center to its portfolio in November 2015. Conveniently located for Madrid-Barajas Airport, the hotel is the third Marriott Hotel in Spain and is the flagship brand’s largest hotel in Europe. Formerly known as Hotel Auditorium Madrid, the 869-room…
Four years after launching its corporate responsibility strategy, Travel with Purpose, Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) says its investments in global partnerships and programs to activate hotel and office teams is not only driving positive social impact, but also supporting long-term business success. “Travel with Purpose has played an important role in bringing our vision and…
Wyndham Hotel Group has expanded its footprint of more than 1,000 hotels in China thanks to the debut of the country’s first Wyndham Garden® property, opening recently in Suzhou. Conveniently situated in the heart of“the Venice of the East,” known for its scenic canals and bridges, the 289-room Wyndham Garden Suzhou is adjacent to bustling…
Catherine Heald, the Co-Founder & CEO of New York and Bangkok-based ultra-luxe private Asia tour operator Remote Lands, has been named as one of The World’s Top Travel Specialists by Condé Nast Traveler for 2015. Only 149 out of tens of thousands of practicing travel advisors in the United States were chosen. The world renowned…
The readers of Emerald Coast Magazine voted Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, which specializes in Florida beach vacations, as the best in Destin in the annual reader’s poll of restaurants, retailers and businesses along Florida’s Emerald Coast Newman-Dailey Resort Properties was voted best Property Management Company and best Destin Vacation Rental Company by the readers of Emerald…
Mexico’s “Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” Velas Resorts has appointed Gianpaolo Bellomunno as Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing, effective immediately. In his new position, he is responsible for corporate sales and marketing for the four Velas Resorts, which include Puerto Vallarta’s Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta, Riviera Maya’s Grand Velas Riviera Maya, and Riviera…
Diamond Resorts International® (NYSE: DRII), a global leader in the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, announces a new alliance and sponsorship arrangement with award-winning country music artist and actress Jana Kramer. In connection with the agreement, Diamond Resorts members will have the opportunity to enjoy premium seating at Kramer’s live concerts, and Kramer will make…
Sydney based startup Booking Boss announced they have secured a partnership deal with online travel giant Expedia. The partnership will help connect tour operators and trade distributors in a more efficient way. This is a great milestone for the Aussie startup and has proved their commitment to global expansion. Expedia’s deal with Booking Boss gives…