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…
Major League Baseball stars including American League MVP Josh Donaldson and standout Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander headline an array of Hall of Fame sports and entertainment stars set to compete in the inaugural Diamond Resorts Invitational benefiting Florida Hospital for Children celebrity golf tournament (diamondresortsinvitational.com) January 14-16 at the Golden Bear Club in Windermere,…
Millennials are a powerful force driving growth in the global travel industry. Orlando, Florida – January 7, 2016 – (INTUITION by Perspective Group) – These young adults, who range in age from about 18 to 30, make up 20 percent of international travelers, according to a 2014 report by the World Youth Student and Educational…
Enhanced technology redefines business intelligence in the group meetings marketplace. Knowland, the leading business intelligence provider for the global meetings and events industry, announced the release of an enhanced version of its popular Insight platform. Insight is used by thousands of hotels to help them strategically identify new group meeting opportunities. Knowland helps them drive…
LiveRez.com, the most widely used cloud-based software for professional vacation rental managers, announced today that Tina Upson has been named Vice President of Operations. LiveRez CEO Tracy Lotz made the announcement. | “Tina started at the ground level and really learned the industry at its most basic level,” Lotz said. “Her passion and drive to…
Goldman Sachs has invested 4.4 billion rupees ($66 million) for a significant minority stake in Indian hotel investment and development firm Samhi Hotels, the companies said in a statement on Tuesday. Samhi, which operates 10 hotels and is developing 16 more, will use the money to grow its portfolio to about 30 to 35 properties,…
Bringing the brand’s modern European design and Spanish heritage to urban destinations around the world AC Hotels by Marriott, Marriott International, Inc.’s upper-moderate-tier lifestyle brand, today announces global plans for 22 new design-led hotels slated to open in 2016, solidifying its position as a leader in the boutique-lifestyle hotel sector catering to the creativity and…
Company Signs 220 New Hotels and adds 105 Hotels to Its Operating Portfolio Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:HOT) today announced it closed 2015 with 220 new signed hotel management and franchise agreements, a 26% increase over the prior year, marking the sixth consecutive year of increased signings and the most incremental signings in its history.…
Throughout 2016, Disney Vacation Club Honors Members Through New Membership Enhancements, Exclusive Experiences and Special Offers Disney Vacation Club, a leader in vacation ownership, celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year. Since its debut in 1991, Disney Vacation club has offered a flexible, points-based vacation system rather than the traditional fixed-week timeshare model. Today, Disney Vacation…
Global Discovery Vacations (GDV) Membership Sales on the Upswing Travel industry leader Global Connections, Inc. (GCI), a travel club fulfillment and service provider, announced that it continues to expand its outside sales distribution network. Club Loco LLC, a distributor of GCI’s popular travel membership program, Global Discovery Vacations, is expanding its organization to Hilton Head,…
The new location of the resort’s 300,000 square foot luxury retail expansion leads to an exciting redesign of its popular Shenendoah golf course Turning Stone Resort Casino’s luxury retail expansion, slated to break ground in spring 2016, is opening the door for more exciting changes at the resort next year. The new location of The…
Leo Spriggs, President and CEO of Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC), announces the promotion of Libby Shaw to Corporate Director of Human Resources. She will be responsible for a wide variety of duties as director including the administration and management of recruitment and staffing, benefits administration, organizational growth, workers compensation and ongoing development and training. She…