More than 250 attendees from more than five Latin American countries and 25 U.S. states gathered in Miami to do transactions and celebrate the impressive growth of Latino hotel ownership at the group’s first annual Hotel, Development and Investment Conference, held last week at the Doral Resort and Spa in Miami, Fla.
Despite a troubled stock [...]
Current economic conditions are expected to result in reduced consumer travel this holiday season, according to a new Deloitte survey. The consumer survey confirms that the 2008 winter holiday travel season will be slower than 2007 due to the economy, higher airline prices and other strains on consumers’ wallets. Travel during the next 12 months [...]
Kaz, manufacturers of Honeywell and Duracraft air circulators and fans, is offering a new Comfort for the Cure Air Circulator (Model DT-751-BCO) this holiday season. This cool product is the first of its kind on the market to promote breast cancer awareness. It makes a practical and affordable year-round gift for anyone looking for cool [...]
Avis Budget Group announced a recent increase in retail car rental rates of $3.00 per day and $20.00 per week, effective December 1, 2008, applicable to all airport and selected off-airport rentals in the U.S. other than those covered by corporate account agreements or other special arrangements.
The new rate increase is the latest in [...]
With unemployment up, the Stock Market down, and Old Man Winter settling in for a long stay, odds are there’s never been a better time to escape to sunny Las Vegas with friends. Future Vacations is making it easy with the launch of a new ‘Lucky 8’ Las Vegas sweepstakes, offering one lucky winner the [...]
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2008 arrived into New York City on Thursday with a roar… with motorcycle-riding chefs and sommeliers, and Harley-Davidson Hog Club members escorting Franck Duboeuf and a case of the new wine from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan to an uncorking ceremony and lunch at David Bouley’s new restaurant, Secession, in Tribeca. [...]
AmericanLife TV, the cable network devoted to the Baby Boomer generation, announced today they will present an exclusive screening of a new documentary, “Moments That Changed Us: Steve Wozniak” — and the beginnings of the computer revolution, a revealing interview with co-founder Steve Wozniak (aka “The Woz”), the genius behind the design of Apple II. [...]
With a slumping economy, significantly reduced flight options and planes filled to capacity, something Thanksgiving travelers do have to be thankful for during the upcoming busiest travel weekend of the year is self-service travel technology. NCR Corporation global leader in self-service technologies, is encouraging travelers to utilize the self-service travel options at their fingertips this [...]
Sekret Media Services, LLC, a producer of audio and video content specifically to the music industry, announced today it has reached an agreement with Maximus Multimedia International, LLC, a leader in the hospitality industry in providing entertainment on-demand products and services. The deal will extend groundbreaking entertainment options for the hotel guest staying at Maximus-serviced [...]
Whether your winter wonderland resides on the beach in Miami, the cobbled streets of Old San Juan, or at the Wolman Skating Rink in New York’s Central Park, a special gift awaits you. Visit DesiresHotels.com and book a great room at discounted holiday rates of 15% off. But the giving doesn’t stop there; Desires Hotels [...]
Doug Herring, President and CEO of American Beacon Advisors up until its recent sale, has been named Vice President-Operations Finance and Strategic Planning at American Airlines. He will be responsible for the financial activities related to American’s Operations function, as well as oversee the group’s strategic planning activities.
Herring led American Beacon Advisors from March 2006 [...]
The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Caribbean and Mexico now offer wedding couples a unique twist on the traditional first anniversary gift of paper: a certificate for a complimentary three-night stay. Couples can plan a second honeymoon at the hotel at which they were married or they can celebrate by exploring another Ritz-Carlton hotel in the region.
When booking [...]
