South Florida hotels seek to fill dates with conferences in economic downturn
South Florida hotels seek to fill rooms with conferences in economic downturn In today's tough travel market, South Florida hotels are getting aggressive to lure more groups and meetings to fill rooms.

Jamaican developer sues 2 Spanish hotels over sand
A developer is suing two Spanish-owned hotel groups for allegedly stealing nearly 100 truckloads of sand from a beachfront property in Jamaica. Felicitas Limited has filed an $8 million lawsuit against RIU Hotels & Resorts and the Fiesta Hotel Group. Attorney Michael Hylton says forensic tests suggest sand at two Spanish-owned hotels is similar to that stolen in July. He says the theft ...

Local restaurants and hotels added to Four Diamond list
Five local restaurants and hotels have joined the ranks of AAA Four Diamond Award winners in Las Vegas.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts accelerates growth in Middle East, announces three new hotels in Saudi Arabia
Powering ahead in key markets across the globe, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has recently announced plans to open three new hotels in Saudi Arabia.

Airport Hotels: On-Site Locations Yield Premium Performance | By Hans Detlefsen
On-site airport hotels offer several advantages compared to off-site airport hotels, allowing them to charge higher rates. For example, the ability to walk directly between one?s hotel room and the flight boarding area is more convenient than having to retrieve a rental car and get directions to an off-site hotel. On-site airport hotels also save travelers time and money related to ground ...

More Hotels Needed In El Paso Downtown Revitalization
In order to attract more visitors to El Paso's downtown, more hotels are needed. Slideshow: More Hotel's Needed Downtown

Pacifica Hotels Launches First Blog With Travel-Sharing Tips From Guests
For the first time ever, the traveling public can share travel tips on Pacifica Hotels' new blog, providing a practical way for travelers to tip each other off to big savings during tough economic times, when most people crave a get-away. (PRWeb Nov 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1649874.htm

2 Utah hotels maintain AAA's elite status
Two Utah hotels maintained their elite standing with AAA Travel, while three new properties in the state were added to the second-tier list published annually by the nation's largest travel organization.

Modern Boutique Hotel Collection, Desires Hotels, Gives the Gift of Cheer This Year
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 is also spreading their generous spirit upon arrival when they hand out ...

Epoque Hotels Redesigns Its Design Line Avantgarde Hotels
The boutique hotels representation company has optimized its new website dedicated to the more cutting-edge, design-oriented properties. [PR.com - November 21, 2008]

Economic Woes Hit CES as Hotels Slash Rates
Most major Las Vegas hotels still have rooms available for CES and some hotels are cutting rates to attract visitors.

PlannerWire.com Announces Free Listings to Hotels and Destinations
PlannerWire.com promoting worldwide hotels and destinations on MeetingsTelevision, the interactive Buyer?s Guide of PlannerWire.com. [PR.com - November 21, 2008]

The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Caribbean & Mexico Announce New Destination Wedding Package
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.

Starwood Announces Three Hotels for Saudi Arabia
Stawood has signed an agreement with the Alhokair Group to manage three new hotels in Saudi Arabia. Here's an overview of the projects: - Four Points by Sheraton Mall of Arabia , scheduled to open in early 2010, will feature 300 guestrooms, two restaurants, a lobby lounge, a swimming pool with poolside snack bar, a fitness facility, a business center, and meeting and event space.

Air Purifier is designed for use in hotels and spas.
Functionally and aesthetically oriented for use in hotels and spas, LightAir silently removes practically all airborne impurities - viruses, bacteria, dust, allergens, pet dander, pollen, and mold - from air. It has no filters to clean or replace and only requires that its metal collection cylinder be cleaned once every 2 or 3 weeks. Specific areas of use for stand-alone or ceiling-mounted ...

Mojave Desert Hotels
Signs of ancient peoples in the California desert. What type of package do you want?

Inauguration filling hotels in Delaware
Delaware hotels are getting a much-needed boost as rooms are booked for those who want to witness the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama.

LodgeWorks to open upscale hotels
While the credit crisis may have slowed a lot of companies, one Wichita company is set to expand at a rapid clip. LodgeWorks plans to open four luxury boutique hotels and five other hotels in 2009. The first Avia boutique hotel will open in January in Savannah, Ga. Others will open in Long Beach, Calif.; Napa, Calif.; and the Houston area during the year. LodgeWorks secured funding for the ...

Los Angeles Hotels
This hotel gets into a midcentury groove, both in its architecture and room design, so pleasantly pervasive in Los Angeles décor. The hourglass pool is a hoot, and attracts a hopping night scene.

Councilman, hotels to serve holiday meal
Sixth District Councilman Dee Andrews plans to serve free Thanksgiving meals from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Ernest S. McBride Park, 1550 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. The Hyatt and Hilton hotels will prepare the food; Coldstone Creamery, the dessert. For reservations, call Kimberly Dodson, 562-570-6816.