Prominent speakers confirmed for 'Growth of Green Hotels' conference in Abu Dhabi
Expert speakers from around the world including Hospitality and Green Building pioneers, top consultants and senior managers from the IT and Building sector are among the confirmed speakers at 'The Growth of Green Hotels Conference' which will take place on the 14th of December, 2008 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Rt. 73 hotels tip police on prostitution activities
A Philadelphia man was charged with promoting prostitution after an investigation into suspicious activity at several local hotels, police said.

Starwood to open Saudi hotels
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. plans to open three new hotels in Saudi Arabia. It has signed a long-term management agreement with the Alhokair Group to open Four Points by Sheraton Mall of Arabia in Jeddah, Four Points by Sheraton Dhahran and Aloft Riyadh.

Marriott, Emaar to manage two more hotels
Global hospitality giant Marriott International and realty major Emaar MGF are tying up to manage two more luxury hotels in the country. The deal in this regard is expected to be signed in Mumbai tomorrow.

It Pays to Eat at Loews Hotels
In this season of economic belt-tightening, Loews Hotels' "Harvest of Benefits Package" offers $50, $75 or $100 in dining credit to guests staying two, three or four consecutive nights, respectively, valid at Loews' onsite restaurants or for room service. This harvest may be gathered through Dec. 30 at most Loews Hotels, with the best rate starting at $119-$239 per room per night, depending on ...

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.

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.

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.

U.S. hotel chain turns upscale for China
Like hotels built in China by other U.S. chains, Days Inns are almost unrecognizable to those familiar with their American counterparts, as the company adapts to local tastes.

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

Be careful: Bedbugs are biting in hotels
You could find them in your hotel in Hong Kong, motel in Mexico, inn in Ireland or B&B in Bulgaria. Heck, bedbugs could be at your home in your king-size mattress! Bill Kolbe, 56, is a board-certified entomologist with BASF the Chemical Company. BASF manufactures Phantom, a termiticide-insecticide for pest-management professionals. Kolbe lives in Denville, N.J.

Strategies to book hotels on a budget
NEW YORK -- When the economy was booming, many hotel companies began building new properties. Some of those are opening now, resulting in a 2.5 percent increase in hotel room supply this year, just as demand is dropping by around 1 percent or more, according to Jan Freitag of Smith Travel Research.

A Hotel Chain Turns Upscale in China
Like hotels built in China by other U.S. chains, Days Inns are almost unrecognizable to those familiar with their American counterparts.

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.

Affordable Places To Escape The Cold
Airlines and hotels in warmer locales are cutting prices to keep the tourists coming.

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 ...