With the opening of Qbic Hotels in Amsterdam the hotel industry in Amsterdam has entered into a new era, the era of pod hotels, small modern efficient comfortable accommodation against discount rates.
The hotel industry is following the trend of low cost or discount airlines. Consumers nowadays are no longer looking for all the unnecessary facilities and services traditional hotels are offering. They want a good night sleep against a fair price instead, without all the hassle and add-ons. Qbic Hotels with…
With all the school POS systems on the market, it’s surprising that so many are inadequate for meeting the diverse software needs of an environment such as the University of British Columbia. Now, thanks to Volante’s complex point of sale solution, “Lunch Time” is no longer “Crunch Time” at UBC
Vancouver, Canada- The University of British Columbia is a huge place, comprising of some 402 hectares. Surrounded by ocean and snow capped mountains, the campus is blessed with stunning views from every vantage point, and is home to over 43,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Spending a day on campus is…
DOBRICH, BULGARIA – September 15, 2007
HRC Culinary Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Fileccia as it’s first Director.
Mr. Fileccia has been an Executive Chef and International Hospitality Consultant for over 30 years. Originally from Canada, Frank holds the highest chef’s ranking in three countries. Certified Chef de Cuisine (Canada), Certified Executive Chef (United States, Professional Chef’s Association), Governor of the Order of Merit (Great Britain), as well…
AUSTIN, TX, October 2, 2007 — HomeAway, Inc., which operates the world’s leading vacation rental sites, reinforces its leadership position in the global vacation rental industry with the acquisition of OwnersDirect.co.uk. Representing more than 17,000 “holiday homes,” the company ranks only behind HomeAway’s Holiday-Rentals.co.uk as the largest vacation rental web…
PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) --- a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PTC) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems --- is pleased to announce that MotorCity Casino Hotel has chosen PAR’s SMS|Host Hospitality Management System for their newly expanded property in Detroit, Michigan
PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) --- a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PTC) and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems --- is pleased to announce that MotorCity Casino Hotel has chosen PAR’s SMS|Host Hospitality Management System for their newly expanded property in Detroit, Michigan MotorCity Casino,…
Acquisition will extend iconic travel guides across multiple media platforms.
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), has acquired Lonely Planet, the leading travel information group, in a deal that will build the Lonely Planet franchise around the world. The privately owned business is being sold by Tony and Maureen Wheeler, who founded the company in…
Leading Vacationing Agency Uses Omniture Web Analytics to Enhance Their Customers’ Online Experience.
Omniture, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMTR), a leading provider of online business optimization software, today announced that Swiss Interhome AG—one of the largest holiday rental accommodation agencies in Europe—has migrated to the Omniture Web analytics solution, SiteCatalyst®, to measure visitor behavior and increase the efficiency of the booking process for their online…
Golden Tulip Epe celebrated yesterday its 25th anniversary with loyal guests, business partners, Ambassador Club members, suppliers and local authorities. The hotel has been, for years, the largest hotel in the region of Epe and one of the biggest employers in the area, with 85 employees. In celebration of this…
Web Reservations International (WRI), the leading online travel provider today announced the opening of a new office in New York. The latest move will increase the company’s international presence with offices already in Dublin, Sydney, San Mateo and Shanghai. The opening ceremony, held in the Irish Consulate in New York was attended by Micheál Martin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, who is in the US on an Enterprise Ireland trade mission.
Web Reservations International (WRI, http://www.webresint.com), the leading online travel provider today announced the opening of a new office in New York. The latest move will increase the company’s international presence with offices already in Dublin, Sydney, San Mateo and Shanghai. The opening ceremony, held today in the Irish Consulate in…
Australian accommodation Website firm Wotif.com Holdings Ltd (WTF.AX: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Monday it planned to make a takeover offer for online travel agency Travel.com.au Ltd (TVL.AX: Quote, Profile, Research), topping a rival bid. Wotif.com said in a statement it would offer 50 cents cash or a scrip alternative…