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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 21 2008 - November 24, 2008, will mark 75 years since Texas became the 32nd state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution. The 21st Amendment repealed national Prohibition—which began with the 18th Amendment in 1920. In addition to officially ending Prohibition, the 21st…
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TOKYO, Nov. 21 2008 - JAL Hotels Co., Ltd. has signed a comprehensive agreement with DB Hospitality Private Limited, based in Mumbai, to operate multiple luxury hotels for DB Hospitality in major Indian cities, such as Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore. DB Hospitality Private Limited is the hospitality industry arm…
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HONG KONG, Nov. 21 2008 - Opening in late 2009, the ninth property in The Peninsula Hotels’ portfolio fronts the historic Bund with spectacular views of the Bund, Huangpu River, Pudong and the gardens of the former British Consulate, and blends with the historic architecture of its landmark neighbours along…
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TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 21 2008 - The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. will close out 2008 with a number of awards for continued growth, company-wide success, community involvement and employee training programs, despite a year in which a troubled economy created problems throughout the restaurant industry. These honors include the following:…
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Los Angeles - November 21, 2008 – Birch Street Systems today announced customer adoption of their solutions have grown more than 35 percent this year. With this impressive growth, Birch Street has positioned itself as a leader offering specialized solutions developed to combat the specific needs of the hotel industry.…
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WHITE PLAINS, NY (November 20, 2008) Powering ahead in key markets across the globe, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces plans to open three new hotels in Saudi Arabia. Starwood has signed a long-term management agreement with the Alhokair Group to open Four Points by Sheraton…
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The Rezidor Hotel Group announces the Radisson Hotel, Stralsund in Germany – the existing property featuring 114 rooms is scheduled to join Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts in Q4 2008. The hotel is directly integrated into the renowned HanseDom thermal wellbeing pools and leisure centre – awarded from the German…
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 20 - Carlson Hotels Worldwide, one of the world’s largest hotel companies operating in more than 995 locations in 74 countries, and Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE), the world’s leading online travel company, today announced a new multi-year distribution agreement between the two parties. This agreement allows Carlson Hotels Worldwide…
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MILFORD, Conn., Nov. 20 2008 - SUBWAY(R) restaurants, one of the most successful global chains in the QSR space, announced today a long-term partnership with world champion swimmer Michael Phelps. Mr. Phelps will be representing the brand across all marketing channels and joins an impressive list of athlete partners that…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 20 2008 - Davidson Hotel Company, one of the nation’s largest hotel management companies, today announced the completion of a $20 million renovation of the 380-room Holiday Inn Stamford Downtown. To commemorate the event, the hotel held a special ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy,…
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NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 20 2008 - HEI Hotels & Resorts, the nation’s fastest growing private owner/operator of hotel real estate, today announced the appointment of Brian Mayer to the position of senior vice president of operations. He will oversee a newly formed region and report to Ted Darnall, HEI’s chief…
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 20 2008 - Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) is proud to announce that for the second time, it has been named by National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) as one of the top 50 franchises for minorities. According to the NMFI, Choice was selected as a direct result…
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Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of The Rezidor Hotel Group, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award 2008, on the occasion of the prestigious Worldwide Hospitality Awards – organized by HTR Magazine and MKG Group – celebrated on November 18 in Paris. Kurt Ritter was awarded for his long-time and successful…
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ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 19 2008 - Western Sizzlin Corporation (NASDAQ:WEST) today announced that it intends to make repurchases of its common stock under its previously announced stock repurchase program. The program authorizes Western to repurchase up to 500,000 shares of its common stock, with the timing, price and volume of…
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IRVING, Texas, Nov. 19 2008 - Omni Hotels is giving meeting planners another 10,000 reasons to book with the innovative, luxury hotel brand as it launches the “10K Flyaway” (http://www.omnihotels.com/ExclusiveOffers/10KFlyaway.aspx) program. Effective today, when booking a meeting, planners who mention “10K Flyaway” can earn 10,000 miles from Delta, United(R) or…
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