http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/ en Tammo Copyright 2012 2012-02-10T11:24:44+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/mercury_direct_provide_handy_travel_tips_for_malta_holidaymakers/ Mercury Direct Provide Handy Travel Tips For Malta Holidaymakers LONDON, February 10, 2012-   Leading holiday specialists offer five helpful money-saving travel tips before heading to Mediterranean archipelago   Even though we’re only two months into the New Year, holidaymakers are already beginning to book their 2012 holiday jaunts to… Latest News 2012-02-10T11:24:44+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/black_castle_development_holdings_completes_due_diligence_on/ Black Castle Development Holdings Completes Due Diligence on A-Shine and Moves Forward with Acquisition FRESNO, Calif., Feb. 9, 2012 - Black Castle Developments Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: BCDH), a holding company targeting the acquisition of undervalued, niche companies, announced today that it has completed due diligence on its proposed acquisition… Latest News 2012-02-10T01:29:16+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/sale_of_smaller_riverboat_complete_in_lake_charles_louisiana/ Sale of Smaller Riverboat Complete in Lake Charles, Louisiana Company Renovates Remaining Riverboat ST. LOUIS, Feb. 9, 2012 - Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ISLE) announced today that it has completed the sale of Grand Palais Riverboat, Inc. including the smaller of the Company’s two riverboats in… Latest News 2012-02-09T22:09:59+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/expedia_inc._earnings_press_release_available_on_companys_ir_site_moblog2/ Expedia, Inc. Earnings Press Release Available on Company’s IR Site BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 9, 2012 - Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPE) today issued its fourth quarter and full year 2011 earnings press release that is available now at http://www.expediainc.com/ir. The press release is also available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.… Latest News 2012-02-09T21:08:39+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/priceline.com_says_the_cosmopolitan_of_las_vegas_is_nations/ Priceline.com Says the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is Nation’s Most-Popular 5-Star Hotel for Valentine’s Weekend MGM Grand Hotel Casino is most-popular 4-star hotel for the weekend NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 9, 2012 - Instead of a bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day this year, priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) customers seem more inclined… Latest News 2012-02-09T21:08:38+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/u.s._travel_agents_start_new_year_with_strong_air_ticket_sales/ U.S. Travel Agents Start New Year with Strong Air Ticket Sales Ticket Transactions Up by 3 Percent Compared to January 2011 ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 9, 2012 - ARC, the financial settlement link between airlines and travel sellers, reported today that the consolidated dollar value of airline tickets sold by U.S.-based… Latest News 2012-02-09T19:35:49+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/zimmerman_checks-in_as_agency_of_record_aor_for_extended_stay/ Zimmerman Checks-In as Agency of Record (AOR) for Extended Stay Hotels(SM) FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2012 - Zimmerman Advertising picks up a major hotel client to officially launch its new hospitality and tourism practice - it is Agency of Record (AOR) for Extended Stay Hotels, Inc. (Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120209/FL50746 )… Latest News 2012-02-09T18:18:10+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/whistler_blackcomb_awarded_worksafebc_certificate_of_recognition/ Whistler Blackcomb Awarded WorkSafeBC Certificate of Recognition Occupational Health and Safety Program Recognized for Exceeding Industry Requirements WHISTLER, BC, Feb. 9, 2012 Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. (TSX: WB) (the “Corporation”) today reported that Whistler Blackcomb received a Certificate of Recognition (COR) from the WorkSafeBC Partners in Injury and Disability Prevention… Latest News 2012-02-09T18:12:25+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/gordon_ramsay_holdings_selects_opentable_reservation_system_for_all_moblog1/ Gordon Ramsay Holdings Selects OpenTable Reservation System for All UK Restaurants OpenTable to Power Central Reservation Book and Provide Real-Time Online Bookings for All Ramsay Restaurants in the UK via toptable.com and GordonRamsay.com SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2012 - World renowned Gordon Ramsay Holdings has announced that the group will… Latest News 2012-02-09T13:38:45+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/gordon_ramsay_holdings_selects_opentable_reservation_system_for_all/ Gordon Ramsay Holdings Selects OpenTable Reservation System for All UK Restaurants LONDON, February 9, 2012-           OpenTable to Power Central Reservation Book and Provide Real-Time Online   Bookings for All Ramsay Restaurants in the UK via toptable.com and GordonRamsay.com   World renowned Gordon Ramsay Holdings [http://www.gordonramsay.com… Latest News 2012-02-09T08:10:00+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/host_hotels_resorts_inc._announces_the_election_of_walter/ Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Announces the Election of Walter Rakowich to Its Board BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 8, 2012 ­ - Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HST) today announced that on February 2, 2012, the board of directors increased its size from eight to nine directors and elected Mr.… Latest News 2012-02-08T21:20:02+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/downtown_disney_resort_area_hotels_to_reward_a_teachers_in_4th/ Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels to Reward A+ Teachers in 4th Annual Contest Students can nominate favorite teacher for chance for both to win Disney vacation ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 8, 2012 - The Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels has partnered with Walt Disney World® to once again honor outstanding K-12… Latest News 2012-02-08T21:18:13+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/jw_marriott_marquis_dubai_set_to_be_worlds_tallest_hotel_and/ JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Set to be World’s Tallest Hotel and Landmark of Global Business Hub 355 Meter Hotel Scheduled to Open in Q4 2012       DUBAI, UAE and BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 8, 2012 - A symbol of Dubai’s resurgence and its growing importance at the centre of… Latest News 2012-02-08T21:12:52+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/tripadvisor_inc._earnings_press_release_available_on_companys/ TripAdvisor, Inc. Earnings Press Release Available on Company’s Investor Relations Site   NEWTON, Mass., Feb. 8, 2012 - TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) today issued its fourth quarter and year end 2011 earnings press release that is available now at http://ir.tripadvisor.com/events.cfm. The press release is also available on the SEC’s website… Latest News 2012-02-08T21:05:29+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/marriotts_women_executives_help_lead_the_way/ Marriott’s Women Executives Help Lead the Way National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) Recognizes Marriott BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 8, 2012 -  Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) was recognized by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) as one of the Top 50 Companies For Women in 2012.  Marriott was ranked… Latest News 2012-02-08T21:05:28+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/universal_and_illuminations_next_film_dr._seuss_the_lorax_garners/ Universal and Illumination’s Next Film Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax Garners Support from Organizations and Businesses with a Common Goal of Natural Preservation Third Feature from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment Opens Worldwide Beginning in March LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8, 2012 - Universal Partnerships & Licensing (UP&L) today announced that it… Latest News 2012-02-08T18:36:13+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/restaurants_show_growth_in_soup_and_salad_menu_items_finds/ Restaurants Show Growth in Soup and Salad Menu Items, Finds Technomic CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2012 - Away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, as consumers seek light, healthy and affordable fare. A variety of portion sizes featuring soup/salad options on different areas of the menu allows consumers to… Latest News 2012-02-08T16:20:01+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/circle_line_sightseeing_cruises_named_one_of_courier_magazines/ Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Named One of Courier Magazine’s Distinguished Dozen Winners NTA tour operators chose Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises in the category of ‘Favorite Sightseeing Cruiseline’ in 2012 NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2012 - Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises was named ‘Favorite Sightseeing Cruiseline’ in a recent survey in which… Latest News 2012-02-08T15:49:44+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/201112_mid-season_skisnowboard_update_reasons_for_optimism_but/ 2011/12 Mid-Season Ski/Snowboard Update: Reasons for Optimism but Skier Days Likely to Decline MARTINSVILLE, N.J., Feb. 8, 2012 - Despite a strong start to the 2011/12 ski season, with autumn snow allowing for earlier-than-usual openings at some resorts, the subsequent months have been less favorable for resorts and enthusiasts alike. … Latest News 2012-02-08T15:42:27+00:00 http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/comments/greenfield_man_wins_jw_marriott_indianapolis_photo_contest/ Greenfield Man Wins JW Marriott Indianapolis Photo Contest Gary Cochard beat the competition to take the best photo of the JW Marriott Indianapolis facade featuring the Lombardi Trophy MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Feb. 8, 2012 -  While the Lombardi Trophy went home with the New York Giants Sunday, photos of the giant… Latest News 2012-02-08T15:10:51+00:00