Friendly Planet Travel has announced the biggest Cyber Monday sale in the company’s history, with deals and destinations to match every traveler’s dream vacation and holiday budget. Friendly Planet Travel has been developing tour packages to the most popular destinations worldwide for more than 30 years. This Cyber Monday, the company will be holding a …
Benchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has appointed John MacMullen area director of sales and marketing. Mr. MacMullen is based in Benchmark’s Miami office. Eric Gavin, Benchmark’s regional vice president of sales & marketing officer, made the announcement. “It is a pleasure to welcome John to Benchmark Hospitality International,” said Mr. Gavin. …
The Kessler Collection has unveiled the Castle Hotel as its newest masterpiece and ninth Autograph Collection property, which officially opened on October 17, 2013. Evoking an air of creativity and artistry in the heart of Orlando’s attractions, the Castle Hotel offers elegant accommodations and amenities, inspired meeting space, gourmet cuisine, intuitive service and captivating views …
The world’s first and only Despicable Me-inspired hotel suites are making their debut at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort. The suites bring to life the excitement and playfulness of Gru’s house, featuring missile beds and Minions, who rappel from the ceiling and surround guests with their unpredictable antics. Despicable Me 2 arrives …
Silver Airways has been named one of the Top 10 “Best U.S. Airlines” in Condé Nast Traveler’s 26th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the second distinction the Ft. Lauderdale-based airline has received this year. In February, Silver Airways was named the “2013 Regional Airline of the Year” by Air Transport World (ATW) in recognition …
Benchmark Hospitality International, a U.S.-based hospitality management company, has appointed John Annicchiarico director of sales and marketing for the Villas of Grand Cypress. Mark Cox, Benchmark’s general manager for the Villas, Benchmark’s Personal Luxury Resort® in Orlando, Florida, made the announcement. “John makes an outstanding contribution to our team at Villas of Grand Cypress Resort,” …
The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau (FWCVB) has officially announced Mitch Whitten as the new Vice President of Marketing and Communications. A longtime resident of Fort Worth, Whitten is set to begin his new position on October 2, 2013. During his nearly 12 years at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Whitten successfully led …
Fodor’s Travel recognized Halekulani, the Waikiki beachfront property, as a 2013 Fodor’s 100 Hotel Award winner in the Blissful Beach Retreats category. This designates Halekulani as an outstanding hotel as selected by Fodor’s editors and travel experts, recognizing high style, excellent service and a one-of-a-kind guest stays. “We are extremely honored to have been selected …
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, has announced the appointment of Tom Donovan as managing director of the 40-acre, beachfront resort destination on Maui. Donovan joins Grand Wailea at a new phase of growth with its new owner, the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), committed to investing financial resources to maintain Grand Wailea’s position …
Loews Regency Hotel in New York is now accepting reservations for stays beginning on January 16, 2014. The anticipated reopening of the flagship property follows a $100 million renovation. The redesign of the 379-room hotel represents the vision of Jonathan Tisch, Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts, and will feature luxury guestrooms, 58 suites and …