OAKLAND, Calif. — In today’s flailing economy, if business owners wish to survive, they must find ways to set their services and products apart from the rest. That’s just what Citizen Canine – an innovative dog daycare facility and hotel – has done. According to [...]

PUNTA GORDA, Belize — The management at Machaca Hill Lodge, located in southern Belize, now offers guests another way to preserve the sensitive environment surrounding the rainforest canopy lodge. The “PURE H2O” station allows eco-conscious travelers to refill their aluminum water bottles, provided upon check-in, [...]

OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Kite Properties, LLC announces the opening of the new Hampton Inn by Hilton located in Okeechobee, Florida on Florida SR 70 one half mile east of US 441. Developed by Kite Properties, LLC, a hotel development and investment company, the property is [...]

KINGSPORT, Tenn. — “LIVE with Regis and Kelly’s” producers are kicking-off a nationwide search for the best grill recipe and they’re asking their viewers for help with the “Ultimate Hometown Grill Off.” One regional chef has a good chance, but needs your help. Erich Soll, [...]

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Fisherman’s Quarters II is stepping up to the plate with their new Web site launch. Customers can now view menus online, check in for customer promotions and listen to their infamous jingle that promises to get people hooked. And, unlike many other [...]

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Hilton Phoenix Chandler is offering FREE MEETINGS throughout summer 2009. The hotel is a newly-constructed, upscale suburban hotel that features over 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, 197 guest rooms, Lobby Bar, and The Grill a full service restaurant. The [...]

SANDY, Utah — Grandfather to father, father to son: Most small businesses fail within their first three years, according to the SBA. So if you beat those odds – you’re doing pretty good. But to be a local, family-owned small business for 30 years… well [...]

LUBBOCK, Texas — TimeForge, a best-of-breed online labor management solution for the hospitality and retail industries announced its certification with Dinerware, a leading developer of restaurant Point Of Sale (POS) systems. This move continues a key Dinerware objective, allowing customers to choose from many excellent [...]

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The new Hilton Phoenix Chandler, scheduled to open February 17, announces that they will be the first hotel in the world to use 3D-animated instructions on iPods to help train and coach housekeeping staff. Training staff hopes this new technology will break [...]

HONOLULU, Hawaii — According to online retailer Travel Hawaii LLC, Hawaii’s hotels are slashing rates in a variety of ways in order to stimulate demand. Combined with record low airfares to Hawaii, the overall cost of a Hawaii vacation has tumbled dramatically. “Third night free [...]

MONTREAL, Quebec — Donini Inc. (OTC:DNNC / PINK:DNNC), is pleased to provide this corporate update to the financial community which outlines the recent acceleration in the company’s current business trends, from an interview with Donini Inc. Chairman and CEO, Mr. Peter Deros. Here are some [...]

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Hilton Phoenix Chandler is the first full service Hilton Hotel to open in the Phoenix area in 20 years; and it’s the first Hilton Hotel in Chandler. That’s why the staff at this upscale, suburban hotel has planned a grand opening [...]

NEW YORK, N.Y. — EMRG Media, LLC, New York City’s premier event planning company, announced today the release of its updated “NYC Venue Guide.” The guide is designed to help people plan the perfect NYC party or event. The NYC Venue Guide is currently used [...]

LYNN, Mass. — NevaSlip, a trusted and established anti-slip floor treatment company, is proud to announce OSHA, ADA and major insurance carrier compliance. The service aims to minimize falling, which is the second leading cause of accidental death in 1996 according to the National Safety [...]

PHOENIX, Ariz. — The opening of the new Phoenix Chandler Hilton Hotel brings huge employment opportunity to the East Valley. On January 7th from 2-7 p.m. the Phoenix Chandler Hilton Hotel will hold an on-site job fair to fill over 100 positions created by the [...]

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Obsello, an authentic award-winning absinthe verte along with award-winning, world-renowned French restaurant Bouchon in Las Vegas, are giving guests the opportunity to travel back in time and place – back to 1845 Paris, France at the height of the absinthe revolution [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — iExplore (iExplore.com) announced this week their list of Top Ten Culinary Destinations as determined by their Adventure Travel Consultants. #1. New Orleans, Louisiana: Food in New Orleans is a way of life and a big part of the city’s charm. Any visit [...]

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Obsello, an authentic Spanish absinthe verte, is quickly becoming recognized as the highest quality absinthe available to U.S. consumers. Obsello officially launched last month in San Francisco and has been picked up by scores of upscale restaurants, bars and night clubs [...]

CHICAGO, Ill. — Joggers and walkers enjoy fresh air with confidence thanks to palm-size route maps. Athletic-Minded Traveler(R) this week announced that Hyatt Hotels & Resorts’ North American properties will provide jogging and fitness-walking guests with palm-size route cards designed by Athletic-Minded Traveler(R), a leading [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. — PlumReward, LLC announces that they have been invited to compete in the New Product Gallery to be held at the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show in Orlando from September 5 to September 7 at the Orange County Convention Center. There are several [...]

NEW YORK, N.Y. — EMRG Media, LLC, New York’s leading event planning and marketing company, announced today the launch of its hotel division in New York City. This new division is in response to a growing hotel-industry clientele. Over the last eight years, EMRG Media [...]

SWAINSBORO, Ga. — Imagine a getaway that provides sporting adventure and spa relaxation. Consider being in a rustic environment that is also luxurious. Delight in a place that caters to the need for fresh air as much as the desire for gourmet dining. These seeming [...]

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — It’s no secret that current economic times are challenging. Gas prices continue to soar and healthcare insurance is at an all-time high. Consumer confidence continues to fluctuate and business owners must find ways to retain and grow their current customer base. Vincenzo’s [...]

MIAMI, Fla. — Gourmet Cuisine enthusiasts may now enjoy some of the finest Italian food and delicacies in Miami. At Bellini you will find delicious and simple Italian food that hopefully tastes as good as you remember from your last trip to Italy. The restaurant [...]

HONOLULU, Hawaii — According to Travel Hawaii LLC, Hawaii’s hotels are still adjusting to the comprehensive smoking ban that the State of Hawaii put in place in November of 2006. One of the outcomes of these adjustments are high and often mandatory cleaning charges, imposed [...]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Visiting a new city? Not familiar with the area? A new restaurant directory, Your Restaurant Direct – launched by directory experts YCD, LLC – can help you zero in on what you are searching for. With over 170,000 national listings there is sure to be something for everyone.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — J.M. Wick and Associates, Inc. has announced the release of P.I.T.: Personalized Income Tracking, a software program exclusively designed for personal at-home use of tracking tips for employees whose income is gratuity based, in addition to meeting the tip reporting needs of employers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.

ORLANDO, Fla. — “Da Coach” Mike Ditka, former NFL Coach of the 1985 Super Bowl champs, the Chicago Bears, welcomed guests recently as they arrived at Mike Ditka’s Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa to join him in celebrating the opening of Mike Ditka’s Runaway Beach Club Resort and Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa.

CHICAGO, Ill. — Based on the exploding demand for special diets supported by the gluten-free and food allergy communities, Glutenfreeonthego.com has more than doubled its North American listings within a 3-month timeframe. The world’s largest on-line directory of gluten-free eating establishments now includes 1000-plus gluten-free pizzerias, bakeries, restaurants, hotels, spas and even breweries across the U.S. and Canada!

CHICAGO, Ill. — As Chicago’s specialist for restaurant and tavern transactions, Tom Bradley, Broker, will be seeking a “multi-location transaction” or the purchase of a small restaurant chain. Thomas J Bradley & Associates owns and operates the BradleyBrokers.com website which generates Illinois’ largest, most targeted, web traffic in this brokerage segment.

ORLANDO, Fla. — “Da Coach” Mike Ditka, former NFL Coach of the 1985 Super Bowl champs, the Chicago Bears, will soon celebrate his latest victory with the official grand opening of the first two Mike Ditka Resorts in Orlando, Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa and Runaway Beach Club Resort.

HONOLULU, Hawaii — You might get a great deal on a rental car on the island of Oahu. But if you stay in Waikiki, as almost all visitors to Oahu do, you may pay as much as $25 (plus tax) to park your car for the night, according to a survey of Waikiki hotels conducted by Travel Hawaii LLC in Honolulu, a leading Hawaii Internet booking service.

HONOLULU, Hawaii — According to Travel Hawaii LLC (http://Travel-Hawaii.com), a leading Hawaii Internet booking service, Hawaii’s largest hotel, the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki has finally completed its long-awaited lagoon revitalization project. The project has transformed the once murky, uninviting pond into a delightful 5 acre swimming and recreation center, open not only to guests of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, but to the general public as well.

HONOLULU, Hawaii — According to Travel Hawaii LLC, a leading Hawaii Internet booking service, guests at Hawaii hotels can enjoy free high-speed internet access in their rooms, or they can pay up to $20/day. Different Hawaii hotels have wildly varying charges for this new “must have” amenity.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Athletic-Minded Traveler LLC, a San Diego-based active lifestyle media company that operates the largest healthy travel site on the web, www.athleticmindedtraveler.com, released today its 2007 ranking of “The Best Hotel Gyms in the U.S.”

THREE LAKES, Wis. — The owners of The Northernaire Resort & Spa, popular resort in Three Lake, WI, are inviting the public to send in letters in about a family member, or friend, that you feel really deserves to be pampered. Send a letter to the beautiful northwoods retreat and tell them why someone you know deserves extra special treatment.

ATLANTA, Ga. — USMotivation, a GA-based incentive management company, today announced the creation of a strategic partnership with MeetingAdvice to better address the needs of the meetings market.

HONOLULU, Hawaii — Travel Hawaii LLC, a Hawaii-based Internet travel agency, has developed a database of Hawaii hotel construction and renovation projects designed to help consumers “know before they go.” Customers can view all current construction projects and choose when it’s best to schedule a Hawaii vacation and which hotels will be “construction free.”

BOSTON, Mass. — Boston’s Grille Zone is the first fast-casual restaurant in the nation to be certified green by the Green Restaurant Association. The Boston restaurant, which opened in June of 2007, is the first of several locations. Founders Ben Prentice and Barry Baker are currently entertaining investor inquiries to support plans for four additional locations in Boston and five in Albany over the next five years.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — While many Americans are receiving more vacation time, they are taking less time off. So, vacation planning and business travel is more important than ever. The Residences at Biltmore, located in the heart of Asheville, N.C., is re-inventing the importance of stress-free vacation days and efficient business stays.

ORLANDO, Fla. — One of the leading hospitality strategists and consumer behavior experts has accepted a position at the nation’s largest full-service restaurant consulting firm. After 18 years with Y partnership, previously YPB&R, Dennis Marzella has resigned his partnership post as executive vice president of strategic planning, branding and research to spearhead similar functions at Quantified Marketing Group.

CHICAGO, Ill. – Chicago Digital Signage Expo — LocaModa Inc., pioneers of interactive out-of-home media, today announced their web-enabled mobile game platform for the hospitality industry. LocaModa’s interactive platform reduces perceived wait time for customers by engaging them in games using their cell phones as controllers. The games are designed to be played on large digital displays in cafes, mall food courts, fast food restaurants and theme parks.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Athletic-Minded Traveler LLC, a Southern California-based active lifestyle media company that operates the largest healthy travel site on the web, www.athleticmindedtraveler.com, released today its 2007 ranking of “The Top 10 Hotel Lap Pools in North America.” The 10 best hotel lap pools received the company’s recommendation after in-depth research on over 3,000 hotels and anonymous personal tours.

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Bolo Curry announces its grand opening scheduled for Thursday, April 5 at 5:00 p.m. Executive Chef Panna Lal Sharma will lead the way and has cooked for three presidents of India and also for the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.

BALTIMORE, Md. — The Inn at Peralynna Manor of Rose Hill in Columbia, MD, was recently named the number one Inn in North America by Arrington’s Inn Traveler Magazine – a magazine for the sophisticated bed and breakfast and country Inn traveler. This honor has been bestowed not once, but twice, and local media recognized the accomplishment in a recent article that appeared in the Baltimore Sun.

COLUMBIA, Md. — Maryland based Peralynna Properties are expanding the list of luxurious suites and villas they own and manage. The Bentley South Beach, 510 Ocean Drive, Miami, Florida, is the latest location offered by Peralynna owners, David and Cynthia Lynn of The Inn at Peralynna Manor, in Columbia Maryland.

COLUMBIA, MD — David and Cynthia Lynn, Owners of “The Number One Rated Inn in North America for 2005 and 2006,” The Inn at Peralynna Manor, Columbia, MD announce the purchase of 3 King size suites in The NICKY O South Beach, Miami, Florida, the Flagship of Nicky Hilton’s VIP Boutique Hotel Chain.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — POD Digital Promotions has developed and patented the POD advertising system as the ultimate formula for successful target-market penetration – digital advertising. The system’s integration of visual and print media gives advertisers an edge through a unique approach that combines creativity, experience, and technology.