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NevaSlip Announces OSHA, ADA and Insurance Compliance – Service Helps Minimize Falls

LYNN, Mass. -- NevaSlip, a trusted and established anti-slip floor treatment company, is proud to announce OSHA, ADA and major insurance carrier compliance....

New Phoenix Chandler Hilton Hotel to Hire More Than 100 Employees at Onsite Job Fair

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- The opening of the new Phoenix Chandler Hilton Hotel brings huge employment opportunity to the East Valley. On January 7th from...

Bouchon Las Vegas and Obsello Partner to Bring Back Haunting 'Green Hour'

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...

iExplore Adventure Travel Consultants Find Top Ten Culinary Destinations

CHICAGO, Ill. -- iExplore (iExplore.com) announced this week their list of Top Ten Culinary Destinations as determined by their Adventure Travel Consultants. #1. New...

Obsello Absinthe Wins the Hearts of Culinary Culture in New York and California

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Obsello, an authentic Spanish absinthe verte, is quickly becoming recognized as the highest quality absinthe available to U.S. consumers. Obsello...

Athletic-Minded Traveler Enhances Stayfit@Hyatt Program for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

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...

PlumReward Mobile Couponing Company Competes for Best New Tech Product

ORLANDO, Fla. -- PlumReward, LLC announces that they have been invited to compete in the New Product Gallery to be held at the Florida...

EMRG Media, LLC Launches Hotel Division to Meet New York Event Planning Demand

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...

Flat Creek Lodge in Southeast Georgia – Sporting Resort and Spa Provides Best of Both Worlds

SWAINSBORO, Ga. -- Imagine a getaway that provides sporting adventure and spa relaxation. Consider being in a rustic environment that is also luxurious. Delight...

North Carolina's Vincenzo's Ristorante and Bistro Serves Up Options for Current Economic Times

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...

South Beach Dining: Authentic Italian Restaurant, Bellini Italian Bistro, has now Opened at 510 Ocean Drive

MIAMI, Fla. -- Gourmet Cuisine enthusiasts may now enjoy some of the finest Italian food and delicacies in Miami. At Bellini you will find...

Online Database Tracks Evolving Smoking Policies at Hawaii Hotels

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- According to Travel Hawaii LLC, Hawaii's hotels are still adjusting to the comprehensive smoking ban that the State of Hawaii put...

New Software for Hospitality Industry Gratuity Based Income

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.

Former NFL Coach Offers Introductory 'Tell Them 'Da Coach' Sent You' Golf Packages In Celebration of his two new Orlando Resorts

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.

Glutenfreeonthego.com Answers Exploding Demand from Celiacs / Coeliacs, Gluten-Free Guests & Food Allergic Customers

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!

Wacky-Wacky Parking Fees at Waikiki Hotels Revealed in Latest Hawaii Travel Survey

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.

Hawaii Lagoon in Waikiki Makes a Splash at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

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.

In-Room Internet Access at Hawaii Hotels Tracked by Travel Hawaii LLC

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.

Best Hotel Gyms for Athletic Travelers in the U.S. 2007

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."

The Best Letter for Nomination Wins Free Vacation at Northern Wisconsin's Newest Luxury Resort and Spa

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.

USMotivation Announces New Meetings Partnership

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.

Innovative Hawaii Hotel Database Helps Travelers Avoid Construction

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."

Nation's First Certified Green Fast-Casual Restaurant is Boston's Grille Zone

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.

Concierge Condos: The Residences at Biltmore Redefines Luxury Hotel Accommodations

Residences at BiltmoreASHEVILLE, 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.

LocaModa Launches Location-Based Text-Messaging Games That Reduce Restaurant Wait Time

LocaModaCHICAGO, 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.