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Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR), a global technology company serving the travel industry, today launched three data-driven travel solutions – Customer Experience Manager, Guest Connect Upsell and TripCase Corporate – to help travel companies design and offer a more personalized shopping and travel experiences for travelers. 

With continued growing interest in its Jewish Heritage excursions, Crystal Cruises is expanding its spiritual offerings ashore for 2014 luxury European cruises. 

Jeffery Soffer said it's official: Turnberry Ocean Club is Turnberry Associates' latest luxury condominium to pop up in the Florida real estate market. The exclusive residential condominium tower located at 18501 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles, Florida will be priced from $3 million to $22 million and sales are expected to launch in fall of this year, said Soffer, CEO and Chairman of Turnberry Associates.

Sand castle building, shell hunting tours, art classes, Papiamento language classes and merengue dancing are just some of the many activities offered at Aruba's resorts and hotels – most of which boast special kids' programs, deals and all-day camps. Resort fun is just the beginning, as families seeking something more than a traditional Caribbean experience will discover countless kid-friendly attractions and activities throughout the One happy island.

Holidays can create memories to last a lifetime – but what if they could do much more?  Four Seasons invites travellers to discover diverse cultures, learn new skills, journey through history, and see the world as they never have before – all in luxurious Four Seasons style.

Yesterday's Earthquake in Nicaragua Did Not Affect Tourist Attractions and Accommodations, or Commercial Flights.

Tourist attractions and accommodations, as well as commercial flights, in Nicaragua continue to be in operation after the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck near the capital city of Managua at 5:30 p.m. on April 10, 2014, causing minor damage.

Congratulations Didix !

Didix, market leader in the Netherlands in gift cards and leisure promotions, annouced today that it has completed two acquisitions in the United Kingdom; that of Gourmet Society and Restaurant Choice. The Gourmet Society is one of the largest and most successful subscription based dining clubs in the UK with more than 500,000 members and 7,000 affiliated restaurants. Restaurant Choice is the first open-loop restaurant gift voucher scheme in the UK and is welcomed at more than 1,500 restaurants throughout Britain.

Award Winning Chef Marcus Samuelsson Joins Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine As Host Of Atlantic City Food And Wine Festival July 25-27, 2014

Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City is proud to present the Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival's sixth annual celebration, beginning Friday, July 25, with events taking place throughout the weekend. The three-day culinary and spirits festival is the leading food and wine festival in the market and will feature a star-studded roster of some of the country's most renowned culinary experts and TV personalities. Headlining chefs include returning celebrity Chef Robert Irvine, a proven fan-favorite of festival guests; and the inaugural participation of James Beard award-winning chef and TV personality, Marcus Samuelsson, Co-Creator and Executive Chef of the acclaimed Red Rooster restaurant in New York City; more celebrity chef announcements will be made in the coming weeks.

Wynn Las Vegas was recognized as one of the most trustworthy companies in the United States by Forbes Magazine's "2014 100 Most Trustworthy Companies" list. The resort was the only hotel company recognized among many esteemed brands.

Paul Gauguin Cruises (www.pgcruises.com), operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and the 88-guest m/v Tere Moana, features unique, optional shore excursions for its Fiji & Australia sailings highlighting marine life, culture, natural wonders, and World War II history.

Marriott International,today became the largest hotel company in Africa according to published information, and nearly doubled its presence in its Middle East and Africa region to more than 160 hotels and 23,000 rooms as it completed its acquisition of the 116-hotel Protea Hospitality Group (PHG), based in South Africa.  Marriott now operates or franchises more than 4,000 hotels in 79 countries. 

Caves Heights Condominiums in Nassau, Bahamas Offers Security and Convenience in One of the Most Sought After Destinations in the Caribbean

Sydney Harbour sparkles as the 3rd annual Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour (21 March - 13 April) opens with its spectacular water-top stage playing host to a new production of Madama Butterfly. Under the stars and on the water's edge, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is the city's grandest cultural event. Unique to Sydney, this world-class event is like no other, turning the iconic Sydney skyline into an operatic backdrop for a nightly audience of 3,000.

DiamonDrock Hospitality Announces Successful Completion Of Westin San Diego Hotel Renovation

DiamondRock Hospitality Company today announced the successful completion of its $14.5 million renovation of the Westin San Diego.  The renovation included significant upgrades to the hotel's guest rooms, meeting spaces, lobby and fitness center.

The best time of the year to enjoy the beauty of the canola flower in bloom in Wuyuan is during the Spring Equinox. With the flora in full spring blossom, the simple and unadorned canola flowers are a sight to feast one's eyes on, attracting flower enthusiasts from far and near. Over the weekend of March 22 and 23, more than 200,000 visitors made the trek.

Having a cup of coffee is a delight to the palate that is a daily event for millions of people all over the world, in the morning, day and night, at home or the office, in cafes, as an excuse to get together or just to perk up, it's an everyday thing, but from March 27th to March 29th  Expo-Copan 2014 will give you the opportunity to savor the best coffee in the world and interact with its best preparers, taste the most varied cuisine and take part in a host of cultural events.

Through guest and hotel owner insights, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world's leading global hotel companies, today announced the next evolution of the prototype for its Holiday Inn Express® brand. Developed for the brand's portfolio of hotels in the U.S. and Canada, the updated prototype design is designed to further position the Holiday Inn Express brand as the "smart" choice for guests and owners.

Colony South Hotel and Conference Center is pleased to announce that Chef Guillermo Valencia will be taking the reins as its new executive chef. "Colony South is excited to have Chef Valencia and his 27 years of culinary expertise helming our banquets and our Wayfarer restaurant," said Michelle Jones, director of sales and marketing at Colony South Hotel and Conference Center. "Chef Valencia's dedication, vision and hard work are valuable and will fit well into Colony South's promise to offer our guests the best in fine dining."

Caesars Entertainment Corporation  announced today the commencement of an underwritten public offering of 7 million shares of its common stock.  Caesars expects to grant the underwriter of the offering an option to purchase up to 1.05 million additional shares of its common stock. Caesars and its financial sponsors, affiliates of TPG Capital LP and Apollo Global Management, LLC, have agreed to a lock-up (subject to certain exceptions) for a period of 60 days after the date of the prospectus supplement for the offering.

Advanced Entertainment SA de CV and its wholly owned Subsidiary Canibal Bar and Lounge is pleased to announce the opening of Canibal Lounge.

The world's first-ever "Asia Cruise Fund" was announced at Cruise Shipping Miami on March 11th, 2014 by Philip Yung, Commissioner for Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government, Anthony Lau, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), and Dr. Wayne Liu, Deputy Director-General of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB).

Today MSC Cruises signed a letter of intent (LOI) with STX France for the construction of two new cruise ships with an option for two more. The two ships will join MSC Cruises' fleet, currently counting 12 ships, all built in the Saint-Nazaire yards. The signature took place at the Hotel de L'Industrie in Paris in the presence of Gianluigi Aponte, President of MSC group, Laurent Castaing, General Manager of STX France, and Pierre Moscovici, French Minister of Economy and Finance. Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Cruises, and Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises were also in attendance.

Ambassador Hotel Collection, a Tulsa-based hospitality company, opened its doors in Oklahoma City on March 19. The latest in the Ambassador's portfolio of hotels boasts traditional elegance with contemporary touches adding to the Midtown District's mix of entertainment, commercial and residential culture.