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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.

Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson's luxury collection of award-winning retreats is excited to announce that it has reached a preliminary agreement to purchase a new property - Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa, which would become the latest addition to the already eclectic portfolio.

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.

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.

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.

Paulson & Co. Inc. ("Paulson"), a New York-based investment firm, today announced that it has acquired a majority interest in the Condado Vanderbilt and La Concha Renaissance Hotel and Tower, and the accompanying Condado Vanderbilt condominium towers in San Juan, Puerto Rico for $260 million, including costs to complete construction of the Vanderbilt. The investment was made in partnership with International Hospitality Enterprises ("IHE"), a highly regarded owner and operator of hotels in Puerto Rico.

A new survey indicates that the only thing we all have in common when it comes to a good night's sleep is that our needs and preferences are diverse, and for those seeking rest away from home, the demand for a personalized sleep environment is increasing. For the 92% of survey respondents who expressed distinct preferences on the firmness of a bed, there's especially good news.

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Guest rooms sell out months in advance for the festivities of Awards Season and the unique gifts provided during each Awards Season give the VIP's another reason to return, beyond the impeccable service and amenities of the hotel.

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME announced today that Travel and Tourism's overnight visitors to Greater Miami and the Beaches for calendar year 2013 surpassed another benchmark with a record-breaking 14.2 million overnight visitors, a +2.2% increase over 2012.

In honor of Valentine's Day, Barbados is offering a "gift of love" to travelers with the return of the wildly successful Barbados Island Inclusive offer for those looking to book their dream Caribbean getaway. Whether planning a quintessential island escape to master Barbados' art of fine living or to discover the rich cultural heritage of the island, guests can use free spending money for a variety of island experiences! With many more hotels, attractions, activities and restaurants to try, this exciting offer is available for travel May 1 - December 19, 2014 inclusive but trips must be booked from February 14 - March 31, 2014. 

From Ibiza to Skagen, Crystal Cruises is expanding its repertoire of ultra-luxury European cruises with nine maiden calls.

Hope you have a great new year 2014. Let the celebration begin. Cheers to 2014. May all your dreams come true.. !

The Tourismembassy Team

The hotel industry has over the years grown incredibly especially due to the fact that it has become easy for new developments in the hotel industry to emerge. One of the most well   defined developments in this sector is seen in light of architecture designs used during the construction of hotel rooms. There’s never going to be a better time to travel than when you are planning a vacation to your number one tourist destination. When such is the case, there is usually need to ensure that you are able to choose a hotel whose rooms are designed uniquely to address your needs for style and comfort. One great attribute of present day hotel rooms is that these rooms come with very edgy designs, a factor that serves as a key selling point of the rooms.

The tourism industry remains one of the fastest developing industries all across the globe. This is because of the fact that the industry has been quite open to developments and changes that having in turn enabled the sector to be quite vibrant and dynamic. Similarly, the gaming industry has also grown at a very outstanding rate and has had great impacts on tourism and other sectors. Casinos in particular have had a wide range of effects on tourism by acting as a key attraction factor to most tourist destinations. Over the years, the gaming  industry especially casinos have been refined uniquely  to possess world class  features that  go a long way in  enhancing the quality of services offered in casinos.

The cruise industry is one of those industries that have grown far and wide over the years. This is mainly due to the fact that the sector has been quite enterprising in a way that there has been a massive emergence of cruise companies all across the globe. The industry’s history dates back to late 1818 with the onset of the first cruise company in New York. Since then there are numerous cruise companies that have been set up allover the world. The best thing about these companies is that they offer very exclusive and outstanding services that have enabled the sector to grow incredibly. Commonly, in the cruise industry there are mainly two types of ships; Cargo ships and Passenger ships with the latter being the most common ones.

Unlike a few years ago when you could hardly find luxurious hotel, in the present day these hotels are quite common. This is due to the fact that there has been the setting up of new hotels that come with world class interior designs and styles. The best thing about this world class architecture is that it serves as a key selling point for the hotels. In the present day, tourists prefer staying in highly luxurious hotels that enable them to have a comfortable stay as opposed to simple hotels with no touch of style.