Tag: Massachusetts
MGM won’t buy Wynn Encore Harbor Casino in Boston: 35 Million in fines
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 23, 2019 07:50After talks of MGM buying Wynn Resort's Encore Boston fell apart Tuesday night, lawmakers are hoping both casinos will now re-focus on the business at hand. During Wednesday's State Gaming ... Read More
Tourism Solomons CEO invited to join PATA Board
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 19, 2019 07:28Strong recognition for the Solomon Islands on the international tourism stage and huge kudos for Tourism Solomons with CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto invited to join the Pacific Asia Travel Association ... Read More
ECPAT-USA report: State human trafficking laws for the lodging industry
editor- May 1, 2019 21:04To help lodging companies facing different laws about human trafficking in different states, ECPAT-USA, with the financial support of the American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (AHLEF), today issued ... Read More
Hotel del Coronado: One of the most popular beach resorts in the US
Stanley Turkel CMHS hotel-online.com- April 27, 2019 21:30The renowned Hotel del Coronado is a grand example of elegant Victorian architecture providing one of the most beautiful and popular beach resorts in the United States. The Del was ... Read More
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister: Use art for community renewal
Chief Assignment Editor- April 16, 2019 19:01Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has challenged the local art community to take art out of the educational institutions and art galleries and into Jamaica’s inner city communities as a ... Read More
Benchmark appoints new Regional Director of Revenue Management
Chief Assignment Editor- April 11, 2019 17:05Benchmark has appointed Michael Botha regional director of revenue management. Eric Gavin, Benchmark’s chief sales officer, made the announcement. “I am very pleased to welcome Michael to Benchmark,” said Mr. ... Read More
American Airlines makes emergency landing with bloodied windshield
editor- April 1, 2019 19:43On a morning American Airlines flight #2163 from Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, to LaGuardia airport in New York, the aircraft had to make an emergency landing after a flock ... Read More
Holland America Line sets sail for coastal towns of Canada and New England
Chief Assignment Editor- March 18, 2019 19:18In 2020 Holland America Line's Amsterdam, Zaandam and Zuiderdam will transport guests to the stunning coastlines and historic cities of Canada and New England on more than 40 cruises. Sailing ... Read More
Williamsburg Tourism Council selects Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer
Chief Assignment Editor- March 14, 2019 19:32The Williamsburg Tourism Council (WTC) is pleased to announce that Vicki Cimino has been selected as their new Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer. After a 5-month search, the WTC voted unanimously ... Read More
Best hotels in the world named
Chief Assignment Editor- February 22, 2019 16:30The 14th annual It List, a selection of the best new and renovated hotels in the world, was released today. Each year travel experts check in to hundreds of new ... Read More
Traveling to Hawaii? How LGBTQ friendly is the Aloha State?
editor- January 31, 2019 22:36Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the Equality Federation Institute released their 5th annual State Equality Index (SEI), a comprehensive report detailing statewide laws and policies that affect ... Read More
Briar Barn Inn officially debuts in historic Rowley
Chief Assignment Editor- January 24, 2019 20:08Bramble Hospitality, the team behind Willowdale Estate, officially announced that sister property Briar Barn Inn is now open in historic Rowley, Massachusetts. Briar Barn Inn offers guests a distinctive farmhouse ... Read More
Simply Move: Munich Airport presents innovative mobility solutions of tomorrow
Chief Assignment Editor- January 15, 2019 16:27What will mobility look like in the future? This question is explored in a new exhibition: "Simply Move". Staged by bayern design, the Center of Excellence for Design of the ... Read More
Historic Montana guest ranch welcomes new GM
editor- January 10, 2019 21:04Montana guest ranch carries on Proud Traditions Of Western Hospitality, Pioneering Women with new GM. Read More
Lufthansa: Working while others go on vacation
Chief Assignment Editor- December 19, 2018 20:10Achim Bergmann will be celebrating Christmas with his family this year – just like any other year. His wife’s birthday is on 23 December, both kids are studying in different ... Read More
International Society of Hotel Associations announces 2019 Board of Directors
Chief Assignment Editor- December 12, 2018 09:05The International Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA) elected its 2019 Board of Directors recently at its annual meeting in Denver, Colorado, at the Le Meridien Denver Downtown. The 2019 ISHA ... Read More
Visiting Oahu? Don’t rent a car, ride a Charley’s in Waikiki
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 11, 2018 16:58The worst American States for visitors and locals to drive are Hawaii and California according to a 2018 survey by the "Bankrate Best States for Drivers Study. When traveling to ... Read More
What Marriott told victims of massive security crime? Transcript of an email to hotel guests
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 9, 2018 14:49A massive database breach was reported by Marriott Hotels and Resorts at their Starwood brand on November 30. In the meantime, Marriott Security procedures had been in the global spotlight ... Read More
Associated Luxury Hotels International expands global convention portfolio
Chief Assignment Editor- December 6, 2018 09:05Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), which serves as the global sales force for more than 250 luxury independent hotels, has increased its domestic and international footprint with the addition of ... Read More
2015 US overseas visitation estimates released
editor- July 29, 2016 06:57WASHINGTON, DC - The US Department of Commerce, National Travel & Tourism Office (NTTO), today announced the results of its 2015 Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT). Read More
Hyannis, Cape Cod, USA: where?
editor- November 20, 2009 04:27When I think about leaving New York and going somewhere else, the first item I look for is my passport. Why do I know more about Thailand than the USA? Read More
Top 10 most dangerous states to contract Lyme disease
editor- March 11, 2009 03:36New England is one of the most dangerous areas of the country to contract Lyme disease, according the Center for Disease Control’s Lyme disease statistics for 2007. Read More
Massachusetts reaches out to gay tourists
editor- February 4, 2009 03:50Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism said it has the launched a "microsite dedicated to attracting gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender leisure travelers to the commonwealth." Read More
Campaign urges tourists to vacation in Massachusetts
editor- January 15, 2009 03:37Massachusetts is looking to raise the visibility of a campaign designed to promote the Bay State as a vacation destination with a special package of discounts. Read More
Former Massachusetts Governor back on Marriott board
editor- January 8, 2009 05:07Mitt Romney Joins Marriott Board of Directors BETHESDA, MD - Mitt Romney has been reappointed to the board of directors of Marriott International, Inc. the company said today. Read More