Provides the latest RSS feeds for Travel and Tourism News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Colorado Star.com http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/cat/26e7946dced8f2bc/ en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:32:33 -0400 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:32:33 -0400 30 GREENWOOD, MISS. — Greenwood will host the 2014 Mississippi-Alabama Rural Tourism Conference. The conference focuses on assisting smaller communities in bolstering tourism. The 2014 conference is scheduled for Oct. ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215290809/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:34:43 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215290809/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc If the rumours about the hotel, bearing the name of Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, prove to be true, it would be the first-of-its-kind in the UAE complementing the group's Dubai-based nightspot, the Cavalli Club Restaurant & Lounge located in the Fairmont Hotel ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215291201/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:26:25 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215291201/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The airline will receive delivery of the first aircraft with a business class cabin in August. All new aircraft subsequently delivered will include business and economy ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215290694/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:26:23 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215290694/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc BRUSSELS (Reuters) - US Airways Group (LCC.N) and American Airlines (AAMRQ.PK) are seeking EU antitrust approval for their planned $11 billion merger, which would create the world's largest carrier. The proposed tie-up, the fourth in the U.S. ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215290726/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:15:51 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215290726/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The ancient temple in Luxor, Egypt. Egypt's minister of tourism has resigned following the appointment of a new governor in the temple city of Luxor who belongs to an Islamist party linked to a deadly attack on tourists, state TV said ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215290758/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:12:38 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215290758/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc A rise in spending by overseas tourists and growing dairy exports helped New Zealand's current account deficit fall by 300 million NZ dollars ($239.48 million) to 2.2 billion NZ dollars in the quarter ending March, the government statistics agency announced Wednesday."Visitors to New Zealand spent more this quarter," Statistics New Zealand acting balance of payments manager Matthew ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215288123/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:18:05 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215288123/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) finally looks like it is buying planes to expand its skeleton fleet again, after each of its past purchase plans ended in disaster. The national flag carrier signed a 10 billion Nepalese rupees (US$106 million) loan agreement with the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) on Tuesday to buy two Airbus aircraft it has been eyeing for a long time. With the loan ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215287169/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:10:43 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215287169/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Washington, D.C. - The Aviation Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science and Technology Committee at a hearing on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, will discuss issues regarding the proposed merger of US Airways and American Airlines. Once considered a slam dunk for approval, this merger is now facing questions about competition and its effect on consumers. "There are no benefits to this merger ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215286339/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:50:42 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215286339/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tourism in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for this May was up 10.5 percent compared to last year. Almost 900,000 people visited the park this May, which is the highest number for the month of May on record. However, visitation for the January through May period is almost six percent below average this ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284664/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:09:20 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284664/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Hundreds of foreign service officers walks out of Department of Foreign Affairs headquarters June 06, 2013 in Ottawa. (Dave Chan for The Globe and ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284533/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:07:24 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284533/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The Ethiopian Airlines, one of the fastest growing airliners in Africa, on Tuesday launched its new destination to Seoul, South Korea. The inaugural flight to Seoul coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and South Korea. The Ethiopian Airlines made the inaugural flight with Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Incheon International Airport in ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284600/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:58:18 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284600/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc United just announced it is joining Delta in adding spending minimums to its elite frequent flier program in addition to mileage. Photo: Wikipedia Earlier this ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284588/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:57:22 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284588/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) today increased its 787 Dreamliner order to 65 aircraft (including six previously delivered aircraft) with an order for 20 787-10s. United is the North American launch customer for the 787-10 and it expects delivery of its first aircraft in 2018. United ordered 10 incremental 787-10 aircraft and will convert 10 existing 787s on order to 787-10s, enabling the airline to ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284548/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:17 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284548/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Key industry body’s are satisfied the AU$130 million allocated to Destination NSW in the 2013-14 NSW budget will boost the state’s visitor economy and encourage future opportunities. Leaders from both the Tourism Industry Council NSW and the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) have expressed their support for the level of funding the state has received and the ways in which these ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284547/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:17 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284547/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The operating results for May 2013 are given in the table below: In May 2013, Singapore Airlines' system wide passenger carriage (measured in revenue passenger kilometres) increased 1.3% on the back of 3.1% growth in capacity (measured in available seat kilometers). Consequently, passenger load factor (PLF) fell by 1.2 percentage points to 74.6%. The number of passengers carried ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284560/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:56:16 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284560/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc According to the Sanya tourism association, a Sanya tourism documentary shot by a BBC TV crew has been aired on BBC channels. To raise Sanya’s international tourist image and promote it in overseas markets, the Sanya tourism association worked with the BBC to produce a documentary that encouraged would-be tourists to discover the unique tropical paradise of Sanya, and it will be shown on ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215283561/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:02:42 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215283561/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc In December, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron hit record lows, followed by Lake Superior which is the largest freshwater lake in the world. They all remain below their historical averages. NBC's Anne Thompson ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215283450/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:42:52 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215283450/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Photo / Richard Robinson. New Zealand's current account deficit narrowed as expected in the first quarter as volumes and prices of dairy exports rose and visitors spent more, lifting the balance on goods and services. The current account deficit fell to $663 million in the three months ended March 31, from a revised $3.2 billion in the fourth quarter of ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215282377/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:37:38 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215282377/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Representing three different nations but sharing similar strategic goals, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and Rome McGuigan P.C. announced Uptuyu Adventures, Zbulo! -- Discover Albania and RED Sustainable Travel as winners of the 2013 Adventure Travel World Summit (ATWS) Tour Operator Scholarships. Each winner receives financial backing to attend the ATWS, a trade-only professional ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215282311/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:13 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215282311/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc At 9:30 on a Wednesday night, it was three deep at the bar at Rustic Canyon, a wine bar and restaurant in Santa Monica. The dining room was buzzing; outside, bundled diners braved the chilly late-winter air. In spite of his status as a cult figure among chefs and epicures, Jeremy Fox, who took over the kitchen in January, claims no credit for the crowds. "The place is really busy and was ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281286/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:26:11 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281286/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc An exhibit at the Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville. Nashville might be home to members of the Kings of Leon and Jack White, but the country music scene dominates tourist attractions here, newly expanded with ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281287/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:26:09 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281287/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc ?????? ??? ???????? ?????????? ??? ????????? ?. ?????? ?????????? ???? 41? ??????? ?????? ????????? ??? ?.?.?- --> BEIJING - Air China recently launched the " 72-hour visa-free stay" excursion products in Beijing and Shanghai in cooperation with a few domestic travel operators. The products can give transfer passengers an opportunity to tour some of the most celebrated attractions of ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281290/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:24:03 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281290/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Coveted accolade recognises the best and most valued brands in the world. The company boasts a 29-year industry track record and award-winning serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide. Ascott's achievements have been recognised ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281291/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:24:02 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281291/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Conrad Bangkok is located in the heart of Bangkok's central business district, within walking distance of major embassies, commercial and retail centers and the convenient Bangkok Transit System ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281289/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:24:01 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281289/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc With over 40 years of excellence in the industry, the company's mission is to provide access to luxury and upper upscale hotels of character and distinction. International Hotel Group reissues its 'World Treats Rate' for more than 500 ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281288/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:24:00 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281288/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Langham Hospitality Group announced it will manage the first new luxury city centre hotel under the Langham Place brand in Haining, a bustling metropolis in the Zhejiang coastal ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281293/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:23:59 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281293/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc ?????? ??? ???????? ?????????? ??? ????????? ?. ?????? ?????????? ???? 41? ??????? ?????? ????????? ??? ?.?.?- --> Helsinki , the Finnish Capital of Scandinavia JAL is finally flying to the popular capital that attractively combines a modern city with an abundance of nature. Helsinki is located comparatively near to Japan, and is perfectly situated as a gateway to Europe. We offer a new level ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281292/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:23:58 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281292/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The integration of Taiwan-based Eva Air into Star Alliance offers a wider choice of flights in Asia and especially in the growing Cross-Straits ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281294/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:23:57 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281294/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc GTA signs new partnership with Onyx Hospitality Group and its brands Amari and Ozo as well as properties in the Mosaic Collection offers 34 hotels in Thailand as well as Hong Kong and ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281295/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:23:56 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281295/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Destination of the Month'; is a ';how to sell'; special column which aims to fulfil the travel agents need of information. Tourism Authorities ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281298/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:23:54 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281298/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Destination of the Month'; is a ';how to sell'; special column which aims to fulfil the travel agents need of information. Tourism Authorities ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281297/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:23:52 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281297/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Destination of the Month'; is a ';how to sell'; special column which aims to fulfil the travel agents need of information. Tourism Authorities ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281296/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:23:51 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281296/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Various cultural & traditional events and shows in dance form depicting the different traditions and regions of the country showcased the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka, the Wonder of Asia and further helped as a catalyst in boosting tourist traffic into Sri ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281299/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:23:50 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281299/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc how can hotels utilize new Google features to maximize visibility, traffic and conversions? For insight I checked in with David Zammitt, a UK-based Travel Industry Manager with Google. Not just a search engine anymore, Google has dramatically extended its presence and influence in the online travel space in recent years. New features include Hotel Finder, Google+, a revamped Maps application ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281234/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:22:52 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281234/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc A confirmed tornado Tuesday afternoon sent travelers at Denver's airport scurrying for cover, but no injuries or damage was reported, officials said. The National Weather Service said the twister was confirmed by radar at 2:20 p.m. MDT. The weather service said a tornado warning was issued for northeastern Denver County and western Adams County, but expired at 2:45 p.m., The Denver Post ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281702/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:15:30 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215281702/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc DENVER-Mark Michael Bote, age 23, of Thornton, Colorado, was charged yesterday by criminal complaint with one count of false information and threats while aboard Frontier Airlines Flight 601 en route from Knoxville, Tennessee to Denver, Colorado, United States Attorney John Walsh and FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Thomas Ravenelle announced. Bote is scheduled to make his initial appearance ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215280005/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:36:20 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215280005/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc It is just one of a spate of burger bars and restaurants that have popped up across this refined northern Italian city in recent years, fueled by a fascination with American comfort food and its implicit casualness -- the antithesis of the lingering, multicourse traditional Italian meal. The most intriguing of these new spots use high-end ingredients that are distinctly Italian in provenance but ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215280117/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:20:36 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215280117/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Soon after, I passed through a pine forest, following a path through the dunes to my final destination: the emerald Tyrrhenian Sea. This was the Tuscan coast in August, but there was no one else there, apart from a gray-haired man fishing. I swam in the gentle waves with the sun hanging over the ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215280116/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:20:34 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215280116/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Time will tell if other states will follow their leads but three states - California, Connecticut and Rhode Island - are getting closer to creating the infrastructure for statewide mattress recycling. This year could be a landmark year for mattress recycling. Time will tell if other states will follow their leads but three states - California, Connecticut and Rhode Island - are getting closer ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215278804/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:11:11 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215278804/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc JAL SKY SUITE was today named "Best Business Class Airline Seat" globally, based on the world's largest airline passenger satisfaction survey conducted by SKYTRAX. Japan Airlines (JAL) received the top honor for its new fully-flat Business Class seat at SKYTRAX's 2013 World Airline Awards held at Paris Air Show. JAL is the first Japanese airline to win the Best Business Class ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215278718/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:11:09 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215278718/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc SAIDU SHARIF, Swat Valley, Pakistan - All arrangements have been finalized for the four-day Swat Summer Festival starting from June 20, says the civilian and military administration in Pakistan, as reported by the Dispatch News Desk (DND). Commissioner of the Malakand Division, Dr. Fakhar Alam, while addressing a press conference in Saidu Sharif, said the summer festival is being organized ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215278853/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:11:08 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215278853/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc tourism said. "We have regulated our foreign investment law, which is very user-friendly to international investors," U Htay Aung, minister of hotels and tourism, told China Daily. Singapore and Thailand now top the list of foreign investors in Myanmar's tourism ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276218/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:13:44 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276218/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc You may think that the endless security lines at the airport are torturous - but they are child’s play compared with what heretics and criminals faced in the Middle Ages. Medieval torture was used both to extract confessions and to punish the convicted before execution. Torturers had a huge tool kit with which to practice their bleak black art. Nowadays, ridiculous torture exhibits are ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276219/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:13:33 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276219/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The man suspected of making a bomb threat on a Denver-bound Frontier Airlines flight is being held at Denver Health Medical Center.7NEWS confirmed 23-year-old Mark Michael Bote is in federal custody, but he remains at Denver Health until his first federal court appearance on Tuesday afternoon.Federal charges were filed on Monday. Bote, who lives in Thornton, faces a charge of "false ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276767/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:07:14 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276767/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Turkey over the future of an Istanbul park may have given some travelers pause about going to the country this summer.But James Bainbridge, an author of "Lonely Planet Turkey," said last week that tourists need not cancel their trips, no matter the resolution of the dispute between Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has overseen plans to convert Gezi Park, in Taksim Square, into a ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276220/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:58:53 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276220/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) announced that the Company's Board of Directors approved a plan to spin-off an 80% ownership interest in an 8-hotel portfolio, totaling 3,146 rooms (2,912 owned rooms), to holders of Ashford Trust common stock in the form of a taxable special distribution. Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) announced that the Company's Board of ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276138/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:10 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276138/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Germans are as keen on travel as ever – almost 50 per cent plan a second trip besides their main annual holiday – according to the latest ADAC Reisemonitor survey Italy and Austria have become increasingly popular for extra breaks Almost 50 per cent of Germans have already made up their minds to take an extra break in addition to their main annual holiday. According to the findings of a ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276137/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:10 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276137/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The Éilan Hotel Resort & Spa is part of Éilan - San Antonio's new 120-acre mixed-use development that contains luxury residences, restaurants, retail outlets, and office space. Sage Hospitality announced it has added the Éilan Hotel Resort & Spa to its Premier and Lifestyle Division. The ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276139/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:10 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276139/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The hotels will be located in key cities and towns that have established commercial and industrial infrastructure and will help meet the growing demand for quality accommodation across Brazil. It is anticipated that the first of these new properties will open in 2016. Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the execution of an agreement to form a joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276140/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:09 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276140/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Because financing for new hotel development is still difficult to obtain, many hotel developers clients have found EB-5 financing to be a valuable source of alternative financing. One of the first things a hotel developer wants to know when considering EB-5 financing for the first time is: What percentage of the total cost of the project can be provided with EB-5 investments? The answer to ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276142/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:09 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276142/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Year-to-date, 188 hotels have opened in the region with 32,667 rooms. In the remainder of 2013, 451 hotels are planned to open with 91,318 rooms. The Asia/Pacific hotel development pipeline comprises 1,828 hotels totalling 394,856 rooms, according to the May 2013 STR Global Construction Pipeline Report. The total active pipeline data includes projects in the In Construction, Final Planning and ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276141/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:09 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215276141/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc RLJ Lodging Trust announced that it acquired the long-term leasehold interest in the 399-room Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach for a purchase price of $75.3 million, or approximately $189,000 per key. The purchase price represents a forward capitalization rate of approximately 7.8% based on the Hotel’s projected 2014 net operating income. RLJ Lodging Trust announced that it acquired the ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215274681/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:18 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215274681/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Rising profits, limited supply growth and improved access to capital make 2013 and 2014 an excellent time to invest in the U.S. lodging industry. This is the sentiment expressed by participants in the recently released 2013 edition of PKF Consulting USA, LLC’s (PKFC) Hospitality Investment ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215274680/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:18 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215274680/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Orange Capital, a New York-based investment firm, today announced that it has retained Houlihan Lokey as its financial advisor to coordinate buyer interest in Strategic Hotels & Resorts. Orange Capital LLC, beneficial owner of approximately 3.65 percent of Strategic Hotels & Resorts, issued the following statement today regarding its investment in the Company: Orange Capital, a New ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215274682/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:17 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215274682/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Nor1 , the technology leader in upsell solutions, today released a new white paper entitled, "When More is More: Exploring Upselling as a Sales & Marketing Tactic." Authored by well-known expert and speaker on e-commerce and internet marketing, Tim Peter, founder of the consulting firm bearing his name, the paper asserts that employing upsell strategies can drive significant ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215274684/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:17 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215274684/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The new 30-second spot captures the on-property Hampton experiences of seven Millennial influencers as they travel across the country – from Atlanta, Georgia to Astoria, Oregon – and chronicle their trips Hampton Hotels debuted its newest ad campaign to reach young, social media-savvy travelers and encourage them to experience the brand. The new 30-second spot captures the on-property ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215274683/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:16 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215274683/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Published in conjunction with STR (Smith Travel Research) and endorsed by the Hotel Association of Canada. This publication summarizes weekly occupancy and average room rates from major cities in ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215274685/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:14 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215274685/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc An eye-catching tourism cruise to the Xisha Islands, which China disputes with Vietnam, has been running for about two months. After its maiden tour in late April, Coconut Princess, the luxury ship that has carried hundreds of tourists and staff so far, is becoming a symbol of Xisha tourism. With the tour route being normalized on a regular basis, some questions have been raised, especially in ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215273267/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:01:03 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215273267/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc LE BOURGET, France ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284554/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:33:02 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215284554/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc MICROS Systems, Inc.Hotel Property Management Systems and Point of Sale Solutions7031 Columbia Gateway DriveColumbia, MD 21046-2289United StatesTollfree: (866) 287-4736Phone: (443) 285-6000Fax: (443) ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215271677/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:46:00 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215271677/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, says the continued development of the hospitality industry was boosting the overall economic growth of the country. According to her, players in the hospitality industry employ various segments of the Ghanaian economy, as well as contribute greatly to the socio-economic development of the West African country. ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215271547/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:31:20 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215271547/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Alex Attwood said the Planning Policy Statement (PPS) 16, would help boost the struggling economy while protecting existing assets from further development."The planning system plays a crucial role in assisting and supporting a thriving tourism industry," he said. "PPS 16 provides a common sense planning policy framework that is right ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215270386/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:44:21 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215270386/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc THE Flying Kangaroo has leaped back into a prestigious list of the world's best airlines, only to be outdone by its partner ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215269020/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:28:50 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215269020/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc MOSCOW, June 18 (Itar-Tass) - The Investigative Committee /SK/ opened a criminal case against Deputy Director General of Aeroflot Russian Airlines Andrei Kalmykov, suspected of abuse of authority, SK spokesman Vladimir Markin told Itar-Tass on Tuesday. The investigators said "Kalmykov, as deputy director general for commerce of Aeroflot-Russian Airlines, secured advantages for the companies ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215267917/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:42:31 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215267917/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc F&B will be a key component of the new hotel, with EHG recruiting renowned chef Izu Ani, who launched La Petite Maison in Dubai, to create the signature ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215266464/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:29:10 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215266464/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Figures have just become available, showing the widely expected drop in tourism arrivals between January and April this year, largely attributed to the oftentimes grotesque if not outright venemous anti travel advisories issued by certain countries, which were known to have an added agenda vis a vis one pair of candidates standing for presidential election. Some embassies and High Commissions in ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215265972/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:14:27 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215265972/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc PARIS, June 18 | Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:56am EDT PARIS, June 18 (Reuters) - United Airlines said it would become the North American launch customer for Boeing's new stretched 787-10 passenger plane, with an order for 20 of the aircraft. That includes an upgrade on 10 existing 787 orders, it said at the Paris Airshow on Tuesday, adding that it expects delivery of its first aircraft in ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215265873/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:56:02 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215265873/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc LISTVYANKA SETTLEMENT (Irkutsk region), June 18 (Itar-Tass) - A plan for the development of Baikalsk city in Russia’s Irkutsk region and the setting up of a tourism economic zone may be ready before the end of summer, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said at a meeting with United Russia Party activists in the region. He said the financing of the program will amount to 40 billion roubles, of ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215265071/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:31:55 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215265071/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Emirates Airline will operate nearly 60 extra flights to assist pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia during the Holy month of Ramadan, it said on ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215265473/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:25:12 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215265473/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Germany based luxury group Althoff Hotel Collection has selected eRevMax's channel management solution RateTiger for revenue optimization. Althoff properties will be using RateTiger Suite to manage rates and availability across multiple sales ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215265021/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:21:12 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215265021/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc PARIS, June 18 | Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:19am EDT PARIS, June 18 (Reuters) - Pratt and Whitney said at the Paris Airshow on Tuesday that LATAM Airlines Group SA selected its geared turbofan engines to power 42 Airbus A320-family aircraft. The decision will mean 84 more orders worth about $1.4 billion for the Pratt engine, which gained 730 orders on Monday as it was picked to power ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215265894/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:19:24 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215265894/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc (Reuters) - U.S. consumers are more satisfied with airlines in recent years but the industry still gets relatively low marks, mainly due to the onboard experience, according to a new customer poll released on ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215263250/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:07:41 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215263250/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc It's a good news, bad news story for airline customer satisfaction: Scores are the best in nearly two decades, but consumers still love to hate airlines more than most any other industry, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Despite raising its benchmark score 2 points, to 69 out of 100, the airline industry beat only cable TV companies and ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215263274/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:02:21 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215263274/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc (eTN) - The Tourism and Conservation Department of the Rwanda Development Board will this week launch the country's first religious tourism product, focusing on the Kibeho area in Southern Rwanda. On November 28, 1981 the first apparitions were reported from that little village, with teenagers talking of having seen the images of Mary, mother of Jesus, something that kept occurring time and ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215262443/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:25 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215262443/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc A joint venture between Abu Dhabi investment fund Mubadala and US-based Prudential Financial has bought a newly built residential development on Saadiyat Island from the emirate's loss-making tourism development ... http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215262444/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:58:06 -0400 http://www.coloradostar.com/index.php/sid/215262444/scat/26e7946dced8f2bc