Destination News - Hotel, Resort & Spa.Apr 14, 2008 Balsams Resort The Balsams Resort in New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). will undergo a comprehensive restoration under the leadership of general manager Uwe Roggenthien. The project is designed to retain the resort's historic charm while positioning it for future growth by upgrading accommodations and creating more flexible function space for meetings and weddings. The first phase of the restoration encompassed 16,200 square feet of space and was completed in December 2007. JCJ JCJ Japan Congress of Journalists Architecture was selected to lead the project, which saw the complete restoration and interior redesign The art of using what people have in their homes to transform their spaces, without the need to purchasing new furniture. This discipline recognizes the existing space and marries the architecture, the furnishings and the accessories to create an attractive, engaged home. of all common areas, social rooms and 7,200 square feet of meeting space -- including the Grand Ballroom and historic Ballot Room. The next phase of the project calls for the construction of a model guestroom later this year followed by the restoration of 110 guestrooms in the hotel's Hampshire House wing. The Balsams has chosen TMS TMS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (alternative medicine for depression) TMS Test Match Special (sports - cricket) TMS Texas Motor Speedway TMS Transportation Management System TMS Toyota Motor Sales Architects and LDL LDL - ["LDL: A Logic-Based Data-Language", S. Tsur et al, Proc VLDB 1986, Kyoto Japan, Aug 1986, pp.33-41]. Architectural Design This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. to oversee this phase of the restoration. Call 866-380-6798 or visit www.thebalsams.com Apr 11, 2008 Disneyland Resorts Clients have another year to take advantage of the biggest party in the history of Disneyland Resort Paris. The gala 15th anniversary celebration that launched in April 2007 has been extended to run through March 2009. The extended celebration will continue to premiere new entertainment and exciting new attractions. Travel agents can now offer clients even greater value by suggesting a meal plan. Several dining packages offer options throughout the resort: at Disney hotels, at the Disney Parks or at the Disney Village. The new premium half-board is valid in all resort table service or buffet restaurants including premium restaurants, Disney Character experiences and shows. Vouchers can be used for lunch or dinner. Also, the TGV TGV: see railroad. French rail service network has expanded service to Disneyland Resort Paris with direct links from Luxembourg, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich in Germany; and Basel and Zurich in Switzerland. This expansion makes Marne-la-Vallee the largest platform of TGV hub connections in France, providing 30 minute service from Reims, one hour from Nancy or Metz and two hours, 15 minutes from Strasbourg. The new service will bring added convenience to meeting attendees traveling from these cities and throughout Eastern Europe Eastern Europe The countries of eastern Europe, especially those that were allied with the USSR in the Warsaw Pact, which was established in 1955 and dissolved in 1991. . And, the first full-service spa at the Disneyland Paris Resort opened in May at the Disneyland Hotel Disneyland Hotel may refer to:
Disneyland Resorts Disneyland Resort Paris is celebrating its 15th anniversary with new and soon-to-premiere additions and enhancements that have special significance for travel agents. A new level of service and luxury is in store when the Empire State Club opens at Disney's Hotel New York Disney's Hotel New York is a hotel situated in Disneyland Resort Paris designed by postmodern architect Michael Graves. Citing early 20th century Art Deco it was designed to echo the essence and feel of New York City. on June 1. Club accommodations include upgraded rooms and suites. Clients staying in Club rooms enjoy special amenities, including a private lounge offering breakfast each morning and refreshments throughout the day. Empire Club Guests also receive expedited and personalized check-in, and have access to a dedicated concierge team that can help them make the most of their visit. The park's Magical Summertime, to take place July 5 to Aug. 31, 2008, will include Disney's Fantillusion Disney's Fantillusion is a night-time parade at Disneyland Park in Disneyland Resort Paris. The incarnation that is performed today at Disneyland Park is a reduced version of the original production of the parade, formerly performed at Tokyo Disneyland at the Tokyo Parade at the Disneyland Park Disneyland Park or Disneyland park may refer to:
fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to will make a summer visit even more magical. Apr 11, 2008 Disneyland Resorts Other activities include a recycling game, face painting, cookie decorations, a ladybug ladybug or ladybird beetle Any of the approximately 5,000 widely distributed beetles of the family Coccinellidae. The name originated in the Middle Ages, when the beetle was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and called “beetle of Our Lady. release and an organic foods display. The observance of Earth Day at Walt Disney World Noun 1. Walt Disney World - a large amusement park established in 1971 to the southwest of Orlando Orlando - a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World is an important component of Disney's Environmentality. Twelve Walt Disney World Resorts have received the "Green Lodging" certification from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is the agency in Florida's government charged with most functions relating to environmental quality in the state. [1] History By the mid-1960s, when the U.S. . Each location has been recognized for "green" practices that reduce waste and conserve natural resources. The remaining Disney Resorts are on target to be certified in 2008. Other Disney conservation initiatives include: energy conservation, Disney Harvest Food Program, Floral Elements, Educational Programs, and Recycling. Visit www.disneytravelagents.com Apr 11, 2008 Disneyland Resorts The Twilight Zone twilight zone - [IRC] Notionally, the area of cyberspace where IRC operators live. An op is said to have a "connection to the twilight zone". Tower of Terror The Tower of Terror may refer to: Amusement park rides
Noun an area outside a film or television studio used for outdoor filming that playfully pays tribute to the art of animation. Additionally, Cars Race Rally will open in June at Walt Disney Studios. The first Disney Park attraction based on the Disney-Pixar film "Cars," guests climb aboard for a spinning ride on the famous Route 66, created with dimensional movie sets. At each corner of the track, famous faces from the film are waiting to cheer on drivers. Apr 11, 2008 Fairmont Hotels Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Lexus are partnering to unveil two "Lexus Hybrid Living Suites" geared for eco-conscious visitors, with the first to launch at The Fairmont San Francisco, followed by The Fairmont Washington, D.C. in conjunction with Earth Day 2008. Guests can sleep, eat and drink sustainably in these suites, with every aspect of the room planned for the eco-minded traveler, incorporating ideas and products from Lexus Hybrid Living partners. Apr 8, 2008 Hilton Hotels The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort has completed its renovation of the existing two-story, 6,000-square-foot spa. Under the direction of Alan Navarette, Spa Oasis now features a 7,000-square-foot facility that includes 13 treatment rooms and two VIP couples suites with bathtubs for two. A new salon offers manicures, pedicures, hair treatments and a shaving station. Before or after treatment, spa guests can relax in one of two lounge areas, each with access to the outdoor balconies. Visit www.hiltonloscabos.com Apr 11, 2008 Hilton Hotels The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort has completed its renovation of the existing two-story, 6,000-square-foot spa. Under the direction of Alan Navarette, Spa Oasis now features a 7,000-square-foot facility that includes 13 treatment rooms and two VIP couples suites with bathtubs for two. A new salon offers manicures, pedicures, hair treatments and a shaving station. Before or after treatment, spa guests can relax in one of two lounge areas, each with access to the outdoor balconies. Visit www.hiltonloscabos.com Apr 11, 2008 Hyatt Hotels The Hyatt Regency Trinidad hosted a formal Grand Opening gala on April 4, making it the first full-service hotel to open in the dual island nation of Trinidad & Tobago in 46 years. The 428-room Hyatt is situated in the Port of Spain Port of Spain, city (1990 pop. 50,878), capital of Trinidad and Tobago, on the Gulf of Paria. It is the industrial and commercial center of the country. From 1958 to 1962, Port of Spain was the capital of the dissolved Federation of the West Indies; in 2005 it became International Waterfront Development. While the hotel welcomed its first guests on Jan. 29, the Grand Opening marked a celebratory occasion to announce its upscale accommodations, dining, Spa Esencia and business services to the world. Attending dignitaries included Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning as well as President George Maxwell Richards George Maxwell Richards, T.C., CMT, Ph.D., (b. 1931, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago) is the fourth President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. A chemical engineer by training, Richards was Principal of the St. , Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding, Caricom Secretary General Dr Edwin Carrington, Prime Minister of the Bahamas Hugh Ingram, U.S. Ambassador Roy Austin and the heads of Government and of State of Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda (ăntē`gə, –gwə, bärbu`də), independent Commonwealth nation (2005 est. pop. 68,700), 171 sq mi (442 sq km), West Indies, in the Leeward Islands. , Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis Noun 1. St. Kitts and Nevis - a country on several of the Leeward Islands; located to the east southeast of Puerto Rico; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1983 Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Christopher-Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St. , St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Noun 1. St. Vincent and the Grenadines - an island country in the central Windward Islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1979 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines . Call 800-233-1234 or visit www.trinidad.hyatt.com Apr 11, 2008 Marriott Hotels The Hanover Marriott in Whippany, N.J., completed a $4 million ballroom and meeting space renovation. The renovation, which took approximately eight weeks to complete, involved the total overhaul of the hotel's function space to create the most recently renovated ballroom and meeting space in the area. The ballroom renovation encompassed new wall vinyl, carpeting, chandeliers, and lighting. Bathrooms on the first floor were also renovated. The overall decor and style of the ballroom is modern yet comfortable and includes new furnishings through the foyer. Additionally, the renovation involved the creation of coves outside the third floor meeting rooms to enable more convenient areas to display coffee breaks increasing the amount of space in the corridors. The Hanover Marriott offers a total of 19 meeting rooms and 18,850 square feet of meeting space. The newly renovated ballroom features 10,750 square feet of space with a total seating capacity of 1,000 people. For more information, visit www.marriott.com Apr 11, 2008 Marriott Hotels Marriott International and the Brazilian state of Amazonas signed an agreement to support the first project of its kind to help protect 1.4 million acres of endangered rainforest. This partnership between government and the private sector is one of the first in the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation deforestation Process of clearing forests. Rates of deforestation are particularly high in the tropics, where the poor quality of the soil has led to the practice of routine clear-cutting to make new soil available for agricultural use. . Marriott has committed $2 million to fund an environmental management plan administered by the newly created Amazonas Sustainable Foundation. By year end, Marriott guests and group customers will also be able to offset the greenhouse gas emissions generated from their hotel stays by contributing to this rainforest fund. Apr 8, 2008 MGM MGM in full Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. U.S. corporation and film studio. It was formed when the film distributor Marcus Loew, who bought Metro Pictures in 1920, merged it with the Goldwyn production company in 1924 and with Louis B. Mayer Pictures in 1925. Grand MGM Grand has unveiled Wet Republic, a 53,000-square-foot ultra pool combining an exclusive nightlife vibe with poolside pampering and relaxation. The adults-only Wet Republic will feature distinct experiences within a series of intimate spaces that include a poolside lounge, ten cabanas and six exclusive VIP bungalows. In addition to the bungalows and cabanas, guests may reserve one of the 18 spacious day beds or more than 80 oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. , deluxe chaise lounges. Wet Republic will have eight separate pools and spas totaling more than 7,600 square feet. At its centerpiece, Wet Republic will feature two spectacular saltwater poolsothe only on the Las Vegas Stripomeasuring 2,500 and 3,500 square feet. Six cascading waterfalls will accent the vast poolscape. Wet Republic will feature a 2,500-square-foot, open-air ultra lounge next to the main pool area. A 4,100-square-foot sundeck located between the lounge and the saltwater pools will transform the area into a stage to spotlight celebrity guests and hot entertainers. Wet Republic will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.mgmgrand.com/wetrepublic Apr 7, 2008 Nam Hai Resort Vietnam's Nam Hai Resort is attracting international carriers to Vietnam's Central Coast area. Korean-based Asiana Airlines will begin service between Seoul and Danang in July. Last week, the resort convened a meeting with officials of Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, Silkair and Cathay Pacific. Resorts are coming also. Over the next year, Raffles, Banyan Tree, Kor kor n. See homer2. [Hebrew kôr, from Akkadian kurru, from Sumerian gur, a unit of measurement.] Noun 1. and Hyatt, will be developing resorts in the region. Greg Norman and Colin Montgomerie are both building golf courses near China Beach. The Nam Hai Resort features 60 one-bedroom villas and 40 pool villas that border the sea around a horseshoe-shaped spit of sand. In addition to a private stretch of Ha My Beach, there are three pools available to guests, including a 50-meter-long Olympic swimming pool. For more information, visit www.ghmhotels.com Apr 11, 2008 Nikki Beach Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts celebrated the grand opening of its first luxury resort with a star-studded party at Nikki Beach Resort Turks & Caicos Islands this past Saturday, April 5. The resort has extended grand opening rates, and those who book by June 30 can receive 30 percent off of nightly room rates on travel through Sept. 30. To book these rates, visit www.nikkibeachhotels.com Apr 11, 2008 Pacific Palms Resort Pacific Palms Resort is emerging from a $60 million renovation comprising modernized rooms, a new restaurant and bar called RED opening in May and a new 11,000 square-foot full service luxury spa. The renovations also include a makeover to two championship golf courses, and revitalized conference and meeting spaces. Pacific Palms Resort bills itself as Los Angeles[sup.1] only destination golf, spa and conference resort. It has 292 guest rooms, each with a balcony and city or golf course views. Visit www.pacificpalmsresort.com Apr 7, 2008 Roco Ki Roco Ki, a luxury residential and resort community being developed in the Punta Cana region of the Dominican Republic, is welcoming the addition of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Fairmont Roco Ki, anticipated to open in 2010, will join beachfront beach·front n. A strip of land facing or running along a beach. adj. Situated along or having direct access to a beach: beachfront hotels; beachfront property. Noun 1. properties, tropical villas and The Faldo Legacy Golf Course. The resort will offer vistas of the Caribbean Sea and the Nick Faldo-designed 18-hole championship golf course, which winds along the beach through a dense mangrove mangrove, large tropical evergreen tree, genus Rhizophora, that grows on muddy tidal flats and along protected ocean shorelines. Mangroves are most abundant in tropical Asia, Africa, and the islands of the SW Pacific. forest and stretches across the property's headland with stunning cliff-top views of the sea. Upon completion, Fairmont Roco Ki will include a 255-room Fairmont Residences, a collection of condominiums, villas and estate homes, and Fairmont Heritage Place, a private residence club. The resort will also feature restaurants and bars, 17,500 square feet of meeting space, a 15,000-square-foot Willow Stream Spa and fitness area and pool and beach facilities. Call 800-441-1414 or visit Apr 11, 2008 Sandals Resorts Effective immediately, Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and the Royal Plantation Collection, has introduced Grand Pineapple Beach, a new, value-oriented brand. Two resorts, Grand Pineapple Beach Resort in Antigua and Negril Gardens in Jamaica, will be re-flagged with the new moniker (1) A name, title or alias. See alias. (2) A COM object that is used to create instances of other objects. Monikers save programmers time when coding various types of COM-based functions such as linking one document to another (OLE). See COM and OLE. to become Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua and Grand Pineapple Beach Negril, respectively. Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts will accept singles, couples, families and groups. All-inclusive rates include accommodations, all meals and snacks, unlimited premium-brand beverages, non-motorized watersports, and nightly entertainment. Visit www.sandals.com. Apr 10, 2008 Stora Hotel Stora Hotel in Nykoping south of Stockholm, From the May 1, will switch chains from park Inn to Scandic scan·di·um n. Symbol Sc A silvery-white metallic element found in various rare minerals and separated as a byproduct in the processing of certain uranium ores. , as part of a new franchise initiative. Scandic[sup.1]s new franchise will focus on growth and has started to develop in the Nordic region. The first property will be the Scandic Ostersund City in Sweden, which is to become part of the hotel chain at the end of the month. The second hotel will be the Stora Hotel, Nykoping, located just an hour south of Stockholm, Sweden. The Hotel has 98 rooms and is located in the centre of Nykoping, seven minutes from Stockholm Skavsta Airport. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, and meeting rooms. Apr 7, 2008 Trump International Hotel Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas has officially opened. The hotel[sup.1]s 64 stories are wrapped in 24-karat gold glass, and rise 645 feet above the city. The tower features 1,282 ultra-luxury, non-smoking suites, each with custom-designed furnishings, fully equipped kitchens and floor-to-ceiling windows. Both hotel guests and residents will enjoy the services of Trump's signature Attach Guest Services. Upon opening, guests will have access to amenities such as world-class meeting-and-event facilities, the 10,000-square-foot Spa at Trump and a 1,500-square-foot health club. The hotel[sup.1]s signature restaurant, DJT DJT Dow Jones Transportation DJT Don Juan Triumphant (play supposedly written by the Phantom of the Opera) will open in May and will showcase the culinary talents of Joe Isidori. Visit www.trumplasvegashotel.com Apr 7, 2008 WorldHotels WorldHotels has partnered with The Imperial Palace Hotel - in the western suburbs of Mumbai, India - to make it part of is Deluxe Collection. The 417-room property will be part of the 240-acre Royal Palms Estate, which incorporates Royal Palms Golf and Country Club and is located 7km (4mi) from Mumbai[sup.1]s Sahar International Airport and close to the city[sup.1]s exhibition center. Included in the hotel is a state-of-the-art business centre and conference facilities for up to 300 delegates, plus a spa and restaurant. Businesses near to the hotel include Wipro, JCB JCB Noun trademark, Brit a large machine used in building, that has a shovel on the front and a digger arm on the back [initials of Joseph Cyril Bamford, its manufacturer] JCB® n abbr , Citibank, HSBC HSBC Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation HSBC Humane Society of Broward County (Florida) HSBC Humane Society of Bay County (Bay County, Michigan) and Sidel. The property is one of three in the Royal Palms Estate development, which also incorporates luxury serviced apartments, an IT park, offices, and a convention center. Apr 8, 2008 Wynn Las Vegas Resort Wynn Las Vegas Resort and Country Club has purchased eight 2008 Rolls-Royce Extended Wheelbase wheel·base n. The distance from the center of the front wheel to that of the rear wheel in a motor vehicle, usually expressed in inches. wheelbase Noun Phantoms. When combined with the two existing Wynn Phantoms, this is the largest fleet of the exclusive vehicles in North America. The automobiles are made with the highest level of craftsmanship, using the best quality materials and feature ibespokei items, including the Wynn logo on tread plates and the resortis signature crest embroidered em·broi·der v. em·broi·dered, em·broi·der·ing, em·broi·ders v.tr. 1. To ornament with needlework: embroider a pillow cover. 2. on the headrests. Since the cars feature a complex operating system and 6.75-litre V12 engines, Wynnis team of chauffeurs has attended training sessions to become familiar with the intricacies of the automobiles' operation. 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