Hotels

SOURCE: Marriott Relaxing Natural Mineral Waters Perfect for Unique Winter Escape SUZHOU, CHINA–(Marketwire – October 8, 2010) – Escape the wrath of winter and indulge in an exciting journey to Suzhou China where attractions, such as the Yangshan Hot Springs, offer a warm and inviting adventure and a fabulous alternative for winter travel. Located at the foot of Yangshan Mountain, this geological wonder has been open to the public for less than a year and is drawing Chinese and international visitors to Suzhou for a soothing, medicinal dip in the naturally hot mineral waters. This natural wonder is the spark behind the Suzhou Marriot Hotel’s “Hot Spring Package” which invites visitors to live their passion and experience the amazing beauty and therapeutic awe of these hot springs pools

SOURCE: Marriott OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–(Marketwire – October 8, 2010) –  The Oklahoma City Marriott on Northwest Expressway announces a new Food & Beverage Director, Mr. Kenny Payne. An 18-year hospitality industry veteran, Kenny comes to the Oklahoma City, Ok hotel business with extensive food, beverage, and operations service experience.

SOURCE: Marriott Boston Area Hotel Renovates All Guest Rooms, Suites, and Concierge Lounge BURLINGTON, MA–(Marketwire – October 8, 2010) –  The Boston Marriott Burlington hotel has completed a renovation of all 415 guest rooms, 4 guest suites, and the Concierge Lounge, it was announced recently. The Boston area hotel’s stylish new guest rooms combine a sophisticated color palette of reds, golds and taupes. Sleek furnishings feature rich mahogany wood tones, touches of soft leather upholstery, and comfortable reading chairs and / or seating groups. Lighting fixtures have been carefully chosen to provide ample ambient and task lighting options. A newly acquired collection of art photography highlights architectural detail of Boston, Bedford and Lexington, MA area landmarks. Guest bathrooms also sport a fresh look, with chic lighting and artwork, and new wall coverings and linens. All guest rooms and suites feature the Revive Bedding® package, wireless and wired high-speed Internet access, and spa-like bathroom amenities.  The Bedford, MA hotel’s concierge lounge has been relocated to the eighth floor. The new, 900-square-foot space provides sweeping views of the Boston skyline and a contemporary décor. Here, the hotel’s most frequent guests may enjoy a healthy breakfast, cocktails with appetizers at sunset, or a decadent dessert buffet. “Guest comments about our renovation have been extremely positive,” said Boston Marriott General Manager Jeff Miller. “They love the look and feel of our new rooms and lounge. Our guest satisfaction scores for ‘product quality’ are now among the highest in the company.” The Boston Marriott Burlington hotel is just steps from the Burlington Mall and a short drive to Hanscom Air Force Base, the Lahey Clinic, as well as Bedford, Woburn and Lexington, Massachusetts. Meeting planners enjoy professional event planning, 13,000 square-feet of meeting space, including the 9,000 square-foot Grand Ballroom and 18 small and mid-sized meeting rooms, making the hotel one of the premier Bedford MA business hotels . The hotel offers two pools (indoor and seasonal outdoor), jacuzzi and full health club facilities. Guests enjoy a variety of dining options. At Summer Winter restaurant, James Beard Award Winning Chefs Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier share their passion for seasonal and sustainable eating, and an on-premise, four-season greenhouse inspires the menu at the Burlington, Mass restaurant. Diners may also choose Fitzwilliams Irish Pub, room service for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or Starbucks for a coffee and a snack or sandwich. For information, please call 781-229-6565 or visit www.BurlingtonMarriott.com .

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BEIJING, CHINA–(Marketwire – Oct. 6, 2010) – Melco China Resorts (Holding) Limited (TSX VENTURE:MCG) (“MCR” or the “Company”), which is to be renamed as Mountain China Resorts (Holding) Limited subject to finalization by the TSXV, wishes to announce that it will not proceed with the previously announced convertible bond financing with Century Zone Limited or any other investors, including any existing shareholders of the Company. As described in the press release on September 1, 2010, the terms of the convertible bond financing included a proposed conversion price of $0.12.

SOURCE: The Betsy-South Beach The Deck Now Open for Private Events at South Beach Luxury Boutique Hotel on Ocean Drive MIAMI BEACH, FL–(Marketwire – October 6, 2010) –  Daydream while in your lounge chair, and gaze into the azure hues of the Atlantic while watching ships pass in view on the horizon. Actually, while atop The Betsy hotel in South Beach, it doesn’t take much to imagine you’re on a ship’s deck at sea. The Deck at The Betsy, with its retractable sails and other inventive nautical elements, creates a distinctive impression. An expansive space accessorized with natural wood elements, comfortable chaises, and cozy lounge and seating areas fit for small groups, The Deck is ideal for hotel guests seeking solitude on Ocean Drive, or a perfect setting for private events, small or large. At daybreak, head up to The Deck and find a serenity to practice your yoga. As the day moves on, you may tuck into a shaded corner with the New York Times or a book from your Betsy Room Library. Alternatively you may choose to worship the sun, adding a personalized touch to the hotel’s luxury amenities with attendants delivering chilled face towels and cooling cucumber rounds to protect your eyes from the sun. Hotel guests can enjoy light and refreshing cocktails: gently muddled with guava or passion fruit, sweet nectars and flavored vodkas, all come together to add a distinct high note to the delicious beverages, topped off with locally grown herb garnishes. By dusk, discerning visitors can sit back, relax and watch South Beach neon emerge from a private perch above the fray. The Deck is a perfect place to kick off the night with a casually refined ambience transitioning at nightfall into a starry lounge-like setting

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Oct. 6, 2010) – The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, will reopen its doors on Sunday, October 10, 2010. One of this year’s most eagerly anticipated openings, The Savoy has been undergoing one of the most ambitious restorations in British history. The hotel closed in December 2007 for a restoration program that encompasses the entire building from the iconic entrance and the American Bar to Savoy Grill and the 268 guestrooms and suites.

SOURCE: SCVNGR CAMBRIDGE, MA–(Marketwire – October 6, 2010) – Ahh Los Angeles, the city of endless beaches, eternal optimists, warm days… and freeby fish tacos?

SOURCE: Wyndham Hotel Group PARSIPPANY, NJ–(Marketwire – October 6, 2010) – To celebrate its renewed sponsorship of the Harlem Globetrotters’ 2011 North American Tour, the Howard Johnson® hotel brand, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands ( NYSE : WYN ), is offering guests complimentary tickets to a Harlem Globetrotters show of their choice. Available through April 1 st , while supplies last, residents of the U.S. and Canada who book a stay for two or more consecutive nights through www.hojo.com or 1-800-I-GO-HOJO (1-800-446-4656) using the rate code SFA will receive vouchers redeemable for two complimentary tickets to the show of their choice