Maureen Brandt of Stillwater, Minn. Nabs Job as Chef de Cuisine for 150 Central Park Onboard Allure of the Seas MIAMI, August 9, 2010 – After hosting an eight week-long contest, which culminated with five intense hours in the competition kitchens at The Culinary Institute of America, Royal Caribbean International has found the next culinary […]
Costa Cruises’ Fifteenth Ship in Costa Fleet Set to Debut in Summer 2011 GENOA (August 6, 2010) – Costa’s newest ship, the Costa Favolosa, took to the sea for the very first time today at a ceremony held at Fincantieri’s Marghera ship yard in honor of the ship’s technical launch. The Costa Favolosa (114,500 tons; […]
Development along Beltway 8 and strong growth draws a second Holiday Inn Express to the area August 5, 2010 – ATLANTA – IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms announces the opening of a new 87-room Holiday Inn Express in Houston, Texas. The Holiday […]
August 3, 2010 – ORLANDO, FL – It started in London in 1971. Legendary guitar virtuoso Eric Clapton asked the management at the original Hard Rock Cafe to mark a favorite bar stool by hanging one of his guitars on the wall above the spot. Days later, Pete Townsend of The Who sent another six-string […]
August 3, 2010 – Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel as having one of the ten best hotel pools in the U.S. This distinction has earned the hotel a Fodor’s Choice Gold 2010 award and recognizes Hard Rock’s philosophy of blending rock music into one-of-a-kind guest experiences.
August 3, 2010 – ORLANDO, FL – The Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando is home to one of the finest collections of music memorabilia, but it is also home to some of the hippest dining in Orlando. From high-energy to low-key, Hard Rock Hotel has restaurants for any rock ‘n’ roll taste
Carnival Guests Front A Rockin’ Live Band To Perform Favorite Tunes for Friends, Family and Fellow Guests MIAMI (August 2, 2010) — With the band warmed up, amps cranked, spotlight set and the adoring crowd ready to explode, Carnival guests will take the stage, grab the mic and live out their music-star daydreams on the […]
August 2, 2010 – History was made in Liverpool on 26 July when Her Royal Highness, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall graced the decks of Cunard Line’s Queen Victoria as the ship made her maiden call in Liverpool. The day marked The Duchess’ second visit to the ship – her first was for the ship’s naming […]
Passengers Can Explore the Islands of Aloha, French Polynesia, Samoa and Other Idyllic Pacific Islands SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (July 29, 2010) — Sun, sand, swaying palm trees, the scent of topical flowers in the air and breathtaking island scenery set the stage for a South Pacific cruise vacation. Princess Cruises will take passengers on a […]
July 27, 2010 – Dog Days of Summer Press Release In honor of the tenth anniversary of the Loews Loves Pets program, Loews Hotels launches its new pet-friendly “Dog Days of Summer” package. Available May 1 – September 30, 2010, the one-night package includes treats, toys and tips such as a special room service meal […]