Ramada Worldwide today announced that the 370-room hotel located at Ruppin Bridge, Herzl Boulevard in Jerusalem will now feature the Ramada brand name, making the hotel the brand’s first property in Israel.

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Resort Opens Summer 2009, Marks First of Five Regent Developments in Asia

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Waldorf=Astoria Hotels, Mariner Commercial Properties, Brook J. Lenfest and Gatehouse Capital Announce Plans for the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel and Residences Philadelphia

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Hilton Hotels Corporation announced the appointment of Martin Rinck as President Hilton Hotels - Asia Pacific, based at the company’s regional headquarters in Singapore. Mr Rinck will commence his duties on 17 November 2008.

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In her new role, Norwood is responsible for all external communications, including coordinating the production of press releases, media interaction, e-blasts and collateral materials. Additionally, she maintains DHC’s external website, as well as provides property-level support to the company’s 34 hotels nationwide.

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The U.S. hotel industry posted year-over-year declines in all three key performance measurements during the week of 19-25 October, according to data from STR.

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The hotel will be owned by Duluth-based developer Satellite Hospitality Group, LLC. The Cambria Suites brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) currently has 63 properties under contract nationwide and in Canada.

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Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the promotion of Don Li to regional vice president of development in China and Japan, responsible for the growth and development of the Wyndham(R), Ramada(R), Days Inn(R), Super 8(R) and Howard Johnson(R) brands.

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American Express Business Travel Will Help Members Make Travel Management Decisions through a Network of Industry Professionals and Shared Resources

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Top Houston, TX lodging Crowne Plaza Houston Downtown was one of the big winners this year at the 2008 Americas Investors and Leadership Conference in Los Angeles, an annual trade and awards show put on by brand-holder Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG).

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