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Content transmission via the cloud provides key benefits for hoteliers Faster, more reliable HD movie and content distribution to hotels from Acentic Wednesday, September 07, 2011 Acentic , a leading supplier of broadband systems and digital interactive TV (iTV) for the hotel industry, announced the launch of Acentic Cloud Services to enhance hotel entertainment offerings with faster and more reliable distribution of HD movies and content, with no geographical boundaries. Beginning September 30, 2011, all HD movies and content will be distributed to Acentic’s hotel partners via Acentic Cloud Services rather than satellite. The central feature of Acentic Cloud Services is the Content Distribution Network (CDN) based upon Amazon AWS

10th Annual Travel Weekly China Awards Canadian Tourism Commission wins “Best e-Marketing Campaign” Wednesday, September 07, 2011 The “Hello Canada Campaign” executed in collaboration with the Canadian Tourism Commission and Dragon Trail was recognized as best e-marketing campaign in China by the prestigious trade publication Travel Weekly China in its 10th annual awards ceremony at the Shangri-la Hotel Beijing. The other two finalists included Tourism Australia and Starwood Hotels & Resorts .

2011 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence Winners announced in the 2011 HM Awards Tuesday, September 06, 2011 In front of a record crowd of 600 hoteliers, industry leaders and major suppliers, the winners of the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence , presented by Sealy , have been announced. Held at the prestigious Sydney Town Hall (Sep 2) and hosted by television personality Larry Emdur, the HM Awards have, for the 9th time, recognised the accommodation industry’s finest staff, properties, brands and chains across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Major winners on the night were Pan Pacific’s CEO and President, A Patrick Imbardelli (Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year), IHG’s COO for Australasia – Bruce McKenzie (Australian Hotelier of the Year), Accor New Zealand’s Paul Richardson (New Zealand Hotelier of the Year), Accor Hotels (Accommodation Chain), Hilton (Hotel Brand), InterContinental Sydney (Hotel of the Year) and Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa (Environmental Program)

Nira Alpina will be managed by Nira Hotels & Resorts PRCo appointed public relations representatives for Nira Alpina Tuesday, September 06, 2011 PRCo is delighted to announce its appointment as PR representative for Nira Alpina in Switzerland, a cutting edge new property from Nira Hotels & Resorts .

2011 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence Winners announced in the 2011 HM Awards Tuesday, September 06, 2011 In front of a record crowd of 600 hoteliers, industry leaders and major suppliers, the winners of the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence , presented by Sealy , have been announced. Held at the prestigious Sydney Town Hall (Sep 2) and hosted by television personality Larry Emdur, the HM Awards have, for the 9th time, recognised the accommodation industry’s finest staff, properties, brands and chains across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. Major winners on the night were Pan Pacific’s CEO and President, A Patrick Imbardelli (Asia-Pacific Hotelier of the Year), IHG’s COO for Australasia – Bruce McKenzie (Australian Hotelier of the Year), Accor New Zealand’s Paul Richardson (New Zealand Hotelier of the Year), Accor Hotels (Accommodation Chain), Hilton (Hotel Brand), InterContinental Sydney (Hotel of the Year) and Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa (Environmental Program)

From showers featuring optional mood lighting to sinks made of polyester Design Hotels presents extraordinary hotel bathrooms Monday, September 05, 2011 It’s not often we get the time to treat ourselves, so bathing is the perfect opportunity to indulge in some ‘me’ time! Design Hotels presents hotels with bathrooms that go far beyond catering to our basic needs and offer a well-designed place to relax, replenish and play.

On track to achieve 12,000 apartment units in China by 2015 Ascott accelerates expansion in China Monday, September 05, 2011 CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) , has clinched contracts to manage two more properties in Chengdu and Beijing. The 181-unit Ascott Financial City Chengdu , which is the first premier Ascott-branded serviced residence in Chengdu, is slated to open in 2014. The 187-unit Somerset Wangjing Beijing , which is the first international brand of serviced residence in Beijing’s thriving Wangjing business area, is scheduled to open in 2013.

Centara Hotels & Resorts has reached a total of 53 properties under its current five-year expansion plan, and has reported revenues of 4,105 million baht for the financial year 2010, an increase of 6.3 percent over the previous year. The company now has more than 10,000 rooms in hotel and resort properties in a total of 8 countries, namely Thailand, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Of this total, Centara owns or part-owns 15 of the properties, with 38 being under management contract and 29 under construction.

Rezidor announces the Park Inn Trysil Mountain Resort in Norway Friday, September 02, 2011 The Rezidor Hotel Group , one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide, announces the Park Inn Trysil Mountain Resort in Norway . The property, featuring 369 rooms, is scheduled to open in December 2011 – just in time for the next ski season. Park Inn by Radisson is Rezidor’s young and dynamic core brand in the mid-market segment, offering a hassle free stay, a relaxed and personalized ambiance, and comfortable rooms with modern amenities.

Total facelift for Sofitel Quiberon: the ultimate reference in thalasso and wellbeing Wednesday, August 31, 2011 In France, on Brittany’s stunning Quiberon peninsula, Sofitel Quiberon is re-opening today to reveal a radical new look, following a total metamorphosis signed by French architects, Marc Hertrich and Nicolas Adnet. The N° 1 in the deluxe hotel industry is now joining up with the top thalasso and spa to offer a superlative experience, famous for its long-term benefits