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23 Jul 2010 Hyatt Regency host their first farmers market

This summer the Hyatt Regency Woodfield Schaumburg will host three Farmer’s Markets, which will be held July 24th, August 7th, and September 4th. The Hyatt will be kicking off at 10am all the way till 3pm, and will be showcasing local farmers, organic wines, handmade soaps, and other local artisans.

The Hyatt’s very own Chef Hagop Hagopian will demonstrate cooking methods that you can use to bring out the bold vibrant flavors of the fruits and vegetables that can be grown in your own gardens.

Throughout the market their will be many demonstrations including: more…

07 Jul 2010 Top 10 most Entertaining and Enticing Airport Hotels

HotelsCombined.com has named InterContinental Chicago O’Hare as one of the top 10 most entertaining and enticing hotels worldwide. Airport hotels around the world are redefining the expectation of airport lodging by offering world class facilities and incentives. High-end airports now include everything from lavish day spas and live entertainment which makes them more appealing to travelers.

HotelsCombined.com includes some of the world’s most luxurious hotels and is known as the world’s largest hotel search engine and price aggregator with a database of more than 200,000 hotels from 195 countries.

 InterContinental Chicago O’Hare was listed third out of the ten listed, their guests will experience stylish accommodations and eye-catching contemporary art. more…

30 Mar 2010 Radisson LAX went dark for Earth Hour

The Radisson Los Angeles Airport Hotel participated in Earth Hour on March 27th with specials on their food and beverage.

Who says you cannot have drinks in the dark, the Radisson turned off non-essential lighting in public spaces from the hours of 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., including Concorde Lounge and Palmira Restaurant. Even though the atmosphere will be dark there will be high energy and the mood will be light as the Radisson’s employees and patrons showed their support for this year’s Earth Hour. more…

24 Jan 2010 2010 Travelers’ Choice Awards
Spindrift Inn

Spindrift Inn

TripAdvisor honors world’s top hotels with the eighth annual Travelers’ Choice Awards. With over 700 properties the awards are all based on opinions of millions of travelers all across the globe. Within all of these properties the Spindrift Inn located in Monterey, California was the 2010 “Best for Romance in the United States” winner! A huge congratulation goes out to the staff at the Spindrift Inn to be given such an award! Some of the other featured categories include Best Bargain, Luxury, B & Bs and Inn, best of Families, Relaxation and Spa, Best Trendiest, Best Service, and Best Hotels by Region just to name a few. more…

22 Jan 2010 Green is buzzing out in California
Sheraton Gateway Entrance

Sheraton Gateway Entrance

A big congratulation goes out to the Sheraton Gateway Hotel located in Los Angeles, California! They just recently received a Green Seal, Inc.’s Bronze Level certification under the GS-33 Lodging Standard. This makes the Sheraton Gateway one of the only nine within the state of California with a Green Seal certification status, and with Portfolio Hotels & Resorts managing four of the nine hotels to receive this certification.

“Achieving this status is truly a testament to the collaborative efforts of the entire team, and demonstrates the staff’s commitment to sustainability” states the General Manager, Michael Washington. more…