Five Champagne Destinations on a Beer Budget
Hotels.com helps Canadians find luxurious international deals without the lavish price tag - less than $200 per night for five-star hotels! TORONTO, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Sightseeing, shopping and spas are common temptations when planning a luxurious vacation, however, luxury and affordability don't often go hand-in-hand.

Ascend Collection Creates Dedicated Membership Development Team, Readies for Record Growth
SILVER SPRING, Md., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ascend Collection membership program from Choice Hotels International is poised for record growth in 2012 with the creation of a dedicated membership development team, comprised of hospitality industry veterans Bill Balletto, Joe Dreiske, Dennis Wynn and Jose Salvador Icaza.

Home Inns Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial Results
SHANGHAI, March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. (NASDAQ: HMIN), a leading economy hotel chain in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Highlights Home Inns began to consolidate Motel 168 results starting October 1, 2011. Integration of Motel 168 is on track.   Total revenues increased 64.2% year over year to RMB 1,309.9 million (US$208.1 million).

China Lodging Group, Limited Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial Results
SHANGHAI, March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Lodging Group, Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) ("China Lodging Group" or the "Company"), a leading and high-growth economy hotel chain operator in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.

Booking and Flying Large-Cabin Private Jet
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- By Bill Papariela, President and Co-Founder, Jet Edge International, a member of the XOJET Preferred Partner Network (Photo: ) Heading overseas this summer? When it comes to flying private jet charter for larger groups or longer distances, you'll find extra comfort and capabilities in large-cabin aircraft.

Choice Hotels International Opens 46 New Hotels in Q1 2012
SILVER SPRING, Md., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, continues to grow its system size with the announcement of 46 newly-opened franchised properties during the first quarter of 2012.

TripAdvisor Survey Reveals Vacation Rental Stays on the Rise for Americans in 2012
NEWTON, Mass., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today announced the results of its third annual vacation rentals survey of more than 1,200 U.S. TripAdvisor travelers, revealing an increased interest in rental properties this year.

Changes in Business Traveler Accommodation Trends in 2012: Survey Intelligence
NEW YORK, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Changes in Business Traveler Accommodation Trends in 2012: Survey Intelligence Synopsis • The report is based on primary survey research of more than 2,000 industry professionals who travelled at least once over a three month period.

HomeAway Software for Professionals Launches Overview Software, a Web-based Solution Designed for Smaller Vacation Rental Companies
AUSTIN, Texas, April 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeAway, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWAY), the world's largest online marketplace for vacation rentals, today announces that HomeAway Software for Professionalsâ„¢ has launched Overviewâ„¢, an affordable way for vacation rental managers with smaller inventories to streamline daily business operations and increase revenue.  (Logo: ) Overview is an all-in-one software solution which automates time-consuming tasks in one web-based system, allowing property managers to save time on day-to-day administrative operations and focus on their customers and growing their business.  Overview customers also have access to full data integration with the lar ...

Universal Entertainment Files Counterclaim Against Wynn Resorts
TOKYO, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Entertainment Corporation, and its subsidiary Aruze USA, Inc., today filed a Counterclaim against Steve Wynn, Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN), an officer of Wynn Resorts, and the individual members of the Wynn Resorts Board, to prevent the unjust and improper redemption of shares owned by Aruze USA, Inc., at a 30 percent discount, and to seek damages, punitive damages and treble damages.

European Revival: Hotels.com Hotel Price Index Shows Rising Popularity in Eastern European Destinations
DALLAS, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest, Hotel Price Indexâ„¢ (HPI®), released by hotels.com®, prices paid per room, per night in Europe in 2011 mirror prices paid in 2004 when the HPI was first launched.

Hotels.com Recommends Spring Break Destinations By Major
DALLAS, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Some believe that immersion is the best form of learning. That's why this spring break, hotels.com® has outlined great destinations for college students to make the most of their vacation.

DiamondRock Hospitality Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH) today announced results of operations for its fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.

Canadians love red, white... and blue? U.S. cities top travellers' lists
New York was the number one international destination according to Hotels.com TORONTO, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Scenic views, hockey, poutine, and some of the friendliest people on the planet, Canada has it all.

Global Hotel Industry Industry
NEW YORK, March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:   Global Hotel Industry Industry   The global outlook series on the Hotel Industry provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.