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News: Enterprise partners with Megadrive Autovermietung GmbH

April 25, 2016 • admin
Enterprise Rent-A-Car today announced the appointment of Megadrive Autovermietung GmbH as a brand new franchise partner, to increase the short-growing network of Enterprise branches in Europe to incorporate prime locations in Austria, Hungary and Slovakia including major airports and town locations. The locations are set to open later this year. With Enterprise’s combination of corporately owned markets and franchise partners, this latest appointment signifies that the flagship brand will soon be represented across 23 European countries. Together these countries account for over 90% of vehicle hire demand in Europe. Austria is a number one destination in Europe for leisure and business travellers, whilst Hungary and Slovakia are European growth stories, benefitting from an increase in tourism in addition to an influx of external investment. These three markets deepen Enterprise’s presence...
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Grace Hotels expands into North Africa with Morocco acquisition

April 25, 2016 • admin
Grace Hotels has announced its entry into the North African region with the purchase of the acclaimed Les Terres M’Barka, a luxury boutique hotel located near the village of Tamesloht, just 22 kilometres south west of Marrakech. The hotel turns into often known as Grace Marrakech. Breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains surround this tranquil hideaway which rests on 15 hectares of Moroccan countryside and contours its own farmstead with olive trees, vegetable gardens and horse stables. Comprising 18 suites and lofts (some with two or three bedrooms), a cafe, bar, library, outdoor heated pool, traditional farm kitchen and completely serviced spa with traditional hammam and whirlpool, it provides the ideal escape for both couples and families or those seeking an exclusive corporate retreat. Les Terres M’Barka will close in...
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News: Halifax Downtown Hotel unveils $5m lobby renovation

April 23, 2016 • admin
After a $5-million renovation, the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel is able to unveil its brand-new Great Room, an exhilarating new twist at the traditional hotel lobby concept. The downtown Halifax, NS hotel also expanded its event space to 22,000 square feet as portion of the renovation, and is now fully prepared to fulfill the purposes of any kind of meeting or event. At the guts of the hotel’s new Great Room is the harbourstone sea grill & pour house, which replaces the hotel’s 44 North and Fife and Drum restaurants. The restaurant, with seating for 177 diners, makes a speciality of specialty offerings including a breakfast buffet and native beers on tap. The bar at this downtown Halifax restaurant is a very unique venue. Featuring comfortable lounge seating, it’s prominently...
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Hotel Son Antem boosts Iberostar offering in Majorca

April 21, 2016 • admin
Hotel Son Antem, until recently under the control of the Marriot hotel group, has now joined the Iberostar Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio and opened its doors to guests. The hotel is the primary five-star Iberostar resort on Majorca and expands the brand’s offering at the Spanish island to fourteen hotels offering couples and families a number of services. According to Xisco Martínez, sales director, Spain, Italy, Morocco, Croatia, Montenegro & Cape Verde, Iberostar: “This is an additional step in strengthening our commitment to the region where we started, which remains a key destination for us. “The new addition shows our firm commitment to quality and customer support. “The outstanding golf facilities offered by the hotel also mean we are able to continue to provide services that help us to deseasonalise...
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News: Travelocity Business enhances TBiz Chat

April 21, 2016 • admin
Travelocity Business announced that TBiz Chat has gone mobile, allowing business travelers to talk one on one with TBiz agents ahead of and through their work trip during the TripCase mobile app. Launched on both Concur and GetThere online booking tools in May 2012, TBiz Chat has proven to be a valuable tool for business travelers with greater than 97 percent of respondents saying they’ll use the product someday, in line with a up to date customer satisfaction survey. “Knowing what our customers need and like is vital to our business,” said Yannis Karmis , president of Travelocity Business. “It ensures we’re providing the absolute best service each day to each customer. TBiz Chat offers an innovative thanks to easily and effectively communicate travel needs and requests so our customers...
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