According to the Results of an Investigation Done by Zoover Holiday Reviews Website it Appears That: "British Tourists Think France is the Least Hospitable Country"

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, November 26 - The investigation carried out by Zoover.co.uk holiday website concerning
hospitality, in the course of which thousands of people have voted, proves in
which country tourists are truly treated in the most hospitable way. From the
British results it appears that Thailand, with a large majority, is chosen to
be the country with the most hospitable people. France scores worst with 2%
of all votes.

According to the Results of the International Investigation Done by Zoover Holiday Reviews Website it Appears That: "International Tourists Think France is the Least Hospitable Country"

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, November 26 - The investigation carried out by Zoover International concerning
hospitality, in the course of which thousands of people have voted, proves in
which country tourists are truly treated in the most hospitable way. From the
International results it appears that Thailand, with a large majority, is
chosen to be the country with the most hospitable people. France scores worst
with 4% of all votes.

The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower - A Tribute

MUMBAI, India, November 27 - On 26th of November 2009, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel,
Mumbai saw the coming together of employees and families of staff members,
for a remembrance meeting that paid respects to those who lost their lives
last year. There were multi faith prayers held for peace and harmony. The
gathering was attended by Chairman of Indian Hotels Company Ltd, Mr Ratan N
Tata and Vice Chairman Mr R.K Krishnakumar.

St. Martins First Lodge in Central Europe Opened its Doors at Lake Neusiedl

SEEWINKEL, Austria, November 25 - On Saint Martin's day, the first Lodge in Central Europe opened
its doors in the Seewinkel in Burgenland (Austria): the St. Martins Spa &
Lodge. The unique nature of the region around Lake Neusiedl and the first
National Park in Austria has always been a popular destination for visitors
from all over Europe. With St. Martins Spa & Lodge, the region, part of the
world-heritage of the world cultural organization UNESCO, now gains an
exclusive spa retreat. VAMED, the leading international company acting in the
field of health care service, has created a holistic choice of health,
vitality and wellbeing - only 60 minutes away by car from Vienna, Bratislava
and Györ. By that, the Seewinkel becomes a holiday destination for all
seasons of the year.

EasyToBook.com Fastest Growing Company in Travel

AMSTERDAM, November 25 - EasyTobook.com, the easiest reservation website for all sorts of
accommodation, came in 24th in the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast500
EMEA Awards 2009. With this placement, EasyToBook.com is the fastest growing
technology company within the travel industry worldwide. EasyToBook.com
achieved this through organic growth only. This annual event is organized to
list the 500 fastest growing technology companies in Europe, the Middle East
and Africa, and was held on Tuesday November 24 in the Chelsea Football
Stadium in London.

DialAFlight Advise Football Fans to Book Early for the World Cup

LONDON, November 23 - With England successfully qualified for the World Cup in South Africa,
thousands of fans will already be looking forward to what's sure to be a
feast of football.

Hans Wiedemann, Managing Director of Badrutt's Palace Hotel Receives the Award of Hotelier of the World

NEW YORK and ST. MORITZ, Switzerland, November 19 - Readers of the international trade magazine 'Hotels' have
voted the Swiss/Australian 56 year old, Hans Wiedemann, as 'Independent
Hotelier of the World 2009'. The magazine 'Hotels' is read in 165 countries
and has some 62,330 subscribers. 'Hotels' is the only magazine to cover the
global hotel market. The magazine serves owners, directors, architects,
designers, developers, investors and financial institutions, in short the
branch's decision makers.

Emerald Monkey Eco-Luxe Resort & Residences Receives Eight Prestigious Property Awards

SAN DIEGO, November 18 - Leading property professionals gathered in California last week to attend
the Americas Property Awards, in association with CNBC, the New York Times
and KOHLER. The presentations were made during a networking event and gala
dinner held at the US Grant Hotel in San Diego on Thursday evening (November
12th
).

Travel "Green" With Venere.com

Venere.com Suggestions for an Eco-Friendly Trip

MILAN, November 17 - Venere.com, the European specialist in online accommodation, reveals all
the secrets to environmentally-friendly travelling. By following these simple
steps, you too can become an eco-traveler:

Expedia and Choice Hotels International Sign New Long-Term Agreement

Renewed Relationship Brings Choice Hotels onto Expedia Sites Worldwide

BELLEVUE, Washington and SILVER SPRING, Maryland, November 12 - Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) and Expedia, Inc., the world's
leading online travel company (Nasdaq: EXPE), today announced they have
signed a new three-year agreement to include Choice Hotels International
properties on the more than 80 Expedia(R) and Hotels.com(R)-branded sites
that Expedia operates worldwide.

Not Just a Note Book a Unique Gift for Grupo Regina Hotels’ Guests

BARCELONA, Spain - Grupo Regina Hoteles, in collaboration with Le Cool Publishing, has just created their own guidebook publication for the customers of their hotels.

Travelzoo Launches First UK Deals Publishing Network

LONDON -

- In Partnership With AOL Travel, Fly.com, Lonely Planet, SimonSeeks, Skyscanner and Visit Britain

Alpine Elements Invites ‘Star Wars’ Fans to the French Alps

LONDON - Alpine Elements, the world’s premiere provider of holiday fun, has issued an invitation to ‘Star Wars’ fans to vacation in the French Alps. Alpine Elements is renowned for organizing winter and summer fun for countless vacationers. Specializing in high altitude skiing holidays, a ‘Star Wars’ holiday seems like an unlikely combination. The owner of Alpine Elements, James Hardiman, explains about the ‘Star Wars’ ski run in Avoriaz.

Emerald Monkey Eco-Luxe Resort & Residences to Win a Prestigious Award as the World’s Leading Property Professionals Gather in San Diego

BOCAS DEL TORO, Panama -

Top property companies including Emerald Monkey Eco-Luxe Resort & Residences are congregating at The US Grant Hotel in San Diego on November 12th at an important industry event. In association with CNBC, The New York Times and KOHLER, the Americas Property Awards 2009 are in conjunction with the International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious competition dedicated to finding the best real estate developments across the globe for the last 15 years.

Frontiers North Adventures Wins International Ecotourism Award

WINNIPEG, Canada - Frontiers North Adventures, the premiere provider of Authentic Arctic Experiences in Canada’s north, has been awarded the 2009 Skal International Ecotourism Award in the Tour Operator and Travel Agent category.

Royal Caribbean Reports Third Quarter Results

MIAMI -

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) today announced earnings for the third quarter of 2009 and provided guidance for the fourth quarter and full year.

Orient-Express Hotels Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

HAMILTON, Bermuda - Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Summary

- Third quarter total revenues, excluding Real Estate, of $142.5 million - Same store RevPAR down 20% in local currency, 26% in US dollars - Adjusted EBITDA before Real Estate and Impairment of $30.6 million

Hostelworld.Com’s $30,000 Giveaway

DUBLIN - Hostelworld.com, the leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market today announced a $30,000 giveaway! Customers booking a 3 night stay will receive a $10 credit off their next booking, only while stocks last.

Skyscanner Lays Another BRIC With New Domain Launches

EDINBURGH - Skyscanner has completed its BRIC portfolio after launching several new domains, reflecting a move into these fast growing economies.

DialAFlight Launch New Revolutionary “I’ve Stayed at Your Hotel” Tool

LONDON - DialAFlight has gone live with a unique tool designed to help customers get personal recommendations for hotels from the company’s employees.

The Address Dubai Marina Now Open

DUBAI, UAE - The Address Dubai Marina has opened its doors in one of the city’s most vibrant lifestyle districts, Dubai Marina. This five-star premium hotel is the latest addition to the portfolio of The Address Hotels + Resorts and is designed to be a modern business destination with access to countless leisure and entertainment opportunities.

Skyscanner in International Expansion, Deloitte Fast 50 and Office Move

EDINBURGH - Edinburgh based travel search site Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net) is ramping up its drive into international markets with the addition of a new team of market managers for the USA, Canada, Ireland, Russia and Scandinavia, which join the existing UK, Spanish and German teams.

Hertz Adds Exciting Models to the Fun Collection in Europe

UXBRIDGE, England - Hertz, the world’s largest general use car rental company, has added three exciting models to its Fun Collection at a range of locations across Europe. Thrill seekers can drive away the BMW Z4 sDrive 23i from locations in Spain, and the Lotus Elise and Exige from branches across Italy. Drivers can also take to the road with the new pink Fiat 500 Rosa, a special edition vehicle available exclusively in the Netherlands. All Hertz Fun Collection cars are make and model reservable, giving drivers the guarantee that the car they book is the one they will drive away in.

WAYPORT the First Choice for Europe’s Leading Hotel Group for the Provision of Guest Internet Services

COPENHAGEN - WAYPORT renews the REZIDOR HOTEL GROUP agreement. WAYPORT, the leading provider to REZIDOR HOTEL GROUP with over 150 Rezidor hotels from Iceland to South Africa via Europe and the Middle East using the WAYPORT guest internet solution, has renewed their agreement with the REZIDOR HOTEL GROUP.

Wonderful Christmas and New Year Deals on Cottages, Lodges, Contemporary Coastal Apartments and Holiday Homes Across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset

LONDON -

- Blue Chip Vacations is offering a fabulous 40% discount on Christmas and New Year breaks at the stunning, waterside Nightingale House in Falmouth, as well as a free festive hamper, champagne and chocolate for bookings of five nights or more.

d’Orleans Hospitality Training Supports Choice Hotels International

In order to provide their franchisees with the strongest sales and marketing skills, Choice Hotels International partnered with d’Orleans Hospitality Training to develop a new interactive multi-day workshop.

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Hotel Guest Satisfaction in Europe Improves Considerably to Reach a Five-Year High

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, California -

- Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, Park Inn, Premier Inn and Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts Each Rank Highest in Guest Satisfaction in Their Respective Segments

Top 5 Halloween Hotels

LONDON - If you are looking for a Halloween break then why not take a look at the top 5 suggestions from Wotif.com (www.wotif.com) - each one offering a various level of horror! Enjoy.

Atmosphere and Personal Attention Key Factors for Customer Relationships, Particularly During Times of Crisis

AMSTERDAM -

- TripAdvisor: ‘The Toren, Best Business Hotel in Amsterdam’

While luxury five-star business hotels are currently voluntarily forfeiting their 5th star and lowering their prices in order to retain their list of business guests, there is a relatively small boutique hotel on Keizersgracht in Amsterdam that expects to close the year 2009 with more than acceptable results. The Toren, a hotel with 38 rooms, is currently enjoying the same occupancy rate (93%) as in previous years, and the average price for a room is essentially identical to the price before the crisis. It is therefore for good reason that the hotel was named number 1 by the hotel reviewer site TripAdvisor.

Inauguration of the 100,000th ibis Room in the World at the New ibis City West in Munich

PARIS -

- With photo

This key milestone reflects the worldwide growth of the ibis brand since its creation in 1974, and reinforces its position of the top hotel chain in its category in Europe with 689 hotels and its fourth rank in the world with 847 hotels.

Century Casinos Received Final Payment for the Sale of its South African Subsidiary

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado -

Century Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market(R) and Vienna Stock Exchange: CNTY) announced today that the company received the final outstanding payment of ZAR 98.8 million (approx. US$13.4 million) for the sale of its South African subsidiary Century Casinos Africa (Pty) Limited (”CCA”). This concludes the sales transaction of CCA as scheduled.

Golf at the End of the World

SANTIAGO, Chile -

– ‘Las Brisas’ in Chile offer premium golf from the Andes to the Pacific

TripAdvisor’s Flight Search Takes off in the U.K.

LONDON -

- Award-Winning Flight Search Engine Brings Needed Clarity to Airline Pricing and Provides Best Deals Available Online

Skyscanner Meets its Match

EDINBURGH -

- Former MD of match.com Jason Stockwood Joins Skyscanner Board

Former Managing Director of match.com Jason Stockwood has joined travel search site Skyscanner’s board as a non-executive director, providing input and insight to the company’s development of a global market-leading brand.

Call the World With Clasix

LONDON - Hospitality industry wakes up to TravelTalk(SM) part of a range of network based services designed specifically for the Hospitality industry.

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