Golf Hotels (R) Only Golf News http://www.onlygolfnews.com/golf-hotels.htm Latest news and related stories on Golf Hotels. All these stories are gathered from information around the internet. This is a good source of information on Golf Hotels en Mon, 10 Mar 2010 14:06:03 GMT Mon, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 720 editor@onlygolfnews.com webmaster@onlygolfnews.com W Hotels Worldwides European Flagship W Barcelona Hotel Celebrates Official Launch with Unique "W Premiere" Event - MarketWatch http://www.onlygolfnews.com/golf-hotels.htm {48C163D5-6373-4730-B209-35EE4E268DC4} Mon, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT W Hotels is an innovative, contemporary, design-led lifestyle brand and the hotel category buster with 36 hotels and retreats in the most vibrant cities and exotic destinations around the world. Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, W Hotels provides the ultimate in insider access to a world of "Wow. " Each hotel offers a unique mix of innovative design and passions around fashion, music and entertainment. W Hotels offers a holistic lifestyle experience that is integrated into the brands sensibility through contemporary restaurant concepts, glamorous nightlife experiences, stylish retail concepts and signature spas. With more than 10 years of proven success, W Hotels is on track to more than double its footprint by 2011. W Hotels and W Retreats

]]> BusinessDay - Julius Baumann: Hotelier plans retirement with precision timing http://www.onlygolfnews.com/golf-hotels.htm {F9A21469-4BD2-459D-ADD3-346CDA3D2CAF} Mon, 09 Mar 2010 14:01:00 GMT For example, we decided not to put restaurants in our hotels because we found guests preferred to eat out. Also, few hoteliers realise, because of the way hotels do their accounting, that not many hotels make any money on their restaurants. Things such as rent are not considered when working out the profit from food and beverage services.

But Enderle says he never intended to build and manage a single hotel. Southern Sun assumed I would not build more than one hotel so they never placed a restraint of trade on me. So I convinced the mines pension fund to put up a further R65m to develop more hotels. The agreement was that I would build 1000 rooms within five years. That goal was achieved in 1989, a year earlier than forecast, with the opening of the hotel in Bloemfontein.

]]> Resort gem sinks in a sea of red ink http://www.onlygolfnews.com/golf-hotels.htm {C0CDC7D0-01F6-48E5-B98C-31ABAE777238} Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:59:00 GMT The company, Glynn County and rsquo;s largest private employer, controls the gated Sea Island community with its famed five-star hotel, the Cloister. The small barrier island is dotted with more than 500 private homes, which are called and ldquo;cottages and rdquo; even though they sell for more than usd. 1 million - one (9 bedrooms, 9 full baths) is on the market for usd. 13 million. The company also runs the Lodge at Sea Island, a five-star golf resort on neighboring St. Simons Island.

]]> Place Of Joy http://www.onlygolfnews.com/golf-hotels.htm {A4557424-B930-4F23-B1C5-B63BF8187D34} Mon, 07 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT Ko Olina is Hawaiian for "place of joy. " It is located less than a half-hour drive west of Waikiki off Highway H1 and is a gated resort area with upscale hotels, a marina and four man-made lagoons.

In addition to a marina and golf course, Ko Olina also has upscale housing in a couple of different neighbourhoods.

With sandy beaches, the lagoons are connected by a walkway that winds along in front of hotels, timeshares and beach clubs.

]]> Davidson Hotel to manage Miami development - Memphis Business Journal: http://www.onlygolfnews.com/golf-hotels.htm {531F757A-5000-456C-AF88-22101DED901F} Mon, 06 Mar 2010 14:01:00 GMT Davidson Hotel Co. owns or manages 37 independent and branded hotels with nearly 10,500 rooms across the U. S. , including Hyatt, Westin, Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Embassy Suites, Doubletree, Renaissance, Crowne Plaza, Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn brands.

]]> Press Release - World Geothermal Exhibition to Take Place in Bali http://www.onlygolfnews.com/golf-hotels.htm {711DDC97-F01C-4214-9FF9-5853DCB50257} Mon, 04 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT Offers customers a saving of up to 70 per cent off the normal room rate for a variety of independent and branded hotels. Customers can book online or by phone 24/7, whether booking 12 months or 12 minutes in advance - whatever time, whatever day.

The spectacular New Kuta Golf course provides the venue and a number of special prizes will be on offer, including a car for players who manage a hole in one.

Is a leading online accommodation site in Asia offering deals in over 30,000 properties across the region and worldwide, ranging from beach resorts to five star luxury hotels.

]]> Crestline Hotels and Resorts Appoints Duane Gauthier General Manager for the Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront. -- FAIRFAX, Va. , March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- http://www.onlygolfnews.com/golf-hotels.htm {586F4769-D890-47BF-9591-368604D45819} Mon, 02 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT Located directly on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront at the relaxing north end of the boardwalk, the hotel features a convenient seaside location and resort amenities including an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center, a business center and concierge service. In addition, the hotel is in close proximity to 25 golf courses and a tennis center. 1The hotel is a smoke free property and dogs are permitted by reservation in select guest rooms. 1All guest rooms feature the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper(SM) Bed with a cozy duvet and high speed internet access. 1For dining there is Aqua VI Restaurant that offers American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. 1For casual dining there is also Sea Sprays on the Boardwalk.

]]> Tsunami warning cancelled in Hawaii http://www.onlygolfnews.com/golf-hotels.htm {1037873A-84A5-4BF3-85D7-228E034ADA33} Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:59:00 GMT At approximately 1:40 p. m. PST, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center cancelled the tsunami warning in Hawaii. There was no reported damage to the state as a result of the tsunami generated by the earthquake off the coast of Chile. Hotels and other visitor-related facilities are open and operating normally.

After golf on the Kings and Beach courses at Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island, golfers amble over to the Queens and rsquo; MarketPlace for dining, and hellip;

]]> Sacramento Hotel Opens Unique New Meeting Room Near Cal Expo http://www.onlygolfnews.com/golf-hotels.htm {3ACACACE-D5BE-4188-9BF3-9D9C6F6BC09B} Mon, 28 Feb 2010 14:01:00 GMT Pet-friendly, the TownePlace Suites Sacramento Cal Expo hotel features neighborhood-style living with an outdoor pool, whirlpool and on-site exercise room. For recreation, the hotel is located near the popular Raging Waters fun park and there are five Sacramento golf courses nearby. The hotel provides guests with complimentary on-site parking and shuttle service to and from local offices is provided Monday through Friday.

The TownePlace team is very excited about our new meeting room and what it has to offer," expressed General Manager Terry Park. "With the multiple selections of hotels in this area, it helps us to offer a more complete solution for anyones stay. Were excited to offer such a unique and productivity-inspiring space. "

]]> Renaissance sparkles with diamond rating Montgomery Advertiser http://www.onlygolfnews.com/golf-hotels.htm {1F63BAD8-E4D9-4917-A726-C398AE7DEA4A} Mon, 27 Feb 2010 14:01:00 GMT Other RTJ property hotels earning the designation were the Battle House in Mobile, Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa in Florence, Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa in Hoover and the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa in Point Clear.

It was one of seven properties -- five hotels and two restaurants -- owned by the Retirement Systems of Alabamas Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail properties that won the Four Diamond Award for 2010.

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