Jack Daniels and Nathan Bennett scored two touchdowns each to lead Elkins to a 32-12 win over Philippi Wednesday in middle school football action at Wimer Stadium.

Empire Resorts Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors

MONTICELLO, N.Y.----Empire Resorts, Inc., today announced that G. Michael Brown has resigned as Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors effective immediately due to health reasons.

Hotels In Focus as REITs Ramp Up Acquisitions

The lodging sector took a hit during the recession, as consumers cut back on vacations and businesses pared travel budgets, but investors are diving back into the market in 2010.

W Hotels Worldwide Moves from Backstage to Center Stage at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York

NEW YORK----W Hotels Worldwide, the hotel category buster and industry innovator, today announces another industry first with the launch of Fashion Next, an integrated approach to fostering and supporting fashion designers all year long.

Embassy Suites Hotels Brings the “Fan” Back to Facebook

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Throughout the month of September, Embassy Suites Hotels is bringing “fans” back to Facebook. But don’t expect to find everyday run-of-the-mill fans on the Embassy Facebook page. These fans do more than click a button to show their love – or “like.” These fans are entering the Embassy Suites Über Fan Contest.* The all-suites hotel brand wants to reward one grand ...

Air Canada, WestJet traffic takes off with seat sales

August was a busy month in the skies as both Air Canada and WestJet flew more passengers thanks in part to large-scale seat sales.

Vacation Bible schools keep Maple Shaders busy in last weeks of summer (Slideshow)

The Maple Shade Congregational Church of the United Church of Christ hosted many children to its Maple Syrup Vacation Bible School in the last weeks of summer. Puppets from "Maple Syrup" Christian puppetry entertained as well as thought the children lessons.

Sheriff frustrated by vacation flap

Analyst Research on MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) & Melco Crown Entertainment (NASDAQ: MPEL) Available Free at BedfordReport ...

TORONTO--(Marketwire - 09/09/10) - The Bedford Report's team of analysts is looking at the Resorts and Casinos industry and has issued Analyst Reports on MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM - News ) and Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd.(NASDAQ: MPEL - News ). Access to the full company reports can be found at www.bedfordreport.com . This year Casino and Gaming companies ...

Shaun Burchard Joins Marshall Hotels & Resorts, Inc. as Executive VP

Officials of Marshall Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a leading, Maryland-based hotel management and services company, today announced that Shaun Burchard, CHA, has joined the company as executive vice president. Â In his new position, Burchard initially will be responsible for reinvigorating the company's sales and marketing, and increasing asset value.

Beach trips, tubing, made great summer in Florham Park

FLORHAM PARK - It happens every year: the long days suddenly become shorter, the temperature begins to drop and those same commercials are shown on the television. It is “back to school” time and no matter how hard you want to fight it, it comes every year.

Air Zimbabwe pilots strike over unpaid wages

Harare - A strike by Air Zimbabwe pilots over pay has thrown the small, ailing national carrier's schedules into chaos, travel agents said Thursday. According to Air Zimbabwe, the 60 pilots were "on unforeseen collective job action that had caused disruption to some of our flights".

Travel Sales Consultant - Ealing. - 25k

Travel Sales Consultant - EalingDo you spend your free time travelling or planning your next holiday? Are you the person who is telling the latest travel tales and getting other people excited about travel? Do you get a kick out of making other people's travel dreams come true?

Industry Leaders To Present Winners Of The First Annual Boutique & Lifestyle Hospitality Awards

Hospitality leaders and design luminaries from cutting-edge architecture, interior design, purchasing, consulting firms, and from across industry segments including restaurants, hotels, spas and more, will gather together at a special awards luncheon on September 15, 2010 from 12:30 -2 p.m.

New Robust Vacation Rental Booking Engine Produced by TravelStorm & Instant Software

DESTIN, Fla., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world's largest Vacation Rental Software provider, Instant Software has provided its clients with an online booking technology called Weblink(TM) for over a decade. This system is currently the most widely adopted format for bringing professionally managed vacation rentals from property management software to the web for real-time booking purposes and ...

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Cruises St. will host Limerick Live

Cruises Street will be the location for the Limerick Live festival happening on Saturday October 2. Presented by HMV and Dolans with Limerick City Council and Live95fm in partnership, the one day festival is an ambitious undertaking with two stages erected on the street providing a platform for the best of Limerick and Irish music, comedy and drama with special guests.

Travel woe after police car crash in Stevenage

DAMAGE caused after a police car careered off a road and into railings is still causing travel problems, three weeks after the crash.

Learn how to get fit on vacation at home

Getting fit is not a problem if you have a spare week of vacation time left in 2010. Don't head to the beach, where you're more likely to burn your skin than calories. Instead, spend seven days focusing on your health.

MGM Resorts Draws Bullish Options Trade

Option traders were bullish over long-term prospects for MGM Resorts as shares continue to rally off established support levels.

Collecting vacation days: Why some people just won't go away

He didn't go anywhere or do anything special, but for Rob Gagliano, a weeklong vacation from work this summer was just what the doctor ordered - literally.

Plumstead cruises to opening victory

Plumstead Christian's field hockey team opened its season Wednesday with a 6-0 victory over Morrisville in Bicentennial Athletic League action.

Phila. hotels see gains in occupancy, revenue this summer

Cleopatra deserves some credit. The still-popular queen of ancient Egypt - along with the Romans and a notable French Impressionist - helped Center City hotels to a fruitful summer, with gains in occupancy and revenue per available room despite a record number of excessively hot days.

Spa Report: SpaFinder Deal Days, Spa Week

With a nod to the recession and knowledge that price is one of the main things keeping people from getting more massages and facials, local day spas and exercise studios are offering half-price treatments and classes during upcoming spa weeks.

Front Porch: This vacation wasn’t exactly built for two

Boylan cruises to cross country win

In an meet where each individual competes against those in one’s own flight, Boylan dominated No. 2 through No. 7, taking first or second in each to cruise to an easy win (12 points) over Sycamore with 20 and Oregon with 21.

Summer Vacation

This summer the Silva family from Nutley, Jack, Denise, Tiffani 13, Cassandra 10 and Mandy 6 went to Long Beach Island for vacation with Denise’s parents Patricia and Lou Minichini, also of Nutley.

Summer Vacation

This summer the Silva family from Nutley, Jack, Denise, Tiffani 13, Cassandra 10 and Mandy 6 went to Long Beach Island for vacation with Denise’s parents Patricia and Lou Minichini, also of Nutley.

The Young Veins - (One Haven Music)

Take a Vacation! Martin Siberok When you first see the album's cover you know you're in for a treat as it looks like the cover art on The Beach Boys' 1962 debut Surfin' Safari . These California guys have it down pat with the tight harmonies, jangly guitars and swirling organ, evoking memories of many classic '60s bands like The Beatles, The Grass Roots and The Hollies on this debut.

Air Travel with Your Pet

by KYW’s Nan Talleno Air travel can become quite a concern if you plan to travel with your pet. The Humane Society of the United States recommends that you do not transport your pet via air travel unless it is absolutely necessary. If you must board a plane with your pet, here are a few [...]

Air Travel with Your Pet

by KYW’s Nan Talleno Air travel can become quite a concern if you plan to travel with your pet. The Humane Society of the United States recommends that you do not transport your pet via air travel unless it is absolutely necessary. If you must board a plane with your pet, here are a few [...]

Marriott Hotels in Thailand win Best Employer 2010 by Ministry of Labour

Three Marriott Hotels in Thailand win Best Employer 2010 organized annually by Ministry of Labour, Thailand. Best Employer for Labour Relations and Labour Welfare awards portray Marriott Hotels in Tha

Arch Chemicals Inc. (ARJ): Zacks Rank Buy

This specialty chemical manufacturer recently surprised for the 4th quarter in a row.

Drive There: Hershey, Pa.

Hershey boasts gardens, spas, fine dining and chocolate-induced euphoria.

Sheriff regrets way vacation decision was made

Air fares up as Asian travel rebounds from recession

SINGAPORE, Sept 9 — Asia-Pacific airlines are raising ticket prices as travellers return in their droves after holding back on their travel plans last year because of the global recession. A strong economic rebound, led by China, has resulted in carriers filling more seats during the summer holidays and demand should remain robust despite slower ...

N. Charleston eyes casino cruises to raise revenue

North Charleston will take a step toward legalizing gambling cruises from the Cooper River when the first phase of Mayor Keith Summey’s proposal goes to the city Planning Commission next week.

Records show pricey travel for CA. city officials

Public records show top administrators for the small industrial city of Vernon spent hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayers' money on first-class air travel, luxury hotel stays and limousines. The records reviewed by the Los Angeles Times showed, for... Los Angeles Times - Limousine - United States - California - Los Angeles

Travel top 10: Rock cities

Travel top 10: Rock cities Updated Sep 8, 2010 04:50PM MDT Los Angeles London New York City Detroit Manchester, England Seattle Portland, Ore. Boston Rio de Janeiro San Francisco Source: Askmen.com Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Federer cruises into U.S. Open semis

NEW YORK (AP) -- On this evening, certainly, Roger Federer was back to his old self.

THIS WINTER GUESTS WILL BASK IN OLYMPIC AFTERGLOW AT LODGING OVATIONS IN WHISTLER CREEKSIDE

WHISTLER, BC The afterglow of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games has settled, and skiers and riders looking to experience their own glory in the 2010.2011 winter season should do it while staying slopeside at one of Lodging Ovations' resort hotels in Whistler Creekside. With 20 per cent off all bookings made prior to November 15, 2010, First Tracks Lodge, Evolution and Legends are perfectly priced...

Vail Resorts Announces Fiscal 2010 Year-End Earnings Release Date

Vail Resorts, Inc. announced today it will release the Company's financial results for its fiscal 2010 year ended July 31, 2010, prior to market open on Thursday, September 23, 2010. Â The Company will host a conference call at 11 a.m. eastern time that same day during which Company executives will review the financial results.

Haas cruises to 6-shot win at Price Cutter

His 26-under par total was one stroke off the tournament record. The win was his third career on the Nationwide circuit

Leaping Llamas! Intrepid Travel and The Peruvian Tourism Board Partner On Trip Giveaway, Viral Video Game

Intrepid Travel and PromPeru www.peru.info have teamed up to create "Peru Idol" a viral video game that tests your llama leaping abilities, offers fun-facts about Peru as a travel destination and gives players the chance to win one of three grand prizes â a trip for two on Intrepid Travel's "Inca Trail" trip including flights.

Travel Sites Advance On Analyst Optimism

Deutsche Bank initiated coverage on dotcom travel giant Priceline.com at Buy with a $350 price target on Wednesday.

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Launches New Promotion Offering Guests Double and Triple Rewards

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the launch of their newest promotion, Every Night Counts, giving travelers the opportunity to earn double or triple Starpoints®. Guests who register for this promotion and stay at one of over 850 participating properties through December 15, 2010 immediately start earning bonus Starpoints ...

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Launches New Promotion Offering Guests Double and Triple Rewards

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the launch of their newest promotion, Every Night Counts, giving travelers the opportunity to earn double or triple Starpoints®. Guests who register for this promotion and stay at one of over 850 participating properties through December 15, 2010 immediately start earning bonus Starpoints ...

Analyst lifts MGM Resorts rating and price target

MGM Resorts International's attractive stock price and signs of a convention recovery led an analyst to raise the casino operator's rating and price target, which sent its share up Wednesday.

Thunderbird Resorts Inc.: August 2010 Revenue Report

PANAMA, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA--(Marketwire - 09/08/10) - Thunderbird Resorts Inc. ("Thunderbird" or "Group") (Frankfurt: 4TR - News )(EURONEXT: TBIRD) reports the following revenues for August 2010: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thunderbird Resorts Inc. - Group-wide sales results by country (unaudited) (in thousands) August 2010 ...