While amenity preferences and priorities differ, global holiday trends reveal travellers are looking for a spontaneous getaway and relaxation time with family.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and the owner of Hyatt French Quarter, a joint venture between Carey-Watermark Investors and HRI Properties is proud to announce the opening of Hyatt French Quarter in New Orleans on the 15th of May, 2012.

Construction of the Portsea Golf Club multi-million dollar redevelopment has commenced which includes a partnership with one of the world’s largest hotel groups, Accor.

South Australia’s Barossa is buzzing with news of a new luxury property due to open on 1st July following a major refurbishment programme.

Do you ever get that ‘sinking feeling’ when you open the door to the accommodation you have booked and it isn’t quite what you were hoping for?

Toga Hotels is pleased to announce plans to open a new hotel in late 2013 to be known as Adina Apartment Hotel Mascot.

The hotel Group has added up to 43 new properties to its portfolio after completing its purchase of the Mirvac Group in Australia and New Zealand.

Sabre Travel Network, a global technology company serving travel suppliers and agencies, has extended its content agreement with Travelodge Hotels.

Condé Nast Traveller, the renowned luxury travel publication, recently released its 2012 annual readers’ poll results where Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Resort Spas” in the U.S. Mainland category.

Aspire Apartments & Resorts is excited to announce that we now offer our guests quality accommodation destinations in both New Zealand and Australia with the addition of four New Zealand properties joining the Aspire accommodation network of four star plus properties in the South Island of New Zealand.

Situated in a quiet residential street, located moments from Potts Point, Sydney Harbour and Rushcutters Bay, Guest Residences by The Country Trader are just a few minutes’ walk from the bustling, nightclub streets of Oxford Street and one of Sydney’s best dining precincts in Macleay Street.

Oriental Residence Bangkok sets new standards for luxury residences offering contemporary interiors, bespoke amenities and exceptional, personalised services.

Great Hotels of the World, one of the fastest growing hotel representation and technology companies in the industry, is expanding into the Americas.

Australians, young and old, are taking to the road and venturing off the beaten track, discovering more of their own country via a caravan, according to Caravanning Queensland.

Part of Shamwari Group, Shamwari Game Reserve situated in the malaria free Eastern Cape near Port Elizabeth, proudly unveils the new Villa Lobengula.

It’s been three years since Mr & Mrs Smith opened the doors to its Melbourne outpost and marked the beginning of a new era for discerning Australian travellers.

One of New Zealand’s most exciting geothermal tourist destinations – Rotorua – now has its first Mercure - branded hotel with the launch of Mercure Rotorua.

The opening of Pullman Gurgaon Central Park represents a double milestone: the debut of the Pullman brand in India and the establishment of Accor’s 500th hotel in Asia-Pacific

Latin music superstar Luis Miguel will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a record sixth consecutive year during Las Vegas Mexican Independence Day weekend Thursday, Sept. 13 – Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012.

Revenue management software company, IDeaS Revenue Solutions has announced the inclusion of all Crown Hotels’ properties in Melbourne, Perth and SKYCITY in Auckland to its customer portfolio.

Boutique retreat Semara Luxury Villa Resort Uluwatu has made the Balinese escape more blissful than ever, introducing a dedicated butler service for villa guests.

roomsXML has updated its inventory to have 385 hotels in Dubai and 358 apartments in Bali.

Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul" and one of the most influential and important voices in the history of pop music is bringing her distinctive, soulful voice to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Sunday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m.