FGCU softball signs eight to letters of intent Nov 21, 2009
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Travel briefs Nov 4, 2009
Steamboat, also in Colorado, described as having a "great selection of moderate ski-in, ski-out condos" and a ski-in, ski-out Best Western; for each adult five-day or more lift ticket, one child 12 and under skis free; and 50 percent off rack rate with Ski. com offers, including discounts during the holidays. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Brevard wants tourists Oct 6, 2009
"There's such a huge need for special events," said Rick Hutcherson, director of sales and marketing for Best Western Oceanfront and the Days Inn in Cocoa Beach. He hopes the Cocoa Beach Air Show can build momentum in years to come. (Florida Today)
Sampler for Sept. 24 Sep 24, 2009
The Maine Lobster Traps ice cream was a big hit at the Biz 2 Biz Showcase and Business After Hours held recently at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel by the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce. There is no actual lobster meat in the creamy frozen dessert -- its a combination of vanilla ice cream, with little pink cups (caramel) and pieces of toasted clairs. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Inaugural Cocoa Beach Air Show to Take Off Over the Atlantic October 3-4 Sep 19, 2009
Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites is offering several special packages for the weekend including the Air Show Weekend Package which starts at $202 and includes a two-night stay, continental breakfast, admission to Air Show Take Off Party and two tickets to show center for Oct. 3 and Oct. 4. To find out more about this or the other special weekend packages call 1-800-962-0028 ext. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Association director: Asian hoteliers must be more visible Sep 19, 2009
"We represent a lot of people," Patidar said, noting Asian Americans own about 50 percent of Best Western franchisees. He noted property taxes locally have gone up while hotels are struggling to survive in a sour economy. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Lady Eagles looking to turn luck around Sep 10, 2009
MORE VOLLEYBALL Kelley Taylor and Kaley Viola, both from Florida, were named to the 2009 Best Western Invitational All-Tournament Team at South Florida last weekend. Taylor is a senior right side hitter who was playing in her hometown of Tampa, Fla. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Owls Drop Two at Best Western Invitational Sep 6, 2009
Anne Vaughan was named to the Best Western Invitationall All-Tournament Team. HEADLINES. (Fausports.com)
Volleyball Concludes Difficult Opening Weekend Aug 30, 2009
The Owls travel to Tampa next weekend to compete in the USF Best Western Invitational. . (Fausports.com)
Tickets available for film festival to be held at West Orange 5 Aug 28, 2009
Another will include a session for writers on Saturday, Sept. 5, in the Perkins Restaurant in the Best Western hotel in Ocoee at 9 a.m. The cost is 25 and includes breakfast, and three working industry writers will discuss what happens to a script after it s completed. Also on Saturday in the conference room of the Best Westerns, a seminar for actors and actresses about how to handle casting calls will be held at 10 a.m., and a seminar for filmmakers is set for 11 a.m. Both cost 30. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
COMMUNITY and AREA EVENTS Aug 16, 2009
This concert is sponsored in part by Best Western Admiral's Inn & Conference Center in Winter Haven, Dr. Roy Z. Braunstein, Kohl & Co., Lake Wales Veterinary Hospital, Marion Nelson Funeral Home and Sorensen & Schade Chrysler Dodge Jeep. The Green and Gold Foundation Annual Cultural Festival. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Business events Aug 16, 2009
FLORIDA PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION Volusia-Flagler chapter installation of officers, noon, Best Western Aku Tiki Inn, 2225 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. Check-in: 11:30 a.m. Speaker: Kevin Snyder, author. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Volleyball Releases 2009 Schedule Jul 30, 2009
The USF Best Western Invitational will be the next stop for the team, where they play Winthrop and USF. FAU will enter conference play on September 18 when they travel to Monroe, LA to take on ULM as part of the Adidas Warhawk Bayou Showdown. Jackson State and McNeese State will also participate in the tournament. (Fausports.com)
Pedaling bikes, pounding nails Jul 26, 2009
In Casper, Hometown Buffet provided free dinner Saturday, and the Best Western Ramkota Hotel donated rooms, she said. "We usually stay on church basement floors," Bee said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Sarasota & Her Islands Offers Vacations on Sale Jul 17, 2009
Best Western Midtown Sarasota with rates as low as $79/night plus tax ... Best Western Ambassador Suites Venice with rates as low as $99/night for a 2 queen-size suite or 1 king-size suite. (PR Newswire)
Miami-Dade and Broward County 4th of July Activities Jun 30, 2009
Location: Best Western Hardpack Beach, 9365 Collins Avenue. BROWARD COUNTY. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Kiawah Island Golf Resort Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating Jun 23, 2009
In addition to the Kiawah Island Golf Resort four other hotels have recently earned the Green Eco-Leaf Rating, The Best Western Charles Inn and both located in Charleston, the located in Myrtle Beach, and the Courtyard by Marriott. The lodging industry recognizes the need to create a sustainable future for travel. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Many frequent fliers are cashing out Jun 16, 2009
And hotel groups such as InterContinental and Best Western have also seen significant increases in the number of travelers cashing in points ... Redemptions in the Best Western Rewards program are up 30 percent so far this year over the same period in 2008, also partly due to the economy ... "We've never seen this kind of redemption activity in the past," says Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president, marketing and sales for Best Western International. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Frequent travelers redeem more miles as recession lingers Jun 16, 2009
And hotel groups such as InterContinental and Best Western have also seen significant increases in the number of travelers cashing in points ... Redemptions in the Best Western Rewards program are up 30% so far this year over the same period in 2008, also partly due to the economy ... "We've never seen this kind of redemption activity in the past," says Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president, marketing and sales for Best Western International. (USA Today -- Money)
Polk Tourism And Sports Marketing Gives Several Awards May 23, 2009
Adrian Santiago, senior front desk attendant at Best Western Admirals Inn. Roger Griffin, maintenance engineer at Davis Brothers Lodge. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Was it a hate crime? Gay Delray Beach man shot dead in his driveway May 16, 2009
She said Harriss moved to Florida two years ago for the Best Western hotel job and met his fiance, classical piano student Ross Salvosa from Vancouver, Canada. The couple raised birds together, but Salvosa had to move back to Canada after his student visa expired, she said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Tampa hotel owner files for bankruptcy May 5, 2009
Southeastern Income Properties is currently fighting a lawsuit filed last July in the by , claiming the local company still owes it more than $270,000 from fees it was owed once its I-Drive hotel ceased to be a Best Western, according to the court filing. There has been no activity in the case since April 3 when Best Western provided its expert witness list to the court ... Southeastern Income Properties listed 10 unsecured claims for $958,000, including $300,000 as a result of the lawsuit from... (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
World War II vets gather one last time in Lewisburg May 5, 2009
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES At left, Vincent Mancinelli, of Philadelphia, representing the 12th Armored Division, stands with representatives of the Best Western Country Cupboard Inn ... Some of the remaining members of the 12th Armored Division, who served during World War II, gathered this past weekend for their annual meeting at the Best Western Country Cupboard Inn, Lewisburg ... The veterans, and company, have made other friends along the way, including the Best Western staff. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Tourist talks about robbery at hotel Apr 4, 2009
The man took the two to a Best Western Hotel near Caribbean Boulevard, in Cutler Bay. The two friends checked in, and Spruill left. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Save In Orlando with Smiles Promoti... Apr 3, 2009
Among some of the best offers are stay two nights and get the third free at hotels near Walt Disney World, such as the Best Western Lake Buena Vista (within walking distance of Downtown Disney), Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista, Courtyard by Marriott Lake Buena Vista (with a free one bedroom suite upgrade), Nickelodeon Family Suites and the Royal Plaza in the Walt Disney World Resort. Those wanting to visit Universal Studios or SeaWorld will also find great free night offers at the Clarion Hotel... (Suite101.com)
Central Florida Film Festival moves to Ocoee Mar 26, 2009
4-6) festival will be held at the West Orange 5 theater and at the Best Western and Marriott Courtyard hotels in Ocoee. This is something I ve wanted to do for some time, said Bob Cook, CenFlo executive director. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
hotels.com Welcomes Spring With Record-Breaking Sale Mar 20, 2009
30 Atlanta Best Western Granada Suite Hotel Midtown 3 star, 3. 9 guest rating, 76% recommended Stay 2 nights save 30%, Stay 3 nights get a $50 Macy's gift card Discounted rate: $72. (PR Newswire)
Lake City Police Department officers conduct a traffic crash investigation around 7 p.m. Tuesday evening on U.S. Highway 90 near the Interstate 75 southbound off ramp where two cars collided. Patrick Scott/Special to the Reporter Mar 19, 2009
When the man refused, he told officers the woman ran into the woods behind the nearby package store heading west towards the Best Western. A complaint affidavit has been filed and forwarded to the State Attorneys Office for a request for a warrant on Bryan. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Fla. resorts at 50% off Mar 14, 2009
Orlando: Best Western Disney, $89 w/Breakfast redit. Panama City Beach: Origin at Seahaven, $59 w/Parasailing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Take a good look, you might see a celeb Mar 3, 2009
They will also be at Best Western Castillo Del Sol Hotel, 205 South Atlantic Ave., in Daytona Beach, on Wednesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and at Mezzaluna Pizzeria in Palm Coast on Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m.. Actor Dan Haggerty, who is most known for his '70s show, "The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams," will make appearances at the White Eagle Lounge, 5533 N. U.S. Highway 1 (Old Dixie Highway) in Korona near Bunnell. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
