Tourism Cares, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving natural, cultural and historic sites around the world, hosted a volunteer clean-up project on September 11, 2009 at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, DC. The inaugural Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day brought not only the travel industry together to make a difference, but encouraged all to participate in the effort to memorialize and beautify our capital city.

“By organizing the first-ever Tourism Cares for America Volunteer Day on a significant day in American history, we honored all those affected by the tragedy of September 11,” said Bruce Beckham, executive director, Tourism Cares. “Through this project we all came together to restore one of our nation’s most visited sites, show the strength of our country and give back in a meaningful way.”

Following the lead of President Obama, who signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act in April to expand the mission of national community service and recognize September 11 as a national day of service and remembrance, Tourism Cares strived to encourage all to visit Washington, DC to perform the needed service at our nation’s capital.

Volunteers assisted with much needed painting projects at the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and Lafayette Park. These often visited historic sites are important to every American and the beautification of their surroundings is important work.

Stay tuned for more volunteer opportunities on the Tourism Cares Web site, www.tourismcares.org.

Tourism Cares is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity with a mission to preserve the travel experience for future generations. It accomplishes this by mobilizing the travel and tourism industry and travelers to give back to society through grants to natural, cultural and historic sites worldwide; through academic and service-learning scholarships for students of hospitality and tourism; and through the organization of volunteer efforts to clean up and restore tourism-related sites in need of care and rejuvenation. For additional information about Tourism Cares, please visit www.tourismcares.org.

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We are excited to introduce you to the new Surrey hotel, opening in October 2009. Nestled in one of Manhattan’s most exclusive neighborhoods, the Upper East Side, The Surrey is both a familiar destination and an unexpected delight. Located on 76th Street between Madison and Fifth Avenue, the hotel is within walking distance to the very best of New York City’s attractions – museums and galleries, Madison Avenue shopping, upscale restaurants and Central Park.

Having just completed an extensive renovation, The Surrey is designed as a fresh approach to traditional luxury, offering classic comforts in a setting that is as individual as it is elegant. Our generously appointed 190 guest salons and suites, including Presidential and Penthouse suites, go well beyond the standard. Uncommonly elegant touches such as Duxiana mattresses, Sferra bedding and Pratesi terry robes await each guest’s arrival.

Exceptional moments at The Surrey extend well beyond the accommodations. We offer our guests authentic service, cultural inspiration and singular experiences at every visit. Every detail of The Surrey bar and dining experience is crafted by world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud, including his Michelin-starred restaurant Café Boulud, bar, and in-room dining. The Spa at The Surrey and private rooftop garden offer guests the opportunity to indulge, relax and entertain whenever the desire strikes.

Services and Amenities

• Twenty-four hour service, seven days a week
• 190 rooms:
  • 158 Guest Salons
  • 30 Suites
  • 2 specialty suites: Presidential Suite and Penthouse Suite
• Duxiana beds
• Luxurious bedding, with 400 count Egyptian linens and Sferra bedding
• Custom bath amenities designed by Laura Tonatto of Milan
• Pratesi terry bathrobes
• Café Boulud
• Bar by Daniel Boulud
• In Room Dining from Café Boulud
• 2 Private Dining rooms (each seats 14, can be combined to seat 32)
• Private rooftop terrace
• The Spa at the Surrey
• Personalized services and tailor-made treatments
• Oversized treatment rooms
• Spa Suites
• Manicure/Pedicure stations

For a limited time, book from September 2009 through October 31, 2009 and receive:

15% Commission
Late Checkout – 6 PM
Welcome Amenity
Stay dates October 15 – March 31, 2010

Book Promotion Code: GROPEN
GDS Code: NY

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Welcome to the Lexington Hotel – Houston Medical Center - located at the heart of the Texas Medical Center Complex, the largest medical center in the world, boasting more than 61 different hospitals and clinics with a great variety of specialists. This upscale property with quiet and comfortable surroundings offers all guests complimentary local calls, Wi-Fi, Fitness Center, Guestrooms with Kitchenettes and a Full Refrigerator. Complimentary transportation is available within the Medical Center area. Discover and experience the Lexington Hotel!

Whether your clients are traveling to Houston for business, pleasure or a medical related issue, they will thank you for choosing the Lexington Hotel – Houston Medical Center - to stay. Our special offer through the end of 2009 provides 15% off Best Available Rate when booking the CCRA or CCR rate code. And the rate is commissionable to you at 10%.

Enjoy the Houston, Texas area, the Bayou Capital of the World. Home to NASA and the Astrodome, Golfing, Boutiques, Fine Dining, the Houston Zoo, and Rice University.

15% Off Best Available Rate and 10% Commissionable - CCRA & CCR Rate Codes
Chain Code LP

Not valid with other promotional rates or discounts.

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Set in the heart of Knightsbridge, one of London’s most fashionable and prestigious shopping districts, both the Jumeirah Carlton Tower, and the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel are ideal for those seeking style, charm and personalised service.  Jumeirah Carlton Tower was voted ‘Best UK Business Hotel' at the Conde Nast Readers Travel Awards 2008.

After an exhausting day’s shopping in London’s chic boutiques, rejuvenate body and mind at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower’s exclusive Peak Health Club & Spa, available to guests at both hotels. Located on the hotel’s ninth floor, it comprises a fully equipped gymnasium and aerobics studio, a 20 metre glass-covered indoor pool, a golf simulator and an award-winning spa with a host of treatments to soothe and refresh. Moreover it offers breathtaking views of the city, a feature unique to the Peak Health Club & Spa.

Continue to unwind in one of our fabulous restaurants. Enjoy hearty and traditional food at Jumeirah Carlton Tower’s quintessentially British Rib Room, which has repeatedly earned the accolade of Best Chophouse in Zagat’s London Restaurant Survey or alternatively, dine in style at Jumeirah Lowndes’ vibrant Mimosa Bar & Restaurant, offering tasty, modern European cuisine throughout the day. From a quick coffee break, to a light lunch or evening cocktails, Mimosa offers the ideal ambiance for any occasion. For a more intimate experience, indulge at the glamorous and alluring GILT champagne lounge. As the name suggests, this remarkable lounge promises sophistication, style and satisfaction and offers a range of champagne, other beverages and nibbles.

Settle down for the night in one of Jumeirah Carlton Tower’s 220 luxury rooms and suites. The  lavish Spa Suites, designed with comfort and well-being in mind, create the perfect extension to the Peak Health Club & Spa experience. For the ultimate in comfort and indulgence, check-in to one of the six stunning Luxury Suites, designed by Khuan Chew or one of the fashionably distinct 87 bedrooms and suites at the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel Rooms, suites and contemporary amenities are enhanced by a host of exceptional touches, including the luxurious Temple Spa skincare range.

When duty calls, take advantage of Jumeirah Carlton Tower’s state-of-the-art business center, offering facsimile and photocopier services as well as complimentary use of the Internet and secretarial services.  Jumeirah Carlton Tower also provides an ample selection of rooms for group meetings and functions, including the  Garden Rooms, Boardroom, and  stunning grand Ballroom for large corporate events and private gatherings.  Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel’s Meeting Room is a fantastic venue for boardroom debates and receptions, and can cater for as many as thirty guests, so whether you’re hosting an important meeting or a social function, the hotel  is fully equipped to accommodate your needs. 

So whether you are in London on business or enjoying a well-deserved weekend getaway, stay at one of the Jumeirah London hotels, and you’re onto a winner.

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Whether you’re in town for business or leisure, you’ll enjoy your stay at Millennium Broadway in the heart of Manhattan’s most dynamic district. Smartly and stylishly renovated, Millennium Broadway sets the stage for your most successful meetings and social events, or the simple pleasures of a romantic getaway weekend. With mesmerizing skyline views and a Times Square location near the Javits Center, Broadway theaters and Midtown business, it’s exactly where you want to be.

At Millennium Broadway, everyone gets the star treatment. Our multilingual staff will personally assist you in ensuring a smooth and productive stay. Our guest rooms have been extensively renovated to provide a stylish, tranquil retreat. Beautifully appointed with dramatic platform beds, silky 440-thread-count Italian bed linens, flat-screen TV’s and luxurious marble bathrooms, they also feature modern media essentials such as high-speed Internet and satellite TV.

With our close proximity to Broadway theaters, the popular Restaurant Charlotte is the perfect spot for pre/post-theater dining, as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner. After a long day, relax and unwind in the Charlotte Bar and Lounge, and take in the bustling view from the soaring windows that look out on the city.

Millennium Broadway adjoins the historic Hudson Theatre, a magnificent venue and the only Broadway theater regularly available for weddings, meetings and social events. A recent renovation restored its vintage grandeur, bringing the 1903 landmark into its second century with new beauty and authenticity. Retrofitted to handle the most exacting technical requirements, the Hudson Theatre features Broadway-caliber lighting and sound and flexible seating.

Millennium Broadway is the only New York City hotel with a conference center that meets the stringent membership criteria of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). Our state-of-the-art facility now offers 110,000 square feet of meeting space on seven floors, two new meeting rooms outfitted with cutting edge conference technology, a separate elevator bank, fully staffed Business Center and world-class cuisine from an internationally recognized chef.

Millennium Conference Center’s 43 flexible meeting rooms, including the Hudson Theatre, accommodate groups from eight to 700. All conference rooms feature high-speed Internet access, abundant lighting, non-glare desk surfaces, display rails, pinnable wall surfaces and advanced audio-visual equipment, including video conferencing capabilities. Steps away from your conference, you’ll find continuously replenished refreshment breaks, continental breakfasts and delicious morning and afternoon snacks. For heartier meals, relax in our elegant and private Conference Center dining room, serving delectable international buffets created by our award-winning chef and catering staff.

Millennium Broadway’s Times Square location gives you a front-row seat to Manhattan’s most popular attraction: Broadway theater. Plus, it’s just a short stroll to Fifth Avenue shopping, the Museum of Modern Art, Restaurant Row, the New York Public Library and Grand Central Terminal. Or hop a cab to SoHo, Tribeca, the Village and other city hot spots. Our concierge staff will be happy to help you with tickets, directions and other arrangements.

Millennium Broadway Hotel | 145 West 44th Street | (6th and Broadway) | New York, NY 10036

GDS Access Code: MU

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As Scottsdale’s only lakeside resort, Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch is a charming blend of intimate surroundings and first-class hospitality. Imagine yourself soaking in the sun lakeside while taking in views of the McCormick Ranch Golf Course and the majestic McDowell Mountains. Work or play, our award-winning resort has what you’re looking for, with convenient access to all the area attractions. We are located ten minutes from the heart of Old Town Scottsdale and Scottsdale City Center—convenient for shopping and cultural activities—and twenty minutes to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch has put a new face on our facility this past summer with a newly-renovated pool featuring a 20-foot horizontal waterfall and an expansive new pool bar. Inside you'll find a new “Dynasty Plus” bedding package featuring Frette Linens and 40" flat panel televisions gracing redesigned armoires in all guest rooms.

We offer 125 oversized guest rooms and suites, as well as 50 large two- and three-bedroom villas. Complemented with exceptional service in a tranquil setting, our villas are especially attractive to families and extended-stay guests. All guest rooms, suites and villas feature private patios or balconies with exceptional lake, mountain or palm court views. All villas are equipped with fireplace, spacious living areas, dining room and a fully-stocked kitchen.

As day turns into night and the sun sets behind Camelback Mountain, the desert magically transforms the resort into an enchanted setting to host an elegant evening under the stars. Whether it’s events, meetings, retreats, or special occasions—indoors or outdoors—Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch is ideal for groups up to 225 people. With over 13,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including the Lakeside Pavilion, our resort facilities create the perfect location where our attentive staff will cater to every detail with creativity and style.

Relax and enjoy enchanting views of Camelback Lake and the McDowell Mountains while dining indoors at the award-winning Pinon Grill Restaurant, or outdoors on our lakeside terrace. From fire-roasted chilies to sumptuous sweets, the resort captures a spirit of the Southwest flair with a subtle twist of the Sonora lifestyle. The casual, intimate surroundings of Diamondbacks Bar & Grill afford a comfortable setting to enjoy a lighter fare for lunch or dinner. Or savor the sunset while you sip our signature Prickly Pear Margarita poolside at our new poolside Cool Coyote Cabana Bar.

Beyond our front doors awaits an escape that will sooth and refresh your spirit. Take advantage of our on-site recreational facilities, featuring two 18-hole championship golf courses, lit tennis and beach volleyball courts, outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Water sports include paddleboats, canoes and fishing on Camelback Lake. Our resort also offers bicycles and walking/jogging paths. Ask our concierge about arranging special outings, from river rafting to desert jeep tours.

Our gracious hospitality, intimate setting and an array of activities are ideal for business and pleasure travelers alike. Nowhere else will you find a more inviting atmosphere, picturesque setting or superior service.

Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch | 7401 North Scottsdale Road | Scottsdale, AZ 85253

GDS Access Code: MU