About Hotelligent
Overview
Welcome to Hotelligent, Inc., the leading online specialty hotel and reservation service provider with a wide selection of accommodation choices across more than 639,000 destinations worldwide. Benefiting from our exclusive partnerships and strong relationships with other established travel partners, Hotelligent is able to offer very attractive room rates with great discounts and special promotions at a wide range of accommodation and properties, from low budget motels to luxurious five-star hotels and resorts.
Our Mission
Hotelligent excels in providing specialty and unique niche hotel booking websites offering a variety of feature rich search tools and high resolution hotel city maps to assist you to find the hotel that meets your exact requirements. Our mission is to be your trusted travel partner for both your business and leisure travels and we are committed to bringing you discounted hotels with instant response ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. With a customer service team dedicated to providing you with friendly and efficient customer service over the phone, you will be assured that hotel booking and reservation help is only a phone call away. To contact Hotelligent's Corporate offices, including the Media and Investor Relations Departments, please use the Contact Hotelligent page.
Our Offerings
Attractive Discounted Hotel Rates = Great Savings!
Hotelligent offers attractive discounted hotel rates all year round. Our existing exclusive partnerships and strong relationships with other established travel partners coupled with the fact that we process a large number of hotel reservations daily, allows us to negotiate very favorable contracts with our partners and suppliers. This in turn means that we are able to offer our customers very competitive hotel rates - up to 82% off hotel rack rates - by leveraging our booking volume into strong purchasing power.
Comprehensive Database of Accommodations
Hotelligent provides a wide selection of accommodation choices in more than 225 countries, 40 languages and 125 currencies. We offer a wide range of accommodation and properties from low budget motels to luxurious five-star hotels and resorts. Our worldwide hotel database increases in number daily to meet our customers' needs for high quality accommodation at the most competitive prices in key business and tourism destinations worldwide. We are the leader in specialty hotels, including but not limited to; boutique and small hotels, historic hotels, luxury 4 and 5 star hotels, hotel maps, and hotels with special amenities like "pet friendly", "hotels with Jacuzzis in room", "hotels with spas or hot tubs", and hotels in popular vacation and holiday destinations.
Our Technology
Hotelligent designs, deploys and operates high-speed, fast loading hotel and travel booking websites with world-class presence, availability, and redundancy. Our technology architecture is fast, secure, and reliable. If you want to take a look under the hood, check out our technology architecture page for more information.
Secured Travel and Hotel Booking
At Hotelligent, we are committed to ensuring complete security of your credit card details. All our credit card transactions use Secured Socket Layers (SSL) encryption so that you can be assured that the information you send to a Hotelligent website cannot be intercepted or decrypted by anyone else and that it is totally secure. We also have established standards to guarantee your privacy. For further details, please check our privacy policy.
Our Customer Service Commitment
At Hotelligent, we understand that travelers need peace of mind with their travel arrangements. With our Instant Response online hotel and reservation system, you are assured of getting discounted hotels with an instant response ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. We offer a lowest price guarantee for your peace of mind and assurance that you are getting a great value on your accommodation selection.
Unbiased Customer Reviews
Hotelligent encourages our customers to rate the services of the hotels they have stayed in and to submit a hotel review on our website immediately after their visit. This database of unbiased hotel guest reviews assists future customers to decide if a particular hotel is best suited to their needs.
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Hotel and Travel News
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A local’s travel guide to Austin: what to eat, see and do in three daysFriday the 26th, 2024
Standout spots include food truck parks, honky-tonk hangouts and Lady Bird’s wildflower sanctuaryAustin has become one of the most popular places in the US to move to, and also to visit. Droves of people descend on the city in March for the South by Southwest tech, film and music festival and...
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A local’s travel guide to New York City: what to eat, see and do in three daysFriday the 22nd, 2024
Top destinations in New York include a ferry ride, shopping for watches in Chinatown and a Brighton Beach benderI first came to New York City by accident, after a miscommunication with my father led me to believe my (long-deceased) mother had been desperate to visit the city before she died.Years...
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A local’s travel guide to Washington DC: what to eat, see and do in three daysSaturday the 16th, 2024
Top sights in Washington include Capitol Hill Books, the Black Cat music venue and a top-rated Filipino restaurantPeople love to be rude about Washington DC because it’s full of so many politicians, feds, and consultants who wear fleece vests and don’t take off their work lanyards when they...
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A local’s guide to Miami: What to eat, see and do in three daysTuesday the 12th, 2024
The best spots for shopping, sightseeing and exploring the art deco facades of South Beach – plus an Everglades excursion (and ‘gator bites’ snack)Sure, you can come to Miami just to look at it. There’s plenty of eye candy, from the art deco facades of South Beach to the colorful murals...
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The good tourist: can we learn to travel without absolutely infuriating the locals?Sunday the 18th, 2024
Author Paige McClanahan says there is a way to be your best self abroad – it starts by visiting fewer places and spending longer there. Can her approach end the growing anger around overtourism?Tourism has never had a great reputation, given that the very word “tourist” is pejorative. At...
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How an ebike gave me the legs to tackle Switzerland’s contoursThursday the 15th, 2024
A new 240-mile cycle route from Lucerne includes spectacular alpine views and pastoral backcountry – with delicious local cheese and wineWith relatively few cars and roads as smooth as a Federer serve, Switzerland seems engineered for a low-carbon cycling holiday. Indeed, the Swiss government...
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From face-plants to flying across the lagoon: how I learned to kitesurf in SicilyTuesday the 25th, 2024
The coastline near Marsala is the perfect spot to practise your Superman moves on a residential kitesurfing courseThere’s no escaping it: kitesurfing is a daunting sport for beginners. Don’t be fooled by the name – it is nothing like flying a kite in a park. On the first day of a week-long...
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My Rasta father showed me the real Jamaica. After he died, I wanted to share it with my kidsThursday the 29th, 2024
I had no idea where I was heading when we set sail from Jamaica in the 70s, but I’m glad I’ve returned with my children to remember their grandfather this wayAs we bump along terrible roads in my dad’s hot, noisy buttermilk-coloured Beetle, I’m unable to take in the beauty of Jamaica’s...
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Brooklyn for all budgets: 10 places to stay in New York’s coolest boroughSunday the 17th, 2023
New York City can be costly, but these hotels mean you can still afford to visitWith an array of dormitories and private rooms, this unpretentious and popular, budget-friendly hostel makes a visit to one of the most expensive cities on the planet feel affordable. On the edge of East Williamsburg...
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The perfect blend: how coffee farms in Costa Rica are mixing wildlife, agriculture and tourismTuesday the 30th, 2023
A new crop of farming co-ops are finding ways to safely open up untouched landscapes and exotic wildlife to visitors – and grow superb coffeeAt the beginning I thought we were in a Bob Dylan song, one of his epic Latino ballads. We drove down gravel roads where the only other traffic was...
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Eight months off school, but we all learned so much: a family sabbatical in South AmericaSaturday the 21st, 2024
Travelling around Chile, Argentina and Peru – with a focus on Indigenous tourism – is a transformative adventurePlus 10 tips on planning a family gap yearIt was on holiday in Italy in 2022, after perhaps a little too much wine, that the decision was made: Mirjam Peternek-McCartney and her...
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To the end of the Amazon in Brazil: ‘there are forms of life here that I never knew existed’Monday the 8th, 2024
On the final leg of his Amazon adventure, our writer arrives in Brazil, where he looks at efforts to revive tribal cultures and to protect wildlife in the world’s most fascinating environmental battlegroundPart 1: The alternative Inca TrailPart 2: Exploring Lake TiticacaPart 3: The Peruvian...
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Into the Peruvian Amazon: ‘I’m going to show you good things. Let’s start with an anaconda’Monday the 1st, 2024
On the third leg of his South American trip, our writer heads to the remote city of Iquitos and braves a swim in the Amazon – despite the fearsome reputation of the local fishPart 1: The alternative Inca TrailPart 2: Exploring Lake TiticacaIt is an absolute truth, hard-wired into every...
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The lost temples of Lake Titicaca: exploring the less developed Bolivian shoreMonday the 24th, 2024
On the second leg of his Amazon adventure, our writer looks at how tourism is supporting locals in an area of remote beauty and rich cultural heritagePart one: the alternative Machu PicchuWhen someone suggests I get up to greet the dawn, there is always a pause … but part of the joy of travel...
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We skied three countries in one day: a backcountry tour of the BalkansMonday the 4th, 2024
Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro converge in the Accursed Mountains, offering skiing days where you see more countries than you do other skiersPushing my skis forward in tracks carved deep into the snow and a swirling wind and thick fog, I finally reach a vast plateau where Alb Berisha, our guide,...
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Amazing Antwerp: 10 ways to get the most out of Belgium’s cultural gemSunday the 3rd, 2024
Fashion, culture, art, history – and diamonds – all come together in Antwerp. Here’s how to do itBrussels and Bruges get all the attention, but Antwerp is Belgium’s most dynamic city. Shaped by its Flemish heritage, working port and centuries-old diamond trade, it’s a destination that...
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Six of the best winter mountain breaks in EuropeSaturday the 2nd, 2024
From the Arctic Circle to Slovenia’s Julian Alps, we pick scenic and soothing retreats to don snowshoes, ski empty pistes and tune into winterMarketing slogans usually leave me cold, but even I can’t argue with “Queen of the Dolomites”, the sobriquet given to Cortina d’Ampezzo....
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From Arctic sunrises to snow sports: readers’ favourite European winter getawaysFriday the 1st, 2024
Whether you’re into proper winter adventures, such as snorkelling in Iceland, or just a bit of après-ski, our readers’ tips include something for everyoneWaking up to a pink Arctic sunrise over endless fir trees from my bunk on the overnight train from Stockholm to Abisko was the perfect...
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‘We constantly think about food’: a chef’s tour of TunisThursday the 4th, 2024
A local cookbook author guides our writer around the Tunisian capital, from patisseries and upmarket restaurants to the true belly of the city’s food sceneThe sun is bouncing off whitewashed houses in the bohemian Tunis seaside suburb of La Marsa. It’s Friday lunchtime and I am waiting for...
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‘If you are not lost within a minute, you’re not trying hard enough’ – my search for magical MoroccoWednesday the 10th, 2024
It’s celebrated as a place that influenced generations of artists. Our writer attempts to recapture the spirit on an overland journey from London to Marrakech and the Atlas MountainsIn Tangier, fresh off the ferry from Spain, I walk along the esplanade in cool morning air, then take the steps...
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I took my toddler to Algeria – and we were welcomed warmly everywhereSaturday the 30th, 2023
Our writer discovers ‘a young, exciting and proud nation’ – little known to western visitors – amid Roman ruins and remnants of warWaking after a night at sea, I was elated to look out of the cabin window and see the city of Algiers, blazing white. The splendid capital rises from its...
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After Morocco’s devastating earthquake, the tourism industry rallies roundFriday the 15th, 2023
Travel and tour operators are getting involved in the country’s relief effort, knowing how vital tourism is to its economy“My family is safe,” our tour guide Sara Chakir said as we huddled in the streets outside Fez’s medina, waiting for aftershocks until the early hours. Morocco’s 6.8...
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Exploring the Silk Roads: 10 stunning sites in 10 countries from Turkey to ChinaSaturday the 26th, 2024
There are extraordinary places to see and adventures to be had along the strands of the ancient Asian trade routeOn the Silk Roads in Tajikistan and UzbekistanWhether or not the term Silk Roads is a myth or a handy catch-all for a dauntingly wide geographical network spanning mountain...
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On the Silk Roads: adventure and historical riches in Tajikistan and UzbekistanSaturday the 26th, 2024
A new British Museum exhibition gives a taste of the rich cultures along these ancient routes, but a trip to central Asia offers much more – stunning architecture, moreish food and wild trekkingFrom Turkey to China, 10 stunning sites on the Silk Roads A small mountainous jewel of a country...
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By volunteering around the world, I found my purpose in life, my husband and my rootsSaturday the 21st, 2024
Working with charities, farms and rural development projects has been life-changing for our writer – and is something anyone can do, regardless of backgroundThe first time I joined a volunteering trip I was 22, and had no idea what I wanted to do in life. It was in the summer of my third year...
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‘It’s nice to help a life to live’: meet Sri Lanka’s turtle guardiansThursday the 8th, 2024
Volunteers are helping save baby sea turtles as the endangered species’ favourite nesting spots come under pressure from development, poaching and touristsPhotographs by Thilina KaluthotageIt’s a sweltering night on the western coast of Sri Lanka, and on Mount Lavinia beach there’s an...
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A local’s guide to Parramatta: ‘You get so rewarded when you explore Sydney’s western suburbs’Friday the 1st, 2024
Parramatta has long been sold as the ‘new centre of Sydney’, says writer and DJ Andrew Levins – and finally it’s started to feel that wayWe moved to the Parramatta area from Sydney’s east in 2012; the big change was having a real sense of excitement to explore the area whenever we had...
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Rail to the Reef: an easy train journey to one of the greatest natural wondersFriday the 18th, 2024
A sleeper train with ‘thoughtful touches’ along the Queensland coast offers diverse and diver-friendly access points to the Great Barrier ReefStretching from south-east Queensland to the tip of Cape York, the Great Barrier Reef is by far the largest reef system in the world. It’s made up of...
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A local’s guide to Frankston: ‘It’s popping off right now’Friday the 4th, 2024
With contemporary pubs and scenic beaches, local artist and musician Brendan Huntley says there’s a ‘colourful energy’ to the Mornington Peninsula suburbRead more local’s guides to AustraliaGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI live in Eltham, Melbourne now, but I kept my sculpture...
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A local’s guide to Port Stephens: ‘Everyone’s pretty excited about the new coastal walk’Friday the 13th, 2024
With ever-changing sand dunes and a big breakfast culture, local artist Anna Webster says ‘the bay’ is filled with creative energyRead more local’s guides to AustraliaGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailPort Stephens is two and a half hours north of Sydney on country traditionally...
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Have a stately Christmas: 10 historic houses and gardens to get the festive party startedTuesday the 5th, 2024
Scrooge, Santa, polar bears, gingerbread and light shows are among this year’s seasonal family delights at castles, palaces and Palladian piles throughout the UKInside one of Waddesdon Manor’s Rapunzelesque round towers is a room named after the Ballets Russes stage designer Léon Bakst. In...
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The road from Wigan: a walk along Greater Manchester’s new 200-mile green trailFriday the 1st, 2024
The GM Ringway is an extraordinary circular route that takes in industrial heritage, countryside, towpaths and hills. Here’s how one 10-mile section shapes up …Two swans and six dusty-grey cygnets mew and whistle as they glide in single file along the canal. Silver birches wiggle their leaves...
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Spooky days out: 10 of the most haunted houses in the UKThursday the 31st, 2024
Ghost-hunters will love the grisly tales that cling to these medieval manors, ancient burial grounds and chilling castles, chosen by a gothic horror novelist – and all are open to visitorsBlickling Hall is a handsome house that boasts gothic architecture and plenty of atmosphere. However, the...
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A car-free trip around Aberdeenshire: I saw natural beauty I thought was out of reachTuesday the 29th, 2024
The city and its stunning setting on Scotland’s north-east coast are surprisingly easy to explore by rail, bus and on footSeabirds fly below the train as it crosses the Firth of Forth with late afternoon light sparking the water. A kestrel hovers over hay meadows near Kirkcaldy. The lumpy...
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American Express Travel Releases 2024 Trending Destinations Highlight Off the Beaten Path Vacation SpotsWednesday the 15th, 2023
Porto Cervo, Italy; San Miguel De Allende, Mexico; Udaipur, India; and Zermatt, Switzerland are among the top places to visit
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Saudi Crown Prince Launches ARDARA and Its Destination AlWadi in the Heart of AbhaTuesday the 17th, 2023
ARDARA is developing its flagship destination AlWadi in the heart of Abha in the Aseer region, crafted as a vibrant urban attraction for both local and international visitors.
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Niagara Falls One of the Worst Tourist Traps in the World, Report Finds - Toronto StarMonday the 3rd, 2023
Other offenders include Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco and Las Ramblas in Barcelona according to a new report on travel destinations and prices.
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Las Vegas is on the Clock As the Countdown to Super Bowl LVIII BeginsTuesday the 14th, 2023
Following the Handoff in Arizona, Las Vegas Unveiled the Larger-than-Life 'Super Ball', featuring the newly released Super Bowl LVIII logo.
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A Look at the Sneaky Fees at Canada's Biggest Tourist Spot That Some Call 'a Total Cash Grab' - CBCTuesday the 14th, 2023
Marketplace tracks the growing charges at restaurants, hotels and attractions
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ForwardKeys - Dubai - From a Stop-over to a Fun-packed Family DestinationThursday the 26th, 2023
As one of the world’s busiest transit hubs, Dubai now leverages its rich offering of attractions and activities to encourage transferring travellers to spend extended stays there. However, the city aims to establish itself as a complete tourist destination, and it appears on course to... -
Orient Express to Open Hotel at Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in VeniceWednesday the 4th, 2022
Orient Express, part of the world-leading Accor group, has signed a partnership agreement with Italian hospitality group Arsenale S.p.A to open the second Orient Express hotel in Italy at the Palazzo Donà Giovannelli in Venice.
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Los Cabos Records Historic Tourism Growth in Q1 of 2022Wednesday the 20th, 2022
Los Cabos Welcomed Over 800 Thousand Visitors in Q1 of 2022, an Increase of 13 Percent Over 2019; Record Hotel Occupancy and Average Daily Rate Bolsters Los Cabos' position as Mexico's Top Luxury Destination
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Corona Island to Open Late Spring in the Heart of the Caribbean SeaThursday the 10th, 2022
The number of guests will be strictly limited as part of Corona's efforts to ensure the island operates with a minimal environmental footprint.
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Egypt, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Other Major Destinations Get the WTTC Safe Travels StampMonday the 22nd, 2020
More destinations recognised by the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp
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Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Announces Plan For Reopening Tourism SectorWednesday the 3rd, 2020
Bahamas Preparing to Resume International Tourism on July 1 with New Health & Safety Protocols in Place
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Paradise Island JA Manafaru Maldives Transforms Into All-inclusive ResortThursday the 5th, 2020
Guests now benefit from an all-inclusive meal plan which offers a culinary journey of 7 restaurants and bars, complimentary experiences and premium beverages from 11am-11pm, as they embrace island life on the magnificent lagoon-ringed Haa Alifu Atoll at the northern tip of the Maldives.
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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Reveals Multi-sensory Experiences in Seven Cities Around the WorldWednesday the 26th, 2020
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts unveils some of the most authentic ways to experience New York, London, Dubai, Paris, Mexico City, Sydney and Shanghai, inspiring and redefining travel in some of the world’s most famous cities in 2020
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Top Destinations to Visit in 2020Monday the 13th, 2020
At the beginning of every year, it’s great to have a look at the destinations that are making a statement for your next adventure!
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How Overtourism Killed Spontaneous Travel - CNNWednesday the 20th, 2019
Picture the scene. You're on vacation. You've had a slow morning wandering round, a long lunch and a stroll around the city. You realize you're near that gallery you've been meaning to visit -- so you walk over. Even five years ago, you could probably have sauntered in... -
Construction Begins on Detroit's First Cambria HotelMonday the 4th, 2019
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Koucar Management celebrate the official start of construction on Detroit's first Cambria hotel: the Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown. Slated to open in 2020, the modular-construction, six-story, 158-room upscale hotel will become the... -
Top Sunny Isles Beach ResidencesThursday the 31st, 2019
Sunny Isles Beach is a gem, with a far-flung Oleta River State Park, filled with outdoor activities opportunities, including jogging, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and much more, and world-renowned restaurants, bars, and clubs.
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Tourism in the Balkans: Raising the Bar for EuropeMonday the 28th, 2019
Amidst relatively modest growth in visitor numbers across Europe during 2019, the Balkans region has been this year’s stand-out success story for the tourism industry. Ask anyone that has experienced the area’s rugged mountains, glittering coastline and UNESCO World Heritage sites... -
Nashville the Most Expensive US City for Hotels, Survey ShowsThursday the 10th, 2019
Nashville is the most expensive city in the United States for accommodation, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org, which compared hotel rates across 50 urban destinations.
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Thousand Hills Golf Resort Joins Ascend CollectionWednesday the 9th, 2019
Located at 245 S. Wildwood Drive within the Ozark Mountains, Thousand Hills Golf Resort is just blocks from Branson's Country Music Highway 76, which features dozens of live-performance theaters, over 100 restaurants and many other family-friendly attractions.