It has been reported by many different online publications that the U.S. House of Representatives have passed the Travel Promotion Act of 2008.
However, a lot of people are unclear to what this really means for the average person. The TIA (Travel Industry Association) has said that this is bound to create economic growth for the United States by increasing the focus of the Tourism industry to better accommodate international travelers. They have also said that this will create jobs for Americans by the thousands. The TIA has made statements that they say international foreign tourists to American are rapidly declining.
The numbers say that the industry has lost $23 billion in lost tax revenue and $140 billion in lost visitor spending by international foreign travelers. The main role of the Act will be to try and create a partnership that is both public and private that will work to promote the United States as leading tourist destination. Its will also work to communicate policies of security and entry.
This bill will not be funded by taxpayers and be strictly be funded by contributions from the private sector. It will also partly be funded by a fee that will be imposed on foreign travelers who do not pay for a visa.
The Global Hyatt Corporation, one of the world’s most reputable hotel companies, has named new general managers at two of their downtown Denver Hyatt Hotel locations. Resorts Senior and Hyatt Hotels Vice President of Operations, Jordan Meisner, announced this month that Greg Leonard and Ed Bucholtz will be appointed general managers to the Grand Hyatt Denver Downtown and the Hyatt Regency Denver located at the Colorado Convention Centre.
Ed Bucholtz will take over as general manager of the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Centre and Greg Leonard was appointed general manager of the Grand Hyatt Denver Downtown. These announcements will become effective immediately.
The Global Hyatt Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is one of the world’s leading hotel companies with ventures in over 45 countries. They are known to the general public by many different names including Hyatt Regency®, Grand Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Hyatt Summerfield Suites®, and Hyatt Place®. If you are interested in making reservations or finding out more about their services visit the Grand Hyatt Denver webpage.
Denver Arts Week Kicks off with the Opening of “Night at the Museum”
The Denver Arts Week is set to kick off with an event that is similar to a popular event that takes place in Paris. On November 14, 2008, around a dozen of the city’s best museums will keep their doors open late into the night to take place in the “Night at the Museum” festival. There will be many events that take place, all of which are free to the public, that include food, music, and special events.
A lot of the museums that are participating in this kick of the Denver Arts Week will be having special events for this one night only. For instance, the Forney Museum of Transportation will have visitors wander through a dark museum that will be lit by lanterns and the headlights of old antique and historic cars, trains. There are many other great events to attend with nearly a dozen other museums taking place. If you have children, you may want to stop by the Children’s Museum that will be playing silent Old West movies. At the Denver Arts Museum you will find the Hannah Kahn Dance Company and the Ballet Ariel performing in the lobby. For the full opening night schedule visit the Denver Arts Week Website.
Denver is proud to announce a spectacular “Night at the Museums” event on November 14, 2008, which will showcase nearly one dozen of the city’s museums that have committed to staying open late on that Friday evening and offering special events to the patrons who attend. The “Night at the Museums” event is offered free of charge to all attendees and will kick-off Denver Arts Week, which runs from November 14th through 22nd, 2008.
Loosely based on similar events held in Paris called the “Nuit des Musees”, the Denver “Night at the Museums” is meant to showcase the many special exhibits that the museums of the Mile High city has offer. At various museums, special exhibits will be on display especially for the enjoyment of the participants in this event. For instance, at the Forney Museum of Transportation, the historic vehicles that are on display will be lit up at night for this celebration. The remainder of the museum will be kept in the dark and only the lights of the vehicles will light the way.
The Kirkland Museum of Decorative and Fine Art will hold a jazz concert during this special night that features Denver jazz legend Charlie Burrell. For more information on Denver’s Night at the Museums, go to www.VisitDenver.com or the Denver Visitors Bureau page.
The Hinton Gusich partnership is pleased to announce the addition of additional Colorado partners to their consortium of travel offerings.
First, they welcome the Warwick Denver Hotel. The Warwick is home to 219 guest rooms, which includes 60 suites. Situated only minutes from the State Capitol, the Warwick is also centrally located to the 16th Street Mall, as well as the Denver Convention Center and the Pepsi Center. This lovely hotel features over 10,000 square feet of meeting space that is easily converted to suit a number of setups for up to 100 meeting or banquet participants. Located a short 45 minute drive from the Denver International Airport, the Warwick is the ideal destination for the Colorado traveler.
Second, Hinton Gusich welcomes a new partnership with Vail Valley. This area has over two thousand guest rooms and the new partnership represents a group of 15 properties that are available to host meetings of various sizes. With more than 100 restaurants and bars in the area, the Vail Valley is an ideal destination. Over $1 billion dollars has been spent to redevelop the Vail and Lionshead Villages, and they are now ready to serve guests and groups of all sizes. These properties are located 30 miles from the Eagle County Airport and 120 miles from the Denver International Airport.
The Colorado Springs Marriott has recently undergone a $25 million renovation in order to provide guests with the highest quality that they expect through a Marriott experience. The Marriott features 309 guest rooms, which includes 36 suites. In addition to that, over 24,000 square feet of meeting space can be booked in a variety of settings to make this hotel the ideal destination for any group.
As the only full-service Marriott in Colorado Springs, all guest rooms have been renovated to include all of the newest and highest quality in innovations. Guest rooms now feature high definition plasma flat screen pivoting televisions that include multiple plug-ins to allow guests to customize their HDTV viewing experiences.
In addition to renovations completed to the guest rooms, renovations have also been completed to the common areas of the Colorado Springs Marriott. A terrific public area has been created, offering guests a Great Room where they can meet up with other guests, work in a zone that has access to wireless Internet, and relax in a tranquil setting. Zebulon’s Grille and Tequileria is ready to serve guests now that the renovation has completed, and guests can also take advantage of the updated Fitness Center and indoor pool.
The Denver Arts Week is set to kick off with an event that is similar to a popular event that takes place in Paris. On November 14, 2008, around a dozen of the city’s best museums will keep their doors open late into the night to take place in the “Night at the Museum” festival. There will be many events that take place, all of which are free to the public, that include food, music, and special events.
