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M Social Times Square New York Unveils Summer Initiatives

Publisher — Tue, 14 May 2024 17:31:20 +0000

M Social Times Square New York, the 480-room hotel located in the heart of Manhattan, today announced the roll-out of its new spring and summer programming for the 2024 season, which will include a golf simulator pop-up above Times Square, a live music series, and an Instagrammable food and beverage activation sponsored by St. Germain.

“We are thrilled to announce this exciting line-up of creative programming for the spring and summer seasons,” said Zaw Oo, General Manager of M Social Times Square New York. “This programming is all-encompassing, with offerings from sports and games to arts and culture, and food and beverage categories. We’ve created a thoughtful and comprehensive range of offerings to ensure that each of our guests can enjoy a fun and unique experience at M Social Times Square New York this summer.”

Timed with the start of the PGA Championship, M Social Hotel Times Square will debut its very own golf simulator, which is designed for all levels of players, beginner to pro. The experience will pop up at M Social’s rooftop bar and lounge, Beast & Butterflies, in partnership with Golf Pro Delivered and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. Opening its doors on May 13^th, the golf simulator experience will feature hundreds of famous golf courses for guests to practice hitting signature shots on. Guests will be able to reserve 50-minute time slots for $100 per hour, and reservations can be made for parties of 1 to 6 people; groups larger than six can contact msocialny_sales@highgate.com for reservations. Guests will also be able to sip on exclusive menu items only available on this menu, such as the “Jack Bonded.” You can book your reservation here.

Returning for another year is M Social’s live music series, MLive², which features live music every Thursday night at Beast and Butterflies from 6-9:30pm. M Social’s new resident artist, Melaner, will perform live each Thursday, offering a traditional Afro-Latinx rhythm with modern pop and jazz influences. Nestled in an intimate yet approachable setting, guests will now be able to enjoy carefully curated libations while listening to some of Melaner’s hottest hits.

Lastly, M Social Times Square will partner with St. Germain for a one-day-only “Garnish Your Spritz” cocktail activation. From 4:30 to 7:30pm on May 16^th, guests who purchase a St. Germain spritz will be able to garnish their drink with things like edible flowers and fruits for a one-of-a-kind DIY cocktail experience. Guests will also have Insta-worthy photo opps, with items like branded St. Germain umbrellas, carafes, stirrers, and golden arches for photo worthy moments.

The 480-room hotel is located at 226 West 52nd Street, in the heart of Times Square and walking distance to New York’s best attractions including Broadway, the Theater District, Central Park, and Fifth Avenue. For more information about M Social New York or to book an upcoming stay, visit https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/new-york/m-social-hotel-times-square-new-york/ or call +1-646-459-5884.

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Cenobio Dei Dogi – Hidden Gem on the Italian Riviera

Publisher — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:43:04 +0000

If you are looking to relax, unwind and enjoy the beauty of the Ligurian Riviera, then this upscale property is the perfect place to hang your hat. The hotel is nestled on one end of the quaint stretch of beach bordering the colorfully-painted fishing village of Camogli (pronounced CAH-mol-yee).
Surrounded by Nature
As you approach the entrance, you are immediately drawn into the contrast of colors: blue skies above, a bright yellow building with emerald green shutters, and terracotta tiled walkways flanked with flowering plants. To your left sits a second building, painted blush pink with yellow trim.
The entire grounds are a nature-lover’s paradise. Neatly trimmed bougainvilleas, soaring palm trees, blooming rose bushes, potted plants and lovely statues vie for attention. The views from every point of the property are stunning, with the Golfo Paradiso (Golf of Paradise) in the foreground and the glistening shores of Genoa in the distance. The backside of the property is flanked by ragged cliffs, dotted with popular hiking trails.
The expansive grounds are impressive, especially considering how packed together the rest of the buildings along the town’s beachfront are. I loved stolling the property and stopping on each perch or patio to take in the sweeping views. I breathed in the salty air, and before long, my worries melted away as I started to embrace the Italian’s slower way of living.
For an afternoon of true relaxation, take a refreshing dip in the heated saltwater pool. If you prefer the beach, you’re in luck! Cenobio dei Dogi has their own quiet stretch of private pebbled beach where your lounge chair and umbrella await. When you’re ready for a refreshing beverage, sweet treat or savory snack, you don’t have to go far. The Il Chiosco serves its beachside guests from 11 am until 8 pm seasonally.
Friendly and Attentive Staff
One of the things I love most about Hotel Cenobio dei Dogi is the way the staff greets you when you arrive. I felt like I was a family member returning from a long trip away. Check in was a breeze and as I collected my keys, my bags were whisked off to my room and waiting when I arrived.
As you enter the main lobby, you’ll see comfortable seating areas strategically placed to encourage conversation. The atmosphere is elegant and airy. Here is where you’ll find the Il Doge Bar and a large open space filled with round tables set between arched columns, with a stately grand piano on one end. You might even catch a glimpse of guests froliking in the outside pool through large underwater windows.
Savor an afternoon aperitivo inside or find a table on the patio outside and take in the fresh air and unparalleled view. Your refreshing spritz or local wine will be accompanied by a plateful of delicious snacks.
Elegant and Sophisticated
Hotel Cenobio dei Dogi has 103 well-appointed rooms, each uniquely decorated in subtle tones of blue, gold, cream or gray. High ceilings, intricate parquet floors, fine draperies and refined wood furnishings created a striking first impression.
You can choose between standard or classic rooms or opt for a spacious suite. You’ll be able to choose a garden or sea view, some with a balcony to watch the sun set over a scene of flickering lights and swooping birds.
Each room is equipped with satellite TV, Wi-Fi, minibar, tea kettle and daily housekeeping. The beds are incredibly plush and comfortable with soft, white linens. If you are traveling with friends, most of the king-sized beds can be prepared as two singles.
Bathrooms are well appointed with marble tile, bidet, hair dryer, magnifying mirror, heated towel rack, luxurious bath products and either a shower or tub.
Hotel History
The history of this property dates back to 1565 when the powerful Dogi Family built their vacation villa on the side of Portofino Mountain. They named it “Castellaro” and this stunning home became not only their vacation get-away, but a respite from their government duties.
Since the Dogi family often hosted priests and cardinals, they built a small, ornate chapel on the property. This gorgeous structure in its original form still stands today.
At the end of the 18th century, the villa passed into the hands of the Tassari family, who split the property into two distinct villas. The family occupied the seaside structure and sold the other to the De Ferrari family.
In 1920, both villas were acquired by nature-loving Emilio De Ferrari, who decided to turn them into a luxury hotel. The doors opened in 1956 and people from all over the world have flocked to this seaside retreat ever since.
Lots of Dining Options
As the sun sets on another perfect day in Italian paradise, head to one of three restaurants on the property.
Choose Il Doge Restaurant for a fine dining experience. As you take in the striking views from the wall of windows, you’ll be served delectable Ligurian dishes prepared to order by the chef and his staff.
This is the same room where you’ll savor a fresh brewed espresso and massive breakfast buffet each morning of your stay. Included in the room price, you can choose from an expansive array of traditional favorites, such as sweet pastries, savory breads, fresh fruits, yogurt, granola, focaccia, cheeses, eggs and cured meats.
Another dining option is La Playa, where you can experience a candlelit dinner overlooking the hotel’s private beach. This cliffside restaurant serves dinner from May to September.
Opening each season in June is La Terrazza Giulia. You’ll enjoy the same menu as Il Doge in a casual setting, either outside on the terrace or inside by the bar. Live music will accompany your delicious meal.
All of the restaurant menus contain an impressive selection from both land and sea as well as a variety of regional pasta dishes. As a vegetarian, I was impressed with the meatless options, including potato gnocchi, penne or truffle pasta and even a gourmet seitan burger. In addition, I was delighted to find one of the most comprehensive wine menus I’ve ever seen in Italy. Whatever your preferences, make sure to order one of the incredible desserts!
For a fun group activity, inquire about the specialty cooking classes. You’ll be invited to join the chef in the kitchen as you prepare your preselected dishes. I was excited to make pesto-filled cappelletti from scratch as well as a huge Focaccia di Recco, which consists of two thin layers of crust filled with soft, gooey cheese.
The Quaint Village of Camogli
Located a 30-minute drive south of Genoa, this beach destination is popular with European vacationers but isn’t well known to American tourists – yet!
The colorful oceanfront promenade is lined with charming shops, filled with goods crafted by local artisans. Savor a coffee or gelato while watching the children play kickball in the square or head up the stairs behind the harbor to take a look at Castello della Dragonara (Dragone Castle).
While you’re there, take a peek inside the Church of Santa Maria Assunta. The unassuming exterior belies the exquisitely detailed Baroque interior, complete with gold bladed stucco, beautiful frescoes and tiered crystal chandeliers.
If you decide to forgo the hotel’s private beach and join the locals and tourists on the shore, you can rent a boat, paddleboard or sea kayak from several stands located right on the pebbled beach.
A quick stroll to the opposite end of the promenade will bring you to the harbor, where you can watch as the local fishermen unload their daily catch. Their fresh bounty will end up on the menus of the cute restaurants that border the inlet.
This is also the harbor where you can catch a daily ferry to the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, a must-see stop accessible only by boat or hiking trail. Once there, another ferry can take you on to Portofino for an afternoon of shopping, dining or exploring. I highly recommend the easy hike to Castle Brown, where you’ll have the most incredible views of the area.
In 30 minutes, you’ll be high above Camogli in the quaint village of San Rocco, where a gorgeous church sits in the center of town. For serious hikers, you can continue on to the Abbey of San Fruttuoso or Portofino, with its history of catering to the rich and famous.
Multi-Service Property
The hotel offers an extensive array of services, including luggage storage, safe deposit boxes and free private parking for those arriving by car. If you don’t have your own vehicle, the concierge can arrange for a car to meet you in Genoa.
However, the easiest way to arrive at Hotel Cenobio dei Dogi is by train. Once you leave the station, simply cross the street and take the elevator to the street below. Walk a short distance to your right and you’ll be at the door of this impressive property.
If you’re traveling with your furry friend, you’ll be happy to hear that Cenobio dei Dogi welcomes any size pet at no extra charge. If you’re a parent who wants a night on the town, the hotel staff can arrange for a sitter to watch after your little ones for a fee.
The friendly concierge can arrange all sorts of fun day excursions. Travel by boat, train or car and visit the best sites this area has to offer. It is important to note that the hotel (and Camogli in general) has a lot of stairs and some areas may be difficult to navigate for differently-abled people.
For those hosting meetings, celebrations or other special events, they have an entire team to help you plan the perfect experience. Choose from one of 7 conference rooms, which can accommodate 20 to 200 guests. Each room is equipped with the latest conference technology.
Weddings are especially popular at Cenobio dei Dogi. Leave it to the competent staff to arrange everything, from the ceremony to the elegant reception, complete with the perfect menu for your special day.
And last but certainly not least, when you’re ready to pamper yourself even more, the hotel has a boutique spa where the competent Gabriella specializes in a variety of treatments. The menu includes customized massages, luxurious facials, body scrubs and wraps, nail services, waxing, and even makeup (perfect for the bride-to-be). The spa is open 1-8 pm each day with morning services available by appointment.
Waiting to Welcome You
If a seaside respite is what you crave, the attentive staff at Cenobio dei Dogi are waiting for you. Located at Via Nicolò Cuneo, 34, 16032 Camogli GE, Italy. For reservations, call +39 0185 7241 or visit www.cenobio.it/.

Bio
Linda Beach is a retreat success mentor, spa expert and freedom lifestyle coach She teaches passionate, travel-loving entrepreneurs how to design, market and host unforgettable (and profitable) retreats. She also hosts numerous retreats around the world each year.
As the founder and CEO of Linda Beach Coaching, Linda divides her time between Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (near her 3 grown “kids”) and traveling the world in search of incredible venues.
Her greatest passion is teaching others how to dust off their wildest dreams and create a life they don’t need a vacation from. To read more about Linda, go to www.lindabeachcoaching.com/

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Four Seasons Hotel Boston Reopens

Publisher — Tue, 09 May 2023 16:15:35 +0000

Just in time for spring and the reawakening of Boston’s iconic Public Garden, Four Seasons Hotel Boston has reopened its doors, welcoming guests to a new era of gracious hospitality. The city’s premier address has completed a dramatic design update of its arrival area, lobby and porte cochere, revealing artful and inspired new spaces created in partnership with AD100 designer Ken Fulk. This revitalization sets the stage for a new generation of guest experiences, unforgettable events and cherished memories.

“We are delighted to begin the next chapter of Four Seasons Hotel Boston and introduce an updated vision of luxury that evokes the character and rich history of Back Bay,” said Michael Pedder, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Boston. “We look forward to welcoming guests to our reimagined hotel.”

A Grand Hotel Experience on an Intimate Scale
Years in the making, Four Seasons Hotel Boston’s transformation blends the timelessness of the hotel with the grandeur of its verdant Public Garden setting. Drawing inspiration from the elegant homes of neighboring Beacon Hill and Back Bay, where old meets new, Fulk envisioned the hotel as a great residence overlooking stately grounds. He designed a new arrival experience that visually links the hotel to the historic garden on its doorstep. Guests are now greeted in a black-and-white-tiled entry court, enhanced with plantings and lanterns that lead them into the sanctuary of the new lobby.

Four Seasons Hotel Boston’s redesigned interiors welcome guests with a new sense of intimacy. The wide lobby has been masterfully reimagined as a series of smaller spaces that are grand, yet residential in scale. A new front desk crafted in tooled leather stands beneath an expansive original artwork depicting the Public Garden. A mural drawn in Impressionist style with a nod to Maxfield Parrish features the Garden’s flora and fauna, with willows, elm and oak trees surrounding the lagoon, where swan boats glide under the Foot Bridge and one swan holds a key. The key is a clue to a hidden, fanciful mystery closet next to the front desk. Upon their arrival, young guests are handed a large “kids-only” key to the closet and invited to select their own toys for an enchanting beginning to their Four Seasons Hotel Boston stay.

Spaces for Gracious Living, Day into Evening
Hotel guests will discover a collection of lobby-level spaces to enjoy from early morning until late evening. One of the newest is Coterie, a new lounge and restaurant open daily for dinner and bar service, with lunch to follow soon. Conceived as a place for intimate conversation and a retreat from the world outside, Coterie is inspired by Boston’s centuries-old tradition of thinkers and creators gathering to share ideas and socialize. Elevated traditional fare created by Executive Chef Patrice Martineau will be complemented by a selection of classic and signature cocktails, some featuring a custom botanical gin created exclusively for Four Seasons Hotel Boston, and honey from the hotel’s rooftop hives. Here, Fulk’s design evokes a charming estate, richly layered and decorated with a gallery of hand-drawn botanical illustrations and portraits of writers and artists, a soft color palette inspired by garden florals, all accented with vintage lighting and anchored by a zinc-topped bar with leather and brass details.

Opposite Coterie is the Library, a quiet respite offering rich velvet seating accented in silk fringe, where guests can wait for a friend or sit back with a classic cocktail and select from the bookshelves, curated to evoke a collection gathered by a family through the generations. Coffee-lovers and early risers will delight in Sottovento, a glamorous gourmet coffee bar serving made-to-order specialty coffee, tea and beverages – complimentary – every morning, alongside a selection of pastries and light refreshments. Using the hotel’s new Coffee Concierge service, in-house guests of Four Seasons Hotel Boston can place their custom coffee order seamlessly using the Four Seasons mobile app to have it delivered to their room or ready to collect.

Making a return to Four Seasons Hotel Boston this month is Aujourd’hui, the second-floor breakfast and lunch restaurant with its hallmark floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic Public Garden views. Sanctuary, a quiet, sixth-floor garden terrace, also makes its debut this month, offering guests a rare private courtyard in the city for quiet reading or enjoying in-room dining al fresco. Also making its return with the hotel’s reopening: The Vaults, refreshment pantries on every guest room floor of the hotel, stocked with snacks, treats and beverages, all complimentary to hotel guests and available 24 hours a day.

For more information or to book a reservation at Four Seasons Hotel Boston, please visit http://www.fourseasons.com/boston/ or call 1 (617) 338-4400.

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The Elms Hotel and Spa

Publisher — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:41:47 +0000

The Elms Hotel and Spa is a newly renovated property located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. The Elms offers a sanctuary for travelers surrounded by 46 mineral water springs with five different varieties of water, each with unique healing properties.
The Elms Hotel and Spa is equipped with a 28,000-square-foot spa space and 11,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The hotel offers two on-property dining options Three Owls and The Tavern offering a variety of options for guests to enjoy.

Christmas in Excelsior Springs is a full month celebration. The local town offers a variety of winter festivals throughout the month perfect for Elms guests to enjoy.
Excelsior Springs is the dream outdoor winter destination. Visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding, sledding, ice skating, and even trout fishing. Also happening this December in town are letters to Santa, breakfast with Santa, holiday home tours, and the town’s candy cane hunt December 10. Excelsior Springs Lane of Lights will also be lit the entire month for visitors viewing.
Visit: www.elmshotelandspa.com.

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Canoe Place Inn & Cottages Offers a Restored Elegance

Publisher — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 13:27:00 +0000

Set on the site of America’s oldest inn, Canoe Place Inn & Cottages has hosted grand events and memorable gatherings for hundreds of years. Developed by Rechler Equity Partners with the support of Main Street Hospitality and Silver Street Hospitality Group, Canoe Place is poised to be the premier East End venue once again.
Rebirth…
Re-imagined by Brooklyn-based design firm Workstead, the lovingly and meticulously restored inn, cottages, pool and gardens are rich with history yet designed with modern events and weddings in mind.
“From weddings to corporate retreats, engaging programming to unexpected entertainers, our talented team is excited to welcome guests to some of the area’s most talked about events and experiences,” said Maria Lupardo, Director of Catering and Events. “Just 90 miles from NYC and minutes from the North and South Forks of the Hamptons, accessibility is just one of the many highlights of this classic but cool canal-front, enclave in Hampton Bays.”
Grand Ballroom
The stunning property features a 5,087 square foot Grand Ballroom with soaring ceilings that seats up to 330 guests for dinner. Adjacent to the ballroom is a separate 2,454 square foot, window-wrapped Pavilion and two dramatic spaces for outdoor events.
The venues are equipped for sophisticated event production featuring state-of-the-art technology, carefully planned load-in logistics, a central kitchen and a veteran hospitality management team.
Expertly restored and beautifully appointed by award-winning design firm Workstead, Canoe Place interiors feature a mix of bespoke and antique finishes and furnishings – balancing history and luxury in its rooms, common areas and event spaces. Intimate but engaging, guests have access to twenty suites, four of which adjoin for groups and families, and five multi- bedroom cottages with private outdoor dining and entertainment areas. The property is also home to the restaurant Good Ground Tavern, bars, a full-service Onda spa and an outdoor pool.
Delicious Food
Canoe Place will feature a range of transportive food and beverage experiences from Chef Ülfet Ralph that share a common language of seasonal ingredients and local flavors showcasing the region’s bounty.
Working in partnership with the East End community of farmers, artisanal makers and fishermen, the team at Canoe Place will source only the highest quality and freshest ingredients. Menus will change and flow with the seasons and be an inspired tribute to field and sea.
For more information, please visit www.canoeplace.com.

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First HyperX Gaming Lounge Debuts in Mexico

Publisher — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

As the landscape of gaming, music, and entertainment continue to
rapidly become one single universal experience, AIC Hotel Group, the experiential hospitality group
housing influential brands and offering unmatched vacation experiences, partners with HyperXTM, the
gaming division of HP Inc. and top choice of high-performance gaming peripherals, to introduce
HyperX Gaming Lounge — the first-ever resort HyperX gaming lounge for leisure travelers in the
Mexican Caribbean. The HyperX Gaming Lounge Riviera Maya debuts today exclusively for guests of
Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, open Monday-Sunday from 2PM-12AM to all guests ages 10 and up.

The HyperX Gaming Lounge Riviera Maya, brought to life by the nation’s leading promotional
partnership agency, Alliance Connection, is a dynamic interactive lounge concept for resort guests
and a true gamer’s paradise. Featuring high-performance gaming PCs, popular gaming consoles, a
VR station, and the latest HyperX products, that offers an enhanced experience for any type of gamer.
Embodying the HyperX “We’re All Gamers” spirit, the lounge offers an inclusive space for all to meet,
interact, and play their favorite games.

“The HyperX Gaming Lounge Riviera Maya brings unique value to the guest experience at Hard Rock
Hotel Riviera Maya that goes beyond just catering to kids and teens,” said Frank Maduro, Vice
President of Marketing at AIC Hotel Group. “The world of gaming and Esports has grown
exponentially in the last few years, and we are thrilled to be ahead of the curve in our industry.”
“We’re excited to co-create a gaming experience that can be personalized for leisure travelers, with a
great product and service partner in the tourism industry,” said Wendy Lecot, Head of Strategic
Alliances at HyperX. “The HyperX experience at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya gives gaming
tourists of all ages an on-site gaming escape that is fun and relaxing.”
The HyperX Gaming Lounge Riviera Maya will be the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel’s first venue for
gaming-centric events, tournaments, and a dedicated space to host special appearances and extend
travel invitations to the gaming industry’s best of the best, including HyperX personalities and
influencers from around the globe. Inspired by a futuristic environment with simple and geometric
elements, the new entertainment space is designed, built, and fine-tuned with the gamer in mind —
setting the mood for a fully immersive gaming experience.

The HyperX Gaming Lounge Riviera Maya features a variety of HyperX peripherals including Cloud
Orbit S Gaming Headset with 3D audio technology, HyperX CloudX Stinger CoreTM Gaming Headset,
the perfect entry-level headset for the Xbox gamer, HyperX Alloy OriginsTM Mechanical Gaming
Keyboard, a compact, sturdy keyboard featuring custom-designed HyperX mechanical switches,
HyperX Pulsefire SurgeTM RGB Gaming Mouse with pinpoint accuracy and HyperXTM Fury S Pro
Gaming Mouse Pads for a proper gaming surface.

Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya offers experiences for guests of all ages to enjoy, such as The Kids
Club, adults-only Heaven Lounge, Rockaway Bay Water Park, and now introducing the HyperX
Gaming Lounge Riviera Maya. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult or
present a signed consent form.

For additional information on the HyperX Gaming Lounge Riviera Maya, visit here.
To book your stay, visit https://www.hardrockhotels.com/riviera-maya/.

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Clarksville, Tennessee – The Perfect Autumn Adventure

Publisher — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:53:37 +0000

Bustling and full of life, Clarksville, Tennessee has something new to offer around every corner. And while we love downtown, moving beyond the heart of the city means opening yourself up to rustic fun around every turn. Fall is the perfect time to ditch the crowds and slow things down for a full and rich autumn weekend.
Pretty Parks
Clarksville’s local and state account give visitors plenty of wide-open, scenic spaces for walking, jogging, hiking, biking and scenic views. These three less crowded gems will show more than recreation – you’ll also enjoy a beautiful rural drive enroute.
Get the family out in the sun and having fun at RichEllen Park. Equipped with ball fields, paved walking trails with ADA accessibility, and playground areas, RichEllen Park has everything you need for outdoorsy excitement. Need to turn loose in the open air? Weakley Park has the greenspace to run, skip, or frolic.
With 57 acres converted from a golf course, there’s plenty of room for pickup soccer, disc golf, hammocking, and more. After that, make a stop at Port Royal State Historic Park. This historic location was established in 1797 and has seen a lot of action in the shaping of the local area and the state.
Farm Fun
No matter the season, the area’s agricultural offerings equal unforgettable experiences for the whole family. Pick the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze and take selfies in the sunflower fields at Boyd’s Farm. Closer to Christmastime, cut down your tree the old-fashioned way at Erin’s Farm. Or, learn a new skill and let your creative juices flow when you take a glass-blowing class and make your own ornament.
Put your grit to the test at Clarksville Zombie Hunters for the chance to shoot down zombies with paintballs on a hayride, shooting gallery, or on a Zombie Mission! This one-of-a-kind fright-fest even offers a Zombie Escape Room—accept the challenge if you dare!
A History Lesson in Real-Time
Humor your inner history buff with a trip to Historic Collinsville. A pioneer settlement, Collinsville takes you back to the past by preserving the life, times, and hand-crafted methods of a bygone era. Across 40 scrawling acres 16 restored cabins await filled with artifacts and period furnishings. Take a tour around the grounds at your own pace and safely socially distanced with a self-guided audio on your phone. It’s the perfect place for a picnic or to lose yourself in learning and discovery for a little while.
Treats And Eats
And if you’ve got the urge for a shopping spree, be sure to head over to The Mill. With dozens of local vendors in a rustic setting, The Mill has something for every budget and every gift-giving need. Then again, if you want to spoil yourself, we won’t tell anyone! From sweet and savory treats to homemade craft items, clothing, candles, and more, you’ll find something absolutely indulge-worthy!
The outskirts of Clarksville offer plenty of lip-smacking goodness to send you on your way.
Craft beer lovers and coffee drinkers come together to find satisfaction at the Thirsty Goat. No matter if you like your drinks spiked, caffeine-charged, or just pleasantly bubbly, there’s a handcrafted beverage waiting for you. While you’re there, be sure to order a pizza to accompany the perfect sip. Grab the Oh You Fancy with fresh mozz, sundried tomato, crushed red pepper, and fresh basil.
Meanwhile, BBQ fans can duke it out over who has the best with places like South of the River BBQ, Shiloh Bar-B-Que, and Excel BBQ. If you need your soul food, Sweet P’s is the place you need to be. They serve up a HUGE breakfast every weekend featuring generous helpings of hearty, homestyle food. Just one forkful of their peach cobbler and you’ll never be the same again.
The fun doesn’t stop in charming downtown Clarksville—as you can see, you’ll discover memorable moments all around our more pastoral points as well! For more awesome action in and around Clarksville, check out visitclarksvilletn.com and explore what else awaits you here.

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New $550 Million Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center Breaks Ground

Publisher — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:35:01 +0000

Loews Hotels & Co, a wholly owned subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE: L), has officially broken ground on the new $550 million Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center. Executives from the company were joined by Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, former Mayor Jeff Williams, Chairman & Managing Partner of the Texas Rangers Ray Davis, The Cordish Companies’ Director of Communications, Cari Furman, along with members of the Arlington City Council and other community and business leaders, to recognize and celebrate this milestone.

The addition of the Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center, a full-service resort, will further strengthen Arlington’s robust convention and tourism opportunities. The city is one of the premier sports and entertainment destinations in the United States, and a leading destination for meetings, events, and leisure travel.

“Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center will allow us to capitalize on what we do best – combine a unique meetings and events destination with a best-in-class leisure resort,” said Jonathan Tisch, Chairman & CEO, Loews Hotels & Co. “This significant investment further underscores our confidence and commitment not only in the great City of Arlington, Texas but also in the strength of the travel and tourism industry and our belief in the recovery of post-pandemic travel.”

This property will be the second Arlington hotel for the hospitality company. Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is scheduled to open in early 2024. This new hotel will be located across from Live! by Loews, which is a joint venture among Loews Hotels & Co, the Texas Rangers and The Cordish Companies, built on the former Texas Rangers’ Lot J parking lot.

“Arlington has some of the best built-in demand generators in the country, such as AT&T Stadium and Globe-Life Field. These attractions, coupled with Loews Hotels’ track record of offering distinctive experiences alongside operational excellence, will help establish the Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center as a centerpiece in The American Dream City,” said Alex Tisch, President, Loews Hotels & Co. “Our goal is for Arlington, Texas to stand alongside Las Vegas and Orland as one of the preeminent family, sports and entertainment destinations in America.”

This new project marks the first time that Loews Hotels & Co is acting as the developer as well as the owner and branded operator. The nearly $550 million project is financed with Loews Hotels & Co capital and a $300 million loan from MetLife Investment Management.

“Arlington continues to build on our incredible economic momentum, and today’s groundbreaking is another exciting example of our commitment to job creation and providing world-class amenities to our residents and visitors,” said Arlington Mayor Jim Ross. “Loews Hotels & Co is a best-in-class hotel brand and with innovative partners like Loews Hotels & Co, the Tisch Family, the Texas Rangers and The Cordish Companies, we’re able to further establish The American Dream City as a premier destination for visitors around the globe.”

Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center will feature:

888 guestrooms and suites
200,000 square feet of indoor meeting space
66,000 square feet of outdoor space, including an oversized event lawn
Five food and beverage outlets, including a three-meal indoor/outdoor restaurant featuring two wood-fire pizza ovens and homemade pasta made on-site and a soon-to-be-named third-party restaurant from a well-known restaurateur
1,550-space parking garage
Resort-style beach club with two pools, man-made beach, cabanas, fire pits and water slide
The Arlington Convention Center, also operated by Loews Hotels & Co, will be located within the hotel

Situated between Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium, Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center will be accessible to the 300-room Live! by Loews via a Sky Bridge. The two hotels combined will offer nearly 1,200 guestrooms and more than 300,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

“The addition of the Loews Arlington Hotel and the Arlington Convention Center bring the development of the Arlington Entertainment District to another whole level,” said Texas Rangers Chairman and Managing Partner Ray Davis. “The existing world-class sports and entertainment venues will now be complimented by incredible hotel and meeting facilities that will attract national and international events of all kinds. I want to thank our partners, the City of Arlington, Loews Hotels & Co, and The Cordish Companies for sharing our vision that has become a spectacular reality in a few short years.”

Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is part of phase two of the development of Arlington’s Entertainment District. Continuing their public-private partnership with the City of Arlington, Loews Hotels & Co, The Texas Rangers and The Cordish Companies are building upon the momentum and success of Texas Live!, Live! by Loews, and the Rangers’ new Globe Life Field. Additional features of the new expansion include a mixed-use residential building and a Spark coworking space, both developed by The Cordish Companies.

“It is an honor for The Cordish Companies to continue our partnership with the Texas Rangers, Loews Hotels & Co and the City of Arlington to deliver a transformative project for Arlington,” said Blake Cordish, Principal of The Cordish Companies. “Loews is one of the preeminent hoteliers in North America and a leader in the convention and meetings industry. The groundbreaking of the new Loews Arlington Hotel and Arlington Convention Center is an important next step in our commitment to create a world-class, mixed-use development that will cement Arlington as one of the leading premier sports, entertainment, culture, hospitality and tourism destinations in the country.”

Loews Hotels & Co is working with HKS as the architect and Looney & Associates on the interior design for this new development. Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is being built by JE Dunn, who recently built the Loews Kansas City Hotel, which opened in June 2020. Arlington’s Con-Real is also involved in the construction of the project.

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Hampton by Hilton Boosts Global Footprint in Key Regions

Publisher — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:59:33 +0000

For more than 35 years, Hampton by Hilton has led the upper mid-scale segment, implementing a successful growth strategy that has propelled the brand as the largest in Hilton’s portfolio and one of the largest in the industry. Today, Hampton boasts the biggest global development pipeline of any brand, recently celebrated surpassing its 2,700^th open property, debuted the world’s largest Hampton by Hilton in July and most recently, welcomed its 200^th property in China. By the end of the year, Hampton also will enter four new countries.

Hampton now welcomes guests at 2,715 hotels with 290,250 rooms across the globe. To illustrate the incredible scale of the brand, if a guest stayed at a different hotel each night, it would take nearly eight years to visit every Hampton in the world. With a pipeline of nearly 800 properties with 106,000 rooms in development, once a guest completed that trip, it would also take them an additional two years to stay at every new Hampton scheduled to open during that time.

“Building on our track record of more than three decades of market leadership, innovation and performance success, Hampton by Hilton is universally recognized among guests and franchisees alike for its high-quality, thoughtfully designed accommodations, award-winning service culture and value-added amenities,” said Shruti Gandhi Buckley, global head, Hampton by Hilton. “The brand’s relentless growth and industry-leadership are a testament to our valued partnerships with the many owners and developers who share our vision to position Hampton as a leading hospitality brand.”

Expansion in Key Regions

Hampton currently spans the globe across 31 countries and territories, delivering a consistent friendly and reliable experience everywhere travelers need and want to be. As the best-in-class brand continues to increase in size and scale, Hampton is strengthening its global footprint in key regions.

Asia Pacific

Expansion in the Asia Pacific region is fueled by rapid growth in China, where Hampton remains the fastest growing international hotel brand, and recently ranked as the top international hotel brand to invest in, in China, according to The Golden Horse Awards. Hampton has opened nearly 30 properties in China in 2021 alone, and recently opened its 200^th hotel in the country, just six years after the launch of the brand in market. With a strong pipeline of 350 hotels and more than 53,000rooms in development, Hampton remains a top choice for owners and developers in the region.

Caribbean and Latin America

Hampton’s growth in the Caribbean and Latin America region now features a supply of 56 hotels and a pipeline of 23 properties, including the newly opened Hampton by Hilton Aguascalientes Downtown in Mexico and first-in-country debut of Hampton by Hilton Grand Cayman, located just steps from the pristine coral-sands of Seven Mile Beach. On the horizon, the brand anticipates its newest hotel in Chile, Hampton by Hilton Santiago Las Condes, to open in later this year.

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Hampton experienced nearly 10 percent growth in Europe and Middle East since the end of Q1, highlighted by the grand opening of the beautiful, beachfront Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island, the largest Hampton hotel in the world with 515 guest rooms. In total, the brand welcomed nine new properties in six countries between April 1 and July 31, and boasts a robust pipeline of 91 hotels and nearly 15,000 rooms in the region*. Additional new-in-country openings expected in the coming months include Hampton by Hilton Dublin Four Courts in Ireland, Hampton by Hilton Tashkent in Uzbekistan, and Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town in Qatar. The first Hampton hotel in Africa, Hampton by Hilton Grayston Sandton in South Africa, is slated to open in 2023.

North America

Hampton offers among the largest supply of hotels in the U.S. and Canada with more than 2,300 hotels opened, and a robust pipeline of more than 300 properties under development. With recent openings in nearly every market type coast-to-coast, travelers in the continental U.S., on average, are never more than 30 minutes away from a Hampton hotel.

The brand’s growth in North America is bolstered in the U.S. by Hilton’s rebirth in Las Vegas with the opening of Hampton Inn by Hilton Las Vegas Strip South and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Convention Center, and by a healthy Canadian pipeline of 30 hotels, with Hampton Inn by Hilton Montreal Downtown and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Burlington both expected to open this fall.

Earlier this year, Hampton by Hilton was named the No. 1 hotel brand to franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for the 12^th year in a row. In addition to its top franchise accolades, Hampton by Hilton continues to be a top brand for guest satisfaction and service culture and consistently sits atop numerous other rankings by consumer, business, travel, and trade publications.

Hampton by Hilton is part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning-guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi and the Hilton Honors mobile app. Book direct at Hilton.com, through the Hilton Honors app or through other official Hilton channels for more perks and a price match guarantee. Hilton Honors members can redeem Points using the Points Explorer tool.

Read more about Hampton by Hilton’s development milestones and global growth at newsroom.hilton.com/hampton or hampton.com.

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The Sable at Navy Pier

Publisher — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:56:31 +0000

Sable at Navy Pier, which marks the 100th property milestone for Curio Collection by Hilton, a portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts in premier destinations around the world, is officially opened.
Sable at Navy Pier is the first hotel to break ground and make waves on one of the city’s most iconic and historic landmarks, offering sweeping, unparalleled views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline, truly unlike any other. Developed and operated by Maverick Hotels and Restaurants and led by ACRON USA, this remarkable project that only comes around once also joins local favorite Offshore, the World’s Largest Rooftop Bar as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records, and numerous restaurants, shops and boutiques at Navy Pier.
Immaculate Amenities
This high-end oasis at 900 East Grand Ave combines lush accommodations with elegance and comfort. With an innovative and historically sensitive design by Koo, the hotel features 223 guest rooms and suites beautifully-appointed with a nautical theme to incorporate the naval history of the city’s pier, featuring weathered brass, ship building materials and the use of smooth curves to illustrate that of a ship’s interior cabin, along with a color palette of mixed neutrals which are highlighted by a spectrum of blues and blue-greens to pay homage to the lake.
Each room boasts floor to ceiling windows with unparalleled lake and skyline views, along with corner room upgrades, serenity beds, and spacious living room areas. The angled surfaces of each room’s window seat create a textured exterior that allows the ever-changing range of light, shadow, and color of the lake to reflect within the space, offering a truly unique perspective for locals and out of towners alike.
With more than 4,300 square feet of meeting and event space, Sable at Navy Pier is poised to host the city’s most elegant weddings, parties and functions. The hotel was strategically designed to have three separate towers so guests looking to host an event have the option to rent an entire wing of the hotel to enjoy extra space and privacy.
The name Sable is an homage to the historical vessel. During World War II, Navy Pier served as a training center for new recruits in the United States Navy and the homeport for USS Sable. Today, Lake Michigan surrounding Navy Pier is said to host over 143 aircraft assemblages that still remain within its depth, representing the largest and most preserved groups of U.S. Navy sunken historic aircraft in the world.
As part of Curio Collection by Hilton, Sable at Navy Pier embraces the industry-leading Hilton CleanStay and Hilton EventReady with CleanStay programs, reinforcing a commitment to the wellbeing of both guests and team members.
Please visit www.sablehotel.com or call 872.710.5700 to learn more or make a reservation.

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