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www.worldculture.com
- International Culture Resource for information on specific countries,
including cuisine, currency, holidays, and languages
Time,
Money & Weather (they often go hand in hand)
www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
- A world timezone converter
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www.weatherplanner.com
- Guaranteed weather prediction service
Airport
Info
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www.worldairportguides.com/
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City Guides
www.citysearch.com
- CutySearch City Guide
www.digitalcity.com
- City Guide
Dining
www.zagat.com
- The Zagat Restaurant Guide
Airlines
Aeroflot
- Open joint-stock company Aeroflot-Russian International Airlines was
created in July 1992. The company's founder, the government of the Russian
Federation, owns 51% of the stock, 49% is held by the company's employees
and other legal entities. The company's highest management body in-between
annual shareholder meetings is the board of directors.
Air
Canada - Canada's largest airline and ranked as one of
the best airline based in North America and best frequent flyer program
in 2002.
Air
China - As the national flag carrier of China and a leading
airline in China, Air China operates about 115 routes, a third of which
are international, serving 29 cities in 19 countries in addition to
China's provincial capitals, major cities, and tourist centers.
Air
Europa - As the first private airline of Spain, Air Europa
flights from Spain to more than 140 destinations around the world.
Air
France - Today, Air France is one of the world's leading
airlines. It flys about 45 million passengers in a year divided onto
over 1700 daily flights. It flies to nearly 200 destinations in 83 different
countries.
Air
India - Air-India is India's national flag carrier. Although
air transport was born in India on February 18, 1911 when Henri Piquet,
flying a Humber bi-plane, carried mail from Allahabad to Naini Junction,
some six miles away, the scheduled services in India, in the real sense,
began on October 15, 1932. It was on this day that J.R.D. Tata, the
father of Civil Aviation in India and founder of Air-India, took off
from Drigh Road Airport, Karachi, in a tiny, light single-engined de
Havilland Puss Moth on his flight to Mumbai (then known as Bombay) via
Ahmedabad.
Air
New Zealand - Founded in 1940 as Tasman Empire Airways
Limited, Air New Zealand is New Zealand's national airline.
Air
Transat - Air Transat specializes in charter flights from
several Canadian and European cities to vacation destinations, mainly
in the south during the winter months and in Europe and Canada during
the summer. Year-round, it links Canada's principal cities. Its fleet
of 17 aircraft serves 90 destinations in 25 countries.
Airborne
Express - Airborne Express is a full-service global transportation
and logistics partner to businesses and government agencies around the
globe. Airborne, Inc. (the holding company) has three subsidiaries:
Airborne Express, Inc., ABX Air, Inc., and Sky Courier, Inc.
AirTran
- AirTran Airways is a low-fare airline ? employing more than 5,000
professional Crew Members and serving 454 flights a day to 43 destinations.
The airline's hub is at Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, the
world?s busiest airport (by passenger volume).
Alitalia
- Alitalia is one of the leading carriers to Italy and services over
100 destinations to Europe, Africa, Australia, Asia, and the Middle
East. It began in 1947 and carries over 25 million passengers per year
on 4500 flights per week.
All
Nippon Airways (ANA) - Tokyo-based ANA is Japan's #2 airline
overall in sales (behind national flag carrier Japan Airlines), but
it ranks as the #1 domestic carrier by serving 50% of the market.
America
West - America West Airlines is a major US carrier based
in Phoenix, AZ. It is a low fare, full service airline with a coast-to-coast
route system including 92 destinations across the US, Mexico and Canada.
American
Airlines - American Airlines is the second largest air
carrier based on revenue passenger miles, serving about 160 destinations
in the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific Rim.
Amtran's
American Trans Air (ATA) - The company offers scheduled
flights to more than 35 destinations (mostly US) and chartered passenger
services to tour operators and the military. Its scheduled flights are
mainly from Chicago Midway and Indianapolis airports to leisure spots
such as Florida and Hawaii and major business centers.
Asiana
Airlines - Asiana Airlines is a leading airline of South
Korea.
Atlantic
Coast - Atlantic Coast Airlines, which began in 1989, is
one of the fastest growing regional airlines in the US. It has a partnership
with United and Delta airlines.
Austrian
Airlines - Together with the partners of the Austrian Airlines
Group - founded in 1998 - Rheintalflug, Lauda Air and Tyrolean Airways,
Austrian Airlines offer a wide network of destinations in five continents.
British
Airways - British Airways is the largest airline in Europe,
flying to nearly 270 destinations in over 90 countries. It has formed
the Oneworld Global Marketing Alliance with American Airlines, Cathay
Pacific Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Qantas and many other airlines.
British
Midland - British Midland is the second largest airline
of Uk. Its main operational base is at London Heathrow.
Cargolux
- In 1970 Cargolux Airlines International was founded by Luxair, the
Salen Shipping Group, Loftleidir Icelandic and private Luxembourg interests.
The first flight took the company's CL-44 swingtail freighter aircraft
(max. payload 24t) to Hong Kong.
Cathay
Pacific Airways - Cathay Pacific Airways, based in Hong
Kong, flies passengers and cargo to more than 60 destinations around
the globe.
China
Airlines - China Airlines, founded in Taiwan in 1959, flies passengers
and freight to about 40 cities in 20 countries in Asia, Europe, and
North America.
China
Eastern Airlines - China Eastern Airlines, one of the leading
airlines in China, flies passengers and ships cargo to more than 94
destinations in China and other countries.
China
Southern Airlines - China Southern Airlines is the largest
airlines in China. It operates about 385 routes serving more than 50
Chinese destinations. Its international routes primarily cover Southeast
Asia, but the airline also flies to Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Osaka.
Continental
Airlines - Continental Airlines, which serves more than
120 US cities and about 90 international cities, is the fifth largest
US carrier.
Delta
Air Lines - Delta Air Lines is one of the leading airlines
in the United States, providing air transportation to more than 400
destinations in over 70 countries.
EasyJet
- EasyJet is one of the best low-cost airlines in Europe.
Emirates
- Dubai-based Emirates is one of the fastest growing airlines in the
world and has received more than 200 international awards for excellence
since launch in 1985. With the recent addition of new routes to Perth,
Mauritius and Cochin it can now take you to more than 60 destinations
in 42 countries in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, Africa, Asia
and Australia.
Evergreen
Airways(EVA) - Evergreen Airways(EVA) is the second largest
airline in Taiwan.
FedEx
- FedEx Express is the world's largest express transportation company.
Leveraging its unmatched air route authorities and extensive air/ground
infrastructure, FedEx Express connects markets, within just 1 to 2 business
days, that comprise a large portion of the world's economic activity.
Iberia
- Iberia has been in existence since June 27, 1927. The company is one
of the largest European airlines and is the unrivalled leader on routes
connecting Spain with the rest of Europe, and Europe with Latin America.
Indian
Airlines - As the largest Indian airline, the company flights
61 national and 17 international destinations in 2002.
Japan
Airlines - Japan Airlines is the largest Japan?s airline
company, which flies to about 80 cities in 20 countries.
JetBlue
- JetBlue was the first and only U.S. start-up airline to launch with
more than $100 million in capital; first and only airline to offer 24-channels
of live satellite television free at every seat; first and only airline
to broadcast the Olympic Games live at every seat; first U.S. airline
to introduce "paperless cockpit" flight technology; only U.S.
airline to be 100% e-ticket; first U.S. airline to install bullet-proof
cockpit doors across its fleet; and first and only airline to install
security cameras in passenger cabin for customer and crew safety.
KLM:
Royal Dutch Airlines - KLM is the world's first scheduled
airline, still operating under its original name.
Korean
Air - Korean Air is a founding partner of the SkyTeam airline
alliance and also Korea's national flag carrier.
LanChile
- Lan Chile's first flight was in 1929 and became a privatized airline
in 1989.
Lufthansa
- Operating out of hubs in Frankfurt and Munich, the Cologne, Germany-based
firm is Europe's #2 passenger airline (behind BA) and the world's #2
air cargo carrier behind FedEx.
Luxair
- Today, thanks to its extensive European network, LUXAIR provides excellent
travel opportunities for both business and leisure travellers and plays
an important part in the economic development of the Grand -Duchy and
the neighbouring regions of Saar, Lorraine and Rhineland-Palatinate.
Malaysia
Airlines - Malaysia Airlines is a leading Southeast Asia's
airline. Its global network serves over 110 cities across 6 continents.
Mexicana
- Founded in the Federal District of Mexico in 1921. A Star Alliance
member.
Northwest
Airlines - Northwest Airlines is the world's fourth largest
airline. It operates substantial domestic and international route networks
and directly serves more than 750 cities in 120 countries on the continents
of North America, Asia and Europe.
Pan
American Airlines - Pan American Airlines was found in
1998 when New England railroad operator Guilford Transportation Industries
bought Pan American World Airways, a commercial aviation pioneer bankrupt
in 1991.
Philippine
Airlines - Philippine Airlines is the national flag carrier
of the Philippines.
Qantas
Airways - Qantas Airways, Australia's #1 airline, flies
about 130 destinations in Australia and 33 other countries.
Ryanair
- Ryanair started in 1985 and had its IPO in 1997 when it floated Ryanair
Holdings plc on Dublin and New York (NASDAQ) Stock exchanges.
SAS
Scandinavian Airlines - Scandinavian Airlines System, SAS,
was founded in August 1946 as a consortium of the national airlines
of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
Saudi
Airlines - Saudi Arabian Airlines started out in 1945 with
a single twin-engined DC-3(Dakota) HZ-AAX given to King Abdul Aziz as
a gift by the then U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This was followed
months later with the purchase of two more DC-3s, and these formed the
nucleus of what in later years was to become one of the world's largest
airlines.
Singapore
Airlines Limited - Singapore Airlines is known for its
gourmet meals, free bubbly, and indulgent service. A Star Alliance member.
Sky
West - SkyWest, Inc., headquartered in St. George, Utah,
is the holding company for thirty-year-old SkyWest Airlines, Inc. SkyWest
Airlines was founded in 1972 by Ralph Atkin to meet the needs of businessmen
traveling between Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah. During the first
year of operations, 256 passengers utilized the services of the fledgling
airline. In 1987 SkyWest Airlines became one of four Delta Connection
carriers and continues its affiliation with Delta at hubs in Salt Lake
City and Dallas/Fort Worth with more than 400 daily flights.
South
African Airways - South African Airways is Africa's leading
airline. On 1 April 1999 South African Airways - formerly a division
of Transnet, entered a new era of privatisation and was renamed South
African Airways (Pty) Ltd.
Southwest
Airlines - More than 30 years ago, Southwest Airlines started
its business with one simple notion: to get the passengers to their
destinations on time, at the lowest possible fares, and with good experience.
Currently, Southwest Airlines has become the fourth largest major airline
in America.
Thai
Airways International - Thai Airways International is one
of Asia's leading airlines and is known for its gracious ground and
inflight service.
United
Airlines - Based in Elk Grove Township, Illinois, United
is the world's #1 air carrier as measured by revenue passenger miles.
UPS
- Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has
grown into a $30 billion corporation by clearly focusing on the goal
of enabling commerce around the globe. Today UPS, or United Parcel Service
Inc., is a global company with one of the most recognized and admired
brands in the world. It has become the world's largest package delivery
company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation
and logistics services. Every day, it manages the flow of goods, funds,
and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
US
Airways - US Airways is a top-10 US carrier. The airline's
nearly 95 destinations are mostly in the eastern US, but they also include
airports in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and five European countries.
VARIG
- VARIG is the Latin America's largest airline, in terms of both passenger
and cargo service.
VietNam
Air - Since reclaiming Gia Lam Airport from the French
over 45 years ago, Vietnam?s civil aviation industry has grown steadily
into one of the country?s most vibrant economic sectors, and the national
carrier - Vietnam Airlines ? is now poised to become a major regional
airline. Vietnam?s civil aviation started in 1956 with a fleet of only
five small aircraft, the first international route was to Beijing, followed
by Vientiane in 1976 and Bangkok in 1978.
Virgin
Atlantic - Virgin Atlantic was founded in 1984. Now, it
is the second largest long-haul airline in the UK and the third largest
European carrier over the North Atlantic. Its route network includes
destinations in the US, Caribbean, Far East, India and Africa.
Virgin
Blue - Virgin Blue is an Australia's new low fare airline.
It is based on the idea that people would fly a lot more, if it cost
a lot less.
Virgin
Express - Virgin Express was founded in 1992. It was primarily
a charter carrier. Now virgin Express focuses on scheduled services
and carries out ad hoc charter flights and some serial flights for tour
operators. It is known as a low fare airline.
WestJet
- WestJet was founded in 1996 by Clive Beddoe, Mark Hill, Tim Morgan
and Donald Bell, four Calgary entrepreneurs who saw an opportunity to
provide low fare air travel across western Canada. Through researching
other successful airlines in North America - and in particular low-cost
carriers from throughout the continent - the team followed the primary
examples of Southwest Airlines and Morris Air and determined that a
similar concept could be successful in western Canada.
Hotels
Our
Hotel section is segmented by brand; Hotel Brands 1 (Luxury),
Hotel
Brands 2 (Upscale), Hotel Brands 3 (Mid-Scale),
Hotel Brands 5 (All-Suite), Hotel Brands 6 (Extended Stay).
Hotel
Brands 1 (Luxury)
Conrad
Hotels - This brand represents the luxury tier within the
Hilton family of hotels. The brand offers hotels in select locations
mainly throughout Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The site
offers reservation capabilities and a hotel search engine.
Fairmont
Hotels & Resorts - This brand is the largest luxury
hotel company in North America. It is a member of the Canadian Pacific
Hotels & Resorts family. The brands comprehensive website contains
links to all Fairmont hotels and resorts, online reservation capabilities
and information on the brand and its services.
Four
Seasons Hotels and Resorts - Based out of Toronto, Canada,
Four Seasons is one of the world's leading operators of luxury hotels
and resorts. The Four Seasons brand offers accommodations and experiences
of consistently exceptional quality. Four Seasons properties are located
throughout the world in major business and leisure centers.
Gran
Melia Hotels - This brand of the Sol Melia Hotel Company,
offers 5 star accommodations for demanding guests. Gran Melia Hotels
aim to combine luxury services and facilities in unique architectural
settings.
Grand
Hyatt Hotels - The Grand Hyatt brand is Hyatt's premier
brand, offering large, luxurious hotels in key gateway cities or resort
destinations.
Hay
Adams - Hay Adams is Washington's landmark residence of
choice. The Hay-Adams is as close as anyone can get to staying at the
White House, short of being invited by the President. Originally designed
in the 1920's as a residential hotel, the Hay-Adams has always preserved
the ambiance of a distinguished private home on Lafayette Square.
Inter-Continental
Hotels and Resorts - Inter-Continental Hotels and Resorts
are a brand of Six Continents Hotels. The brand offers luxurious comfort,
"convenience and service throughout the world". The Inter-Continental
web-site offers links to all their hotels, information on current promotions
and has online reservation capabilities.
Kempinski
Hotels and Resorts - This brand is owned by Kempinski AG,
which is a publicly listed operating company. Founded in Germany over
one hundered years ago, Kempinski Hotels and Resorts represent the finest
traditions of Europe. Kempinski properties are located in many well-known
cities and resort destinations throughout the world.
Oberoi
Hotels & Resorts - This brand aims to provide the right
blend of "service, luxury and quiet efficiency". Oberoi Hotels
& Resorts are owned and/or managed by The Oberoi Group which was
founded in 1934 and which also has other interests in airline catering,
car rental and corporate air charters. Oberoi Hotels and Resorts are
primarily located throughout India, the Middle East and the Asia/Pacific
region.
Orient
Express Hotels - This hotel brand is part of Orient Express
Hotels Ltd, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (OEH), and
also manages selected luxury trains and restaurants. Orient Express
Hotels consists of a collection of unique and individual "height-of-luxury"
properties.
Peninsula
Hotels - The Peninsula Group operates this brand of luxury
hotels, which are located in key gateways of Asia and the United States.
The Peninsula group is a division of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels,
Limited (HSH), a company that is listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong.
Raffles
Hotels & Resorts - This brand distinguishes itself
by offering deluxe and landmark hotels located in gateway destinations.
The Raffles brand is synonymous with quality, style, history and individuality.
Raffles International Limited which manages the hotels and resorts,
is a subsidiary of Raffles Holdings, which is a hotel and resort owner
listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
Regent
International Hotels - Regent Hotels are a brand of Carlson
Hospitality Worldwide. The hotels are full-service luxury properties
catering to a discerning clientele. Regent International has properties
located primarily through Asia and in North America, and has future
expansion plans for Europe and other key destinations.
Ritz-Carlton
Hotels & Resorts - The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is
a brand of Marriott International. Marriott acquired this brand in 1998.
Ritz-Carlton properties are renowned for indulgent luxury and service.
As a result, this brand is positioned at the top of the market.
Rockresorts
International - Rockresorts International, a luxury hotel
management company operated by Vail Resorts, manages resorts and hotels
across the United States.
Sandals
Resorts - Caribbean's largest hotel group. Sandals has
11 world class resorts located throughout the Caribbean. Each resort
has its own unique personality that combines with a "special aura
of romance".
Shangri-La
Hotels and Resorts - Shangri-La Hotels is the core brand
of the Hong Kong based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts group, which is
owned by the Shangri-La Asia corporation. The Shangri-La Hotels and
Resorts group is the largest Asian based luxury hotel group in Asia.
Shangri-La properties are located primarily in key Asian cities and
leisure destinations.
Sofitel
Hotels and Resorts - This brand is part of the Accor chain
of hotels and resorts. Sofitel is Accor's luxury brand of hotels. The
brand has a presence in extensive business and leisure locations throughout
the world. The web-site offers news on the brand, a hotel and resort
guide and online reservation capabilities.
StarHotels
- Starhotels is an Italian hotel chain with 20 hotels, 19 four star
hotels in Italy and one five star in New York City, all that support
its position as an important company in the national hotel scene.
The
Luxury Collection/St Regis - This brand of the Starwood
chain of hotels offers a collection of unique hotels and resorts that
boast exceptional amenities and services. The hotels are generally regarded
as being some of the worlds finest. Information in the site includes
news on the brands hotels and links to all luxury collection properties
around the world.
The
New York Palace Hotel - A historic landmark of New York
City, owned by the Sultan of Brunei. This site provides comprehensive
information about the hotel, including its history, facilities and location.
Also provides the capabilities to make reservations online.
The
Park Hotels - The Park Hotels is a collection of luxury boutique
hotels in India. It is a part of the Apeejay Surrendra Group, a diversified
industrial and services conglomerate.
Hotel
Brands 2 (Upscale)
Adam's
Mark Hotels & Resorts
- This brand is independently owned and operated. The Adam's Mark Hotels
& Resorts brand consists of 24 upscale hotels in 14 states.
Clarion
Hotels - Clarion Hotels is a brand of Choice Hotels International.
Clarion Hotels and Resorts are full-service properties. The brand has
locations in 16 countries.
Copthorne
Hotels - This brand mainly consists of four star properties
located in business centeres in the United Kingdom, France, Germany,
Malaysia and Singapore. In New Zealand, this brand extends into resort
areas. Copthorne Hotels are managed by Millennium Hotels and Resorts
Plc who trade on the London Stock exchange.
Crowne
Plaza Hotels & Resorts - Crowne Plaza, a member of
the Six Continents family of hotels, operates or has franchises with
more than 140 hotels and over 40,000 guest rooms. The brand offers accommodations
for the business and leisure traveler.
DoubleTree
- A member of the Hilton family of hotels. DoubleTree Hotels include
a variety of uniquely-designed properties ranging from hotel, guest
suites and destination resorts to Doubletree Club hotels. This upscale,
full-service hotel chain primarily serves major metropolitan areas and
leisure destinations in the U.S, with each unique property reflecting
the local or regional environment in its design.
Golden
Tulip Worldwide - Golden Tulip Hotels are superior, first
class properties in a variety of locations around the world. The brand
is owned by Pegasus Solutions.
Hilton
Hotels & Resorts - Hilton hotels and resorts are part
of the Hilton Hotels Corporation. This corporation owns, manages and
franchises some of the worlds most recognizable hotel brand names. Hilton
hotels are upscale, full service properties catering to business and
leisure guests.
Marriott
Hotels, Resorts & Suites - These brands are members
of Marriott International. Marriott has property locations throughout
the United States and the world.
Merchant
Court Hotels - This brand is managed by Raffles International.
Merchant Court hotels aim to provide guests with quality accommodation
and a full assortment of facilities and amenities. The hotels are primarily
tailored for the business traveler. Merchant Court properties are located
in the Asia/Pacific region with a recent extension to Europe.
Millennium
Hotels - This brand consists of international four star
properties located in premier positions throughout international gateway
cities. The hotels are focused towards serving the needs of international
business and leisure guests. Millennium Hotels are operated by Millennium
Hotels and Resorts plc, which is a growing international hotel group
that trades on the London Stock Exchange.
Nikko
Hotels International - Nikko Hotels International is a
brand operated by JAL Hotels Company Ltd, which is a subsidiary of Japan
Airlines. The company operates hotels and resorts in the Asia Pacific
region, Europe and the United States and Mexico.
Novotel
Hotels & Resorts - This brand is part of the Accor
chain of hotels. Novotel hotels are located in major cities and resort
destinations throughout the world. The brand offers comfort and quality
at reasonable prices.
Outrigger
Hotels and Resorts - This hotel brand is owned by Outrigger
Enterprises. Outrigger Hotels and Resorts are located on the islands
of Hawaii, Oahu, Maui, Kauai and internationally in various locations.
Park
Hyatt Hotels - Park Hyatt hotels are small world-class
residential-style hotels with international flair. Located in key gateway
cities around the world, Park Hyatt hotels aim to provide luxurious
surroundings and services.
Radisson
Hotels & Resorts - Radisson Hotels & Resorts are
a brand of Carlson Hospitality Worldwide. Radisson properties are located
throughout the world in a variety of leisure and business locations.
Renaissance
Hotels, Resorts & Suites - This brand is part of Marriott
International. Renaissance hotels are located throughout the US and
in a wide variety of countries. This upscale brand offers amenities
that suit both the business and leisure traveler.
Sheraton
Hotels & Resorts - With more than 400 hotels and resorts
in over 70 countries, Sheraton is the largest member of the Starwood
Hotels & Resorts chain.
Swissotel
Hotels & Resorts - Swissotel is a management company
owned by Raffles International Hotels and Resorts. Swissotel hotels
are located in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Thistle
Hotels - This hotel brand primarily offers four-star accommodation
throughout the United Kingdom. The properties are positioned towards
the leisure and business market. Thistle has 23 hotels in London alone.
Trident
Hotels - This brand offers superior first class accommodation
and facilities. The Oberoi Group of India owns and/or manages all Trident
Hotel properties. Trident Hotels are aimed at business and leisure travelers.
In the next few years this brand is set to continue to grow.
W
Hotels - W Hotels are a member of the Starwood chain of
hotels. Located primarily in key U.S cities, W Hotels offer a "chic"
new brand of business hotels with a boutique feel.
Westin
Hotels & Resorts - Westin Hotels & Resorts are
a global collection of over 110 upscale hotels. The brand is a member
of Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
Wyndham
Hotels & Resorts - This brand is part of Wyndham International.
The brand offers upscale lodgings in urban, suburban and resort destinations,
with each hotel geared to meet the "specific needs of travelers
based on each property's location and character".
Hotel
Brands 3 (Mid-Scale)
Amerihost
Inn - A subsidiary of Cendant, one of the world's leading
franchisor of mid-economy market lodging brands. Franchisees of this
brand are located in over 15 states throughout the US. Comparable brands
of Cendant include Days Inn, Holiday Cottage Group, Howard Johnson,
Knights Inn, Ramada Inn, Super 8, Travelodge, Villager, and Wingate
Inn.
Best
Inns & Suites - Best Inns & Suites is a mid-market
economy hotel chain that offers single and double accommodations and
guest suites.
Best
Western - Is the world's largest hotel brand with more
than 4,000 independently owned and operated hotels throughout Australia,
Asia & Southern Africa, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle
East, Mexico, Central and South America and United States.
Country
Inns & Suites by Carlson - Country Inns & Suites
By Carlson? are a part of Carlson Hospitality Worldwide. This brand
is a fast-growing "International mid-tier lodging chain".
Founded in 1987, this innovative lodging brand has over 290 locations
worldwide including the United States, Canada, England, Germany, Austria,
Indonesia, India, Australia and Panama.
Courtyard
by Marriott - This site offers links to all of the Courtyard
hotels in the United States and in various countries throughout the
world. Courtyard is the brand developed by Marriott with the business
traveler especially in mind.
Four
Points by Sheraton - Starwoods full service hotel brand
at "sensible prices". The web site contains special offers
and news from Starwood.
Hilton
Garden Inn - This brand is a member of the Hilton Hotel
Corporation. Hilton Garden Inns are a mid-priced product targeted at
the growing number of mid-market travelers.
Holiday-Inn
Hotels & Resorts - This brand is a core member of the
Six Continents hotel company. Holiday-Inn is a global, full service
hotel and resort brand that operates or franchises approximately 1,200
hotels in the Americas; 243 hotels in Europe, the Middle East and Africa;
and 74 hotels in the Asia Pacific region.
Howard
Johnson International - Howard Johnson Hotels are a brand
of the Cendant Corporation. The hotels aim to provide quality and value
for money. The Howard Johnson name is on more than 500 hotels in 14
countries.
La
Quinta Inns/La Quinta Inn & Suites - La Quinta? opened
its first hotel in 1968, next door to the San Antonio World's Fair,
and is a leader in mid-priced hotels.
OHANA
Hotels of Hawaii - This brand is a member of the Outrigger
family of hotels and Outrigger Enterprises. The hotels are located on
various Hawaiian Islands with one property in Guam. Ohana Hotels offer
affordable and clean accommodation.
Park
Inn and Park Plaza Hotels - Park Inn and Park Plaza Hotels
are brands of Carlson Hotels Worldwide. These hotels offer mid-tier
and more upscale accommodations. Park Inn hotels are generally 150 rooms
or smaller and are located in suburban and leisure destinations. Park
Plaza Hotels are full service properties in downtown and airport locations.
Quality
Inns, Hotels & Suites - These brands are part of Choice
Hotels International. Quality Inns, Hotels and Suites offer "mid-priced
lodging with a full range of value-added amenities". The brands
website offers information in English, French, German and Spanish.
Ramada
International - Ramada International is a member of Marriott
International. Ramada International consists of four brands; Ramada
Plaza Hotels which are upscale properties, Ramada Hotels which are full-service
hotels, Ramada Resorts and the latest addition to the brand, Ramada
Encore which caters for contemporary professional and holiday lifestyles.
Ramada properties are in a variety of locations around the world.
Red
Lion Hotels & Inns - This brand is a member of The
WestCoast family of hotels. Red Lion Hotels aim to provide caring service,
comfortable accommodations and value for money. Hotel properties are
located in the Pacific Northwest and Western United States.
Scandic
Hotels - This brand is part of the Hilton Group, which
is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Scandic hotels are primarily
located throughout Scandinavia, with some hotels present in other parts
of Europe. All Scandic hotels are situated in cities or on the outskirts
of major town areas.
Wellesley
Inns & Suites - Prime Hospitality Corporation operates
and franchises this brand. Wellesley Inns & Suites are designed
for the value conscious business and leisure travelers, and the brand
appeals both to transient and extended stay guests. Wellesley properties
are located throughout the United States.
Wingate
Inn Hotels - This brand is a subsidiary of the Cendant
Corporation. Wingate Inns is a mid-market, new-construction-only hotel
chain that focuses on technology and meeting the needs of business travelers.
Wingate opened its first hotel in July 1996.
Hotel
Brands 5 (All-Suite)
AmeriSuites
- AmeriSuites is Prime Hospitality Corporations flagship all-suite brand.
The site offers links to all the brands hotels and information on the
parent company.
Candlewood
Suites - Candlewood Suites is a brand of the Candlewood
Hotel Company. Candlewood Suites are located throughout the United States.
The brand offers suite type accommodation at moderate prices.
Chase
Suite Hotels by Woodfin - This brand is managed by Woodfin
Suite Hotels, LLC. Chase Suite Hotels, offer a variety of amenities
that are especially geared towards extended stay guests and business
or leisure travelers. Chase Hotels also aim to provide a consistently
high level of personal service.
Homewood
Suites by Hilton - A member of the Hilton family of hotels,
Homewood Suites by Hilton is a national brand of upscale all-suite residential-style
hotels, generally targeting travelers who are on the road. The brand
aims to make guests feel "at home".
SpringHill
Suites by Marriott - As the name suggests, this brand is
a member of Marriott International. SpringHill Suites offer moderately
priced "all-suite" accommodations catering to business and
leisure travelers.
Summerfield
Suites by Wyndham - This brand is part of Wyndham International.
Summerfield Suites offer one and two bedroom suite accomodation, which
caters both to business and leisure travelers.
Hotel
Brands 6 (Extended Stay)
Crossland
Economy Suites - This brand is part of Extended Stay America,
Inc. Extended Stay America is publicly traded on the New York Stock
Exchange. Crossland Economy Suites are designed for business and leisure
travelers in need of accommodations for a week or more. Crossland Economy
properties have between 120-140 guest suites. Each suite is approximately
227 square feet in size.
ExecuStay
by Marriott - This Marriott brand provides corporate housing
solutions for business travelers who are in need of accommodation for
30 days or longer.
Hawthorn
Suites - Is one of the fastest growing suite oriented brands
in the United States. Hawthorn has property locations in major and tertiary
markets, and focuses on providing extended stay facilities. Hawthorn
is franchised by US Franchise Systems.
Homestead
Studio Suites - This brand offers moderately priced, extended
stay properties that are especially designed for the corporate customer
traveling for four or more nights. The brand is operated by Homestead,
who aims to provide a memorable "home away from home" experience
for guests. The parent company is the Security Capital Group. Homestead
has properties located throughout the United States.
Homewood-Suites
- Is a member of the Hilton family of hotels. Homewood Suites by Hilton
is a national brand of upscale all-suite residential-style hotels, generally
targeting travelers who are on the road. The brand aims to make guests
feel "at home".
Intown
Suites - This brand offers guests an affordable alternative
to hotel accommodation and long-term lease agreements. The furnished
facilities are designed to appeal to price-conscious consumers seeking
convenience, safety and cleanliness. Intown Suites is a privately held
corporation, based out of Atlanta GA, that develops, owns and manages
properties in numerous states across the nation.
LodgeAmerica
- This brand of extended stay accommodation aims to provide
guests with "a better room at better value". LodgeAmerica
believes it has blended what guests want and need with prices that represent
value. This brand is owned by LodgeAmerica, which is a privately held
company. Currently, LodgeAmerica only has properties in North Carolina.
MainStay
Suites - This brand is a mid-market, extended stay concept.
MainStay Suites are a part of the Choice Hotels International system.
The hotel suites and amenities have been designed to meet the specialized
needs of the extended-stay traveler.
Marriott
Executive Apartments - As the name suggests, this brand
is part of Marriott International. Marriott Executive Apartments offer
exclusive "home-style living" for those away for an extended
period.
Residence
Inn by Marriott - This brand is a member of Marriott International.
Residence Inn's offer guests a variety of amenities aimed at making
them feel comfortable, especially during an extended stay.
Sierra
Suites - This brand is owned and operated by LodgeWorks,
L.P a management and development partnership. Sierra Suites is an emerging
brand of all-suite, extended stay hotels. This brand combines a high-quality
studio suite hotel concept with amenities and service experience that
competes with higher-end competitors - "all for a very comfortable
rate".
Staybridge
Suites by Holiday Inn - Staybridge Suites By Holiday Inn
is a member of the Six Continents chain of hotels. This brand is an
extended stay concept with all guest rooms being suites.
Studio
6 - This brand is a member of the Accor Economy Lodging
chain. Studio 6 properties are in more than 30 locations throughout
the United States, which include major commercial destinations. Studio
6 properties feature sleeping areas, fully furnished kitchens and amenities
that make an extended stay comfortable.
Suburban
Lodge - This brand is part of Suburban Lodges of America
Inc, which is a publicly held company headquartered in Atlanta. This
company has franchise, management, development and construction subsidiaries.
The Suburban Lodge brand seeks to provide clean and comfortable rooms
that include everything needed for an extended stay at very reasonable
rates.
SuiteOne
Hotels - This brand is owned by SuiteOne Holdings. The
SuiteOne brand, focuses on providing comfortable yet economically affordable
suites. SuiteOne properties are located in Alabama, Georgia and in South
Carolina.
Sun
Suites - The Sun Suites brand offers furnished suites for
the budget conscious traveler. The typical suite has an area of 264-669
sq. ft. Sun Suite properties are currently located throughout Southeastern
and Southwestern United States.
The
Hearthside - This brand is operated by Villager and is
a subsidiary of the Cendant Corporation. Hearthside extended stay suites,
aim to provide guests with the comforts of home whilst providing the
convenience of a hotel. This brand is especially targeted towards relocating
families and employees, travelers on a budget, conference guests and
those visiting family or friends. Hearthside properties are primarily
located in the Southwest United States.
TownePlace
Suites by Marriott - TownePlace Suites is a brand of Marriott
International. This brand offers extended stay accommodation with studio,
one and two bedroom suites. The brand is specifically designed for the
"budget conscious" extended stay guest.
Car Rental
www.arac.com/
- Advantage Rent-A-Car
www.goalamo.com/
- Alamo Car Rental
www.autoeurope.com/
- Auto Europe, a site for car rental in Europe
www.autonet-intl.com/
- AutoNet Int'l, a site for car rental in Europe
www.avis.com/
- Avis
www.rent.drivebudget.com/Home.jsp
- Budget
www.dollarcar.com/
- Dollar
www.hertz.com
- Hertz Rental Cars
www.kemwel.com/
- Kemwel Holiday Autos
www.nationalcar.com/
- National Car Rental
www.paylesscar.com/
- Payless Car Rental
www.rent-a-wreck.com/
- Rent-A-Wreck
www.thrifty.com/
- Thrifty Rental Car
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