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Temple University Honors Top Students
The answer to the question, “Where will the next generation
of travel industry leaders come from?” was answered at
the annual awards presentation for top students at Temple
University’s School of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
One after another, outstanding students were honored
for their achievements in academics, volunteerism and successful
internships in various segments of the travel and
tourism industry.
One such outstanding student was Tara Miller, a junior at the
School of Tourism, who's dream is to work in a tourist office
helping travel agents and consumers. Miller was the recipient
of the Joel and Lenore Abels Scholarship Award which will
help her finish her senior year at the University. She certainly
doesn't need help with her grades as her grade point average
was 3.9. At home she’s involved in operations and customer
service at a AAA Three-Diamond Resort. In addition to the
Abels Scholarship Fund, Miller has received commendations
from Temple University, the PA Dutch Convention and Visitors
Bureau, and the National Tour Association. “Supporting scholarships
like that awarded to Tara Miller,” said Travel Matters
Inc's CEO Bill McCue , “is the best way agents and suppliers
can give back to the industry that has given us so much.”
For more information about the Abels Scholarship Fund,
please visit www.sthm.temple.edu/scholarships/documents/abels-form.pdf
$ 795 TEXAS
The Inn at Dos Brisas, situated just outside of
Houston, wants guests to “Go Texan” with a luxury deal of a
lifetime! The Inn will feature a special Rodeo Days package
throughout the rodeo, March 2-22, 2010, which allows The Inn
at Dos Brisas’ guests to experience the uniquely Texan
lifestyle. Packages include breakfast at the Inn, Day and
Evening Rodeo/Concert Sky Box passes with complimentary
food and beverage; Parking Pass for Reliant Stadium, horseback
riding or skeet shooting. Weeknight stay packages start
at $795 per night based on a two-night minimum; weekends
start at $975 per night based on double occupancy. Call 979-
277-7750; or visit www.dosbrisas.com
$ 395 BOSTON
Following XV Beacon’s 10th Anniversary on New
Year’s Eve 2010, this 60-room property is situated in a turn of the
20th century Beaux-Arts building on Boston’s historic Beacon Hill.
Each of the hotel’s rooms is individually designed with Italian-inspired
decor. Guests can enjoy either queen size four-poster beds
or king size beds, in room fireplaces, high-speed Internet, 300
thread count linen sheets, complimentary Lexus sedan service,
and museum quality artwork throughout. Mooo… restaurant and
its subterranean Wine Cellar are not to be missed. The latter
holds a collection of 2,800 selections and 31,000 bottles of fine
and rare wine dating from the 1700s to present day. Standard
rates at XV Beacon begin at $395 for “Classic Rooms” per
night/double occupancy. Call 877-xvbeacon, 617-670-1500 or
visit www.xvbeacon.com
$ 168 VERMONT
The Latchis Hotel announced the return of two
wonderful packages: the Harris Hill Ski Jump Package and the
Women's Film Festival Package. The Harris Hill Ski Jump on
February 13 and 14 includes any hotel room (excluding suites
and king room), 2 adult tickets to the Jump, 1 cowbell and a
$50 gift certificate to the Adagio Trattoria (open 7 days a week)
or Flat Street Taproom. Price for one night, including tax is
$168. For a two-night stay, the price is $267.
The Women's Film Festival package combines the innovative
and inspiring films of the WFF–held from March 12 to 21,
with accommodation at the Latchis, and a meal at Adagio Trattoria
or the Flat Street Taproom. The Package includes any
room at the Latchis (excluding our suites and king room); a
$50 gift certificate to Adagio Trattoria or the Taproom; and two
2-film movie passes. The one-night cost, including tax, is
$152.50, and the two-night cost, including tax, is $246. Visit:
www.latchis.com
$ 499 FLORIDA
Nightly savings of “Breakers Rewards” at the
legendary Breakers Palm Beach, Florida start on January 4
and run through April 27, 2010. Guests earn $100 or $200 in
nightly credits per room, based on type of accommodations,
that can be applied to numerous resort amenities, from dining
to recreation to shopping. Winter season rates start at $499
(per room per night) to earn $100 nightly credits, and premium
rooms and suites generate a savings of $200 nightly credits.
Call 888-273-2537; www.thebreakers.com
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