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ME by Melia opening in London 2012

ME by Melia Hotels opening in London 2012 | London, England | This morning walking by Convent Garden in London, I saw this familiar sing. Right on the corner of Aldwych and Strand Ave. Scheduled to open 2012 featuring 157 contemporary rooms, 17 suites and 1 SuiteME. The Level–exclusive adults-only floor with private check in/out, 2 ground-floor restaurants featuring STK, 1 ground-floor bar Rooftop Club bar with views of the River Thames, Houses of Parliament and The London Eye. This new location to complete their already international presence in Barcelona, Madrid, Cabo and Cancun. ME by Melia is a contemporary interpretation of the Meliá experience. It is a brand which seeks to fuse innovative style with local flavors in order to captivate travelers of a common psychographic – those with a decisive taste for cutting-edge art and design, international cuisine and world music – rather than a common demographic. By capturing these elements in urban and resort destinations, this new philosophy ignites a passion in each guest while appealing to their senses and emotions. The experience is unforgettable. CM

Not so fast Mr. President Travel Agents are irreplaceable

Not so fast Mr. President | United States | Early last week during a town hall meeting in Atkinson, Illinois, President Obama remarked that “One of the challenges in terms of rebuilding our economy is – businesses have gotten so efficient, that, when was the last time somebody went to a bank teller instead of using an ATM? OR USED A TRAVEL AGENT INSTEAD OF GOING ONLINE? A lot of jobs that used to require people now have become automated.”

HERTZ on Demand ?

HERTZ on Demand ? | United States | It seems that someone is after ZipCar’s market share, isn’t it ? Today while I was riding the subway back home (silly me, I should have rented my HERTZ on Demand), I found this sign, which I found very interesting… and when I got home I did a brief research on it. Here is what I found.

Echelon Magazine Small Business Issue is OUT

Echelon Magazine Small Business Issue is OUT | echelon magazine.com | The August/September 2001 issue of
Echelon Magazine is OUT focusing this time on Small Business. And I am happy to say that on page 46 you will be able to read my full page article on The ABC’s of Developing a Blog by Carlos Melia.

Pan Am is back are you wearing you girdles

Pan Am is back are you wearing you girdles | United States, ABC | Yes boys Pan Am is back. !!!! The best airline ever now on TV. So many memories of the old good time. Catch me if you Can brought it to Broadway and now ABC brings it to the big screen. Enjoy. CM

The Smurfs take over New York City and paint it in Blue

The Smurfs take over New York City and paint it in Blue | New York | La La, La La La La, La La La…. this is how I went singing along this afternoon to the Ziegfield Theater in New York City, for the World Avant Premier of The Smurfs 3D. Of course I was dressed for the occasion, in a light blue shirt. Smurf that. !!! You got to love them, I mean is part of my story as a child and now they have moved same like me to NYC.

The St. Regis New York Unveils Tiffany Suite

The St. Regis New York Unveils Tiffany Suite | New York City | Press Release | The St. Regis New York unveiled the one-of-a-kind Tiffany Suite this month. Two legendary brands sharing rich histories in New York, The St. Regis New York and Tiffany & Co. are both housed in storied landmark buildings on Fifth Avenue. The glistening suite on the 14th floor of the beloved St. Regis New York is both whimsical and luxurious, reflecting Tiffany’s modern aesthetic and contemporary vision within the deeply elegant walls of The St. Regis.

Connextions Magazine Travel Section by Carlos Melia signature

Connextions Magazine Travel Section now on by Carlos Melia | United States | Big week and big news on the press side for CM by Carlos Melia Network. First was the news on Mate Magazine, and now Connextions Magazine will also have a Travel section by the signature of Carlos Melia. From their next issue on, you will be able to read my chronicles traveling around the world as an OUT Gay Traveler.

Interview with Virginia Casale Intl’ President of Les Clefs d’Or

Interview with Virginia Casale Intl’ President of Les Clefs d’Or | Boston, United States | Carlos Melia interviews Virginia Casale – International President of Les Clefs d’Or and Concierge at the SOFITEL Hotel in Montreal, Canada. BeenThereDoneThat interview series, this time come to Boston, Massachusetts for the Les Clefs d’Or USA Gala Diner which took place at the Seaport World Trade Center, gathering the ELITE of Hotel Concierges from the United States section. Virginia Casale has been recently elected as International President, with 2 challenging years ahead of her, traveling around the world networking and bridging eduction.

CM BY CARLOS MELIA IS MOVING !!!

CM BY CARLOS MELIA IS MOVING !!! | by Carlos Melia | Dear Friends, Colleagues & Followers, It is with mixed emotions that I wanted to let you know that today is my last day at Pisa Brothers Travel. I will be starting a new position at First in Service Travel with based both in New York City and London.