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SHANGHAI, July 15, 2013 - Cachet Hotel Group (CHG) today announced an innovative global hospitality venture featuring culinary excellence, celebrity design and personalized service. The CHG portfolio will include Shanghai's URBN hotel and two new brands r. hotel and Cachet hotel and residences, which will make its debut in Bangkok, Thailand. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130715/CN46490-a )(Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130715/CN46490-b )

From the elegant cocktail reception, to the stunning performance, the sumptuous dinner and the extraordinary VIP after-party, Broadway in the Berkshires, Shakespeare & Company's Gala Celebration was a resounding hit! On July 9, Artistic Director Tony Simotes welcomed a full house at the Tina Packer Playhouse (formerly Founders' Theatre) and a multitude of Broadway, opera and dance artists for the spectacular one-night-only benefit performance. Proceeds from Broadway in the Berkshires will support the Company's wide-reaching and nationally-recognized Training and Education programs. Scroll down for photos from the concert!

Virtuoso , the leading luxury travel agency network, has announced the nominees for its prestigious Best of the Best Hotel Awards. The network's famed Hotels & Resorts Program consists of more than 983 hotels, resorts, villas and private island retreats in 100 countries, cementing its reputation as an industry powerhouse and trusted source. Every year, the awards recognize the hotels that best exemplify Virtuoso's commitment to delivering exceptional experiences in travel.

Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide's 10 distinct hotel brands, announced the launch of its latest global promotion, Triple Your Trip. Coinciding with The Great Getaway*, now Hilton HHonors members can earn Triple Points Friday through Sunday and Double Points Monday through Thursday for hotel stays completed between July 9, 2013 and September 30, 2013 at participating Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.

Following Shakespeare & Company's gala fundraiser 'Broadway In The Berkshires', Alan Menken accompanied Tonya Pinkins on Brian Nash's arrangement of 'Somewhere That's Green' from LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Click below to watch them perform at the after party!

Shakespeare & Company Artistic Director Tony Simotes announces a special one-night-only Benefit Performance of BROADWAY IN THE BERKSHIRES tonight, July 8th at The Tina Packer Playhouse, 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA. Proceeds from the event will benefit Shakespeare & Company's internationally-acclaimed Education and Training Programs.

How does a state contend with a barbarous ruler who is perceived to be appointed by God? King Richard II, portrayed by three-time OBIE Award winner Rocco Sisto, has designed the murder of his uncle, wasted public funds, and used the influence of his crown to misrule a nation. When Richard banishes Henry Bolingbroke (played by Tom O'Keefe, The Taster 2010), he unwittingly fashions an enemy who is intent on orchestrating the King's demise.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM(Marketwired - July 4, 2013) - The 'keel-laying' marks the beginning of the actual ship build for the as-yet unnamed 141,000 ton P&O colossus. Described as a 'modern classic', the ship will be completely unique to the UK cruise market.

To commemorate the Los Angeles-based arts and culture promoter's 20th anniversary, Green Galactic harks back to its roots by mounting an inspired event featuring electronic music innovators pole, John Tejada and Plaid in collaboration with Grand Performances(GP) today, June 30, 2013.

Tickets are now on sale for the Whidbey Children's Theater production of The Wizard of Oz. The show opens tonight, June 28th and closes July 14th.

Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of its 4,000th hotel, Hilton Shijiazhuang in the Hebei province of China. It now has 35 hotels operating in Greater China and a pipeline in this region of more than 120 hotels with more than 42,000 rooms.

Today, Hilton Worldwide and Vital Voices Global Partnership announced that they have joined forces to help end child trafficking. Together, they have launched the Global Freedom Exchange, an innovative, multi-faceted educational and mentoring program targeting emerging and established women leaders. Program participants are on the forefront of global efforts to prevent and respond to the crime of child trafficking. Global Freedom Exchange is intended to create an international network of activists.

Hilton Worldwide en haar portfolio van hotelketens hebben haar eerste portfolio-omvattende groepsvergaderingen en evenementen, ter promotie van het Amerikaanse Wish You Were Here, aangekondigd. Door Hilton HHonors, het loyaliteitsprogramma van de 10 verschillende merken van Hilton Worldwide, worden elke directe en indirecte (derde partij) boekingen tussen 25 juni en 15 september 2013 beloond met Hilton HHonors bonuspunten bij de meer dan 13000 deelnemende Amerikaanse hotels van Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton en Hilton Grand Vacations.

Hilton Worldwide and its portfolio of hotel brands announced its first ever portfolio-wide group meetings and events promotion for the Americas, Wish You Were Here. Through Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide's 10 distinct brands, every direct and indirect (third party) booking made between June 25 and September 15, 2013, will be awarded Bonus Hilton HHonors Points at more than 1,300 participating U.S. hotels at Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.

Legendary actor/comedian Don Rickles will be honored with the Friars Club's Lifetime Achievement Award for Comedy at a star-studded awards gala which will be held on Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. Among those scheduled to participate in honoring Rickles through their songs or words will be Bob Costas, Tony Danza, Kathy Griffin, Diana Krall, John Mayer, Bob Newhart, Regis Philbin, Joan Rivers and Bob Saget.

Tickets are now on sale for the Whidbey Children's Theater production of The Wizard of Oz. The show opens June 28th and closes July 14th.

USA Gymnastics and Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide's 10 distinct hotel brands, announced today that Hilton HHonors has extended its partnership with USA Gymnastics as the official hotel partner through 2016. The multi-year partnership will focus on support for top athletes and more than 100,000 members of the organization.

USA Volleyball and Hilton HHonors, the loyalty program for Hilton Worldwide's 10 distinct hotel brands, have announced their renewed sponsorship through the year of 2016. HHonors has been a sponsor of USA Volleyball since 2011. As part of the continued partnership, Hilton HHonors will continue to support the organization and offer benefits to USA Volleyball members.

Shakespeare & Company Artistic Director Tony Simotes announces a special one-night-only Benefit Performance of BROADWAY IN THE BERKSHIRES Monday, July 8th at The Tina Packer Playhouse, 70 Kemble Street, Lenox, MA. Proceeds from the event will benefit Shakespeare & Company's internationally-acclaimed Education and Training Programs.

How does a state contend with a barbarous ruler who is perceived to be appointed by God? King Richard II, portrayed by three-time OBIE Award winner Rocco Sisto, has designed the murder of his uncle, wasted public funds, and used the influence of his crown to misrule a nation. When Richard banishes Henry Bolingbroke (played by Tom O'Keefe, The Taster 2010), he unwittingly fashions an enemy who is intent on orchestrating the King's demise.