(Left to Right) Thomas Guiliano, Director of Franchising Northeast La Quinta Michael Gelinas, Chief Financial Officer of Roedel Companies Glenn Hardman, President of RGH Hospitality Ted Gatsas, Mayor of Manchester Kathleen Joyce, Managing Partner of Alta Properties LLC David Roedel, Partner of Roedel Companies Robin A. Comstock, President & CEO of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Linda M. Grugnale, General Manager of La Quinta Inns & Suites Martin C. LeGay, Operations Manager of RGH Hospitality Kathleen Fox, Controller of RGH Hospitality.

A new place to stay in Manchester, New Hampshire

MANCHESTER- Recognized as New Hampshire’s commercial and industrial leader, as well as its largest city and the home of nearly 10 percent of its population, Manchester (www.yourmanchesternh.com) is only 58 mile...

Tourism in Toronto continues to boom

Travel Spotlight: Mike Cohen TORONTO- You need not wonder why the City of Toronto’s tourism business continues to boom. Between Broadway musical productions, exciting attractions, wonderful dining options an...
New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach – a unique Florida gem

It can be difficult living in the shadow of giants but it doesn’t’t seem to bother New Smyrna Beach, an Old-style Florida town on the state‘s east coast an hour northeast of Orlando and minutes south of Daytona...

Ireland, My Ireland

You’ve been hearing a lot about Ireland over the past few weeks.  It happens every year around this time. It is a given that the people are most warm and friendly, with a gentle sense of humour, that the landsc...

Florida’s Riviera: Sunny Isles Beach

Spotlight on Travel - Mike Cohen SUNNY ISLES:   I recently visited South Florida for my first time in more than two years. Whereas I am used to going there over the Christmas holidays, this time my family an...
The Bruges Square boats numerous outdoor restaurants

Belgium – a foodie’s delight

Vacation time is not the time to think about diets. It’s time to enjoy life and splurge on calories. Flanders, the northern part of Belgium, is the perfect place to feast on real fool. You can dine, slurp and d...
Ben Benson is the hands-on owner of one of New York’s finest steakhouses

New York City: shopping, Broadway and fine dining

NEW YORK CITY - There is no question that New York City remains one of the most exciting destinations in the world. When my family and I travelled there recently, it marked our first trip to the Big Apple in si...
Skiers and Snowboarders enjoying a beautiful day on the slopes of Mount Mansfield, at the Stowe Mountain Resort Credit: Julie Kalan

Vermont: Nature’s Playground

Shortly before sunset, up atop Sterling Mountain, beyond the fogs of condensation that cloud my view with each exhalation, the perfectly snow-frosted trees stand out against the pale whisper pink sky. After enj...