Brian Head Welch
Brian "Head" Welch is from Bakersfield, California.

Head to Christ
The Associated Press reports that Brian “Head” Welch, former Korn guitarist and founding member of the multi-platinum band, was baptised on March 5 in the Jordan River, near the Kibbutz Kinneret in northern Israel, just weeks after quitting his band, drug habits and rock and roll lifestyle for religion.

How Much for a Club Sandwich?!
DALLAS, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Paris, often thought of as the world's most romantic city, has just been deemed the most expensive city in the world to order a club sandwich by Hotels.com®. But if $33 seems like too much to shell out for lunch, stick to the 10 most popular United States destinations – according to the 2011 Hotels.com Hotel Price Indexâ„¢ (HPI®) – where the most expensive club sandwich can be found in New York City, for an average price of nearly $17. (Photo: ) Why choose the club sandwich? The classic chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce and mayo sandwich, a standard lunch available in hotels worldwide, was used as a universal measure of affordability in the Hotels.c ...

Choose Your Friends Wisely: Hotels.Com is Giving Away Luxury Vacations for You and Three Facebook Friends
DALLAS, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stop dreaming and start believing! A luxury vacation is at your fingertips and all you need is a Facebook account and three friends. The hotels.com® Suite Escapes promotion starts today, giving hotels.com Facebook fans a chance to win one of 16 trips to exotic destinations all around the world.

Home Inns Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial Results
SHANGHAI, March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Home Inns & Hotels Management Inc. (NASDAQ: HMIN), a leading economy hotel chain in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Highlights Home Inns began to consolidate Motel 168 results starting October 1, 2011. Integration of Motel 168 is on track.   Total revenues increased 64.2% year over year to RMB 1,309.9 million (US$208.1 million).

Cricket Celebrates Muve Music; Connects Artists With Music Fans at SXSW
AUSTIN, Texas, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, will celebrate the success of its year old mobile music service, Muve Music, at SXSW by giving music fans access to their favorite artists and introducing them to new ones.

Hotels.com Guides Travelers to the Largest, Tallest, and Grandest
DALLAS, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Want to come back from summer vacation with a big story to tell? Everyone knows that Hotels.com® is the authority when it comes to helping vacation-goers find the best deal, but this summer the go-to hotel booking site is also helping consumers go big or go home.

Ascend Collection Creates Dedicated Membership Development Team, Readies for Record Growth
SILVER SPRING, Md., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ascend Collection membership program from Choice Hotels International is poised for record growth in 2012 with the creation of a dedicated membership development team, comprised of hospitality industry veterans Bill Balletto, Joe Dreiske, Dennis Wynn and Jose Salvador Icaza.

Hotels.com Recommends Spring Break Destinations By Major
DALLAS, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Some believe that immersion is the best form of learning. That's why this spring break, hotels.com® has outlined great destinations for college students to make the most of their vacation.

European Revival: Hotels.com Hotel Price Index Shows Rising Popularity in Eastern European Destinations
DALLAS, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest, Hotel Price Indexâ„¢ (HPI®), released by hotels.com®, prices paid per room, per night in Europe in 2011 mirror prices paid in 2004 when the HPI was first launched.

Five Champagne Destinations on a Beer Budget
Hotels.com helps Canadians find luxurious international deals without the lavish price tag - less than $200 per night for five-star hotels! TORONTO, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Sightseeing, shopping and spas are common temptations when planning a luxurious vacation, however, luxury and affordability don't often go hand-in-hand.

China Lodging Group, Limited Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Financial Results
SHANGHAI, March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Lodging Group, Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) ("China Lodging Group" or the "Company"), a leading and high-growth economy hotel chain operator in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.

Choice Hotels International Opens 46 New Hotels in Q1 2012
SILVER SPRING, Md., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, continues to grow its system size with the announcement of 46 newly-opened franchised properties during the first quarter of 2012.

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts Signs Management Agreement With Donnington Grove Country Club
EDINBURGH, Scotland, February 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, the UK's largest privately owned hotel operator with over forty 4 and 5 star hotels throughout the UK and Spain, has further increased its market presence by signing a management contract with the owner of Donnington Grove Country Club in Newbury, Berkshire. The agreement gives Macdonald Hotels & Resorts management control of the prestigious 18th century, 32 bedroom hotel, renowned for the quality of its conference, championship golf, fishing and clay pigeon facilities. The owners, Sandtrend Ltd, retain the management of the pro shop, golf and estate pursuits. Offering guests spectacular views from the hotel, the River Lambourn runs throug ...

Changes in Business Traveler Accommodation Trends in 2012: Survey Intelligence
NEW YORK, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Changes in Business Traveler Accommodation Trends in 2012: Survey Intelligence Synopsis • The report is based on primary survey research of more than 2,000 industry professionals who travelled at least once over a three month period.