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Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes International Media Participants in Thailand Trip
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket and Laguna Phuket Resorts and Hotels provided a warm welcome to International Media Participants of the Thailand Maximize Campaign by Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau to experience the enchantment of Thailand as a preferred MICE... - October 09, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Guests Were Treated Like Royalty at The Cove of Lake Geneva Kings and Queens Royal Gala
A great weekend was definitely had by all this past weekend during The Cove of Lake Geneva’s first royal gathering, the Kings and Queens Royal Gala. The Gala took place on October 2nd through the 4th where guests were treated to many luxuries during this event that was all about them in the... - October 08, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
The Medical Tourism Association Participates in the Familiarization Tour in Malaysia
The Medical Tourism Association was honored to participate in the Familiarization “FAM” tour in the exquisite country of Malaysia in Asia Pacific. Facilitators and Insures from and United States of America were in attendance. “Malaysia is the hidden secret international patients... - October 08, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Summer is Leaving, Spa is Coming
Enjoy the autumn weekends with spa at the Royal Blue Resort & Spa. - October 08, 2009 - Royal Blue Resort & Spa
Epoque Hotels Moves to a New Office
Epoque Hotels is moving its headquarters to South Beach, an historical area famous for its art galleries. Epoque Hotels Miami is proud to move to an area that also fits into the style of the hotels, which is trendy, avant-garde, and chic. - October 07, 2009 - Epoque Hotels
Checking Property and Landlord Reviews Online
PADZ, the property rentals website helps tenants to find out what properties and their landlords are really like by providing property and landlord reviews from previous tenants. - October 07, 2009 - Padz Limited
"Taste of Discovery" Contest: Le Meridien Malta in the Final
Stefano Zerafa, lead barman in the Kudéta Lounge Bar at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta, placed fourth in the finals of the ‘Taste of Discovery’ coffee challenge, held last month in Trieste, Italy. - October 07, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
New General Managers at Swissôtel Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Swissôtel Tallinn, Estonia
New General Managers have been appointed with immediate effect at both the Swissôtel Tallinn and the Swissôtel Amsterdam. Bart Westerhout, previously General Manager at the Swissôtel Amsterdam, is moving to Tallinn and Harold Kluit, until recently the Director of Revenue & Marketing at the Swissôtel Amsterdam, will be taking up the position of General Manager there. - October 07, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Yats Leisure Has Established a Division to Facilitate Retirements in Philippines
Yats Leisure recommends Clark Philippines as primary destination for retirement in Philippines. Cost is low and the quality of living is high. Some may also establish a small business also. - October 05, 2009 - Yats Leisure
2010 Marks 10th Annual Performance Race Week with North U. and Offshore Sailing School
Offshore Sailing School’s chairman, Steve Colgate, and North U. director, Bill Gladstone, announced today a new venue and 2010 dates for their popular Performance Race Week training program. The tenth anniversary week is scheduled for April 18-25, 2010. - October 04, 2009 - Offshore Sailing School
St. John’s Red Storm Golf Team Hosts the Mission Inn Collegiate Classic
For the third consecutive year the St. John’s University men’s golf team visits Florida to host the Mission Inn Collegiate Classic played on the Mission Inn Resort & Club’s El Campéon Golf Course. The tournament completes Sunday. This weekend marks The Red... - October 04, 2009 - Mission Inn Resort & Club
Montana's Triple Creek Ranch Offers Luxury for Less
The award-winning Triple Creek Ranch, Montana’s beautiful Relais & Châteaux hideaway, is offering a five-night Mountain Romance getaway for two at a special rate of $4,060. - October 03, 2009 - Triple Creek Ranch
Best Western Hartford Lodge Charity Golf Tournament
Best Western Hartford Lodge, Café & Bakery Announces Charity Golf Tournament for the benefit of Western Oregon University. - October 03, 2009 - Best Western Hartford Lodge
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Meetings & Incentive Travel Collection Directory 2010
Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com) the London-based hotel sales, marketing and technology company has launched their 2010 Meetings & Incentive Travel Collection Directory. The latest edition of the Meetings & Incentive Travel Collection directory includes over 100 of the... - October 03, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Charming Inns Goes to the Dogs with Doggone South Package
Charming Inns is extending a special breed of Southern hospitality to its dog-loving guests with a new dog package available at the Wentworth Mansion®, John Rutledge House Inn and Kings Courtyard Inn. The Doggone South package includes a two-night stay for two people and their dogs at each... - October 03, 2009 - Charming Inns
Compass Rose Cruise Planners to Host Virtual Event During Nationwide "World’s Largest Cruise Event" Promotion
For the month of October 2009 Carol Garza-Thompson of Compass Rose Cruise Planners will join thousands of cruise-selling travel agents in the World’s Largest Cruise Event, an exciting event designed to showcase the incredible choice, diversity and value of cruise vacations—an excellent chance to improve anyone’s CruisitudeSM. - October 01, 2009 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa Earns World Travel Awards for Mexico & Central America Leading Family Resort
Resort Honored with one of the Highest Achievements in the Travel Industry - October 01, 2009 - CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa
WSOP Academy Announces Launch of Free Poker IQ Test and Academy Recommendation Engine
Participants can complete both a Cash Game and Tournament Poker Test and receive a Poker IQ Score, Play Assessment Report and Academy Recommendation - September 30, 2009 - World Series of Poker Academy
The Cove of Lake Geneva is Hosting a Spooky, Fun Time on Halloween Night
Join The Cove of Lake Geneva for its first annual Halloween ‘Monster Bash’ party October 31st. The bash features two distinct Halloween parties held separately for children and adults, making this Halloween night the perfect getaway event for the entire family. - September 30, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Focuses on Golf Segment
Collaboration with the Pestana Group consolidates the position of both resorts within the golfers’ universe. - September 30, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Offshore Sailing School Launches New Website
Doris Colgate, CEO and President of Offshore Sailing School, announced today the launch of a totally new website that brings together all the entities owned and managed by Steve and Doris Colgate. - September 30, 2009 - Offshore Sailing School
Finding and Checking Tenants Online
Landlords who are trying to find and check the references for tenants can now proactively search for tenants online and check references left for them by previous landlords using a new service provided by property rentals website padz.com. - September 29, 2009 - Padz Limited
First Upscale Hotel Opens in Beaufort SC. City Loft Hotel - Where Modern Urban Luxury Meets Southern Charm
First upscale, modern hotel now open in one of America's most beloved towns and travel destinations, Beaufort SC. City Loft Hotel, which sits on one of the city's main downtown streets, was designed with the urban traveler in mind and boasts modern design and amenities. - September 28, 2009 - City Loft
Yats Leisure Adds Destination to Places to Visit in Clark Philippines for Tourists
Yats Leisure organizes day trips for Clark tourists to enjoy Clearwater Resort & Country Club. - September 28, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Yats Leisure Offers Rooms for Long-Stay in Clark Philippines
Demand for 1- to 6-month serviced residential solutions far outpaces supply in Clark Philippines, but Yats Leisure opens up some rooms in its Clearwater Resort for long-stay guests. - September 27, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Mimbeo.com Launches Free Vacation Rental Site
Owners and managers of vacation rentals throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada take advantage of mimbeo.com's 100% free advertising platform. - September 27, 2009 - Mimbeo
Yats Leisure Announces Christmas Party Venue in Philippines
Looking for a suitable venue to celebrate Christmas this year? Yats offers excellent venues at very affordable prices for a very special Christmas party this year. - September 26, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Hotel Veritas to Open in January 2010
Hotel Veritas is a 30-room independent hotel located in Harvard Square offering intimate service in a hip Cantabrigian setting. - September 25, 2009 - Hotel Veritas
Wingate by Wyndham - Tampa (at Fowler Ave. and McKinley) Receives Florida Green Lodging Program Designation
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) welcomes the Wingate by Wyndham Tampa (at Fowler Ave. and McKinley) to the Florida Green Lodging Program. The voluntary state initiative provides the lodging industry with free technical assistance, encouraging hotels and motels to adopt... - September 25, 2009 - Wingate by Wyndham Tampa
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Joins Green Key Eco-Rating Program in United States
The Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) today announced that Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has committed its portfolio in the United States to becoming members of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. The partnership between Green Key and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, an environmentally progressive hotel group with close to two decades of experience greening its operations, dates back to the original development of the program in the mid-1990s. - September 24, 2009 - Green Key Global
Green Key Eco-Rating Program Launches in United States
The Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key), the first of its kind to rank and certify hotels and resorts based on their commitment to sustainable “green” practices, has expanded its operations to the United States. The launch of the website www.greenkeyglobal.com signifies the... - September 24, 2009 - Green Key Global
Jet Luxury Resorts Wins Prestigious 2009 WebAward
Growing high-end resort management company’s website recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Web Development. - September 24, 2009 - Jet Luxury Resorts
Hotel Front Office Manager Receives President’s Award
Starwood Associate receives a prestigious Award for his dedication and commitment as a Front Office Manager at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. - September 24, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Hob Knob Eco Boutique Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard Appoints New General Manager
The Hob Knob, an eco boutique hotel on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, announces the appointment of Mark Venette as General Manager. Mark started at the Hob Knob in the Spring of 2009, coming to the hotel with over twenty-five years of hotel and food and beverage experience. The Hob Knob represents a unique destination accommodation – a luxury eco boutique hotel defined by its modern amenities, attention to personalized service and eco-friendly practices. - September 23, 2009 - Hob Knob
Free Rental Property Advertising
Landlords now have a free, high quality alternative for advertising rental properties and rooms. New rentals website www.padz.com is offering landlords the opportunity for greater exposure and to reach more tenants by creating professional quality adverts for rental properties and rooms at no cost for a limited period. - September 23, 2009 - Padz Limited
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Comes to Kolkata-India
For the first time, the international hotel chain Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is to open a Swissôtel in India. A management contract has just been signed between Bengal Ambuja Housing Development Limited Pvt. Ltd., one of the most reputed promoters in India, for a Swissôtel in Kolkata, which is due to open in the fourth quarter of 2009. - September 19, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Visit Vienna on a Vespa - Iconic Scooter Rental at the Ring Hotel
The Ring Hotel, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel, offers Vespa rentals to hotel guests seeking to Visit Vienna by Vespa. - September 19, 2009 - The Ring
Travel Site Expedia.com Welcomes Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta as an Insiders’ Select Hotel Chain
Welcome to the 99th Percentile. The Villa Group’s Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta has been chosen as an Expedia Insiders’ Select hotel, ranking them in the top 1% among hundreds of thousands of hotels on Expedia throughout the world. - September 18, 2009 - Villa Group Resorts
TLSee – Afternoon Tea with a Difference at Swissôtel The Howard, London
Big Ben, the Crown Jewels, the London Underground, black cabs, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the London Eye will give London visitors not only something to feast their eyes on, but also something on which to feast their appetite. TLSee (Tea, London and Sightseeing), the new afternoon tea concept at Swissôtel The Howard, London, treats guests to edible versions of the famous sights of the city on the Thames. - September 18, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
The Medical Tourism Association Participates in the Service Summit and FAM Tour in Guatemala
The Medical Tourism Association was pleased to participate in this year’s Service Summit and Familiarization “FAM” tour in the beautiful country of Guatemala. Facilitators from Canada and United States of America were in attendance. Jonathan Edelheit, the Chief Executive Officer... - September 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Sterling Ballroom at New Holiday Inn Tinton Falls New Jersey Hosts a One Day Wedding Sale
The Sterling Ballroom at the Holiday Inn of Tinton Falls, New Jersey is pulling out all the stops with its novel proposal… a Wedding Sale. On October 15, 2009, for one day only, the brand new banquet facility is lowering the prices for its popular Economy Wedding Package to an astounding $49... - September 16, 2009 - Hotels Unlimited
Successful Sunday Lunches Again at Le Meridien Malta
Families, groups of friends and the locals in general have all warmed to Sunday lunches at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa. This popular feature of hospitality returns on 27 September with a lavish spread and a host of other enticements making the package unbeatable. - September 16, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Villa Group’s Desert Spa Presents Weight Loss & Anti-Aging Seminar to Inspire Healthier Lifestyles
The Villa Group’s Desert Spa in Cabo San Lucas will host a Weight Loss & Anti-Aging Seminar with information to rejuvenate mind, body and soul through lifestyle improvements. All proceeds from the event to be donated to Los Cabos Humane Society. - September 16, 2009 - Villa Group Resorts
Frankie's Neighborhood Restaurant Opens in Dover Tuesday
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino opened a new Italian restaurant called Frankie’s on September 1. The restaurant is located in The Colonnade and serves authentic Italian specialties at affordable prices in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Frankie’s serves homemade pastas and sauces with... - September 16, 2009 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Autumn 2009 with Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home
Kill the stress with Rome Sweet Home booking holiday apartments in Rome through a relaxing week-end by Rome Sweet Home. If a customer wishes to rent apartments in Rome don't miss the fantastic special offers, with new proposals every day, there is a new last minute section where central Rome... - September 15, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
Soul and Sport Ventures™ to Offer Standup Paddling Clinic at Women’s Adventure Event in Boulder, Colorado
Women’s Retreat Specialist to Offer Hands-on Instruction for Emerging Sport with Rich History - September 13, 2009 - Soul and Sport Ventures
Mike Ditka Resorts ESPN Fantasy Football Championship Sponsored Event is Huge Success
The 2009 ESPN Fantasy Championship event held on August 29, co-sponsored by Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club, drew over five hundred participants. The Florida resort held contest drawings at the event giving away four autographed Mike Ditka footballs, and a stay at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Kissimmee, Florida to five lucky winners. - September 13, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Mike Ditka Resorts Contest Winners Enjoy Dinner with "Da Coach" Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka Resort—Runaway Beach Club contest winners who won a dinner with “Da Coach” Mike Ditka, enjoyed a relaxing evening of conversation, great food, and cocktails. - September 13, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Premiere Southeastern Wisconsin Resort, The Cove of Lake Geneva, Offers Extraordinary Rates Special
Book a reservation before October 15, 2009, for a stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva between Memorial Day and Labor Day next summer, and customers can lock into the record low rates being offered this summer, and then take an amazing additional 30% off. - September 13, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Jet Luxury Resorts’ Miami Expansion
High-end Resort Management Company increases its operations to include the most luxurious and coveted properties in Miami, Florida. - September 12, 2009 - Jet Luxury Resorts