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World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference African Patient Workshop
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference African Patient Workshop. This workshop will address: Thousands of patients leave certain countries in Africa each year for high quality healthcare. Learn what it takes and how to attract African patients and how to deal... - September 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels Unveils Its New Website
The collection of trendy boutique hotels launches its new website dedicated to its hyper-stylish line. - September 11, 2009 - Epoque Hotels
9/9/09 99 Rooms for US $99 at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket has made available 99 rooms for a very special offer: US $99 per room per night, saving up to 65% on the regular resort rate. Simply book this exclusive offer by 29 September 2009 for stays from now until 30 September 2009. Enjoy: Daily... - September 11, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Indochina Sails Promotes Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay Vietnam at JATA and Top Resa Travel Fair 2009
Indochina Sails will participate in the largest International Tourism Fair "JATA World Travel Fair 2009" in Tokyo, the Capital of Japan and IFTM Top Resa in Paris, The capital of France. - September 11, 2009 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
New Chinese Chef Andrew Lee of the Renaissance Melaka Hotel, Malaysia
Renaissance Melaka Hotel proudly introduces its newest member of the family – Mr. Andrew Lee Teck Woon, who recently came abroad as Chinese Chef of Long Feng Chinese Restaurant. This talented chef, who hails from Kepong, carries with him 18 years of experience in the Cantonese culinary... - September 11, 2009 - Renaissance Melaka Hotel
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces Its Distinguished Speakers
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress, which is the official annual conference of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) announces its distinguished speakers, sponsors and record increase in attendance this coming October 26-28th 2009 in Los Angeles, California. - September 10, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
"Silhouette Sins" the Latest Work by Jay Lonewolf to Premiere September 11, 2009 at the Cummings Group Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale
"Lonewolf’s latest exhibition will feature two new works including "Silhouette Sins" along with "Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead" his recent additions to his Wall Street Manifesto series. - September 10, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
The Kresten Royal Villas & Spa New Luxury Property Rhodes-Greece Opening April 2010
The luxurious newly build “The Kresten Royal Villas & Spa 5*” in Rhodes island, is scheduled for grand opening in April 2010. “The Kresten Royal Villas & Spa” is designed to transpire impeccable taste, class and seductive accommodations. The spacious double rooms... - September 09, 2009 - The Kresten Royal Villas & Spa
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Tops the Travel Polls Awarded as a Top Conference Hotel for Asia by Smart Travel Asia
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket has been awarded a Top Conference Hotel for Asia by Smart Travel Asia Poll. “We are delighted to have received this award for the third year running. Maintaining this level of recognition within the conference and meetings industry... - September 09, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Le Meridien Phuket Hosts Futsal Tournament to Benefit Unicef’s Checkout For Children Programme
Le Meridien Phuket organizes three-day charity futsal tournament to raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund’s immunization of thousands of children in the Asia Pacific region against the major childhood diseases. - September 08, 2009 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Travel Tips for Tourists Going to Tanzania Provided by Smart Travel and Safaris Africa
Travel tips on tanzania safari information, mount kilimanjaro climbing, health, dressing, tourist destinations, tanzanite and more. - September 08, 2009 - Smart Travel and Safaris Africa Ltd
Millbrook Holiday Cottage Gets Off to a Flying Start
Millbrook Cottage of Llangenny, Wales, opened in late July 2009 and has been doing great business ever since, they were recently reviewed in the Observer on Sunday and last week saw the unveiling of their new website at MillbrookCottages.com. - September 05, 2009 - Millbrook Cottages
Simply Crete Holidays to be One of the Few Operators in the Short Haul Tourism Sector to be Expanding Next Year
A policy of re-structuring and maintaining standards of service has enabled Simply Crete Holidays to be one of the few operators in the short haul tourism sector to be expanding their operation for 2010. - September 05, 2009 - Simply Crete Holidays
Alabama’s Beaches Report Extremely Positive July Numbers
According to data released Thursday, families continued to travel in record numbers to Alabama’s Beaches, which resulted in several positive summer figures. - September 05, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Central New Jersey Banquet Facilities Offer Big Bonuses to Brides
New Jersey-based company, Hotels Unlimited, proudly offers affordable wedding packages to brides looking for an unforgettable wedding at any of its five superb New Jersey banquet facilities: Windsor Ballroom at Holiday Inn East Windsor NJ, Atlantis Ballroom at Holiday Inn Toms River NJ, Versailles... - September 04, 2009 - Hotels Unlimited
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 400 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism and for Global Healthcare, announces that it has over 400 members from over 40 countries actively participating. The members of medical tourism city are from international insurance companies, health insurance agents, medical... - September 04, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Fairmont Newport Beach Offers Fire Evacuation/Escape the Smoke Rates to Fire Victims of Southern California
With the devastation of the recent Southern California fires, the Fairmont Newport Beach is offering a special discounted rate of $119.00 for all Californians impacted by the recent devastation. This rate is valid through November 30th, 2009 and waives all pet policy deposits. The hotel is located... - September 03, 2009 - Fairmont Newport Beach
Hyatt Place to Be First Branded Hotel in Downtown Bethlehem, PA
This September, downtown Bethlehem will get a little brighter as the new Hyatt Place hotel opens on September 25, 2009 as “The Bright Point in Your Bethlehem Experience.” The hotel will be the first branded hotel to open in the revitalized downtown area. With the 124-room Hyatt Place,... - September 03, 2009 - Hyatt Place Bethlehem
The Medical Tourism Association Officially Releases Health Tourism Magazine, Issue 2
The Medical Tourism Association officially released issue two of the cutting-edge online Health Tourism Magazine with special focus on Jordan ~ The Dead Sea. - September 02, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Explore the Leading Spas of Canada with New Online Directory
To help reduce the environmental footprint, Leading Spas of Canada has made their popular directory of Canadian spa experiences available online at http://www.leadingspasofcanada.com/web/directory. - August 28, 2009 - Leading Spas of Canada
H. Lee Jones, Belize Birding Expert, to Offer Special 2010 Birding Itinerary at Cotton Tree Lodge
H. Lee Jones, author of 'Birds of Belize', will lead a special birding trip in Punta Gorda, Belize from January 2nd - 9th, 2010. The trip is scheduled around the Belize Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count and designed to promote southern Belize as a world class birding destination. - August 28, 2009 - Cotton Tree Lodge
Beike Biotechnology Announced as Silver Sponsor at World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Beike Biotechnology as a Silver Sponsor at conference on October 26-28th, 2009. Beike Biotechnology is a leading biotech company focused on adult stem cell technologies for treating incurable diseases. Beike... - August 27, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Las Vegas Style Rooms in a 18th-Century Villa - New Opening for Hotel Hambros in Lucca
In the attempt to elevate Lucca's hospitality to a new standard of comfort and luxury, Hotel Hambros has been recently remodelled and added Las Vegas style rooms to the anciente Villa Banchieri dating back to the 18th-century. - August 27, 2009 - Hotel Hambros il Parco
Mike Ditka Resorts Sponsors 2009 Fantasy Football Championship
Mike Ditka Resorts is helping to sponsor this year’s Fantasy Football Championship. The Grand prize winner will take home $5000 in cash and prizes. Mike Ditka Resorts will also be giving away an autographed Mike Ditka Resorts football every hour to a lucky winner. - August 26, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
The Villa Group Attracts 500 Facebook Fans & Growing Daily in New Social Media Venture
After just two months, The Villa Group reaches 500 Facebook Fans. - August 22, 2009 - Villa Group Resorts
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for the Philippines Department of Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for sports and wellness for the Philippines Department of Tourism, and a member of the Medical Tourism Association Advisory Board. The Medical Tourism Association releases podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under... - August 22, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes Top 10 Russian in Mega Thailand Trip
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket provided a warm welcome to top 10 travel consultants from Russia on the Thai Airways Moscow and Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau Moscow Mega Thailand Trip to Chiang Mai and Phuket on Wednesday 19th August 2009. The group enjoyed... - August 22, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Mike Ditka Resorts Contest Winners Set to Enjoy Dinner with “Da Coach” Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club contest winners will enjoy dinner and drinks with “Da Coach” himself on August 27th at 7:00 p.m. The winners participated in various contests, awarding them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to wine and dine with the former NFL coach. - August 21, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
From Historic Plantation House to Luxury Country Inn, the Inn at Willow Grove Gets a 21st Century Facelift
With new owners, a new name and a new look, the historic Inn at Willow Grove to get a new life as a high-end vacation destination, opening March 2010. - August 20, 2009 - Inn at Willow Grove
Luxury Boutique Hotel to Open in New York Flatiron District in Fall 2009
New boutique Flatiron Hotel to open in trendy New York Flatiron district. - August 19, 2009 - Meyer Jabara Hotels
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 350 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, The Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces over 350 Active Members. - August 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Hotel Opening in Argentina: Design Suites Salta
With an investment for this new enterprise of over USD 8.000.000, Design Suites Salta now joins the Epoque and Avantgarde Hotels Collection as the others of the Design Suites group in Buenos Aires, Bariloche and El Calafate. Just in the heart of Salta's historic borough - Pasaje M.J.Castro 215 -... - August 19, 2009 - Epoque Hotels
Miss Universe Beauties Find Fun-in-the-Bahamas-Sun
20 most beautiful girls all contestants in the upcoming Miss Universe Pageant enjoying at Bahama Beach Club. - August 19, 2009 - Bahamabeachclub
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, Presented at the 6th Annual International Investment & Healthcare Administration Conference
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, presented at the 6th Annual International Investment & Healthcare Administration Conference on “Medical Tourism Opportunities and Challenges.” - August 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Jerusalem House Announces Its Premier Fund Raising Event Carnevale After Dark Halloween Bash 2009
Georgia’s Largest Provider of Housing for Homeless or Low-income Individuals Affected by HIV/AIDS Announces Series of Related Events to Raise Funds in Support of its Annual Fund Initiative. - August 15, 2009 - Jerusalem House
Carvoeiro Receives Nature Exhibit, "Lynx, the Struggle to Exist - a Story of Survival or Extinction"
Between the 11th and 31st of August, Monte Santo in Carvoeiro will welcome the “Lynx, the struggle to exist- a story of survival or extinction” exhibition created by SOS Lynx. According to the non-profit association founded in 2000 for the conservation of the Iberian-Lynx, SOS Lynx,... - August 15, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Ricoh Arena Will Bid for Olympic Football Event
The Ricoh Arena in Coventry will bid to stage Olympic football matches in 2012. The decision comes after Villa Park, the only Midlands venue scheduled to stage preliminary Olympic football games, withdrew as a host for the tournament. Officials at Villa Park informed the London Organising... - August 14, 2009 - Ricoh Arena
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Self Funded Employer Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Self Funded Employer Medical Tourism. - August 14, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Rajata, Bangkok Reveals Newly Refurbished Rooms
The Rajata, Bangkok, with 42 elegantly furnished rooms, located in the Banglumphu area, just a 10 minute walk away from the world famous Khao San Road, reveals it's 5 newly renovated funky design rooms. With white décor and colourful funky lighting and fixtures, the rooms look hip. Guests... - August 14, 2009 - The Rajata
Jay Lonewolf Premieres His Latest - "Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead" Aug. 14, 2009 at the Cummings Group Gallery
Join Jay Lonewolf this Friday, August 14, 2009 in Ft. Lauderdale for his latest exhibition. Lonewolf will introduce two new works: “Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead” and “Blue Monkeys in My Mind“ his recent additions to his Wall Street Manifesto series. Lonewolf says... - August 13, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
Hilton Alexandria Old Town Offers Meeting Planners the Chance to Win a $10,000 Bailout for Their Next Meeting
Local Hilton hotel in Old Town Alexandria does its part to help stimulate local economy - August 13, 2009 - Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Independent Hotels Double Hotel Website Sales
"In the first 4 months of 2009 our website generated the same amount of revenue as in entire 2008.", states Miguel Ayala, Director of Balneario de Archena in Murcia. "Our new hotel website design for balneariodearchena.com, gives us online marketing promotions and distribution... - August 12, 2009 - Balneario De Archena
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces AllMedicalTourism(dot)com to Sponsor Workshop
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces AllMedicalTourism dot com to sponsor a workshop. AllMedicalTourism (dot) com is a search engine for medical tourism and global health, offering patients a single, reliable point of research and comparison when considering a procedure... - August 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Shrimp and Songs Rank Among Top Southeast Events for Fall 2009
Released by the STS, the fall 2009 Top 20 events list includes the 38th Annual National Shrimp Festival presented by Zatarain's and the Frank Brown International Songwriter’s Festival. - August 12, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Appoints Wayne Horbach as General Manager at Swissôtel Sydney
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Horbach as General Manager for the 359-room Swissôtel Sydney. - August 12, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Mike Ditka Resorts Provides All Expenses Paid Dream Trip to 7-year Old Girl Who Had Lemonade Stand Shut Down
Mike Ditka Resorts is providing the 7-year old girl who had her lemonade stand shut down last week by authorities in Tulare, California, with an all expense paid trip for her and her family to Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Orlando, FL. The trip includes roundtrip airline tickets to... - August 10, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
The Director's Cut from Jet Luxury Resorts
High-end luxury resort Management Company teams with young video startup to produce inexpensive, but successful viral campaign. - August 10, 2009 - Jet Luxury Resorts
Mike Ditka Resorts is Offering Three Night Getaway Monthly Contest
Mike Ditka Resorts is offering a monthly contest giving one lucky individual a chance to win a three night getaway for two at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Kissimmee, Florida. Individuals can enter the contest by filling out an entry form at any one of Ditka’s three... - August 09, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Executive Suites by Roseman Promotes from Within
Executive Suites by Roseman (Roseman) announced today that Mr. Matthew Kutarna has assumed the role of Marketing Project Manager. Mr. Kutarna will be based in Calgary where he will report to Mrs. Sylvia Flores, Roseman’s General Manager. An enthusiastic and well-rounded individual, Matthew... - August 09, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman
International Superstars Entertain Algarve’s Nightlife
After receiving Dj Tiesto and 2ManyDjs, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa and Hilton Vilamoura welcome international superstars Bob Sinclar, David Guetta and many others. Meanwhile Monte Santo, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Carvoeiro property will also receive performers like Fatboy Slim. - August 09, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts