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The MTA Announces Attendance for the World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference is Significantly Up
The expected attendance of the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles is significantly larger than last year’s 1st conference. Last years conference had an estimated attendance of almost 850 attendees while this years conference is expected to... - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Magazine Announces a Call for Articles
The Medical Tourism Magazine, the first and only magazine for medical tourism and global healthcare has announced a call for articles. The Medical Tourism Magazine is looking for qualified articles to submit ideas for articles they are interested in writing. Articles can be up to 2,000 words and... - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Aqua Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Aqua Waikiki Pearl
Former Honolulu Prince undergoes $5m renovation and is transformed into a new boutique hotel. - July 15, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Bulgaria - From Investment Hotspot to Lifestyle Choice
As Bulgaria morphs from a world ranked investment hotspot to the lifestyle choice of thousands, a new advice and assistance website service is launched at www.bulgariagateway.net - July 15, 2009 - Bulgaria Gateway Ltd
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Its Newest Member, Ageless Wonders Panama
Ageless Wonders Panama was founded with the purpose of leading the health and medical tourism industries in Panama. Its founders, Eric De Ycaza Delgado and Dr. Ilka De Obaldía, are true believers in the wellness and health industries and in the opportunity that medical tourism has in... - July 15, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Executive Suites by Roseman Joins Tourism Calgary
Rooted in the spirit and generosity of Western Hospitality, Executive Suites by Roseman (Roseman) shares the Heart and values of the New West™ and has joined Tourism Calgary. Tourism Calgary is a not-for-profit, membership-based organization specializing in the marketing and promotion of... - July 14, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman
The MTA Hosts Jordan FAM Tour
The Medical Tourism Association will be hosting a MTA Familiarization “FAM” Tour to the beautiful country of Jordan next week, where 10 medical tourism facilitators and insurance companies and agents will be exploring the high quality healthcare system, accreditation, cultural... - July 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Travel Deals to Alaska Abound
Now is the time to save big on Kenai Peninsula vacations and salmon fishing trips. - July 10, 2009 - Alaska Leisure Inn
Leading Spas of Canada Launches Quality Assurance Program for Spa Safety
Leading Spas of Canada has just launched a new Quality Assurance Program created to provide consistent safety and hygiene standards for the spa industry, thereby offering reassurance and uncompromising quality for spa guests. Since 1998, Leading Spas of Canada (LSC) has served as Canada’s... - July 10, 2009 - Leading Spas of Canada
Swiss Meeting Saver: Attractive Offers for Professional Conferences at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Attractive conference rates are available from June 2009 at all Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts: The international hotel chain is offering a 20 percent rate reduction on the best available daily delegate rate for all meeting and conference participants. - July 10, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Weber’s Restaurant to Offer Fixed-Price Meals
Because of their menus’ popularity during Restaurant Week, Weber’s Restaurant of Ann Arbor will offer options for one price dining during July. Weber’s Restaurant’s fixed price meals titled, “Prix Fixe,” will include a three-course lunch for $12.00 and a... - July 09, 2009 - Weber's Restaurant and Hotel
Holiday Weekend Brings Sparkling Success to Alabama’s Beaches
Emerging from a busy holiday weekend along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, tourism and hospitality businesses point to recent successes that are leading to a bright summer forecast along the 32 mile strip of sugar white sand. “Although Fourth of July is probably most on people’s minds, we... - July 09, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Mike Ditka Resorts Golfs for Charity
The golf outing was held on June 24, 2009 at Orange County National Golf Course and was hosted by Mike Ditka Resorts in Kissimmee, FL. - July 09, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Travel - Fall the Time for Wildlife Cruises in B.C.
Plan for a September or October adventure cruise in B.C. to hit prime bird, bear and whale viewing, says expert Maple Leaf Adventures. - July 09, 2009 - Maple Leaf Adventures
Prestige Travel Vacations Says, ‘You Deserve a Cruise,' Take a Vacation. It's Good for You, Good for Your Country, It's Affordable and You've Earned It.
Need a break to reconnect with family and loved ones? Need a chance to recharge your batteries and reflect on your next steps? Do you feel as if you need permission to go on vacation? Maybe you deserve a cruise. Health experts like Dr. David Hubschmitt, a New Jersey-based psychologist specializing... - July 08, 2009 - Prestige Travel Vacations
Jay Lonewolf Premieres His Latest Work "Voodoo Survivor" at the Cummings Group Gallery
Meet the artist Jay Lonewolf and enjoy his latest exhibition this Friday, July 10 in Ft. Lauderdale. - July 08, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
Monte Santo in Carvoeiro to Giveaway €5.000 Meeting Package to a Lucky Event Planner
Booking a meeting never felt this good. In conjunction with the launch of IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts' Suite Meetings, Monte Santo will award one lucky meeting planner €5.000 worth of hotel services to plan their next suite meeting at the 5-star Monte Santo in the "Win A Free Meeting"... - July 08, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
The Terra Cotta Inn, a Palm Springs Clothing Optional Resort is Going for the Guinness World Records™ in the Largest Skinny Dip Across North America July 11th
July 6th kicks off the 34th anniversary of Nude Recreation Week where people are reminded that they can skip hum drum boring chain hotel vacations and travel to fun clothing optional resorts around the world for exciting vacations. - July 07, 2009 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
The Medical Tourism Association Exhibited at the Largest US Employer Health Conference SHRM
The Medical Tourism Association exhibited for the second year at the largest US employer health conference SHRM, as part of the MTA’s mission to educate employers on the benefits of medical tourism and its mission to promote its members. Patients Without Borders and MOHHoldings, are apart of... - July 05, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
HotelTravel.com’s Guide to Lance Armstrong’s Tour de France Comeback
American Cycling champion Lance Armstrong puts his legacy on the line for a chance to win a record eighth Tour de France. HotelTravel.com is offering impressive savings on hotels from the Tour start in glitzy Monaco to the final sprint along the Champs-Elysees in Paris. - July 05, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Corporate Travel Directory
Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com) officially launches the 2009/2010 Corporate Travel Collection Directory today. - July 04, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Great Hotels Organisation Advises Hoteliers to Develop Pricing Strategies as Booking Patterns Change During Economic Downturn
The booking patterns for MICE groups and independent travellers have changed significantly due to the financial crisis, Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com) reports, and hoteliers need to react to this by adapting their pricing strategies accordingly. It should come as no surprise... - July 03, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Fifty Percent Off at Select Aqua, Fiesta Americana Grand and Fiesta Americana Resorts
Grupo Posadas’ Latest Summer Promotion Includes 50 Percent Off Nightly Rate, Plus 25 Percent Off Dining, Beverage and Spa Services. - July 03, 2009 - Grupo Posadas
Restaurant Hotel du Parc des Eaux-Vives on Board of Swiss International Airlines
Swiss First and Swiss Business class travelers on Swiss International Airlines flights will soon enjoy culinary excellence from the cuisine of Restaurant Hôtel du Parc des Eaux-Vives. From the beginning of September until end of November 2009 the renowned catering program “Swiss Taste of Switzerland” brings guests exquisite dishes from the culinary temple in Geneva, which is managed by Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. - July 02, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Keystone Retreat Now Offering 5th Night Free Program for the Summer Season
Keystone Retreat has always been the premier vacation address in the Rocky Mountains for the discriminating executive. Now for a limited time you can get the 5th night free at this 4900 square foot private luxury accommodation 2 blocks from the Gondola and River Run Village in Keystone, Colorado. - July 02, 2009 - Keystone Retreat
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes Ministry of Defence for ASEAN Planning Meeting
Lyndon Ellis, Hotel Manager of Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket welcomes General Prawit Wongsuwan, Minister of Defence for a security planning meeting in preparation for the ASEAN Minister’s Meeting in which all Chiefs of Local Government and Community Leaders in Phuket were in attendance. The... - July 02, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
A New Parking Area for Hotel Balneario De Archena
Balneario de Archena has opened a new parking space, this “new clients parking” offers space for 414 cars. - July 01, 2009 - Balneario De Archena
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Launches Campaign to Promote Michael Martin Murphey’s New Mountain Music Show
Outdoor Concerts Set in Beautiful Fir, Colo. - July 01, 2009 - Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
MTA Completes First Successful Free Medical Tourism Webinar on Implementation of Medical Tourism in US Health Insurance Plans
Jeff Turney of USNOW and Ross Pendergraft, President of the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters presented the first Free Medical Tourism Webinar Educational Series by the Medical Tourism Association on June 24th 2009. USNOW is one of the leading providers of limited medical health... - July 01, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The World Medical Tourism & Health Congress Announce AllMedicalTourism.com as a Bronze Sponsor
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce All MedicalTourism.com as a Bronze Sponsor and will Exhibit at the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. AllMedicalTourism.com is the search engine for medical tourism and global health,... - June 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
HotelTravel.com Revolutionises On-line Hotel Bookings
Relief is on the way for recession weary travellers dreaming of a holiday break in 2009. HotelTravel.com’s new website is packed with unique promotions that offer consumers huge savings and great hotel deals in many of the world’s most popular travel destinations. - June 27, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Road Trip - Summertime Fun Awaits at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is heating up with value-driven packages just in time for summer. A short road trip from Chicago, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is an easy weekend destination, where a host of outdoor activities await eager travelers in this hidden Midwest gem. Grab the family and plan... - June 27, 2009 - Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
A Savvy Hotelier's Tips for Prospering Through the Recession
A Savvy Hotelier's Secrets for Prospering in Recession and Maximizing Recovery Opportunities Look back over the multiple downturns the hospitality industry has experienced in the past 15 years and you’ll recognize two over-reaching patterns. First, recession is cyclical. Second, recession in... - June 27, 2009 - Hilton Short Hills
The World Medical Tourism & Health Congress Announce Hayes Inc. as a Bronze Sponsor
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Hayes Inc as a Bronze Sponsor and Exhibit at the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. Hayes, Inc. is an independent health technology research and consulting company dedicated to promoting... - June 27, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Homewatch CareGiver’s Announced as Silver Sponsor World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Homewatch CareGivers as a Silver Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress on October 26-28th, 2009. The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress will feature up to... - June 26, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Announces New Member World Medical Partners (WMP)
The Medical Tourism Association announces its newest member, World Medical Partners (WMP). - June 26, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Expert Speakers
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress October 26-28th 2009 has announced expert speakers with more to come in the future. - June 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Korea CKMP and KHIDI to Sponsor World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Council for Korea Medicine Overseas Promotion (CKMP) as the premiere Diamond Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. The primary purpose of CKMP includes staging Korean... - June 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Three All-American Celebrations Planned for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
As Uncle Sam is adding yet another candle to his birthday cake, guests to the Alabama Gulf Coast will be able to take in not one but three fireworks shows during a value-packed vacation to this family-friendly destination. First to light up the sky will be the Perdido Beach Resort on Friday, July... - June 25, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Artist Jay Lonewolf’s Provocative, Politically-Charged Series "Wall Street Manifesto" to be Featured in a One-Man Show Presented by Cummings Design Group
John Cummings of Cummings Design Group will showcase Jay Lonewolf in a one-man exhibition this Friday, June 26 in Ft. Lauderdale. Don’t miss the high voltage, contemporary work. Lonewolf will exhibit his largest collection of politically-charged work to date. A collection of 27 pieces –... - June 24, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces One World Global as a Bronze Sponsor
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce One World Global as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. Last year's annual congress featured over 850 attendees from over 45 countries and over 53 exhibitors... - June 24, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Executive Suites by Roseman Promotes Sylvia Flores to General Manager
Executive Suites by Roseman (Roseman) has appointed Mrs. Sylvia Flores as its new General Manager. Mrs. Flores will report to Mr. Milton Bogoch, Roseman's President and CEO. Promoted from within, "Sylvia brings tremendous experience to the Roseman team as General Manager," Bogoch said. - June 24, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman
Executive Suites by Roseman Welcomes Maureen Udell as Calgary Customer Service Manager
Executive Suites by Roseman (Roseman) announced today that Mrs. Maureen Udell has joined the Roseman team as its new Customer Service Manager in Calgary. Mrs. Udell will report to Mrs. Sylvia Flores, Roseman’s General Manager. “Maureen recognizes the importance of her new position and... - June 24, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman
The Ring Hotel Launches a Special Hotel Offer for Summer Visits to Vienna
The Ring Hotel, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel, has launched a summer rate offer to entice festival goers, summer club aficionados and holiday travellers to experience Vienna. - June 24, 2009 - The Ring
Espace-Maroc Launches “Pay What You Want” for Riads in Marrakech
Espace-Maroc launches this revolutionary formula for its Hotels and Riads in Marrakech. This promotion promises save money to international travellers on a budget and to promote tourism to Morocco during the current world economic recession. - June 24, 2009 - Espace-Maroc
Asterias Children's Club at Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort in Crete Greece
Creative works and education, quality entertainment and endless game are the characteristics of the brand new Asterias Children's Club at Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort, in Hersonissos, Crete. - June 24, 2009 - Maris Hotels
Carol Garza-Thompson of Compass Rose Cruise Planners Offers Exclusive Royal Caribbean Mega Sale
Carol Garza-Thompson of Compass Rose Cruise Planners, is hosting an exclusive sale June 22 – 29, 2009 on all Royal Caribbean International bookings for itineraries sailing July 1 - December 31, 2009. - June 23, 2009 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners
Twenty Years and Three Generations of Family Makes a Castle Home for Thousands
Twenty years after Denver’s historic stone mansion, The Raymond House, was nearing demolition, the Peiker family’s three generations of innkeepers get ready to celebrate two decades of teas, dinners, weddings and gracious bed and breakfast lodging. It is a celebration of how unemployment and a dream to turn a derelict castle into an internationally recognized unique destination for travelers came to be. - June 21, 2009 - Castle Marne B&B
Barceló Hotels and Resorts Appoints Deyna Molina as Sales Manager, Southeast U.S.
Leading hotelier Barceló Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Deyna Molina to the position of sales manager for the southeastern region of the United States. Molina joins Barceló Hotels & Resorts from Automatic Data Processing (ADP) in Miami, Florida, where she served... - June 20, 2009 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts
No Cancellation Fees at Sheraton Grande Laguna
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket have created an exclusive offer to ensure commitment comes with optimum flexibility. No cancellation fees for group reservations. - June 20, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket