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Aqua Hotels & Resorts Names President & CEO
Banjamin Rafter named President and CEO of Aqua Hotels & Resorts and its portfolio of 12 Waikiki hotels. - November 19, 2008 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Medical Tourism Association Launches It’s Online Magazine on It’s New Website
The Medical Tourism Association's Magazine, the Medical Tourism Magazine has launched its online version of the Medical Tourism Magazine. Readers of the online version of the Medical Tourism Magazine will be able to read the full version of the magazine online for free and view past issues. The... - November 19, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Aqua Bamboo & Spa in Waikiki Completes $2.5 Million in Upgrades and Offers a "Bamboo Renewal" Introductory Special
To celebrate the $2.5 million renovation upgrade of its guest rooms and public areas, a special rate is currently available to re-introduce the hotel to travelers. - November 18, 2008 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Celebrates Resident Dorothy Burns’ 100th Birthday
Residents at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community celebrate birthdays every month, but this was a special celebration: Dorothy Burns Turns 100. Balloons, cake, music, and laughter filled the Meeting Room. Four generations of Burns added to the merriment as family members came to Port St Lucie, FL from as far away as Wyoming. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Hosts Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld’s Remote Radio Broadcast
HarborPlace thanked the community for their support and participation by hosting a “Breakfast with Burchfield” Radio Remote Broadcast and inviting the local community as well as the HarborPlace residents. Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld, WPSL AM 1590 radio personalities, broadcast live from 6 am - 9 am on Friday Nov 14 at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Hampton Inn & Suites Detroit Metro Airport Breaks Ground
Owner Cooper Hotels completes airport development “hat trick”. Management of the 126-unit, 38-suite Hampton Inn & Suites Detroit Metro Airport announced today that it has broken ground. Scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2009, the 6-story hotel is located on Smith... - November 17, 2008 - Cooper Hotels
T-Shirt Design Contest at Casa Yallaha, the Bridge Street Hostel in St. Augustine, Florida
Everyone's invited to enter a chance to win $100 in the T-Shirt Design Contest for the newest and largest Hostel in Saint Augustine, Florida, Casa Yallaha. - November 17, 2008 - Casa Yallaha, LLC
Free Upgrade to Marriage for Civil Union Couples by Top JP in Connecticut
Mary C. Pugh, the busiest JP in the state of Connecticut announces her policy of upgrading her past civil union clients to a marriage if they come to Norwalk, CT for the ceremony. Mary was recently seen performing one of the first same sex marriages in CT on ABC, CBS, NBC and the top CT channels,... - November 17, 2008 - Mary C. Pugh CT Justice of the Peace
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces 3 New Sponsors for 2009
The World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress which will be held October 26-28th in Los Angeles California is pleased to announce three new sponsors. AllMedicalTourism.com, Orthopedic Surgery Center of Orange County, and FV Hospital have all signed on to sponsor and exhibit for 2009. Both... - November 15, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
HotelClub.co.uk Announces Winners of HotelClub Awards United Kingdom 2008
Hotels in London continue to provide award-winning accommodation while Scottish and Dublin hotels also shine at the UK HotelClub Awards 2008. - November 15, 2008 - HotelClub
New Spring Break Option for College Students
Hawaii Spring Break offers an alternative spring break option for college students that are looking more for activities and adventure rather than binge drinking and wet t-shirt contests. www.alohaspringbreak.com. - November 14, 2008 - Aloha Spring Break
"at Eight" Restaurant, Vienna, AT is Awarded Prestigious Gault Millau
Internationally recognised gourmet guide “Gault Millau” has awarded ‘at eight’ restaurant a “toque” for excellence of service, ‘aroma’ cuisine and menu quality. - November 14, 2008 - The Ring
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Earns Conde Nast Traveller's Recognition
There was more good news for Cook Islands tourism, when US readers of the world’s most prestigious travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveller, recently included Pacific Resort Aitutaki in their list of the Top 20 Resorts in Australia and The Pacific. The 21st Annual “Reader’s... - November 13, 2008 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
More Accolades for Pacific Resort Aitutaki at World Luxury Hotel Travel Awards
The bubbles are flowing once again at Pacific Resort Aitutaki after being judged the best ‘Luxury Island Resort’ in the world at the World Luxury Hotel Travel Awards Gala Ceremony held at the world renowned 300 year old Lanzerac Estate in South Africa’s famous Cape Winelands, at... - November 13, 2008 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Stepping Up for a Good Cause, 1,336 Times at the Swissôtel Vertical Marathon
On 16 November 2008, 1,500 people will climb 1,336 steps up 73 storeys to the pinnacle of Swissôtel The Stamford at the Swissôtel Vertical Marathon, all for a good cause. This signature sports event aims to raise S$35,000 for the Spastic Children’s Association of Singapore through its corporate charity race. - November 13, 2008 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
No.11 London Couture Hotel and Private Club Transformed by Internationally Acclaimed Designer and Property Developer, Paul Davies
With his reputation for creative integrity, innovation and attention to detail, the interior design and property entrepreneur Paul Davies has established himself as the true leader of London’s luxury home and hotel living market. Catering to the most discerning clients from around the globe,... - November 12, 2008 - 11 cadogan
The First Two Leading Spas of the World in Turkey: Amrita Spa & Wellness at Swissôtel the Bosphorus, Istanbul and Swissôtel Grand Efes, Izmir
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has opened two new splendid Amrita Spa & Wellness Centers at Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul and Swissôtel Grand Efes, Izmir, both considered oases of tranquillity and relaxation and honoured with membership in “Leading Spas of the World.” - November 12, 2008 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
The Residences at Biltmore: The First All Suite Hotel in Asheville Featuring Two & Three Bedroom Suites
The Residences at Biltmore opens a new building with two and three bedroom suites. These suites allow for true privacy while traveling and come with the finest appointments as well as concierge services. - November 10, 2008 - The Residences at Biltmore
The Cellars Restaurant and Bar Launches New Menu Choices
The Cellars Restaurant & Bar, set within the prestigious five-star Landmark London in fashionable Marylebone, offers a stylish setting for drinks, lunch and dinner. The beautiful décor features oak wood panelling, leather armchairs, mahogany tables, original paintings and traditional... - November 07, 2008 - Landmark London Hotel
Birth Year Brings Holiday Cheer at Knoxville Hotel
New Quality Inn Merchants Drive, Knoxville, TN celebrates grand opening by honoring senior citizens during the holiday season and donating part of the proceeds to the O’Connor Senior Center. - November 06, 2008 - Quality Inn Merchants Dr
Living Waters Spa: Celebrating 5 Years of Business - from Startup to Award Winning Spa
In 5 short years Living Waters Spa has gone from a complete startup business to an award winning spa. For Jeff and Judy Bowman the American dream is alive and well thanks to hard work and great customer service. - November 06, 2008 - Living Waters Spa
"Worx" and "The Ring" Hotel Vienna Honored with International Award for "Outstanding Website"
The Viennese Multimedia Agency "Worx" again received an international award. The American Web Marketing Association (WMA) recognized the website for the casual luxury hotel "The Ring" done by "Worx" with the WebAward 2008 "Outstanding Website - for outstanding achievement in website development." - November 06, 2008 - The Ring
Launch of Exclusive Maldives Travel Portal www.MaldivesHotels.com
Canopus Maldives, an inbound tour operator based in the Maldives has launched their exclusive Travel portal under the name Maldives Hotels. They offer you information about Maldives, wide range of holidays including family holidays, honeymoon holidays, spa holidays, diving holidays, surfing holidays, and even for Corporate Seminars and Incentives. Discover offers from budgeted to luxurious to all inclusive special holiday deals from Resorts, Hotels and Cruise Boats in Maldives. - November 05, 2008 - Canopus Maldives
Why Choose to Live at HarborPlace?
Several residents of HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community speak out about living at HarborPlace. - November 04, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Roatan Cruise
Roatan.ws "Roatan island photo of the Month" October 2008. A fun group from the Carnival cruise ship enjoy a Roatan snorkeling / sailing tour with Jolly Roger Catamaran Cruises. - November 04, 2008 - Roatan
HarborPlace Residents Grill Local Candidates
Candidates for office in Port St Lucie, FL appreciated the opportunity to chat with local voters at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 04, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Seniors Retire in Style at HarborPlace ... with Their Pets
Many seniors would like to live in a retirement resort, but do not want to leave their beloved pets behind. Now they don't have to. Small pets, dogs, cats, birds and fish are welcome at HarborPlace at Port St Lucie, a lovely Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 04, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Halloween at HarborPlace a Treat for All
HarborPlace residents filled the Retirement Resort's lobby Halloween morning, candy baskets in hand, eagerly anticipating the arrival of the trick-or-treaters from Oxford Academy. And here they came... monsters, rag dolls, firemen, ballerinas, superheroes, cheerleaders, butterflies and more. It was... - November 03, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Holiday Inn Melaka Help Clean Up the World
Despite the stormy weather, colleagues of Holiday Inn Melaka rolled up their corporate sleeves and took action to protect and improve the environment for future generations by participating in the global environmental campaign, Clean Up the World. A total of 55 volunteers from Holiday Inn Melaka... - November 03, 2008 - Holiday Inn Melaka
Zen Getaways Expands, World Wide Vacation Home Rentals
Announcing the launch of a new and innovative way to plan your next vacation. Introducing Zen Vacation Rentals’ expansion to worldwide vacation home rentals. The same reliable, honest, and friendly service that Zen Getaways customers enjoy is now available for your next vacation to anywhere in the world. - November 02, 2008 - Zen Getaways
aloft Denver International Airport Management Duo, Ralph Bobian and Rhonda Watkins, Recruited by Stonebridge Companies
Ralph Bobian and Rhonda Watkins join the hip, sassy new aloft brand is entering the Denver scene this fall. Denver-based Stonebridge Companies has partnered with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide to bring this $25 million hotel to the metro area. - November 01, 2008 - Stonebridge Companies
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes Ms. Siriphan Uasrikongsuk, as Assistant Director of Sales, Leisure
Ms. Siriphan Uasrikongsuk has been recently appointed Assistant Director of Sales at Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket. A native of Thailand, Siriphan has worked in the international hospitality industry for 9 years with many leading hotels and resorts including Six Senses... - November 01, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Medical Tourism Conference Features Largest Exhibit Hall
The 2nd World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress which takes place October 26th – 28th, 2009 in Los Angeles California will feature the largest medical tourism and health tourism exhibition hall in the industry. Top International Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Tourism Facilitators,... - October 31, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Finger Lakes Bed and Breakfast Celebrates Five Successful Years
Innkeepers offer Finger Lakes visitors a fantastic view and bed and breakfast amenities that continues to draw more guests seeking a unique getaway. - October 31, 2008 - Bristol Views Bed and Breakfast
New Store Offers Stepping Stones on the Pathway to Bliss
The Chakra Chack, owned by Julia Countryman, is a new breed of the online shopping experience. Inspired by Joseph Campbell's "Follow Your Bliss," Countryman spring boarded the idea into an online shopping experience where shoppers can create a sacred space by purchasing items that are designed to help them reduce stress, increase relaxation, and, in the tone of Campbell's famous quote, "Follow their Bliss." - October 31, 2008 - BlissLights
New Breakfast at Menu Introduced at the Winter Garden Restaurant at Landmark London Hotel
For those looking for an indulgent start to their day, the five-star Landmark London Hotel in fashionable Marylebone is now taking reservations for breakfast. The Landmark is one of the finest Grande Dames amongst London’s most prestigious hotels. To ensure that guest can truly indulge... - October 31, 2008 - Landmark London Hotel
Cuendet Grows on the International Market Accompanied by the Wyndham Label
The leader in the letting of charming homes adds to its label the endorsement of Wyndham to better its international expansion. - October 30, 2008 - Cuendet & Cie Spa
A Spirited Halloween at Dring’s Bar, Vienna
Dring’s Bar, Vienna’s hottest nightspot, invites the spirited and spooky to celebrate Halloween night in casual style. Dring’s Bar celebrates Halloween with specialty drinks, pumpkins galor and a party ambiance. - October 30, 2008 - The Ring
A Large Choice of Apartments in Rome: Early Booking 2009 Rome Sweet Home
A large choice of apartments in Rome: luxury, chic, trendy and … lower rates. Early Booking 2009 Rome Sweet Home. - October 29, 2008 - Rome Sweet Home
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Inspires Range of Hermès Chinaware
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong announces that the legendary luxury hotel has been the inspiration for a new range of tableware by Hermès. Called Les Poèmes du Mandarin this 18-piece china collection will be used in the hotel’s exclusive Krug Room restaurant from 20 October 2008 and will be available for sale internationally in early 2009. - October 29, 2008 - Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Time Square Suites – Vancouver’s Hybrid Hotel Offers Live/Work Lifestyle
Hotels and small business travellers can help each other in a time of financial cutbacks. - October 29, 2008 - Times Square Suites Hotel
Westgate Historic Williamsburg Designated a Virginia Green Lodging
Westgate Resorts’ Historic Williamsburg Resort has been designated as Virginia Green. Virginia Green is the statewide program that works to reduce the environmental impacts of Virginia’s tourism industry. It is a partnership between the Virginia Tourism Corporation and the Virginia... - October 29, 2008 - Westgate Resorts
Watcharewee Thepprapak Appointed as Group Personnel Manager at Astudo Hotel & Resort Management
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management announces the appointment of the Watcharewee Thepprapak as Group Personnel Manager at Astudo Hotel & Resort Management in Thailand. - October 29, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Thanakorn Danthong Appointed as Resort Manager of Away Tusita Chumphon
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management announces the appointment of the Thanakorn Danthong as Resort Manager for Away Tusita Chumphon in Thailand. - October 29, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Tee Chansorn Appointed as Resort Manager of X2 Kui Buri
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management announces the appointment of Tee Chansorn as Resort Manager for X2 Resort Kui Buri in Thailand. - October 29, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
X2 Samui Offers Freedom Package and Spirit Package
X2 Samui, the latest in a series of new developments of the stunning X2 Resort properties resort in Thailand, offers 2 incredible packages for enjoying your holiday. - October 29, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Astudo Growing Hotel Management Business
Astudo Hotel and Resorts Management Company, originally founded to manage their own X2 and Away resorts in Kui Buri, Samui and Koh Kood, has seen substantial growth in the hotel and resorts management business. - October 29, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Prestigious World Travel Awards for Swissôtel Berlin and Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy, Moscow
Two deluxe hotels of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts were singled out by this year’s World Travel Awards in Europe: The Swissôtel Berlin as “Germany’s Leading Business Hotel” and Swissôtel Krasney Holmy for the second year in a row as “Russia’s Leading hotel.” The awards ceremony was held in the city of Poprad in Slovakia by the World Travel Association (WTA). - October 27, 2008 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Honduran Art
Honduran Art these fantasy animals were painted by kids in the village with the help of an artist through the Guaruma program. The Guaruma village is north of La Ceiba in the Cangrejal river valley boardering two National Parks. - October 27, 2008 - Roatan
X2 Resort Samui Becomes Member of Design Hotels
X2 Resort Samui, Thailand’s first chain of design hotels, has become member of Design Hotels, the German-based marketing and sales company for independent luxury design hotels. - October 26, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group