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GOCO Spas Win Big at World Spa Awards
GOCO Spa Venice and GOCO Spa Ajman take home top prizes. Following a record number of votes over 16 weeks by leading spa and wellness tourism professionals, as well as hundreds of thousands of spa consumers from around the world, two GOCO Spas – GOCO Spa Venice at JW Marriott Venice Resort... - December 13, 2017 - GOCO Hospitality
Southern California Private Tours Implements Automated Booking System for Its Disneyland VIP Tours
Southern California Private Tours announces the completion and implementation of its fully automated booking and inventory system for its Disneyland VIP Tours, and California Adventure VIP Tours at The Disneyland Resort in Southern California. - December 08, 2017 - Southern California Private Tours
Paradise Oaks RV Resort to Celebrate Completion of Phase 2 Expansion on 12/6
Paradise Oaks RV Resort, an amenities rich RV park located in the heart of sunny central Florida, announced today the completion of its major Phase 2 park expansion. The resort will officially unveil the upgrades and additions during a “Welcome Home” party to be held from 10am-12pm on... - December 06, 2017 - Paradise Oaks RV Resort
The Whispers, R&B Hit Makers for Five Decades, to Perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, April 13
The Whispers, who have entertained audiences for more than 50 years with their R&B, disco, jazz and pop hits, will perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Rollins Center on Friday, April 13 at 9 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 5 and can be purchased online at... - December 06, 2017 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Country Springs Hotel to Become The Ingleside Hotel
The Country Springs Hotel will emerge as The Ingleside Hotel in spring of 2018 following an extensive renovation. Chicago-based hotel design firm The Getty’s Group, is leading the charge on the design and rebrand. The word “ingle” is a synonym for fireplace, so the name literally... - December 01, 2017 - The Ingleside Hotel
Sanctum Inle Resort Unveils Off-The-Beaten-Path Adventure to Ruined Royal Capital
Luxury resort on Inle Lake introduces a new full-day adventure to the ruined royal capital Sagar in Myanmar. - November 30, 2017 - Sanctum Inle Resort
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Home2 Suites in Kansas
St. Louis' Midas Hospitality to develop and manage Overland Park hotel. - November 30, 2017 - Midas Hospitality
Successful Renewal of "We do Local" Certification for Creta Maris Beach Resort
This year, Creta Maris Beach Resort continued to “locally" operate, thus managing to get certified for fourth consecutive year with the “We do local” Standard, aggregating a total of 930/1000 points. - November 29, 2017 - Maris Hotels
Ca Ty Muine Resort’s Fan Page Reached 500 Likes After Almost 2 Months
The starting morning of Nov 20th, 2017 marked something very special and motivating for Ca Ty Muine Resort when its Facebook fan page reached 500 likes after almost 2 months being launched into public. - November 27, 2017 - Ca Ty Muine Resort
Southern California Private Tours to Accept JCB Credit Cards for Payment of Its Disneyland VIP Tours
Southern California Private Tours announced that they will accept JCB credit cards for payment of its Disneyland VIP Tours effective November 24, 2017. Accepting JCB credit cards will allow its Japanese guests taking a Southern California Private Tours Disneyland VIP Tour to pay more efficiently while they are traveling within the United States. - November 26, 2017 - Southern California Private Tours
Thomas Real Estate, Inc. of North Myrtle Beach Welcomes Rhonda Langley
— Rhonda Langley recently joined Thomas Real Estate, Inc., of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., as an Accounting Assistant. - November 22, 2017 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
Two December Tournament Weekends at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room
Eight no-limit Texas Hold’em tournaments, including one with a $20,000-guaranteed prize pool and another popular Black Chip Bounty event, will be featured in December at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room. The December tournament schedule includes: Friday, Dec. 15, 11:15... - November 22, 2017 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Chicago's First Nap Studio Opens Downtown on Michigan Avenue
Today, Peace Power Napping officially launches pioneering nap service that lets exhausted city-dwelling professionals, students and travelers grab a midday power nap at the tap of an app. To celebrate the launch, Peace Power Napping is offering free 30-minute power naps at their downtown studio on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. - November 21, 2017 - Peace Power Napping
Bahama House Hotel Announces Best Rates for 2018 When Booking Direct
Daytona Beach, Florida Oceanfront Resort Invites Travelers to Book Direct for Best Availability. - November 20, 2017 - Bahama House Hotel
Ca Ty Muine Resort to be Home for Several Events of Miss DOF 2017
On the first week of November, 2017, Ca Ty Muine Resort and DOF Photographer Club signed a sponsor agreement in which the resort would be providing accommodation, event space and BBQ Gala dinner to the organizers and top contestants in Miss DOF 2017. This is in great efforts by the resort to expose its image more widely and enhance its brand name to a better level through this meaningful cultural event. - November 20, 2017 - Ca Ty Muine Resort
The Best Western Aku Tiki Inn is Now Welcoming Guests for Annual Festivals in Daytona Beach, Florida
Daytona Beach, Florida Oceanfront Resort Welcomes Guests for Upcoming Events. - November 17, 2017 - Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
Casa Cupula Signs Cynthia Lee Fontaine to Headline Its Quinceañera
Cynthia Lee Fontaine, undisputed Miss Congeniality of hit reality TV show “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” will perform at legendary Puerto Vallarta boutique hotel Casa Cupula on January 19, 2018. - November 15, 2017 - Casa Cupula
Countdown to Christmas: Win a Luxury Holiday at Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives
It’s the season of giving and Coco Collection has the perfect gift for you. Take part in the game live on www.cococollection.com and stand a chance to win a luxury Maldives holiday for two at Coco Bodu Hithi. - November 15, 2017 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Creta Maris Beach Resort Stood Out Among 610 Hotels in Crete
“Outstanding Package Performing” Award from Expedia.com - November 15, 2017 - Maris Hotels
The Bernards Inn Welcomes New Chef
The Bernards Inn proudly announces the addition of Todd Mark Miller as their new Executive Chef. In his role as Executive Chef, he will spearhead The Inn’s culinary team and oversee all aspects of the the Inn’s restaurant, catering and kitchen staff. - November 14, 2017 - The Bernards Inn
Medical Tourism Association Webcasts Highlights Opportunities in Wellness Travel
Webcasts will foster discussion among medical tourism professionals about the issues they face in their region and in the industry as a whole. Discover where the industry is moving and how the MTA can help you get there. - November 12, 2017 - Medical Tourism Association™
Merperle Resorts & Hotels Re-Launched Its Website on a New Beautiful Design
Last week, end of Oct 2017, the newly-designed website of MerPerle Resorts & Hotels was officially re-launched in an effort to attract more traffic and engagement thus commercially creating higher conversion. - November 12, 2017 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
OTO Development Announces Plans for AC Hotel Bethesda
OTO Development is building its sixth AC Hotel by Marriott in the heart of downtown Bethesda MD – part of an ambitious mixed-use development and just a few short blocks away from Marriott International’s future global headquarters. - November 11, 2017 - OTO Development
Southern California Private Tours to Offer Specialized Thanksgiving Disneyland VIP Tours on Thanksgiving Day November 23, 2017
Southern California Private Tours is offering specialty Thanksgiving Disneyland VIP Tours this Thanksgiving Day November 23, 2017. This Thanksgiving themed tour allows guests to experience a VIP Thanksgiving day that is customized specifically for guests wishing a Disneyland VIP Tour themed for Thanksgiving. - November 11, 2017 - Southern California Private Tours
Midas Hospitality Manager Named Hotelier of the Year
Regional leader honored by South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association - November 10, 2017 - Midas Hospitality
Largo MD's First Homewood Suites by Hilton Breaks Ground
$20 million extended stay project in DC region is owned by Frontier Development & Hospitality Group and managed by OTO Development, a Johnson Management company. - November 08, 2017 - OTO Development
Ca Ty Muine Resort Announced Winners of Free Accommodation Vouchers
On a sunny day of November 5th, 2017 at Muine Phan Thiet, Ca Ty Muine Resort opened a lottery ceremony to determine who will be the winners of free vouchers divided into 3 prizes for the first, second and third ranks. - November 08, 2017 - Ca Ty Muine Resort
Emmy-Nominated Comedian, "Mike & Molly" Star Billy Gardell to Perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Feb. 16
Emmy-nominated comedian and actor Billy Gardell, known for his grounded, down-to-earth comedy and perspective, will perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Rollins Center on Friday, Feb. 16 at 9 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 7 and can be purchased online at... - November 08, 2017 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Julie Carelock Joins Thomas Real Estate, Inc.
Thomas Real Estate, Inc., of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., is pleased to announce that Julie Carelock has joined the team as director of property services. Carelock has over 20 years of professional senior property management experience. She has successfully managed the operations of 1,015-unit... - November 07, 2017 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
Southern California Private Tours Expands Its Offering of Disneyland VIP Tours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2018
Southern California Private Tours is bringing more New Year's cheer by offering additional VIP Tours of Disneyland & Disney California Adventure on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2018. - November 07, 2017 - Southern California Private Tours
Southern California Private Tours Dedicates Staff to Cruise Line Passengers Booking Disneyland VIP Tours in Southern California
Southern California Private Tours has dedicated specific staff members to manage its cruise passenger VIP Tours of Disneyland. These dedicated Tour Directors have specific knowledge of excursion requirements that cruise passengers must follow as originating, terminating, or transit passengers. - November 05, 2017 - Southern California Private Tours
Resort in Los Cabos Earns 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
“We strive to help our guests create lasting vacation memories, and this certificate helps us notice that we are on the right track to achieve so.” -Mr. Leonardo Perli, General Manager at Casa Dorada Los Cabos - November 03, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Southern California Private Tours Expands Its Offering of Disneyland VIP Tours This Holiday Season
Southern California Private Tours continues to share in the holiday spirit by offering additional availability of its Disneyland VIP Tours this Christmas Holiday Season. Its dedicated concierge allows customization of a guests itinerary at booking. Tour Directors then guide guests through a "perfect" Disney day while on their VIP Tour. - November 02, 2017 - Southern California Private Tours
Club Paradise Palawan Celebrates Halloween 2017
Get ready for a night of fright at a top resort hotel in Coron, Palawan. - November 01, 2017 - Club Paradise Palawan
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort Won Luxury Resort of The Year 2017 Award
Last week in Nha Trang city on Oct. 12, 2017, MerPerle Hon Tam Resort was honored to receive an award as Luxury Resort of the Year 2017 after an almost one year nominating process by Luxury Travel Guide conducting surveys/reviews from global business professionals and community. - October 30, 2017 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
The Best Western Aku Tiki Inn Receives Top Recognition
Daytona Beach, Florida Ocean Front Resort Commended for Excellence. - October 30, 2017 - Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
The Bahama House Hotel Receives 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award
Daytona Beach, Florida Oceanfront Resort Receives Recognition from Top Travel Site. - October 30, 2017 - Bahama House Hotel
Villa Maly Claims Its First-Ever Spot on Condé Nast Traveler List 2017
Laos' only hotel hailed in the Readers' Choice Award of the prestigious magazine. - October 29, 2017 - Villa Maly Boutique Hotel, Luang Prabang
Discovery Shores Boracay Celebrates Halloween 2017
A captivating Halloween celebration at a luxury resort hotel in Boracay. - October 29, 2017 - Discovery Shores Boracay
MerPerle Hon Tam Resort Honored as Best Family Hotel 2017
On 21st October 2017, MerPerle Hon Tam Resort Nha Trang, for the first time, has been honored with the Best Family Hotel 2017 Award given by Ctrip.com and 95% recommended by a mass number of travelers during the year 2016. The event took place at W Shanghai - The Bund, China. - October 28, 2017 - MerPerle Hon Tam Resort
Whangaparaoa Lodge Named "Supreme Award Winner," "Best Motel" at 2017 Hospitality New Zealand Annual Awards Dinner
Katalyma Hotels & Hospitality announced today that Whangaparaoa Lodge was named the Supreme Award winner at Hospitality New Zealand’s 20th annual Awards for Excellence gala dinner, held in central Wellington on October 19. Whangaparaoa Lodge, located just 35 minutes from central Auckland... - October 28, 2017 - Whangaparaoa Lodge
Namale Resort and Spa in Fiji Recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards
Namale named #4 "Resort in Australia & The South Pacific," Ranking Among the World's Best Resorts. - October 27, 2017 - Namale Resort and Spa
Fast Growing Mobility-Startup GetTransfer.com is Part of WebSummit's Start Category
In November 2016, during its foundation year, mobility-startup GetTransfer.com participated for the first time in the Lisbon WebSummit conference. At that time, GetTransfer was little more than an alfa-version in its infancy. Since then, the company has made a quantum leap in terms of proof of... - October 26, 2017 - GetTransfer.com
Wowio, Inc. Acquires Restaurant and Tour Business in Arizona
Wowio appoints a new board and takes company in a new direction. - October 26, 2017 - Wowio, Inc.
La Residence Hue Hailed as 8th Best Hotel in Asia
Property lands the highest finish ever in Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. - October 26, 2017 - Azerai La Residence, Hue
Namale Resort & Spa Wins 2017 World Luxury Hotel Award
Namale Awarded Pinnacle Achievement in Luxury for Boutique Design, Excellence of Service - October 24, 2017 - Namale Resort and Spa
adoba® Hotels Announces the Opening of Two Hotels in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
adoba® hotels, one of the best-green sustainable hotel brands in the nation, today announced the purchase and opening of the adoba® hotel Gladstone and the adoba® hotel Lockview in Sault St. Marie. Located at 26 Lowrie, Gladstone, MI, the adoba® Gladstone hotel offers 30 completely... - October 22, 2017 - adoba® hotels
Anemos Luxury Grand Resort Achieves Prestigious Travelife Gold Certification
The Anemos Luxury Grand Resort in Georgioupolis has achieved the internationally recommended Travelife for Hotels & Accommodations Gold Certification on 03/10/2017. - October 22, 2017 - Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
Sanctum Inle Resort Myanmar Recognised as Among World's Best Resorts
The only resort in Myanmar included in the "Top Resorts in Asia" category of Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards 2017. - October 21, 2017 - Sanctum Inle Resort
AD1 Global Hot on Florida Market with 3 New Hotel Acquisitions / 2 in Orlando
It seems hotel companies have been busy acquiring properties lately, focused - not surprisingly - on location. AD1 Global, an award-winning South-Florida hotel investment company, has been particularly busy in this regard, adding three hotels in a month to their expanding portfolio – 2 of... - October 20, 2017 - AD1Global