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C.A.R.E. Appoints First Advisory Board Member

The Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers (C.A.R.E.) Board of Directors recently appointed its first Advisory Board Member at the 60th Semi-Annual Conference in Annapolis, Maryland May 2-5, 2015. Paul Mattimoe, with Perspective Group out of Orlando, Florida was asked, and accepted, the first... - June 10, 2015 - Perspective Magazine

Discovery Shores Boracay Nominated at the 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards

Discovery Shores, a luxury resort in Boracay, receives a nomination for three categories at the distinguished 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards. - June 08, 2015 - The Discovery Leisure Company, Inc.

Sofitel Manila Celebrates the Man of the House

Sofitel Manila’s featured chefs take from their heirloom recipes & specials borne from their travels, as they add color to Spiral’s selection of culinary delights this Father’s Day. - June 07, 2015 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Culinary Artisans Showcase the Sumptuous Diversity of Italian Cuisine at Sofitel Manila

World-renowned Italian Executive Chef and Restauranteur, Toni Rossetti, visits Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila to delight guests with his delectable dishes and an exciting showcase with their very own Executive Chef Denis Vecchiato in a culinary master’s ring of North versus South Italy. - June 07, 2015 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta Awarded TRIPADVISOR Certificate of Excellence for Five Consecutive Years

The Grand Hotel Excelsior in Malta announced that it has been recognised as a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner. - June 06, 2015 - Grand Hotel Excelsior

Villa Maly Touches Off the Luang Prabang Half Marathon 2015

Villa Maly's Runner Package to interest participants and their cheerleaders joining the Luang Prabang Half Marathon. - June 05, 2015 - Villa Maly Boutique Hotel, Luang Prabang

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Reveals Summer Dinner Series

From beer to bourbon, enjoy pairing menus with focus on local, seasonal cuisine. - June 05, 2015 - Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Bolsters Hospitality Team

New and existing expertise continues to strengthen premier luxury hotel brand. - June 05, 2015 - Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

River Expeditions Announces White Water Specials for Greenbrier PGA Tour Week

River Expeditions is thrilled to extend their annual Greenbrier PGA Tour Week specials into 2015. These packages features a full or half day of rafting on the New River Gorge and much more. - June 05, 2015 - River Expeditions

Casa Dorada Los Cabos and Its Signature Restaurant Receive TripAdvisor’s Top Awards

TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, announced the 2015 Certificate of Excellence award recipients last week. Casa Dorada Los Cabos, a five-star Cabo San Lucas resort and 12 Tribes, its signature restaurant, were both on the list of awarded businesses. Now in its fifth year, the award... - June 03, 2015 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

Rio VIP Nightlife & Activities Bookings Made Easy

RioAllAccess.com is a one-stop shop for the active tourist in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The site provides a wide scope of both night and day solutions for tourists wanting to experience the real Rio. - June 03, 2015 - TGW Travel Group

The Rage: Microbrewery Tours and Beer Tasting in VenturaCountyWest

Microbrews have hit VenturaCountyWest in a big way with more than a half dozen breweries and brew houses opening in the last few years. It only makes sense that area wine festivals now include beer tastings and craft beer events are growing in popularity. The first microbrewery to take off was... - June 03, 2015 - Ventura County Lodging Association

Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) Dunedin, Florida Resort Popular Destination for Events and Getaways

New Renovations Have Wedding Couples Flocking to Beso Del Sol Resort - May 31, 2015 - Global Connections, Inc.

Global Connections’ VP Strategic Alliances and Public Relations Named ARDA Volunteer of the Year

Melanie Gring Honored by the American Resort Development Association for Outstanding Industry Service - May 31, 2015 - Global Connections, Inc.

Breckenridge Grand Vacations Wins Big at ARDA World 2015

Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV) won multiple awards at this week’s ARDA World 2015, the premier gathering for resort development professionals around the world. The awards are a confirmation of BGV’s reputation as one of the most successful independent real estate developers in the... - May 31, 2015 - Breckenridge Grand Vacations

Pacific Resort Hotel Group Announce New COO

Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG), the Cook Islands leading resort operator, today announced the promotion of Marcus Niszow to Chief Operating Officer. Niszow will continue to report directly to Greg Stanaway, Chief Executive Officer in this newly created role. This appointment recognises the... - May 30, 2015 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands

Charlottesville, Virginia, Gains Global Travel Exposure Through Viator and TripAdvisor with the Help Cville Tours

Charlottesville’s first tour operator Cville Tours, is delighted to announce that they have signed an exclusive deal with Viator and Trip Advisor to promote their unique local tours of the magnificent Charlottesville region. Months of planning and hard work have paid off to be accepted by... - May 30, 2015 - Cville Tours

Ranch Day Get Away - Pacific Palisades, CA

Ranch Day Get Away; Date: Wednesday June 24th from 10am-5:pm (all day workshop); A Great Day on the Ranch for Students and Teens only (approx. 13-17 yrs old); Ranch Day Getaway is designed for the non-rider, promising a fun day of activities with each other and horses. - May 30, 2015 - A Ranch Day Retreat

Central Hersonissos Hotel Awarded 2015 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

Central Hersonissos Hotel today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great reviews on TripAdvisor. Certificate of Excellence winners include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a superior customer experience. - May 30, 2015 - Central Hersonissos Hotel

Daytona Beach, FL Oceanfront Resort Providing Guests with Voucher for a Free First Time Ride from Uber

Best Western Aku Tiki Inn Offering First Time Free Uber Ride to Guests. - May 25, 2015 - Best Western Aku Tiki Inn

Mexican Food Fiesta 21 May - 2 June 2015 at Cafe Gran Via

Gran Melia Jakarta held "The Grand Opening Event of Mexican Food Fiesta" on 20 May 2015, featuring Mexican Chef Julio Ortega. The event was opened by General Manager Gilberto Mayen and H.E. Federico Salas from Embassy of Mexico in Indonesia. It was attended by the owner of Gran Melia Jakarta, Bapak Johannes Suriadjaja and Ibu Reggy Suriadjaja, as well as other Ambassador from many countries, decision makers of corporate companies, travel agent & airlines partners. - May 23, 2015 - Gran Melia Jakarta

Pet-Friendly Vacations in VenturaCountyWest

Let’s face it, our pets are part of the family. And when families go on vacation, that means their four-legged friends are coming along for the fun. VenturaCountyWest has a growing list of hotels, restaurants and attractions that make dogs feel right at home. More than 20 hotels, inns and RV... - May 21, 2015 - Ventura County Lodging Association

NTOA to Sponsor Canadian Resort Conference

The National Timeshare Owner’s Association (NTOA) has confirmed its sponsorship of the 2015 Canadian Resort Conference (CRC), Sept. 9 – 10, at the Pan Pacific Vancouver hotel in British Columbia, Canada. The annual conference is produced by Perspective Group on behalf of Canada’s... - May 21, 2015 - National Timeshare Owners Association

Medical Tourism Association® to Host Certification Workshop in Budapest

Training, Saturday, June 25, 2015, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., held during Medical Tourism Conference CEE, SEE, CIS, at Radisson Blu Beke Hotel. - May 21, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™

June Poker Tournaments Announced at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces several poker tournaments in the Crown Royal Poker Room from June 3 – June 7. Things will kick off on June 3 with a $28 Satellite into the June 6 $30,000 guaranteed poker tournament. One in ten will win a seat, and rooms will be available for $29 with... - May 20, 2015 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

La Residence Hotel & Spa Rolls Out 5-Day Wonders of Vietnam Package

Unveil the mysterious charm of Southeast Asia's famed UNESCO World Heritage sites over a five-day package of the most luxury hotel in Hue, La Residence. - May 20, 2015 - Azerai La Residence, Hue

Hotel Uma Residency in Satna Offers Deluxe Rooms for Its Guests

Hotel Uma Residency in Satna has been offering Deluxe Rooms with the comprehensive amenities for its guests. The deluxe rooms of the hotel are designed with elegant interiors. These cosy looking rooms are designed to suit different taste, endowed with soft colours and haven of natural lighting. - May 18, 2015 - Hotel Uma Residency

Best Western For A Better World Donates $7,500 to Surfers for Autism

Best Western For A Better World® recently donated $7,500 to Surfers for Autism, whose mission is to unlock the potential of people with developmental delays, support advocacy for autism issues and scientific research with surfing events throughout the Southeastern United States. Surfers for... - May 16, 2015 - Best Western Plus FMB

Kids Stay Free at Select Unlimited Vacation Club Resorts

For a great beach vacation without the crowds, book a trip for late August or fall. Members of Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) by AMResorts can take advantage of the Kids Stay Free promotion, good at family-friendly resorts in top beach destinations, where the weather is glorious all year-round. The... - May 15, 2015 - Unlimited Vacation Club

"Creta Maris' 40 Years" Celebration Week

One week, 20 events, precious moments and smiles. - May 15, 2015 - Maris Hotels

Sensimar Royal Blue Resort & Spa Achieves Prestigious Travelife Gold Award

The Sensimar Royal Blue Resort & Spa in Panormo Rethymno has just achieved a prestigious Travelife for Hotels & Accommodations Gold award. - May 14, 2015 - Royal Blue Resort & Spa

Jeffrey Osborne to Play Concert at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Dover Downs Hotel & Casino welcomes Jeffrey Osborne, who will be in Dover to perform on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 8 p.m. in the Rollins Center ballroom. Osborne is most well-known for songs such as “On The Wings of Love,” “Stay With Me Tonight” and “We’re Going... - May 13, 2015 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

A Ranch Day Retreat Comes to Los Angeles

Author of A Ranch Day Retreat: Life improving, productivity enhancing, and leadership enabling concepts guided by the model of horses in nature (Createspace 2015, available this summer on Amazon) Chuck Wolf, is bringing a unique Equine facilitated personal and leadership development workshop to Los Angeles with ongoing dates. - May 10, 2015 - A Ranch Day Retreat

Middle East Crossroad: Medical Tourism Association® to Host Certification Workshop in Jordan

Training for hospital administrators, insurance and human resource professionals, and related travel, tourism and hospitality interests, May 30-31, 2015, at Le Meridien Amman Hotel. - May 10, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™

Find Tranquility in Laos with Kamu Lodge’s Serenity Package

Kamu Lodge introduces its newly launched Serenity Package, offering travelers chances to soak up the serenity of its sustainable village. - May 09, 2015 - Kamu Lodge

Medical Tourism Association® Celebrates Launch of Digital Medical Tourism Magazine® App - New Issue Released

Publication leads into World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 27-30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. - May 07, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Appoints New Executive Chef

Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, a five-star Cabo San Lucas resort, announced Francisco Aguirre as the new Executive Chef of the hotel earlier this month. Aguirre has begun his career at Casa Dorada in 2012 as a Sous Chef and was in charge of the opening of the now hugely popular Sushi Bar... - May 06, 2015 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

Grand Pacific Resorts Honored with Three Awards at ARDA World 2015 Including ARDA’s Most Prestigious ACE Award

Grand Pacific Resorts, a timeshare management company that prides itself on “Enriching Lives by Creating Experiences Worth Sharing,” returned from ARDA World 2015 with three prestigious gold ARDY awards and 17 silver finalists, once again demonstrating it is among the “Best in the... - May 05, 2015 - Grand Pacific Resort Management

20th Annual Killis Melton Ice Cream Crank-Off

The 20th Annual Killis Melton Crank-Off, scheduled for June 13, takes place at Chestnut Square the second Saturday of June each year. The Crank-Off has been featured on The Food Network and in American Profile Magazine in addition to the Dallas Morning News, local papers, and magazines. Last year, over three thousand people enjoyed the tastes of homemade ice cream, great music, magic shows, and fun kids’ activities. - May 03, 2015 - Chestnut Square Historic Village

Discovery Primea Celebrates Mother's Day

Discovery Primea pays homage to the most important woman in your life with limited-time offers at Restaurant Tapenade and Mother’s Day weekend staycation packages. - April 30, 2015 - Discovery Primea

Hot Sun, Summer Fun at The Abbey Resort

Families are invited to escape to the lake for lasting vacation memories. - April 29, 2015 - The Abbey Resort

River Expeditions Continues Into Summer 2015 with Memorial Day Madness White Water Rafting Specials

River Expeditions welcomes guests to join them in celebrating Memorial Day weekend on the New River Gorge. This exciting package features a day of whitewater rafting, 3 nights of camping, BBQ cookout and more! - April 29, 2015 - River Expeditions

New Hotel Booking Website OFFHOTELS.COM Launches

Hotel price comparison website OFFHOTELS.COM offers attractive room rates across hotels worldwide at heavily discounted prices. - April 28, 2015 - Theme Park Holding Ltd.

Win a Trip to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

TGW Travel Group - http://toursgonewild.com - is giving away a trip to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. The trip includes Round Trip Airfare, 5 Night Hotel Accommodation, Airport Transfers, Christ Statue Tour, Access to 2 Rio Carnival Parties & 24/7 On-Location Staff. The contest runs from April 23 until June 12, 2015 with the winner announced on June 15th. To enter the contest, go to http://toursgonewild.com/rio-carnival-2016-giveaway. - April 28, 2015 - TGW Travel Group

Discovery Hotel Group's Premier Island Resort in Palawan Offers Summer Promo for 2015

An amazing island getaway awaits guests at Club Paradise Palawan this summer 2015. - April 27, 2015 - The Discovery Leisure Company, Inc.

The King’s Daughters Inn Founder Wins 40 Under 40

Deanna Crossman, founder of two luxury boutique hotels in the Triangle, has been recognized with the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 award. The 40 Under 40 awards recognize outstanding professionals under the age of 40 for their contributions to their organizations and to the community. - April 26, 2015 - The King's Daughters Inn

Governor Rick Scott Celebrates Employment Growth at staySky Vacation Clubs

staySky Vacation Clubs is on a roll. A recent expansion has created 88 new jobs at the fast-growing, Orlando-based vacation club. The club made its debut last year and now employs more than 300 people. In a briefing yesterday at Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa Orlando, FL, Governor Rick... - April 26, 2015 - staySky Vacation Club

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