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Casa Dorada Los Cabos Nominated as World’s Leading Beach Resort 2014
World Travel Awards Competition Continues and Voting Closes on October 26th - October 16, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Fall Fun in VenturaCountyWest
Fall is the perfect time to start thinking about weekend or even mid-week getaways. Whether it is picking pumpkins from local farms or celebrating the grape harvest with area wineries, fall is special time in VenturaCountyWest. Agriculture is big in VenturaCountyWest (the cities of Camarillo,... - October 16, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association
SSMAC Sails the Seven Seas: A Spooky Nautical Halloween Adventure
The Junior Committee of the Soldiers' Sailors' Marines' Coast Guard's & Airmen's Club cordially invites you to it's annual Halloween spooktravakanza. Come dressed in your finest garb as, 'SSMAC Sails the Seven Seas: A spooky nautical adventure'. Saturday, October 25, 2014 7:00pm -... - October 16, 2014 - SSMAC
ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference Report Back
The International Luxury Hotel Association Fast Forward 2020 Conference held in Washington DC, Sept. 22-23, at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, was a tremendous success. - October 16, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Pine Forest Camp, Lake Owego Camp, Camp Timber Tops, and TOP Camps Accepting New Campers and Staff Applications
Registration open for summer 2015. - October 15, 2014 - Pine Forest Camp
weholi Launches Easy-to-Use Online Timeshare Marketplace
Swiss-based company provides innovative global marketplace for vacation ownership industry. Developed by Zurich based owners Thorsten Wieting & Nicole Wieting-Kälin, weholi is an easy-to-use online marketplace for renting, exchanging and selling all forms of vacation ownership, such as... - October 15, 2014 - weholi
National Timeshare Owners Association CEO Elected to CRDA Board of Directors
The Canadian Resort Development Association (CRDA) announced the appointment of Gregory G. Crist, to the Board of Directors prior to the opening of the Canadian Resort Conference, which was held in Toronto Canada on September 22nd and 23rd 2014. This marks the first time in CRDA’s history... - October 15, 2014 - National Timeshare Owners Association
"Cause We Love Music" is Back in Dubai
Bliss Lounge New Season Opening Party. - October 15, 2014 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Free Cabin for Veterans and Active Military
Opossum Creek Retreat LLC. is offering free 2-day stays in all of their cabins. This offer is to veterans and active-duty service members in appreciation for their service. - October 13, 2014 - Opossum Creek Retreat LLC.
Newton Group Transfers: Timeshare Transition Experts
Newton Group Transfers is the most trusted name in timeshare exit, and their customer service is unparallelled in the timeshare disposal industry. - October 13, 2014 - Newton Group Transfers
Kreuzfahrthammer Offers the First “Pay What You Want” Danube River Cruise in History
Unique promotion gives river cruise enthusiasts the first ever opportunity to pay the price they are willing to pay for a one-of-a-kind cruise on the Danube. - October 13, 2014 - Kreuzfahrthammer
Riad Al Ksar Spa Medina Awarded Best Riad in Morocco for 2014 by Zoover
For the second year, Riad Al Ksar Spa Marrakesh Medina has been awarded Best Riad in Morocco. - October 12, 2014 - Riad Al Ksar & Spa Marrakesh
The Chalet, at 11º East Obergurgl, Engages Wine Poole for Food and Wine Pairing
Guests of the luxury ski chalet The Chalet, at 11º East Obergurgl,are set to benefit from the expert food and wine pairing services of Wine Poole, an independent wine specialist. Whilst some ski chalets content themselves with providing simple house wine, The Chalet at 11º East... - October 12, 2014 - The Chalet, at 11° East
PRHG Scoops Six Major Awards at the 2014 World Travel Awards
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is in celebration mode once again after all three of it’s Cook Islands properties were honoured at the 21st annual World Travel Awards, capturing six major awards on a special night for the hotel management company. This year’s Australasia Gala Ceremony was held at The Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi, India and it certainly lived up to it’s reputation as the “Travel Industry’s equivalent to the Oscars.” - October 11, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Caribe Resort, Sunny 105 Name Winner for Staycation Giveaway
Caribe Resort and Sunny 105.7 FM teamed up at the end of summer to giveaway a "Staycation" to a local resident. Applicants were encouraged by the radio station to submit registrants on the website www.sunny105contest.com and a local person would be chosen at random. - October 11, 2014 - Caribe Resort
Anica Vacation Rentals, Redefining the Way We Travel
Two young Mexican entrepreneurs are trying to redefine the way we take vacations. - October 11, 2014 - Anica Ecostay
Breckenridge Grand Vacations Reaches a Milestone: 20,000 Owners
BGV the parent company of four resorts in Breckenridge CO now has 20,000 owners. - October 11, 2014 - Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Crestpoint Companies Adds Another Two Management Contracts to Portfolio
Crestpoint Companies, a hotel development and management company headquartered in Mason, Ohio, announced that it has added the newly renovated Holiday Inn Express in Winchester, KY and the Quality Suites in Blue Ash, OH to its management portfolio. The addition of the two hotels adds 108 rooms,... - October 09, 2014 - Crestpoint Companies
Park Hyatt Saigon Goes Pink in October
This October, Park Hyatt Saigon is dedicating the entire month to ladies. The hotel will be warmed up in various shades of pink in line with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More notably, Park Hyatt Saigon will be celebrating Vietnamese Women’s Day with a pink surprise for all female guests... - October 03, 2014 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Coco Collection Reveals Contest to Win a Luxury Stay for 5 Nights at Coco Bodu Hithi
Coco Collection is delighted to celebrate the re-vamp of the corporate websites by revealing an online contest to win a stay at the lavish Coco Bodu Hithi. - October 03, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Smoky Mountains Fall Colors Named Among Best in the Country by Timber Tops Luxury Cabin Rentals
Timber Tops Luxury Cabin Rentals, the premier provider of Gatlinburg cabin rentals, recently named the Smoky Moutnains fall colors among the best in the United States. According to Timber Tops, it is the vibrant shades and majestic views found in the Smokies that results in this award. - October 03, 2014 - Timber Tops Luxury Cabin Rentals
Sofitel Manila Hotel Celebrates Oktoberfest 2014
Enjoy two nights of authentic Bavarian feast and entertainment as Sofitel Manila celebrates the 76th Oktoberfest in Manila. - October 02, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
staySky Vacation Club Launches as Tourism Booms in Orlando
Tourism is at an all-time high in Orlando, Florida and with many new attractions in the works, this popular family destination is preparing for an explosion in visitor numbers. As demand for quality accommodation also increases in line with visitor number growth, the launch of a new vacation club... - October 02, 2014 - staySky Vacation Club
Global Connections Honored as the Best Travel Agency in North Myrtle Beach
The North Myrtle Beach Award Program, an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the North Myrtle Beach area has named Global Connections as the Best Travel Agency of 2014. Each year, the North Myrtle Beach Award Program identifies... - October 01, 2014 - Global Connections, Inc.
Chicago’s First FIGHT2FEED Mission to #DoSomething and Feed It Forward
Local Volunteers Come Together to Make a Difference in Hunger in Our Chicago Neighborhoods - September 30, 2014 - I Want That, Inc
Great Hotels of the World Announces Winner of First MICE Draw
"Enquire to win a holiday" competition heats up with next prize - Athens. - September 28, 2014 - Great Hotels of the World
Tools of Trade: Agreement Calls for Medical Tourism Association® to Provide Government of Puerto Rico with Certified Education and Training
Partnership with Department of Economic Development to Brand Island as Top Health Travel Destination Announced at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. - September 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
PhuketBestRental.com Offers Discerning Holidays Makers the Stay of a Lifetime in Phuket
Whilst Phuket's annual Vegetarian Festival is just starting, here's information that should help visitors plan their next holidays on the famous resort island in Thailand. Phuket Best Rental is a local agency with a portfolio presenting a number of luxury villas for holiday rentals in Phuket. All the best properties on the island are gathered on just one website. The process of booking a villa in Thailand has never been easier! - September 26, 2014 - Phuket Best Rental
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Reopens in Record Time After Category 4 Hurricane Hits Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa just announced that it will welcome guests starting October 9th, 2014, just over three weeks after Category 4 Hurricane Odile hit the area on September 14th leaving major damage throughout Cabo San Lucas, the municipality of Los Cabos and the state of Baja... - September 25, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
River Expeditions Announces Their Annual Bridge Day Blowout Special
River Expeditions is thrilled to welcome the return of their Bridge Day Blowout special to celebrate West Virginia’s New River Gorge Bridge Day festival on October 18th, 2014. This package includes white water rafting, camping, the thrills of Bridge Day plus a great after party! - September 24, 2014 - River Expeditions
Great Hotels of the World Announces Winner of First MICE Draw
"Enquire to win a holiday" competition heats up with next prize - Athens. - September 24, 2014 - Great Hotels of the World
Apartment Barcelona Launches Website in Dutch
The company's website is now available in eight languages. - September 24, 2014 - Apartment Barcelona
Ventura County Lodging Association to Host Security Training Class
The Ventura County Lodging Association (VCLA) is sponsoring a free anti-terrorism and security training session Friday, October 24 at the Four Points Sheraton in Ventura (1050 Schooner Dr.). The daylong class (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) is open to all individuals responsible for maintaining security... - September 23, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV) Announces New Resort
Private Offering event scheduled this December. - September 23, 2014 - Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Sofitel Manila Launches Magnifique Memories Photo Contest
Win a luxurious staycation package at Manila's only luxury resort hotel. - September 20, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Chinese Ministry of Health Calls on Private Sector Partners at mHealth Conference of World Medical Tourism Congress
World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. to showcase telemedicine technologies. - September 18, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Coco Collection Awarded Prestigious Accolades at the 2014 World Travel Awards
Coco Collection and its exclusive private island retreat, Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, shine at the 2014 World Travel Awards by receiving two of the coveted accolades. - September 17, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Guestfolio Launches Lasso
Simple web-based solution allows hoteliers to build relationship with OTA guests. - September 14, 2014 - Guestfolio
Keynote Speaker, Special Guest Announced for Inaugural Mid-Atlantic Green Hospitality Conference Sept. 15 & 16 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will host the first Mid-Atlantic Green Hospitality Conference on September 15 and 16, a first-of-its-kind opportunity to unite food service and lodging facilities, tourism agencies, “eco” product suppliers and consultants around the common cause of... - September 13, 2014 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Gekkotel Crowdfunding Campaign Goes Live
Gekkotel appeals to the public to raise the down payment to acquire their first hotel hopefully in advance of Costa Rica's 2014 high season. Those who pledge at http://gekkotel.com/quest will instantly become part of an eco-community of like-minded individuals who want to help preserve and promote... - September 12, 2014 - Gecko Tail Holdings Inc. SA
Blue River Resort & Hot Spring Offers More Room Options to Ensure a Happy & Memorable Family Vacation – Costa Rica
Families that travel can often have difficulty planning accommodations that suit the needs of everybody, especially when there are children involved. - September 12, 2014 - Blue River Resort
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs Encourages Tourists to Consider Planning Their Accommodations Next to a Beautiful Wonder: the Rincon De La Vieja
A vacation, for most people combines relaxation and new experiences that are not inaccessible during their work-day lives. - September 12, 2014 - Blue River Resort
CVENT Joins Hyatt Team on ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference Session
Bharet Malhotra of CVENT will be moderating Tristan Dowell and Kenneth Villamil's session entitled "Design and Guest Experience Now and into the Future" at the ILHA conference in this month. - September 12, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Korean Wave Crests: Medical Korea Sponsoring World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Government-launched initiative to showcase revamped medical infrastructure at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 11, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Additional Hour and Entertainment Announced for Wine & Music Festival Oct. 4 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the 13th annual Wine & Music Festival will be held in the Rollins Center on Saturday, Oct. 4 between 4-9 p.m., opening an hour earlier than previously scheduled. Tickets are on sale now at $15-$50. Informative wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, jazz... - September 11, 2014 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Wakeup Calls: mHealth Bridging Cross-Border Divides at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Billion-dollar technology industry showcased at "Medical Silk Road" mobile health conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 11, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Attitash Mountain Resort Set to Open New Ziptour | Zip from Summit of Bear Peak to Attitash Mountain Will be Longest Single Span in Contiguous U.S.
Attitash Mountain Resort has long been recognized as New England’s original summer & fall fun ski area with the Alpine Slide, still the longest in North America, first opening to the public in 1976. Since then Attitash Mountain Resort has added many more attractions including the Mount Washington Valley’s longest mountain coaster and New Hampshire’s first free-fall Airbag Jump. Attitash is introducing its new ZipTour attraction featuring the Flying Bear and Attitash Aerial Zip Lines. - September 10, 2014 - Attitash Mountain Resort
U Sapa Vietnam Offers Special Opening Rates
U Sapa Vietnam has introduced a special promotional program for the opening time starting. Special rates apply for bookings from now on for stays between August 1 and September 30, 2014 (rate exclusive tax and service charges). - September 10, 2014 - U Sapa Vietnam
Columbia Comeback: New Latin America Hotspot Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Medical tourism revenues top $216 million last year, marking 61 percent increase from 2012, according to Proexport Colombia, backer of health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 10, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Ask a Patient: Live Interactive Webcast Streaming Global Contacts at World Medical Tourism Congress
Interactive online discussion connects health travelers with healthcare providers -- hospitals, doctors, insurance executives, medical tourism facilitators -- Sept. 23, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 10, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™