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Xanadu Catalina 5K Health & Wellness Festival September 20th-22nd 2013 – Santa Catalina Island Benefiting the Outdoor Discovery School Foundation
Two Harbors in Catalina Island will be the home of Xanadu, the 5K Health and Fitness Festival. Between 1500 and 3000 participants are projected to experience this weekend adventure that promotes physical fitness, well-being, community and the non profit, Outdoor Discovery School Foundation. - August 21, 2013 - Xanadu Catalina
Grand Pacific Resort Management Wins TripAdvisor® Awards of Excellence
Service Excellence Cited as Top Reason for Honor - August 21, 2013 - Grand Pacific Resort Management
Rang Mahal Wins Wine Spectator’s 2013 Award of Excellence
Rang Mahal, the award winning Indian restaurant at Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, has received the Award of Excellence 2013 from Wine Spectator, recognizing restaurants which have wine lists offering interesting selections, paired well with the menu and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. This award... - August 21, 2013 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
World Medical Tourism Congress Announces Lufthansa, Sani Dental Group as Bronze Sponsors
The Medical Tourism Association® today announced two bronze-level sponsors -- Lufthansa and Sani Dental Group – of the 6th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Nov. 3-6, 2013, at Caesar’s Palace, in Las Vegas. - August 18, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Fordham Brewery, Dogfish Head at Brew Festival Aug. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The 3rd Annual Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Brew Festival will take place on Saturday, August 24 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Rollins Center®. Microbreweries from the Mid-Atlantic region will be featured. Delaware’s own, famed craft brewers Fordham Brewery and Dogfish Head Craft... - August 18, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Hotel Brunelleschi Offers Dan Brown "Inferno" Package
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) member, Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence, has been mentioned twice in Dan Brown’s new novel "Inferno," the "Da Vinci Code" sequel. In response, Hotel Brunelleschi has launched an Inferno package to celebrate the bestselling... - August 18, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Satellites, Free Seats Available for Delaware Poker Championship III Sept. 7 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Multi-table super satellites to win seats into the Delaware Poker Championship® III tournament will be offered on Sept. 1 and Sept. 2, beginning at 7:15 p.m. with buy-ins of $35. A multi-table satellite will occur on Sept. 5 at 7:15p.m., with a buy in of $130; one in five players from this... - August 17, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Finalists for HM Awards
After June’s announcement of Pacific Resort Aitutaki’s win of the Signum Virtutis, the Seal of Excellence at the Seven Star Global Luxury Awards, Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) are once again delighted to announce their placement as finalists in two prestigious award categories for... - August 15, 2013 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Sofitel Manila and Run Rio’s Battle of the Sexes Leg 2
Sofitel Manila, in partnership with Run Rio, proudly present the second leg of the successful charity fun run, Battle of the Sexes, for the benefit of the Virlanie Foundation. - August 15, 2013 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Tickets on Sale Sept. 4 for the 2014 Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival
The 14th annual event will debut new venues for the Commercial Tasting & Fireside Bar programs. - August 15, 2013 - Vail Cascade
Brawl for Belt Between U.S. Top Ten Heavyweights Aug. 23 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Friday Night Fights returns to the Rollins Center® on Aug. 23 with a headline title bout between unbeaten sensation, Amir “Hardcore” Mansour, U.S. Ranked No. 10, and Maurice “Mo Bettah” Harris, U.S. Ranked No. 9, scheduled for 12 rounds, for the U.S. Boxing Association... - August 15, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Mt. Philo Inn Opens to Weekend Visitors
Boutique Vermont Inn Unveils New Look, Suites and Introductory Rates - August 14, 2013 - Mt Philo Inn/Knight and Day
Opulen Studios Newly Renovated, Enjoyed by Celebs
Downtown LA Photography, Film and Event Location Gets a New Look, New Attention - August 14, 2013 - Opulen Studios
New, Exclusive Network Launches for People Working in Hospitality and Travel
An exciting new online network for upwardly mobile hospitality and travel professionals is now available. Hospitality Leaders is free and open to anyone who works in these sectors. - August 14, 2013 - Hospitality Leaders
River Expeditions Announces Gauley Savings Galore Throughout September and October
River Expeditions offers special pricing on weekday white water rafting trips on the Gauley River in West Virginia throughout September and October 2013. These specials are valid for the intense Upper Gauley River or the scenic, playful Lower Gauley River. - August 12, 2013 - River Expeditions
Sensimar Royal Blue Resort & Spa in Crete Among the Top 10 Best Hotels of the World
According to www.tophotels.ru, Sensimar Royal Blue Resort & Spa in Crete is one of the Top 10 Best Hotels of the World with its guests feeling completely satisfied with the services, the facilities and the settings of the resort. - August 11, 2013 - Royal Blue Resort & Spa
SEC Football Fans Can Attend the SEC BeachFest for Free Courtesy of Brett/Robinson
The SEC BeachFest is returning to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach August 15th – 18th, and SEC football fans have the chance to score free weekend passes to the event—all they have to do is book a Gulf-front condo with Brett/Robinson. The company’s current condo special offers free... - August 10, 2013 - Brett Robinson
Live and Cycle Amsterdam Like a Local by Renting an Amsterdam Apartment
Holiday lettings provider WorldEscape offers guests a free bicycle with apartment bookings made through AmsterdamStay. - August 09, 2013 - WorldEscape LLC
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort Announces Facebook Contest Winner for July
This is the end of yet another Facebook photo contest by Robert’s Grove. This one was specifically for previous guests. Jean –Marc Tassé, one of the owners of Robert’s Grove expressed his gratitude to those who participated in the contest for July, “We would like to... - August 08, 2013 - The Inn at Robert's Grove
Sofitel Manila Launches Brigitte Bardot, La Légende Photo Exhibit
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila pays tribute to Brigitte Bardot, the most iconic French actress of her time, by launching the BB Forever - La Légende Photo Exhibition at Le Bar. - August 07, 2013 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Cypress Bend Resort Presents Three Great Ways to Celebrate the End of Summer
Cypress Bend Resort on the East Texas-Western Louisiana border, just one hour from Shreveport, is offering three money-saving offers in August. - August 06, 2013 - Cypress Bend Resort
IVV Launches FV Program (Vietnam Free Visa Program)
Instant Vietnam Visa (IVV) - a Vietnam-based Immigration service company just launched a program called FV which offers free visas on arrival for visitors to Vietnam. - August 04, 2013 - Viet Value Travel Co., Ltd
3.5 Million Reasons Why INTUITION is a Game Changer for the Timeshare Industry
INTUITION, a brand marketing service launched in February 2013 by Perspective Group, the leading global PR and Multimedia company for the timeshare and vacation ownership industry has revealed the results of a simple search report on Google.com demonstrating the significant impact their service is... - August 04, 2013 - Perspective Magazine
Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Adventure Company & Jungle Lodge Announces Facebook Contest Winner for July
Yet another Facebook contest has ended for Caves Branch. The “Picture your Adventure in Belize” is the first ever Facebook photo contest that Caves Branch has had – the first one being in February of this year. Ian Anderson, owner of Caves Branch expressed his gratitude to those... - August 03, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
Schahet Hotels Adds Wingate by Wyndham to Portfolio
Hotel Management Company Expansion. - August 03, 2013 - Schahet Hotels
Naples, FL Hotel Breaks New Ground with Demand Management from Southwind Hotels and Resorts
Gilles Arditi and Southwind Hotels and Resorts is heading the revenue management department at Paradise Coast Hotel and Suites of Naples, Florida. Paradise Coast joins a growing portfolio of Florida boutique hotel and resort clients. - August 02, 2013 - Southwind Hotels and Resorts
Local Woman Strikes It Rich with Over Half Million Dollar Jackpot at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
A Clayton, Del., woman hit the MegaHits® Progressive Jackpot for a whopping $586,559.30 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. The lucky, 53-year-old woman, who requests anonymity, was playing the one-cent MegaHits game with a $3 bet. “It was the end of my evening when I spotted the game,... - August 02, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Great Hotels of the World Wins Seven Star Global Luxury Award
Great Hotels of the World Recognised for Best Hotel Collection. - August 02, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Grand Caribe Belize Announces Results of June-July Facebook Contest for Families
Grand Caribe Belize Resort & Condominiums launched a Facebook contest for families on June 26th and wrapped it up on July 31st. The contest was a hit among Facebook fans, with 70 entries and 3,708 votes. Despite the great competition, Marie Veal, of Lombardy, Italy, has prevailed by gaining the most votes in the competition. - August 01, 2013 - Grand Caribe Belize Resort and Condominiums
Singing Sands Inn Announces Results of Its Facebook Contest for Pet Owners
Singing Sands Inn in Maya Beach, Belize, continues with its series of themed, monthly contests for its fans on Facebook. This contest, which launched on June 26th and wrapped up on July 31st, was geared toward pet owners. The contest was a huge hit among the resort's fans on Facebook, drawing close to 2,000 votes by the time the contest ended. - August 01, 2013 - Singing Sands Inn
Country Darling Kellie Pickler in Concert Nov. 29 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will host Country’s newest sensation, Kellie Pickler, in concert on Friday, November 29th for one show only in the Rollins Center®. Tickets are on sale now for $35 - $85, and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting doverdowns.com. - August 01, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
River Expeditions is Pleased to Announce This Year’s Labor Day Celebration
Join River Expeditions on August 31st, 2013 to pay tribute to those who keep America great. Celebrate Labor Day weekend white water rafting with River Expeditions on the New River in West Virginia, all for a special package price. - July 29, 2013 - River Expeditions
Luxury Living in Costa Rica Now Possible at a Fraction of the Cost with Introduction of Private Residence Clubs Built on Innovative Fractional Ownership
Palms International Costa Rica introduces the Hammock Club Collection CR, Latin America’s only Luxury Fractional Ownership Program for Luxury Costa Rican Homes in Highly Sought-After Resort Settings. - July 29, 2013 - Palms International
MyNorthTickets Now Sells Tickets to 2013 Porterhouse Productions Traverse City Summer Microbrew & Music Festival
MyNorthTickets, a subsidiary of MyNorth Media producers of Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine, is now selling tickets on behalf of the Porterhouse Production’s Traverse City Summer Mircrobrew & Music Festival. "Part of our mission has always been to connect our audience with... - July 25, 2013 - MyNorth Media
Enjoy Up to 50% Off in Lanzarote This Summer with Optima Villas
Optima Villas Announce Summer Sale on Lanzarote. - July 25, 2013 - Optima Villas
TripAdvisor Recognizes Villas Sacbe Condo Hotel and Beach Club with a 2013 Certificate of Excellence
Condo Hotels Playa Del Carmen is delighted to announce that one of their Playa Del Carmen hotels, the Villas Sacbe Condo Hotel and Beach Club, has been presented with a TripAdvisor 2013 Certificate of Excellence. - July 24, 2013 - Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen
Tickets Still Available for R&B Legend Keith Sweat in Concert Sept. 20 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will host R&B/blues singer-songwriter Keith Sweat in concert on Friday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. in the Rollins Center®. A limited number of tickets are still available at $35 & $45. Sweat, the innovator of the New Jack Swing, has a host of notable hits... - July 24, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
River Expeditions Announces the Coolest Party in August – Beach Party Blast
River Expeditions is excited to announce the coolest party in August, Beach Party Blast, on August 3rd, 2013. Guests can enjoy a weekend with friends and family, including white water rafting on the New River Gorge, and a fun and food filled cookout, all for a special price. - July 23, 2013 - River Expeditions
Delaware Poker Championship III Guarantee $100,000 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Sept. 7
The Delaware Poker Championship® III tournament will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7 beginning at 11 a.m. in the Crown Royal® Poker Room. The prize pool guarantee is $100,000, the largest ever offered at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. Multi-table super satellites for the tournament will... - July 21, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Brand Tango and Perspective Group Launch Brand Awareness Campaign
Perspective Group, a global PR & Multimedia company for the vacation ownership industry and Brand Tango, a comprehensive marketing, design, and technology company have collaboratively launched a brand awareness campaign to help inform companies operating within the timeshare industry of the... - July 20, 2013 - Perspective Magazine
Palms International Costa Rica and Resort Realty CR Announce Strategic Partnership for Costa Rica Real Estate
International Real Estate Company Specializing in Luxury Costa Rica Real Estate and Resort Properties Joins Forces with Los Sueños Real Estate Specialist, Resort Realty CR/United Country, on the Central Coast of Costa Rica. - July 19, 2013 - Palms International
Winner of a 2 Tank Scuba Diving Belize Day Trip
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort in Placencia has decided to give away a magnificent prize to its fans through Facebook. RG’s PADI 5 star certified dive center has decided that one lucky winner from their Facebook contest will receive a Scuba Diving day trip (2 Tanks Dive for a more... - July 19, 2013 - The Inn at Robert's Grove
Glenn Miller Orchestra Coming to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Oct. 25
The renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform in the Rollins Center® on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m., now under the leadership of band director and lead vocalist, Nick Hilscher. Hilscher became the director of the touring band in 2012, replacing previous director Gary Tole to become the... - July 18, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Creta Maris Green Team Take Action to Protect the Environment
With the ecological and social actions of Creta Maris Green Team - environmental group of Creta Maris Beach Resort, organized yesterday July 15, 2013, cleaning and tree preservation, the responsibility of which is under the Municipality of Hersonissos. - July 18, 2013 - Maris Hotels
TripAdvisor Recognizes Maya Villa with a 2013 Certificate of Excellence
Maya Villa Condo Hotel & Beach Club is pleased to have been among the Playa del Carmen hotels presented with a TripAdvisor 2013 Certificate of Excellence. - July 17, 2013 - Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen
Journey Back in Time at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum Hotel Accomodations
Stay at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Thousand Oaks Ventura County and visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum to discover exhibits and galleries depicting the life of Ronald Reagan. Take a step back in time and journey through Reagan’s life from local hero to Hollywood... - July 17, 2013 - TownePlace Suites by Marriott
KoruCenter Redefines Immersive Fitness with Revolutionary Weight Loss Retreat in Colorado
Opening this month, KoruCenter is launching a weight loss center that solves the age old problem, weight loss being temporary, associated with live-in programs. - July 17, 2013 - KoruCenter
Rebekah Evans Named Ventura County Lodging Association Executive Director
Rebekah Evans has been named the new executive director of the Ventura County Lodging Association (VCLA). Evans will be responsible for overseeing efforts to attract tourists and business travelers to Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura, known as VenturaCountyWest. Evans takes over from Gary Wartik, who... - July 17, 2013 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Brett/Robinson Offers Fall Rates Beginning in August
The official start of fall is still more than two months away, but Gulf Shores & Orange Beach vacationers will only have to wait another month for a fall vacation if they book a stay with Brett/Robinson. Beginning August 4th, Brett/Robinson’s early fall rates will go into effect,... - July 14, 2013 - Brett Robinson
Sofitel Luxury Hotel in the Philippines Celebrates French Month
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, the only French luxury hotel in the Philippines, introduces a variety of French celebrations this whole month of July! - July 14, 2013 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila