Recent Headlines
Within Lodging & Hospitality
Hotel Packages for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum at the Courtyard by Marriott Thousand Oaks Ventura County
Marriott Courtyard Thousand Oaks hotel offers beautiful accommodations for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. Package includes entry tickets to the museum. Take a step back in time and journey through Reagan’s life from local hero to Hollywood stardom, and then through his campaign trail and days of being in office. - July 12, 2013 - Courtyard by Marriott
Top-Ranked Heavyweights Headline Friday Night Fights Aug. 23 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Friday Night Fights returns to the Rollins Center® on Aug. 23 with a headline title bout between two Top Ten U.S. heavyweights, unbeaten sensation Amir “Hardcore” Mansour, ranked No. 10, and Maurice “Mo Bettah” Harris, ranked No. 9. Mansour, 18(14)-0 of Penns Grove,... - July 12, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Thavorn Hotels and Resorts Celebrate Launch of New Hotel Websites with Sweepstake Competition
Thavorn Hotels and Resorts, Phuket, Thailand celebrate the launch of their new hotel websites by running a sweepstake competition with 2 prizes available of a 3 Night Stay at one of their beach resorts. - July 11, 2013 - Thavorn Group
Apartment Barcelona Supports the Casal dels Infants in the Fight Against Child Poverty with New Initiative
The company is set to donate one Euro to the Casal dels Infants centre for the support of disadvantaged children for every apartment reservation made with the agency this summer. - July 10, 2013 - Apartment Barcelona
First All Women's Sailing Team Aboard Panwa Phuket Race Week, 17 July
Phuket's popular all women's sailing team has officially entered Asia's most exciting regatta, the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Race Week, held from 17 - 21 July 2013. - July 09, 2013 - Andaman Sea Club
38th Anniversary of Nude Recreation Week Taking Off at Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Every year, Nude Recreation Week reminds people that they can escape the monotony of boring chain hotel vacations. There are many fun and fascinating nude travel destinations around the world. Pack light and say goodbye to funny tan lines forever. - July 08, 2013 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
The Launch of Bushwise Hospitality Internship Training Courses at Luxury Safari Lodges Across South Africa
Bushwise launches Hospitality Internship Training Courses in luxury safari lodges on some of the finest game reserves in South Africa; unique and exciting career development opportunities in the African wilderness. - July 05, 2013 - Bushwise
Mexico: Dentists Have Medical Tourism Training to Sink Teeth in
Representatives of the Medical Tourism Association® met this week with the Sani Dental Group in Los Algodones, Mexico, where they conducted a training workshop and site visits leading toward their certification in International Patient Services. - July 05, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
PRHG Invests $1million+ on Resort Upgrades
Over the past 12 months and continuing on for the next 6-12 months, Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is investing over NZD$1million in resort upgrades for two of their iconic Cook Islands properties, Pacific Resort Rarotonga and Pacific Resort Aitutaki. The most recent of these upgrades was the... - July 04, 2013 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Nominated as Mexico and Central America’s Leading Spa Resort at World Travel Awards 2013
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa is proud to announce that it has been nominated at the World Travel Awards 2013 as Mexico and Central America’s Leading Spa Resort. Casa Dorada is one of only three resorts in Los Cabos, Mexico to be nominated in this category. This year, World Travel... - July 03, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Medical Tourism Association® Offers Marketing Workshop in Portugal
The Medical Tourism Association® will present a daylong workshop on “Medical Tourism Marketing and the World Health,” Wednesday, July 10, at the Hotel Vila Gale Ópera, in Lisbon, Portugal. Renee-Marie Stephano, president of the Medical Tourism Association®, will offer... - July 03, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association® Workshop to Elevate Industry Awareness in Armenia
The Medical Tourism Association® will conduct a daylong workshop outlining “Opportunities for Medical Tourism in Armenia,” Wednesday, July 3, at Yerevan State University, in Yerevan, Armenia, in collaboration with Solutions and Dental Tourism Armenia. - July 03, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Adventure Company & Jungle Lodge Announces Facebook Contest Winner for June
The “Picture your Adventure in Belize” is the first ever Facebook photo contest that Caves Branch has had. The contest started on February 1st, 2013 and has been running since then. Each month is a new contest and Caves Branch selects a new winner. Ian Anderson, owner of Caves Branch... - July 03, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
CRS Provider Moves Towards Flat Fee Unlimited Transactions
evolution technology by The Hotel Performance Company (http://www.evolutiondistribution.com), the hospitality e-commerce and e-distribution provider, has introduced a more flexible pricing strategy for hotels. evolution has created an alternative pricing structure for independent hotels by... - July 03, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Resorts West and Mizuno to Host High-Altitude Running Camp in Park City
World-class marathoner and IAAF World Championships qualifier Renee Metivier Baille will lead the four-day camp in the mounatins of Park City. - July 02, 2013 - Resorts West
Vermont's Stoweflake Resort Hosts 27th Annual Hot-Air Balloon Festival, July 12-14, 2013
Festival Attendees Can Lift Off with 25 Balloons; Enjoy Kids Activities, Live Music & Beer Garden. - July 02, 2013 - Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng, Celebrates Its 1 Year Anniversary and Launches New Packages for Vang Vieng Visitors
One year ago, Riverside Boutique Resort was inaugurated on the banks of the Nam Song in Vang Vieng, Laos. The Resort was an almost instant hit and visitors’ response has been overwhelming. As part of its 1-year celebrations, Riverside Boutique Resort is announcing special packages for multi-day bookings as well as bookings involving a stay at both Green Park Boutique Hotel, Vientiane, and Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng. - July 02, 2013 - Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
River Expeditions Announces the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree Celebration
Join thousands of Scouts and their families for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree to be held at The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve. River Expeditions is offering special scout adventure packages and rates during this national event, starting on July 15th, 2013. - July 01, 2013 - River Expeditions
County Country Homes Welcomes The Gryphon to Prince Edward County
An 1840 house is rebuilt in Prince Edward County Ontario. This architectural gem has been disassembled and rebuilt in a spectacular location. The historic property is soon to be open for vacation rental by County Country Homes. - June 30, 2013 - County Country Homes
Ramadan Specials at The Ajman Palace
Make this Holy Month of Ramadan truly memorable by sharing special moments with family and friends at The Ajman Palace. - June 30, 2013 - The Ajman Palace
Butterfly on Victoria Received "Most Outstanding Design Hotel" in Golden Pearl Awards 2013
Butterfly Hotels Group is honored to announce that Butterfly on Victoria is a recipient of the Golden Pearl Awards 2013 for the "Most Outstanding Design Hotel" presented by the GHM Hotel General Managers Society. The Golden Pearl Awards, established by the GHM (Guangdong, Hong Kong, and... - June 30, 2013 - Butterfly Hospitality Group
Bangkok Green Family Summer Camp at Sampran Riverside
The former Rose Garden, now known as Sampran Riverside since celebrating its 50th anniversary in April last year is offering weekend retreats for parents with kids. Just an hour ride from Bangkok city the 70-acre eco-cultural theme park is filled with opportunities for families to bond over cultural workshops, eco-leisure activities and organic farming programs. - June 30, 2013 - Sampran Riverside
Medical Tourism Workshop Brings Industry Stakeholders to Tbilisi, Georgia
The Medical Tourism Association® (MTA), in collaboration with MedTourGeorgia, presented a daylong workshop on “Opportunities for Medical Tourism in Georgia,” June 25, 2013, at Tbilisi State Medical University. - June 30, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Sofitel Manila Kicks Off Social Media Week 2013
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila celebrates Social Media Week with exhilarating social media related events for guests. - June 29, 2013 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
MyNorthTickets Sells Big Bear Sportsman's Club Tickets to Big Bear Butt Cruise
MyNorthTickets, a subsidiary of MyNorth Media producers of Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine, is now selling tickets on behalf of Big Bear Sportsman’s Club, namely to the Big Bear Butt Cruise on August 24th, 2013. - June 29, 2013 - MyNorth Media
Singing Sands Inn Launches July 2013 Facebook Contest for Pet Owners
Singing Sands Inn, the Belize Tourism Board's 2012 "Small Hotel of the Year" winner in Maya Beach, Belize, continues its series of contests for its fans on Facebook with a contest for pet owners for the month of July. The resort also aims to connect this latest contest with the work of the Placencia Humane Society, a charitable organization dedicated to the welfare of household pets, by asking participants to pledge a small donation of supplies to the Humane Society should their entry win. - June 28, 2013 - Singing Sands Inn
International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites Reopens After a Two-Year Renovation
Five-star luxury hotel in Bulgaria increases its capacity by 150%. - June 28, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Mandoki Hospitality Adds a New Gulf Shores Vacation Rental
Just in time for the start of summer vacation, Mandoki Hospitality has announced the addition of a new property in Gulf Shores, Alabama, outside of its already established Gulf Shores Plantation. This newest property, named “At Ease,” is a beach house located 14 miles west of Highway... - June 28, 2013 - Gulf Shores Plantation
Brick House Bed & Breakfast in Top 10% Globally
Brick House Bed & Breakfast, a 5-room historic 1840 home in Westfield, NY, receives "Award of Excellence" from Trip Advisor. This award is given only to the top 10% of the 700,000 hotel listings of the largest travel site in the world. - June 28, 2013 - Brickhouse of NY, Inc
Brett/Robinson Sponsors the 2013 Alabama Coastal Triathlon and “Tri-It-On” Triathlon
Athletes and beach-lovers may want to start training, as the 2013 Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday, September 7th, at Gulf Shores Public Beach. The triathlon, sponsored by Brett/Robinson, will begin with a 1.5k swim in the Gulf of Mexico, followed by a 40k bike... - June 27, 2013 - Brett Robinson
Apartment Barcelona Offers Discounts of Up to 40% on Last Minute Rentals for Summer 2013
The company boasts the largest portfolio of holiday apartments by the beach in Barcelona, with a wide variety of rental styles, sizes and prices. - June 27, 2013 - Apartment Barcelona
Medical Tourism Association® Expands MedicalTourism.com to Heighten Healthcare Awareness, Encourage Patient Engagement
MedicalTourism.com will be expanding their massive medical tourism educational portal by some 1,000 news pages in the next few months. - June 27, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Grand Caribe Resort & Condominiums Launches Facebook Contest for Families
Its first Facebook Contest having been a hit among couples wishing to win a weekend getaway to Ambergris Caye, Grand Caribe Resort & Condominiums has decided to follow up with a series of monthly, themed contests for its Fans on Facebook. This month's contest for families contains a highly-coveted prize that includes a 4-night stay for a family of four at their award-winning resort. - June 26, 2013 - Grand Caribe Belize Resort and Condominiums
River Expeditions Announces Their 21st Annual Volleyball Championship and Weekend Package Deals
In the 237 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, America has celebrated its freedom every year. For the last 21 years, River Expeditions has hosted an annual Volleyball tournament to celebrate this important date in American history. Guests have the opportunity to raft, camp, BBQ, and of course, play Volleyball. - June 26, 2013 - River Expeditions
Costa Rica’s Hacienda Pinilla Selects New Management Team
Calibre Management and Palms International bring resort management and sales and marketing expertise to world-class resort development in Costa Rica. - June 26, 2013 - Palms International
Grandview Tower Luxurious Condominium Units for Lease in Angeles City
Angeles city five-star hotel offers luxurious condominium units available for lease on a daily or monthly basis. - June 26, 2013 - Grandview Tower
Extreme Engineering Provides Westgate Resorts with High Action Adventures
Extreme Engineering outfits Westgate Resorts with a high-action adventure™ area with zip lines, a climbing wall and other adventure products. - June 25, 2013 - Extreme Engineering
MyNorthTickets Now Sells Lakeside Shakespeare Tickets
MyNorthTickets, a subsidiary of MyNorth Media producers of Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine, is now selling tickets on behalf of Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre at Tank Hill in Frankfort, Mich. "Our mission has always been to connect our audience with great Northern Michigan events. Adding... - June 25, 2013 - MyNorth Media
Third Annual Brew Festival at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Aug. 24
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, including Dogfish Brewery, Evil Genius Beer, Fordham Brewery, 3rd Wave Brewing,... - June 23, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Singing Sands Inn Announces Results of Its May-June Facebook Contest for Couples
Singing Sands Inn, a private, intimate beachfront resort in Maya Beach, Belize, takes great pleasure in announcing the results of its recent photo competition for couples on Facebook. Jenelle McGoldrick, of Oakland, Tennessee, has emerged as the undisputed winner of a 3-night vacation for two. Singing Sands Inn takes this time to congratulate her and her wonderful husband and to say that they are immensely looking forward to welcoming them to their world-class resort. - June 22, 2013 - Singing Sands Inn
Thousand Oaks Hotel Offers Great Accommodations for Dallas Cowboys Training Camp
Marriott TownePlace Suites Thousand Oaks hotel offers beautiful accommodations for the 8th Annual Dallas Cowboys Preseason Training Camp, July 21, 2013. Get set to watch the Cowboys practice 18 times from July 21 through August 15. During that span the Cowboys will play two preseason games —... - June 22, 2013 - TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Dallas Cowboys Training Camp Hotel Package at the Courtyard by Marriott Thousand Oaks Ventura County
The Courtyard by Marriott in Thousand Oaks offers great accommodations for the 8th Annual Dallas Cowboys Preseason Training Camp starting July 21, 2013. Get set to watch the Cowboys practice 18 times from July 21 through August 15. - June 22, 2013 - Courtyard by Marriott
Cypress Bend Resort Presents Louisiana July 4 Getaways
Money-saving Louisiana July 4 getaway deals are available at Cypress Bend Resort, 70 miles south of Shreveport on the peaceful shores of Toledo Bend Lake, where families can enjoy a free night of family fun or a three-night package with complimentary golf and breakfast. Choose from two great July... - June 21, 2013 - Cypress Bend Resort
Newton Group Transfers Applauds Florida Legislation Aimed at Ridding the Timeshare Disposal Industry of Viking Ship Schemes
The Florida Vacation Plan and Timesharing Act (HB 7025) was passed in the Florida Senate on May 3rd and will go into effect on July 1st of this year. Although it will likely result in some processing delays, this new bill is a smart and sensible move for everyone involved, as it should eliminate fraudulent Viking Ship transfer companies to the benefit of resort developers, while also protecting the owners from being led into a potentially dangerous transfer arrangement. - June 20, 2013 - Newton Group Transfers
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Awarded Green Concierge Silver Tier Certification
Ed Sutor, President and CEO of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, is proud to announce that the Company has accepted the Silver Tier Certification Green Concierge (GC) award from HospitalityGreen, LLC, New York, on June 17 in Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. The GC Certification,... - June 20, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Join Terra Cotta Inn with Their Dare to Go Bare Summertime Nude Sunbathing Room Sale in Sunny Palm Springs, California
Naked skin is in. The media like Huffington Post, NBC, the Today Show and many more are all reporting on a hot new vacation trend...vacationing at topless and nude sunbathing nudist resorts. So join in the fun and see for yourselves why everyone else loves to go skinny dipping on their summer vacations. - June 19, 2013 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Money-Saving Hotel Deals at Sheraton Tampa East Heat Up Summer Schedule at Florida State Fair
Money-saving deals at the Sheraton Tampa East, just minutes from the Florida State Fair, are heating up at the summer schedule at the popular Florida venue, where the region’s largest outdoor hunting and fishing show, America’s favorite traveling train show and the concert sounds from... - June 16, 2013 - Sheraton Tampa East Hotel
Radisson Orlando Resort – Celebration Offers Money-Saving Deals on Walt Disney World Resort® Summer Stays
The Radisson Orlando Resort – Celebration, a Disney Good Neighbor Hotel, is offering some of the lowest rates for summer vacations to Walt Disney World Resort® along with complimentary transportation to the Epcot Transportation Center which services all the parks. Families can book... - June 16, 2013 - Radisson Orlando Celebration Resort
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort Awarded with Fourth Consecutive TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort amongst the top 10 percent of all businesses listed on the world’s largest travel site. - June 16, 2013 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Grandview Tower Opens Function Hall for Venue Booking
Grandview Tower is inviting everyone to celebrate their life occasions in one of the city’s grandest place. - June 15, 2013 - Grandview Tower