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The Ajman Palace Went Dark on Saturday, 23 March to Celebrate Earth Hour 2013
The new 5-star opening in Ajman Participation Underscored Its Commitment to Protecting the Environment - March 28, 2013 - The Ajman Palace
Innflux Grows Customer Base Through Vector 180 Purchase
Innflux, a premium wireless high speed Internet access (HSIA) provider based out of Chicago, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Vector 180, a competitor in the hospitality wireless network industry. The acquisition moves more than 80 properties into the Innflux customer base and... - March 27, 2013 - Innflux
Lights Out for Le Meridien St Julians
Hotel goes dark for Earth Hour 2013 as part of the Worldwide Movement for Environment. - March 27, 2013 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
River Expeditions Announces Dates for 2013 "Extreme College Weekends" Whitewater Rafting
In 2013, "Extreme College Weekends" are a great chance for students to take a break from studying to experience the thrill of white water rafting. This package also includes camping, BBQ, music, and other entertainment designed for students and their friends. - March 27, 2013 - River Expeditions
Lynnette Scofield Awarded “Innkeeper of the Year” by Select Registry
Lynnette Scofield, owner of The William Henry Miller Inn, was awarded “Innkeeper of the Year” by the Select Registry of Distinguished Inns of North America. Her award from the Select Registry acknowledges her success and professional achievements. "The day that we were accepted as... - March 27, 2013 - The William Henry Miller Inn
Lato Boutique Hotel in Heraklion Crete, Greece Completes Extensive Renovation
Lato Boutique Hotel announces that the 3 phases’ renovation project was completed in early 2013. - March 27, 2013 - Lato Boutique Hotel
Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) Compares Foreign Exchange Rates of UK Providers
With the pound recently falling further against the value of the Dollar and Euro, banks and money exchange services have reported record sales in travel money orders with Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Money seeing online orders for foreign currency almost tripling in February*. In order for... - March 25, 2013 - Airport Parking and Hotels
Brett/Robinson Fishing Package Makes a Nice Addition to the Gulf Coast Fishing Season
The Gulf Shores & Orange Beach fishing season is right around the corner—next month, to be exact. As a complement to this popular Gulf Coast season, Brett/Robinson is offering fishing vacation packages. Visitors who book this package have the option of scheduling a four- or six-hour... - March 24, 2013 - Brett Robinson
Bank-ina-Box Introduces a Solution for the Financial Community to Quickly Implement Business Continuity (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) Requirements
Bank-ina-Box, a division of the modular building constructor, Sommer’s Mobile Leasing of Elyria, OH announces today a strategic alliance with Facility and Site, Inc. of New Hudson, MI to provide immediate electrical, mechanical and IT service connections for its banking customers’... - March 22, 2013 - Bank-ina-Box
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre Completes Renovations to Its Lobby and Restaurant
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) member Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre has recently completed major refurbishment to its restaurant and lobby area. The formerly classic decor of Thon Hotels Brussels largest property has been updated to offer a more modern and refreshing look, using... - March 22, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Jamie Miller Appointed as the Co-Chair of the AmCham Travel & Tourism Committee
Jamie Miller, Rembrandt’s Hotel Manager, has been appointed as the Co-Chair of the Travel & Tourism Committee of The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AmCham) effective March 5, 2013. The appointment of Jamie, a professional hotelier, signals a renewed focus increasingly on the... - March 22, 2013 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Xuan Spa Club Goes Corporate at Park Hyatt Saigon
Transport worldly complications to a world of comfort at Xuan Spa - March 21, 2013 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Seven Stars Travel TV-Show Wins International Tourism Media Award with Karkloof Safari Spa, South Africa at ITB Berlin
Attended by Ministers of Tourism from all over the world The Golden City Gate annual award event supported by ITB Berlin, the largest travel show in the world, counted this year over a 100 submissions from 37 countries. The Seven Stars Travel TV-Show, produced by Seven Stars and Stripes Inc, was last week bestowed with the International Tourism Media Master Award for their innovative luxury travel TV-Show Karkloof Safari Spa, South Africa. - March 17, 2013 - Seven Stars
Maid to Shine Celebrates 20th Year in Business
Maid to Shine, a local housecleaning company, is celebrating its 20th year in business this year. - March 17, 2013 - Maid to Shine
Sutor Announces Latest Recycling Effort at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Ed Sutor, president and CEO of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, announces that the hotel is in the process of implementing an in-room recycling program, allowing guests to participate in separating recyclables from regular landfill waste. “Our goal is to reduce the amount of waste going to... - March 16, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Military Discounts Extended at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is extending discount offers for members of the U.S military for outlets around the property. The special military discount promotion, began in January, was due to expire March 31, but has been extended indefinitely. Discounts will be offered to any member of the U.S. - March 16, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
River Expeditions Announces the 31st Annual Whitewater Rafting "Icebreaker Weekend"
Kick off the spring rafting season with River Expeditions’ Icebreaker Weekend. Experience the thrills and chills of white water rafting on April 6 and April 7, 2013. Welcome in the spring weather with a fun filled weekend of rafting, BBQ, camping at a great discount. - March 14, 2013 - River Expeditions
Hatchet Caye Resort Offering a 10% Summer Discount on a One-of-a-Kind Collaborative Honeymoon Package in Belize
Hatchet Caye Resort, a relative newcomer to the upscale resort scene in Belize, Central America, has teamed up with two other esteemed resorts - Chabil Mar Villas and the Lodge at Chaa Creek - to offer honeymooners a collaborative package that gives them a unique means of exploring Belize. Over the course of June this summer all three resorts are offering a 10% discount to couples considering coming to Belize to celebrate their nuptials. - March 14, 2013 - Hatchet Caye Resort
Sutor Announces Title Fight Opponent, Undercard at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s April 12 Friday Night Fights
Ed Sutor, President and CEO of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, announces the fight card for the Friday Night Fights series event on April 12, in the Rollins Center®. Heavyweight superstar Amir “Hardcore” Mansour of Penns Grove, N.J., a crowd favorite in the Rollins Center, is eager... - March 14, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Apartment Barcelona Offers Deals of Up to 30% Discount on Apartments for Easter Breaks 2013
Apartment Barcelona, a leading online apartment rental agency is offering discounts of up to 30% for Easter Break 2013. - March 14, 2013 - Apartment Barcelona
Miss Grandview Tower 2013 Online Voting Opens
Miss Grandview Tower 2013 online voting finally opened to the public on February 27, 2013. - March 14, 2013 - Grandview Tower
Desolation Sound Kayak Vacation - Trip of a Lifetime in Canada’s Inside Passage with Wildcoast Adventures
Wildcoast Adventures is providing guests of its Desolation Sound Kayak Vacation a 15% discount until March 31st. The package includes five days kayaking and camping in the protected Desolation Sound marine park - an unforgettable journey through spectacular fjords surrounded by snow-capped mountains. - March 14, 2013 - Wildcoast Adventures Ltd.
Starbucks Now Brewing at Casa Dorada Los Cabos
Casa Dorada Los Cabos is now home to the world’s favorite coffee shop. Offering a full scope of lattes, espressos, house brews, teas and juices, the recent Starbucks opening is bound to make Casa Dorada guests even happier during their Cabo San Lucas vacations, adding to the already... - March 13, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
River Expeditions Presents Terrific Tuesdays
In 2013, every Tuesday is terrific! Purchase a single day trip on a Tuesday, and receive the second trip at half price (single day trip only). Save up to 50%. - March 12, 2013 - River Expeditions
Grand Caribe Belize Resort & Condominiums Announces Results of Its First-Ever Facebook Photo Competition
The Facebook photo competition held by Grand Caribe Belize Resort & Condominiums that wrapped up in February was a great success, and the Management and Owners of the resort take this opportunity to congratulate their winner, Paula Segrest, on a magnificent submission, and to say that they look forward to welcoming her soon to their lovely resort in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. - March 08, 2013 - Grand Caribe Belize Resort and Condominiums
Best Aesthetic Center in the Philippines Unveiled at Sofitel Manila
Sofitel Manila Hotel takes wellness to new heights as it unveils Vietura, the first aesthetic institute of its kind in Asia. - March 08, 2013 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Innflux Continues to Deploy Marriott GPNS 2013 Certified Networks throughout the Country
Innflux, a provider of premium wired/wireless networks, successfully completed the installation of its most recent Marriott Global Property Network Standards (GPNS) certified network at the Residence Inn Denver Cherry Creek. This installation adds to Innflux’s growing list of GPNS compliant... - March 07, 2013 - Innflux
NH Eurobuilding Increases Its Meeting Space
Great Hotels member in Madrid, Spain adds three meeting rooms and completes extensive renovations to its bedrooms and meeting space. - March 06, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Adventure Company & Jungle Lodge Announces Facebook Contest Winner for February
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 ran for a month. Each month there will be a new contest and Caves Branch will select a new winner. Ian Anderson, owner of Caves... - March 05, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
"Discover My Cleveland" Plans It All for Groups
Greater Cleveland’s newest destination management company, Discover My Cleveland (DMC), opens for business. - March 05, 2013 - Discover My Cleveland
The Ajman Palace Friday Brunch
Embark on an amazing international culinary journey at The Ajman Palace every Friday. The newly opened hotel in Ajman, The Ajman Palace, is now bringing together an array of international lavish delicacies. Relax and enjoy the Friday Brunch at the seaside terrace overlooking the Arabian Gulf, as... - March 05, 2013 - The Ajman Palace
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center Starts $60 Million Expansion and Renovation
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center has begun a $60-million expansion and renovation, an 18-month project that will add a new guest room wing, lazy river and restaurant while updating the property’s 60,000-square-foot conference center. The award-winning resort and conference center... - March 04, 2013 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
The Sam Houston Hotel Returns as Downtown Houston's Premier Boutique Hotel
Downtown Houston once again is home to the historic Sam Houston Hotel. The 100-room downtown boutique hotel at 1117 Prairie, known as Alden Houston since 2005, has been renamed Sam Houston Hotel while it completes a renovation of its guestrooms, meeting and event spaces, public spaces and a... - March 04, 2013 - American Liberty Hospitality
Queens Hotel in Brighton Now Offering Great Prices on Midweek Breaks
Leading Brighton accommodations provider Queens Hotel has just announced that the company is providing great low prices on midweek breaks. Queens Hotel is now offering a best rate guarantee to ensure that travelers from across the UK can take advantage of the great attractions open in the south... - March 02, 2013 - Queens Hotel Brighton
HotelTravel.com Voted "2013 Best Online Travel Agent" at 10th Annual Budgie$ & Travel Awards
HotelTravel.com recently won "2013 Best Online Travel Agent" at the 10th Annual Budgie$ & Travel Awards held at Travel Distribution World Asia in Singapore. - March 02, 2013 - HotelTravel.com
My Kitchen by Chef Chris on Net 25’s Spoon
Chef Chris Locher reveals the secret to his best cuisine specialties on Net 25’s Spoon this March 3, 2013. - March 02, 2013 - Oasis Park Hotel
Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) Announces Piper Ayala, CCHP as New Chairman of the Board
Piper Ayala, CCHP, ExecuStay Midwest has been named Chairman of the Board of the Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA), the leading organization dedicated to the corporate housing industry. Ayala has served on the Board of Directors since 2010 and previously held the position of... - March 01, 2013 - Corporate Housing Providers Assocation
Rembrandt Hotel Presents the Latest Food and Spa Promotion for March
Rembrandt Hotel introduces a choice of food and spa promotion for diners to try tasty cuisines from 5 restaurants including Rang Mahal, Senor Pico, da Vinci, Red Pepper and Flavours. - March 01, 2013 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Sutor Announces Friday Night Fights with Unbeaten Heavyweight Amir Mansour April 12 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Ed Sutor, president and CEO of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, announces the next Friday Night Fights series event will take place on April 12, in the Rollins Center®. Tickets are on sale now for between $50 - $225 and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting... - March 01, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Great Easter Escapes from Great Hotels of the World
Take full advantage of the long weekend and make this Easter one to remember with a break somewhere special. With just four weeks to go, here are the top Easter escapes – from relaxing resort stays to chic city breaks. United Kingdom Set in 300 acres of Hertfordshire’s parkland and... - March 01, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Park Plaza Boston Hosts Mock Auction and Winter Menu Tasting for BiddingForGood.com
Over 250 Boston area nonprofit organizations and meeting planners seeking to host online auctions are invited to the Park Plaza Boston for an interactive BiddingForGood.com mock auction and winter menu sampling. The free event will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in... - February 28, 2013 - Park Plaza Boston
Lake of the Ozarks Wedding Venue Celebrates Grand Opening
The former Old Trail House Restaurant has a long-standing history at the Lake of the Ozarks. Now, the Trail House is reopening as a wedding and events venue, capitalizing on the Lake's million dollar view. - February 28, 2013 - Trail House Banquet Center
Sutor Says Tickets Still Available for Mixed Martial Arts March 16 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Ed Sutor, President and CEO of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino states that tickets are still available for the Cage Fury Fighting Championships professional mixed martial arts event on Saturday, March 16 in the Rollins Center®. Tickets are $55-$125 and may be purchased through VIP Services at... - February 28, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Island of Cozumel Celebrates 2013 Golfing Weekend, May 3-4, with Tournament at Nicklaus-Designed Cozumel Country Club
The Caribbean’s premier golf event is returning to the Island of Cozumel as the 5th International Cozumel Island Golf Tournament opens for men’s and ladies play on Saturday, May 4 at the prestigious Jack Nicklaus-designed Cozumel Country Club. Part of a weekend full of golf activities,... - February 28, 2013 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Rembrandt Hotel Donated Holy Bible
Rembrandt Hotel donated the Holy Bible and New Testament Bible to the Mother of Perpetual Help Church at Klongjan, Bangkok Thailand on Wednesday February 20th 2013. Mr. Jamie Miller, Hotel manager, and the Rembrandt team presented the bible to Benedicto Jittasan Saengvong, representative from the... - February 28, 2013 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Luck of the Irish March Madness Suite Deal Package
A special bed and breakfast discount offer through the month of March 2013. - February 23, 2013 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Ship Sticks Presents Infographic on Analyzing Money Loss in Shipping Golf Bags via Regular Carriers
Ship Sticks, the leading golf club and bag shipping company presents Infographic illustration explaining how much money is lost on shipping golf bags through a regular carrier. - February 23, 2013 - Ship Sticks
The Newton Group Elite Sales Associates Celebrates 8th Anniversary Operating in the Timeshare Recapture Industry
The Newton Group ESA has been operating with accountability and integrity for over eight years. Last spring, they launched a new brand focused on bringing their core values directly to the timeshare recapture industry - specifically to families and individuals who expect excellence and honesty in uncovering new life. - February 22, 2013 - Newton Group Transfers
Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) Awards Ten for Excellence in the Corporate Housing Industry
The Corporate Housing Providers Association (CHPA) announced the recipients of the 2013 Tower of Excellence Awards in Phoenix, Arizona. Each year, these awards recognize company and individual contributions to the corporate housing industry and to the Association. The 2013 awards were presented as... - February 22, 2013 - Corporate Housing Providers Assocation
March Brings Free Nights and Comfortable Weather for Brett/Robinson Guests
March madness is in the air, and college basketball is not the only cause. Brett/Robinson’s latest special offers March Madness at the Beach in the form of free nights in a Gulf-front condo. This deal provides Brett/Robinson guests with two options: stay in a Gulf Shores & Orange Beach... - February 22, 2013 - Brett Robinson