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Airport Parking and Hotels Compares Cost of Visiting European Christmas Markets
Airport Parking and Hotels, a leading airport parking comparison website, has compared the cost of visiting European Christmas markets. European Christmas markets are increasingly attracting British tourists in the run up to the festive period and so, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com) has... - December 13, 2012 - Airport Parking and Hotels
Hotel 140’s Facebook Page Achieves 10,000 Fans
Hotel 140 has achieved 10,000 Facebook fans and takes its web presence to the next level. - December 13, 2012 - Hotel140
Whale Watching Season Begins in Oxnard
Whale Watching Season begins in Oxnard December 26 and continues through mid April. - December 12, 2012 - Oxnard Convention & Visitors Bureau
American Resort Development Association CEO Howard Nusbaum to Speak at Timeshare and Fractional Conference GNEX 2013
The chief executive for the timeshare industry’s largest trade association will address delegates during Perspective Magazine’s vacation ownership industry event. - December 12, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Rackspace Hosting Founder Graham Weston Celebrates Geekdom Milestone
San Antonio’s Geekdom Now Largest Coworking Space in Texas, Set to Celebrate 1st Anniversary. - December 12, 2012 - Geekdom
Average Room Rates for Goa Increase by 91% for 2012-2013 New Year Period
The average room rate per night for Goa hotels during the new year season (2012-2013) has seen an upward movement by an average of 91% and excluding new year increased by 55%. Best Goa Hotels gives an insight on rate fluctuations for hotels in Goa and what can be expected in the upcoming season. - December 11, 2012 - Best Goa Hotels
Castle Wedding Venue in South Wales Offers Couples Free Exclusive Use if 50 Guests Stay Overnight
Craig y Nos Castle's £40/head Wedding Package in South Wales offers Brides and Grooms free exclusive use of the Castle Wedding Venue, if the happy couple have 50 of their guests staying in the Castle overnight all paying for their own B&B. - December 10, 2012 - Craig y Nos Castle
The Jumeirah Essex House Rated Best Hotel in New York by the Hotel Review Site Which Hotel 4 Me
Good news for The Jumeirah Essex House who was rated as the best hotel in New York by the online hotel booking site, Which Hotel 4 Me. - December 09, 2012 - Which Hotel 4 Me
Merlin Software to Advance to Contributing Sponsor for GNEX 2013 Timeshare and Fractional Conference
The vacation ownership resort software provider will increase its involvement in Perspective Magazine’s third annual timeshare and fractional industry event. - December 07, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino to Host Televised Pro Poker Championship High Stakes Events
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, in association with Pro Poker Championships will host nationally televised high stakes poker tournaments in the Crown Royal® Poker Room in January and February 2013. With millions of dollars in prize pools, the tournaments will draw professional and amateur... - December 07, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Nominations Close Next Week for Perspective Magazine Timeshare and Fractional Industry Awards Program
The nomination window for entering the global timeshare and fractional industry awards program will close on December 15th, with online voting to begin in January. - December 06, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Friday Night Fights Welcomes Back Heavyweight Champion Amir Mansour Jan. 25 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the next Friday Night Fights series event will take place on Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, in the Rollins Center. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 5 at noon for between $40 - $200 and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting doverdowns. - December 06, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
New Year's Eve Party Dec. 31 in Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces that it will hold a New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31, beginning at 9:30 p.m. The R&B band Group Therapy, a high energy party dance band, will be performing. Group Therapy recently received recognition from The News Journal in the... - December 05, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Algodon Mansion Honored in the 2012 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards
Algodon Mansion, is pleased to announce that TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP), the world’s largest travel website, has chosen Algodon Mansion as one of the Top 25 winners in the Best Hotels in Argentina category as well as one of the Top 25 winners in the Best Hotels in South America category by TripAdvisor in its 2012 Travelers’ Choice® awards - December 02, 2012 - Algodon Mansion
All Star Vacation Homes Launches Purpose Built Vacation Homes™
First Completed 9-Bedroom Home is Now Available to Guests - December 01, 2012 - All Star Vacation Homes
Christmas 2012 at Sofitel Manila Hotel
Sofitel Manila Hotel makes the Yuletide season even more magical with its latest festive offerings featuring a range of gastronomic delights with the re-opening of Spiral. - December 01, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center Earns ConventionSouth Magazine’s 2012 Readers’ Choice Award
ConventionSouth readers have selected The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center as a 2012 Readers’ Choice Award recipient for providing the highest level of customer service, quality facilities and a commitment to professionalism. Recognized by top meeting planners, The Woodlands Resort... - November 30, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Best Louisiana Golf Deal in December: Golf at Cypress Bend Resort
The Cypress Bend Golf Resort, home to one of Louisiana’s finest golf courses, is offering one of Louisiana’s best golf offers throughout December 2012. During December, enjoy 18 holes of championship golf at the Cypress Bend Resort, a member of Louisiana’s Audubon Golf Trail, for... - November 30, 2012 - Cypress Bend Resort
Certification Workshop Drives Industry Leaders to 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The Medical Tourism Association® launched two certifications and professional designations for insurance and HR professionals, medical tourism facilitators and travel agents. The first of the ongoing series of workshops was held on October 27th, 2012 at the Medical Tourism Association’s annual Congress event. - November 30, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Beachfront Turks & Caicos Resort Introduces New Family Services That Include a Kid's Club, B&B Package and Room Service
The Alexandra Resort, a four star beachfront resort located on world acclaimed Grace Bay Beach, has introduced new Kids Club as well as new guest services just in time for the Christmas season. - November 29, 2012 - Alexandra Resort
Hotel Indigo Sarasota Wins 2012 IHG Torchbearer Award
The Hotel Indigo Sarasota received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) 2012 Torchbearer Award, the company's most prestigious award. The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2012 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, Oct. 24–26, 2012. The Hotel... - November 29, 2012 - Hotel Indigo Sarasota
5th World Medical Tourism Congress Announces Gresham, Smith, and Partners as Bronze Sponsor
The 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Gresham, Smith, and Partners as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held in South Florida, October 24-26, 2012. - November 28, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Christmas Breaks in Barcelona: Apartment Barcelona Boosts Special Offers for the Holiday Season
Apartment Barcelona has increased its special offers and deals on apartments in Barcelona for the holiday season. The apartment rental agency now offers over 190 apartments with special offers listed on the company website, many of which include deals of up to 50% off. - November 28, 2012 - Apartment Barcelona
The Search for the New Miss Grandview Tower Takes Off This 2013
Angeles City’s luxury and premier hotel, the Grandview Tower has once again announced its search for the next Miss Grandview Tower beauty that is set to take off on March 2013. - November 28, 2012 - Grandview Tower
Great Hotels of the World Members Take Luxury to New Heights
Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence and Taskonaklar Rocky Palace in Cappadocia complete unique suites. - November 28, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
ecoBURICA to Sell Costa Rican Resort
Spectacular black sand beach, fresh water lagoon, old growth forest! After 20 years ecoBURICA of Costa Rica decides to sell pristine "last frontier" property. - November 27, 2012 - ecoBURICA
American Idol Winner, Country Star Scotty McCreery to Appear at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Feb. 22
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces that country sensation Scotty McCreery will perform in the Rollins Center on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at 9 p.m. McCreery is the winner of Season Ten of American Idol. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 21st at noon from $35 to $85. McCreery is the first... - November 23, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Venture X to Host FGCU Eagle Biz Awards
Venture X will be hosting the FGCU Eagle Biz Awards at their membership based community workspace in Mercato. FGCU business and engineer students will be pitching their prototypes and business plans to a planel of judges and angel investors. - November 22, 2012 - Venture X
New Marazion Holiday Cottage Offers Welcome to Cornwall
New to the market from January 2013 in Marazion, Jowders Cottage will be available for holiday makers looking for the perfect house to rent to spend time in Cornwall’s oldest village. Overlooking Mount Bay and St Michael’s Mount, and just two miles from Penzance and one mile from Long... - November 21, 2012 - Jowders Cottage
Destination Branding Awarded to Turkey and Colombia
The 5th World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress (WMT & GHC) recognized two conference sponsors for having the best destination booths for integrated country branding in the exhibit hall; these sponsors were given a leadership award during the farewell reception held at the event. - November 21, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Game Creates Virtual Adventures in Public Parks
ParkQuest is a free mobile game that provides an immersive, interactive, and customized adventure at public parks and other outdoor areas. Jack Games desires to use this framework to enrich our public parks and get people excited about visiting them and spending time there. - November 18, 2012 - JackGames.com
Algodon Mansion Celebrates Grand Opening of the Veuve Clicquot Lounge at Algodon Mansion, Buenos Aires
Algodon Mansion, is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the Veuve Clicquot Lounge, located on the ground floor of the hotel. The themed event, titled “Dandy Night.” - November 18, 2012 - Algodon Mansion
Win Four Fabulous Nights in Carmel, California
Win a luxurious four-night stay for two in beautiful Carmel, California. Enjoy innovative meals and fine wines at Carmel’s landmark Cypress Inn and Carmel Valley’s award-winning Bernardus Lodge. Visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, walk white-sand beaches, stroll through vineyards,... - November 16, 2012 - Authentic Luxury Travel
AEI Communications and Percipia Networks Create a Premier Partnership Within the Hospitality Market
AEI Communications, a worldwide telephony solutions designer and manufacturer, headquartered in Millbrae, California, has teamed with Percipia Networks, a hospitality technology solutions provider, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, creating a premier partnership focused on developing high-end... - November 16, 2012 - Percipia Networks
Vacation-Seekers Can Book a Discounted Vacation with Brett/Robinson on Cyber Monday
With Thanksgiving - and, subsequently, Black Friday - right around the corner, many holiday shoppers are gearing up to hunt for the season’s best deals. Many others are in search of a good location for a holiday vacation. Both groups will likely find Brett/Robinson’s upcoming Cyber... - November 16, 2012 - Brett Robinson
Sofitel Launches Best Buffet in Manila
Spiral, Sofitel Manila’s flagship restaurant, introduces unparalleled gourmet offerings from various internationally acclaimed master chefs. - November 16, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
The First Medical Directors Summit Was a Success at the Medical Tourism Congress
The first Medical Directors Summit was held on October 26th at the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress in South Florida. The Summit was a collaboration platform for medical directors from top U.S. & international hospitals and insurance companies. - November 15, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Congress Leadership Award Winners
The 5th World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress (WMT & GHC) recognized eight individuals for their achievements and dedication to the medical tourism industry by giving them a leadership award in a ceremony held at the event. - November 14, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Congress Announces Success on the Beach
After four days of speeches, networking, workshops and entertainment the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress (WMT & GHC) concluded with excitement and motivation towards furthering the growth of the medical tourism industry. - November 14, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Earns 2012 Fodor’s Choice Distinction from Fodor’s Travel
While every business included in a Fodor’s guide is deemed worth a traveler’s time, only those offering a truly remarkable experience are given the Fodor’s Choice designation. - November 12, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Boutique B&B Dream Villa Siem Reap Renamed as Angkor Dream Villa After Extensive Upgrade
After 3 months of extensive upgrade, Dream Villa Siem Reap has been given a facelift with new suite product and an open kitchen to tantalise the taste buds of their guests. - November 11, 2012 - Angkor Dream Villa
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific CEO Barry Robinson to Address Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2013
The top executive for Australia’s largest vacation ownership company will give his industry outlook during Perspective Magazine’s third annual timeshare and fractional industry event. - November 10, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Sofitel Luxury Hotel in Manila Presents the Magnifique Concepts Behind the New Spiral
Sofitel Manila, the only French luxury hotel in Manila, introduces the lavish interior and dining concepts for the New Spiral. - November 10, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
All Star Vacation Homes Welcomes LEED® Gold Certified Eco-Friendly Vacation Home Into Its Management Program
The Signature Estate Vacation Home, Designed with Energy-Efficient and Water-Saving Components, is Now Available to Guests - November 09, 2012 - All Star Vacation Homes
Queens Hotel Cements Reputation as One of Top Hotels in Brighton with New Leisure Club Access for Guests
The Queens Hotel, one of the leading hotels in Brighton, has recently announced that they will now be offering guests access to their new premium quality leisure centre facilities. The company’s leisure centre is complete with all the latest equipment to ensure guests can enjoy their exercise routine while taking in the idyllic surroundings of the historic City of Brighton. - November 08, 2012 - Queens Hotel Brighton
Queens Hotel in Brighton Now Offering High Class Wedding Suite Service
The Queens Hotel in Brighton has recently announced that they will now be hosting wedding party services. The company’s new services mean that guests can have every element of their wedding reception prepared for them by qualified on-site professionals who can cater precisely to their unique requirements for an unforgettable event experience. - November 08, 2012 - Queens Hotel Brighton
Holiday Systems International CEO Craig Morganson to Speak at Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2013
The entrepreneur of a dynamic travel services company with over 4 million clients will give his viewpoints on the travel industry during Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional industry event. - November 06, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Crestpoint Companies Adds Another Hotel Management Contract, Adding 94 Rooms to Their Management Portfolio
Kal Patel, President/CEO of Crestpoint Companies, Ltd., an independent hotel development and management company headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, announced that they have recently signed a new contract adding another property to their management portfolio. The Comfort Inn Elizabethtown has a... - November 04, 2012 - Crestpoint Companies
Ballastone Inn’s New Recipe Book Celebrates Holiday Fare Year Round
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are always special at The Ballastone Inn, arguably Savannah’s most celebrated and luxurious historic boutique hotel, and its delicious breakfasts, high teas and hors d’oeuvres are a large part of its longstanding attraction. Now the... - November 04, 2012 - Ballastone Inn
Cypress Bend Golf Resort Announces Thanksgiving Golf Offer
While Thanksgiving may be all about the turkey, the Cypress Bend Golf Resort, part of the Louisiana Audubon Golf Trail, is making it about birdies too. Located 70 miles south of Shreveport on the shores of Toledo Bend Lake, the Cypress Bend Golf Resort is offering its Thanksgiving Golf Getaway, a... - November 04, 2012 - Cypress Bend Resort