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Brett/Robinson Offers Early Fall Rates on Condo Rentals
While summer is still the official season for a little more than a month, vacationers can get a jump on fall getaways by booking a Gulf Shores & Orange Beach vacation with Brett/Robinson. The vacation rental company’s early fall season began on August 5th, which means guests seeking a... - August 11, 2012 - Brett Robinson
HotelTravel.com Sends "Shock Sale" Curiosity to Mars and Beyond
HotelTravel.com is launching its new 'Shock Sale' today along with a suite of other out-of-this-world promotions intended to send seismic shock waves around the online travel universe. - August 10, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng, (www.riversidevangvieng.com) Launches Special Promotions to Encourage Up-Market Tourism in Vang Vieng
The Riverside Boutique Resort is a new luxury hotel with a large swimming pool and gorgeous views located in Vang Vieng, three hours away from Vientiane. It is the first high-end hotel in Laos to systematically use and promote ethnic arts and culture in its interior design and throughout its... - August 09, 2012 - Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
Fulton Steamboat Inn Hotel Hires Former Borgata Front Desk Manager as New General Manager of Hotel
Previous General Manager of The Fulton Steamboat Inn Peter Chiccarine has recently taken the new position of General Manager at The Central Hotel Harrisburg. - August 09, 2012 - Fulton Steamboat Inn
Change is Good: Fripp Island's Ocean Creek Golf Course Announces Conversion to Paspalum
Beginning August 8, 2012 the greens and fairways at Ocean Creek Golf Course at Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort will undergo a conversion to Platinum TE Paspalum turf which is a fine-bladed cultivar of seashore paspalum. What does this mean to the average golfer? It will mean firm, healthy... - August 08, 2012 - Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort
Fight Card Develops for Friday Night Fights Aug. 31 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Friday Night Fights on Aug. 31 in the Rollins Center® arena will feature a main event with female champion “Queen” Ronica Jeffrey for the World Boxing Council Silver Super Featherweight Title. Former Golden Glove champion, undefeated Jeffrey, from Bronx, NY, has a record of 10 wins,... - August 08, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Banks & Shane Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Concert at Peachtree Point Amphitheater at Lake Lanier Islands Resort®
Local Legends Make the Switch from Hosts to Headliners During Third Installment of the 2012 Georgia’s Island Stage Concert Series - August 08, 2012 - Lanier Islands Resort
Furnished Quarters Reaches Nearly 100% Occupancy in Massachusetts Through June/July
Furnished Quarters announced today that it reached 100 percent occupancy in its Massachusetts-based properties for several days in July, and hovered near full occupancy throughout June and July. Furnished Quarters, an independently owned and operated provider of furnished apartment rentals both... - August 08, 2012 - Furnished Quarters
Vacation Business Services Confirms Exhibitor Participation for GNEX 2013 Timeshare and Fractional Expo
Vacation Business Services will be a corporate participant in Perspective Magazine’s annual timeshare and fractional industry networking and awards event. - August 07, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng, (www.riversidevangvieng.com) Announces Special Packages for Meetings, Conferences and Seminars
The Riverside Boutique Resort, a new luxury hotel located in Vang Vieng, is designed and equipped to meet the needs of private companies, Government and UN agencies, as well as NGOs that want to organize seminars, conferences, or other corporate events away from the bustling traffic, noise and... - August 07, 2012 - Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
August Food and Spa Promotions at Rembrandt Hotel
Rembrandt Hotel would like to introduce the latest food and Spa promotion for this August. - August 05, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
The Burst That Changed the Market: Why Private Residence Club Partners Are Beginning to Trump Second Homes
“Necessity,” as Plato once wisely noted, “is the mother of invention.” So it’s no surprise that a new breed of second and vacation home ownership, called private residence clubs or fractional ownership, is growing in an otherwise sluggish market. After all, we are in... - August 05, 2012 - Residence Club Partners
Renowned Comedian Carlos Mencia Showcases New Material Aug. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Comedian and actor Carlos Mencia will appear for a one-night-only performance at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Aug. 24 at 9 p.m. The performance is Mencia’s last stop on his 50-date standup circuit, the C 4 Urself Comedy Tour. Mencia is showcasing all new material with a fresh... - August 04, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Great Hotels of the World Announces the Latest News from Its Member Hotels
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is named one of the top 15 World’s Best Hotels. Great Hotels of the World is pleased to announce that member hotel Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve has been voted by the discerning readers of Travel & Leisure, one of the world’s most well-read and... - August 03, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
There’s More Summer to Enjoy This Labor Day Weekend at the Woodlands Resort
Say goodbye to summer with a Labor Day weekend of family fun at The Woodlands Resort, just 30 minutes north of Houston. All the excitement takes place August 31 - September 3, 2012 with face painting by Muffie the Clown and a professional balloon artist who twists amazing balloon creations for the... - August 02, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Great Hotels of the World Announces the Latest News from Its Member Hotels
The Capital Hotel welcomes a new chef and restaurant. Great Hotels of the World is pleased to announce that member hotel, The Capital in London will open its new restaurant - Outlaw’s Seafood & Grill – on October 2. The restaurant will give Cornish-based seafood championing... - August 02, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
La Fète De La Musique at Sofitel Manila
Sofitel Manila, the only French 5 star luxury hotel in Manila, celebrated this year’s La Fète De La Musique at their elegant and enchanting Imperial Residence. - August 02, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Nominations for the Perspective Magazine Timeshare and Fractional Awards Program Are Now Open
New award categories will bring added excitement to the Third Annual Perspective Magazine Awards, sponsored by Holiday Systems International. - August 01, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Tour with Adventure Travel Legends at Cretan Kayaking Excursion
This September, some of America’s pioneers in the adventure travel industry will unite to explore the crystal waters of Crete, Greece. Rick Sweitzer, founder and president of The Northwest Passage and PolarExplorers, will host George Wendt, Vernon Tejas, and other legends of the outdoor... - August 01, 2012 - The Northwest Passage
Lake Lanier Islands Resort® Transformed to Parrot Head Paradise Thanks to A1A’s Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
Georgia’s Island Stage Concert Series Continues on August 11 When Highly-Energetic Island Music Band Takes the Stage at Peachtree Point Amphitheater. - August 01, 2012 - Lanier Islands Resort
Earn and Redeem Hyatt Gold Passport Points at Xuan Spa, Park Hyatt Saigon
Designed to provide an even more rewarding experience, Hyatt Gold Passport members can now benefit more by earning and redeeming points at Xuan Spa. - August 01, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Park Hyatt Saigon Voted as One of the Top 100 Hotels Overall in the Travel + Leisure 2012 World’s Best Awards
Park Hyatt Saigon awarded as the No. 1 Hotel in Vietnam by the readers of Travel + Leisure in the 2012 World's Best Awards. - August 01, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao by ACCOR Received a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site that offers trusted advice from real travelers, recently awarded Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao with a Certificate of Excellence for consistently achieving outstanding traveler reviews on the site. To qualify for this prestigious awards... - August 01, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Grandeur Getaways at Sofitel Manila Hotel
Have a magnifique time at Sofitel Manila Hotel while enjoying the 2012 London Olympics as well as other luxurious offerings for wellness, beauty and recreation. - August 01, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
New Channel Markers Signal One of Many Safe Boating Efforts by Lake Lanier Islands Resort®
Managing Company of Georgia Lakeside Resort Partners with Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Lake Lanier Association and Hall County In Order to Navigate the Way to a Safer Lake Sidney Lanier. - July 30, 2012 - Lanier Islands Resort
Creta Maris Green Team Take Action to Protect the Environment
Creta Maris Beach Resort Green Team organized a clean up and weeding of the area on July 12, 2012. - July 29, 2012 - Maris Hotels
Chick-fil-A Protest Draws Attention to Fast Food Chain’s Bigotry and Intolerance
The Gay & Lesbian Center of Orange County (The Center OC) today led a protest of Chick-fil-A at the grand opening of its newest location in Laguna Hills. The protest comes in response to Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy, who told the Baptist Press that the company is “guilty as... - July 28, 2012 - Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County
All Star Vacation Homes Announces Appointment of General Manager
John Brost Chosen to Lead All Star’s Operations in Orlando - July 28, 2012 - All Star Vacation Homes
Blood Donation at Creta Maris Beach Resort
On July 12th, Creta Maris Beach Resort organized a blood donation day. - July 28, 2012 - Maris Hotels
SOS Games Rentals Announces a Comprehensive London Olympic Accommodation and Packages
SmartOwnerSolutions(SOS) is an idea that took shape over a decade ago. A thought conceived when the founder read about the potential of property investment and the plethora of opportunities it could possibly throw up. With an inquisitive mind but no wealth to begin with, the founder set out to... - July 28, 2012 - SmartOwnerSolutions
El Portal Sedona Hotel Rocks Girls’ Getaways
Whether you’re planning a Girlfriends’ Getaway, Mother-Daughter Retreat, Female Family Reunion – Sedona, Arizona is an idyllic place. There are so many things to do in Sedona – from supreme relaxing and spa indulgences to extreme hiking and mountain biking – the choices are unlimited! - July 27, 2012 - El Portal Sedona Hotel
La Finca Golf & Spa Resort Introduces Weddings to Its Event Services
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) is delighted to announce that member hotel La Finca Golf & Spa Resort (http://www.ghotw.com/lafinca-golf-spa-resort) has recently introduced weddings to its event services. - July 27, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
HotelTravel.com Adds "Super Summer Sale" on Facebook
HotelTravel.com’s "Super Summer Sale" deals are heading to Facebook offering fans the first look at unique rates that will change on a weekly basis. - July 27, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Lloydshare Confirms Bronze Sponsorship for Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2013
The premier provider of vacation ownership linked deferred annuities will also sponsor the Speed Networking session during Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional industry event. - July 26, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Creta Maris Beach Resort Green Team Organized a Seminar About the Recycling Procedures
Creta Maris Beach Resort Green Team organized a seminar in the Apollo room concerning the recycling procedures. - July 26, 2012 - Maris Hotels
Happy 19th Anniversary to the Rembrandt Hotel
The Rembrandt Hotel celebrates its 19th anniversary on July 13, 2012. The celebration of this special day started with Mr. Suphat Sivasriaumphai, Managing Director, presiding over a traditional Thai monk ceremony in the morning and an award ceremony granting service awards to Rembrandt’s... - July 26, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
U.S. Healthcare Reform Alive: Medical Tourism Destined to Thrive
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) this morning, which means U.S. healthcare reform is here to stay. - July 24, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Millennium Goes Canadian. Whad'Ya Say, Eh?
Millennium Luxury Coaches have been added to Transport Canada’s “List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States.” - July 22, 2012 - Millennium Luxury Coaches
Dusit Thani Hua Hin's New Promotion, Now Available Online
Experience a relaxing stay at the tranquil holiday destination of Dusit Thani Hua Hin. Start the day with a sumptuous breakfast – and many further privileges. - July 22, 2012 - Dusit Thani Hua Hin
Starwood Associate Receives Prestigious Award
Hotel controller of Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa receives prestigious award for his valid contribution towards the property. - July 22, 2012 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Creta Maris Green Team Take Action to Protect the Environment
Creta Maris Beach Resort Green Team organized a celebration of World Environmental Day by passing fifteen minutes without light in all common areas at night resembling an old Cretan way of life. - July 22, 2012 - Maris Hotels
HotelTravel.com Launches Multilingual Social Media
HotelTravel.com customers can now post messages on the company’s Facebook page in any of HotelTravel.com's 10 supported languages and receive an immediate response back in their native tongue. - July 21, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
OC Gay & Lesbian Center and OCEC Condemn Continued Bigotry of Boy Scouts of America, Call for Boycott
The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County (The Center OC) and Orange County Equality Coalition (OCEC) condemn the Boy Scouts’ decision to continue to exclude “open and avowed homosexuals." Both organizations urge parents to consider the message sent to our nation's young people -- including the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth we serve -- when they allow their sons to participate in Boy Scouts of America. - July 20, 2012 - Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County
The Hilton Garden Inn Changing the Landscape of New Orleans Hotels
New Orleans hotels are receiving a face-lift in preparation for 2013 Super Bowl. - July 19, 2012 - Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans
Aruba Vacation Rentals Are Ideal for Boaters Attending Aruba Rembrandt Regatta
Boaters from all over the world will be descending upon the island of Aruba in August for the fourth annual Aruba Rembrandt Regatta. One Aruba vacation rentals provider urges boaters to consider booking a villa for privacy and unexpected perks. - July 18, 2012 - Aruba Villa Vacation Homes
Attitash Mountain Resort Hosting BlueberryFEST Summer Fun Event Saturday, August 4
Attitash Mountain Resort will celebrate summer when it hosts the BlueberryFEST at its Bear Peak base area on Saturday, August 4 from 2 – 8 p.m. The BlueberryFEST event will celebrate summer at Attitash Mountain Resort and feature a craft fair & farmer’s market, field games, bouncy house, live music, BBQ-style food, seasonal brews, and blueberry pie baking & pie-eating contests. - July 18, 2012 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Delaware Poker Championship II Trophy Towers at 36 Inches in Crown Royal Poker Room at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The winner of the Sept. 8 Delaware Poker Championship® II at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will receive the spoils of victory with not only a guaranteed $50,000 prize pool and bracelet, but also a mammoth trophy. The trophy, a 30” tall replica of the State of Delaware with a poker chip... - July 18, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Invites Guests to Live the Mayan Experience
Package Includes Three Nights, Traditional Mayan Temazcal Experience - July 18, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta Earns 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
The Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award for the outstanding traveller reviews this Malta hotel received on TripAdvisor. - July 18, 2012 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
River Expeditions Announces the Wettest Party in August – Beach Party Blast
River Expeditions is excited to announce the wettest party in August, Beach Party Blast on August 4th 2012. Guests can spend the weekend with friends and family enjoying white water rafting on the New River Gorge, followed by a fun-packed cookout, all for a special price. - July 16, 2012 - River Expeditions