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Great Hotels of the World Expands Its Presence in India
Luxury sales and marketing alliance adds five Pride Hotels to its portfolio. Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance has expanded its portfolio with the addition of five properties from the Pride Hotels. Pride Hotel Ahmedabad, Pride... - July 14, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
Friday Night Fights to Feature Female Title Bout in Main Event Aug. 31 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the next Friday Night Fights series event will take place on Aug. 31 in the Rollins Center arena. Tickets are available now at $40 - $200 and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting doverdowns.com. Headlining the event will be... - July 13, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Accor’s ibis Brand Makes Its Bali Debut, with the Opening of ibis Bali Kuta
Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Asia-Pacific and Indonesia, announces the debut of the ibis brand in Bali with the opening of ibis Bali Kuta. Strategically located in the Kuta area and less than 1 km from Ngurah Rai International Airport, ibis Bali Kuta, welcomes guests on June... - July 13, 2012 - Accor
Viet Value Travel Has Updated a New Visa Rules
Vietnamese Government relaxes country conditions for tourist - July 13, 2012 - Viet Value Travel Co., Ltd
Modern Degustation Menu at Rang Mahal
Rembrandt Hotel is delighted to introduce the latest Modern Degustation Menu, an 8 course modern Indian dinner served with exclusive international wines from France, Chile, South Africa and Thailand. Diners will enjoy the award-winning Northern Indian Cuisine of Rang Mahal with modern techniques... - July 12, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Resorts West Highlights Utah's Growing Wine Tourism with Summer Vacation Package
Package includes locally inspired gourmet fare, wine pairing class and luxury accommodations at slope-side Silver Star at Park City community. - July 12, 2012 - Resorts West
Brett/Robinson Fishing Package Complements Extended Snapper Season
Vacationers seeking to do some deep-sea fishing this summer have a couple reasons to head to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach: the extension of the Gulf Coast snapper season and the availability of Brett/Robinson’s fishing vacation package. - July 11, 2012 - Brett Robinson
Marriott's TownePlace Suites Opens in Midland
Marriott’s TownePlace Suites opens in Midland, Texas - July 11, 2012 - Texas Western Hospitality
Novotel Hong Kong Nathan Road Kowloon Earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2012
Novotel Hong Kong Nathan Road Kowloon earns TripAdvisor accolade, as reviewed by travellers on the world's largest travel site. - July 11, 2012 - Novotel Hong Kong Nathan Road Kowloon
Delaware Poker Championship II Guarantee Doubled to $50,000 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Delaware Poker Championship® II guaranteed prize pool has been raised from $25,000 to $50,000 cash for the main event to be held on Sept. 8. Four seats will be given away on Aug. 5 and Sept. 2, with drawings held at 1, 4, 7 and 10 p.m. Entries for seat drawings are earned for every... - July 11, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Riverside Boutique Resort (riversidevangvieng.com) Opens in Vang Vieng, Laos, and Launches Its Website
Riverside Boutique Resort was officially declared open this week, offering the first high-end alternative to tourists visiting Vang Vieng. It provides 32 rooms and 2 suites organized around a central swimming pool with a stunning background of limestone mountains. All rooms are luxuriously... - July 10, 2012 - Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
Atoll Paradise Has Added Yet Another Destination to Its Exclusive Resort Portfolio
You can now book your vacation in stunning The Peninsula Bangkok or laid-back Anantara Golden Triangle, and many more luxurious hotels and resorts, when booking with Atoll Paradise. - July 10, 2012 - Atoll Paradise Pvt Ltd
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Offers Adjoining Guestroom Discount Through December 2012
Traveling with the kids and need some extra space to spread out? Take 50% off an adjoining guestroom when you book at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa now through December 20, 2012. Room rates for the summer season start at US$269 per night. Set on a half mile of private... - July 08, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Queens Hotel Now One of the Top Hotels in Brighton for Business Events
Queens Hotel in Brighton has recently announced that they’ve upgraded their facilities to ensure that corporate clients gain access to the highest level of accommodations and services for their business events. The new additions will further enhance the company’s reputation as one of... - July 08, 2012 - Queens Hotel Brighton
Monsoon Special at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
This monsoon embark on a journey of rejuvenation with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. According to Indian mythology, rain signifies purification of the universe. The July to September monsoon season is considered ideal to detoxify the body. This is the best time of the year to undertake an energising... - July 05, 2012 - Oberoi Hotels
Apartment Barcelona: Comfortable Accommodation in the 8th Best Destination in the World
Barcelona, a city best known for astonishing architecture, delectable delicacies and beautiful beaches, has just been ranked 8th on the TripAdvisor Travelers Choice "Top 25 Destinationas in the World." - July 04, 2012 - Apartment Barcelona
Rembrandt Hotel Installed the Saltwater Pool System
Rembrandt Hotel has converted all of boiler gas from crude oil to liquefied petroleum gas or LPG and also changed the pool filtration system from chlorine to saltwater, giving an all-natural alternative that is nicer on the environment and better for the skin. - July 04, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Adriatic.hr Recommends - Cruise the Adriatic and Spend Summer Vacations on the Open Sea
Adriatic.hr is proud to present its wide offer of sailboats and motorboats to all its current and future clients who desire to spend a sailing holiday in Croatia. - July 04, 2012 - Adriatic.hr
Accor Announces Expansion in Vietnam and Debuts ibis
Accor adds 3 hotels to its pipeline and presents its first economy brand hotel in Vietnam – ibis Saigon South - July 04, 2012 - Accor
GoHotelsGo.com Facebook Fans Reach 10,000
GoHotelsGo.com, an online travel portal featuring best Asia hotel deals of Compass Edge hotels, is pleased to break the 10,000 mark on its Facebook fan page. - July 03, 2012 - Compass Edge
Pin The Trail Downhill Mountain Bike Race Weekly Summer Series at Attitash Mountain Resort Begins Wednesday, July 11
Attitash Mountain Resort will begin its Pin The Trail downhill mountain biking summer weekly race series on Wednesday, July 11. The six week series is comprised of a weekly single run format downhill mountain bike race held every Wednesday at Attitash. “For downhill mountain bikers of all... - July 02, 2012 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Breakthrough Country Band Gloriana Will Shine in the Spotlights of Peachtree Point Amphitheater at Lake Lanier Islands Resort®
Hosted by Banks & Shane, The Georgia’s Island Stage Concert Series Kicks off on July 7 with Opening Act Tyler Hilton and Headliner Gloriana. - July 02, 2012 - Lanier Islands Resort
Crestpoint Companies to Manage Two Hotels, Adding 120 Rooms to Their Management Portfolio
Crestpoint Companies, Ltd., an independent hotel development and management company headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, announced that it has recently signed two new contracts to manage hotels in receivership, adding 120 rooms to their management portfolio. “Owners and lenders in the... - July 02, 2012 - Crestpoint Companies
Accor Asia-Pacific Executive Appointments Reflect Strong Growth in Region
Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Asia-Pacific, today announced a number of changes to its executive team to lead the Group’s continued expansion in the region. Paul Richardson has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer, Greater China, whilst in the... - July 01, 2012 - Accor
Sofitel Hotel in Manila Offers Luxurious Accommodation Treats for Summer
Enjoy four nights for the price of three at Sofitel Manila or other participating 5 star hotels of Sofitel from June to August 2012. - July 01, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
The National Hotel Receives Highest Award from World's Largest Travel Site
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, recognizes The National Hotel’s consistent top ratings from travelers, by awarding it the Certificate of Excellence, making it earn “a place among the very best,” according to Christine Petersen, President, TripAdvisor for Business. - July 01, 2012 - The National Hotel
The Celebration of Swedish Midsummer at the Rembrandt Hotel
The Rembrandt Hotel once again proudly hosted the annual Swedish Midsummer celebration in coordination with the Thai- Swedish chamber of commerce in Bangkok. More than a hundred people from the local Swedish community joined the event to celebrate the afternoon with friends and families at pool... - June 30, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Announces Summer Six Pack of Poker 500 and Other Tournament News in Crown Royal® Poker Room
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is hosting six tournaments beginning in July. Each tournament will have $500 added to the prize pool and have a buy in of $60 with a $6,500 starting stack. The tournaments will be held on July 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 and Aug. 2, 2012 in the Crown Royal Poker Room. On... - June 30, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Brick House Bed & Breakfast Receives 5-Star Award for 2012
Brick House Bed & Breakfast receives TripAdvisor's 'Certificate of Excellence' award for the second consecutive year. - June 29, 2012 - Brickhouse of NY, Inc
Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao by Accor Appoints Gillian Huang as Director of Marketing and Communications
Ms. Gillian Huang has been appointed Director of Marketing and Communications at Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao by Accor, effective immediately. Ms. Huang will assume responsibility of the entire marketing operation, branding, public relation management, with an emphasis on promoting Grand... - June 28, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Caribe Resort of Orange Beach Earns "Award of Excellence"
Caribe Resort of Orange Beach, Alabama has earned the "Award of Excellence" for 2012 by TripAdvisor, the world's largest guests ranking organization. - June 28, 2012 - Caribe Resort
Worldwide Leader in Skin Care at Park Hyatt Saigon's Xuan Spa
Celebrate your skin by treating it with Xuan Spa’s new luxury product line, Pevonia - June 27, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
With New Chefs Come New Dishes at Park Hyatt Saigon
Park Hyatt Saigon presents new Square One dishes and sweet treats, created by recently appointed Chef de Cuisine, Soren Lascelles, and Pastry Chef, Bertrand Sommereux. - June 27, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Appoints Mr. Joshua Cao as Resident Manager
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Joshua Cao as Resident Manager. Since joining Grand Mercure Hongqiao in 2007, Joshua Cao has played an important role in improving operational results as well as growth of the hotel’s network. After five years... - June 26, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Medical Director Summit at 2012 World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The Medical Tourism Association™ Announces the First Medical Director Summit at the Annual WMT& GHC. - June 25, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Sofitel Luxury Hotel in Manila Offers Exclusive Summer Package 2012
An exclusive offering for Accor Advantage Plus Members this summer 2012 from Sofitel Manila. - June 23, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Escape Holidays Launches "Sri Lanka and Maldives .com" - a Web Platform with the Best of Both Worlds for Hotels, Resorts and Tour Packages
Escape Holidays, an innovative and interesting online Destination Management Company and Travel Agency based in Sri Lanka, has recently launched their new consumer website: SriLankaandMaldives.com - a site that offers simply the very best selection of hotels, resorts, and tour... - June 22, 2012 - Escape Holidays
All Star Vacation Homes Announces Expansion to Captiva Island, Fla.
All Star Vacation Homes is Now Accepting Captiva Island Homes Into Vacation Home Management Program in Response to Guest Demand - June 21, 2012 - All Star Vacation Homes
Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia Wins Best Indigenous Tourism Award from Australian Gourmet Traveller
In recognition of the quality of its Indigenous Guest Experiences at Ayers Rock Resort, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia has been awarded The Gourmet Traveller Travel Award for Best Indigenous Tourism Experience. The Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards, now in their sixth year and proudly... - June 21, 2012 - Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Nominated for Best Hotel Group
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) in the Cook Islands has been nominated as the Best Hotel/Resort Group at the 2012 New Zealand Travel Industry Awards along side top international hotel groups Four Seasons Hotels, Accor hotels, Starwood Hotels and Hilton Hotels & Resorts to name a few. The New... - June 20, 2012 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Free WiFi at Rembrandt Hotel
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok is now offering complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Guests are able to surf on their favorite websites, check out the latest promotion from our fine restaurants, and book rooms. Rembrandt Hotel is now providing one of the most crucial conveniences giving one of the... - June 20, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Sun Your Bum in Sunny Palm Springs, California with Terra Cotta Inn's Dare to Go Bare Summer Vacation Room Sale
Skin is in this summer. From ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox TV, USA Today and more, the media is reporting that this year, nakations are the hot vacation trend. Nakations are topless and nude vacations at clothing optional or nudist resorts. So, get with the trend and find out how much fun everyone else has been having going skinny dipping. - June 19, 2012 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Exhibitor Space Sold Out for GNEX 2013 Timeshare and Fractional Expo
Eight months prior to the timeshare and fractional industry’s most unique event - scheduled for February 2013 - all exhibitor spaces have already been filled. - June 18, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Lake Lanier Islands Resort® Kicks off Exciting Summer Concert Series at the New Peachtree Point Amphitheater
Georgia’s Island Stage Concert Series Hosted by Banks & Shane Features Performances by Gloriana, A1A, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Newly Remodeled Lakeside Open Air Venue - June 17, 2012 - Lanier Islands Resort
Fields of Attitash Horseback Riding Opens for Summer Saturday, June 16
In addition to the Nor’Easter Mountain Coaster, Alpine Slide, waterslides, and other available summer attractions at Attitash Mountain Resort, horseback riding has long been a traditional summertime activity that locals and visitors alike can enjoy in the Mount Washington Valley. This... - June 16, 2012 - Attitash Mountain Resort
First Luxury Hotel in Vang Vieng Opening on July 1st, 2012
The long awaited Riverside Boutique Resort has confirmed its opening on July 1st in Vang Vieng, Laos. It will be the first hotel in this picturesque city located between Luang Prabang and Vientiane to offer luxury accommodations and services. It will also be the first hotel in the country to systematically promote the beauty and diversity of the Lao culture and of its many ethnic groups. - June 16, 2012 - Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
El Portal Sedona Hotel Awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for 2012
El Portal Sedona Hotel is in good standing with the world's largest travel site - TripAdvisor.com. This is exemplified by the distinction of receiving the Certificate of Excellence Award for 2012. - June 16, 2012 - El Portal Sedona Hotel
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok Begins Restaurant Renovations
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok has embarked on yet another improvement project, the first floor renovation, encompassing the Mexican Restaurant Señor Pico, Thai Contemporary Red Pepper and international restaurant the Café scheduled for completion in September 2012. The hotel remains... - June 16, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
HotelTravel.com’s Inspired Ideas for Father’s Day in London
HotelTravel.com is pulling out all the stops with inspirational last minute ideas to surprise your Dad on Father's Day in London. - June 16, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
SFX Preferred Resorts Will be an Exhibitor at Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2013
The vacation exchange company is the latest corporate participant for Perspective Magazine’s annual timeshare and fractional industry networking and awards event. - June 14, 2012 - Perspective Magazine