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Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Lanagkawi, Named Amongst Malaysia's Top 25 Relaxation Spa Destination in the 2012 Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Hotel Awards
Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi emerged as one of Malaysia’s Top 25 Relaxation & Spa Hotels by TripAdvisor in its 2012 Travellers’ Choice Awards. - February 04, 2012 - Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi
Bridal Show on Feb. 12 Features Industry Experts, Fashions and Door Prizes at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will present its Second Annual Bridal Show on Sunday, February 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rollins Center Ballroom. Admission is free for brides and grooms and $5 at the door for all others. Brides may register at the show. The event will showcase wedding... - February 04, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Travel Industry Veteran Launches New Social Media Platform for Luxury Hotels Worldwide
Cal Simmons, a 35 year veteran of the travel industry, announced today a unique new platform allowing hoteliers to promote their properties through a series of social media outlets. - February 04, 2012 - Simmons Hotel Guides
Le Meridien Amman Launches Its "Elite Card" Loyalty Programme
Stemming from Le Meridien Amman’s desire to create a memorable and distinguished dining experience, Le Meridien Amman has recently launched its Elite Card granting its holders the privilege of special offers and additional values in all six restaurants, rooms, meeting rooms, and its Health... - February 04, 2012 - Le Meridien Amman
Australia's Ayers Rock Resort Commences Major Improvements
With a $20 million AUD investment from the Indigenous Land Corporation, Ayers Rock Resort will offer refurbished rooms, new convention center, aboriginal art gallery, indigenous employment program and spa and wellness center. - February 03, 2012 - Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Announces Listing as Top Hotel, AAA Four-Diamond Rating
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is proud to announce its ranking as the No. 3 hotel in Delaware in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 Best Hotels rankings, released on Tuesday. U.S. News established Best Hotels to identify the top properties across the country and analyzed 1,548 luxury... - February 03, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Retraction of Press Release Dated Jan. 31, 2012: Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Announces Four Diamond Status, Listing as Top Hotel
The Jan. 31, 2012, press release titled “Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces Four Diamond status, listing as top hotel” contained inaccurate information pertaining to a U.S. News & World Report of same date. The press release stated that “The report indicated that among... - February 03, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Urban Suites Features Their Executive Suite in Calgary, "Riverfront" for Distinguished Business Travelers
Urban Suites is featuring the “Riverfront” suite on their website. The Riverfront is a 1350 square foot, luxury apartment that is located right next to the Bow River. The apartment has a view of the river and the Centre Street Bridge from the balcony. This luxury apartment features two... - February 03, 2012 - Urban Suites
Free Valentine's Day Weddings and Vow Renewals
Couple are invited to join Mary C. Pugh, CT's Top Justice of the Peace, on Valentines Day 2012, for a Free Wedding or Free Vow Renewal at The Water's Edge at Giovanni's restaurant in Darien, CT. - February 01, 2012 - Mary C. Pugh CT Justice of the Peace
Launching Le Méridien’s Exclusive PA Bookers Club
The corporate & events team of Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa launches the PA bookers club. Kick-starting the club was a Healthy-Detox event organised following by a heartily healthy meal in the evening. - February 01, 2012 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Farewell Party for South African Ambassador Gibson at Rembrandt Hotel
Rembrandt Hotel proudly hosted the Farewell party for South African Ambassador H.E Douglas Gibson and Mrs. Pam Gibson at the ballroom on Saturday January 21st. Starting the night was a welcome speech from Rembrandt’s GM Eric Hallin followed by a thank you speech from Ambassador Douglas... - February 01, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
New Awards for Sensimar Royal Blue Resort & Spa
Sensimar Royal Blue Resort & Spa is really proud to inform you that it was awarded among all Sensimar Hotels & Resorts, with the second (2nd) place in the category "Sensimar Service Award" as well as the third (3rd) place in the general category "Awards Sensimar." - February 01, 2012 - Royal Blue Resort & Spa
HotelTravel.com Sponsors ML Usni Pramoj Classical Quartet in Phuket
HotelTravel.com is sponsoring a rare classical musical performance in Phuket by the ML Usni Pramoj Classical Quartet at Prince of Songkhla University's Luang Anuphas Phuketkarn Auditorium on 31 January from 7pm. Phuket-based students and their families are invited to attend free of charge. - January 31, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Louisiana’s Cypress Bend Resort Offers Romance Package, New Selection of Delectable Spa Packages in Time for Valentine’s Day
Romance Package includes Valentine's dinner for two. - January 29, 2012 - Cypress Bend Resort
Friday Night Fights Now a Tripleheader Event on Feb. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The now tripleheader Friday Night Fights series at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Feb. 24 in the Rollins Center arena features a new event on the card. Super featherweights Juan Carlos “Miniburgos” Burgos (28-1, 19 KOs) and Cristobal “Lacandón” Cruz (39-12-3, 23... - January 29, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
MedStay Announces Service in Raleigh
MedStay is pleased to announce that its services are now available to patients of Duke Raleigh Hospital. - January 28, 2012 - BioResource International, Inc
Online Voting for the Perspective Magazine Timeshare and Fractional Awards Program Closes Friday
Voting to choose the elite of the timeshare and fractional industry concludes at the end of business on Friday, January 27. - January 27, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Destination Science Blasts Off in Dallas/Fort Worth
Summer Science Camp offers cutting-edge alternative to other summer programs by grooming tomorrow’s science “super-heroes.” Destination Science is expanding to the Dallas/Fort Worth area this upcoming summer. - January 27, 2012 - Destination Science
The Rembrandt Hotel Donated Used Calendars
The Rembrandt Hotel brought more than 400 used calendars from last year and donated them to the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under the Patronage of H.M. the Queen on Tuesday Jan 17th. The School for the Blind utilizes these calendars to make a Braille cards as educational materials for... - January 27, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
HotelTravel.com Expanded Hotel Inventory Offers "Real Choice"
HotelTravel.com doubled its hotel inventory in 2011 adding tens of thousands of new hotels in the world's top travel destinations. The expanded inventory offers HotelTravel.com customers more choice than ever before in addition to offering some of the lowest hotel rates available on the internet. - January 26, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Rock Hall Rocks Valentines Day with Romantic Package - Available Feb. 10- 14
Rock Hall, an upscale bed and breakfast located in the Southern Berkshires/ Litchfield Hills, has created a Valentines Day package with special touches to create a memorable, romantic escape. - January 26, 2012 - Rock Hall Luxe Lodging
The Medical Tourism Association™ Partners Up with The Private Hospitals Association in Jordan
The Medical Tourism Association™ (MTA) – has partnered with The Private Hospitals Association (PHA) to assist with organizing The International Medical Tourism, Wellness & Spa Congress that will be held in Dead Sea – Jordan March 18-20, 2012. - January 26, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Cypress Bend Resort’s New Greenhouse Inspires a "Green Thumb" Among Meeting Attendees
Veteran Horticulturist Leads Tours, Gardening Demonstrations - January 26, 2012 - Cypress Bend Resort
Resorts West Extends Complimentary Night as Snowstorms Hit Park City
After a four-day storm dropped more than 40 inches of snow in Park City, Resorts West is extending a complimentary fifth night to guests who stay four from April 1 to 15, 2012. - January 25, 2012 - Resorts West
The Rembrandt Hotel Supports School Rice Project
The Rembrandt Hotel coordinated with Business for Rural Education And Development (B.R.E.A.D) to support the Rice Project from Burriram local school. The Rembrandt Hotel now started serving guests high-quality organic jasmine rice provided by the School Rice Project grown by the Thai local... - January 25, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
New Director of Sales at Le Méridien St Julians
Le Méridien St Julians Hotel and Spa appoints a new Director of Sales; Chiara Ellul. - January 25, 2012 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2012 Releases Program Details
Emphasis will be on investment potential for the timeshare and fractional industry, new growth strategies and the global outlook for 2012. - January 23, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Yats Leisure Offers Special Shuttle Bus Service from Manila to 2012 Philippines Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark
Getting to the 17th Philippines Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark is a challenge for Manila residents. Special Hot Air Balloon Excursion Packages offer a convenient solution for 2012 Hot Air Balloon Festival. - January 23, 2012 - Yats Leisure
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Launches Hampton Inn by Hilton in Shelton, Conn.
Hampton Inn opens in Shelton, Conn. Property features 154-foot indoor waterslide and 1,000 square feet of function space. - January 21, 2012 - New Castle Hotels & Resorts
Le Méridien Presents Its New À La Carte Venue
KuDéta Bar & Lounge opens its doors to a burst of incomparable flavours. Set in the heart of Balluta bay, and overlooking astonishing sea views, KuDéta extends its menu to a seated á la carte served daily to tourists and patrons alike. - January 21, 2012 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Alliance Hospitality Selected to Operate the 156-Suite Comfort Suites Atlanta Downtown Convention Center
Alliance Hospitality, a Raleigh, North Carolina based hospitality management company will operate the Comfort Suites Atlanta Downtown Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia. - January 20, 2012 - Alliance Hospitality
Tents, Tubing & Tolerance? Camp Kupugani, Multicultural Summer Camp Launches Diversity Essay Contest
Camp Kupugani, an overnight camp near Chicago that focuses on diversity, has announced an essay contest geared toward teaching young people social responsibility, tolerance, empowerment and respect. - January 20, 2012 - Camp Kupugani
HotelTravel.com Promotes Tet Lunar New Year Festival in Hanoi
The annual Tet Lunar New Year Festival is the one event which best epitomizes Vietnam's cultural identity. To mark this auspicious occasion HotelTravel.com is lowering its already discounted rates to offer customers real value on hotels in Hanoi. - January 20, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
The Woodlands Resort Provides a Peaceful Valentine’s Weekend Retreat for Hectic Couples
Resort package includes champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries, full breakfast the next morning and access to the spa’s sauna and eucalyptus steam room. - January 20, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Business Traveller Chooses Bed & Breakfast
More and more business travelers choose a bed & breakfast instead of a hotel. About one fifth of the guests in European B&B’s spend the night there in relation to their job. This is one of the most striking outcomes of a Pan-European research Bed & Breakfast Europe held amongst... - January 20, 2012 - Bed & Breakfast Europe
Mike Tiberi Fights for First Belt Feb. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino; Santana v. Perez Headlines - a Delaware Family's Boxing Legacy Continues
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the next Friday Night Fights series event will take place on Feb. 24 in the Rollins Center arena with Edgar Santana v. Manuel Perez headlining. Tickets go on sale today at noon at $40 - $200 and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or... - January 19, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Le Meridien Amman Completes Its Grand Renovation
Le Meridien Amman completes its grand renovation for the facade, Grand Ballroom and Benihana chain restaurant. - January 19, 2012 - Le Meridien Amman
DirectRooms.com – Workers Attend to Tampere Recruitment Fair on 1 February 2012
DirectRooms.com confirms the upcoming Recruitment Fair, taking place on 1st February 2012 at the Exhibition and Sports Centre in Tampere. - January 19, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
New “Sunsets & Chardonnay” Offering at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Features Hors d'oeuvres Prepared on Your Guestroom Patio
After a long day of snorkeling and sunbathing on the private, white sandy beach of Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, guests can retreat to the privacy of their guestrooms for “Sunsets & Chardonnay.” Relax and enjoy a beautiful Caribbean sunset from the privacy... - January 19, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Luxury Ski Home Rental Provider Gives Parents a Night Off
Luxury vacation home rental provider Resorts West offers a package that include a complimentary evening of child care. - January 19, 2012 - Resorts West
Sell My Timeshare NOW Becomes the Latest Sponsor of Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2012
The Internet advertising and marketing company for timeshare owners, developers and HOAs seeking to resell or rent timeshares and fractionals, becomes a sponsor of Perspective Magazine’s second annual industry networking and awards event. - January 18, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
American Liberty Hospitality's Embassy Suites Houston-Downtown Scores Deal as "Official Hotel of the Houston Rockets"
All-Suite Hotel becomes the official residence to visitors in town to conduct business with the Houston Rockets and Toyota Center. - January 18, 2012 - American Liberty Hospitality
Romance Package Offered by American Liberty Hospitality's Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria
Stay just steps from the Houston Galleria and celebrate Valentine's Day with champagne, breakfast and early check-in. - January 18, 2012 - American Liberty Hospitality
DirectRooms.com – Special Chance for Couples to Memorise at the NWJ Bridal Show in Port Douglas This March 2012
DirectRooms.com is spreading the word about the NWJ Bridal Show, which takes place over the weekend of March 2-4, 2012. Kwazulu Natal Events (KNE) holds this exciting expo at the Durban Exhibition Centre. The goal of this event is to inspire couples about to get married to create a special wedding that is uniquely their own. - January 18, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Attend Annual Celebration of Vasteloavend in Mestreech This February 2012
DirectRooms.com is able to confirm that Maastricht’s annual carnival takes place from 19th to 21st February 2012. - January 18, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Take Out "The Oscars of the Travel Industry"
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) in the Cook Islands have kicked off 2012 in celebration mode after walking away with awards for the “World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort” and “World’s Leading Island Villas” at the 2011 World Travel Awards Grand Final event hosted last night by the Qatar Tourism Authority at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar. - January 17, 2012 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
How to Find Affordable Last Minute Chinese New Year Hotel Deals Online
Chinese New Year (CNY) was once upon a time a quite holiday period to travel. However times have changed dramatically. Now the number of outbound travelers from mainland China during CNY has surged since the Chinese government travel ban was lifted back in June 2008. - January 17, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Online Voting Has Begun for 2012 Perspective Magazine Timeshare and Fractional Awards Program
Timeshare and fractional industry professionals from across the globe can now participate in selecting the elite of the industry for global recognition of excellence. - January 16, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
DirectRooms.com – Budapest Holds a Giant Trade Fair of UKBA During 5 to 8 February 2012
DirectRooms.com can confirm that the UKBA Trade Fair is to be held between 5th and 8th February 2012. This fair focuses on all areas of confectionary, bakery and gastronomy and allows businesses to strengthen and create links with both local and international companies. - January 15, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
GOCO Hospitality Co-Develops Wellness Community in Koh Samui, Thailand
Samahita Residences to be joint venture between award-winning wellness management company and renowned yoga master Paul Dallaghan. - January 15, 2012 - GOCO Hospitality