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Thunder Spring Announces New Sun Valley Vacation Rentals Website
The Thunder Spring homeowners Association has announced the release of its new website: www.thunderspringrentals.com. - November 19, 2010 - Thunder Spring Rentals
Great Hotels of the World Members Triumph at World Travel Awards 2010
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) is pleased to announce that 20 awards were won by its member hotels at the recent World Travel Awards 2010. The annual awards acknowledge excellence in the travel and tourism industry and identify companies that consistently exceed expectations. - November 19, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Puerto Vallarta Tourists Warned of ATM Scam Defrauding Visitors
Grand Miramar Resort and Spa of Puerto Vallarta is warning its members of a recent ATM scam in Puerto Vallarta defrauding unsuspecting tourists using cash machines on the street. - November 18, 2010 - Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
Epoque Hotels Welcomes the Paszkowka Palace
Epoque Hotels welcomes a new member that is the Paszkowka Palace, Cracow, Poland. The Paszkowka Palace’s responsibility is “to ensure that when you think of Palace, you think of exceptional atmosphere.” A real royal experience is guaranteed when you stay overnight at the Paszkowka Palace in Cracow, Poland. There are 13 palace chambers as well as 27 hotel rooms at your disposal. Also, the chambers are equipped with 19th century oak furniture. - November 18, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Top Organizers from Malaysia and Singapore Discover Le Meridien Phuket’s Creative Events
Meeting Organizers from Singapore and Malaysia at Le Meridien Phuket for inspection and discovery; participate in surprise mini cook-off. - November 17, 2010 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Canned Goods Save Holiday Travelers $25 Off Room Rates at The Woodlands Resort
Now through December 31, 2010, The Woodlands Resort is offering guests $25 off its published room rates in exchange for five canned food donations. - November 14, 2010 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers Unveils a New Konekt Customer Engagement Platform Along with Mobikon in Thailand
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers is proud to partner up with Mobikon Technologies as the flagship user of the dynamic KONEKT platform (developed by Mobikon Technologies) in Thailand. With the Konekt platform, Rembrandt Hotel & Towers now offers guests the latest news, updates and promotions directly via Facebook, SMS, Twitter and other online channels combining the latest is in mobile, CRM and Social Media trends and technologies. - November 14, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende Approved for $88 Million Line of Credit
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, a community that encompasses a 67-room resort and the Artesana Rosewood Residences, is the recipient of an $88 million loan from Mexico’s largest bank, Banamex. It is the single largest loan in real estate in San Miguel de Allende, and in the history of the state of Guanajuato. - November 12, 2010 - Artesana Rosewood Residences
Destination Hotels & Resorts Selects Green Key Certification
Destination Hotels & Resorts, the innovative hotel and resort management company consistently recognized as one of the leaders in the industry, announced it had selected the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) as the “green” certification of choice for its 30-plus properties. - November 12, 2010 - Green Key Global
DirectRooms – Competitors Warm Up for the Chiang Mai Marathon
Athletes are getting ready for the fifth annual Chiang Mai marathon taking place in December this year which will see some of the good runners from the Thai city racing in the event DirectRooms.com can report. - November 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
“It’s a Wonderful Life” at La Quinta Resort & Club During the Holidays
Salute to Frank Capra with Frank Capra III and Karolyn Grimes (Zuzu Bailey); Santa Lights the Tree and More Festivities Now Through December - November 11, 2010 - La Quinta Resort & Club
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Welcomes Santa on His Jet Ski During Holiday Celebration
On Christmas Eve, Santa will swap his sleigh and eight reindeer for a sleek jet ski to hand out candy and gifts to those cheering his arrival from the private, sandy white beaches of Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa. Santa’s Christmas Eve arrival is part of the... - November 11, 2010 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
DirectRooms.com - 4th International Global Healing Conference and Film Festival to be Held in Bali on 5 December 2010
DirectRooms.com reveals that Bali Institute of Global Renewal will host the 4th International Global Healing Conference and Film Festival on the 5th December 2010 - November 10, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Le Meridien Amman Commemorates World Food Programme by Distributing Food Parcels in Karak
Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, celebrated the United Nations World Food Programme in cooperation with the Jordanian Food Bank, emerging from the Jordanian Alliance Against Hunger, headed by her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bent Talal, which was on Saturday, 16th of... - November 10, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Cook Islands Properties Awarded Best Island Villas & Resort in the World
The bubbly is flowing once again in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) after walking away with awards for the “World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort” and “World’s Leading Island Villas” at the 2010 World Travel Awards Grand Final event... - November 09, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Hailed a Resounding Success
The 3rd Annual Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, which recently took place in Los Angeles was organized by the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and attracted over 1,200 delegates from over 84 countries. - November 08, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Brand New Lifestyle Sir Plantin Hotel Antwerp Joins Epoque Hotels
The new lifestyle Sir Plantin Hotel Antwerp, ideally situated nearby the historic Central Station of wonderful Antwerp, joins Epoque Hotels. Sir Plantin offers 176 trendy rooms in different colours, with complimentary services: WIFI, minibar, Sir Express Grab & Run breakfast. Sir Plantin’s design is cool, modern, contemporary and cutting edge, definitely worth visiting. - November 08, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Four-Legged Guests Get Top Dog Treatment at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay
New “Pawsport” program gives traveling pooches in-room perks and bonus point prizes - November 06, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Artesana Rosewood Residences to Complete First Phase of Construction in Early 2011
Artesana Rosewood Residences is nearing completion on the first phase of construction with 29 custom homes and the Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, an on-site 67-room resort, opening in early 2011. The $250 million community in the heart of historic downtown San Miguel de Allende is expected to be the last project of its type in San Miguel real estate, artistically blending the historic town’s past and present into its design and lifestyle. - November 06, 2010 - Artesana Rosewood Residences
Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch at The Woodlands Resort Features Traditional Dishes and Premium Selections
Annual Champagne Brunch features live music and traditional Thanksgiving favorites. - November 05, 2010 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
The Woodlands Resort Invites Families to Have Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Annual holiday event features photos with Santa, kids activities and a lavish breakfast buffet. - November 05, 2010 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Best Western Westchase Mini-Suites Recognized as Best Western Customer Care Champion
The Best Western Westchase Mini-Suites has received the Best Western Customer Care Champion award for 2010 making it the only Houston hotel, and one of only 51 out of more than 2,400 Best Western properties in the U.S. and Canada, to receive this designation. This marks the third consecutive year... - November 05, 2010 - Best Western Westchase Mini-Suites
Celebrate the Holidays with Cypress Bend Golf Resort’s Festival of Lights Package
To celebrate the 84th annual Festival of Lights, which starts November 20 through January 6 in nearby Natchitoches, the Cypress Bend Golf Resort is offering a Festival of Lights package with breakfast for two and overnight accommodations for $149 per couple. Cypress Bend Resort is located 45... - November 05, 2010 - Cypress Bend Resort
Mike Ditka Resorts is a Toys for Tots Drop-Off Location
Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club has become an official drop-off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The mission of the program is to collect new, unwrapped toys which will be distributed as Christmas gifts to the less fortunate children in the area where... - November 05, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Bangkok Newest ibis Hotel Opens on the Bank of the Chaopraya River
ibis opens an outstanding value accommodation located on a tranquil riverside, only stone’s throw away from Bangkok’s bustling city centre - November 03, 2010 - Accor
Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Le Meridien Amman Launches Campaign to Protect Environment and Support Children in Need
Starwood Hotels & Resorts today announced its latest campaign in the Middle East, which is aims to protect the environment and raise money to provide wheel chairs to children with disabilities. From November 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011, Starwood properties across the Middle East will come... - November 03, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Bon Jovi, KISS Tribute Bands and Total Soul Rock Dover in Nov
Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will present a line up of amazing cover and tribute bands this November including Rock Bottom, the premier East Coast tribute to KISS, on Nov. 13, Total Soul cover band on Nov. 20, and Bon Jovi tribute band, Bad Medicine on Nov. 27. Rock Bottom is... - November 03, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Wine & Music Festival “Tribute to The Eighties” Nov. 13
Tickets are still available for the Ninth Annual Wine & Music Festival on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 3 to 10 p.m. in the Rollins Center of Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. This year’s event will highlight the ‘80s with entertainment by tribute performances of pop icons like Madonna,... - November 03, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Cove of Lake Geneva Wants You to Win via Facebook
The Cove of Lake Geneva would like to announce that they are running a "Facebook Fan Contest" offering one lucky person their chance to win a gift certificate for the resort. - November 03, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch at The Woodlands Resort Features Traditional Dishes and Premium Selections
The culinary professionals at The Woodlands Resort have prepared traditional dinner favorites for the annual Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch. - November 03, 2010 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
38th Oasis Park Hotel Philippine Golf Classic Tournament
The recently refurbished Oasis Park Hotel--a budget friendly business and tourist hotel in Manila invites tourists, expats and locals to the upcoming 38th Oasis Park Hotel Philippine Golf Classic Tournament on November 22- 26, 2010. The Oasis Park Hotel Golf Classic will feature the best golf clubs... - November 03, 2010 - Oasis Park Hotel
Delicious Fun at Chocolate Festival Thanksgiving Weekend - Fifth Annual Event at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Nov. 26 & 27
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s annual Chocolate Festival will be held in the Rollins Center this year on Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. - November 02, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Vacations Inc Expands Its Vacation Rental Portfolio to Include Luxury “Ski-to, Ski-from” Townhome
With the start of the ski season rapidly approaching, Vacations Inc is delighted to unveil the newest addition to their vacation rental inventory in the form of a luxury 4-bedroom, 4½-bathroom townhome within the complex known as Base Camp at Jane Creek. Aside from the quality and amenities of the unit itself, what makes Base Camp very special is that it is the first vacation rental for Vacations Inc designated as “ski-to, ski-from.” - November 02, 2010 - Vacations Inc.
All Star Vacation Homes Attending Vacation Rental Industry National Conference
All Star Vacation Homes will be attending the Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) National Conference in San Antonio, Texas from October 31st to November 3rd, where leadership team members will also conduct business-building industry educational sessions. - October 31, 2010 - All Star Vacation Homes
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria Offers "Uptown Shopping" Getaway
Serious shoppers stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria, just steps from the world-famous Galleria Mall. Available now through the end of the year, rates for the hotel’s “Uptown Shopping” package starts at $159. - October 31, 2010 - Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria
Corolla Classic Vacations Employee Receives Chamber’s Annual Customer Service Award
Corolla Classic Vacations is pleased to announce Nancy Russell, Operations Administrator, is the recipient of the Currituck County Hospitality Customer Service Award in the Behind-the-Scenes category. - October 30, 2010 - Corolla Classic Vacations
Americans for Prosperity "The Wisconsin Spending Revolt Tour" to Stop at The Cove of Lake Geneva Today
The Wisconsin Spending Revolt Bus Tour will be stopping at The Cove of Lake Geneva today at 2:30pm in the Lakeshore Room. - October 30, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
HotelTravel.com Sponsors Hole-in-One Shoot Out for Charity Pro-Am
HotelTravel.com is sponsoring its third major charity event of 2010 with proceeds going towards educating underprivileged Thai children around Phuket province and beyond. - October 30, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
MTA Launches Global Directory of Medical Tourism Leaders
Medical Tourism Association and Medical Tourism Magazine have launched the first Who's Who Directory for Medical Tourism. The Who's Who directory will feature the Leaders in both medical tourism and global healthcare across the globe. The Directory will be available both online all year long on... - October 30, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
TGW Travel Group Inc. Launches SimplyJetSet.com
SimplyJetSet.com provides tailor-made packages to the affluent traveler that combine the essentials for a high quality vacation – premium airfare, upscale to luxury accommodation, private tours, and personal on-location guides – with local nightlife and/or other leisure activities to... - October 30, 2010 - TGW Travel Group
Leading Hospitality Company in Galapagos and Ecuador Changes Name to Reflect Growing Demand for Mainland Touring Programs
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Sees Impressive Growth - Plans Two New Accommodations for Amazon and Highlands Regions. - October 30, 2010 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers Bangkok Launches Mobile Travel Guide to Bangkok
Singapore based mobile application developer EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd. developed in co-operation with Thailand based Rembrandt Hotel & Towers the Bangkok Mobile Travel Guide for Android powered devices. With the Bangkok Mobile Travel Guide, powered by Rembrandt Hotel & Towers for... - October 29, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Tips for Choosing a Rental Home to Ensure a Safe and Seamless Ski Vacation
Finding the right vacation home can become a daunting task with so many options available, from professionally managed condos to properties rented by owners. Asking a few important questions, however, can help you determine the best lodging for a safe and seamless experience. - October 29, 2010 - Resorts West
Executive Offices Group Gives Away Harrods Gift Vouchers for Bookings of Its UK & London Meeting Rooms
Customers who book any Executive Offices Group meeting room before 31st December 2010 will receive a Harrods Gift Card as a token of appreciation, with a £50 gift card given away for a full day booking or £25 gift card for a half day. - October 28, 2010 - Executive Offices Group
Hotel Barrio Latino in Playa del Carmen is the Winner of 2011 "Coup de Coeur" by Petit Fute Travel Book
The travel book Petit Fute, published in several languages including French, voted Hotel Barrio Latino as the best choice in town, again. - October 28, 2010 - Barrio Latino Hotel Playa del Carmen
Eventus Accommodicum Makes MIPIM 2011 Arrangements
MIPIM takes place in Cannes each year and is recognised as one of the key events in the real estate agency calendar. MIPIM is the place for real estate agents, developers, investors and local authorities to meet, network and learn together. The main events take place at the Palais des Festival on... - October 28, 2010 - Eventus Accommodicum
Big City Vacation Rentals LLC Gives Local Hospitality a New Name
Hospitality goes a long way and one travel related small business, Big City Vacation Rentals, has made it their mission. A new vacation rental by owner site wants their clients to be treated with a personal touch. - October 27, 2010 - Big City Vacation Rentals
Astor Inn Announces New Hotel Rates, Keeps High Level of Hospitality and Service
Astor Inn has updated their hotel rates, but guests can rest assured that their hotel services and facilities maintain the same high standard that has made Astor Inn the favorite hotel by Wagga locals and tourists alike. - October 26, 2010 - Astor Inn
Gulf Shores Golf Association Courses Offer an Excuse to Visit
Families looking for a reason to get away this fall should consider the Alabama Gulf Coast—and its golf opportunities. - October 26, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
Brett/Robinson Offers Vacation Discount Choices
Vacationers to the Alabama Gulf Coast who book their stay with Brett/Robinson this fall and winter will find several discount options available to them. The company offers a couple choices through their free night specials. One is to extend the vacation and get three free nights. Guests who stay... - October 26, 2010 - Brett Robinson