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Wright Investment Properties Appoints Mark O'Neal as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Wright Investment Properties named Mark O’Neal as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, effective immediately. O’Neal with 25 years of hospitality industry experience will oversee Wright Investment Properties sales and marketing initiatives and strategies. O’Neal joins Wright... - May 19, 2010 - Wright Investment Properties
"Rome Sweet Home" Apartments Can Now be Paid in US Dollars
Rome Sweet Home now offers the opportunity to let its customers pay with US Dollars. As the American currency gets stronger booking a holiday apartment in Rome will be more convenient. - May 17, 2010 - Rome Sweet Home
Tourist Participation Boosts Hotram Beach Resort’s Green Environment Campaign
HoTram Resort establishes regular beach cleanup activities. - May 16, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Singapore Seafood Festival Arrives in Xiamen
Join in the excitement of the Singapore Seafood Festival that begins here in Xiamen during June 4th to 11th. - May 16, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Audio Tours Can Extend Vacation Length
79.5% of the respondents stated that they would extend their vacation in order to visit one of the locations mentioned on the audio traveling companion. Nearly 90% of the adults indicated that they would modify their trip itinerary to visit locations described on a track. In contrast, 51% stated they would modify their trip by something they saw on a website. - May 15, 2010 - City Concierge
Brett/Robinson Announces Launch of Its Orange Beach Today Website
Brett/Robinson, a vacation rental management company in Gulf Shores, has launched a new, informative website. - May 15, 2010 - Brett Robinson
No Complaints at Grand Miramar with Mother's Day Brunch and Guest Canadian Chef
Mothers dining at Grand Miramar's palapa restaurant were privy to a special guest chef cooking for his reunited mother. - May 14, 2010 - Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Provides Convenient Options for Health-Conscious Orlando Travelers
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa offers convenient on-site resort amenities for health-conscious Orlando travelers like a fitness center and full service spa that provide enjoyable ways to stay fit and relax. - May 13, 2010 - Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa
Egyptian Wellness and Medical Tourism Summit Envisions Future Collaboration with the Medical Tourism Association
The conclusion of the Egyptian Wellness and Medical Tourism Summit in Cairo brought a boost to the medical tourism potential. - May 13, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
From Fernando Botero to Mike Berg: A Deluxe Hotel as a Gallery of Modern Art
Guests of Swissotel Grand Efes, Izmir, are invited to enjoy a close-up insight into the world of contemporary art. - May 13, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Presents Suggestions for May and June Short Breaks in the Algarve
When looking for the Algarve that everyone desires for a holiday, but without the common agitation of the summer months, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts 5 star properties in Vilamoura and Carvoeiro are destinations to consider. The spring months in the Algarve offer warm sunny weather, culinary surprises, secluded beaches to discover, afternoon walks, activities for every age, Spa experiences, shopping, golf courses, entirely reachable with the new rates presented by IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts. - May 13, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Florida RV Resort Coordinates Volunteer Program with Other Gulf Coast Resorts
Representatives of Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort announced today that they will be participating with Bella Terra of Gulf Shores in a nationwide outreach to the RV community to support cleanup efforts of the BP oil spill along the Gulf Coast. Our nationwide RV community is in the unique position... - May 13, 2010 - Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
Cowgirl True Offering Girlfriend Getaway Weekend Retreat in Deerwood, MN July, 2010. Other Retreat Locations Include WY, NV, TN... and More.
Girlfriend Getaway Weekend Retreats are now being offered across the U.S. - May 11, 2010 - Cowgirl True
Executive Housekeeper at Le Meridien Amman Awarded with Starwood’s President’s Award for 2009
Executive Housekeeper at Le Meridien Amman Awarded with Starwood’s President’s Award for 2009 - May 11, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Executive Offices Group Launches New Web Pages for Central London Office Space Customers
London serviced office company Executive Offices Group has launched newly-redesigned web pages with added functionality to help businesses searching for central London office space, meeting rooms and virtual office addresses - May 10, 2010 - Executive Offices Group
Grand Miramar Club and Spa Puerto Vallarta Holds Screening of Bullets, Bombs, and Fraud; Followed by Complaints of a Dutiful Daughter
Puerto Vallarta's Grand Miramar announces the movies being screening under the poolside palapa May 12, donating proceeds from food and drink sales to local charity. - May 09, 2010 - Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
Key West’s Doubletree Grand Key Resort Ranked as One of World’s Best Hotels on Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ List
Expedia® travelers have ranked Doubletree Grand Key Resort among the world’s best hotels on this year’s Expedia Insiders’ Select™ list. The list formally recognizes individual hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a... - May 08, 2010 - Doubletree Grand Key Resort
Les Suites Orient Shanghai to Open in May
First Boutique Hotel to Open on the Bund, Shanghai - May 08, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Celebrity Actor Visits Mom Tri’s Boathouse, Phuket
Thai cinema’s top leading man Ananda Everingham enjoyed some well deserved R&R recently at his favourite hotel in Phuket, Mom Tri’s Boathouse. - May 08, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Vita Vie Retreat - Fitness Retreat Travels Down a Different Road with New Stress Reduction Retreat
Vita Vie Retreat takes clients on a whole new wellness journey, a stress reduction retreat called V Retreat. Vita Vie Retreat slows the pace down and aims to restore calm, promote total body wellness and reduce stress with the perfect blend of moderate intensity fitness, stress reduction treatments and fresh, healthy fare. - May 07, 2010 - Vita Vie Retreat
Medical Tourism Gets Holistic Boost
Medical Tourism Association and Former IMTA President Say Goodbye to Concerns Welcoming Joint Collaboration. - May 07, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Epoque Hotels Presents ICEBAR by ICEHOTEL at Hotel Twentyseven
Cool ice art in a cool place - May 07, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Jay Lonewolf at GAB Studio, May 8, 2010, Wynwood Art Walk, Miami, FL
Lonewolf’s latest exhibition May 8, 2010 at GAB Studio will include work from his Pow Wow with the Prophet series. Additional work featured includes several in his self-portrait collection, Jerusalem, Excavation of Yellow and Eyes in the Abyss. The former is his commentary on the environment... - May 07, 2010 - Jay Lonewolf
Health Tourism Magazine Issue 6 Released by MTA
The Medical Tourism Association officially releases Issue 6 of its leading online Health Tourism Magazine titled, “Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy Soul.” The issue features original articles such as “Medical Tourism Facilitator Certification - How to Gain Credibility in the... - May 07, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Jaan Par André Makes International History with Its Debut as No.39 on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants List 2010
Scaling the heights of international restaurant accolades, French nouvelle establishment Jaan par André has set a historic record for Singapore with its debut at No. 39 amongst the top restaurants in the renowned San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants List 2010 – the highest debut ever for a Singapore restaurant. - May 07, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
ALL STAR Vacation Homes Offering Late Spring Orlando Vacation Special
Guests reserving one of ALL STAR Vacation Home’s vacation home rentals for 5 nights during select May 2010 travel dates will only pay for 4. - May 06, 2010 - All Star Vacation Homes
UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center's All-Inclusive is Getting a Lot of Attention
A rare gem hidden away in the San Bernardino Mountains is garnering fans. The UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center has been the subject of significant media attention recently; taking the front page in The Business Press and appearing in The Los Angeles Business Journal, The Press-Enterprise, on... - May 06, 2010 - UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center
Bromley Retreat Opens in the Heart of Swan Valley Wine Region
Exclusive Bed & Breakfast Retreat opens for local, national and international tourists in picturesque Swan Valley of Western Australia. - May 06, 2010 - Bromley Retreat
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the Launch of New and Improved Website
The MTA announces the launch of the Medical Tourism Association website with a new and improved look. The website incorporates a more user friendly system. New features include: -New Members Only Login Page and Social Network -Patient Referral Listings for Members -Valuable Industry Reports,... - May 06, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Proceeds from Movie Night with Italian Job and Scam at Grand Miramar to be Donated to Charity
The weekly movie night, beginning with The Italian Job (1969) and Scam at Grand Miramar will donate all proceeds to local charity. - May 06, 2010 - Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
The Cove of Lake Geneva Has Just Updated Their Suites
The Cove of Lake Geneva has just finished renovating and updating their suites to provide their future guests with a more modern look and feel. The Cove’s suites now feature new couches, coffee tables, dining room tables, and framed pictures, among other things, in the hopes of providing... - May 06, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Swissôtel Zurich Focuses on Sustainability and Reveals Its New Look
From now on discerning business and leisure travellers can enjoy 347 renovated guest rooms and suites that, with their new look, leave nothing to be desired. Further investment work to the tune of CHF 2.2 million has also been carried out at Swissôtel Zurich to enhance sustainability. - May 06, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
May 15th Golf Tournament’s Donation to Earthquake Zone
The Harbourview Cup Golf Tournament donation is to go to the “Qinghai Yushu Earthquake Zone” for reconstruction work. - May 06, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Songkran 2010
Songkran, the Thai New Year, was celebrated at Dolphin Bay Resort on April 12, 13, and 14 this year. Songkran marks a new astrological year and means to “move” or “change place” suggesting when the sun changes its position in the zodiac. Traditionally, Songkran is a time to... - May 06, 2010 - Dolphin Bay Resort
Constellation to Open Wollongong’s Newest Hotel
Constellation Hotels will set a new benchmark for hotel accommodation and conferencing on the NSW South Coast, with the opening of its 4.5-star Chifley Wollongong in August 2010. Located on Wollongong’s foreshore and adjacent to WIN Sports and Entertainment Centre, Chifley Wollongong will... - May 06, 2010 - Constellation Hotels
Medical Tourism Magazine Launches Healthcare Reform's Affect on Medical Tourism Website Portal
The Medical Tourism Magazine has launched an informational website and center containing updates on Healthcare Reform’s affect on Medical Tourism. The healthcare reform updates will provide the latest information and provisions of the healthcare reform legislation as it pertains to the... - May 05, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Pan Pacific Resort Bali Celebrates Recent Opening with Exciting Packages and Offers
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced opening of Pan Pacific Hotel in Bali, Indonesia. On the eve of opening Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort announced several exciting Packages and offers. - May 05, 2010 - Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Medical Tourism Association Releases Exclusive Video on Healthcare Reform’s Affect on Medical Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association has released an exclusive video of Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of Medical Tourism Association, discussing the Healthcare Reform’s Affect on the Medical Tourism industry. Edelheit addressed the topic at the 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference... - May 05, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Golf Gulf Shores Website Changes Benefit Media and Vacationers
The Gulf Shores Golf Association announced changes to the organization’s website today. The latest modifications improve ease of use by potential visitors, social network users and the media. - May 04, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
Le Meridien Amman Organizes a Fun Day for Female Cancer Patients in Cooperation with KHCC
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and in cooperation with King Hussein Cancer Center organized a fun day for cancer patients and survivors at the Royal Convention Centre at the hotel. Mr. Tareq Derbas, Le Meridien Amman’s general manager welcomed the... - May 04, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Weekly Movie Night Kicks Off with Italian Job and Scam at Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
The Conchas Chinas all-inclusive begins a weekly movie night with two classic movies set in paradise. The Italian Job and Scam at Grand Miramar begin at 8:00 p.m under the poolside palapa. - May 03, 2010 - Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
Michael Tully Named Director of Business Development at Patina Restaurant Group
Tully brings over 20 years of experience in hospitality business development to the bi-coastal company. - May 01, 2010 - Patina Restaurant Group
All Star Vacation Homes Attends Vacation Rental Industry Conference Events; Kent Bjorklund Recognized as Best in Class for Increasing Inventory
Members of the ALL STAR Vacation Homes team attended the national Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) Eastern Conference, held in Myrtle Beach, SC, April 20-21 and also represented ALL STAR at the Florida Vacation Rental Managers Association (FVRMA) annual conference, held in Orlando, FL,... - May 01, 2010 - All Star Vacation Homes
37th Oasis Park Hotel Philippine Golf Classic
The Oasis Park Hotel, a budget friendly business hotel in Manila invites locals, tourists and expats to the upcoming 37th Oasis Park Philippine Golf Classic on May 17-21. The Golf tournament will be played on 5 different golf courses in 5 days. The Oasis Park Hotel Golf Classic features some of the... - April 30, 2010 - Oasis Park Hotel
Swissôtel Göcek Marina & Resort in Turkey Opens for the Summer Season
After a six-month winter break, Swissôtel Göcek Marina & Resort has opened its doors again for the summer 2010 season. Located right on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, the picturesque fishing village of Göcek has long been recommended by those in the know as a perfect place to spend an undisturbed holiday away from the masses. - April 30, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Los Angeles to Jackson Hole Now a Non-stop Summer Flight | Jackson Hole Central Reservations
United Airlines and the Jackson Hole travel industry are excited to announce a new non-stop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Jackson, Wyoming (JAC) beginning June 9th. - April 29, 2010 - Jackson Hole Central Reservations
Volcanic Ash Travelers Don't Lose their Money with HostelsClub
HostelsClub, a leading booking site for accommodations worldwide, is allowing the travelers who had mishaps and delays or cancellations due to the Volcanic Cloud a chance to use the deposit already paid as a value credit good for one year. - April 29, 2010 - HostelsClub
Healthcare Reform’s Affect on Medical Tourism Website Portal Launched by Medical Tourism Association
The Medical Tourism Association has launched an informational website and center containing updates on Healthcare Reform’s affect on Medical Tourism. The healthcare reform updates will provide the latest information and provisions of the healthcare reform legislation as it pertains to the... - April 29, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
The B & B Directory Reaches Record Renewal Rate for March
During the month of March, the Renewals Team at the B & B Directory, based in Somerset, has secured a record percentage of renewals, beating their previous record by 3%. - April 29, 2010 - The B & B Directory
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Bill Cook of Hospital Clinica Biblica
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Bill Cook, Operations Manager of the International Patient Department at Hospital Clinica Biblica in Costa Rica. - April 28, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™