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If You Go Down to the Woods Next Year...Go on a Forest Holiday
Britain’s forests are among our most ancient natural resources and were historically a place to escape to when times got tough. Once again they have become a popular haven of quiet and Forest Holidays, the UK market leader in cabin holidays, which operates entirely and exclusively within The Forestry Commission Estate, reports 2009 was a bumper year with sales up more than 15% on 2008. It expects growth to be even greater in 2010, when it will open more new sites due to consumer demand. - March 31, 2010 - Forest Holidays
Bumper Year Predicted for UK Caravan and Camping Holidays
Award winning caravan and camping site operator Forest Holidays is predicting a busy year for the UK caravan and camping holiday business. 2009 statistics showed that UK camping and caravan holidays were up 21% and the company, who run 20 caravan and camping sites in the UK, is predicting that the upwards trend will continue. - March 31, 2010 - Forest Holidays
ChatPrint Releases SMS/Texting Capabilities with Version 2.0
ChatPrint announces that they have just released version 2.0 which allows the flexibility to send task messages to mobile devices via SMS/E-mail. "Not every hotel has the luxury of always having someone by a computer to receive messages and we felt that it was a crucial component for us to... - March 31, 2010 - ChatPrint
Homewood Suites Names Top Performing Hotels of 2009
Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced its top performing properties of 2009. - March 31, 2010 - Homewood Suites by Hilton
Video Ad Campaign by Greg Foley to Launch for Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels, New York
With a nod to the growing power of the internet and influence of digital word of mouth, Grand Hotels NYC, the company behind New York City’s iconic Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand, are releasing a series of web-only ad videos on their websites and social media sites. The 60 second adaptation will launch on the Hotels’ Facebook and Twitter pages, alongside their renowned lifestyle website GrandLifeNYC.com. - March 31, 2010 - Grand Hotels NYC
South of France Guided Tours
Uncover the secrets of France’s hidden corner with a personalized tour… - March 31, 2010 - South of France Hotel
In an Enlightened Move, Le Meridien Amman Goes Dark in Observance of Earth Hour 2010
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Around the Globe Mark Environmental Awareness Event and Le Meridien Amman to Stage a Walk to the Jordan Environment Society (JES) - March 31, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel is Now Among Key West Hotels with Jet Ski Tours on Site
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel has partnered with Barefoot Billy’s Jet Ski Tours to offer the service on location at its seven-acre beachfront property. - March 30, 2010 - Spottswood Beachside
Epoque Hotels Announces Hotel St. Régis: the Best Place to Stay in the World, Selected by the Readers of Condé Nast Traveler
Once again, the Hotel San Régis, a member of the Epoque Hotels collection, is proud to be present in the famous Condé Nast Traveler's annual Gold List. With an overall score of 89.4, the boutique hotel San Régis improved over last year and is only outranked in Paris by four other hotels. - March 30, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Epoque Hotels Announces LiteraturRaum – Authors’ Residency at the Bleibtreu Berlin
Boutique hotel invites international writers to stay in the German capital. - March 30, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
The Glue That Hold Society Together Deserve a Vacation in Maui
This is the teachers, hospital staff, police, fire, and ambulance service members year to visit Sugar Beach, Kihei, Maui. - March 29, 2010 - Maui 23
Easter Hotel Offers for Families at Barcelo Billesley Manor Hotel
The Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel is offering a two night break for two this Easter, with dinner on the first night. Kids up to the age of 15 also stay for free, and can enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt. On Easter Sunday guests at the Barcelo Billesley Manor Hotel can enjoy a traditional... - March 29, 2010 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, UK
Hotram Beach Resort Supports Earth Call, Extends Light Shut Off on Earth Day
Darkness will be felt at HoTram Beach Resort public places in support of the global call for Earth Hour. - March 29, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Borneo Highlands Resort Joins Earth Hour 2010
Borneo Highlands Resort joins Earth Hour 2010 as part of their support for environment preservation in line with their concept of "Back to Nature, Back to Basics" - March 27, 2010 - Borneo Highlands Resort
The New York Times Discovers Mom Tri’s in Phuket Thailand
Phuket’s premier Boutique hotelier and gourmet restaurateur Mom Tri Devakul has landed on the pages of the New York Times. - March 27, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Medical Tourism Association Releases Additional Articles in Medical Tourism Magazine
The Medical Tourism Magazine announces two additional articles for Issue 14. The articles entitled, "Korean Healthcare for US Corporations" and "Promoting the Korean Global Healthcare Industry" are now available at www.MedicalTourismMag.com Seoul, Korea is one of the emerging... - March 27, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Leads Successful Webinar on US Healthcare Reform’s Effect on the Medical Tourism Industry
The Medical Tourism Association’s webinar on the US Healthcare Reform’s effect on the Medical Tourism Industry, led by Jonathan Edelheit, was a huge success. - March 27, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Rome Apartments and Internazionali di Italia 2010 by Rome Sweet Home
The Internazionali di Italia 2010 tournament is approaching and www.romesweethome.com website is still online with a wide offer of apartments in Rome for rent during that period . - March 26, 2010 - Rome Sweet Home
Radisson LAX Will Go Dark for Earth Hour
The Radisson Los Angeles Airport Hotel will participate in Earth Hour on March 27th with food and beverage specials. - March 26, 2010 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
Medical Tourism Conference Shows Employers How to Save 90% on Healthcare
Many health insurers and employers are implementing medical tourism as a way to reduce healthcare costs by allowing employees to travel internationally for major surgeries, where employers will save up to 90% on the cost of major surgeries. Several major health insurance carriers have implemented pilot projects such as Aetna and WellPoint BCBS, Swiss Reinsurance and more. - March 26, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
GHO Sees Positive Change in Consumer Booking Patterns
Hoteliers need to adapt pricing strategies as consumers favour booking early - March 26, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Annual Trout Release Occurs Around North Georgia Rental Cabins
Fourth annual release of 1,200 brown and rainbow trout by mountain rental cabin owners occurs in Fightingtown Creek. - March 26, 2010 - Rainbow Cabins, LLC
Le Meridien Amman Perforates Market with Its Annual Sales Blitz
Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, kicked off its annual sales blitz on Sunday, March 21st, where associates visited repeated, new and potential accounts throughout the city of Amman. Over 20 associates from different departments took part in the sales blitz, including the... - March 26, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Tours Gone Wild Continues Its Successful European Expansion by Offering the Greek Islands Ultimate VIP Trip
It’s official: ToursGoneWild.com is taking Europe by storm! After offering its incredibly successful VIP Party Trip to Ibiza for young professionals for two years running, the company is now expanding its exclusive VIP Party trip offering to the Greek Islands for summer 2010. “Our... - March 25, 2010 - TGW Travel Group
Zen Out This Earth Day at Blue Marble Spa
Blue Marble Spa is offering an Earth Journey treatment in the spirit of Earth Day during the entire month of April. - March 25, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
A Legend Among Historic Hotels: Pierpont Inn & Spa in Ventura, Calif. Celebrates 100 Years
Designated as Ventura County Landmark No. 80, the inn also is recognized on the official registry of Historic Hotels of America. Home to generations of guests, it will celebrate 100 years since its founding in September 2010. - March 25, 2010 - The Pierpont Inn & Spa
Mandoki Hospitality Management Makes Good Sense, and Dollars Too
Deciding which company manages your vacation property is a important financial decision. Mandoki Hospitality has the features that matter. - March 24, 2010 - Gulf Shores Plantation
Local Talent Exhibits at Le Meridien
The latest collection of paintings, entitled Nocturne, by Gozitan artist Mark Sagona was inaugurated on Saturday 6th March by Professor Mario Buhagiar at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. This is Sagona’s seventh personal exhibition to date which follows his last important show at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta in 2008. - March 24, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Le Meridien Goes Dark
Le Meridien St Julians in Malta celebrates Earth Hour. A Candle Light Hour shows caring for the planet as this leading light in hospitality is about to go dark. But just for an hour - and for a good cause. - March 24, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Rated Apartments Offers a Discount of 10% on All Properties Listed with RatedApartments.com
Rated Apartments, widely regarded as the industry leader in high-quality vacation rentals, announces a discount of 10% on all properties listed by it on its website, www.ratedapartments.com. With this offer, the company is all set to enhance its market share and expand its geographical footprint... - March 24, 2010 - Rated Apartments
Novotel Connects with Their Guests
Commencing today, Novotel Beijing Xinqiao will offer all their guests free use of in-room Internet. - March 24, 2010 - Novotel Beijing Xinqiao
HoTram Beach Resort to Hold Special Easter Events
Easter Bunny will be hopping around HoTram Beach Resort compound for the time-honored tradition of egg hunting. - March 23, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Yats Leisure Offers Packages for Summer Company Outings in Safe and Accessible Event Venue Near Manila
Event organizers place a great deal of emphasis on safety and security in choosing an event venue near Manila this year for company outings. Many prefer Clark Freeport's lake/beach property of Yats called Clearwater Resort. Clark is a mere 70 minutes by highway from Manila. - March 23, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Le Meridien Amman Celebrates Mother’s Day with Its Mommy Associates
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, hosted a seated lunch for its associate mothers at the chef’s table. The culinary team dedicated their time and effort in preparing a special menu for the occasion, which contained special... - March 23, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Thornton Hall Hotel Chosen as the R&A Base for Open Championship
Thornton Hall Hotel has been chosen by The R&A as its headquarters when The Open Championship returns to Wirral in 2014. Officials from The R&A, golf’s governing body, will use the four-star hotel as their base for the entire week of what is regarded as one of the world’s... - March 21, 2010 - Thornton Hall Hotel
HotelTravel.com’s Top Ten Reasons to Watch the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens
HotelTravel.com discovers a naughty little secret few women are willing to admit: they love the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens. Read on to find out why and discover other top reasons why the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens is Asia’s best sporting event bar none . . . - March 21, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Ho Tram Intensifies Green Campaign
Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa launches its Plant a Tree Program allowing their guests to get involved in making their surroundings green. - March 20, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Latest News from Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Members
Hotel Puente Romano hosts Andalucia Tennis Experience Great Hotels of the World member, Hotel Puente Romano in Marbella, Spain, is to host the Andalucia Tennis Experience, part of the Women’s Professional Tennis Tour (WTA) from April 3 to 11, 2010. The clay courts of the Puente Romano Tennis... - March 20, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
ParkSleepFly.com Announces Mobile Edition
ParkSleepFly.com, Inc. has just extended its airport park-sleep-fly business to the mobile sector. The Connecticut-based company recently launched ParkSleepFly Mobile, a new version of its popular website targeting mobile users. Specifically designed for devices such as Internet-enabled cell phones, Blackberrys, and PDAs, the Mobile edition allows quick and easy access to all ParkSleepFly.com data while on the go. Customers use their hands-helds to reserve discounted packages for trips by air. - March 19, 2010 - ParkSleepFly.com
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Educational Podcast with Tom O’Hara, President of Surgical Trip
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases an Educational Podcast with Tom O’Hara, President of Surgical Trip, as he speaks about becoming certified by the Medical Tourism Association. - March 19, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Luxury Suites International Antes Up for the World Series of Poker
Luxury Suites International Announces New World Series of Poker Packages for the Poker Tournament Community. - March 19, 2010 - Luxury Suites International
New Executive Offices Group London Virtual Office Package Gives Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses an Edge
Executive Offices Group launches a new London virtual office entrepreneur package, combining the prime features of their existing services, plus membership to Executive Business Lounges all for a special reduced price. - March 18, 2010 - Executive Offices Group
Gulf Shores Golf Association Showcases Bratton Brothers Invitational
Forty-one years after seven friends took a weekend golf trip to Gulf Shores, the Bratton Brothers Invitational golf tournament is still going strong. This year, more than 80 golfers participated when the event returned to Gulf Shores. - March 18, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Exciting Agenda For The 1st Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference Korea
The Medical Tourism Association announces exciting agenda for The 1st Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference Korea! The agenda includes a number of experienced distinguished speakers, global networking, educational workshops, and important sessions that will highlight Korean quality healthcare. - March 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Mom Tri's Boathouse Phuket, Thailand First Writer’s Night of This Summer with Bjorn Turmann on 29th April
Canadian author and filmmaker Bjorn Turmann on writing novels and developing Oscar nominated ideas in the first of a sequence of popular Boathouse cultural events. - March 17, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
The Medical Tourism Association Along with KHIDI Announce VIP Buyers Incentive Program
The Medical Tourism Association (MTA) along with the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) is excited to announce their VIP Buyers Incentive Program for the 1st Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference Korea. The VIP Buyers incentive program allows for benefits such as travel... - March 17, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Le Meridien Amman Honors StarChoice and Starwood Preferred Planners
Le Meridien Amman Honors StarChoice and Starwood Preferred Planners at 282 Steaks and Lounge. - March 17, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Kauai Beach Resort Celebrates New Name with Hotel Specials and Calendar of Activities
Great Kauai hotel celebrates new hotel name with introductory specials and calendar of cultural activities hosted at the property. - March 16, 2010 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Ho Tram Resort Appoints New General Manager
Former Director for Operations of Bhaya Cruises joins Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa. - March 16, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Green Key and Expedia to Recognize Sustainable Hotel Operations
Green Key Global today announced that Expedia, the world’s leading online travel agency, has incorporated the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, alongside other sustainability programs, into a new feature on its website that allows listed properties to showcase their commitment to... - March 15, 2010 - Green Key Global