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Hamurana Lodge Launching NZ Elements Luxury Health Sports Week in Rotorua New Zealand
Following the success of Bali, experience the Holistic Fitness Adventure right here in New Zealand. One week of intensive workouts, high and low impact exercises, Yoga/Pilates, daily massage/spa and luxuries of a 5 star boutique hotel. - March 15, 2010 - Hamurana Lodge
Epoque Hotels Announces 6th Opera Dinner Edition on 19th March at Duquesa de Cardona Boutique Hotel
Duquesa de Cardona, a Barcelona historic boutique hotel and member of Epoque Hotels, organizes monthly dinners with the best of the companies: the Opera lyric life. - March 15, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Epoque Hotels Announces Enterprise Hotel: A Green Hotel in Milan
From 2010 Enterprise Hotel in Milan has become an Eco Hotel. - March 15, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels Moves to New Office in Miami
The headquarters of this trendy boutique hotels collection is now in Miami Design District. - March 15, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
9th French Gastronomy Festival from 12 - 20 March at Mom Tri's Boathouse Phuket, Thailand
Mom Tri's Boathouse, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner since 1995 and Best of Award of Excellence since 2006, presents the 9th annual French Gastronomy Festival. Mom Tri's Chef Jean-Noël Lumineau, Thailand’s only Maître Cuisinier de France, will treat Phuket’s discerning diners to some exceptional French food and dazzle guests with Thai inspired newly created dishes. - March 14, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Celebrate Spring & Shri at Anamaya Resort in Costa Rica
The Anamaya Boutique Hotel in Costa Rica is celebrating spring through a yoga retreat in April. The focus will be on the health of the mind, body & spirit as well as reveling in the natural beauty of Costa Rica. The retreat runs from April 10 - 17, 2010 and includes Anusara-Inspired yoga, organic meals and spa services. - March 13, 2010 - Anamaya Resort
Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea 2010 Announces Expert Speakers
The Medical Tourism Association and KHIDI have announced expert speakers for the Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea 2010. - March 13, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
3rd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress Los Angeles Follows Up to Great Reviews
With over 2 years of success, the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference that will take place in Los Angeles, September 22-24th, 2010 with up to 2,000 expected attendees. This year’s agenda has specifically... - March 13, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Why Men Cheat and Why Women Cheat to be First Stage Plays Hosted at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will for the first time host two stage play productions in the Rollins Center, beginning with the popular comedy “Why Men Cheat” on Friday, May 28 at 8:30 p.m. followed by its sister production “Why Women Cheat” on Saturday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. - March 13, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Take a Holiday Break and Enjoy an Easter Special Rate
Set in the heart of Central, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental offers a stylish stay in some of the most spacious and comfortable rooms in the city. - March 13, 2010 - The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts´ As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Celebrates 1000 Facebook Fans with a Monthly Giveaway
The challenge of reaching 1000 fans was launched and promptly conquered on Facebook. - March 12, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
HotelTravel.com Sponsors Accor’s "Race to Survive Phuket 2010" Charity Event
HotelTravel.com is a Gold Sponsor of Accor’s "Race to Survive Phuket 2010" Charity Event from 22 to 25 March. The race will benefit Accor’s Yim Kids Foundation established to improve the social well being of Thai children in Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket... - March 12, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Atlanta Firm Launches Vacation Rentals Business to Fund Charities; Plans to Raise Several Million Dollars Annually for Worthy Causes
As a direct result of the economic downturn, charitable organizations and other non-profits are searching for creative ways to offset declining donations. Public budget cuts are making it harder for school systems to function smoothly. Charity Helpers, LLC recently launched Geronimo.com to convert... - March 11, 2010 - Charity Helpers, LLC
MTA Announces First Certified Medical Tourism Facilitators
The Medical Tourism Association announces the first medical tourism facilitators/medical travel facilitators to be certified by the Medical Tourism Association’s, Medical Tourism Facilitator Certification /Medical Travel Facilitator Certification. The first medical tourism facilitators to be... - March 11, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Lights Out at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort for Earth Hour 2010
Multi-award-winning Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort announces support, participation in Earth Hour 2010, a global environmental initiative. - March 11, 2010 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Green Key Global to Conduct Panel Session on Sustainable Lodging Practices at Hoosier Hospitality Conference
Green Key Global, the official green lodging certification program of the Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association, will conduct a panel discussion at the annual Hoosier Hospitality Conference next week. The session, titled “Green Hotel Operations – Benefit the Environment & Your... - March 10, 2010 - Green Key Global
Great Hotels of the World Announces 2010 Luxury Travel Collection Directory
Great Hotels of the World (GHOTW: http://www.ghotw.com) officially launches the brand new 2010 Luxury Travel Collection directory at ITB Berlin. The latest edition of the annual coffee table-style directory features over 80 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts showcasing the highest... - March 05, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Diversity Hotels Launches Special Offers Section
In order to allow member hotels to promote time-sensitive and other promotions for minimal cost, Diversity Hotels has launched a new Special Offers section. - March 04, 2010 - Diversity Hotels
Yats Leisure Announces Packages for Holy Week Getaway in Clark Philippines
Rooms are difficult to book during Holy Week in the Philippines. With recession still taking its toll on pockets, Clark Freeport becomes an attractive alternative to travelling abroad. Clearwater Resort is a popular choice for this year's Holy Week Getaway. - March 04, 2010 - Yats Leisure
MyrtleBeachHotels.com Brings Back the Fanny Pack for International Fanny Pack Day, March 14
How do you spot a tourist in Myrtle Beach? Why, the fanny pack of course. To celebrate this much-mocked tourist icon, MyrtleBeachHotels.com is hosting a day of fun on Facebook in honor of International Fanny Pack Day, March 14. Throughout the day, fans can participate in fanny pack fun by sharing... - March 04, 2010 - MyrtleBeachHotels.com
Premier Corporate Housing Launches Campaign in the Kingwood, Woodlands, and Atascocita Areas of Houston
Premier Corporate Housing has launched a renewed campaign in the Kingwood, Atascocita, and Woodlands areas adjacent to Houston. Energy related projects are bringing in numerous teams of engineers and project managers from across the globe, and many are choosing to settle temporarily in these outlying suburban areas. - March 04, 2010 - Premier Corporate Housing
Back from Istanbul to Geneva: Stefan Winistoerfer Named General Manager of Swissôtel Métropole
The Swissôtel Métropole Geneva is now being run by a new General Manager, Swiss born Stefan Winistoerfer. Winistoerfer is no stranger to the luxury hotel on Lake Geneva, having already worked in various different positions there. - March 04, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina Names New Director of Food and Beverage
The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina (HR Mission Bay) has recently appointed Gilbert Santana as the new director of food and beverage. Santana will oversee all facets of the food and beverage division including Red Marlin restaurant, SWIM poolside bar and lounge, in-room dining, banquets... - March 03, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Concordia’s Innovative Eco-Studios Ready for Winter Vacations
The newly completed studios at eco-resort Estate Concordia Preserve, located on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, are the next phase of innovations tested over 35 years of exploring green development. Environmentally friendly design, recycled and durable building materials and Green operations... - March 02, 2010 - Maho Bay Camps
Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing is Proud to Announce Its Sponsors
Geneva Hospitality's Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing is off to a great start and is proud to announce some of the wonderful sponsors it currently has on board. - March 02, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Le Meridien Amman Expresses Gratitude and Appreciation in the "Annual Associates’ Party"
In celebration and appreciation of a highly efficient and productive team, who performed an exceptionally well done job in 2009, the social committee in Le Meridien Amman organized a “Black, Red and White” themed dinner party in the Royal Convention Center, the largest banqueting hall... - March 02, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Epoque Hotels Will be Present at Itb Berlin 2010
Epoque will participate with a stand at Berlin’s Travel Trade Show - March 02, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Chef Cale Falk Wins Casa Laguna Cook-Off, Takes "Top Breakfast" Honors at Laguna Beach B&B Known for Gourmet Offerings
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa in Laguna Beach, California has announced the winner of their Culinary Competition, held poolside at the inn on February 18, 2010. Chef Cale Falk, previous Gold Medal winner at Select Registry’s 2008 Distinguished Inns of North America’s “Inn-Credible... - March 01, 2010 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
Korea’s Minister of Health to Present at 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Korea Congress
The Medical Tourism Association along with KHIDI announces Ms. Jaehee Jeon, Minister of Health as a speaker for the upcoming regional conference, the Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea which will take place in Seoul Korea on April 13-15th 2010. - February 27, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Radisson LAX Hotel Earns 4 Key Rating with Green Key Eco-Rating Program
Radisson Los Angeles Airport Hotel joins the Green Key Global program and achieves 4-Green Key rating. - February 26, 2010 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
Haiti Relief Fundraiser in Annapolis, Maryland
Galway Bay and Annapolis Accommodations Look to Make a Difference On Sunday, Feb. 28, Galway Bay and Annapolis Accommodations have come together to create an afternoon of music, dining and fun at Galway Bay. 100% of the proceeds will go towards Operation USA in order to aid Haiti. By coming to... - February 26, 2010 - Annapolis Accommodations
First Annual Bridal Show Presented by Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will hold its First Annual Bridal Show on Saturday, March 20, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Rollins Center ballroom. Admission is free. The event will showcase wedding planning tips and tools provided by industry professionals, a roving fashion show, makeovers,... - February 26, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge Announces the Madness of March Twitter Contest to Celebrate Their Hotel Website Relaunch
To announce the relaunch on their hotel website, the Crowne Plaza hotel in Baton Rouge, LA is holding a Madness of March contest and is giving away thousands of free Priority Club points to their visitors. - February 25, 2010 - Executive Hotel Management
Hidden Meadow Ranch Honored by Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Travel Guide
Hidden Meadow Ranch, an Arizona mountain hideaway, has been selected as the winner of prestigious 2010 Awards for Excellence - earning title of "Most Excellent Ranch" for the second time in three years. - February 25, 2010 - Hidden Meadow Ranch
The Cove of Lake Geneva Will be Featured on Discover Wisconsin’s Drive to Destination
The Cove of Lake Geneva will be featured on the entertaining TV show, Discover Wisconsin, as the show’s "Drive to Destination" showcases the town of Lake Geneva this March 20-21, 2010. This episode will feature all the wonderful things that make Lake Geneva the perfect place to... - February 25, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
The Landmark London Spa & Health Club Launches New Ayurvedic Treatments
Newly inaugurated, The Landmark Spa, located in the Landmark London Hotel, announces the launch of a range of Ayurvedic treatments to extend their luxury spa treatment offerings. - February 25, 2010 - Landmark London Hotel
Mercure Hue Gerbera Opens in Vietnam
Mercure Hue Gerbera a new stylish hotel for the historical capital of Vietnam - February 25, 2010 - Accor
Dubai Health Authority to Present at Asia Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Conference
The Medical Tourism Association along with KHIDI announces Laila Al Jassmi of Dubai Health Authority as a speaker for the upcoming regional conference, the Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea which will take place in Seoul Korea on April 13-15th 2010. - February 24, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Great Hotels Organisation Launches New MICE Promotion
New promotion offers choice of benefits to meet demands of buyers - February 24, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Introducing the Commercial Room at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Now debuts the brand new Commercial Room at the Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen with an introductory 3 nights promotional offer. - February 23, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Small Businesses and Individuals Benefit with Executive Offices Group’s New Executive Business Lounge London Meeting Rooms Package
Executive Offices Group launches new Executive Business Lounge Membership package with five prestigious venues across London providing an ideal place to meet for small business and individual business travellers. - February 22, 2010 - Executive Offices Group
New Menu Launched Coinciding with Opening of Side Entrance at 282 Steaks and Lounge at Le Meridien Amman
In commitment to Le Meridien Amman’s pledge of mouth-watering cuisine and ingredients of superior quality, 282 Steaks and Lounge is launching its new menu as of March 1st, 2010, coinciding with the opening of the side entrance door and complimentary valet service. With more than 45 menu... - February 20, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Epoque Hotels Announces The Zetter Hotel Bistrot Bruno Loubet
Business partners Mark Sainsbury and Michael Benyan, co-owners of The Zetter hotel in London’s Clerkenwell, have announced that Bruno Loubet will join the company as chef/patron of Bistrot Bruno Loubet. Congratulations from Epoque Hotels. - February 19, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
The Talbott Hotel Named #3 Hotel in the United States
Classic Chicago Boutique Hotel Receives 2010 Travelers’ Choice® award by TripAdvisor®. - February 19, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
HIV Poz & Friendly Campout Retreat - June 18, 19, 20 Jones Pond Campground - HIV Campground Project
HIV Poz & Friendly Retreat Jones Pond Campground 9835 Old State Road Angelica, NY 14709 Date - June 18, 19, 20 2010 - Tenting starts at $20 a night Theme - Pirates of the Pond, Treasure Hunt, Bears on the High Seas RSVP starts Feb 15, 2010 - online or phone 10% discount given to HIV... - February 19, 2010 - HIV Campground Project
Gulf Shores Plantation Releases 2010 Rental Guide
Gulf Shores Plantation, located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, releases the 2010 rental guide to assist with beach vacation planning to the Alabama Gulf Coast. - February 18, 2010 - Gulf Shores Plantation
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 800 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism and for Global Healthcare Announces over 800 Active Members. - February 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Jessica Johnson, Director of Operations, Medical Tourism Association
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Jessica Johnson, Director of Operations, Medical Tourism Association speaking about Familiarization Trips. - February 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
The B & B Directory Website Reaches Record Number of Advertisers
The month of January was a very special month for the team at thebandbdirectory.co.uk website. Having originally forecast that the 2000 mark would be hit mid-March, it was in fact reached on the last day of the month, bringing the total number of advertisers signed up to the service to just over... - February 18, 2010 - The B & B Directory
Gulf Shores Golf Association Releases 2010 Golf Vacation Planner
The Gulf Shores Golf Association has released the 2010 Golf Vacation Planner, a 48-page resource for golfers. The planner provides detailed course descriptions as well as helpful accommodation and destination information. - February 17, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association