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Le Meridien Amman Appoints a Public Relations Manager
Le Meridien Amman Hotel, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, announced the appointment of Ms. Sewar Sawalha as the Public Relations Manager, responsible for Le Meridien’s corporate PR plan and strategic direction. Sewar’s mission will revolve around creating, building and... - February 16, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Diversity Hotels Signs Agreement with Hospes Hotels
Distribution agreement brings greater reach and lower costs for Spanish Boutique Hotel Collection. - February 15, 2010 - Diversity Hotels
Villas De Maitre Recommends Celebrating Valentine's Day in Style by Travelling with Their Loved One and Renting a Luxury Villa in Mauritius or Seychelles
The luxury villa rental specialist Villas De Maitre (www.villasdemaitre.com) notice many couples choose Valentine's Day as a popular time of the year for renting a villa and escaping the cold winter. - February 14, 2010 - Villas De Maitre
Epoque Hotels Announces Vampire Suites at Soho Boutique Hotel Budapest
A member of Epoque Hotels, Soho Boutique Hotel is featured now two Junior Suites devoted to Krolock and Herbdert of the show "Dance of the Vampires." - February 13, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Saddlerock Ranch Historic B & B Announces New Management
A one time haven for Hollywood stars of yore. Stay at Saddlerock Ranch and you can say you slept where The Duke did… as well as Jimmy Stewart, Randolph Scott, Arlene Dahl, and Hopalong Cassidy. - February 12, 2010 - Saddlerock Ranch Historic B&B
Villas De Maitre’s Launch of Cape Point Apartments and Penthouse Opens a New Chapter in Contemporary Villas in Mauritius
Leading villa specialist Villas De Maitre has expanded its presence in Mauritius with the launch of a new privately owned luxury apartments and penthouse overlooking the beautiful turquoise lagoon of Cap Malheureux, on the North coast of the island. The two ground floor, two first floor apartments... - February 12, 2010 - Villas De Maitre
A New Hotel Boutique in Malta’s Top Boutique Hotel –The Palace
Cleland & Souchet, the leading luxury lifestyle retailers and wine merchants, have opened a new hotel boutique at The Palace in Sliema. - February 12, 2010 - The Palace Malta
Leading Spas of Canada Presents Webinar on Social Media for Spas
Leading Spas of Canada (LSC) is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar, “Triumph over Twitter and Flourish on Facebook in 12 Simple Steps” with spa marketer, Darlene Fiske of The Fiske Group. This webinar presentation is available free to LSC members and just $25 for... - February 12, 2010 - Leading Spas of Canada
Under the Patronage of H.E. Ambassador of Japan, Le Meridien Amman Hosts a Cocktail Reception for the Japanese Corporate Society
Under the patronage of His Excellency, Mr. Tetsuo Shioguchi, Ambassador of Japan, Le Meridien Amman hosted its annual cocktail reception for the Japanese corporate society in Jordan. The event took place in Benihana restaurant, a chain with more than 98 restaurants world wide, renowned for its... - February 12, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Award-Winning Breakfast Chefs to Meet for Cook-Off
Casa Laguna Inn and Spa in Laguna Beach, CA, recently announced a unique culinary competition that will take place poolside at the inn on Thursday, February 18. Two of Casa Laguna’s former award winning chefs will be returning to face off against the current executive chef for top breakfast... - February 11, 2010 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing Benefiting the Gridiron Greats
Mike Ditka Resorts will be hosting their 2nd Annual Mike Ditka Resorts Celebrity Golf Outing on April 16th–18th, 2010 with all proceeds benefiting the Gridiron Greats Foundation. (For more information visit - www.gridirongreats.org) The fun-filled event kicks off Friday night with a welcome... - February 11, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Halong Bay Cruises by Indochina Sails Vietnam Attends ITB Berlin 2010
Indochina Sails will participate in the largest International Tourism Fair "ITB Berlin 2010" in Berlin, the Capital of Germany. - February 11, 2010 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
Corporate Furniture Leasing Hires Kelly Grey as Director of Leasing
Corporate Furniture Leasing (CFL), a division of AKcorp, Inc., is proud to announce Kelly Grey as Director of Leasing. Grey will put into action an aggressive marketing plan in order to strengthen relationships in the southeast Texas region where CFL began, as well as expand CFL's presence throughout the state. - February 10, 2010 - Premier Corporate Housing
Premier Corporate Housing Offers Deep Discounts to Those Affiliated with Kleen Energy Systems Plant in Middletown, CT
Premier Corporate Housing wishes to express its deepest condolences to the families who have been affected by the tragedy at the Kleen Energy Systems plant in Middletown, Ct. Premier Corporate Housing is extending a 15% discount off of normal rates for temporary accommodations to those workers affiliated with the clean-up and rebuilding of the plant. - February 10, 2010 - Premier Corporate Housing
Renovation Begins on New North Georgia Mountain Cabin
Rainbow Cabins begins full remodel of its largest north Georgia rental cabin - February 10, 2010 - Rainbow Cabins, LLC
Sixteen Canadian Spas Achieve National "Quality Assurance Approved" Designation
Leading Spas of Canada is pleased to announce 16 Canadian spas have received “Quality Assurance Approved” status, a national designation recognizing consistent safety and hygiene standards in the spa industry, offering reassurance and uncompromising quality for spa... - February 07, 2010 - Leading Spas of Canada
Aaron Brown, Fomer CNN News Anchor, to be Giving Two Free Lectures in the Phoenix Area. Aaron Brown’s "Politics in the Age of Obama," Sponsored by Senior Summer School.
In celebration of 25 years of stimulating, all-inclusive vacations, Senior Summer School is proud to bring Aaron Brown, the former CNN anchor of News Night with Aaron Brown Now, to the Phoenix area to present his lecture “Politics in the Age of Obama”. Mr. Brown will be presenting in... - February 06, 2010 - Senior Summer School
Molino Charrara Casa Rural Under New Management
Molino Charrara is a bed & breakfast guest house in the Ricote Valley, Murcia, Spain and is now under new management after a 10 year refurbishment. - February 06, 2010 - Molino Charrara
Trying to Catch the Wind, The Green Leaf Inn Wind Turbine is on Site and Almost on Line
The Green Leaf Inn took delivery on December 29, 2009 of an Endurance E-3120 wind turbine. In a few weeks, when the weather allows, installation of what might be the largest privately owned wind turbine in the United States will be complete. - February 06, 2010 - The Green Leaf Inn
Epoque Hotels Announces New Improvements at Hotel Miro Bilbao
A boutique hotel leader in its category. - February 05, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Epoque Hotels Announces Hotel Keppler Honored as Top 25 French Hotels in Trip Advisor
The Paris boutique hotel has won the 2010 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. - February 05, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Epoque Hotels Announces New Rooftop Bar Upstairs at Kimberly Hotel
A new extraordinary addition to this New York boutique hotel. - February 05, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
New Hampshire Wellness Weeks Retreats Stay and Play While Working on Those New Year's Resolutions for a Healthier Future
Coach Tatiana Abend, Health and Wellness Coach, and The Highland Lake Inn, located in Andover, NH have partnered together to offer a series of 5 day Health and Wellness retreats throughout the year. The first series started on February 21st and continues its offerings monthly until May and then resumes again in November. - February 04, 2010 - Highland Lake Inn
The Cove of Lake Geneva is the Host Hotel for the National Snow Sculpting Competition
The Cove of Lake Geneva is once again the host hotel for the National Snow Sculpting Competition, which will take place in downtown Lake Geneva on February 1st - 7th, 2010. Each year sculptors come from various places in the United States to compete. Sculptors enjoy the luxury suites at The Cove of... - February 03, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
2010 Hot Air Balloon Clark - Yats Leisure Offers Advice to Those Unable to Book a Room
2010 Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark Freeport Philippines is near. Many visitors are unable to secure a room on Feb 13th. But there are other ways to enjoy this 4-day event. - February 03, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Easy event organizing at Le Meridien Malta
On Thursday 28th of January, the Sales Team of Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta was thrilled to announce the launch of their new online meetings and conferences portal. - February 02, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Belize’s Inn at Robert’s Grove Honored with 2010 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
The Inn at Robert’s Grove was chosen as one of the Top Ten Best Family Hotels in Central & South America by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’Choice® awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels,... - February 01, 2010 - The Inn at Robert's Grove
Lynn Sweeney New SVP Business Development at Wilmer Communications
Hospitality industry marketing agency adds new SVP for business development of new interactive and digital media services. - January 31, 2010 - Wilmer Communications
Villa Semana Resort & Spa, Ubud, Bali, Was Chosen as a Best Relaxation Spa/Romance- Asia by TripAdvisor® in Its 2010 Travelers’ Choice® Awards
Villa Semana Resort & Spa, Ubud, Bali, was chosen as a Best Relaxation Spa/Romance- Asia by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice® awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their... - January 31, 2010 - Villa Semana
Company Appoints New Hotel General Managers
Local Tourism Giant Raises Bars - January 30, 2010 - Hoi An Tourist Service JSC
Hotel Reservations Management Company Rebrands as Diversity Hotels
Company formerly known as Urban Hotels rebrands to take account of unexploited market niche. - January 30, 2010 - Diversity Hotels
Le Meridien Amman Launches Its Food and Beverage "Gourmet Card"
On a journey to seven destinations to discover the arts of international cuisine - January 30, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Gulf Shores Plantation Gears Up for Spring Break
The vacation professionals at Gulf Shores Plantation are looking forward to welcoming Spring Break visitors to the Alabama Gulf Coast. - January 30, 2010 - Gulf Shores Plantation
iTrip.net Adds Costa Rica Properties in 2010 Market Expansion
iTrip.net announces the addition of Costa Rica to their lineup of vacation rental properties. With a strong close in 2009, Costa Rica is one of the many new vacation destinations in iTrip.net's 2010 market expansion. - January 30, 2010 - iTrip
HostelsClub NYC Hostel Donating Balance for Haiti Relief Efforts
NYC Hostel, LOFTSTEL Greene Avenue, is donating the remaining HostelsClub balance of all reservations to various charities to aid Haiti victims. - January 30, 2010 - HostelsClub
New Look for Swissôtel Métropole Geneva
Swissôtel Métropole Geneva unveils the new decor of its Royal suite as well as its Deluxe suites and conference room. - January 30, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Accor Launches Yim Kids Foundation to Bring Smiles Back to the Children in Need
Accor's Yim Kids Foundation commences with the announcement of a major fund-raising event - "Accor Race to Survive" in Phuket, Thailand during March 22-25, 2010 - January 30, 2010 - Accor
The OCeanfront Debuts Online Video Series Spotlighting Orange County’s Coast
The OCeanfront (Orange County’s coastal marketing alliance) launches OCeanfront TV, a Web-only video series spotlighting Orange County’s coastal resorts, spas, restaurants and shopping, hosted by local personalities, Zetta Grich and Rachel Everett. - January 29, 2010 - The OCeanfront
Chicago’s Oldest Living Opera Singer Turns 105 Years Old at Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community, Northlake, IL
Lillian Krockerberger of Northlake / Chicago, IL turns 105 years old on Feb 3, 2010. She is a resident of Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community and enjoys singing German opera every day. - January 29, 2010 - Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community
Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Speakers Announced
The 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea takes place in Seoul Korea on April 13-15th 2010. Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Speakers Announced for the conference will feature up to 1,000 attendees from over 25 countries and will focus on the high... - January 29, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Jackson Hole Announces Air-Inclusive Ski Vacation Packages from $699/Person
Jackson Hole Announces air-inclusive ski vacation packages from $699/person. The package includes 4 night stay, 3 days skiing and round trip airfare. Cities include: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, New York and Washington D.C. - January 29, 2010 - Jackson Hole Central Reservations
Rediscover Romance This Valentine’s Day with Soothing and Eco-Friendly Blue Marble Spa Treatments
Blue Marble will be offering guests seven special Valentine’s Day treatments from February 12 to 14 - January 29, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Carnival Festivities in Algarve with IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts – Amusement and Imagination All Within Luxurious Accommodation
Each year the Carnival festivities throughout the world are amazing displays of colour and costumes set to joyful music. Algarve embraces this spirit and allows visitors to enjoy countless entertainment options along with beautiful weather to explore the coastline. - January 28, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Indochina Sails Launches Special Package Promotion Cruises in Halong Bay, Vietnam
Indochina Sails has cruise itineraries for 2 days/ 1 night and 3 days/ 2 nights packages with many special offers in Ha long Bay, Vietnam from 1st February to 30 April 2010. - January 28, 2010 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
The Prime Main Zone of Philippines Clark Freeport is Almost Totally Occupied. Foreign Investors Rush to Submit Offers to Yats Leisure for 12ha Prime Land.
Clark Freeport is a popular destination for Foreign Investments going into Philippines but land in prime locations are very scarce. Clark Land Development just put 8ha of prime land on the market located in Central Business District in Philippines Clark Freeport's Main Zone. This is one of the last remaining choice properties in the main zone of Clark Freeport. - January 28, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Valentine's Day with Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home
Rome Sweet Home rents Rome Apartments at low rates for three days or more around February 14th 2010. - January 27, 2010 - Rome Sweet Home
Great Hotels Organisation Announces New Members
Three new hotels join Great Hotels of the World and Metro Hotels - January 27, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Powers Into 2010 with More Top Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the South Pacific and Top 10 Resorts for Romance in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor... - January 26, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Epoque Hotels Presents Paris Hotel Banke’s Spanish Restaurant
Two new eateries have opened at the recently inaugurated Banke: The Josefin restaurant and the LolaBar cocktail bar. - January 26, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Friendly Rentals Begins Operations in London -- Smart Price Apartment in One of the Most Attractive Destinations World Wide
The 14th destination, following Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Lisbon and others. Friendly Rentals commits to a new concept in accommodation: quality urban apartments. - January 25, 2010 - Friendly Rentals S.L.