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Demand for London Serviced Offices Drives Fresh Expansion with New Prestigious Office Address
Increased interest in London office space continues as Grosvenor and Executive Offices Group launch new London serviced offices and meeting rooms at prime Mayfair location - January 25, 2010 - Executive Offices Group
Wilderness Wanders Finalists Best Adventure Tour Operator 2009
The Australian newspaper, in association with The Weekend Australian’s Travel & Indulgence section, has announced South Australia's Wilderness Wanders as Best Adventure Tour Operator finalist in the sixth annual Australian Travel & Tourism Awards 2009. These prestigious awards bring together consumers and operators to recognise great Australian travel and tourism products and services. - January 24, 2010 - Wilderness Wanders
To Prevent Dengue Fever in Philippines, Yats Leisure Makes Mosquito Repellent Patches Available in Philippines
Although measures are taken on a bigger scale to fight Dengue in the Philippines, the individual has only one effective way to avoid contracting Dengue Fever and that is to avoid mosquito bites. Moquito Repellent Patches now available in Philippines are especially useful for young children. - January 24, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Now is the Time: HolidayCheck's Travel Calendar
With such a variety of travel destinations to choose from, one sometimes doesn't know where to begin. At HolidayCheck they are happy to make your life easier suggesting you the top spots for every month of the year: enjoyable, convenient and uncrowded. - January 23, 2010 - HolidayCheck
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Mark Their 30th Anniversary - a Success Story
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts have every reason to celebrate the new year: this is the year the Swiss hotel chain turns 30. The venture which started out in 1980 with just a few hotels has now blossomed into a distinguished, internationally renowned hotel chain with deluxe hotels in 17 countries across five continents. - January 23, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
New Mozambique Luxury Lodge Opens in the Heart of History and Culture, Set to Open February 1st
The Mozambique luxury lodge, Coral Lodge 15.41 comprises 10 expansive villas each designed for optimal privacy and relaxation. The living space includes informal sitting areas, a bedroom, a bathroom and a big terrace. - January 22, 2010 - Coral Lodge 15.41
Grand Hotel Damier Joins Epoque Hotels on 01.01.’10
Grand Hotel Damier (Proud member of Historic Hotels), a legendary, unique boutique & lifestyle hotel (a living legend since 1398), ideally situated in the historic city center of trendy Kortrijk (Flanders/Belgium) joins Epoque Hotels on 1st of January 2010. - January 22, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
HostelsClub.com Gives Clients a Chance at Free Stay in American Cities
With the strain on cash this past year, HostelsClub finds a way to promote American hostels and give away beds for free. - January 22, 2010 - HostelsClub
Gay Ski Week on the Top of the World with Uplifting Beats and a Great Atmosphere Watching the Sunset Into the Valley of Dreams
It’s a happy fact that the award winning ski town of Saalbach, Austria plays host to the 2010 EuroSki Pride ski week, March 20-27th. A modern and stylish resort with a host of gay friendly venues, there’s much to do even for non-skiers and as for fans of boarding and skiing the resort offers a layout of over 200 kilometres of well prepared ski slopes, 55 modern cable cars and lifts. And your lips whisper a silent; geeeeee. - January 21, 2010 - EuroSki Pride
Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel Earns Green Seal™ Certification
Sheraton Gateway LAX joins elite group of hotels with Green Seal Certification. - January 21, 2010 - Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Free Community Lecture: Fred Francis, Retired NBC Senior Correspondent, is to Give His "How Washington Really Works" Public Talk in Boynton Beach and Boca Raton, FL
Meet Fred Francis, one of America’s greatest newsmen, next week in Boynton Beach and Boca Raton, Florida. As part of a 25th Anniversary Celebration, Senior Summer School, America’s Education Vacation is bringing Fred Francis to speak on “How Washington Really Works” as the keynote speaker at two of their informational meetings. This event is free and open to the public. - January 21, 2010 - Senior Summer School
Vail Gay Ski Week Not Just for Skiers
Vail Gay Ski Week presented by Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals will be held Jan. 27-31, 2010, in Vail, Colorado. Vail Gay Ski Week offers unique activities such as the Vail Splash Club (Vail's first GLBT photo competition), Après Ski Socials, parties, and more. By removing the posh vibe and replacing it with a home-grown, local, and fun attitude that encompasses the “epic” experience that Vail provides, Vail Gay Ski Week is able to differentiate itself from other gay ski weeks. - January 20, 2010 - Vail Gay Ski Week
Stephanie Wottreng Wins a Trip to Las Vegas Courtesy of Geneva Hospitality's The Cove of Lake Geneva
The Cove of Lake Geneva will be sending Stephanie and Tom Wottreng on an all expenses paid vacation to Las Vegas, NV on February 13-15th, 2010. - January 20, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Robert’s Grove Belize Dives Into 2010 with 5 Stars From PADI International
PADI International has just awarded The Inn at Robert’s Grove Dive Center with 5 Stars, a distinction given to progressive PADI Dive Centers that PADI says, “Excel in providing dive consumers with a full range of diver education programs, equipment selection and experience opportunities... - January 20, 2010 - The Inn at Robert's Grove
Hampton Inn Tropicana Las Vegas Creates New Website to Post Your ‘alibi’ When in Vegas
The Hampton Inn Tropicana Las Vegas wants to say Thank You to Las Vegas for their first 10-Years of service with an opportunity for a free stay. Visit their new website www.myvegasalibi.com to share your best ‘alibi’ for a trip to Las Vegas. Whether truthful of not, write what you believe to be the best alibi for needing to be in Vegas. Two winners will be selected each week and rewarded with a complimentary weekend stay in 2010. - January 20, 2010 - Hampton Inn Tropicana - Las Vegas
Expedia Has Named Geneva Hospitality's Mike Ditka Resorts a Top 25 Room and Revenue Producer
Mike Ditka Resorts has been named a top room and revenue producer by Expedia. - January 18, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Lunar New Year’s Eve at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Out of all Xiamen hotels this year, the Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen is providing the very best for your grand celebration of family reunion during Lunar New Year’s Eve right here at this luxury Xiamen hotel. - January 18, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Accor North America Announces Green Key Pilot in the United States
Accor North America (ANA), a division of Accor Hospitality, has announced that it will pilot the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) within its portfolio in the United States in 2010. Green Key is the first program of its kind to rank, certify and inspect hotels and resorts based on their... - January 18, 2010 - Green Key Global
Epoque Hotels Announces a One-of-a-Kind Romantic Experience at Boutique Hotel Levante Parliament
Have you ever dreamt of having one of the most famous artworks all for yourself? Thanks to boutique hotel Levante Parliament in Vienna your dream may come true. Its Romance Package features an opportunity that is unique in its genre: the chance to contemplate Gustav Klimt’s famous “Kiss” at the Belvedere Museum. - January 15, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Locals Show Support as Vail Gay Ski Week Nears
Vail Gay Ski Week 2010, which will be held January 27 through January 31, 2010 includes the support of over 200 local Colorado and Vail restaurants, businesses, and volunteers. - January 14, 2010 - Vail Gay Ski Week
Great Hotels Organisation Adds 35 New Hotels in 2009
Membership to niche sales and marketing alliances continues to grow despite global recession - January 14, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
China Oceanis Philippines Appoints Legaspi as Hotel GM
Former Director of Sales and Marketing promoted to lead the opening of the first aquarium-themed hotel in the Philippines. - January 13, 2010 - Hotel H2O
Mexican Government and Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen Start Beach Reconstruction
Real estate value in the “golden zone” of Playa del Carmen is predicted to rise as the new beach widening project commences - January 13, 2010 - Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen
iTrip.net Closes Out 2009 with a Strong Presence in 10 Markets: Plans for 10 New Markets in 2010
Despite the tough economic climate faced by many businesses in 2009, iTrip.net, a full-service, web-based vacation rental management system has grown its presence both online and in the markets it currently holds, including Sandestin, Panama City, Orlando, South Walton Beach and Perdido Key in... - January 13, 2010 - iTrip
Leading Spas of Canada Hosts Free Webinar on Spa Trends for 2010
Leading Spas of Canada is pleased to announce its first educational webinar of the year, “Spa Trends for 2010” with spa trend guru, Susie Ellis of SpaFinder. The one hour webinar will be presented on Tuesday, January 19 at 11 am PST/2 pm EST and is being offered free of charge to all... - January 13, 2010 - Leading Spas of Canada
Yats Leisure Reports Three New Concerns in Recent Survey on Companies Selecting Venue for Company Outing in 2010
Yats Leisure conducted a survey of HR and Office Managers of 100 companies asking them to name the top three concerns when selecting a venue for this year's company outing. Security tops the list. - January 13, 2010 - Yats Leisure
The Quality Inn Reliant Park Hotel Announces the 2010 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
2010 Rodeo is here again. Grab your boots and best cowgirl or ranch hand for a wonderful excursion to dance and show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The Quality Inn and Suites has definitely won a blue ribbon with its hotel accommodations with Rodeo guests, vendors and participants. Now... - January 12, 2010 - Quality Inn Reliant Park/Medical Center
Seaside Vacations and Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Lend a Helping Hand to Those in Need
Seaside Vacations and Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, leading vacation rental and real estate firms located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, are committed to improving the community each and every day. - January 10, 2010 - Seaside Vacations
Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rentals Company Adds 9 Rental Properties
Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rentals Company, Lahaina Island Accommodations, adds nine vacation rental properties to their Southwest Florida inventory - January 09, 2010 - Lahaina Island Accommodations
Premier Corporate Housing Reaches Out to Locum Tenens Physicians for Temporary Housing Needs in Houston and Beyond
Premier Corporate Housing, headquartered in Houston, Texas, initiates temporary housing program for Locum Tenens physicians. The program ensures that Locum Tenens physicians seeking temporary accommodations, anywhere in the U.S., receive the same program rates as given to those seeking treatment at... - January 08, 2010 - Premier Corporate Housing
Villas De Maitre Has Launched Its 2010 Mauritius Luxury Villas Portfolio
Villas De Maitre is launching the 2010 portfolio of luxury Mauritius villas for couples, families and groups of friends. - January 08, 2010 - Villas De Maitre
Jörg Krauss, New General Manager at Swissôtel Düsseldorf/ Neuss
Jörg Krauss is the new General Manager at Swissôtel Düsseldorf / Neuss. He follows in the footsteps of Ronald Nilsson, who has started to act as General Manager of the first Swissôtel in India. J. Krauss comes from the NH Hotel Group, where the 40-year-old was previously the Regional Director for three NH hotels in the Heidelberg region. - January 08, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Iberostar with Hotels in Tenerife Expands the Grand Collection Luxury-Line
U.S. travelers looking to ease the winter blues could soon be soaking up ocean views and relaxing in the Canary Islands at the new Grand Hotel El Mirador, the newest hotel to Iberostar's luxury line, the Grand Collection. - January 06, 2010 - Balneario De Archena
The Anfi Group Wins Another Top Award
The Anfi Group is proud to have won yet another top award, this time from RCI (Resorts Condominiums International). - January 06, 2010 - Anfi Group
Parma Football Team Stays at Le Meridien Malta
Parma Football Team held a training camp and won the Christmas Cup. - January 06, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Less Me and More We. Teamwork Triumph at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
They say teamwork divides the task and doubles the success. This was certainly the case recently when two Relay Teams, comprised of ambassadors of Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket successfully completed the Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2009, competing against a truly global field of inspired athletes. - January 01, 2010 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Yats Leisure Adds Kayaking and Boating in Philippines to Its Clearwater Lake in Clark Freeport Pampanga
Kayaking and Canoeing facilities added to Clark's Clearwater Lake. Yats Leisure address three important concerns of leisure tourists, namely safety, hygiene and convenience. Other outdoor amenities such as camping, beach and water sports are also available at Clearwater Resort in Clark Philippines. - December 31, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Arizona Winter Snow Storms Bring Cross-Country Skiing to Torreon Golf Community
Torreon Golf Community open new cross-country trail for members and guests to enjoy Arizona snowfall. Guests at Torreon Villas or Lodges have full guest privileges, including the new trail winding through the largest stand of Ponderosa pine forest in the southwest. - December 31, 2009 - Torreon Golf Community
Bhaya Cruises Christmas Special Showcases Halong Bay’s Grotto
Bhaya celebrates Christmas with its guests insides Thay Cave - December 31, 2009 - Bhaya Cruises
Top Five Reasons Why Your New Years Resolutions Should Include Vacationing Clothing Optional at The Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, California
Year after year, you make New Years resolutions that you fail to keep. This new year or should we say nude year, why not add a fun vacation experience to your resolutions. One that you will want to keep. Resolve to take an exciting vacation at a clothes free nude sunbathing resort. - December 30, 2009 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Bhaya Cruises Offers Exceptional Holiday Season Activities
Bhaya's Christmas and New Year cruises bring guests to a sparkling gala dinner with live music entertainment inside limestone cave. - December 29, 2009 - Bhaya Cruises
Anantara Bophut: A New Name to a Familiar Lap of Luxury
Anantara Koh Samui has become known as Anantara Bophut, Koh Samui as a result of Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas’ expansion from one resort to two on this exquisite tropical island. Anantara’s first island hideaway, now known as Anantara Bophut, Koh Samui, opened in November 2004. - December 25, 2009 - Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Audemars Piguet and Anantara Trumpet the 2010 King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced the 2010 dates for the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament. The highly popular event will take place from March 22 to March 28 in the northernmost region of Thailand known as the Golden Triangle. This year’s event is once again... - December 25, 2009 - Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa Leading Phuket’s High Season Scene with "Infinity Sunsets"
Taking exclusive island living to dramatically new stylish heights, Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa’s Infinity Sunset Sessions are now in full swing, bestowing guests with a fabulous blend of fine dining, tempting cocktails, coastal fashion and intoxicating sounds, against a backdrop of... - December 25, 2009 - Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Premier Corporate Housing Donates Christmas Gifts to Ben Taub Hospital in Houston
Premier Corporate Housing made a generous donation of toys and books to the Ben Taub Hospital on Tuesday. Matt Reynolds, Director of Business Development delivered the gifts to the hospital, which is a member of the Harris County Hospital District. - December 24, 2009 - Premier Corporate Housing
"The Ultimate Mindbody Detox" 7-Day Retreat at Chiva-Som International Health Resort
The MindBody Detox Retreat will be running from 5 to 11 February, 2010 and from 12 to 18 February, 2010. This retreat provides the unique opportunity to discover and heal the mental and emotional causes of your physical conditions and life stresses. - December 24, 2009 - Chiva-Som International Health Resort
Medical Tourism Association Hosts Familiarization Tour to Medellin Colombia
The Medical Tourism Association hosts FAM Tour to the forever place of spring time Medellin, Colombia December 8th-12th 2009. Nine medical tourism facilitators, insurance companies and agents representing the United States, Canada and Caribbean explored the high quality healthcare system,... - December 23, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Accor Rewards Mastercard Cardholders Through ‘Free Night’ Promotion at Over 188 Accor Hotels in Asia/Pacific
Cardholders Are Rewarded with One Free Night and a Lucky Draw Entry for Consecutive Three Night Booking - December 23, 2009 - Accor
Beach Rentals Fort Myers Company Owners, Implements Technology-Based Employee Training Program
Lahaina Island Accommodations sponsored their Senior Sales and Service Specialist, Vicki Rose, to complete a 12 month technology based training program, courtesy of their employers Barb and Paul Garfold. As owners of the exclusive beach rentals Fort Myers company owners, the Garfolds have invested... - December 23, 2009 - Lahaina Island Accommodations
New Years Eve at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
The New Years party is ready to be held at the Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen to celebrate the coming 2010. - December 23, 2009 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen