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Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Group Secures Green Key Certification for Its Portfolio
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Group, a pioneer in the emergence of the boutique hotel industry in the United States, has strengthened its position as a leader in “green” lodging by partnering with Green Key Global. As of September 2011, the Green Key Eco-Rating Program has certified... - September 22, 2011 - Green Key Global
Duang Jai Resort Opens Up Direct Reservations with New Booking System
Duang Jai Resort is welcoming guests to easier, hassle-free reservations online as it introduces its website’s new booking system that makes its Krabi accommodation more accessible. - September 22, 2011 - DirectWithHotels
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Allegro Nursing Specialty Education as an Exhibitor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Allegro Nursing Specialty Education as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - September 21, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Heritage Hotels Announces the "A Better Place to Stay® Sweepstakes” for Its Microtel Inns & Suites
Microtel Inns & Suites® hotels across the country, including those operated by Heritage Hotels LLC in Sutherlin and Seaside, Oregon and Elma, Washington, are giving travelers in the United States a chance to bring home a slew of their favorite hotel amenities - from flat screen televisions and free Internet access to maid service and more - all as part of the brand’s “A better place to stay® Sweepstakes.” - September 21, 2011 - Heritage Hotels LLC - Microtel Inns & Suites
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Jordan Hospital as an Exhibitor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Jordan Hospital as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - September 20, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Le Meridien Amman Awarded Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor® for 2011
Le Meridien Amman Awarded Certificate Of Excellence From TripAdvisor® for 2011 - September 20, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
The Rembrandt Hotel Hosted the UNICEF’s YCDP Graduation Ceremony
The Rembrandt Hotel proudly hosted the Youth Career Development Program's (YCDP) 17th batch of students in the 2011 Graduation Ceremony, UNICEF’s life-changing project, at the Rembrandt ballroom on Tuesday September 14th. The event began with a welcome speech from Rembrandt’s General... - September 18, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Great Hotels of the World Launches Insider's Guide Competition
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, has launched a brand new writing competition where entrants will be asked to send in a 24-hour travel guide to their chosen destination. Great Hotels of the World wants entrants to provide insight... - September 18, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces the Tourism Authority of Thailand as a Silver Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the Tourism Authority of Thailand as a silver sponsor at the conference held in Chicago on October 25-28th, 2011. - September 17, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Thunder on the Gulf/Shrimp Festival Attendees Can Find Deals with Brett/Robinson
October is shaping up to be a big month for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, with both Thunder on the Gulf and the National Shrimp Festival scheduled for the first half of the month, and visitors can maximize their enjoyment of these events by staying with Brett/Robinson during the event... - September 17, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai Introduces Its Year-End Party
Grand Mercure Hongqiao is delighted to propose the Grand Festive Package from RMB3, 288 per table to celebrate the achievements and share the outlook to a prosperous new year for companies, between friends or family in Shanghai. - September 17, 2011 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Viva La Independencia, Celebrating Mexican Independence Day at Señor Pico
For the occasion of Mexican Independence Day, the Rembrandt Hotel invites Corona Beer lovers to come and celebrate Mexican Independence day with a special Corona Beer Promotion, Buy 1 Corona Light for 220++ THB and get a free Corona Extra, from today until the end of this September. Freshen up... - September 16, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
The Cove of Lake Geneva to 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 September 17th and 18th, 2011, making this the third broadcast of the Lake Geneva episode. - September 16, 2011 - Geneva Hospitality
DirectRooms.com – Participate the Diwali Festival in New Zealand During 8 to 9 October 2011
DirectRooms.com welcomes the 2011 Festival of Diwali to Auckland, New Zealand. Known as the Hindu Festival of Light, Diwali will take place this year between the 8th and 9th of October. - September 14, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
atoll paradise Launches New Destinations Mauritius & Seychelles
You can now book Prince William's & Kate’s honeymoon destination in the Seychelles with atoll paradise. - September 14, 2011 - Atoll Paradise Pvt Ltd
Great Hotels of the World to Exhibit at EIBTM 2011 for First Time
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) has announced it will exhibit at EIBTM this November for the first time. EIBTM is the leading global event for the meetings and events industry and gathers over 14,000 industry professionals for three days of focused business networking. A selection... - September 14, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Casa Laguna Inn Conducts Facebook Silent Auction to Support AIDS Services Foundation Orange County
As part of their ongoing sponsorship and support of the Orange County Ride for AIDS (OCRA) and AIDS Services Foundation Orange County, Casa Laguna Inn & Spa in Laguna Beach, CA, is auctioning a Laguna Beach getaway for two. The Ultimate Casa Laguna Getaway includes two nights in the inn’s... - September 12, 2011 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
Sweden’s Finest Glasswork and Silver Cutlery is Coming to the Rembrandt
On Tuesday 20th - 25th of September from 10.00 - 14.00 and 16.00-19.00 hrs, for the first time of Thailand, the Scandinavian Finest collections of glassworks and silverware will be displayed at the lobby of the Rembrandt Hotel. The highlight is the CPB 2091, a modern round shape sliver cutlery, designed by HRH Carl Philip Bernadotte of Sweden. - September 12, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
The Rembrandt Hotel Would Like to Congratulate Khun Pailin, the Winner of Thailand’s Best Cosmopolitan Martini
The Rembrandt Hotel would like to congratulate Khun Pailin, the winner of Thailand’s Best Cosmopolitan Martini from Thailand Bartender Competition 2011. - September 12, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Renovated "Boathouse" Phuket Re-launches in Style on October 1, 2011
"Boathouse" is the new name for the completely redesigned and renovated Mom Tri’s Boathouse, Kata Beach, Phuket, due to reopen on October 1. Beachfront restaurant Boathouse Wine & Grill – a continuous winner of Thailand Tatler "Best Restaurants" and Wine Spectator awards since 1995 – will keep its original name. - September 10, 2011 - Boathouse Resort
DirectRooms.com – Lively Performances Warm Up for the Rugby World Cup
DirectRooms.com reveals that before seven of the main matches for Rugby’s World Cup in New Zealand fans can be entertained by a host of leading artists and performers from Christchurch. - September 09, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Rembrandt Hotel Going Green with Enovatek
The Rembrandt Hotel is installing the brand new energy efficient system implemented by Enovatek, an energy saving and retrofit solution services company, for reduction of energy consumption and a long term contribution to the energy sustainability. - September 09, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
DirectRooms.com – Building Professionals Meet in Bologna for Large Trade Show from 5 to 8 October 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that Bologna will be hosting a huge trade show for the construction industry that will see around 170,000 professionals attending. - September 08, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – The 2011 G20 Summit to be Held in Cannes This November
DirectRooms.com reports that Cannes is preparing to host leaders from the world’s 20 most influential countries as the G20 Summit comes to the city in November. - September 08, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Go Blue with Enovatek Fenix Energy Solutions Company
On Thursday September 1st 2011 Enovatek Fenix Energy Solutions, an energy saving and retrofit solution services company, arranged a seminar titled Energy Efficient Hotel, Better Selling Hotel at the Rembrandt Hotel. For sustainable business development, Enovatek has joined hands with Bangkok Bank... - September 07, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
DirectRooms.com – Ankara Hosts Turkey Foremost Education Fair on 11 October 2011
DirectRooms.com reports that the education sector will be gathering in Ankara for a major exhibition that will highlight the options for further study in Turkey and overseas. - September 07, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Le Méridien Rewards Creative Talents
Le Méridien St Julians organized an Art Cocktail Party, last Tuesday 23rd August, where their top VIP guests enjoyed a creative art exhibition by local Maltese artisits. - September 03, 2011 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
The Medical Tourism Association Gets Social with the Medical Tourism Community
The Medical Tourism Association restructures their social media outlets to spread the word for the 4th Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. - September 03, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Hotel Altis Completes First Phase of Five Million Euro Renovations
Great Hotels of the World Luxury Collection member, Hotel Altis in Lisbon, Portugal has announced the completion of the first phase of a multi-million euro renovation. - September 03, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
The Sweet Treat for Checking in at da Vinci Restaurant
Starting on September 1st, special promotion from da Vinci Italian Restaurant. Just order the main dishes from any menus at da Vinci and check-in on foursquare in order to get a complimentary dessert until the end of October 2011. - September 02, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
New Direct Reservation System Boosts Online Services of Honey Resort
Honey Resort in Phuket, Thailand maximizes the online services of its website by launching a direct reservation system. - September 01, 2011 - DirectWithHotels
Food and Wine Matching Night at The Rembrandt Hotel
On Saturday August 27th, The Rembrandt Hotel and BKK Wine Club hosted the Food & Wine Matching Dinner at da Vinci Italian Restaurant with many wine lovers joining the event. - September 01, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
The Rembrandt Hotel Hosted Salsa Night
The Rembrandt Hotel joined hands with the Latinos Sabotaje, the top Latin event organizer, presenting “Fiesta Latina” Latinos Unidos en Tailandia: Host Country Cuba on Saturday August 27th at the award-winning Señor Pico Mexican Restaurant. - September 01, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
A Toast to China and Its People at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta
To celebrate the friendship that the Maltese enjoy with the Chinese People, the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta had the pleasure to invite the Ambassador of China to Mata, His Excellency, Mr Zhang Keyuan, and the staff at the Chinese Embassy. - August 31, 2011 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Le Meridien Amman Concludes the Ironman Competition with Six Winners
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, concluded last week its Ironman Competition, which included the participation of 80 Health Club members, divided into two age groups. Participation was encouraged for both men and women, ages 20 to 60. The elemental games consisted of... - August 30, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Appoints New Director of Food & Beverage Simon Huang
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Simon Huang as Director of Food & Beverage. - August 28, 2011 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
The Rembrandt Hotel Presents American Professor of Piano
The Rembrandt Hotel is thrilled to welcome Ms. Julie Bees, an American professional pianist, for her first time performing her talent in Thailand on September 18th 2011 at Goethe Auditorium, South Sathorn Soi 1 road, Bangkok. - August 26, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Monte Santo Resort, Imocom Hotels and Resorts Five Star Unit in Carvoeiro, Earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Honoured as a Highly Rated Resort as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site - August 26, 2011 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Le Meridien Amman and Starwood Launch Second Annual "Iftar for Cabs" Initiative
After launching the ‘Iftar for Cabs’ initiative last year, Le Meridien Amman and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Middle East continued its commitment to the Holy Month of Ramadan by bringing more than 30 of their hotels and resorts in nine countries across the region together to distribute... - August 22, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Sustainability in Tourism: Le Méridien in Malta Once Again Receives Gold Standard Award by Travelife
Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta works towards sustainability in tourism with Travelife. - August 20, 2011 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Stoke Place Celebrates Completion of Major Refurbishment
Stoke Place in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, opens 10 new bedrooms, gym, treatment room and two new meeting spaces. Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) is delighted to announce the completion of a major refurbishment at Stoke Place – an English country house in Stoke Poges,... - August 20, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Mr. Gilbert Mennetret Named General Manager of Grand Mercure Hongqiao
Mr. Gilbert Mennetret takes over Grand Mercure Hongqiao as the new General Manager. He was most recently the General Manager of Novotel Wuhan Xinhua in Wuhan, Hubei Province. - August 20, 2011 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
The Box Appeal 2011 Aims to Help 10,000 People Across the Region
The Box Appeal formerly known as the ShoeBox Appeal has been re-branded for 2011 as the charity campaign aims to help more people than ever before. The initiative – taking place from 15th of August to the 15th of September – is run by Radisson Blu and Park Inn Hotels in the Middle East. - August 20, 2011 - Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Hi-Tech Health, Inc. as an Exhibitor
The Medical Tourism Association in conjuntion with the 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Hi-Tech Health, Inc. as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - August 19, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Announces Circana as a Silver Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress is pleased to announce Circana as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - August 19, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Hotel in Shanghai October Deal
Hotel Promotion : Stay cool in October. Enjoy 20% off the best room rate and double buffet breakfast for free at the Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai from the 1st to the 7th October 2011. - August 18, 2011 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Joins Influential Line Up to Present at AHICE Conference in Sydney
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Deputy CEO and General Manager Finance & Strategy - Marcus Niszow has joined the stellar line-up for the second annual Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on September 2, 2011. Around 30 influential hotel... - August 17, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Squire, Sanders & Dempsey as a Silver Sponsor
The Medical Tourism Association in conjunction with the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Squire, Sanders & Dempsey as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - August 17, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Grand Seafood Dinner Buffet at Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai presents the new Dinner Buffet at l'Atrium Restaurant : Grand Seafood Dinner Buffet from Monday to Saturday - 18:00 to 22:00. - August 15, 2011 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Le Meridien Amman Celebrates the Holy Month of Ramadan with Its Associates
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, gathered its 350 associates from all divisions and departments over its annual Iftar at the outdoor pool terrace. The Iftar celebration offered an authentic Arabian experience with an exquisite oriental buffet and Layali Al Sham band,... - August 15, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman