Recent Headlines
Within Resorts
DirectRooms.com – Frisbee Players Keep the Ultimate Dream Alive in Vientiane in February 2011
DirectRooms.com highlights that once known as "Ultimate Frisbee," and now due to trade mark rules just as "Ultimate," the game has become popular in Vientiane, driven by the high number of students who get together very Monday to practise this fast growing sport. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Buddhists in Kanchanaburi Commemorate Auspicious Day on 18 February 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that during February many Buddhists will be coming together to remember one of the important occasions in the religion’s history - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Jeddah Exhibition on Opportunities in March 2011 for Saudi Arabia’s Security Services
DirectRooms.com announces that a major exhibition will be taking place in Jeddah highlighting the main issues and opportunities to Saudi Arabia’s security, fire and safety services. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Hurghada Stretch Off for the Egypt Yoga Festival in March 2011
DirectRooms.com reports that the popular resort location of Hurghada in Egypt will be hosting a special yoga course featuring world renowned teachers of the practice - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Ho Chi Minh Welcomes Vietnam’s Foremost Maritime Industry Event in March 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that the premier global companies from the maritime industry will be setting up in Ho Chi Minh City in March to display the latest products to the thriving Vietnamese market. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Experience Folk New Year in Hangzhou Will be Held on 3 to 9 February 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that celebrations in Hangzhou for the Chinese New Year will include a series of festivities which maintain traditional customs to give visitors an authentic Chinese experience. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – New Medical Laws and Forensics Advancements Are Reviewed in Goa from 20 to 21 February 2011
DirectRooms.com divulges that doctors and lawyers will be gathering in Goa to discuss key issues related to medical negligence and what can be done to prevent litigation. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
The "Billiard Crème de la Crème" Stayed in SUNRISE Select Garden Beach Resort & Spa
SUNRISE Select Garden Beach Resort & Spa was proud to have hosted the final match of the Billiard World Cup 2011. - January 22, 2011 - SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises
TripAdvisor Honours Pacific Resort Aitutaki as Best of the South Pacific
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 2011 Travelers’ Choice awards. TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site, today announced the winners of its... - January 21, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
DirectRooms.com – Eilat Welcomes World’s Best Classical Artists for Special Concert Series Between 17 and 26 March 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that Eilat will play host to the leading classical music performers from around the world, during a ten day festival that will comprise 20 concerts by three orchestras and 20 world class soloists. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Damascus 2nd International Wood & Wood Machinery Show in February 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that companies in the Middle East will be focusing on Syria for new innovations and techniques being used within the wood industry, as the country’s main wood exhibition takes place in Damascus. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRoom.com – Sharm el-Sheikh to Host Electrochemistry Conference
DirectRooms.com reveals that electrochemistry will be the hot topic of conversation when delegates gather in Sharm el-Sheikh for a conference to put together plans that will shape future developments. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Union Day Public Holiday Celebrations in Yangon
DirectRooms.com announces that the Myanmar city of Yangon is a welcoming place for tourists seeking some real beauty and experience during their time in South East Asia. The national public holiday on Union Day in February is a wonderful opportunity to really explore the city. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Announces Ecuador Four Worlds 16-Day Tour Encompassing Natural and Cultural Diversity of Equator
Red Mangrove’s New Ecuador Four Worlds Tour reveals Ecuador’s historical nooks and cultural and botanical/biological quadrants spanning the Equator - January 20, 2011 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
DirectRooms.com – Morocco’s Largest Book and Publishing Fair is Held in Casablanca During 11 to 20 February 2011
DirectRooms.com reports that Casablanca will be hosting a major exhibition for members of the book publishing industry that will see thousands of titles on display and the presentation of the Morocco Book Awards. - January 20, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Bahrain International Garden Show 2011 to Take Place from 25 to 27 February
Bahrain will be organising the country’s largest dedicated gardening exhibition in February that will see suppliers exhibiting the newest forms of garden products and services, DirectRooms.com can report. - January 20, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Heist and Italian Job Playing at Grand Miramar Club and Spa
The robbery movies Heist and Italian Job will be showing at the Grand Miramar Club and Spa grand hall, the Puerto Vallarta resort reports. - January 20, 2011 - Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
Small is the New Big for Vacationers; Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa Sees Renewed Interest from Locals
Pressures on the family budget continue to grow, with balancing the budget seemingly harder year by year. The trend towards shorter and more local vacations is growing along with these pressures, and guests at niche accommodations like Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa in the Dandenong... - January 19, 2011 - Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa
StarCity Saigon Hotel Opens on January 12, 2011
Ocean Hospitality has launched the soft opening of its first developed property in Vietnam, the StarCity Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City on January 12, 2011. StarCity Saigon Hotel is a four-star hotel located at 144 Nguyen Van Troi Street, Phu Nhuan District, just 5 minutes away from Tan Son Nhat... - January 19, 2011 - StarCity Saigon Hotel
Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort Groundbreaking Ceremony Thursday, Jan. 20, 4PM
The time has finally arrived for Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort. Construction for the Park Model sites has begun and is moving along nicely. - January 19, 2011 - Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
Great Hotels of the World Adds 63 Hotels to Its Portfolio in 2010
Membership to sales and marketing alliances continues to grow thanks to innovative niche sales and marketing strategies - January 19, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises Win HolidayCheck TopHotel 2011 Award
The HolidayCheck TopHotel Award honors the top hotels in different regions and recognizes their achievements. This award is based on the reviews guests are posting on the HolidayCheck website. In the year 2010 alone, more than 400.000 reviews have been made for more than 100.000 hotels. So the... - January 18, 2011 - SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises
The Woodlands Resort Sweetens Its Valentine’s Offer with a Private Dessert Cruise for Two
Give your sweetheart a Valentine’s treat with a private dessert cruise for two, part of The Woodlands Resort’s ultra-romantic BonBon Voyage package, available February 11 – 14. Upon arrival, guests are treated to a bit of pampering and relaxation with a 50-minute couples’... - January 16, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
First-Ever 2011 Louisiana XC State Championship USA Cycling-Sanctioned Mountain Bike Series Concludes at Cypress Bend Resort
Consisting of seven adrenaline-pumping rounds of USA Cycling cross-country mountain bike races, the first-ever 2011 Louisiana XC State Championship Series kicks off with “LOCOfest” at Eddie Jones Park in Shreveport on April 17 and concludes with the “Battle at the Bend” at... - January 16, 2011 - Cypress Bend Resort
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Offers Spring Travelers Orlando Vacation Value
Travelers planning a spring Orlando vacation will find great value at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa, including spacious accommodations, resort amenities and free Disney theme park transportation. - January 13, 2011 - Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa
Resorts West Releases Luxury Properties for Sundance Film Festival
Park City luxury lodging provider Resorts West has released a limited number of condos and private homes during the Sundance Film Festival for extended weekends and mini retreats, offering a taste of the Festival without a 10-day commitment. - January 08, 2011 - Resorts West
World Nude Gardening Day at the GoNudeCostaRica.com Nudist Resort in Costa Rica
The GoNudeCostaRica.com Resort is seeking naked gardeners to apply their skills to the resort’s six acres of estate, leading up to World Nude Gardening Day scheduled May 14, 2011. - January 07, 2011 - GoNudeCostaRica.com
Three Dolphins Group Acquires Phuket Landmark Mom Tri's Boathouse, Phuket Thailand
Khun Narong Pattamasaevi, the Executive Chairman of Three Dolphins Co., Ltd., which owns and operates world-renowned Trisara, Phuket, made the announcement the Three Dolphins Group has signed contracts to complete transactions to acquire 100% of shares in The Boathouse Inn and Restaurant. - January 07, 2011 - Boathouse Resort
Guests at the Woodlands Resort in Texas Stay Warm with Make-Your-Own Gourmet Hot Chocolate
For the month of January, guests relaxing in The Woodlands Resort’s Lobby Bar keep warm with cups of make-your-own Gourmet Hot Chocolate by choosing from an assortment of liquor mix-ins, tasty toppings and fun garnishes. Start with a creamy cup of homemade hot chocolate and add in your... - January 06, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Retreats Build for Men - New Line of Men's Fitness Retreats by Vita Vie Retreat
Vita Vie Retreat introduces retreats built for men, For Men Only. Vita Vie Retreat adds a new line of customized private retreats formulated specifically for men, men’s interests and men’s fitness. - January 05, 2011 - Vita Vie Retreat
Key West Marriott Beachside Awarded Customer Excellence Award for Best Hotels in North America
The Key West Marriott Beachside hotel ranked fifth in North America for The Marriott Customer Excellence Award among all full service hotels including Marriott Hotels, Renaissance Hotels and JW Marriott Hotels. - December 29, 2010 - Spottswood Beachside
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Open Scuba Dive Lodges on Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands in Galapagos
Two New Lodges for Divers to Augment Three Sister Island Eco-Lodges - Will Serve Red Mangrove’s New Dive Academy Scheduled to Open Spring 2011 Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges announces the Dec. 1 openings of the 9-room Santa Cruz Divers Lodge in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island... - December 27, 2010 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
DirectRooms.com – Sub6 Tel Aviv Concert to Take Place in January 2011
DirectRooms.com can reveal that fans of trance, electro and progressive house music will be provided the chance of enjoying leading duo Sub6 when they roll into Tel Aviv on Friday 21st January 2011. - December 27, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – The Haygoods American Pop Music to Perform in Shenzhen on 7 January 2011
DirectRooms.com is able to reveal that the eight siblings in the Haygood entertainment troupe will perform at the Poly Theatre in Shenzhen start at 20.00 on 7th January 2011. - December 27, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Celebrate New Year's Day 2011 in Sanya
DirectRooms.com reveals that to usher in the New Year on the 1st January 2011 Sanya’s tourist related businesses will be running a number of events and celebrations on New Year’s Eve. - December 26, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Attend Times Franchise B2B Expo in Pune on 19 and 20 February 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that the annual B2B Times Franchise Trade expo will run on the 19th and 20th February 2011 at the Sun N Sand Hotel in Pune. The expo is an opportunity for visitors to view the offerings of India’s biggest business-to-business (B2B) manufacturers and wholesalers. - December 26, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Ocean Hospitality to Open StarCity Saigon Hotel on December 27,2010
Ocean Hospitality is launching the soft opening of its first developed property in Vietnam, the StarCity Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City on December 27. Ocean Group chairman, Mr. Ha Van Tham is the first guest on the list to try the services that the Ocean Hospitality management has been... - December 25, 2010 - StarCity Saigon Hotel
DirectRooms.com – Runners Will Head to Marrakech for the Marrakesh Marathon & Half Marathon
DirectRooms.com reveals that the His Majesty the King Mohammed VI invites 5,000 runners to the beautiful city of Marrakech for its prestigious marathon in January 2011. - December 25, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Muscat Invites People to Experience a Taste of India in January 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that the diverse and rich heritage of India will come to Muscat as it is showcased in a fascinating three-day exhibition in January 2011. - December 25, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Recent Advances in Kidney Transplantation Conference to Take Place in Kuwait
DirectRooms.com announces that Kuwait will play host to the conference: Recent Advances in Kidney Transplantation during January 2011. - December 24, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Competitors Warm Up for Langkawi’s Foremost Sailing Event in January
DirectRooms.com reveals that leading sailing crews from around the world will be heading to Malaysia’s Langkawi to take part in a major regatta set to take place in January. - December 24, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Resorts West Launches Park City Luxury Property Guide
Park City lodging provider Resorts West today launched the 2010-2011 Luxury Property Guide, a digital Park City area map designed to highlight points of interest, properties and important amenities near Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons. The searchable guide showcases major... - December 24, 2010 - Resorts West
DirectRooms.com – Sport and Society Conference 2011 to be Held in Kolkata from 28 February
DirectRooms.com announces that Kolkata will host the 2011 International Conference on Sport and Society from 28 February to 2 March 2011. - December 24, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Fencing Champions Head to Doha to Battle for the Title
DirectRooms.com can announce that the members of the FIE will be travelling to the city of Doha in February 2011 - December 23, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa’s Tequila “Sommelier” Leads Guests on an Educational, Tasting Tour of Tequila
Tasting Experience Includes Three-Course Dinner Paired with Tequilas. - December 22, 2010 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Great Hotels of the World Latest Member News Round-Up
Enquiries regarding individual commissioned visits are welcomed; please use the contact details below to get in touch. Great Hotels is pleased to congratulate the following hotels on their recent achievements: - The Capital Restaurant makes The Sunday Times Top 100 Best British Restaurants Great... - December 20, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
DirectRooms.com – Maths Wizards Come to Chennai on 7 and 8 January 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that the top minds in the worlds of mathematics and science will be heading to the city of Chennai in January, held from 7th until the 8th. - December 20, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Everything to do with Natural Stones and Their Uses Will be on Display at Jaipur’s India Stonemart in January
DirectRooms.com is announcing the world’s largest trade fair concentration on natural stone and its varied uses, which will open at Jaipur’s Export Promotion Industrial Park on 20 January and run for three days. The stone industry is a competitive part of India’s booming economy, with this event showcasing its world. - December 20, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Hyderabad to Host Sign Today – the Trade Show for Media, Advertising and Marketing in January 2011
DirectRooms.com announces Sign Today-Hyderabad, the highly successful trade show aimed at the media, marketing and advertising sectors. Its vital platform for the display of related services and products make it he foremost event of its kind. - December 20, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Attend Taipei International Book Exhibition Between 9 and 14 February 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that a must visit exhibition for book buyers and sellers will take place at the Taipei World Trade Center in Taiwan. Book industry professionals who deal with most aspects of the literature and education trades will be going to the five day Taipei International Book Exhibition to see what is currently available and maybe do a little networking. - December 19, 2010 - DirectRooms.com