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GAB Studio - Group Show to Feature Artist Jay Lonewolf in the 2nd Saturday Wynwood Art Walk, April 10, 2010, Miami, FL
Lonewolf’s latest exhibition will include Wall St. Totem, Voodoo Economy, Lady Recession and Genesis by a Thread. - April 08, 2010 - Jay Lonewolf
New Villa Suites Open at ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’ in the Cook Islands - Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa is the latest 5 star luxury self contained accommodation on Rarotonga and today proudly announces the opening of five brand new one bedroom Villa Suites at the property. Complementing the existing five beautifully designed and appointed two & three bedroom villas, these new Villa Suites each feature their own pool in a private beachfront or garden courtyard setting. - April 07, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Travel Writing Competition
Great Hotels Organisation, the London-based hotel sales and marketing company whose brands include Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World has launched a travel writing competition in association with TripAtlas offering consumers the chance to live the life of a travel writer for... - April 02, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Barcelo Hotels UK Launches Short Weekend Break Offers Brochure
With a collection of short weekend break offers Barcelo Hotels UK offer the chance to discover Britain’s different aspects at any time of year. - April 01, 2010 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, UK
Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing Announces Celebrity Appearances
The first set of celebrities set to appear at Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing have officially been announced. Mike Ditka Resorts would like to announce former football players Derrick Brooks, Mike McBath, Barry Smith, J. Harrell, Ron Dixon, Kenard Lang, William Floyd, Walter... - April 01, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
If You Go Down to the Woods Next Year...Go on a Forest Holiday
Britain’s forests are among our most ancient natural resources and were historically a place to escape to when times got tough. Once again they have become a popular haven of quiet and Forest Holidays, the UK market leader in cabin holidays, which operates entirely and exclusively within The Forestry Commission Estate, reports 2009 was a bumper year with sales up more than 15% on 2008. It expects growth to be even greater in 2010, when it will open more new sites due to consumer demand. - March 31, 2010 - Forest Holidays
Bumper Year Predicted for UK Caravan and Camping Holidays
Award winning caravan and camping site operator Forest Holidays is predicting a busy year for the UK caravan and camping holiday business. 2009 statistics showed that UK camping and caravan holidays were up 21% and the company, who run 20 caravan and camping sites in the UK, is predicting that the upwards trend will continue. - March 31, 2010 - Forest Holidays
ChatPrint Releases SMS/Texting Capabilities with Version 2.0
ChatPrint announces that they have just released version 2.0 which allows the flexibility to send task messages to mobile devices via SMS/E-mail. "Not every hotel has the luxury of always having someone by a computer to receive messages and we felt that it was a crucial component for us to... - March 31, 2010 - ChatPrint
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel is Now Among Key West Hotels with Jet Ski Tours on Site
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel has partnered with Barefoot Billy’s Jet Ski Tours to offer the service on location at its seven-acre beachfront property. - March 30, 2010 - Spottswood Beachside
The Glue That Hold Society Together Deserve a Vacation in Maui
This is the teachers, hospital staff, police, fire, and ambulance service members year to visit Sugar Beach, Kihei, Maui. - March 29, 2010 - Maui 23
Easter Hotel Offers for Families at Barcelo Billesley Manor Hotel
The Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel is offering a two night break for two this Easter, with dinner on the first night. Kids up to the age of 15 also stay for free, and can enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt. On Easter Sunday guests at the Barcelo Billesley Manor Hotel can enjoy a traditional... - March 29, 2010 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, UK
Hotram Beach Resort Supports Earth Call, Extends Light Shut Off on Earth Day
Darkness will be felt at HoTram Beach Resort public places in support of the global call for Earth Hour. - March 29, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
The New York Times Discovers Mom Tri’s in Phuket Thailand
Phuket’s premier Boutique hotelier and gourmet restaurateur Mom Tri Devakul has landed on the pages of the New York Times. - March 27, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Borneo Highlands Resort Joins Earth Hour 2010
Borneo Highlands Resort joins Earth Hour 2010 as part of their support for environment preservation in line with their concept of "Back to Nature, Back to Basics" - March 27, 2010 - Borneo Highlands Resort
GHO Sees Positive Change in Consumer Booking Patterns
Hoteliers need to adapt pricing strategies as consumers favour booking early - March 26, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Annual Trout Release Occurs Around North Georgia Rental Cabins
Fourth annual release of 1,200 brown and rainbow trout by mountain rental cabin owners occurs in Fightingtown Creek. - March 26, 2010 - Rainbow Cabins, LLC
Zen Out This Earth Day at Blue Marble Spa
Blue Marble Spa is offering an Earth Journey treatment in the spirit of Earth Day during the entire month of April. - March 25, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Mandoki Hospitality Management Makes Good Sense, and Dollars Too
Deciding which company manages your vacation property is a important financial decision. Mandoki Hospitality has the features that matter. - March 24, 2010 - Gulf Shores Plantation
Local Talent Exhibits at Le Meridien
The latest collection of paintings, entitled Nocturne, by Gozitan artist Mark Sagona was inaugurated on Saturday 6th March by Professor Mario Buhagiar at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. This is Sagona’s seventh personal exhibition to date which follows his last important show at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta in 2008. - March 24, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Le Meridien Goes Dark
Le Meridien St Julians in Malta celebrates Earth Hour. A Candle Light Hour shows caring for the planet as this leading light in hospitality is about to go dark. But just for an hour - and for a good cause. - March 24, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
HoTram Beach Resort to Hold Special Easter Events
Easter Bunny will be hopping around HoTram Beach Resort compound for the time-honored tradition of egg hunting. - March 23, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Yats Leisure Offers Packages for Summer Company Outings in Safe and Accessible Event Venue Near Manila
Event organizers place a great deal of emphasis on safety and security in choosing an event venue near Manila this year for company outings. Many prefer Clark Freeport's lake/beach property of Yats called Clearwater Resort. Clark is a mere 70 minutes by highway from Manila. - March 23, 2010 - Yats Leisure
HotelTravel.com’s Top Ten Reasons to Watch the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens
HotelTravel.com discovers a naughty little secret few women are willing to admit: they love the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens. Read on to find out why and discover other top reasons why the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens is Asia’s best sporting event bar none . . . - March 21, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Latest News from Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Members
Hotel Puente Romano hosts Andalucia Tennis Experience Great Hotels of the World member, Hotel Puente Romano in Marbella, Spain, is to host the Andalucia Tennis Experience, part of the Women’s Professional Tennis Tour (WTA) from April 3 to 11, 2010. The clay courts of the Puente Romano Tennis... - March 20, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Ho Tram Intensifies Green Campaign
Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa launches its Plant a Tree Program allowing their guests to get involved in making their surroundings green. - March 20, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Luxury Suites International Antes Up for the World Series of Poker
Luxury Suites International Announces New World Series of Poker Packages for the Poker Tournament Community. - March 19, 2010 - Luxury Suites International
Gulf Shores Golf Association Showcases Bratton Brothers Invitational
Forty-one years after seven friends took a weekend golf trip to Gulf Shores, the Bratton Brothers Invitational golf tournament is still going strong. This year, more than 80 golfers participated when the event returned to Gulf Shores. - March 18, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
Mom Tri's Boathouse Phuket, Thailand First Writer’s Night of This Summer with Bjorn Turmann on 29th April
Canadian author and filmmaker Bjorn Turmann on writing novels and developing Oscar nominated ideas in the first of a sequence of popular Boathouse cultural events. - March 17, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Kauai Beach Resort Celebrates New Name with Hotel Specials and Calendar of Activities
Great Kauai hotel celebrates new hotel name with introductory specials and calendar of cultural activities hosted at the property. - March 16, 2010 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Ho Tram Resort Appoints New General Manager
Former Director for Operations of Bhaya Cruises joins Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa. - March 16, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Green Key and Expedia to Recognize Sustainable Hotel Operations
Green Key Global today announced that Expedia, the world’s leading online travel agency, has incorporated the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, alongside other sustainability programs, into a new feature on its website that allows listed properties to showcase their commitment to... - March 15, 2010 - Green Key Global
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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