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Travelocity Recognizes Green Key Global Membership in Green Hotel Directory
Green Key Global, the exclusive provider of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (“Green Key”), and Travelocity have partnered to recognize “green” hotels and resorts. Travelocity, the popular online travel website, will include Green Key members in its Green Hotel Directory;... - December 17, 2009 - Green Key Global
Yats Leisure Offers 3 Hectares of Land for Development in Clark Philippines
Clark Freeport is a high-growth destination for Foreign Investments going into Philippines but land in prime locations are very scarce. 3ha of prime land located in Central Business District has just been offered on the market. - December 12, 2009 - Yats Leisure
The London Valentine's Fairytale with Romantic Dinner at the Lalique Flagship Store and Panoramic River Thames Views
Swissôtel The Howard, London has announced their rooms arrangement for an exceptional Valentine’s weekend in February 2010. “The London Valentine’s Fairytale” offers love-struck couples a dinner experience inside the Lalique boutique in central London together with an overnight accommodation in the hotel’s Grand Room with a private panorama terrace overlooking the River Thames. - December 12, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
What’s Healthy and “Green”? The Newly Opened Anamaya Boutique Hotel and Health Resort.
“Health” is important at the Anamaya Resort. That’s why Anamaya focuses on treating the well-being of the Mind, Body & Spirit of their visitors, as well as the health of the planet it makes its home on. Opening its doors for business on December 20th, Anamaya Resort is the... - December 08, 2009 - Anamaya Resort
Eldora Mountain Resort - Boulder Ski Escape, Colorado's Most Affordable Ski Vacation Package
Eldora Mountain Resort and the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau have teamed up to promote Boulder, Colorado as a winter destination. Not often thought of as a ski destination, Boulder offers endless lodging availability during the winter months - including the holiday season. - December 04, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
Enter The Cove of Lake Geneva’s Holiday Essay Contest and You Could Win
The Cove of Lake Geneva is currently running a “Holiday Essay Contest” now until December 15, 2009. Entrants are asked to describe how someone has touched their life and why that special person deserves to win a weekend getaway to The Cove of Lake Geneva. Once all submissions are... - December 04, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Mike Ditka Resorts Gives Someone Special a Well Deserved Vacation
Mike Ditka Resorts would like to announce their “Holiday Essay Contest” running now through December 15, 2009. - December 04, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
See Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort in a Fresh, New Light with Newly Renovated Rooms
Starwood Hotels and Resorts-managed Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort completes renovation of 180 Deluxe Garden and Deluxe Pool View Rooms. - December 04, 2009 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
An Authentic Swiss Chalet in Central London for Private Parties and More
Swissôtel The Howard, London has built an authentic Swiss Chalet in its’ Garden Courtyard and launched it recently. The chalet is a special venue for private parties and corporate events right in the heart of London. For the first quarter of 2010 Swissôtel The Howard, London offers a 10% rebate on the final bill for all events held in the Swiss Chalet within the month of January, February or March. - December 02, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Art Basel Exhibition Featuring Controversial Artist Jay Lonewolf in a Celebration of Art and the Full Moon December 4, 2009 at the Cummings Group Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale
Jay Lonewolf's final exhibition of the year will feature the full controversial series Wall Street Totems – including "Lady Recession," "Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead," "Nessum Dorma," "Voodoo Economics," "Four Eyes" and "Wall Street Totem" and a few pieces that challenge our understanding of human nature and the mind of the aficionado. - December 01, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes Football Legend Ray Clemence
Ray Clemence, one of the most decorated footballers in England history is warmly welcomed to Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket by Managing Director of Laguna Phuket, Mr. Michael Ayling, Managing Director of Spa Operations, Banyan Tree Spas and Angsana Spas, Mr. Ravi Chandran and General Manager of... - November 29, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
The Toys for Tots Program is Back at the Cove of Lake Geneva
The Cove of Lake Geneva has once again become an official drop-off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The mission of the program is to collect new, unwrapped toys which will be distributed as Christmas gifts to the less fortunate children in the area where the... - November 26, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Dior Bliss at Le Méridien Hotel Malta, Starring Ladies Only
Dior Bliss adds Hollywood touch to Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa, during the very special corporate event of the 18th of November 2009. Because women are all special… all stars. - November 26, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
A Grande Welcome to Miss Belgium Contestants at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Twenty contestants in the Miss Belgium 2010 beauty contest were welcomed to Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket as part of their visit to Phuket during 16 - 23 November 2009. - November 26, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Announces the Appointment of New General Manager, Mr. Klaus Christandl
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket is delighted to announce that Mr. Klaus Christandl has been appointed as the hotel’s new General Manager. - November 25, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Two Brand New Luxury Villas in Mauritius
Villas De Maitre announces the addition to its Mauritius villa collection of two stunning luxury villas. Villas La Balinaise at Sankhara are two brand new contemporary luxury homes situated on the eastern shores of Mauritius on a secluded beach. These pool villas are unique and offer privacy and views of the Indian ocean. - November 21, 2009 - Villas De Maitre
Christmas Time with Shopping Specials and Winter Activities at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
To offer guests a special experience during Christmas time, be it focusing on shopping or other activities, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has created excellent packages in outstanding destinations worldwide. All packages can be easily booked through the hotel chain’s webpage on www.swissotel.com and are subject to availability. - November 19, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Aqua Hotels Adding Maile Sky Court in Waikiki as of December 1
Addition increases Aqua's inventory to 17 hotels throughout Hawaii. - November 16, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
"Variations" Exhibition at Le Méridien Malta
Two Maltese artists, Paul Galea and Carmel Bonello, show their latest works. - November 14, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rentals Completes VRMA Professional Development Conference
Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rentals Completes Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) professional development conference in Washington D.C. - November 13, 2009 - Lahaina Island Accommodations
Le Méridien Malta Appointed New Wedding Champion
Ms. Sarah Louise Nunn was appointed “Wedding Champion” of Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. She speaks about her achievements and the necessity of her role, to exploit Le Méridien's possibilities as a Wedding Venue Provider. - November 12, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Kingston Plantation and Kingston Shores Hotels Are First in Myrtle Beach to be Green Certified
Myrtle Beach Resort at Kingston Shores and Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation are green certified by the Green Hospitality Alliance. They are the only hotels to receive the distinction in Myrtle Beach. Both hotels received a One Palmetto Tree ranking. The Green Hospitality Alliance is a program... - November 12, 2009 - Kingston Shores
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins More ‘Oscars’
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands has been voted the ‘World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort,” for the second year running at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals held in London on Sunday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Awards Recognise Te Manava Luxury Villas as ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by Pacific Resort), Cook Islands has been voted “Australasia's Leading Villas” and “Cook Islands Leading Villas” at the World Travel Awards 2009 regional finals held in London on Saturday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
An Increase in Revenues Set for Holiday Home Owners with the Launch of HolidayCube.com in Asia Pacific
HolidayCube is a new global holiday rentals website, launched in the thriving Asia Pacific region, dedicated to helping vacation property owners maximise their rental incomes. The site has been developed by holiday home owners who have over 14 years hands-on experience of owning and marketing their own holiday homes as well as a solid background in IT, to ensure both site usability and internet traffic are optimised. - November 11, 2009 - HolidayCube Pte Ltd
Le Méridien Malta Awarded by Expedia: "Best Customer Selection 2008"
A total of 84 local hotels were invited to the 5th Expedia Malta Supplier Summit, held at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa last month. The summit was addressed by Diego J. Lofeudo, Director of Market Management, Eastern Mediterranean and Africa for Expedia, and Zigor Munoz, Market Revenue Manager for Malta, Israel and Cyprus. - November 11, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
HotelTravel.com Launches 'Dynamic Rate Management System' for Partner Hotels
HotelTravel.com is developing and launching new proprietary ‘Dynamic Rate Management System’ software (DRMS) to make it easier for hotels to manage rates on the website. DRMS gives HotelTravel.com customers a better choice of possible hotels, while safeguarding rate parity for its travel industry partners. - November 11, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Jay Lonewolf's "Ashes of Pompeii" Will be Featured in an Art Basel Preview November 13, 2009 at the Cummings Group Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale
Lonewolf’s latest exhibition will showcase two new works including "Silhouette Sins" along with "Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead" his recent additions to his Wall Street Manifesto series. - November 09, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
Amazing Christmas Market Tallinn - Relaxing Time at the Swissôtel Tallinn/ Estonia
The picturesque Town Hall Square of the medieval city of Tallinn is once more hosting the annual Christmas Market with its 64 wooden stalls. During the 40 day period from 29th November until 7th January 2010, visitors may stroll through this amazing festive scene with colourful lights and at the same time enjoy true Swiss hospitality during their stay at the Swissôtel Tallinn. - November 08, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Love Conquers All, Surrender. One Tropical Honeymoon Resorts Answer to an Ailing Economy.
When times are tough in the tourist industry, owners/operators are looking for ways to hang on. One resort in Santa Teresa Costa Rica has a unique way of responding to this problem. - November 07, 2009 - Red Palm Villas
What's New This Christmas in Manila Philippines? Yats Leisure Unveils Do-It-Yourself Private Wine Tasting Party.
New 2009 idea in celebrating Christmas in Manila Philippines is to hold a Private Wine Tasting at home or office. Yats Leisure organizes everything from wine to service, one-stop shopping for Christmas Party in Manila. - November 06, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Christmas Hotel Deals & Party Venues, New Years Eve Hotel Packages from Barcelo Hotels UK
Barceló Hotels UK has plenty of exciting ideas, live entertainment and indulgent gourmet dishes to get you and your team in the festive mood for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. - November 05, 2009 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, UK
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Provides Customers with Mobile for On-the-Go Service
Guests can now book and manage reservations worldwide for any Swissôtel Hotel via mobile phones as the company’s mobile Web site was launched today. The Swissôtel mobile site is automatically redirected on any Web-enabled mobile device from Swissôtel’s homepage, www.swissotel.com. - November 05, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Sedona's El Portal Luxury Hotel Has a Holiday Gift for You
El Portal, Sedona’s luxury pet-friendly inn, makes the holidays even more enjoyable by gifting its guests with a free night’s lodging at this beautiful and unique hacienda which Harper’s Hideaway Report picks as one of the best hotels in America. - November 02, 2009 - El Portal Sedona Luxury Inn
Yats Leisure Offers Picnic Packages at Clearwater Resort Picnic Venue Philippines
Yats Leisure's Clearwater Resort in Angeles Clark Philippines is preferred picnic venues in Philippines. Picnic packages include delectable picnic lunch prepared by fine dining Yats Restaurant makes picnic memorable. - November 01, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Becomes Russia’s Leading Hotel
Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy is proud to announce the receipt of the award of the World Travel Association (WTA), one of the world’s comprehensive travel trade polls. For the third year in a row the hotel was voted “Russia’s Leading Hotel” and the trophy was accepted by Jan Chovanec, General Manager and Tamara Afonina, PR & Communications Manager. - October 31, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
New Event Venue in Subic Philippines - Yats Leisure's Clearwater Resort
Yats Leisure opens Clearwater Resort in Angeles Clark Philippines – an American suburban lifestyle of leisure and laid-back quality living, with venues for events, wedding reception, company outings and team building. - October 30, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Halloween in Carvoeiro, Algarve
An American tradition to be enjoyed around the world. - October 29, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts to Open Its First Hotel in the Middle East: Swissôtel Makkah in Saudi Arabia
Construction is under way on Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in the Middle East: Swissôtel Makkah in Saudi Arabia. The international hotel chain expects the hotel to open in January 2011. - October 29, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Castaway Resort-Koh Lipe Thailand’s Newest Up and Coming Destinations
Short introduction to one of Thailand’s newest up and coming destinations, an island called Koh Lipe that is situated nearly as far south on the Andaman coast as one can go without leaving Thailand. - October 27, 2009 - Castaway resorts
Eldora Mountain Resort 2009-2010 Season Pass Sale
The snow is falling at Eldora and the 2009-2010 season starts in less than a month. Your last chance to renew or to purchase a 09-10 Eldora Season Pass at the early price is this Sunday, October 25th, 2009. For all the details and to purchase go to www.eldora.com/tickets.season.html - October 23, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
Grand Cayman’s Department of Tourism Licenses a New, Luxury Vacation Villa
A new vacation villa has been licensed in Grand Cayman. Caymanease passed all of the inspections required by the Department of Tourism in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands and is now permitted to rent to tourists seeking luxurious lodging in the North Side of Grand Cayman. The villa is an oceanfront property with a pool, kayaks and all of the amenities required to make this villa a 5 star accommodation. - October 22, 2009 - Caymanease, Ltd.
HotelTravel.com Takes Chequered Flag for Final Formula One 2009 Race in Abu Dhabi
Attention all Formula One fanatics: The Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the last chance to get a F1 fix in 2009. Formula One motor racing is all about speed, power, noise, money and glamour. So HotelTravel.com is pushing its pedal to the metal by offering brilliant value-for-money hotel deals in the United Arab Emirates . . . - October 21, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Exclusive Opportunity to 'Own Your Own Resort' in Wailea, Maui for $25k Per Day
Hotel Wailea Maui offers 72 suites for complete 'buyout' of the resort for a day or longer. - October 20, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Lawn Tennis Court Opens at Yats Leisure's Clearwater Resort & Country Club
Lawn tennis is not easy to find in Asia but Yats Leisure's Clearwater Resort & Country Club just renovated its tennis garden to include a lawn tennis court. - October 19, 2009 - Yats Leisure
New Hotel in Clark Philippines Offer Facilities Suited to Family Vacation - Yats Clearwater Resort & Country Club
Yats Leisure's Clearwater Resort in Clark Philippines offers full-board packages valid until the end of the year, including a sumptuous dinner at the fine dining Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar. - October 18, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Doubletree Grand Key Resort Completes AH&LA Challenge for Hotels - Hoteliers Use Association Guidelines to Benchmark Eco-Friendly Operations and ROI
Doubletree Grand Key Resort has successfully completed the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Green Guidelines Challenge, in which more than 200 hotels across the country tracked and, in many cases, improved their green business operations via AH&LA’s 11 Minimum Green... - October 18, 2009 - Doubletree Grand Key Resort
Pampered Pets Getaway Package at Swissôtel Chicago
Guests travelling with pets may from now on offer their little friends a very important pet getaway at the Swissôtel Chicago: This memorable package, the Pampered Pets Getaway, spoils dogs in a true Swiss style with everything a dog would want to enjoy. - October 15, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Yats Leisure Opens New Venue Designed for Pre-Nuptial Photo Shoot
Prenuptial venue for romantic photo shoot iin Philippines at Clearwater Resort & Country Club now ready for booking. - October 15, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Le Meridien Phuket Appoints Robert Wittebrood as Assistant Food + Beverage Manager
Multi-award-winning Resort in Phuket, Thailand appoints 29 year-old, Dutch national, Robert Wittebrood as Assistant Food + Beverage Manager. - October 14, 2009 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort