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Mike Ditka Resorts is Offering Three Night Getaway Monthly Contest
Mike Ditka Resorts is offering a monthly contest giving one lucky individual a chance to win a three night getaway for two at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Kissimmee, Florida. Individuals can enter the contest by filling out an entry form at any one of Ditka’s three... - August 09, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
International Superstars Entertain Algarve’s Nightlife
After receiving Dj Tiesto and 2ManyDjs, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa and Hilton Vilamoura welcome international superstars Bob Sinclar, David Guetta and many others. Meanwhile Monte Santo, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Carvoeiro property will also receive performers like Fatboy Slim. - August 09, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Bald Head Island Offers a New Home Financing Program
Bald Head Island Limited and The Island Agency are extending financing on select properties purchased between now and August 15, 2009. - August 07, 2009 - Bald Head Island Limited
Georgia Native Wins Big with Grand Gulf Getaway from AL Gulf Coast CVB
Joseph Holguin of Calhoun, Ga., won the online Grand Gulf Getaway sweepstakes from the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. - August 06, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Fiesta Americana Grand and Fiesta Americana Resorts Rank on Expedia’s List of Top Hotels Worldwide
From Cancun to Cabo, Latin American Hotelier Leads in Customer Satisfaction and Value. - August 01, 2009 - Grupo Posadas
Glasbern Country Inn Hosts 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) Grass-Fed Beef Cook-Off
Cressbrook and Kananga Farms Named Winners in Statewide Contest. - July 31, 2009 - Glasbern Country Inn
Gulf Shores Beach Cleanest in South According to Leading Watchdog Group
According to a recently released report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) in Washington, D.C., the pristine sugar white shores of the Gulf Shores Public Beach ranked as one of 14 other locations – and the only the Southeast – to receive a perfect five star... - July 31, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Vacation at a Nudist Resort this Year - The Top 10 Best Reasons to Go
Tired of taking the same old boring chain hotel vacations? Try something new, fun, romantic, and exciting for a change. Try a vacation at a nudist resort this year. No longer like the nudist colonies of old, modern nudist resorts rival the best boutique resorts around. - July 30, 2009 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Swiss Design and Craftsmanship for Doormen at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
The doormen at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts are to have an eye-catching new uniform: the prominent Swiss fashion designer Ida Gut has created an original doormen’s uniform for the international hotel chain, which reflects the company’s Swiss roots and quality ethos. - July 30, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Great Hotels Organisation Announces New Members
Great Hotels Organisation welcomes nine new member hotels to its family of brands, Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World - July 29, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Aqua Hotels & Resorts Named to Manage Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
Addition of this Kauai property increases Aqua's portfolio to 16 hotels on four Hawaiian Islands (Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Molokai). - July 27, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
"Damn the Torpedoes" at the 145th Anniversary Celebration for the Battle of Mobile Bay
“Damn the Torpedoes” 145 years later as the Alabama Gulf Coast hosts the upcoming Battle of Mobile Bay weekend. Named to the Top 10 Events by the Alabama Tourism Department – which is celebrating the Year of Alabama History in 2009, this historic celebration is set for August 1st... - July 25, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bald Head Island Offers a Summer Beach Vacation for Less
Bald Head Island, North Carolina is relaxing its week-only summer vacation rental policy. Book your beach vacation between now and August 31st and receive a special offer. - July 25, 2009 - Bald Head Island Limited
Great Hotels Organisation Announces Successful First Round Financing
Global travel, technology and media company funds further expansion. - July 24, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Selected for Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ 2009
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts joins the ranks of Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ 2009 with six properties having been selected by Expedia® customers and industry experts to join this celebrated list of favourite hotels around the world. - July 24, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Le Meridien St Julians in Malta Enhances Sales Team
Two senior appointments in the Sales & Marketing Team of Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. - July 23, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Waikiki's Ilikai Hotel to Reopen July 24
Landmark Waikiki hotel to be managed by Hotel Management Services LLC with support services from Aqua Hotels & Resorts - July 23, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Five-Star Customer Service Program Expands Classes with New Leadership and Supervisory Curriculum
Continuing the success of its Five Star Southern Hospitality Program – which has now had numerous participants, program organizers recently unveiled a new leadership and supervisory curriculum targeting managers and other mid to upper level management at local hospitality and tourism... - July 23, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa Wins Prestigious International Award
Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard Award by Travelife – Sustainability in Tourism. - July 22, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins CNBC Arabian Property Award
There’s positive, upbeat news for the property profession this week as the results of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2009 in association with CNBC Arabiya have been revealed. Rightly proud of its success, Pacific Resort Aitutaki is delighted to announce that it has won an award in the... - July 21, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
HotelTravel.com Launches Biggest Ever Hotel Promotion for Manchester United’s Asian Tour
HotelTravel.com is taking hotel deals to a new level with its ‘Free Night Give Away’ promotion and two other recession busting offers. After the huge response received from the launch of last week’s ‘Best Value’ promotion, HotelTravel.com is pulling out all the stops to give Internet travel consumers the lowest online hotel rates ever. - July 19, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Big Rewards for Little Guests with Swissôtel and Lufthansa
The new partnership between Lufthansa Miles & More JetFriends and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is designed with little guests in mind. JetFriends is the international airline’s Miles & More programme for children and young people, which enables young flyers to collect air miles as well as adults. And now Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is also offering bonus miles when you book a room at one of its hotels. - July 18, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Steeped in Georgia History, Barnsley Gardens Resort Celebrates 10 Years as Luxury Resort with Special Packages
Historic Barnsley Gardens Resort in north Georgia celebrates 10 years as a luxury resort in 2009. Though portions of the property date back more than 150 years and have survived Civil War, fires and natural disasters, the resort component opened in summer of 1999. To commemorate this milestone anniversary, Barnsley Gardens Resort is now offering visitors a variety of special activities and deals this summer to experience this one-of-a-kind property. - July 17, 2009 - Barnsley Gardens Resort
Great Hotels Organisation’s MICE Promotion Proves Popular During Recession
The number of requests coming through Great Hotels Organisation’s MICE desk (http://www.ghotw.com/mice) have soared by over 150% and the number of visitors to the website have nearly quadrupled, since the launch of their “Great Events, Greater Value” promotion, proving that... - July 16, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Tall Sails & Ales: BC's First Craft Beer and Culinary Cruise by Sail
Calling everyone who likes a well-crafted glass of beer: Pack your bag and your taste buds for the first-ever craft beer tour by sailing ship in B.C., Canada. This October. - July 16, 2009 - Maple Leaf Adventures
Aqua Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Aqua Waikiki Pearl
Former Honolulu Prince undergoes $5m renovation and is transformed into a new boutique hotel. - July 15, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Swiss Meeting Saver: Attractive Offers for Professional Conferences at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Attractive conference rates are available from June 2009 at all Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts: The international hotel chain is offering a 20 percent rate reduction on the best available daily delegate rate for all meeting and conference participants. - July 10, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Travel - Fall the Time for Wildlife Cruises in B.C.
Plan for a September or October adventure cruise in B.C. to hit prime bird, bear and whale viewing, says expert Maple Leaf Adventures. - July 09, 2009 - Maple Leaf Adventures
Mike Ditka Resorts Golfs for Charity
The golf outing was held on June 24, 2009 at Orange County National Golf Course and was hosted by Mike Ditka Resorts in Kissimmee, FL. - July 09, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Holiday Weekend Brings Sparkling Success to Alabama’s Beaches
Emerging from a busy holiday weekend along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, tourism and hospitality businesses point to recent successes that are leading to a bright summer forecast along the 32 mile strip of sugar white sand. “Although Fourth of July is probably most on people’s minds, we... - July 09, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Jay Lonewolf Premieres His Latest Work "Voodoo Survivor" at the Cummings Group Gallery
Meet the artist Jay Lonewolf and enjoy his latest exhibition this Friday, July 10 in Ft. Lauderdale. - July 08, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
Monte Santo in Carvoeiro to Giveaway €5.000 Meeting Package to a Lucky Event Planner
Booking a meeting never felt this good. In conjunction with the launch of IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts' Suite Meetings, Monte Santo will award one lucky meeting planner €5.000 worth of hotel services to plan their next suite meeting at the 5-star Monte Santo in the "Win A Free Meeting"... - July 08, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
The Terra Cotta Inn, a Palm Springs Clothing Optional Resort is Going for the Guinness World Records™ in the Largest Skinny Dip Across North America July 11th
July 6th kicks off the 34th anniversary of Nude Recreation Week where people are reminded that they can skip hum drum boring chain hotel vacations and travel to fun clothing optional resorts around the world for exciting vacations. - July 07, 2009 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
HotelTravel.com’s Guide to Lance Armstrong’s Tour de France Comeback
American Cycling champion Lance Armstrong puts his legacy on the line for a chance to win a record eighth Tour de France. HotelTravel.com is offering impressive savings on hotels from the Tour start in glitzy Monaco to the final sprint along the Champs-Elysees in Paris. - July 05, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Corporate Travel Directory
Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com) officially launches the 2009/2010 Corporate Travel Collection Directory today. - July 04, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Great Hotels Organisation Advises Hoteliers to Develop Pricing Strategies as Booking Patterns Change During Economic Downturn
The booking patterns for MICE groups and independent travellers have changed significantly due to the financial crisis, Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com) reports, and hoteliers need to react to this by adapting their pricing strategies accordingly. It should come as no surprise... - July 03, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Fifty Percent Off at Select Aqua, Fiesta Americana Grand and Fiesta Americana Resorts
Grupo Posadas’ Latest Summer Promotion Includes 50 Percent Off Nightly Rate, Plus 25 Percent Off Dining, Beverage and Spa Services. - July 03, 2009 - Grupo Posadas
Restaurant Hotel du Parc des Eaux-Vives on Board of Swiss International Airlines
Swiss First and Swiss Business class travelers on Swiss International Airlines flights will soon enjoy culinary excellence from the cuisine of Restaurant Hôtel du Parc des Eaux-Vives. From the beginning of September until end of November 2009 the renowned catering program “Swiss Taste of Switzerland” brings guests exquisite dishes from the culinary temple in Geneva, which is managed by Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. - July 02, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes Ministry of Defence for ASEAN Planning Meeting
Lyndon Ellis, Hotel Manager of Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket welcomes General Prawit Wongsuwan, Minister of Defence for a security planning meeting in preparation for the ASEAN Minister’s Meeting in which all Chiefs of Local Government and Community Leaders in Phuket were in attendance. The... - July 02, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
A New Parking Area for Hotel Balneario De Archena
Balneario de Archena has opened a new parking space, this “new clients parking” offers space for 414 cars. - July 01, 2009 - Balneario De Archena
HotelTravel.com Revolutionises On-line Hotel Bookings
Relief is on the way for recession weary travellers dreaming of a holiday break in 2009. HotelTravel.com’s new website is packed with unique promotions that offer consumers huge savings and great hotel deals in many of the world’s most popular travel destinations. - June 27, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Road Trip - Summertime Fun Awaits at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is heating up with value-driven packages just in time for summer. A short road trip from Chicago, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is an easy weekend destination, where a host of outdoor activities await eager travelers in this hidden Midwest gem. Grab the family and plan... - June 27, 2009 - Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
A Savvy Hotelier's Tips for Prospering Through the Recession
A Savvy Hotelier's Secrets for Prospering in Recession and Maximizing Recovery Opportunities Look back over the multiple downturns the hospitality industry has experienced in the past 15 years and you’ll recognize two over-reaching patterns. First, recession is cyclical. Second, recession in... - June 27, 2009 - Hilton Short Hills
Three All-American Celebrations Planned for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
As Uncle Sam is adding yet another candle to his birthday cake, guests to the Alabama Gulf Coast will be able to take in not one but three fireworks shows during a value-packed vacation to this family-friendly destination. First to light up the sky will be the Perdido Beach Resort on Friday, July... - June 25, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Artist Jay Lonewolf’s Provocative, Politically-Charged Series "Wall Street Manifesto" to be Featured in a One-Man Show Presented by Cummings Design Group
John Cummings of Cummings Design Group will showcase Jay Lonewolf in a one-man exhibition this Friday, June 26 in Ft. Lauderdale. Don’t miss the high voltage, contemporary work. Lonewolf will exhibit his largest collection of politically-charged work to date. A collection of 27 pieces –... - June 24, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
Asterias Children's Club at Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort in Crete Greece
Creative works and education, quality entertainment and endless game are the characteristics of the brand new Asterias Children's Club at Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort, in Hersonissos, Crete. - June 24, 2009 - Maris Hotels
Barceló Hotels and Resorts Appoints Deyna Molina as Sales Manager, Southeast U.S.
Leading hotelier Barceló Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Deyna Molina to the position of sales manager for the southeastern region of the United States. Molina joins Barceló Hotels & Resorts from Automatic Data Processing (ADP) in Miami, Florida, where she served... - June 20, 2009 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton Grande Laguna Welcomes Top Travel Consultants in Mega Thailand Trip
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket provided a warm welcome to top sellers from The Hayes & Jarvis and Thomson Worldwide on Monday 8th June 2009 - June 20, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
No Cancellation Fees at Sheraton Grande Laguna
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket have created an exclusive offer to ensure commitment comes with optimum flexibility. No cancellation fees for group reservations. - June 20, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Nikko Hotels Summer Deals Offer Affordable Escape
To help ease summer travelers through the recession, Nikko Hotels announces summer packages at five locations: Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bali, San Francisco and Fujairah. Guests can vacation at these destinations in luxury accommodations, without digging too deeply into their pockets. Below are the... - June 19, 2009 - JAL Hotels Co., Ltd.