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HotelTravel.com Joins HEDNA
HotelTravel.com is now a member of the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA), a leading global association focused on identifying distribution opportunities and providing solutions for the lodging industry and its distribution community. The company is committing resources to the association and will attend the HEDNA Spring Meeting in Budapest the end of April. - April 22, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
2009 Best in Salt Lake City Award – 2nd Year in a Row
Wasatch Front Ski Accommodations Receives 2009 Best of Salt Lake City Award - April 22, 2009 - Wasatch Front Ski Accommodations
Great Hotels of the World Announces Its Newest Member: Hotel-e
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the renowned global sales and marketing alliance, is delighted to welcome Hotel-e in Cyrpus, to its portfolio. - April 22, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
G-Rez Confirms Consumer Booking Trends
Hotels need to consider their direct to consumer strategy. - April 16, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Lake Geneva Resort Gives Guests a Chance to Win Their Stay
Each guest who checks into The Cove of Lake Geneva is given the opportunity to spin the prize wheel. Every guest is a winner at The Cove. - April 09, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Launches New Website for as Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts with its luxury development “As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa” in Vilamoura, Algarve recently launched a new website to showcase their countless amenities including full-service one-to-four bedroom suites and numerous family, golf and spa facilities fully integrated in the resort, which is managed by a prestigious international 5 star hotel brand. - April 09, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Hoteliers Go Back to Basics During Economic Downturn
Great Hotels Organisation sees an increase in applications for membership during ITB. - April 08, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
William P Main Joins HotelTravel.com as Director of Strategic Development
HotelTravel.com is rapidly growing its portfolio of hotels worldwide and William P Main is already playing a pivotal role in creating new business opportunities. - April 04, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Easter Egg Hunt and Games at Mike Ditka Resorts Runaway Beach Club Resort
Mike Ditka, “Da Coach”, former NFL Coach of the 1985 Super Bowl champions, the Chicago Bears, is bringing some Easter excitement to you and your family April 12, 2009. Mike Ditka Resorts Runaway Beach Club Resort is inviting you to join them April 12th for an Easter egg hunt and games. - April 03, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Selects Market Metrix to Achieve Deeper Insights Into the Experience of Guests
To optimize the guest experience and improve loyalty and profitability, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has chosen Market Metrix’s real-time satisfaction survey system. California based Market Metrix, LLC, is the leading provider of feedback and performance tools for the hospitality industry. - April 03, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Key West's Doubletree Grand Key Resort Awarded Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
Doubletree Grand Key Resort has earned a 3 green Eco-Leaf rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel. Doubletree Grand Key Resort becomes one of two lodging properties in Key... - April 02, 2009 - Doubletree Grand Key Resort
Swissôtel Named Best International Hotel Management Group of China at 4th China Hotel Starlight Award
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts walked away with no less than four awards at the 4th China Hotel Starlight Awards Presentation Ceremony, including Best International Hotel Management Group of China award. - April 01, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Berry Springs Lodge Goes "Back to Nature" in the Great Smoky Mountains Again in 2009
Berry Springs Lodge This Spring, Berry Springs Lodge is encouraging guests to choose their favorite way to save our environment. Guests are asked to bring any item, of their choice, that relates to nature when they visit Berry Springs Lodge. It could be a flower to plant, a small tree, or a bush. - March 30, 2009 - Berry Sprigns Lodge
East Texas Resorts and Hotels Are Noticing a New “Daycation” Trend
The economy is driving local business to local resorts. - March 29, 2009 - Mill Creek Ranch Resort
Hotel Puente Romano Hosts Andalucia Tennis Experience
Hotel welcomes the world’s top tennis players. - March 29, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Lights Out! Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Celebrates Earth Hour
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Around the Globe Observe Environmental Awareness Event. Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket to stage an Energy Saving Cocktail and encourage guests to support Earth Hour. - March 28, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announces Wyndham Grand Bay Waterford of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Joins the Registry Collection Exchange Program
Caribbean Residence Clubs is pleased to announce that one of their listing resorts, Wyndham Grand Bay Waterford is now joining the Registry Collection. - March 25, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
"Yours for an Hour" – a Very Special Service for Club Swiss Gold Elite Members at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
From April, Elite members of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts loyalty programme Club Swiss Gold can enjoy a very special service: During their stay at one of the international hotels belonging to the Swiss hotel chain, a range of exciting complimentary hour-long treats are available to guests, covering a wide spectrum of activities from creative to sporty. - March 25, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) Appoints Commercial Director Near East
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the appointment of Haitham Mattar as Commercial Director Near East. - March 21, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Convene in Style on the Turkish Aegean – the Grand Efes Convention Centre in Swissôtel Izmir
Business representatives can now convene in style at the Swissôtel Grand Efes, Izmir on the Turkish Aegean. The elegant hotel, a “Leading Hotel of the World,” celebrated its opening last year, and now the Grand Efes Convention Centre, within the hotel complex, has also opened for business. - March 20, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Expansive California Castle Vacation Estate Offers Unique Amenity Packages for the Well Traveled
California Castle, a 9,000 square foot 10 bedroom, 12 bathroom vacation rental estate and guest house, is located in the quiet hills above Palm Springs in the pristine surroundings of Yucca Valley. With the arrival of spring, California Castle is now offering travelers the choice of one of two complimentary upgrades, available at the time of booking and based on a three night minimum stay. - March 19, 2009 - California Castle
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Announce New Members in Portugal and Turkey
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World are pleased to introduce two new member hotels to their portfolios. - March 19, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Mount Bachelor Village Resort in Bend, Oregon Contracts with New Catering Company
Bend, Oregon Conference Center will now use local TLC Catering for All Food & Beverage. - March 19, 2009 - Mount Bachelor Village Resort
A Grande Welcome for Victorious Randhawa
Jan Kirstein, General Manager of Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket was delighted to congratulate triumphant Jyoti Randhawa, his wife and family as they returned to Sheraton Grande Laguna to celebrate following his sensational win at the Singha Thailand Open. Indian star Randhawa enjoyed a comfortable... - March 14, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
MyrtleBeachHotels.com Hosts First Ever Online Twitter Beach Bash
A group of hotels and golf courses in Myrtle Beach are taking on Twitter in a cutting-edge way to share information about their resorts and courses, while allowing participants to have fun and win prizes. MyrtleBeachHotels.com will host the first ever Twitter Beach Bash on March 24, from 8:30-10... - March 14, 2009 - MyrtleBeachHotels.com
Top Tips to Improve Online Traffic and Bookings
In the current economic climate, it has never been more important to invest in online marketing. It may seem like an easy cut-back to make in the short-term, but doing so can have the potential to harm your business in the long-term. Many hoteliers are implementing online marketing strategies in... - March 12, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Thai Holiday Package April 2009 (Easter and Thai New Year)
Andara Resort Residences - Celebrate or just relax with your family or friends at Kamala Beach, Phuket, Thailand. - March 07, 2009 - Andara Resort Residences
Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa Offering $199 Introductory Special
Introductory special valid March, April and May and includes the daily resort fee. - March 07, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Sailors Get Ready to Compete in the 2009 Bacardi Cup
The city of Miami Beach will host the 82nd annual Bacardi Cup Star Class Regatta from March 8th to March 13th. This prestigious regatta attracts thousands of sailing enthusiasts from around the world as they watch some of the world’s finest sailors compete for the honor and pride that comes... - March 07, 2009 - Marco Polo Beach Resort
Italian Residence Clubs Announces Gary Player Design to Bring First Golf Resort to Cortona Italy
Manzano Golf Resort, the first golf resort in the Tuscan village of Cortona, Italy, will cover over 200 acres and include an 18-hole championship golf course by Gary Player Design as well as a luxury full-service boutique hotel. - March 07, 2009 - Italian Residence Clubs
Island Lake Lodge and Powder Cowboy Catskiing in Great Shape After Huge Snowfall
A challenging snow year in Western Canada turned around this week with a massive 65 cm (over 2 foot) snowfall. Monday, February 23rd saw 20 cms of wet snowfall, which was perfect for filling in the terrain. - March 06, 2009 - Island Lake Resort Group
Luxe Shop Brings Luxury to Shopping
The premiere online luxury lifestyle and travel magazine has recently launched LuxeShop, the online haven for the finest designer wear, beauty products and fashion accessories. - March 06, 2009 - Just Luxe
ArdPark Cabins, Campground Opens Near Berryman
Florissant residents open primitive camping and vacation rental cabins in Steelville, Missouri. The intimate venues have prime privacy, freedom and numerous nearby activities. Children and pets welcome. - March 04, 2009 - ArdPark Cabins, LLC
Ski or Ride for Free at Eldora Mountain Resort
Eldora Mountain Resort 2009-2010 Season Pass Spring Sale. - March 04, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
Haute Cuisine – a Gourmet Experience with a View at the Horisont Restaurant at Swissôtel Tallinn
When Swissôtel Tallinn opened a year ago, the Estonian capital gained not only an international five-star hotel, but also a new top-class restaurant. The Horisont, situated on the top floor of the 30-storey building, very soon established itself as one of Tallinn’s most fashionable restaurants. - March 04, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Choosing a Website Booking Engine – It’s Your Key Salesperson
Choosing the right booking engine for your hotel has become increasingly important as a quick way of increasing profitability and developing your online strategy. When choosing a booking engine for your website, why not consider going about it in the same way you would when hiring a key sales person? - March 04, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Paradise Guest Ranch is Cooking Up Gourmet Cowboy Cuisine This Summer
This summer, the kitchen at Paradise Ranch will be cooking up tasty western creations that will satisfy any appetite. Three squares a day offer a different spread at every sitting the entire week. Not the typical dude ranch fare. - March 02, 2009 - Paradise Ranch
Historic Hotels of the Rockies Cater to Groups in Unique Ways
To assist party and meeting planners in making the right selection, the Historic Hotels of the Rockies website, historic-hotels.com, now provides details on what each member property has to offer. - February 27, 2009 - Historic Hotels of the Rockies
New F&B Manager at InterContinental Mzaar
Chucri Nemnoum has been recently appointed at InterContinental Mzaar as the new Food & Beverage Manager. Chucri Nemnoum brings with him over 10 years of experience in the Food & Beverage field. His career has included working in some of US’s most famous landmark restaurants, such as... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
New Promotion at Intercontinental Mzaar Lebanon
Hadi AbdelHadi, Sales Manager at InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa was recently promoted to Senior Sales Manager of this unique property. With an educational background in Hotel Management & Tourism, Hadi has over 6 years experience in the hospitality business with a... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Cecilia Attias Commemorated at InterContinental Mzaar
On the third day of the MENA Cristal Awards event hosted by InterContinental Mzaar, Ouyoun el Simane- Kfardebiane, Cecilia Attias receives an honorary award for the Cecilia Attias Foundation for Women. Attias, former wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, speaking in an interview with Lebanese... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
The Mzaar Winter Festival 2009
For its 3rd consecutive edition, the Mzaar Winter Festival 09 unfolded an authentic ski show on the Refuge Terrace. This unique event challenging Lebanese Riders, gathered a large number of ski fans on the Refuge terrace of the InterContinental Mzaar. Five professional riders belonging to the... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Eldora Mountain Resort and the Boulder Convention & Visitors Bureau Team Up to Promote Boulder, Colorado and Skiing
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. Lodging with... - February 26, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
Great Hotels Organisation Targets Corporate Demand with the Launch of Metro Hotels
Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com), a global sales and marketing company is responding to changes in corporate hotel demand with the launch of Metro Hotels – a niche brand for mid-range, contemporary, city-centre hotels targeting the corporate traveller. Metro Hotels will... - February 25, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Miami Beach to Host 24th Annual Winter Music Conference
The city of Miami Beach will host the 24th annual Winter Music Conference (WMC) next month. The conference, which is scheduled to take place from March 24th to March 28th at the Miami Beach Resort & Spa, is the biggest networking event for insiders of the music industry worldwide. Each year,... - February 21, 2009 - Marco Polo Beach Resort
Ski & Ride Free in April
Steamboat will provide Free lift tickets when individuals book a minimum 3 nights lodging from April 1-12 through Steamboat Central Reservations®. - February 21, 2009 - Steamboat
G-Rez by Great Hotels Organisation Offers Free Website Consultancy at ITB Berlin 2009
G-rez (http://www.g-rez.com), the independently-owned GDS and internet service provider by Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com) is to offer hotels a free expert website health check during this year’s ITB Berlin. Exhibiting at the show for the 3rd year, hoteliers will be... - February 18, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Glenwood Hot Springs Announces New Spa and Lodging Packages
With the launch of the brand new Spa of the Rockies, Glenwood Hot Springs now offers a variety of rejuventating vacation packages. - February 15, 2009 - Glenwood Hot Springs
JustLuxe Launch Luxe Hotels
Luxe Hotels to be One Stop Place for the Finest Accommodations. - February 15, 2009 - Just Luxe
Great Hotels of the World Announces New Members
Great Hotels Organisation is pleased to announce two new member hotels in the UK and Greece. - February 12, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World