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The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa in Bali, Earns the IFWTWA Excellence Award in Hospitality
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in hospitality around the world. - October 03, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing
Book Your Bogota Accommodation Online with Hotel Egina Bogota’s Secure Reservation System
Use Hotel Egina Bogota’s easy-to-follow online booking system to get instant confirmation and secure transactions. - October 02, 2011 - DirectWithHotels
Le Meridien Amman Launches a New Sustainability Meeting Package
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, is proud to announce the launch of its new stylish sustainable meeting room; Al Mass, accommodating an average of 35 persons with state of the art facilities, and is most suitable for brainstorming, networking or simply meetings and... - September 30, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Grammy-Winner Clare Fischer Releases Albums 50 and 51
The Clare Fischer Voices ...And Sometimes Instruments and Continuum with The Clare Fischer Big Band Produced and Directed by Brent Fischer - September 29, 2011 - studioexpresso
Beasley & Henley Wins Sand Dollar Award
Beasley & Henley Interior Design was awarded a 2011 Sand Dollar Award. The international firm’s Design and Remodeling of the Common Areas at Sea Point Condominiums in Naples, FL was honored at the event. - September 29, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Hotels.tv Edinburgh Launches Free Corporate Membership for Edinburgh’s SMEs
www.Hotels.tv in Edinburgh, one of the UK’s leading online hotel booking services, has launched a Free Corporate Membership programme to help Edinburgh’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) reduce the time and cost associated with searching for hotel accommodation, by outsourcing... - September 29, 2011 - Hotels.tv in Edinburgh
Sheraton Sharm El Sheikh Receives “EAME Journey Award 2010”
Sheraton Sharm El Sheikh Receives “EAME Journey Award 2010” at the Level of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Africa and Indian Ocean - September 29, 2011 - Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa
RateTiger Shortlisted for Travolution Awards 2011
Premium channel manager nominated as a finalist in Best Technology Provider category. - September 29, 2011 - eRevMax Inc.
The Rembrandt Hotel Proudly Receives a Green Building Certificate
The Rembrandt Hotel was awarded as one of the premium green buildings in Bangkok at Green Building & Retrofits Expo Asia 2011, held at Impact Arena Muangthong Thani on Thursday 22nd of September 2011. The international director of Bright & Green, Joey Yang, handed out the Silver Award 2011... - September 28, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Groove to the Rhythms of Guinea Bissau with Américo Gomes at the Bellini Lounge
With his distinctive, rich voice, Guinea Bissau superstar Américo Gomes will bring his infectious rhythms and melodies to the Bellini Lounge at The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel Friday night. A performer who likes to move freely on stage, Gomes’s warmth of delivery and superb voice... - September 27, 2011 - Venetian Macao
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Group Secures Green Key Certification for Its Portfolio
Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Group, a pioneer in the emergence of the boutique hotel industry in the United States, has strengthened its position as a leader in “green” lodging by partnering with Green Key Global. As of September 2011, the Green Key Eco-Rating Program has certified... - September 22, 2011 - Green Key Global
Duang Jai Resort Opens Up Direct Reservations with New Booking System
Duang Jai Resort is welcoming guests to easier, hassle-free reservations online as it introduces its website’s new booking system that makes its Krabi accommodation more accessible. - September 22, 2011 - DirectWithHotels
Heritage Hotels Announces the "A Better Place to Stay® Sweepstakes” for Its Microtel Inns & Suites
Microtel Inns & Suites® hotels across the country, including those operated by Heritage Hotels LLC in Sutherlin and Seaside, Oregon and Elma, Washington, are giving travelers in the United States a chance to bring home a slew of their favorite hotel amenities - from flat screen televisions and free Internet access to maid service and more - all as part of the brand’s “A better place to stay® Sweepstakes.” - September 21, 2011 - Heritage Hotels LLC - Microtel Inns & Suites
Regal Hotels International and LRA Worldwide Develop the “Regal Connection”
Regal Hotels International, one of the largest hotel operators in Hong Kong, and LRA Worldwide, Inc., have partnered on the development of the “Regal Connection” guest service culture and training. “Regal Connection” combines the definition of a unique Regal brand of guest... - September 21, 2011 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Le Meridien Amman Awarded Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor® for 2011
Le Meridien Amman Awarded Certificate Of Excellence From TripAdvisor® for 2011 - September 20, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai Introduces Its Year-End Party
Grand Mercure Hongqiao is delighted to propose the Grand Festive Package from RMB3, 288 per table to celebrate the achievements and share the outlook to a prosperous new year for companies, between friends or family in Shanghai. - September 17, 2011 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Introduces a Resource for Timeshare Owners
The Timeshare Expert provides an educational resource for timeshare owners. MyReviewsNow Online Shopping is pleased to offer this ebook to consumers. - September 16, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
The Cove of Lake Geneva to 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 September 17th and 18th, 2011, making this the third broadcast of the Lake Geneva episode. - September 16, 2011 - Geneva Hospitality
Great Hotels of the World to Exhibit at EIBTM 2011 for First Time
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) has announced it will exhibit at EIBTM this November for the first time. EIBTM is the leading global event for the meetings and events industry and gathers over 14,000 industry professionals for three days of focused business networking. A selection... - September 14, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
atoll paradise Launches New Destinations Mauritius & Seychelles
You can now book Prince William's & Kate’s honeymoon destination in the Seychelles with atoll paradise. - September 14, 2011 - Atoll Paradise Pvt Ltd
Casa Laguna Inn Conducts Facebook Silent Auction to Support AIDS Services Foundation Orange County
As part of their ongoing sponsorship and support of the Orange County Ride for AIDS (OCRA) and AIDS Services Foundation Orange County, Casa Laguna Inn & Spa in Laguna Beach, CA, is auctioning a Laguna Beach getaway for two. The Ultimate Casa Laguna Getaway includes two nights in the inn’s... - September 12, 2011 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
Vietnam First Luxury Tour Operator Unveils Amazing Biking Tour in the Red River Delta
Lxuury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Launch Biking Tour to Discover the Beauty and Charm of the Hanoi Countryside and Red River Delta. - September 12, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Rembrandt Hotel Would Like to Congratulate Khun Pailin, the Winner of Thailand’s Best Cosmopolitan Martini
The Rembrandt Hotel would like to congratulate Khun Pailin, the winner of Thailand’s Best Cosmopolitan Martini from Thailand Bartender Competition 2011. - September 12, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Sweden’s Finest Glasswork and Silver Cutlery is Coming to the Rembrandt
On Tuesday 20th - 25th of September from 10.00 - 14.00 and 16.00-19.00 hrs, for the first time of Thailand, the Scandinavian Finest collections of glassworks and silverware will be displayed at the lobby of the Rembrandt Hotel. The highlight is the CPB 2091, a modern round shape sliver cutlery, designed by HRH Carl Philip Bernadotte of Sweden. - September 12, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Renovated "Boathouse" Phuket Re-launches in Style on October 1, 2011
"Boathouse" is the new name for the completely redesigned and renovated Mom Tri’s Boathouse, Kata Beach, Phuket, due to reopen on October 1. Beachfront restaurant Boathouse Wine & Grill – a continuous winner of Thailand Tatler "Best Restaurants" and Wine Spectator awards since 1995 – will keep its original name. - September 10, 2011 - Boathouse Resort
Rembrandt Hotel Going Green with Enovatek
The Rembrandt Hotel is installing the brand new energy efficient system implemented by Enovatek, an energy saving and retrofit solution services company, for reduction of energy consumption and a long term contribution to the energy sustainability. - September 09, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
MyReviewsNow Shop At Home Introduces Deals on Travel
Luxury Link Travel provides deals on travel including everything from luxury hotel packages to extras like meals and spas at affordable rates. MyReviewsNow Shop At Home is pleased to announce its affiliation with Luxury Link Travel. - September 08, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Issa Trust Foundation and Premier Guide Media Unite to Launch "The Save the Children of Jamaica Campaign"
The Issa Trust Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Jamaica is proud to announce a unique partnership with Premier Guide Media’s entertainment and lifestyle magazines to launch “The Save the Children of Jamaica Campaign.” - September 08, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
LRA Worldwide CEO Rob Rush to Speak at Multiple Asian Hospitality Conferences
Rob Rush, CEO of LRA Worldwide, Inc., will be spending time on the conference speaking circuit in the Asia-Pacific region in the coming weeks. Rush, who has helped build LRA into the leading provider of “guest experience” consulting, quality assurance evaluations and mystery shopping... - September 08, 2011 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Go Blue with Enovatek Fenix Energy Solutions Company
On Thursday September 1st 2011 Enovatek Fenix Energy Solutions, an energy saving and retrofit solution services company, arranged a seminar titled Energy Efficient Hotel, Better Selling Hotel at the Rembrandt Hotel. For sustainable business development, Enovatek has joined hands with Bangkok Bank... - September 07, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Guest-Tek Launches Blue Pond Media’s ACT HD Programming on IPTV Network
ACT Programming is a First for Hotels and Resorts in North America - September 02, 2011 - Bue Pond Media
New Direct Reservation System Boosts Online Services of Honey Resort
Honey Resort in Phuket, Thailand maximizes the online services of its website by launching a direct reservation system. - September 01, 2011 - DirectWithHotels
Brick House Bed & Breakfast Awarded 5-Star Certificate
Brick House Bed & Breakfast has received the 5-star Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor. - August 31, 2011 - Brickhouse of NY, Inc
Empire Retreat in Western Australia Earns IFWTWA Excellence Award in Hospitality
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in hospitality around the world. - August 31, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing
A Toast to China and Its People at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta
To celebrate the friendship that the Maltese enjoy with the Chinese People, the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta had the pleasure to invite the Ambassador of China to Mata, His Excellency, Mr Zhang Keyuan, and the staff at the Chinese Embassy. - August 31, 2011 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Le Meridien Amman Concludes the Ironman Competition with Six Winners
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, concluded last week its Ironman Competition, which included the participation of 80 Health Club members, divided into two age groups. Participation was encouraged for both men and women, ages 20 to 60. The elemental games consisted of... - August 30, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Monte Santo Resort, Imocom Hotels and Resorts Five Star Unit in Carvoeiro, Earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Honoured as a Highly Rated Resort as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site - August 26, 2011 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Luxury Travel Group Ltd to Launch Vietnam Luxury Tour Along Ho Chi Minh Trail
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Launch "Discover the Luxuries and Hidden Treasures of Vietnam by Road" on the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail. - August 25, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
With the Winter Games Set to Begin in August Now is the Time to Book Queenstown Accommodation on Pounamu Apartments, Queenstown
Pounamu Apartments offers stunning lake and mountain views all within easy walking distance to town and the winter games. - August 25, 2011 - Pounamu Apartments Queenstown
Vietnam Golf Tours Unveils Luxury Summer Golf Promotions to Exotic Destinations
Golf is going through an upswing in Indo-China. A lot of tourists are now asking for Vietnam golf vacations. Vietnam Golf Tours (VGT) is now launching luxury golf in summer to advertise the undiscovered golf destination in South East Asia. - August 24, 2011 - Vietnam Golf Tours
Delta Hotels and Resorts and LRA Worldwide Launch Revamped Brand Assurance Program
Delta Hotels and Resorts, a leading Canadian hotel chain, and LRA Worldwide, Inc. have launched a customized brand assurance program based on Delta’s “Straight from the Heart” brand promise. The program was designed to measure the performance of each Delta property on both a... - August 24, 2011 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Le Meridien Amman and Starwood Launch Second Annual "Iftar for Cabs" Initiative
After launching the ‘Iftar for Cabs’ initiative last year, Le Meridien Amman and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Middle East continued its commitment to the Holy Month of Ramadan by bringing more than 30 of their hotels and resorts in nine countries across the region together to distribute... - August 22, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
The Box Appeal 2011 Aims to Help 10,000 People Across the Region
The Box Appeal formerly known as the ShoeBox Appeal has been re-branded for 2011 as the charity campaign aims to help more people than ever before. The initiative – taking place from 15th of August to the 15th of September – is run by Radisson Blu and Park Inn Hotels in the Middle East. - August 20, 2011 - Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis
Mr. Gilbert Mennetret Named General Manager of Grand Mercure Hongqiao
Mr. Gilbert Mennetret takes over Grand Mercure Hongqiao as the new General Manager. He was most recently the General Manager of Novotel Wuhan Xinhua in Wuhan, Hubei Province. - August 20, 2011 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Stoke Place Celebrates Completion of Major Refurbishment
Stoke Place in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, opens 10 new bedrooms, gym, treatment room and two new meeting spaces. Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) is delighted to announce the completion of a major refurbishment at Stoke Place – an English country house in Stoke Poges,... - August 20, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Sustainability in Tourism: Le Méridien in Malta Once Again Receives Gold Standard Award by Travelife
Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta works towards sustainability in tourism with Travelife. - August 20, 2011 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Joins Influential Line Up to Present at AHICE Conference in Sydney
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Deputy CEO and General Manager Finance & Strategy - Marcus Niszow has joined the stellar line-up for the second annual Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on September 2, 2011. Around 30 influential hotel... - August 17, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Weddings Abroad & Honeymoon Announces Winner for 7 Night Honeymoon to St Lucia
Weddings Abroad & Honeymoons are pleased to announce the winner of their honeymoon competition for 7 night stay at the luxury four-star hotel -- the Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa on the beautiful island of St Lucia. The lucky winner was Laura Thompson who entered the competition while... - August 17, 2011 - Weddings Abroad & Honeymoons
Le Meridien Amman Celebrates the Holy Month of Ramadan with Its Associates
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, gathered its 350 associates from all divisions and departments over its annual Iftar at the outdoor pool terrace. The Iftar celebration offered an authentic Arabian experience with an exquisite oriental buffet and Layali Al Sham band,... - August 15, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
The Rembrandt Hotel Celebrates Thailand Mother’s day
Celebrate Thailand Mother’s Day (August 12th) at the award winning restaurants at the Rembrandt Hotel with a special package for mothers who are coming with family, and a special gift for mothers. - August 12, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok