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Accor Enjoys a Bumper Year for Expansion in Asia Pacific
A record number of hotels committed with over 70 new contracts signed for key markets in the region during 2010. - January 29, 2011 - Accor
Imocom Hotels and Resorts Presents Valentines’ Day Accommodation Packages in the Algarve
Love is in the air, and IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts is offering many value-friendly packages for Valentine’s Day weekend in its two five star hotels in Algarve - Monte Santo Resort in Carvoeiro and As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura. - January 28, 2011 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Mandoki Hospitality, Inc. to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Gulf Shores Plantation Throughout 2011
Mandoki Hospitality, Inc. will engage in a year-long celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary with Gulf Shores Plantation. The festivities will involve contests, special offers, and drawings. - January 27, 2011 - Gulf Shores Plantation
Houseinthesun.com Goes Rental
Four months after launching its website, the property portal www.houseinthesun.com presents a new section for holiday rentals. "The rental section is a result of listening to our partner agents. Many of the property agents in sunny countries work with both sales and rental. The development of... - January 26, 2011 - House in the sun Scandinavia AB
Chinese New Year 2011 at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta
In a week's time Grand Celebrations will be in place at a Top Luxury Malta Hotel for the 2011 Spring Festival to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rabbit. - January 26, 2011 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Environment Cleaning Day at SUNRISE Holidays Resort
By cleaning the underwater grounds of the beautiful lagoon, four English guests at the SUNRISE Holidays Resort showed their deep appreciation for the environment. In the course of the regularly held Environment Cleaning Day Mr. Lyndon Cox, Mr. Christopher Cox, Mr. Jason Tamplin and Mr. Graham... - January 25, 2011 - SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises
Stark Service Solutions Announces New Relationship with Lexington Lansing Hotel
Lexington Lansing Hotel Chooses Housekeeping Preventative Maintenance Touch System™ Module by Stark Service Solutions - January 22, 2011 - Stark Service Solutions, LLC
The "Billiard Crème de la Crème" Stayed in SUNRISE Select Garden Beach Resort & Spa
SUNRISE Select Garden Beach Resort & Spa was proud to have hosted the final match of the Billiard World Cup 2011. - January 22, 2011 - SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises
TripAdvisor Honours Pacific Resort Aitutaki as Best of the South Pacific
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the South Pacific and Top 10 Resorts for Romance in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2011 Travelers’ Choice awards. TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site, today announced the winners of its... - January 21, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
DirectRooms.com – Union Day Public Holiday Celebrations in Yangon
DirectRooms.com announces that the Myanmar city of Yangon is a welcoming place for tourists seeking some real beauty and experience during their time in South East Asia. The national public holiday on Union Day in February is a wonderful opportunity to really explore the city. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Hotel Booking Engine Quikbook.com Presents 7th Annual Customers’ Choice Awards
Quikbook.com tallied up hotel bookings in NYC, Chicago, LA, Washington DC, San Francisco, and Miami, and shared where their travelers stayed the most in 2010. - January 21, 2011 - Quikbook.com
Silverquick Ltd. Publisher of the Newquay Guide Launches iPhone App
The Newquay Guide - Newquay's longest established on-line guide launches an iPhone App. Users of the App can browse special offers and listings from accommodation providers. Silverquick Ltd continues to innovate in providing its service to visitors and accommodation providers alike. - January 21, 2011 - Silverquick Ltd
Beasley & Henley Wins at Prestigious Best In American Living Awards
The design work of Beasley & Henley Interior Design was honored at the 2010 Best in American Living Awards event (BALA). Beasley & Henley was recognized for two of its many award winning projects; a Private Residence in Naples, FL and the Community Facility and Clubhouse at 5 East, in Atlanta, GA. - January 20, 2011 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Hotel Galvez Hosts Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony
Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, will host a mass Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. for couples who have celebrated their marriages and honeymoons at the historic hotel as well as other interested couples. The Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony,... - January 20, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
Vector180, Together with Its Partner New Jersey Telephone, Address the WiFi Needs of Franchise Hotel Owners with a New WiFi System at Crowne Plaza Somerset, NJ
Vector180, an established provider of high-speed WiFi solutions, today announced the installation of its "Managed WiFi System" in the Crowne Plaza Somerset, NJ property. This WiFi system upgrade provided the hotel a cost effective solution with improved performance over its older,... - January 19, 2011 - Vector180 LLC
Small is the New Big for Vacationers; Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa Sees Renewed Interest from Locals
Pressures on the family budget continue to grow, with balancing the budget seemingly harder year by year. The trend towards shorter and more local vacations is growing along with these pressures, and guests at niche accommodations like Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa in the Dandenong... - January 19, 2011 - Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa
Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort Groundbreaking Ceremony Thursday, Jan. 20, 4PM
The time has finally arrived for Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort. Construction for the Park Model sites has begun and is moving along nicely. - January 19, 2011 - Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
Brett/Robinson and LuLu’s Offer a Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal Celebration
Brett/Robinson and LuLu’s in Gulf Shores are teaming up for Valentine’s Day weekend, and interested married couples can take advantage of the vacation package Brett/Robinson is offering for that weekend: the Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal Celebration package. For $298 per couple,... - January 19, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Great Hotels of the World Adds 63 Hotels to Its Portfolio in 2010
Membership to sales and marketing alliances continues to grow thanks to innovative niche sales and marketing strategies - January 19, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises Win HolidayCheck TopHotel 2011 Award
The HolidayCheck TopHotel Award honors the top hotels in different regions and recognizes their achievements. This award is based on the reviews guests are posting on the HolidayCheck website. In the year 2010 alone, more than 400.000 reviews have been made for more than 100.000 hotels. So the... - January 18, 2011 - SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises
The Woodlands Resort Sweetens Its Valentine’s Offer with a Private Dessert Cruise for Two
Give your sweetheart a Valentine’s treat with a private dessert cruise for two, part of The Woodlands Resort’s ultra-romantic BonBon Voyage package, available February 11 – 14. Upon arrival, guests are treated to a bit of pampering and relaxation with a 50-minute couples’... - January 16, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
John Page Joins Balfour Beatty Construction’s Florida Division as Business Development Director for Hospitality Business Unit
Balfour Beatty Construction recently appointed John Page as business development director for the hospitality business unit of its Florida division. In this role, Page will help the company establish relationships with hospitality clients throughout the United States and Caribbean and expand the... - January 13, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Offers Spring Travelers Orlando Vacation Value
Travelers planning a spring Orlando vacation will find great value at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa, including spacious accommodations, resort amenities and free Disney theme park transportation. - January 13, 2011 - Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa
Croatia Tour Features UNESCO World Heritage Monuments
Croatia, the only country in the world with six UNESCO World Heritage Monuments. - January 11, 2011 - Universal Travel System (UTS)
Le Meridien Amman Brings Orphaned Children a Bag of Joy
Le Meridien Amman Brings Orphaned Children a Bag of Joy - January 11, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Visionary iGaming Expands Live Dealer Operations
Live Dealer 2.0 Provider Moves to Larger Studio to Meet Unprecedented Client Demand. - January 07, 2011 - Visionary iGaming
Guests at the Woodlands Resort in Texas Stay Warm with Make-Your-Own Gourmet Hot Chocolate
For the month of January, guests relaxing in The Woodlands Resort’s Lobby Bar keep warm with cups of make-your-own Gourmet Hot Chocolate by choosing from an assortment of liquor mix-ins, tasty toppings and fun garnishes. Start with a creamy cup of homemade hot chocolate and add in your... - January 06, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Croatia-Unique Travel Concept
Travel experience of a lifetime - unique travel arrangements for seasoned travelers - January 03, 2011 - Universal Travel System (UTS)
Key West Marriott Beachside Awarded Customer Excellence Award for Best Hotels in North America
The Key West Marriott Beachside hotel ranked fifth in North America for The Marriott Customer Excellence Award among all full service hotels including Marriott Hotels, Renaissance Hotels and JW Marriott Hotels. - December 29, 2010 - Spottswood Beachside
Vivo Resorts Reports Record Sales for 2010; Mexico Real Estate Investment Industry Shows Signs of Growth
Cary Mullen, two time Olympian and World Cup Champion skier, now the noted vacation resort developer, recently announced that Vivo Resorts, his Mexico real estate investment property has had its most successful year, and believes that this is an indicator of a recovering economy. Vivo Resorts... - December 24, 2010 - Vivo Resorts
Le Meridien Amman Celebrates Christmas and New Year with Corporate Clients
Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, celebrated Christmas and New Year with its clients by touring the city with the joyful Santa Claus last week. The tour, which was led by Ziad Fostuq Director of Sales and Marketing and Ibrahim Maayah Assistant Director of Sales, included... - December 24, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Reynolds Travel Now Offers Online Travel Booking with ResortGems.com
Travel agent’s customers can now book vacations online and save 30-50% on average. - December 23, 2010 - ResortGems.com
Rang Mahal Wins CNNGo's 2010 Best Eats Award
CNNGo has awarded Rembrandt's Rang Mahal the Winner of Bangkok Best Eats Indian Restaurant for 2010. - December 22, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa’s Tequila “Sommelier” Leads Guests on an Educational, Tasting Tour of Tequila
Tasting Experience Includes Three-Course Dinner Paired with Tequilas. - December 22, 2010 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Great Hotels of the World Latest Member News Round-Up
Enquiries regarding individual commissioned visits are welcomed; please use the contact details below to get in touch. Great Hotels is pleased to congratulate the following hotels on their recent achievements: - The Capital Restaurant makes The Sunday Times Top 100 Best British Restaurants Great... - December 20, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Cell Phones for Soldiers and Comfort Inn Kickoff Cell Phone Collection Drive in Columbia, SC
The Comfort Inn of Columbia, SC is now an Official Drop Off Location for the Cell Phones For Soldiers Collection Program. The Comfort Inn is encouraging all guests and community members to bring along their unused cell phones to to donate and help support our troops overseas. - December 20, 2010 - Comfort Inn - Bush River Road
Master Suites Offers VIP Concierge Service to Clients
Master Suites Corporate Housing is now offering a complimentary concierge service to its clients. Need to check the weather? Curious about local night life and nearby restaurants? Need dinner or airline reservations? Enjoying a business dinner and having a friendly debate about the last year the... - December 19, 2010 - Master Suites Corporate Housing
houseboats.com Adds “Social Networking” to Redesigned Website
houseboats.com announces the launch of their newly redesigned website, aiming to extend the reach to a broader audience of houseboat enthusiasts, first-time houseboaters, and members of the public interested in California’s lakes, water conservation, and recreation opportunities. - December 16, 2010 - HouseBoats.com
BeautifulPlaces Adds Nantucket's Harborview Place to Villa Rental Portfolio
BeautifulPlaces, the international luxury villa hospitality and experiential travel company, expands villa rental portfolio to include Nantucket's prestigious Harborview Place, an enclave of prime waterfront homes, in top U.S. travel destination. - December 15, 2010 - BeautifulPlaces Inc.
Pagoda Hotel Embarks on New Beginning as Part of Aqua Hotels & Resorts’ Portfolio
Pagoda Hotel, Honolulu’s landmark hotel with its one-of-a-kind design and unique appeal, is gearing up for a great 2011 as part of Aqua Hotels & Resorts’ Oahu portfolio of properties. Effective December 20, 2010, new ownership and management of the 359-room hotel takes effect. Kai... - December 14, 2010 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
ResortGems.com - a New Resort Vacation Marketplace for Timeshares
Revamped site formerly known as RRBO.com (Resort Rentals by Owner) has new identity. - December 14, 2010 - ResortGems.com
MyMediaInfo Announces Top Travel Stories for 2011
Topics reflect influence of environmentalism and volunteerism on travelers. - December 13, 2010 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
Hyatt Regency Houston Earns Prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Rating
Hyatt Regency Houston, a downtown Houston hotel that has catered to business and leisure travelers since 1972, has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond rating. The fundamental hallmarks at this level include an extensive array of amenities combined with stylish accommodations and the... - December 11, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
Great Hotels of the World Announces New Hotel Opening in Brazil
Brand new member hotel opens next week following two years of development. - December 11, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Rembrandt & ScandAsia.com Launch Online Ad Campaign
Rembrandt Hotel has recently launched an online marketing campaign with the help of ScandAsia, one of the region’s most influential Scandinavian-centric travel sites. - December 07, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Fin’s Fabulous Wine Dinner at the Rang Mahal Restaurant
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok proudly hosted a fantastic wine dinner at its world re-known Rang Mahal Restaurant located on the rooftop of the Hotel. - December 06, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Excelsior Hotel’s Contribution Towards the Malta Community Chest Fund
To assist the community and the less fortunate the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta, a leading Valletta Hotel organises special events to generate funds for charity. - December 05, 2010 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Vivo Resorts CEO, Cary Mullen, Cites Increased Interest in Vivo's Puerto Escondido Development as Evidence of Its Advantages Over Cabo and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
An increase in investor interest in Puerto Escondido validates it as the next hot-spot for real-estate investment. - December 03, 2010 - Vivo Resorts
Phil Clark Marketing Unveils a Different Kind of Resort Hotel in Clark Pampanga Especially Recommended for Those Who Like Beach, Lake and Outdoors
Phil Clark Marketing has updated its business and leisure travelling guide for Philippines to include a new style of hotel in Clark Pampanga, a beach resort that delivers an outdoor experience and a lifestyle of leisure and relaxation. - December 03, 2010 - Philippines Clark Marketing
The Landmark London Hotel Launches Free Mobile App for Guests and Visitors
The Landmark London announces the launch of a free App for iPhone, iPad and Android. Designed to deliver unique services and ‘App only’ special offers to hotel guests and visitors, the App not only facilitates a stay in the Capital but also provides insider information from the Landmark’s Concierge. - December 02, 2010 - Landmark London Hotel