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Zip Holidays Enters the Glooming UK Cheap Package Holidays Market
With 14 package holidays tour operators ceasing trading this year, 2010 hasn't brought very good news for the cheap package holiday sector. Amongst names like Goldtrail, Sun 4u, Flight Options, Blue Skies Destinations, Bond Tours, Scantours, Love holidays, The Flight Bureau, Adventura, Finlays Skiing, Wigmore, Birdseekers and Malachite, Zip Holidays brings yet another cheap holidays comparison tool that they think can work to provide more bookings for partner tour operators. - September 06, 2010 - Zip Holidays
Marriott Executive Apartments Manama Launches Special Eid Promotion
Extra Discount Offered for Bookings of 4-Nights Stay - September 06, 2010 - Marriott Executive Apartments Manama, Bahrain
Hotels in Angeles City Face Tough Competition from New and Improved Yats International's Resort in Clark Philippines
Clark Philippines is fast becoming a destination of choice for local and international tourists particularly so for those who travel with families. Low crime rates, no traffic congestion and a pollution free environment make Clark suitable for families - September 04, 2010 - Yats International
Kids Get Up Close and Personal with Iguanas at Presidente InterContinetal Cozumel Resort & Spa
The Resort's new Chiqui Club experience allows eco-tourists-to-be the opportunity to feed and care for harmless, free-roaming iguanas – some up to three-feet long – right on the property. - September 04, 2010 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
A|Club, the Worldwide Loyalty Program, Celebrates Its Second Anniversary with Its Nearly 5 Million Members
A|Club, a worldwide, multi-brand loyalty program that is free and 100% Web-based. - September 04, 2010 - Accor
Elraha.com: Spas, Beauty Centers and Plastic Surgery Centers Directory for Beirut/Lebanon
Recently, a new Lebanese directory specialized in gathering and listing Spas, Beauty Centers and Medical Centers around "Beirut" and all over Lebanon has been launched by Jreissati Enterprises S,A,L. - September 01, 2010 - Elraha
Le Méridien Amman Appoints New General Manager Giuseppe Ressa
Le Méridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has announced the appointment of Mr. Giuseppe Ressa as the General Manager, effective August 18th, 2010. Born in Italy, Ressa - who is fluent in Italian, English, French and Spanish - acquired his degree in hotel management... - August 31, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Ferrara Flame by Italkero Luxury Patio Heating and Lighting Now Adds to the Elegance, Warmth, and Lighting of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California
As seen at The Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California, this original commercial grade Italian import adds beauty, warmth and lighting to the top Five Star Resorts around the world. - August 30, 2010 - Ferrara Flame by Italkero
Onlyrooms.com is Growing by 5 New Countries a Month
The online travel market is more and more competitive and fierce. With hundreds of new book websites coming out every week, is it really possible for a small European-based hotel booking website to really compete ? - August 30, 2010 - onlyrooms.com
Celebrity Impersonators Invade Orlando in September
Over 100 Professional Celebrity Impersonators from Barack Obama to Cher to Bette Midler and Lady GaGa will travel and perform in Orlando, Florida for the 8th Annual Sunburst Convention of Celebrity Impersonators at The Rosen Plaza Resort on September 24 and 25. - August 30, 2010 - The Sunburst Convention
Grand Ballroom & Meeting Facilities Unveiled at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen reveals its brand new ballrooms & meeting facilities. - August 30, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Chiang Mai Thailand's Newest Photographic Web Site Launch
Enter the exotic and exquisite world of "Inside The Kaleidoscope;" Chiang Mai Thailand's newest photographic web site: www.howardweiner.com. - August 27, 2010 - Inside The Kaleidoscope
Skin is in - Naked Vacations Gain in Popularity Especially at The Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, California
From CNN, to MSN.com Smart Spending, to ABC, CBS, NBC, to MSNBC, USA Today, to the John Tesh radio show Intelligence for your Life, tripadvisor.com and more, the media has been reporting all summer long on the fastest growing vacation trend... Nakations. Nakations are topless or nude vacations at clothing optional and nudist resorts and nude beaches. In 2010, skin truly is in. It's time to try a topless or nude vacation. - August 27, 2010 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Go Green, Promote Green & Make Green, AquaHealth, Inc. Launches New Sustainable Bottled Water Video Presentation
AquaHealth, Inc., the North American leader for Sustainable Bottled Water Solutions is dedicated to bringing customers 'Greener' bottled water. With AquaHealth’s in-house delivery system, and proprietary and customizable filtration, patrons enjoy pure, great tasting water with near zero waste. For those seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, AquaHealth Premium Water is the Eco-Conscious choice. - August 27, 2010 - AquaHealth, Inc.
World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League and Tropicana Las Vegas Announce Best-In-Class Partnership
World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League (WPTAPL) and Tropicana Las Vegas are proud to announce their new partnership. These two innovative companies are joining forces to offer the poker community something never seen before, a worldwide amateur No Limit Texas Hold ’Em championship event. Tropicana Las Vegas will host the inaugural World Poker Tour Amateur Championship (WPTAC) April 20th – 23rd, 2011. - August 27, 2010 - World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League
Andy Schaidler Joins Regal Mirror & Art Company as Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Regal Mirror & Art Company revitalizes marketing and sales effort to hotels, motels, resorts, and timeshares with Andy Schaidler in the new position of Vice President of Sales & Marketing. - August 26, 2010 - Regal Mirror and Art Company
Ka'ana Boutique Resort and Spa Launches New Website
Ka’ana Boutique Resort & Spa proudly announces the launch of its newly redesigned website- www.kaanabelize.com - a unique web portal devoted to luxury experiential travel in Belize. The design incorporates a modern look optimized with bold colours, as well as graphics, and offers a fresh... - August 26, 2010 - Ka'ana Boutique Resort & Spa
The Cove of Lake Geneva Releases New Resort Photos
The Cove of Lake Geneva has recently released new photos of the resort and the Lake Geneva area. - August 24, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Yats International's Clearwater Resort in Clark Philippines Revamps Their Gardens
What was once a beautiful garden resort is now a breathtaking one. - August 23, 2010 - Yats International
AllViso Solutions Launches Smartphone Friendly Mobile Hotel Application
AllViso Solutions Ltd. brings you SmartViso, a web application enabling hoteliers to provide guests with a multitude of information on their handheld. SmartViso is designed to enhance the guest experience and improve convenience through innovative technology. - August 21, 2010 - AllViso Solutions Ltd
Great Hotels Organisation Launches New Website for Meeting and Incentive Planners and Venue Finders
Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance representing 4 and 5 star hotels under the brands Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) and Special Hotels of the World (http://www.shotw.com) is pleased to announce the launch of a... - August 21, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Bangkok’s Newest Novotel to Open in September
Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom opens in Bangkok as the ninth Novotel in the network - August 20, 2010 - Accor
Great Hotels of the World Member Re-Opens After Extensive Renovation
Saman Villas in Sri Lanka re-opens after refurbishment. - August 19, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa in Laguna Beach Gold Sponsor of Orange County Ride for Aids
Casa Laguna Inn and Spa recently announced that they are the Gold Sponsor of the inaugural Orange County Ride for Aids, to be held Saturday, October 9, 2010. Funds generated by sponsorships and donations to the OC Ride for Aids go to help the AIDS Services Foundation Orange County provide services... - August 18, 2010 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
AquaHealth, Inc., The Leader in Sustainable Bottled Water, Expands Management Team with New Hire, Dave Flanders
AquaHealth, Incorporated is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its management team – Director of Marketing and Business Development, Dave Flanders. AquaHealth is excited to have Mr. Flanders, a proven professional who will help guide the company’s continued... - August 18, 2010 - AquaHealth, Inc.
Presenting Shade Hotel’s Winter Wonder-Sand Package
Toss the snow boots aside, grab a bathing suit out of storage, and hightail it to Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, CA. Shade's Winter Wonder-Sand Package is the answer to seaside fun in the dead of winter. Located in the heart of Manhattan Beach and mere minutes from LAX, Shade Hotel offers 38... - August 15, 2010 - Shade Hotel
Imocom Hotels and Resorts and Its 5 star Suite Hotel in Vilamoura - As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Announces Launch of 30-Day Free Weekend Giveaway Promotion
As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, a five star resort located in Vilamoura, Algarve is pleased to announce the launch of the new 30-Day Free Weekend for 2 Giveaway. - August 13, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Announces Stay 4 Pay 3 Fall Orlando Vacation Special
Travelers reserving four nights at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa during Fall 2010 travel dates will only pay for three. - August 12, 2010 - Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa
Carlson Hotels Selects Green Key for U.S. Portfolio: Green Certification Program is Part of Responsible Business Commitment
Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has selected the Green Key Eco-Rating program as its preferred green lodging certification program. Green Key, which ranks, certifies and inspects hotels based on their commitment to sustainable operations and practices, will be a... - August 12, 2010 - Green Key Global
Pacific Resorts Finalist in the 2010 HM Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki & Pacific Resort Rarotonga have been named as a Finalist in the 2010 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, with the winners due to be announced in Sydney on September 3. Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a region finalist in the “South Pacific Property of... - August 09, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Sober Haven Bali Offers "Eat, Pray, Love" Retreat for the Ultimate Safe and Sober Vacation
Sober Haven Bali has announced plans for an “Eat, Pray, Love” vacation retreat at its picturesque sober sanctuary tucked in the same spiritual island paradise where actress Julia Roberts retraced writer Elizabeth Gilbert’s spiritual journey in her 2006 best-selling book. Located... - August 07, 2010 - Sober Haven Bali
Leading Costa Rica Green Architectural Engineering Firm Announces First Sustainable Luxury Development in Manuel Antonio with Habitat Protection Alliance
Arqueco Ltda., KC Development Group, The Costa Rica Real Estate Company and the Eco Preservation Society announce approved plans for Palazzo Park Hotel & Residences, a green rooftop and LEED green building resort adjoining Manuel Antonio Park, Costa Rica, and the project's program to restore habitat for the endangered Mono Titi, the Palazzo Park Eco Action Program. - August 06, 2010 - The Costa Rica Real Estate Company
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Introduces New Eco-Meetings Program
Meet and Be Green Program Encourages Guests to Make Green Choices - August 06, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Forecasts Bright Outlook on San Diego Getaways with Sunshine on Sale Package
Package Deal Awards Guests a Complimentary Night on Three Night Stay Sept. 7 through Dec. 31. - August 05, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Development of Future Hoteliers
The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa recently hosted three students from the British School of Bahrain, year 11 to a five day on the job training program. - August 03, 2010 - The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa
UAE State Visit - Le Meridien Limassol is Honored Host
Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort is once more the Hotel of choice for official delegations from abroad. - July 31, 2010 - Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort
Serendib Hotels Sri Lanka Placed in Top 10 at Culinary Art Competition - Club Hotel Dolphin Ranked Sixth in the Top 10 and Ahead of Five Star Hotels
Serendib Leisure Management Sri Lanka came away, from the recently concluded Culinary Art 2010, triumphant, with Club Hotel Dolphin, ranking sixth, in the top 10 list. The only non-five star property to feature in the top ten, the hotel ranked ahead of several 5 star city hotels with its participants winning accolades in areas such as Live Cooking, Butter, Vegetable and Ice Carvings, and Set Dinner. - July 30, 2010 - Serendib Leisure Hotels Management
IMOCOM'S Hotels and Resorts Unit, Monte Santo, Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary at the Sound of the Portuguese Band Lulla Bye
Monte Santo, the first 5 Star all-Suite Resort located in Carvoeiro, Lagoa, will celebrate its second anniversary with a Dinner Concert Event featuring Portuguese band Lulla Bye. The event will be held on July 31st, starting off at 7pm and will include a dinner buffet, a lot of fun, friends and a... - July 30, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
eRevMax Expands Footprint in Asia Pacific
Channel management pioneer prepares for accelerated growth in emerging markets - July 30, 2010 - eRevMax Inc.
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina Unveils Newly Transformed Mission Ballroom and Special Group Promotion
The most recent of the Hyatt’s enhanced meeting spaces, the completion of the Mission Ballroom marks over 30,000 square feet of renovated space within the last year. - July 30, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Aqua Hotels Invites Travel Agents to Visit Hawaii This Fall
Aqua Hotels and Resorts invites travel partners to visit Hawaii this fall and take advantage of specially priced agent rates at their hotels on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Molokai. “We are happy to extend this offer to our travel partners, as they have been an integral part of building our brand... - July 29, 2010 - JMWest Entertainment
Epoque Hotels Announces Partnership with Genre Hotels
Epoque Hotels announced its partnership with Genre Hotels. A strategic alliance in which member hotels of both collections will benefit from their mutual marketing efforts. - July 28, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Gran Hotel Bahia Del Duque Resort Announces Opening of Brand New Restaurant and Terrace
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) member, Gran Hotel Bahia Del Duque Resort (http://www.ghotw.com/gran-bahia-del-duque) in Tenerife, Spain, has announced the recent opening of its brand new restaurant “Asia-kan” and the opening of its “Moët Gastro Tapas”... - July 28, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Brett/Robinson Celebrates Construction of Phoenix West II
Brett/Robinson will host a third Phoenix Rising event on Saturday, August 7th from 3 to 7 P.M. to celebrate the construction of their newest Phoenix property, Phoenix West II in Orange Beach. Guests are invited to visit the site of the new resort and tour the building in its current stage of... - July 25, 2010 - Brett Robinson
Radisson LAX Now Offering TravelTalk Flat Rate International Calling Service
Radisson Los Angeles Airport Hotel is the first hotel in North America to offer TravelTalk(SM), an innovative Flat Rate Calling Program over Clasix’s Hospitality Focused IPv6/IPv4 network, providing huge savings for hotel guests. - July 24, 2010 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
Milestone Pockets Multiple Awards for Hotel Website Design and Internet Marketing Strategies
Milestone developed and marketed websites racks in multiple awards in 3 distinct online competitions. - July 24, 2010 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc.
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts with Innovative Approach on Social Networks
As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa and Monte Santo with emergent presence on Social Networks - July 24, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Provides Convenient Theme Park Services for Orlando Travelers
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa provides convenient theme park services for Orlando travelers that include expanded complimentary shuttle service to all four Disney parks plus Orlando attraction ticket discount options. - July 23, 2010 - Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa
TradeWinds Island Resorts Launches the Picture Perfect Beach Contest in St. Pete Beach, FL
TradeWinds Island Resorts announces an exciting photo & video contest. Show off the clean, crystal blue waters and sugary sands of St. Pete Beach. Have fun, get creative. Everyone is invited to participate in this free contest now through July 30, 2010. Voting begins August 4th and the winner will be chosen on August, 16, 2010. To enter, submit your photos or video online. - July 23, 2010 - CEA Marketing Group
Eco-Friendly Practices to Enhance Hyatt Regency Houston Meeting Offerings
Hyatt Regency Houston today announced the launch of Meet and Be Green, a new program that encourages guests and planners to make green choices for their meetings. Groups participating in the Meet and Be Green program at Hyatt Regency Houston will be eligible for a 3% rebate on qualifying charges on the master bill. - July 23, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston