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Hotel Veritas to Open in January 2010
Hotel Veritas is a 30-room independent hotel located in Harvard Square offering intimate service in a hip Cantabrigian setting. - September 25, 2009 - Hotel Veritas
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Joins Green Key Eco-Rating Program in United States
The Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) today announced that Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has committed its portfolio in the United States to becoming members of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. The partnership between Green Key and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, an environmentally progressive hotel group with close to two decades of experience greening its operations, dates back to the original development of the program in the mid-1990s. - September 24, 2009 - Green Key Global
Green Key Eco-Rating Program Launches in United States
The Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key), the first of its kind to rank and certify hotels and resorts based on their commitment to sustainable “green” practices, has expanded its operations to the United States. The launch of the website www.greenkeyglobal.com signifies the... - September 24, 2009 - Green Key Global
Jet Luxury Resorts Wins Prestigious 2009 WebAward
Growing high-end resort management company’s website recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Web Development. - September 24, 2009 - Jet Luxury Resorts
Hotel Front Office Manager Receives President’s Award
Starwood Associate receives a prestigious Award for his dedication and commitment as a Front Office Manager at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. - September 24, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Hob Knob Eco Boutique Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard Appoints New General Manager
The Hob Knob, an eco boutique hotel on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, announces the appointment of Mark Venette as General Manager. Mark started at the Hob Knob in the Spring of 2009, coming to the hotel with over twenty-five years of hotel and food and beverage experience. The Hob Knob represents a unique destination accommodation – a luxury eco boutique hotel defined by its modern amenities, attention to personalized service and eco-friendly practices. - September 23, 2009 - Hob Knob
Free Rental Property Advertising
Landlords now have a free, high quality alternative for advertising rental properties and rooms. New rentals website www.padz.com is offering landlords the opportunity for greater exposure and to reach more tenants by creating professional quality adverts for rental properties and rooms at no cost for a limited period. - September 23, 2009 - Padz Limited
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Comes to Kolkata-India
For the first time, the international hotel chain Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is to open a Swissôtel in India. A management contract has just been signed between Bengal Ambuja Housing Development Limited Pvt. Ltd., one of the most reputed promoters in India, for a Swissôtel in Kolkata, which is due to open in the fourth quarter of 2009. - September 19, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Visit Vienna on a Vespa - Iconic Scooter Rental at the Ring Hotel
The Ring Hotel, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel, offers Vespa rentals to hotel guests seeking to Visit Vienna by Vespa. - September 19, 2009 - The Ring
TLSee – Afternoon Tea with a Difference at Swissôtel The Howard, London
Big Ben, the Crown Jewels, the London Underground, black cabs, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the London Eye will give London visitors not only something to feast their eyes on, but also something on which to feast their appetite. TLSee (Tea, London and Sightseeing), the new afternoon tea concept at Swissôtel The Howard, London, treats guests to edible versions of the famous sights of the city on the Thames. - September 18, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
The Medical Tourism Association Participates in the Service Summit and FAM Tour in Guatemala
The Medical Tourism Association was pleased to participate in this year’s Service Summit and Familiarization “FAM” tour in the beautiful country of Guatemala. Facilitators from Canada and United States of America were in attendance. Jonathan Edelheit, the Chief Executive Officer... - September 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Travel Site Expedia.com Welcomes Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta as an Insiders’ Select Hotel Chain
Welcome to the 99th Percentile. The Villa Group’s Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta has been chosen as an Expedia Insiders’ Select hotel, ranking them in the top 1% among hundreds of thousands of hotels on Expedia throughout the world. - September 18, 2009 - Villa Group Resorts
Sterling Ballroom at New Holiday Inn Tinton Falls New Jersey Hosts a One Day Wedding Sale
The Sterling Ballroom at the Holiday Inn of Tinton Falls, New Jersey is pulling out all the stops with its novel proposal… a Wedding Sale. On October 15, 2009, for one day only, the brand new banquet facility is lowering the prices for its popular Economy Wedding Package to an astounding $49... - September 16, 2009 - Hotels Unlimited
Successful Sunday Lunches Again at Le Meridien Malta
Families, groups of friends and the locals in general have all warmed to Sunday lunches at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa. This popular feature of hospitality returns on 27 September with a lavish spread and a host of other enticements making the package unbeatable. - September 16, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Villa Group’s Desert Spa Presents Weight Loss & Anti-Aging Seminar to Inspire Healthier Lifestyles
The Villa Group’s Desert Spa in Cabo San Lucas will host a Weight Loss & Anti-Aging Seminar with information to rejuvenate mind, body and soul through lifestyle improvements. All proceeds from the event to be donated to Los Cabos Humane Society. - September 16, 2009 - Villa Group Resorts
Frankie's Neighborhood Restaurant Opens in Dover Tuesday
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino opened a new Italian restaurant called Frankie’s on September 1. The restaurant is located in The Colonnade and serves authentic Italian specialties at affordable prices in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Frankie’s serves homemade pastas and sauces with... - September 16, 2009 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Autumn 2009 with Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home
Kill the stress with Rome Sweet Home booking holiday apartments in Rome through a relaxing week-end by Rome Sweet Home. If a customer wishes to rent apartments in Rome don't miss the fantastic special offers, with new proposals every day, there is a new last minute section where central Rome... - September 15, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
Soul and Sport Ventures™ to Offer Standup Paddling Clinic at Women’s Adventure Event in Boulder, Colorado
Women’s Retreat Specialist to Offer Hands-on Instruction for Emerging Sport with Rich History - September 13, 2009 - Soul and Sport Ventures
Mike Ditka Resorts ESPN Fantasy Football Championship Sponsored Event is Huge Success
The 2009 ESPN Fantasy Championship event held on August 29, co-sponsored by Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club, drew over five hundred participants. The Florida resort held contest drawings at the event giving away four autographed Mike Ditka footballs, and a stay at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Kissimmee, Florida to five lucky winners. - September 13, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Mike Ditka Resorts Contest Winners Enjoy Dinner with "Da Coach" Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka Resort—Runaway Beach Club contest winners who won a dinner with “Da Coach” Mike Ditka, enjoyed a relaxing evening of conversation, great food, and cocktails. - September 13, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Premiere Southeastern Wisconsin Resort, The Cove of Lake Geneva, Offers Extraordinary Rates Special
Book a reservation before October 15, 2009, for a stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva between Memorial Day and Labor Day next summer, and customers can lock into the record low rates being offered this summer, and then take an amazing additional 30% off. - September 13, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference African Patient Workshop
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference African Patient Workshop. This workshop will address: Thousands of patients leave certain countries in Africa each year for high quality healthcare. Learn what it takes and how to attract African patients and how to deal... - September 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Jet Luxury Resorts’ Miami Expansion
High-end Resort Management Company increases its operations to include the most luxurious and coveted properties in Miami, Florida. - September 12, 2009 - Jet Luxury Resorts
9/9/09 99 Rooms for US $99 at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket has made available 99 rooms for a very special offer: US $99 per room per night, saving up to 65% on the regular resort rate. Simply book this exclusive offer by 29 September 2009 for stays from now until 30 September 2009. Enjoy: Daily... - September 11, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels Unveils Its New Website
The collection of trendy boutique hotels launches its new website dedicated to its hyper-stylish line. - September 11, 2009 - Epoque Hotels
Indochina Sails Promotes Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay Vietnam at JATA and Top Resa Travel Fair 2009
Indochina Sails will participate in the largest International Tourism Fair "JATA World Travel Fair 2009" in Tokyo, the Capital of Japan and IFTM Top Resa in Paris, The capital of France. - September 11, 2009 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
New Chinese Chef Andrew Lee of the Renaissance Melaka Hotel, Malaysia
Renaissance Melaka Hotel proudly introduces its newest member of the family – Mr. Andrew Lee Teck Woon, who recently came abroad as Chinese Chef of Long Feng Chinese Restaurant. This talented chef, who hails from Kepong, carries with him 18 years of experience in the Cantonese culinary... - September 11, 2009 - Renaissance Melaka Hotel
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces Its Distinguished Speakers
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress, which is the official annual conference of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) announces its distinguished speakers, sponsors and record increase in attendance this coming October 26-28th 2009 in Los Angeles, California. - September 10, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
"Silhouette Sins" the Latest Work by Jay Lonewolf to Premiere September 11, 2009 at the Cummings Group Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale
"Lonewolf’s latest exhibition will feature two new works including "Silhouette Sins" along with "Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead" his recent additions to his Wall Street Manifesto series. - September 10, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
The Kresten Royal Villas & Spa New Luxury Property Rhodes-Greece Opening April 2010
The luxurious newly build “The Kresten Royal Villas & Spa 5*” in Rhodes island, is scheduled for grand opening in April 2010. “The Kresten Royal Villas & Spa” is designed to transpire impeccable taste, class and seductive accommodations. The spacious double rooms... - September 09, 2009 - The Kresten Royal Villas & Spa
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Tops the Travel Polls Awarded as a Top Conference Hotel for Asia by Smart Travel Asia
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket has been awarded a Top Conference Hotel for Asia by Smart Travel Asia Poll. “We are delighted to have received this award for the third year running. Maintaining this level of recognition within the conference and meetings industry... - September 09, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Le Meridien Phuket Hosts Futsal Tournament to Benefit Unicef’s Checkout For Children Programme
Le Meridien Phuket organizes three-day charity futsal tournament to raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund’s immunization of thousands of children in the Asia Pacific region against the major childhood diseases. - September 08, 2009 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Travel Tips for Tourists Going to Tanzania Provided by Smart Travel and Safaris Africa
Travel tips on tanzania safari information, mount kilimanjaro climbing, health, dressing, tourist destinations, tanzanite and more. - September 08, 2009 - Smart Travel and Safaris Africa Ltd
Simply Crete Holidays to be One of the Few Operators in the Short Haul Tourism Sector to be Expanding Next Year
A policy of re-structuring and maintaining standards of service has enabled Simply Crete Holidays to be one of the few operators in the short haul tourism sector to be expanding their operation for 2010. - September 05, 2009 - Simply Crete Holidays
Alabama’s Beaches Report Extremely Positive July Numbers
According to data released Thursday, families continued to travel in record numbers to Alabama’s Beaches, which resulted in several positive summer figures. - September 05, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Millbrook Holiday Cottage Gets Off to a Flying Start
Millbrook Cottage of Llangenny, Wales, opened in late July 2009 and has been doing great business ever since, they were recently reviewed in the Observer on Sunday and last week saw the unveiling of their new website at MillbrookCottages.com. - September 05, 2009 - Millbrook Cottages
Central New Jersey Banquet Facilities Offer Big Bonuses to Brides
New Jersey-based company, Hotels Unlimited, proudly offers affordable wedding packages to brides looking for an unforgettable wedding at any of its five superb New Jersey banquet facilities: Windsor Ballroom at Holiday Inn East Windsor NJ, Atlantis Ballroom at Holiday Inn Toms River NJ, Versailles... - September 04, 2009 - Hotels Unlimited
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 400 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism and for Global Healthcare, announces that it has over 400 members from over 40 countries actively participating. The members of medical tourism city are from international insurance companies, health insurance agents, medical... - September 04, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Fairmont Newport Beach Offers Fire Evacuation/Escape the Smoke Rates to Fire Victims of Southern California
With the devastation of the recent Southern California fires, the Fairmont Newport Beach is offering a special discounted rate of $119.00 for all Californians impacted by the recent devastation. This rate is valid through November 30th, 2009 and waives all pet policy deposits. The hotel is located... - September 03, 2009 - Fairmont Newport Beach
Hyatt Place to Be First Branded Hotel in Downtown Bethlehem, PA
This September, downtown Bethlehem will get a little brighter as the new Hyatt Place hotel opens on September 25, 2009 as “The Bright Point in Your Bethlehem Experience.” The hotel will be the first branded hotel to open in the revitalized downtown area. With the 124-room Hyatt Place,... - September 03, 2009 - Hyatt Place Bethlehem
The Medical Tourism Association Officially Releases Health Tourism Magazine, Issue 2
The Medical Tourism Association officially released issue two of the cutting-edge online Health Tourism Magazine with special focus on Jordan ~ The Dead Sea. - September 02, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Explore the Leading Spas of Canada with New Online Directory
To help reduce the environmental footprint, Leading Spas of Canada has made their popular directory of Canadian spa experiences available online at http://www.leadingspasofcanada.com/web/directory. - August 28, 2009 - Leading Spas of Canada
H. Lee Jones, Belize Birding Expert, to Offer Special 2010 Birding Itinerary at Cotton Tree Lodge
H. Lee Jones, author of 'Birds of Belize', will lead a special birding trip in Punta Gorda, Belize from January 2nd - 9th, 2010. The trip is scheduled around the Belize Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count and designed to promote southern Belize as a world class birding destination. - August 28, 2009 - Cotton Tree Lodge
Beike Biotechnology Announced as Silver Sponsor at World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Beike Biotechnology as a Silver Sponsor at conference on October 26-28th, 2009. Beike Biotechnology is a leading biotech company focused on adult stem cell technologies for treating incurable diseases. Beike... - August 27, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Las Vegas Style Rooms in a 18th-Century Villa - New Opening for Hotel Hambros in Lucca
In the attempt to elevate Lucca's hospitality to a new standard of comfort and luxury, Hotel Hambros has been recently remodelled and added Las Vegas style rooms to the anciente Villa Banchieri dating back to the 18th-century. - August 27, 2009 - Hotel Hambros il Parco
Mike Ditka Resorts Sponsors 2009 Fantasy Football Championship
Mike Ditka Resorts is helping to sponsor this year’s Fantasy Football Championship. The Grand prize winner will take home $5000 in cash and prizes. Mike Ditka Resorts will also be giving away an autographed Mike Ditka Resorts football every hour to a lucky winner. - August 26, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
The Villa Group Attracts 500 Facebook Fans & Growing Daily in New Social Media Venture
After just two months, The Villa Group reaches 500 Facebook Fans. - August 22, 2009 - Villa Group Resorts
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for the Philippines Department of Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for sports and wellness for the Philippines Department of Tourism, and a member of the Medical Tourism Association Advisory Board. The Medical Tourism Association releases podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under... - August 22, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes Top 10 Russian in Mega Thailand Trip
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket provided a warm welcome to top 10 travel consultants from Russia on the Thai Airways Moscow and Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau Moscow Mega Thailand Trip to Chiang Mai and Phuket on Wednesday 19th August 2009. The group enjoyed... - August 22, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Mike Ditka Resorts Contest Winners Set to Enjoy Dinner with “Da Coach” Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club contest winners will enjoy dinner and drinks with “Da Coach” himself on August 27th at 7:00 p.m. The winners participated in various contests, awarding them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to wine and dine with the former NFL coach. - August 21, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality