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From Historic Plantation House to Luxury Country Inn, the Inn at Willow Grove Gets a 21st Century Facelift
With new owners, a new name and a new look, the historic Inn at Willow Grove to get a new life as a high-end vacation destination, opening March 2010. - August 20, 2009 - Inn at Willow Grove
Luxury Boutique Hotel to Open in New York Flatiron District in Fall 2009
New boutique Flatiron Hotel to open in trendy New York Flatiron district. - August 19, 2009 - Meyer Jabara Hotels
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 350 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, The Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces over 350 Active Members. - August 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Hotel Opening in Argentina: Design Suites Salta
With an investment for this new enterprise of over USD 8.000.000, Design Suites Salta now joins the Epoque and Avantgarde Hotels Collection as the others of the Design Suites group in Buenos Aires, Bariloche and El Calafate. Just in the heart of Salta's historic borough - Pasaje M.J.Castro 215 -... - August 19, 2009 - Epoque Hotels
Miss Universe Beauties Find Fun-in-the-Bahamas-Sun
20 most beautiful girls all contestants in the upcoming Miss Universe Pageant enjoying at Bahama Beach Club. - August 19, 2009 - Bahamabeachclub
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, Presented at the 6th Annual International Investment & Healthcare Administration Conference
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, presented at the 6th Annual International Investment & Healthcare Administration Conference on “Medical Tourism Opportunities and Challenges.” - August 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Jerusalem House Announces Its Premier Fund Raising Event Carnevale After Dark Halloween Bash 2009
Georgia’s Largest Provider of Housing for Homeless or Low-income Individuals Affected by HIV/AIDS Announces Series of Related Events to Raise Funds in Support of its Annual Fund Initiative. - August 15, 2009 - Jerusalem House
Carvoeiro Receives Nature Exhibit, "Lynx, the Struggle to Exist - a Story of Survival or Extinction"
Between the 11th and 31st of August, Monte Santo in Carvoeiro will welcome the “Lynx, the struggle to exist- a story of survival or extinction” exhibition created by SOS Lynx. According to the non-profit association founded in 2000 for the conservation of the Iberian-Lynx, SOS Lynx,... - August 15, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Ricoh Arena Will Bid for Olympic Football Event
The Ricoh Arena in Coventry will bid to stage Olympic football matches in 2012. The decision comes after Villa Park, the only Midlands venue scheduled to stage preliminary Olympic football games, withdrew as a host for the tournament. Officials at Villa Park informed the London Organising... - August 14, 2009 - Ricoh Arena
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Self Funded Employer Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Self Funded Employer Medical Tourism. - August 14, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Rajata, Bangkok Reveals Newly Refurbished Rooms
The Rajata, Bangkok, with 42 elegantly furnished rooms, located in the Banglumphu area, just a 10 minute walk away from the world famous Khao San Road, reveals it's 5 newly renovated funky design rooms. With white décor and colourful funky lighting and fixtures, the rooms look hip. Guests... - August 14, 2009 - The Rajata
Jay Lonewolf Premieres His Latest - "Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead" Aug. 14, 2009 at the Cummings Group Gallery
Join Jay Lonewolf this Friday, August 14, 2009 in Ft. Lauderdale for his latest exhibition. Lonewolf will introduce two new works: “Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead” and “Blue Monkeys in My Mind“ his recent additions to his Wall Street Manifesto series. Lonewolf says... - August 13, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
Hilton Alexandria Old Town Offers Meeting Planners the Chance to Win a $10,000 Bailout for Their Next Meeting
Local Hilton hotel in Old Town Alexandria does its part to help stimulate local economy - August 13, 2009 - Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Independent Hotels Double Hotel Website Sales
"In the first 4 months of 2009 our website generated the same amount of revenue as in entire 2008.", states Miguel Ayala, Director of Balneario de Archena in Murcia. "Our new hotel website design for balneariodearchena.com, gives us online marketing promotions and distribution... - August 12, 2009 - Balneario De Archena
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces AllMedicalTourism(dot)com to Sponsor Workshop
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces AllMedicalTourism dot com to sponsor a workshop. AllMedicalTourism (dot) com is a search engine for medical tourism and global health, offering patients a single, reliable point of research and comparison when considering a procedure... - August 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Shrimp and Songs Rank Among Top Southeast Events for Fall 2009
Released by the STS, the fall 2009 Top 20 events list includes the 38th Annual National Shrimp Festival presented by Zatarain's and the Frank Brown International Songwriter’s Festival. - August 12, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Appoints Wayne Horbach as General Manager at Swissôtel Sydney
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Horbach as General Manager for the 359-room Swissôtel Sydney. - August 12, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Mike Ditka Resorts Provides All Expenses Paid Dream Trip to 7-year Old Girl Who Had Lemonade Stand Shut Down
Mike Ditka Resorts is providing the 7-year old girl who had her lemonade stand shut down last week by authorities in Tulare, California, with an all expense paid trip for her and her family to Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Orlando, FL. The trip includes roundtrip airline tickets to... - August 10, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
The Director's Cut from Jet Luxury Resorts
High-end luxury resort Management Company teams with young video startup to produce inexpensive, but successful viral campaign. - August 10, 2009 - Jet Luxury Resorts
Mike Ditka Resorts is Offering Three Night Getaway Monthly Contest
Mike Ditka Resorts is offering a monthly contest giving one lucky individual a chance to win a three night getaway for two at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Kissimmee, Florida. Individuals can enter the contest by filling out an entry form at any one of Ditka’s three... - August 09, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Executive Suites by Roseman Promotes from Within
Executive Suites by Roseman (Roseman) announced today that Mr. Matthew Kutarna has assumed the role of Marketing Project Manager. Mr. Kutarna will be based in Calgary where he will report to Mrs. Sylvia Flores, Roseman’s General Manager. An enthusiastic and well-rounded individual, Matthew... - August 09, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman
International Superstars Entertain Algarve’s Nightlife
After receiving Dj Tiesto and 2ManyDjs, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa and Hilton Vilamoura welcome international superstars Bob Sinclar, David Guetta and many others. Meanwhile Monte Santo, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Carvoeiro property will also receive performers like Fatboy Slim. - August 09, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Executive Suites by Roseman Launches New Web Site
Executive Suites by Roseman is pleased to announce the launch of their new website at http://www.RosemanCorp.com. The user-friendly web site offers real time access to a broader range of useful and important information about Roseman and the cities in which our properties are located. "This... - August 08, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman
Executive Suites by Roseman Launches Roseman in the Hood
Roseman In The Hood is a network of pre-approved merchants, retailers and service providers that aren’t just eager to do business with Roseman's Executive Suite Residents, they have provided Roseman's guests with an incentive to let them earn their business. Simply put, “we... - August 08, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman
The Storming of the National Hotel Follows Last Month’s Storming of the Bastille Celebration in Frenchtown, NJ
After over a year of having one of the prime businesses in Frenchtown, NJ, completely shuttered, The National Hotel was purchased on July 31st by Pete and Marie D'Costa, who will remove the wooden boards off its premises on August 8th at 3 p.m. - August 07, 2009 - The National Hotel
Bald Head Island Offers a New Home Financing Program
Bald Head Island Limited and The Island Agency are extending financing on select properties purchased between now and August 15, 2009. - August 07, 2009 - Bald Head Island Limited
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, Was the Keynote Speaker at the South Africa Health Tourism Conference
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, was the keynote speaker at the South Africa Health Tourism Conference, which took place July 29th and 30th 2009. Renee spoke on “Creating Health Clusters ~ Putting your competition aside to promote your country.” The... - August 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Georgia Native Wins Big with Grand Gulf Getaway from AL Gulf Coast CVB
Joseph Holguin of Calhoun, Ga., won the online Grand Gulf Getaway sweepstakes from the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. - August 06, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Marketing to Health Insurance Agents
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Marketing to Health Insurance Agents. - August 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
HostelBookers Launches First Ever Summer Sale for Greece Hostels
The heat is on as HostelBookers launches its first ever Greece hostel summer sale, with as much as 70% off selected European hostel prices in August. Over 25 Greece hostels in popular destinations such as Athens, Corfu and Ios, are offering the opportunity to grab last minute Greece hostel holiday... - August 05, 2009 - Hostelbookers
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Hospital/Clinic Contracting Workshop
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress announces the pre-conference workshop on Hospital/Clinic Contracting Workshop. This workshop will cover how can hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers can develop new relationships and obtain contracts/agreements with medical tourism... - August 05, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Jackson Hole Inn Announces Pricing Specials for Fall/Winter Season
Ideally located just minutes from some of the best skiing, hiking and fishing in the country, the Bentwood Inn's Jackson Hole inn facilities are considered among the best in the country. - August 03, 2009 - Bentwood Inn
Fiesta Americana Grand and Fiesta Americana Resorts Rank on Expedia’s List of Top Hotels Worldwide
From Cancun to Cabo, Latin American Hotelier Leads in Customer Satisfaction and Value. - August 01, 2009 - Grupo Posadas
Glasbern Country Inn Hosts 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) Grass-Fed Beef Cook-Off
Cressbrook and Kananga Farms Named Winners in Statewide Contest. - July 31, 2009 - Glasbern Country Inn
Gulf Shores Beach Cleanest in South According to Leading Watchdog Group
According to a recently released report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) in Washington, D.C., the pristine sugar white shores of the Gulf Shores Public Beach ranked as one of 14 other locations – and the only the Southeast – to receive a perfect five star... - July 31, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
The World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces the Pre-Conference Workshops
The World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces the pre-conference workshops. There is a special scheduled networking cocktail reception the night of the workshops with up to 400 US healthcare executives, from health insurance carriers, employers, health insurance Only attendees... - July 31, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Vacation at a Nudist Resort this Year - The Top 10 Best Reasons to Go
Tired of taking the same old boring chain hotel vacations? Try something new, fun, romantic, and exciting for a change. Try a vacation at a nudist resort this year. No longer like the nudist colonies of old, modern nudist resorts rival the best boutique resorts around. - July 30, 2009 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Medical Tourism Association Presents Health Tourism Magazine
With the increased awareness and incorporation of health and wellness into our lives and the importance of establishing a balance among one’s mind, body and soul, the Medical Tourism Association is launching its new enlightening publication, Health Tourism Magazine. This is a bi-monthly... - July 30, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Swiss Design and Craftsmanship for Doormen at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
The doormen at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts are to have an eye-catching new uniform: the prominent Swiss fashion designer Ida Gut has created an original doormen’s uniform for the international hotel chain, which reflects the company’s Swiss roots and quality ethos. - July 30, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
The Largest Medical Tourism Conference Would Like to Announce the Tourism Authority of Thailand as a Bronze Sponsor
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce The Tourism Authority of Thailand as a Bronze Sponsor at the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is an agency of the Thai Government designed specifically... - July 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Great Hotels Organisation Announces New Members
Great Hotels Organisation welcomes nine new member hotels to its family of brands, Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World - July 29, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Aqua Hotels & Resorts Named to Manage Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
Addition of this Kauai property increases Aqua's portfolio to 16 hotels on four Hawaiian Islands (Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Molokai). - July 27, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
MTA Assists Malaysia in Expanding National Medical Travel Initiative
MTA's Managing Director, Asia Pacific region was asked to serve as Technical Expert Industry Consultant as Malaysia focuses on its medical travel and health & wellness tourism country-wide initiative. Malaysia can become a world-class medical and health tourism hub, said the managing director... - July 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Chopper Show Detroit Coming to Michigan State Fairgrounds, Aug. 8-9
Custom motorcycles, bands, bar-b-que are among the highlights for event to be hosted inside the Joe Dumars Fieldhouse. - July 25, 2009 - Joe Dumars Fieldhouse
"Damn the Torpedoes" at the 145th Anniversary Celebration for the Battle of Mobile Bay
“Damn the Torpedoes” 145 years later as the Alabama Gulf Coast hosts the upcoming Battle of Mobile Bay weekend. Named to the Top 10 Events by the Alabama Tourism Department – which is celebrating the Year of Alabama History in 2009, this historic celebration is set for August 1st... - July 25, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bald Head Island Offers a Summer Beach Vacation for Less
Bald Head Island, North Carolina is relaxing its week-only summer vacation rental policy. Book your beach vacation between now and August 31st and receive a special offer. - July 25, 2009 - Bald Head Island Limited
Kick Start a Career at the Legacy Preston International
With national unemployment figures at a 12 year high having work experience under your belt is now as important as ever. The harsh reality awaiting many students fresh out of college or university is that job opportunities relevant to the qualifications they have worked for are now few and far... - July 25, 2009 - Legacy Hotels
Great Hotels Organisation Announces Successful First Round Financing
Global travel, technology and media company funds further expansion. - July 24, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
New Online Travel Service Teams with Elephant Conservation Group
Memohotel, a free online travel organization service, has teamed up with Save the Elephants, a leading elephant conservation and research association, to help save the elephants. - July 24, 2009 - Memohotel
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Selected for Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ 2009
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts joins the ranks of Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ 2009 with six properties having been selected by Expedia® customers and industry experts to join this celebrated list of favourite hotels around the world. - July 24, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts