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MTA Completes First Successful Free Medical Tourism Webinar on Implementation of Medical Tourism in US Health Insurance Plans
Jeff Turney of USNOW and Ross Pendergraft, President of the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters presented the first Free Medical Tourism Webinar Educational Series by the Medical Tourism Association on June 24th 2009. USNOW is one of the leading providers of limited medical health... - July 01, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The World Medical Tourism & Health Congress Announce AllMedicalTourism.com as a Bronze Sponsor
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce All MedicalTourism.com as a Bronze Sponsor and will Exhibit at the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. AllMedicalTourism.com is the search engine for medical tourism and global health,... - June 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
HotelTravel.com Revolutionises On-line Hotel Bookings
Relief is on the way for recession weary travellers dreaming of a holiday break in 2009. HotelTravel.com’s new website is packed with unique promotions that offer consumers huge savings and great hotel deals in many of the world’s most popular travel destinations. - June 27, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Road Trip - Summertime Fun Awaits at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is heating up with value-driven packages just in time for summer. A short road trip from Chicago, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is an easy weekend destination, where a host of outdoor activities await eager travelers in this hidden Midwest gem. Grab the family and plan... - June 27, 2009 - Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
A Savvy Hotelier's Tips for Prospering Through the Recession
A Savvy Hotelier's Secrets for Prospering in Recession and Maximizing Recovery Opportunities Look back over the multiple downturns the hospitality industry has experienced in the past 15 years and you’ll recognize two over-reaching patterns. First, recession is cyclical. Second, recession in... - June 27, 2009 - Hilton Short Hills
The World Medical Tourism & Health Congress Announce Hayes Inc. as a Bronze Sponsor
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Hayes Inc as a Bronze Sponsor and Exhibit at the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. Hayes, Inc. is an independent health technology research and consulting company dedicated to promoting... - June 27, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Homewatch CareGiver’s Announced as Silver Sponsor World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Homewatch CareGivers as a Silver Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress on October 26-28th, 2009. The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress will feature up to... - June 26, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Announces New Member World Medical Partners (WMP)
The Medical Tourism Association announces its newest member, World Medical Partners (WMP). - June 26, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Expert Speakers
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress October 26-28th 2009 has announced expert speakers with more to come in the future. - June 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Three All-American Celebrations Planned for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
As Uncle Sam is adding yet another candle to his birthday cake, guests to the Alabama Gulf Coast will be able to take in not one but three fireworks shows during a value-packed vacation to this family-friendly destination. First to light up the sky will be the Perdido Beach Resort on Friday, July... - June 25, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Korea CKMP and KHIDI to Sponsor World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Council for Korea Medicine Overseas Promotion (CKMP) as the premiere Diamond Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. The primary purpose of CKMP includes staging Korean... - June 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Artist Jay Lonewolf’s Provocative, Politically-Charged Series "Wall Street Manifesto" to be Featured in a One-Man Show Presented by Cummings Design Group
John Cummings of Cummings Design Group will showcase Jay Lonewolf in a one-man exhibition this Friday, June 26 in Ft. Lauderdale. Don’t miss the high voltage, contemporary work. Lonewolf will exhibit his largest collection of politically-charged work to date. A collection of 27 pieces –... - June 24, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces One World Global as a Bronze Sponsor
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce One World Global as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. Last year's annual congress featured over 850 attendees from over 45 countries and over 53 exhibitors... - June 24, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Executive Suites by Roseman Promotes Sylvia Flores to General Manager
Executive Suites by Roseman (Roseman) has appointed Mrs. Sylvia Flores as its new General Manager. Mrs. Flores will report to Mr. Milton Bogoch, Roseman's President and CEO. Promoted from within, "Sylvia brings tremendous experience to the Roseman team as General Manager," Bogoch said. - June 24, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman
Executive Suites by Roseman Welcomes Maureen Udell as Calgary Customer Service Manager
Executive Suites by Roseman (Roseman) announced today that Mrs. Maureen Udell has joined the Roseman team as its new Customer Service Manager in Calgary. Mrs. Udell will report to Mrs. Sylvia Flores, Roseman’s General Manager. “Maureen recognizes the importance of her new position and... - June 24, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman
The Ring Hotel Launches a Special Hotel Offer for Summer Visits to Vienna
The Ring Hotel, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel, has launched a summer rate offer to entice festival goers, summer club aficionados and holiday travellers to experience Vienna. - June 24, 2009 - The Ring
Espace-Maroc Launches “Pay What You Want” for Riads in Marrakech
Espace-Maroc launches this revolutionary formula for its Hotels and Riads in Marrakech. This promotion promises save money to international travellers on a budget and to promote tourism to Morocco during the current world economic recession. - June 24, 2009 - Espace-Maroc
Asterias Children's Club at Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort in Crete Greece
Creative works and education, quality entertainment and endless game are the characteristics of the brand new Asterias Children's Club at Creta Maris Convention & Golf Resort, in Hersonissos, Crete. - June 24, 2009 - Maris Hotels
Carol Garza-Thompson of Compass Rose Cruise Planners Offers Exclusive Royal Caribbean Mega Sale
Carol Garza-Thompson of Compass Rose Cruise Planners, is hosting an exclusive sale June 22 – 29, 2009 on all Royal Caribbean International bookings for itineraries sailing July 1 - December 31, 2009. - June 23, 2009 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners
Twenty Years and Three Generations of Family Makes a Castle Home for Thousands
Twenty years after Denver’s historic stone mansion, The Raymond House, was nearing demolition, the Peiker family’s three generations of innkeepers get ready to celebrate two decades of teas, dinners, weddings and gracious bed and breakfast lodging. It is a celebration of how unemployment and a dream to turn a derelict castle into an internationally recognized unique destination for travelers came to be. - June 21, 2009 - Castle Marne B&B
Barceló Hotels and Resorts Appoints Deyna Molina as Sales Manager, Southeast U.S.
Leading hotelier Barceló Hotels & Resorts announces the appointment of Deyna Molina to the position of sales manager for the southeastern region of the United States. Molina joins Barceló Hotels & Resorts from Automatic Data Processing (ADP) in Miami, Florida, where she served... - June 20, 2009 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton Grande Laguna Welcomes Top Travel Consultants in Mega Thailand Trip
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket provided a warm welcome to top sellers from The Hayes & Jarvis and Thomson Worldwide on Monday 8th June 2009 - June 20, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
No Cancellation Fees at Sheraton Grande Laguna
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket have created an exclusive offer to ensure commitment comes with optimum flexibility. No cancellation fees for group reservations. - June 20, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
On Site Suites & World of Outlaws Introduce: The “Short Track Country Club”
Don’t load up your golf clubs or throw on your swimsuit just yet, but be prepared to experience World of Outlaws dirt track races like never before. The World of Outlaws is a nationwide dirt track racing tour featuring cars owned by NASCAR stars Kasey Kahne and Tony Stewart among others. The Short Track Country Club will bring a hospitality model never before seen at the local level of motorsports. - June 19, 2009 - On Site Suites
Nikko Hotels Summer Deals Offer Affordable Escape
To help ease summer travelers through the recession, Nikko Hotels announces summer packages at five locations: Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bali, San Francisco and Fujairah. Guests can vacation at these destinations in luxury accommodations, without digging too deeply into their pockets. Below are the... - June 19, 2009 - JAL Hotels Co., Ltd.
Legacy Hotels and Resorts Announces Further Hotels to Its Chain
An expanding UK chain has added two further hotels to its portfolio. Legacy Hotels and Resorts has announced it is to operate and manage The Legacy Royal Hotel Cardiff in Cardiff and The Wyck Hill House Hotel and Spa in Gloucestershire. The group now has 11 hotels within its control across the UK... - June 18, 2009 - Legacy Hotels
Cebu Eco-Centre Inc. Announces Its Plans to Build Southeast Asia’s First Eco-Centre
Cebu Eco-Centre Inc (CEC) today announced its plans to build Southeast Asia’s first eco-centre on Olango Island, Cebu, Philippines. CEC will be building a 50-room, 100-bed facility along with classrooms, a scuba diving center, electronic library, observation tower, restaurant-bar, mangrove... - June 17, 2009 - Cebu Eco-Centre
Fourth of July Retail Trunk Shows at Santa Barbara’s Bacara Resort & Spa
There’s no need to venture off-property for one’s high-end apparel and accessory needs at the Bacara Resort & Spa. “Sea, sun and shopping. Guests are delighted to discover premium shopping in a resort at Bacara,” says Vice President of Retail Wendy Easterday. “Over... - June 17, 2009 - Bacara Resort & Spa
MedicalTourismCity.Com – the First Social Network for Medical Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association has launched the first social network in medical tourism called medical tourism city. The medical tourism social network is “your global healthcare community” and will allow thousands of people involved in global healthcare, medical tourism, medical... - June 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association to Exhibit at Largest US Employer Health Conference
In a few weeks the Medical Tourism Association will be exhibiting at largest US employer health conference as part of the MTA’s mission to educate employers on the benefits of medical tourism and it’s mission to promote it’s members. The Medical Tourism Association will be... - June 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Five-Star Resort The Broadmoor Supports Consumers Demand for Non-Linear Vacations
Data shows long vacations are out; historic summer-long deal perfect for short escapes - June 16, 2009 - The Broadmoor
Summertime Apartments in Rome by Rome Sweet Home
Apartments Rome by Rome Sweet Home will make feel and live the city just like an authentic Roman. - June 16, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
Black Diamond Hospitality Unveils 'Hotel Wailea Maui'
New name and new plan for Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa. - June 16, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Live Music, Mountain Venue, Historic Rails on Tap for Sudsy Summer Fun
Annual brewfest a favorite with micro-brew lovers and train fans. - June 14, 2009 - Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
Venice Gondola Agency Teams Up with HostelsClub Online Travel Agency
Discounted Gondola tour price due to economic crisis and how HostelsClub.com, an international booking site, wants to make that luxury affordable for budget travelers. - June 14, 2009 - HostelsClub
HotelTravel.com Tees up Hotel Deals for US Open at Bethpage Black New York
HotelTravel.com is going tee to green for this year’s US Open at Bethpage Black State Golf Club, with superb hotel deals in the ‘Big Apple’. Get ready to track Tiger Woods as he goes for his second straight US Open win and a record tying fourth title after his recent come from behind victory at the Memorial Tournament. - June 14, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Meeting & Incentive Forums Thrive Despite Recession
Growth of pre-scheduled meeting events highlights importance of meeting clients in a recession - June 13, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Foots the Bill for the Other Best Job in the World
Pacific Resort Aitutaki’s new general manager, Michael Shah, says he has the best job in the world, in the world’s leading boutique island resort, in the world’s first recession free country, the Cook Islands. “I don’t know what all the fuss is about in... - June 10, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Meetings at Its Best: New Convention Centre at Swissôtel Chicago
Renowned for its architecture and location, the AAA Four-Diamond Swissôtel Chicago has opened it’s new meeting and convention centre. $47 million were invested into this expansion plan comprised of over 38’000 square feet of function space including a state-of-the-art 14’000 square feet ballroom. - June 10, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
HostelsClub.com and Agenzie 365 Collaborate at Italian Train Stations
International booking site for budget lodging, HostelsClub.com, is now physically present at four main Italian train stations-Venice, Rome, Florence, and Milan. Agenzie 365, a travel agency, has kiosks, where agents will quickly help clients book last minute hostel-priced accommodations for their next European destination or on the same day of their arrival. - June 08, 2009 - HostelsClub
Pet-Friendly Hotel Directory Implements Fundraising Program for Non-Profit Animal Shelters and Humane Societies for Half of Proceeds
HotelsAllowingPets.com (HAP) has developed a fundraising program to add hotels to their pet-friendly directory. HAP is seeking the help of non-profit animal shelters and humane societies and will donate half of the proceeds. - June 08, 2009 - HotelsAllowingPets.com
A True "Legend" at the Helm of Swissôtel Sydney
Pierre U. Stacher, General Manager of Swissôtel Sydney, has been honoured with the prestigious Australian ‘National Tourism Legend’ award at the 2009 Tourism Training Australia National Conference. The awards, hosted by Tourism Training Australia, were presented at a lavish gala dinner. - June 07, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Kaaxan's New Website Makes Booking a Vacation Rental as Easy as Booking a Plane Ticket Online
Now booking in Playa del Carmen and the Yucatan Gulf coast can be done in 3 clicks, enjoy booking vacation without hassle. - June 06, 2009 - Kaaxan
The Medical Tourism Association's World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ Announces a New Topic for It’s 2009 Agenda – October 26-28th 2009
International Clinical Trials and Research and Development (R&D) As the world globalizes many international clinical trials and R&D projects are now being done throughout the world. What do these international opportunities mean for pharmaceutical companies, medical companies, governments,... - June 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Keystone Retreat Now Accepting Bookings for Summer Season
For the discriminating executive - Keystone Retreat is the premier vacation address in the Rocky Mountains. 4900 Square Feet of private luxury accommodations 2 blocks from the Gondola and River Run Village. - June 06, 2009 - Keystone Retreat
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Summer Promotion
Travellers enjoy savings, last-minute offers and competitions - June 06, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Medical Tourism Association's Medical Tourism Magazine Announces Issue 10 Special Issue: What Patients Are Saying About You
The Medical Tourism Association is pleased to share their newly released Issue 10 Special Issue: What Patients Are Saying About You with you. Please go to the Medical Tourism Magazine website to view. Scroll down to Issue 10 Special Issue: What Patients Are Saying About You. Highlights from this... - June 05, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Family Holidays at Affordable Prices….. Monte Santo Has Prepared a Special "Kids On Us" Offer for the Month of June
Monte Santo has prepared a special “Kids On Us” offer that allows guests to enjoy peaceful family holidays within a spectacular resort on the hilltops of Carvoeiro for as little as €69 per person per night in half board. - June 05, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Economic Problems a Boom for Boutique Hotel Management
Astudo Hotel & Resort Group discovers that the economic problems worldwide are proving to be a boom for hotel management services in the hospitality industry. - June 04, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Swissôtel Göcek Marina & Resort Opens for the Summer Season
After a six-month winter break, Swissôtel Göcek Marina & Resort has opened its doors again for the summer 2009 season. The picturesque fishing village of Göcek, located right on the Turkish Mediterranean coast, has long been recommended by those in the know as a perfect place to spend an undisturbed holiday away from the masses. - June 04, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts