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Indiana Student Wins the Casa Yallaha T-Shirt Design Contest
Casa Yallaha is happy to announce Felicia Pettigrew, a 20 year old Huntington University Student, from Huntington, Indiana as the winner of their T-Shirt Design Contest. - March 23, 2009 - Casa Yallaha, LLC
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) Appoints Commercial Director Near East
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the appointment of Haitham Mattar as Commercial Director Near East. - March 21, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
New Rental Rates for Showcase Gulf Shores, Alabama Beach House Mean Spectacular Luxury at Serious Value
Sea Gate, one of the most luxurious, ocean front beach houses in Gulf Shores, Alabama has lowered its rates and is now one of the most value friendly luxury vacation beach house destinations in the United States. - March 20, 2009 - Beach House Gulf Shores
Convene in Style on the Turkish Aegean – the Grand Efes Convention Centre in Swissôtel Izmir
Business representatives can now convene in style at the Swissôtel Grand Efes, Izmir on the Turkish Aegean. The elegant hotel, a “Leading Hotel of the World,” celebrated its opening last year, and now the Grand Efes Convention Centre, within the hotel complex, has also opened for business. - March 20, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Expansive California Castle Vacation Estate Offers Unique Amenity Packages for the Well Traveled
California Castle, a 9,000 square foot 10 bedroom, 12 bathroom vacation rental estate and guest house, is located in the quiet hills above Palm Springs in the pristine surroundings of Yucca Valley. With the arrival of spring, California Castle is now offering travelers the choice of one of two complimentary upgrades, available at the time of booking and based on a three night minimum stay. - March 19, 2009 - California Castle
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Announce New Members in Portugal and Turkey
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World are pleased to introduce two new member hotels to their portfolios. - March 19, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Mount Bachelor Village Resort in Bend, Oregon Contracts with New Catering Company
Bend, Oregon Conference Center will now use local TLC Catering for All Food & Beverage. - March 19, 2009 - Mount Bachelor Village Resort
MyrtleBeachHotels.com Hosts First Ever Online Twitter Beach Bash
A group of hotels and golf courses in Myrtle Beach are taking on Twitter in a cutting-edge way to share information about their resorts and courses, while allowing participants to have fun and win prizes. MyrtleBeachHotels.com will host the first ever Twitter Beach Bash on March 24, from 8:30-10... - March 14, 2009 - MyrtleBeachHotels.com
A Grande Welcome for Victorious Randhawa
Jan Kirstein, General Manager of Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket was delighted to congratulate triumphant Jyoti Randhawa, his wife and family as they returned to Sheraton Grande Laguna to celebrate following his sensational win at the Singha Thailand Open. Indian star Randhawa enjoyed a comfortable... - March 14, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Philip Sanford Named President and Chief Operating Officer of Value Place LLC
Value Place, the Wichita-based economy extended stay lodging brand, is pleased to announce that Philip H. Sanford has joined the company as its new president and chief operating officer. Sanford comes to Value Place with nearly 30 years of experience beginning in the 1980s as an officer of a... - March 12, 2009 - Value Place
Top Tips to Improve Online Traffic and Bookings
In the current economic climate, it has never been more important to invest in online marketing. It may seem like an easy cut-back to make in the short-term, but doing so can have the potential to harm your business in the long-term. Many hoteliers are implementing online marketing strategies in... - March 12, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Dubrovnik Film Meeting – Enjoy a Magical and Glamorous Film Experience Filled with Remarkable Stylish Events
Dubrovnik Film Meeting, a distinctive film happening celebrating the art of film with a number of distinguished events, this year, for the fourth year in a row, will bring Hollywood glamour to the cultural scene of Dubrovnik, a jewel city of the Adriatic, a city proud of its thousand year old existence, stunning architecture and cultural events. - March 11, 2009 - adriatic luxury hotels
The Georgia Festivals and Events Association (GFEA) and Atlanta-Based company, Top US Events, Announce Their Partnership in Forming the GFEA Video Network
The Georgia Festivals and Events Association (GFEA) and Atlanta-based company, Top US Events, a subsidiary of R2R Media, Inc. announce their partnership in forming, the GFEA Video Network. Within this exciting concept are plans that will significantly impact special event marketing and promotion across the state of Georgia and the entire Southeast. - March 08, 2009 - Top US Events
Thai Holiday Package April 2009 (Easter and Thai New Year)
Andara Resort Residences - Celebrate or just relax with your family or friends at Kamala Beach, Phuket, Thailand. - March 07, 2009 - Andara Resort Residences
Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa Offering $199 Introductory Special
Introductory special valid March, April and May and includes the daily resort fee. - March 07, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Sailors Get Ready to Compete in the 2009 Bacardi Cup
The city of Miami Beach will host the 82nd annual Bacardi Cup Star Class Regatta from March 8th to March 13th. This prestigious regatta attracts thousands of sailing enthusiasts from around the world as they watch some of the world’s finest sailors compete for the honor and pride that comes... - March 07, 2009 - Marco Polo Beach Resort
Italian Residence Clubs Announces Gary Player Design to Bring First Golf Resort to Cortona Italy
Manzano Golf Resort, the first golf resort in the Tuscan village of Cortona, Italy, will cover over 200 acres and include an 18-hole championship golf course by Gary Player Design as well as a luxury full-service boutique hotel. - March 07, 2009 - Italian Residence Clubs
Holiday Home Listings Help Holiday Property Owners Create Extra Income Advertising Holiday Rental Property
Ever wondered how to cash in when money is tight and property is not selling? Holiday home or investment property won't sell? Living abroad and feeling the pinch? - March 06, 2009 - Holidayhomelistings ltd
Southeast Tourism Society Uses New Media to Promote Top Events: Leading Tourism Association Takes Event Promotion to New Levels with Streaming Video
As vacation season rapidly approaches, festival and event directors all over the southeast will seek cost efficient and highly effective ways to market their events. R2R Media has developed a user-friendly and affordable media player designed to complement any website and add a fresh new look to existing content. - March 06, 2009 - Top US Events
Island Lake Lodge and Powder Cowboy Catskiing in Great Shape After Huge Snowfall
A challenging snow year in Western Canada turned around this week with a massive 65 cm (over 2 foot) snowfall. Monday, February 23rd saw 20 cms of wet snowfall, which was perfect for filling in the terrain. - March 06, 2009 - Island Lake Resort Group
Luxe Shop Brings Luxury to Shopping
The premiere online luxury lifestyle and travel magazine has recently launched LuxeShop, the online haven for the finest designer wear, beauty products and fashion accessories. - March 06, 2009 - Just Luxe
Lane Street Inn Hosts Shelbyville Bridal Show on March 14th
Historic Lane Street Inn mansion located on 508 East Lane Street in Shelbyville, Tennessee will host the Shelbyville Bridal Show on March 14, 2009 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Colonial Greek Revival mansion is a unique venue in which vendors from all over southern middle Tennessee will be on hand... - March 05, 2009 - Lane Street Inn
ArdPark Cabins, Campground Opens Near Berryman
Florissant residents open primitive camping and vacation rental cabins in Steelville, Missouri. The intimate venues have prime privacy, freedom and numerous nearby activities. Children and pets welcome. - March 04, 2009 - ArdPark Cabins, LLC
Haute Cuisine – a Gourmet Experience with a View at the Horisont Restaurant at Swissôtel Tallinn
When Swissôtel Tallinn opened a year ago, the Estonian capital gained not only an international five-star hotel, but also a new top-class restaurant. The Horisont, situated on the top floor of the 30-storey building, very soon established itself as one of Tallinn’s most fashionable restaurants. - March 04, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Ski or Ride for Free at Eldora Mountain Resort
Eldora Mountain Resort 2009-2010 Season Pass Spring Sale. - March 04, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa, Dubrovnik: Celebrating Reopening in Style with a ‘Fifth Anniversary Luxurious Suite’ Package
The Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Croatia’s finest conference and spa hotel, this year celebrates in style its anticipated reopening after a short break with a special ‘Fifth Anniversary Luxurious Suite’ package. - March 04, 2009 - adriatic luxury hotels
Indochina Sails Launches Special Summer Promotion 2009 for Indochina Sails 1 and 2 in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Indochina Sails has new cruise itinerary for 2 days/ 01 night package with many special offers in Ha long Bay, Vietnam from 1 May to 30 September 2009. - March 04, 2009 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
Choosing a Website Booking Engine – It’s Your Key Salesperson
Choosing the right booking engine for your hotel has become increasingly important as a quick way of increasing profitability and developing your online strategy. When choosing a booking engine for your website, why not consider going about it in the same way you would when hiring a key sales person? - March 04, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Redlands Mesa Golf Community Earns Top Rankings - Again
Having received numerous awards, Redlands Mesa Golf Community is a nationally recognized, premier golf community. Travel and Leisure Golf magazine recognizes them once again as one of the best places to live in the country. - March 02, 2009 - Redlands Mesa Golf Community
Paradise Guest Ranch is Cooking Up Gourmet Cowboy Cuisine This Summer
This summer, the kitchen at Paradise Ranch will be cooking up tasty western creations that will satisfy any appetite. Three squares a day offer a different spread at every sitting the entire week. Not the typical dude ranch fare. - March 02, 2009 - Paradise Ranch
Skiurlaub Tirol – Tirol Winterurlaub Industry Weathers the Economy
Skiurlaub Tirol economy in Austria has been able to withstand the first wave of economic recession this ski season but near future may be cause for worries. - March 02, 2009 - St. Johanner Hof
Speakers Announced for 1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress April 27th-29th 2009
1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress takes places in Monterrey, Mexico, April 27th-29th, 2009. The Medical Tourism Association, http://www.medicaltourismassociation.com and Monterrey Healthcare City http://www.monterreyciudaddelasalud.com.mx have partnered together to... - February 28, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Releases Last Twenty Educational Interview Videos on Magazine Website
The Medical Tourism Association announces its Release of the last twenty educational videos which consist of interviews from the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. The conference took place in September 2008 with 850 attendees,... - February 27, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Historic Hotels of the Rockies Cater to Groups in Unique Ways
To assist party and meeting planners in making the right selection, the Historic Hotels of the Rockies website, historic-hotels.com, now provides details on what each member property has to offer. - February 27, 2009 - Historic Hotels of the Rockies
The Mzaar Winter Festival 2009
For its 3rd consecutive edition, the Mzaar Winter Festival 09 unfolded an authentic ski show on the Refuge Terrace. This unique event challenging Lebanese Riders, gathered a large number of ski fans on the Refuge terrace of the InterContinental Mzaar. Five professional riders belonging to the... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Cecilia Attias Commemorated at InterContinental Mzaar
On the third day of the MENA Cristal Awards event hosted by InterContinental Mzaar, Ouyoun el Simane- Kfardebiane, Cecilia Attias receives an honorary award for the Cecilia Attias Foundation for Women. Attias, former wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, speaking in an interview with Lebanese... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
New Promotion at Intercontinental Mzaar Lebanon
Hadi AbdelHadi, Sales Manager at InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa was recently promoted to Senior Sales Manager of this unique property. With an educational background in Hotel Management & Tourism, Hadi has over 6 years experience in the hospitality business with a... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
New F&B Manager at InterContinental Mzaar
Chucri Nemnoum has been recently appointed at InterContinental Mzaar as the new Food & Beverage Manager. Chucri Nemnoum brings with him over 10 years of experience in the Food & Beverage field. His career has included working in some of US’s most famous landmark restaurants, such as... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
The Musical Comedians to Perform at the Historic Plains Hotel - a Comical Tribute to Rock-and-Roll
The popular Musical Comedians bring their hilarious renditions to the Historic Plains Hotel in Cheyenne, Wyoming on March 7, 2009. Michael Mack, Ron Feingold and Kier showcase a fun evening of music and stand-up comedy, and close with a rocking jam session. A true crowd-pleaser, the trio from... - February 26, 2009 - Historic Plains Hotel
Eldora Mountain Resort and the Boulder Convention & Visitors Bureau Team Up to Promote Boulder, Colorado and Skiing
Eldora Mountain Resort and the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau have teamed up to promote Boulder, Colorado as a winter destination. Not often thought of as a ski destination, Boulder offers endless lodging availability during the winter months - including the holiday season. Lodging with... - February 26, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
Steve and Doris Colgate Release Newest Book, Fast Track to Sailing
Steve and Doris Colgate, owner/operators of Offshore Sailing School, have just released their newest book titled "Fast Track to Sailing – Learn to Sail in Three Days." The book was developed to help achieve the ultimate goal of many sailors – to go cruising. Fast Track to... - February 26, 2009 - Offshore Sailing School
Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch at the Wintergarden Restaurant
Available on Sunday 22 March 2009, The Wintergarden restaurant’s highly successful Champagne Brunch offers unlimited Taittinger Champagne, a sumptuous buffet lunch and live jazz for an all-inclusive price. - February 26, 2009 - Landmark London Hotel
SpringTrainingWatch.com Announces 2009 Spring Training Baseball Schedules
Spring Training Watch has announced its postings of the 2009 MLB spring training game schedules. Major League Baseball fans can view upcoming spring training baseball game schedules, find information about the various spring training stadium facilities, and locate nearby hotels, restaurants, and... - February 25, 2009 - Spring Training Watch
Orlando Vacation Homes Receives A+ Rating from Better Business Bureau
Orlando Vacation Homes announces A+ rating from Better Business Bureau. - February 25, 2009 - Orlando Vacation Homes
MediaVacationRentals.com Unveils Launch of New Bed and Breakfast Service
Winning addition of new Bed and Breakfast category to the list of services and features already provided by MediaVacationRentals.com makes the site a one-stop solution for both renters and owners when it comes to vacation rentals. - February 25, 2009 - Akena Technologies
Great Hotels Organisation Targets Corporate Demand with the Launch of Metro Hotels
Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com), a global sales and marketing company is responding to changes in corporate hotel demand with the launch of Metro Hotels – a niche brand for mid-range, contemporary, city-centre hotels targeting the corporate traveller. Metro Hotels will... - February 25, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Miami Beach to Host 24th Annual Winter Music Conference
The city of Miami Beach will host the 24th annual Winter Music Conference (WMC) next month. The conference, which is scheduled to take place from March 24th to March 28th at the Miami Beach Resort & Spa, is the biggest networking event for insiders of the music industry worldwide. Each year,... - February 21, 2009 - Marco Polo Beach Resort
Ski & Ride Free in April
Steamboat will provide Free lift tickets when individuals book a minimum 3 nights lodging from April 1-12 through Steamboat Central Reservations®. - February 21, 2009 - Steamboat
Kids and Teens Learn to Sail Free
Offshore Sailing School announced today a new value-packed bonding experience for families up to six at savings of more than 60%. This five-day Florida getaway is available on new bookings for select weeks now through September 27, 2009 at Hawk's Cay Resort in the Florida Keys. - February 20, 2009 - Offshore Sailing School
Make-A-Wish with Chris Haines Motorcycle Adventure Company
Dreams of Hitting the Trails in Baja Mexico Come True for North Carolina Teen - February 19, 2009 - Chris Haines Motorcycle Adventure Company