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G-Rez by Great Hotels Organisation Offers Free Website Consultancy at ITB Berlin 2009
G-rez (http://www.g-rez.com), the independently-owned GDS and internet service provider by Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com) is to offer hotels a free expert website health check during this year’s ITB Berlin. Exhibiting at the show for the 3rd year, hoteliers will be... - February 18, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Fishermen’s Lodge Opens to a Full House on New Year
Already getting rave reviews from its high profile guests, this lovely 12 bed room lodge is an ideal getaway for families, couples and travelers taking a break from their hectic routine. The very personalized Fishermen’s Lodge is getting noticed for the comfort and food that it offers as... - February 18, 2009 - The Fishermens Lodge
Glenwood Hot Springs Announces New Spa and Lodging Packages
With the launch of the brand new Spa of the Rockies, Glenwood Hot Springs now offers a variety of rejuventating vacation packages. - February 15, 2009 - Glenwood Hot Springs
JustLuxe Launch Luxe Hotels
Luxe Hotels to be One Stop Place for the Finest Accommodations. - February 15, 2009 - Just Luxe
Medical Tourism Association Announces 1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress – April 26-28th, 2009
The Medical Tourism Association and Monterrey Healthcare City have partnered together to create the 1st ever Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Conference for Latin America, which will take place April 26-28th, 2009 in Monterrey, Mexico. - February 14, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
A Little Chinese New Year Cheer to Old Folk
Old folks at the Rumah Sejahtera Melaka Tengah Paya Ikan in Bukit Baru, were recently had a joyous Chinese New Year celebration organized by Renaissance Caring Club, Renaissance Melaka Hotel. Renaissance Caring Club continued with this spirit to serve the community during Chinese New Year by... - February 14, 2009 - Renaissance Melaka Hotel
Free Valentine’s Day Group Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony
Chatham Manor (wedding facility), William Wren (photographer), and Mary C. Pugh (Justice of the Peace) have joined together to offer a Free Celebration of Love on Valentine’s Day with a group vow renewal and wedding ceremony in Norwalk. - February 13, 2009 - Mary C. Pugh CT Justice of the Peace
Medical Tourism Association Partners with Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters
The Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters (LAAHU) partnered in the area of Medical Tourism to present Medical Tourism as a viable solution to the healthcare crisis in California and the US, during the LAAHU annual conference which takes place May 19-20... - February 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Great Hotels of the World Announces New Members
Great Hotels Organisation is pleased to announce two new member hotels in the UK and Greece. - February 12, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Medical Tourism Association's Medical Tourism Magazine to Feature United Arab Emirates – UAE
The Medical Tourism Association has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Health of the United Arab Emirates to do a special edition of the Medical Tourism Magazine dedicated to the United Arab Emirates. - February 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Partners with Jordan Hospital to Hold the 1st Jordan International Medical Tourism Congress
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with Jordan Hospital held the 1st Jordanian Medical Tourism conference from Jan 30 to Feb 2nd, 2009 in Amman Jordan at the Jordan Hospital. Abdalla Bashir, Director of Jordan Hospital organized the event. The event featured over 100 participants from... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Black Diamond Hospitality Selects Aqua Hotels & Resorts to Operate Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa on Maui
Addition of the all-suite resort represents Aqua’s expansion beyond Waikiki Black Diamond Hospitality Investments LLC of Honolulu has selected Aqua Hotels & Resorts to manage the 72-room, all-suite Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa. Located in the exclusive Wailea Resort on Maui’s... - February 11, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Present IMOCOM Experiences
The IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts now offer special packages, entitled IMOCOM Experiences, that create unforgettable moments within their luxurious properties, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura, and Monte Santo in Carvoeiro. The offers are incorporated in themes such as Family, Romance,... - February 11, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Medical Tourism Association “Familiarization Tour” in El Salvador
The Medical Tourism Association has coordinated a “Fam” Familiarization Tour in conjunction with Export Salud to bring medical tourism facilitators to El Salvador. The Fam Tour for medical tourism will take place February 9 – 13, 2009. The attendees will perform site visits to El... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Holds 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with ISI Scientific held the 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel on January 22nd, 2009 in Tel Aviv. The 1 day free conference focused on Medical Tourism opportunities for the country of Israel. The event featured over 60 participants from the top... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Dominican Republic Travel Site Launches New Hotel Section
PuertoPlata.com provides tourists with "insider" knowledge. - February 10, 2009 - PuertoPlata.com
Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home Launches the Weekly Discount Program
Rome Sweet Home gives the opportunity to book a discounted holiday in Rome with the Weekly Discount Program. - February 09, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
Medical Tourism Association's World Medical Tourism Congress Announces ReachMD as New Media & Bronze Sponsor
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce ReachMD as a Media and Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. They are looking forward to the having ReachMD Sponsor and Exhibitor. The Medical Tourism Association... - February 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Laguna Beach's Casa Laguna Inn & Spa Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa has earned a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel. - February 08, 2009 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
Workamper Cruise Award
As a thanks for all of the hard work and dedication in helping to provide Legacy Rv Resort guests “A Legacy of Memories,” Legacy Rv Resorts placed the approximately 150 names of Workampers who fulfilled their commitment into a drawing for a free 5 day Mexican cruise for two. - February 08, 2009 - Legacy RV Resorts
X2 Kui Buri “Month of Love”
Astudo Hotel & Resort Group has launched the “Month of Love” at their X2 Resort Kui Buri – Hua Hin in Thailand. - February 08, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Continuing Education Programs for Physicians, Nurses, Dentists, and Attorneys Combined with Family Vacations
Carol-Garza-Thompson of Seabrook – based Compass Rose Cruise Planners today announced a partnership with International Conferences. - February 07, 2009 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners
Rugby Sevens Package at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Rugby Sevens is the world’s premier rugby sevens tournament, as well as one of the most anticipated events on the Hong Kong social calendar. - February 07, 2009 - The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge Completes $7 Million Renovation and Conference Center Addition
Management of the Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge today announced the completion of the hotel’s complete renovation and conference center addition. “We are pleased to announce that the renovations to our 206-room hotel and the addition of our new conference center were completed on... - February 05, 2009 - Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge
Plain Sailing - Halong Bay, Vietnam
With 10 years’ experience hosting international travellers on the tranquil waters of Halong Bay, Indochina Sails has set a new standard for luxury cruising. - February 04, 2009 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
Ski, Stay & Soak Free in Steamboat
Book Ski, Stay & Soak Free Package by March 2nd to Save a Boat Load. Steamboat Records Consecutive 100-Inch Champagne Powder Snow Months. - February 04, 2009 - Steamboat
Great Hotels Organisation Predicts GDS Trends During the Economic Slowdown
According to research carried out by Great Hotels Organisation (http://www.ghorg.com), a global hotel sales and marketing company, the first half of 2008 saw healthy growth for Global Distribution Systems (GDS) room nights and average daily rate (ADR). However, since June, room nights have fallen and, since October, ADR has also fallen. This downward trend is set to continue into 2009. - January 31, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
One Flat Rate for a Week of Fun at Paradise Ranch - an All-Inclusive Western Experience
Put away the wallet upon arrival at Paradise Ranch because it won’t be needed for a full seven days. At this western wilderness retreat in the Big Horn Mountains of northern Wyoming, all activities, meals and lodging are included in one flat fee. This makes for an affordable, carefree vacation filled with wholesome fun, good food, and comfortable accommodations. - January 31, 2009 - Paradise Ranch
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Kicks Off 2009 with More Top Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as a Best Luxury Hotel in the World & Best Luxury Hotel in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2009 Travelers’ Choice awards. Now in its seventh year, the TripAdvisors Travelers’ Choice awards honour the world’s best hotels,... - January 30, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Family Owned Ashmore Palms Holiday Village on Australia's Gold Coast Wins a Top-10 Place in 3 Categories of the 2009 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards
Ashmore Palms Holiday Village, a family owned and operated holiday village on Australia's Gold Coast, has been awarded 3 awards in TripAdvisor's Traveller's Choice Awards - in the Best for Families, Hidden Gems and Best Bargain Categories. Only a handful of Australian accommodation properties were awarded in the Awards and Ashmore Palms was the only Gold Coast contingent. - January 30, 2009 - Ashmore Palms Holiday Village
Medical Tourism Association Announces New Video for Monterrey Conference
Non-profits Medical Tourism Association and Monterrey Health Care have partnered together to create the 1st Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress, which occurs April 27-29th, 2009 in Monterrey, Mexico at the Intercontinental Presidente. Monterrey is known as one of the top... - January 30, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announce Wyndham Hotel Group Has First Two Resorts in Cayman Islands
Wyndham Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced its entrance into the Cayman Islands with the addition of two resorts on Grand Cayman island: The 130-room Wyndham Grand Bay Waterford – Cayman Islands and the 170-room Ramada Grand Caymanian Beach Club and Resort. - January 30, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announces Wyndham Hotel Group Opening Ramada Resort in Grand Cayman
Wyndham Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced its entrance into the Cayman Islands with the opening of the 170-room Ramada Grand Caymanian Beach Club and Resort on Grand Cayman island. - January 30, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
MTA Signs Agreement with UAE Ministry of Health
The UAE Ministry of Health and the Florida-based Medical Tourism Association (MTA) signed today an agreement for cooperation in the related field. The agreement mandates MTA's activities in the UAE, as it will promote the interests of the healthcare providers and medical tourism facilitators in... - January 30, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Compass Rose Cruise Planners Announces New Disney Specialist
Carol Garza-Thompson joins an elite group of travel industry professionals who have attained a special knowledge of the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Cruise Line. - January 30, 2009 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners
Championing Switzerland: Partnership Between Hublot and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ latest collaboration has the concept of Swissness at its very heart. Just in time for the watch trade show in Geneva, the international hotel chain signed a partnership agreement with the Swiss watchmaker Hublot at an elegant dinner at the Swissôtel Métropole in Geneva. - January 28, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Red Bluff's Lamplighter Lodge Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
Lamplighter Lodge has earned a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel. Lamplighter Lodge becomes one of 1st lodging properties in Red Bluff, CA to... - January 26, 2009 - Lamplighter Lodge
HarborPlace Country Fair Entertains All Ages
The beautiful grounds of HarborPlace were transformed into a Country Fair on Saturday, January 17. The fair, held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, was enjoyed by all ages, from newborn visitors to the centenarian residents. For just a $2.00 donation, visitors were able to play a variety of games,... - January 26, 2009 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Valentine’s Day Dine Under the Stars at Puccini Restaurant, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Celebrate this special evening with the one you love at Phuket’s finest Italian restaurant, Puccini. Enjoy an extravagant 5 course set dinner menu in a stunning poolside setting under a canopy of stars. Love at Puccini 14th February 2009 from 6pm Exclusive Valentine’s dinner... - January 22, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Will be Present at the Holiday World Show in Dublin
In collaboration with the Hilton Grand Vacation Club the IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts will be presenting their resorts to the Irish market. - January 21, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the Release of Videos Interviews from the Medical Tourism Association’s Annual Conference
The Medical Tourism Association announces another release of interview videos with new topics from the interviews at the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. Five new video interviews launched this week on the Medical Tourism... - January 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
London Luxury Stay and Spa – Limited Time Offer Rates – 5 Star Hotel Deal starting from 140 GBP
January Sales are not limited to High Street anymore. The Landmark London Hotel offers their spacious and elegant guestrooms at a private sale price starting at 140 GBP. The Private Sale Hotel Rate is complemented by Landmark Spa Sale – 20% off all spa treatments. - January 18, 2009 - Landmark London Hotel
Caribbean Residence Clubs Adds Los Altos to Registry Collection
Caribbean Residence Clubs is very proud to announce that The Los Altos units in their portfolio are now part of The Registry Collection. - January 14, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announces New Owner Benefits
Caribbean Residence Clubs announces new owner benefits – 2 Free hours of Private Jet travel to all new members from January to May of 2009. - January 14, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Tourdust Launch: Bringing Inspiration to Authentic Travel
Tuesday 13th January, Tourdust, an online community marketplace for authentic travel experiences from passionate local operators, has launched in beta. - January 14, 2009 - Tourdust
The Top Villa Rentals of 2008
Luxury Retreats, the leader in luxury villa rentals worldwide, just released its list of top properties for 2008. Topping the list was a four-bedroom property in the Turks and Caicos, plus the multi-million dollar homes of Maui. Villa rentals are becoming even more popular in the travel industry as people search for value, even in the luxury sector. - January 14, 2009 - Luxury Retreats
Nantucket’s Century House Wins "Best of City" Oldest Continuously Operating Guesthouse on Nantucket Island Ma Receives International Recognition by the Inter
The oldest continuously operating guesthouse on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts joined several prestigious hotels & inns in receiving international recognition. International Restaurant & Hotel Award for Best of City was awarded to Century House this week. - January 12, 2009 - Century House
Ingenious Amenities Await at Sta. Elena (Fun Farms and Guest Houses That Caters to Everyone)
Sta.Elena offer residential real estate properties that define sanctuary, peace, and serenity. - January 11, 2009 - Sta.Elena
PuertoPlata.com Gives the World an Insider’s Guide to Puerto Plata and the Dominican Republic
Website introduces visitors to the Dominican Republic. - January 10, 2009 - PuertoPlata.com
Winter Meetings Find Tempting Treats on the Agenda at Five Lakes for January to April 2009
Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club & Spa, Essex, one of the premier meeting and conference venues in South East England has launched Sweet Deal Meeting Packages, available for meetings held from January 1 to April 30; - January 10, 2009 - AB Hotels UK