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Baga Beach Clean-Up - World Tourism Day
Baia Do Sol celebrated World Tourism Day on 27 September 2008 by organising a clean up of Baga Beach (Goa, India) - September 29, 2008 - Baia Do Sol
Elegance and Grace Return to The Inn at Rio Rancho
The newly restored Inn at Rio Rancho hosts a hors d'oeuvre and food-pairing seminar and tasting featuring Aha Toro tequila. The event takes place during Albuquerque’s famed International Balloon Fiesta. - September 28, 2008 - Inn at Rio Rancho
Environmentally-Aware Tourism: Segway Personal Transporters at Swissôtel Le Plaza Basel
Environmentally-sound mobility and tourism are the focus of an innovative project by Swissôtel Le Plaza Basel in collaboration with Basel Tourism. Guests now have the opportunity to join guided tours on two-wheeled Segway Personal Transporters (PTs), the first, self-balancing electric vehicles ever developed. - September 27, 2008 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Goes Green
InterContinental Mzaar takes important steps to become more green friendly. - September 27, 2008 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Rome Sweet Home Fall Promotion 2008
Beat the back to work blues with Rome Sweet Home. - September 26, 2008 - Rome Sweet Home
Experience the Rejuvenated
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket invites you to discover the revitalized Island Villas. - September 25, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management Appointed Jonathan Paul Snow as Resort Manager at X2 Samui
Jonathan Paul Snow, a New Zealand national, has been appointed by Astudo Hotel & Resort Management as Resort Manager at X2 Resorts Samui, Thailand. - September 25, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Serviced City Pads Expands Into the Manchester Area
Serviced City Pads, a leading UK specialist for serviced apartments in Liverpool, has increased its portfolio of serviced apartments with the addition of over 300 apartments in Manchester. The fully furnished apartments have been made available in conjunction with the company’s new website... - September 24, 2008 - Serviced City Pads
Jay Lonewolf at the Mario Flores Gallery in North Miami, Sep 26, 2008
The work of artist Jay Lonewolf will open the Mario Flores Gallery, September 26, 2008. A brilliant artist - Jay Lonewolf's one-man show will showcase wide-ranging, vivid and imaginative display of dramatic colors and words. - September 24, 2008 - Jay Lonewolf
New Enhanced Version for Luxury Hospitality Daily
Luxury Hospitality Daily, the online daily on luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants, is launching an enhanced version of its website www.lhdaily.com, which will contain new columns and tools. This website enables hoteliers to broadcast their press releases and best commercial offers and consult... - September 24, 2008 - Luxury Hospitality Daily
Colourful Fall Rates@The Ring Hotel Vienna
The Ring Hotel launches a special rate offer for visitors to Vienna. Colourful Fall Rates are now available for booking. Visitors to Vienna find the city buzzing and colourful during autumn. In the Fall season, travellers can explore the new fashion collections in the many stores and boutiques as... - September 24, 2008 - The Ring
Winn Creek RV Park Pledges Christmas Donation to Heifer International
Winn Creek RV Park near Fayetteville, AR will donate a portion of all RV and tent camping fees beginning now through Jan. 1, 2009 to Heifer International. The organization sends bees, chicken, goats or large livestock to the impoverished worldwide. Owning something to reproduce and sell makes the difference between life and starvation for many and replaces despair with dignity. It is a "hand up" at Christmas to help others feel the worth of providing for their families. - September 24, 2008 - Winn Creek RV Park
Glenwood Hot Springs Announces Seasoned Professionals to Senior Management
Team will oversee new Spa of the Rockies, renovated Athletic Club, remodeled Lodge, along with the well-known Hot Springs Pool. - September 23, 2008 - Glenwood Hot Springs
Murders, Mysteries, Rituals and Spirits at Historic Hotels of the Rockies
Bewitching celebrations and murder mysteries at Historic Hotels of the Rockies. - September 20, 2008 - Historic Hotels of the Rockies
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa Completes $1.2 Million Renovation of Its Banquet & Meeting Facilities
The CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa's banquet and meeting facilities recently completed a $1.2 million renovation which includes new carpet, woodwork and upholstery, as well as installation of new lighting and a state-of-the-art audio system. The resort is currently undergoing a... - September 20, 2008 - CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa
More Kids Growing Up Green: Baby Sea Turtles Rescued at CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta
Today’s youths are showing a deeper interest in the environment, recycling, and eco-friendly living. That’s just one of the many reasons why CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort invites families to take part in a unique educational, and eco-friendly vacation experience through its... - September 20, 2008 - CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa
Appoinment of Christoph Voegeli as General Manager of Holiday Inn Melaka, Malaysia
Holiday Inn Melaka, the newest, freshest and trendiest hotel in Melaka, Malaysia is proud to announce the arrival of Christoph Voegeli as General Manager - September 19, 2008 - Holiday Inn Melaka
Avalon Springs Launches Fall Eco-Centered Workshop Series
Avalon Springs, an emerging hot springs retreat center and ecovillage, has launched its fall 2008 series of classes as part of a mission to provide experiential learning about living sustainably, and abundantly, with the earth. Avalon’s workshop lineup includes: * Sept. 12-14 Earthen... - September 18, 2008 - Avalon Springs
eMousy.com Launches a New Collection of Unlocked Phones & Accessories
eMousy.com, the leading retailer has launched a new Collection of Unlocked Phones & Accessories. - September 17, 2008 - eMousy.com
Hilton Hotels Corporation Names Daniel Hughes Senior Vice President - Mexico, The Caribbean and Latin America
Hilton Appoints 20-Year Company Veteran to SVP Position. - September 15, 2008 - Hilton Hotels
Relief for Laptop Users with Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain
Laidback We “R” Inc. has designed a laptop desk that provides users the ultimate in comfort by providing them full control and flexibility to place the laptop in the best position possible, designed specifically to provide ultimate comfort for laptop users on a bed, couch, lawn chair, etc. - September 15, 2008 - Laidback We “R” Inc
Worlds of Discovery Parks in Florida Join Cause for Vacation Rental Awareness
Leading theme park brand partners with Discover Vacation Homes to support national awareness of Orlando vacation home rentals. - September 14, 2008 - Discover Vacation Homes
CruisingOn.com to Host Virtual Event During Nationwide "World's Largest Cruise Night" Promotion
On October 16, 2008 CruisingOn.com will join thousands of cruise-selling travel agents in the World’s Largest Cruise Night, an exciting event in which travel agencies across North America band together to provide consumers with a world of information on cruise vacations. If they choose,... - September 13, 2008 - CruisingOn.Com
Renaissance Plantation Hotel is Now a Part of the Florida Green Lodging Program
The Renaissance Plantation, a Fort Lauderdale boutique hotel is now a proud member of the Green Community, by recently becoming a member of the Florida Green Lodging Program. The Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale-Plantation is committed to conserving energy and water, decreasing waste, and protecting our... - September 13, 2008 - Renaissance Plantation
Rewarding Meeting Experiences at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket, Enjoy Exclusive Rates and Triple Starwood Preferred Planner Starpoints®
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket has unveiled exceptional rates and rewards aimed at the MICE market. Recently voted as a Top Conference Hotel in Asia*, the only hotel in Phuket to receive this award, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket distinguishes itself by creating... - September 12, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
HotelClub Travel Blog Releases Site Facelift with New Features
HotelClub Travel Blog, already known as a comprehensive location online for finding weird, wacky and wonderful travel news, has released a site facelift with a number of new features that will provide travel consumers with a wide range of benefits. - September 09, 2008 - HotelClub
Big Heart Legacy RV Resorts Donates
Each year during the Halloween season, Legacy RV Resorts hosts its “Legacy Trail of Terror” at nine of its RV Resorts located in seven states. Each Legacy Trail of Terror is unique to its particular area and runs the gamut from the Haunted Carnival to the Mystery House. This year,... - September 09, 2008 - Legacy RV Resorts
IBX Golf Brings Golfers to the North Carolina Coast with Thirteen Top Golf Courses
Inner Banks Golf (IBX Golf), the premier golf vacation packager in eastern North Carolina, is rapidly expanding its golf course and accommodation vacation packages with the introduction of a new website www.IBXGolf.com featuring 13 of North Carolina’s signature golf courses and area amenities. - September 07, 2008 - Inner Banks Golf
Juhani Sotka Appointed as Resort Manager at Away Resort Koh Kood
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management has announced the appointment of Juhani Sotka as Resort Manager for Away Resort Koh Kood. Juhani, a Finnish National, will supervise the entire operation of Away Resort Koh Kood, including food and beverage, rooms operations, engineering, human resources and... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management Announces the Appointment of Wira Chaipramote as Group Financial Controller
Astudo has announced the appointment of Khun Wira Chaipramote as Group Financial Controller at Astudo Hotel & Resort Management. With his extensive knowledge as a financial specialist and his expertise in a range of financial software systems, Khun Wira will oversee the entire accounting... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Away Resorts Unveiled in Mae-Rim, Chiang Mai
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management’s portfolio has been expanding rapidly across Thailand over the last few years. After successfully launching several resort properties under its X2 Resorts, Away Resorts and Le Bayburi brands, Astudo has the honor to proudly present their latest... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Away Resorts to Manage Chumphon Resort
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management, manager of X2 Resorts, Away Resorts and Le Bayburi, is proudly announcing the opening of Away (Tusita) Chumphon, scheduled in September 2008. Being the first southern province to be reached from every other part of the country, Chumphon is regarded as a... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Cyprus Holiday Rentals Up by 250%
Athina Gardens is a luxurious holiday development by ELIAN Developers based on the south-east coast of Cyprus that boosted its occupancy this summer with an overall rentals profit 250% higher than the previous year. A strong online marketing campaign and the increasing popularity of the area are the main reasons for affecting such increase. - September 06, 2008 - ELIAN Developers
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Tops the Travel Polls Awarded as a Top Conference Hotel for Asia
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket has been awarded a Top Conference Hotel for Asia. “We are delighted to have received this award for the second year running and to have maintained this level of recognition within the conference industry”, Jan Kirstein, General... - September 06, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Riviera Nayarit Inspires California Song Writer
Sayulita,’ a Tale of Mysterious Love by Smitty West, Celebrates Beauty, Passion of Mexico’s Newest Vacation Destination. - September 02, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
Enjoy a Taste of Riviera Nayarit: AAA Honors Two Restaurants with the Much Respected Four Diamond Award
Charming restaurants in tiny fishing villages offering gourmet cuisine by international chefs and authentic Mexican seaside cuisine are the culinary rewards awaiting travelers exploring Mexico’s newest destination, Riviera Nayarit. Just opened in January 2008, the newest gourmet restaurant... - September 02, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
Strategic Partnership Announced Between Former McDonalds CEO and New Hospitality Company
Ed Rensi and Jay Koenigsberg Align with Plans for Expansion of Two Successful Brands in Hospitality and Motor Sports. - August 30, 2008 - PitStop 500
Hilton Dallas Park Cities is Recognized as an SMU Hotel
The Hilton Dallas Park Cities is proud to be recognized as an SMU Hotel after many years of supporting the university’s diverse associations and organizations. The Dallas Hilton has long been an active member of the community and neighborhood, and has always welcomed SMU students, faculty,... - August 29, 2008 - Hilton Dallas Park Cities
Enjoy a Summer Outing or Executive Retreat at Beaver Hollow Conference Center
This summer, whether one is looking for a New York summer picnic, executive retreat, or family reunion, Beaver Hollow Conference Center offers a special package customized for everyone. For all group event bookings, there is an all-inclusive package, covering all expenses and services, and the... - August 27, 2008 - Beaver Hollow Conference Center
Zen Resort Bali Surya Meditation and Ayurveda Retreat: Inner Peace and Divine Healing Power with Swathimaa and Raymond Prohs
Zen Resort situated in a serene and peaceful environment in north Bali, surrounded by rice fields, vineyards and natural forest, is the venue of this September 2008 Bali Surya meditation and ayurveda retreat with international healers and renowned teachers Swathimaa and Raymond Prohs, both senior students of the Indian Saint Sri Kaleshwar who is the first to reveal the actual spiritual practices of India’s saints to Western students. - August 20, 2008 - Zen Resort Bali
Joe Dumars Fieldhouse to Host Grand Opening Celebration for New Outdoor Area
Full-Service Bar and Grill, 20,000-Pound Fireplace Among Its Many Features. - August 16, 2008 - Joe Dumars Fieldhouse
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Finalist in the 2008 HM Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been named as a Finalists in the 2008 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, with winners due to be announced in Sydney on August 14. The HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence are now into their sixth year and are the leading awards for the... - August 14, 2008 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Naselle RV Park Spaces and Storage Units Available for Rent
The Naselle RV Park has 12 yearly spaces available for rent at $255.00/mo. Storage units are now available for rent by park and non-park residents. - August 12, 2008 - The Naselle RV and Trailer Park
Longevity Wellness Resort Wins Best Development of 2008
Longevity is delighted to inform that Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique has won an award in the Best Development category of the 2008 CNBC Europe & Africa Property Awards. - August 12, 2008 - Longevity Wellness Resort
The Ring Hotel Extends Online Customer Reach
The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel is launched 4 new websites to help their customers find information and make reservations queries easily. Recognizing that customers vary in language, search terms and information needs. The Ring Hotel has created a mini-network of customer service sites. - August 08, 2008 - The Ring
Destination Discoveries at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
The hotels and resorts of The Luxury Collection inspire unforgettable moments and create a lifetime of memories by unlocking the world’s most enriching experiences. The Sheraton Grande Laguna, A Luxury Collection Resort on the beautiful island of Phuket invites its guests on a Destination... - August 08, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Receive Double HHonors Points at the DoubleTree Crystal City a Washington DC Hilton
Guests who book at the DoubleTree Crystal City National Airport now through September 30th 2008 can now enjoy Double HHonors Points while staying at this Washington DC Hilton. There is now no better time for Hilton Honors members to book their stay and enjoy the great location and amenities of the... - August 07, 2008 - Doubletree Crystal City
Holidaypursuit.com: Reuniting Pangaea One Continent at a Time
Holidaypursuit.com is celebrating its grand opening with a free offer to the first 200 properties to list on the site. - August 05, 2008 - Holiday Pursuit
Playa Suites Acapulco Completes Major Renovation Project - Investment Focuses on Security, Convenience and "Going Green"
The Playa Suites Hotel in Acapulco has recently completed a million-dollar (USD) renovation project that improves amenities and enhances guest safety and security with the added benefit of reducing the resort’s eco-footprint. - August 02, 2008 - Playa Suites Acapulco
Courtyard Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Irving Offers Guests Free Gas Package
The Courtyard Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Irving is now providing the ultimate in affordability and convenience in their new Dallas hotel package. This Irving hotel is fighting the rising gas prices by providing an unbeatable Free Gas Package offer to its guests. This Dallas hotel package... - August 02, 2008 - Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport North