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Medical Tourism Conference Announces Special Keynote Speaker
The Keynote Speaker for the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference in San Francisco, September 9 through 12th has been announced. The speaker will be Alex Piper, a former buyer of healthcare for Chrysler (formerly DaimlerChrysler). Mr. Piper is very passionate about Medical Tourism and promotes it is a potential solution for the US healthcare crisis. - May 14, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
All InnPoints Properties Upgrade to MyCRS Central Reservation System
InnPoints Worldwide is pleased to announce they have successfully migrated all 1700 hotel clients to MyCRS, their innovative central reservation solution. First launched in April 2007, the customer-centric MyCRS features comprehensive inventory and rate management — including derived rates... - May 08, 2008 - InnPoints Worldwide
Downtown Dover Durham Days Inn Among Top Five Nationwide Nominees for Days Inn's 2008 Property of the Year
A small, Days Inn franchise property located in Dover, New Hampshire, is among the top 5 finalists for Days Inn 2008 Property of the Year. - May 07, 2008 - Downtown Dover Durham Days Inn
Joe Dumars Fieldhouse Announces 2008 Summer Camp Schedule
Joe Dumars Fieldhouse (www.joedumarsfieldhouse.com) announced opening of registration for its largest summer camp schedule ever. Beginning the week of June 16 and going through the week of Aug. 25, more than 80 different camps are being offered for children ages 18 months to 17 years. These... - May 01, 2008 - Joe Dumars Fieldhouse
Travelrobe Urges Customers to Use Heathrow Airport Parking Despite T5’s Setback
The disenchanted opening of Heathrow's new Terminal still has customers furious over flight cancellations, luggage chaos and the long queues that were endured for several weeks - May 01, 2008 - Travelrobe
Project a Universe of Stars Right from the Palm of Your Hand
The BlissLights(TM) announces the release of the new Laser Wand, sure to be a hit with children of all ages at parties, graduations, dances and more. - April 26, 2008 - BlissLights
Sun, Ski and Sand for the Ultimate Summer Vacation
Chile's new Tierra Atacama Hotel offers sublime creature comforts, coupled with opportunities for rugged daytime adventure and is now offering a two centre option to Ski Portillo, offering sun, ski and sand for the ultimate summer adventure holiday. - April 26, 2008 - Tierra Atacama
Half for Full Spring Fair at InterContinental Mzaar
Get ready for InterContinental Mzaar's most reputed promotion. - April 24, 2008 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Barbados Recommended as Best Caribbean Destination 2008 by Travelrobe
Tourists from all over the world and probably most from the UK has visited the tiny Caribbean island of Barbados, and the British Travel Group Travelrobe is now recommending it as one of the best Caribbean Destinations for 2008. - April 23, 2008 - Travelrobe
InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Wins Its 5th Jigsaw Piece
InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon, the country’s most popular mountain resort is proud to announce the winning of its 5th jigsaw piece for “Aim Higher”, making it the first InterContinental in Lebanon and within the 15 in the Middle East to reach such accomplishment. - April 19, 2008 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Medical Tourism Association Announces World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008
Medical Tourism Association Announces the World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008 with up to 1000 attendees and sponsored by over 5 Governments and with over 40 exhibitors. - April 17, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Vacation Company Goes Wireless
Vacation Rental company in Hilton Head now offers free wireless internet in every one of over 280 properties. - April 17, 2008 - Vacation Company
New Courses Exclusively for Women Make Perfect Girlfriend Escapes
Women’s Escape Weeks in 2008 include several different on-water retreats – three in sailing and one for operating power boats. These days, it’s all about finding an activity that allows women to be in command of their lives. That’s what makes these escapes so special; getting out on the water, with confidence to take the helm comfortably. - April 17, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Sailing Enhances Leadership Skills and Team Productivity
Offshore Sailing School’s Corporate Sail-Race Challenge® programs are increasingly popular among companies interested in team building and leadership development. Utilizing sailing to promote growth, communication and strategic implementation in the workplace, Offshore Sailing School... - April 17, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Explore Vienna@Night
The Ring, Vienna's Casual Luxury Hotel has launched a one-of-a-kind 'Explore Vienna at Night Package’ for party-minded guests. Festivities get started with a 'pre-in-room party' at the hotel. Guests can request a stylist and/or fashion designer to assure that they step out in style. The... - April 16, 2008 - The Ring Hotel
Travelrobe Launches Its UK Airport Parking Site
The British Travel group Travelrobe announced the launch of its new airport parking site in the UK. - April 15, 2008 - Travelrobe
Newagen Seaside Inn Marks 65th Year
She may be turning 65, but she's nowhere near ready to retire. This April marks the 65th anniversary of the reopening of Southport's Newagen Seaside Inn after a massive fire burned the original inn to the ground. The inn's history is rich, resulting in its recent induction into the prestigious... - April 13, 2008 - The Newagen Seaside Inn
Offshore Sailing School Announces Its All-New "Single Parents Sailing Week"
For the first time ever, Offshore Sailing School is offering a “Single Parents Week” this summer. Scheduled July 13 – 18, 2008 at the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa on Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, it offers single parents with children aged seven to 17 the opportunity to learn to... - April 11, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Offshore Sailing School Announces New Eco-Friendly Family Learning Adventures
A long-time proponent of wind-driven power, Offshore Sailing School has just announced eco-friendly family sailing vacations at three Florida resort campuses, tailored exclusively for those who want to learn how to safely and confidently harness the wind while gaining a lifelong skill. - April 10, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Offshore Sailing School Hosts Regatta to Celebrate Saving Lives
Offshore Sailing School will host the Fantasy Sail Leukemia Cup Challenge on December 13, 2008 at Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa in Ft. Myers Beach, Florida. Fantasy Sail is an annual event bringing together those who raised a minimum of $8,500 by organizing, promoting or participating in a... - April 10, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
BlissLights Transform Outdoor Illumination with an Explosion of Stars
BlissLights™ debuts groundbreaking outdoor architectural landscape model at the California Industry Landscape show in Los Angeles. - April 10, 2008 - BlissLights
Buena Vista Announces High-End Luxury Motor Coach Resort Coming to Orange Beach
Buena Vista on the Beach is pleased to announce the Gulf Coast’s first true “luxury” motor coach resort. Buena Vista features 111 beautifully landscaped and spacious lots situated snugly between the sugar-white sands of Orange Beach and the 6,150 acre Alabama Gulf State... - April 10, 2008 - Buena Vista
InnPoints Worldwide Adds Kerry Cooper to Sales Team
InnPoints Worldwide, offering complete-solution reservation services to the hospitality industry, announced today they have appointed Kerry Cooper to their global sales team. - April 05, 2008 - InnPoints Worldwide
InnPoints Worldwide Forms Strategic Alliance with RevGain: Alliance to Maximize Participating Hotels’ Revenue Through Rate Optimization
InnPoints Worldwide has formed a strategic alliance with RevGain, leading provider of a web-based, forward thinking rate optimization platform. Branded MyRevenueOptimizer for InnPoints’ hotels, the system provides real-time, non-cached data from the hotel’s competitive set with... - April 03, 2008 - InnPoints Worldwide
The Historic Newagen Seaside Inn Becomes a Member of "Historic Hotels of America"
The Newagen Seaside Inn, known for its captivating combination of classic elegance and warm hospitality, has been named a member of the Historic Hotels of America by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. “We are very excited and honored that the National Trust has selected The... - March 30, 2008 - The Newagen Seaside Inn
World Travel Awards 2008 – ARTEH® Hotel Nominees in Africa
The Countdown for the 2008 Edition has started. The First Awards go to Africa who will be Hosting the African Awards Ceremony scheduled for the 12th of May 2008 in Durban, South Africa. - March 29, 2008 - ARTEH - Hotels and Resorts
New Sail and Dive Course Boosts Learning Vacation Experience
For those who love the water, America’s #1 Sailing School is moving experiential learning vacations up a notch – combining its comprehensive Learn to Sail or Bareboat Cruising Preparation courses with a PADI dive course – all in one week. “In this packed but highly rewarding... - March 28, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Blantyre Named to 2008 Awards for Excellence by Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Travel Guide
Blantyre, Relais & Châteaux and Mobil 5-Star property nestled on 117 acres in the Berkshire Hills equidistant between Boston and New York has received the prestigious 2008 award of “Most Excellent Country House Hotel” from Condé Nast Johansens, the international luxury... - March 26, 2008 - Blantyre
Blantyre to Join Virtuoso; Exclusive Relais & Chateux Property Becomes Part of Leading Luxury Travel Network
Virtuoso, the world’s leading network on luxury travel has chosen Blantyre, a Mobil 5-Star Property and America’s First Country House Hotel, to become an exclusive property within the travel network. This 117 acre estate nestled in the Berkshires is equidistant between Boston and New... - March 26, 2008 - Blantyre
Arik Kislin Joins Be’er Hagolah Institutes’ Board of Directors
Be’er Hagolah Institutes announced today that Arik Kislin, a New York-based entrepreneur and real estate developer, has joined its Board of Directors. - March 25, 2008 - Linx Industries
Health and Wellness Program Launches for Vermont Youth
The Vermont Institute on Health and Wellness (VIHW) announces the first statewide health and wellness institute for high school students. The week-long institute will begin on June 22, 2008 hosted by Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont. VIHW is designed for improving performance of athletes,... - March 21, 2008 - The Vermont Institute on Health and Wellness
Elkhart Indiana RV Dealers Sponsor Poker Run and Free Admission to RV / Motorhome Hall of Fame
March 17 thru 22, 2008 receive your playing card from one of 6 Elkhart RV Dealers, register your hand at the RV / Motorhome Hall of Fame, and receive Free Admission. If you have the best hand you will receive a new RV. Special offers on RVs will be available and everyone is invited to join in and play. - March 16, 2008 - Suncoast RV
ACE Adventure Resort Celebrates 20 Years in Wonderland
After serving as President Harry Truman's private retreat, the owners of ACE Adventure Resort purchased the property 20 years ago and have transformed it into the state's largest adventure resort. - March 13, 2008 - ACE Adventure Resort
Coveted Phuket 2008 Gekko Awards Announced at Glittering Ceremony
Leading Asian hospitality firm announces winners of the Phuket Thailand 2008 Gekko Tourism Awards. - March 13, 2008 - C9 Hotelworks
Monthly Jazz Series to Begin at Former Home of Rostropovich – Now Chateau Safflyn
Jazz concerts will be performed the last Saturday of every month starting March 29th at 5:30pm in Chateau Safflyn, the former home of Rostropovich, 350 Galina Lane in Jordanville, NY. This month will be a celebration honoring the birthday of the Great Maestro Rostropovich. Tickets are $40 and... - March 08, 2008 - Chateau Safflyn
SuperCamp.com Empowers Students
Innovative Academic Summer Camp Prepares Students for a Successful Life. - March 08, 2008 - Quantum Learning Network
HotelClub Releases Findings on Worldwide Travel Packing Habits Survey
Another HotelClub Insider: HotelClub.com discloses findings on worldwide travel packing habits that gives tips on how to lessen the stress of packing for a holiday. - March 03, 2008 - HotelClub
Fitness Ridge Resort Provides Giveaway to NBC’S “The Biggest Loser” for Episode Airing Tuesday, March 18 (8-10 PM ET)
Fitness Ridge Resort & Spa – Ordinary People, Extraordinary Results. - February 28, 2008 - Fitness Ridge Resort & Spa
West Virginia Adventure Resort Announces 2008 Calendar of Events
West Virginia's largest adventure resort will host three competitive events in 2008. The season kicks off on Sunday, June 3 with the 8th annual XTERRA ACE Big Canyon Off-Road Triathlon. On August 24th, the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA) New River Bike Fest will be held at the multi-purpose facility and the competitive event season ends on Saturday, October 25th with the Mountain State Trail Run series, 7th Annual New River Gorge-ous Trail Run and Walk. - February 21, 2008 - ACE Adventure Resort
Medical Tourism Association President, Jonathan Edelheit, Featured as a Visionary in US Healthcare
The Medical Tourism Association's President, Jonathan Edelheit, has been featured as a visionary in US Healthcare for Medical Tourism in the February edition of Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine. The Magazine is distributed to 40,000 US healthcare executive leaders. Mr. Edelheit has been a... - February 21, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Hot New Club in an Old Ritz Charm
New Life May Give The Ritz Historic Inn the Transfusion It Really Needs - February 18, 2008 - Historic Ritz Massage
Sebasco Harbor Resort to Give Away Pure Maine Wedding
Sebasco Harbor Resort today announced the launch of The Pure Maine Wedding Giveaway. The winners of the contest will receive a destination wedding at Sebasco Harbor Resort, including ceremony site, a reception for up to 200 of their friends and family, overnight accommodations and spa services for... - February 16, 2008 - Sebasco Harbor Resort
Alabama’s Largest RV Dealership Adds Calera Location as Growth Continues in Spite of Slow Economy
Suncoast RV is opening another location while the economy slows for RV dealerships coast to coast. How are they moving forward when others are taking a wait and see attitude? - February 16, 2008 - Suncoast RV
Great Cabins In The Smokies Announces Additional Economic Stimulus Package
The President of Great Cabins In The Smokies, Marty Huddleston, today announced that, in support of the Economic Rescue Package signed yesterday by President Bush, Great Cabins In The Smokies has adopted their own economic stimulus package to help all American families. - February 15, 2008 - Great Cabins in the Smokies, LLC
Free Wi-Fi High-Speed Internet Access at Rosedale on the Park
Rosedale on the Park is pleased to provide free Wi-Fi high-speed broadband service. The Wi-Fi technology offers guests a stable and reliable access to Internet without wire limitation. The Wi-Fi hotspots can be found at the Hotel Lobby, the Executive Floors and the two Restaurants. Guests can enjoy the service at these designated areas free of charge. - February 15, 2008 - Rosedale Hotel Group
New Luxury Bed and Breakfast Opens in Baltimore, Maryland
The Blue Door on Baltimore Bed and Breakfast has opened in the Historic Butcher’s Hill area of Baltimore, Maryland. The Blue Door is the newest member of Bed and Breakfasts catering to the personal needs of Baltimore travelers. It’s close proximity to the Inner Harbor and Johns Hopkins... - February 15, 2008 - Blue Door on Baltimore
Matthews House Sponsors International Affairs Council WorldQuest for Business
Carroll and Sheila Ogle, owners of the Matthews House (www.matthews-house.com), located on Cary’s historic Chatham Street, have announced that the facility will sponsor the International Affairs Council’s WorldQuest for Business. The event is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19... - February 13, 2008 - Matthews House
Living Waters Spa Honored with "National" Award from TripAdvisor.com - 3rd Year in a Row
Living Waters Spa a "Hidden Gem" for the 3rd Year in a Row. - February 11, 2008 - Living Waters Spa
Medical Tourism Association Releases Medical Tourism Video Interviews
The Medical Tourism Association today launched a new part of its website at medicaltravelauthority.com where it will produce and publish video interviews from leaders from around the world in the area of Medical Tourism People from around the world can start to watch the experts in Medical Tourism... - February 08, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Dare to do be Different - 10 Spicy Romantic Valentine's Day Ideas
Struggling to find the perfect gift or getaway for your loved one? Make this Valentine's Day unique, spicy and fun with the Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa's ten romantic suggestions. - February 07, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa