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Medical Tourism Magazine
The First Edition of the Medical Tourism Magazine published by the Medical Tourism Association launched in December 2007. - January 09, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Uncover a Gem When the Ocean Pearl Spa Opens February 2008 at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Resort-style treatments are inspired by the natural, restorative powers of the sea. - December 21, 2007 - Sheraton Carlsbad Resort
Local Couple Opens Irish-Themed Bed and Breakfast in Dresden, Ohio
Abberley House Irish Bed and Breakfast, a 3-room Irish-themed bed and breakfast, opened its doors to guests in early December 2007. - December 21, 2007 - Abberley House Irish Bed and Breakfast
Live Radio Interview with Senior Summer School President
Gregg Behar, President of Senior Summer School, was interviewed by Anita Finley on Seniors Taking Active Roles in Society! “STARS”, a radio talk show, WSBR, 740 AM, out of Boca Raton, FL. This weekly radio show is hosted by Boomer Times and Senior Life. Ms. Finley interviewed Behar... - December 20, 2007 - Senior Summer School
Accommodation, South of France
A description of accommodation and services at South of France Hotel le Domaine aux Quat'Saisons. - December 17, 2007 - South of France Hotel
King of the Cage and Lake of the Torches Announce Sub Zero
King of the Cage and Lake of the Torches Resort Casino Announce Main Events for Upcoming Event to be held in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin on Saturday, January 12th, 2008. - December 16, 2007 - Lake of The Torches Resort Casino
Golden Tulip New Websites Go Live
Golden Tulip Hospitality launches brand new global website for developers and investors and revamps current consumer website. - December 13, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Destination Club Forums Exclusive Website is Now Open to the Public
Destination Club Forums, an online discussion forum for the destination club industry, is now open to the general public. The web site started as an exclusive invitation-only website for destination club members, however they recently began to allow non-destination club members to interact with... - December 08, 2007 - Destination Club Forums
Shop 'til You Drop - Special Vacation Package this December and January at Popular Palm Springs, CA Clothing Optional Resort
Thanksgiving has come and flown by. Now is the hectic time of the year, where you venture forth to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. One resort has a fun solution to combat the stresses created by the holiday shopping. The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa recommends you pamper yourself by nude sunbathing in the warm Palm Springs sunshine during the day and shop 'til you drop in the evenings, all at their special holiday vacation packages rates. - December 06, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Alta Vista de Boracay Launches Online Reservation System with Better Rates and Instant Confirmation
Alta Vista de Boracay in Boracay, Philippines delivers reservations direct from their website with the addition of a booking system that offers competitive rates, instant confirmation, and more. - November 30, 2007 - DirectWithHotels
Head to Blue Ridge for the Holidays
Gather up your friends and family and head to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a unique way to celebrate the holidays. Whether you are celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah or New Year’s Eve, Georgia Mountain Cabin Rentals offers the perfect setting for a gathering that everyone will... - November 29, 2007 - Georgia Mountain Cabin Rentals
Instantly Confirmed Reservations with Low Rates Now Available at Big Windmill Motor Lodge Website
The Big Windmill Motor Lodge in Coffs Harbour, Australia is now empowered to deliver online reservations with instant confirmations, low rates, and more with its website’s new booking system. - November 23, 2007 - DirectWithHotels
Golden Tulip Awards Best Hotels of the Year 2008
Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns & Resorts is proud to announce the 2008 Golden Tulips and Tulip Inns of the year for the following regions: • Benelux: Golden Tulip Tjaarda Oranjewoud and Tulip Inn Amsterdam Art • Mediterranean: Golden Tulip Electra Palace - Athens • France &... - November 21, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
All BLOCK Guests Receive 'Magic' Hangover Shield
THE BLOCK has formed a partnership with ALM Beverage LLC to provide all BLOCK guests with complimentary cans of Airmed’s Magic Hangover Shield™ to help avoid the inconvenience of hangovers the next morning. "Snowboarders like to drink, but they also need to get up early to hit the... - November 17, 2007 - The Block Hotels
Medical Tourism Association Launches its Worldwide “Medical Tourism Magazine”
The Medical Tourism Association, the first non-profit trade association representing Global Healthcare Providers in the Medical Tourism Industry has launched the first worldwide Medical Tourism Magazine. Medical Tourism, the growing industry of patients traveling overseas for medical treatment,... - November 16, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
Golden Tulip Accra: 'Best Business Hotel in West Africa'
Golden Tulip Accra was awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best Business Hotel’ in the Akwaaba Exhibition of the Hospitality Industry in Nigeria - November 16, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Medical Tourism Association Holds World's First Medical Tourism Membership Meeting & Forum
The Medical Tourism Association will hold its first membership meeting which will be open to the general public December 3rd at 8:30 am in Washington DC. Medical Tourism otherwise known as Health Tourism or Medical Travel is where Americans travel overseas to foreign countries to receive world class medical treatment at almost 90% less than in the United States. Over 500,000 Americans traveled overseas in 2006, and it is expected in 2008 that several million Americans will travel overseas. - November 16, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
Growing Your Hotel Portfolio
Conference for Southeast US Hoteliers presented by Key West Inns, Inc. January 21 -22, at the Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans - November 15, 2007 - Key West Inns, Inc.
Golden Tulip Adds Tulip Inn Maastricht Aachen Airport to Its Portfolio in the Netherlands
Golden Tulip is proud to announce its latest addition to its Dutch hotel portfolio in Maastricht. The Tulip Inn Maastricht Aachen Airport previously operated by Accor, switched franchisors on November 1st and continues to be managed by Hendrik Jaakke. Tulip Inn Maastricht Aachen Airport is ideally... - November 15, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Snowboarder Hotel Holds Boot Camp in Big Bear Lake, CA December 3 - 15, 2007
THE BLOCK at Big Bear, The World's First Snowboarder Hotels is making final preparations for the first annual BLOCK Boot Camp in Big Bear Lake, CA - 10 days (December 5 - 15) of training and development for a career in snowboarder hospitality. All interested recruits must email a resume (include... - November 15, 2007 - The Block Hotels
Living Waters Spa: A Top Clothing Optional Spa Hotel in Just 4 Years
Living Waters Spa celebrates 4 years of providing guests with "more than a vacation" in a European-style swimsuit optional environment, magical massages, and pure natural mineral water pools. - November 14, 2007 - Living Waters Spa
Medical Tourism Association Scheduled to Visit hospitals in Philippines & Taiwan - November 18th through the 26th
The Medical Tourism Association, the industry's first non-profit trade association for international healthcare providers, departs this week for a two week visit of hospitals in the Philippines and Taiwan. - November 13, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort, Palm Springs, CA is Selected as One of the Top Places in the World to Go Nude Sunbathing
American nudist resorts have come a long way since the nudist colony days of old. At one time, Americans had to travel to Europe or the Caribbean to stay at nice, luxurious nudist resorts. This is no longer true. One of the best nude hotels in the world is located in the US in sunny Palm Springs, CA. - November 08, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Away Resort to Debut on Koh Kood, Thailand
Opening on October 15th, 2007, Away Resort (formerly Bai Kood Shambala) is nearly finished with its major room and facility renovations. - November 06, 2007 - Away Resorts
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Voted the Best in Australasia at the World Travel Awards 03/11/2007
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands – a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World Collection – has been awarded “Australasia’s Leading Boutique Hotel” and “Cook Islands Leading Resort” at the 2007 World Travel Awards ceremony held at the Leela Palace... - November 03, 2007 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
HotelClub Unveils New Corporate Identity
Flairview Travel has now released its new corporate brand identity as HotelClub, encompassing their three accommodation specialist websites: HotelClub.com, RatesToGo.com and Asia-Hotels.com, with new website features to be launched starting with HotelClub.com. The re-branding decision is in accordance with HotelClub’s Chicago based parent, Orbitz Worldwide. - November 03, 2007 - HotelClub
Medical Tourism Association Visits Indian Hospitals
The Medical Tourism Association, the industry's first non-profit trade association for international healthcare providers, has recently returned from the medical tourism conference held in Goa, India and a subsequent two week tour of the top India hospitals. - November 03, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Block Forms Acquisition Company and Sets Ground for Expansion - New Prototype
After a year-long planning period, The Block, currently, two independently owned and managed properties has formed an acquisition company for the purposes of merging ownership of the two properties into one, acquiring new properties, licensing merchandise and completing strategic initiatives to... - November 01, 2007 - The Block Hotels
Lake of the Torches Will Honor Veterans with Free Brunch on Veterans’ Day
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino will be honoring the men and women who have served in the armed forces by offering veterans a free Big City Brunch in their Eagle’s Nest Restaurant on Sunday, November 11th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The breakfast will be free to guests who have served in the... - November 01, 2007 - Lake of The Torches Resort Casino
Hampton Inn & Suites Herndon VA Grand Opening is Spooky
Hampton Inn & Suites Herndon Virginia Grand Opening Event is Spooky Featuring Flood and Gore - October 27, 2007 - Hampton Inn & Suites in Herndon, Virginia
Golden Tulip Opens Regional Office in Bangkok for South East Asia
Golden Tulip Hospitality Group enters into South East Asia by opening a new regional and development office in Bangkok, Thailand. - October 26, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Concierge Condo: The Residences at Biltmore Redefines Luxury Hotel Accommodations
A new travel trend is sweeping the nation. It's the condo hotel, with concierge services that spoil and pamper guests - saving the traveler time and freeing up more time for relaxation. - October 19, 2007 - Residences at Biltmore
Local Seniors Using It, Not Losing It
Over 200 local senior citizens are planning to attend upcoming two day lecture series in Delray Beach, FL on Oct 30 & 31, 2007. This continuing education program, sponsored by Senior Summer School, includes lectures on topics such as: Jew's vs Jew's in the Promised Land; Current Events & U.S. Relations in the Middle East; Jew's in the Civil War; World War II; Those Who Dared to be Different; Kosher Nostra (Jewish Gangsters); Hollywood Moguls; and Looking Good & Feeling Great at Any Age. - October 13, 2007 - Senior Summer School
6th Annual New River Gorge-ous Trail Run Slated for October 27, 2007 in Oak Hill
ACE Adventure Center and the New River Gorge are the colorful setting for the 6th annual New River Gorge-ous Trail Run & Walk. Slated for Saturday, October 27th, the race and run feature several formats for all ages. The long course, last in the season-long Mountain State Trail Run Series, features 13 miles of rolling hills and a deep 500’ descent into the Gorge. The short run and trail walk take contestants along the rim of the Gorge in a half marathon, 7.5 mile run or 4.5 mile walk. - October 11, 2007 - ACE Adventure Resort
Small Family-Owned Spa in Small Utah Town Makes World Best List Again; Competes with Big Boys
The Green Valley Spa in St. George, Utah has been named on the list of World's best spas by Travel & Leisure Magazine for the second time. Green Valley, who was recently featured on the Today Show, has made this list before as recently as 2 years ago. Green Valley has consistently gone... - October 11, 2007 - Green Valley Spa
Golden Tulip Adds Sea Side Resort Noordwijk as Its Last Addition to Its Dutch Hotel Portfolio
Golden Tulip Hospitality takes over the management of the currently known Hotel de Witte Raaf in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, as per October 01 2007. - October 07, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
HotelClub Reveals Asia’s Best Hotels & Resorts in First Consumer Driven Hotel Awards
The best hotels and resorts in Asia based on HotelClub’s online consumer survey were announced last July 26, 2007 at Café Deco, the Peak in Hong Kong. The Asia Hotel Awards were the first of their kind in Asia. In the top ten hotels in the region, there were three Bangkok hotels and three Singapore hotels. - October 05, 2007 - HotelClub
Golden Tulip Hospitality Announces Change in Strategy for United Kingdom and Ireland
Golden Tulip Hospitality alters strategy in the UK, following the sale of its master franchisee Golden Tulip (UK) to Whitbread PLC - October 05, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Vergis Epavlis Luxurious Suites in Crete Greece
Vergis Epavlis is on Northern Crete, 14 km south of Heraklion,Crete, Greece. Vergis Epavlis consists of 4 suites, which comprise furniture, bathroom, kitchen and sitting/dining room. Facilities include, Restaurant-Gallery-Spa-Gym-Swimming Pool-private Parking. Romantic Holidays for summer and winter, Beach and Mountain. Contact Mr. Charkiotakis Ioannis +306932786131 www.v-epavlis.com - October 04, 2007 - Vergis Epavlis Luxurious Suites
Epoque Hotels Proudly Announces Partnership with Dream Hotel Bangkok
Bangkok’s eclectic hotel—Dream joins Epoque Hotels - October 03, 2007 - Epoque Hotels
Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast Chosen as “Best Value” in the Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards
New Orleans bed and breakfast chosen as "best value" by the editors and readers at BedandBreakfast.com - October 01, 2007 - Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast
Golden Tulip Celebrated 25 Years
Golden Tulip Epe celebrated yesterday its 25th anniversary with loyal guests, business partners, Ambassador Club members, suppliers and local authorities. The hotel has been, for years, the largest hotel in the region of Epe and one of the biggest employers in the area, with 85 employees. In... - September 28, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Orange County Resorts Announces the Opening of Orange County, Kabini
Orange County Resorts & Hotels Ltd., a brand symbolic of luxury resorts in India, today set another benchmark in luxury by announcing the opening of its new luxury resort, Orange County, Kabini. Retaining Orange County’s values of respect for the purity of nature and culture of the land,... - September 28, 2007 - Orange County Resorts & Hotels Ltd.
Eurotrade and Golden Tulip Enter a Global Investement Agreement
Golden Tulip announces its entry into a strategic investment programme with Eurotrade, a private equity investment firm, for the composition of a global real estate portfolio. A substantial contribution to the expansion of Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns & Resorts is also in the planning. The... - September 27, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Hotel Casco Antiguo - What's Old is New Again
Historic Casco Viejo Hotel Restored to Meet Modern Standards - September 19, 2007 - Hotel Casco Antiguo
1000 Room Golden Tulip in Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Golden Tulip Hospitality welcomes one of the largest properties in United Arab Emirates to its family, the Golden Tulip Ajman, due to open early 2008 - September 15, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Golden Tulip Hotels in the Middle East Win Four Awards for the Fourth Consecutive Year "4x4"
With an attendance of well over 700, the four l the MENA award ceremony, the Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns and Resorts for the 4th year in a row won 4 awards for their properties in the MENA Region - September 15, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Golden Tulip Welcomes Golden Tulip Al Barsha
Golden Tulip Hospitality & Noor Capital enter into agreement for the management of the Golden Tulip Al Barsha located next to the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. - September 15, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Golden Tulip Sharjah Due to Open in October
Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns & Resorts proudly announces the near opening of Golden Tulip Sharjah, located on the Buhairah Lagoon - September 15, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Nude Resort Vacations Thrive in the Hollywood Celebrity Scene - Upscale Nude Recreation a New Vacation Rave
In days not so long ago nude recreation was set aside for visits to an isolated nude beach or a family nudist resort for camping and naked volleyball. Times have changed in an awesome way with ultra posh naked recreation vacation spas like Sea Mountain Inn Nude resort and lifestyles Hotel. What was... - September 14, 2007 - sea mountain inn resort and lux spa hotel