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Sanctum Inle Resort Greets Myanmar New Year 2016 with Special Deals
Traveling in Myanmar during the Thingyan and Myanmar New Year means a lot of fun, plus great offers from Sanctum Inle Resort. - March 31, 2016 - Sanctum Inle Resort
Luxury Hotel La Residence Gets Its Act Together for Hue Festival 2016
MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa is steering towards the 9th Hue Festival with Memorable Hue Festival package. - March 31, 2016 - Azerai La Residence, Hue
Michael Grimmer Appointed Hotel Manager at Vana Belle Resort and Sheraton Samui Resort
Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui and Sheraton Samui Resort are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Grimmer as Hotel Manager for both properties. Originally from New Zealand, Mr. Grimmer has been working with Starwood Hotels & Resorts since 2001 and served as... - March 31, 2016 - Vana Belle, a Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui
Apricot Hotel Unveils Vietnamese Icon's Never Before Seen Artwork
Hanoi-based Apricot Hotel to exhibit Bui Xuan Phai's ground-breaking "signature" paintings. - March 31, 2016 - Apricot Hotel
VOC Systems Announces TEXTWay(TM) Mid-Stay Guest Feedback Channel
The award-winning VOC Systems mid-stay guest insight product family adds smart phone texting to the voicemail channel for guests to communicate “What’s right?” and “What needs improvement?” during the stay to hotel GMs and property management. The ExpressWay system is... - March 29, 2016 - VOC Systems
New Resort Spa Programming Announced at IESCS Spa Show in NYC
Miami-based thinspa® has announced the expansion of its signature wellness and spa program to include resort and destination spa offerings, in conjunction with New York’s International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference at Jacob Javits Center March 3-6. - March 28, 2016 - thinspa
The Bahama House Hotel, Daytona Beach Ocean Front Resort, Announces Upgrades
The Bahama House Hotel Now Offers Upgraded Amenities - March 28, 2016 - Bahama House Hotel
Daytona Bahama House Hotel Welcomes Easter Travelers
Daytona Beach, Florida Ocean Front Hotel Invites Guests to Participate in Annual Jelly Bean Contest. - March 25, 2016 - Bahama House Hotel
The Best Western Aku Tiki Inn Offers Guests Activities for 2016 Easter Holiday
Daytona Beach, Florida Oceanfront Resort Offers On-Site Easter Festivities - March 25, 2016 - Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
Four Points Opens Third Hotel in San Diego
Four Points by Sheraton San Diego - SeaWorld opened on January 19, 2016. - March 25, 2016 - Four Points by Sheraton San Diego - SeaWorld
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino and Dover International Speedway to "Light It Up Blue" for Autism Awareness Month
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino and Dover International Speedway will continue their support for autism awareness by participating in the global “Light It Up Blue” campaign, organized by Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, in April. Two of... - March 25, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
River Expeditions Announces Their 34th Annual Icebreaker Weekend
If you’re already dreaming about the spring rafting season – River Expeditions gets it. And that’s why they’re inviting you to join them on the weekend of April 2nd for their 34th annual Ice Breaker Weekend. - March 24, 2016 - River Expeditions
HomeEscape Surges in Popularity
HomeEscape.com is quickly becoming the popular alternative to traditional vacation rental sites that charge usurious fees. “We are excited to challenge the status quo,” remarked Avi Vaknin, CEO and Founder of HomeEscape. “People are tired of misleading policies and high fees... - March 23, 2016 - HomeEscape
Travelvacations.biz Does the Travel Research for You
Travelvacations.biz from KCMM Online is a new website packed with all the information you need to make an informed choice for your next all inclusive resort vacation. - March 23, 2016 - KCMM Online
Bounty Tourney Among Events on April Getaway Weekend at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room
A “Black Chip Bounty” event and a tournament with a $30,000 guaranteed prize pool highlight the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Poker Room’s latest Getaway Weekend on April 29-May 1. The weekend begins on Friday, April 29 with a “Black Chip Bounty” no-limit Texas... - March 23, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Global Connections’ Distributor “Club Loco” in Expansion Mode; Las Vegas Latest Locale
Travel industry leader Global Connections, Inc. (GCI), a travel club fulfillment and service provider, announced Club Loco LLC, a distributor of GCI’s popular travel club product, Global Discovery Vacations, is expanding its organization to Las Vegas, NV. The addition of the new location... - March 23, 2016 - Global Connections, Inc.
KU Cancer Center Accepts Donation from Global Connections, Inc.
$6000 Raised at Gold Ribbon Soccer Tournament - March 23, 2016 - Global Connections, Inc.
Global Discovery Vacations Honors Our Troops
Military Appreciation Cruise Sails to Alaska in May - March 23, 2016 - Global Connections, Inc.
Elements Group Joins American Spa Company
Big changes are coming to the spa industry. The recent acquisition of the elements group (leisure growth holdings, LLC) by American Spa Company comes after longtime fitness industry executive JoAnna Tuttle was named President. - March 20, 2016 - thinspa
New General Manager Promises Stunning Improvements to Legendary Ann Arbor Hotel
Last July, Daniel J. Fine was hired to manage the former Kensington Court hotel, an Ann Arbor mainstay since the 1960s, and reestablish it as the premiere place to stay and meet in Ann Arbor. - March 16, 2016 - The Kensington Hotel
Golden Village Palms RV Resort to Host 2nd Annual Vintage Trailers and Campers Classic Show
Golden Village Palms, California’s largest luxury RV resort, announced today that it will host the 2nd Annual Vintage Trailers and Campers Classic Show from Wednesday, April 27th to Sunday, May 1st. The event, which features some of the country’s finest vintage trailers and campers,... - March 16, 2016 - Golden Village Palms
Golden Village Palms RV Resort Debuts Taste of Southern California Package
Golden Village Palms, California’s largest luxury RV resort, announced today unveiled a special “Taste of Southern California” package during the weekend of April 22-24 in celebration of the state’s longest running outdoor play, “Ramona.” - March 16, 2016 - Golden Village Palms
Dorsett Singapore: Unveils a Smartphone Named "Handy" in Guestrooms
Dorsett Singapore is set to introduce a new value-added service for its guests: a smartphone called 'handy'. This complimentary value-add provides unlimited connectivity, Wi-Fi tethering, 3G Internet, local and international calls to five countries, a complete city guide of Singapore and exclusive... - March 14, 2016 - Dorsett Singapore
Travel Ready: 3 Pieces of Must-Have Workout Gear
Celebrity Spa Director Renata De Abreu, the ambassador for the thinspa® brand, shares her tips for staying fit on the road. - March 12, 2016 - thinspa
6 Ways to Live Like a Celebrity Spa Director
Renata De Abreu, ambassador for the newly launched thinspa® brand, shares her tips on how to live the spa life. - March 12, 2016 - thinspa
Villa Maly Ushers in Summer 2016 with Relauched Kuangsi Waterfall Package
Enjoy a refreshing dip into one of the world’s most spectacular and natural infinity pools while staying at Villa Maly. - March 10, 2016 - Villa Maly Boutique Hotel, Luang Prabang
Buttonwood Village to Unveil Over $400,000 in Upgrades to Facilities at Open House Event
Buttonwood Village, Florida’s premier 55+ manufactured home community, announced today that it will unveil over $400,000 in upgrades throughout the facility during an Open House to be held on Wednesday, March 16 from 11am to 3pm. During the event, the public will be invited to tour the... - March 10, 2016 - Buttonwood Village
"Social Hotels Worldwide" Launches on Indiegogo
Realcon LTD has just released a new project called ""Social Hotels Worldwide." The project is now up on Indiegogo for everyone to see and be a part of. This campaign is showcasing the project in a unique way. The backers are able to get an inside look at how this idea came to... - March 09, 2016 - Realcon ltd
WICKED Events and Travel: The Dominican Republic from One Source - Travel, Events and Catering
WICKED Events & Travel is introducing themselves and a new concept in one-stop total service at this year’s ITB Berlin. For the first time there is a Destination Management Company in the Dominican Republic which offers a tourism department, events design and management, and top-notch... - March 07, 2016 - Dominican Expert
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Employees Honored at DHLA "Stars of the Industry" Event
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino employees were recognized at the 2016 Delaware Hotel & Lodging Association “Stars of the Industry” celebration on Feb. 26. Novalita Mendoza, an inventory specialist in the housekeeping department who has worked at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino for... - March 06, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Passport Group and Gallegos & Associate Real Estate Join Forces
The two companies are opening new offices in Arizona and New Mexico, together. - March 05, 2016 - The Passport Group
Invitation to Cover Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Sustain 2016
What: Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Sustain 2016 presented by Waste Masters Solutions - Film, photo and interview opportunities Who: Bringing together the hospitality and food service industry’s most forward thinking innovators: - Evadne Giannini, HospitalityGreen - Jill Sussman, Yoga... - March 05, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Apricot Hotel Celebrates Women’s Day with Buffet Party at L’Artiste
Gourmet buffet at L'Artiste Restaurant of Apricot Hotel to honor the Women's Day. - March 05, 2016 - Apricot Hotel
Best Western Aku Tiki Inn is Now Taking Hotel Reservations for Bike Week 2016
Daytona Beach, Florida Oceanfront Resort Encourages Travelers to Book Their Bike Week Hotel Stay Now. - March 04, 2016 - Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
The Bahama House Hotel Offers Discounts for Travel During Family Spring Break 2016
Daytona Beach, FL Oceanfront Resort Announces Discounts for Family Spring Break Travel. - March 03, 2016 - Bahama House Hotel
Bahama House Hotel Welcomes Bike Week 2016 Travelers
Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort is Now Taking Reservations for 2016 Bike Week. - March 03, 2016 - Bahama House Hotel
The Best Western Aku Tiki Inn Offers Discounted Rates for Daytona Beach, FL Family Spring Break Travel
Daytona Beach, FL Oceanfront Resort is Now Taking Bookings for Family Spring Travel 2016. - March 03, 2016 - Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes Award-Winning Community Service Program Contributes 1,500 Service Hours and $300,000 in Donations
“The Buttes” is honored with the 2015 Community Service Leader of the Year Award for the State of Arizona for the Second Consecutive Year - March 03, 2016 - Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The Buttes
Floridays Resort Named #1 Family Friendly Hotel in the USA and #5 in the World
Paramount Hospitality Management property, Floridays Resort Orlando, was named by TripAdvisor® as the number one family hotel in the nation and number five in the world. No other resort or hotel in the United States garnered a top ten world ranking. “It is absolutely one of the most... - March 02, 2016 - Paramount Hospitality Management
Instagram Now one of the Top-Five Travel Marketing Channels
More than 60% of travel companies are now using Instagram as part of their marketing according to new research from EyeforTravel. This puts it behind only Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and LinkedIn. The engagement befits the network’s meteoric growth, with the report also noting that more than... - March 02, 2016 - EyeforTravel
Paradise Oaks RV Resort to Mark the Beginning 3-Stage Expansion with Official Groundbreaking Ceremony on 3/4
Paradise Oaks RV Resort, a full service, amenities rich RV park located in the heart of sunny central Florida, announced today that it will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, March 4 at 11:30am to mark the start of construction on its Phase 1 expansion. Resort owners Greg and Yvonne Mixon... - March 01, 2016 - Paradise Oaks RV Resort
Silver Palms RV Resort Reports Record Occupancy and Sales
Silver Palms RV Resort, one of South Florida’s premier five-star RV resorts, today announced record occupancy and sales over the past 12 months, including the sale of 111 of its 286 total RV sites and the recent purchase of four of its 59 new eco-friendly, professionally furnished cottages. - February 27, 2016 - Silver Palms RV Resort
Sheraton Samui Resort Presents Castello Banfi Wine Dinner at Coco Spice Restaurant
A Taste of Tuscany - February 25, 2016 - Sheraton Samui Resort
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino to Host Sustain 2016 Conference
Hospitality leaders from throughout the mid-Atlantic will converge on Dover Downs Hotel & Casino March 14-15, 2016 for the annual Sustain 2016 conference, focusing on green strategies and marketing to the next generation of consumers. As home to thousands of hotels and restaurants in major... - February 20, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Luxurious Apricot Hotel in Hanoi Welcomes New Manager
Hanoian Takes Charge of Property Dedicated to Vietnam's Art and Culture - February 17, 2016 - Apricot Hotel
Six Big Tournaments During March Getaway Weekend at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room
The Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Poker Room’s latest Getaway Weekend is set for March 11-13, featuring six no-limit Texas Hold’em tournaments, including one with a $35,000 guaranteed prize pool on Saturday, March 12. The poker tournaments include three events with $5,000 or more in... - February 17, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Into The Brush - Wilderness Art Program Starts May 2016
A new wilderness art program designed to combine painting lessons with wilderness observation for inspiration. Intent is to save the future of wilderness, one stroke at a time. - February 14, 2016 - Into The Brush
Golden Village Palms to Host Free Performance by Acclaimed Recording Artist and Saxophonist Will Donato
Golden Village Palms, California’s largest luxury RV resort, announced today that it will be hosting a free concert on Friday, February 19th featuring acclaimed recording artist and saxophonist Will Donato. - February 11, 2016 - Golden Village Palms
Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa Among the Top 10 Most Popular Hotels on Crete for German Tourists
The last 11 years has been institutionalized by the online travel portal http://www.holidaycheck.de/ in German-speaking markets, the annual award of the most popular hotels in the world. - February 10, 2016 - Cyan Group Of Hotels
TUI Top Quality 2016: Sensimar Royal Blue Resort & Spa was Awarded by TUI for the Quality of Its Services
TUI has introduced a new quality mark that is likewise based on the results of the guest survey. This new “TUI Top Quality“ hallmark may be used by the most popular hotels, 250 at most, that has been chosen by the guests, which achieve a satisfaction rating of 8.7 or more on a scale... - February 10, 2016 - Royal Blue Resort & Spa