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Sound Advice: Medical Tourism Association® Partners with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 2016 Yellow Book
Publication serves as handy resource at 8th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 27-30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. - July 03, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
RTX Treats Members to Family-Favorite Vacations
Looking for a great family getaway? The experts at global timeshare exchange company Resort Travel & Xchange (RTX) have scoured the country for top spots to help members make their next vacation with the kids the best one yet. “Many of our members choose destinations with beaches, theme... - July 03, 2015 - Resort Travel & Xchange
Unlimited Vacation Club to Debut in Panama
In a milestone move, Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) by AMResorts recently announced it will make its debut in Panama in late 2015 and early 2016 with the opening of two resorts: Secrets® Playa Bonita Panama and Dreams® Buenaventura Panama. These pivotal properties will mark AMResorts’... - July 03, 2015 - Unlimited Vacation Club
Stay Fit Housing Soothingly Welcomes Guests with Bigelow Tea
Stay Fit Housing LLC announces Bigelow® Tea as the official hot beverage of Stay Fit Housing®. - July 02, 2015 - Stay Fit Housing
RTX Partners with NTOA
RTX has entered into a partnership with the National Timeshare Owners’ Association (NTOA). The NTOA is the largest and oldest independent timeshare owner’s association, serving timeshare owners throughout North America. The affiliation has already proven to be beneficial to the... - July 02, 2015 - Resort Travel & Xchange
Outsourcing in China: Medical Tourism Association® Joins Forces to Launch Asia-Pacific 2015 Global Healthcare Congress
Beijing Great-Idea Business Resources Company Partners with MTA on Multi-Year Conference, Nov. 14-16, 2015, in Guilin, China. - July 02, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
Glimmer of Hope: Neurosurgeon to Share "Keyhole" Techniques at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Dr. Daniel Kelly, director of Brain Tumor Center at Providence St. John's Health Center, to speak at international gathering of hospital administrators, physicians, government policymakers, insurance executives, travel and hospitality interests, Sept. 27-30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. - July 01, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Chef at the Grand Hotel Rogaška in Rogaška Slatina
At the present time, full of tension and rapid life, a very important factor is healthy eating, especially when we take time for ourselves. - June 30, 2015 - Grand Hotel Rogaška
It’s So Miami: Visitors and Convention Bureau Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Hospital administrators, doctors and clinicians, government policy makers, employers, insurance executives, healthcare buyers and related travel and hospitality interests converge, Sept. 27-30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. - June 28, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
Unlimited Vacation Club Properties Scoop Top RCI Honors
Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) by AMResorts today announced the portfolio has earned the prestigious 2015 RCI Gold Crown Resort® designation by RCI, a worldwide leader in vacation exchange. As the highest RCI award designation, the RCI Gold Crown Resort status honors affiliated properties that... - June 28, 2015 - Unlimited Vacation Club
Butterfly on Waterfront Received "Boutique Hotel of the Year 2015" in GHM Golden Pearl Award
Butterfly Hotels and Serviced Apartments is pleased to announce that Butterfly on Waterfront has been awarded “Boutique Hotel of the Year 2015” in the 2015 GHM Golden Pearl Award. The award presentation was held on June 12, 2015 Friday during the International Travel Exhibition (ITE)... - June 28, 2015 - Butterfly Hospitality Group
National Timeshare Owners Association Announces Additions to Advisory Board
Largest Timeshare Owners Association Adds Industry and Community Leaders to Board and Forms Internal Working Committees - June 27, 2015 - National Timeshare Owners Association
Creta Maris: a Place in Common for Environment, Athletics and Health
Following the accommodation of important personalities and conferences, in the past, Creta Maris Beach Resort continues this year by being a meeting point for ideas and people. - June 27, 2015 - Maris Hotels
Summer Programming for All Ages at The Abbey Resort
Agents of Fun, Day Camps, on-site childcare among family-friendly perks offered at the only full-service resort on Geneva Lake. - June 27, 2015 - The Abbey Resort
Patient People: Bangkok Hospital Phuket Brings Taste of Thailand to World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Hospital administrators, doctors and clinicians, government policy makers, employers, insurance executives, healthcare buyers and related travel and hospitality interests converge, Sept. 27-30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. - June 27, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
World-Class Partner: Tenet Healthcare Sponsoring World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Hospital administrators, doctors and clinicians, government policy makers, employers, insurance executives, healthcare buyers and related travel and hospitality interests converge, Sept. 27-30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. - June 26, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
La Residence Hires Executive Assistant Manager
33-year-old French native Edouard Lallemand has been appointed as the new executive assistant general of Hue city's most luxury resort, La Residence Hotel & Spa. - June 26, 2015 - Azerai La Residence, Hue
Discover Chewelah, Washington State’s Last Frontier
The Chewelah Motel and RV Park opened its doors to the public on 05 June 15. They have eight bedrooms, twenty-seven RV spaces, and ten camping spots. The former 49er Motel in S Park St. is under new management and renovations have been made from the time ABDK Properties purchased it this year. - June 26, 2015 - Chewelah Motel & RV Park
RTX Confirms Sponsorship of The Canadian Resort Conference
Resort Travel & Xchange (RTX), a leader in international timeshare exchange, announced today it will sponsor the 2015 Canadian Resort Conference (CRC), Sept. 9 – 10, 2015. One of the major events on the timeshare industry calendar, CRC takes place this year at the luxurious Pan Pacific... - June 26, 2015 - Resort Travel & Xchange
Pointant BTS: The World's Smartest Bluetooth Speaker. Sync, Power, Mount, & Automate Mobile Devices.
Sync, power, & mount mobile devices with the Pointant BTS smart speaker. Sync any mobile device to the speaker instantly. Charge the speaker and mobile devices on the go. Mount mobile devices with the hands free magnetic positioning mounts. The Pointant App automates music, apps, settings, and much more with a swipe of a mobile device. - June 25, 2015 - Point Enterprise
Marquee Brand: Cleveland Clinic Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Hospital administrators, doctors and clinicians, government policy makers, employers, insurance executives, healthcare buyers and related travel and hospitality interests converge Sept. 27-30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. - June 25, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
Fast-Growing RTX Builds Industry-Wide Presence
Timeshare executives and owners attending industry events this year are likely to run into an exciting young company – Resort Travel & Xchange (RTX). Although relatively new on the scene, RTX has grown quickly to become a leader in international timeshare exchange. A key driver of the... - June 25, 2015 - Resort Travel & Xchange
Tulum's Newest Boutique Hotel, Mi Amor, Now Open in Parque Nacional Tulum with Holistic Wellness Spa and Fine Dining
Colibri Hotels, hoteliers in the sought-after destination of Tulum for more than ten years, have unveiled their newest property—Mi Amor, the newest boutique resort in Tulum. Perched on a rocky outcrop over the Carribbean Sea in the heart of Tulum’s Parque Nacional, Mi Amor melds the natural beauty of its location with contemporary design by Mexico City design collaborative Muro Rojo. - June 24, 2015 - Colibri Hotels
Gold Standard: Joint Commission International Sponsors 8th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
International delegates to converge on Orange County Convention Center, Sept. 27-30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. - June 22, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
Blood Donation Day in Creta Maris
Tuesday, 16th of June 2015: Creta Maris Beach Resort organized its annual Blood Donation Day. - June 20, 2015 - Maris Hotels
River Expeditions Continues with Their Annual Volleyball Championship & Weekend Package Deals
Join River Expeditions in celebrating the independence of the USA with whitewater rafting, BBQ, and of course, their annual Volleyball Tournament. - June 19, 2015 - River Expeditions
July Poker Tournaments Announced at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces several poker tournaments in the Crown Royal Poker Room from July 22 – July 26. Things will start on July 22 with a Satellite for the $30,000 guarantee. The buy-in will be $30, and one in ten will win a seat. The tournament room rate will be $29 with... - June 18, 2015 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Luxury Apricot Hotel in Hanoi Pays Tribute to Vietnamese Art
Apricot Hotel Sets Sights on a Grand Opening End of Summer. - June 18, 2015 - Apricot Hotel
NTOA Renews Sponsorship for GNEX 2016 Timeshare Conference
The National Timeshare Owners Association (NTOA) has confirmed its sponsorship of the Sixth Annual Global Networking Expo known as the GNEX Conference. The event takes place, Feb. 2 – 5, 2016, in one of America’s most celebrated cities – the Big Easy – at the historic Ritz... - June 17, 2015 - National Timeshare Owners Association
staySky Vacation Clubs Celebrates First Year of Enthusiastic Reviews
Coming up on its first anniversary, staySky Vacation Clubs is celebrating a full year of outstanding rankings and guest reviews. The innovative vacation club opened for sales in June 2014, offering a premier family-friendly hotel experience. The points-based program complements staySky’s... - June 14, 2015 - staySky Vacation Club
San Antonio RV Park Enhances Internet Service for Guests
Eagle Ford Estates RV Park in San Antonio offers improved internet for short-term and extended stay guests. - June 13, 2015 - Eagle Ford Estates RV Park
Blue Flag in Creta Maris’ Beach
Blue Flag’s official award ceremony, Open School Day and Beach Cleaning! - June 13, 2015 - Maris Hotels
weholi Appoints Fermin Cruz as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Americas
weholi, the new online marketplace for timeshare owners to rent and sell their vacation weeks has tapped Fermin Cruz to open their US operation as their new Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Americas. Cruz brings a strong track record for driving growth and building business in global markets... - June 12, 2015 - weholi
The Mayton Inn is Now Accepting Bookings for Weddings and Events in 2016
The Mayton Inn, the Triangle's newest venue for weddings, business meetings and special events, is now accepting contracts for events held in 2016. The first floor of the 45-room luxury boutique hotel has more than 13,000 square feet that includes a lounge, full bar and restaurant, multiple event spaces and a grand terrace overlooking the new Town Park. - June 11, 2015 - The King's Daughters Inn
Embrace the Spirit of Ramadan at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
The Sheraton Jumeirah brings to town the true "Ramadan Nights" - June 11, 2015 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Coco Collection in Support of Healthier Oceans
The global movement of this year’s World Oceans Day focuses around the theme Healthy Ocean, Healthy Planet, raising awareness and highlighting the human responsibility to keep the oceans clean. With plastic trash choking the oceans, it is shocking that 80% of this debris comes from land. - June 11, 2015 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Port Hueneme Hoteliers Join Ventura County Lodging Association
Beginning July 1, 2015, Port Hueneme hoteliers will become part of the Ventura County Lodging Association (VCLA), a tourism business improvement district created in 2011 to fund marketing and sales efforts to increase lodging business. - June 10, 2015 - Ventura County Lodging Association
C.A.R.E. Appoints First Advisory Board Member
The Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers (C.A.R.E.) Board of Directors recently appointed its first Advisory Board Member at the 60th Semi-Annual Conference in Annapolis, Maryland May 2-5, 2015. Paul Mattimoe, with Perspective Group out of Orlando, Florida was asked, and accepted, the first... - June 10, 2015 - Perspective Magazine
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Will Hold Ronnie Dove & Charlie Thomas Concert
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces Ronnie Dove & Charlie Thomas will play on Friday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Rollins Center ballroom. Tickets go on sale June 9, 2015 and are $10 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting... - June 10, 2015 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Discovery Shores Boracay Nominated at the 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards
Discovery Shores, a luxury resort in Boracay, receives a nomination for three categories at the distinguished 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards. - June 08, 2015 - The Discovery Leisure Company, Inc.
Sofitel Manila Celebrates the Man of the House
Sofitel Manila’s featured chefs take from their heirloom recipes & specials borne from their travels, as they add color to Spiral’s selection of culinary delights this Father’s Day. - June 07, 2015 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Culinary Artisans Showcase the Sumptuous Diversity of Italian Cuisine at Sofitel Manila
World-renowned Italian Executive Chef and Restauranteur, Toni Rossetti, visits Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila to delight guests with his delectable dishes and an exciting showcase with their very own Executive Chef Denis Vecchiato in a culinary master’s ring of North versus South Italy. - June 07, 2015 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta Awarded TRIPADVISOR Certificate of Excellence for Five Consecutive Years
The Grand Hotel Excelsior in Malta announced that it has been recognised as a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner. - June 06, 2015 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Villa Maly Touches Off the Luang Prabang Half Marathon 2015
Villa Maly's Runner Package to interest participants and their cheerleaders joining the Luang Prabang Half Marathon. - June 05, 2015 - Villa Maly Boutique Hotel, Luang Prabang
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Reveals Summer Dinner Series
From beer to bourbon, enjoy pairing menus with focus on local, seasonal cuisine. - June 05, 2015 - Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Bolsters Hospitality Team
New and existing expertise continues to strengthen premier luxury hotel brand. - June 05, 2015 - Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
River Expeditions Announces White Water Specials for Greenbrier PGA Tour Week
River Expeditions is thrilled to extend their annual Greenbrier PGA Tour Week specials into 2015. These packages features a full or half day of rafting on the New River Gorge and much more. - June 05, 2015 - River Expeditions
Casa Dorada Los Cabos and Its Signature Restaurant Receive TripAdvisor’s Top Awards
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, announced the 2015 Certificate of Excellence award recipients last week. Casa Dorada Los Cabos, a five-star Cabo San Lucas resort and 12 Tribes, its signature restaurant, were both on the list of awarded businesses. Now in its fifth year, the award... - June 03, 2015 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Rio VIP Nightlife & Activities Bookings Made Easy
RioAllAccess.com is a one-stop shop for the active tourist in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The site provides a wide scope of both night and day solutions for tourists wanting to experience the real Rio. - June 03, 2015 - TGW Travel Group
The Rage: Microbrewery Tours and Beer Tasting in VenturaCountyWest
Microbrews have hit VenturaCountyWest in a big way with more than a half dozen breweries and brew houses opening in the last few years. It only makes sense that area wine festivals now include beer tastings and craft beer events are growing in popularity. The first microbrewery to take off was... - June 03, 2015 - Ventura County Lodging Association