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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
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
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
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
Breckenridge Grand Vacations Wins Big at ARDA World 2015
Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV) won multiple awards at this week’s ARDA World 2015, the premier gathering for resort development professionals around the world. The awards are a confirmation of BGV’s reputation as one of the most successful independent real estate developers in the... - May 31, 2015 - Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Global Connections’ VP Strategic Alliances and Public Relations Named ARDA Volunteer of the Year
Melanie Gring Honored by the American Resort Development Association for Outstanding Industry Service - May 31, 2015 - Global Connections, Inc.
Global Connections, Inc. (GCI) Dunedin, Florida Resort Popular Destination for Events and Getaways
New Renovations Have Wedding Couples Flocking to Beso Del Sol Resort - May 31, 2015 - Global Connections, Inc.
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Announce New COO
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG), the Cook Islands leading resort operator, today announced the promotion of Marcus Niszow to Chief Operating Officer. Niszow will continue to report directly to Greg Stanaway, Chief Executive Officer in this newly created role. This appointment recognises the... - May 30, 2015 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Charlottesville, Virginia, Gains Global Travel Exposure Through Viator and TripAdvisor with the Help Cville Tours
Charlottesville’s first tour operator Cville Tours, is delighted to announce that they have signed an exclusive deal with Viator and Trip Advisor to promote their unique local tours of the magnificent Charlottesville region. Months of planning and hard work have paid off to be accepted by... - May 30, 2015 - Cville Tours
Ranch Day Get Away - Pacific Palisades, CA
Ranch Day Get Away; Date: Wednesday June 24th from 10am-5:pm (all day workshop); A Great Day on the Ranch for Students and Teens only (approx. 13-17 yrs old); Ranch Day Getaway is designed for the non-rider, promising a fun day of activities with each other and horses. - May 30, 2015 - A Ranch Day Retreat
Central Hersonissos Hotel Awarded 2015 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
Central Hersonissos Hotel today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. Now in its fifth year, the award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great reviews on TripAdvisor. Certificate of Excellence winners include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a superior customer experience. - May 30, 2015 - Central Hersonissos Hotel
Daytona Beach, FL Oceanfront Resort Providing Guests with Voucher for a Free First Time Ride from Uber
Best Western Aku Tiki Inn Offering First Time Free Uber Ride to Guests. - May 25, 2015 - Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
Mexican Food Fiesta 21 May - 2 June 2015 at Cafe Gran Via
Gran Melia Jakarta held "The Grand Opening Event of Mexican Food Fiesta" on 20 May 2015, featuring Mexican Chef Julio Ortega. The event was opened by General Manager Gilberto Mayen and H.E. Federico Salas from Embassy of Mexico in Indonesia. It was attended by the owner of Gran Melia Jakarta, Bapak Johannes Suriadjaja and Ibu Reggy Suriadjaja, as well as other Ambassador from many countries, decision makers of corporate companies, travel agent & airlines partners. - May 23, 2015 - Gran Melia Jakarta
Pet-Friendly Vacations in VenturaCountyWest
Let’s face it, our pets are part of the family. And when families go on vacation, that means their four-legged friends are coming along for the fun. VenturaCountyWest has a growing list of hotels, restaurants and attractions that make dogs feel right at home. More than 20 hotels, inns and RV... - May 21, 2015 - Ventura County Lodging Association
NTOA to Sponsor Canadian Resort Conference
The National Timeshare Owner’s Association (NTOA) has confirmed its sponsorship of the 2015 Canadian Resort Conference (CRC), Sept. 9 – 10, at the Pan Pacific Vancouver hotel in British Columbia, Canada. The annual conference is produced by Perspective Group on behalf of Canada’s... - May 21, 2015 - National Timeshare Owners Association
Medical Tourism Association® to Host Certification Workshop in Budapest
Training, Saturday, June 25, 2015, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., held during Medical Tourism Conference CEE, SEE, CIS, at Radisson Blu Beke Hotel. - May 21, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
La Residence Hotel & Spa Rolls Out 5-Day Wonders of Vietnam Package
Unveil the mysterious charm of Southeast Asia's famed UNESCO World Heritage sites over a five-day package of the most luxury hotel in Hue, La Residence. - May 20, 2015 - Azerai La Residence, Hue
June Poker Tournaments Announced at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces several poker tournaments in the Crown Royal Poker Room from June 3 – June 7. Things will kick off on June 3 with a $28 Satellite into the June 6 $30,000 guaranteed poker tournament. One in ten will win a seat, and rooms will be available for $29 with... - May 20, 2015 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Hotel Uma Residency in Satna Offers Deluxe Rooms for Its Guests
Hotel Uma Residency in Satna has been offering Deluxe Rooms with the comprehensive amenities for its guests. The deluxe rooms of the hotel are designed with elegant interiors. These cosy looking rooms are designed to suit different taste, endowed with soft colours and haven of natural lighting. - May 18, 2015 - Hotel Uma Residency
Best Western For A Better World Donates $7,500 to Surfers for Autism
Best Western For A Better World® recently donated $7,500 to Surfers for Autism, whose mission is to unlock the potential of people with developmental delays, support advocacy for autism issues and scientific research with surfing events throughout the Southeastern United States. Surfers for... - May 16, 2015 - Best Western Plus FMB