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Airium International Appoints New President and CEO
Fast Growing Hospitality Management Company Strengthens Resources - November 20, 2014 - Airium International
World’s Greatest Cookie Sale Celebrates 24 Years Benefiting Local Non-Profit Organizations
Still going strong after twenty-four years, The World’s Greatest Cookie Sale will again be held the day after Thanksgiving, Friday November 28, 2014, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Country Springs Hotel. Admission and Parking are Free. The World’s Greatest Cookie Sale features hundreds of... - November 19, 2014 - The Ingleside Hotel
Country Christmas at the Country Springs Hotel Celebrates 19 Years in 2014
The Country Springs Hotel will celebrate the 19th anniversary of Country Christmas, Wisconsin’s Largest Drive-Through Christmas Lights Display. Country Christmas, presented by Town Bank, will open on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 27, 2014. The event is held on the grounds of the... - November 19, 2014 - The Ingleside Hotel
Coco Collection Announces New Public Relations Representation for Key Markets
In a move to increase brand presence across the globe, Coco Collection is pleased to announce their new PR Representation in the German speaking and Russian market through Schaffelhuber Communications, and in the Middle Eastern region through Memac Ogilvy. - November 19, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Regal Airport Hotel “Fashion Oscars at the Best Airport Hotel in the World”
Regal Airport Hotel, Hong Kong was again awarded the Best Airport Hotel in the World by Business Traveller UK edition for the seventh consecutive year and the Best Airport Hotel in Asia-Pacific voted by readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific for the fourteenth consecutive year. - November 18, 2014 - Regal Hotels
Holiday Celebrations Are Close in VenturaCountyWest
Hot tamales, wines and visits from Santa are part of what is in store during December in VenturaCountyWest. Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Street Fair Saturday, December 6, noon - 8:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. (wine tasting) Downtown Ventura Admission: $50 (admission to the Street Fair is... - November 17, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng, Singled Out Amongst Best Hotels in South East Asia
Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng, awarded “Best Boutique Hotel” at the 2014 Boutique Hotel Awards ceremony in London and selected to join the prestigious Condé Nast Johansens collection of luxury hotels. - November 16, 2014 - Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
The Magic of the Festive Season at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort presents delightful feasts during the Festive Season. - November 16, 2014 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
weholi Introduces Driving Force Behind Global Expansion
Following the recent, global launch of its services, weholi, an easy-to-use online timeshare marketplace is enjoying increased revues and heightened interest in its platform for renting, exchanging and selling all forms of vacation ownership properties, without fees or commissions. Industry... - November 16, 2014 - weholi
Vice President and Operations Manager Brenda Miller Retiring from Fidelity National Timeshare
Addie Steffens to Assume Her Duties - November 16, 2014 - Fidelity National Timeshare
2015 Perspective Magazine Awards Opens for Nominations
The fifth annual Perspective Magazine Awards program has officially launched, offering opportunities for vacation ownership companies and individuals to win one or more of the 35 accolades available in the 2015 program. Perspective Magazine is the leading independent trade publication globally for... - November 15, 2014 - Perspective Magazine
Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV) Unites to Bring Relief to Victims of Hurricane Odile
When Los Cabos was battered by Hurricane Odile earlier this fall, the disaster resonated with timeshare communities throughout the western hemisphere. The massive devastation impacted thousands of people throughout Los Cabos. Many folks lost possessions and even their homes. Raintree Vacation Club... - November 15, 2014 - Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Airium International Welcomes Distinguished New Board Member
Mr. Smith serves on the Kennedy Family Financial Advisory Board and is active in the family’s financial investment and real estate development businesses. He was Deputy Campaign Manager for Senator Edward Kennedy’s senatorial and presidential campaigns and he served on the staff of the... - November 14, 2014 - Airium International
Destenaire Discusses the Aero-X with Chief Technology Officer Mark De Roche
Destenaire writer Bree Steinbronn discusses the Aero-X with Aerofex CTO Mark De Roche. - November 13, 2014 - Destenaire
Agoda, the Leading Online Travel Agent, Has Upgraded Lalaguna Villas Resort in Puerto Galera to a 4-Star Rating
The Philippines welcomes a brand new luxury resort in Oriental Mindoro. Lalaguna Villas gains it's 4 Star Rating from Agoda. - November 12, 2014 - Lalaguna Villas
Airium’s Booking Portal Surpasses RS 1.5 Million in Monthly Bookings
Airium International, a cloud based hospitality management software provider, is making strides in the Sri Lankan market with its premier hotel booking portal: Booknow.lk launched this June at one of Sri Lanka’s leading Hospitality shows. The portal has been on a rapid uphill growth track... - November 09, 2014 - Airium International
Coco Bodu Hithi Welcomes the Olive Ridley Project for a Sea Turtle Discovery
The Olive Ridley Project is close to the hearts of Coco Collection’s guests as well as associates and on the 19th of November, Coco Bodu Hithi will welcome Dr. Jillian Hudgins for a fascinating journey to learn more about the charismatic Maldivian Sea Turtles. - November 08, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Destenaire Discusses the Transition® with Terrafugia VP of Business Development
Destenaire writer Bree Steinbronn discusses the Transition® with Richard Gersh. - November 07, 2014 - Destenaire
Park Hyatt Saigon Confirms Its Luxury Redefinition
A year has now passed from the day when Park Hyatt Saigon first announced in September 2013 its luxury redefinition to transform the hotel, strengthening its positioning as Ho Chi Minh City’s premier address. The anticipation is finally over. The hotel is proud to announce the new commencement date set in early March 2015. - November 06, 2014 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs in Costa Rica Now Inviting Adventurers to Experience Beauty & Luxury Combined
Costa Rica’s many volcanoes create the opportunity to enjoy hot springs. - November 05, 2014 - Blue River Resort
Destenaire Discusses Skydeck Chicago with Randy Stancik
Destenaire Writer Sallie Oto Talks to Randy Stancik, GM of Skydeck Chicago - November 04, 2014 - Destenaire
Resort Travel & Xchange Supports Local Community Initiatives
Resort Travel & Xchange recently participated in four community initiatives in Asheville, NC. Resort Travel & Xchange (RTX), a leader in the timeshare and vacation ownership exchange industry, recently participated in four local community events in Asheville, North Carolina - the Color Run... - October 30, 2014 - Resort Travel & Xchange
Beach Walk Café at Henderson Park Inn Prepares for Holidays with Destin Thanksgiving Menu
The Beach Walk Café at Henderson Park Inn invites guests to join them on November 27 for an exciting afternoon of giving thanks with an exclusive Destin Thanksgiving menu. This year’s menu includes roasted turkey, locally caught seafood, pumpkin pie, and more. - October 29, 2014 - Henderson Park Inn
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar Hosts Party to Kick Off Fall Race Season
The recently renovated Hilton property’s event will adopt the races’ 1920s theme and feature food, drinks and live music. - October 29, 2014 - Hilton Del Mar
Own a Portfolio of Second Homes Without the Usual Hassles of Second Home Ownership
Destination club M Private Residences announced today a home ownership model that allows for multiple second home ownership, without the hassles that usually accompany second home ownership. - October 29, 2014 - M Private Residences
Caribe Resort Voted Best Meeting Site in Alabama
ConventionSouth readers and fans have voted to decide the best meeting sites in the South, and Caribe The Resort has been selected to receive the annual Readers’ Choice Award. - October 28, 2014 - Caribe Resort
Resort Travel & Xchange Supports Advancement of Young Professionals
Resort Travel & Xchange recently hosted a Timeshare Industry Young Professional event in the Smoky Mountains region of Asheville, NC. Resort Travel & Xchange (RTX), a leader in the timeshare and vacation ownership exchange industry with approximately 80,000 members, has helped launch a new... - October 25, 2014 - Resort Travel & Xchange
The Vietnamese Government Invests in Sapa’s Infrastructure Placing Sapa as a Key Tourism Destination
Sapa is the frontier town of Lào Cai Province in Northwest Vietnam. This mountainous town lies in the Hoang Lien Son Range at 1,600 m above sea level. Sapa welcomed 801,173 visitors in the first six months of 2014. Therefore, to ensure the facilities and infrastructure meet the tourists’ demands while still maintaining the importance of a unique national identity, the Vietnamese government has proposed plans and invested in the infrastructure to develop Sapa as key tourism destination. - October 24, 2014 - U Sapa Vietnam
Travel the World Over a Dinner
The Palm Garden Restaurant and Terrace at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort launches new themed nights. Each night is rich in flavor and color, a delight for the eyes and taste buds. The Palm Garden Restaurant is the perfect place for all the enthusiasts of global cuisine which appreciate... - October 23, 2014 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV) Donates $750,000 to Support Community Center and Emergency Facilities
Breckenridge Grand Vacations is one of the Breckenridge community’s largest supporters and donors, contributing more than $750,000 this year alone to support the Breckenridge Grand Vacations Community Center in Breckenridge and as well as extensive Emergency Room facilities. Construction... - October 21, 2014 - Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Cville Travel Charlottesville Newest Luxury Travel Agency
Cville Travel Launches new website with exclusive luxury deals for wordly travellers. - October 19, 2014 - Cville Travel/ Cruise Planners
The 4th Tango Fiesta at Dream Hotel Bangkok
Dream Hotel Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15 in cooperation with The Tango Bangkok community invite you to heat up the dancing floor with “The 4th Tango Fiesta” on 22nd & 23rd November, 2014 from 6 p.m. until midnight. Pre-opening on 22nd November, 2014. @ Flava Lite, rooftop poolside - 11th... - October 18, 2014 - Dream Hotel
VenturaCountyWest Cities Report Strong Occupancy Rates
Summer occupancy rates in hotels in VenturaCountyWest (cities of Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura) were some of the highest in years. - October 17, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association
3 Secret Truths About Smoky Mountains Fall Foliage Revealed by Highlands Condos in Gatlinburg
Highlands Condos in Gatlinburg reveals the top 3 secrets to the 2014 Smoky Mountains fall foliage, including what causes the colors to change and when the colors will peak. - October 17, 2014 - Highlands Condominiums
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Nominated as World’s Leading Beach Resort 2014
World Travel Awards Competition Continues and Voting Closes on October 26th - October 16, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Fall Fun in VenturaCountyWest
Fall is the perfect time to start thinking about weekend or even mid-week getaways. Whether it is picking pumpkins from local farms or celebrating the grape harvest with area wineries, fall is special time in VenturaCountyWest. Agriculture is big in VenturaCountyWest (the cities of Camarillo,... - October 16, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association
SSMAC Sails the Seven Seas: A Spooky Nautical Halloween Adventure
The Junior Committee of the Soldiers' Sailors' Marines' Coast Guard's & Airmen's Club cordially invites you to it's annual Halloween spooktravakanza. Come dressed in your finest garb as, 'SSMAC Sails the Seven Seas: A spooky nautical adventure'. Saturday, October 25, 2014 7:00pm -... - October 16, 2014 - SSMAC
ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference Report Back
The International Luxury Hotel Association Fast Forward 2020 Conference held in Washington DC, Sept. 22-23, at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, was a tremendous success. - October 16, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Pine Forest Camp, Lake Owego Camp, Camp Timber Tops, and TOP Camps Accepting New Campers and Staff Applications
Registration open for summer 2015. - October 15, 2014 - Pine Forest Camp
weholi Launches Easy-to-Use Online Timeshare Marketplace
Swiss-based company provides innovative global marketplace for vacation ownership industry. Developed by Zurich based owners Thorsten Wieting & Nicole Wieting-Kälin, weholi is an easy-to-use online marketplace for renting, exchanging and selling all forms of vacation ownership, such as... - October 15, 2014 - weholi
National Timeshare Owners Association CEO Elected to CRDA Board of Directors
The Canadian Resort Development Association (CRDA) announced the appointment of Gregory G. Crist, to the Board of Directors prior to the opening of the Canadian Resort Conference, which was held in Toronto Canada on September 22nd and 23rd 2014. This marks the first time in CRDA’s history... - October 15, 2014 - National Timeshare Owners Association
"Cause We Love Music" is Back in Dubai
Bliss Lounge New Season Opening Party. - October 15, 2014 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Free Cabin for Veterans and Active Military
Opossum Creek Retreat LLC. is offering free 2-day stays in all of their cabins. This offer is to veterans and active-duty service members in appreciation for their service. - October 13, 2014 - Opossum Creek Retreat LLC.
Newton Group Transfers: Timeshare Transition Experts
Newton Group Transfers is the most trusted name in timeshare exit, and their customer service is unparallelled in the timeshare disposal industry. - October 13, 2014 - Newton Group Transfers
Kreuzfahrthammer Offers the First “Pay What You Want” Danube River Cruise in History
Unique promotion gives river cruise enthusiasts the first ever opportunity to pay the price they are willing to pay for a one-of-a-kind cruise on the Danube. - October 13, 2014 - Kreuzfahrthammer
Riad Al Ksar Spa Medina Awarded Best Riad in Morocco for 2014 by Zoover
For the second year, Riad Al Ksar Spa Marrakesh Medina has been awarded Best Riad in Morocco. - October 12, 2014 - Riad Al Ksar & Spa Marrakesh
The Chalet, at 11º East Obergurgl, Engages Wine Poole for Food and Wine Pairing
Guests of the luxury ski chalet The Chalet, at 11º East Obergurgl,are set to benefit from the expert food and wine pairing services of Wine Poole, an independent wine specialist. Whilst some ski chalets content themselves with providing simple house wine, The Chalet at 11º East... - October 12, 2014 - The Chalet, at 11° East
PRHG Scoops Six Major Awards at the 2014 World Travel Awards
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is in celebration mode once again after all three of it’s Cook Islands properties were honoured at the 21st annual World Travel Awards, capturing six major awards on a special night for the hotel management company. This year’s Australasia Gala Ceremony was held at The Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi, India and it certainly lived up to it’s reputation as the “Travel Industry’s equivalent to the Oscars.” - October 11, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Caribe Resort, Sunny 105 Name Winner for Staycation Giveaway
Caribe Resort and Sunny 105.7 FM teamed up at the end of summer to giveaway a "Staycation" to a local resident. Applicants were encouraged by the radio station to submit registrants on the website www.sunny105contest.com and a local person would be chosen at random. - October 11, 2014 - Caribe Resort
Breckenridge Grand Vacations Reaches a Milestone: 20,000 Owners
BGV the parent company of four resorts in Breckenridge CO now has 20,000 owners. - October 11, 2014 - Breckenridge Grand Vacations