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Anica Vacation Rentals, Redefining the Way We Travel
Two young Mexican entrepreneurs are trying to redefine the way we take vacations. - October 11, 2014 - Anica Ecostay
Crestpoint Companies Adds Another Two Management Contracts to Portfolio
Crestpoint Companies, a hotel development and management company headquartered in Mason, Ohio, announced that it has added the newly renovated Holiday Inn Express in Winchester, KY and the Quality Suites in Blue Ash, OH to its management portfolio. The addition of the two hotels adds 108 rooms,... - October 09, 2014 - Crestpoint Companies
Park Hyatt Saigon Goes Pink in October
This October, Park Hyatt Saigon is dedicating the entire month to ladies. The hotel will be warmed up in various shades of pink in line with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More notably, Park Hyatt Saigon will be celebrating Vietnamese Women’s Day with a pink surprise for all female guests... - October 03, 2014 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Coco Collection Reveals Contest to Win a Luxury Stay for 5 Nights at Coco Bodu Hithi
Coco Collection is delighted to celebrate the re-vamp of the corporate websites by revealing an online contest to win a stay at the lavish Coco Bodu Hithi. - October 03, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Smoky Mountains Fall Colors Named Among Best in the Country by Timber Tops Luxury Cabin Rentals
Timber Tops Luxury Cabin Rentals, the premier provider of Gatlinburg cabin rentals, recently named the Smoky Moutnains fall colors among the best in the United States. According to Timber Tops, it is the vibrant shades and majestic views found in the Smokies that results in this award. - October 03, 2014 - Timber Tops Luxury Cabin Rentals
Sofitel Manila Hotel Celebrates Oktoberfest 2014
Enjoy two nights of authentic Bavarian feast and entertainment as Sofitel Manila celebrates the 76th Oktoberfest in Manila. - October 02, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
staySky Vacation Club Launches as Tourism Booms in Orlando
Tourism is at an all-time high in Orlando, Florida and with many new attractions in the works, this popular family destination is preparing for an explosion in visitor numbers. As demand for quality accommodation also increases in line with visitor number growth, the launch of a new vacation club... - October 02, 2014 - staySky Vacation Club
Global Connections Honored as the Best Travel Agency in North Myrtle Beach
The North Myrtle Beach Award Program, an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the North Myrtle Beach area has named Global Connections as the Best Travel Agency of 2014. Each year, the North Myrtle Beach Award Program identifies... - October 01, 2014 - Global Connections, Inc.
Chicago’s First FIGHT2FEED Mission to #DoSomething and Feed It Forward
Local Volunteers Come Together to Make a Difference in Hunger in Our Chicago Neighborhoods - September 30, 2014 - I Want That, Inc
Great Hotels of the World Announces Winner of First MICE Draw
"Enquire to win a holiday" competition heats up with next prize - Athens. - September 28, 2014 - Great Hotels of the World
Tools of Trade: Agreement Calls for Medical Tourism Association® to Provide Government of Puerto Rico with Certified Education and Training
Partnership with Department of Economic Development to Brand Island as Top Health Travel Destination Announced at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. - September 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
PhuketBestRental.com Offers Discerning Holidays Makers the Stay of a Lifetime in Phuket
Whilst Phuket's annual Vegetarian Festival is just starting, here's information that should help visitors plan their next holidays on the famous resort island in Thailand. Phuket Best Rental is a local agency with a portfolio presenting a number of luxury villas for holiday rentals in Phuket. All the best properties on the island are gathered on just one website. The process of booking a villa in Thailand has never been easier! - September 26, 2014 - Phuket Best Rental
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Reopens in Record Time After Category 4 Hurricane Hits Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa just announced that it will welcome guests starting October 9th, 2014, just over three weeks after Category 4 Hurricane Odile hit the area on September 14th leaving major damage throughout Cabo San Lucas, the municipality of Los Cabos and the state of Baja... - September 25, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
River Expeditions Announces Their Annual Bridge Day Blowout Special
River Expeditions is thrilled to welcome the return of their Bridge Day Blowout special to celebrate West Virginia’s New River Gorge Bridge Day festival on October 18th, 2014. This package includes white water rafting, camping, the thrills of Bridge Day plus a great after party! - September 24, 2014 - River Expeditions
Great Hotels of the World Announces Winner of First MICE Draw
"Enquire to win a holiday" competition heats up with next prize - Athens. - September 24, 2014 - Great Hotels of the World
Apartment Barcelona Launches Website in Dutch
The company's website is now available in eight languages. - September 24, 2014 - Apartment Barcelona
Ventura County Lodging Association to Host Security Training Class
The Ventura County Lodging Association (VCLA) is sponsoring a free anti-terrorism and security training session Friday, October 24 at the Four Points Sheraton in Ventura (1050 Schooner Dr.). The daylong class (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) is open to all individuals responsible for maintaining security... - September 23, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV) Announces New Resort
Private Offering event scheduled this December. - September 23, 2014 - Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Sofitel Manila Launches Magnifique Memories Photo Contest
Win a luxurious staycation package at Manila's only luxury resort hotel. - September 20, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Chinese Ministry of Health Calls on Private Sector Partners at mHealth Conference of World Medical Tourism Congress
World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. to showcase telemedicine technologies. - September 18, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Coco Collection Awarded Prestigious Accolades at the 2014 World Travel Awards
Coco Collection and its exclusive private island retreat, Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, shine at the 2014 World Travel Awards by receiving two of the coveted accolades. - September 17, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Guestfolio Launches Lasso
Simple web-based solution allows hoteliers to build relationship with OTA guests. - September 14, 2014 - Guestfolio
Keynote Speaker, Special Guest Announced for Inaugural Mid-Atlantic Green Hospitality Conference Sept. 15 & 16 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will host the first Mid-Atlantic Green Hospitality Conference on September 15 and 16, a first-of-its-kind opportunity to unite food service and lodging facilities, tourism agencies, “eco” product suppliers and consultants around the common cause of... - September 13, 2014 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Gekkotel Crowdfunding Campaign Goes Live
Gekkotel appeals to the public to raise the down payment to acquire their first hotel hopefully in advance of Costa Rica's 2014 high season. Those who pledge at http://gekkotel.com/quest will instantly become part of an eco-community of like-minded individuals who want to help preserve and promote... - September 12, 2014 - Gecko Tail Holdings Inc. SA
Blue River Resort & Hot Spring Offers More Room Options to Ensure a Happy & Memorable Family Vacation – Costa Rica
Families that travel can often have difficulty planning accommodations that suit the needs of everybody, especially when there are children involved. - September 12, 2014 - Blue River Resort
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs Encourages Tourists to Consider Planning Their Accommodations Next to a Beautiful Wonder: the Rincon De La Vieja
A vacation, for most people combines relaxation and new experiences that are not inaccessible during their work-day lives. - September 12, 2014 - Blue River Resort
CVENT Joins Hyatt Team on ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference Session
Bharet Malhotra of CVENT will be moderating Tristan Dowell and Kenneth Villamil's session entitled "Design and Guest Experience Now and into the Future" at the ILHA conference in this month. - September 12, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Korean Wave Crests: Medical Korea Sponsoring World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Government-launched initiative to showcase revamped medical infrastructure at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 11, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Additional Hour and Entertainment Announced for Wine & Music Festival Oct. 4 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the 13th annual Wine & Music Festival will be held in the Rollins Center on Saturday, Oct. 4 between 4-9 p.m., opening an hour earlier than previously scheduled. Tickets are on sale now at $15-$50. Informative wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, jazz... - September 11, 2014 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Wakeup Calls: mHealth Bridging Cross-Border Divides at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Billion-dollar technology industry showcased at "Medical Silk Road" mobile health conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 11, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Attitash Mountain Resort Set to Open New Ziptour | Zip from Summit of Bear Peak to Attitash Mountain Will be Longest Single Span in Contiguous U.S.
Attitash Mountain Resort has long been recognized as New England’s original summer & fall fun ski area with the Alpine Slide, still the longest in North America, first opening to the public in 1976. Since then Attitash Mountain Resort has added many more attractions including the Mount Washington Valley’s longest mountain coaster and New Hampshire’s first free-fall Airbag Jump. Attitash is introducing its new ZipTour attraction featuring the Flying Bear and Attitash Aerial Zip Lines. - September 10, 2014 - Attitash Mountain Resort
U Sapa Vietnam Offers Special Opening Rates
U Sapa Vietnam has introduced a special promotional program for the opening time starting. Special rates apply for bookings from now on for stays between August 1 and September 30, 2014 (rate exclusive tax and service charges). - September 10, 2014 - U Sapa Vietnam
Columbia Comeback: New Latin America Hotspot Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Medical tourism revenues top $216 million last year, marking 61 percent increase from 2012, according to Proexport Colombia, backer of health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 10, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Ask a Patient: Live Interactive Webcast Streaming Global Contacts at World Medical Tourism Congress
Interactive online discussion connects health travelers with healthcare providers -- hospitals, doctors, insurance executives, medical tourism facilitators -- Sept. 23, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 10, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Affordable Care South of Border: Baja California Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Mexico state reaching out to U.S. medical tourism consumers at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 07, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Boasts South Pacific GM of the Year
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is proud to announce that that Deputy CEO Marcus Niszow has been awarded ‘South Pacific General Manager of the Year’ at the 2014 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence. The winners of the 2014 awards program were revealed last night during... - September 06, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotels Holds Ice Cream Social Job Fair on September 15th
The Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel holds an ice cream social job fair job fair on September 15th 2014. Bring resume and your sweet tooth. - September 05, 2014 - Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel
ILHA Confererence Talks Changing Landscape of Group Business, Hotel Sales & Revenue Management
Erik Browning of The Rainmaker Group, will help you understand what is happening in the group distribution landscape and share best practices on how to best manage through these changes at the ILHA Conference in September. - September 04, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
GNEX 2015 Confirms Event Onboard USS Midway in San Diego
The Global Networking Expo, also known as the GNEX Conference is an exciting event for the timeshare industry that has reimagined the typical convention format into a sharp networking focused, debate orientated gathering of senior level industry professionals. GNEX will be celebrating its 5th... - September 04, 2014 - Perspective Magazine
Surf Industry Manufacturers Association Expands Humanitarian Efforts by Adopting Sustainable Funding Platform, Swipe4TheKids
Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) has recently adopted the Swipe4TheKids Merchant Platform to enhance the broad range funding efforts encompassed by the SIMA Humanitarian Fund. - September 02, 2014 - Pomeroy Equitable Solutions LLC
East Meets West: Asian Markets Take Flight at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
From Thailand to India, healthcare providers making connections at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 02, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Resort Travel & Xchange Confirms as Exhibitor at Canadian Resort Conference
Resort Travel & Xchange (RTX), has confirmed as an exhibitor for the upcoming Canadian Resort Conference (CRC) scheduled for September 23-24 in Toronto, Canada. RTX, is a member focused exchange company offering flexible exchange options to its over 60,000 members. RTX members have access to... - August 31, 2014 - Resort Travel & Xchange
Thinking Ahead: Nueterra Global Alliance Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Provider network of 10,000 physicians and 25 health systems to also co-sponsor 5th Global Ministerial Summit at Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 30, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
NTOA Sponsors Canadian Resort Conference
The National Timeshare Owners Association (NTOA) has confirmed a Bronze level sponsorship for the upcoming Canadian Resort Conference (CRC 2014) to be held at Pantages Hotel in downtown Toronto, Canada from 23-24 September 2014. As the premier organization giving a united voice to the nearly 8... - August 30, 2014 - National Timeshare Owners Association
The Fulton Steamboat Inn Invites Guests to Enjoy Fall with Family and Friends in Lancaster County
The Fulton Steamboat Inn, along with Huckleberry's Restaurant and Tavern, are excited to invite guests to experience all the outdoor fun in the fall that Lancaster has to offer. As the temperature begins to dip slightly and autumn colors and scents fill the air, the Fulton Steamboat Inn is the... - August 30, 2014 - Fulton Steamboat Inn
ILHA Conference Talks Hotel Online Reputation Management & Retail Partnership Opportunities
Their industry experts will share the latest information on online reputation management best practices successful retail partnerships at the International Luxury Hotel Association Fast Forward 2020 Conference in September. - August 29, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Alliance Hospitality Hires Jennifer Scott as GM of Residence Inn in Fort Worth
Alliance Hospitality, a premier hotel management company, announced today that Jennifer Scott has been hired as General Manager for its Residence Inn property located in Fort Worth, Texas. Rolf Tweeten, Chairman of the Board, made the announcement. Scott brings over 20 years of hotel management... - August 28, 2014 - Alliance Hospitality
ResorTime Launches New Web Site and Brand Identity
Dynamic Online Marketing Platform Specializes in Nightly Timeshare Rentals. - August 28, 2014 - ResorTime
Crimson Tide Sports Network to Kickoff at the Beach
The Alabama Crimson Tide Sports Network is kicking off the football season at the beach this weekend. Tyler Watts will be hosting the pre-game and post-game show from Cobalt Restaurant at Caribe Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama. - August 27, 2014 - Caribe Resort
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs Encourages Tourists Announces New Accommodations Next to a Beautiful Wonder: The Rincon de la Vieja
A vacation, for most people combines relaxation and new experiences that are not inaccessible during their work-day lives. - August 27, 2014 - Blue River Resort