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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
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™
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™
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
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
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™
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
Image Makeover: Poland Turning Heads as Sponsor of World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Polish Medical Tourism Consortium to support government-backed initiative, promote modern facilities at Medical Tourism Association®-sponsored event, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
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. - August 27, 2014 - Blue River Resort
Change in Plans: Partnership to Connect HR Professionals with Cost-Saving Options at World Medical Tourism Congress
Medical Tourism Association joins forces with Human Resource Professionals Association at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept., 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
UVC Resorts Introduces the Lifestyle Collection
A new vacation membership program has been unveiled by the rapidly expanding Unlimited Vacation Club. Unlimited Vacation Club by AMResorts (UVC) is proud to announce the Lifestyle Collection, a dynamic new vacation program that offers a world of travel and leisure benefits with amazing offers and... - August 27, 2014 - Unlimited Vacation Club
Award Winning Speakers, Futurologists, Educators and Luxury Hotel Experts at ILHA Conference
A snapshot of session highlights and thought leaders sharing key industry insights at the International Luxury Hotel Association Fast Forward 2020 Conference. - August 25, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Stepping Into Sun: Bahamas Medical Center Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Proximity to United States, competitive pricing drive medical tourism patients to Caribbean and Bahamas Medical Center to Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 24, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Rohit Talwar Explores the Future for Hotels at ILHA Conference
Rohit Talwar, a global futurist and award winning professional speaker, will be a keynote speaker at the ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference, taking place in Washington D.C, Sept. 22 - 23, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. - August 24, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Open for Business: Philippines Department of Tourism Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Government officials see Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C., as vehicle to drive more health and wellness seekers to Southeast Asia island nation. - August 23, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Design and Guest Experience Now and Into the Future
Tristan Dowell, Vice President of Global Sales for Hyatt and Kenneth Villamil, Global Director of Product Development for Park Hyatt and Andaz Hotels, discuss future trends in design at the ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference in Washington next month. - August 23, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Coco Collection Strengthens Multi-National Executive Team with New Appointments
Coco Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Elza Artiaga from Brazil, as General Manager of Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Georgios Papazoglou, hailing from Greece, as General Manager of Coco Bodu Hithi, and Shafa Shabeer, from the heart of Maldives, as Director of Marketing. - August 23, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Inaugural Mid-Atlantic Green Hospitality Conference Sept. 15 & 16 to be Hosted by Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
In ongoing efforts to promote green awareness, 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... - August 22, 2014 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Clairvoyix to Present at the Inaugural ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference
Clairvoyix, the hospitality industry's leading marketing automation company, will sponsor and present at the “Online and Social Media Marketing – What’s Working?” session. - August 22, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
The State of the US Hotel Industry
Jan Freitag, SVP of STR, will give a comprehensive evaluation of the U.S and international luxury hotel industry, as well as predict future trends for 2014/15. - August 21, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Earns Top Workplaces Distinction for Sixth Year in a Row
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is pleased to announce that, for the sixth consecutive year, it has been selected as one of the large workplace winners in The News Journal Top Workplaces for 2014. The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The employee survey is conducted... - August 21, 2014 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Stay Fit Housing Partners with Soothe Massage Service to Enhance Guest Wellness
Stay Fit Housing teams up with Soothe to be the official massage service for Stay Fit Housing guests. - August 20, 2014 - Stay Fit Housing
National Timeshare Owners Association Proudly Welcomes Weholi to Trusted Affiliates
Swiss-based vacation marketplace expands reach into North America. - August 20, 2014 - National Timeshare Owners Association