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Luxury Living in Costa Rica Now Possible at a Fraction of the Cost with Introduction of Private Residence Clubs Built on Innovative Fractional Ownership
Palms International Costa Rica introduces the Hammock Club Collection CR, Latin America’s only Luxury Fractional Ownership Program for Luxury Costa Rican Homes in Highly Sought-After Resort Settings. - July 29, 2013 - Palms International
MyNorthTickets Now Sells Tickets to 2013 Porterhouse Productions Traverse City Summer Microbrew & Music Festival
MyNorthTickets, a subsidiary of MyNorth Media producers of Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine, is now selling tickets on behalf of the Porterhouse Production’s Traverse City Summer Mircrobrew & Music Festival. "Part of our mission has always been to connect our audience with... - July 25, 2013 - MyNorth Media
Enjoy Up to 50% Off in Lanzarote This Summer with Optima Villas
Optima Villas Announce Summer Sale on Lanzarote. - July 25, 2013 - Optima Villas
TripAdvisor Recognizes Villas Sacbe Condo Hotel and Beach Club with a 2013 Certificate of Excellence
Condo Hotels Playa Del Carmen is delighted to announce that one of their Playa Del Carmen hotels, the Villas Sacbe Condo Hotel and Beach Club, has been presented with a TripAdvisor 2013 Certificate of Excellence. - July 24, 2013 - Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen
Tickets Still Available for R&B Legend Keith Sweat in Concert Sept. 20 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will host R&B/blues singer-songwriter Keith Sweat in concert on Friday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. in the Rollins Center®. A limited number of tickets are still available at $35 & $45. Sweat, the innovator of the New Jack Swing, has a host of notable hits... - July 24, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
River Expeditions Announces the Coolest Party in August – Beach Party Blast
River Expeditions is excited to announce the coolest party in August, Beach Party Blast, on August 3rd, 2013. Guests can enjoy a weekend with friends and family, including white water rafting on the New River Gorge, and a fun and food filled cookout, all for a special price. - July 23, 2013 - River Expeditions
Delaware Poker Championship III Guarantee $100,000 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Sept. 7
The Delaware Poker Championship® III tournament will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7 beginning at 11 a.m. in the Crown Royal® Poker Room. The prize pool guarantee is $100,000, the largest ever offered at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. Multi-table super satellites for the tournament will... - July 21, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Brand Tango and Perspective Group Launch Brand Awareness Campaign
Perspective Group, a global PR & Multimedia company for the vacation ownership industry and Brand Tango, a comprehensive marketing, design, and technology company have collaboratively launched a brand awareness campaign to help inform companies operating within the timeshare industry of the... - July 20, 2013 - Perspective Magazine
Palms International Costa Rica and Resort Realty CR Announce Strategic Partnership for Costa Rica Real Estate
International Real Estate Company Specializing in Luxury Costa Rica Real Estate and Resort Properties Joins Forces with Los Sueños Real Estate Specialist, Resort Realty CR/United Country, on the Central Coast of Costa Rica. - July 19, 2013 - Palms International
Winner of a 2 Tank Scuba Diving Belize Day Trip
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort in Placencia has decided to give away a magnificent prize to its fans through Facebook. RG’s PADI 5 star certified dive center has decided that one lucky winner from their Facebook contest will receive a Scuba Diving day trip (2 Tanks Dive for a more... - July 19, 2013 - The Inn at Robert's Grove
Glenn Miller Orchestra Coming to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Oct. 25
The renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform in the Rollins Center® on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m., now under the leadership of band director and lead vocalist, Nick Hilscher. Hilscher became the director of the touring band in 2012, replacing previous director Gary Tole to become the... - July 18, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Creta Maris Green Team Take Action to Protect the Environment
With the ecological and social actions of Creta Maris Green Team - environmental group of Creta Maris Beach Resort, organized yesterday July 15, 2013, cleaning and tree preservation, the responsibility of which is under the Municipality of Hersonissos. - July 18, 2013 - Maris Hotels
TripAdvisor Recognizes Maya Villa with a 2013 Certificate of Excellence
Maya Villa Condo Hotel & Beach Club is pleased to have been among the Playa del Carmen hotels presented with a TripAdvisor 2013 Certificate of Excellence. - July 17, 2013 - Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen
Journey Back in Time at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum Hotel Accomodations
Stay at the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Thousand Oaks Ventura County and visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum to discover exhibits and galleries depicting the life of Ronald Reagan. Take a step back in time and journey through Reagan’s life from local hero to Hollywood... - July 17, 2013 - TownePlace Suites by Marriott
KoruCenter Redefines Immersive Fitness with Revolutionary Weight Loss Retreat in Colorado
Opening this month, KoruCenter is launching a weight loss center that solves the age old problem, weight loss being temporary, associated with live-in programs. - July 17, 2013 - KoruCenter
Rebekah Evans Named Ventura County Lodging Association Executive Director
Rebekah Evans has been named the new executive director of the Ventura County Lodging Association (VCLA). Evans will be responsible for overseeing efforts to attract tourists and business travelers to Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura, known as VenturaCountyWest. Evans takes over from Gary Wartik, who... - July 17, 2013 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Brett/Robinson Offers Fall Rates Beginning in August
The official start of fall is still more than two months away, but Gulf Shores & Orange Beach vacationers will only have to wait another month for a fall vacation if they book a stay with Brett/Robinson. Beginning August 4th, Brett/Robinson’s early fall rates will go into effect,... - July 14, 2013 - Brett Robinson
Sofitel Luxury Hotel in the Philippines Celebrates French Month
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, the only French luxury hotel in the Philippines, introduces a variety of French celebrations this whole month of July! - July 14, 2013 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Hotel Packages for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum at the Courtyard by Marriott Thousand Oaks Ventura County
Marriott Courtyard Thousand Oaks hotel offers beautiful accommodations for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. Package includes entry tickets to the museum. Take a step back in time and journey through Reagan’s life from local hero to Hollywood stardom, and then through his campaign trail and days of being in office. - July 12, 2013 - Courtyard by Marriott
Top-Ranked Heavyweights Headline Friday Night Fights Aug. 23 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Friday Night Fights returns to the Rollins Center® on Aug. 23 with a headline title bout between two Top Ten U.S. heavyweights, unbeaten sensation Amir “Hardcore” Mansour, ranked No. 10, and Maurice “Mo Bettah” Harris, ranked No. 9. Mansour, 18(14)-0 of Penns Grove,... - July 12, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Thavorn Hotels and Resorts Celebrate Launch of New Hotel Websites with Sweepstake Competition
Thavorn Hotels and Resorts, Phuket, Thailand celebrate the launch of their new hotel websites by running a sweepstake competition with 2 prizes available of a 3 Night Stay at one of their beach resorts. - July 11, 2013 - Thavorn Group
Apartment Barcelona Supports the Casal dels Infants in the Fight Against Child Poverty with New Initiative
The company is set to donate one Euro to the Casal dels Infants centre for the support of disadvantaged children for every apartment reservation made with the agency this summer. - July 10, 2013 - Apartment Barcelona
First All Women's Sailing Team Aboard Panwa Phuket Race Week, 17 July
Phuket's popular all women's sailing team has officially entered Asia's most exciting regatta, the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Race Week, held from 17 - 21 July 2013. - July 09, 2013 - Andaman Sea Club
38th Anniversary of Nude Recreation Week Taking Off at Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Every year, Nude Recreation Week reminds people that they can escape the monotony of boring chain hotel vacations. There are many fun and fascinating nude travel destinations around the world. Pack light and say goodbye to funny tan lines forever. - July 08, 2013 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
The Launch of Bushwise Hospitality Internship Training Courses at Luxury Safari Lodges Across South Africa
Bushwise launches Hospitality Internship Training Courses in luxury safari lodges on some of the finest game reserves in South Africa; unique and exciting career development opportunities in the African wilderness. - July 05, 2013 - Bushwise
Mexico: Dentists Have Medical Tourism Training to Sink Teeth in
Representatives of the Medical Tourism Association® met this week with the Sani Dental Group in Los Algodones, Mexico, where they conducted a training workshop and site visits leading toward their certification in International Patient Services. - July 05, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
PRHG Invests $1million+ on Resort Upgrades
Over the past 12 months and continuing on for the next 6-12 months, Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is investing over NZD$1million in resort upgrades for two of their iconic Cook Islands properties, Pacific Resort Rarotonga and Pacific Resort Aitutaki. The most recent of these upgrades was the... - July 04, 2013 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Nominated as Mexico and Central America’s Leading Spa Resort at World Travel Awards 2013
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa is proud to announce that it has been nominated at the World Travel Awards 2013 as Mexico and Central America’s Leading Spa Resort. Casa Dorada is one of only three resorts in Los Cabos, Mexico to be nominated in this category. This year, World Travel... - July 03, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Adventure Company & Jungle Lodge Announces Facebook Contest Winner for June
The “Picture your Adventure in Belize” is the first ever Facebook photo contest that Caves Branch has had. The contest started on February 1st, 2013 and has been running since then. Each month is a new contest and Caves Branch selects a new winner. Ian Anderson, owner of Caves Branch... - July 03, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
Medical Tourism Association® Offers Marketing Workshop in Portugal
The Medical Tourism Association® will present a daylong workshop on “Medical Tourism Marketing and the World Health,” Wednesday, July 10, at the Hotel Vila Gale Ópera, in Lisbon, Portugal. Renee-Marie Stephano, president of the Medical Tourism Association®, will offer... - July 03, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association® Workshop to Elevate Industry Awareness in Armenia
The Medical Tourism Association® will conduct a daylong workshop outlining “Opportunities for Medical Tourism in Armenia,” Wednesday, July 3, at Yerevan State University, in Yerevan, Armenia, in collaboration with Solutions and Dental Tourism Armenia. - July 03, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
CRS Provider Moves Towards Flat Fee Unlimited Transactions
evolution technology by The Hotel Performance Company (http://www.evolutiondistribution.com), the hospitality e-commerce and e-distribution provider, has introduced a more flexible pricing strategy for hotels. evolution has created an alternative pricing structure for independent hotels by... - July 03, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Resorts West and Mizuno to Host High-Altitude Running Camp in Park City
World-class marathoner and IAAF World Championships qualifier Renee Metivier Baille will lead the four-day camp in the mounatins of Park City. - July 02, 2013 - Resorts West
Vermont's Stoweflake Resort Hosts 27th Annual Hot-Air Balloon Festival, July 12-14, 2013
Festival Attendees Can Lift Off with 25 Balloons; Enjoy Kids Activities, Live Music & Beer Garden. - July 02, 2013 - Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng, Celebrates Its 1 Year Anniversary and Launches New Packages for Vang Vieng Visitors
One year ago, Riverside Boutique Resort was inaugurated on the banks of the Nam Song in Vang Vieng, Laos. The Resort was an almost instant hit and visitors’ response has been overwhelming. As part of its 1-year celebrations, Riverside Boutique Resort is announcing special packages for multi-day bookings as well as bookings involving a stay at both Green Park Boutique Hotel, Vientiane, and Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng. - July 02, 2013 - Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
River Expeditions Announces the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree Celebration
Join thousands of Scouts and their families for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree to be held at The Summit: Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve. River Expeditions is offering special scout adventure packages and rates during this national event, starting on July 15th, 2013. - July 01, 2013 - River Expeditions
County Country Homes Welcomes The Gryphon to Prince Edward County
An 1840 house is rebuilt in Prince Edward County Ontario. This architectural gem has been disassembled and rebuilt in a spectacular location. The historic property is soon to be open for vacation rental by County Country Homes. - June 30, 2013 - County Country Homes
Medical Tourism Workshop Brings Industry Stakeholders to Tbilisi, Georgia
The Medical Tourism Association® (MTA), in collaboration with MedTourGeorgia, presented a daylong workshop on “Opportunities for Medical Tourism in Georgia,” June 25, 2013, at Tbilisi State Medical University. - June 30, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Bangkok Green Family Summer Camp at Sampran Riverside
The former Rose Garden, now known as Sampran Riverside since celebrating its 50th anniversary in April last year is offering weekend retreats for parents with kids. Just an hour ride from Bangkok city the 70-acre eco-cultural theme park is filled with opportunities for families to bond over cultural workshops, eco-leisure activities and organic farming programs. - June 30, 2013 - Sampran Riverside
Butterfly on Victoria Received "Most Outstanding Design Hotel" in Golden Pearl Awards 2013
Butterfly Hotels Group is honored to announce that Butterfly on Victoria is a recipient of the Golden Pearl Awards 2013 for the "Most Outstanding Design Hotel" presented by the GHM Hotel General Managers Society. The Golden Pearl Awards, established by the GHM (Guangdong, Hong Kong, and... - June 30, 2013 - Butterfly Hospitality Group
Ramadan Specials at The Ajman Palace
Make this Holy Month of Ramadan truly memorable by sharing special moments with family and friends at The Ajman Palace. - June 30, 2013 - The Ajman Palace
MyNorthTickets Sells Big Bear Sportsman's Club Tickets to Big Bear Butt Cruise
MyNorthTickets, a subsidiary of MyNorth Media producers of Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine, is now selling tickets on behalf of Big Bear Sportsman’s Club, namely to the Big Bear Butt Cruise on August 24th, 2013. - June 29, 2013 - MyNorth Media
Sofitel Manila Kicks Off Social Media Week 2013
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila celebrates Social Media Week with exhilarating social media related events for guests. - June 29, 2013 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Singing Sands Inn Launches July 2013 Facebook Contest for Pet Owners
Singing Sands Inn, the Belize Tourism Board's 2012 "Small Hotel of the Year" winner in Maya Beach, Belize, continues its series of contests for its fans on Facebook with a contest for pet owners for the month of July. The resort also aims to connect this latest contest with the work of the Placencia Humane Society, a charitable organization dedicated to the welfare of household pets, by asking participants to pledge a small donation of supplies to the Humane Society should their entry win. - June 28, 2013 - Singing Sands Inn
International Hotel Casino & Tower Suites Reopens After a Two-Year Renovation
Five-star luxury hotel in Bulgaria increases its capacity by 150%. - June 28, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Brick House Bed & Breakfast in Top 10% Globally
Brick House Bed & Breakfast, a 5-room historic 1840 home in Westfield, NY, receives "Award of Excellence" from Trip Advisor. This award is given only to the top 10% of the 700,000 hotel listings of the largest travel site in the world. - June 28, 2013 - Brickhouse of NY, Inc
Mandoki Hospitality Adds a New Gulf Shores Vacation Rental
Just in time for the start of summer vacation, Mandoki Hospitality has announced the addition of a new property in Gulf Shores, Alabama, outside of its already established Gulf Shores Plantation. This newest property, named “At Ease,” is a beach house located 14 miles west of Highway... - June 28, 2013 - Gulf Shores Plantation
Medical Tourism Association® Expands MedicalTourism.com to Heighten Healthcare Awareness, Encourage Patient Engagement
MedicalTourism.com will be expanding their massive medical tourism educational portal by some 1,000 news pages in the next few months. - June 27, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Apartment Barcelona Offers Discounts of Up to 40% on Last Minute Rentals for Summer 2013
The company boasts the largest portfolio of holiday apartments by the beach in Barcelona, with a wide variety of rental styles, sizes and prices. - June 27, 2013 - Apartment Barcelona
Brett/Robinson Sponsors the 2013 Alabama Coastal Triathlon and “Tri-It-On” Triathlon
Athletes and beach-lovers may want to start training, as the 2013 Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday, September 7th, at Gulf Shores Public Beach. The triathlon, sponsored by Brett/Robinson, will begin with a 1.5k swim in the Gulf of Mexico, followed by a 40k bike... - June 27, 2013 - Brett Robinson