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Pacific Resort Hotel Group Joins Influential Line Up to Present at AHICE Conference in Sydney
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Deputy CEO and General Manager Finance & Strategy - Marcus Niszow has joined the stellar line-up for the second annual Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney on September 2, 2011. Around 30 influential hotel... - August 17, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Squire, Sanders & Dempsey as a Silver Sponsor
The Medical Tourism Association in conjunction with the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Squire, Sanders & Dempsey as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - August 17, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Guests at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Experience Hatching of 51 Loggerhead Turtle Eggs During Island’s Peak Nesting Season
With resort guests looking on, 51 Loggerhead turtle hatchlings successfully emerged from their nest on the private beach of Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa and found their way into the warm Caribbean waters. Biologist Héctor González Cortés with... - August 17, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
New Activity & Adventure Holidays Guide – Fifth Edition
Activity & Adventure Holidays is pleased to announce the release of its latest travel guide which is packed with lots of exciting ideas for every type of activity and adventure traveller. Whether you are into birdwatching, cultural tours, safaris or something more daring and fast paced like... - August 17, 2011 - Activity & Adventure Holidays
Grand Seafood Dinner Buffet at Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai presents the new Dinner Buffet at l'Atrium Restaurant : Grand Seafood Dinner Buffet from Monday to Saturday - 18:00 to 22:00. - August 15, 2011 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Le Meridien Amman Celebrates the Holy Month of Ramadan with Its Associates
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, gathered its 350 associates from all divisions and departments over its annual Iftar at the outdoor pool terrace. The Iftar celebration offered an authentic Arabian experience with an exquisite oriental buffet and Layali Al Sham band,... - August 15, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress Announces the 2011 Preliminary List of participants
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the list of participants and the agenda for the conference held in Chicago on October 25-28, 2011. - August 14, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Competition: Win 7 Day Holidays to Brazil
Experience the Pantanal & Bonito with Brazil Nature Tours by entering the holiday competition organised by Activity & Adventure Holidays. The holiday prize includes: *Three overnights at Pousada Xaraes in the Pantanal including full board and three overnights at Hotel Cabanas in Bonito... - August 14, 2011 - Activity & Adventure Holidays
Inaugural Brew Festival at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Oct. 8
The inaugural Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Brew Festival will take place on Saturday, October 8, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Rollins Center. The theme will be Wild West. Microbreweries from the Mid-Atlantic region will be featured, along with live entertainment and food. The general admission... - August 13, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Brett/Robinson Offering a Packaged Deal for the Upcoming Alabama Coastal Triathlon
The Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon and “Tri-it-on” Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th, and visitors to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach who are interested in participating in this event can take advantage of Brett/Robinson’s triathlon package. The current... - August 13, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Scenic Hotel Group Supports the Top Brass in NZ
Scenic Hotel Group announces the 2011 winners of the Scenic Hotels Band of the Year following the contest at the New Zealand National Brass Band Championships in Auckland. - August 13, 2011 - Scenic Hotel Group
Green Key Global to Present at West Coast Green Lodging Conference
Green Key Global, the operators of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, has been invited to address the 2nd Annual West Coast Green Lodging Conference (WCGLC) later this month. The Green Key session, titled “Third-Party Green Certification – What’s the Return,” will be presented on Monday, August 22nd at 3:30 PM at the Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort. - August 12, 2011 - Green Key Global
The Rembrandt Hotel Celebrates Thailand Mother’s day
Celebrate Thailand Mother’s Day (August 12th) at the award winning restaurants at the Rembrandt Hotel with a special package for mothers who are coming with family, and a special gift for mothers. - August 12, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
DirectRooms.com – Visitors head to Thailand for Chinese Mooncake Festival on 12 September 2011
DirectRooms.com is pleased to announce that the Chinese Mooncake (Chung Chiu) Festival in Thailand will take place on 12th September 2011. - August 12, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Surf’s Up in Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie is fast becoming Australia’s best kept secret. - August 12, 2011 - LivingSocial Escapes
TripFab Works on Building a Travel Product That Promises to Change the Entire Travel Industry
A new group of individuals are coming up with a new travel product which, they claim, will make the travel industry "c**p" its pants as stated on their coming soon page (http://www.tripfab.com). On an interview with the CEO and co-founder of this company about the development and goals of... - August 11, 2011 - TripFab
“One Ocean, Two Paradises” Package from Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa and Presidente InterContinental Cancun Resort
Package includes five nights accommodation, daily breakfast and airfare between Cozumel Island and Cancun. - August 11, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
700-Foot Slip-and-Slide Debuts at Louisiana’s Cypress Bend Resort
There will be no lack of water at Toledo Bend Lake’s largest resort. What is believed to be one of the longest slip-and-slides in America, measuring more than 700 feet with an 80-foot descent, the Cypress Bend Screamer will be unveiled for one day only - Saturday, August 20 - at... - August 11, 2011 - Cypress Bend Resort
Peak Hospitality Announces Affiliation with Architectural Brass
Peak Hospitality will now represent the full product line of Architectural Brass. - August 11, 2011 - Peak Hospitality
The Rembrandt Hotel Launches the New Pool Bar Menu
The Rembrandt Hotel is pleased to announce that its Pool Bar is launching a brand new menu of organic, healthy and mouth watering dishes. While relaxing by the pool, guests can select from a wide variety of tasty dishes, Thai or international cuisines. The pool bar features mouth-watering Western... - August 11, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Stay Free at the Rembrandt Hotel
The Rembrandt Hotel partners with Thai Airways and TAT offering a super special package for those who fly with Thai Airways from Sweden to Thailand to stay free at the Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok during August – September 2011. - August 11, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
All Three Pacific Resort Hotel Group Properties Finalists in the 2011 HM Awards
Pacific Resort Hotel Group properties; Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Pacific Resort Rarotonga and Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa have all been named as a Finalists in the 2011 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, with winners due to be announced at the gala dinner in Sydney on... - August 10, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
The Rembrandt Hotel Invites Salsa Dancers to Get on the Floor
The Rembrandt Hotel invites all Salsa dancers to get on the floor and dance the night away on Saturday August 27th at Senõr Pico with the Fiesta Latina Latinos Unidos en Tailandia. - August 10, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Nika Corporate Housing Joins the "GO Furnished Housing" Team
Nika Corporate Housing and GO Furnished Housing Providers Offers Highest Standards, One-Call Access to Best-in-Class Apartments, 35% Savings over Standard Hotel Rates, and Nationwide Reach - August 09, 2011 - Nika Corporate Housing
Certified Scuba Divers Invited to Participate in Project AWARE Coastal Cleanup Hosted by Presidente InterContinental Resort & Spa and Scuba Du
Guided by certified dive masters, participants will visit Cozumel’s National Marine Park for an afternoon of cleaning marine debris from the world’s second largest coral reef. - August 06, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
DirectRooms.com – Athletes Compete in Vietnam Triathlon from 10 to 11 September 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that athletes are being invited to compete in the Vietnam Triathlon which will feature a main race over Olympic distances as well as a series of smaller events. - August 06, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Surprise, The Terra Cotta Inn Nude and Topless Sunbathing Resort. Palm Springs is Southern California's Most Popular Resort According to the Los Angeles Times
Many people are in a rut because of the hustle and bustle of life. They eat at the same bland chain restaurants. Buy groceries at the same big chain store. Vacation at the same boring chain hotels. Break out of the rut. The Los Angeles Times Newspaper created the 2011 Readers Choice Awards. Readers now know the best that Southern California has to offer. And as a pleasant surprise, the most popular resort selected was The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa of sunny Palm Springs. - August 05, 2011 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
DirectRooms.com – Forty Couples Meet in Luxor to Get Married Like the Pharaohs During 15 to 20 October 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that visitors can be transported back in time to ancient Egypt to see what a traditional Pharaonic wedding would have looked like as the original customs are shown in Luxor. - August 05, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Best Holiday Ideas for Travelling Without Breaking the Bank
Australians looking for a great holiday are realising you don’t need to waste money on overseas escapes. - August 05, 2011 - LivingSocial Escapes
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa to Host Photo Competition
Photographers Compete by Land and Sea to Capture the Natural Beauty of Cozumel Island - August 05, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Great Hotels of the World Launches New RFP Tool on Meeting Planners’ Website
New tool makes it easier and quicker for planner to complete the RFP process. - August 05, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Scenic Hotel Auckland Invests Over $85,000 for Best Rugby World Cup Views
Scenic Hotel Auckland ensures its guests get a great view of the Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand whether they have the much-prized match tickets or not. - August 05, 2011 - Scenic Hotel Group
Low Rates, Live Entertainment Keep the Summer Fun Going This Labor Day at the Woodlands Resort
School may be back in session, but families can still take advantage of a summer getaway over the extended Labor Day weekend. - August 04, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Montara Hospitality Holdings Announces New General Manager for Boathouse, Kata Beach, Phuket Thailand
Narong Pattamasaevi, Chairman, Montara Hospitality Holdings Co. Ltd., has announced Marie Laure Fleury will be appointed General Manager of Boathouse, the legendary 37-room boutique resort on Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand. - August 04, 2011 - Boathouse Resort
The Rembrandt Hotel Hosted Swiss Singer Maja Brunner
Recently the top Swiss singer Ms. Maja Brunner flew to Thailand to attend the Swiss National Day’s celebration. The Rembrandt Hotel was glad to have an opportunity to host Ms. Brunner during her stay in Bangkok. - August 04, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Lake Lanier Islands' Chef Rick Whorf Brings Something New to the Table
Introduction of New Culinary Talent at Lakeside Resort Could Cause a Stir in North Georgia - August 03, 2011 - Lanier Islands Resort
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Earns Fodor’s Choice 2011 Distinction From Fodor’s Travel
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa has been recognized as a Fodor’s Choice 2011 selection by Fodor’s, the leading name in travel information. This distinction designates Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort as a leading hotel for service, quality and... - August 03, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Boxing Card Update for Aug. 19 Friday Night Fights at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Amir Mansour, Ronica Jeffrey, Edgar Santana Going for Belts
Tickets are selling fast for the Aug. 19 multiple championship night of boxing in the Rollins Center arena at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. Amir “Hard Core” Mansour, 14(11)-0 will face Dominick “The Southern Disaster” Guinn, 33(22)-7-1 for the WBO NABO Intercontinental... - August 03, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
A Legend Awakes...the Au Co Sets New Standards
It all began as a Legend. Back in time, in a land where the mountains meet the sea, a beautiful, young fairy Au Co, falls in love with Long Quan, the Dragon Lord of the Sea. Their children, better known as the Hung Kings, became the early leaders of ancient Vietnam. In March 2012, Ha Long... - August 03, 2011 - Bhaya Cruises
Epoque Hotels Represents the Hempel Hotel, London
Epoque Hotels welcomes a new member - the Hempel Hotel, London to its boutique hotels collection. - August 02, 2011 - Epoque Hotels
Elvis "The King" Presley Tribute Returns to Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will celebrate legendary music icon, Elvis Presley, with its Second Annual Elvis Tribute Competition & Festival on August 26 & 27. A competition to determine the best Elvis tribute artist will be presented in a series of competitive... - July 31, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Kenny G Cancels Show in Dover, Del
The Kenny G performance scheduled for Sept. 16 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino has been abruptly cancelled by the artist’s agent so that he may attend a private celebration that weekend. Dover Downs Hotel & Casino regrets this cancellation, and extends apologies to ticket purchasers for... - July 31, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Low Labor Day Weekend Rates at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Send your kids back to school with wonderful summer memories. - July 31, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Holiday Inn Melaka Announces New General Manager
Holiday Inn Melaka has a new General Manager to lead the team. - July 31, 2011 - Holiday Inn Melaka
The Rembrandt Hotel Partnered with the Palace Luzern to Promote Thai Food
The Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok recently partnered with the Palace Luzern, a luxury hotel in Switzerland, to promote a Thai food festival at Luzern during June 27th until July 10th 2011. - July 29, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
The Medical Tourism Association Announces New Life Global Network as an Exhibitor at the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the New Life Global Network as an exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - July 29, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Celebrate National Girlfriends Day at The Woodlands Resort
In honor of friendship, The Woodlands Resort is helping tween girls celebrate National Girlfriends Day (August 1) with its Girlfriends Getaway offer. The Girlfriends Getaway is available Monday, August 1 through Friday, August 5, and includes a bracelet-making kit, an oversized “Best... - July 29, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
South American Shared Ownership Investment Conference to Receive Support from Perspective Magazine
The independent information leader for the timeshare and fractional industry will be a media sponsor for the second year in a row. - July 29, 2011 - Perspective Magazine
CT Mansion Featured in Great Inns
The Boardman House is Featured in Great Inns, Bed & Breakfasts, and Guesthouses Book Edited by Damir Sinovcic and Molly Teter Webb. - July 28, 2011 - Boardman House B&B, LLC
Great Hotels of the World Launches Great Signs of the World Competition
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, has launched a brand new photography competition where entrants will send in photos of the greatest signs they have come across during their travels or even in their own town. Great Hotels of the... - July 28, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World