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Accor Enjoys a Bumper Year for Expansion in Asia Pacific
A record number of hotels committed with over 70 new contracts signed for key markets in the region during 2010. - January 29, 2011 - Accor
Great Hotels of the World Predicts Incentives Are Back for 2011 and Beyond
Enquiries for incentive travel through Great Hotels’ MICE desk are increasing - January 29, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Q4 Figures from Serviced Office Sector Indicate Imminent Return to Growth for UK Economy
Results out today from the serviced office sector fly in the face of GDP figures, demonstrating a 150% uplift in performance compared with Q3 which should be welcomed by industry. - January 28, 2011 - Executive Offices Group
DirectRooms.com – 2nd International Conference on e-Learning and Distance Learning in February 2011
DirectRooms.com is prepared to announce the return of a popular educational conference in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, the International Conference on e-Learning and Distance Learning. - January 28, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Imocom Hotels and Resorts Presents Valentines’ Day Accommodation Packages in the Algarve
Love is in the air, and IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts is offering many value-friendly packages for Valentine’s Day weekend in its two five star hotels in Algarve - Monte Santo Resort in Carvoeiro and As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura. - January 28, 2011 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Cypress Bend Resort Offers Deals on Green Fees Through February 28
Popular Course on Louisiana’s Audubon Golf Trail Offers Discounted Green Fees - January 28, 2011 - Cypress Bend Resort
Go Nudist at the Hotel Desire Costa Rica’s Body Paint Party on January 29, 2011, in San Jose, Costa Rica
The theme is Body Paint for the Hotel Desire Costa Rica’s party to be held on January 29, 2011, in the GoNudeCostaRica.com San Jose location. Come let your imagination run wild and paint your body or someone else’s. - January 27, 2011 - GoNudeCostaRica.com
2011 Spring Photography Weekend Dates Announced by the Carriage House Bed & Breakfast
The Carriage House Bed & Breakfast in Jefferson, Texas will be hosting the 2011 Spring Photography Weekend March 18th - 20th. - January 27, 2011 - The Carriage House Bed and Breakfast
Mandoki Hospitality, Inc. to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Gulf Shores Plantation Throughout 2011
Mandoki Hospitality, Inc. will engage in a year-long celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary with Gulf Shores Plantation. The festivities will involve contests, special offers, and drawings. - January 27, 2011 - Gulf Shores Plantation
Chinese New Year 2011 at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta
In a week's time Grand Celebrations will be in place at a Top Luxury Malta Hotel for the 2011 Spring Festival to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rabbit. - January 26, 2011 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Weber’s Inn in Ann Arbor, Michigan Completes Renovation of Lobby, Reception Area, Meeting Room
Weber's Inn renovations are completed with a "timeless design" that highlights the Ann Arbor hotel as a true boutique hotel. - January 26, 2011 - Weber's Restaurant and Hotel
Environment Cleaning Day at SUNRISE Holidays Resort
By cleaning the underwater grounds of the beautiful lagoon, four English guests at the SUNRISE Holidays Resort showed their deep appreciation for the environment. In the course of the regularly held Environment Cleaning Day Mr. Lyndon Cox, Mr. Christopher Cox, Mr. Jason Tamplin and Mr. Graham... - January 25, 2011 - SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises
DirectRooms.com – End of January 2011 Melaka Retirement Reunion for Class of 1968-1974
There will be many an old tale recalled when the soon-to-be retired classes of 1968 to 1974 pupils from Malocca High School get together at the end of January - January 23, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Anthropology of Transcendent Philosophy Seminar and Conference 2011 in Jakarta, Indonesia
DirectRooms.com hereby wishes to announce that an international philosophical seminar and conference on the anthropology of transcendent philosophy will be held at the Sultan Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia from 26th to 27th March 2011. - January 23, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Le Meridien Phuket Associates Aid Child Watch Phuket’s Centre for Children
Le Meridien Phuket associates visits Child Watch Phuket's center for children of inmates and underprivileged families. - January 23, 2011 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
DirectRooms.com – Join Laanta Lanta Festival 2011 in Koh Lanta During 7 to 9 March
DirectRooms is pleased to announce that the Laanta Lanta Festival will take place from 7th to 9th March 2011 on Koh Lanta, Thailand. The aim of the festival is to act as a showcase for the diverse cultures of the delightful island of Koh Lanta - January 23, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Nurses Meet in Kuching to Discuss Issues in Community Health from 11 to 13 March 2011
DirectRooms.com reports that public health nurses will be meeting in Malaysia’s Kuching to review the latest health concerns affecting the area and formulating measures to better help people within the community. - January 23, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – 11 February 2011 Japanese Celebrate National Foundation Day in Kyoto
DirectRooms.com reports that the citizens of Kyoto and all around Japan will be celebrating the foundation of the country’s first emperor with a national holiday in February - January 23, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Japan Conference on Truth, Reason and Faith to be Held in March 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that there is a conference, which will address the thrilling and dynamic clash of cultures between the East and the West, will take place in the only non-Western country that has earned the description ‘developed’: Japan. The International Academic Forum with its partnerships around the globe is setting up the Inaugural Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion and Philosophy, in Osaka, Japan’s well-known city. - January 23, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Frisbee Players Keep the Ultimate Dream Alive in Vientiane in February 2011
DirectRooms.com highlights that once known as "Ultimate Frisbee," and now due to trade mark rules just as "Ultimate," the game has become popular in Vientiane, driven by the high number of students who get together very Monday to practise this fast growing sport. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Buddhists in Kanchanaburi Commemorate Auspicious Day on 18 February 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that during February many Buddhists will be coming together to remember one of the important occasions in the religion’s history - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
The "Billiard Crème de la Crème" Stayed in SUNRISE Select Garden Beach Resort & Spa
SUNRISE Select Garden Beach Resort & Spa was proud to have hosted the final match of the Billiard World Cup 2011. - January 22, 2011 - SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises
DirectRooms.com – New Medical Laws and Forensics Advancements Are Reviewed in Goa from 20 to 21 February 2011
DirectRooms.com divulges that doctors and lawyers will be gathering in Goa to discuss key issues related to medical negligence and what can be done to prevent litigation. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Experience Folk New Year in Hangzhou Will be Held on 3 to 9 February 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that celebrations in Hangzhou for the Chinese New Year will include a series of festivities which maintain traditional customs to give visitors an authentic Chinese experience. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Jeddah Exhibition on Opportunities in March 2011 for Saudi Arabia’s Security Services
DirectRooms.com announces that a major exhibition will be taking place in Jeddah highlighting the main issues and opportunities to Saudi Arabia’s security, fire and safety services. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Ho Chi Minh Welcomes Vietnam’s Foremost Maritime Industry Event in March 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that the premier global companies from the maritime industry will be setting up in Ho Chi Minh City in March to display the latest products to the thriving Vietnamese market. - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Hurghada Stretch Off for the Egypt Yoga Festival in March 2011
DirectRooms.com reports that the popular resort location of Hurghada in Egypt will be hosting a special yoga course featuring world renowned teachers of the practice - January 22, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
TripAdvisor Honours Pacific Resort Aitutaki as Best of the South Pacific
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the South Pacific and Top 10 Resorts for Romance in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2011 Travelers’ Choice awards. TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site, today announced the winners of its... - January 21, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Head2Pillow.com Launches Short-Term Room Rental Service for Londoners, Homeowners Take Advantage of £4,250 Tax Free Income
Head2Pillow.com, an innovative web service bringing together homeowners and people looking for a room for a short stay has launched, offering Londoners a chance to earn tax free income from a spare room while streamlining the process of advertising accommodation, checking availability, booking a room and ensuring secure payment. - January 21, 2011 - Head2Pillow.com
DirectRooms.com – Union Day Public Holiday Celebrations in Yangon
DirectRooms.com announces that the Myanmar city of Yangon is a welcoming place for tourists seeking some real beauty and experience during their time in South East Asia. The national public holiday on Union Day in February is a wonderful opportunity to really explore the city. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRoom.com – Sharm el-Sheikh to Host Electrochemistry Conference
DirectRooms.com reveals that electrochemistry will be the hot topic of conversation when delegates gather in Sharm el-Sheikh for a conference to put together plans that will shape future developments. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Eilat Welcomes World’s Best Classical Artists for Special Concert Series Between 17 and 26 March 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that Eilat will play host to the leading classical music performers from around the world, during a ten day festival that will comprise 20 concerts by three orchestras and 20 world class soloists. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Damascus 2nd International Wood & Wood Machinery Show in February 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that companies in the Middle East will be focusing on Syria for new innovations and techniques being used within the wood industry, as the country’s main wood exhibition takes place in Damascus. - January 21, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Announces Ecuador Four Worlds 16-Day Tour Encompassing Natural and Cultural Diversity of Equator
Red Mangrove’s New Ecuador Four Worlds Tour reveals Ecuador’s historical nooks and cultural and botanical/biological quadrants spanning the Equator - January 20, 2011 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
DirectRooms.com – Morocco’s Largest Book and Publishing Fair is Held in Casablanca During 11 to 20 February 2011
DirectRooms.com reports that Casablanca will be hosting a major exhibition for members of the book publishing industry that will see thousands of titles on display and the presentation of the Morocco Book Awards. - January 20, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Bahrain International Garden Show 2011 to Take Place from 25 to 27 February
Bahrain will be organising the country’s largest dedicated gardening exhibition in February that will see suppliers exhibiting the newest forms of garden products and services, DirectRooms.com can report. - January 20, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Heist and Italian Job Playing at Grand Miramar Club and Spa
The robbery movies Heist and Italian Job will be showing at the Grand Miramar Club and Spa grand hall, the Puerto Vallarta resort reports. - January 20, 2011 - Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
Small is the New Big for Vacationers; Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa Sees Renewed Interest from Locals
Pressures on the family budget continue to grow, with balancing the budget seemingly harder year by year. The trend towards shorter and more local vacations is growing along with these pressures, and guests at niche accommodations like Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa in the Dandenong... - January 19, 2011 - Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa
StarCity Saigon Hotel Opens on January 12, 2011
Ocean Hospitality has launched the soft opening of its first developed property in Vietnam, the StarCity Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City on January 12, 2011. StarCity Saigon Hotel is a four-star hotel located at 144 Nguyen Van Troi Street, Phu Nhuan District, just 5 minutes away from Tan Son Nhat... - January 19, 2011 - StarCity Saigon Hotel
Great Hotels of the World Adds 63 Hotels to Its Portfolio in 2010
Membership to sales and marketing alliances continues to grow thanks to innovative niche sales and marketing strategies - January 19, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Brett/Robinson and LuLu’s Offer a Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal Celebration
Brett/Robinson and LuLu’s in Gulf Shores are teaming up for Valentine’s Day weekend, and interested married couples can take advantage of the vacation package Brett/Robinson is offering for that weekend: the Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal Celebration package. For $298 per couple,... - January 19, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort Groundbreaking Ceremony Thursday, Jan. 20, 4PM
The time has finally arrived for Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort. Construction for the Park Model sites has begun and is moving along nicely. - January 19, 2011 - Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises Win HolidayCheck TopHotel 2011 Award
The HolidayCheck TopHotel Award honors the top hotels in different regions and recognizes their achievements. This award is based on the reviews guests are posting on the HolidayCheck website. In the year 2010 alone, more than 400.000 reviews have been made for more than 100.000 hotels. So the... - January 18, 2011 - SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises
An evening with LeAnn Rimes April 1 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Country artist and two-time Grammy Award winner LeAnn Rimes will perform in the Rollins Center at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, April 1, 2011, at 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale today for $50 to $95. LeAnn Rimes most recently released “Crazy Women” from her new album, Lady &... - January 16, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Woodlands Resort Sweetens Its Valentine’s Offer with a Private Dessert Cruise for Two
Give your sweetheart a Valentine’s treat with a private dessert cruise for two, part of The Woodlands Resort’s ultra-romantic BonBon Voyage package, available February 11 – 14. Upon arrival, guests are treated to a bit of pampering and relaxation with a 50-minute couples’... - January 16, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
First-Ever 2011 Louisiana XC State Championship USA Cycling-Sanctioned Mountain Bike Series Concludes at Cypress Bend Resort
Consisting of seven adrenaline-pumping rounds of USA Cycling cross-country mountain bike races, the first-ever 2011 Louisiana XC State Championship Series kicks off with “LOCOfest” at Eddie Jones Park in Shreveport on April 17 and concludes with the “Battle at the Bend” at... - January 16, 2011 - Cypress Bend Resort
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Offers Spring Travelers Orlando Vacation Value
Travelers planning a spring Orlando vacation will find great value at Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa, including spacious accommodations, resort amenities and free Disney theme park transportation. - January 13, 2011 - Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa
Tournaments Approved by Delaware Lottery for Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Delaware Lottery recently approved three additional tournaments at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino: the Delaware Poker Championship, Spring Poker Classic and Crown Royal Poker Room Tournament. The inaugural Delaware Poker Championship will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10. Qualifying tournaments... - January 13, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
New Luxury Inn in the Connecticut River Valley
The Boardman House is a new luxury Inn located in the quaint New England riverfront village of East Haddam, just two hours from New York City or Boston. - January 11, 2011 - Boardman House B&B, LLC
Le Meridien Amman Brings Orphaned Children a Bag of Joy
Le Meridien Amman Brings Orphaned Children a Bag of Joy - January 11, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman