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The Fairmont Dallas Hotel Names Sean Springer as Its First Artist in Residence of 2011
The Fairmont Dallas Artist in Residence program features breakthrough artists who live at the hotel and work in its onsite studio for three months. Sean Springer, of Springer Design Studio, the first Artist in Residence of 2011 crafts furniture, home accessories and sculptures from salvaged wood, creating functional pieces from landfill-bound materials. - January 08, 2011 - The Fairmont Dallas
Resorts West Releases Luxury Properties for Sundance Film Festival
Park City luxury lodging provider Resorts West has released a limited number of condos and private homes during the Sundance Film Festival for extended weekends and mini retreats, offering a taste of the Festival without a 10-day commitment. - January 08, 2011 - Resorts West
World Nude Gardening Day at the GoNudeCostaRica.com Nudist Resort in Costa Rica
The GoNudeCostaRica.com Resort is seeking naked gardeners to apply their skills to the resort’s six acres of estate, leading up to World Nude Gardening Day scheduled May 14, 2011. - January 07, 2011 - GoNudeCostaRica.com
Three Dolphins Group Acquires Phuket Landmark Mom Tri's Boathouse, Phuket Thailand
Khun Narong Pattamasaevi, the Executive Chairman of Three Dolphins Co., Ltd., which owns and operates world-renowned Trisara, Phuket, made the announcement the Three Dolphins Group has signed contracts to complete transactions to acquire 100% of shares in The Boathouse Inn and Restaurant. - January 07, 2011 - Boathouse Resort
Guests at the Woodlands Resort in Texas Stay Warm with Make-Your-Own Gourmet Hot Chocolate
For the month of January, guests relaxing in The Woodlands Resort’s Lobby Bar keep warm with cups of make-your-own Gourmet Hot Chocolate by choosing from an assortment of liquor mix-ins, tasty toppings and fun garnishes. Start with a creamy cup of homemade hot chocolate and add in your... - January 06, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Retreats Build for Men - New Line of Men's Fitness Retreats by Vita Vie Retreat
Vita Vie Retreat introduces retreats built for men, For Men Only. Vita Vie Retreat adds a new line of customized private retreats formulated specifically for men, men’s interests and men’s fitness. - January 05, 2011 - Vita Vie Retreat
Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast Begins Offering Weekend Scrapbooking and Crafting Retreats
Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast is now utilizing their 1700 square foot event space to host weekend long srapbooking and crafting retreats. A Friday-Sunday getaway weekend includes accommodations, 24 hour a day crafting sessions and five meals. - January 05, 2011 - Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast
Cincinnati, Ohio Area Bed and Breakfast Giving Away 12, Two-Night Getaway Packages to Unemployed
Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast wants to ease the stress of 12 people who have been unemployed for the last 12 months. A two-night stay at their property, along with freebies from local businesses, is up for grabs if you're willing to send them your story. - January 03, 2011 - Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast
Website for New Brett/Robinson Property Offers Valuable Resources for Prospective Buyers
The construction of Brett/Robinson’s newest condo development, Phoenix West II, is well under way, and the website dedicated to this latest property provides potential vacationers and buyers with useful information and details. The website, www.phoenixwestii.com, includes an overview of the... - January 01, 2011 - Brett Robinson
Key West Marriott Beachside Awarded Customer Excellence Award for Best Hotels in North America
The Key West Marriott Beachside hotel ranked fifth in North America for The Marriott Customer Excellence Award among all full service hotels including Marriott Hotels, Renaissance Hotels and JW Marriott Hotels. - December 29, 2010 - Spottswood Beachside
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Open Scuba Dive Lodges on Santa Cruz and Isabela Islands in Galapagos
Two New Lodges for Divers to Augment Three Sister Island Eco-Lodges - Will Serve Red Mangrove’s New Dive Academy Scheduled to Open Spring 2011 Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges announces the Dec. 1 openings of the 9-room Santa Cruz Divers Lodge in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island... - December 27, 2010 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
DirectRooms.com – The Haygoods American Pop Music to Perform in Shenzhen on 7 January 2011
DirectRooms.com is able to reveal that the eight siblings in the Haygood entertainment troupe will perform at the Poly Theatre in Shenzhen start at 20.00 on 7th January 2011. - December 27, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Sub6 Tel Aviv Concert to Take Place in January 2011
DirectRooms.com can reveal that fans of trance, electro and progressive house music will be provided the chance of enjoying leading duo Sub6 when they roll into Tel Aviv on Friday 21st January 2011. - December 27, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Celebrate New Year's Day 2011 in Sanya
DirectRooms.com reveals that to usher in the New Year on the 1st January 2011 Sanya’s tourist related businesses will be running a number of events and celebrations on New Year’s Eve. - December 26, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Attend Times Franchise B2B Expo in Pune on 19 and 20 February 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that the annual B2B Times Franchise Trade expo will run on the 19th and 20th February 2011 at the Sun N Sand Hotel in Pune. The expo is an opportunity for visitors to view the offerings of India’s biggest business-to-business (B2B) manufacturers and wholesalers. - December 26, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Ocean Hospitality to Open StarCity Saigon Hotel on December 27,2010
Ocean Hospitality is launching the soft opening of its first developed property in Vietnam, the StarCity Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City on December 27. Ocean Group chairman, Mr. Ha Van Tham is the first guest on the list to try the services that the Ocean Hospitality management has been... - December 25, 2010 - StarCity Saigon Hotel
DirectRooms.com – Muscat Invites People to Experience a Taste of India in January 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that the diverse and rich heritage of India will come to Muscat as it is showcased in a fascinating three-day exhibition in January 2011. - December 25, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Runners Will Head to Marrakech for the Marrakesh Marathon & Half Marathon
DirectRooms.com reveals that the His Majesty the King Mohammed VI invites 5,000 runners to the beautiful city of Marrakech for its prestigious marathon in January 2011. - December 25, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Htel Serviced Apartments Implements Refurbishments for Their Short Stay Apartment (Amsterdam)
In an effort to stay the market leader in the serviced apartment industry, Htel Serviced Apartments recently started a full scale renovation. The goal? Get the latest hotel designs that suits the hotel guest’ specific needs, providing the most suitable TV-channels and offer the best service possible. - December 24, 2010 - Htel Apartments
DirectRooms.com – Recent Advances in Kidney Transplantation Conference to Take Place in Kuwait
DirectRooms.com announces that Kuwait will play host to the conference: Recent Advances in Kidney Transplantation during January 2011. - December 24, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Competitors Warm Up for Langkawi’s Foremost Sailing Event in January
DirectRooms.com reveals that leading sailing crews from around the world will be heading to Malaysia’s Langkawi to take part in a major regatta set to take place in January. - December 24, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Resorts West Launches Park City Luxury Property Guide
Park City lodging provider Resorts West today launched the 2010-2011 Luxury Property Guide, a digital Park City area map designed to highlight points of interest, properties and important amenities near Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons. The searchable guide showcases major... - December 24, 2010 - Resorts West
DirectRooms.com – Sport and Society Conference 2011 to be Held in Kolkata from 28 February
DirectRooms.com announces that Kolkata will host the 2011 International Conference on Sport and Society from 28 February to 2 March 2011. - December 24, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Le Meridien Amman Celebrates Christmas and New Year with Corporate Clients
Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, celebrated Christmas and New Year with its clients by touring the city with the joyful Santa Claus last week. The tour, which was led by Ziad Fostuq Director of Sales and Marketing and Ibrahim Maayah Assistant Director of Sales, included... - December 24, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Meet the Gingerbread Family at the Grand Hotel Excelsior
The Grand Hotel Excelsior Chefs have prepared something a little more special for you this Christmas. A number of chefs from the Excelsior Hotel Malta’s Award Winning Kitchen Brigade took time out of their personal schedule to work on this year’s Gingerbread Castle. - December 23, 2010 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
DirectRooms.com – Fencing Champions Head to Doha to Battle for the Title
DirectRooms.com can announce that the members of the FIE will be travelling to the city of Doha in February 2011 - December 23, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Grand Hotel Excelsior’s Volunteers Visit Dar il-Wens Residents
The 'Aid the Community' Committee of the Grand Hotel Excelsior took time out of their busy work day to visit the residents of Dar il-Wens in Kalkara; a community home that caters to persons with intellectual disability. - December 23, 2010 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Rang Mahal Wins CNNGo's 2010 Best Eats Award
CNNGo has awarded Rembrandt's Rang Mahal the Winner of Bangkok Best Eats Indian Restaurant for 2010. - December 22, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa’s Tequila “Sommelier” Leads Guests on an Educational, Tasting Tour of Tequila
Tasting Experience Includes Three-Course Dinner Paired with Tequilas. - December 22, 2010 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Great Hotels of the World Latest Member News Round-Up
Enquiries regarding individual commissioned visits are welcomed; please use the contact details below to get in touch. Great Hotels is pleased to congratulate the following hotels on their recent achievements: - The Capital Restaurant makes The Sunday Times Top 100 Best British Restaurants Great... - December 20, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Cell Phones for Soldiers and Comfort Inn Kickoff Cell Phone Collection Drive in Columbia, SC
The Comfort Inn of Columbia, SC is now an Official Drop Off Location for the Cell Phones For Soldiers Collection Program. The Comfort Inn is encouraging all guests and community members to bring along their unused cell phones to to donate and help support our troops overseas. - December 20, 2010 - Comfort Inn - Bush River Road
DirectRooms.com – Maths Wizards Come to Chennai on 7 and 8 January 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that the top minds in the worlds of mathematics and science will be heading to the city of Chennai in January, held from 7th until the 8th. - December 20, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Everything to do with Natural Stones and Their Uses Will be on Display at Jaipur’s India Stonemart in January
DirectRooms.com is announcing the world’s largest trade fair concentration on natural stone and its varied uses, which will open at Jaipur’s Export Promotion Industrial Park on 20 January and run for three days. The stone industry is a competitive part of India’s booming economy, with this event showcasing its world. - December 20, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Hyderabad to Host Sign Today – the Trade Show for Media, Advertising and Marketing in January 2011
DirectRooms.com announces Sign Today-Hyderabad, the highly successful trade show aimed at the media, marketing and advertising sectors. Its vital platform for the display of related services and products make it he foremost event of its kind. - December 20, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Master Suites Offers VIP Concierge Service to Clients
Master Suites Corporate Housing is now offering a complimentary concierge service to its clients. Need to check the weather? Curious about local night life and nearby restaurants? Need dinner or airline reservations? Enjoying a business dinner and having a friendly debate about the last year the... - December 19, 2010 - Master Suites Corporate Housing
DirectRooms.com – Attend Taipei International Book Exhibition Between 9 and 14 February 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that a must visit exhibition for book buyers and sellers will take place at the Taipei World Trade Center in Taiwan. Book industry professionals who deal with most aspects of the literature and education trades will be going to the five day Taipei International Book Exhibition to see what is currently available and maybe do a little networking. - December 19, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Siem Reap Holds Special Celebrations for Chinese New Year
DirectRooms.com announces that Siem Reap is set to host a number of festivities to mark Chinese New Year that will include dances, fireworks and a series of colourful cultural displays. - December 18, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Charity Event in Koh Samui Invites Audiences to Discover Fulfilment
DirectRooms.com reveals that two leading spiritual guides will be hosting evenings of self discovery in Koh Samui as part of events to raise money for a children’s charity. - December 17, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Children Get a Dedicated Day of Celebrations in Hua Hin
DirectRooms.com reveals that children in Hua Hin and all over Thailand will be celebrating a special day dedicated to themselves at the start of January. - December 16, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – The Philippines’ Foremost Sailing Event Heads to Boracay in February 2011
DirectRooms.com divulges that sailing enthusiasts can catch a special few days of racing as Boracay plays host to one of the country’s main sailing competitions. - December 15, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Offshore Sailing School Wins Adrian Gold Awards
A feature on Offshore Sailing School by Dave Caldwell, which appeared in the June 18 Fine Arts Weekend section of The New York Times, has garnered the Gold Award in the HSMAI Adrian Awards to be presented on January 31, 2011 in New York City. Redpoint Marketing PR, responsible for The New York... - December 14, 2010 - Offshore Sailing School
Pagoda Hotel Embarks on New Beginning as Part of Aqua Hotels & Resorts’ Portfolio
Pagoda Hotel, Honolulu’s landmark hotel with its one-of-a-kind design and unique appeal, is gearing up for a great 2011 as part of Aqua Hotels & Resorts’ Oahu portfolio of properties. Effective December 20, 2010, new ownership and management of the 359-room hotel takes effect. Kai... - December 14, 2010 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
The Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta’s Involvement this Festive Season
Grand Hotel Excelsior, one of the top Luxury Malta Hotels has teamed up with various local institutions who will be entertaining their guests by singing Christmas Carols whilst help out the community. - December 14, 2010 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Resorts West Offers Exclusive Services to Sundance Institute Supporters
Resorts West is offering private concierge service and complimentary shuttle service to Sundance Institute Patron Circle members. - December 12, 2010 - Resorts West
Hyatt Regency Houston Earns Prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Rating
Hyatt Regency Houston, a downtown Houston hotel that has catered to business and leisure travelers since 1972, has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond rating. The fundamental hallmarks at this level include an extensive array of amenities combined with stylish accommodations and the... - December 11, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
Great Hotels of the World Announces New Hotel Opening in Brazil
Brand new member hotel opens next week following two years of development. - December 11, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Harbor Club to Provide Boat Storage at Marina
Harbor Club on Georgia’s Lake Oconee announced today that it has reached an agreement with nearby Granite Shoals Marina that will provide dry dock storage for Harbor Club property owners. The Marina is located near Harbor Club’s back gate. - December 10, 2010 - Harbor Club
Hyatt Regency Houston's Annual New Year's Eve Celebration Features Two Live Bands, 50,000 Balloon Drop
Spanning four floors and featuring two live bands, a D.J., party favors, and the famous, 50,000-balloon cascade at midnight, Hyatt Regency Houston's New Year’s Eve celebration takes place downtown at 1200 Louisiana Street, on December 31 from 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. $89 general admission tickets go... - December 09, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
Executive Rental Network Launches New Blog – StayNiagara.ca
Executive Rental Network, a premier vacation rental company in Niagara Falls is pleased to announce the launch of their new blog website, StayNiagara.ca. - December 08, 2010 - Executive Rental Network
ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion Provides Premium Accommodations for Orlando Golfers
Golfers visiting Central Florida will find premium Orlando vacation accommodations at ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion, plus enjoy access to Reunion Resort’s 3 championship golf courses. - December 07, 2010 - All Star Vacation Homes