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38th Oasis Park Hotel Philippine Golf Classic Tournament
The recently refurbished Oasis Park Hotel--a budget friendly business and tourist hotel in Manila invites tourists, expats and locals to the upcoming 38th Oasis Park Hotel Philippine Golf Classic Tournament on November 22- 26, 2010. The Oasis Park Hotel Golf Classic will feature the best golf clubs... - November 03, 2010 - Oasis Park Hotel
Delicious Fun at Chocolate Festival Thanksgiving Weekend - Fifth Annual Event at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Nov. 26 & 27
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s annual Chocolate Festival will be held in the Rollins Center this year on Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. - November 02, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Vacations Inc Expands Its Vacation Rental Portfolio to Include Luxury “Ski-to, Ski-from” Townhome
With the start of the ski season rapidly approaching, Vacations Inc is delighted to unveil the newest addition to their vacation rental inventory in the form of a luxury 4-bedroom, 4½-bathroom townhome within the complex known as Base Camp at Jane Creek. Aside from the quality and amenities of the unit itself, what makes Base Camp very special is that it is the first vacation rental for Vacations Inc designated as “ski-to, ski-from.” - November 02, 2010 - Vacations Inc.
All Star Vacation Homes Attending Vacation Rental Industry National Conference
All Star Vacation Homes will be attending the Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) National Conference in San Antonio, Texas from October 31st to November 3rd, where leadership team members will also conduct business-building industry educational sessions. - October 31, 2010 - All Star Vacation Homes
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria Offers "Uptown Shopping" Getaway
Serious shoppers stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria, just steps from the world-famous Galleria Mall. Available now through the end of the year, rates for the hotel’s “Uptown Shopping” package starts at $159. - October 31, 2010 - Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria
Corolla Classic Vacations Employee Receives Chamber’s Annual Customer Service Award
Corolla Classic Vacations is pleased to announce Nancy Russell, Operations Administrator, is the recipient of the Currituck County Hospitality Customer Service Award in the Behind-the-Scenes category. - October 30, 2010 - Corolla Classic Vacations
TGW Travel Group Inc. Launches SimplyJetSet.com
SimplyJetSet.com provides tailor-made packages to the affluent traveler that combine the essentials for a high quality vacation – premium airfare, upscale to luxury accommodation, private tours, and personal on-location guides – with local nightlife and/or other leisure activities to... - October 30, 2010 - TGW Travel Group
MTA Launches Global Directory of Medical Tourism Leaders
Medical Tourism Association and Medical Tourism Magazine have launched the first Who's Who Directory for Medical Tourism. The Who's Who directory will feature the Leaders in both medical tourism and global healthcare across the globe. The Directory will be available both online all year long on... - October 30, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Americans for Prosperity "The Wisconsin Spending Revolt Tour" to Stop at The Cove of Lake Geneva Today
The Wisconsin Spending Revolt Bus Tour will be stopping at The Cove of Lake Geneva today at 2:30pm in the Lakeshore Room. - October 30, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Leading Hospitality Company in Galapagos and Ecuador Changes Name to Reflect Growing Demand for Mainland Touring Programs
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Sees Impressive Growth - Plans Two New Accommodations for Amazon and Highlands Regions. - October 30, 2010 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
HotelTravel.com Sponsors Hole-in-One Shoot Out for Charity Pro-Am
HotelTravel.com is sponsoring its third major charity event of 2010 with proceeds going towards educating underprivileged Thai children around Phuket province and beyond. - October 30, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers Bangkok Launches Mobile Travel Guide to Bangkok
Singapore based mobile application developer EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd. developed in co-operation with Thailand based Rembrandt Hotel & Towers the Bangkok Mobile Travel Guide for Android powered devices. With the Bangkok Mobile Travel Guide, powered by Rembrandt Hotel & Towers for... - October 29, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Tips for Choosing a Rental Home to Ensure a Safe and Seamless Ski Vacation
Finding the right vacation home can become a daunting task with so many options available, from professionally managed condos to properties rented by owners. Asking a few important questions, however, can help you determine the best lodging for a safe and seamless experience. - October 29, 2010 - Resorts West
Executive Offices Group Gives Away Harrods Gift Vouchers for Bookings of Its UK & London Meeting Rooms
Customers who book any Executive Offices Group meeting room before 31st December 2010 will receive a Harrods Gift Card as a token of appreciation, with a £50 gift card given away for a full day booking or £25 gift card for a half day. - October 28, 2010 - Executive Offices Group
Eventus Accommodicum Makes MIPIM 2011 Arrangements
MIPIM takes place in Cannes each year and is recognised as one of the key events in the real estate agency calendar. MIPIM is the place for real estate agents, developers, investors and local authorities to meet, network and learn together. The main events take place at the Palais des Festival on... - October 28, 2010 - Eventus Accommodicum
Hotel Barrio Latino in Playa del Carmen is the Winner of 2011 "Coup de Coeur" by Petit Fute Travel Book
The travel book Petit Fute, published in several languages including French, voted Hotel Barrio Latino as the best choice in town, again. - October 28, 2010 - Barrio Latino Hotel Playa del Carmen
Big City Vacation Rentals LLC Gives Local Hospitality a New Name
Hospitality goes a long way and one travel related small business, Big City Vacation Rentals, has made it their mission. A new vacation rental by owner site wants their clients to be treated with a personal touch. - October 27, 2010 - Big City Vacation Rentals
Astor Inn Announces New Hotel Rates, Keeps High Level of Hospitality and Service
Astor Inn has updated their hotel rates, but guests can rest assured that their hotel services and facilities maintain the same high standard that has made Astor Inn the favorite hotel by Wagga locals and tourists alike. - October 26, 2010 - Astor Inn
Gulf Shores Golf Association Courses Offer an Excuse to Visit
Families looking for a reason to get away this fall should consider the Alabama Gulf Coast—and its golf opportunities. - October 26, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
Brett/Robinson Offers Vacation Discount Choices
Vacationers to the Alabama Gulf Coast who book their stay with Brett/Robinson this fall and winter will find several discount options available to them. The company offers a couple choices through their free night specials. One is to extend the vacation and get three free nights. Guests who stay... - October 26, 2010 - Brett Robinson
Red Mangrove Galapagos & Ecuador Lodges Extends 25 Percent Commission to Trade on Sales of Island and Mainland Tour and Dive Packages
High Commissions are just one of the trade-friendly policies, tools and incentives offered by Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges, a ground-breaking Ecuadorian company. - October 23, 2010 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort Receives Third Consecutive ‘Asean Green Hotel Award’
Multi-award winning 470-room resort on Phuket's southwestern coast receives third consecutive Asean Green Hotel Award for its environment-friendly operations and projects. - October 23, 2010 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Harbor Club to Provide Easy Financing
In an unprecedented move, the Owner/Developer of Harbor Club, located on Lake Oconee near Greensboro, Georgia announced today the release of 25 prime home sites, all available with financing direct from the Developer. - October 22, 2010 - Harbor Club
A Rare Gem in the Indian Ocean - Residence on the Rocks
Villas De Maitre has extended its luxury Seychelles collection with the addition of this rare residence built with the nostalgia of the colonial era, real passion and love of exquisite craftmanship. - October 22, 2010 - Villas De Maitre
WBC Middleweight Title Fight Headlines Dec. 3 Card - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Presents Friday Night Fight Series
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will host the WBC Middleweight Title fight for the Continental Americas belt on Friday, Dec. 3, showcasing Lajuan Simon (23[KO12]-2-2) of Philadelphia, Pa., against Dionisio “Mister Nocaut” Miranda (20[KO18]-6-2), out of Miami, Fla. The undercard features... - October 22, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Ocean Quest Announces New Spa in Conception Bay South Newfoundland
Ocean Quest will open a new spa that will integrate into its existing world class tourism services, including accommodations, boat charters, sea kayaking, and scuba diving. - October 22, 2010 - Ocean Quest Inc
Sheraton Montazah Joins the Check-Out For Children Initiative
Sheraton Montazah Hotel has recently joined the check–out for children program launched by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Egypt under the auspices of the Ministry of Social Solidarity. Projects aims to support at risk and homeless children. - October 22, 2010 - Sheraton Montazah Hotel
Antel Suite Collection Appoints New Department Heads
Antel Suite Collection has recently appointed Mr. Paolo Sumera as Front of House Manager and Ms. Bernadette Roxas as Director of Human Capital. Paolo, who joined Antel Suite Collection in September 2010, previously served as Hotel Celeste’s Executive Assistant Manager. He was responsible for... - October 21, 2010 - Antel Suite Collection
Brick House Bed & Breakfast Now with Take 5
Brick House Bed & Breakfast now offers 'Take 5' to celebrate its fifth year in business. Reserve all five guest rooms, each with private bath, and receive an additional 5% off its competitive rates. Available year round. - October 21, 2010 - Brickhouse of NY, Inc
Thailand's "The Cove Krabi" Project is Placed on the Market by Asian Tropical Homes
The project site known as “The Cove Krabi” has been put up for sale and placed on the market by the directors of the Asian Tropical Homes Group (ATH). The site occupies some 73 hectares of prime development land in the Had Yao Beach area of Krabi Province and boasts over a half a kilometer of absolute Andaman beachfront, overlooking Koh Phi Phi and the other islands of Phang Nga Bay. - October 21, 2010 - Asian Tropical Homes Co., Ltd
La Manga Direct Launches New Website
La Manga Direct have relaunched their Website offering self catering holidays at this 5 star resort. - October 20, 2010 - La Manga Direct
Le Meridien Amman Partners with Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts in the UNLOCK ART™ Program
Le Meridien Amman Partners with Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts in the UNLOCK ART™ Program - October 19, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Great Hotels of the World Introduces Innovative ‘Niche Content Hubs’ to Leisure Marketing Strategy
Hotel sales & marketing alliance innovates and differentiates with new sales and marketing strategy based on popular leisure travel niches and social media communities. - October 16, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa Voted “Australasia’s Leading Villas”
The bubbly is flowing in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Resort Hotel group after they have walked away with one of the major awards in the 2010 World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Ceremony held last night at The Claridges Delhi, India. Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by Pacific... - October 15, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
DirectRooms.com – Africa’s Yoga Class Takes Place in Cape Town on 20 November 2010
DirectRooms.com can reveal that Cape Town will be an attempt at the record for the largest yoga class in Africa. - October 15, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Underwater Family Holiday Photos Now Possible at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Families who want to spice up their annual holiday greeting card can take a one-of-a-kind photo underwater. - October 15, 2010 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort Hosts Open House
As one of only 17 parks nationwide to receive a Trailer Life rating of 10/10*/10, Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort is now venturing into a new phase of development at the resort. - October 15, 2010 - Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
Carl Velleno Appointed Director of Spa, Recreation and Guest Services at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
In his new position, Velleno will oversee all operations at the property’s eco-friendly and award-winning Blue Marble Spa, in addition to the concierge staff and recreation department. - October 14, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Hitchhikers Backpackers Hostel Ranks as One of the Most Requested in Lima, Peru
Hitchhikers announced this week that it has exceeded its historical record of guests and bookings during the last high tourist season in Lima. This has become a benchmark for this type of accommodation in websites and social networks dedicated to providing information to backpackers all around the world. - October 14, 2010 - Hhikers Peru
Paradise Hunter’s Online Search for a Host for Travel TV Series Goes Viral - Drawing Massive Worldwide Interest
ParadiseHunter.com’s online search for a TV series host goes viral – generating more than 2 million hits in the past 4 days, with daily traffic doubling in the last 3 days. - October 14, 2010 - Paradise Hunter Inc.
Travel Rental Network Offers Hand-Picked Cabo Villa Rentals for Holiday Season
Travel Rental Network now offers a wide selection of Cabo villa rentals in light of increased demands from customers. According to CEO Brian Schwimmer, the increase in demand for Cabo villa rentals can be attributed in part to owners lowering their prices to compete with the growing number of all-inclusive resorts. - October 13, 2010 - Travel Rental Network
Save 30% on Vail Lodging, Lift Ticket Package This Winter: Antlers at Vail Hotel Offers Prime Season Ski, Snowboard Deal and Free Storage
The Antlers at Vail hotel offers its "Value Vail" package during winter’s peak snow with a lodging deal that includes Vail Resorts lift tickets. The Antlers is conveniently located within easy walking distance of the Vail Gondola. This year, the hotel has also added a free equipment storage program for its repeat guests. - October 13, 2010 - Antlers at Vail
Sunday Night Test Kitchen at the Carriage House Bed and Breakfast in Jefferson, Texas Has Resumed
After a short pause, the Carriage House Bed and Breakfast in Jefferson, Texas has resumed the Sunday Night Test Kitchen. - October 13, 2010 - The Carriage House Bed and Breakfast
Candlewood Suites Dallas/Plano Raises Money for Habitat for Humanity
Candlewood Suites Plano, an InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) brand hotel, initiated an early morning bake sale to help raise funds towards building another house for Habitat for Humanity. From the wee hours of 7am to 9am, the hotel operations staff along with the hotel’s sales department... - October 13, 2010 - Candlewood Suites Plano
Prime Time in Lake Eyre South Australias Outback
Port Lincoln tour operator Phil Porter of Wilderness Wanders has noted a significant increase in domestic guests wishing to experience Lake Eyre and the Flinders Ranges to take advantage of the recent and rare flooding rains from the north. - October 11, 2010 - Wilderness Wanders
Top 10 Fun Reasons to Take a Naked Vacation at the Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa in Sunny Palm Springs, California This 10/10/10
The number 10 has many meanings. It represents the universe to some. To others, harmony, fulfillment, or the circle of life. 10/10/10 is special. It comes around only once every 100 years. It's a big day. At The Terra Cotta Inn, they give you 10 fun reasons why you should change your vacation habits. Stop taking boring chain hotel vacations and try their fun nude sunbathing resort. So relax and celebrate this momentous occasion in sunny Palm Springs, California in your birthday suit. - October 10, 2010 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Great Hotels of the World Member Announces Reopening of Championship Golf Course in Tenerife
Great Hotels of the World member, Hotel Las Madrigueras Golf Resort and Spa (http://www.ghotw.com/las-madrigueras) in Playa de Las Americas, Tenerife, Spain has announced the re-opening of its championship golf course “Golf Las Americas” following two months of improvement... - October 10, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Le Méridien Amman Perforates Market with Its Bi-Annual Sales Blitz
Le Méridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, concluded its one week bi-annual sales blitz on Thursday, September 30th, where associates visited repeated, new and potential accounts throughout the city of Amman. Over 30 associates from different departments took part in the... - October 09, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Georgia’s Lake Lanier Islands Resort Golf Course Thrives Despite Record-Breaking Temperatures This Summer, Forecast for Fall is Excellent
Legacy on Lanier Golf Club’s Brian Conley Attributes Success to Excellent Greens, New Island Partnership Program, and Belief in Above-and-Beyond Customer Service - October 08, 2010 - Lanier Islands Resort
Popular Georgia Resort Gives Atlanta Families an Entirely New Reason Not to be Afraid of the Dark This October
Lake Lanier Islands Resort Sets the Stage for its First Ever Haunted Nights of Lights - October 08, 2010 - Lanier Islands Resort