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Accor and IMPACT Exhibition Management Team Up to Open Novotel Bangkok Impact
Novotel Bangkok Impact will be located within one of Asia’s largest dedicated Event, Convention and Exhibition Centres - October 07, 2010 - Accor
Great Hotels Organisation Consolidates Brands to Create One Global Hotel Sales & Marketing Brand – Great Hotels of the World
Hotel alliance consolidates Great Hotels Organisation, Special Hotels of the World and Metro Hotels to create one global brand. - October 07, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Melbourne's Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa Says 'Konichiwa' to World Tourism Trends
With the advent of internet-based research and trade, businesses are finding more than ever that their unique selling points are the key to success. Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa, a boutique Melbourne weekend escape venue, is finding that this uniqueness, along with attention to... - October 06, 2010 - Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa
Science Provides the 'Why' of Love, Balinese Retreat Provides the 'How'
Balinese Retreat, boutique Melbourne couples accommodation, is helping couples put into practice the theories of love that science has uncovered over the past years. - October 06, 2010 - Balinese Retreat
Carol Garza-Thompson Owner of Compass Rose Cruise Planners Has Been Recognized as One of the Foremost Cruise Vacation Experts Among American Travel Agents
Carol Garza-Thompson has been designated as a Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Cruise Counsellor after recently completing the organization's certification requirements. - October 06, 2010 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners
Paris Fractional Developer Bucks Bad Real Estate Market
Paris Home Shares announces the successful sellout of their latest fractional ownership real estate project in Paris, France. - October 04, 2010 - Paris Home Shares LLC
Marriott Executive Apartments Manama Celebrated International Housekeepers Week 2010
The Marriott Executive Apartments Manama in Bahrain has recently hosted the global celebration of Housekeepers Appreciation Week 2010, marking the completion of a 7-days commemoration of recognizing and appreciating housekeepers in the hotel industry. Marriott International announced the week... - October 02, 2010 - Marriott Executive Apartments Manama, Bahrain
Ninth Annual Wine & Music Festival Nov. 13 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The Ninth Annual Wine & Music Festival will take place at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 3 to 10 p.m. in the Rollins Center ballroom. This year’s event will highlight the ‘80s with entertainment by tribute performances of pop icons like Madonna, Prince,... - October 01, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Grammy Award Winner Kenny Loggins in Concert Nov. 12 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Two-time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter, Kenny Loggins, will appear in the Rollins Center® ballroom at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Nov. 12 for one performance at 9 p.m. Tickets from $35 to $75 went on sale today at noon. Kenny Loggins’ enduring career in popular... - October 01, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Hardcore Heavyweight Pounds Full Throttle on Road to Championship
Heavyweight Amir “Hardcore” Mansour will appear at Bally’s Event Center in Atlantic City, N.J., on Saturday, Oct. 30. Mansour emerged victorious on Aug. 27 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino when he felled Sam Brown in round two with a right hook, sending Brown crashing to the mat... - October 01, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges Extend Hospitality to Mainland: New Package Combines Best of Galapagos with Sensual Pleasures of Pacific Coast
Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges Launches New Adventure Tour Combining the Magic of the Galapagos Islands with the Sensual Pleasures of the Mainland Ecuador Coast. - October 01, 2010 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
Epoque Club: September 3, 2010 in Beijing
Epoque Hotels has launched Epoque Club on September 3, 2010 at Hotel G Beijing. The president of Epoque Hotels, Mr. David Maranzana, joined this event and welcomed all the new members and participants. Epoque Hotels is a collection of worldwide avant-garde, trendy-chic, and luxury-classic boutique hotels based in over 120 destinations. - September 30, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Ardanaiseig Hotel Awarded 3rd AA Rosette and Inspector's Choice Status
Ardanaiseig Hotel in Argyll has today been awarded a third rosette for its restaurant, placing it in the top ten per cent of AA rated-restaurants in the UK. The hotel has also achieved the coveted ‘Inspector’s Choice’ status. - September 29, 2010 - Ardanaiseig
Villas De Maitre Introduces the "Celebrate Together," a New Style of Luxury Villa Wedding in Mauritius
Villa Tiara in Poste Lafayette has lush tropical gardens with swaying palm trees, exotic aromatic flowers and a quiet beachfront location for the ceremony with tropical breezes, sparkling blue sea and a pristine sandy beach. The villa offers personal service and these elements make the big day a delicate and personalised work of art. - September 28, 2010 - Villas De Maitre
EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd Launches iPhone, Android Application for VIP Jets Ltd
Singapore based mobile application developer EuroAsia Communications developed in co-operations with Thailand based VIP Jets Ltd a mobile application for the iPhone/iPad, Android and BlackBerry devices. EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd, a Singapore mobile application development company, announced that through its Malaysian subsidiary, EuroAsia Networks (M) Sdn Bhd has launched the VIP Jets mobile application on the Android and iTunes marketplace recently. - September 27, 2010 - EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd
Le Méridien Amman Commemorates United Nations International Day of Peace
Le Méridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, commemorated on the 21st of September the International Day of Peace, which was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 and was first celebrated in September 1982. In 2002 the General Assembly officially declared... - September 26, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Peckforton Castle Reports Record Sales
Award winning Cheshire hotel Peckforton Castle is reporting its best month ever for August 2010 following the successful launch of its new £1.7 million facilities. Sales at this unique 48 bedroom venue were up 7.12 per cent in August compared with the same month last year, making it the most... - September 26, 2010 - Peckforton Castle
Gulf Anglers Can Look Forward to Added Snapper Season and Brett/Robinson Fishing Package
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association has approved the inception of a second red snapper season for fall 2010, which will run from October 1st through November 22nd. Snapper fishing will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with a limit of two fish per person. The purpose of the... - September 25, 2010 - Brett Robinson
Tours Gone Wild Expanding to More Brazil Travel Destinations
Tours Gone Wild is one of the premier travel companies offering travel packages to Brazil. Brazil remains as one of TGW’s main destinations and in 2008, the company opened an office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to offer its clients better service as well as have a presence in Brazil. Even though Rio de Janeiro is TGW’s home base in Brazil and its main Brazil Travel Destination, it has expanded its package offering to include Buzios, Iguazu Falls, Amazon & Manaus Region, Salvador, and Florianopolis. - September 25, 2010 - TGW Travel Group
The Gulf Shores Golf Association Announces a Winner in the "Play to Win" Giveaway
The Gulf Shores Golf Association has concluded its Play to Win sweepstakes and has officially selected a name from among the many entrants. - September 25, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
Ascend the Race of a Lifetime at the Swissôtel Vertical Marathon 2010 – the Ultimate Championship - Sunday, 21 November 2010
Asia’s most exhilarating vertical race – the Swissôtel Vertical Marathon blazes back to Swissôtel The Stamford on Sunday, 21 November 2010. In line with Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ 30th Anniversary, this year’s vertical challenge scales new heights locally and internationally with the Ultimate Championship. Witness world-class competition at its peak as more than 2,500 participants are expected to climb 1336 steps over 73 stories in the shortest time possible. - September 24, 2010 - Swissotel The Stamford
Stay, Shop and Win with Accor Hotels in Bangkok
17 Accor hotels in Bangkok have partnered with King Power Duty Free to offer the ‘Shop in Bangkok’ package adding to the many reasons to head to Bangkok for that next getaway. - September 24, 2010 - Accor
The Cove of Lake Geneva to Host Classic Car Rally Cocktail Party & Offers Discounted Room Rates to Participants
This Friday, September 24th The Cove of Lake Geneva will be hosting a cocktail party from 5pm to 7pm for the Lake Geneva Classic Car Rally. During the cocktail party, The Cove will be holding a drawing for a free night stay at the resort. In addition, The Cove will also be generously donating a... - September 23, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Fly Free to Jackson Hole This Winter, Jackson Hole Central Reservations
After substantial success during the 2009/2010 winter season, Jackson Hole, Wyoming announces it will renew its “4th Flies Free” program again this year. - September 22, 2010 - Jackson Hole Central Reservations
The Cove of Lake Geneva Donates to Gives Kids the World
This summer The Cove of Lake Geneva hosted Ice Cream Socials every Saturday at the resort in benefit of the foundation, Give Kids the World. - September 22, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
New General Manager Announced for Anantara’s First Resort in China
Anantara Resorts and Spa’s, one of Asia Pacific’s largest hospitality companies, is proud to announce Andrew Turner as General Manager for the Anantara brand’s first property in China - Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa - due to open in 2011. Renowned as the “Hawaii of... - September 22, 2010 - Anantara Resorts & Spas
Business Traveler’s Haven at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Xiamen’s most experienced service staff turn their experience and facilities towards supplying visitors with an unforgettable stay experience - September 19, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Mauritius Luxury Serviced Apartments and Penthouses Directly Overlooking the Beach with Villas De Maitre
Villas De Maitre has extended its luxury collection of beachfront serviced apartments in Mauritius with the launch of Bon Azur Premium Suites and Apartments in Trou Aux Biches, North West Mauritius. - September 18, 2010 - Villas De Maitre
Mike Ditka Resorts Contest Winners Enjoyed Dinner with ‘Da Coach’ Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka Resorts held its annual “Dinner with Ditka” event this past September 8th, 2010 where contest winners enjoyed a relaxing and entertaining evening of dinner, drinks, and wonderful conversation. - September 18, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
DirectRooms.com – Seoul Hosts Leading Event for Tracking and Identification Technologies in October 2010
DirectRooms.com can announce that leading members of the RFID/USN industry will be convening in Seoul for a major international exhibition. - September 18, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Companies Parade the Latest Fashions in Manila from 18 to 21 October 2010
Leading designers of the Philippines will be showcasing the latest clothing lines for audiences in Manila during October, DirectRooms.com can reveal. - September 17, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Mumbai Film Festival to Return in October
DirectRooms.com announces that the Mumbai Film Festival is scheduled to return from the 21st to the 28th of October 2010. - September 17, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Macau Hosts World Go Karting Championships
DirectRooms.com highlights that motorsport fans can head to the Chinese region of Macau to catch all the latest action from the 2010 Macau International Kart Grand Prix. - September 16, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Attending Autotech Hanoi Between 29 October and 02 November 2010
DirectRooms.com can reveal that the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi will be showcasing the latest models from the car and motorcycle industry during October. - September 16, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Pacific Resort Wins Big at the 2010 HM Awards
Pacific Resort Rarotonga has received a high distinction accolade for “Environmental Program of the Year” at the 8th Annual HM Awards Gala Dinner held on Friday 3 September 2010. This award places Pacific Resort Rarotonga as the runner-up in the Australasia region to the Wolgan Valley... - September 15, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
DirectRooms.com – See the Masterpieces of Michelangelo in Vienna from October 2010
DirectRooms.com can reveal that a special collection of works from one of the world’s most famous artists will be on display in Vienna from October. - September 15, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Fall Photography Weekend in Jefferson Texas
The 2010 Fall Photography weekend will be held at the Carriage House Bed and Breakfast in Jefferson, Texas. Jefferson and the Caddo Lake area of East Texas are known for their beauty and their photogenic appeal. This year's Fall Photography weekend is open to photographers of all experience, skill... - September 12, 2010 - The Carriage House Bed and Breakfast
Odyssey Resorts, Duluth MN, Welcome “Full Circle” Lake Superior Walkers
Two Odyssey Resorts on Lake Superior are hosting Mike Link and Kate Crowley as they continue their “Full Circle” walk around Lake Superior. Their journey began from Duluth on April 29th, and over five months they have walked, and talked, and researched, their way around the Great... - September 12, 2010 - Odyssey Resorts
Labor Day Weekend Winners at Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort had a drawing Labor Day weekend and gave away a free two night stay. - September 10, 2010 - Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
The World Renowned Verrocchio Art Centre Gains New Following with Social Media Success
The Verrocchio Art Centre has seen a fresh following, increased awareness and demand due to its communication with new friends on Facebook and followers on Twitter. The centre based in Casole d’Elsa, Tuscany launched their social media in June 2010 and has seen a growth in interest ever since. - September 10, 2010 - Verrocchio Art Centre
Summer End in Monte Santo Resort, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Unit in Carvoeiro
Monte Santo Carvoeiro’s first all Suite 5 Star resort invites guests to take advantage of a special Summer End Package filled with exclusive benefits. - September 09, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Mike Ditka Resorts Announces "Dinner with Ditka" Contest Winners
Mike Ditka Resorts would like to congratulate the winners of the "Dinner with Ditka" contests. - September 09, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Marriott Executive Apartments Manama Launches Special Eid Promotion
Extra Discount Offered for Bookings of 4-Nights Stay - September 06, 2010 - Marriott Executive Apartments Manama, Bahrain
Ardanaiseig Hotel Voted Favourite by Conde Nast Traveller's Readers
Ardanaiseig in the Highlands has been voted the 3rd best Leisure Hotel in the UK by Condé Nast Traveller's readers, making it the favourite hotel in Scotland. - September 05, 2010 - Ardanaiseig
Hotels in Angeles City Face Tough Competition from New and Improved Yats International's Resort in Clark Philippines
Clark Philippines is fast becoming a destination of choice for local and international tourists particularly so for those who travel with families. Low crime rates, no traffic congestion and a pollution free environment make Clark suitable for families - September 04, 2010 - Yats International
Kids Get Up Close and Personal with Iguanas at Presidente InterContinetal Cozumel Resort & Spa
The Resort's new Chiqui Club experience allows eco-tourists-to-be the opportunity to feed and care for harmless, free-roaming iguanas – some up to three-feet long – right on the property. - September 04, 2010 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
A|Club, the Worldwide Loyalty Program, Celebrates Its Second Anniversary with Its Nearly 5 Million Members
A|Club, a worldwide, multi-brand loyalty program that is free and 100% Web-based. - September 04, 2010 - Accor
Brett/Robinson to Sponsor Triathlon Events in Gulf Shores
The 2010 Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon and Tri-It-On Triathlon will take place on September 11th at The Hangout in Gulf Shores. The event will offer two different race distances and a relay team option. - September 01, 2010 - Brett Robinson
Yats International Upgrades Their Garden Wedding Packages
Increasingly well known for not only a preferred resort hotel in Clark Philippines but also for its beautiful garden wedding venues, Pampanga Clark Freeport’s Clearwater Resort finds itself hosting events like wedding and anniversaries. Built on 13 hectares of land, this resort hotel in Clark Philippines offers over 10 private wedding venues. - September 01, 2010 - Yats International
Yoga Oasis Offers All-Inclusive Hawaiian Yoga Weight Loss Retreat
The Hawaiian Yoga Weight Loss Retreat at Yoga Oasis combines daily asana practice with cardio, strength training and outdoor adventures. Organic meals crafted of local food highlight instruction on nutrition. The program is available Oct. 24-Nov. 21, 2010, Dec. 5-19, 2010, and Jan. 16-Feb 13,... - August 31, 2010 - Yoga Oasis