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Puerto Las Hadas Condo Complex in Mexico Launches Website for Prospective Buyers and Renters
Puerto Las Hadas announces the launch of its architectural website of the Puerto Las Hadas condo complex in Manzanillo, Mexico, where potential buyers and renters can browse units by level of the complex. The layouts label the type of unit – condo, apartment, or studio – the number of bedrooms, whether it is single or split-level, and the view from its private terrace. - July 22, 2010 - Puerto Las Hadas Vacation Homes
Hotel EraPalace at Batumi, Georgia Awarded 4-Star Status by Global Star Association
Hotel EraPalace at Batumi, which offers a unique concoction of authentic Georgian Hospitality and world-class amenities, has now been awarded a 4- Star status by Global Star Association. - July 21, 2010 - Hotel Era Palace
Elvis Tribute Contest and Festival Honors "The King" Aug. 6 & 7
Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will celebrate the life of “The King of Rock & Roll,” the late Elvis Aaron Presley, who would have been 75 this year. A competition to determine the best Elvis tribute artist will be presented through a series of performances on Aug. - July 21, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Animals Take Center Stage at Malagos Farm Fair
The Malagos Garden Resort located in barangay Malagos, Calinan, Davao City, will hold the Malagos Farm Fair on August 7 and 8, in its 30-hectare farm. - July 21, 2010 - Malagos Garden Resort
Le Meridien Amman Appoints Ziad Fostuq as Director of Sales and Marketing
Le Meridien Amman Appoints Ziad Fostuq as Director of Sales and Marketing - July 21, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
All Star Vacation Homes Expands Operations and Opens Corporate Offices in Celebration Florida
All Star Vacation Homes has expanded operations at its Formosa Gardens location by opening new corporate offices in Celebration, Florida to accommodate the ALL STAR Reservations, Marketing, Product Development and Accounting teams. - July 20, 2010 - All Star Vacation Homes
DirectRooms.com – Hong Kong Food Expo 2010 Dates Announced
DirectRooms.com has recently learned that the dates for Hong Kong’s 21st Food Expo 2010 will be from August 12th to the 16th. - July 19, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Manyara Ranch Conservancy Offers New Private Tented Safari Option in Northern Tanzania
This tourism initiative was developed to support conservation efforts in this critical wildlife and cultural area in Northern Tanzania, and offers travelers an intimate view at Africa’s wildlife along with a personalized safari experience. - July 18, 2010 - Manyara Ranch Conservancy
DirectRooms.com – Dublin’s Phoenix Park Motor Races Celebrates 107 Years
DirectRooms.com is happy to announce that Dublin’s Phoenix Park Motor Races will return for its 107th season in 2010. - July 18, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Cairo’s International Song Festival 2010 Slated for 20 to 28 August
DirectRooms.com has confirmed that the Cairo International Song Festival is held in August each year, and invites performers from all over the world to share their musical traditions with Egyptian audiences. - July 17, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
More Rewards This Summer from American Express and Marriott Executive Apartments Manama Bahrain
Special Rates, Upgrades, Buffet Breakfast and Internet Offered. - July 17, 2010 - Marriott Executive Apartments Manama, Bahrain
DirectRooms.com – Cape Town Suburbanites Encouraged to Grow Their Own Food
DirectRooms.com announces that Rocklands Primary School in the Cape Town district of Mitchells Plein is the venue 21 September for a water management seminar, in which the best methods of irrigation of a small area will be presented and discussed. The course begins at 08:00 and runs to 16:00, with lunch and tea included, and costs R450. - July 17, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Celebrity Judges Named for Diamond State BBQ Championship Aug. 21
Emmy Award winner Brian Gurry, host of the popular “American Builder” reality-based home improvement show on Comcast Sportsnet, and Tony Luke of Tony Luke’s Old Philly Style Sandwiches will appear as a celebrity judges for the Fifth Annual Diamond State BBQ Championship on... - July 17, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Hardcore Boxer Fights to Overcome Hard-Knock Life at Dover Downs Aug. 27
Friday Night Fights at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, featuring the battle for the IBF Junior Welterweight Title, will re-introduce heavyweight Amir Mansour to the boxing realm on August 27 in the Rollins Center. Amir “Hardcore” Mansour has not officially raised a gloved fist in the... - July 16, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
MTA Presents 'Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities for Medical Tourism Conference Webinar'
The MTA announces the upcoming webinar, 'Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities for Medical Tourism Conference Webinar', which is addressed to those companies that are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the upcoming World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress, September 22nd-24th, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. - July 16, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
DirectRooms.com – Manowar Comes to Barcelona on 12 September 2010
DirectRooms.com is pleased to announce the ever popular band Manowar is playing a concert in the city of Barcelona on the 12th of September 2010 at Palau Sant Jordi. - July 16, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRoom.com – the Bengaluru Space Expo 2010 Comes to India from 25 to 28 August 2010
DirectRooms.com has confirmed the Bengaluru Space Expo is being held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre from the 25th to the 28th August 2010 and will be demonstrating the latest in technology and services for the international and Asian space industries. - July 16, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Le Mans Series is Arriving to the Algarve and IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Has Tickets to Offer to Their Guests
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts has prepared for its two five-star resorts in the Algarve - Monte Santo and As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa a charm offer that will enable guests accommodated in these two five-star Algarve units on the weekend of 16 and July 17, to attend this event full of adrenaline and excitement for free. - July 16, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Continues Expansion in India with Two New Deluxe Hotels in Partnership with the Xander Group Inc.
After the opening of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in India, Swissôtel Kolkata, in July, the Swiss-based international hotel chain has now signed management contracts for two more hotels in India, the Swissôtel Gurgaon and the Swissôtel Whitefield, Bangalore. For both hotels, Swissôtel has partnered with different investee companies of The Xander Group Inc., the leading international private equity firm. - July 16, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
A Real Diamond Shines This Summer, "If You Know What I Mean"
The Real Diamond is a premiere Neil Diamond Tribute Band set to perform on stage in Fire & Ice at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Saturday, July 31 and Saturday, September 18. The Real Diamond set list runs like a Neil Diamond greatest of the greatest hits CD, including note-for-note... - July 15, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Houston’s Hotel Derek Guests to Earn Continental Airlines’ OnePass Points
Hotel Derek guests can earn money – or at least save it – while they sleep. The Galleria area boutique hotel now provides Continental Airlines’ OnePass loyalty program members the ability to earn points for staying at the distinctively different hotel. Under the agreement,... - July 15, 2010 - Hotel Derek
HostelsClub Hostel in Milan Undergoes Complete Renovation to Become Most Eco-Friendly Hostel in Italy
This huge hostel in Milan is undergoing serious renovations to become more eco-friendly and handicap accessible, but also provides helpful information on those traveling to Milan on holiday. - July 15, 2010 - HostelsClub
DirectRooms.com – Great British Beer Festival 2010 Set from 3 to 7 August
DirectRooms.com announces that the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London will host the Great British Beer Festival, to be held this year from August 3rd to the 7th. - July 15, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Hyatt Regency Houston Makes It Easy to Tour Hollywood Film Locations with Addresses, Directions
Did you know that some of Hollywood’s most memorable movies, including the 1983 Best Picture winner Terms of Endearment, have been filmed in Houston? Finding these film locations is easy when you visit the Concierge Desk at Hyatt Regency Houston. Simply ask for the Hollywood Houston Tour, a... - July 14, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
Joie De Vivre Hotels Introduces Re-Imagined Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach
Joie de Vivre, California’s largest boutique hotel collection, is adding a fifth southern California property to its collection with the newly renovated Pacific Edge Hotel, a boutique property situated in the heart of the famed downtown district of Laguna Beach. Set on a pristine white sand... - July 14, 2010 - Joie De Vivre Hotels
DirectRooms.com – the Electronics Technology of Tomorrow Comes to September’s IFA Berlin
The world’s biggest IT and electronics trade fair and leading sales platform at IFA’s exhibition grounds is set to boost Berlin hotel bookings from 3 to 8 September 2010 - July 14, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Art Treasures Cultural Festival in Beijing is Running from 16 to 18 August 2010
The Art Treasures Cultural Festival of the Chinese Nation is an annual event which showcases a variety of art treasures, chosen for their relevance to the heritage of the nation. Visitors will be able to learn about and appreciate the culture and the history of China. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year from both China and around the world and the 2010 event is expected to continue this trend. - July 14, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Moonlight Cinema in Paris starts on 4 August 2010
DirectRooms.com is pleased to announce that the Cinema au Clair de Lune starts on the 4th of August with Les Nuits De La Pleine Lune by Eric Rohmer filmed in 1984. Also featured is the ever popular classic La Bete Humaine by Jean Renoir from 1938 which will be shown on the 7th. - July 13, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Bangkok’s Wedding Grand Sale in July 2010 to Attract High Visitor Numbers
The Impact International Exhibition and Conference Centre, one of Bangkok’s major trade show venues, is gearing up for high visitor numbers to the ever popular Wedding Grand Sale - July 13, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Popular Amsterdam Pluk de Nacht Film Festival 2010 Opens in August
The Netherlands capital’s famous open air film festival, Pluk de Nacht, is slated for 5 to 15 August this year, and is expected to attract thousands of visitors. - July 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Top 5 Interesting Swimming Pools
Sun, sea, sand… swimming pool? Often taken for granted and not appreciated, that’s about to change. HolidayCheck has dived into the depths and pulled out five of the most impressive swimming pools which hotels today have to offer. - July 11, 2010 - HolidayCheck
The International Cycling Classic is Coming to Lake Geneva
The Cove of Lake Geneva is proud to announce itself as an official sponsor of The Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic and SUPERWEEK Pro Tour. The 2010 International Cycling Classic will be celebrating their 42nd year, starting this coming week, during their 17 consecutive days of... - July 10, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Set to Unveil Crown Royal Poker Room
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is scheduled to open its newest amenity – the Crown Royal Poker Room, on Monday, July 12, from noon to 8 p.m., to undergo a two-day requisite period of testing for Delaware Lottery. Pending approval by Lottery officials, 24-hour daily operations will begin on... - July 10, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
DirectRooms.com – Increase in Hotel Demand for the Phuket Amateur Golf Week
The seven day tournament will be held 24th – 30th July 2010 on four of Thailand’s best championship courses: Blue Canyon Country Club, Loch Palm Golf Club, Phuket Country Club, and the stunning Red Mountain Golf Club. DirectRooms predict an increase in hotel reservations during this period, with great hotel deals available. - July 09, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Great Hotels Organisation’s Top Ten Meeting and Incentive Tips and Trends for Hoteliers
Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance representing 3-5 star hotels under the brands Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), Special Hotels of the World (http://www.shotw.com) and Metro Hotels has announced its top ten meeting and incentive tips and trends for hoteliers. - July 09, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes Ms Elsie Boon as Director of Event Sales
Sheraton Grande Laguna, A Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Elsie Boon as the Resorts’ new Director of Event Sales. Based in Phuket, Elsie will oversee MICE and group markets as well as leading the Event Sales team for the Resort. Ms Boon is a... - July 09, 2010 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Belgian Artist Mikki.F Exhibits "Retrospective" at IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Unit Monte Santo
Between the 7th of July and the 31st of August, Monte Santo, the first 5 star all-Suite resort in Carvoeiro, will welcome the Belgian artist Michele Frederickx's new exhibition, entitled “Retrospective.” This is already the 3rd exhibit of the painter at Monte Santo, after the huge... - July 09, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Hyatt Regency Houston Now Offering "Explore Package" with Tickets to the Magic! Exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
Guests reserving the “Explore Package” at Hyatt Regency Houston receive two tickets to the Magic! exhibit now on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The exhibit illuminates the craft of the world's greatest illusionists, from 19th-century titan Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin through 20th-century wonders Slydini, Cardini and Houdini to today's Las Vegas headliners, Penn and Teller. - July 09, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
Destination Wellness - Health Tourism Magazine Releases Issue 7 for Medical Tourism Association
The Medical Tourism Association motivates the integration of health and wellness with medical tourism in the release of Issue 7 of Health Tourism Magazine, “Destination Wellness.” - July 09, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
IBF Title on the Line at Friday Night Fights August 27
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will host the IBF North American Junior Middleweight Title Fight as part of the Friday Night Fight series on August 27 in the Rollins Center ballroom. Fights begin at 7:30 p.m. Terrance “Heat” Cauthen (35-6, 9 KOs) of Trenton, N.J., will face off against... - July 09, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Join Living Waters Spa as They Attempt to Break the World Record Skinny-Dip
Many Americans spent the July 4th/Independence week celebrating the country’s birthday. The very next weekend, others will take a page out of Norman Rockwell’s world, and in their birthday suits celebrate their independence -- from clothing -- at the 2nd annual Guinness World... - July 08, 2010 - Living Waters Spa
Green Key Global Invited to Speak at Midwest Lodging Investment Summit
Tony Pollard, Managing Director of Green Key Global, the exclusive provider of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (“Green Key”) in the United States, has been invited to speak at the 3rd Annual Midwest Lodging Investors Summit (MLIS) next week in Chicago, IL. The session, titled “Is... - July 08, 2010 - Green Key Global
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen's Part in the M&C Global Brand Expansion
The expansion of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels in Xiamen, China - July 07, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare Users with Exclusive Offers at As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, Vilamoura and Monte Santo, Carvoeiro
The Algarve resorts, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, Vilamoura and Monte Santo Resort, Carvoeiro– two five stars holiday resorts with IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts signature in the Algarve, is promoting exclusive offers and special experiences for social networking users via Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare. - July 03, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Natasha Solomons to Host 3rd Literati Book Club at Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel
This July Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, will be hosting the third Literati – The Grosvenor House Book Club. Grosvenor House is delighted to announce that screenwriter and author, Natasha Solomons, has been confirmed to present her first novel, Mr. Rosenblum’s List, on July 15th 2010. - July 02, 2010 - Grosvenor House
Comedy Explosion Tour Coming to Dover July 23
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will host the Comedy Explosion Tour, presented by Bobby Wilson Entertainment in the Rollins Center on Friday, July 23, at 9 p.m. The performance features comedians Rodney Perry, Cocoa Brown, Honest John and Rob Stapleton and is scheduled to run until 11:30 p.m. with... - July 02, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Award-Winning Chesapeake Beach Resort Offers Rare Discounts
Summer Discounts Abound at the Award-Winning Chesapeake Bay Resort in Islamorada. - July 02, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Resort
Philippines Angeles City Clark Freeport Resort Hotel Yats Leisure Unveils Overnight Package Inclusive of Meals
Yats Leisure's Family Hotel in Clark Philippines Clearwater Resort is located in Clark Philippines just 60 minutes from Manila making it a popular resort hotel for a weekend getaway from the city, especially for family vacation and retreat when there are young children in the group. - July 01, 2010 - Yats Leisure
American Liberty Hospitality Reaches Construction Milestone as Crews Lift Giant Structure to 'Top Off' New Embassy Suites Houston Downtown
The new Embassy Suites Houston Downtown at 1515 Dallas reached an important construction milestone when a large, “lantern-like” structure that tops off the hotel was hoisted into place some 20 stories above ground. The 262-suite hotel, overlooking Discovery Green park and within... - July 01, 2010 - American Liberty Hospitality
Dunedin, Florida's Best Western Plus Yacht Harbor Inn Receives Hotel Chain’s Highest Award for Quality
The Best Western Plus Yacht Harbor Inn in Dunedin, FL has received the Best Western Chairman’s Award, the hotel chain’s highest honor for outstanding quality standards. The Chairman’s Award recognizes Best Western International hotels scoring in the top five percent of all 2,400... - July 01, 2010 - Yacht Harbor Inn