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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
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
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 – 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
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 – 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
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
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
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
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™
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
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
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
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
Yats Leisure Clark Philippines Offers Assistance to Foreign Investment in Land Development, Residential and Commercial Projects
3 hectares of Land for long-term lease is offered through Yats Leisure Clark Philippines for mixed-use development in the central business district of Pampanga Clark Freeport's main zone. - July 01, 2010 - Yats Leisure
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
World’s Biggest Global Healthcare Congress Creates Opportunities for Spa and Wellness Industry
3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress creates opportunity to Bridge Medical and Wellness Sectors, also invites experts to submit white papers. - July 01, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Joe Vanden Heuvel Named Associate Director of Sales at Hyatt Regency Houston
Joe Vanden Heuvel has joined the all-new Hyatt Regency Houston as Associate Director of Sales. Previously, Vanden Heuvel served as National Sales Manager for the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville. Vanden Heuvel began his career at the Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion as a... - July 01, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
"Kids On Us" - Families Save 20% and Kids Eat Play & Stay Free with IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Monte Santo - Top Rated Resort for Carvoeiro Holidays, Promotes Family Holidays. - June 30, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Le Méridien Amman Awards the Top Five Travel Agents
Le Méridien Amman Awards the Top Five Travel Agents - June 29, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
A Nude Sunbathing Vacation in Sunny Palm Springs, California is More Affordable with Terra Cotta Inn's 15th Annual "Get a Great All Over Suntan 50% Off Room Sale"
"Nudist Colonies? We can't vacation at a nudist colony." Sadly, many people who would love to vacation at nudist resorts or nude beaches dismiss them because they think they're still like the nudist colonies of old, made famous by Inspector Clouseau from the Pink Panther movies. Modern... - June 28, 2010 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Renews Wellness Centre and Prepares Concept of Themed Suites at Monte Santo Resort in Carvoeiro
Monte Santo Resort, Carvoeiro’s first all-Suite 5 Star Resort offers luxurious suites and linked villas with exceptional features - invites holidaymakers to enjoy the comfort and pleasure of this getaway. Holidaymakers have now the opportunity to discover the new additions for this season,... - June 28, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Imocom Hotels and Resorts Receives Art Exhibition from the Young Painter Janine Costa at As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa
From June 12th until August 31th, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, the 5-star all-Suite Vilamoura resort with the largest most luxurious Suites, located in the luxury Algarve destination, will open its doors to art again, and exhibits paintings of the young Algarve artist, Janine Costa, with her collection "Janine’s’ Art." - June 28, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
The Clarion Inn & Suites - Murfreesboro, Tennessee Has Been Acquired by Gateway Hospitality Services of Tennessee, Inc
On April 28, 2010, Gateway Hospitality Services of Tennessee took ownership of the Clarion Inn and Suites located at the intersection of I-24 and Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro, TN. - June 27, 2010 - Clarion Inn & Suites Murfreesboro, TN
Hostelsclub.com Reaches over 100 Eco-Friendly and Green Hostels Online
HostelsClub has over 100 hostels to choose from that are eco-friendly or green. Use the new 'eco-friendly' facility option to search through only eco-friendly hostels. - June 27, 2010 - HostelsClub
Top National Honor for Aqua Waikiki Wave Housekeeper
Leticia Gamiao named America's "Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year" by AHLA - June 26, 2010 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
iTrip.net Adds a New Partner with Plans for Continued Market and Social Media Expansion
With plans to continue iTrip.net’s market and social media expansion, adding an experienced fourth partner will boost an already successful vacation rental management system. - June 25, 2010 - iTrip
Hotram Beach Resort Organizes Career Orientation Seminar to Tourism University Students
Tourism students get exposed to real practice of their profession - June 25, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Swissotel Hotels & Resorts Continues Expansion Into Eastern Europe: New Deluxe Hotel Under Construction in Kyiv, Ukraine
The Swissotel Hotels & Resorts portfolio continues to grow: a new deluxe hotel is currently under construction in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and is scheduled to open in mid 2012. A management agreement was recently signed between Swissotel Hotels & Resorts and the KDD Group, one of the leading property and investment companies in the Ukraine. - June 24, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen Welcomes National Geographic Visit to Xiamen
Marc Pingry Productions arrives in Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen for National Geographic filming. - June 24, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
QUAEVS Launch a New and Innovative Raffle to Win an Apartment on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai
Quaevs is revolutionizing the way property changes hands all across the world. Their smart concept brings value to all offering a win-win. This concept is a raffle to win a beautiful apartment on the world-famous Palm Jumeirah, something previously unheard of and largely unobtainable for most. http://www.deluxelotto.net. - June 23, 2010 - QUAEVS