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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
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
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
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
A Houston Hotel First: Hotel Derek Celebrates "Fan Fare" by Leveraging Facebook to Book Preferred-Rate Reservations
Facebook Fans of Galleria Area Hotel Receive Exclusive, Discounted Rates - June 23, 2010 - Hotel Derek
Minette Bay Lodge Launches Summer Packages for 2010
Minette Bay lodge launches summer packages for 2010. The picturesque vacation hideout reintroduced their spruced up facilities to corporations, organizations and individuals interested in a relaxing getaway. Based in the coastal mountains of British Columbia, Minette Bay Lodge offers a rustic and... - June 23, 2010 - Minette Bay Lodge
V Retreat - All New Mind Body Boot Camp Sculpts Both the Muscles and the Mind
Vita Vie Retreat takes clients on an all new mind body adventure, a retreat called V Retreat. Aiming to sculpt long and lean bodies, promote total body wellness and reduce stress, V Retreat dishes out a healthy dose of moderate intensity fitness classes, mind body disciplines, touch therapy treatments and healthy fare. - June 22, 2010 - Vita Vie Retreat
Russo and Steele Collectible Automobile Auction a Prized Getaway, Vintage ‘vettes, Mustangs, Camaros Set to Go on the Auction Block
Classic car dreams will become reality in unique fashion when three car auction getaways, valued at $50,000 each will be given away at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in the Pick Your Classic Car Giveaway. Additional prizes totaling $100,000 in cash and play will given away in the promotion, which... - June 20, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Short Breaks Ltd Voted Best Short Breaks Tour Operator 2010
Short Breaks Ltd awarded Best Short Breaks Tour Operator 2010 beating tough competition from all other finalists by demonstrating strong commitment and creativity during the very challenging economic climate. - June 20, 2010 - Short Breaks
ALL STAR Vacation Homes Launches Summer Giveaway On Facebook
ALL STAR Vacation Homes has launched a daily sweepstakes giveaway of a pair of Disney passes on Facebook that runs June 15, 2010 through July 15, 2010 plus a Grand Prize sweepstakes giveaway of a 7 night stay Orlando vacation package. - June 19, 2010 - All Star Vacation Homes
Visitors Are Set to Enjoy "Cash Back" When Staying with Accor Hotels in Thailand
As things return to normal in Thailand, 36 Accor hotels and resorts throughout the country offer "cash back" incentives to entice visitors - June 19, 2010 - Accor
Yats Leisure Offers Live Screening of FIFA 2010 World Cup Soccer in Philippines at the London Pub in Angeles City Mimosa Clark Freeport
Philippines Angeles City Clark Freeport Pampanga responding to 2010 FIFA World Cup Soccer craze, now offers live screening direct from South Africa, at The London Pub in Mimosa, next to Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar. - June 18, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Dunedin, Florida's Best Western Yacht Harbor Inn Earns Brand’s "Best Western Plus(SM)" Descriptor
Name Change Communicates Enhanced Amenities, Experience. - June 18, 2010 - Yacht Harbor Inn
Vermont Lodging Properties Unites Prospective Innkeepers with Vermont Bed & Breakfast Dreams
Tips on Buying an Inn or Bed & Breakfast from Vermont Real Estate & Hospitality Professional - June 17, 2010 - Vermont Lodging Properties
Ascott Presents Grand Prize of Complimentary Stays for 25 Years
The Ascott Limited, the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator, has presented its 25th Anniversary grand prize of complimentary stays for 25 years to a lucky winner. Mr Tomo Takuma, who stayed for a year at Citadines Shanghai Biyun from April 2008 to March 2009, was... - June 17, 2010 - The Ascott Limited
Gulf Style Cooking Class at Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort, Panama City Beach, Florida
Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida has teamed up with Hannalore Holland of Somethin's Cookin for a cooking class designed with the RV'er in mind. - June 16, 2010 - Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Promotes Special Offer for Family Holidays
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts has prepared a special campaign for holidays in June, July and September at very eye-catching rates at its two 5 star resorts in the Algarve - Monte Santo and As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa with the largest most luxurious Suites in Carvoeiro and Vilamoura. All bookings made for these two Algarve holiday destinations until June 25th - for minimum stays of seven nights in June, July and September 2010 - obtain a 20% reduction on the Best Rate of the Day. - June 16, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Diamond State BBQ Championship Moves to August
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will present the Fifth Annual Diamond State BBQ Championship on Saturday, August 21, months earlier than previous years’ events held in October. The event is a sanctioned competition on the Kansas City Barbeque Society circuit and will again be held in the... - June 16, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The National Palooza Comes to Frenchtown, NJ on July 3rd
The National Hotel in Frenchtown, NJ will celebrate its 160th anniversary by hosting an all-day live music festival, The National Palooza, on Saturday, July 3rd, concluding with Dancing-Under-the-Stars. - June 16, 2010 - The National Hotel
New Longevity Wellness Resort Programmes Now on Spabreaks.com
UK based specialist spa operator Spabreaks.com, is now featuring special health and wellness offers and rejuvenating breaks to the new five-star Longevity Wellness Resort in Monchique in the western Algarve. - June 15, 2010 - Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique
Le Meridien Amman and Al Shajarah NGO Join Forces to Clean Up Naour Forest on Environment Day
On the occasion of Environment Day (June 5th) and Le Meridien Amman’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and supporting environmental causes, 22 associates of different positions devoted four hours to cleaning up Naour Forest in Amman, which stretches over 20 Donums and collected... - June 14, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Heat Up This Summer at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Millennium Xiamen introduces its outdoor menu of BBQ pool party, a Wuyuan Bay dinner reception, an all out catered evening dinner party onboard a ship cruising the Lujiang, and so much more. - June 14, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
The B & B Directory Unveils New ‘Platinum Upgrade’ Package to Clients
The month of May saw The B & B Directory unveil a brand new offering to clients in the shape of their new ‘Platinum Upgrade’ package. - June 13, 2010 - The B & B Directory
ALL STAR Vacation Homes Offers Orlando Vacation Rentals in Eight Distinct Communities
ALL STAR Vacation Homes provides a wide range of Orlando vacation rental choices in eight unique communities to meet travelers’ tastes and budgets. - June 11, 2010 - All Star Vacation Homes
Sedona Hotels Celebrate Independence Day Early… with Special Deals
One of the first eco-friendly Sedona, Arizona hotels celebrates independence from chain operation. - June 11, 2010 - Kings Ransom Inn
Stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva and Play at Geneva National Golf Course
The Cove of Lake Geneva and Geneva National Golf Club have recently partnered up to create a ‘Stay and Play’ Package for visitors to take advantage of when planning their next vacation to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. To book the package, all guests need to do is call Geneva National Golf... - June 11, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Clark Philippines Clearwater Resort Offers Special Father's Day Package Inclusive of Overnight Stay and Special Dinner at Yats Restaurant in Mimosa
Father's day gifts don't have to be a tie or a bottle of single malt whiskey. Daddy can spend a nice day in Clark Philippines Clearwater Resort and enjoy a sumptuous Father's Day dinner at Yats Restaurant in Mimosa with mom and a good vintage wine. - June 11, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Yats Wine Cellars Offers Wines for Beginners at Its Public Wine Tasting in Manila Philippines and Angeles City Clark Freeport
Yats Wine Experience is a public wine appreciation event. Because there are no sponsors, participants are never exposed to pushy wine salesmen or subjected to boring sales pitches and speeches. Every event has a different theme designed to highlight a certain aspect in wine appreciation. - June 11, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Free Group Wedding at Triangle Community Center 2010 Gay Pride Party, Norwalk, CT June 19, 2010 at 3 p.m. by Top JP in CT
Mary Pugh, CT’s Top Justice of the Peace will be offering her officiating service for free on June 19th at a Group wedding at the Gay Pride event at the Norwalk Green from 3 to 4 p.m. Couples must have a valid CT marriage license stating that Norwalk CT is the location of the ceremony. (ST... - June 10, 2010 - Mary C. Pugh CT Justice of the Peace
TubersEdge.com Strategizes to Provide More Professional Courtesy and Convenience to Tubing Enthusiasts in Iowa
Tubers Edge has strategized to cater to tubing enthusiasts on a whole new level. Partnering with local hospitality proves to be successful in providing better service and more options for "tubers". - June 10, 2010 - Tubers Edge
Medical Tourism Association Expands Globally
World’s leading and authoritative nonprofit association for medical tourism affairs opens two more international representative offices in Europe and Latin America to spread out flourishing global strategies. - June 10, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
North Georgia Mountain Cabin Receives New Name
Rainbow Cabins’ largest mountain rental cabin known simply as “The Lodge” receives formal name following informal contest announced in early February. - June 10, 2010 - Rainbow Cabins, LLC
Dover Downs Gets Set for Live Table Games
Preparations are continuing at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino for the expected opening of live table game operations near the end of June. Craps, Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, 3-Card Poker and Pai Gow Poker are among the games to be offered. A truckload of 40 new gaming tables were delivered on... - June 10, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Louisiana Resort Unveils New Mountain Bike and Hike Trails
Cypress Bend Resort, set on 600 acres along the shores of Toledo Bend Lake in northwest Louisiana, announced the grand opening of its new mountain bike and hike trails. Appropriate for most skill levels, the new trail is designed with elevation changes up to 190 feet and features five possible... - June 10, 2010 - Cypress Bend Resort
Hotel Equatorial Penang Appoints William Hurley as General Manager
Hurley brings with him more than 33 years in the service hospitality industry. - June 10, 2010 - Hotel Equatorial Penang
Family-Friendly Hotel Package Includes Tickets to Kemah Boardwalk or NASA
Guests staying at Comfort Suites Seabrook, Texas now through December 31, 2010 can either select two passes to explore what life is like for astronauts at Space Center Houston or enjoy two, all-day ride tickets at Kemah Boardwalk with thrill rides and arcade games. Starting at just $129, the package also includes suite accommodations, late checkout and free shuttle service to and from both attractions. - June 10, 2010 - Comfort Suites Seabrook
Jay Lonewolf at GAB Studio, June 12, 2010, Wynwood Art Walk, Miami, FL
Lonewolf brings a new collection of art on June 12, 2010 at GAB Studio. "Lord of the Flies" will be featured including several in his self-portrait collection, "Summit of Reality", "Solomon’s Mind" and "Indigenous Seduction." "Lord of the... - June 09, 2010 - Jay Lonewolf
Hotram Beach Resort Supports Call for Positive Action for Environment, Launches Green Art Coloring Contest for Kids
HoTram Resort supports call for positive action for environment by launching coloring contest that focuses on prompting awareness among the participants. - June 09, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Murder Mystery Weekend at the 4* Ardanaiseig Hotel
In October 2010 the breathtaking Ardanaiseig hotel will host a murder mystery weekend like no other. During a glamorous two night stay, guests will be invited to attend an indulgent evening of intrigue, hilarity, gourmet dining and murder most foul. - June 09, 2010 - Ardanaiseig
Brighton Bay Resort Style Retirement Sets Gold Standard for Carefree, Independent Living
Whether it’s chef prepared meals, manicured grounds, spectacular amenities, well appointed suites or wonderful service, Brighton Bay works to exceed the expectations of every resident every day. - June 08, 2010 - Brighton Bay
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Launch Ash Cloud Cancellation Policy
Customers will pay no cancellation fees in the event of disrupted flights due to volcanic ash. - June 05, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Issue 15 of Medical Tourism Magazine Released
The Medical Tourism Magazine Officially Releases Issue 15, "The Green Issue" with a focus on sustainabilty in healthcare. This important edition features articles written by industry leaders and experts including U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), HOK and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. - June 03, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™