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Luxury Resort in Cancun, Mexico Completes Renovations
The Omni Cancun Hotel & Resort, a five-star luxury resort located between the Mexican Caribbean and Nichupte Lagoon on Cancun Island, is pleased to announce recent renovations to its beachfront area, as well as the addition of an interactive kid’s program and sushi bar. The recent changes... - April 13, 2010 - Omni Cancun Hotel & Resort
Samui Beach Village Ltd Launches Samui Beach Village Resort & Ocean Rooms
With much anticipation, Samui Beach Village Ltd proudly welcomes the newest addition to its already highly successful Luxury Villa Rentals Collection, announcing the launch of Samui Beach Village Resort and Ocean Rooms, Koh Samui, Thailand. Unlike much of the accommodation on Koh Samui, Samui... - April 12, 2010 - Samui Beach Village Rentals Co Ltd
Staying Amidst the Vineyards at B&B Italy Villa I Due Padroni
For clients to visit and enjoy, recently opened, Villa Due Padroni in the magnificent hills amidst the vineyards of the Oltrepo Pavese region, Lombardy Italy. Clients stay at a very spacious apartment and have access to a full kitchen, living room, terrace with panoramic views and garden with swimming pool. Clients may bring theri dog(s). - April 10, 2010 - B&B Italy Villa I Due Padroni
Tribeca Grand Hotel Launches ‘Directors Cut Package’ for Tribeca Film Festival
The ground-breaking Tribeca Grand Hotel iStudio is opening up for aspiring film directors as part of the Tribeca Film Festival. Guests enjoying the “Director’s Cut Package” at the stylish hotel in downtown Manhattan can create their own New York movie masterpieces using the latest multimedia technology. - April 10, 2010 - Grand Hotels NYC
1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Announces Partial Attendee List
The Medical Tourism Association announces a partial attendee list on behalf of the 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea taking place in Seoul Korea, April 13-15th, 2010. - April 09, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Educational Podcast with Brad Cook of Clinica Biblica
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases an Educational Podcast with Brad Cook, Director of the International Patient Department at Clinica Biblica in Costa Rica. - April 09, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
GAB Studio - Group Show to Feature Artist Jay Lonewolf in the 2nd Saturday Wynwood Art Walk, April 10, 2010, Miami, FL
Lonewolf’s latest exhibition will include Wall St. Totem, Voodoo Economy, Lady Recession and Genesis by a Thread. - April 08, 2010 - Jay Lonewolf
Celebrate Earth Day at the Blue Iguana in Ojai, California
Special Blue Iguana Inn room package to benefit the endangered Blue Iguana. - April 08, 2010 - Blue Iguana Inn
Growing List of Celebrities Set to Appear at Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing
The list of celebrities set to appear at Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing this April 16th - 18th is growing. - April 08, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Unveiling the New Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Introducing this year an entirely new series of luxurious, fully appointed guest rooms for the most discerning travelers. - April 08, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
New Villa Suites Open at ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’ in the Cook Islands - Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa is the latest 5 star luxury self contained accommodation on Rarotonga and today proudly announces the opening of five brand new one bedroom Villa Suites at the property. Complementing the existing five beautifully designed and appointed two & three bedroom villas, these new Villa Suites each feature their own pool in a private beachfront or garden courtyard setting. - April 07, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
New York Hotels Site Begins Launch Early
A website for travelers looking for top of the line hotels in New York has decided to roll out their launch earlier than planned, thanks to the special efforts of all of those who have been involved from the very beginning. This will come as good news, and probably no surprise, to those who have become accustomed to online booking, but the changes will certainly add another level of ease in facilitating online travel. - April 06, 2010 - Five Star New York Hotels
The Inn at Peralynna Manor of Rosehill Receives 2009 Best of Columbia Award
U.S. Commerce Association's Award Plaque Honors the Achievement. - April 02, 2010 - The Inn at Peralynna Manor
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Travel Writing Competition
Great Hotels Organisation, the London-based hotel sales and marketing company whose brands include Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World has launched a travel writing competition in association with TripAtlas offering consumers the chance to live the life of a travel writer for... - April 02, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Epoque Hotels Announces Partnership with The Levante Laudon in Vienna
Luxury apartments in the center of Vienna. - April 02, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Barcelo Hotels UK Launches Short Weekend Break Offers Brochure
With a collection of short weekend break offers Barcelo Hotels UK offer the chance to discover Britain’s different aspects at any time of year. - April 01, 2010 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, UK
LPGA Prepares to Swing Into Mobile for Bell Micro LPGA Classic
The 2010 Bell Micro LPGA Classic in Mobile is set to showcase some of the most talented LPGA golfers in the world. These players will travel to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove in May. - April 01, 2010 - The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Premier Corporate Housing Partners with Dow Chemical in Houston
Premier Corporate Housing, a Houston based corporate housing provider, has partnered with Dow Chemical to provide accommodations for a team of six Dow employees and their families while on assignment from Kuwait. - April 01, 2010 - Premier Corporate Housing
Minister of Health Saudi Arabia to Speak at 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea
The Medical Tourism Association along with KHIDI announces Dr. Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rabeeah, Minister, Health Ministry of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a speaker for the upcoming regional conference, the 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea which will take place in Seoul,... - April 01, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing Announces Celebrity Appearances
The first set of celebrities set to appear at Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing have officially been announced. Mike Ditka Resorts would like to announce former football players Derrick Brooks, Mike McBath, Barry Smith, J. Harrell, Ron Dixon, Kenard Lang, William Floyd, Walter... - April 01, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Excellence in Marketing Award in the HRS Hotel Excellence Awards
The award-winning Weetwood Hall Conference Centre & Hotel in Leeds has achieved another industry recognition in the third HRS.com Hotel Excellence Awards in association with the British Hospitality Association (BHA), Institute of Hospitality, the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) and the Best... - April 01, 2010 - Weetwood Hall
If You Go Down to the Woods Next Year...Go on a Forest Holiday
Britain’s forests are among our most ancient natural resources and were historically a place to escape to when times got tough. Once again they have become a popular haven of quiet and Forest Holidays, the UK market leader in cabin holidays, which operates entirely and exclusively within The Forestry Commission Estate, reports 2009 was a bumper year with sales up more than 15% on 2008. It expects growth to be even greater in 2010, when it will open more new sites due to consumer demand. - March 31, 2010 - Forest Holidays
Bumper Year Predicted for UK Caravan and Camping Holidays
Award winning caravan and camping site operator Forest Holidays is predicting a busy year for the UK caravan and camping holiday business. 2009 statistics showed that UK camping and caravan holidays were up 21% and the company, who run 20 caravan and camping sites in the UK, is predicting that the upwards trend will continue. - March 31, 2010 - Forest Holidays
In an Enlightened Move, Le Meridien Amman Goes Dark in Observance of Earth Hour 2010
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Around the Globe Mark Environmental Awareness Event and Le Meridien Amman to Stage a Walk to the Jordan Environment Society (JES) - March 31, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
ChatPrint Releases SMS/Texting Capabilities with Version 2.0
ChatPrint announces that they have just released version 2.0 which allows the flexibility to send task messages to mobile devices via SMS/E-mail. "Not every hotel has the luxury of always having someone by a computer to receive messages and we felt that it was a crucial component for us to... - March 31, 2010 - ChatPrint
Homewood Suites Names Top Performing Hotels of 2009
Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced its top performing properties of 2009. - March 31, 2010 - Homewood Suites by Hilton
Video Ad Campaign by Greg Foley to Launch for Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels, New York
With a nod to the growing power of the internet and influence of digital word of mouth, Grand Hotels NYC, the company behind New York City’s iconic Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand, are releasing a series of web-only ad videos on their websites and social media sites. The 60 second adaptation will launch on the Hotels’ Facebook and Twitter pages, alongside their renowned lifestyle website GrandLifeNYC.com. - March 31, 2010 - Grand Hotels NYC
South of France Guided Tours
Uncover the secrets of France’s hidden corner with a personalized tour… - March 31, 2010 - South of France Hotel
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel is Now Among Key West Hotels with Jet Ski Tours on Site
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel has partnered with Barefoot Billy’s Jet Ski Tours to offer the service on location at its seven-acre beachfront property. - March 30, 2010 - Spottswood Beachside
Epoque Hotels Announces Hotel St. Régis: the Best Place to Stay in the World, Selected by the Readers of Condé Nast Traveler
Once again, the Hotel San Régis, a member of the Epoque Hotels collection, is proud to be present in the famous Condé Nast Traveler's annual Gold List. With an overall score of 89.4, the boutique hotel San Régis improved over last year and is only outranked in Paris by four other hotels. - March 30, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Epoque Hotels Announces LiteraturRaum – Authors’ Residency at the Bleibtreu Berlin
Boutique hotel invites international writers to stay in the German capital. - March 30, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
The Glue That Hold Society Together Deserve a Vacation in Maui
This is the teachers, hospital staff, police, fire, and ambulance service members year to visit Sugar Beach, Kihei, Maui. - March 29, 2010 - Maui 23
Easter Hotel Offers for Families at Barcelo Billesley Manor Hotel
The Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel is offering a two night break for two this Easter, with dinner on the first night. Kids up to the age of 15 also stay for free, and can enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt. On Easter Sunday guests at the Barcelo Billesley Manor Hotel can enjoy a traditional... - March 29, 2010 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, UK
Hotram Beach Resort Supports Earth Call, Extends Light Shut Off on Earth Day
Darkness will be felt at HoTram Beach Resort public places in support of the global call for Earth Hour. - March 29, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Borneo Highlands Resort Joins Earth Hour 2010
Borneo Highlands Resort joins Earth Hour 2010 as part of their support for environment preservation in line with their concept of "Back to Nature, Back to Basics" - March 27, 2010 - Borneo Highlands Resort
Medical Tourism Association Leads Successful Webinar on US Healthcare Reform’s Effect on the Medical Tourism Industry
The Medical Tourism Association’s webinar on the US Healthcare Reform’s effect on the Medical Tourism Industry, led by Jonathan Edelheit, was a huge success. - March 27, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Releases Additional Articles in Medical Tourism Magazine
The Medical Tourism Magazine announces two additional articles for Issue 14. The articles entitled, "Korean Healthcare for US Corporations" and "Promoting the Korean Global Healthcare Industry" are now available at www.MedicalTourismMag.com Seoul, Korea is one of the emerging... - March 27, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
The New York Times Discovers Mom Tri’s in Phuket Thailand
Phuket’s premier Boutique hotelier and gourmet restaurateur Mom Tri Devakul has landed on the pages of the New York Times. - March 27, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Rome Apartments and Internazionali di Italia 2010 by Rome Sweet Home
The Internazionali di Italia 2010 tournament is approaching and www.romesweethome.com website is still online with a wide offer of apartments in Rome for rent during that period . - March 26, 2010 - Rome Sweet Home
Medical Tourism Conference Shows Employers How to Save 90% on Healthcare
Many health insurers and employers are implementing medical tourism as a way to reduce healthcare costs by allowing employees to travel internationally for major surgeries, where employers will save up to 90% on the cost of major surgeries. Several major health insurance carriers have implemented pilot projects such as Aetna and WellPoint BCBS, Swiss Reinsurance and more. - March 26, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Le Meridien Amman Perforates Market with Its Annual Sales Blitz
Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, kicked off its annual sales blitz on Sunday, March 21st, where associates visited repeated, new and potential accounts throughout the city of Amman. Over 20 associates from different departments took part in the sales blitz, including the... - March 26, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Annual Trout Release Occurs Around North Georgia Rental Cabins
Fourth annual release of 1,200 brown and rainbow trout by mountain rental cabin owners occurs in Fightingtown Creek. - March 26, 2010 - Rainbow Cabins, LLC
GHO Sees Positive Change in Consumer Booking Patterns
Hoteliers need to adapt pricing strategies as consumers favour booking early - March 26, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Radisson LAX Will Go Dark for Earth Hour
The Radisson Los Angeles Airport Hotel will participate in Earth Hour on March 27th with food and beverage specials. - March 26, 2010 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
Tours Gone Wild Continues Its Successful European Expansion by Offering the Greek Islands Ultimate VIP Trip
It’s official: ToursGoneWild.com is taking Europe by storm! After offering its incredibly successful VIP Party Trip to Ibiza for young professionals for two years running, the company is now expanding its exclusive VIP Party trip offering to the Greek Islands for summer 2010. “Our... - March 25, 2010 - TGW Travel Group
Zen Out This Earth Day at Blue Marble Spa
Blue Marble Spa is offering an Earth Journey treatment in the spirit of Earth Day during the entire month of April. - March 25, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
A Legend Among Historic Hotels: Pierpont Inn & Spa in Ventura, Calif. Celebrates 100 Years
Designated as Ventura County Landmark No. 80, the inn also is recognized on the official registry of Historic Hotels of America. Home to generations of guests, it will celebrate 100 years since its founding in September 2010. - March 25, 2010 - The Pierpont Inn & Spa
Le Meridien Goes Dark
Le Meridien St Julians in Malta celebrates Earth Hour. A Candle Light Hour shows caring for the planet as this leading light in hospitality is about to go dark. But just for an hour - and for a good cause. - March 24, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Rated Apartments Offers a Discount of 10% on All Properties Listed with RatedApartments.com
Rated Apartments, widely regarded as the industry leader in high-quality vacation rentals, announces a discount of 10% on all properties listed by it on its website, www.ratedapartments.com. With this offer, the company is all set to enhance its market share and expand its geographical footprint... - March 24, 2010 - Rated Apartments
Novotel Connects with Their Guests
Commencing today, Novotel Beijing Xinqiao will offer all their guests free use of in-room Internet. - March 24, 2010 - Novotel Beijing Xinqiao