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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™
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
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
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™
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mandoki Hospitality Management Makes Good Sense, and Dollars Too
Deciding which company manages your vacation property is a important financial decision. Mandoki Hospitality has the features that matter. - March 24, 2010 - Gulf Shores Plantation
Local Talent Exhibits at Le Meridien
The latest collection of paintings, entitled Nocturne, by Gozitan artist Mark Sagona was inaugurated on Saturday 6th March by Professor Mario Buhagiar at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. This is Sagona’s seventh personal exhibition to date which follows his last important show at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta in 2008. - March 24, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & 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
HoTram Beach Resort to Hold Special Easter Events
Easter Bunny will be hopping around HoTram Beach Resort compound for the time-honored tradition of egg hunting. - March 23, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Yats Leisure Offers Packages for Summer Company Outings in Safe and Accessible Event Venue Near Manila
Event organizers place a great deal of emphasis on safety and security in choosing an event venue near Manila this year for company outings. Many prefer Clark Freeport's lake/beach property of Yats called Clearwater Resort. Clark is a mere 70 minutes by highway from Manila. - March 23, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Le Meridien Amman Celebrates Mother’s Day with Its Mommy Associates
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, hosted a seated lunch for its associate mothers at the chef’s table. The culinary team dedicated their time and effort in preparing a special menu for the occasion, which contained special... - March 23, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Thornton Hall Hotel Chosen as the R&A Base for Open Championship
Thornton Hall Hotel has been chosen by The R&A as its headquarters when The Open Championship returns to Wirral in 2014. Officials from The R&A, golf’s governing body, will use the four-star hotel as their base for the entire week of what is regarded as one of the world’s... - March 21, 2010 - Thornton Hall Hotel
HotelTravel.com’s Top Ten Reasons to Watch the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens
HotelTravel.com discovers a naughty little secret few women are willing to admit: they love the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens. Read on to find out why and discover other top reasons why the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens is Asia’s best sporting event bar none . . . - March 21, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Latest News from Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Members
Hotel Puente Romano hosts Andalucia Tennis Experience Great Hotels of the World member, Hotel Puente Romano in Marbella, Spain, is to host the Andalucia Tennis Experience, part of the Women’s Professional Tennis Tour (WTA) from April 3 to 11, 2010. The clay courts of the Puente Romano Tennis... - March 20, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Ho Tram Intensifies Green Campaign
Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa launches its Plant a Tree Program allowing their guests to get involved in making their surroundings green. - March 20, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
ParkSleepFly.com Announces Mobile Edition
ParkSleepFly.com, Inc. has just extended its airport park-sleep-fly business to the mobile sector. The Connecticut-based company recently launched ParkSleepFly Mobile, a new version of its popular website targeting mobile users. Specifically designed for devices such as Internet-enabled cell phones, Blackberrys, and PDAs, the Mobile edition allows quick and easy access to all ParkSleepFly.com data while on the go. Customers use their hands-helds to reserve discounted packages for trips by air. - March 19, 2010 - ParkSleepFly.com
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Educational Podcast with Tom O’Hara, President of Surgical Trip
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases an Educational Podcast with Tom O’Hara, President of Surgical Trip, as he speaks about becoming certified by the Medical Tourism Association. - March 19, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Luxury Suites International Antes Up for the World Series of Poker
Luxury Suites International Announces New World Series of Poker Packages for the Poker Tournament Community. - March 19, 2010 - Luxury Suites International
New Executive Offices Group London Virtual Office Package Gives Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses an Edge
Executive Offices Group launches a new London virtual office entrepreneur package, combining the prime features of their existing services, plus membership to Executive Business Lounges all for a special reduced price. - March 18, 2010 - Executive Offices Group
Gulf Shores Golf Association Showcases Bratton Brothers Invitational
Forty-one years after seven friends took a weekend golf trip to Gulf Shores, the Bratton Brothers Invitational golf tournament is still going strong. This year, more than 80 golfers participated when the event returned to Gulf Shores. - March 18, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Exciting Agenda For The 1st Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference Korea
The Medical Tourism Association announces exciting agenda for The 1st Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference Korea! The agenda includes a number of experienced distinguished speakers, global networking, educational workshops, and important sessions that will highlight Korean quality healthcare. - March 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Mom Tri's Boathouse Phuket, Thailand First Writer’s Night of This Summer with Bjorn Turmann on 29th April
Canadian author and filmmaker Bjorn Turmann on writing novels and developing Oscar nominated ideas in the first of a sequence of popular Boathouse cultural events. - March 17, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
The Medical Tourism Association Along with KHIDI Announce VIP Buyers Incentive Program
The Medical Tourism Association (MTA) along with the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) is excited to announce their VIP Buyers Incentive Program for the 1st Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference Korea. The VIP Buyers incentive program allows for benefits such as travel... - March 17, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Le Meridien Amman Honors StarChoice and Starwood Preferred Planners
Le Meridien Amman Honors StarChoice and Starwood Preferred Planners at 282 Steaks and Lounge. - March 17, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Kauai Beach Resort Celebrates New Name with Hotel Specials and Calendar of Activities
Great Kauai hotel celebrates new hotel name with introductory specials and calendar of cultural activities hosted at the property. - March 16, 2010 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Ho Tram Resort Appoints New General Manager
Former Director for Operations of Bhaya Cruises joins Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa. - March 16, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Green Key and Expedia to Recognize Sustainable Hotel Operations
Green Key Global today announced that Expedia, the world’s leading online travel agency, has incorporated the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, alongside other sustainability programs, into a new feature on its website that allows listed properties to showcase their commitment to... - March 15, 2010 - Green Key Global
Epoque Hotels Announces Enterprise Hotel: A Green Hotel in Milan
From 2010 Enterprise Hotel in Milan has become an Eco Hotel. - March 15, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels Moves to New Office in Miami
The headquarters of this trendy boutique hotels collection is now in Miami Design District. - March 15, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Epoque Hotels Announces 6th Opera Dinner Edition on 19th March at Duquesa de Cardona Boutique Hotel
Duquesa de Cardona, a Barcelona historic boutique hotel and member of Epoque Hotels, organizes monthly dinners with the best of the companies: the Opera lyric life. - March 15, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Hamurana Lodge Launching NZ Elements Luxury Health Sports Week in Rotorua New Zealand
Following the success of Bali, experience the Holistic Fitness Adventure right here in New Zealand. One week of intensive workouts, high and low impact exercises, Yoga/Pilates, daily massage/spa and luxuries of a 5 star boutique hotel. - March 15, 2010 - Hamurana Lodge
9th French Gastronomy Festival from 12 - 20 March at Mom Tri's Boathouse Phuket, Thailand
Mom Tri's Boathouse, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner since 1995 and Best of Award of Excellence since 2006, presents the 9th annual French Gastronomy Festival. Mom Tri's Chef Jean-Noël Lumineau, Thailand’s only Maître Cuisinier de France, will treat Phuket’s discerning diners to some exceptional French food and dazzle guests with Thai inspired newly created dishes. - March 14, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Celebrate Spring & Shri at Anamaya Resort in Costa Rica
The Anamaya Boutique Hotel in Costa Rica is celebrating spring through a yoga retreat in April. The focus will be on the health of the mind, body & spirit as well as reveling in the natural beauty of Costa Rica. The retreat runs from April 10 - 17, 2010 and includes Anusara-Inspired yoga, organic meals and spa services. - March 13, 2010 - Anamaya Resort
Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea 2010 Announces Expert Speakers
The Medical Tourism Association and KHIDI have announced expert speakers for the Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea 2010. - March 13, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
3rd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress Los Angeles Follows Up to Great Reviews
With over 2 years of success, the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference that will take place in Los Angeles, September 22-24th, 2010 with up to 2,000 expected attendees. This year’s agenda has specifically... - March 13, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Why Men Cheat and Why Women Cheat to be First Stage Plays Hosted at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will for the first time host two stage play productions in the Rollins Center, beginning with the popular comedy “Why Men Cheat” on Friday, May 28 at 8:30 p.m. followed by its sister production “Why Women Cheat” on Saturday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. - March 13, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Take a Holiday Break and Enjoy an Easter Special Rate
Set in the heart of Central, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental offers a stylish stay in some of the most spacious and comfortable rooms in the city. - March 13, 2010 - The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts´ As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Celebrates 1000 Facebook Fans with a Monthly Giveaway
The challenge of reaching 1000 fans was launched and promptly conquered on Facebook. - March 12, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
HotelTravel.com Sponsors Accor’s "Race to Survive Phuket 2010" Charity Event
HotelTravel.com is a Gold Sponsor of Accor’s "Race to Survive Phuket 2010" Charity Event from 22 to 25 March. The race will benefit Accor’s Yim Kids Foundation established to improve the social well being of Thai children in Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket... - March 12, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
MTA Announces First Certified Medical Tourism Facilitators
The Medical Tourism Association announces the first medical tourism facilitators/medical travel facilitators to be certified by the Medical Tourism Association’s, Medical Tourism Facilitator Certification /Medical Travel Facilitator Certification. The first medical tourism facilitators to be... - March 11, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Atlanta Firm Launches Vacation Rentals Business to Fund Charities; Plans to Raise Several Million Dollars Annually for Worthy Causes
As a direct result of the economic downturn, charitable organizations and other non-profits are searching for creative ways to offset declining donations. Public budget cuts are making it harder for school systems to function smoothly. Charity Helpers, LLC recently launched Geronimo.com to convert... - March 11, 2010 - Charity Helpers, LLC