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World’s Greatest Cookie Sale Celebrates 24 Years Benefiting Local Non-Profit Organizations
Still going strong after twenty-four years, The World’s Greatest Cookie Sale will again be held the day after Thanksgiving, Friday November 28, 2014, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Country Springs Hotel. Admission and Parking are Free. The World’s Greatest Cookie Sale features hundreds of... - November 19, 2014 - The Ingleside Hotel
Coco Collection Announces New Public Relations Representation for Key Markets
In a move to increase brand presence across the globe, Coco Collection is pleased to announce their new PR Representation in the German speaking and Russian market through Schaffelhuber Communications, and in the Middle Eastern region through Memac Ogilvy. - November 19, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Regal Airport Hotel “Fashion Oscars at the Best Airport Hotel in the World”
Regal Airport Hotel, Hong Kong was again awarded the Best Airport Hotel in the World by Business Traveller UK edition for the seventh consecutive year and the Best Airport Hotel in Asia-Pacific voted by readers of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific for the fourteenth consecutive year. - November 18, 2014 - Regal Hotels
The Magic of the Festive Season at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort presents delightful feasts during the Festive Season. - November 16, 2014 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
weholi Introduces Driving Force Behind Global Expansion
Following the recent, global launch of its services, weholi, an easy-to-use online timeshare marketplace is enjoying increased revues and heightened interest in its platform for renting, exchanging and selling all forms of vacation ownership properties, without fees or commissions. Industry... - November 16, 2014 - weholi
Agoda, the Leading Online Travel Agent, Has Upgraded Lalaguna Villas Resort in Puerto Galera to a 4-Star Rating
The Philippines welcomes a brand new luxury resort in Oriental Mindoro. Lalaguna Villas gains it's 4 Star Rating from Agoda. - November 12, 2014 - Lalaguna Villas
Coco Bodu Hithi Welcomes the Olive Ridley Project for a Sea Turtle Discovery
The Olive Ridley Project is close to the hearts of Coco Collection’s guests as well as associates and on the 19th of November, Coco Bodu Hithi will welcome Dr. Jillian Hudgins for a fascinating journey to learn more about the charismatic Maldivian Sea Turtles. - November 08, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Park Hyatt Saigon Confirms Its Luxury Redefinition
A year has now passed from the day when Park Hyatt Saigon first announced in September 2013 its luxury redefinition to transform the hotel, strengthening its positioning as Ho Chi Minh City’s premier address. The anticipation is finally over. The hotel is proud to announce the new commencement date set in early March 2015. - November 06, 2014 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar Hosts Party to Kick Off Fall Race Season
The recently renovated Hilton property’s event will adopt the races’ 1920s theme and feature food, drinks and live music. - October 29, 2014 - Hilton Del Mar
Beach Walk Café at Henderson Park Inn Prepares for Holidays with Destin Thanksgiving Menu
The Beach Walk Café at Henderson Park Inn invites guests to join them on November 27 for an exciting afternoon of giving thanks with an exclusive Destin Thanksgiving menu. This year’s menu includes roasted turkey, locally caught seafood, pumpkin pie, and more. - October 29, 2014 - Henderson Park Inn
The Vietnamese Government Invests in Sapa’s Infrastructure Placing Sapa as a Key Tourism Destination
Sapa is the frontier town of Lào Cai Province in Northwest Vietnam. This mountainous town lies in the Hoang Lien Son Range at 1,600 m above sea level. Sapa welcomed 801,173 visitors in the first six months of 2014. Therefore, to ensure the facilities and infrastructure meet the tourists’ demands while still maintaining the importance of a unique national identity, the Vietnamese government has proposed plans and invested in the infrastructure to develop Sapa as key tourism destination. - October 24, 2014 - U Sapa Vietnam
Travel the World Over a Dinner
The Palm Garden Restaurant and Terrace at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort launches new themed nights. Each night is rich in flavor and color, a delight for the eyes and taste buds. The Palm Garden Restaurant is the perfect place for all the enthusiasts of global cuisine which appreciate... - October 23, 2014 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
The 4th Tango Fiesta at Dream Hotel Bangkok
Dream Hotel Bangkok, Sukhumvit 15 in cooperation with The Tango Bangkok community invite you to heat up the dancing floor with “The 4th Tango Fiesta” on 22nd & 23rd November, 2014 from 6 p.m. until midnight. Pre-opening on 22nd November, 2014. @ Flava Lite, rooftop poolside - 11th... - October 18, 2014 - Dream Hotel
weholi Launches Easy-to-Use Online Timeshare Marketplace
Swiss-based company provides innovative global marketplace for vacation ownership industry. Developed by Zurich based owners Thorsten Wieting & Nicole Wieting-Kälin, weholi is an easy-to-use online marketplace for renting, exchanging and selling all forms of vacation ownership, such as... - October 15, 2014 - weholi
"Cause We Love Music" is Back in Dubai
Bliss Lounge New Season Opening Party. - October 15, 2014 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Kreuzfahrthammer Offers the First “Pay What You Want” Danube River Cruise in History
Unique promotion gives river cruise enthusiasts the first ever opportunity to pay the price they are willing to pay for a one-of-a-kind cruise on the Danube. - October 13, 2014 - Kreuzfahrthammer
PRHG Scoops Six Major Awards at the 2014 World Travel Awards
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is in celebration mode once again after all three of it’s Cook Islands properties were honoured at the 21st annual World Travel Awards, capturing six major awards on a special night for the hotel management company. This year’s Australasia Gala Ceremony was held at The Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi, India and it certainly lived up to it’s reputation as the “Travel Industry’s equivalent to the Oscars.” - October 11, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Anica Vacation Rentals, Redefining the Way We Travel
Two young Mexican entrepreneurs are trying to redefine the way we take vacations. - October 11, 2014 - Anica Ecostay
Park Hyatt Saigon Goes Pink in October
This October, Park Hyatt Saigon is dedicating the entire month to ladies. The hotel will be warmed up in various shades of pink in line with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More notably, Park Hyatt Saigon will be celebrating Vietnamese Women’s Day with a pink surprise for all female guests... - October 03, 2014 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Coco Collection Reveals Contest to Win a Luxury Stay for 5 Nights at Coco Bodu Hithi
Coco Collection is delighted to celebrate the re-vamp of the corporate websites by revealing an online contest to win a stay at the lavish Coco Bodu Hithi. - October 03, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Sofitel Manila Hotel Celebrates Oktoberfest 2014
Enjoy two nights of authentic Bavarian feast and entertainment as Sofitel Manila celebrates the 76th Oktoberfest in Manila. - October 02, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
staySky Vacation Club Launches as Tourism Booms in Orlando
Tourism is at an all-time high in Orlando, Florida and with many new attractions in the works, this popular family destination is preparing for an explosion in visitor numbers. As demand for quality accommodation also increases in line with visitor number growth, the launch of a new vacation club... - October 02, 2014 - staySky Vacation Club
Global Connections Honored as the Best Travel Agency in North Myrtle Beach
The North Myrtle Beach Award Program, an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the North Myrtle Beach area has named Global Connections as the Best Travel Agency of 2014. Each year, the North Myrtle Beach Award Program identifies... - October 01, 2014 - Global Connections, Inc.
Great Hotels of the World Announces Winner of First MICE Draw
"Enquire to win a holiday" competition heats up with next prize - Athens. - September 28, 2014 - Great Hotels of the World
Tools of Trade: Agreement Calls for Medical Tourism Association® to Provide Government of Puerto Rico with Certified Education and Training
Partnership with Department of Economic Development to Brand Island as Top Health Travel Destination Announced at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. - September 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Great Hotels of the World Announces Winner of First MICE Draw
"Enquire to win a holiday" competition heats up with next prize - Athens. - September 24, 2014 - Great Hotels of the World
Sofitel Manila Launches Magnifique Memories Photo Contest
Win a luxurious staycation package at Manila's only luxury resort hotel. - September 20, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Chinese Ministry of Health Calls on Private Sector Partners at mHealth Conference of World Medical Tourism Congress
World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. to showcase telemedicine technologies. - September 18, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Coco Collection Awarded Prestigious Accolades at the 2014 World Travel Awards
Coco Collection and its exclusive private island retreat, Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, shine at the 2014 World Travel Awards by receiving two of the coveted accolades. - September 17, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Gekkotel Crowdfunding Campaign Goes Live
Gekkotel appeals to the public to raise the down payment to acquire their first hotel hopefully in advance of Costa Rica's 2014 high season. Those who pledge at http://gekkotel.com/quest will instantly become part of an eco-community of like-minded individuals who want to help preserve and promote... - September 12, 2014 - Gecko Tail Holdings Inc. SA
Korean Wave Crests: Medical Korea Sponsoring World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Government-launched initiative to showcase revamped medical infrastructure at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 11, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Wakeup Calls: mHealth Bridging Cross-Border Divides at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Billion-dollar technology industry showcased at "Medical Silk Road" mobile health conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 11, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Attitash Mountain Resort Set to Open New Ziptour | Zip from Summit of Bear Peak to Attitash Mountain Will be Longest Single Span in Contiguous U.S.
Attitash Mountain Resort has long been recognized as New England’s original summer & fall fun ski area with the Alpine Slide, still the longest in North America, first opening to the public in 1976. Since then Attitash Mountain Resort has added many more attractions including the Mount Washington Valley’s longest mountain coaster and New Hampshire’s first free-fall Airbag Jump. Attitash is introducing its new ZipTour attraction featuring the Flying Bear and Attitash Aerial Zip Lines. - September 10, 2014 - Attitash Mountain Resort
U Sapa Vietnam Offers Special Opening Rates
U Sapa Vietnam has introduced a special promotional program for the opening time starting. Special rates apply for bookings from now on for stays between August 1 and September 30, 2014 (rate exclusive tax and service charges). - September 10, 2014 - U Sapa Vietnam
Columbia Comeback: New Latin America Hotspot Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Medical tourism revenues top $216 million last year, marking 61 percent increase from 2012, according to Proexport Colombia, backer of health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 10, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Ask a Patient: Live Interactive Webcast Streaming Global Contacts at World Medical Tourism Congress
Interactive online discussion connects health travelers with healthcare providers -- hospitals, doctors, insurance executives, medical tourism facilitators -- Sept. 23, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 10, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Affordable Care South of Border: Baja California Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Mexico state reaching out to U.S. medical tourism consumers at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 07, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Boasts South Pacific GM of the Year
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is proud to announce that that Deputy CEO Marcus Niszow has been awarded ‘South Pacific General Manager of the Year’ at the 2014 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence. The winners of the 2014 awards program were revealed last night during... - September 06, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotels Holds Ice Cream Social Job Fair on September 15th
The Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel holds an ice cream social job fair job fair on September 15th 2014. Bring resume and your sweet tooth. - September 05, 2014 - Sheraton Denver Tech Center Hotel
East Meets West: Asian Markets Take Flight at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
From Thailand to India, healthcare providers making connections at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 02, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Thinking Ahead: Nueterra Global Alliance Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Provider network of 10,000 physicians and 25 health systems to also co-sponsor 5th Global Ministerial Summit at Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 30, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Fulton Steamboat Inn Invites Guests to Enjoy Fall with Family and Friends in Lancaster County
The Fulton Steamboat Inn, along with Huckleberry's Restaurant and Tavern, are excited to invite guests to experience all the outdoor fun in the fall that Lancaster has to offer. As the temperature begins to dip slightly and autumn colors and scents fill the air, the Fulton Steamboat Inn is the... - August 30, 2014 - Fulton Steamboat Inn
Alliance Hospitality Hires Jennifer Scott as GM of Residence Inn in Fort Worth
Alliance Hospitality, a premier hotel management company, announced today that Jennifer Scott has been hired as General Manager for its Residence Inn property located in Fort Worth, Texas. Rolf Tweeten, Chairman of the Board, made the announcement. Scott brings over 20 years of hotel management... - August 28, 2014 - Alliance Hospitality
ResorTime Launches New Web Site and Brand Identity
Dynamic Online Marketing Platform Specializes in Nightly Timeshare Rentals. - August 28, 2014 - ResorTime
Image Makeover: Poland Turning Heads as Sponsor of World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Polish Medical Tourism Consortium to support government-backed initiative, promote modern facilities at Medical Tourism Association®-sponsored event, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Change in Plans: Partnership to Connect HR Professionals with Cost-Saving Options at World Medical Tourism Congress
Medical Tourism Association joins forces with Human Resource Professionals Association at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept., 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Stepping Into Sun: Bahamas Medical Center Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Proximity to United States, competitive pricing drive medical tourism patients to Caribbean and Bahamas Medical Center to Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 24, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Open for Business: Philippines Department of Tourism Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Government officials see Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C., as vehicle to drive more health and wellness seekers to Southeast Asia island nation. - August 23, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Coco Collection Strengthens Multi-National Executive Team with New Appointments
Coco Collection is pleased to announce the appointment of Elza Artiaga from Brazil, as General Manager of Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Georgios Papazoglou, hailing from Greece, as General Manager of Coco Bodu Hithi, and Shafa Shabeer, from the heart of Maldives, as Director of Marketing. - August 23, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Take Heart: Pioneering Cardiologist to Address Rhythm Disorders at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Dr. Saumil Oza, who performed first Lariat procedure in Florida, to discuss stroke prevention technique during Medical Director's Summit, Sept. 20, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 20, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™