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Turn Page on Next Chapter in Regenerative Medicine at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Panel discussion and workshop examines "Innovations in Stem Cell Treatments and Regenerative Medicine," Sunday, Sept. 20, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 15, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
"Travelife" Gold Medal for Creta Maris Beach Resort & Environmental Actions
The Creta Maris Beach Resort celebrated the "Travelife" gold award for the years 2014-2016 organizing an environmental action. - August 15, 2014 - Maris Hotels
Special Summer Room Promotion at Vissai Saigon Hotel
Vissai Saigon Hotel has been running a special summer promotion in which a Deluxe single room is offered at only VND 1,5900,000 ++/room/night including breakfast buffet. A second person for double occupancy should add VND 250,000++/person The Hotel has been well known for its warm hospitality and... - August 13, 2014 - Vissai Saigon Hotel
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Finalist at 2014 HM Awards
The prestigious HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence 2014 finalists have been announced with all three Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) properties recognized for their outstanding commitment to excellence in standard and quality. Now in its 12th year, the annual awards were established to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all areas of the accommodation industry. - August 10, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Featuring Intimate Indoor and Outdoor Venues, Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa Now Introduces Versatile Wedding Packages
Whether couples envision a beautiful beachfront wedding ceremony, outdoor dining and a breath-taking sunset, or an intimate family affair with a magnificent candlelit reception in the Regency Ballroom, they can find what they are looking for at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa. The... - August 09, 2014 - Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa
Part of the Game: Leading Sports Surgeon to Address World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Jonathan Glashow, chief of Sports Medicine at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York and a lead physician for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association, will address orthopedic injuries at the 7th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 08, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
staySky Vacation Club Boasts Family Favorite Resort in Orlando
Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa ranks in Top 10 Best Family Friendly Hotels in United States. - August 08, 2014 - staySky Vacation Club
staySky Hotels & Resorts Launches New Vacation Club
Orlando based resort chain offers membership to new vacation club - August 07, 2014 - staySky Vacation Club
Medical Tourism Association® Webcast Focus on International Paths to Self-Funding U.S. Employers
Case Studies Focus on Medical Tourism Healthcare Benefits Options -- International and Domestic -- Afforded to U.S. Employees - August 06, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Dinner Theme Buffet Available at Vissai Saigon Hotel
A focal point of the bustling Phu Nhuan District, the 4-star Vissai Saigon Hotel combines international service standards with Vietnamese hospitality and the convenience of a location between the city centre and Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Each of the 185 well-appointed rooms and suites... - August 06, 2014 - Vissai Saigon Hotel
The Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort Announces Double Achievements on Food Safety Certifications
Continuing in their commitment to excellence, the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort is proud to announce ISO 22000:2005 and HACCP certifications. - August 05, 2014 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Sofitel Manila Revives the Manila Half Marathon
Sofitel Manila, in partnership with RunRio, Inc., revives the Manila Half Marathon for a charity fun run event to support the Virlanie Foundation! - August 02, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Vissai Saigon Hotel Awarded Certificate of Excellence
Vissai Saigon Hotel is proud to receive a 2014 Certificate of Excellence awarded by Tripadvisor. - July 30, 2014 - StarCity Saigon Hotel
Ylang Ylang Beach Resort Offering English-Speaking Lawyer for Weddings in Costa Rica
Costa Rica beach resort provides legal services in English for international couples in addition to other wedding services and amenities. - July 25, 2014 - Ylang Ylang Beach Resort
ePatient: World Medical Tourism Congress to Address Digital Technologies and Transformation of Healthcare
Rohit Bhargava, best-selling co-author of “ePatient 2015: 15 Surprising Trends Changing Healthcare,” to speak at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - July 25, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Border Crossings: Mexico to Show Off Strengths as Sponsor of World Medical Tourism Congress
U.S. employers and insurance companies seeking medical tourism solutions at 7th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - July 24, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Park Hyatt Saigon Among Top City Hotels in Asia for 4 Consecutive Years
Upholding its status as the leading luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and Asia at large, Park Hyatt Saigon has been named one of the best 500 hotels in the world in Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2014 for four years in a row. - July 24, 2014 - Park Hyatt Saigon
The Mayton Inn is Excited to Announce Its Groundbreaking Ceremony
On August 13, 2014, downtown Cary’s newest boutique hotel, The Mayton Inn, will officially break ground. The project is part of Cary’s urban renewal program, which is designed to encourage growth and activity in the heart of Cary. The hotel will provide Cary residents a high-class downtown experience, including dining, pampering and relaxing. - July 20, 2014 - The King's Daughters Inn
Residence Inn by Marriott Anaheim Maingate Received a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor
Residence Inn by Marriott Anaheim - Maingate Awarded 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence; Recognised as a Top Performing Hotel as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site - July 19, 2014 - Residence Inn by Marriott Anaheim - Maingate
Great Hotels of the World Announces the Latest News from Member Hotels
Member hotels win awards; renovations completed and more. - July 17, 2014 - Great Hotels of the World
Flight of Fancy No More: Role of Aeromedical Transportation Highlights World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Educational workshop, sponsored by Lufthansa, identifies aeromedical transportation and lessons to be learned from flying overseas for medical tourism and hospitalization. - July 10, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Hyatt Regency La Jolla Unveils $12 Million Renovation
Hyatt Regency La Jolla announced today the completion of a $12 million renovation. The transformation included a makeover of the property’s 417 guestrooms and suites to complement the inviting lobby, public areas and meeting space. The landmark hotel, located within the Aventine in La Jolla,... - July 09, 2014 - San Diego Marrriot Gaslamp Quarter
Creta Maris Green Team and Junior Academy Together for the Environment
On the occasion of the Recycling Day, Junior Academy - the private model kindergarten of Hersonissos - was invited in order for children to be informed about the effort to protect the environment. - July 05, 2014 - Maris Hotels
Spiral at Sofitel Manila Awarded 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Spiral was recognised as a Top Performing Hotel Restaurant as Reviewed by Travellers on the World’s Largest Travel Site. - July 02, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Embrace the Spirit of Ramadan at the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
The Sheraton Jumeirah Ramadan Tent brings to town the true "Ramadan Nights" - July 02, 2014 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
Sofitel Manila Celebrates Social Media Day 2014
Sofitel Manila joins the digital world in celebrating the annual Social Media Day by hosting an exciting week-long festivity to treat loyal fans and followers. - June 29, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Coco Collection Appoints General Manager for Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island Maldives
Coco Collection welcomes Paul Vincent Benedict Brown as the General Manager of Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island, the luxurious private island retreat offering avant-garde design, unparalleled levels of service and absolute privacy set in nature’s paradise. - June 27, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel Seeks Indiegogo Crowdsourcing to Fund America’s First Undersea Luxury Hotel Prototype
Planet Ocean Underwater Hotel in Key West is using Indiegogo to fund its exciting prototype and, in return, offer spectacular perks to its Indiegogo supporters as they usher in a new era in undersea eco-tourism, exploration, and conservation. - June 26, 2014 - USAKW
The Mountain Club on Loon Resort & Spa in Lincoln (NH) Has Been Recognized as a Top-Performing Resort by Travelers on TripAdvisor®
TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Recipients Represent Top 10 Percent of Businesses Listed on World's Largest Travel Site. - June 25, 2014 - Mountain Club on Loon Resort & Spa
Flying Friday with Special Features by Guest DJ Marco Mei & the Local Guitarist @ Flava Bar & Lounge
Get ready for another amazing night of swing dancing with the return of well-known Italian DJ Marco Mei from Bicycle Corporation in a chic and fantastic atmosphere at Flava Bar & Lounge, Dream Hotel Bangkok (Sukhumvit 15) on Friday, 27th June 2014 from 6 p.m. until midnight. - June 23, 2014 - Dream Hotel
Tom Lyons Receives Cadillac Lifetime Achievement Award
Award honors Kansas City business and community leaders. - June 22, 2014 - Global Connections, Inc.
ResortCom International’s President Alex Marxer Featured Key Note Speaker at Call Center Week
Alex Marxer provided his unique insights at the 15th Annual Call Center Week. - June 22, 2014 - ResortCom International
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Leads the Way in Global Luxury Travel
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is delighted to announce that 5-star luxury property Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been awarded the Signum Virtutis Seal of Excellence, for the second year in a row, at the 2014 Seven Star Global Luxury Awards. - June 20, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Bhaya Cruises, Halong Bay, Vietnam, Announces “Free for Children” Special Summer Promotion
From June to September 2014, Bhaya Cruises is excited to run a very special summer promotion which extends families the opportunity to travel in style with its new “Children Travel for Free.” This opportunity can be applied on all products within the Bhaya Cruises group--The Legend,... - June 20, 2014 - Bhaya Cruises
Road to China: Sponsorship Consolidates Prosperity with Peace at World Medical Tourism Congress – Taiwan
Medical Tourism Association®, Global Benefits Association and Taiwan External Trade Development Council host international industry event, June 26-27, 2014, at Taipei International Convention Center. - June 19, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Great Hotels of the World Announces the Latest News from Member Hotels
Hotel Quinta da Marinha staff to run marathon for charity. - June 19, 2014 - Great Hotels of the World
Win a Beauty & Wellness Staycation Package at Sofitel
Get a chance to win any of the three (3) beauty staycation packages at Sofitel and Vietura when you register online. - June 18, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Millstattersee Hotel Goes Green; Launches Eco-Friendly Solar Panels
Millstattersee's most historic hotel makes history anew celebrating its 130th founding anniversary this summer and joining Europe's bandwagon in embracing the latest in renewable power generation. - June 18, 2014 - Millstatt Hotel See-Villa
GuestDriven to Unveil Newest Version of Their Revolutionary Mobile Guest Engagement Platform at HITEC® Los Angeles
GuestDriven will be at HITEC® LA from June 24-26 at Booth 1750 to unveil their newly redesigned mobile guest engagement platform for hotels. - June 13, 2014 - GuestDriven
White Oak Lodge and Resort Earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
White Oak Lodge and Resort gets rave reviews on TripAdvisor. - June 13, 2014 - Global Connections, Inc.
East Meets West: World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Features International Voices
Top Asian Healthcare Executive, U.S. Physician Group Leader among Speakers, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - June 13, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Beauty & Wellness Staycation Packages Unveiled at Sofitel Manila
Vietura at Sofitel Manila introduces pampering beauty staycations tailor-fit for ultimate wellness and rejuvenation. - June 13, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Blood Donation at Creta Maris Beach Resort
On June 6th, Creta Maris Beach Resort organized a blood donation day. The management and staff of Creta Maris Beach Resort fully supported the cause by participating. - June 12, 2014 - Maris Hotels
Summer Holidays in Austria Slated at Hotel See-Villa
Summer Holidays in Austria are magnificent with Hotel See-Villa's renovations and refurbishments taking luxury guest experience to a higher level. - June 12, 2014 - Millstatt Hotel See-Villa
Chief Operating Officer Appointed for Coco Collection and Sunland Hotels
Armand Chaudhary joins Sunland Hotels and its luxury subsidiary Coco Collection as Chief Operating Officer. A British and French national, Armand brings with him a wealth of experience gained in the global hospitality industry over the past 30 years. - June 11, 2014 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Sea Shells Beach Club Earns TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Sea Shells Beach Club in Daytona Beach, Florida, has recently received the coveted 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, which honors top-rated lodging businesses, restaurants, and attractions, that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. The Certificate of... - June 10, 2014 - Global Connections, Inc.
Rule of Thought: Medical Tourism Association® to Address Strategies at EU Cross-Border Healthcare Symposium
The EU Healthcare Directive is the focus of a public policy event, June 18, 2014, in Brussels, Belgium. - June 08, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Whitby Holiday Home Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2014
Whitby Holiday Home is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2014 Certificate of Excellence by the global organisation, TripAdvisor. This was awarded based on Whitby Holiday Home's Whitby Pad and Whitby Gardens Apartment consistently receiving 5 star reviews from its wonderful... - June 05, 2014 - Whitby Holiday Home
Everyone’s a Winner with Great Hotels of the World
London-based alliance launches MICE enquiry prize draw. - June 04, 2014 - Great Hotels of the World
Royal Resorts Selects INTUITION to Enhance Brand and Marketing Analysis
Royal Resorts, a pioneer in Mexican tourism and a leader in the international vacation ownership industry has engaged Perspective Group, the leading independent PR & Media company globally for the timeshare industry to assist with its brand monitoring strategies through the INTUITION Brand... - May 25, 2014 - Royal Resorts