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Hotel Indigo Sarasota Wins 2012 IHG Torchbearer Award
The Hotel Indigo Sarasota received the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) 2012 Torchbearer Award, the company's most prestigious award. The Torchbearer Award was presented during the 2012 IHG Americas Investors & Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, Oct. 24–26, 2012. The Hotel... - November 29, 2012 - Hotel Indigo Sarasota
5th World Medical Tourism Congress Announces Gresham, Smith, and Partners as Bronze Sponsor
The 5th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Gresham, Smith, and Partners as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held in South Florida, October 24-26, 2012. - November 28, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Search for the New Miss Grandview Tower Takes Off This 2013
Angeles City’s luxury and premier hotel, the Grandview Tower has once again announced its search for the next Miss Grandview Tower beauty that is set to take off on March 2013. - November 28, 2012 - Grandview Tower
Great Hotels of the World Members Take Luxury to New Heights
Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence and Taskonaklar Rocky Palace in Cappadocia complete unique suites. - November 28, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
New Marazion Holiday Cottage Offers Welcome to Cornwall
New to the market from January 2013 in Marazion, Jowders Cottage will be available for holiday makers looking for the perfect house to rent to spend time in Cornwall’s oldest village. Overlooking Mount Bay and St Michael’s Mount, and just two miles from Penzance and one mile from Long... - November 21, 2012 - Jowders Cottage
Destination Branding Awarded to Turkey and Colombia
The 5th World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress (WMT & GHC) recognized two conference sponsors for having the best destination booths for integrated country branding in the exhibit hall; these sponsors were given a leadership award during the farewell reception held at the event. - November 21, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Algodon Mansion Celebrates Grand Opening of the Veuve Clicquot Lounge at Algodon Mansion, Buenos Aires
Algodon Mansion, is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the Veuve Clicquot Lounge, located on the ground floor of the hotel. The themed event, titled “Dandy Night.” - November 18, 2012 - Algodon Mansion
Win Four Fabulous Nights in Carmel, California
Win a luxurious four-night stay for two in beautiful Carmel, California. Enjoy innovative meals and fine wines at Carmel’s landmark Cypress Inn and Carmel Valley’s award-winning Bernardus Lodge. Visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, walk white-sand beaches, stroll through vineyards,... - November 16, 2012 - Authentic Luxury Travel
Vacation-Seekers Can Book a Discounted Vacation with Brett/Robinson on Cyber Monday
With Thanksgiving - and, subsequently, Black Friday - right around the corner, many holiday shoppers are gearing up to hunt for the season’s best deals. Many others are in search of a good location for a holiday vacation. Both groups will likely find Brett/Robinson’s upcoming Cyber... - November 16, 2012 - Brett Robinson
Sofitel Launches Best Buffet in Manila
Spiral, Sofitel Manila’s flagship restaurant, introduces unparalleled gourmet offerings from various internationally acclaimed master chefs. - November 16, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
The First Medical Directors Summit Was a Success at the Medical Tourism Congress
The first Medical Directors Summit was held on October 26th at the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress in South Florida. The Summit was a collaboration platform for medical directors from top U.S. & international hospitals and insurance companies. - November 15, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Congress Leadership Award Winners
The 5th World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress (WMT & GHC) recognized eight individuals for their achievements and dedication to the medical tourism industry by giving them a leadership award in a ceremony held at the event. - November 14, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Congress Announces Success on the Beach
After four days of speeches, networking, workshops and entertainment the 5th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress (WMT & GHC) concluded with excitement and motivation towards furthering the growth of the medical tourism industry. - November 14, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Boutique B&B Dream Villa Siem Reap Renamed as Angkor Dream Villa After Extensive Upgrade
After 3 months of extensive upgrade, Dream Villa Siem Reap has been given a facelift with new suite product and an open kitchen to tantalise the taste buds of their guests. - November 11, 2012 - Angkor Dream Villa
Sofitel Luxury Hotel in Manila Presents the Magnifique Concepts Behind the New Spiral
Sofitel Manila, the only French luxury hotel in Manila, introduces the lavish interior and dining concepts for the New Spiral. - November 10, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Queens Hotel Cements Reputation as One of Top Hotels in Brighton with New Leisure Club Access for Guests
The Queens Hotel, one of the leading hotels in Brighton, has recently announced that they will now be offering guests access to their new premium quality leisure centre facilities. The company’s leisure centre is complete with all the latest equipment to ensure guests can enjoy their exercise routine while taking in the idyllic surroundings of the historic City of Brighton. - November 08, 2012 - Queens Hotel Brighton
Queens Hotel in Brighton Now Offering High Class Wedding Suite Service
The Queens Hotel in Brighton has recently announced that they will now be hosting wedding party services. The company’s new services mean that guests can have every element of their wedding reception prepared for them by qualified on-site professionals who can cater precisely to their unique requirements for an unforgettable event experience. - November 08, 2012 - Queens Hotel Brighton
Ballastone Inn’s New Recipe Book Celebrates Holiday Fare Year Round
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are always special at The Ballastone Inn, arguably Savannah’s most celebrated and luxurious historic boutique hotel, and its delicious breakfasts, high teas and hors d’oeuvres are a large part of its longstanding attraction. Now the... - November 04, 2012 - Ballastone Inn
The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Elgin Wins The IHG 2012 Renovation Award
The Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Elgin has received the IHG 2012 Renovation award for having successfully completed major modernization and renovation programs during the past year. Fulwell Management which owns and manages the hotel completed the multi-million dollar renovation July 2012. The... - November 01, 2012 - Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Elgin
Orquidea Del Sur Earns Top Ranking on Tripadvisor.com
Orquidea Del Sur, a Canadian-owned boutique hotel nestled above Playa Yankee’s surf beach, has recently earned the title of #1 Bed & Breakfast Inn in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua on Trip Advisor. Orquidea Del Sur boasts beautiful, well-appointed suites with spectacular ocean views and is a... - November 01, 2012 - Orquidea Del Sur
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok Introduces November Food and Spa Promotions
Rang Mahal will be radiant this November during the celebration of "Divali" or "festival of lights." Enjoy a special Divali set menu with Northern Indian specialties. Starting with Murgh Tikka, Punjabi Samosa and Boneless fish flavored with saffron. These delicious appetizers... - November 01, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Fall Colors of Sedona Special at El Portal Sedona Hotel
El Portal Sedona Hotel's new fall special available from September 20th through November 20th. - October 26, 2012 - El Portal Sedona Hotel
Two Awards at HACE for Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis
Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis Chef Alaa El Din Mabrouk was the ‘star of the show’ for Radisson Blu Heliopolis, Cairo, when he scooped two awards at the HACE – Hotel Expo 2012 held recently at the Cairo International Conference Centre. Chef Alaa was victorious in the Makro... - October 25, 2012 - Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis
Have Real Experiences - Be an Authentic Luxury Traveler: New Website Guides Travelers Off the Beaten Path
On the website "Authentic Luxury Travel," award-winning writer Elizabeth Hansen helps affluent travelers find real experiences and avoid the well worn trail of tourist sites. - October 24, 2012 - Authentic Luxury Travel
Grand Café Caters Fun-Tastic Family Bonding This Halloween
Grand Café invites the whole family to a wickedly wonderful way to celebrate this Halloween. - October 24, 2012 - Grandview Tower
Rembrandt Hotel Serves Breakfast at the Newly Renovated Restaurant
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok is ready to relocate back the breakfast to the newly renovated international buffet restaurant, Flavours, on this coming Monday October 22nd. After 3 months of construction, it is time to reintroduce Flavours, an extensive international buffet restaurant with the selection... - October 22, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Atoll Paradise Wins Two World Travel Awards
Atoll Paradise is proud to announce that it has been selected as Indian Ocean’s Leading Travel Agency, and as Maldives’ Leading Luxury Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards in Singapore. - October 21, 2012 - Atoll Paradise Pvt Ltd
Sofitel Manila Introduces the Rebirth of the New Spiral
Spiral, Sofitel Manila’s flagship restaurant, re-launches a brand new dining concept. - October 20, 2012 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Halloween Family Fun at The Oasis Paco Park Hotel in Manila
The Oasis Paco Park Hotel invites everyone to come and experience the special Halloween treat lined up for the whole family. - October 19, 2012 - Oasis Park Hotel
The Kitchen Heats Up with Chef Marco Torre as the Newest Culinary Addition at Park Hyatt Saigon
Newly appointed Executive Sous Chef, Marco Torre, leads the way to Italian indulgence at Opera and global dining for Events. - October 18, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
evolution Launches the Industry’s First Booking Engine with Shopping Cart Functionality
evolution technology by The Hotel Performance Company (http://www.evolutiondistribution.com), the hospitality e-commerce and e-distribution provider, has launched the industry’s first booking engine with a shopping cart functionality for hotels. Proving to be the most innovative and flexible booking engine in the marketplace, the booking engine contains a fast track mode and is fully compatible with all internet enabled devices including tablet and mobile. - October 18, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
A Square One Thanksgiving at Park Hyatt Saigon
Celebrate and give thanks at Square One restaurant this Thanksgiving Day. - October 14, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Evacuation Exercise at Creta Maris Beach Resort
Creta Maris Beach Resort in cooperation with the regional authorities materialized for the first time a simulation of a fire evacuation exercise. - October 13, 2012 - Maris Hotels
More’s Less in Panchgani’s Mount View Executive Luxury Valley Resort
As the world heads into the festivals of India, travelers… Ushering in the season, the Mount View Group before Durga Puja and Dussehra, announced a stay at Hotel Mount View Executive Panchgani at 30% less… Christmas into the New Year, a vital boost that India Tourism, Maharashtra Tourism require. - October 12, 2012 - Hotel Mount View Executive
Holiday Buyers Can Add Brett/Robinson Gift Cards to the Shopping List This Year
Holiday shoppers who wish to complete their shopping by Christmas Day have about 11 weeks to do so - an abundance of time to some, not much time at all to others. Regardless of whether it is early or late to begin holiday shopping, it is never too early to buy the perfect gift, and Brett/Robinson... - October 12, 2012 - Brett Robinson
World Animal Day Creta Maris Beach Resort
Creta Maris Beach Resort, celebrating the World Animal Day, gave the opportunity to its customers to visit and spend time in a traditional farm. - October 12, 2012 - Maris Hotels
Municipality of Hersonissos Awards Creta Maris' Guests
Municipality of Hersonissos & Creta Maris Beach Resort celebrating the World Tourism Day rewarded the guests who choose, for many years, Hersonissos and Creta Maris as their holiday destination. - October 11, 2012 - Maris Hotels
Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) Compares New Cycle Baggage Charges
Following the success of Great Britain’s cycling teams this summer, specialist adventure holiday tour operator Explore has announced a 62% year-on-year increase in cycling holiday bookings and cycle shops around the UK have reported a significant increase in enquiries and sales of... - October 10, 2012 - Airport Parking and Hotels
Rembrandt’s Associates Joined an IFH Training Program
Rembrandt Hotel coordinated with the top training institute, Institute for Hospitality Management or IFH, organized the Specialist Training program for six associates from Rembrandt Hotel’s sales and catering team. The program is concentrated on the successful conference and event sales... - October 10, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Green Key to Present at Best Western's Convention and Global Conference: Leading "Green" Hotel Program is a Best Western Certification Partner
Green Key Global (Green Key), operator of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, the leading green hotel certification program in the world, will present at Best Western's Annual Convention and Global Conference later this week in Las Vegas, Nev. Green Key is part of the "Green - A Winning... - October 10, 2012 - Green Key Global
Park Hyatt Saigon Welcomes Back to the Stage -- Mary Beth Ancheta
A gifted musician performing live in Park Lounge six nights a week. - October 09, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Rembrandt Hotel Hosted Argentine Wine Dinner
Rembrandt Hotel together with Central Wine Cellar and the Familia Zuccardi vineyard were delighted to host an unforgettable Argentine wine dinner on Monday, October 1st at da Vinci Italian restaurant, 4th floor of Rembrandt Hotel. All guests were welcomed with a wine and canapé reception... - October 07, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Opera Tempts with Terrace Tapas and Peroni Beers at Park Hyatt Saigon
A new dining experience to share good Mediterranean cooking and plenty to drink with friends and family. - October 05, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Park Hyatt Saigon’s Sixth Consecutive Win in the Coveted 2012 Business Traveller Awards
Park Hyatt Saigon tops the list once again as Best Business Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City - October 04, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Award "BIO Kouzina" for Creta Maris Beach Resort
Creta Maris Beach Resort supporting its new philosophy ''Green Cretan All Inclusive'' and in the context of ecological consciousness, got awarded from the BIO HELLAS Institute. - October 03, 2012 - Maris Hotels
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok: October Food and Spa Promotions
Rembrandt Hotel presents the latest food promotion for October at the award-winning restaurants. - October 01, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Sea Food Comes to The Plettenberg
The Plettenberg Hotel in Plettenberg Bay launches its new restaurant concept SeaFood at The Plettenberg. - September 30, 2012 - The Collection by Liz McGrath
Creta Maris Green Team European Day Without a Car
Creta Maris Beach Resort Green Team celebrated the European Day Without a Car by organizing cycling involving hotel guests, but also volunteers who wanted to reinforce the message of the day. - September 28, 2012 - Maris Hotels
Argos in Cappadocia Revamps Its SEKI Restaurant and Adds Wine Cellar
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) is delighted to announce that its member hotel, Argos in Cappadocia (http://www.ghotw.com/argos-cappadocia-hotel), has entirely revamped its SEKI Restaurant by extending its capacity, and changing its menu and beverage offerings with the introduction of a wine cellar. - September 27, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
Napa Valley’s Riverside Inn Wins Award for Excellence
The Riverside Inn, a 3 Palms Hotel in Napa Valley, has been honored with the “Member of the Year Award” to recognize the property’s outstanding service to guests. - September 25, 2012 - Riverside Inn