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Epoque Hotels Announces New Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires
The recently-opened Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires, an initiative of Spain’s Grupo Regina Hoteles, a member of Epoque Hotels, introduces an innovative concept to Argentina: the Large Boutique Hotel. Unlike traditional boutique establishments, which offer only up to around 30 rooms, the Hotel Pulitzer combines a personalized touch, matchless service and contemporary interior design in a large design hotel providing 104 rooms. - June 17, 2011 - Epoque Hotels
International Insurance Industry Connects with Medical Tourism Industry in Chicago
The Global Benefits Association, a global nonprofit insurance trade association for international insurance companies and multi-national employers will host their second annual international Global Benefits Conference in Chicago, October 26-28th, 2011 in conjunction with the Medical Tourism Association’s annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress. - June 17, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Bhaya Cruises Awarded TripAdvisor “Certificate of Excellence 2011”
Bhaya Cruises today announced TripAdvisor – the world’s largest travel site has awarded the company a Certificate of Excellence 2011 for its excellent service quality. The certificate is judged from the recommendations of worldwide travelers who contribute to the site. - June 16, 2011 - Bhaya Cruises
Great Hotels of the World Launches 72-Hour Portugal Sale
Great Hotels of the World will launch a 72-hour sale on Tuesday 21 June with a luxurious five-star hotel in Portugal on offer from €34.65 per person per night. From 10am on Tuesday, the five-starVale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa http://www.ghotw.com/vale-d-oliveiras in the... - June 15, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
The Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok Offers the July Food Promotion
The Rembrandt Hotel brings diners one of the most classic dishes of Italy, risotto, serving throughout this July only at da Vinci Italian restaurant. - June 15, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
The Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok Offers the Long Stay Promotion
The special long stay promotion for tourists is available now at The Rembrandt Hotel, Bangkok. - June 12, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa Wins Prestigious Pinnacle Award
The Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa has won the 2011 Pinnacle Award, the symbol of excellence among meeting planners, bestowed upon resorts and hotels with a proven track record for delivering a superior meetings experience. The coveted award is the “reader’s choice” of the meetings and incentives industry. This year marks the third year that the Radisson Aruba Resort has won the Pinnacle Award. - June 12, 2011 - Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa
Sir Cliff Richard Lived the Grand Life in Malta
Sir Cliff Richard has recently graced the Grand Hotel Excelsior with his presence where he gave a performance during a Gala Dinner organised by Mega Music Malta. - June 12, 2011 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Peak Hospitality Unveils New Website
Peak Hospitality’s new website will provide access to product offerings that previously didn't exist in this marketplace. The new website will display packages and promotional offers. - June 11, 2011 - Peak Hospitality
Men's Golf Fitness Retreat - New at Vita Vie Retreat
Vita Vie Retreat introduces Men’s Golf Fitness Retreats. These intensive fitness retreats focus on core strength and stability, flexibility and improving range of motion to improve the golf game. - June 10, 2011 - Vita Vie Retreat
The Medical Tourism Association Lives in Las Vegas to Bring Medical Tourism to Physician Assistants
The AAPA’s 39th Annual Conference in Las Vegas is the only annual meeting targeting all groups and medical specialties of PAs. The MTA seized the chance to deliver updated news about medical tourism to its delegates and raise awareness to the need for continuum of care. - June 09, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Announces Webinar Schedule
As part of the commitment to education, the Medical Tourism Association will be conducting 10 webinars starting on May 24, 2011 and ending September 21, 2011. - June 08, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Le Meridien Amman Collects 40 Units Upon Blood Donation Campaign Conclusion
Le Meridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, concluded last week the blood donation campaign for it associates, under the supervision of the National Blood Bank. The facility at the hotel was equipped with all technical requirements to render the yearly process a... - June 08, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Share Your Booking at Rembrandt Hotel
Booking your room through Facebook is available today for Rembrandt's fanpage. - June 08, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Great Hotels of the World Appoints New Group Director of Sales & Marketing
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) has announced the appointment of John Clarke as Group Director of Sales & Marketing. Based at the company’s global headquarters in London, John Clarke is responsible for business development for member hotels in the meetings &... - June 08, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
20 Hotels from the United Kingdom and Ireland Recognised in the 2011 HotelClub Hotel Awards
HotelClub a world leading global accommodation website offering hotel bookings, today announced 20 winners from the United Kingdom and Ireland in the HotelClub Hotel Awards 2011. HotelClub Hotel Awards – marking their 5th year in 2011 - is the flagship programme from HotelClub that this year... - June 03, 2011 - HotelClub Pty Ltd
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the Excellence in International Healthcare Leadership Award
This award will be presented at the 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress held in Chicago, October 25-28, 2011. - June 03, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
American Liberty Hospitality's New Embassy Suites Houston-Downtown Guests Take Backstage Tour of the Toyota Center
Go behind-the-scenes of Toyota Center, home of the Houston Rockets, Houston Aeros and the biggest names in entertainment. - June 03, 2011 - American Liberty Hospitality
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf as a Bronze Sponsor at WMT&GHC 2011 in Chicago, IL Oct. 25-28
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf as a returning Bronze Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - June 02, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Rembrandt Offers the Latest Lobby Bar Menu
The new release Lobby bar menu is arrived at Rembrandt Hotel Sukhumvit 18. - May 29, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Attitash Mountain Resort Begins 35th Summer of Fun in New Hampshire. Summer Operations Scheduled to Open for Long Memorial Day Holiday Weekend.
Attitash Mountain Resort is scheduled to open summer & fall operations beginning Saturday, May 28th at 10 a.m. for its 35th summer attraction season. With many more summer attractions having been added at the base of Attitash Mountain since opening in the summer of 1976, the Nor’Easter Mountain Coaster is the newest thrill ride, having just opened last fall, to be offered to those visiting the White Mountains of New Hampshire for the upcoming long weekend and summer vacation periods. - May 27, 2011 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Newest All Seasons Hotel Opens in Bangkok
This newly built all seasons hotel is ready to welcome both corporate and leisure travellers with trendy accommodation at excellent value. - May 26, 2011 - Accor
Hyatt Regency Houston Supports Local Non-Profit Organizations by Offering Complimentary Meeting Space
Hyatt Regency Houston, located at 1200 Louisiana Street in downtown, is now offering complimentary use of its meeting rooms to local non-profit organizations from June 1 through December 30. Hyatt Regency Houston’s “Meeting For a Cause” allows non-profit organizations operating... - May 26, 2011 - Hyatt Regency Houston
Medical Tourism Association™ Travels “Across the Pond” to Spread the Word
The 2011 Travel Distribution Summit held in London was host to the top travel agents, airlines, hotels and affiliated business entities from around the globe. It served as a platform for the MTA to educate these companies about the industry. - May 26, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Queenstown Kitchens Teach Young and Aspiring Chefs
Twelve young Queenstowners are set to benefit from a six-week introductory cookery course that will introduce them to chef careers in the hospitality industry as they are mentored by top Queenstown chefs. - May 26, 2011 - Crowne Plaza Queenstown
The Medial Tourism Association Announces an Exclusive Ministerial Summit at WMT&GHC Oct. 25-28
The MTA Announces an Exclusive Ministerial Summit, Part of the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress October 25-28 in Chicago. - May 25, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Le Meridien Amman and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Launch Associate Fundraising Challenge to Raise Money for UNICEF’s Education Programmes in Pakistan and Romania
As Part of this Fundraising Effort throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Le Meridien Amman is Hosting a Play for UNICEF Football Tournament in Support of Starwood’s 2011 Road to Awareness Campaign. - May 24, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Attitash Mountain Resort to Host Eastern States Cup Downhill Mountain Biking Weekend Event. New Hampshire State Championship Finals Scheduled for Sunday, June 19th.
Attitash Mountain Resort has announced that it will be hosting the New Hampshire State Championship Finals for the Eastern States Cup downhill mountain biking series on Saturday, June 11th & Sunday, June 12th. The Eastern States Cup (ESC) is a USA Cycling (USAC) Regional Championship Series. - May 23, 2011 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Rembrandt Hotel, Patron of the Arts
Rembrandt Hotel is proud to support Opera Siam to continuously promote the unique Arts and Culture. - May 22, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Rembrandt Supports Miss Travel Daily’s Cooking
Rembrandt Hotel was proud to present its very own contestant in the Miss Travel Daily Competition, Khun Khemjira La-ongnual, Spa Manager, to participate in the Black Box Culinary Team Cooking Challenge, the second phase challenge in the Miss TDA Thailand competition on May 18th. After the news... - May 21, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Great Hotels of the World Latest Member News Round-Up
Great Hotels of the World is pleased to announce the following news items from its member hotels. - May 20, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Senior Executives Give New Shanghai Marriott Hotel the Thumbs Up
Senior executives of Marriott International paid a special visit to the soon-to-open Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre on Friday 24th April 2011. Mr. Meng Lo, Hotel General Manager was accompanied with his executive committee team to welcome the VIPs upon their arrival. Mr. Arne M. Sorenson,... - May 17, 2011 - Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre
Resorts West Launches "Mountain Rejuvenation Package" with Wine, Food and Spa Treatments
Resorts West, Park City’s leader in luxury lodging, has launched a relaxation-themed package pairing sumptuous accommodations with in-home spa treatments, a private chef and professionally paired wine selections. - May 14, 2011 - Resorts West
Resorts West Embraces Utah’s Adventure Sports with Extreme Summer Package
Resorts West invites adventure enthusiasts to experience "Wild Utah" this summer with a thrill-seeker’s dream vacation package. Guests tackle Park City's toughest mountain bike terrain, drop from an airplane and fly down an Olympic bobsled track – all while getting pampered with luxury accommodations. - May 14, 2011 - Resorts West
The Magic Ten: Belfast's Ten Square Named "Best City Hotel"
One of Belfast’s most popular hotels, Ten Square, has been named as the "Best City Hotel" for 2011 by the Belfast Business Awards. - May 14, 2011 - Ten Square Hotel
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, Multi-Award Winning Resort on Phuket's South Western Coast and with a Secluded Beach, Awarded Expedia Insider's Select 2011 Award
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort Named as One of World’s Best Hotels on Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ List - May 14, 2011 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
DirectRooms.com – Attend Tea World Festival 2011 in Seoul on 2 to 5 June 2011
DirectRooms.com can confirm that this year’s highly anticipated Tea World Festival will be coming to Seoul, South Korea in early June. The event is one of the most important trade exhibitions dedicated to the tea industry in Asia. - May 13, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Attend Baragatan Festival in Palawan, Begins in May 2011
DirectRooms.com can announce that the annual Baragatan Festival will be coming to Palawan again this year beginning in May of 2011. - May 13, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Medical Tourism Association Partners with EuroSpaClub International for Wellness Program Expansion
The Medical Tourism Association™ and EuroSpaClub International have announced their partnership in execution of several new consumer and employer education projects and initiatives throughout Europe, Russia and CIS for wellness and preventative health. The countries covered under this partnership include Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Montenegro, Russia (Russian Federation), Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Italy, Croatia and Portugal. - May 12, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Directrooms.com – Egil Olsen Plays in Tianjin in June 2011
Directrooms.com is pleased to announce that Egil Olsen will be playing Tianjin on the 4th of June 2011 at the 13 Club in the Hebei District. - May 12, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok: June Food Promotions
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok released the latest June Food Promotions. - May 11, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Epoque Hotels Announces New Hotel Casa Favonio
Epoque Hotels announces its new boutique hotel Member, Casa Favonio. Casa Favonio, is located in the heart of a nature reserve, at Monte Santa Caterina's feet, and is hidden in a glorious 5 hectares property planted with old olive trees in Favignana, in the Egadi islands. - May 08, 2011 - Epoque Hotels
DirectRooms.com – Xian Trade Event Features All the Latest Hospitality Supplies
DirectRoooms.com reports that suppliers to the hospitality industry will be setting up in Xian for a major exhibition featuring new equipment and products. - May 08, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Rembrandt Hotel Welcomes the GOYP
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers, 4 May 2011, Rembrandt Hotel was proud to host a networking event for the (GOYP) German Open for young professionals at Senor Pico, the award-winning Mexican restaurant, locates on the 1st floor of the Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok (Sukhumvit Soi 18). The event brought... - May 07, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
DirectRooms.com – Jeju Commemorates to Remember Those That Died in Military Service on 6 June 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that residents in Jeju and around South Korea will be holding commemorative services for all of the military personnel that died in the Korean War and other wars fighting for their country. - May 07, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Brett/Robinson Sweepstakes Draws in June Customers
Brett/Robinson is offering major incentive for June vacationers with their latest “Just June” vacation special. - May 07, 2011 - Brett Robinson
DirecRooms.com – Partygoers Expected to Reach 1 Million in Cologne
DirectRooms.com highlights that close to one million people are expected to fill the streets of Cologne as the city stages one of the largest and most prominent gay events in Europe. - May 07, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Chennai Hosts India’s First Composite Industry Trade Event from 17 to 19 June 2011
Directrooms.com highlights that India will be holding its first trade show for the composite industry in Chennai that will consist of the foremost companies from around the country. - May 07, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Rembrandt Hotel Hosted May 3rd Sabre d’Or Bangkok
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers, 3 May 2011, Rembrandt Hotel was proud to host an unforgettable evening celebrating the noble art of sabrage with the Bangkok chapter of the Confrerie du Sabre d’Or. The event featured many of the famous personalities of Bangkok along with members of the Confrerie... - May 07, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
DirectRooms.com – The Granite Challenge to be Held in Aviemore on 18 June 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that a race event being held in Aberdeenshire will test competitors over a mixture or disciplines while looking to raise much needed funds for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. - May 06, 2011 - DirectRooms.com