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DirectRooms.com – Maths Wizards Come to Chennai on 7 and 8 January 2011
DirectRooms.com announces that the top minds in the worlds of mathematics and science will be heading to the city of Chennai in January, held from 7th until the 8th. - December 20, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Everything to do with Natural Stones and Their Uses Will be on Display at Jaipur’s India Stonemart in January
DirectRooms.com is announcing the world’s largest trade fair concentration on natural stone and its varied uses, which will open at Jaipur’s Export Promotion Industrial Park on 20 January and run for three days. The stone industry is a competitive part of India’s booming economy, with this event showcasing its world. - December 20, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Hyderabad to Host Sign Today – the Trade Show for Media, Advertising and Marketing in January 2011
DirectRooms.com announces Sign Today-Hyderabad, the highly successful trade show aimed at the media, marketing and advertising sectors. Its vital platform for the display of related services and products make it he foremost event of its kind. - December 20, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Attend Taipei International Book Exhibition Between 9 and 14 February 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that a must visit exhibition for book buyers and sellers will take place at the Taipei World Trade Center in Taiwan. Book industry professionals who deal with most aspects of the literature and education trades will be going to the five day Taipei International Book Exhibition to see what is currently available and maybe do a little networking. - December 19, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Siem Reap Holds Special Celebrations for Chinese New Year
DirectRooms.com announces that Siem Reap is set to host a number of festivities to mark Chinese New Year that will include dances, fireworks and a series of colourful cultural displays. - December 18, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Charity Event in Koh Samui Invites Audiences to Discover Fulfilment
DirectRooms.com reveals that two leading spiritual guides will be hosting evenings of self discovery in Koh Samui as part of events to raise money for a children’s charity. - December 17, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Children Get a Dedicated Day of Celebrations in Hua Hin
DirectRooms.com reveals that children in Hua Hin and all over Thailand will be celebrating a special day dedicated to themselves at the start of January. - December 16, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – The Philippines’ Foremost Sailing Event Heads to Boracay in February 2011
DirectRooms.com divulges that sailing enthusiasts can catch a special few days of racing as Boracay plays host to one of the country’s main sailing competitions. - December 15, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Pagoda Hotel Embarks on New Beginning as Part of Aqua Hotels & Resorts’ Portfolio
Pagoda Hotel, Honolulu’s landmark hotel with its one-of-a-kind design and unique appeal, is gearing up for a great 2011 as part of Aqua Hotels & Resorts’ Oahu portfolio of properties. Effective December 20, 2010, new ownership and management of the 359-room hotel takes effect. Kai... - December 14, 2010 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
The Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta’s Involvement this Festive Season
Grand Hotel Excelsior, one of the top Luxury Malta Hotels has teamed up with various local institutions who will be entertaining their guests by singing Christmas Carols whilst help out the community. - December 14, 2010 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Resorts West Offers Exclusive Services to Sundance Institute Supporters
Resorts West is offering private concierge service and complimentary shuttle service to Sundance Institute Patron Circle members. - December 12, 2010 - Resorts West
Great Hotels of the World Announces New Hotel Opening in Brazil
Brand new member hotel opens next week following two years of development. - December 11, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Hyatt Regency Houston Earns Prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Rating
Hyatt Regency Houston, a downtown Houston hotel that has catered to business and leisure travelers since 1972, has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond rating. The fundamental hallmarks at this level include an extensive array of amenities combined with stylish accommodations and the... - December 11, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
Hyatt Regency Houston's Annual New Year's Eve Celebration Features Two Live Bands, 50,000 Balloon Drop
Spanning four floors and featuring two live bands, a D.J., party favors, and the famous, 50,000-balloon cascade at midnight, Hyatt Regency Houston's New Year’s Eve celebration takes place downtown at 1200 Louisiana Street, on December 31 from 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. $89 general admission tickets go... - December 09, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
Le Meridien Amman Drops Curtain on Creative Canvas Competition
Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has dropped the curtain on its first international art and creativity motivation competition; Le Meridien’s Creative Canvas. The Creative Canvas, a signature area in the heart of house, is designed to serve as a space to promote and... - December 07, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Rembrandt & ScandAsia.com Launch Online Ad Campaign
Rembrandt Hotel has recently launched an online marketing campaign with the help of ScandAsia, one of the region’s most influential Scandinavian-centric travel sites. - December 07, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Fin’s Fabulous Wine Dinner at the Rang Mahal Restaurant
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok proudly hosted a fantastic wine dinner at its world re-known Rang Mahal Restaurant located on the rooftop of the Hotel. - December 06, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
A New and Easy Way to Book Rooms in Bangkok
With the help of SiteMinder, one of the world’s top online distribution solution Companies, Rembrandt Hotel & Towers proudly unveils its brand new website. - December 06, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Excelsior Hotel’s Contribution Towards the Malta Community Chest Fund
To assist the community and the less fortunate the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta, a leading Valletta Hotel organises special events to generate funds for charity. - December 05, 2010 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Dubrovnik Palace Hotel Appoints New Chef - Kristijan Konjevic, to Bring Fresh Ideas and New Food Style Concepts to the Dubrovnik Palace Hotel
The Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, leading conference and family resort in the region, is delighted to welcome new Chef Kristijan Konjevic, who will bring fresh culinary ideas and new concepts to this amazing 5-star property. - December 02, 2010 - adriatic luxury hotels
The Landmark London Hotel Launches Free Mobile App for Guests and Visitors
The Landmark London announces the launch of a free App for iPhone, iPad and Android. Designed to deliver unique services and ‘App only’ special offers to hotel guests and visitors, the App not only facilitates a stay in the Capital but also provides insider information from the Landmark’s Concierge. - December 02, 2010 - Landmark London Hotel
Great Hotels of the World Opens Up More OTA’s to Hotels with Launch of Value Added Channel Manager Concept
New service allows hotels to market themselves more effectively to a wider range of OTA’s - December 02, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Ring in the New Year at The Cove of Lake Geneva’s "Flashback to the 70’s" Disco Party
The Cove of Lake Geneva will be turning back the hands of time this New Year’s Eve at their "Flashback to the 70’s" Disco Party on December 31, 2010. - December 01, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Grand Marquis Waterpark Hotel & Suites in Wisconsin Dells Announces Special Package Deals
New package deals at Grand Marquis slashes cost of Wisconsin Dells getaway, America’s foremost water park vacation spot - November 30, 2010 - Grand Marquis Waterpark Hotel & Suites
Resorts West Introduces New Luxury Services for Holiday Guests to Park City
Airport meet-and-greet service and family portraits are among new holiday services offered by Park City-based luxury lodging company, Resorts West. - November 29, 2010 - Resorts West
Great Hotels of the World Strengthens Meeting and Incentive Sales Team
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance has strengthened its meeting and incentive sales team with the promotion of Armand Guillemot to Director of Sales – Meetings & Incentives (career biography and photo:... - November 29, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
DirectRooms.com - Miss Earth Final 2010 is Taking Place in Nha Trang on 4 December 2010
DirectRooms.com can report that contestants will be lining up in front of the judges for the final of the Miss Earth 2010 beauty pageant taking place in December. - November 26, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Melaka Holds a Series of Parties for New Year
DirectRooms.com highlights that visitors to the coastal city of Melaka in Malaysia will want to check out a number of special activities and events planned for the New Year. - November 26, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Pattaya Hosts the 2nd Asian Conference on Environmental Mutagens Between 15 and 18 December 2010
DirectRooms.com reveals that leading Asian scientists and academics will be convening in the Thai coastal city of Pattaya to discuss the latest scientific developments related to the study of environmental mutagens. - November 26, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Cambodians Celebrate Human Rights Day in Phnom Penh on 10 December 2010
DirectRooms.com can reveal that Cambodia’s Phnom Penh will be featuring a range of colourful activities and parades as the city’s residents celebrate International Human Rights Day - November 26, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Mike Ditka Resorts Announces the Launch of Their Redesigned Website
Mike Ditka Resorts is excited to announce the completion of their newly redesigned website. The new website encompasses both Mike Ditka Resorts properties, Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club and Mike Ditka Resorts – Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa. The website features a new look,... - November 26, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Boathouse Phuket Appoints Thailands Only Maitre Cuisinier de France
Mom Tri’s Boathouse Phuket, Thailand is proud to announce the appointment of Thailand’s only Maitre Cuisinier de France, Chef Jean-Noel Lumineau, as the Boathouse Wine & Grill’s Executive Chef. - November 25, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Celebrate Sun Valley’s 75th Anniversary at the Thunder Spring Condominiums
As we approach the opening of the 75th ski season in Sun Valley, Idaho the Thunder Spring Condominiums are preparing for a busy rental season which will include several special events and offers to celebrate the anniversary of America’s first ski resort. Many skiers have had Sun Valley on... - November 24, 2010 - Thunder Spring Rentals
Brett/Robinson Offers Special Savings to Facebook Fans
Brett/Robinson Vacations will offer a special deal on Cyber Monday to social “fans” of the company. The deals will only be extended to fans via email. Individuals who are interested in receiving the details of this special must “like” Brett/Robinson on Facebook. Fans must... - November 21, 2010 - Brett Robinson
Great Hotels of the World Launches Brand New Meetings, Incentive & Corporate Travel Directory
Brand new directory creates an even greater reference for travel trade buyers. - November 21, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
REVPAR GURU and Epoque Hotels Announce Partnership and Create a New Force in the Hospitality Industry
REVPAR GURU, the South Florida-based leader in automated revenue management solutions for the global hospitality industry, announced today its new partnership with Epoque Hotels, a collection of worldwide avant-garde, trendy-chic, and luxury-classic boutique hotels based in over 100 destinations... - November 20, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Thunder Spring Announces New Sun Valley Vacation Rentals Website
The Thunder Spring homeowners Association has announced the release of its new website: www.thunderspringrentals.com. - November 19, 2010 - Thunder Spring Rentals
Great Hotels of the World Members Triumph at World Travel Awards 2010
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) is pleased to announce that 20 awards were won by its member hotels at the recent World Travel Awards 2010. The annual awards acknowledge excellence in the travel and tourism industry and identify companies that consistently exceed expectations. - November 19, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Epoque Hotels Welcomes the Paszkowka Palace
Epoque Hotels welcomes a new member that is the Paszkowka Palace, Cracow, Poland. The Paszkowka Palace’s responsibility is “to ensure that when you think of Palace, you think of exceptional atmosphere.” A real royal experience is guaranteed when you stay overnight at the Paszkowka Palace in Cracow, Poland. There are 13 palace chambers as well as 27 hotel rooms at your disposal. Also, the chambers are equipped with 19th century oak furniture. - November 18, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Top Organizers from Malaysia and Singapore Discover Le Meridien Phuket’s Creative Events
Meeting Organizers from Singapore and Malaysia at Le Meridien Phuket for inspection and discovery; participate in surprise mini cook-off. - November 17, 2010 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers Unveils a New Konekt Customer Engagement Platform Along with Mobikon in Thailand
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers is proud to partner up with Mobikon Technologies as the flagship user of the dynamic KONEKT platform (developed by Mobikon Technologies) in Thailand. With the Konekt platform, Rembrandt Hotel & Towers now offers guests the latest news, updates and promotions directly via Facebook, SMS, Twitter and other online channels combining the latest is in mobile, CRM and Social Media trends and technologies. - November 14, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Destination Hotels & Resorts Selects Green Key Certification
Destination Hotels & Resorts, the innovative hotel and resort management company consistently recognized as one of the leaders in the industry, announced it had selected the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) as the “green” certification of choice for its 30-plus properties. - November 12, 2010 - Green Key Global
DirectRooms – Competitors Warm Up for the Chiang Mai Marathon
Athletes are getting ready for the fifth annual Chiang Mai marathon taking place in December this year which will see some of the good runners from the Thai city racing in the event DirectRooms.com can report. - November 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com - 4th International Global Healing Conference and Film Festival to be Held in Bali on 5 December 2010
DirectRooms.com reveals that Bali Institute of Global Renewal will host the 4th International Global Healing Conference and Film Festival on the 5th December 2010 - November 10, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Le Meridien Amman Commemorates World Food Programme by Distributing Food Parcels in Karak
Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, celebrated the United Nations World Food Programme in cooperation with the Jordanian Food Bank, emerging from the Jordanian Alliance Against Hunger, headed by her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bent Talal, which was on Saturday, 16th of... - November 10, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Cook Islands Properties Awarded Best Island Villas & Resort in the World
The bubbly is flowing once again in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) after walking away with awards for the “World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort” and “World’s Leading Island Villas” at the 2010 World Travel Awards Grand Final event... - November 09, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Hailed a Resounding Success
The 3rd Annual Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, which recently took place in Los Angeles was organized by the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and attracted over 1,200 delegates from over 84 countries. - November 08, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Brand New Lifestyle Sir Plantin Hotel Antwerp Joins Epoque Hotels
The new lifestyle Sir Plantin Hotel Antwerp, ideally situated nearby the historic Central Station of wonderful Antwerp, joins Epoque Hotels. Sir Plantin offers 176 trendy rooms in different colours, with complimentary services: WIFI, minibar, Sir Express Grab & Run breakfast. Sir Plantin’s design is cool, modern, contemporary and cutting edge, definitely worth visiting. - November 08, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Four-Legged Guests Get Top Dog Treatment at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay
New “Pawsport” program gives traveling pooches in-room perks and bonus point prizes - November 06, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Mike Ditka Resorts is a Toys for Tots Drop-Off Location
Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club has become an official drop-off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The mission of the program is to collect new, unwrapped toys which will be distributed as Christmas gifts to the less fortunate children in the area where... - November 05, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality