Recent Headlines
Within Hotels
Gulf Shores Open Brings Golfers and Awareness to the Alabama Gulf Coast
The Gulf Shores Open, part of the Golf Channel Amateur Tour, was held on August 21st and 22nd at the Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club, drawing attention to the local golf and Gulf Shores in general. - August 28, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
Skin is in - Naked Vacations Gain in Popularity Especially at The Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, California
From CNN, to MSN.com Smart Spending, to ABC, CBS, NBC, to MSNBC, USA Today, to the John Tesh radio show Intelligence for your Life, tripadvisor.com and more, the media has been reporting all summer long on the fastest growing vacation trend... Nakations. Nakations are topless or nude vacations at clothing optional and nudist resorts and nude beaches. In 2010, skin truly is in. It's time to try a topless or nude vacation. - August 27, 2010 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Ka'ana Boutique Resort and Spa Launches New Website
Ka’ana Boutique Resort & Spa proudly announces the launch of its newly redesigned website- www.kaanabelize.com - a unique web portal devoted to luxury experiential travel in Belize. The design incorporates a modern look optimized with bold colours, as well as graphics, and offers a fresh... - August 26, 2010 - Ka'ana Boutique Resort & Spa
Mike Ditka Resorts is Offering the Chance to Win Dinner with 'Da Coach'
Mike Ditka Resorts is once again holding its annual "Dinner with Ditka" event. - August 26, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
The Cove of Lake Geneva Releases New Resort Photos
The Cove of Lake Geneva has recently released new photos of the resort and the Lake Geneva area. - August 24, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
New Website for Little Pengwedna Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast (B&B), West Cornwall, England. Famous Full English Breakfasts Continue.
West Cornwall bed and breakfast, Little Pengwedna Farm announces the launch of its new website. And that their famous full English breakfasts continue by popular demand. - August 22, 2010 - Little Pengwedna Farmhouse B&B
Great Hotels Organisation Launches New Website for Meeting and Incentive Planners and Venue Finders
Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance representing 4 and 5 star hotels under the brands Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) and Special Hotels of the World (http://www.shotw.com) is pleased to announce the launch of a... - August 21, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Siming District Flourishing Around Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen takes part in the development of Siming Districts growing tourist arena. - August 20, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Bangkok’s Newest Novotel to Open in September
Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom opens in Bangkok as the ninth Novotel in the network - August 20, 2010 - Accor
Homewood Announced as Exhibitor for World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress announces Homewood as an exhibitor for the upcoming conference, September 22-24, 2010. - August 19, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Great Hotels of the World Member Re-Opens After Extensive Renovation
Saman Villas in Sri Lanka re-opens after refurbishment. - August 19, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Has Announced Apollo Hospitals as Bronze Sponsor
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Apollo Hospitals as a Bronze Sponsor for the upcoming LA conference held on September 22-24, 2010. - August 19, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Bronze Sponsor, Veievis, Announced on Behalf of World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Veiovis as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held on September 22-24, 2010. - August 19, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa in Laguna Beach Gold Sponsor of Orange County Ride for Aids
Casa Laguna Inn and Spa recently announced that they are the Gold Sponsor of the inaugural Orange County Ride for Aids, to be held Saturday, October 9, 2010. Funds generated by sponsorships and donations to the OC Ride for Aids go to help the AIDS Services Foundation Orange County provide services... - August 18, 2010 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
Essensia Restaurant & Lounge at the Palms Hotel & Spa Introduces Summer Menus with Light, Pure and Bursting Flavors
Essensia Restaurant & Lounge at The Palms Hotel & Spa introduces their latest seasonal menu with the very best ingredients the season has to offer. Featuring several new menu items for the summer and revamping existing favorites with light, distinctive summer twists, the new menu continues... - August 18, 2010 - Palms Hotel & Spa
DirectRooms.com – China’s Most Established Beauty Expo Comes to Guangzhou from 16 to 18 September 2010
DirectRooms.com can report that one of China’s largest exhibitions for the beauty industry will see the world’s leading companies heading to the Chinese city of Guangzhou. - August 18, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Presenting Shade Hotel’s Winter Wonder-Sand Package
Toss the snow boots aside, grab a bathing suit out of storage, and hightail it to Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, CA. Shade's Winter Wonder-Sand Package is the answer to seaside fun in the dead of winter. Located in the heart of Manhattan Beach and mere minutes from LAX, Shade Hotel offers 38... - August 15, 2010 - Shade Hotel
DirectRooms.com – Art Collectors Head to Shanghai for International Art Fair
DirectRooms.com can announce that the 14th annual Shanghai Art Fair will be taking place from 8th- 12th September 2010. - August 14, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Latest Spanish Furniture Designs Are Exhibited in Madrid from 29 to 30 September 2010
DirectRooms.com divulges that Madrid will be playing host to the furniture designs from the Spanish furniture industry at the end of September. - August 14, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Imocom Hotels and Resorts and Its 5 star Suite Hotel in Vilamoura - As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Announces Launch of 30-Day Free Weekend Giveaway Promotion
As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, a five star resort located in Vilamoura, Algarve is pleased to announce the launch of the new 30-Day Free Weekend for 2 Giveaway. - August 13, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
DirectRooms.com – Sponsored Walk in Perth on 12 September Helps People with Parkinson’s
DirectRooms.com announces that Parkinson’s Unity Walk will be taking place in Perth to help raise funds for people suffering with the disease. - August 13, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Guns N’ Roses Perform for One Night on 27 September 2010 in Prague
DirectRooms.com announces that Guns N’ Roses will be heading to Prague as part of the band’s European ‘Chinese Democracy’ tour. - August 13, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Carlson Hotels Selects Green Key for U.S. Portfolio: Green Certification Program is Part of Responsible Business Commitment
Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has selected the Green Key Eco-Rating program as its preferred green lodging certification program. Green Key, which ranks, certifies and inspects hotels based on their commitment to sustainable operations and practices, will be a... - August 12, 2010 - Green Key Global
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces Beike Biotechnology as Silver Sponsor
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Beike Biotechnology as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on September 22-24, 2010. - August 12, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
DirectRooms.com - Tokyo Prepares to Host Latest Eco-Manufacture Event from 15 to 17 September 2010
DirectRooms.com can reveal that Japan’s only trade show presenting ecological solutions for the manufacturing industry will be taking place in September this year. - August 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Fundación Exportar Argentina Announced as a Silver Sponsor of the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Fundación Exportar Argentina as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on September 22-24, 2010. - August 12, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
DirectRooms.com – Devotees Honour Water Goddess in Penang on 3 October 2010
DirectRooms.com reveals that preparations are taking place for the annual Loy Krathong festival in Malaysia’s Penang. - August 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Announces Israel Tourism Board as a Bronze Sponsor
The 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress announces the Israel Tourism Board as a Bronze Sponsor of the conference, which will take place on September 22-24, 2010. - August 12, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
DirectRooms.com – Zurich Museums Open Late for the Long Night of Museums
DirectRooms.com has learnt that multiple museums and galleries across Zurich will be opening their doors until the early hours allowing visitors to see the best of Zurich’s art and culture in just one night. - August 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrated at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen has prepared a delicious selection of quality mooncakes with varieties including white lotus paste with double egg yolk, to black sesame, to assorted nuts and ham. - August 11, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Mom Tri’s Restaurants in Phuket Thailand Win Prestigious International Wine Awards
In August 2010, once again Mom Tri’s gourmet restaurants have been honoured by the prestigious Wine Spectator with one ‘Best of Award of Excellence’ and three ‘Award of Excellence’ awards. - August 11, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Lyreco Incentive Group Book Out Bhaya Cruises
Bhaya Cruises has continued to be rewarded for its sustained efforts to attract incentive travel clients. Almost 200 incentive travel visitors from Lyreco, a leading supplier of office products in the B2B market, boarded Bhaya Cruises vessels on 11 May 2010. The group completely booked out two... - August 11, 2010 - Bhaya Cruises
DirectRooms.com – Kuala Lumpur Hosts Malaysia’ Foremost Epicure Event from 17 to 19 September 2010
DirectRooms.com highlights that Malaysia’s leading food, wine and lifestyle fair will be coming to the capital in September this year. - August 10, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Pacific Resorts Finalist in the 2010 HM Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki & Pacific Resort Rarotonga have been named as a Finalist in the 2010 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, with the winners due to be announced in Sydney on September 3. Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a region finalist in the “South Pacific Property of... - August 09, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
2010 CEO Cruise from Bhaya Cruises and Goodwill
The 2010 CEO Cruise was hosted by Bhaya Cruises and co-organized by Goodwill. About 50 CEOs from leading companies and organizations participated in this special cruise on 25-26 May 2010. The distinguished guests enjoyed a 2-day cruise aboard their luxurious Bhaya cruise vessels and witnessed the... - August 08, 2010 - Bhaya Cruises
DirectRooms.com – Explore the Gifts and Premium Expo in Dubai from 26 to 28 September 2010
DirectRooms.com announces the latest Gifts and Premium Expo in Dubai. Taking place at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 26th until the 28th September, this is the premier gifts and handicrafts exposition in terms of corporate gifts, as well as festive decorations for all seasons. - August 07, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Introduces New Eco-Meetings Program
Meet and Be Green Program Encourages Guests to Make Green Choices - August 06, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
DirectRooms.com – Experience the Love of Dance at the Karansa Festival in Cebu
DirectRooms.com announces the Karansa Festival, one of the oldest colonial festivals in Cebu. Known as the one of the major fiestas in the town of Danao City, Cebu, the Karansa Festival is a dance festival that celebrates the joy and happiness of the people as they make their way through the four basic steps of the dance: the kikay, the karag, the kurug and the kurahay. - August 06, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Forecasts Bright Outlook on San Diego Getaways with Sunshine on Sale Package
Package Deal Awards Guests a Complimentary Night on Three Night Stay Sept. 7 through Dec. 31. - August 05, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Medical Tourism Association Releases Healthcare Reform White Paper
Medical Tourism Association releases a Healthcare Reform White Paper which discusses the effect US healthcare reform will have on both inbound and outbound medical tourism. - August 04, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Development of Future Hoteliers
The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa recently hosted three students from the British School of Bahrain, year 11 to a five day on the job training program. - August 03, 2010 - The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa
GrandLife iPhone app Launched by the Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels, New York
New York’s Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels have launched an iPhone and web-based app based upon the Hotels’ cultural site, offering recommendations throughout the city giving consumers an insight into downtown New York. - July 31, 2010 - Grand Hotels NYC
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen Sees Increased Visitors to Nearby Popular Destinations
Visitors increase in numbers to Jinmen Island, the earthen round houses of the Hakka minorities, and Gulangyu Island. - July 31, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Serendib Hotels Sri Lanka Placed in Top 10 at Culinary Art Competition - Club Hotel Dolphin Ranked Sixth in the Top 10 and Ahead of Five Star Hotels
Serendib Leisure Management Sri Lanka came away, from the recently concluded Culinary Art 2010, triumphant, with Club Hotel Dolphin, ranking sixth, in the top 10 list. The only non-five star property to feature in the top ten, the hotel ranked ahead of several 5 star city hotels with its participants winning accolades in areas such as Live Cooking, Butter, Vegetable and Ice Carvings, and Set Dinner. - July 30, 2010 - Serendib Leisure Hotels Management
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina Unveils Newly Transformed Mission Ballroom and Special Group Promotion
The most recent of the Hyatt’s enhanced meeting spaces, the completion of the Mission Ballroom marks over 30,000 square feet of renovated space within the last year. - July 30, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Health Tourism Magazine Releases Health & Wellness Podcast with Camille Hoheb, Advisory Board Member Health Tourism Magazine
Health Tourism Magazine releases a Health & Wellness podcast with Camille Hoheb, an Advisory Board Member of the Health Tourism Magazine. Camille talks about the importance of the upcoming World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress’s Health & Wellness Sector. - July 30, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
IMOCOM'S Hotels and Resorts Unit, Monte Santo, Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary at the Sound of the Portuguese Band Lulla Bye
Monte Santo, the first 5 Star all-Suite Resort located in Carvoeiro, Lagoa, will celebrate its second anniversary with a Dinner Concert Event featuring Portuguese band Lulla Bye. The event will be held on July 31st, starting off at 7pm and will include a dinner buffet, a lot of fun, friends and a... - July 30, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Aqua Hotels Invites Travel Agents to Visit Hawaii This Fall
Aqua Hotels and Resorts invites travel partners to visit Hawaii this fall and take advantage of specially priced agent rates at their hotels on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Molokai. “We are happy to extend this offer to our travel partners, as they have been an integral part of building our brand... - July 29, 2010 - JMWest Entertainment
Bhaya Cruises Extend Exclusive Offer for Travel Industry Partners
Bhaya Cruises announces to extend exclusive offer for travel professionals to discover the natural wonder of Halong Bay in Vietnam. Travel industry partners now can enjoy a 2-day cruise in the Bay at only US$60/person, a discount of 70 percent from public rate. The offer is valid from August 1 to... - July 28, 2010 - Bhaya Cruises
Gran Hotel Bahia Del Duque Resort Announces Opening of Brand New Restaurant and Terrace
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) member, Gran Hotel Bahia Del Duque Resort (http://www.ghotw.com/gran-bahia-del-duque) in Tenerife, Spain, has announced the recent opening of its brand new restaurant “Asia-kan” and the opening of its “Moët Gastro Tapas”... - July 28, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World