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DirectRooms.com – Macau Hosts World Go Karting Championships

DirectRooms.com highlights that motorsport fans can head to the Chinese region of Macau to catch all the latest action from the 2010 Macau International Kart Grand Prix. - September 16, 2010 - DirectRooms.com

Pacific Resort Wins Big at the 2010 HM Awards

Pacific Resort Wins Big at the 2010 HM Awards

Pacific Resort Rarotonga has received a high distinction accolade for “Environmental Program of the Year” at the 8th Annual HM Awards Gala Dinner held on Friday 3 September 2010. This award places Pacific Resort Rarotonga as the runner-up in the Australasia region to the Wolgan Valley... - September 15, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands

DirectRooms.com – See the Masterpieces of Michelangelo in Vienna from October 2010

DirectRooms.com can reveal that a special collection of works from one of the world’s most famous artists will be on display in Vienna from October. - September 15, 2010 - DirectRooms.com

Odyssey Resorts, Duluth MN, Welcome “Full Circle” Lake Superior Walkers

Two Odyssey Resorts on Lake Superior are hosting Mike Link and Kate Crowley as they continue their “Full Circle” walk around Lake Superior. Their journey began from Duluth on April 29th, and over five months they have walked, and talked, and researched, their way around the Great... - September 12, 2010 - Odyssey Resorts

Summer End in Monte Santo Resort, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Unit in Carvoeiro

Monte Santo Carvoeiro’s first all Suite 5 Star resort invites guests to take advantage of a special Summer End Package filled with exclusive benefits. - September 09, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts

Mike Ditka Resorts Announces "Dinner with Ditka" Contest Winners

Mike Ditka Resorts would like to congratulate the winners of the "Dinner with Ditka" contests. - September 09, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality

Marriott Executive Apartments Manama Launches Special Eid Promotion

Extra Discount Offered for Bookings of 4-Nights Stay - September 06, 2010 - Marriott Executive Apartments Manama, Bahrain

Ardanaiseig Hotel Voted Favourite by Conde Nast Traveller's Readers

Ardanaiseig in the Highlands has been voted the 3rd best Leisure Hotel in the UK by Condé Nast Traveller's readers, making it the favourite hotel in Scotland. - September 05, 2010 - Ardanaiseig

A|Club, the Worldwide Loyalty Program, Celebrates Its Second Anniversary with Its Nearly 5 Million Members

A|Club, a worldwide, multi-brand loyalty program that is free and 100% Web-based. - September 04, 2010 - Accor

Brett/Robinson to Sponsor Triathlon Events in Gulf Shores

The 2010 Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon and Tri-It-On Triathlon will take place on September 11th at The Hangout in Gulf Shores. The event will offer two different race distances and a relay team option. - September 01, 2010 - Brett Robinson

Le Méridien Amman Appoints New General Manager Giuseppe Ressa

Le Méridien Amman, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has announced the appointment of Mr. Giuseppe Ressa as the General Manager, effective August 18th, 2010. Born in Italy, Ressa - who is fluent in Italian, English, French and Spanish - acquired his degree in hotel management... - August 31, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman

Grand Ballroom & Meeting Facilities Unveiled at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen

Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen reveals its brand new ballrooms & meeting facilities. - August 30, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen

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

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

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

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™

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™

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™

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

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 – 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

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

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 – 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™

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 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

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 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

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