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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
Epoque Hotels Announces Partnership with Genre Hotels
Epoque Hotels announced its partnership with Genre Hotels. A strategic alliance in which member hotels of both collections will benefit from their mutual marketing efforts. - July 28, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Gulf Shores Golf Association Holding “Play to Win” Sweepstakes
The Gulf Shores Golf Association has announced the details of their Play to Win giveaway, a sweepstakes that will run until September 15th, 2010. Visitors to the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area who book a golf vacation between now and September 15th will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win... - July 28, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
Brett/Robinson Celebrates Construction of Phoenix West II
Brett/Robinson will host a third Phoenix Rising event on Saturday, August 7th from 3 to 7 P.M. to celebrate the construction of their newest Phoenix property, Phoenix West II in Orange Beach. Guests are invited to visit the site of the new resort and tour the building in its current stage of... - July 25, 2010 - Brett Robinson
Radisson LAX Now Offering TravelTalk Flat Rate International Calling Service
Radisson Los Angeles Airport Hotel is the first hotel in North America to offer TravelTalk(SM), an innovative Flat Rate Calling Program over Clasix’s Hospitality Focused IPv6/IPv4 network, providing huge savings for hotel guests. - July 24, 2010 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
Healthcare Reform Survey Released by the Medical Tourism Association
The Medical Tourism Association conducted a Healthcare Reform survey which delivered extremely positive results for the medical tourism industry. - July 24, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism City Brings Over a Thousand Net-Socialists Together
Medical Tourism City, The Largest Medical Tourism Social Network Announces Over 1,000 Active Members. - July 24, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts with Innovative Approach on Social Networks
As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa and Monte Santo with emergent presence on Social Networks - July 24, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Hotel Wailea Enhances Guest Experiences with New Amenities and Services
Hotel Wailea, a15-acre all-suite resort on the island of Maui, today announces the launch of several offerings for guests and locals alike. Inspired by the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright, the stunning and stylish resort is nestled on a hillside, overlooking Wailea Beach. It features a chic,... - July 23, 2010 - JMWest Entertainment
Kaua'i Beach Resort Announces New Dining and Hawaiian Entertainment Line-Up
Kaua'i Beach Resort, a lush plantation-style property on the “Garden Isle,” today announces the launch of several new dining and entertainment offerings for guests and locals alike. With stylish vintage accommodations, 4 pools, 2 restaurants and a lounge, Kaua’i Beach Resort is an... - July 23, 2010 - JMWest Entertainment
Eco-Friendly Practices to Enhance Hyatt Regency Houston Meeting Offerings
Hyatt Regency Houston today announced the launch of Meet and Be Green, a new program that encourages guests and planners to make green choices for their meetings. Groups participating in the Meet and Be Green program at Hyatt Regency Houston will be eligible for a 3% rebate on qualifying charges on the master bill. - July 23, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
DirectRooms.com – Singapore to Host Indian Culture and Heritage Expo Between 13 and 15 August 2010
DirectRooms.com has confirmed that the rich and diverse aspects of India’s long heritage and culture will be on show between 13 and 15 August at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands. - July 23, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Hotel EraPalace at Batumi, Georgia Awarded 4-Star Status by Global Star Association
Hotel EraPalace at Batumi, which offers a unique concoction of authentic Georgian Hospitality and world-class amenities, has now been awarded a 4- Star status by Global Star Association. - July 21, 2010 - Hotel Era Palace
Le Meridien Amman Appoints Ziad Fostuq as Director of Sales and Marketing
Le Meridien Amman Appoints Ziad Fostuq as Director of Sales and Marketing - July 21, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
DirectRooms.com – Hong Kong Food Expo 2010 Dates Announced
DirectRooms.com has recently learned that the dates for Hong Kong’s 21st Food Expo 2010 will be from August 12th to the 16th. - July 19, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Dublin’s Phoenix Park Motor Races Celebrates 107 Years
DirectRooms.com is happy to announce that Dublin’s Phoenix Park Motor Races will return for its 107th season in 2010. - July 18, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Cape Town Suburbanites Encouraged to Grow Their Own Food
DirectRooms.com announces that Rocklands Primary School in the Cape Town district of Mitchells Plein is the venue 21 September for a water management seminar, in which the best methods of irrigation of a small area will be presented and discussed. The course begins at 08:00 and runs to 16:00, with lunch and tea included, and costs R450. - July 17, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Cairo’s International Song Festival 2010 Slated for 20 to 28 August
DirectRooms.com has confirmed that the Cairo International Song Festival is held in August each year, and invites performers from all over the world to share their musical traditions with Egyptian audiences. - July 17, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
More Rewards This Summer from American Express and Marriott Executive Apartments Manama Bahrain
Special Rates, Upgrades, Buffet Breakfast and Internet Offered. - July 17, 2010 - Marriott Executive Apartments Manama, Bahrain
MTA Presents 'Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities for Medical Tourism Conference Webinar'
The MTA announces the upcoming webinar, 'Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities for Medical Tourism Conference Webinar', which is addressed to those companies that are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the upcoming World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress, September 22nd-24th, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA. - July 16, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
DirectRooms.com – Manowar Comes to Barcelona on 12 September 2010
DirectRooms.com is pleased to announce the ever popular band Manowar is playing a concert in the city of Barcelona on the 12th of September 2010 at Palau Sant Jordi. - July 16, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRoom.com – the Bengaluru Space Expo 2010 Comes to India from 25 to 28 August 2010
DirectRooms.com has confirmed the Bengaluru Space Expo is being held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre from the 25th to the 28th August 2010 and will be demonstrating the latest in technology and services for the international and Asian space industries. - July 16, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Le Mans Series is Arriving to the Algarve and IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Has Tickets to Offer to Their Guests
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts has prepared for its two five-star resorts in the Algarve - Monte Santo and As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa a charm offer that will enable guests accommodated in these two five-star Algarve units on the weekend of 16 and July 17, to attend this event full of adrenaline and excitement for free. - July 16, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Continues Expansion in India with Two New Deluxe Hotels in Partnership with the Xander Group Inc.
After the opening of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in India, Swissôtel Kolkata, in July, the Swiss-based international hotel chain has now signed management contracts for two more hotels in India, the Swissôtel Gurgaon and the Swissôtel Whitefield, Bangalore. For both hotels, Swissôtel has partnered with different investee companies of The Xander Group Inc., the leading international private equity firm. - July 16, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Houston’s Hotel Derek Guests to Earn Continental Airlines’ OnePass Points
Hotel Derek guests can earn money – or at least save it – while they sleep. The Galleria area boutique hotel now provides Continental Airlines’ OnePass loyalty program members the ability to earn points for staying at the distinctively different hotel. Under the agreement,... - July 15, 2010 - Hotel Derek
DirectRooms.com – Great British Beer Festival 2010 Set from 3 to 7 August
DirectRooms.com announces that the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London will host the Great British Beer Festival, to be held this year from August 3rd to the 7th. - July 15, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Joie De Vivre Hotels Introduces Re-Imagined Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach
Joie de Vivre, California’s largest boutique hotel collection, is adding a fifth southern California property to its collection with the newly renovated Pacific Edge Hotel, a boutique property situated in the heart of the famed downtown district of Laguna Beach. Set on a pristine white sand... - July 14, 2010 - Joie De Vivre Hotels
DirectRooms.com – Art Treasures Cultural Festival in Beijing is Running from 16 to 18 August 2010
The Art Treasures Cultural Festival of the Chinese Nation is an annual event which showcases a variety of art treasures, chosen for their relevance to the heritage of the nation. Visitors will be able to learn about and appreciate the culture and the history of China. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year from both China and around the world and the 2010 event is expected to continue this trend. - July 14, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – the Electronics Technology of Tomorrow Comes to September’s IFA Berlin
The world’s biggest IT and electronics trade fair and leading sales platform at IFA’s exhibition grounds is set to boost Berlin hotel bookings from 3 to 8 September 2010 - July 14, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Hyatt Regency Houston Makes It Easy to Tour Hollywood Film Locations with Addresses, Directions
Did you know that some of Hollywood’s most memorable movies, including the 1983 Best Picture winner Terms of Endearment, have been filmed in Houston? Finding these film locations is easy when you visit the Concierge Desk at Hyatt Regency Houston. Simply ask for the Hollywood Houston Tour, a... - July 14, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
DirectRooms.com – Moonlight Cinema in Paris starts on 4 August 2010
DirectRooms.com is pleased to announce that the Cinema au Clair de Lune starts on the 4th of August with Les Nuits De La Pleine Lune by Eric Rohmer filmed in 1984. Also featured is the ever popular classic La Bete Humaine by Jean Renoir from 1938 which will be shown on the 7th. - July 13, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Bangkok’s Wedding Grand Sale in July 2010 to Attract High Visitor Numbers
The Impact International Exhibition and Conference Centre, one of Bangkok’s major trade show venues, is gearing up for high visitor numbers to the ever popular Wedding Grand Sale - July 13, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
DirectRooms.com – Popular Amsterdam Pluk de Nacht Film Festival 2010 Opens in August
The Netherlands capital’s famous open air film festival, Pluk de Nacht, is slated for 5 to 15 August this year, and is expected to attract thousands of visitors. - July 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
The International Cycling Classic is Coming to Lake Geneva
The Cove of Lake Geneva is proud to announce itself as an official sponsor of The Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic and SUPERWEEK Pro Tour. The 2010 International Cycling Classic will be celebrating their 42nd year, starting this coming week, during their 17 consecutive days of... - July 10, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
DirectRooms.com – Increase in Hotel Demand for the Phuket Amateur Golf Week
The seven day tournament will be held 24th – 30th July 2010 on four of Thailand’s best championship courses: Blue Canyon Country Club, Loch Palm Golf Club, Phuket Country Club, and the stunning Red Mountain Golf Club. DirectRooms predict an increase in hotel reservations during this period, with great hotel deals available. - July 09, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Destination Wellness - Health Tourism Magazine Releases Issue 7 for Medical Tourism Association
The Medical Tourism Association motivates the integration of health and wellness with medical tourism in the release of Issue 7 of Health Tourism Magazine, “Destination Wellness.” - July 09, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Hyatt Regency Houston Now Offering "Explore Package" with Tickets to the Magic! Exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
Guests reserving the “Explore Package” at Hyatt Regency Houston receive two tickets to the Magic! exhibit now on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The exhibit illuminates the craft of the world's greatest illusionists, from 19th-century titan Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin through 20th-century wonders Slydini, Cardini and Houdini to today's Las Vegas headliners, Penn and Teller. - July 09, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
Great Hotels Organisation’s Top Ten Meeting and Incentive Tips and Trends for Hoteliers
Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance representing 3-5 star hotels under the brands Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), Special Hotels of the World (http://www.shotw.com) and Metro Hotels has announced its top ten meeting and incentive tips and trends for hoteliers. - July 09, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Belgian Artist Mikki.F Exhibits "Retrospective" at IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Unit Monte Santo
Between the 7th of July and the 31st of August, Monte Santo, the first 5 star all-Suite resort in Carvoeiro, will welcome the Belgian artist Michele Frederickx's new exhibition, entitled “Retrospective.” This is already the 3rd exhibit of the painter at Monte Santo, after the huge... - July 09, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Green Key Global Invited to Speak at Midwest Lodging Investment Summit
Tony Pollard, Managing Director of Green Key Global, the exclusive provider of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (“Green Key”) in the United States, has been invited to speak at the 3rd Annual Midwest Lodging Investors Summit (MLIS) next week in Chicago, IL. The session, titled “Is... - July 08, 2010 - Green Key Global
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen's Part in the M&C Global Brand Expansion
The expansion of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels in Xiamen, China - July 07, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen