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New Villa Suites Open at ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’ in the Cook Islands - Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa is the latest 5 star luxury self contained accommodation on Rarotonga and today proudly announces the opening of five brand new one bedroom Villa Suites at the property. Complementing the existing five beautifully designed and appointed two & three bedroom villas, these new Villa Suites each feature their own pool in a private beachfront or garden courtyard setting. - April 07, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Epoque Hotels Announces Partnership with The Levante Laudon in Vienna
Luxury apartments in the center of Vienna. - April 02, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Travel Writing Competition
Great Hotels Organisation, the London-based hotel sales and marketing company whose brands include Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World has launched a travel writing competition in association with TripAtlas offering consumers the chance to live the life of a travel writer for... - April 02, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Barcelo Hotels UK Launches Short Weekend Break Offers Brochure
With a collection of short weekend break offers Barcelo Hotels UK offer the chance to discover Britain’s different aspects at any time of year. - April 01, 2010 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, UK
Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing Announces Celebrity Appearances
The first set of celebrities set to appear at Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing have officially been announced. Mike Ditka Resorts would like to announce former football players Derrick Brooks, Mike McBath, Barry Smith, J. Harrell, Ron Dixon, Kenard Lang, William Floyd, Walter... - April 01, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Excellence in Marketing Award in the HRS Hotel Excellence Awards
The award-winning Weetwood Hall Conference Centre & Hotel in Leeds has achieved another industry recognition in the third HRS.com Hotel Excellence Awards in association with the British Hospitality Association (BHA), Institute of Hospitality, the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) and the Best... - April 01, 2010 - Weetwood Hall
Minister of Health Saudi Arabia to Speak at 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea
The Medical Tourism Association along with KHIDI announces Dr. Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rabeeah, Minister, Health Ministry of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a speaker for the upcoming regional conference, the 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea which will take place in Seoul,... - April 01, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
ChatPrint Releases SMS/Texting Capabilities with Version 2.0
ChatPrint announces that they have just released version 2.0 which allows the flexibility to send task messages to mobile devices via SMS/E-mail. "Not every hotel has the luxury of always having someone by a computer to receive messages and we felt that it was a crucial component for us to... - March 31, 2010 - ChatPrint
Homewood Suites Names Top Performing Hotels of 2009
Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced its top performing properties of 2009. - March 31, 2010 - Homewood Suites by Hilton
Video Ad Campaign by Greg Foley to Launch for Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand Hotels, New York
With a nod to the growing power of the internet and influence of digital word of mouth, Grand Hotels NYC, the company behind New York City’s iconic Soho Grand and Tribeca Grand, are releasing a series of web-only ad videos on their websites and social media sites. The 60 second adaptation will launch on the Hotels’ Facebook and Twitter pages, alongside their renowned lifestyle website GrandLifeNYC.com. - March 31, 2010 - Grand Hotels NYC
South of France Guided Tours
Uncover the secrets of France’s hidden corner with a personalized tour… - March 31, 2010 - South of France Hotel
In an Enlightened Move, Le Meridien Amman Goes Dark in Observance of Earth Hour 2010
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Around the Globe Mark Environmental Awareness Event and Le Meridien Amman to Stage a Walk to the Jordan Environment Society (JES) - March 31, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel is Now Among Key West Hotels with Jet Ski Tours on Site
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel has partnered with Barefoot Billy’s Jet Ski Tours to offer the service on location at its seven-acre beachfront property. - March 30, 2010 - Spottswood Beachside
Epoque Hotels Announces Hotel St. Régis: the Best Place to Stay in the World, Selected by the Readers of Condé Nast Traveler
Once again, the Hotel San Régis, a member of the Epoque Hotels collection, is proud to be present in the famous Condé Nast Traveler's annual Gold List. With an overall score of 89.4, the boutique hotel San Régis improved over last year and is only outranked in Paris by four other hotels. - March 30, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Epoque Hotels Announces LiteraturRaum – Authors’ Residency at the Bleibtreu Berlin
Boutique hotel invites international writers to stay in the German capital. - March 30, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Easter Hotel Offers for Families at Barcelo Billesley Manor Hotel
The Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel is offering a two night break for two this Easter, with dinner on the first night. Kids up to the age of 15 also stay for free, and can enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt. On Easter Sunday guests at the Barcelo Billesley Manor Hotel can enjoy a traditional... - March 29, 2010 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, UK
Medical Tourism Association Leads Successful Webinar on US Healthcare Reform’s Effect on the Medical Tourism Industry
The Medical Tourism Association’s webinar on the US Healthcare Reform’s effect on the Medical Tourism Industry, led by Jonathan Edelheit, was a huge success. - March 27, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
The New York Times Discovers Mom Tri’s in Phuket Thailand
Phuket’s premier Boutique hotelier and gourmet restaurateur Mom Tri Devakul has landed on the pages of the New York Times. - March 27, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Medical Tourism Association Releases Additional Articles in Medical Tourism Magazine
The Medical Tourism Magazine announces two additional articles for Issue 14. The articles entitled, "Korean Healthcare for US Corporations" and "Promoting the Korean Global Healthcare Industry" are now available at www.MedicalTourismMag.com Seoul, Korea is one of the emerging... - March 27, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Radisson LAX Will Go Dark for Earth Hour
The Radisson Los Angeles Airport Hotel will participate in Earth Hour on March 27th with food and beverage specials. - March 26, 2010 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
Medical Tourism Conference Shows Employers How to Save 90% on Healthcare
Many health insurers and employers are implementing medical tourism as a way to reduce healthcare costs by allowing employees to travel internationally for major surgeries, where employers will save up to 90% on the cost of major surgeries. Several major health insurance carriers have implemented pilot projects such as Aetna and WellPoint BCBS, Swiss Reinsurance and more. - March 26, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
GHO Sees Positive Change in Consumer Booking Patterns
Hoteliers need to adapt pricing strategies as consumers favour booking early - March 26, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Le Meridien Amman Perforates Market with Its Annual Sales Blitz
Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, kicked off its annual sales blitz on Sunday, March 21st, where associates visited repeated, new and potential accounts throughout the city of Amman. Over 20 associates from different departments took part in the sales blitz, including the... - March 26, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Zen Out This Earth Day at Blue Marble Spa
Blue Marble Spa is offering an Earth Journey treatment in the spirit of Earth Day during the entire month of April. - March 25, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
A Legend Among Historic Hotels: Pierpont Inn & Spa in Ventura, Calif. Celebrates 100 Years
Designated as Ventura County Landmark No. 80, the inn also is recognized on the official registry of Historic Hotels of America. Home to generations of guests, it will celebrate 100 years since its founding in September 2010. - March 25, 2010 - The Pierpont Inn & Spa
Local Talent Exhibits at Le Meridien
The latest collection of paintings, entitled Nocturne, by Gozitan artist Mark Sagona was inaugurated on Saturday 6th March by Professor Mario Buhagiar at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. This is Sagona’s seventh personal exhibition to date which follows his last important show at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta in 2008. - March 24, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Novotel Connects with Their Guests
Commencing today, Novotel Beijing Xinqiao will offer all their guests free use of in-room Internet. - March 24, 2010 - Novotel Beijing Xinqiao
Le Meridien Goes Dark
Le Meridien St Julians in Malta celebrates Earth Hour. A Candle Light Hour shows caring for the planet as this leading light in hospitality is about to go dark. But just for an hour - and for a good cause. - March 24, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Le Meridien Amman Celebrates Mother’s Day with Its Mommy Associates
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, hosted a seated lunch for its associate mothers at the chef’s table. The culinary team dedicated their time and effort in preparing a special menu for the occasion, which contained special... - March 23, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Thornton Hall Hotel Chosen as the R&A Base for Open Championship
Thornton Hall Hotel has been chosen by The R&A as its headquarters when The Open Championship returns to Wirral in 2014. Officials from The R&A, golf’s governing body, will use the four-star hotel as their base for the entire week of what is regarded as one of the world’s... - March 21, 2010 - Thornton Hall Hotel
HotelTravel.com’s Top Ten Reasons to Watch the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens
HotelTravel.com discovers a naughty little secret few women are willing to admit: they love the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens. Read on to find out why and discover other top reasons why the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens is Asia’s best sporting event bar none . . . - March 21, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Latest News from Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Members
Hotel Puente Romano hosts Andalucia Tennis Experience Great Hotels of the World member, Hotel Puente Romano in Marbella, Spain, is to host the Andalucia Tennis Experience, part of the Women’s Professional Tennis Tour (WTA) from April 3 to 11, 2010. The clay courts of the Puente Romano Tennis... - March 20, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
ParkSleepFly.com Announces Mobile Edition
ParkSleepFly.com, Inc. has just extended its airport park-sleep-fly business to the mobile sector. The Connecticut-based company recently launched ParkSleepFly Mobile, a new version of its popular website targeting mobile users. Specifically designed for devices such as Internet-enabled cell phones, Blackberrys, and PDAs, the Mobile edition allows quick and easy access to all ParkSleepFly.com data while on the go. Customers use their hands-helds to reserve discounted packages for trips by air. - March 19, 2010 - ParkSleepFly.com
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Educational Podcast with Tom O’Hara, President of Surgical Trip
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases an Educational Podcast with Tom O’Hara, President of Surgical Trip, as he speaks about becoming certified by the Medical Tourism Association. - March 19, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Gulf Shores Golf Association Showcases Bratton Brothers Invitational
Forty-one years after seven friends took a weekend golf trip to Gulf Shores, the Bratton Brothers Invitational golf tournament is still going strong. This year, more than 80 golfers participated when the event returned to Gulf Shores. - March 18, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Exciting Agenda For The 1st Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference Korea
The Medical Tourism Association announces exciting agenda for The 1st Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference Korea! The agenda includes a number of experienced distinguished speakers, global networking, educational workshops, and important sessions that will highlight Korean quality healthcare. - March 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Mom Tri's Boathouse Phuket, Thailand First Writer’s Night of This Summer with Bjorn Turmann on 29th April
Canadian author and filmmaker Bjorn Turmann on writing novels and developing Oscar nominated ideas in the first of a sequence of popular Boathouse cultural events. - March 17, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
The Medical Tourism Association Along with KHIDI Announce VIP Buyers Incentive Program
The Medical Tourism Association (MTA) along with the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) is excited to announce their VIP Buyers Incentive Program for the 1st Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference Korea. The VIP Buyers incentive program allows for benefits such as travel... - March 17, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Le Meridien Amman Honors StarChoice and Starwood Preferred Planners
Le Meridien Amman Honors StarChoice and Starwood Preferred Planners at 282 Steaks and Lounge. - March 17, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Kauai Beach Resort Celebrates New Name with Hotel Specials and Calendar of Activities
Great Kauai hotel celebrates new hotel name with introductory specials and calendar of cultural activities hosted at the property. - March 16, 2010 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Green Key and Expedia to Recognize Sustainable Hotel Operations
Green Key Global today announced that Expedia, the world’s leading online travel agency, has incorporated the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, alongside other sustainability programs, into a new feature on its website that allows listed properties to showcase their commitment to... - March 15, 2010 - Green Key Global
Epoque Hotels Announces 6th Opera Dinner Edition on 19th March at Duquesa de Cardona Boutique Hotel
Duquesa de Cardona, a Barcelona historic boutique hotel and member of Epoque Hotels, organizes monthly dinners with the best of the companies: the Opera lyric life. - March 15, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Epoque Hotels Announces Enterprise Hotel: A Green Hotel in Milan
From 2010 Enterprise Hotel in Milan has become an Eco Hotel. - March 15, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels Moves to New Office in Miami
The headquarters of this trendy boutique hotels collection is now in Miami Design District. - March 15, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Hamurana Lodge Launching NZ Elements Luxury Health Sports Week in Rotorua New Zealand
Following the success of Bali, experience the Holistic Fitness Adventure right here in New Zealand. One week of intensive workouts, high and low impact exercises, Yoga/Pilates, daily massage/spa and luxuries of a 5 star boutique hotel. - March 15, 2010 - Hamurana Lodge
9th French Gastronomy Festival from 12 - 20 March at Mom Tri's Boathouse Phuket, Thailand
Mom Tri's Boathouse, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner since 1995 and Best of Award of Excellence since 2006, presents the 9th annual French Gastronomy Festival. Mom Tri's Chef Jean-Noël Lumineau, Thailand’s only Maître Cuisinier de France, will treat Phuket’s discerning diners to some exceptional French food and dazzle guests with Thai inspired newly created dishes. - March 14, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Celebrate Spring & Shri at Anamaya Resort in Costa Rica
The Anamaya Boutique Hotel in Costa Rica is celebrating spring through a yoga retreat in April. The focus will be on the health of the mind, body & spirit as well as reveling in the natural beauty of Costa Rica. The retreat runs from April 10 - 17, 2010 and includes Anusara-Inspired yoga, organic meals and spa services. - March 13, 2010 - Anamaya Resort
Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea 2010 Announces Expert Speakers
The Medical Tourism Association and KHIDI have announced expert speakers for the Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea 2010. - March 13, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
3rd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress Los Angeles Follows Up to Great Reviews
With over 2 years of success, the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference that will take place in Los Angeles, September 22-24th, 2010 with up to 2,000 expected attendees. This year’s agenda has specifically... - March 13, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Take a Holiday Break and Enjoy an Easter Special Rate
Set in the heart of Central, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental offers a stylish stay in some of the most spacious and comfortable rooms in the city. - March 13, 2010 - The Landmark Mandarin Oriental