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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
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
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
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
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts´ As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Celebrates 1000 Facebook Fans with a Monthly Giveaway
The challenge of reaching 1000 fans was launched and promptly conquered on Facebook. - March 12, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
HotelTravel.com Sponsors Accor’s "Race to Survive Phuket 2010" Charity Event
HotelTravel.com is a Gold Sponsor of Accor’s "Race to Survive Phuket 2010" Charity Event from 22 to 25 March. The race will benefit Accor’s Yim Kids Foundation established to improve the social well being of Thai children in Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket... - March 12, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Lights Out at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort for Earth Hour 2010
Multi-award-winning Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort announces support, participation in Earth Hour 2010, a global environmental initiative. - March 11, 2010 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
MTA Announces First Certified Medical Tourism Facilitators
The Medical Tourism Association announces the first medical tourism facilitators/medical travel facilitators to be certified by the Medical Tourism Association’s, Medical Tourism Facilitator Certification /Medical Travel Facilitator Certification. The first medical tourism facilitators to be... - March 11, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Green Key Global to Conduct Panel Session on Sustainable Lodging Practices at Hoosier Hospitality Conference
Green Key Global, the official green lodging certification program of the Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association, will conduct a panel discussion at the annual Hoosier Hospitality Conference next week. The session, titled “Green Hotel Operations – Benefit the Environment & Your... - March 10, 2010 - Green Key Global
Great Hotels of the World Announces 2010 Luxury Travel Collection Directory
Great Hotels of the World (GHOTW: http://www.ghotw.com) officially launches the brand new 2010 Luxury Travel Collection directory at ITB Berlin. The latest edition of the annual coffee table-style directory features over 80 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts showcasing the highest... - March 05, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Diversity Hotels Launches Special Offers Section
In order to allow member hotels to promote time-sensitive and other promotions for minimal cost, Diversity Hotels has launched a new Special Offers section. - March 04, 2010 - Diversity Hotels
MyrtleBeachHotels.com Brings Back the Fanny Pack for International Fanny Pack Day, March 14
How do you spot a tourist in Myrtle Beach? Why, the fanny pack of course. To celebrate this much-mocked tourist icon, MyrtleBeachHotels.com is hosting a day of fun on Facebook in honor of International Fanny Pack Day, March 14. Throughout the day, fans can participate in fanny pack fun by sharing... - March 04, 2010 - MyrtleBeachHotels.com
Back from Istanbul to Geneva: Stefan Winistoerfer Named General Manager of Swissôtel Métropole
The Swissôtel Métropole Geneva is now being run by a new General Manager, Swiss born Stefan Winistoerfer. Winistoerfer is no stranger to the luxury hotel on Lake Geneva, having already worked in various different positions there. - March 04, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina Names New Director of Food and Beverage
The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina (HR Mission Bay) has recently appointed Gilbert Santana as the new director of food and beverage. Santana will oversee all facets of the food and beverage division including Red Marlin restaurant, SWIM poolside bar and lounge, in-room dining, banquets... - March 03, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing is Proud to Announce Its Sponsors
Geneva Hospitality's Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing is off to a great start and is proud to announce some of the wonderful sponsors it currently has on board. - March 02, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Epoque Hotels Will be Present at Itb Berlin 2010
Epoque will participate with a stand at Berlin’s Travel Trade Show - March 02, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Le Meridien Amman Expresses Gratitude and Appreciation in the "Annual Associates’ Party"
In celebration and appreciation of a highly efficient and productive team, who performed an exceptionally well done job in 2009, the social committee in Le Meridien Amman organized a “Black, Red and White” themed dinner party in the Royal Convention Center, the largest banqueting hall... - March 02, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Chef Cale Falk Wins Casa Laguna Cook-Off, Takes "Top Breakfast" Honors at Laguna Beach B&B Known for Gourmet Offerings
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa in Laguna Beach, California has announced the winner of their Culinary Competition, held poolside at the inn on February 18, 2010. Chef Cale Falk, previous Gold Medal winner at Select Registry’s 2008 Distinguished Inns of North America’s “Inn-Credible... - March 01, 2010 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
Korea’s Minister of Health to Present at 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Korea Congress
The Medical Tourism Association along with KHIDI announces Ms. Jaehee Jeon, Minister of Health as a speaker for the upcoming regional conference, the Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea which will take place in Seoul Korea on April 13-15th 2010. - February 27, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Radisson LAX Hotel Earns 4 Key Rating with Green Key Eco-Rating Program
Radisson Los Angeles Airport Hotel joins the Green Key Global program and achieves 4-Green Key rating. - February 26, 2010 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge Announces the Madness of March Twitter Contest to Celebrate Their Hotel Website Relaunch
To announce the relaunch on their hotel website, the Crowne Plaza hotel in Baton Rouge, LA is holding a Madness of March contest and is giving away thousands of free Priority Club points to their visitors. - February 25, 2010 - Executive Hotel Management
The Cove of Lake Geneva Will be Featured on Discover Wisconsin’s Drive to Destination
The Cove of Lake Geneva will be featured on the entertaining TV show, Discover Wisconsin, as the show’s "Drive to Destination" showcases the town of Lake Geneva this March 20-21, 2010. This episode will feature all the wonderful things that make Lake Geneva the perfect place to... - February 25, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
The Landmark London Spa & Health Club Launches New Ayurvedic Treatments
Newly inaugurated, The Landmark Spa, located in the Landmark London Hotel, announces the launch of a range of Ayurvedic treatments to extend their luxury spa treatment offerings. - February 25, 2010 - Landmark London Hotel
Mercure Hue Gerbera Opens in Vietnam
Mercure Hue Gerbera a new stylish hotel for the historical capital of Vietnam - February 25, 2010 - Accor
Dubai Health Authority to Present at Asia Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Conference
The Medical Tourism Association along with KHIDI announces Laila Al Jassmi of Dubai Health Authority as a speaker for the upcoming regional conference, the Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea which will take place in Seoul Korea on April 13-15th 2010. - February 24, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Great Hotels Organisation Launches New MICE Promotion
New promotion offers choice of benefits to meet demands of buyers - February 24, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Introducing the Commercial Room at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Now debuts the brand new Commercial Room at the Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen with an introductory 3 nights promotional offer. - February 23, 2010 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
New Menu Launched Coinciding with Opening of Side Entrance at 282 Steaks and Lounge at Le Meridien Amman
In commitment to Le Meridien Amman’s pledge of mouth-watering cuisine and ingredients of superior quality, 282 Steaks and Lounge is launching its new menu as of March 1st, 2010, coinciding with the opening of the side entrance door and complimentary valet service. With more than 45 menu... - February 20, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Epoque Hotels Announces The Zetter Hotel Bistrot Bruno Loubet
Business partners Mark Sainsbury and Michael Benyan, co-owners of The Zetter hotel in London’s Clerkenwell, have announced that Bruno Loubet will join the company as chef/patron of Bistrot Bruno Loubet. Congratulations from Epoque Hotels. - February 19, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
The Talbott Hotel Named #3 Hotel in the United States
Classic Chicago Boutique Hotel Receives 2010 Travelers’ Choice® award by TripAdvisor®. - February 19, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Jessica Johnson, Director of Operations, Medical Tourism Association
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Jessica Johnson, Director of Operations, Medical Tourism Association speaking about Familiarization Trips. - February 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 800 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism and for Global Healthcare Announces over 800 Active Members. - February 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Gulf Shores Golf Association Releases 2010 Golf Vacation Planner
The Gulf Shores Golf Association has released the 2010 Golf Vacation Planner, a 48-page resource for golfers. The planner provides detailed course descriptions as well as helpful accommodation and destination information. - February 17, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
Le Meridien Amman Appoints a Public Relations Manager
Le Meridien Amman Hotel, a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, announced the appointment of Ms. Sewar Sawalha as the Public Relations Manager, responsible for Le Meridien’s corporate PR plan and strategic direction. Sewar’s mission will revolve around creating, building and... - February 16, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Diversity Hotels Signs Agreement with Hospes Hotels
Distribution agreement brings greater reach and lower costs for Spanish Boutique Hotel Collection. - February 15, 2010 - Diversity Hotels
Epoque Hotels Announces Vampire Suites at Soho Boutique Hotel Budapest
A member of Epoque Hotels, Soho Boutique Hotel is featured now two Junior Suites devoted to Krolock and Herbdert of the show "Dance of the Vampires." - February 13, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
A New Hotel Boutique in Malta’s Top Boutique Hotel –The Palace
Cleland & Souchet, the leading luxury lifestyle retailers and wine merchants, have opened a new hotel boutique at The Palace in Sliema. - February 12, 2010 - The Palace Malta
Under the Patronage of H.E. Ambassador of Japan, Le Meridien Amman Hosts a Cocktail Reception for the Japanese Corporate Society
Under the patronage of His Excellency, Mr. Tetsuo Shioguchi, Ambassador of Japan, Le Meridien Amman hosted its annual cocktail reception for the Japanese corporate society in Jordan. The event took place in Benihana restaurant, a chain with more than 98 restaurants world wide, renowned for its... - February 12, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
Award-Winning Breakfast Chefs to Meet for Cook-Off
Casa Laguna Inn and Spa in Laguna Beach, CA, recently announced a unique culinary competition that will take place poolside at the inn on Thursday, February 18. Two of Casa Laguna’s former award winning chefs will be returning to face off against the current executive chef for top breakfast... - February 11, 2010 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing Benefiting the Gridiron Greats
Mike Ditka Resorts will be hosting their 2nd Annual Mike Ditka Resorts Celebrity Golf Outing on April 16th–18th, 2010 with all proceeds benefiting the Gridiron Greats Foundation. (For more information visit - www.gridirongreats.org) The fun-filled event kicks off Friday night with a welcome... - February 11, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Epoque Hotels Announces New Improvements at Hotel Miro Bilbao
A boutique hotel leader in its category. - February 05, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Epoque Hotels Announces Hotel Keppler Honored as Top 25 French Hotels in Trip Advisor
The Paris boutique hotel has won the 2010 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. - February 05, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
Epoque Hotels Announces New Rooftop Bar Upstairs at Kimberly Hotel
A new extraordinary addition to this New York boutique hotel. - February 05, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
The Cove of Lake Geneva is the Host Hotel for the National Snow Sculpting Competition
The Cove of Lake Geneva is once again the host hotel for the National Snow Sculpting Competition, which will take place in downtown Lake Geneva on February 1st - 7th, 2010. Each year sculptors come from various places in the United States to compete. Sculptors enjoy the luxury suites at The Cove of... - February 03, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality