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Green Key Eco-Rating Program Launches in United States
The Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key), the first of its kind to rank and certify hotels and resorts based on their commitment to sustainable “green” practices, has expanded its operations to the United States. The launch of the website www.greenkeyglobal.com signifies the... - September 24, 2009 - Green Key Global
Jet Luxury Resorts Wins Prestigious 2009 WebAward
Growing high-end resort management company’s website recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Web Development. - September 24, 2009 - Jet Luxury Resorts
Hotel Front Office Manager Receives President’s Award
Starwood Associate receives a prestigious Award for his dedication and commitment as a Front Office Manager at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. - September 24, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Hob Knob Eco Boutique Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard Appoints New General Manager
The Hob Knob, an eco boutique hotel on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, announces the appointment of Mark Venette as General Manager. Mark started at the Hob Knob in the Spring of 2009, coming to the hotel with over twenty-five years of hotel and food and beverage experience. The Hob Knob represents a unique destination accommodation – a luxury eco boutique hotel defined by its modern amenities, attention to personalized service and eco-friendly practices. - September 23, 2009 - Hob Knob
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Comes to Kolkata-India
For the first time, the international hotel chain Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is to open a Swissôtel in India. A management contract has just been signed between Bengal Ambuja Housing Development Limited Pvt. Ltd., one of the most reputed promoters in India, for a Swissôtel in Kolkata, which is due to open in the fourth quarter of 2009. - September 19, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Visit Vienna on a Vespa - Iconic Scooter Rental at the Ring Hotel
The Ring Hotel, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel, offers Vespa rentals to hotel guests seeking to Visit Vienna by Vespa. - September 19, 2009 - The Ring
Travel Site Expedia.com Welcomes Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta as an Insiders’ Select Hotel Chain
Welcome to the 99th Percentile. The Villa Group’s Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta has been chosen as an Expedia Insiders’ Select hotel, ranking them in the top 1% among hundreds of thousands of hotels on Expedia throughout the world. - September 18, 2009 - Villa Group Resorts
The Medical Tourism Association Participates in the Service Summit and FAM Tour in Guatemala
The Medical Tourism Association was pleased to participate in this year’s Service Summit and Familiarization “FAM” tour in the beautiful country of Guatemala. Facilitators from Canada and United States of America were in attendance. Jonathan Edelheit, the Chief Executive Officer... - September 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
TLSee – Afternoon Tea with a Difference at Swissôtel The Howard, London
Big Ben, the Crown Jewels, the London Underground, black cabs, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the London Eye will give London visitors not only something to feast their eyes on, but also something on which to feast their appetite. TLSee (Tea, London and Sightseeing), the new afternoon tea concept at Swissôtel The Howard, London, treats guests to edible versions of the famous sights of the city on the Thames. - September 18, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Sterling Ballroom at New Holiday Inn Tinton Falls New Jersey Hosts a One Day Wedding Sale
The Sterling Ballroom at the Holiday Inn of Tinton Falls, New Jersey is pulling out all the stops with its novel proposal… a Wedding Sale. On October 15, 2009, for one day only, the brand new banquet facility is lowering the prices for its popular Economy Wedding Package to an astounding $49... - September 16, 2009 - Hotels Unlimited
Successful Sunday Lunches Again at Le Meridien Malta
Families, groups of friends and the locals in general have all warmed to Sunday lunches at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa. This popular feature of hospitality returns on 27 September with a lavish spread and a host of other enticements making the package unbeatable. - September 16, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Villa Group’s Desert Spa Presents Weight Loss & Anti-Aging Seminar to Inspire Healthier Lifestyles
The Villa Group’s Desert Spa in Cabo San Lucas will host a Weight Loss & Anti-Aging Seminar with information to rejuvenate mind, body and soul through lifestyle improvements. All proceeds from the event to be donated to Los Cabos Humane Society. - September 16, 2009 - Villa Group Resorts
Mike Ditka Resorts ESPN Fantasy Football Championship Sponsored Event is Huge Success
The 2009 ESPN Fantasy Championship event held on August 29, co-sponsored by Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club, drew over five hundred participants. The Florida resort held contest drawings at the event giving away four autographed Mike Ditka footballs, and a stay at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Kissimmee, Florida to five lucky winners. - September 13, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Mike Ditka Resorts Contest Winners Enjoy Dinner with "Da Coach" Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka Resort—Runaway Beach Club contest winners who won a dinner with “Da Coach” Mike Ditka, enjoyed a relaxing evening of conversation, great food, and cocktails. - September 13, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Premiere Southeastern Wisconsin Resort, The Cove of Lake Geneva, Offers Extraordinary Rates Special
Book a reservation before October 15, 2009, for a stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva between Memorial Day and Labor Day next summer, and customers can lock into the record low rates being offered this summer, and then take an amazing additional 30% off. - September 13, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference African Patient Workshop
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference African Patient Workshop. This workshop will address: Thousands of patients leave certain countries in Africa each year for high quality healthcare. Learn what it takes and how to attract African patients and how to deal... - September 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Jet Luxury Resorts’ Miami Expansion
High-end Resort Management Company increases its operations to include the most luxurious and coveted properties in Miami, Florida. - September 12, 2009 - Jet Luxury Resorts
Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels Unveils Its New Website
The collection of trendy boutique hotels launches its new website dedicated to its hyper-stylish line. - September 11, 2009 - Epoque Hotels
New Chinese Chef Andrew Lee of the Renaissance Melaka Hotel, Malaysia
Renaissance Melaka Hotel proudly introduces its newest member of the family – Mr. Andrew Lee Teck Woon, who recently came abroad as Chinese Chef of Long Feng Chinese Restaurant. This talented chef, who hails from Kepong, carries with him 18 years of experience in the Cantonese culinary... - September 11, 2009 - Renaissance Melaka Hotel
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces Its Distinguished Speakers
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress, which is the official annual conference of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) announces its distinguished speakers, sponsors and record increase in attendance this coming October 26-28th 2009 in Los Angeles, California. - September 10, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
"Silhouette Sins" the Latest Work by Jay Lonewolf to Premiere September 11, 2009 at the Cummings Group Gallery, Ft. Lauderdale
"Lonewolf’s latest exhibition will feature two new works including "Silhouette Sins" along with "Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead" his recent additions to his Wall Street Manifesto series. - September 10, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
The Kresten Royal Villas & Spa New Luxury Property Rhodes-Greece Opening April 2010
The luxurious newly build “The Kresten Royal Villas & Spa 5*” in Rhodes island, is scheduled for grand opening in April 2010. “The Kresten Royal Villas & Spa” is designed to transpire impeccable taste, class and seductive accommodations. The spacious double rooms... - September 09, 2009 - The Kresten Royal Villas & Spa
Le Meridien Phuket Hosts Futsal Tournament to Benefit Unicef’s Checkout For Children Programme
Le Meridien Phuket organizes three-day charity futsal tournament to raise funds for the United Nations Children’s Fund’s immunization of thousands of children in the Asia Pacific region against the major childhood diseases. - September 08, 2009 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Alabama’s Beaches Report Extremely Positive July Numbers
According to data released Thursday, families continued to travel in record numbers to Alabama’s Beaches, which resulted in several positive summer figures. - September 05, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Central New Jersey Banquet Facilities Offer Big Bonuses to Brides
New Jersey-based company, Hotels Unlimited, proudly offers affordable wedding packages to brides looking for an unforgettable wedding at any of its five superb New Jersey banquet facilities: Windsor Ballroom at Holiday Inn East Windsor NJ, Atlantis Ballroom at Holiday Inn Toms River NJ, Versailles... - September 04, 2009 - Hotels Unlimited
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 400 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism and for Global Healthcare, announces that it has over 400 members from over 40 countries actively participating. The members of medical tourism city are from international insurance companies, health insurance agents, medical... - September 04, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Fairmont Newport Beach Offers Fire Evacuation/Escape the Smoke Rates to Fire Victims of Southern California
With the devastation of the recent Southern California fires, the Fairmont Newport Beach is offering a special discounted rate of $119.00 for all Californians impacted by the recent devastation. This rate is valid through November 30th, 2009 and waives all pet policy deposits. The hotel is located... - September 03, 2009 - Fairmont Newport Beach
Hyatt Place to Be First Branded Hotel in Downtown Bethlehem, PA
This September, downtown Bethlehem will get a little brighter as the new Hyatt Place hotel opens on September 25, 2009 as “The Bright Point in Your Bethlehem Experience.” The hotel will be the first branded hotel to open in the revitalized downtown area. With the 124-room Hyatt Place,... - September 03, 2009 - Hyatt Place Bethlehem
The Medical Tourism Association Officially Releases Health Tourism Magazine, Issue 2
The Medical Tourism Association officially released issue two of the cutting-edge online Health Tourism Magazine with special focus on Jordan ~ The Dead Sea. - September 02, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
H. Lee Jones, Belize Birding Expert, to Offer Special 2010 Birding Itinerary at Cotton Tree Lodge
H. Lee Jones, author of 'Birds of Belize', will lead a special birding trip in Punta Gorda, Belize from January 2nd - 9th, 2010. The trip is scheduled around the Belize Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count and designed to promote southern Belize as a world class birding destination. - August 28, 2009 - Cotton Tree Lodge
Beike Biotechnology Announced as Silver Sponsor at World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce Beike Biotechnology as a Silver Sponsor at conference on October 26-28th, 2009. Beike Biotechnology is a leading biotech company focused on adult stem cell technologies for treating incurable diseases. Beike... - August 27, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Las Vegas Style Rooms in a 18th-Century Villa - New Opening for Hotel Hambros in Lucca
In the attempt to elevate Lucca's hospitality to a new standard of comfort and luxury, Hotel Hambros has been recently remodelled and added Las Vegas style rooms to the anciente Villa Banchieri dating back to the 18th-century. - August 27, 2009 - Hotel Hambros il Parco
Mike Ditka Resorts Sponsors 2009 Fantasy Football Championship
Mike Ditka Resorts is helping to sponsor this year’s Fantasy Football Championship. The Grand prize winner will take home $5000 in cash and prizes. Mike Ditka Resorts will also be giving away an autographed Mike Ditka Resorts football every hour to a lucky winner. - August 26, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for the Philippines Department of Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for sports and wellness for the Philippines Department of Tourism, and a member of the Medical Tourism Association Advisory Board. The Medical Tourism Association releases podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under... - August 22, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Villa Group Attracts 500 Facebook Fans & Growing Daily in New Social Media Venture
After just two months, The Villa Group reaches 500 Facebook Fans. - August 22, 2009 - Villa Group Resorts
Mike Ditka Resorts Contest Winners Set to Enjoy Dinner with “Da Coach” Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club contest winners will enjoy dinner and drinks with “Da Coach” himself on August 27th at 7:00 p.m. The winners participated in various contests, awarding them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to wine and dine with the former NFL coach. - August 21, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Luxury Boutique Hotel to Open in New York Flatiron District in Fall 2009
New boutique Flatiron Hotel to open in trendy New York Flatiron district. - August 19, 2009 - Meyer Jabara Hotels
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 350 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, The Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces over 350 Active Members. - August 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Hotel Opening in Argentina: Design Suites Salta
With an investment for this new enterprise of over USD 8.000.000, Design Suites Salta now joins the Epoque and Avantgarde Hotels Collection as the others of the Design Suites group in Buenos Aires, Bariloche and El Calafate. Just in the heart of Salta's historic borough - Pasaje M.J.Castro 215 -... - August 19, 2009 - Epoque Hotels
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, Presented at the 6th Annual International Investment & Healthcare Administration Conference
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, presented at the 6th Annual International Investment & Healthcare Administration Conference on “Medical Tourism Opportunities and Challenges.” - August 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Carvoeiro Receives Nature Exhibit, "Lynx, the Struggle to Exist - a Story of Survival or Extinction"
Between the 11th and 31st of August, Monte Santo in Carvoeiro will welcome the “Lynx, the struggle to exist- a story of survival or extinction” exhibition created by SOS Lynx. According to the non-profit association founded in 2000 for the conservation of the Iberian-Lynx, SOS Lynx,... - August 15, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Self Funded Employer Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Self Funded Employer Medical Tourism. - August 14, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Rajata, Bangkok Reveals Newly Refurbished Rooms
The Rajata, Bangkok, with 42 elegantly furnished rooms, located in the Banglumphu area, just a 10 minute walk away from the world famous Khao San Road, reveals it's 5 newly renovated funky design rooms. With white décor and colourful funky lighting and fixtures, the rooms look hip. Guests... - August 14, 2009 - The Rajata
Jay Lonewolf Premieres His Latest - "Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead" Aug. 14, 2009 at the Cummings Group Gallery
Join Jay Lonewolf this Friday, August 14, 2009 in Ft. Lauderdale for his latest exhibition. Lonewolf will introduce two new works: “Twisted Threads of the Politically Dead” and “Blue Monkeys in My Mind“ his recent additions to his Wall Street Manifesto series. Lonewolf says... - August 13, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
Hilton Alexandria Old Town Offers Meeting Planners the Chance to Win a $10,000 Bailout for Their Next Meeting
Local Hilton hotel in Old Town Alexandria does its part to help stimulate local economy - August 13, 2009 - Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Independent Hotels Double Hotel Website Sales
"In the first 4 months of 2009 our website generated the same amount of revenue as in entire 2008.", states Miguel Ayala, Director of Balneario de Archena in Murcia. "Our new hotel website design for balneariodearchena.com, gives us online marketing promotions and distribution... - August 12, 2009 - Balneario De Archena
Shrimp and Songs Rank Among Top Southeast Events for Fall 2009
Released by the STS, the fall 2009 Top 20 events list includes the 38th Annual National Shrimp Festival presented by Zatarain's and the Frank Brown International Songwriter’s Festival. - August 12, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces AllMedicalTourism(dot)com to Sponsor Workshop
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces AllMedicalTourism dot com to sponsor a workshop. AllMedicalTourism (dot) com is a search engine for medical tourism and global health, offering patients a single, reliable point of research and comparison when considering a procedure... - August 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Appoints Wayne Horbach as General Manager at Swissôtel Sydney
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Horbach as General Manager for the 359-room Swissôtel Sydney. - August 12, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Mike Ditka Resorts Provides All Expenses Paid Dream Trip to 7-year Old Girl Who Had Lemonade Stand Shut Down
Mike Ditka Resorts is providing the 7-year old girl who had her lemonade stand shut down last week by authorities in Tulare, California, with an all expense paid trip for her and her family to Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Orlando, FL. The trip includes roundtrip airline tickets to... - August 10, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality