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The Director's Cut from Jet Luxury Resorts
High-end luxury resort Management Company teams with young video startup to produce inexpensive, but successful viral campaign. - August 10, 2009 - Jet Luxury Resorts
Mike Ditka Resorts is Offering Three Night Getaway Monthly Contest
Mike Ditka Resorts is offering a monthly contest giving one lucky individual a chance to win a three night getaway for two at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Kissimmee, Florida. Individuals can enter the contest by filling out an entry form at any one of Ditka’s three... - August 09, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
International Superstars Entertain Algarve’s Nightlife
After receiving Dj Tiesto and 2ManyDjs, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa and Hilton Vilamoura welcome international superstars Bob Sinclar, David Guetta and many others. Meanwhile Monte Santo, IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Carvoeiro property will also receive performers like Fatboy Slim. - August 09, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Bald Head Island Offers a New Home Financing Program
Bald Head Island Limited and The Island Agency are extending financing on select properties purchased between now and August 15, 2009. - August 07, 2009 - Bald Head Island Limited
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, Was the Keynote Speaker at the South Africa Health Tourism Conference
Renee-Marie Stephano, President of the Medical Tourism Association, was the keynote speaker at the South Africa Health Tourism Conference, which took place July 29th and 30th 2009. Renee spoke on “Creating Health Clusters ~ Putting your competition aside to promote your country.” The... - August 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Georgia Native Wins Big with Grand Gulf Getaway from AL Gulf Coast CVB
Joseph Holguin of Calhoun, Ga., won the online Grand Gulf Getaway sweepstakes from the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. - August 06, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Marketing to Health Insurance Agents
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Marketing to Health Insurance Agents. - August 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Hospital/Clinic Contracting Workshop
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress announces the pre-conference workshop on Hospital/Clinic Contracting Workshop. This workshop will cover how can hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers can develop new relationships and obtain contracts/agreements with medical tourism... - August 05, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Fiesta Americana Grand and Fiesta Americana Resorts Rank on Expedia’s List of Top Hotels Worldwide
From Cancun to Cabo, Latin American Hotelier Leads in Customer Satisfaction and Value. - August 01, 2009 - Grupo Posadas
The World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces the Pre-Conference Workshops
The World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference Announces the pre-conference workshops. There is a special scheduled networking cocktail reception the night of the workshops with up to 400 US healthcare executives, from health insurance carriers, employers, health insurance Only attendees... - July 31, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Gulf Shores Beach Cleanest in South According to Leading Watchdog Group
According to a recently released report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) in Washington, D.C., the pristine sugar white shores of the Gulf Shores Public Beach ranked as one of 14 other locations – and the only the Southeast – to receive a perfect five star... - July 31, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Vacation at a Nudist Resort this Year - The Top 10 Best Reasons to Go
Tired of taking the same old boring chain hotel vacations? Try something new, fun, romantic, and exciting for a change. Try a vacation at a nudist resort this year. No longer like the nudist colonies of old, modern nudist resorts rival the best boutique resorts around. - July 30, 2009 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Medical Tourism Association Presents Health Tourism Magazine
With the increased awareness and incorporation of health and wellness into our lives and the importance of establishing a balance among one’s mind, body and soul, the Medical Tourism Association is launching its new enlightening publication, Health Tourism Magazine. This is a bi-monthly... - July 30, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Swiss Design and Craftsmanship for Doormen at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
The doormen at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts are to have an eye-catching new uniform: the prominent Swiss fashion designer Ida Gut has created an original doormen’s uniform for the international hotel chain, which reflects the company’s Swiss roots and quality ethos. - July 30, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
The Largest Medical Tourism Conference Would Like to Announce the Tourism Authority of Thailand as a Bronze Sponsor
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce The Tourism Authority of Thailand as a Bronze Sponsor at the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is an agency of the Thai Government designed specifically... - July 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Great Hotels Organisation Announces New Members
Great Hotels Organisation welcomes nine new member hotels to its family of brands, Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World - July 29, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Aqua Hotels & Resorts Named to Manage Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
Addition of this Kauai property increases Aqua's portfolio to 16 hotels on four Hawaiian Islands (Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Molokai). - July 27, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
MTA Assists Malaysia in Expanding National Medical Travel Initiative
MTA's Managing Director, Asia Pacific region was asked to serve as Technical Expert Industry Consultant as Malaysia focuses on its medical travel and health & wellness tourism country-wide initiative. Malaysia can become a world-class medical and health tourism hub, said the managing director... - July 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
"Damn the Torpedoes" at the 145th Anniversary Celebration for the Battle of Mobile Bay
“Damn the Torpedoes” 145 years later as the Alabama Gulf Coast hosts the upcoming Battle of Mobile Bay weekend. Named to the Top 10 Events by the Alabama Tourism Department – which is celebrating the Year of Alabama History in 2009, this historic celebration is set for August 1st... - July 25, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bald Head Island Offers a Summer Beach Vacation for Less
Bald Head Island, North Carolina is relaxing its week-only summer vacation rental policy. Book your beach vacation between now and August 31st and receive a special offer. - July 25, 2009 - Bald Head Island Limited
Kick Start a Career at the Legacy Preston International
With national unemployment figures at a 12 year high having work experience under your belt is now as important as ever. The harsh reality awaiting many students fresh out of college or university is that job opportunities relevant to the qualifications they have worked for are now few and far... - July 25, 2009 - Legacy Hotels
Great Hotels Organisation Announces Successful First Round Financing
Global travel, technology and media company funds further expansion. - July 24, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Selected for Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ 2009
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts joins the ranks of Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ 2009 with six properties having been selected by Expedia® customers and industry experts to join this celebrated list of favourite hotels around the world. - July 24, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Le Meridien St Julians in Malta Enhances Sales Team
Two senior appointments in the Sales & Marketing Team of Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. - July 23, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Five-Star Customer Service Program Expands Classes with New Leadership and Supervisory Curriculum
Continuing the success of its Five Star Southern Hospitality Program – which has now had numerous participants, program organizers recently unveiled a new leadership and supervisory curriculum targeting managers and other mid to upper level management at local hospitality and tourism... - July 23, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Waikiki's Ilikai Hotel to Reopen July 24
Landmark Waikiki hotel to be managed by Hotel Management Services LLC with support services from Aqua Hotels & Resorts - July 23, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa Wins Prestigious International Award
Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard Award by Travelife – Sustainability in Tourism. - July 22, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins CNBC Arabian Property Award
There’s positive, upbeat news for the property profession this week as the results of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2009 in association with CNBC Arabiya have been revealed. Rightly proud of its success, Pacific Resort Aitutaki is delighted to announce that it has won an award in the... - July 21, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Medical Tourism Association Announces New Member the Nairobi Hospital
The Medical Tourism Association announces its newest member, The Nairobi Hospital - July 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
HotelTravel.com Launches Biggest Ever Hotel Promotion for Manchester United’s Asian Tour
HotelTravel.com is taking hotel deals to a new level with its ‘Free Night Give Away’ promotion and two other recession busting offers. After the huge response received from the launch of last week’s ‘Best Value’ promotion, HotelTravel.com is pulling out all the stops to give Internet travel consumers the lowest online hotel rates ever. - July 19, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Medical Tourism Association Has Second Successful Webinar
The Medical Tourism Association has finished it’s second online medical tourism webinar. The medical tourism webinar featured Wouter Hoeberechts of WorldMed Assist and Matt Leming of Swiss Reinsurance Company discussing medical tourism’s integration and implementation in US health... - July 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Networking Software at World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™
New Networking Software at World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ - July 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Big Rewards for Little Guests with Swissôtel and Lufthansa
The new partnership between Lufthansa Miles & More JetFriends and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is designed with little guests in mind. JetFriends is the international airline’s Miles & More programme for children and young people, which enables young flyers to collect air miles as well as adults. And now Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is also offering bonus miles when you book a room at one of its hotels. - July 18, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Alex Piper, President of One World Health Solutions Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Alex Piper, President of One World Healthcare Solutions. Alex speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, with the Medical Tourism Association on the importance of Medical Tourism, and the recent developments. - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Jerome Mee, Founder of Atlantic Health Group
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Jerome Mee Founder of Atlantic Health Group, a Houston based privately held healthcare facility; development and management firm. Atlantic Health Group is also a Silver sponsor at this year’s World Tourism and Global... - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO of WorldMedAssist
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO of WorldMedAssist. Wouter speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, of the Medical Tourism Magazine on his expertise within the industry and what WorldMedAssist offers. WorldMedAssist is... - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Magazine Announces a Call for Articles
The Medical Tourism Magazine, the first and only magazine for medical tourism and global healthcare has announced a call for articles. The Medical Tourism Magazine is looking for qualified articles to submit ideas for articles they are interested in writing. Articles can be up to 2,000 words and... - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Great Hotels Organisation’s MICE Promotion Proves Popular During Recession
The number of requests coming through Great Hotels Organisation’s MICE desk (http://www.ghotw.com/mice) have soared by over 150% and the number of visitors to the website have nearly quadrupled, since the launch of their “Great Events, Greater Value” promotion, proving that... - July 16, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Alex Piper, President of One World Health Solutions Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Alex Piper, President of One World Healthcare Solutions. Alex speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, with the Medical Tourism Association on the importance of Medical Tourism, and the recent developments. - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The MTA Announces Attendance for the World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference is Significantly Up
The expected attendance of the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles is significantly larger than last year’s 1st conference. Last years conference had an estimated attendance of almost 850 attendees while this years conference is expected to... - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Aqua Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Aqua Waikiki Pearl
Former Honolulu Prince undergoes $5m renovation and is transformed into a new boutique hotel. - July 15, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Its Newest Member, Ageless Wonders Panama
Ageless Wonders Panama was founded with the purpose of leading the health and medical tourism industries in Panama. Its founders, Eric De Ycaza Delgado and Dr. Ilka De Obaldía, are true believers in the wellness and health industries and in the opportunity that medical tourism has in... - July 15, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The MTA Hosts Jordan FAM Tour
The Medical Tourism Association will be hosting a MTA Familiarization “FAM” Tour to the beautiful country of Jordan next week, where 10 medical tourism facilitators and insurance companies and agents will be exploring the high quality healthcare system, accreditation, cultural... - July 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Swiss Meeting Saver: Attractive Offers for Professional Conferences at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Attractive conference rates are available from June 2009 at all Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts: The international hotel chain is offering a 20 percent rate reduction on the best available daily delegate rate for all meeting and conference participants. - July 10, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Weber’s Restaurant to Offer Fixed-Price Meals
Because of their menus’ popularity during Restaurant Week, Weber’s Restaurant of Ann Arbor will offer options for one price dining during July. Weber’s Restaurant’s fixed price meals titled, “Prix Fixe,” will include a three-course lunch for $12.00 and a... - July 09, 2009 - Weber's Restaurant and Hotel
Mike Ditka Resorts Golfs for Charity
The golf outing was held on June 24, 2009 at Orange County National Golf Course and was hosted by Mike Ditka Resorts in Kissimmee, FL. - July 09, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Holiday Weekend Brings Sparkling Success to Alabama’s Beaches
Emerging from a busy holiday weekend along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, tourism and hospitality businesses point to recent successes that are leading to a bright summer forecast along the 32 mile strip of sugar white sand. “Although Fourth of July is probably most on people’s minds, we... - July 09, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Monte Santo in Carvoeiro to Giveaway €5.000 Meeting Package to a Lucky Event Planner
Booking a meeting never felt this good. In conjunction with the launch of IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts' Suite Meetings, Monte Santo will award one lucky meeting planner €5.000 worth of hotel services to plan their next suite meeting at the 5-star Monte Santo in the "Win A Free Meeting"... - July 08, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Jay Lonewolf Premieres His Latest Work "Voodoo Survivor" at the Cummings Group Gallery
Meet the artist Jay Lonewolf and enjoy his latest exhibition this Friday, July 10 in Ft. Lauderdale. - July 08, 2009 - Jay Lonewolf
The Terra Cotta Inn, a Palm Springs Clothing Optional Resort is Going for the Guinness World Records™ in the Largest Skinny Dip Across North America July 11th
July 6th kicks off the 34th anniversary of Nude Recreation Week where people are reminded that they can skip hum drum boring chain hotel vacations and travel to fun clothing optional resorts around the world for exciting vacations. - July 07, 2009 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa