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Hilton Garden Inn in Anchorage Unveils a New Look
Stonebridge Companies completes multi-million dollar renovation. - March 29, 2009 - Stonebridge Companies
The Medical Tourism Association Launches Medical Tourism Facilitator Certification Program
The Medical Tourism Association has launched “certification” to ensure the safety and overall positive results for patients traveling from one country to another. “Having the right processes and procedures in place to assist international patients has a direct correlation to... - March 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
"Yours for an Hour" – a Very Special Service for Club Swiss Gold Elite Members at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
From April, Elite members of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts loyalty programme Club Swiss Gold can enjoy a very special service: During their stay at one of the international hotels belonging to the Swiss hotel chain, a range of exciting complimentary hour-long treats are available to guests, covering a wide spectrum of activities from creative to sporty. - March 25, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Convene in Style on the Turkish Aegean – the Grand Efes Convention Centre in Swissôtel Izmir
Business representatives can now convene in style at the Swissôtel Grand Efes, Izmir on the Turkish Aegean. The elegant hotel, a “Leading Hotel of the World,” celebrated its opening last year, and now the Grand Efes Convention Centre, within the hotel complex, has also opened for business. - March 20, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Announce New Members in Portugal and Turkey
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World are pleased to introduce two new member hotels to their portfolios. - March 19, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
MyrtleBeachHotels.com Hosts First Ever Online Twitter Beach Bash
A group of hotels and golf courses in Myrtle Beach are taking on Twitter in a cutting-edge way to share information about their resorts and courses, while allowing participants to have fun and win prizes. MyrtleBeachHotels.com will host the first ever Twitter Beach Bash on March 24, from 8:30-10... - March 14, 2009 - MyrtleBeachHotels.com
Top Tips to Improve Online Traffic and Bookings
In the current economic climate, it has never been more important to invest in online marketing. It may seem like an easy cut-back to make in the short-term, but doing so can have the potential to harm your business in the long-term. Many hoteliers are implementing online marketing strategies in... - March 12, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Dubrovnik Film Meeting – Enjoy a Magical and Glamorous Film Experience Filled with Remarkable Stylish Events
Dubrovnik Film Meeting, a distinctive film happening celebrating the art of film with a number of distinguished events, this year, for the fourth year in a row, will bring Hollywood glamour to the cultural scene of Dubrovnik, a jewel city of the Adriatic, a city proud of its thousand year old existence, stunning architecture and cultural events. - March 11, 2009 - adriatic luxury hotels
Thai Holiday Package April 2009 (Easter and Thai New Year)
Andara Resort Residences - Celebrate or just relax with your family or friends at Kamala Beach, Phuket, Thailand. - March 07, 2009 - Andara Resort Residences
Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa Offering $199 Introductory Special
Introductory special valid March, April and May and includes the daily resort fee. - March 07, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Luxe Shop Brings Luxury to Shopping
The premiere online luxury lifestyle and travel magazine has recently launched LuxeShop, the online haven for the finest designer wear, beauty products and fashion accessories. - March 06, 2009 - Just Luxe
Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa, Dubrovnik: Celebrating Reopening in Style with a ‘Fifth Anniversary Luxurious Suite’ Package
The Dubrovnik Palace Hotel, Croatia’s finest conference and spa hotel, this year celebrates in style its anticipated reopening after a short break with a special ‘Fifth Anniversary Luxurious Suite’ package. - March 04, 2009 - adriatic luxury hotels
Choosing a Website Booking Engine – It’s Your Key Salesperson
Choosing the right booking engine for your hotel has become increasingly important as a quick way of increasing profitability and developing your online strategy. When choosing a booking engine for your website, why not consider going about it in the same way you would when hiring a key sales person? - March 04, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Haute Cuisine – a Gourmet Experience with a View at the Horisont Restaurant at Swissôtel Tallinn
When Swissôtel Tallinn opened a year ago, the Estonian capital gained not only an international five-star hotel, but also a new top-class restaurant. The Horisont, situated on the top floor of the 30-storey building, very soon established itself as one of Tallinn’s most fashionable restaurants. - March 04, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Skiurlaub Tirol – Tirol Winterurlaub Industry Weathers the Economy
Skiurlaub Tirol economy in Austria has been able to withstand the first wave of economic recession this ski season but near future may be cause for worries. - March 02, 2009 - St. Johanner Hof
Speakers Announced for 1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress April 27th-29th 2009
1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress takes places in Monterrey, Mexico, April 27th-29th, 2009. The Medical Tourism Association, http://www.medicaltourismassociation.com and Monterrey Healthcare City http://www.monterreyciudaddelasalud.com.mx have partnered together to... - February 28, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Releases Last Twenty Educational Interview Videos on Magazine Website
The Medical Tourism Association announces its Release of the last twenty educational videos which consist of interviews from the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. The conference took place in September 2008 with 850 attendees,... - February 27, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Historic Hotels of the Rockies Cater to Groups in Unique Ways
To assist party and meeting planners in making the right selection, the Historic Hotels of the Rockies website, historic-hotels.com, now provides details on what each member property has to offer. - February 27, 2009 - Historic Hotels of the Rockies
The Musical Comedians to Perform at the Historic Plains Hotel - a Comical Tribute to Rock-and-Roll
The popular Musical Comedians bring their hilarious renditions to the Historic Plains Hotel in Cheyenne, Wyoming on March 7, 2009. Michael Mack, Ron Feingold and Kier showcase a fun evening of music and stand-up comedy, and close with a rocking jam session. A true crowd-pleaser, the trio from... - February 26, 2009 - Historic Plains Hotel
Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch at the Wintergarden Restaurant
Available on Sunday 22 March 2009, The Wintergarden restaurant’s highly successful Champagne Brunch offers unlimited Taittinger Champagne, a sumptuous buffet lunch and live jazz for an all-inclusive price. - February 26, 2009 - Landmark London Hotel
SpringTrainingWatch.com Announces 2009 Spring Training Baseball Schedules
Spring Training Watch has announced its postings of the 2009 MLB spring training game schedules. Major League Baseball fans can view upcoming spring training baseball game schedules, find information about the various spring training stadium facilities, and locate nearby hotels, restaurants, and... - February 25, 2009 - Spring Training Watch
Great Hotels Organisation Targets Corporate Demand with the Launch of Metro Hotels
Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com), a global sales and marketing company is responding to changes in corporate hotel demand with the launch of Metro Hotels – a niche brand for mid-range, contemporary, city-centre hotels targeting the corporate traveller. Metro Hotels will... - February 25, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
G-Rez by Great Hotels Organisation Offers Free Website Consultancy at ITB Berlin 2009
G-rez (http://www.g-rez.com), the independently-owned GDS and internet service provider by Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com) is to offer hotels a free expert website health check during this year’s ITB Berlin. Exhibiting at the show for the 3rd year, hoteliers will be... - February 18, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Fishermen’s Lodge Opens to a Full House on New Year
Already getting rave reviews from its high profile guests, this lovely 12 bed room lodge is an ideal getaway for families, couples and travelers taking a break from their hectic routine. The very personalized Fishermen’s Lodge is getting noticed for the comfort and food that it offers as... - February 18, 2009 - The Fishermens Lodge
JustLuxe Launch Luxe Hotels
Luxe Hotels to be One Stop Place for the Finest Accommodations. - February 15, 2009 - Just Luxe
Medical Tourism Association Announces 1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress – April 26-28th, 2009
The Medical Tourism Association and Monterrey Healthcare City have partnered together to create the 1st ever Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Conference for Latin America, which will take place April 26-28th, 2009 in Monterrey, Mexico. - February 14, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
A Little Chinese New Year Cheer to Old Folk
Old folks at the Rumah Sejahtera Melaka Tengah Paya Ikan in Bukit Baru, were recently had a joyous Chinese New Year celebration organized by Renaissance Caring Club, Renaissance Melaka Hotel. Renaissance Caring Club continued with this spirit to serve the community during Chinese New Year by... - February 14, 2009 - Renaissance Melaka Hotel
Medical Tourism Association Partners with Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters
The Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters (LAAHU) partnered in the area of Medical Tourism to present Medical Tourism as a viable solution to the healthcare crisis in California and the US, during the LAAHU annual conference which takes place May 19-20... - February 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Great Hotels of the World Announces New Members
Great Hotels Organisation is pleased to announce two new member hotels in the UK and Greece. - February 12, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Medical Tourism Association's Medical Tourism Magazine to Feature United Arab Emirates – UAE
The Medical Tourism Association has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Health of the United Arab Emirates to do a special edition of the Medical Tourism Magazine dedicated to the United Arab Emirates. - February 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Partners with Jordan Hospital to Hold the 1st Jordan International Medical Tourism Congress
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with Jordan Hospital held the 1st Jordanian Medical Tourism conference from Jan 30 to Feb 2nd, 2009 in Amman Jordan at the Jordan Hospital. Abdalla Bashir, Director of Jordan Hospital organized the event. The event featured over 100 participants from... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Black Diamond Hospitality Selects Aqua Hotels & Resorts to Operate Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa on Maui
Addition of the all-suite resort represents Aqua’s expansion beyond Waikiki Black Diamond Hospitality Investments LLC of Honolulu has selected Aqua Hotels & Resorts to manage the 72-room, all-suite Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa. Located in the exclusive Wailea Resort on Maui’s... - February 11, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Present IMOCOM Experiences
The IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts now offer special packages, entitled IMOCOM Experiences, that create unforgettable moments within their luxurious properties, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura, and Monte Santo in Carvoeiro. The offers are incorporated in themes such as Family, Romance,... - February 11, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Medical Tourism Association “Familiarization Tour” in El Salvador
The Medical Tourism Association has coordinated a “Fam” Familiarization Tour in conjunction with Export Salud to bring medical tourism facilitators to El Salvador. The Fam Tour for medical tourism will take place February 9 – 13, 2009. The attendees will perform site visits to El... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Holds 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with ISI Scientific held the 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel on January 22nd, 2009 in Tel Aviv. The 1 day free conference focused on Medical Tourism opportunities for the country of Israel. The event featured over 60 participants from the top... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association's World Medical Tourism Congress Announces ReachMD as New Media & Bronze Sponsor
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce ReachMD as a Media and Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. They are looking forward to the having ReachMD Sponsor and Exhibitor. The Medical Tourism Association... - February 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Laguna Beach's Casa Laguna Inn & Spa Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa has earned a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel. - February 08, 2009 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
X2 Kui Buri “Month of Love”
Astudo Hotel & Resort Group has launched the “Month of Love” at their X2 Resort Kui Buri – Hua Hin in Thailand. - February 08, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Rugby Sevens Package at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Rugby Sevens is the world’s premier rugby sevens tournament, as well as one of the most anticipated events on the Hong Kong social calendar. - February 07, 2009 - The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge Completes $7 Million Renovation and Conference Center Addition
Management of the Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge today announced the completion of the hotel’s complete renovation and conference center addition. “We are pleased to announce that the renovations to our 206-room hotel and the addition of our new conference center were completed on... - February 05, 2009 - Holiday Inn Pigeon Forge
Great Hotels Organisation Predicts GDS Trends During the Economic Slowdown
According to research carried out by Great Hotels Organisation (http://www.ghorg.com), a global hotel sales and marketing company, the first half of 2008 saw healthy growth for Global Distribution Systems (GDS) room nights and average daily rate (ADR). However, since June, room nights have fallen and, since October, ADR has also fallen. This downward trend is set to continue into 2009. - January 31, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Kicks Off 2009 with More Top Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as a Best Luxury Hotel in the World & Best Luxury Hotel in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2009 Travelers’ Choice awards. Now in its seventh year, the TripAdvisors Travelers’ Choice awards honour the world’s best hotels,... - January 30, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
MTA Signs Agreement with UAE Ministry of Health
The UAE Ministry of Health and the Florida-based Medical Tourism Association (MTA) signed today an agreement for cooperation in the related field. The agreement mandates MTA's activities in the UAE, as it will promote the interests of the healthcare providers and medical tourism facilitators in... - January 30, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Announces New Video for Monterrey Conference
Non-profits Medical Tourism Association and Monterrey Health Care have partnered together to create the 1st Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress, which occurs April 27-29th, 2009 in Monterrey, Mexico at the Intercontinental Presidente. Monterrey is known as one of the top... - January 30, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Championing Switzerland: Partnership Between Hublot and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ latest collaboration has the concept of Swissness at its very heart. Just in time for the watch trade show in Geneva, the international hotel chain signed a partnership agreement with the Swiss watchmaker Hublot at an elegant dinner at the Swissôtel Métropole in Geneva. - January 28, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Red Bluff's Lamplighter Lodge Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
Lamplighter Lodge has earned a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel. Lamplighter Lodge becomes one of 1st lodging properties in Red Bluff, CA to... - January 26, 2009 - Lamplighter Lodge
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Will be Present at the Holiday World Show in Dublin
In collaboration with the Hilton Grand Vacation Club the IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts will be presenting their resorts to the Irish market. - January 21, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the Release of Videos Interviews from the Medical Tourism Association’s Annual Conference
The Medical Tourism Association announces another release of interview videos with new topics from the interviews at the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. Five new video interviews launched this week on the Medical Tourism... - January 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
London Luxury Stay and Spa – Limited Time Offer Rates – 5 Star Hotel Deal starting from 140 GBP
January Sales are not limited to High Street anymore. The Landmark London Hotel offers their spacious and elegant guestrooms at a private sale price starting at 140 GBP. The Private Sale Hotel Rate is complemented by Landmark Spa Sale – 20% off all spa treatments. - January 18, 2009 - Landmark London Hotel
Winter Meetings Find Tempting Treats on the Agenda at Five Lakes for January to April 2009
Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club & Spa, Essex, one of the premier meeting and conference venues in South East England has launched Sweet Deal Meeting Packages, available for meetings held from January 1 to April 30; - January 10, 2009 - AB Hotels UK