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X2 Resorts Thailand Main Sponsor Exclusive Showcase Joanna Wang
X2 Resorts Thailand proudly presents as the main sponsor the exclusive ‘Showcase of Urban Sound’ featuring the amazing Asian Diva Joanna Wang. - May 16, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
The Medical Tourism Association Launches Survey for the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters Sales Conference
Demographics: Broker General Agency Carrier Large Agency 70% 9% 17% 4% Q 1 :Have you heard of Medical Tourism, where Americans are traveling overseas for healthcare, such as medical procedures, such as knee replacement, back surgery, heart procedures, transplants, cosmetic surgery or dental... - May 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Hotel News: Euro Comfort Hotel Group Expands in Middle East to Confront GulfStar, Grows REVPAR. A New Hotel Simulation for Hotel Management Training and Hotel Investors.
A crisis looms in the hospitality industry as budgets tighten, business expenses and travel is constrained, and world economies continue to freeze. The hospitality and tourism industry needs capable, informed and intelligent management. This new Business Strategy Simulation from Tycoon Systems is designed for inclusion in hotel management, operations and hotel investment training programs for executives and students. - May 08, 2009 - Tycoon Systems, Inc
Somyos Puddang Appointed as Resort Manager of X2 Kui Buri
Astudo Hotel & Resort Group has appointed Somyos Puddang as Resort Manager for X2 Resort Kui Buri, Thailand. - May 08, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Away Resorts to Manage Pranburi Resort
Astudo Hotel & Resort Group proudly announces the opening of Away Resort Pranburi, located in the beautiful province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand. - May 08, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Major Auto Producer Narrowly Avoids Bankruptcy - Rescue Detroit - a Business Strategy Simulation from IndustryMasters
With the global economy in crisis, and the Big 3 of Detroit teetering on the verge of financial disaster, Tycoon Systems launches a new Business Strategy Simulation which allows executives and business students to explore strategic options in the automotive industry. - May 06, 2009 - Tycoon Systems, Inc
Tom Racette Joins HotelTravel.com as Chief Communications Officer
HotelTravel.com has appointed Tom Racette as the company’s Chief Communications Officer based at its corporate headquarters in Phuket, Thailand. He is HotelTravel.com’s third key executive announcement in the past two months and part of the company’s strategy to invest in top talent to remain competitive during tough economic times. - May 01, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Offers Two Spectacular Destinations for the Spring Breaks
Take advantage of the long weekends this spring…Leisure, sophistication and breathtaking scenery…IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts offers two spectacular destinations for the spring breaks. - April 29, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
HotelTravel.com Joins HEDNA
HotelTravel.com is now a member of the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA), a leading global association focused on identifying distribution opportunities and providing solutions for the lodging industry and its distribution community. The company is committing resources to the association and will attend the HEDNA Spring Meeting in Budapest the end of April. - April 22, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
2009 Best in Salt Lake City Award – 2nd Year in a Row
Wasatch Front Ski Accommodations Receives 2009 Best of Salt Lake City Award - April 22, 2009 - Wasatch Front Ski Accommodations
Value Place Guest Wins $50k in Refer-a-Stay Giveaway
When Albert Stubbs woke up in his Value Place studio on April 2nd, he thought it was going to be just like any other day. That couldn’t have been further from the truth: At 5 p.m., Stubbs was alerted that he won $50,000 through Value Place’s $50k Refer-A-Stay Giveaway. Stubbs, an Army... - April 19, 2009 - Value Place
Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism to be Featured at 1st Conference
Over 300 registrants have registered for the 1st Conference on Medical Tourism and Health Tourism in Latin America, which takes place April 27-29th, 2009, in Monterrey, Mexico. Over 50 expert speakers will share their knowledge on medical tourism and health tourism. All the top hospitals and... - April 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Releases First Patient Surveys on Medical Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association has released preliminary results from its first patient surveys in the Medical Tourism Industry. The Medical Tourism Association has created this medical tourism patient survey as part of a larger research project to study the medical tourism industry. The continuing... - April 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Holiday Inn Melaka the Second South East Asian Holiday Inn Hotel to Join the Hospitality Industry’s Largest Relaunch in History
Holiday Inn Melaka Features What Guests Want. - April 09, 2009 - Holiday Inn Melaka
From Spain to the Historic Melaka, Malaysia
In partnership with Mercedes Benz, Carmenz boutique, Malaysia Tatler and Lite FM, the newly refreshed Holiday Inn Melaka is proud to present CHULA International Fashion Show where participants can walk away with attractive prizes such as an all expense paid weekend Mercedes Benz drive, local and Overseas Hotel Accommodations, Complimentary Magazine Subscriptions, Food and Beverage Vouchers, attractive goodie bags and more. - April 09, 2009 - Holiday Inn Melaka
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Launches New Website for as Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts with its luxury development “As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa” in Vilamoura, Algarve recently launched a new website to showcase their countless amenities including full-service one-to-four bedroom suites and numerous family, golf and spa facilities fully integrated in the resort, which is managed by a prestigious international 5 star hotel brand. - April 09, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
William P Main Joins HotelTravel.com as Director of Strategic Development
HotelTravel.com is rapidly growing its portfolio of hotels worldwide and William P Main is already playing a pivotal role in creating new business opportunities. - April 04, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Hilton Garden Inn in Anchorage Unveils a New Look
Stonebridge Companies completes multi-million dollar renovation. - March 29, 2009 - Stonebridge Companies
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announces Wyndham Grand Bay Waterford of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Joins the Registry Collection Exchange Program
Caribbean Residence Clubs is pleased to announce that one of their listing resorts, Wyndham Grand Bay Waterford is now joining the Registry Collection. - March 25, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
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™
Philip Sanford Named President and Chief Operating Officer of Value Place LLC
Value Place, the Wichita-based economy extended stay lodging brand, is pleased to announce that Philip H. Sanford has joined the company as its new president and chief operating officer. Sanford comes to Value Place with nearly 30 years of experience beginning in the 1980s as an officer of a... - March 12, 2009 - Value Place
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™
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
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™
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™
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™
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™
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
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™
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™
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announces Wyndham Hotel Group Opening Ramada Resort in Grand Cayman
Wyndham Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced its entrance into the Cayman Islands with the opening of the 170-room Ramada Grand Caymanian Beach Club and Resort on Grand Cayman island. - January 30, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announce Wyndham Hotel Group Has First Two Resorts in Cayman Islands
Wyndham Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced its entrance into the Cayman Islands with the addition of two resorts on Grand Cayman island: The 130-room Wyndham Grand Bay Waterford – Cayman Islands and the 170-room Ramada Grand Caymanian Beach Club and Resort. - January 30, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
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™
Caribbean Residence Clubs Adds Los Altos to Registry Collection
Caribbean Residence Clubs is very proud to announce that The Los Altos units in their portfolio are now part of The Registry Collection. - January 14, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announces New Owner Benefits
Caribbean Residence Clubs announces new owner benefits – 2 Free hours of Private Jet travel to all new members from January to May of 2009. - January 14, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) Are the First Medical Tourism Facilitators to Enter Into Agreements with Insurance Companies
Three Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) are the first medical tourism facilitators to enter into agreements with insurance companies and marketers of insurance products to offer medical tourism facilitators to their members and participants. - January 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Millbrae's Millwood Inn and Suites Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
Millwood Inn and Suites becomes the 1st lodging property in Millbrae, CA to receive the Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Currently 2 hotels in Millbrae http://www.istaygreen.org/getcityus.cfm/city/Millbrae/st/CA) have been rated environmentally friendly, and Millwood Inn and Suites is the 1st to complete the comprehensive environmental audit administered by iStayGreen.org. The property earned 3 Green Eco-Leafs, which is a "Great" rating. - January 02, 2009 - Millwood Inn & Suites
Innovative New Service Touch from X2 Resorts
X2 Resorts, Thailand’s leading brand of Design Hotels, has launched an innovative new guest service implementation at their resorts in Kui Buri (Hua Hin) and Koh Samui. - December 26, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Its First Release of Educational Videos Which Consist of Interviews from the World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress
The Medical Tourism Association announces its first release of 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, 53... - December 25, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Ski-Economics 101: Vail Lodging/Lift Deal and Sweet Add-Ons Offer Peak Season Savings
Economic woes don't have to mean foregoing ski vacations or Vail's peak-season powder. The new economics of skiing have snow-hungry skiers searching for value-boosting perks like lift ticket and ski rental discounts, full kitchens for eat-in savings, complimentary fitness club passes and dining... - December 22, 2008 - Antlers at Vail
The Medical Tourism Association’s Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress Announces Its Official Conference Venue and Hotel
The Medical Tourism Association’s Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress announces its official conference venue and hotel for the 1st annual Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Congress, April 27th-29th, in Monterrey Mexico. The Official Congress Hotel is the... - December 21, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals Wants to Layaway Your Vacation
In these uncertain economic times, vacations and leisurely activities are usually one of the first things to be put on the back burner. Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals in Sunriver, Oregon, understands this, and wants to reverse the trend by allowing travelers to layaway their vacation. With... - December 18, 2008 - Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals
Caribbean Residence Clubs Adds New Resort
The Aventuras Club is the Mayan Riviera’s latest Luxury Fractional Resort located within the private seaside community of Puerto Aventuras. - December 13, 2008 - Caribbean Residence Clubs