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Singing Sands Inn Launches Facebook Contest for Couples
Singing Sands Inn in Maya Beach, just north of Placencia, Belize, has recently launched a Facebook contest designed for couples. One lucky couple will enjoy a 3-night weekend getaway filled with relaxation, intimacy, and plenty of romantic touches. - May 22, 2013 - Singing Sands Inn
Encore Bistro Launches Its À La Carte Menu
With stunning views over the Arabian Gulf, the Mediterranean All-day dining restaurant “Encore Bistro” launches its new à la carte menu. Executive Chef Ueli Bachofner has created a menu embracing new culinary ideas with Mediterranean influences and Middle Eastern... - May 22, 2013 - The Ajman Palace
Celebrate Gay Pride Month at Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
After Iowa City Pride Fest Celebrations LGBT Couples can Indulge in an Evening Out at Edgewater Grill. - May 20, 2013 - Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
Travel Channel Hosts Mobile Zip Line
Mobile Zip Line, by Extreme Engineering, to be hosted on Travel Channel's TV series, Future Scream Machines, May 19th. - May 17, 2013 - Extreme Engineering
Atoll Paradise Wins Three World Travel Awards
Atoll Paradise is overjoyed to announce that it has been selected as Indian Ocean’s Leading Travel Agency for the second year in a row, and as Maldives’ Leading Tour Operator and Seychelles’ Leading Luxury Tour Operator at the Indian Ocean regional World Travel Awards Ceremony held in the Maldives. - May 16, 2013 - Atoll Paradise Pvt Ltd
Buddha-Bar XV Album Party with DJ Ravin Spinning at 2 Lam Son Bar in Park Hyatt Saigon
Parisian DJ Ravin seduces audiences live with the latest Buddha-Bar album at Park Hyatt Saigon. - May 16, 2013 - Park Hyatt Saigon
The Ajman Palace Participated at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2013
The Ajman Palace is proud to announce its participation in the 20th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the Middle East's premier travel and tourism event, which took place from 6 to 9 May 2013. After the successful presence at ITB Berlin in March 2013, this was the third time that a team of... - May 15, 2013 - The Ajman Palace
Introducing the New Astana Hospitality Management
Astana Bali has been growing and expanding, so much so that the company is re-branding its company to Astana Hospitality Management. As of 1st January 2013, Astana Bali has re-branded its services to Astana Hospitality Management. This new name more accurately reflects the nature of the company,... - May 12, 2013 - Astana Hospitality
Great Hotels of the World Announces New Hotel Opening in London
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) is pleased to announce the opening of a brand new hotel in London. Hotel Xenia will open today following a two-year development and a cost of approximately £9 million. Hotel Xenia (http://www.ghotw.com/xenia-hotel) is the latest addition to... - May 11, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Villas De Maitre Unveils Esplanade, Its Third Luxury Apartments and Penthouses on the West Coast of Mauritius
1st May saw the opening of Esplanade, a brand new luxury oceanfront private property in Black River for rent on the west coast of Mauritius. Poised on a prime site, at La Preneuse with a splendid view of Le Morne, Esplanade is an exclusive group of luxury beach apartments. The property comprises... - May 11, 2013 - Villas De Maitre
The Inn at Robert’s Grove Announces Facebook Contest Winner for April
This Facebook photo contest was made just for couples and started on April 8th, 2013. Each month is a new contest for a different type of audience and Robert’s Grove Beach Resort selects a new winner. Jean-Marc Tasse, one of the owners of Robert’s Grove expressed his gratitude to those... - May 09, 2013 - The Inn at Robert's Grove
DirectRooms.com – Conrad Maldives Hotel Debuts Upgraded Water Villas
Even after being voted among the best water villas in the world - the Conrad Maldives Hotel recently debuted its upgraded accommodations boasting more luxury and comfort for its guests. - May 08, 2013 - DirectRooms.com
River Expeditions Announces Memorial Day Madness White Water Rafting Specials
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with white water rafting, camping, and other adventures at the New River Gorge in West Virginia. White water rafting outfitter, River Expeditions, has created an exciting package that consists of a one day rafting pass on the New River, a BBQ cookout after rafting, 3... - May 07, 2013 - River Expeditions
Bandits Adding Mobile Zip Line by Extreme Engineering for 2013
Extreme Engineering will be providing the River Bandits with a mobile zip line, one of the first minor league teams to get a Fly Wire™ portable zip line. - May 06, 2013 - Extreme Engineering
Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Adventure Company & Jungle Lodge Announces Facebook Contest Winner for April
The “Picture your Adventure in Belize” is the first ever Facebook photo contest that Caves Branch has had. The contest started on February 1st, 2013 and this is the third month that the contest has been running for. Each month is a new contest and Caves Branch selects a new winner. Ian... - May 03, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
Singing Sands Inn Announces Results of Its First-Ever Facebook Competition
Singing Sands Inn's debut Facebook contest has come to a close - the contest has been a great success, drawing in many great entries and showcasing the dedication of contestants to sharing and getting votes on their photos. It was a winner-take-all competition, with contestants vying for a 5-night stay for two at the resort, inclusive of breakfast daily and airport transfers. - May 03, 2013 - Singing Sands Inn
Fernie Alpine Resort, Your One-Stop for Summer Adventure is Set to Open on June 29th
Annoucement of Fernie Alpine Resort Summer Operations in Fernie, BC, Canada including Mountain Biking, Hiking, Aerial Park, Zipline, Historical Town and more. - May 02, 2013 - Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Great Hotels of the World Announces the Latest News from Its Member Properties
Abbaye de Talloires welcomes new head chef, Georges Ringeisen Abbaye de Talloires, member of Great Hotels of the World in the French Alps, has recently appointed Georges Ringeisen as the property’s new head chef. Ringeisen was born in Alsace into a farming family. His cooking reflects a real... - May 02, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Hotel Coral and Marina Hosts World’s Largest International Yacht Race, Honors Champions of 66th Newport to Ensenada Regatta
Elite Mariners and Second-Ever Finisher before Sundown Celebrated at Luxury Baja California Resort. - May 02, 2013 - Hotel Coral and Marina
Rumours Celebrates Luxury Spa Award
Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa in Rarotonga has gained international recognition for its quality and service. The luxury resort and spa won the award for the Best Resort Spa in the Cook Islands as part of the 2013 World Luxury Spa Awards. - April 26, 2013 - Rumours Luxury Villlas & Spa
Just Resorts Announces the Launch of their Latest Luxury Resort Website: Aphrodite Hills Cyprus
Just Resorts, the five star luxury resort online holiday business has just added another string to its bow, with the launch of its latest bespoke resort Website: www.aphroditehillscyprus.co.uk - April 25, 2013 - Just Resorts Ltd
Eco Serendib Beach Restoration Project Greens St. John, US Virgin Islands with $20K Conservation Program
Luxury villa's vital conservation program combats erosion and reduces the carbon footprint at St. John beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Nearly $20,000 in total has been donated towards the effort since 2012, with more than $15,000 in funding this spring. - April 24, 2013 - Eco Serendib Villa and Spa
Ambergris Caye Receives Top Honor from TripAdvisor - the Belizean Island Now Ranks First on the Traveler's Choice "Top 10 Islands - World" List
TripAdvisor has introduced a new award category to its burgeoning list of award groups: the “Traveler’s Choice Top 10 Islands – World” category. 2013 will always be remembered as the year in which Ambergris Caye, Belize, gained new levels of prestige and topped this list of best islands, not only in the Caribbean, but in the entire world. - April 23, 2013 - Grand Caribe Belize Resort and Condominiums
River Expeditions Announces Dates for Their 2013 "Spring Fling" White Water Rafting Weekends
River Expeditions announces the dates for their 2013 Spring Fling Weekends. These mini-break packages include the thrills of white water rafting, great food and music. The packages are specially designed for those anxious to blow the cobwebs away and have some fun this spring. - April 23, 2013 - River Expeditions
Park Hyatt Saigon Introduces Hands-on Cooking Classes Geared for the Novice Chef
Sweet and savoury sessions from three master chefs at Park Hyatt Saigon. - April 18, 2013 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Fly Wire™ Zip Line at This Year’s Indy 500
Race Fans Experience Acceleration & Exhilaration at This Year’s Indy 500 on the Fly Wire Zip Line by Extreme Engineering. - April 17, 2013 - Extreme Engineering
Great Hotels of the World Welcomes Seven ATA Hotels to Its Alliance
Italian group joins Great Hotels of the World with properties in Milan, Rome, Sardinia, Sicily and Turin. - April 15, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Leading Design/Build Company Hires Business Development Veteran
Brian Olson joins Outside the Lines Business Development Team. Olson to Assist with Business Development Efforts for Leading Design/Build Construction Company. - April 11, 2013 - Outside the Lines
Singing Sands Inn Launches First Ever Facebook Photo Competition
Singing Sands Inn, a premier eco-resort in Maya Beach, just north of Placencia, Belize, has launched its first ever Facebook photo competition. The prize at stake is a 5-night stay for 2 in a luxurious beachfront cabana. The resort is sponsoring the giveaway to reward its fanbase for their continuous loyalty since its inception. - April 04, 2013 - Singing Sands Inn
Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Adventure Company & Jungle Lodge Announces Facebook Contest Winner for March
The “Picture your Adventure in Belize” is the first ever Facebook photo contest that Caves Branch has had. The contest started on February 1st, 2013 and this is the second month that the contest has been running for. Each month is a new contest and Caves Branch selects a new... - April 04, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
HotelTravel.com Partners with Phuket Resorts to Launch Facebook Sweepstakes
HotelTravel.com is giving away free nights at Phuket beach resorts to celebrate 50,000 Facebook fans. - April 02, 2013 - HotelTravel.com
The Ajman Palace Went Dark on Saturday, 23 March to Celebrate Earth Hour 2013
The new 5-star opening in Ajman Participation Underscored Its Commitment to Protecting the Environment - March 28, 2013 - The Ajman Palace
Park Hyatt Saigon Sets Its Spotlight on Summer at the Park MICE Offer and Catering Services
Park Hyatt Saigon caters to events in Saigon that is only limited by imagination. - March 28, 2013 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Lights Out for Le Meridien St Julians
Hotel goes dark for Earth Hour 2013 as part of the Worldwide Movement for Environment. - March 27, 2013 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
River Expeditions Announces Dates for 2013 "Extreme College Weekends" Whitewater Rafting
In 2013, "Extreme College Weekends" are a great chance for students to take a break from studying to experience the thrill of white water rafting. This package also includes camping, BBQ, music, and other entertainment designed for students and their friends. - March 27, 2013 - River Expeditions
Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre Completes Renovations to Its Lobby and Restaurant
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) member Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre has recently completed major refurbishment to its restaurant and lobby area. The formerly classic decor of Thon Hotels Brussels largest property has been updated to offer a more modern and refreshing look, using... - March 22, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Xuan Spa Club Goes Corporate at Park Hyatt Saigon
Transport worldly complications to a world of comfort at Xuan Spa - March 21, 2013 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Seven Stars Travel TV-Show Wins International Tourism Media Award with Karkloof Safari Spa, South Africa at ITB Berlin
Attended by Ministers of Tourism from all over the world The Golden City Gate annual award event supported by ITB Berlin, the largest travel show in the world, counted this year over a 100 submissions from 37 countries. The Seven Stars Travel TV-Show, produced by Seven Stars and Stripes Inc, was last week bestowed with the International Tourism Media Master Award for their innovative luxury travel TV-Show Karkloof Safari Spa, South Africa. - March 17, 2013 - Seven Stars
River Expeditions Announces the 31st Annual Whitewater Rafting "Icebreaker Weekend"
Kick off the spring rafting season with River Expeditions’ Icebreaker Weekend. Experience the thrills and chills of white water rafting on April 6 and April 7, 2013. Welcome in the spring weather with a fun filled weekend of rafting, BBQ, camping at a great discount. - March 14, 2013 - River Expeditions
Hatchet Caye Resort Offering a 10% Summer Discount on a One-of-a-Kind Collaborative Honeymoon Package in Belize
Hatchet Caye Resort, a relative newcomer to the upscale resort scene in Belize, Central America, has teamed up with two other esteemed resorts - Chabil Mar Villas and the Lodge at Chaa Creek - to offer honeymooners a collaborative package that gives them a unique means of exploring Belize. Over the course of June this summer all three resorts are offering a 10% discount to couples considering coming to Belize to celebrate their nuptials. - March 14, 2013 - Hatchet Caye Resort
River Expeditions Presents Terrific Tuesdays
In 2013, every Tuesday is terrific! Purchase a single day trip on a Tuesday, and receive the second trip at half price (single day trip only). Save up to 50%. - March 12, 2013 - River Expeditions
Grand Caribe Belize Resort & Condominiums Announces Results of Its First-Ever Facebook Photo Competition
The Facebook photo competition held by Grand Caribe Belize Resort & Condominiums that wrapped up in February was a great success, and the Management and Owners of the resort take this opportunity to congratulate their winner, Paula Segrest, on a magnificent submission, and to say that they look forward to welcoming her soon to their lovely resort in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. - March 08, 2013 - Grand Caribe Belize Resort and Condominiums
NH Eurobuilding Increases Its Meeting Space
Great Hotels member in Madrid, Spain adds three meeting rooms and completes extensive renovations to its bedrooms and meeting space. - March 06, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Adventure Company & Jungle Lodge Announces Facebook Contest Winner for February
The “Picture your Adventure in Belize” is the first ever Facebook photo contest that Caves Branch has had. The contest started on February 1st, 2013 and ran for a month. Each month there will be a new contest and Caves Branch will select a new winner. Ian Anderson, owner of Caves... - March 05, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
The Ajman Palace Friday Brunch
Embark on an amazing international culinary journey at The Ajman Palace every Friday. The newly opened hotel in Ajman, The Ajman Palace, is now bringing together an array of international lavish delicacies. Relax and enjoy the Friday Brunch at the seaside terrace overlooking the Arabian Gulf, as... - March 05, 2013 - The Ajman Palace
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center Starts $60 Million Expansion and Renovation
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center has begun a $60-million expansion and renovation, an 18-month project that will add a new guest room wing, lazy river and restaurant while updating the property’s 60,000-square-foot conference center. The award-winning resort and conference center... - March 04, 2013 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
HotelTravel.com Voted "2013 Best Online Travel Agent" at 10th Annual Budgie$ & Travel Awards
HotelTravel.com recently won "2013 Best Online Travel Agent" at the 10th Annual Budgie$ & Travel Awards held at Travel Distribution World Asia in Singapore. - March 02, 2013 - HotelTravel.com
Great Easter Escapes from Great Hotels of the World
Take full advantage of the long weekend and make this Easter one to remember with a break somewhere special. With just four weeks to go, here are the top Easter escapes – from relaxing resort stays to chic city breaks. United Kingdom Set in 300 acres of Hertfordshire’s parkland and... - March 01, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Island of Cozumel Celebrates 2013 Golfing Weekend, May 3-4, with Tournament at Nicklaus-Designed Cozumel Country Club
The Caribbean’s premier golf event is returning to the Island of Cozumel as the 5th International Cozumel Island Golf Tournament opens for men’s and ladies play on Saturday, May 4 at the prestigious Jack Nicklaus-designed Cozumel Country Club. Part of a weekend full of golf activities,... - February 28, 2013 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Ship Sticks Presents Infographic on Analyzing Money Loss in Shipping Golf Bags via Regular Carriers
Ship Sticks, the leading golf club and bag shipping company presents Infographic illustration explaining how much money is lost on shipping golf bags through a regular carrier. - February 23, 2013 - Ship Sticks