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Change is Good: Fripp Island's Ocean Creek Golf Course Announces Conversion to Paspalum
Beginning August 8, 2012 the greens and fairways at Ocean Creek Golf Course at Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort will undergo a conversion to Platinum TE Paspalum turf which is a fine-bladed cultivar of seashore paspalum. What does this mean to the average golfer? It will mean firm, healthy... - August 08, 2012 - Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort
Banks & Shane Celebrate 40th Anniversary with Concert at Peachtree Point Amphitheater at Lake Lanier Islands Resort®
Local Legends Make the Switch from Hosts to Headliners During Third Installment of the 2012 Georgia’s Island Stage Concert Series - August 08, 2012 - Lanier Islands Resort
Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng, (www.riversidevangvieng.com) Announces Special Packages for Meetings, Conferences and Seminars
The Riverside Boutique Resort, a new luxury hotel located in Vang Vieng, is designed and equipped to meet the needs of private companies, Government and UN agencies, as well as NGOs that want to organize seminars, conferences, or other corporate events away from the bustling traffic, noise and... - August 07, 2012 - Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
Great Hotels of the World Announces the Latest News from Its Member Hotels
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is named one of the top 15 World’s Best Hotels. Great Hotels of the World is pleased to announce that member hotel Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve has been voted by the discerning readers of Travel & Leisure, one of the world’s most well-read and... - August 03, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
There’s More Summer to Enjoy This Labor Day Weekend at the Woodlands Resort
Say goodbye to summer with a Labor Day weekend of family fun at The Woodlands Resort, just 30 minutes north of Houston. All the excitement takes place August 31 - September 3, 2012 with face painting by Muffie the Clown and a professional balloon artist who twists amazing balloon creations for the... - August 02, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Great Hotels of the World Announces the Latest News from Its Member Hotels
The Capital Hotel welcomes a new chef and restaurant. Great Hotels of the World is pleased to announce that member hotel, The Capital in London will open its new restaurant - Outlaw’s Seafood & Grill – on October 2. The restaurant will give Cornish-based seafood championing... - August 02, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
Lake Lanier Islands Resort® Transformed to Parrot Head Paradise Thanks to A1A’s Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
Georgia’s Island Stage Concert Series Continues on August 11 When Highly-Energetic Island Music Band Takes the Stage at Peachtree Point Amphitheater. - August 01, 2012 - Lanier Islands Resort
Earn and Redeem Hyatt Gold Passport Points at Xuan Spa, Park Hyatt Saigon
Designed to provide an even more rewarding experience, Hyatt Gold Passport members can now benefit more by earning and redeeming points at Xuan Spa. - August 01, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Park Hyatt Saigon Voted as One of the Top 100 Hotels Overall in the Travel + Leisure 2012 World’s Best Awards
Park Hyatt Saigon awarded as the No. 1 Hotel in Vietnam by the readers of Travel + Leisure in the 2012 World's Best Awards. - August 01, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao by ACCOR Received a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site that offers trusted advice from real travelers, recently awarded Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao with a Certificate of Excellence for consistently achieving outstanding traveler reviews on the site. To qualify for this prestigious awards... - August 01, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
New Channel Markers Signal One of Many Safe Boating Efforts by Lake Lanier Islands Resort®
Managing Company of Georgia Lakeside Resort Partners with Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Lake Lanier Association and Hall County In Order to Navigate the Way to a Safer Lake Sidney Lanier. - July 30, 2012 - Lanier Islands Resort
Creta Maris Green Team Take Action to Protect the Environment
Creta Maris Beach Resort Green Team organized a clean up and weeding of the area on July 12, 2012. - July 29, 2012 - Maris Hotels
Blood Donation at Creta Maris Beach Resort
On July 12th, Creta Maris Beach Resort organized a blood donation day. - July 28, 2012 - Maris Hotels
La Finca Golf & Spa Resort Introduces Weddings to Its Event Services
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) is delighted to announce that member hotel La Finca Golf & Spa Resort (http://www.ghotw.com/lafinca-golf-spa-resort) has recently introduced weddings to its event services. - July 27, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
HotelTravel.com Adds "Super Summer Sale" on Facebook
HotelTravel.com’s "Super Summer Sale" deals are heading to Facebook offering fans the first look at unique rates that will change on a weekly basis. - July 27, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Creta Maris Beach Resort Green Team Organized a Seminar About the Recycling Procedures
Creta Maris Beach Resort Green Team organized a seminar in the Apollo room concerning the recycling procedures. - July 26, 2012 - Maris Hotels
Creta Maris Green Team Take Action to Protect the Environment
Creta Maris Beach Resort Green Team organized a celebration of World Environmental Day by passing fifteen minutes without light in all common areas at night resembling an old Cretan way of life. - July 22, 2012 - Maris Hotels
Starwood Associate Receives Prestigious Award
Hotel controller of Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa receives prestigious award for his valid contribution towards the property. - July 22, 2012 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Dusit Thani Hua Hin's New Promotion, Now Available Online
Experience a relaxing stay at the tranquil holiday destination of Dusit Thani Hua Hin. Start the day with a sumptuous breakfast – and many further privileges. - July 22, 2012 - Dusit Thani Hua Hin
HotelTravel.com Launches Multilingual Social Media
HotelTravel.com customers can now post messages on the company’s Facebook page in any of HotelTravel.com's 10 supported languages and receive an immediate response back in their native tongue. - July 21, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Attitash Mountain Resort Hosting BlueberryFEST Summer Fun Event Saturday, August 4
Attitash Mountain Resort will celebrate summer when it hosts the BlueberryFEST at its Bear Peak base area on Saturday, August 4 from 2 – 8 p.m. The BlueberryFEST event will celebrate summer at Attitash Mountain Resort and feature a craft fair & farmer’s market, field games, bouncy house, live music, BBQ-style food, seasonal brews, and blueberry pie baking & pie-eating contests. - July 18, 2012 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Invites Guests to Live the Mayan Experience
Package Includes Three Nights, Traditional Mayan Temazcal Experience - July 18, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
River Expeditions Announces the Wettest Party in August – Beach Party Blast
River Expeditions is excited to announce the wettest party in August, Beach Party Blast on August 4th 2012. Guests can spend the weekend with friends and family enjoying white water rafting on the New River Gorge, followed by a fun-packed cookout, all for a special price. - July 16, 2012 - River Expeditions
Great Hotels of the World Expands Its Presence in India
Luxury sales and marketing alliance adds five Pride Hotels to its portfolio. Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance has expanded its portfolio with the addition of five properties from the Pride Hotels. Pride Hotel Ahmedabad, Pride... - July 14, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
Viet Value Travel Has Updated a New Visa Rules
Vietnamese Government relaxes country conditions for tourist - July 13, 2012 - Viet Value Travel Co., Ltd
Resorts West Highlights Utah's Growing Wine Tourism with Summer Vacation Package
Package includes locally inspired gourmet fare, wine pairing class and luxury accommodations at slope-side Silver Star at Park City community. - July 12, 2012 - Resorts West
Riverside Boutique Resort (riversidevangvieng.com) Opens in Vang Vieng, Laos, and Launches Its Website
Riverside Boutique Resort was officially declared open this week, offering the first high-end alternative to tourists visiting Vang Vieng. It provides 32 rooms and 2 suites organized around a central swimming pool with a stunning background of limestone mountains. All rooms are luxuriously... - July 10, 2012 - Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
Atoll Paradise Has Added Yet Another Destination to Its Exclusive Resort Portfolio
You can now book your vacation in stunning The Peninsula Bangkok or laid-back Anantara Golden Triangle, and many more luxurious hotels and resorts, when booking with Atoll Paradise. - July 10, 2012 - Atoll Paradise Pvt Ltd
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Offers Adjoining Guestroom Discount Through December 2012
Traveling with the kids and need some extra space to spread out? Take 50% off an adjoining guestroom when you book at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa now through December 20, 2012. Room rates for the summer season start at US$269 per night. Set on a half mile of private... - July 08, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Monsoon Special at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
This monsoon embark on a journey of rejuvenation with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts. According to Indian mythology, rain signifies purification of the universe. The July to September monsoon season is considered ideal to detoxify the body. This is the best time of the year to undertake an energising... - July 05, 2012 - Oberoi Hotels
Pin The Trail Downhill Mountain Bike Race Weekly Summer Series at Attitash Mountain Resort Begins Wednesday, July 11
Attitash Mountain Resort will begin its Pin The Trail downhill mountain biking summer weekly race series on Wednesday, July 11. The six week series is comprised of a weekly single run format downhill mountain bike race held every Wednesday at Attitash. “For downhill mountain bikers of all... - July 02, 2012 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Breakthrough Country Band Gloriana Will Shine in the Spotlights of Peachtree Point Amphitheater at Lake Lanier Islands Resort®
Hosted by Banks & Shane, The Georgia’s Island Stage Concert Series Kicks off on July 7 with Opening Act Tyler Hilton and Headliner Gloriana. - July 02, 2012 - Lanier Islands Resort
Caribe Resort of Orange Beach Earns "Award of Excellence"
Caribe Resort of Orange Beach, Alabama has earned the "Award of Excellence" for 2012 by TripAdvisor, the world's largest guests ranking organization. - June 28, 2012 - Caribe Resort
Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao by Accor Appoints Gillian Huang as Director of Marketing and Communications
Ms. Gillian Huang has been appointed Director of Marketing and Communications at Grand Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao by Accor, effective immediately. Ms. Huang will assume responsibility of the entire marketing operation, branding, public relation management, with an emphasis on promoting Grand... - June 28, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Worldwide Leader in Skin Care at Park Hyatt Saigon's Xuan Spa
Celebrate your skin by treating it with Xuan Spa’s new luxury product line, Pevonia - June 27, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
With New Chefs Come New Dishes at Park Hyatt Saigon
Park Hyatt Saigon presents new Square One dishes and sweet treats, created by recently appointed Chef de Cuisine, Soren Lascelles, and Pastry Chef, Bertrand Sommereux. - June 27, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Appoints Mr. Joshua Cao as Resident Manager
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Joshua Cao as Resident Manager. Since joining Grand Mercure Hongqiao in 2007, Joshua Cao has played an important role in improving operational results as well as growth of the hotel’s network. After five years... - June 26, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Escape Holidays Launches "Sri Lanka and Maldives .com" - a Web Platform with the Best of Both Worlds for Hotels, Resorts and Tour Packages
Escape Holidays, an innovative and interesting online Destination Management Company and Travel Agency based in Sri Lanka, has recently launched their new consumer website: SriLankaandMaldives.com - a site that offers simply the very best selection of hotels, resorts, and tour... - June 22, 2012 - Escape Holidays
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Nominated for Best Hotel Group
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) in the Cook Islands has been nominated as the Best Hotel/Resort Group at the 2012 New Zealand Travel Industry Awards along side top international hotel groups Four Seasons Hotels, Accor hotels, Starwood Hotels and Hilton Hotels & Resorts to name a few. The New... - June 20, 2012 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Sun Your Bum in Sunny Palm Springs, California with Terra Cotta Inn's Dare to Go Bare Summer Vacation Room Sale
Skin is in this summer. From ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox TV, USA Today and more, the media is reporting that this year, nakations are the hot vacation trend. Nakations are topless and nude vacations at clothing optional or nudist resorts. So, get with the trend and find out how much fun everyone else has been having going skinny dipping. - June 19, 2012 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Lake Lanier Islands Resort® Kicks off Exciting Summer Concert Series at the New Peachtree Point Amphitheater
Georgia’s Island Stage Concert Series Hosted by Banks & Shane Features Performances by Gloriana, A1A, and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Newly Remodeled Lakeside Open Air Venue - June 17, 2012 - Lanier Islands Resort
Fields of Attitash Horseback Riding Opens for Summer Saturday, June 16
In addition to the Nor’Easter Mountain Coaster, Alpine Slide, waterslides, and other available summer attractions at Attitash Mountain Resort, horseback riding has long been a traditional summertime activity that locals and visitors alike can enjoy in the Mount Washington Valley. This... - June 16, 2012 - Attitash Mountain Resort
First Luxury Hotel in Vang Vieng Opening on July 1st, 2012
The long awaited Riverside Boutique Resort has confirmed its opening on July 1st in Vang Vieng, Laos. It will be the first hotel in this picturesque city located between Luang Prabang and Vientiane to offer luxury accommodations and services. It will also be the first hotel in the country to systematically promote the beauty and diversity of the Lao culture and of its many ethnic groups. - June 16, 2012 - Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
HotelTravel.com’s Inspired Ideas for Father’s Day in London
HotelTravel.com is pulling out all the stops with inspirational last minute ideas to surprise your Dad on Father's Day in London. - June 16, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Latvian Supermodel and Two Others Enjoy StarCity Saigon Hotel Hospitality Service
International supermodel Julia Lescova and two other famous faces in the modeling industry in California enjoy real hospitality at StarCity Saigon Hotel. - June 14, 2012 - StarCity Saigon Hotel
River Expeditions Celebrates West Virginia Day with Savings on Whitewater Rafting Trips
On June 20th 1863, West Virginia became an independent state. Outdoor enthusiasts can celebrate West Virginia's 149th Birthday on June 20th, 2012 and save $18.63 off River Expeditions regular price single day trip on the New River. - June 12, 2012 - River Expeditions
Summer Specials at Xuan Spa Park Hyatt Saigon
New spa offers including promotional discounts off the spa club membership, a spa and lunch package, complimentary nail treatments, and birthday specials. - June 11, 2012 - Park Hyatt Saigon
River Expeditions Announces Father’s Day White Water Rafting Special – Dads Raft for Free
River Expeditions is pleased to announce special pricing for whitewater rafting trips for Father’s Day on June 17th 2012. Celebrate with Dad and take him rafting on West Virginia’s New River for free. - June 07, 2012 - River Expeditions
Thunders and Lightening at Le Meridien St Julians
Creative photographic exhibition by Rene Rossignaud in the hotel’s lounge - June 07, 2012 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center Receives Prestigious 2012 Paragon Award from Corporate Meetings & Incentives Magazine
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center was named a 2012 Paragon Award winner by the readers of Corporate Meetings & Incentives Magazine. Only 10 conference centers earned this prestigious award. A founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers, The Woodlands... - June 06, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center