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Park City Lodging, Inc. Joins International Mountain Bicycling Association as a Destination Partner
Park City Lodging, Inc. is now a Corporate Member and an official Destination Partner of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), which is a non-profit educational association whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve great mountain biking experiences. As an IMBA member, Park... - April 05, 2012 - Park City Lodging, Inc.
River Expeditions Announces Mother’s Day White Water Rafting Specials
River Expeditions is pleased to announce special pricing for whitewater rafting trips for Mother’s Day on May 13th 2012. Take Mom White Water Rafting for free! - April 04, 2012 - River Expeditions
Memorial Day Weekend at The Woodlands Resort Includes Low Rates, Dive-in Movies, Live Music and More
The Woodlands Resort’s signature Forest Oasis Waterscape officially opens for the summer season beginning Memorial Day weekend, May 25 – 28, with live musical entertainment, dive-in movies, s’mores, winding waterslides and a comprehensive list of family-friendly... - April 04, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
SPG Transformation
Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa launches its SPG transformation. For more information visit spg.com/morepower. - April 03, 2012 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Great Hotels of the World Announces New Hotel Opening in Italy
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) is pleased to announce the opening of a brand new hotel. Villa Armena, Relais & Beauty Farm opens on 15 April 2012 following a two year development at a cost of approximately €4.5 million. Villa Armena... - April 01, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
HotelTravel.com Returns to Help Kids at Phuket Sunshine Foundation
HotelTravel.com returned to the Phuket Sunshine Foundation (PSF) recently to host a fun filled lunch for the underprivileged children living there and help brighten their day with games and toys. Over 15 HotelTravel.com helped serve up a tasty lunch that was eagerly enjoyed by the hungry young... - April 01, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
HotelTravel.com's "Promotions Finder" Powers New Website Redesign
HotelTravel.com's new website redesign features an attractive user interface and a custom built "Promotions Finder," with deals highlighted by colourful down feathers, that delivers the best available hotel rates worldwide. - March 31, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
New Name and Philosophy for the Creta Maris Beach Resort
With a "wind of change," a new name and operation philosophy, the well-known hotel Creta Maris innovates and begins its operation on Sunday, April 1st 2012. - March 29, 2012 - Maris Hotels
River Expeditions Announces Dates for 2012 “Extreme College Weekends” Whitewater Rafting
River Expeditions announces the dates for their 2012 Extreme College Weekends, featuring white water rafting excitement, great food and music, plus camping, all specially designed for college students and their friends. - March 27, 2012 - River Expeditions
Samui Holiday Villa Rental Release Data Showing Koh Samui Villas Rental Market Making Good Recovery
Samui Holiday Villa Rental releases data showing that Thailand’s hard-hit tourism market is making a recovery with bookings made during the first quarter of 2012 well exceeding those in both 2010 and 2011. - March 27, 2012 - Samui Holiday Villa Rental Partnership, Ltd.
Hoteltravel.com Cuts Hotel Deals for CHIC in Beijing
HotelTravel.com is cutting special hotel deals to promote the China International Clothing and Accessories Fair (CHIC), held on the 28 to 31 of March in Beijing. - March 25, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Receives Gold Award from Tabimado.com
Grand Mercure Hongqiao receives Gold Award today from Tabimado.com as recognition to its outstanding sales results in year 2011. - March 25, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Guests Enjoy Garden Tours at Cypress Bend Resort During April’s National Garden Month
Do you have a love of gardening and enjoy working in the great outdoors? Cypress Bend Resort, located just 70 miles south of Shreveport on Toledo Bend Lake, offers 600 acres of colorful gardens and natural surroundings for gardeners to embrace during April’s National Garden Month. Resort... - March 23, 2012 - Cypress Bend Resort
HotelTravel.com Chooses STAAH.com Channel Management
HotelTravel.com and STAAH.com have signed a distribution agreement that offers HotelTravel.com partner hotels the ability to update room inventory and special deals in real time. - March 23, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
River Expeditions Announces the 30th Annual Whitewater Rafting “Icebreaker Weekend” March 31 - April 1, 2012
White Water Rafting enthusiasts can enjoy the thrills and chills of high water on the New River and kick off the 2012 rafting season in style at River Expeditions’ Icebreaker Weekend on March 31 and April 1, 2012. - March 22, 2012 - River Expeditions
Elaborate Easter Champagne Brunch 2012 at The Woodlands Resort Features Live Music
Take in the scenic beauty overlooking Lake Harrison through floor-to-ceiling windows while enjoying Easter Sunday Brunch with family and friends. Easter Brunch will be served Sunday, April 8, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Prices are $52 per adult, $22 for children 6 – 12, $15 for... - March 22, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Mud - It's What's for Dinner
Seven Springs Mountain Resort Hosts Grueling Seven-Mile Adventure Race - March 20, 2012 - Seven Springs Mountain Resort
AllOutfitters.com Launches Massive Directory of Outdoor Outfitters
AllOutfitters.com has launched what is claimed to be the world’s largest directory of North American hunting, fishing, wingshooting, and adventure outfitters, guides, lodges, charters, and resorts. Their new website, www.alloutfitters.com, allows users to browse outfitters and guides by... - March 17, 2012 - All Outfitters, LLC
River Expeditions Announces the Return of "Terrific Tuesdays" with Special Pricing for Whitewater Rafting Trips on the New River Gorge, WV
The 2012 Whitewater Rafting season is almost here! To celebrate its arrival, West Virginia whitewater rafting outfitter River Expeditions is announcing the return of “Terrific Tuesdays.” Every Tuesday throughout the entire 2012 season, guests can buy one New River single day river rafting trip at regular price, and get a second trip at half price. - March 15, 2012 - River Expeditions
Resorts West Introduces Guest Fitness Program with Year-Round Personal Trainer
Vacation package includes personal trainer with ongoing support, even after guests return home - March 14, 2012 - Resorts West
HotelTravel.com Celebrates WonderCon in Anaheim
HotelTravel.com is celebrating the annual WonderCon convention, America's largest comic book and pop culture event held from 16 to 18 March, with discounted hotel rates in Anaheim California. - March 13, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Can Hollywood Save the Oceans Natural Reef Systems?
At the intersection of art, science, and the environment are solutions for a better planet. - March 12, 2012 - Reef Worlds
Elite Retreat Redifines Punta Cana Suite Life
Eden Roc at Cap Cana will be unveiled early 2012. - March 10, 2012 - Eden Roc
Vietvaluetravel.com Comes Up with the Most Exciting Travel Plans in Vietnam to Conquer Fan Xi Pan Peak
Vietvaluetravel.com, a travel company in Hanoi, is well reputed as a quality travel plan guide and provider. They have now come up with the most exciting travel plans in Vietnam for travelers. - March 08, 2012 - Viet Value Travel Co., Ltd
Ragatz Associates Confirms That Kevin Kelly, Founder and Owner of Civano Living, Will Speak at the Ragatz Fractional and Resort Real Estate Conference
March 12-13, 2012 are the dates for America’s premier fractional and resort real estate industry event in Scottsdale, Arizona. - March 07, 2012 - Ragatz Associates
Visitors to the 7th Annual Waterway Arts Festival Stay at The Woodlands Resort
Festival features 200 artists from 36 different states and three countries - March 03, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Great Hotels of the World Introduces a Co-Funded Digital Marketing Fund for Its Members
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the global hotel sales and marketing alliance, is to launch Great Hotels Digital Plus, a tailor-made digital marketing fund and associated service for its member properties. Great Hotels Digital Plus will act as part of the alliance’s strategy to innovate and strengthen its leisure and corporate programmes. - March 03, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
LLTC Offers Birthday Specials for North Georgia Zip Lines
Lake Lanier Canopy Tours offers a special birthday offer to make your birthday a special once-in-a lifetime experience. - March 02, 2012 - Lake Lanier Canopy Tours
Park City Lodging, Inc. Announces Winners of Winter Ski and Snowboard Giveaway
Park City Lodging, Inc. is happy to announce the winners of its 2012 Rossignol Ski and Snowboard Giveaway. Congratulations to Janet Welch, 29, and to Chris Kendro, 22. Welch has won a pair of 2012 Rossignol Temptation 82 Skis with Axium 100 L Bindings. Kendro has won the 2012 Rossignol Angus Amptek... - March 01, 2012 - Park City Lodging, Inc.
Attitash Mountain Resort Contributes to Bartlett Police Department Officer Safety, Funds Donated from Ski Area Assisted with the Purchase of Protective Ballistic Vests
Attitash Mountain Resort recently donated $3,000 to assist the Bartlett Police Department with purchasing ballistic vests for each officer on the department. The vests are worn by on-duty officers as part of their uniform while performing daily tasks. In April of 2011, the Bartlett Police... - March 01, 2012 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Appoints Susan Suo as Director of Human Resources
Susan Suo is appointed Director of Human Resources at Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai. - March 01, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
“Spring Break Ranch Camp” at Sylvan Dale Ranch
Spring Break is coming – and along with it the usual dilemma of what to do to make it memorable for kids. - March 01, 2012 - Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
TripAdvisor Travelers Name Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa One of the Best Hotels in Mexico
TripAdvisor travelers have named Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa among the top 25-ranked hotels in Mexico on the Travelers’ Choice list. It is the only Cozumel hotel included on the list of winners. Unlike any other honors, winners are based on millions of real and... - March 01, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Matt Walker, EVP of Lowe Destination Development, is Confirmed as a Speaker for the Ragatz Fractional and Resort Real Estate Conference
The fractional and resort real estate industry event will be held March 12-13, 2012 in Scottsdale, Arizona. - February 29, 2012 - Ragatz Associates
Koh Samui Villa Spring Deals Announced by Samui Holiday Villa Rental
With the busy Koh Samui high-tourist season in full swing, Samui Holiday Villa Rental has announced new special offers for selected villas during March and April, 2012 for travelers seeking last minute deals. Couples, groups of friends and families thinking about a tropical break in Koh Samui this... - February 29, 2012 - Samui Holiday Villa Rental Partnership, Ltd.
HotelTravel.com Hits High Note for Java Jazz Fest in Jakarta
HotelTravel.com is hitting all the right notes for the upcoming Java Jazz Fest in Jakarta from 2 to 4 March. HotelTravel.com is offering special hotel discounts for those looking to chill out at one of Asia's premier musical events. - February 25, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Green Key Global Assists Sabre Holdings with Eco-Certified Hotel Program
Green Key Global, the operators of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key), is pleased to announce that Green Key is participating in Sabre Holdings’ new eco-certified hotel program, announced last week. An industry-first, Sabre’s eco-certified hotel program addresses... - February 24, 2012 - Green Key Global
HotelTravel.com and Swiss Quality Hotels International Sign Partnership Agreement
HotelTravel.com and Swiss Quality Hotels International have signed a partnership agreement that will add to HotelTravel.com's growing inventory of properties worldwide. - February 24, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Resorts West Brings Skiing Singles Together with “It’s Just Après”
Single ski and travel enthusiasts can meet at on-hill events, restaurants and lounges at “It’s Just Après” by Resorts West. - February 23, 2012 - Resorts West
Great Hotels of the World Reports Over 50% Increase in MICE Enquiries for 2011
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, is delighted to report a 51% increase in meetings and incentives enquiries for 2011 in comparison with 2010, illustrating immense growth in the MICE travel market. - February 23, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
First Luxury Hotel Opening Soon in Vang Vieng, Laos
A major development is announced in the Lao hospitality industry with the forthcoming opening in April of the first Resort specifically targeting the high-end market in Vang Vieng. The Riverside Boutique Resort will become the first upscale establishment offering an international level of comfort... - February 23, 2012 - Riverside Boutique Resort, Vang Vieng
Ragatz Associates Confirms Irene Aviles as a Speaker for the Ragatz Fractional and Resort Real Estate Conference
America’s premier fractional and resort real estate industry event is scheduled for March 12-13, 2012 in Scottsdale, Arizona. - February 22, 2012 - Ragatz Associates
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Named China Green Hotel
“China Green Hotel” - Grand Mercure Hongqiao - Group Accor - February 19, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Supports France at World Rugby Cup Final
More than 80 French Nationals joined Grand Mercure Hongqiao in supporting the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final Match. - February 19, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
For Alaska Vacations - Tours and Fishing - Crooked Creek Retreat Announces the "Fill Our Holes" Program for Select Weeks of Summer 2012
Offer for fishing Salmon/trout in Kenai, Kasilof Anchor River, and other rivers and lakes in Alaska and Salt water fishing, Halibut, Ling Cod, Yellow eyes, Rock Fish and Sea Bass all on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska or Tours including, Kena Fjord's Cruises, Kayaks, Hikes, and other activities such as Bear Viewing. This offer covers select weeks at the lodge Crooked Creek Retreat. The "Fill our Holes" package gives travelers an opportunity to have a first class vacation substantially discounted. - February 18, 2012 - Crooked Creek Retreat
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Cares for the Elderly
The Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai never forgets the seniors in poverty around the neighbourhood. Visiting these ladies and gentlemen at the nursing home in Xian Xia Street community and bringing them festive delicacies before the Chinese New Year has become a tradition. This year, Mr. Mennetret... - February 17, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Scuba Diving Packages at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Include Accommodations, Buffet Breakfast, Dive Equipment and More
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa makes it easy for scuba diving enthusiasts to explore the world’s second-largest coral reef with an exclusive package which includes scuba tanks and weights, deluxe guestroom accommodations, a welcome drink upon arrival and daily breakfast... - February 17, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Receives Gerard Pelisson, Co-founder of ACCOR
Mr. Gerard Pelisson comes to Shanghai to attend the first anniversary of Union des Français de l'Etranger at Shanghai and stayed at the Grand Mercure Hongqiao. - February 16, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Welcomes French Senator Christophe-Andre Frassa
Christophe-Andre Frassa, UMP Senator representing French nationals outside of France, visited Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong recently as part of his parliamentary mandate. Mr. Gilbert Mennetret, General Manager of Grand Mercure Hongqiao as well the Vice President of UFE Shanghai, warmly welcomed... - February 16, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai
Grand Mercure Hongqiao Packed Home the 2011 Most Popular Hotel Award
Grand Mercure Hongqiao took home the "Most Popular Hotel" award from a joint jury of editors from Oriental Morning Post. - February 16, 2012 - Grand Mercure Hongqiao Shanghai