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Rosewood San Miguel de Allende Approved for $88 Million Line of Credit
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, a community that encompasses a 67-room resort and the Artesana Rosewood Residences, is the recipient of an $88 million loan from Mexico’s largest bank, Banamex. It is the single largest loan in real estate in San Miguel de Allende, and in the history of the state of Guanajuato. - November 12, 2010 - Artesana Rosewood Residences
Destination Hotels & Resorts Selects Green Key Certification
Destination Hotels & Resorts, the innovative hotel and resort management company consistently recognized as one of the leaders in the industry, announced it had selected the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) as the “green” certification of choice for its 30-plus properties. - November 12, 2010 - Green Key Global
DirectRooms – Competitors Warm Up for the Chiang Mai Marathon
Athletes are getting ready for the fifth annual Chiang Mai marathon taking place in December this year which will see some of the good runners from the Thai city racing in the event DirectRooms.com can report. - November 12, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Welcomes Santa on His Jet Ski During Holiday Celebration
On Christmas Eve, Santa will swap his sleigh and eight reindeer for a sleek jet ski to hand out candy and gifts to those cheering his arrival from the private, sandy white beaches of Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa. Santa’s Christmas Eve arrival is part of the... - November 11, 2010 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
DirectRooms.com - 4th International Global Healing Conference and Film Festival to be Held in Bali on 5 December 2010
DirectRooms.com reveals that Bali Institute of Global Renewal will host the 4th International Global Healing Conference and Film Festival on the 5th December 2010 - November 10, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Cook Islands Properties Awarded Best Island Villas & Resort in the World
The bubbly is flowing once again in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) after walking away with awards for the “World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort” and “World’s Leading Island Villas” at the 2010 World Travel Awards Grand Final event... - November 09, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Four-Legged Guests Get Top Dog Treatment at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay
New “Pawsport” program gives traveling pooches in-room perks and bonus point prizes - November 06, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Artesana Rosewood Residences to Complete First Phase of Construction in Early 2011
Artesana Rosewood Residences is nearing completion on the first phase of construction with 29 custom homes and the Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, an on-site 67-room resort, opening in early 2011. The $250 million community in the heart of historic downtown San Miguel de Allende is expected to be the last project of its type in San Miguel real estate, artistically blending the historic town’s past and present into its design and lifestyle. - November 06, 2010 - Artesana Rosewood Residences
The Woodlands Resort Invites Families to Have Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Annual holiday event features photos with Santa, kids activities and a lavish breakfast buffet. - November 05, 2010 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch at The Woodlands Resort Features Traditional Dishes and Premium Selections
Annual Champagne Brunch features live music and traditional Thanksgiving favorites. - November 05, 2010 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Celebrate the Holidays with Cypress Bend Golf Resort’s Festival of Lights Package
To celebrate the 84th annual Festival of Lights, which starts November 20 through January 6 in nearby Natchitoches, the Cypress Bend Golf Resort is offering a Festival of Lights package with breakfast for two and overnight accommodations for $149 per couple. Cypress Bend Resort is located 45... - November 05, 2010 - Cypress Bend Resort
Mike Ditka Resorts is a Toys for Tots Drop-Off Location
Mike Ditka Resorts – Runaway Beach Club has become an official drop-off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The mission of the program is to collect new, unwrapped toys which will be distributed as Christmas gifts to the less fortunate children in the area where... - November 05, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Thanksgiving Champagne Brunch at The Woodlands Resort Features Traditional Dishes and Premium Selections
The culinary professionals at The Woodlands Resort have prepared traditional dinner favorites for the annual Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch. - November 03, 2010 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
The Cove of Lake Geneva Wants You to Win via Facebook
The Cove of Lake Geneva would like to announce that they are running a "Facebook Fan Contest" offering one lucky person their chance to win a gift certificate for the resort. - November 03, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Vacations Inc Expands Its Vacation Rental Portfolio to Include Luxury “Ski-to, Ski-from” Townhome
With the start of the ski season rapidly approaching, Vacations Inc is delighted to unveil the newest addition to their vacation rental inventory in the form of a luxury 4-bedroom, 4½-bathroom townhome within the complex known as Base Camp at Jane Creek. Aside from the quality and amenities of the unit itself, what makes Base Camp very special is that it is the first vacation rental for Vacations Inc designated as “ski-to, ski-from.” - November 02, 2010 - Vacations Inc.
Corolla Classic Vacations Employee Receives Chamber’s Annual Customer Service Award
Corolla Classic Vacations is pleased to announce Nancy Russell, Operations Administrator, is the recipient of the Currituck County Hospitality Customer Service Award in the Behind-the-Scenes category. - October 30, 2010 - Corolla Classic Vacations
Americans for Prosperity "The Wisconsin Spending Revolt Tour" to Stop at The Cove of Lake Geneva Today
The Wisconsin Spending Revolt Bus Tour will be stopping at The Cove of Lake Geneva today at 2:30pm in the Lakeshore Room. - October 30, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Leading Hospitality Company in Galapagos and Ecuador Changes Name to Reflect Growing Demand for Mainland Touring Programs
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Sees Impressive Growth - Plans Two New Accommodations for Amazon and Highlands Regions. - October 30, 2010 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
HotelTravel.com Sponsors Hole-in-One Shoot Out for Charity Pro-Am
HotelTravel.com is sponsoring its third major charity event of 2010 with proceeds going towards educating underprivileged Thai children around Phuket province and beyond. - October 30, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Tips for Choosing a Rental Home to Ensure a Safe and Seamless Ski Vacation
Finding the right vacation home can become a daunting task with so many options available, from professionally managed condos to properties rented by owners. Asking a few important questions, however, can help you determine the best lodging for a safe and seamless experience. - October 29, 2010 - Resorts West
Gulf Shores Golf Association Courses Offer an Excuse to Visit
Families looking for a reason to get away this fall should consider the Alabama Gulf Coast—and its golf opportunities. - October 26, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
Red Mangrove Galapagos & Ecuador Lodges Extends 25 Percent Commission to Trade on Sales of Island and Mainland Tour and Dive Packages
High Commissions are just one of the trade-friendly policies, tools and incentives offered by Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges, a ground-breaking Ecuadorian company. - October 23, 2010 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort Receives Third Consecutive ‘Asean Green Hotel Award’
Multi-award winning 470-room resort on Phuket's southwestern coast receives third consecutive Asean Green Hotel Award for its environment-friendly operations and projects. - October 23, 2010 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Harbor Club to Provide Easy Financing
In an unprecedented move, the Owner/Developer of Harbor Club, located on Lake Oconee near Greensboro, Georgia announced today the release of 25 prime home sites, all available with financing direct from the Developer. - October 22, 2010 - Harbor Club
A Rare Gem in the Indian Ocean - Residence on the Rocks
Villas De Maitre has extended its luxury Seychelles collection with the addition of this rare residence built with the nostalgia of the colonial era, real passion and love of exquisite craftmanship. - October 22, 2010 - Villas De Maitre
Ocean Quest Announces New Spa in Conception Bay South Newfoundland
Ocean Quest will open a new spa that will integrate into its existing world class tourism services, including accommodations, boat charters, sea kayaking, and scuba diving. - October 22, 2010 - Ocean Quest Inc
La Manga Direct Launches New Website
La Manga Direct have relaunched their Website offering self catering holidays at this 5 star resort. - October 20, 2010 - La Manga Direct
Great Hotels of the World Introduces Innovative ‘Niche Content Hubs’ to Leisure Marketing Strategy
Hotel sales & marketing alliance innovates and differentiates with new sales and marketing strategy based on popular leisure travel niches and social media communities. - October 16, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa Voted “Australasia’s Leading Villas”
The bubbly is flowing in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Resort Hotel group after they have walked away with one of the major awards in the 2010 World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Ceremony held last night at The Claridges Delhi, India. Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by Pacific... - October 15, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
DirectRooms.com – Africa’s Yoga Class Takes Place in Cape Town on 20 November 2010
DirectRooms.com can reveal that Cape Town will be an attempt at the record for the largest yoga class in Africa. - October 15, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Underwater Family Holiday Photos Now Possible at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Families who want to spice up their annual holiday greeting card can take a one-of-a-kind photo underwater. - October 15, 2010 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort Hosts Open House
As one of only 17 parks nationwide to receive a Trailer Life rating of 10/10*/10, Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort is now venturing into a new phase of development at the resort. - October 15, 2010 - Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
Paradise Hunter’s Online Search for a Host for Travel TV Series Goes Viral - Drawing Massive Worldwide Interest
ParadiseHunter.com’s online search for a TV series host goes viral – generating more than 2 million hits in the past 4 days, with daily traffic doubling in the last 3 days. - October 14, 2010 - Paradise Hunter Inc.
Carl Velleno Appointed Director of Spa, Recreation and Guest Services at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
In his new position, Velleno will oversee all operations at the property’s eco-friendly and award-winning Blue Marble Spa, in addition to the concierge staff and recreation department. - October 14, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Top 10 Fun Reasons to Take a Naked Vacation at the Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa in Sunny Palm Springs, California This 10/10/10
The number 10 has many meanings. It represents the universe to some. To others, harmony, fulfillment, or the circle of life. 10/10/10 is special. It comes around only once every 100 years. It's a big day. At The Terra Cotta Inn, they give you 10 fun reasons why you should change your vacation habits. Stop taking boring chain hotel vacations and try their fun nude sunbathing resort. So relax and celebrate this momentous occasion in sunny Palm Springs, California in your birthday suit. - October 10, 2010 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Great Hotels of the World Member Announces Reopening of Championship Golf Course in Tenerife
Great Hotels of the World member, Hotel Las Madrigueras Golf Resort and Spa (http://www.ghotw.com/las-madrigueras) in Playa de Las Americas, Tenerife, Spain has announced the re-opening of its championship golf course “Golf Las Americas” following two months of improvement... - October 10, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Popular Georgia Resort Gives Atlanta Families an Entirely New Reason Not to be Afraid of the Dark This October
Lake Lanier Islands Resort Sets the Stage for its First Ever Haunted Nights of Lights - October 08, 2010 - Lanier Islands Resort
Georgia’s Lake Lanier Islands Resort Golf Course Thrives Despite Record-Breaking Temperatures This Summer, Forecast for Fall is Excellent
Legacy on Lanier Golf Club’s Brian Conley Attributes Success to Excellent Greens, New Island Partnership Program, and Belief in Above-and-Beyond Customer Service - October 08, 2010 - Lanier Islands Resort
Great Hotels Organisation Consolidates Brands to Create One Global Hotel Sales & Marketing Brand – Great Hotels of the World
Hotel alliance consolidates Great Hotels Organisation, Special Hotels of the World and Metro Hotels to create one global brand. - October 07, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Melbourne's Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa Says 'Konichiwa' to World Tourism Trends
With the advent of internet-based research and trade, businesses are finding more than ever that their unique selling points are the key to success. Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa, a boutique Melbourne weekend escape venue, is finding that this uniqueness, along with attention to... - October 06, 2010 - Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa
Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges Extend Hospitality to Mainland: New Package Combines Best of Galapagos with Sensual Pleasures of Pacific Coast
Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges Launches New Adventure Tour Combining the Magic of the Galapagos Islands with the Sensual Pleasures of the Mainland Ecuador Coast. - October 01, 2010 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
Villas De Maitre Introduces the "Celebrate Together," a New Style of Luxury Villa Wedding in Mauritius
Villa Tiara in Poste Lafayette has lush tropical gardens with swaying palm trees, exotic aromatic flowers and a quiet beachfront location for the ceremony with tropical breezes, sparkling blue sea and a pristine sandy beach. The villa offers personal service and these elements make the big day a delicate and personalised work of art. - September 28, 2010 - Villas De Maitre
Peckforton Castle Reports Record Sales
Award winning Cheshire hotel Peckforton Castle is reporting its best month ever for August 2010 following the successful launch of its new £1.7 million facilities. Sales at this unique 48 bedroom venue were up 7.12 per cent in August compared with the same month last year, making it the most... - September 26, 2010 - Peckforton Castle
The Gulf Shores Golf Association Announces a Winner in the "Play to Win" Giveaway
The Gulf Shores Golf Association has concluded its Play to Win sweepstakes and has officially selected a name from among the many entrants. - September 25, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
The Cove of Lake Geneva to Host Classic Car Rally Cocktail Party & Offers Discounted Room Rates to Participants
This Friday, September 24th The Cove of Lake Geneva will be hosting a cocktail party from 5pm to 7pm for the Lake Geneva Classic Car Rally. During the cocktail party, The Cove will be holding a drawing for a free night stay at the resort. In addition, The Cove will also be generously donating a... - September 23, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
The Cove of Lake Geneva Donates to Gives Kids the World
This summer The Cove of Lake Geneva hosted Ice Cream Socials every Saturday at the resort in benefit of the foundation, Give Kids the World. - September 22, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
New General Manager Announced for Anantara’s First Resort in China
Anantara Resorts and Spa’s, one of Asia Pacific’s largest hospitality companies, is proud to announce Andrew Turner as General Manager for the Anantara brand’s first property in China - Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa - due to open in 2011. Renowned as the “Hawaii of... - September 22, 2010 - Anantara Resorts & Spas
Mike Ditka Resorts Contest Winners Enjoyed Dinner with ‘Da Coach’ Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka Resorts held its annual “Dinner with Ditka” event this past September 8th, 2010 where contest winners enjoyed a relaxing and entertaining evening of dinner, drinks, and wonderful conversation. - September 18, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
Mauritius Luxury Serviced Apartments and Penthouses Directly Overlooking the Beach with Villas De Maitre
Villas De Maitre has extended its luxury collection of beachfront serviced apartments in Mauritius with the launch of Bon Azur Premium Suites and Apartments in Trou Aux Biches, North West Mauritius. - September 18, 2010 - Villas De Maitre
DirectRooms.com – Seoul Hosts Leading Event for Tracking and Identification Technologies in October 2010
DirectRooms.com can announce that leading members of the RFID/USN industry will be convening in Seoul for a major international exhibition. - September 18, 2010 - DirectRooms.com