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HotelTravel.com Sponsors BBAP Child-Watch Phuket Charity Golf Event
HotelTravel.com is a Platinum Plus Sponsor of the British Business Association – Phuket Child-Watch Charity Golf Event on 24 April. Child-Watch Phuket provides full-time care for more than 70 underprivileged school kids who have been abused and maintains a day care for children whose parents are incarcerated. - April 22, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Sani Resort Launches New Website & New Brochure
Sani Resort, the elegant Mediterranean beach retreat in Halkidiki, Greece is delighted to announce the launch of their new website, www.saniresort.com, and brochure. - April 21, 2010 - Sani Resort
Yats Leisure Announces -Inclusive Golfing Packages for 2010 in Clark Philippines
Clark Philippines golfing packages include overnight stay at Clearwater plus one or two rounds of golf at the new and beautiful FAKGC golf course in Clark Philippines and quality meals also. - April 21, 2010 - Yats Leisure
HoTram Beach Resort Encourages Participation on Its Earth Day Activities
HoTram Beach Resort showcases environment saving initiatives during Earth Day celebration. - April 17, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Georgia's Lake Lanier Islands Resort Pays Tribute to the "New Age of Romance" by Debuting Three Exciting Outdoor Wedding Venues
Luxury Lakeside Resort Growing in Popularity as a Destination Wedding Site for Southern Brides and Grooms by Offering 20 Distinctive Ceremony and Reception Venues - April 15, 2010 - Lanier Islands Resort
Safe Ways to Enjoy Travel
Excitehotels.com offers the passionate temptation of exotic cheap accommodation Bangkok blended with the safe mode of secure online booking. In order to give their guests the smart and safe way to travel, Excitehotels.com offers secure online booking with the advantage of deep discounts so they... - April 15, 2010 - Excitehotels.com
K Spa Launches Holistic New Spa Featuring First “Snow Paradise” in London
K Spa's “Snow Paradise” is part of a £2 million refurbishment and the first of its kind in London. K West Hotel & Spa launched its new holistic spa with much fanfare. Catering to local Day Spa clients, as well as hotel guests, K Spa is poised to become a premier well being destination in Central London. - April 13, 2010 - K-West Hotel and Spa
Luxury Resort in Cancun, Mexico Completes Renovations
The Omni Cancun Hotel & Resort, a five-star luxury resort located between the Mexican Caribbean and Nichupte Lagoon on Cancun Island, is pleased to announce recent renovations to its beachfront area, as well as the addition of an interactive kid’s program and sushi bar. The recent changes... - April 13, 2010 - Omni Cancun Hotel & Resort
Samui Beach Village Ltd Launches Samui Beach Village Resort & Ocean Rooms
With much anticipation, Samui Beach Village Ltd proudly welcomes the newest addition to its already highly successful Luxury Villa Rentals Collection, announcing the launch of Samui Beach Village Resort and Ocean Rooms, Koh Samui, Thailand. Unlike much of the accommodation on Koh Samui, Samui... - April 12, 2010 - Samui Beach Village Rentals Co Ltd
GAB Studio - Group Show to Feature Artist Jay Lonewolf in the 2nd Saturday Wynwood Art Walk, April 10, 2010, Miami, FL
Lonewolf’s latest exhibition will include Wall St. Totem, Voodoo Economy, Lady Recession and Genesis by a Thread. - April 08, 2010 - Jay Lonewolf
Growing List of Celebrities Set to Appear at Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing
The list of celebrities set to appear at Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing this April 16th - 18th is growing. - April 08, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
New Villa Suites Open at ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’ in the Cook Islands - Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa is the latest 5 star luxury self contained accommodation on Rarotonga and today proudly announces the opening of five brand new one bedroom Villa Suites at the property. Complementing the existing five beautifully designed and appointed two & three bedroom villas, these new Villa Suites each feature their own pool in a private beachfront or garden courtyard setting. - April 07, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Travel Writing Competition
Great Hotels Organisation, the London-based hotel sales and marketing company whose brands include Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World has launched a travel writing competition in association with TripAtlas offering consumers the chance to live the life of a travel writer for... - April 02, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Barcelo Hotels UK Launches Short Weekend Break Offers Brochure
With a collection of short weekend break offers Barcelo Hotels UK offer the chance to discover Britain’s different aspects at any time of year. - April 01, 2010 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, UK
Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing Announces Celebrity Appearances
The first set of celebrities set to appear at Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing have officially been announced. Mike Ditka Resorts would like to announce former football players Derrick Brooks, Mike McBath, Barry Smith, J. Harrell, Ron Dixon, Kenard Lang, William Floyd, Walter... - April 01, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
If You Go Down to the Woods Next Year...Go on a Forest Holiday
Britain’s forests are among our most ancient natural resources and were historically a place to escape to when times got tough. Once again they have become a popular haven of quiet and Forest Holidays, the UK market leader in cabin holidays, which operates entirely and exclusively within The Forestry Commission Estate, reports 2009 was a bumper year with sales up more than 15% on 2008. It expects growth to be even greater in 2010, when it will open more new sites due to consumer demand. - March 31, 2010 - Forest Holidays
Bumper Year Predicted for UK Caravan and Camping Holidays
Award winning caravan and camping site operator Forest Holidays is predicting a busy year for the UK caravan and camping holiday business. 2009 statistics showed that UK camping and caravan holidays were up 21% and the company, who run 20 caravan and camping sites in the UK, is predicting that the upwards trend will continue. - March 31, 2010 - Forest Holidays
ChatPrint Releases SMS/Texting Capabilities with Version 2.0
ChatPrint announces that they have just released version 2.0 which allows the flexibility to send task messages to mobile devices via SMS/E-mail. "Not every hotel has the luxury of always having someone by a computer to receive messages and we felt that it was a crucial component for us to... - March 31, 2010 - ChatPrint
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel is Now Among Key West Hotels with Jet Ski Tours on Site
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel has partnered with Barefoot Billy’s Jet Ski Tours to offer the service on location at its seven-acre beachfront property. - March 30, 2010 - Spottswood Beachside
The Glue That Hold Society Together Deserve a Vacation in Maui
This is the teachers, hospital staff, police, fire, and ambulance service members year to visit Sugar Beach, Kihei, Maui. - March 29, 2010 - Maui 23
Easter Hotel Offers for Families at Barcelo Billesley Manor Hotel
The Barceló Billesley Manor Hotel is offering a two night break for two this Easter, with dinner on the first night. Kids up to the age of 15 also stay for free, and can enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt. On Easter Sunday guests at the Barcelo Billesley Manor Hotel can enjoy a traditional... - March 29, 2010 - Barcelo Hotels & Resorts, UK
Hotram Beach Resort Supports Earth Call, Extends Light Shut Off on Earth Day
Darkness will be felt at HoTram Beach Resort public places in support of the global call for Earth Hour. - March 29, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
The New York Times Discovers Mom Tri’s in Phuket Thailand
Phuket’s premier Boutique hotelier and gourmet restaurateur Mom Tri Devakul has landed on the pages of the New York Times. - March 27, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Borneo Highlands Resort Joins Earth Hour 2010
Borneo Highlands Resort joins Earth Hour 2010 as part of their support for environment preservation in line with their concept of "Back to Nature, Back to Basics" - March 27, 2010 - Borneo Highlands Resort
Annual Trout Release Occurs Around North Georgia Rental Cabins
Fourth annual release of 1,200 brown and rainbow trout by mountain rental cabin owners occurs in Fightingtown Creek. - March 26, 2010 - Rainbow Cabins, LLC
GHO Sees Positive Change in Consumer Booking Patterns
Hoteliers need to adapt pricing strategies as consumers favour booking early - March 26, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Zen Out This Earth Day at Blue Marble Spa
Blue Marble Spa is offering an Earth Journey treatment in the spirit of Earth Day during the entire month of April. - March 25, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Le Meridien Goes Dark
Le Meridien St Julians in Malta celebrates Earth Hour. A Candle Light Hour shows caring for the planet as this leading light in hospitality is about to go dark. But just for an hour - and for a good cause. - March 24, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Local Talent Exhibits at Le Meridien
The latest collection of paintings, entitled Nocturne, by Gozitan artist Mark Sagona was inaugurated on Saturday 6th March by Professor Mario Buhagiar at Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. This is Sagona’s seventh personal exhibition to date which follows his last important show at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta in 2008. - March 24, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Mandoki Hospitality Management Makes Good Sense, and Dollars Too
Deciding which company manages your vacation property is a important financial decision. Mandoki Hospitality has the features that matter. - March 24, 2010 - Gulf Shores Plantation
HoTram Beach Resort to Hold Special Easter Events
Easter Bunny will be hopping around HoTram Beach Resort compound for the time-honored tradition of egg hunting. - March 23, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Yats Leisure Offers Packages for Summer Company Outings in Safe and Accessible Event Venue Near Manila
Event organizers place a great deal of emphasis on safety and security in choosing an event venue near Manila this year for company outings. Many prefer Clark Freeport's lake/beach property of Yats called Clearwater Resort. Clark is a mere 70 minutes by highway from Manila. - March 23, 2010 - Yats Leisure
HotelTravel.com’s Top Ten Reasons to Watch the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens
HotelTravel.com discovers a naughty little secret few women are willing to admit: they love the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens. Read on to find out why and discover other top reasons why the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens is Asia’s best sporting event bar none . . . - March 21, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Ho Tram Intensifies Green Campaign
Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa launches its Plant a Tree Program allowing their guests to get involved in making their surroundings green. - March 20, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Latest News from Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Members
Hotel Puente Romano hosts Andalucia Tennis Experience Great Hotels of the World member, Hotel Puente Romano in Marbella, Spain, is to host the Andalucia Tennis Experience, part of the Women’s Professional Tennis Tour (WTA) from April 3 to 11, 2010. The clay courts of the Puente Romano Tennis... - March 20, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Luxury Suites International Antes Up for the World Series of Poker
Luxury Suites International Announces New World Series of Poker Packages for the Poker Tournament Community. - March 19, 2010 - Luxury Suites International
Gulf Shores Golf Association Showcases Bratton Brothers Invitational
Forty-one years after seven friends took a weekend golf trip to Gulf Shores, the Bratton Brothers Invitational golf tournament is still going strong. This year, more than 80 golfers participated when the event returned to Gulf Shores. - March 18, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association
Mom Tri's Boathouse Phuket, Thailand First Writer’s Night of This Summer with Bjorn Turmann on 29th April
Canadian author and filmmaker Bjorn Turmann on writing novels and developing Oscar nominated ideas in the first of a sequence of popular Boathouse cultural events. - March 17, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Kauai Beach Resort Celebrates New Name with Hotel Specials and Calendar of Activities
Great Kauai hotel celebrates new hotel name with introductory specials and calendar of cultural activities hosted at the property. - March 16, 2010 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Ho Tram Resort Appoints New General Manager
Former Director for Operations of Bhaya Cruises joins Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa. - March 16, 2010 - Ho Tram Beach Resort & Spa
Green Key and Expedia to Recognize Sustainable Hotel Operations
Green Key Global today announced that Expedia, the world’s leading online travel agency, has incorporated the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, alongside other sustainability programs, into a new feature on its website that allows listed properties to showcase their commitment to... - March 15, 2010 - Green Key Global
9th French Gastronomy Festival from 12 - 20 March at Mom Tri's Boathouse Phuket, Thailand
Mom Tri's Boathouse, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner since 1995 and Best of Award of Excellence since 2006, presents the 9th annual French Gastronomy Festival. Mom Tri's Chef Jean-Noël Lumineau, Thailand’s only Maître Cuisinier de France, will treat Phuket’s discerning diners to some exceptional French food and dazzle guests with Thai inspired newly created dishes. - March 14, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Celebrate Spring & Shri at Anamaya Resort in Costa Rica
The Anamaya Boutique Hotel in Costa Rica is celebrating spring through a yoga retreat in April. The focus will be on the health of the mind, body & spirit as well as reveling in the natural beauty of Costa Rica. The retreat runs from April 10 - 17, 2010 and includes Anusara-Inspired yoga, organic meals and spa services. - March 13, 2010 - Anamaya Resort
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts´ As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Celebrates 1000 Facebook Fans with a Monthly Giveaway
The challenge of reaching 1000 fans was launched and promptly conquered on Facebook. - March 12, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
HotelTravel.com Sponsors Accor’s "Race to Survive Phuket 2010" Charity Event
HotelTravel.com is a Gold Sponsor of Accor’s "Race to Survive Phuket 2010" Charity Event from 22 to 25 March. The race will benefit Accor’s Yim Kids Foundation established to improve the social well being of Thai children in Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket... - March 12, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Lights Out at Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort for Earth Hour 2010
Multi-award-winning Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort announces support, participation in Earth Hour 2010, a global environmental initiative. - March 11, 2010 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Green Key Global to Conduct Panel Session on Sustainable Lodging Practices at Hoosier Hospitality Conference
Green Key Global, the official green lodging certification program of the Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association, will conduct a panel discussion at the annual Hoosier Hospitality Conference next week. The session, titled “Green Hotel Operations – Benefit the Environment & Your... - March 10, 2010 - Green Key Global
Great Hotels of the World Announces 2010 Luxury Travel Collection Directory
Great Hotels of the World (GHOTW: http://www.ghotw.com) officially launches the brand new 2010 Luxury Travel Collection directory at ITB Berlin. The latest edition of the annual coffee table-style directory features over 80 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts showcasing the highest... - March 05, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Yats Leisure Announces Packages for Holy Week Getaway in Clark Philippines
Rooms are difficult to book during Holy Week in the Philippines. With recession still taking its toll on pockets, Clark Freeport becomes an attractive alternative to travelling abroad. Clearwater Resort is a popular choice for this year's Holy Week Getaway. - March 04, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Back from Istanbul to Geneva: Stefan Winistoerfer Named General Manager of Swissôtel Métropole
The Swissôtel Métropole Geneva is now being run by a new General Manager, Swiss born Stefan Winistoerfer. Winistoerfer is no stranger to the luxury hotel on Lake Geneva, having already worked in various different positions there. - March 04, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts