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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

MyrtleBeachHotels.com Brings Back the Fanny Pack for International Fanny Pack Day, March 14

How do you spot a tourist in Myrtle Beach? Why, the fanny pack of course. To celebrate this much-mocked tourist icon, MyrtleBeachHotels.com is hosting a day of fun on Facebook in honor of International Fanny Pack Day, March 14. Throughout the day, fans can participate in fanny pack fun by sharing... - March 04, 2010 - MyrtleBeachHotels.com

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

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina Names New Director of Food and Beverage

The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina (HR Mission Bay) has recently appointed Gilbert Santana as the new director of food and beverage. Santana will oversee all facets of the food and beverage division including Red Marlin restaurant, SWIM poolside bar and lounge, in-room dining, banquets... - March 03, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Concordia’s Innovative Eco-Studios Ready for Winter Vacations

The newly completed studios at eco-resort Estate Concordia Preserve, located on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, are the next phase of innovations tested over 35 years of exploring green development. Environmentally friendly design, recycled and durable building materials and Green operations... - March 02, 2010 - Maho Bay Camps

Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing is Proud to Announce Its Sponsors

Geneva Hospitality's Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing is off to a great start and is proud to announce some of the wonderful sponsors it currently has on board. - March 02, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality

Chef Cale Falk Wins Casa Laguna Cook-Off, Takes "Top Breakfast" Honors at Laguna Beach B&B Known for Gourmet Offerings

Casa Laguna Inn & Spa in Laguna Beach, California has announced the winner of their Culinary Competition, held poolside at the inn on February 18, 2010. Chef Cale Falk, previous Gold Medal winner at Select Registry’s 2008 Distinguished Inns of North America’s “Inn-Credible... - March 01, 2010 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa

Hidden Meadow Ranch Honored by Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Travel Guide

Hidden Meadow Ranch, an Arizona mountain hideaway, has been selected as the winner of prestigious 2010 Awards for Excellence - earning title of "Most Excellent Ranch" for the second time in three years. - February 25, 2010 - Hidden Meadow Ranch

The Cove of Lake Geneva Will be Featured on Discover Wisconsin’s Drive to Destination

The Cove of Lake Geneva will be featured on the entertaining TV show, Discover Wisconsin, as the show’s "Drive to Destination" showcases the town of Lake Geneva this March 20-21, 2010. This episode will feature all the wonderful things that make Lake Geneva the perfect place to... - February 25, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality

Great Hotels Organisation Launches New MICE Promotion

New promotion offers choice of benefits to meet demands of buyers - February 24, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World

Gulf Shores Plantation Releases 2010 Rental Guide

Gulf Shores Plantation, located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, releases the 2010 rental guide to assist with beach vacation planning to the Alabama Gulf Coast. - February 18, 2010 - Gulf Shores Plantation

Gulf Shores Golf Association Releases 2010 Golf Vacation Planner

The Gulf Shores Golf Association has released the 2010 Golf Vacation Planner, a 48-page resource for golfers. The planner provides detailed course descriptions as well as helpful accommodation and destination information. - February 17, 2010 - Gulf Shores Golf Association

Villas De Maitre Recommends Celebrating Valentine's Day in Style by Travelling with Their Loved One and Renting a Luxury Villa in Mauritius or Seychelles

The luxury villa rental specialist Villas De Maitre (www.villasdemaitre.com) notice many couples choose Valentine's Day as a popular time of the year for renting a villa and escaping the cold winter. - February 14, 2010 - Villas De Maitre

Villas De Maitre’s Launch of Cape Point Apartments and Penthouse Opens a New Chapter in Contemporary Villas in Mauritius

Leading villa specialist Villas De Maitre has expanded its presence in Mauritius with the launch of a new privately owned luxury apartments and penthouse overlooking the beautiful turquoise lagoon of Cap Malheureux, on the North coast of the island. The two ground floor, two first floor apartments... - February 12, 2010 - Villas De Maitre

Award-Winning Breakfast Chefs to Meet for Cook-Off

Casa Laguna Inn and Spa in Laguna Beach, CA, recently announced a unique culinary competition that will take place poolside at the inn on Thursday, February 18. Two of Casa Laguna’s former award winning chefs will be returning to face off against the current executive chef for top breakfast... - February 11, 2010 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa

Mike Ditka Resorts Annual Celebrity Golf Outing Benefiting the Gridiron Greats

Mike Ditka Resorts will be hosting their 2nd Annual Mike Ditka Resorts Celebrity Golf Outing on April 16th–18th, 2010 with all proceeds benefiting the Gridiron Greats Foundation. (For more information visit - www.gridirongreats.org) The fun-filled event kicks off Friday night with a welcome... - February 11, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality

Renovation Begins on New North Georgia Mountain Cabin

Rainbow Cabins begins full remodel of its largest north Georgia rental cabin - February 10, 2010 - Rainbow Cabins, LLC

The Cove of Lake Geneva is the Host Hotel for the National Snow Sculpting Competition

The Cove of Lake Geneva is once again the host hotel for the National Snow Sculpting Competition, which will take place in downtown Lake Geneva on February 1st - 7th, 2010. Each year sculptors come from various places in the United States to compete. Sculptors enjoy the luxury suites at The Cove of... - February 03, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality

2010 Hot Air Balloon Clark - Yats Leisure Offers Advice to Those Unable to Book a Room

2010 Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark Freeport Philippines is near. Many visitors are unable to secure a room on Feb 13th. But there are other ways to enjoy this 4-day event. - February 03, 2010 - Yats Leisure

Easy event organizing at Le Meridien Malta

On Thursday 28th of January, the Sales Team of Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta was thrilled to announce the launch of their new online meetings and conferences portal. - February 02, 2010 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa

Belize’s Inn at Robert’s Grove Honored with 2010 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

The Inn at Robert’s Grove was chosen as one of the Top Ten Best Family Hotels in Central & South America by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’Choice® awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels,... - February 01, 2010 - The Inn at Robert's Grove

Lynn Sweeney New SVP Business Development at Wilmer Communications

Hospitality industry marketing agency adds new SVP for business development of new interactive and digital media services. - January 31, 2010 - Wilmer Communications

Company Appoints New Hotel General Managers

Local Tourism Giant Raises Bars - January 30, 2010 - Hoi An Tourist Service JSC

Gulf Shores Plantation Gears Up for Spring Break

The vacation professionals at Gulf Shores Plantation are looking forward to welcoming Spring Break visitors to the Alabama Gulf Coast. - January 30, 2010 - Gulf Shores Plantation

New Look for Swissôtel Métropole Geneva

Swissôtel Métropole Geneva unveils the new decor of its Royal suite as well as its Deluxe suites and conference room. - January 30, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

Rediscover Romance This Valentine’s Day with Soothing and Eco-Friendly Blue Marble Spa Treatments

Blue Marble will be offering guests seven special Valentine’s Day treatments from February 12 to 14 - January 29, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Carnival Festivities in Algarve with IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts – Amusement and Imagination All Within Luxurious Accommodation

Each year the Carnival festivities throughout the world are amazing displays of colour and costumes set to joyful music. Algarve embraces this spirit and allows visitors to enjoy countless entertainment options along with beautiful weather to explore the coastline. - January 28, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts

The Prime Main Zone of Philippines Clark Freeport is Almost Totally Occupied. Foreign Investors Rush to Submit Offers to Yats Leisure for 12ha Prime Land.

Clark Freeport is a popular destination for Foreign Investments going into Philippines but land in prime locations are very scarce. Clark Land Development just put 8ha of prime land on the market located in Central Business District in Philippines Clark Freeport's Main Zone. This is one of the last remaining choice properties in the main zone of Clark Freeport. - January 28, 2010 - Yats Leisure

Great Hotels Organisation Announces New Members

Three new hotels join Great Hotels of the World and Metro Hotels - January 27, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World

Pacific Resort Aitutaki Powers Into 2010 with More Top Awards

Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the South Pacific and Top 10 Resorts for Romance in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor... - January 26, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands

To Prevent Dengue Fever in Philippines, Yats Leisure Makes Mosquito Repellent Patches Available in Philippines

Although measures are taken on a bigger scale to fight Dengue in the Philippines, the individual has only one effective way to avoid contracting Dengue Fever and that is to avoid mosquito bites. Moquito Repellent Patches now available in Philippines are especially useful for young children. - January 24, 2010 - Yats Leisure

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Mark Their 30th Anniversary - a Success Story

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts have every reason to celebrate the new year: this is the year the Swiss hotel chain turns 30. The venture which started out in 1980 with just a few hotels has now blossomed into a distinguished, internationally renowned hotel chain with deluxe hotels in 17 countries across five continents. - January 23, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

New Mozambique Luxury Lodge Opens in the Heart of History and Culture, Set to Open February 1st

The Mozambique luxury lodge, Coral Lodge 15.41 comprises 10 expansive villas each designed for optimal privacy and relaxation. The living space includes informal sitting areas, a bedroom, a bathroom and a big terrace. - January 22, 2010 - Coral Lodge 15.41

Robert’s Grove Belize Dives Into 2010 with 5 Stars From PADI International

PADI International has just awarded The Inn at Robert’s Grove Dive Center with 5 Stars, a distinction given to progressive PADI Dive Centers that PADI says, “Excel in providing dive consumers with a full range of diver education programs, equipment selection and experience opportunities... - January 20, 2010 - The Inn at Robert's Grove

Stephanie Wottreng Wins a Trip to Las Vegas Courtesy of Geneva Hospitality's The Cove of Lake Geneva

The Cove of Lake Geneva will be sending Stephanie and Tom Wottreng on an all expenses paid vacation to Las Vegas, NV on February 13-15th, 2010. - January 20, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality

Expedia Has Named Geneva Hospitality's Mike Ditka Resorts a Top 25 Room and Revenue Producer

Mike Ditka Resorts has been named a top room and revenue producer by Expedia. - January 18, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality

Accor North America Announces Green Key Pilot in the United States

Accor North America (ANA), a division of Accor Hospitality, has announced that it will pilot the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) within its portfolio in the United States in 2010. Green Key is the first program of its kind to rank, certify and inspect hotels and resorts based on their... - January 18, 2010 - Green Key Global

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