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Sailors Get Ready to Compete in the 2009 Bacardi Cup
The city of Miami Beach will host the 82nd annual Bacardi Cup Star Class Regatta from March 8th to March 13th. This prestigious regatta attracts thousands of sailing enthusiasts from around the world as they watch some of the world’s finest sailors compete for the honor and pride that comes... - March 07, 2009 - Marco Polo Beach Resort
Island Lake Lodge and Powder Cowboy Catskiing in Great Shape After Huge Snowfall
A challenging snow year in Western Canada turned around this week with a massive 65 cm (over 2 foot) snowfall. Monday, February 23rd saw 20 cms of wet snowfall, which was perfect for filling in the terrain. - March 06, 2009 - Island Lake Resort Group
Luxe Shop Brings Luxury to Shopping
The premiere online luxury lifestyle and travel magazine has recently launched LuxeShop, the online haven for the finest designer wear, beauty products and fashion accessories. - March 06, 2009 - Just Luxe
ArdPark Cabins, Campground Opens Near Berryman
Florissant residents open primitive camping and vacation rental cabins in Steelville, Missouri. The intimate venues have prime privacy, freedom and numerous nearby activities. Children and pets welcome. - March 04, 2009 - ArdPark Cabins, LLC
Ski or Ride for Free at Eldora Mountain Resort
Eldora Mountain Resort 2009-2010 Season Pass Spring Sale. - March 04, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
Haute Cuisine – a Gourmet Experience with a View at the Horisont Restaurant at Swissôtel Tallinn
When Swissôtel Tallinn opened a year ago, the Estonian capital gained not only an international five-star hotel, but also a new top-class restaurant. The Horisont, situated on the top floor of the 30-storey building, very soon established itself as one of Tallinn’s most fashionable restaurants. - March 04, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Choosing a Website Booking Engine – It’s Your Key Salesperson
Choosing the right booking engine for your hotel has become increasingly important as a quick way of increasing profitability and developing your online strategy. When choosing a booking engine for your website, why not consider going about it in the same way you would when hiring a key sales person? - March 04, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Paradise Guest Ranch is Cooking Up Gourmet Cowboy Cuisine This Summer
This summer, the kitchen at Paradise Ranch will be cooking up tasty western creations that will satisfy any appetite. Three squares a day offer a different spread at every sitting the entire week. Not the typical dude ranch fare. - March 02, 2009 - Paradise Ranch
Historic Hotels of the Rockies Cater to Groups in Unique Ways
To assist party and meeting planners in making the right selection, the Historic Hotels of the Rockies website, historic-hotels.com, now provides details on what each member property has to offer. - February 27, 2009 - Historic Hotels of the Rockies
Cecilia Attias Commemorated at InterContinental Mzaar
On the third day of the MENA Cristal Awards event hosted by InterContinental Mzaar, Ouyoun el Simane- Kfardebiane, Cecilia Attias receives an honorary award for the Cecilia Attias Foundation for Women. Attias, former wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, speaking in an interview with Lebanese... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
The Mzaar Winter Festival 2009
For its 3rd consecutive edition, the Mzaar Winter Festival 09 unfolded an authentic ski show on the Refuge Terrace. This unique event challenging Lebanese Riders, gathered a large number of ski fans on the Refuge terrace of the InterContinental Mzaar. Five professional riders belonging to the... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
New Promotion at Intercontinental Mzaar Lebanon
Hadi AbdelHadi, Sales Manager at InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa was recently promoted to Senior Sales Manager of this unique property. With an educational background in Hotel Management & Tourism, Hadi has over 6 years experience in the hospitality business with a... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
New F&B Manager at InterContinental Mzaar
Chucri Nemnoum has been recently appointed at InterContinental Mzaar as the new Food & Beverage Manager. Chucri Nemnoum brings with him over 10 years of experience in the Food & Beverage field. His career has included working in some of US’s most famous landmark restaurants, such as... - February 27, 2009 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Eldora Mountain Resort and the Boulder Convention & Visitors Bureau Team Up to Promote Boulder, Colorado and Skiing
Eldora Mountain Resort and the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau have teamed up to promote Boulder, Colorado as a winter destination. Not often thought of as a ski destination, Boulder offers endless lodging availability during the winter months - including the holiday season. Lodging with... - February 26, 2009 - Eldora Mountain Resort
Great Hotels Organisation Targets Corporate Demand with the Launch of Metro Hotels
Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com), a global sales and marketing company is responding to changes in corporate hotel demand with the launch of Metro Hotels – a niche brand for mid-range, contemporary, city-centre hotels targeting the corporate traveller. Metro Hotels will... - February 25, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Miami Beach to Host 24th Annual Winter Music Conference
The city of Miami Beach will host the 24th annual Winter Music Conference (WMC) next month. The conference, which is scheduled to take place from March 24th to March 28th at the Miami Beach Resort & Spa, is the biggest networking event for insiders of the music industry worldwide. Each year,... - February 21, 2009 - Marco Polo Beach Resort
Ski & Ride Free in April
Steamboat will provide Free lift tickets when individuals book a minimum 3 nights lodging from April 1-12 through Steamboat Central Reservations®. - February 21, 2009 - Steamboat
G-Rez by Great Hotels Organisation Offers Free Website Consultancy at ITB Berlin 2009
G-rez (http://www.g-rez.com), the independently-owned GDS and internet service provider by Great Hotels Organisation (GHO: http://www.ghorg.com) is to offer hotels a free expert website health check during this year’s ITB Berlin. Exhibiting at the show for the 3rd year, hoteliers will be... - February 18, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Glenwood Hot Springs Announces New Spa and Lodging Packages
With the launch of the brand new Spa of the Rockies, Glenwood Hot Springs now offers a variety of rejuventating vacation packages. - February 15, 2009 - Glenwood Hot Springs
JustLuxe Launch Luxe Hotels
Luxe Hotels to be One Stop Place for the Finest Accommodations. - February 15, 2009 - Just Luxe
Great Hotels of the World Announces New Members
Great Hotels Organisation is pleased to announce two new member hotels in the UK and Greece. - February 12, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Black Diamond Hospitality Selects Aqua Hotels & Resorts to Operate Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa on Maui
Addition of the all-suite resort represents Aqua’s expansion beyond Waikiki Black Diamond Hospitality Investments LLC of Honolulu has selected Aqua Hotels & Resorts to manage the 72-room, all-suite Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa. Located in the exclusive Wailea Resort on Maui’s... - February 11, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Present IMOCOM Experiences
The IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts now offer special packages, entitled IMOCOM Experiences, that create unforgettable moments within their luxurious properties, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura, and Monte Santo in Carvoeiro. The offers are incorporated in themes such as Family, Romance,... - February 11, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Laguna Beach's Casa Laguna Inn & Spa Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa has earned a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel. - February 08, 2009 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
X2 Kui Buri “Month of Love”
Astudo Hotel & Resort Group has launched the “Month of Love” at their X2 Resort Kui Buri – Hua Hin in Thailand. - February 08, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Ski, Stay & Soak Free in Steamboat
Book Ski, Stay & Soak Free Package by March 2nd to Save a Boat Load. Steamboat Records Consecutive 100-Inch Champagne Powder Snow Months. - February 04, 2009 - Steamboat
Great Hotels Organisation Predicts GDS Trends During the Economic Slowdown
According to research carried out by Great Hotels Organisation (http://www.ghorg.com), a global hotel sales and marketing company, the first half of 2008 saw healthy growth for Global Distribution Systems (GDS) room nights and average daily rate (ADR). However, since June, room nights have fallen and, since October, ADR has also fallen. This downward trend is set to continue into 2009. - January 31, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
One Flat Rate for a Week of Fun at Paradise Ranch - an All-Inclusive Western Experience
Put away the wallet upon arrival at Paradise Ranch because it won’t be needed for a full seven days. At this western wilderness retreat in the Big Horn Mountains of northern Wyoming, all activities, meals and lodging are included in one flat fee. This makes for an affordable, carefree vacation filled with wholesome fun, good food, and comfortable accommodations. - January 31, 2009 - Paradise Ranch
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Kicks Off 2009 with More Top Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as a Best Luxury Hotel in the World & Best Luxury Hotel in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2009 Travelers’ Choice awards. Now in its seventh year, the TripAdvisors Travelers’ Choice awards honour the world’s best hotels,... - January 30, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announce Wyndham Hotel Group Has First Two Resorts in Cayman Islands
Wyndham Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced its entrance into the Cayman Islands with the addition of two resorts on Grand Cayman island: The 130-room Wyndham Grand Bay Waterford – Cayman Islands and the 170-room Ramada Grand Caymanian Beach Club and Resort. - January 30, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announces Wyndham Hotel Group Opening Ramada Resort in Grand Cayman
Wyndham Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced its entrance into the Cayman Islands with the opening of the 170-room Ramada Grand Caymanian Beach Club and Resort on Grand Cayman island. - January 30, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Championing Switzerland: Partnership Between Hublot and Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ latest collaboration has the concept of Swissness at its very heart. Just in time for the watch trade show in Geneva, the international hotel chain signed a partnership agreement with the Swiss watchmaker Hublot at an elegant dinner at the Swissôtel Métropole in Geneva. - January 28, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
HarborPlace Country Fair Entertains All Ages
The beautiful grounds of HarborPlace were transformed into a Country Fair on Saturday, January 17. The fair, held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, was enjoyed by all ages, from newborn visitors to the centenarian residents. For just a $2.00 donation, visitors were able to play a variety of games,... - January 26, 2009 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Valentine’s Day Dine Under the Stars at Puccini Restaurant, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Celebrate this special evening with the one you love at Phuket’s finest Italian restaurant, Puccini. Enjoy an extravagant 5 course set dinner menu in a stunning poolside setting under a canopy of stars. Love at Puccini 14th February 2009 from 6pm Exclusive Valentine’s dinner... - January 22, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Will be Present at the Holiday World Show in Dublin
In collaboration with the Hilton Grand Vacation Club the IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts will be presenting their resorts to the Irish market. - January 21, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Caribbean Residence Clubs Adds Los Altos to Registry Collection
Caribbean Residence Clubs is very proud to announce that The Los Altos units in their portfolio are now part of The Registry Collection. - January 14, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announces New Owner Benefits
Caribbean Residence Clubs announces new owner benefits – 2 Free hours of Private Jet travel to all new members from January to May of 2009. - January 14, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Ingenious Amenities Await at Sta. Elena (Fun Farms and Guest Houses That Caters to Everyone)
Sta.Elena offer residential real estate properties that define sanctuary, peace, and serenity. - January 11, 2009 - Sta.Elena
Winter Meetings Find Tempting Treats on the Agenda at Five Lakes for January to April 2009
Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club & Spa, Essex, one of the premier meeting and conference venues in South East England has launched Sweet Deal Meeting Packages, available for meetings held from January 1 to April 30; - January 10, 2009 - AB Hotels UK
Roatan Island Honduras – Photo of the Year 2008
Experience Roatan Island from your computer screen through the newly released Photo of the Year 2008, Picture of the Month for December, and their ever popular Photo of the Week. Enjoy a virtual vacation that will transport you to the warm sunny climate of this Island in the Caribbean off the coast of Honduras. - January 09, 2009 - Roatan
The Cove of Lake Geneva Emphasizes “Far From Ordinary!” this Winter with Cold Weather Luxuries
The Cove of Lake Geneva sets itself apart as a true winter getaway with exciting cold weather luxuries. - January 08, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Former NFL Coach Mike Ditka Helps Young Athletes Win Big at the American Youth Football National Championship Games
“Da Coach” extended his support while hosting celebratory events in Central Florida. - January 08, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Geneva Caribel Announces the Sale of Units at Caracola Beach Resort and Spa
Geneva Hospitality Group, a premier hotel management company with over 35 years experience, proudly announces the construction of their next two luxury condominium resort hotels. - January 08, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Wins Prestigious Top Employers Award TM in China
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has been named one of China's Top Employers TM 2009 (China Nationwide) in a research programme conducted by Corporate Research Foundation (CRF). CRF is a global publishing organisation that specialises in research into best business practices, identifying leaders in the field of Human Resources, Strategy and Leadership. - January 08, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
The Cove of Lake Geneva Has Become an Official Toys for Tots Drop-Off Location
The Cove of Lake Geneva has become a drop-off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Cove of Lake Geneva will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys through December 21st. The toys will be picked up December 22nd. The Cove is offering 10% off coupons toward a stay in one of their luxury suites with the donation of a new toy. - January 06, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
HarborPlace Hosts “Brunch and Brief” Program
HarborPlace was pleased to have a full house at their first “Brunch and Brief” program, held on Friday, January 2, 2009. - January 05, 2009 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
A Time for Giving. Seasons Greetings from Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket.
Representatives from the resort’s Sales and Marketing team traveled to Phang-nga on 23rd December to host lunch and to offer Christmas gifts to students and teachers. - January 04, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Announces a Director of Finance, Sally Ho
Ms. Sally Ho has been recently appointed Director of Finance at Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket. A native of China, Khun Sally joins them with a wealth experience from her previous role at Laguna Grande Company Limited as Senior Manager – Finance &... - January 03, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Visiting a WWII POW Relative at HarborPlace Generates Fascinating Memories
Glenn ("Bwana") Brown visited his "Uncle" Syd at HarborPlace Retirement Resort in 2003 and wrote a story about it for www.virtualtourist.com. HarborPlace Marketing Assistant Nance Cox ran across the online story in 2008 and requested permission to use it as a press release. Glenn asked Syd, Nance showed Syd the story, and Syd provided corrections and mesmerizing details about being a Prisoner of War during World War II. - December 28, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Red Hatters to Brunch at HarborPlace on January 29, 2009
Get ready for the purple and red invasion. On Thursday, January 29, 2009, one hundred members of the Red Hat Society will dress in red hats and purple outfits to brunch at HarborPlace at Port St Lucie. - December 28, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie