CB RICHARD ELLIS THAILAND ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS FOR RESORT PROPERTIES TEAMTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:00PMEffective from 1st February, CBRE has promoted Ms. Prakaipeth Meechoosarn (Khun Pet), General Manager- Resort Property to a Director. Ms. Prakaipeth has been working with CBRE since the company opened
Night Train Swimmers Team Up with Mexico's Best Open Water Swimmers to Attempt World Record Relay SwimMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:25PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. , March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 24 , Night Train Swimmers will again attempt to break the world record of 125 KM for the longest continuous relay swim. Last year's effort was stopped due to severe weather conditions and safety concerns. This year, the swim will benefit Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded ...
Shangri la Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives appoints GulfReps as ME PR RepresentativeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:30AMShangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives has officially appointed Dubai-based, Gulf Reps Ltd as its media and PR representative in the Middle East. Based in the heart of Dubai, Gulf Reps Ltd will coordinate and organise all public relations activities on behalf the resort in order to increase its awareness throughout the GCC.
Lady Vols deny 'CatsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:41PMDULUTH, Ga. — Pat Summitt encouraged her team to reach for a No. 1 NCAA seed during the SEC tournament championship game.
Snyder, Ellis help blaze Boone’s trailSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:41PMDaniel Boone’s postseason run into tonight’s Sectional at Bearden helped inspire memories of the Trailblazers and — before consolidation — the Boones Creek Bars.
Guidance counselor has ‘real heart for kids’Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:11PMAt the end of every lesson, Pam Gilliam-Pearce, a guidance counselor at Indian Trail Middle School, makes sure to tell the students they are valuable and that she loves them.
Local man on national TV showSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:10PMAfter working for five days, constructing a house for a family he had never met before, Michael Smith came back home to Johnson City from Pine Valley Mountain, Ga., feeling inspired by the entire experience.
Phuket to get more tsunami buoysSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:31AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
Committees get update on Indian Wells CrossingSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:29AMA proposed residential development in Indian Wells expects to attract some of the wealthiest people in the world to the Coachella Valley, promising to pump more than $1 million into the local economy.
Great North African escapesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:00AMTHE best package deals to Egypt, Morocco, Libya and Tunisia.
Hot tips for the Moroccan boundFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:00AMTHERE'S plenty on offer in eye-catching Fes, Marrakech and beyond for the hip traveller.
Officials unfazed by Sawgrass Marriott's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filingThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:30PMPONTE VEDRA BEACH - Business and civic officials are unfazed about this week's news that Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the second recent piece of controversial publicity for Ponte Vedra Beach.
Costa Rica for All SeasonsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:54AMNestled along the isthmus of Central America, Costa Rica has become the newest darling on the destination scene. From romantic beach resorts to secluded jungle hideaways,this little country has it all.
Mactan’s magicThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:10AM“Yet it is, nevertheless, a prospect of much charm that I unfold for you — long tranquilities during which you will observe a sunset as men in the outer world hear the striking of the clock, and with far less care.
The Beach House Maldives Joins Legendary Waldorf Astoria Hotels & ResortsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:22AMThe Beach House Maldives has joined Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. With effect from 1st March 2010, the resort has been renamed, ‘The Beach House Maldives, The Waldorf Astoria Collection’. In celebration, guests at the resort were invited to join the inauguration ceremony, and became a part of a new chapter in the exclusive resort’s history.
Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Sales Record Shattered!Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:00AMPUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico----PUERTO VALLARTA REAL ESTATE FOR SALE has a new Player offering OCEANVIEW VILLAS AND LOTS 50% below appraised value! Just last month the all time single day sales closing record was smashed by Remax Paraiso, the exclusive sales representative of the #1 selling Real estate development project on the Pacific coast of Mexico, Puerto Bahia Villas and Spa.
Resort Linked to Woods Apology Files for Bankruptcy (Update1)Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:20PMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- The owners of Florida’s Sawgrass Marriott Resort , the site of the U.S. PGA Tour ’s Players Championship, sought bankruptcy protection after Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Family-friendly luxury hotelsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:06PMIn these upscale accommodations, kids get the V.I.P. treatment, too.
Family-friendly luxury hotelsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:02PMThe kids' spring break isn't far away, so it's about time to plan the family vacation. How about one that involves sipping champagne in Paris with a view of the Eiffel Tower?
Sawgrass Marriott Files For BankruptcyTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:14AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The owners of Sawgrass Marriott Resort, the primary hotel at the PGA Tour's Tournament Players Championship, sought bankruptcy protection from creditors including Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Architect plans RM20m revival in George TownTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:18AMGEORGE TOWN: World-renowned architect Hijjas Kasturi has embarked on a RM20 million boutique hotel project to revive 15 shoplots within the George Town heritage enclave and turn them into 50 five-star...
Sawgrass Resort Linked to Tiger Woods Apology Files BankruptcyTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:16AMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- The owners of Florida’s Sawgrass Marriott Resort , the site of the U.S. PGA Tour ’s Tournament Players Championship, sought bankruptcy protection from creditors including Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Architect plans RM20m revival in George TownTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:59AMGEORGE TOWN: World-renowned architect Hijjas Kasturi has embarked on a RM20 million boutique hotel project to revive 15 shoplots within the George Town heritage enclave and turn them into 50 five-star hotel rooms.
Golf Resort Linked to Tiger Apology Files Bankruptcy (Update3)Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:41PMMarch 1 (Bloomberg) -- The owners of Florida’s Sawgrass Marriott Resort , the site of the U.S. PGA Tour ’s Tournament Players Championship, sought bankruptcy protection from creditors including Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
DebutMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:08PMIn Hawaii and Antigua, classic beach resorts remade.
YTL on the prowl for hotels in Asia, EuropeMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:48PMYTL Corp Bhd ( 4677 ), a diversified group with interests in property and power generation, is on the lookout for hotels and resorts in Asia-Pacific and Europe to grow its hospitality business.
Golf Resort Linked to Tiger Apology Files Bankruptcy (Update2)Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:44PMThe owners of Florida’s Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Cabana Club, the site of the U.S. PGA Tour’s Tournament Players Championship, sought bankruptcy protection from creditors.
30% off Hyatt Resorts for One Day Only!!Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:55PMIf the winter blahs are getting to you, now is the perfect time to plan a Hyatt Resort vacation! Take advantage of Hyatt's exclusive 24-HOUR SPECIAL OFFER, available for Hyatt Resort stays through September 6, 2010.
YTL on the prowl for hotels in Asia, EuropeMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:57AMYTL Corp Bhd (4677), a diversified group with interests in property and power generation, is on the lookout for hotels and resorts in Asia-Pacific and Europe to grow its hospitality business. The company, which is sitting on a huge cash reserve of more than RM10 billion, wants to buy completed properties, or build new ones, and manage more assets, the resort manager for Pangkor Laut Resort ...
Best Western and Vedic Village Spa ResortMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:47AMBest Western India has launched its Premier brand into India after adding the Kolkata-based Vedic Village Spa Resort to its portfolio.
HVS EMEA Hospitality Newsletter – Week Ending 26 February 2010Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:59AMAccor Sells Five Hotels | The Sale Of The Sungate Port Royal | Hoseasons To Be Acquired By Wyndham Exchange & Rentals | An Expansion For Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | Ten New Hotels For Travelodge | A Radisson Blu For Turkey and Rwanda | Two New Openings For Dubai | A Centara Resort For Egypt | Accor's 2009 Full-Year Results | Sol Meliá's 2009 Full-Year Results | Gladen’s Tidings | The ...
YTL Hotels On A Global Expansion Plan | Adds hotels in France and ChinaMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:59AMAdding to its collection of five hotels and six resorts located across Asia, YTL Hotels, a Malaysian conglomerate, announced plans to expand its current portfolio to include the MUSE in Saint-Tropez, France, and the Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai, China.
Walt Disney World Resort UpdateMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:26AMMonthly-paid Annual Passes coming to Walt Disney World, Wide World of Sports relaunches, special dining events, resorts win awards, Disney helps Clean the World and more.
Irish you were hereSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:32PMIRELAND'S fabulous countryside is seen in all its gorgeous glory in the new movie Leap Year released on Friday.
Find Springtime Pleasures and Endless Possibilities at sandestinationFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:02AMSpringtime is a period of renewal and rejuvenation, and it is the perfect season for all ages to celebrate at sandestination. This popular vacation destination is located on Northwest Florida's Beaches, recently named one of the top 12 international destinations by Frommer's.
Belize Honeymoon Vacation SweepstakesFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:00AMThe Lodge at Chaa Creek is offering the opportunity to explore the best that Belize has to offer by celebrating a unique honeymoon vacation in one of Chaa Creek's luxurious suites and villas surrounded by lush tropical gardens in the foothills of ancient Maya Mountains.
Travel: How Will You Recover From Mardi Gras?Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:53AMWith Mardi Gras season in full swing, we thought we'd take a moment to check out some of the best ways to unwind once the mirrorballs stop spinning.
World Cup teams snub South Africa's neighboursThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:45PMALL 32 teams playing in the 2010 Fifa World Cup will set up base in the host country, dealing a blow to South Africa’s neighbours who were hoping to lure some of the teams.
Giving hope to the desolateThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:26AMFor German expat Jorg Thiemann, managing Beluga School for Life is more akin to a vocation than a regular job. For the raison d'etre of this establishment in the southern province of Phangnga is not merely the passing on of a set of skills; it's all about ensuring that children from particularly disadvantaged backgrounds get all the help they need to better their lot in life.
Soccer Capsules: U.S. women top Iceland in Algarve CupWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:11PMVILA REAL SANTO ANTONIO, Portugal — Lauren Cheney scored in the 61st minute and Hope Solo saved two penalties and the United States beat Iceland 2-0 on Wednesday in the opening round of the women’s Algarve Cup.