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Premier is the largest, most complete registry of luxury hotels available. 2008-07-05T10:48:08Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Item+with+photo/Hotel-Villa-Aminta-Announces-New-Spa-for-2008/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/484576?ref=25 STRESA, Italy-January 2008 - The Hotel Villa Aminta, located in Stresa, Italy, will present the all-new Palazzo Aminta Beauty & Spa in spring 2008. 2008-01-12T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/032008/484576/spagod_thumbnail.jpg http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/032008/484576/spagod_main.jpg http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/032008/484576null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Five-Hotels-Earn-Five-Diamond-Status/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482269?ref=25 A total of five Las Vegas hotels were awarded the distinction of AAA Five-Diamond status for 2008. 2007-12-17T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/022008/482269null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Hotels-Groups-Expand-in-Europe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482271?ref=25 Relais & Chateaux and Design Hotels have unveiled their expanded memberships for the new year, and Europe is well-represented among new members in both hospitality groups. 2007-12-03T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/022008/482271null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Langham-Hotels-Redefines-Brands/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482274?ref=25 LONDON-November 2007 - Langham Hotels International has redefined its two brands, The Langham and Langham Place, to better embrace its customers through the delivery of a new and distinctive guest experience, the hotel company said Thursday. 2007-11-02T04:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/022008/482274null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Historic-Hotels-of-America-Joins-Preferred-Hotel-G/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482275?ref=25 NEW YORK-October 2007 - Historic Hotels of America became Preferred Hotel Group's fifth brand on Thursday, as announced by John Ueberroth, chairman and CEO of Preferred Hotel Group, and Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. 2007-10-26T04:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/022008/482275null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Item+with+photo/Park-Hotel-Weggis-Unveils-Adara-Suites/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/439558?ref=25 The Park Hotel Weggis, located adjacent to the beautiful Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, unveiled their new wing of suites on July 1, 2007. 2007-07-01T04:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/272007/439558/adara1_thumbnail.jpg http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/272007/439558/adara1_main.jpg http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/272007/439558null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Langham-Hotels-Launches-New-GSD-Code-LO/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/408286?ref=25 Hong Kong -- January 2007-- Langham Hotels International (LHI) announces the launch of GDS (global distribution system) code "LO" for its luxury hotel portfolio, beginning on March 7, 2007. 2007-03-01T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/092007/408286null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Item+with+photo/Starwood-Hotels-amp-Resorts-Chosen-to-Manage-Astir/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/408243?ref=25 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Astir Palace Vouliagmeni S.A. have announced that Starwood was chosen to oversee hotel operations for the famed Astir Palace Hotel complex near Athens, Greece. The world-renowned Astir Palace is a luxury resort on the Athenian Riviera, consisting of three five-star hotels, the Arion, Nafsika and Aphrodite... 2007-02-15T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/092007/408243/astir_thumbnail.jpg http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/092007/408243/astir_main.jpg http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/092007/408243null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Plans-Underway-for-Half-Moon-Spa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/405417?ref=25 Half Moon, a luxury resort in the Rose Hall enclave in Jamaica, will debut an expansive new spa facility and spa suites in early 2007. 2006-12-15T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/072007/405417null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Warwick-to-Manage-All-Villa-Property-in-Bali/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/405424?ref=25 Warwick International Hotels has signed a long-term lease agreement with the owners of the Ibah Luxury Villas and Spa. 2006-12-08T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/072007/405424null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Destination+Update/Sofitel-Opens-in-Chiang-Mai-in-December/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/408291?ref=25 Accor is poised to open a boutique Sofitel property in Chiang Mai, Thailand on December 1. 2006-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/092007/408291null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/New-Tower-Opening-at-The-Signature-at-MGM-Grand/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/405428?ref=25 The Signature at MGM Grand announced November 6 that the second of three 576-suite hotel towers at The Signature at MGM Grand will be unveiled December 20. 2006-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/072007/405428null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/The-Return-of-Regent-Luxury-hotel-brand-seeks-to-d/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/405381?ref=25 Last year, at the Cond? Nast Traveler Reader Awards, Regent hosted a breakfast for travel agents with plans to unveil the company's rebranding efforts. Though 2005 was a bit premature to announce the change, at this year's breakfast, Mark Conroy, president of Regent, updated agents on the eight-month-old integration of the hotel and cruise line division, which had changed from Radisson Seven Seas to Regent Seven Seas. 2006-10-30T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/072007/405381null XML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Fresh-New-Look-for-Sol-Melia-Spanish-hotelier-plan/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/405382?ref=25 Over the next three years, Sol Melia plans to renovate 30 Melia hotels as part of a brand overhaul announced last month, all part of Sol Melia's strategic plan announced two years ago to redefine itself to meet consumers' needs. 2006-10-09T04:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/072007/405382null XML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Item+with+photo/Rome-the-Eternal-City/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/404904?ref=25 Rome's choicest suites and finest restaurants are profiled in this overview of 'la dolce vita' in the September issue of Luxury Travel Advisor, a sister publication to Premier Hotels & Resorts 2006-09-02T04:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/072007/404904/hasslerthumb_thumbnail.jpg http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/072007/404904/hasslerbig_main.jpg http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/072007/404904null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Pevonia-Launches-New-Website/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/318935?ref=25 Pevonia, maker of upscale hotel amenities and spa products, has announced the launch of a new website at http://www.pevonia.com. 2006-04-06T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Hotel-Urban-Update/ArticleBrief/Article/detail/308894?ref=25 Madrid, Spain - February 20, 2006 - The Hotel Urban Madrid, has received its official " Deluxe" category rating by 2006-02-01T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Tsitouras-Collection-Awarded-Diamond-Status/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/307848?ref=25 MIAMI BEACH, FL, Jan. 30, 2006 -- Boutique Hotels Chief Operating Officer John Sears announced today The Tsitouras Collection Hotel, one of Greece's top rated hotels, has been awarded the five-star/luxury class Diamond Status. Tsitouras Collection Hotel is recognized for bringing luxury and exclusivity to the world renowned island of Santorini, Greece. 2006-01-30T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Destination+Update/Amsterdams-Premier-Hotels/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/411085?ref=25 Amsterdam test page 2006-01-01T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/112007/411085null HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Item+with+photo/Carneros-Inn-Breaks-Ground-On-Phase-Two-Constructi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/185416?ref=25 NAPA, CA - August 2005 - PlumpJack Group and Carneros Partners are pleased to announce that Phase Two construction is underway at The Carneros Inn, Napa Valley's newest luxury resort located amid the vineyards in the heart of Napa Valley's beautiful Carneros winegrowing district. 2005-08-15T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/La-Posada-de-Santa-Fe-Resort--Spa-Unveils-a-Rejuve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/185415?ref=25 Santa Fe, NM ? August, 2005 - La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, a RockResort, announces the unveiling of the Avanyu Spa following the completion of extensive renovations at the end of July.  The Spa has been redesigned and upgraded to provide guests with an indulgent and serene experience 2005-08-13T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Letter+from+Europe/Europe-Its-a-Grand-Experience/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/174349?ref=25 There is truly nothing more grand than a grand hotel in Europe, and in this issue of Premier Hotels & Resorts we bring you only the very best. 2005-08-09T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/WESTIN-CASUARINA-HOTEL--SPA-ANNOUNCES-NEW-POSITION/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/174358?ref=25 The Westin Casuarina Hotel & Spa Las Vegas is introducing the new position of Star Meeting Concierge, General Manager Sig K. Ortloff announced today. 2005-08-09T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/From+the+Editor-In-Chief/Traveling-For-All-Generations/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/174348?ref=25 The number of affluent households in this country is growing at a rapid pace. 2005-08-09T04:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/332005/174348/ed_in_chief_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/332005/174348/premier_logo_new_537_main.gif HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/CHERYL-L-PHELPS-NAMED-GENERAL-MANAGEROF-HYATT-REGE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/173420?ref=25 Cheryl L. Phelps, a 31-year hospitality industry veteran, has been named general manager of the 517-room, award-winning Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. 2005-08-03T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Item+with+photo/Landscape-Artistry-at-The-Breakers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/172652?ref=25 PALM BEACH, FL - July, 2005 -- Thanks to Dan Miller, director of horticulture and grounds at The Breakers Palm Beach, the oceanfront resort is recognized as an award-winning showcase of landscape artistry. 2005-07-28T04:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/312005/172652/breakers_thumbnail.jpg http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/312005/172652/breakers_main.jpg HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Thomas-Noll-Appointed-General-Manager-of-Grand-Hot/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/155039?ref=25 ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA-- February 2005 - Thomas Noll has been appointed General Manager of the Grand Hotel Europe by its new owners,- Orient Express Hotels. The London-based group bought the landmark St. Petersburg property in February, 2005. 2005-04-06T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Six-Senses-Spas-to-Develop-FirstEuropean-Resort-Sp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/155052?ref=25 BANGKOK, THAILAND -- April 2005 - Award winning Six Senses Spas makes its European resort debut on the Greek island of Crete, commencing in the Summer of 2005. The spa facilities will serve the three luxury hotels of Elounda S.A. Hotels & Resorts and be a prelude to an impressive ten million dollar Six Senses Spa, which will be developed over the next twelve months. 2005-04-05T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/James-B-Sherwood-Honored-with-Lifetime-Achievement/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/154400?ref=25 BERLIN, GERMANY - March 2005 -James B Sherwood, founder and chairman of Orient Express Hotels Ltd., was presented with the lifetime achievement award at the 8th International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF), Europe's largest and most important conference for hotel investment professionals, held in Berlin in March. 2005-03-15T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/From+the+Editor-In-Chief/Stretching-the-Limits-of-Luxury/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/120884?ref=25 This year promises to be a grand one for hotels, with the major players creating new opulent settings that define luxury in a variety of ways. Some will do it on a fabulous scale,... 2005-02-08T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/372004/120884/ed_in_chief_thumbnail.gif http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/372004/120884/edchief2_main.gif HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Yoga-introduced-by-Six-Senses-Spa-at-Evason-Hideaw/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/146211?ref=25 BANGKOK, February 8, 2005--The Six Senses Spa at the newly opened Evason Hideaway at Ana Mandara, located just a 20-minute boat ride from Ninh Van Bay Vietnam, introduces a programme of morning and afternoon yoga sessions, twice weekly. Yoga is an ancient practice that helps create a sense of union and balance in body, mind and spirit. 2005-02-07T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Fairmont-Hotels--Resorts-Awarded-Top-Marks-in-Annu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/146226?ref=25 TORONTO, January 3, 2005 ? Thirteen properties of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts recently earned recognition on the 2005 ?T+L 500?, Travel + Leisure magazine?s annual ?ultimate hotel guide?. 2005-02-05T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Destination+Update/Six-Senses-Spas--Resorts-Announce-Re-opening-and-E/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/143431?ref=25 Bangkok, Thailand -- In addition to undertaking refurbishment work required following the tsunami of December 26th 2004, Six Senses Resorts & Spas will take the opportunity to further enhance Soneva Gili Resort, the Maldives? first all-over-water resort, to ensure that it maintains its leadership position as the most unique experience in the Maldives. 2005-01-11T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Letter+from+Europe/Europes-Stylish-Hotels/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/122903?ref=25 Europe's hotel market is getting more complex, yet more fascinating every year. Service is still paramount.. 2005-01-05T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/382004/122903/thumb_richie2_thumbnail.gif http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/382004/122903/ritchie3_main.gif HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Skylofts-Scheduled-to-Open-at-MGM-Grand/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/132872?ref=25 LAS VEGAS, November 8, 2004 – MGM Grand announced today that it soon will unveil a rare and private sanctuary of sleek, elegant two-story accommodations high above the spectacle that is the Las Vegas Strip. Beginning December 23, the SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand will offer the quintessential Loft environment harmonizing design, décor, ambience and unparalleled vistas. 2004-11-08T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Mauna-Lani--Resort--Is-Honored-By-Conde-Nast--Envi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/132875?ref=25 KOHALA COAST, HI, November 8, 2004 -- Mauna Lani Resort has been named one of the top Pacific Rim resorts at the recent Condé Nast Traveler awards ceremony, October 7th in New York. The Big Island resort and concurrent star-studded Bungalows were ranked 4th amongst the top 30 Pacific Rim resorts by readers of Condé Nast Traveler. 2004-11-08T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Couples-Swept-Away-Honored-by-Cond-Nast-Travelers-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/132114?ref=25 Montego Bay, Jamaica – November 3, 2004 – One of the most widely respected awards in travel, Condé Nast Traveler’s 2004 Readers’ Choice Awards, has named Couples Swept Away in Negril, Jamaica as the top all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean in the November 2004 issue 2004-11-03T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Grand-Lido-Negril-Offers-Flu-Shot-and-Yoga-for-Nov/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/131181?ref=25 New York, NY, October 28, 2004 - "The Travel Prescription to Good Health" wellness package will be offered by Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa throughout the month of November. Guests can combine a Jamaican all-inclusive luxury vacation with health tips, an exercise regime and sports to strengthen their immune system, as well as the flu shot that's become scarce in the U.S. but remains one of the best protections against influenza virus. 2004-10-28T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/The-Spa-at-Peter-Island-Opens-Its-Doors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/130415?ref=25 Peter Island, BVI - October 25, 2004) - Peter Island Resort has opened its new $6 million Spa at Peter Island. Emphasizing “sea and self,” the Spa is built on its own secluded, coconut palm-lined beach just steps from the water and features signature services that are unique to its British Virgin Island surroundings. 2004-10-22T04:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Item+with+photo/Rocco-Forte-Hotels-Acquires-Genevas-Le-Richemond/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/126241?ref=25 Sir Rocco Forte, Chairman of Rocco Forte Hotels, has announce the acquition of Rocco Forte Hotels' first Swiss property, Le Richemond, in Geneva, Switzerland. 0004-09-29T05:00:00Z http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/402004/126241/rocco_thumbnail.gif http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/data/articlestandard/premier/402004/126241/rocco_main.gif HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Premier-Spas-Specialist-Receives-Overwhelming-Trav/ArticleBrief/Article/detail/122899?ref=25 NEW YORK- After just one month following its launch, the Premier Spas Specialist program has 1,000 travel agent graduates. 0004-09-16T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/Royal-Plantation-and-La-Rserve-Join-Leading-Hotels/ArticleBrief/Article/detail/122457?ref=25 New York--Two Premier hotels profiled in the current issue, Royal Plantation and La Réserve, have joined Leading Hotels of the World. 0004-09-13T05:00:00Z HTML http://www.premierhotels.com/premier/Items+of+Note/The-Stein-Group-Appoints-New-President/ArticleBrief/Article/detail/122459?ref=25 Barcelona, Spain - The Stein Group has announced the appointment of Pierre Boppe as its new president. 0004-09-13T05:00:00Z HTML