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Media Centre > May 2012

May 15 2012
The best of summer from Great Hotels of the World

Media Centre > April 2012

April 26 2012
Great Hotels Meeting Forums: New format proves a success
April 23 2012
Great Hotels of the World announces new hotel opening in Brussels
April 11 2012
Hotel Berlin, Berlin completes final phase of major renovations

Media Centre > March 2012

March 30 2012
Great Hotels of the World announces new hotel opening in Italy
March 22 2012
Great Hotels of the World announces the latest news from its member hotels
March 7 2012
Great Hotels of the World increases the number of members to its alliance
March 1 2012
Great Hotels of the World introduces a co-funded digital marketing fund for its members

Media Centre > February 2012

February 21 2012
Great Hotels of the World reports over 50% increase in MICE enquiries for 2011
February 17 2012
Last minute Easter offers from Great Hotels of the World
February 8 2012
Great Hotels of the World’s members win multiple World Travel and TripAdvisor awards

Media Centre > January 2012

January 24 2012
Let me be your Valentine... Exclusive Valentine's offers from Great Hotelsof the World
January 18 2012
Great Hotels of the World welcomes Thon Hotels Belgium as new members of the alliance
January 10 2012
WOW Istanbul adds 21 meeting rooms to become largest hotel with meeting capacity in Istanbul
January 6 2012
Acanto Boutique Hotel Completes Five Million Dollar Renovation

Media Centre > December 2011

December 22 2011
Great Hotels of the World increases the number of members to its alliance
December 1 2011
Great Hotels launches ’10 Unforgettable Birthdays for 10 Unforgettable Years’ competition

Media Centre > November 2011

November 29 2011
Great Hotels of the World announces the latest news from its member properties
November 24 2011
Great Hotels of the World hosts prize giveaway at EIBTM
November 22 2011
Great Hotels of the World launches 2012 Meetings, Incentive and Corporate Travel Directory
November 15 2011
Great offers from Great Hotels of the World this Christmas

Media Centre > October 2011

October 27 2011
evolution and buuteeq Partner to Help Hotels Thrive in the Digital Marketplace
October 25 2011
evolution technology finds 40% of corporate negotiated rates are not visible on the GDS
October 19 2011
Great Hotels of the World increases the number of members to its alliance
October 14 2011
Great Hotels of the World announces new hotel opening in India
October 10 2011
Great Hotels of the World announces new hotel opening in Thailand

Media Centre > September 2011

September 23 2011
Great Hotels of the World announces the latest news from its member hotels
September 16 2011
Great Hotels of the World launches Insider's Guide Competition
September 12 2011
Great Hotels of the World to exhibit at EIBTM 2011 for first time

Media Centre > August 2011

August 31 2011
Hotel Altis completes first phase of five million euro renovations
August 17 2011
Stoke Place celebrates completion of major reburbishment
August 10 2011
Great Hotels of the World increases the number of members to its alliance
August 3 2011
Great Hotels of the World launches new RFP tool on meeting planners’ website
August 1 2011
Great Hotels of the World launches 72-hour Iceland sale

Media Centre > July 2011

July 26 2011
Great Hotels of the World launches Great Signs of the World Competition
July 22 2011
Great Hotels of the World reports increase in meeting and incentive enquiries
July 20 2011
Great Hotels of the World announces the latest news from its member hotels
July 18 2011
Great Hotels of the World removes all booking and credit card fees
July 12 2011
Great Hotels of the World – Free nights offers

Media Centre > June 2011

June 28 2011
Ten things you should be doing on your website but probably aren't
June 23 2011
Great Hotels of the World - Luxury for less - Luxurious offers all under €100 per night
June 20 2011
Great Hotels of the World sees surge in corporate bookings
June 15 2011
Great Hotels of the World adds new members to their alliance
June 13 2011
Great Hotels of the World launches 72-hour Portugal sale
June 6 2011
Great Hotels of the World Appoints New Group Director of Sales & Marketing
June 2 2011
Ten things you should be doing on Facebook but probably aren’t

Media Centre > May 2011

May 19 2011
Great Hotels of the World latest member news round-up
May 12 2011
Win a trip to Brussels with Great Hotels of the World’s Secret City Guides Competition
May 4 2011
Great Hotels of the World welcomes Van der Valk Hotels as new members of alliance
May 4 2011
The world's best destinations according to Tripadvisor

Media Centre > April 2011

April 19 2011
Great Hotels of the World reveals 2011 summer holiday hotspots
April 12 2011
Great Hotels of the World announces the latest news round-up from its members
April 5 2011
Great Hotels' sister company, evolution, offers chain level agreements with Expedia
April 1 2011
Great Hotels of the World adds new members to their alliance

Media Centre > March 2011

March 28 2011
Great Hotels of the World predicts emerging meetings and incentives destinations for 2011 and beyond
March 28 2011
Are we obsessed with Facebook?
March 24 2011
Great Hotels of the World launches 72 hour Spain and Greece sale
March 3 2011
Great Hotels of the World unveils restyled bookstand quality directory at ITB 2011
March 1 2011
Win a trip to South Africa with Great Hotels of the World’s new photography competition

Media Centre > February 2011

February 22 2011
Pure Hotels by Great Hotels of the World - Exclusive sneak preview
February 17 2011
Great Hotels of the World announces new members to its alliance
February 15 2011
‘Food Glorious Food’ – Gourmet News Round Up from Great Hotels of the World
February 10 2011
Easter and Royal Wedding period offers from Great Hotels of the World
February 1 2011
Great Hotels of the World announces new members

Media Centre > January 2011

January 27 2011
Great Hotels of the World predicts incentives are back for 2011 and beyond
January 26 2011
Great Hotels Incentive Collection Members
January 17 2011
Great Hotels of the World members 2010
January 17 2011
Great Hotels of the World adds 63 hotels to its portfolio in 2010
January 12 2011
Win a dream honeymoon with Great Hotels of the World and the Pure Honeymoon Collection
January 10 2011
Love is in the Air … Great offers this Valentine’s Day from Great Hotels of the World

Media Centre > December 2010

December 16 2010
Great Hotels of the World latest member news round-up
December 9 2010
Great Hotels of the World announces new hotel opening in Brazil

Media Centre > November 2010

November 30 2010
Press release: Great Hotels opens up more OTA’s to hotels with launch of Value Added Channel Manager
November 25 2010
Press release: Great Hotels of the World strengthens meeting and incentive sales team
November 24 2010
Armand Guillemot - Career biography
November 24 2010
Press release: Great Hotels of the World announces new members
November 23 2010
Value added channel manager diagram
November 18 2010
Great Hotels of the World launches brand new Meetings, Incentive & Corporate Travel Directory
November 16 2010
Great Hotels of the World members triumph at World Travel Awards 2010
November 3 2010
Great Hotels of the World introduces niche lifestyle websites

Media Centre > October 2010

October 14 2010
Great Hotels of the World introduces innovative ‘Niche content hubs’ to leisure marketing strategy
October 8 2010
Great Hotels of the World member announces reopening of championship golf course in Tenerife
October 5 2010
GHO Consolidates Brands to Create One Global Hotel Sales & Marketing Brand

Media Centre > August 2010

August 19 2010
Great Hotels Organisation launches new website for meeting and incentive planners and venue finders
August 17 2010
Great Hotels of the World member re-opens after extensive renovation
August 3 2010
Great Hotels of the World & Special Hotels of the World Announce New Members

Media Centre > July 2010

July 28 2010
Great Hotels of the World Launches Travel Writing Competition
July 26 2010
Gran Hotel Bahia Del Duque Resort Announces Opening of Brand New Restaurant and Terrace
July 7 2010
Great Hotels Organisation’s top ten meeting and incentive tips and trends for hoteliers

Media Centre > June 2010

June 3 2010
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Launch Ash Cloud Cancellation Policy
June 1 2010
Special Hotels of the World Announces Re-opening of Member Hotel

Media Centre > May 2010

May 19 2010
Great Hotels Organisation Announces Six New Members

Media Centre > April 2010

April 20 2010
Special Hotels of the World Announces Hotel Re-openings
April 8 2010
Great Hotels Meeting Forums hold best ever event

Media Centre > March 2010

March 24 2010
GHO sees positive change in consumer booking patterns
March 18 2010
Latest news from Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World Members
March 10 2010
Great Hotels Organisation announces new members
March 2 2010
Great Hotels of the World announces 2010 Luxury Travel Collection Directory

Media Centre > February 2010

February 25 2010
Great Hotels Organisation member hotels unaffected by floods in Madeira
February 22 2010
Great Hotels Organisation Launches New MICE Promotion

Media Centre > January 2010

January 25 2010
Great Hotels Organisation Announces New Members
January 19 2010
Romantic Valentine’s Day Offers from Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World
January 15 2010
Great Hotels of the World Member Hosts Annual Music Festival
January 12 2010
Great Hotels Organisation adds 35 New Hotels in 2009

Media Centre > December 2009

December 16 2009
Great Hotels Organisation Announces Changes to Great Hotels Meeting Forums
December 15 2009
Great Hotels of the World Members Win Luxury Awards

Media Centre > November 2009

November 25 2009
Great Hotels of the World Members Win Multiple Awards at World Travel Awards 2009
November 17 2009
Great Hotels of the World Member, Cotswold House, Announces the Launch of New Spa
November 6 2009
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World joins The Luxury Network
November 4 2009
Special Hotels of the World Launches 2010 Exclusive Travel Collection Directory
November 2 2009
Great Hotels of the World Culinary News

Media Centre > October 2009

October 19 2009
Great Hotels Organisation Announces New Members
October 14 2009
evolution Revolutionises CRS Technology with Launch of Multi-channel Distribution System

Media Centre > September 2009

September 30 2009
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Meetings & Incentive Travel Collection Directory 2010
September 16 2009
Zara Spa at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, wins Condé Nast Traveller Readers Award

Media Centre > July 2009

July 27 2009
Great Hotels Organisation Announces New Members and Hotel Openings
July 21 2009
Great Hotels Organisation Announces Successful First Round Financing
July 13 2009
Great Hotels Organisation’s MICE Promotion Proves Popular during Recession
July 2 2009
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Corporate Travel Directory

Media Centre > June 2009

June 29 2009
Hoteliers must develop pricing strategies as booking patterns change
June 19 2009
Great Hotels Organisation Announces New Members
June 15 2009
Mandala Spa Launches Unique Environmental Initiative
June 11 2009
Meeting & Incentive Forums Thrive Despite Recession
June 6 2009
Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve Opens New Amani Spas
June 4 2009
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Summer Promotion
June 1 2009
Great Hotels Organisation Announces Further Addition to European Sales Team

Media Centre > May 2009

May 28 2009
Great Hotels Organisation Launches Hotel Loyalty Programme - Great Hotels Rewards
May 27 2009
Special Hotels of the World Announces Hotel Opening in Croatia
May 21 2009
Great Hotels of the World Announces Hotel Opening in Rhodes
May 19 2009
Great Hotels Organisation Announce New Members
May 5 2009
Great Hotels Organisation launches MICE promotion

Media Centre > April 2009

April 27 2009
Great Hotels Organisation Expands Sales Team
April 20 2009
Great Hotels of the World announces its newest member: Hotel-e
April 14 2009
G-rez confirms consumer booking trends
April 6 2009
Hoteliers go back to basics during economic downturn

Media Centre > March 2009

March 31 2009
How to generate four MICE requests in 24 hours
March 27 2009
Hotel Puente Romano hosts Andalucia Tennis Experience
March 17 2009
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World announce new members in Portugal & Turkey
March 13 2009
Latest news from Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World
March 12 2009
MICE news round-up from members of Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World
March 10 2009
Top tips to improve online traffic and bookings
March 2 2009
Choosing a website Booking Engine – It’s your key salesperson

Media Centre > February 2009

February 25 2009
Great Hotels of the World announces 2009 Luxury Travel Collection Directory
February 23 2009
Great Hotels Organisation targets corporate demand with the launch of Metro Hotels
February 16 2009
G-rez by Great Hotels Organisation offers free website consultancy at ITB Berlin 2009
February 10 2009
Great Hotels of the World announces new members
February 3 2009
How to choose the right digital marketing agency

Media Centre > January 2009

January 28 2009
The GDS feels the effects of the economic slowdown
January 22 2009
Great Hotels Organisation receives record membership applications in 2008
January 20 2009
Great Hotels Organisation announces Senior Vice President – Asia
January 16 2009
Great Hotels of the World announces its newest member: Mardan Palace Hotel
January 12 2009
Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa extends range of spa services

Media Centre > December 2008

December 17 2008
Great Hotels of the World announces new members
December 16 2008
Great Hotels Organisation announces Meeting Forums dates for 2009
December 15 2008
Special Hotels of the World Announce New Members in UAE & Montenegro
December 11 2008
Special Hotels of the World introduces the newly opened Prestige Lucena Hotel, Spain
December 11 2008
Adrian Steirn Gallery at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
December 10 2008
The light at the end of the tunnel for independent hotels
December 3 2008
Grand Hotel Principe Di Piemonte awarded first Michelin star
December 3 2008
Michelin-starred chef joins Beau Rivage Palace

Media Centre > November 2008

November 21 2008
Meeting & Incentive Forums set to conquer Asia
November 18 2008
Great Hotels of the World announces its newest member: Ria Park Hotel & Spa
November 17 2008
Great Hotels Organisation appoints new Director of Sales for North America
November 7 2008
Great Hotels Organisation Announces the Meetings & Incentive Travel Collection Directory 2009
November 7 2008
Special Hotels of the World Announces 2009 Exclusive Travel Collection Directory
November 6 2008
GHO Launches Digital Marketing Agency
November 3 2008
A Wedding Gift with a Difference

Media Centre > October 2008

October 23 2008
Special Hotels of the World Announces its newest member: Palazzo Magnani Feroni
October 15 2008
Great Hotels Organisation Strengthens Sales Team

Media Centre > September 2008

September 30 2008
South America - the next big thing?
September 26 2008
GHO leads the way towards Hotel Alliance 3.0
September 22 2008
Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World launch new websites
September 19 2008
Great Hotels of the World announce Iberostar Grand Hotel Anthelia as its newest member
September 19 2008
Special Hotels of the World announce Hotel Prestige Lucena as its newest member

Media Centre > August 2008

August 28 2008
Special Hotels of the World member launches new kids’ club
August 20 2008
Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa is proud to unveil its new ‘Zen the Spa at Rotana’
August 20 2008
New Angsana Spa at the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura

Media Centre > June 2008

June 30 2008
Simply Red to play one-off concert at luxury Marbella hotel this July

Media Centre > May 2008

May 13 2008
G-wiz Caters to the Cash-Rich/Time-Poor Hotel Guest
May 6 2008
Great News 2008

Media Centre > April 2008

April 22 2008
Great Hotels of the World member Forte Village Resort opens Chelsea Football Club Soccer School
April 14 2008
April 2008 - Great Hotels of the World member Villa Aminta reopens with new suites and spa

Media Centre > March 2008

March 31 2008
Great Hotels Organisation predicts Middle East hotel bubble could burst by 2010
March 25 2008
March 2008 - Special Hotels of the World introduces the newly opened Elba Costa Ballena Hotel, Spain
March 18 2008
March 2008 - Spring savings in the Lakes; Save nearly 30% at the Lakeside Hotel

Media Centre > February 2008

February 28 2008
G-wiz Xtra Launches At ITB; A multi-property search solution enabling hotels to cross-sell rooms
February 5 2008
February 2008 - GHOTW announces new luxury villas opening at Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque Resort

Media Centre > November 2007

November 26 2007
New bigger and better format for Meetings & Incentive Forums in 2008
November 16 2007
Great Hotels Organisation stages first event in the Ukraine

Media Centre > September 2007

September 17 2007
Hotels to save €13,475 per year through G-wiz’s new hotel-friendly pricing structure

Media Centre > August 2007

August 20 2007
August 2007 - Great Hotels of the World Launches New Luxury Spa Collection Directory

Media Centre > July 2007

July 23 2007
Small Independent Hoteliers Can Fight Back; GHO helps independents challenge the chains
July 16 2007
G-rez by Great Hotels Organisation grows consortia business by 650%
July 2 2007
July 2007 - Save up to 25% and enjoy a free spa treatment

Media Centre > June 2007

June 27 2007
G-rez by Great Hotels Organisation Introduces New ‘Corporate Connection’ Package

Media Centre > May 2007

May 11 2007
Pre-bookings flood in for new luxury consortium: Last chance for luxury hotels to join

Media Centre > April 2007

April 17 2007
New luxury leisure consortium launches: Great Hotels Organisation recruits exclusive partners

Media Centre > March 2007

March 19 2007
March 2007 - Great Hotels of the World Announces New Member Opening in Fujairah, UAE
March 19 2007
March 2007 - Easter and chocolate spa treatments in Mallorca with GHOTW
March 12 2007
March 2007 - Enjoy Easter and chocolate in Paris with GHOTW
March 8 2007
March 2007 - Great Hotels Organisation strengthens sales and marketing team
March 6 2007
March 2007 - Great Hotels of the World announces Hotel Quinta da Marinha Resort officially upgraded
March 5 2007
March 2007 - Easter Eggs-stravaganza at The Grove
March 2 2007
March 2007 - New luxury leisure consortium launches: Great Hotels Organisation fills industry niche

Media Centre > February 2007

February 26 2007
February 2007 - Save 20% on a value added three night stay in Paris
February 26 2007
February 2007 - Great Hotels Organisation launches its new and exciting ‘Eco Collection’
February 19 2007
February 2007 - Relax and rejuvenate Taj Exotica Goa’s luxury spa offer
February 12 2007
February 2007 - Luxury Bangkok Honeymoon Offer From SHOTW
February 7 2007
February 2007 - G-wiz challenges overpriced website booking market: GHO offers more for less

Media Centre > January 2007

January 29 2007
January 2007 - Valentine’s offers from Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World
January 15 2007
January 2007 - Enjoy a luxury ‘anti-Valentines’ break to Cyprus and save 28%
January 8 2007
January 2007 - Save 35% at the Merrion Hall, Dublin, this winter
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The best of summer from Great Hotels of the World

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Great Hotels Meeting Forums: New format proves a success

April 23 2012
Great Hotels of the World announces new hotel opening in Brussels

April 11 2012
Hotel Berlin, Berlin completes final phase of major renovations

March 30 2012
Great Hotels of the World announces new hotel opening in Italy

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