Press ReleasesMay 2005 - May 2008May 13, 2008 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS OFFERS SPRINGTACULAR SAVINGS NOW THROUGH JUNE 25 . Castle Resorts & Hotels offers a variety of accommodation choices, amenities and price ranges. For travel now through June 25, 2008 on the island of Oahu and until June 5, 2008 for Kauai, Hawaii, Maui, Guam and Thailand, Castle Resorts & Hotels is offering SPRINGtacular Savings at participating properties. The following hotels and resorts offer savings off the published rack rates, based on a minimum night stay. May 13, 2008 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS OFFERS FREE NIGHTS NOW THROUGH JUNE 5. Book at Castle Resorts & Hotels now through June 5, 2008 and receive every 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 7th night free at participating properties in Hawaii. Choose from a variety of accommodation choices, amenities and price ranges to fit your client's needs and budget. This promotion is travel-agent commissionable and can be combined with the current 5 for $50 travel agent incentive program, where travel agents receive a $50 bonus for bookings of five consecutive nights or more at a Castle property. May 6, 2008 - THE CASTLE GROUP, INC. ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2008. The Castle Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CAGU) holding company for Castle Resorts & Hotels, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2008 ending March 31, 2008. May 2, 2008 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS PRESENTS ITS "5 for $50" TRAVEL AGENT INCENTIVE. Castle Resorts & Hotels offers up its "5 for $50" travel agent incentive program. From now until June 5, 2008, and in fall from August 18 to December 21, 2008, travel agents can earn $50 for every booking of five consecutive nights or more at a participating Castle Resorts & Hotel property. With a variety of price ranges and locations, travel agents have an opportunity to earn incentives on "every day" bookings. April 15, 2008 - THE CASTLE GROUP, INC. ANNOUNCES SOUTHEAST ASIA GOALS AND FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 2007. The Castle Group, Inc. (OTCBB: CAGU) holding company for Castle Resorts & Hotels, today announced its objectives for expansion into Southeast Asia in 2009 and financial results for year-end, December 31, 2007. April 7, 2008 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS HIRES AND PROMOTES SALES AND MARKETING STAFF TO ACCOMMODATE EXPANSION. Castle Resorts & Hotels has added several members to its sales and marketing team to handle its continuous expansion in Hawaii and Asia. The Hawaii-based management company acquired contracts for six properties in 2007 including two in Thailand, and one in Guam. It now features 26 properties throughout Hawaii, New Zealand, Micronesia, and Thailand. February 18, 2008 - THE CASTLE GROUP, INC. TO PRESENT AT THE NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANKERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. The Castle Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CAGU) announced today that Howard Mendelsohn, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the National Investment Bankers Association Conference, to be held on February 21-22, 2008, at The Four Seasons Hotel, Two Dole Drive, Westlake Village, California. January 15, 2008 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS PREMIERES IN THAILAND MARKET; ACQUIRES HOTEL CONTRACTS FOR TWO LUXURY RESORTS. The Castle Group, Inc. (OTC-BB: CAGU) today announced that its subsidiary, Hawaii-based management company Castle Resorts & Hotels, has expanded into Thailand with two new luxury resorts, Katamanda in Phuket and Baan Taling Ngam Resort & Spa in Koh Samui. These two additions bring Castle Resorts & Hotels' inventory count up to 26 properties throughout Hawaii, Micronesia, New Zealand and Thailand. January 15, 2008 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS OFFERS SPECIAL RATES ON MAILE SKY COURT IN WAIKIKI. Castle Resorts & Hotels announces special rates on its Maile Sky Court property in Waikiki. From now through January 31, 2008, you can book a standard room starting at just $84 per night. January 8, 2008 - THE CASTLE GROUP, INC. WELCOMES ROBERT WU MEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF ASIA DEVELOPMENT FOR SUBSIDIARY. The Castle Group, Inc. (OTC-BB: CAGU) today announced the appointment of entrepreneur Robert Wu to its Board of Directors and to the post of Executive Vice President of Asian Development for its subsidiary Castle Resorts & Hotels, which provides hospitality services to 26 properties in Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, New Zealand and Thailand. December 13, 2007 - THE CASTLE GROUP, INC. ANNOUNCES GUIDANCE FOR Q4 FISCAL YEAR 2007, AND FISCAL YEAR 2008; 2008 EBITDA EXPECTED TO TOTAL FIVE TIMES THE 2007 FIGURE. The Castle Group, Inc. (OTC-BB: CAGU), holding company for Castle Resorts & Hotels, which provides hospitality services to 26 properties in Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, New Zealand, and Thailand, today announced its financial guidance for its fiscal 2007 fourth quarter and full fiscal year, ending December 31, 2007. December 11, 2007 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS ACQUIRES NEW CONTRACT WITH QUEEN KAPIOLANI HOTEL. The Castle Group, Inc. (OTC-BB: CAGU) today announced that its subsidiary Castle Resorts & Hotels has been selected as the management company for the Queen Kapiolani Hotel to handle sales, marketing and reservations, effective December 1, 2007. October 8, 2007 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS OFFERS ITS "5 FOR 50" TRAVEL AGENT INCENTIVE FOR FALL. Castle Resorts & Hotels offers its "5 for 50" travel agent incentive program for fall. From now until December 21, 2007, travel agents can earn $50 for every booking of five consecutive nights or more at a participating Castle Resorts & Hotel property. With a variety of price ranges and locations, travel agents can easily earn this special incentive on their "every day" bookings and not just high end and high priced accommodation bookings. October 8, 2007 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS SAYS "T'ANKS HAWAII". Castle Resorts & Hotels is saying "T'anks Hawaii" to Kamaaina with a special promotional package that includes a great rate on a room at its Hawaii properties, Dollar Rent-A-Car and a free tank of gas. September 26, 2007 - THE CASTLE GROUP, INC. APPOINTS HOWARD MENDELSOHN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - FORMER EXPEDIA EXECUTIVE JOINS HAWAII'S THIRD LARGEST RESORT MANAGEMENT COMPANY. The Castle Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CAGU), holding company for Castle Resorts & Hotels, today announced the appointment of Howard Mendelsohn as CFO. July 30, 2007 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR MAILE SKY COURT IN WAIKIKI - THIRD NEW CONTRACT IN PAST TWO MONTHS. Castle Resorts & Hotels announces the addition of the 596-room Maile Sky Court to its management portfolio. Castle will manage the operations, sales, marketing and reservations for Maile Sky Court effective October 1, 2007. This is the third new management contract Castle has been awarded in the past two months, increasing its portfolio to a total of 3,410 rooms. July 10, 2007 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS NAMED AS NEW MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR HOTEL SANTA FE IN GUAM. Castle Resorts & Hotels announces the addition of the 110-room Hotel Santa Fe in Guam to its management portfolio effective July 1, 2007. Castle will manage the operations, sales, marketing and reservations for the Guam resort. This is the second new management contract in the past month for Castle Resorts & Hotels. June 26, 2007 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS PREPARES FOR GROWTH AND EXPANSION WITH REORGANIZATION, NEW POSTIONS AND PROMOTIONS. Castle Resorts & Hotels recently announced several new positions and promotions as part of a strategic reorganization to position the company for growth and expansion in emerging markets and in the destinations it currently serves (Hawaii, Micronesia and New Zealand). May 16, 2007 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS ADDS 450 ROOMS TO ITS WAIKIKI INVENTORY. Castle Resorts & Hotels announces its new sales and marketing partnership with Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki which adds 450 rooms to our existing Waikiki inventory. Effective June 1, 2007, Castle will manage the sales and marketing for the resort including contracting, direct sales, online and traditional marketing, and reservations. April 5, 2007 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS SALUTES AMERICAN TROOPS WITH A "MILITARY APPRECIATION" PROMOTION. With Memorial Day coming up, Castle Resorts & Hotels salutes the United States Armed Forces with a special promotion. As its way of saying thanks, Castle is offering an additional 10% off its already discounted military rates on new bookings for travel from May 1 through June 30, 2007 at all of its resorts and hotels in Hawaii and Saipan. February 12, 2007 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS ANNOUNCES ROMANCE PACKAGE FOR 2007 - "KISS ME EVERYWHERE". Castle Resorts & Hotels announces its 2007 romance package called, "Kiss Me Everywhere." The innovative package combines destination information along with condominium accommodations enabling couples to make the most of their Hawaii vacation while adding romance and adventure. February 5, 2007 - PACIFIC MARINA INN UNDERGOES $1 MILLION IN RENOVATION. Pacific Marina Inn, represented by Castle Resorts & Hotels, is undergoing over $1 million in renovations. The extensive renovation project started in October 2006 and is expected to be completed by late spring 2007. January 3, 2007 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS APPOINTS KEY MANAGEMENT POSITIONS FOR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS. Castle Resorts & Hotels recently announced three key management appointments that strategically position Castle Resorts & Hotels for the future. November 3, 2006 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS' HILO HAWAIIAN HOTEL WINS TRAVEL INDUSTRY AWARD. Castle Resorts & Hotels received an award from Rendezvous Tours for its Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, which was voted the "Best Moderate Property" in the State of Hawaii. The 2006 Hawaii Travel Industry Awards are selected by Hawaii's retail travel agents who vote for their favorite hotels in various categories in a survey conducted by Rendezvous Tours, a local Hawaii wholesaler. October 16, 2006 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS REPORTS BUSINESS AS USUAL AFTER SUNDAY'S EARTHQUAKE FOR ITS HAWAII RESORTS AND HOTELS. Castle Resorts & Hotels reports that its resorts on the Big Island of Hawaii and throughout the state are open with business as usual. The four resorts on the Big Island sustained no apparent structural damage with only minor damage to individual units. No evacuation was necessary. August 23, 2006 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS ADDS 150 YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE WITH THE NEW APPOINTMENTS OF GENERAL MANAGERS. Castle Resorts & Hotels adds 150 years of management experience with the announcement of several veterans in the travel industry as new appointments and promotions of general managers for properties in Hawaii and Guam. August 2, 2006 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS LAUNCHES NEW CUTTING EDGE WEBSITE WITH SAVINGS UP TO 50%. Castle Resorts & Hotels launches a newly redesigned website with a customized proprietary booking engine and intuitive functionality that sets it above its competitors. After extensive research, consumer and industry feedback, and competitive site benchmarking, Castle Resorts set out to create a website that raises the bar and sets a new standard for hospitality websites while offering great rates, tremendous savings up to 50% off regular rates, free night program and more! July 14, 2006 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS NAMED AS NEW MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR HOKELE SUITES WAIKIKI. Castle Resorts & Hotels announced today the addition of Hokele Suites Waikiki (formerly Marc Waikiki Suites) on Oahu to its growing resort management portfolio. The 114 all-suite hotel will transfer management hands as of October 1, 2006. Castle will handle all aspects of management for the resort including operations, accounting, sales, marketing, and reservations. July 12, 2006 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR OF MARKETING. Castle Resorts & Hotels announced the appointment of Haruyo Murakami Yun as the director of marketing for the management company's 23 resorts and condominiums located throughout Hawaii, New Zealand and Micronesia. Murakami Yun will be responsible for directing and implementing all marketing initiatives for the Castle brand as well as individual Castle properties. June 15, 2006 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS WELCOMES FIRST GUEST AT THE NEWLY RE-OPENED IMPERIAL SUITES HOTEL IN GUAM. Castle Resorts & Hotels welcomed JLawrence Cruz, the president of the Department of Chamorro Affairs on Guam, as the first guest to the newly opened Imperial Suites Hotel. The all-suite business hotel opened its doors on June 15, 2006 after undergoing a hotel-wide refurbishing to revive the hotel after a closure of over two years. May 15, 2006 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS NAMED AS NEW MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR IMPERIAL SUITES HOTEL IN GUAM. Castle Resorts & Hotels announces the addition of Imperial Suites Hotel in Guam to its resort management portfolio. The all-suite business hotel is slated to have a soft opening on June 15, 2006. Castle will handle all aspects of management for the resort including operations, sales, marketing, and reservations. January 05, 2006 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS ANNOUNCES RECENT HIRES, PROMOTIONS AND RESTRUCTURING OF MANAGEMENT TEAM. Castle Resorts & Hotels announces several new hires, promotions and restructuring in effort to position itself strategically in the competitive marketplace. Under the leadership of Alan Mattson, president of Castle Resorts & Hotels, the recent reorganization includes management positions in the corporate headquarters, in sales and marketing department and at the property level. December 27, 2005 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS LAUNCHES 2006 TRAVEL INCENTIVE PROGRAM. Castle Resorts & Hotels announces the launch of its 2006 travel agent incentive program, "5 for 50." This popular incentive program rewards travel agents for supporting Castle's resorts by providing a $50 bonus for every five consecutive nights booked at participating Castle properties. September 22, 2005 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS LAUNCHES "T'ANKS" CAMPAIGN FEATURING A FREE RENTAL CAR AND FREE GAS!. Castle Resorts & Hotels announces the launch of its "T'anks" promotion starting September 22, 2005 with travel to be completed by December 15, 2005. The promotion includes special discounted rates, a free compact rental car and free gas when booking a stay at participating Castle resorts on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. June 30, 2005 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS NAMED AS NEW MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR KONA BALI KAI ON THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII. Castle Resorts & Hotels announces the addition of Kona Bali Kai (formerly Marc Kona Bali Kai) to its resort management portfolio effective July 1, 2005. Castle will handle all aspects of management for the resort including operations, sales, marketing, and reservations. May 18, 2005 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE NEW ROMANCE PACKAGE - KISS ME EVERYWHERE. Castle Resorts & Hotels announces the launch of its new romance package called, "Kiss Me Everywhere." The innovative package combines destination information along with condominium accommodations enabling couples to make the most of their Hawaii vacation while adding romance and adventure. May 11, 2005 - CASTLE RESORTS & HOTELS LAUNCHES NEW TRAVEL AGENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR TRAVEL AGENTS IN OCEANIA . Castle Resorts & Hotels announces the launch of its new Oceania "5 for 50" travel agent incentive program. Starting June 1, 2005, travel agents in New Zealand and Australia can earn a AU/NZ$50 gift certificate for Westfield for all new bookings for a five-night consecutive stay at participating Castle Resorts & Hotels in Hawaii and New Zealand, including The Spencer on Byron Hotel in Auckland. The incentive is rewarded for travel from June 1, 2005 through December 21, 2005. |