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Saanich Peninsula Finally Has a Scheduled Air Service to Downtown Vancouver

Commuters, visitors and shoppers travelling from Vancouver Islands Saanich peninsula, no longer have to rely on BC ferries. The new air service will allow them to soar over the long line ups, increasing fares and slow boats to Vancouver. Arrive in the centre of downtown Vancouver in 30 minutes, a fraction of the time it takes on the water. - February 21, 2009 - SaltSpring Air

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

VisaCenter.ca Resumes Expedited Processing of Visa Applications to Russia

VisaCenter.ca Resumes Expedited Processing of Visa Applications to Russia

Russian visa applications may now be expedited for Canadians. - February 20, 2009 - RCTC Corporation

Asiana Travel Mate "Cleans Up the Zoo"

On 14 February, Asiana Travel Mate (ATM), one of local leading Tour Operators, together with thousands of couples in Vietnam celebrated Valentine’s Day, yet, in its very own way. The company wanted to show its responsibility to society and environment by organising environmental awareness... - February 20, 2009 - Asiana Travel Mate Vietnam Tours

Delaware North Companies Select RipBang Studios as Its Preferred Architectural Partner

RipBang Studios will develop new branded restaurant concepts for airports, sports venues, parks and resorts on behalf of Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service. - February 20, 2009 - RipBang Studios

G.A.P Adventures Named Finalist for Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

G.A.P Adventures is pleased to announce that it is a finalist for the World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) Tourism for Tomorrow awards in the Global Tourism Business category. - February 20, 2009 - G Adventures

Kids and Teens Learn to Sail Free

Offshore Sailing School announced today a new value-packed bonding experience for families up to six at savings of more than 60%. This five-day Florida getaway is available on new bookings for select weeks now through September 27, 2009 at Hawk's Cay Resort in the Florida Keys. - February 20, 2009 - Offshore Sailing School

Destination Weddings: the Guilt-Free Getaway--Wedding Guests Are a Bright Spot for Beleaguered Travel Industry

While the bleak economy continues to take a bite out of the travel industry, the forecast for destination wedding travel is looking up. The most recent travel survey conducted by Bridal Guide magazine reported that almost 30% of readers are planning or considering a destination wedding (higher than... - February 20, 2009 - Bridal Guide Magazine

Who Will be 2009 Travel Pub Quiz Champions? Will Anyone be Able to Triumph Over the Geniuses at Hotels.com?

The Family Holiday Association and ABTA Greater London Region are calling for travel companies to sign up to compete on 18 March in London in the annual Travel Pub Quiz held in aid of the holiday charity that gives a break to disadvantaged children. In 2008, the Hotels.com Wake Up Happy! Team... - February 20, 2009 - Family Holiday Association

Asia's First Luxury Tour Operator Offers Chic Travel Experience to Angkor Temples Cambodia

The company has just launched a new luxury tour "Luxuries on the Majestic Angkor Cambodia 4 days." - February 20, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Meeting Incentive Conference Exhibition to See Growth in Siem Riep Cambodia

Luxury Travel has just launched a MICE Department and Specializes in Planning and Organizing Incentive Trips and the Company Spokesperson Says Meeting Incentive Conference Exhibition Sees Growth in Siem Riep Cambodia. - February 20, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Berwick Travel Announces 2008 Pinnacle Award Winning Resorts

The agency's seven top resorts are awarded with the exclusive Pinnacle Award for outstanding service, staff, and amenities. Eleven additional "Best Of" awards also announced. - February 19, 2009 - Berwick Travel

Current American Hotel & Lodging Chairman Joe Martin and His Wife Pam to be Inducted Into the Hospitality Hall of Fame at OSU

Current American Hotel & Lodging Chairman Joe Martin and his wife Pam to be inducted into the Hospitality Hall of Fame for the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration at Oklahoma State University. - February 19, 2009 - Oklahoma State University

Luxuries on a Budget Announced by Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator

The Luxury Travel Vietnam Company has just launched a new luxury tour “Vietnam’s Heritage and Cultural Tour 11 days” with one night bonus and 10% Discount. Luxury Travel, Vietnam’s first luxury tour company, continues to create niche tourism products for high end travelers,... - February 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Luxury Travel Targets Australian Tourists

After increasing growth in the Australian market, Luxury Travel is looking for tour operators and sets to open the company first sales office in Australia. Luxury Travel is an internationally renowned, award-winning travel company spanning Indochina, with three offices throughout Vietnam, and... - February 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Last Minute Offers to the World’s Biggest and Most Extraordinary Carnival Celebrations in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia

Book now with Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover.Travel Group to take part in Brazil’s 2009 Carnival Celebrations in luxury Hotels in Rio and Salvador. - February 19, 2009 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions

Epicurean Ways Brings Spanish Olive Oil Tasting to the Boston Globe Travel Show

Spain culinary travel specialist Epicurean Ways will present a Spanish olive oil tasting session at the Taste for Travel Culinary Presentations taking place at the Boston Globe Travel Show on February 21, 2009. - February 18, 2009 - Epicurean Ways

St. Augustine Named a Top 10 Destination by American Express

St. Augustine has been named by American Express as one of the ten “surprising, exciting, and cutting-edge places” in the world where Americans can enjoy one of their favorite travel pastimes. - February 18, 2009 - St. Augustine Visitors & Conventions Bureau

Charity Seeks Holiday Donations for National Online Auction Event

The charity Family Holiday Association is appealing to travel companies to donate holidays to be auctioned in national online event Holiday2Help, to be held on www.buyoncegivetwice.co.uk in March 2009. The donated holidays will be auctioned to the public, with the winners taking the holiday, the... - February 18, 2009 - Family Holiday Association

Fishermen’s Lodge Opens to a Full House on New Year

Already getting rave reviews from its high profile guests, this lovely 12 bed room lodge is an ideal getaway for families, couples and travelers taking a break from their hectic routine. The very personalized Fishermen’s Lodge is getting noticed for the comfort and food that it offers as... - February 18, 2009 - The Fishermens Lodge

Karine Hannah Collaborates with Songwriter/Producer Ayhan Sahin on New Release "Karine" - Release Streets Globally Jan. 27 on Young Pals Music

Karine Hannah Collaborates with Songwriter/Producer Ayhan Sahin on New Release "Karine" - Release Streets Globally Jan. 27 on Young Pals Music

In all, "Karine" hearkens a bygone era where an album was designed to serve up the full spectrum of an artist's ability—instead of so many gimmick-driven, pinhole-targeted acts that drive today's marketplace. Hannah's versatility is her trump, imbued with innate celestial talent and consummate emotive fervor. Aligned with these dozen-plus sing-along treasures, here is a project whose stamp is utterly timeless. - February 17, 2009 - Young Pals Music

50 Greatest Love Songs

50 Greatest Love Songs

The Internet radio station MartiniintheMorning.com counted down the 50 most romantic songs on Valentine’s Day, February 14th 2009. "The Way You Look Tonight,” landed in the top spot in MartiniInTheMorning.com’s annual poll. The station played 3 different interpretations of the song in three different countdowns. - February 17, 2009 - Standard Media Group

2009 Cuba May Day Tour

Cuba Education Tours announces its 2009 Cuba May Day Tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. This unique tour will run from Saturday 25 April to Saturday 2 May, 2009 -- eight incredible days to witness the island's stellar cultural and social achievements and join hands with... - February 17, 2009 - Cuba Education Tours

Sol Meliá and LRA Worldwide Partner on Hotel Brand Equity Initiative

Sol Meliá, the 15th-largest hotel chain in the world, has selected LRA Worldwide to assist with the "brand equity" of its Strategic Plan presented to investors in Madrid last year. LRA, a pioneer in the consulting discipline of Customer Experience Management, is working with Sol Meliá to further define each brand offering and how that offering is delivered at the property level. - February 17, 2009 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.

In Dubai Even Lunch Breaks Are Different

In Dubai Even Lunch Breaks Are Different

Office workers from Hult International Business School queued up at Jumeirah Beach Residence yesterday to take a 45-metre bungee jump on what proved to be an office lunch break with a difference. “We wanted to take a break from the traditional working lunch and liven up the... - February 16, 2009 - Hult International Business School

Cheaper Ticket Prices Announced at cheaperticketprices.com

CheaperTicketPrices.com has officially opened it's doors to would be travelers around the globe. Offering easier travel booking and the lowest travel fares available. - February 16, 2009 - Cheaper Ticket Prices

Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator Creates Niche Vacation Options

Luxury Travel, Vietnam’s first luxury tour company, continues to create niche tourism products for high end travelers, the company has just launched a new luxury tour "Vietnam Classic Tour 9 days" with one night free of charge at luxury Sofitel Metropole Hanoi. The Luxury Travel... - February 16, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

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

G.A.P Adventures Announces Australia Bushfire Appeal

G.A.P Adventures, a world leader in adventure travel, is sending out an appeal asking for donations which will go towards supporting Australia's communities affected by the bushfires. - February 15, 2009 - G Adventures

Timeshare Resale Offers to Purchase Way Up This Year Says Stroman Realty

Even in a tough market like this, Stroman, as a licensed timeshare resale broker, strives to maintain the highest price possible for its sellers and still manages a very good value for its buyers. Stroman has resold and closed over $100,000,000 in timeshare resales for individual timeshare owners and is the world’s largest licensed timeshare reseller network. - February 15, 2009 - Stroman Realty Inc

Travel to England Inspired by Stronger Dollar

Costs are decreasing and interest is increasing for travel to England, due to the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar. Image Tours is passing these savings onto travelers with an $800 per couple discount on select departures of their 16-Day, escorted tour visiting England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. For more details, including air and land inclusive pricing from over 200 cities, visit www.imagetours.com. - February 15, 2009 - Image Tours, Inc.

JustLuxe Launch Luxe Hotels

Luxe Hotels to be One Stop Place for the Finest Accommodations. - February 15, 2009 - Just Luxe

Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator Introduces New Luxury Romance packages

Luxury Travel Introduces New Romance Holiday Packages to Couples with Cherished Moments in Vietnam. - February 14, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Southern Africa Direct Sees Rise in Luxury Holiday and Honeymoon Bookings to Africa

For a long time Africa has been perceived as a holiday destination for the adventurous and hardy only; but the continent is increasingly being seen as a luxury destination and romantic getaway. - February 14, 2009 - Southern Africa Direct

A Little Chinese New Year Cheer to Old Folk

Old folks at the Rumah Sejahtera Melaka Tengah Paya Ikan in Bukit Baru, were recently had a joyous Chinese New Year celebration organized by Renaissance Caring Club, Renaissance Melaka Hotel. Renaissance Caring Club continued with this spirit to serve the community during Chinese New Year by... - February 14, 2009 - Renaissance Melaka Hotel

Michelle Obama and Gant Travel Management Share Common Goal - Supporting Military Families

Gant’s 'Alliance of Veteran Business Travelers' shares the same core beliefs as Michelle Obama when it comes to supporting military families. - February 13, 2009 - Gant Travel Management

Discover Hanoi by the Old Vintage Citroën Ride Experience with Luxury Travel Vietnam

Luxury Travel Vietnam, an Award Winning Luxury Tour Company Has Just Launched a Half Day Afternoon Hanoi City Tour on the Old Vintage Citroën. Luxury Travel continues creating innovative and niche tour package by offering a unique half day afternoon city tour in its Vintage Citroën to... - February 13, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

G.A.P Adventures Celebrates Darwin’s Birthday with New Galapagos Cruise Options

G.A.P Adventures, the world’s leading small group adventure tour operator, announces an expansion of its Galapagos cruises with the release of two new programs: a budget nine-day ‘Galapagos on a Shoestring’ trip and the introduction of the ‘GAP Adventurer VI’, a... - February 13, 2009 - G Adventures

Companies Can Trust Gant Travel Management in a Crisis

Gant’s BOVINE tracking system was first to contact clients after emergency plane landing in the the Hudson River. - February 12, 2009 - Gant Travel Management

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

2009 Running of the Bulls Travel Packages Available as San Fermin Bull Ranches Announced

The eight bull ranches providing toros bravos for the bullfights and bull runs have been announced in Pamplona, Spain. Ludus Tours can provide accommodations and tours to those seeking adventure at the Running of the Bulls. - February 12, 2009 - Ludus Tours

Luxury Travel to Launch "Discover the Mekong Delta in Style" from Saigon

Luxury Travel Vietnam to Launch "Discover the Mekong Delta in Style." - February 11, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

African Safari Club Launches Online Booking

African Safari Club’s new online booking facility is now live. In just six easy steps, customers can book Nile Cruises aboard the M.S. Da Vinci or M.S. Fleurette and Kenya Holidays staying at one of African Safari Club's six hotels. - February 11, 2009 - African Safari Club

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

Just Announced: New Online Directory for the Meetings and Events Industry

Just Announced: New Online Directory for the Meetings and Events Industry

Interactive, online buyers' guide provides one-stop access to hotels, destinations and meeting and event service providers. - February 10, 2009 - PlannerWire.com

Visitor Quick Guide Makes Getting Around New York City Like a Local Super Easy; Claim a 'Free' Copy Today by Visiting postcardsfromnewyork.com

Postcards from New York's free quick-guide, "New York Get There 1-2-3," helps tourists and residents get around the "Big Apple" effortlessly so they can enjoy more of NYC’s many attractions. - February 10, 2009 - The Cable Group

Dominican Republic Travel Site Launches New Hotel Section

PuertoPlata.com provides tourists with "insider" knowledge. - February 10, 2009 - PuertoPlata.com

Luxury Travellers Now Seek Greatest Value for Money in This Glocal Financial Crisis

Luxury Travel Offers Value for Money packages to Upscale Guests Travelling to Vietnam and Indochina in the Lap of Luxury. - February 10, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home Launches the Weekly Discount Program

Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home Launches the Weekly Discount Program

Rome Sweet Home gives the opportunity to book a discounted holiday in Rome with the Weekly Discount Program. - February 09, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home

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