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Stick-e® Yoga Accessories Rock the Health and Fitness Industry
On the heals of the successful launch of Yoga Stick-e Socks...for that Barefoot Feeling, Stick-e Brands announces an expanded product line of new Stick-e accessories for Yoga and Pilates. The new line was received with rave reviews, media attention and orders from Sporting Goods chains buyers at the recent Health and Fitness Business Expo. Stick-e Brands will be establishing itself as a household name this Fall as it graces the covers and pages of some of the biggest catalogs. - August 11, 2008 - Stick-e Products LLC
Birmingham, England: 2009 International Rotary Convention Fundraising Cruise to the British Isles
The Rotary fundraising cruise to the British Isles will feature 12-nights, 9 ports, and unveil the most breathtaking landscapes this part of the world has to offer. - August 11, 2008 - Genie Fellmer, CruiseOne Englewood
10 Reasons to Vacation North of Toronto, Next to Algonquin Park in the Almaguin Highlands
Danette the owner of Almaguin Vacation explains, "Helping tourists discover what they need while they are planning their vacation makes their decision easier when it comes to booking accommodations." After spending eight years operating a cottage resort, Sand Lake Cottages & Inn, http://www.sandlake.on.ca, located just outside Kearney, Ontario, Steve and Danette Fernandez believe the area is breathtaking and exciting. - August 11, 2008 - Almaguin Vacation
Holiday Travel of America (HTOA, Inc.) Provides Outstanding Customer Service for Their Travelers Following Sudden Shutdown of Aloha and ATA Airlines
Holiday Travel of America (HTOA, Inc.) took immediate action to care for stranded Hawaii travelers and those booked for near term departures to Hawaii following the sudden shutdown of Aloha and American Trans Air (ATA) airlines in March and April of this year respectively. “We are very proud... - August 10, 2008 - Holiday Travel of America
Travel-Startup tripwolf.com Celebrates 10,000th Registered User
Highly active social travel community merely weeks after the launch exceeds expectations - August 10, 2008 - tripwolf
Release of Historical Novel About Antarctica
Describes historical novel, Surviving Erebus, and major expedition of Sir James Clark Ross commanding ships HMS Erebus and Terror to major discoveries in Antarctica in 1841. - August 09, 2008 - More Curious Minds
Crystal Clear Concepts, Inc. Launches a Complete System to Evaluate, Manage, and Lead Private Club Teams to the Next Level - and Beyond
The CLEAR Solution™ is a Comprehensive Labor Evaluation, Action, and Reporting Solution (CLEAR) ensuring Private Clubs are properly documenting, training, goal setting, and maximizing their greatest asset – their team. - August 09, 2008 - Crystal Clear Concepts, Inc.
2 British Coaster Enthusiasts to Ride All Wooden Roller Coasters in the United States
On August 20 2008, Adrian Whitcombe and Ian Booth, two Roller Coaster Enthusiasts from Nottingham, England will embark on an epic 7000 mile drive across the United States, riding wooden Roller Coasters as they go. Their 21-day trip will be crowned with a ride on the 73 year old wooden coaster at the Puyallup Fair, near Seattle, WA. At the end of the tour they will be able to say that they have ridden every wooden coaster in the United States. - August 09, 2008 - Coaster2Coaster
Australian Pacific Touring Honours Club LaBourse
Club LaBourse Wins Top 10 Agency Award at Recent Product Launch - August 09, 2008 - Club LaBourse Oceania Pty Ltd
Reynolds Polymer Technology Installs Trendy New Acrylic “Ice” Bar in Romania
R-Cast™ Ice material debuts in the lobby of the new Radisson SAS hotel in Bucharest, Romania. This marks the first custom-cast project with the ice texture for Reynolds. Modeled after bars made out of real ice, this installation offers a stylishly unique and high-end atmosphere with colored lighting illumination the deep grooves of the ice texture, minus the sub-freezing temperatures. - August 08, 2008 - Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.
Destination Discoveries at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
The hotels and resorts of The Luxury Collection inspire unforgettable moments and create a lifetime of memories by unlocking the world’s most enriching experiences. The Sheraton Grande Laguna, A Luxury Collection Resort on the beautiful island of Phuket invites its guests on a Destination... - August 08, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Inner Maldives Holidays Selected as Host Buyer for PATA Travel Mart 2008
Inner Maldives Holidays is pleased to announce that the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has selected Inner Maldives Holidays as a Host Buyer for PATA Travel Mart 2008. PATA - a non-profit travel trade association serving government tourist offices, airlines, hotels and other travel-related... - August 08, 2008 - Inner Maldives Holidays
Do Ratings Really Matter?
Hotel rating programs are considered to be influential in attracting customers but a recent survey by SQM may show otherwise. - August 08, 2008 - Evaluate It by SQM
The Ring Hotel Extends Online Customer Reach
The Ring, Vienna’s Casual Luxury Hotel is launched 4 new websites to help their customers find information and make reservations queries easily. Recognizing that customers vary in language, search terms and information needs. The Ring Hotel has created a mini-network of customer service sites. - August 08, 2008 - The Ring
Receive Double HHonors Points at the DoubleTree Crystal City a Washington DC Hilton
Guests who book at the DoubleTree Crystal City National Airport now through September 30th 2008 can now enjoy Double HHonors Points while staying at this Washington DC Hilton. There is now no better time for Hilton Honors members to book their stay and enjoy the great location and amenities of the... - August 07, 2008 - Doubletree Crystal City
HG Sponsors NEWH Bowling Luau
For the third consecutive year, HG Art and Framing Consultants participated in the NEWH Annual Bowling Luau. The event took place on June 3, 2008 at the Dowdy Pavilion in Orlando. HG sponsored 2 lanes at the event, with proceeds supporting the NEWH Scholarship Fund. The event featured hospitality... - August 07, 2008 - HG Arts
David Burn Joins HG Art and Framing Consultants
David Burn joins HG Art and Framing Consultants as the Washington D.C. Representative. - August 07, 2008 - HG Arts
Marlene London Joins HG Art and Framing Consultants as Artist Liaison / New Business Development
Marlene London Joined HG Art and Framing Consultants as Artist Liaison and New Business Developer. Marlene began her relationship with HG as a published artist, producing lines of representational art and eventually producing narrative artistic pieces. Marlene is originally from Manhattan but... - August 07, 2008 - HG Arts
Intelligent Leisure Solutions (ILS3) and the Discover Travel Group
Managing Director Robert Phillips Has Been Elected ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) Chapter President for Brazil. - August 06, 2008 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions
Original Johnny Mercer Movie Contracts for Sale at C. Savannah
Some of the most significant signed movie contracts and other memorabilia by Johnny Mercer will be for sale and on display in the C. Savannah showroom at 42 E. Bay Street (next door to the historic Cotton Exchange). - August 05, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
f8 Photo Studios Creates New Experience for Clients; One Strip at a Time
When photographers Cara Galati and Jonathan Kazmierczak of f8 Photo Studios in Raleigh, North Carolina struck up an idea for a photo booth, they did their research for almost 2 years. With one last push to the finish line, they finally added the f8 PHOTOBOOTH to their product line as Raleigh's first locally owned photo booth. The result of pushing this revitalized experience to its clients has been nothing short of a success. - August 05, 2008 - f8 Photo Studios
Emerging Overseas Property Investment Market
Despite the current climate in the UK market, developers are leading the way in North Cyprus where the market is poised for massive growth. The UK housing market is in a state of near collapse and recent negative press about the viability of some holiday homes in Northern Cyprus has cast a shadow... - August 05, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Holidaypursuit.com: Reuniting Pangaea One Continent at a Time
Holidaypursuit.com is celebrating its grand opening with a free offer to the first 200 properties to list on the site. - August 05, 2008 - Holiday Pursuit
Jenny Behan, CruiseOne Phoenix, Debuts Alaska Motorcycle Cruise Tour
New Alaska Cruise tour featuring a 6-day motorcycle ride deep into Alaska's interior combined with 7-day voyage along the rugged splendor of the Alaskan coastline. - August 05, 2008 - Jenny Behan, CruiseOne Phoenix
Lucky Jets Celebrates Company Launch by Offering a Free Private Jet Flight to 8 Lucky Guests
Lucky Jets LLC Announces the Launch of LuckyJets.com, a new concept that brings VIP Door-to-Door Shared-Flights to the Private Jet Industry. LuckyJets brings together passengers of like itineraries, serving key Casino destinations around the World. In celebration of their Company launch date of 8/8/08, LuckyJets is inviting 8 Lucky Guests to fly with the Founders on their inaugural flights from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. These 8 Lucky Guests will also receive a voucher for a Free Flight. - August 05, 2008 - Lucky Jets LLC
Emerald City's Green - RezHub.com Announces a Top 6 List of Seattle's Greenest Hotels
Seattle's "Emerald City" nickname has taken on a slightly different meaning as they've succeeded on their mission to shrink their carbon footprint and become one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the country. As is true for most green cities, the hotels in Seattle are a big part of the efforts to go green. RezHub.com has announced a Top 6 List of Seattle's Greenest Hotels. - August 03, 2008 - RezHub.com
JLS Advertising, Marketing Campaigns Build Revenue, Brand Equity for Shaner
Nine months after being named Shaner’s agency-of-record, JLS Creative Solutions LLC (www.jlscreativesolutions.com), an award-winning, full-service advertising firm specializing in video, interactive, public relations and print media services is already delivering measurable success to Shaner’s hotel and hospitality operations. - August 03, 2008 - JLS Creative Solutions LLC
A New Women's Online Magazine - www.womenseverything.com - Provides Up to Date Factual Information for Cash Rich Time Poor Women Across the UK
By women for women, Womens Everything has collated an abundance of resources and articles under one website and by having this at women’s fingertips will free them to handle life and make better decisions. - August 02, 2008 - Womens Everything
Emergency Travel Services Provider Gears Up for Olympic Tourist Emergencies
Travel Assist Network Provides Medical Flights Home for Seriously Injured or Ill. - August 02, 2008 - Travel Assist Network
Playa Suites Acapulco Completes Major Renovation Project - Investment Focuses on Security, Convenience and "Going Green"
The Playa Suites Hotel in Acapulco has recently completed a million-dollar (USD) renovation project that improves amenities and enhances guest safety and security with the added benefit of reducing the resort’s eco-footprint. - August 02, 2008 - Playa Suites Acapulco
Courtyard Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Irving Offers Guests Free Gas Package
The Courtyard Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Irving is now providing the ultimate in affordability and convenience in their new Dallas hotel package. This Irving hotel is fighting the rising gas prices by providing an unbeatable Free Gas Package offer to its guests. This Dallas hotel package... - August 02, 2008 - Courtyard Dallas DFW Airport North
Join Embassy Suites Crystal City During Labor Day for an Arlington VA Vacation
Make this year’s September 1st Labor Day weekend an Arlington VA vacation by enjoying a large variety of historical sights, and shopping centers. Join Embassy Suites Crystal City as they provide each guest with a remarkably comfortable and convenient Arlington VA vacation. During your... - August 02, 2008 - Embassy Suites Crystal City
New York City Tourist Vids Up on TravelGuide.TV Website
TravelGuide.TV’s New York subdomain has come onstream with videos on the topics tourists look for, like New York Attractions, New York Restaurants. In all 25 cities are in the first phase of TravelGuide.TV followed by a further 25 by the end of 2008. A key feature of the website is its zippy directness – click and play the high quality travel videos. According to Stephen O’Shaughnessy “New York just had to be one of our first cities – the Big Apple is such a tourist magnet.” - August 02, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
VoiceAmerica Radio Host Gina Alzate Presents Holistic Life Designs at Sea
Gina Alzate is the Host of “Journey with Gina” a Live Internet Talk Radio Show on Wednesdays at 11am PST on VoiceAmerica™ Women’s channel. “Journey with Gina” is sponsored by World Tours and Cruises and Holistic Life Designs. - August 02, 2008 - LIVE Internet Talk Radio
TicketBranson.com Launches Redesign of Website
Website offers discount tickets to Branson Shows, Attractions, and Vacation Packages. - August 01, 2008 - Ticket Branson
Charleston Has a New "Flavor" of the Month; Circa 1886 Restaurant Names Seersucker as Top Ice Cream Recipe to Represent City
Charlestonians will all be screaming for a new ice cream flavor thanks to the winner of the Charleston’s Choice Ice Cream Contest hosted by AAA Four-Diamond, Mobil Four Star restaurant Circa 1886. On Wednesday, July 30, local judges selected Seersucker as the ice cream flavor that best... - August 01, 2008 - Circa 1886
Do You Want to Book Hotels Cheap? Hotel Insider Shares Secrets of the Trade for Saving Money on Hotel Bookings
An industry insider sharing tips and advice that will save the public money on their hotel bookings announces the availability of this information in digital e-book and MP3 format. His free blog also distributes valuable tips about travel today - tips designed to save the public time as well as money when traveling. - August 01, 2008 - David Reynolds & Associates
Get in Touch with Your Wild Side This August at "The Wild Life" Art Show in West L.a.
Susie Ghahremani is proud to announce The Wild Life, a solo exhibit of new works at Giant Robot's Los Angeles gallery beginning with a reception on Saturday, August 16, 2008. The Wild Life, the artist's fifth solo show, will feature an extensive collection of over 100 never-before-seen miniature paintings surrounded by a hand-crafted installation. Exhibit runs August 16 - September 17, 2008 at GR2, 2062 Sawtelle Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025. - July 31, 2008 - Susie Ghahremani
Cordell Thompson Joins Nonanonymous in Caribbean
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Veteran to Lead Nonanonymous Projects In Caribbean Tourism Sector. Nonanonymous has appointed Cordell Thompson, who served over 30 accomplished years with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (BMOT), to Senior Promotional Consultant of the online video company launched in... - July 31, 2008 - Nonanonymous, LLC
Exit Timeshares Offers Hope for Distressed Timeshare Owners and Pledges Revenues to the United Way
Exit Timeshares pledges to help distressed timeshare owners faced with tough economic times. Many individuals facing foreclosure and hardships turn to Exit Timeshares to rescue them from their timeshare contract burden. Now timeshare owners have a place to turn to for relief while helping give to a good cause. - July 30, 2008 - Exittimeshares
Wander Around Finland's Favorite City with Travel Videos from Helsinki.tv
Wander around Helsinki with www.helsinki.tv a new website with nine tourist videos plus map, weather, reservations and information from the TravelGuide.TV team. With the easy-to-recall name, the videos give an insight to the City. Tourism in Helsinki is growing faster than the average for Europe and it is a round the year destination. A key sector is the thriving congress and exhibition trade. The new website gives visitors an appreciation of what to expect on their visit. - July 30, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Book Hotel Rooms Direct and Save?
Book direct and save, best available internet rate, best price guarantee, best rate publicly available, best online rate guarantee … these are words that hoteliers use on their hotel website to persuade customers to book direct. These influential words can save hoteliers paying up to 35%... - July 29, 2008 - HotelsCombined
Does Recording Calls in a Call Center Violate PCI Security Requirements?
Everyone has heard the phrase “Your call may be recorded for quality purposes” but what impact does call recording have on PCI compliance? According to Don Bundock, CEO of Quality Track International, recording calls that include credit card numbers and other sensitive information is... - July 28, 2008 - Quality Track International Inc.
Introducing Yatra Yoga International - Custom Retreats
Yatra Yoga International (YYI) is a travel service company dedicated to intimate yoga retreats and eco-excursions worldwide. With an initial catalog of locations in Mexico, Jamaica, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Argentina and South Africa, YYI is developing a selection of itineraries sure to please all levels of yoga travelers. - July 28, 2008 - Yatra Yoga International
Switzerland Flexi Tours Launches Online Hotels Booking Service
Among numerous major online hotel reservations, Switzerlandflexitours is specially designed to satisfy the thirst of modern tour seeker. Any quarries regarding locality of the particular hotel, number of vacant rooms and amenities of hotel are now just a single click away from you. - July 28, 2008 - Flexi Tours
Dolmaar Tours Launches New Site for Adventure Tourism in Uttarakhand, India
A new site has been started near Dolmaar Resort in Nainital District of Uttarakhand State in India. Rock Climbing, rappeling, flying box, river crossing, burma bridge can be done at one place. - July 27, 2008 - Dolmaar Resorts Nainital
Club LaBourse Hits Milestone
8000 Australian Members For Club LaBourse And Growing. - July 26, 2008 - Club LaBourse Oceania Pty Ltd
Compare-Airlines.com Compares Airline Fees and Features
Compare-Airlines.com gives travelers the power to fairly compare airlines and planes on fees and features. - July 26, 2008 - Compare-Airlines.com
Business Globalization and Language Services Research Firm, Common Sense Advisory, Publishes Tip Sheet for Travellers to the Olympics
Analyst and cultural specialist, Nataly Kelly, outlines tips for avoiding communication barriers in China. - July 26, 2008 - Common Sense Advisory
Afternoon “Artea” at the Cadogan Hotel, Knightsbridge
Art and Afternoon Tea a twist on the traditional British High tea is introduced by the Cadogan Hotel. The quintessentially British Cadogan Hotel has launched a new and indulgent Afternoon “ARTea” in conjunction with the well-established art specialists, The Kings Road Art... - July 26, 2008 - Cadogan London Hotel