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HotelClub Releases Results from Global Consumer Survey
HotelClub's global consumer survey reveals more Asian tourists turn to the web for bookings. Winners of the Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia will be awarded in a gala ceremony in Hong Kong at 26 July 2007. - July 26, 2007 - HotelClub
Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels Reaches 300 Exclusive Boutique Hotels in the World
In July 2007, the unique collection of avant-garde, trendy-chic, and luxury-classic boutique hotels grows to 300 properties. - July 26, 2007 - Epoque Hotels
"Follow the River... a Historic Journey" Rafts You Back through Time
Summer vacations filled with traditions will receive a boost this year with a new 3 day/2 night package from Oak Hill’s ACE Adventure Center. Located along the banks of the historic New River Gorge National Park, the three day journey includes whitewater rafting, meals, a riverside overnight... - July 26, 2007 - ACE Adventure Resort
"Fallen Legends of the New River Gorge" Combines History & Family Fun
What do Captain William Dabney Thurmond, Thomas McKell, The Dunglen, a card game, and the Guiness Book of World Records have in common? A visit to West Virginia with ACE Adventure Center's 'Fallen Legends of the New River Gorge' tour will piece the puzzles together while you enjoy three days of family fun mixed with local folklore. Raft, enjoy the on-site Inflatable Water Park, bike, and horseback ride during this three-day trek back to the past. - July 26, 2007 - ACE Adventure Resort
SharkDiver.Com CEO Featured on 20th Anniversary of Shark Week
Discovery Channel's 20th Anniversary of Shark Week features CEO of SharkDiver.com - July 25, 2007 - Shark Diver
Perspective Magazine Announces Corporate Subscription Service & Loyalty Rewards Program.
The global publication for the timeshare and leisure property industries is reported to be used as a sales and credibility tool by hundreds of subscribers on sales decks around the world, so as a result a corporate subscription is now available to encourage this positive action. As the Perspective... - July 25, 2007 - Timeshare Staff Ltd
Checker Sedan Offers Summer Discount for Vacationers
It's vacation time and what better way to make it a comfortable vacation than to have a Checker luxury sedan drop you off and pick you up from Detroit Metro Airport. Is it expensive? Not as much as you think with the discount program Checker Sedan is offering to its return customers during the... - July 25, 2007 - Checker Sedan
Eventonetwork Lands in Spain
Eventonetwork, DMC (Destination Management Company) European network, spreads its presence to Spain with the opening of EventinMadrid.com. Congresses, conferences, meetings, incentives, team building, private events made for the costumer and others are today also in Madrid (Spain). After the other... - July 25, 2007 - Evento Network
Billionairio – The first Truly Global On-Line Raffle Style Game
www.billionairio.com launches the first global game offering players a chance to win a jackpot of 1 Billion Euro - July 24, 2007 - Unimint Ltd
Enticing, All Over Suntan Special Offer in Palm Springs, CA
August is the most popular time of the year for vacations. The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa located in sunny Palm Springs, CA has a great summertime nude sunbathing special offer. Make this the year that you finally get rid of those funny tan lines for good. - July 24, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Ask Maldives Looks to Meet Travel Industry Business Partners
Ask Maldives is looking for international tour marketing companies who are interested to meet tour operators located in the Maldives. Ask Maldives Consultancy is a marketing firm located in Maldives, which is hot travel spot in the world for its breathtaking scenes from the islands with white sandy... - July 24, 2007 - Ask Maldives Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Global Resorts Network Announces That Memberships May be Purchased Using Approved Financing
The Global Resorts Network luxury travel club membership may now be purchased using approved financing. - July 23, 2007 - Phil McCollum
HowToItaly, a Fast-Growing Specialist Company, is Now Accepting Applications for Their 2008 Summer Mentorship in Sardinia, Italy
The HowToItaly Mentorship program takes place June 1st – June 8th, and is an all-inclusive service that combines aspects of an internship with intense week-long mentoring from an Italian business manager and expat business owner. - July 21, 2007 - HowtoItaly
Flight Centre's Viral is Bourne
Flight Centre reached for the stars and with the help of Universal Pictures the brand’s largest viral promotion was born. The companies are offering prizes worth more than $50,000 to celebrate the movie premier of Matt Damon’s Bourne Ultimatum. To enter, customers must subscribe to... - July 21, 2007 - Flight Centre Limited
Riv Consulting LLC to Launch a Desktop Tool, Tafri, for American Leisure Travelers
Riv Consulting announces the launch of its brand new slick offering that offers free download of its desktop tool, Tafri, to help users to receive travel deals and offers that are personalized to them. This tool is able to do it by aggregating travel deals all across the web using two avenues... - July 19, 2007 - RateGain
South Africa Family Holidays – Steppes Travel Launches New Itinerary to South Africa
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) has recently launched a new itinerary and updated webpage for South Africa Family Holidays. (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/tanzania-and-zanzibar-page2514.aspx). South Africa is an excellent destination for those families with children of all ages. - July 19, 2007 - Steppes Travel
Steppes Travel Launches New Family Holiday Destinations and Itineraries
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) has today launched its new Family Holiday destinations and itineraries on its website (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/family-holidays-page1794.aspx). The new Family Holidays cover 26 destinations, from family safaris in Botswana, Tanzania and Zambia,... - July 19, 2007 - Steppes Travel
United Tobacco Expands 601 Line
United Tobacco Inc., in response to the growing popularity of their 601 brand, have added new sizes to the line. - July 18, 2007 - United Tobacco Inc
Launch of Hostels247.com, the New & Dynamic Online Budget Accommodation & Travel Booking Site
Hostels247.com announces the launch of Hostels247.com the independent online travel and booking site for hostels and budget accommodation world wide with no booking fee. The aim of hostels247.com is to save Students, backpackers and all travellers’ money and to allow everyone the opportunity... - July 18, 2007 - Hostels247.com
Iatria Day Spa Wins Best of the Triangle
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa has announced that the spa has been recognized as the best day spas in the Triangle by The Independent Weekly and its readers. An online poll asked residents of the Triangle area to vote for their favorite local businesses in several categories. Iatria was... - July 18, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
PokerStars Launches the Asia Pacific Poker Tour - Asia Pacific Joins the World Stage as a Poker Destination
Everyone knows poker is a well known sport in western world, both in family, peer group and business world. Now, the world’s largest online poker site, today announced the launch of Asia Pacific’s first poker tour, the PokerStars APPT. Spanning the region from Korea to the Philippines, then Australia, the tour will bring world-class poker action to some of the most exotic destinations and luxurious casinos in the world. - July 17, 2007 - PokerStars.com
The Dylan Amsterdam Joins ARTEH® - Hotels and Resorts
Located along Keizersgracht, in the trendy Jordaan district of Amsterdam, stands memories of a 17th Century Theater luxuriously converted into the stylish and sophisticated boutique Hotel, The Dylan Amsterdam. - July 15, 2007 - ARTEH - Hotels and Resorts
i-to-i Launches Fund Raising Biking Tour Through Cambodia
Get on Your Bike to Give More - July 14, 2007 - i-to-i
New Panel to Examine the Effect of Medical Tourism on Healthcare Services
New Medical Horizons Inc. is setting up a panel of experts and industry professionals to look into the effect of medical tourism on healthcare infrastructure. With a high level of media interest and involvement in the recent growth of the medical tourism industry, New Medical Horizons Inc. wants to... - July 14, 2007 - New Medical Horizons Inc.
SereneVacation.com Expands Travel-Planning Services, Enjoy the Freedom of the Road
SereneVacation.com adds Road Trips to Premier Online Travel Agency. Now, visitors can do a search for cities to visit for a road trip between one and six hours from their home. - July 14, 2007 - Serene Vacation
mobiEXPLORE Croatia – Innovative Travel Guide for Mobile Phones
An innovative mobile travel guide - mobiEXPLORE Croatia, was officially launched at www.mobiexplore.com. It presents a unique mobile solution with rich content, daily updated info and best of all it is completely free. All visitors to Croatia (Lonely Planet's Top Destination for 2005) can now see all its 157 destinations on their mobile phones. This is a first in series of similar projects planned by Gideon Multimedia, a member of Nokia's advanced developer program, Forum Nokia Pro. - July 13, 2007 - Gideon Multimedia
Launch of SkyTransfers.com Exceeds Growth Expectations
SkyTransfers.com who have recently launched into the UK and international markets, service 37 countries with airport transfers. The initial growth of the service has exceeded expectations. - July 13, 2007 - SkyTransfers.com
Golden Arrow Uses Eco Friendly Material to Become More Earth Friendly Hotel
Golden Arrow is region's first hotel which was rated 3 leaves by Audubon International in their Green Leaf Eco-rating Program for Hotels, and they are constantly making efforts to become more earth friendly each year. - July 13, 2007 - Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
Hyatt Hotels Corporation Expands Partnership with LRA Worldwide
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has announced an expansion of its partnership with LRA Worldwide, Inc.; LRA will create customized quality assurance programs for the latest branch of the Hyatt family tree - the Hyatt Select Group. - July 12, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Alan Sorum Announces the Launch of a New On-line Alaska Magazine
Information Abut Alaska will focus on articles related to the towns, sights, rivers, wildlife and adventures found in the Great Land. Articles will only concern places and events personally experienced by writers based here in Alaska. - July 12, 2007 - Alan Sorum
London Website Reports Record Tourism Figures
In spite of the recent security incidents and increased alert status in London during the past ten days a top London website has reported its highest week of tourist bookings ever. - July 12, 2007 - All In London
Global Resorts Network Representative Announces Free Gift for Team Members
Phil McCollum, independent sales representative for Global Resorts Network, a leading provider of vacation club memberships, announced availability of the “Internet Business Survival Guide,” given free to new members of his Team AFL organization. - July 11, 2007 - Phil McCollum
Students See One of the 7 Wonders of the World with Travel Adventures
In addition to exploring the natural environment of the Yucatan Peninsula, Travel Adventures’ New Worlds Science and Spanish Immersion trips take students groups on a tour of Chichen Itza – the newest edition to the Seven Wonders of the World list. The Mayan city of Chichen Itza,... - July 11, 2007 - Travel Adventures
Chichen Itza Chosen as One of the New Seven Wonders of the World
The list of new world wonders includes The Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, The Colisseum, and Taj Mahal. - July 09, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Global Resorts Network Announces Luxury Accommodations at The Fairways of Palm Aire Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Global Resorts Network, a leading provider of vacation club memberships, announced availability of luxury accommodations at The Fairways of Palm Aire Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the ultra low price of $298 for the entire week. - July 09, 2007 - Phil McCollum
32nd Anniversary of Nude Recreation Week Taking Off at Clothing Optional Resorts
Every year, Nude Recreation Week reminds people that you can escape the hum drum of boring chain hotel vacations. There are many fascinating and fun nude travel destinations around the world. Pack light and say goodbye to tan lines forever. - July 08, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
ItalyTravelNotes.com Invites Travelers to Share Travel Experiences from Italy
Written by those who love travelling through Italy, for those who are about to discover it, ItalyTravelNotes.com is the latest travel blog aiming to inspire travellers heading for Italy. And to turn into a space where people share their experiences and images of Italy and give their advice on how best to enjoy it. - July 08, 2007 - Intellecta Srl
Downtown Indianapolis Hotel Introduces Inclusive Hotel Packages with New On-Line Reservation Service
There’s something for every taste and mood at The Canterbury Hotel, one of the jewels of the downtown Indianapolis hotel scene. Now visitors can use an on-line hotel package registration system to choose special themed hotel packages for virtually any occasion or mood. - July 08, 2007 - Canterbury Hotel
Steppes Travel Publishes New Sample Itineraries for Botswana Safaris
Steppes Travel has published new sample itineraries for people looking to take a Botswana safari. - July 07, 2007 - Steppes Travel
New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Come and Perform at The Ridgefield Playhouse
You could walk right past Preservation Hall in New Orleans and never know it was there ... but just step inside, sit on the simple chairs and take in the upright piano, the 30-year old drum set, and wait for the magic of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to begin. Oh, but wait, you don’t have... - July 06, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
London Hotels Get Ready to Handle One Million Visitors for Tour de France
For the first time in its 100-year history, the Tour de France will start in London as part of a dedicated three-day celebration - The Grand Depart 2007 – which is expected to attract more than 1 million visitors over 3 days. Celebrations for the world-famous Tour de France would start with... - July 06, 2007 - British Hotel Reservation Centre
Launch of Medical Tourism Blog
Announcing the launch of a new medical tourism blog, a forum and discussion area, for the medical tourism industry. - July 06, 2007 - New Medical Horizons Inc.
Southern Sun Introduces The InterContinental Sandton Towers Johannesburg
Southern Sun officially launched The InterContinental Sandton Towers Johannesburg on July 1, 2007 as an individual InterContinental branded hotel. This hotel along with the sumptuous new look Sandton Sun and the picturesque Palazzo Montecasino form part of an extensive re-branding and modernisation... - July 05, 2007 - Southern Sun
Southern Sun Launches the New Look Sandton Sun
Southern Sun officially launched the new look Sandton Sun on July 1, 2007. - July 05, 2007 - Southern Sun
Southern Sun Unveils The Palazzo Montecasino
Southern Sun officially launched the re-named Palazzo Montecasino on July 1, 2007. This hotel along with the sumptuous new look Sandton Sun and The InterContinental Sandton Towers Johannesburg form part of an extensive re-branding and modernisation programme that commenced in 2005, with the... - July 05, 2007 - Southern Sun
Dreamland Tours Announces Specialty Boat Timeshare Vacation Spots In India
Dreamland Tours Inc. announces boat timeshare vacation spot rentals on the backwaters of the Southern coast of India. - July 05, 2007 - Dreamland Tours Inc.
VAT Refund and Traveler Expense Management Tools Introduced in Egypt by Excel Travel - HRG Egypt
Excel Travel - HRG Egypt held an event that mainly introduced two tools, the VAT Refund tool where you can get the money you pay on VAT back. And the Traveler Expense Management Tool, where you can follow up what your company's expenses are and how to reduce them. - July 04, 2007 - Excel Travel
Steppes Travel Announces Special Offer on Hotel Rates in Sri Lanka
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) is pleased to announce a Special Offer on hotel rates in Sri Lanka (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/offers-page1989.aspx). Both the Amangella and Amenwella hotels in Southern Sri Lanka are currently offering up to 50% off their nightly room... - July 04, 2007 - Steppes Travel
Chioma World Travel Announces Launch of New Website for Baby Boomers
Established in 2007, Chioma World Travel specializes in worldwide vacation packages for baby boomers. - July 03, 2007 - Scent To Sleep
“Cast Away Camp Out” Gives Tesoro’s Littlest Mates a Treasure Trove of Exciting Adventures
The newest kids-oriented activity debuts brings tons of smiles this summer to Tesoro - July 02, 2007 - Tesoro Resorts