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A Number of High-End Destinations in Vietnam Are Increasing
A number of high-end destinations in Vietnam are increasing and luxury hotels and resorts in Phu Quoc Islands and Mui Ne have no room left for Christmas and New Year. - November 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Milestone Internet Marketing Wins Six New Website Design and Internet Marketing Awards
Milestone Internet Marketing announced today it won six new awards for its state-of-the-art hotel website designs and internet marketing strategies in the recently concluded Davey Awards and W3 Awards Competitions. Milestone’s recent accolades add more awards to its already impressive trophy... - November 19, 2009 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc.
Christmas Time with Shopping Specials and Winter Activities at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
To offer guests a special experience during Christmas time, be it focusing on shopping or other activities, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has created excellent packages in outstanding destinations worldwide. All packages can be easily booked through the hotel chain’s webpage on www.swissotel.com and are subject to availability. - November 19, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
SustainUS Agents of Change Awarded Grant to Send Youth Delegates to Copenhagen
Brighter Planet's Crowd-Powered Microgrant Program Helps Communities Fight Climate Change - November 18, 2009 - Brighter Planet
Hotel Price Comparison Made Even Easier – HotelsCombined.com’s New Total Cost Hotel Results
HotelsCombined.com, the world’s leading hotel price comparison search engine, today unveiled its new total cost hotel results making it as easy as 1, 2, 3 for travelers. - November 18, 2009 - HotelsCombined
Oldsmar Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott Have Become Members of the Florida Green Lodging Program
The Courtyard Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott in Oldsmar have recently become members of the Florida Green Lodging Program. This is following Marriott International’s announcement of plans to make its global headquarters and up to 30 hotels, in design and under construction, LEED... - November 18, 2009 - Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott
Emotion Tours Ramps Up Marketing Efforts for Ski Vacation Packages as 2009 Formula One Season Ends
Emotion Tours, an experience-based travel agency specializing in F1 vacations and Ski Resort Vacations is adjusting their promotions and offerings for the winter ski season. With the 2009 Formula One season over, the Montreal-based travel planner began ramping up marketing efforts for ski vacations. - November 18, 2009 - Emotion Tours
Luxury Travel Unveils Day Trip to Vung Tau Beach from Saigon Every Day
Luxury Travel's Saigon Office Offers Day Trip to Vung Tau Beach - November 18, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
VictoriaCars Presents Successfully at the WTM 2009 Their New Services Car Hire Madrid and Car Hire Barcelona
One year more, The World Travel Market 2009 has closed his doors. This international fair of tourism has served to relate VictoriaCars with agents of the car rental sector in Spain. - November 18, 2009 - VictoriaCars
Aurora Gives You Christmas and New Year's Discount on Mekong Delta
Aurora is pleased to announce a 10 percent discount on the Ho Chi Minh/Mekong Delta package which is available for reservations from now until the end of Dec. - November 18, 2009 - Aurora Travel
Luxury Travel Group Enables Luxury Travelers to Book Online Their Luxury Travel Experience Thailand and Myanmar
Luxury Travel Company has introduced a new luxury holiday destination, now enabling clients to book tailor-made luxury holidays in Thailand and Myanmar. - November 17, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Company to Unveil New E-Brochure 2010-2011
Luxury Travel Vietnam has just created a 30-page brochure online covering a range of luxury travel ideas in South East Asia. - November 17, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
New Florida Keys Ad Campaign Spoofs iPhone App-Mania
As virtual escapism continues to pacify recession-shy travelers, The Florida Keys wants everyone to unplug and reconnect. - November 16, 2009 - Tinsley Advertising
French ‘Off Plan’ Leaseback Property – an Investment Protected from Currency Fluctuations
In these economically troubled times, many potential investors are put off by poor exchange rates between the pound and the Euro, preferring instead to err on the side of caution. While this course of action is wholly understandable, they do risk missing out on some great opportunities. - November 16, 2009 - Sextant French Property
Backpacking Has Never Been Easier With Lazyshark.com
The start of the backpacking season for GAP year travellers has arrived. In anticipation of this Lazyshark.com has launched a new 'EasyBook' system to allow members and visitors to the site to book accommodation in 2,500 destinations around the world in just 6 clicks. - November 16, 2009 - Lazy Shark
Aqua Hotels Adding Maile Sky Court in Waikiki as of December 1
Addition increases Aqua's inventory to 17 hotels throughout Hawaii. - November 16, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Milan: La Scala and the Holiday Season
Let Choove help you find accommodations in Milan to experience the charm and elegance that Milan portrays for the Christmas season. - November 15, 2009 - Choove
A Honeymoon to Remember with Aurora Vietnam Travel
Aurora Vietnam Travel proudly announced the kick-off of their 7th year of business success with an 'Ultimate Honeymoon' special program. - November 14, 2009 - Aurora Travel
Armadillo Scooter-Wear Tough Enough Video Campaign Launched
The new Armadillo video for this autumn is launched - a collection of over-the-top and fun stunts; shot in high definition and super slo-mo. The ad aims to glorify the style and the technical quality of the garments. - November 14, 2009 - Armadillo Scooterwear
Bingham Wins Two Visit London Awards
Epoque Hotels is proud to announce that on November 5th, the Bingham boutique hotel, restaurant and bar on the banks of the River Thames in Richmond upon Thames, took gold in the ‘Best Gastronomic Experience’ and ‘Best Small Hotel/B&B of the year’ categories at the BT Visit London Awards, which were hosted by Neil Fox, Magic 105.4 More Music Breakfast Host with support from Justin Wilkes and Neev from Kiss 100. Guest presenters included singer Kim Wilde and paralympian Ade Adepitan. - November 14, 2009 - Epoque Hotels
Eight Hotels Australia Elects Epoque Hotels for GDS Representation
The Australian superb collection of boutique hotels joins Epoque - November 14, 2009 - Epoque Hotels
The Village of Greenport Gets in the Holiday Spirit – in an Effort to Lure Shoppers to Their Historic Maritime Hamlet
It’s been a dismal year for anyone in retail. The ‘Mom and Pop’ stores are truly suffering, as people storm towards the big box stores in search of ‘a deal.’ This year, the Villagers of Greenport have joined together in an effort to lure shopper to their town by hosting the 1st Greenport Holiday Festival. - November 13, 2009 - Greenport Holiday Festival
Briggs & Riley Launches 2009 Holiday Sale
Briggs & Riley Travelware, is launching a holiday sale on its Baseline and Transcend collections from November 12th thru December 24th. Save $100 on all items priced over $349, and save $50 on items priced from $249 to $349. - November 13, 2009 - Briggs & Riley Travelware
Creative Lodging Solutions Launches Reporting for Extended Stay Lodging Strategies
Creative Lodging Solutions (http://www.yourcls.com) launches a new statistics reporting department designed to provide clients with invaluable money and time saving opportunities for corporate extended stay lodging strategies. - November 13, 2009 - Creative Lodging Solutions
Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rentals Completes VRMA Professional Development Conference
Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rentals Completes Vacation Rental Managers Association (VRMA) professional development conference in Washington D.C. - November 13, 2009 - Lahaina Island Accommodations
Aqua Hotels and Resorts Licenses eBuzz ConnectTM Social Media Management Tool
eBuzz Connect expands partnership between Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. and Aqua Hotels and Resorts. - November 13, 2009 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc.
Portugal Property Collection - New Real Estate Agency Launches in the Heart of the Algarve
For many years the Algarve in Southern Portugal has been a popular choice with second home owners. Even in the current economic climate, the quality and choice of properties available in the region has helped keep the Algarve at the forefront of overseas investments. With this in mind, a new real... - November 12, 2009 - Portugal Property Collection
Mimbeo.com Reaches 1,000 Vacation Rental Listings in Its First Month
Vacation rental owners and managers rush to take advantage of Mimbeo.com's free advertising platform. - November 12, 2009 - Mimbeo
Kingston Plantation and Kingston Shores Hotels Are First in Myrtle Beach to be Green Certified
Myrtle Beach Resort at Kingston Shores and Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation are green certified by the Green Hospitality Alliance. They are the only hotels to receive the distinction in Myrtle Beach. Both hotels received a One Palmetto Tree ranking. The Green Hospitality Alliance is a program... - November 12, 2009 - Kingston Shores
RateTiger Tops 500 Channels and Adds GDS Connectivity
Single solution now handles all electronic distribution channels - November 12, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.
Travel Experiences Caught on Video on City Discovery
From walking tours to crocodile watching and close encounters with a space shuttle, City Discovery presents videos of the most exciting and interesting travel experiences available online. Travelers can make wiser and informed choices of their travel activities through the new feature on the site. - November 12, 2009 - City Discovery
HolidayClick Announces Special Offer for Inclusive Beach Holiday & 5-Star Nile Cruise at £599
HolidayClick (http://www.holidayclick.co.uk) , one of the leading travel specialists in UK announced the special all inclusive beach holidays along with stay at 5 –Star Nile Cruise. Offering a 14 Night holiday package at the price of £599pp, this new holiday seasonal offer is yet... - November 12, 2009 - HolidayClick Ltd
Oktoberfest Beer Consumption Up in 2009 for Thirsty Travellers
Oktoberfest 2009 Beer Consumption hit an all-time high for Australian pub tour operator Thirsty Swagman on their 12-night party tour across Europe. - November 12, 2009 - Thirsty Swagman Pty Ltd
Weber’s Boutique Hotel and Restaurant Announces Photo Fan Contest on Facebook with a Grand Prize Poolside Café Suite
Ann Arbor-based Weber’s Boutique Hotel and Restaurant announces Good Times at Weber’s Photo Contest on its Facebook Fan Page. Weber’s worldwide clientele are uploading pictures of memorable moments at Weber’s for a chance to win a free night’s stay in Weber’s Poolside Café Suite and a $50 credit at Weber's award-winning Restaurant. - November 12, 2009 - Weber's Restaurant and Hotel
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins More ‘Oscars’
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands has been voted the ‘World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort,” for the second year running at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals held in London on Sunday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Awards Recognise Te Manava Luxury Villas as ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by Pacific Resort), Cook Islands has been voted “Australasia's Leading Villas” and “Cook Islands Leading Villas” at the World Travel Awards 2009 regional finals held in London on Saturday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Aurora Travel to Further Expand Business in EU Market
After grabbing deeper insights into into the EU tourists’ demands and preferences as well as the implications of changes in the years to come, Aurora Travel thrives on coming up with fresh ideas and initiatives to further expand its business in the EU market. - November 11, 2009 - Aurora Travel
Wilderness Wanders Excel in 2009 South Australian Tourism Awards
Recognised as Silver Medallist in the prestigious 2009 South Australian Tourism Awards, Wilderness Wanders Sightseeing and Outdoor Adventure Tours have made an outstanding contribution to the Eyre Peninsula Region with their New Tourism Development. Proprietor and Port Lincoln resident Phil Porter... - November 11, 2009 - Wilderness Wanders
Le Méridien Malta Awarded by Expedia: "Best Customer Selection 2008"
A total of 84 local hotels were invited to the 5th Expedia Malta Supplier Summit, held at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa last month. The summit was addressed by Diego J. Lofeudo, Director of Market Management, Eastern Mediterranean and Africa for Expedia, and Zigor Munoz, Market Revenue Manager for Malta, Israel and Cyprus. - November 11, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
HotelTravel.com Launches 'Dynamic Rate Management System' for Partner Hotels
HotelTravel.com is developing and launching new proprietary ‘Dynamic Rate Management System’ software (DRMS) to make it easier for hotels to manage rates on the website. DRMS gives HotelTravel.com customers a better choice of possible hotels, while safeguarding rate parity for its travel industry partners. - November 11, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Cruises-Direct: Island Cruises Hosts Strictly Come Dancing Stars
Cruises-Direct offer a range of destinations from Island Cruises, the Island Escape cruise liner. Now customers have the chance to win a free cruise with Lilia and Darren from hit TV show, Strictly Come Dancing. - November 11, 2009 - Holidays-Direct
An Increase in Revenues Set for Holiday Home Owners with the Launch of HolidayCube.com in Asia Pacific
HolidayCube is a new global holiday rentals website, launched in the thriving Asia Pacific region, dedicated to helping vacation property owners maximise their rental incomes. The site has been developed by holiday home owners who have over 14 years hands-on experience of owning and marketing their own holiday homes as well as a solid background in IT, to ensure both site usability and internet traffic are optimised. - November 11, 2009 - HolidayCube Pte Ltd
Cruise Planners Makes a Difference via Veteran’s Fund Raising Program
A new program from Cruise Planners known as “Voyages for Veterans” combines the popularity of cruising with fund raising that benefits a worthwhile organization - Fisher House Foundation. - November 11, 2009 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener
Phuket Holiday and Long Term Rental Bargain Offers
Siam Real Estate now offers the largest quality selection of holiday and long term rentals in Thailand with over 1,500 villas, apartments, resorts available and specialise in Phuket holiday and long term rentals. - November 10, 2009 - Siam Real Estate
Newest Addition to Santa Cruz Waterfront is Geogad's Free Mobile Tour
Geogad's latest free multimedia tour to Santa Cruz, California is now available to travelers and would-be travelers. This tour can be viewed over the Internet, on any mobile phone with a mobile web browser or with Geogad's free Android-based application. Geogad's newest tour focuses on Santa Cruz's best known features, its boardwalk and beaches. Included in this one-hour long audio- and image-based tour are historical photos and descriptions of old Santa Cruz. - November 09, 2009 - Geogad Inc
Galveston Hotel to Collect Toys for Marine Toys for Tots Campaign During Free Holiday Event
Hotel Galvez will host a free holiday event during its second annual Holiday Lighting Celebration on Friday, Nov. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Due to popular response to last year’s event, the hotel decided to make this an annual tradition at the historic hotel. Hotel Galvez is also collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Toys for Tots campaign during the event. - November 08, 2009 - Mitchell Historic Properties
110PRO Ltd. Announces Ongoing Progress at Hotels-In.com
110PRO Ltd. is pleased to announce www.hotels-in.com -- the latest Web 2.0 portal for North American hotels and tourism -- is off to a running start. The free source for independent hotel profiles and destination-specific travel information is growing daily. - November 08, 2009 - 110Pro Ltd.
Historic Raleigh NC Has New Daily Schedule & Departing Location
Tobacco Road Tours (TRT), a daily motorized guided tour service business is providing a new Monday – Wednesday – Friday scheduled Historic Raleigh Tour time and departing location. Starting Friday, December 4th, TRT will meet guests for a 9AM to 11:30AM Historic Tour of Raleigh. - November 08, 2009 - tobacco road tours
Amazing Christmas Market Tallinn - Relaxing Time at the Swissôtel Tallinn/ Estonia
The picturesque Town Hall Square of the medieval city of Tallinn is once more hosting the annual Christmas Market with its 64 wooden stalls. During the 40 day period from 29th November until 7th January 2010, visitors may stroll through this amazing festive scene with colourful lights and at the same time enjoy true Swiss hospitality during their stay at the Swissôtel Tallinn. - November 08, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
eRevMax / RateTiger Announces Strategic Growth Plan; Leading Hospitality Technology Provider Prepares for New Global Position
eRevMax/RateTiger announced its new corporate and management structure, together with plans for global expansion through organic growth and acquisitions. - November 08, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.