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Fiesta Americana Grand and Fiesta Americana Resorts Rank on Expedia’s List of Top Hotels Worldwide
From Cancun to Cabo, Latin American Hotelier Leads in Customer Satisfaction and Value. - August 01, 2009 - Grupo Posadas
Luxury Travel Promotes Vietnamese Food and Wine
Luxury travel is offering the new Vietnamese Gourmet Odyssey tour, designed for the traveler with limited appetite for culinary adventure. It features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam’s most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savour the surprisingly varied tastes of... - August 01, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Gulf Shores Beach Cleanest in South According to Leading Watchdog Group
According to a recently released report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) in Washington, D.C., the pristine sugar white shores of the Gulf Shores Public Beach ranked as one of 14 other locations – and the only the Southeast – to receive a perfect five star... - July 31, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
My Lai Massacre Memory Day Trip
Luxury Travel to Launch Trip to My Lai Village Massacre Memory for Day trippers from Danang or Hoian. - July 31, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Event Furnishings Trends for 3rd Quarter 2009 Announced
AFR Event Furnishings has announced the 3rd Quarter 2009 Event Furnishings Trends. Lighted products, outdoor furniture and colors are the top event furnishing trends for this upcoming season. The trends are based on interviews with event planners and patterns in event furnishings rental across the U.S. Event furnishing are furniture and accessories that event planners use to create unique settings and atmospheres. - July 31, 2009 - AFR Event Furnishings
Airline Workers Turn to Simply Jobs Boards When the Going Gets Tough
News that as many as 3,700 British Airways staff will lose their jobs by next March is confirmation that the firm and the industry has been been hit badly by the global recession. - July 31, 2009 - Simply Jobs Boards
Hilton Garden Inn Debuts in Armenia
Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, will soon be home to a world famous "Hilton Hotel"; one of an international chain of full-service hotels and resorts owned by the Hilton Hotels Corporation. As of 2008, there were 533 Hilton branded hotels across the world. The 534th will be constructed in Yerevan. - July 31, 2009 - Armenian Tourism Development Agency
Vacation at a Nudist Resort this Year - The Top 10 Best Reasons to Go
Tired of taking the same old boring chain hotel vacations? Try something new, fun, romantic, and exciting for a change. Try a vacation at a nudist resort this year. No longer like the nudist colonies of old, modern nudist resorts rival the best boutique resorts around. - July 30, 2009 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Swiss Design and Craftsmanship for Doormen at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
The doormen at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts are to have an eye-catching new uniform: the prominent Swiss fashion designer Ida Gut has created an original doormen’s uniform for the international hotel chain, which reflects the company’s Swiss roots and quality ethos. - July 30, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
World First at Bletchley Park - a Truly Enigmatic Reunion
Largest ever exhibition of enigma and other cypher machines in celebration of 70th anniversary of arrival of codebreakers. Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2009. - July 30, 2009 - Bletchley Park
Ears of Experience Helps Military Families Find the Best Disney Vacation Deals
With record-high discounts, military families can visit the Walt Disney World® Resort for remarkably little money. Ears of Experience helps find the best deals and plans magical Disney vacations for the lowest prices. - July 30, 2009 - Ears of Experience
New Louisiana Historical Markers Section Released at StoppingPoints.com
StoppingPoints.com has released a new state section in their continuing expansion of U.S. historic info pages: the new Louisiana historical markers section includes 400+ official state historical markers, mapped and further combined with additional unique data. - July 29, 2009 - StoppingPoints.com
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Welcomes the Whittington Center as Content Advisor on the Outdoor Sports Television Program
Story collaboration with the Whittington Center as Content Advisor on Outdoor Sports Issues for Consumer and Expert Awareness - July 29, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Chiang Mai University TEFL Training Outreach Program Attempts to Improve the Quality of Teacher Training in Southern Thailand
Chiang Mai University TEFL Krabi outreach program has been created with the intention to provide university-quality teacher training in southern Thailand. The course trainers are all university trained course instructors from the program at Chiang Mai University. The Chiang Mai University TEFL... - July 29, 2009 - Chiang Mai University
Gap Adventures Partners with WorldNomads.com
Gap Adventures, together with WorldNomads.com and the National Geographic Channel, are sending one lucky budding travel photographer on a trip of a lifetime. The WorldNomads.com Travel Photography Scholarship is offering the opportunity to join an on-assignment National Geographic photographer in... - July 29, 2009 - G Adventures
Gap Adventures Celebrates Christmas - in July
Gap Adventures wants to make your 2009 holiday season even more festive with a special 10% off promotion on all tours departing December 15 to 31, 2009. Gap Adventures offers over 1000 itineraries at already affordable prices. And with an additional 10%, you could be saying ‘Happy... - July 29, 2009 - G Adventures
Great Hotels Organisation Announces New Members
Great Hotels Organisation welcomes nine new member hotels to its family of brands, Great Hotels of the World and Special Hotels of the World - July 29, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
Image Tours to Open 2010 Bookings on August 3
Image Tours makes it easier to plan ahead by making 2010 departure dates available early - July 29, 2009 - Image Tours, Inc.
ProperForm Private Fitness Expands Services, Adds Staff, to Offer Healthy Transitions for Women Program
The popular South Beach private gym announces a new diet and exercise program designed specifically for the needs of women forty years of age and older. - July 28, 2009 - ProperForm Private Fitness
Luxury Travel Company Needs 4 Luxury Travel Advisors
With a steady growth of luxury business, Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator is looking for 4 experienced Vietnamese travel advisors to join their dynamic, creative, energetic, passionate, competent and a sales team. Luxury Travel Co., Ltd. (Vietnam) is a 100% fully registered and... - July 28, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Bed Bug – Busters Has Expanded and Now is Able to Service People That Are Moving and Are Bed Bug Free and Want to Stay That Way
Bed Bugs are creating havoc for apartment dwellers even if they themselves don’t have them. It has been reported that bed bugs quickly can infest a dwelling and even worse, they are developing a resistance to common Pest Control Operator treatments, having people even more on edge. All it... - July 27, 2009 - Bed Bug - Busters
Last Minute Online Bookings Increase
Luxury Travel Vietnam has found that in the current economic downturn, last minute online bookings have increased by 30 percent whilst their offline bookings have dropped dramatically. - July 27, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Apollo Provides Motorhome to Tourism Queensland’s “Best Job in the World” Finalists
Tourism Queensland’s “Best Job in the World” finalists described their Apollo Euro Deluxe Motorhome as “so comfortable,” and “fabulous” during a recent tour of Australia’s East coast. World renowned recreational vehicle operator Apollo Motorhome... - July 27, 2009 - Apollo Motorhomes
Aqua Hotels & Resorts Named to Manage Hilton Kauai Beach Resort
Addition of this Kauai property increases Aqua's portfolio to 16 hotels on four Hawaiian Islands (Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Molokai). - July 27, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Capture the Value in Luxury Travel
Luxury Travellers Now Seek Greatest Value for Money in This Glocal Financial Crisis. Luxury Travel Advisors (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Help Their Customers To Capture The Value in Luxury Travel. Value for money must be at the forefront of agents’ sales strategies this year 2009, according... - July 26, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Making Waves on the Web: CruiseDeals.com® and Social Fresh Team Up to Offer First Social Media Conference at Sea
Leaders and innovators in new media are taking their expertise to the high seas this fall to host the first Social Fresh Social Media Cruise. The anticipated educational and networking cruise to Cozumel, Mexico hosted jointly by CruiseDeals.com and Social Fresh sets sail on November 12, 2009 from... - July 26, 2009 - CruiseDeals.com
Afloat on a Luxury Chinese Junk in Halong Bay
Luxury Travel Advisors of Luxury Travel Group Named Indochina Sails on their Preferred Top Notch Cruises in Halong Bay, Vietnam - July 26, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel to Launch Special Summer Holiday Packages for Australian Tourists
Luxury Travel launches special packages throughout the country exclusively for Australians. - July 26, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Realitalia - Lifestyle Solution Homes in Italy - Is Proud to Announce the Opening of a Beautifully Crafted Show Italian Apartment at Ville degli Olivi, Lajatico, Tuscany
Realitalia creates the Intelligent Designed Lifestyle Solution Homes in Italy. This Show Home at Ville degli Olivi contains all those attentions to achieve Sustainainability, Easy Management and Joy of living, the essential aspects of each Realitalia Lifestyle Solution Homes in Italy. - July 25, 2009 - Realitalia
"Damn the Torpedoes" at the 145th Anniversary Celebration for the Battle of Mobile Bay
“Damn the Torpedoes” 145 years later as the Alabama Gulf Coast hosts the upcoming Battle of Mobile Bay weekend. Named to the Top 10 Events by the Alabama Tourism Department – which is celebrating the Year of Alabama History in 2009, this historic celebration is set for August 1st... - July 25, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bald Head Island Offers a Summer Beach Vacation for Less
Bald Head Island, North Carolina is relaxing its week-only summer vacation rental policy. Book your beach vacation between now and August 31st and receive a special offer. - July 25, 2009 - Bald Head Island Limited
Destination Lanarkshire – There’s a Web of Attractions to be Found
Lanarkshire Tourism Marketing Partnership has launched their new website www.visitlanarkshire.com. The exciting, interactive site will allow visitors to explore the wide range of visitor attractions which the area boasts. - July 25, 2009 - Lanarkshire Tourism Marketing Partnership
Registration Deadline - September 1 - for 2009 WOW Writers Conference in Vegas
Viva Las Vegas! Experience Las Vegas And attend the 2009 WOW Writers Conference - mixing pleasure with business. Nineteen dynamic workshops, keynotes, panels, luncheon and banquet. - July 24, 2009 - Wizards of Words Writers Conference
Lack of Qualified Tourism Graduates Threaten Vietnam
A shortage of qualified tourism workers are slowly pulling Vietnam’s tourism sector down according to a luxury travel operator in the country. Luxury Travel Founder and CEO Pham Ha said there were several constraints on tourism training which hindered progression. These included a lack of... - July 24, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Aurora Travel Announces Across the Board Discount for Summer 2009 Tours
Effective immediately through September 30th, 2009, Aurora Travel is offering a 10% discount on all its "classic tours and excursions," detailed on the following web page: http://vietnamstay.com/promotion.htm - July 24, 2009 - Aurora Travel
Mugs on Missouri Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary with $5 Meals
Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri (http://www.mugsonmissouri.com) celebrates their 5 year anniversary by thanking customers with $5 meals for 5 days, beverage sampling, door prizes and a grand prize give away. - July 24, 2009 - Mugs on Missouri
ActiveTravel Asia (ATA) Kicks Off "Mekong Delta and Angkor Wat" Tours in Vietnam and Cambodia
ATA aims to introduce the great combination of the two exotic lands and cultures. Travelers will experience great boat trip on the mighty river and walk on village roads, visit to local houses and take ferry to cross the Mekong River and colorful market of Mekong Delta. Cruising up to Phnom Penh, travelers start the journey to the majestic beauty of Angkor Wat. - July 24, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
New Online Travel Service Teams with Elephant Conservation Group
Memohotel, a free online travel organization service, has teamed up with Save the Elephants, a leading elephant conservation and research association, to help save the elephants. - July 24, 2009 - Memohotel
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Selected for Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ 2009
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts joins the ranks of Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ 2009 with six properties having been selected by Expedia® customers and industry experts to join this celebrated list of favourite hotels around the world. - July 24, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Timeshare Relief Gives Back to the Community and Its Charities of Choice
Timeshare Relief Inc. provides an innovative and proven way for timeshare owners who want to get rid of their timeshares. Now, the company has expanded their scope in helping their community with donations to four large "Charities of Choice" that are among the favorites of the co-founders of Timeshare Relief. - July 24, 2009 - Timeshare Relief
Vacation Rentals Hit by Economic Downturn? Here’s Simple Tips That Will Help Boost Your Bookings and Fill Your Calendar.
Vacation rental owners know that renting property hasn’t gotten any easier in these economic times. However, there are things they can do. Jayne Brodie has found a proven formula for keeping your property booked that doesn’t require advertising in more places or spending more money. - July 23, 2009 - Booked Solid Rentals
Swine Flu Lands in Puerto Rico Local Company Well-Prepared; Procures Supply of Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer
Bayamon, Puerto Rico-based ISP, Inc. a leading supplier and service provider to government agencies, educational systems and local distributors has partnered with MGS Brands Inc. of Fairfield, Connecticut, which makes and markets Hy5 and Soapopular brand alcohol-free, rinse-free hand sanitizer products to ensure that Puerto Rico residents can have access to an abundant supply of hand hygiene products in the course of defending against Swine Flu. - July 23, 2009 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Medical Tourists Are Saving Thousands of Pounds on Medical Costs by Travelling Abroad for Treatment
Treatment Abroad, the UK’s leading online health information guide for medical tourists has just released its 2009 Treatment Abroad PriceWatch survey. This study of prices available to medical travellers across 180 clinics and medical tourism operators in 39 countries reveals that patients... - July 23, 2009 - CAROL
Gray Line San Diego and AudioConexus Provide Passengers with Fun, Entertaining GPS Guided Audio Tours
Gray Line San Diego launches two new GPS triggered audio tours for its San Diego City Tour and Baja Mexico Coastal Tour. Passengers are immersed in fun, entertaining, and educational stories told by professional narrators and actors. Stories are set against backdrops of music and sound effects providing travelers with high-quality cinematic sightseeing experiences. - July 23, 2009 - AudioConexus Inc.
Le Meridien St Julians in Malta Enhances Sales Team
Two senior appointments in the Sales & Marketing Team of Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa in Malta. - July 23, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Waikiki's Ilikai Hotel to Reopen July 24
Landmark Waikiki hotel to be managed by Hotel Management Services LLC with support services from Aqua Hotels & Resorts - July 23, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Five-Star Customer Service Program Expands Classes with New Leadership and Supervisory Curriculum
Continuing the success of its Five Star Southern Hospitality Program – which has now had numerous participants, program organizers recently unveiled a new leadership and supervisory curriculum targeting managers and other mid to upper level management at local hospitality and tourism... - July 23, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Survey: Young People Paying for Their Own Travel, Planning Multiple Trips
A survey conducted by STA Travel - a global travel specialist with 30 years experience helping students, teachers and young professionals travel the world – found that young people are paying for their own travel and planning multiple trips for the rest of 2009. Results showed that 92... - July 23, 2009 - STA Travel
Adventure and Business Travels Withstand the Global Economic Downturn
Luxury Travel Company reveals strong sales for chic adventure and business travel withstand the global economic downturn. - July 23, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Rome Apartments and Rome09 Fina World Championship by Rome Sweet Home
Spending a journey in Rome, booking Apartments in Rome and at the same time enjoying the Rome09 Fina World Championship on July and August 2009. Rome Sweet Home rents Rome Apartments at low rates for the two weeks around the end of July and the beginning of August. Rome Sweet Home gives the... - July 22, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home