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The Storming of the National Hotel Follows Last Month’s Storming of the Bastille Celebration in Frenchtown, NJ

After over a year of having one of the prime businesses in Frenchtown, NJ, completely shuttered, The National Hotel was purchased on July 31st by Pete and Marie D'Costa, who will remove the wooden boards off its premises on August 8th at 3 p.m. - August 07, 2009 - The National Hotel

EAST Tours Organize China Shoot for Best Tourism Award Winner, Karma Trekkers

EAST Tours, the official travel researcher and location manager of Karma Trekkers assisted the crew to film 2 award winning episodes in China. The episode featuring Beijing, Shanghai, and Xian won the Best Tourism Award, and the one documenting the ethnic culture in Guizhou and Guangxi is the... - August 07, 2009 - E.A.S.T Tours

Buffalo Thunder Resort Named 2009 Project of the Year

American Subcontractors Association of New Mexico recognizes Balfour Beatty Construction project with prestigious award - August 06, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Vietnam’s First Luxury Travel Company Thirsty for More Mice

Luxury Travel Company targets Meeting Incentive Cooperation and Exhibition at ITB Asia 2009 Singapore. - August 06, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Boutique Swiss Belhotel Son Tra Resort & Spa

Luxury Travel Adds Boutique Swiss Belhotel Son Tra Resort & Spa on their Lux List. - August 06, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Iberostar to Deploy Online Food Hygiene Tool in 29 Hotels

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is deploying Check Safety First's E-Cristal hygiene, health and safety risk management audit system throughout 29 of its hotels. - August 06, 2009 - Check Safety First

Georgia Native Wins Big with Grand Gulf Getaway from AL Gulf Coast CVB

Joseph Holguin of Calhoun, Ga., won the online Grand Gulf Getaway sweepstakes from the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. - August 06, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau

Innovation Technologies Provides Solution to Improve Hotel Telephone Security

Recently, there has been a surge in prank calls to hotel guests. Innovation Technologies' "transfer security" can prevent unwanted callers from connecting to guests. - August 06, 2009 - Innovation Technologies Worldwide, Inc.

HostelBookers Launches First Ever Summer Sale for Greece Hostels

The heat is on as HostelBookers launches its first ever Greece hostel summer sale, with as much as 70% off selected European hostel prices in August. Over 25 Greece hostels in popular destinations such as Athens, Corfu and Ios, are offering the opportunity to grab last minute Greece hostel holiday... - August 05, 2009 - Hostelbookers

'Outside the Box' Thinking Wins Beasley & Henley Design Awards

Multi-award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design added 6 new awards to its collection on Saturday night. The international design firm won big in this year’s Aurora Awards, a 12-state regional competition of design, architecture and building excellence. - August 05, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Insights with host Hugh Downs Launches Elite Retreats

Series on Elite Travel Destinations Scheduled for Upcoming Segments. - August 05, 2009 - InsightsSeries

Auckland Eco Farm Name Lambs to Celebrate Maori Language Week

It’s Maori Language week in New Zealand (July 27 – Aug 2), and the Auckland Eco-tour & Farm visit company of Coast to Coast Tours has acknowledged its importance by giving a Maori name to the first two orphan lambs born in the farm’s 2009 lambing season. - August 05, 2009 - Coast to Coast Tours

GuestSpan Announces Availability of iRoom® - State-of-the-Art Digital Concierge Solution for the Hospitality Industry

GuestSpan, a start-up technology solution provider to the hospitality industry, today announced that iRoom ® a state-of-the-art in-room concierge solution will become available in the 3rd Quarter 2009. iRoom ® is a ground-breaking new digital-centric approach for use by hoteliers in search... - August 05, 2009 - GuestSpan, LLC

7th World Tango Championship Begins in Buenos Aires

Discover the world of tango with Argentina Excepcion’s themed tango tours. - August 05, 2009 - Argentina Excepcion

China Visa 24 Rolls Out Efficient New Passport Delivery and Pick-Up System

The age old saying: 'timing is everything' still rings true. China Visa 24 has developed a new and extremely effective method of making sure client passports are processed even more efficently. - August 05, 2009 - Firstvisa 24

How to Win Eco Friendly Holidays

Details of free to enter competitions offering chances to win eco friendly holidays and other great prizes have just been added to the website ecofriendlytourist.com. Prizes currently listed include a week’s stay at an eco lodge in the French Alps, a short break at an eco lodge in... - August 05, 2009 - ecofriendlytourist.com

Great Last Minute Car Hire Deals Still Available in Many Holiday Hotspots

The weather forecast may be gloomy, but Auto Europe has good news for holidaymakers planning to escape the rain with a last-minute break abroad: there are still sizzling seasonal car hire bargains available for last minute travelers all across the USA as well as in Cyprus, Greece, Switzerland,... - August 05, 2009 - Auto Europe

A Perfect MICE Venue in Central Vietnam

Luxury Travel Highly Recommends the Furama Resort Danang for Any Size of MICE. - August 05, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Announcing JaipurHotelDeals.com - Find Best Deals and Discounts on Hotels in Jaipur

Immivate Business Solutions (IBS) announced the launch of JaipurHotelDeals.com, an exclusive portal for hotel reservation in Jaipur. - August 05, 2009 - Immivate Business Solutions

Luxury Travel Company Reveals Strong Sales for MICE Both Local and International Business Travel

The Meeting, Incentive, Cooperation and Exhibition Department of Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator has recorded sales growth of 30 percent in first 6 months of 09 to withstand the global economic downturn. The Mice Department has revealed that 80 percent of regular business travelers have... - August 05, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Joanna Krupa, America Olivo, Kaci Battaglia, Natalie Reid, Chris Willis at DJ Times DJ Expo Monday August 10th: The BIG Sessions at Club Worship

The anticipation is on for “The BIG Sessions” party in Atlantic City during dance music’s newest and biggest event week. DJ Times’ 2009 International DJ Expo, held from August 10-13 in Atlantic City, N.J. is the premiere dance music industry convergence of the year. The Big Sessions party at Club Worship, inside the House of Blues - Atlantic City on Monday evening, August 10th kick starts the DJ Times’ DJ Expo into high gear. - August 04, 2009 - Dancemusiclabel.com/Carrillo Music LLC

Innovative Yoga Mat Provides a Cleaner, Safer, More Effective Workout

Stick-e Brands' patent pending Yoga Stick-e® Mat with 3 in 1 strap combines a hygienic solution with utilitarian practicality for a safer, cleaner, and more effective Yoga experience. Yoga has been around for centuries and the yoga mat has virtually remained unchanged with the exception of color, thickness and type of rubber. However, the new patent pending Yoga Stick-e® Mat with 3 in 1 strap from Stick-e® Brands has several innovations proving that everything can be improved upon. - August 04, 2009 - Stick-e Products LLC

New Algarve Car Hire Website Algarvecarhire.org.uk

Car hire at Faro airport in the Algarve Portugal has become easier to book thanks to Auto Rent Lda. The new website located at www.algarvecarhire.org.uk makes the hassle of dealing with the reservation process a breeze. - August 04, 2009 - Algarve Car Hire

Dolmaar Trek n Tours Plans Expansion for Its Dolmaar Resort in Nainital

Dolmaar Trek n Tours has decided to invest another 100 lakh rupees for expansion and renovation of its Dolmaar Resort in Nainital. This Resort is located at Nainital Highway with excellent view of hills and is surrounded by lush green forest and is very near to river. - August 04, 2009 - Dolmaar Resorts Nainital

Seasonal Savings for Fall Travelers to Yellowstone Park

Yellowstone fall visitors can enjoy affordable fall pricing on lodging and attractions from West Yellowstone, Montana located at the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Many businesses offer savings of 10 to 25% on lodging during August and September. For help in planning your Yellowstone... - August 03, 2009 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce

Indiavisa 24 is Named the Preferred Visa Service of the British Chamber of Commerce

As the BCC releases the 2009-2010 guide to Indian travel, Indiavisa 24 is highlighted as the sole service represented. - August 03, 2009 - Firstvisa 24

Jackson Hole Inn Announces Pricing Specials for Fall/Winter Season

Ideally located just minutes from some of the best skiing, hiking and fishing in the country, the Bentwood Inn's Jackson Hole inn facilities are considered among the best in the country. - August 03, 2009 - Bentwood Inn

Hire Car Shortages Accelerating Rental Prices at Faro Airport in the Algarve

An article explaining how the credit crunch has lead to a shortage of hire cars and rising car rental prices in the Algarve this summer. - August 02, 2009 - carhirefaroairport.com

Luxury Travel Company Promotes Tour to Cu Lao Cham Island, Offshore Islands of Hoian City

Luxury Travel Vietnam Company Promotes Tour the World Biosphere Reserve Cu Lao Cham Islands - August 02, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Why Are 1 Million Americans Traveling Outside Of the USA Every Year for Surgery

Self-Insured Employers Can Finally Reduce the cost of providing Healthcare Benefits… some by as much as 70%. - August 01, 2009 - Global Surgery Network, Inc

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

IHR’s New Offering Tourist Map and Visual Circuits of India

Known for its innovative offering of online travel solutions and exciting range of packages, IndiaHotelReview.com has come out with yet another arrow from its quiver to help the tourists in charting out their travel itineraries. Termed as Visual Tourist Circuits they are all set to simplify the travel blues of travelers. - August 01, 2009 - Vriti Infocom Pvt. Ltd.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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