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Connect with Adventure in Liz Mitten Ryan's Life Changing Workshops on Gateway 2 Ranch
Liz Mitten Ryan announces some spaces still left (complimentary for media) in Life Changing Workshops with horses. These will center on connecting and communicating with the land, the animals, and all life, remembering truth as higher beings and discovering the secret behind the secret. - May 21, 2009 - Liz Mitten Ryan
Chef Alex Stratta Returns to Italy with Bike Riders
Celebrity Chef Alex Stratta of Wynn Las Vegas returns to Italy with luxury travel company Bike Riders for a week of biking through Tuscany. Enjoy biking and cooking elbow-to-elbow with an award-winning chef. - May 21, 2009 - Bike Riders
5c-Mobile Mobilizes Travel Tips from Sehnsucht Deutschland – First Title Covers Berlin
Just one look on the display to re-discover the German capital: “Hidden Gems Berlin” features an abundance of unique insider tips that complete any travel guide. - May 21, 2009 - 5C-Mobile
5c-Mobile Introduces Mfa – Mobile Passenger Information for Public Transport
MFA – mobile passenger information for public transport makes the entire network, timetable and services offered by public transport operators available on the cell phone. - May 21, 2009 - 5C-Mobile
Balfour Beatty Construction Selected as General Contractor for New Museum of Nature & Science Facility at Dallas’ Victory Park
Balfour Beatty Construction has secured a contract with the Museum of Nature & Science to serve as construction manager for the new facility to be built in Dallas’ Victory Park. The 160,000-square-foot museum, which will be named the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, is scheduled to... - May 20, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Tripbase Launches New Travel Widgets
More destination information and inspiration from the award-winning travel site offering three new travel widgets, available for free. - May 20, 2009 - Tripbase.com
NuU Medspa Receives a "Face-Lift" and Moves to Wilmette, IL
NuU Medspa picks up and moves a few blocks from their Skokie, IL location to Wilmette, IL to enhance customer experience with a beautiful exterior and more exciting treatment options. NuU Medspa has named Chicago home for over 2 years. Warm exterior, daily refreshments and smiles is what you can... - May 20, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Luxury Link Introduces New Properties in the Caribbean and United States
Luxury Link (www.luxurylink.com), the world's leading luxury travel website, is proud to announce the addition of Montage Beverly Hills, The Fairmont Royal Pavilion, Biltmore Hotel and Raffles Canouan to its portfolio. These prestigious properties join Luxury Link’s esteemed collection of... - May 20, 2009 - Luxury Link LLC.
Low Prices of Yesteryear Found Today on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
Train’s Opening Weekend Ticket Price Perfect for Cost-Saving Staycation. - May 20, 2009 - Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
Activetravel Asia Kicks Off Set Departure Tours in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA (ATA) has created set departure adventure tours in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia from June 2009. ATA guarantees the best rates for travelers who love joining small group tours and exploring hidden lands by biking, trekking, motorcycling and kayaking trips. - May 20, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
Indiavisa 24 Prepares to Expand Its Available Services
Awaiting the approval of the new X-Category of Indian visas by the Indian Government, Indiavisa 24 will be ready to supply customers. - May 20, 2009 - Firstvisa 24
Chinavisa 24 Helps to Promote International Business Education
For the last 6 months, Chinavisa 24 in London has been working closely with Internship companies across Europe to provide learning opportunities to young professionals. - May 20, 2009 - Firstvisa 24
Exchange Rate Helps Holidaymaker’s Pockets
Great Rail Journeys, the UK’s largest operator of holidays by rail, are offering their USA Coast to Coast 2009 tour for a price based on the 2008 exchange rate, which is far more cost effective now thanks to recent exchange rate fluctuations. - May 20, 2009 - Great Rail Journeys
Full Steam Ahead. Colorado’s Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Ready to Roll.
Diverse Rides, Exciting Events, Incredible Offers All Part of 2009 Season. - May 20, 2009 - Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
The Last of the Historic Amazon Riverboats
The M/F Ayapua is the last remaining operational Amazon rubber boom-era riverboat. Cruises on this magnificent boat not only help preserve Amazonian history, but also help conserve the rainforest and it’s wildlife. - May 20, 2009 - GreenTracks, Inc.
Volunteering on Vacation - Catholic Digest Examines the "Voluntourism" Trend
More and more individuals and families around the world are discovering the benefits of "voluntourism." - May 20, 2009 - Catholic Digest
Wharf Pass© for 2009 Includes More Fun Attractions and Discounts; Visitors Save as Much as $42 Per Person
The new and improved Fisherman's Wharf Pass © for sightseeing, cruises, and attractions at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf is now in its third year, Wharf Pass © makes travel to this much-visited destination more affordable than ever. - May 20, 2009 - TourCorp
Hawaii Explorers Head Off on Extraordinary 1500-Mile Alpine Trekking Adventure
Explorer/über-adventurers Brandon and Cheryl Wilson of Hawaii are taking off on momentous trek of discovery as they set off on the recently formed Via Alpina for a nearly 1500-mile hike of peace across the length of the Alps. - May 19, 2009 - Pilgrim's Tales, Inc.
Universal Address Makes Blackberry Maps Work Everywhere
NAC Geographic Products Inc. (www.nacgeo.com) announced that NACMaps (www.nacgeo.com/nacmaps.asp) - a NAC enhancement for Blackberry Maps has been released and available on the Blackberry App World of Research In Motion (RIM), to make Blackberry Maps work everywhere in all its covered geographic areas no matter whether there are no street addresses such as in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and no matter whether there are no standard street addresses in English. - May 19, 2009 - NAC Geographic Products Inc.
Wildcat Mountain Begins Summer Operations Memorial Weekend. Fly Wildcat on the ZipRider™ or New Hampshire's Highest Scenic Gondola.
Wildcat Mountain opens for summer & fall operations beginning Saturday, May 23rd offering one of New Hampshire's most unique thrill rides the ZipRider™ along with the highest scenic gondola in the state, the Wildcat Express, and new 9-hole lift-serviced alpine disc golf course. As a... - May 19, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Luxury Travel Vietnam's Website Has a New Look and Free Holiday Options
Luxury Travel Co., Ltd has launched their comprehensive new travel portal with new design www.luxurytravelvietnam.com for the luxury travelers. - May 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Luxury Travel Company Needs Travel Advisor in Saigon Branch Office
For expansion of the brand, the Luxury Travel Vietnam Company Needs Travel Advisor in Saigon Branch Office. - May 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Automated Valet Refutes Claim of Patent Infringement
"Recent claims published against Automated Valet are inappropriate and untrue. A press release circulated widely by an Automated Valet competitor, CVPS, alleging patent infringement is misleading and defamatory," claims Automated Founder and CEO Ken Gulec. Company officials wish to... - May 18, 2009 - Automated Valet Parking Manager
MapVivo Offers $1,000 for Tales of Inspiring Travel Experiences
MapVivo are looking for inspiring tales of travel via their on-line travel journals site, offering travelers $1,000 towards their next travel adventure. - May 18, 2009 - Mapness Ltd
TruCa$h Motivates Travel Agents with Brand loyalty
The TruCa$h IMAGINE travel agent incentive program has recently launched in the U.S.A. - May 18, 2009 - DCR Strategies Inc. / TruCa$h
Design Your Rio de Janeiro’s Vacation; Says Wild-Brazilian-Tours Which Offers 100% Customizable Tours…
Wild-Brazilian-Tours allows their clients to select their own idea of vacation; chef service, private security, driver, tourist attraction, concerts, events, restaurants, night clubs; they can design according to their interest and suitability. - May 18, 2009 - Wild-Brazilian-Tours
HKMaiba's Guide for Shopaholics in Hong Kong
This article introduces you to one of Hong Kong's latest websites showing you how to find the latest discount shopping information and offers tips to help you get the most out of your visit to Hong Kong. - May 18, 2009 - HKMaiba!
SegwaySightseeing.com Launched by TourCorp. Features Segway Tours in 33 Cities Worldwide. One Stop Source for Info and Booking.
SegwaySightseeing.com has been launched by TourCorp. Site features Segway Guided Tours in 33 cities worldwide. One stop source features guest reviewed tours. - May 17, 2009 - TourCorp
Disneyland Park Now on the iPhone & iPod touch
Now guests of Disneyland Park can access a powerful new vacation planning and in-park guide on their iPhone or iPod touch. At over 120 pages of information with rich in-depth content, they now can have all of Disneyland Park in the palm of their hand wherever they go and whenever they want. - May 17, 2009 - TimeStream Software
Luxury Travel Announced the Availability of Instant Booking of Vietnam Hotels, Day Trips on Its Website luxurytravelvietnam.com
Vietnam National Television recently quoted Luxury Travel "one of Vietnam's leading luxury tour company in the vietnam tourism industry and the most successful travel company in Vietnam with e-commerce application." The Luxury Travel company announced the availability of instant booking... - May 17, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
New Sales Manager Appointed at Legacy Botleigh Grange Hotel
A newly appointed sales manager at a Southampton hotel didn’t have to look far for a new challenge. Lucy Ward, who grew up in the village of Stubbington, in Hampshire, has been appointed as sales office manager at The Legacy Botleigh Grange Hotel and Spa in Southampton. Lucy has been in the... - May 17, 2009 - Legacy Hotels
BML Marketing Company, Inc Provides Unmatched Exposure for the Resale of Clients' Timeshare Properties
Offices & Presentations... The offices are located in high volume tourist areas, giving clients Exposure to thousands of vacationers every week. Through incentives along with the affiliate company Timeshare Solutions Realty, Inc. actively Present & Showcase clients timeshare to people who... - May 16, 2009 - BML Marketing Company, Inc
Sandpearl Spa, Designed by Beasley & Henley Ranked in Top 10 by Expedia
Contact: stephaniehenley@beasleyandhenley.com; 407-629-7756 Beasley & Henley Interior Design is proud to be involved in the design of the famous Sandpearl Spa at the Sandpearl Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida. The Sandpearl Resort and Spa, by JMC Communities, has been ranked 8th on... - May 16, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Global Travel and Tourism Summit’s Pandemic Panel Discussion to be Moderated by Peter Greenberg
The Global Travel & Tourism Summit will be held in Florianópolis, the state capital of Santa Catarina in Southern Brazil on May 14-16. Members of WHO, Mexico Tourism Board and World Travel & Tourism Council will discuss the potential impact of a pandemic on travel and tourism. The summit has assumed even greater significance than usual this year as it is the first global meeting of leaders from government and the private sector to be held since the outbreak of swine flu. - May 16, 2009 - Peter Greenberg
Brian Poturnak Promotes Travel to the Philippines
Canadian expat encourages business and leisure travel to the islands. - May 16, 2009 - Brian Poturnak
Event Ticket Authority, LLC. Announces New Event and Venue Reviews Section
ETA Tickets launches new content to benefit concert goers. - May 16, 2009 - eta tickets
Wisconsinmade.com Joins Wisconsin Department of Tourism Efforts to Promote Wisconsin Travel
Summer is travel time in Wisconsin, and Wisconsinmade.com is joining the Wisconsin Department of Tourism to promote summer travel in Wisconsin. To help travelers plan a Wisconsin vacation, all Wisconsinmade.com travel books and recreational guides will be discounted 20%. - May 16, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
Solo Traveler Adds News Section to Blog
Announcement of News section for Solo Traveler blog where travel companies with products of specific interest to solo travelers can promote themselves. - May 16, 2009 - Solo Traveler Blog
Giantto Launches New Ad Campaign: Reckless Luxury
Luxury timepiece and jewelry powerhouse Giantto debuts in feature film "Next Day Air" and saves man’s life. Also, Presents annual JCK party in Las Vegas XS nightclub May 31st diamonds, exotic cars, and models, The Giantto Group up to its usual antics. Sports, celebrities, fashion, charities, and living the life of reckless luxury, luxury without consequenses, anywhere everywhere, all the time. - May 15, 2009 - The Giantto Group
Maroochydore Accommodation Operator Slashes Rates
Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia - Local resort operator reduces rates by up to 50% - May 15, 2009 - Elouera Tower Resort
Maroochydore Icon Receives Facelift
Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia - Foundation high rise resort receives major upgrade - May 15, 2009 - Elouera Tower Resort
India Gets a Bed and Breakfast Portal – IndianBB.com
Indianbb.com is a directory of bed and breakfasts in all the major cities and towns of India. - May 15, 2009 - Indianbb.com
Great Rail Journeys Recognised for Their Commitment to the Environment
Great Rail Journeys, , the UK’s largest operator of holidays by rail, have been awarded a 4 star status by The Association of Independent Travel Operators. - May 15, 2009 - Great Rail Journeys
10% Growth in Armenian Tourist Arrivals Expected in 2009
Despite the financial crisis, and contrary to UNWTO global forecasts, Armenian tourist arrivals have experienced stable growth during the first quarter of 2009. - May 15, 2009 - Armenian Tourism Development Agency
Bangkok Zip-Line Tour Takes Flight
TreeTop Asia Co Ltd. is pleased to announce the grand opening of a new zip-line canopy tour and adventure course in Chonburi, Thailand. Flight of the Gibbon Bangkok is less than 1 hour from the capital and the city of Pattaya, and is ideally situated between the Khao Kheo Open Safari and the Chompoo Wildlife Sanctuary. This will be Bangkok's very first zip-line tour and adventure course. - May 14, 2009 - Treetop Asia Co. Ltd
G.A.P Adventures Makes National Geographic Traveler's Top Tours of a Lifetime List
G.A.P Adventures is pleased to announce that National Geographic Traveler magazine has selected G.A.P Adventures' Voodoo Trail as one of their Top Tours of a Lifetime for 2009. National Geographic Traveler lists 50 tours in three categories - active, classic and cultural. All the tours are... - May 14, 2009 - G Adventures
28% of Group Sales Inquiries Are Lost, Ignored or Abandoned
An independent test conducted on 750 hotels found that even in this time of declining hotel revenues, 28% of new group sales inquiries are lost, ignored or abandoned. The test was conducted by Quality Track International in April 2009. Don Bundock, CEO of Quality Track International, says... - May 13, 2009 - Quality Track International Inc.
SGS Technologies Acquires BarVision®
SGS Technologies, LLC announced the acquisition of the BarVision® liquor management product line from Nuvo Technologies. The acquisition includes the entire BarVision hardware and software family, all related patents and intellectual property assets, inventory, support, and warranty... - May 13, 2009 - SGS Technologies, LLC
pPlentyRooms.com Offers Special Hotel Packages for Asian Youth Games ’09 in Singapore
Online hotel booking and travel planning site comes up with irresistible hotel deals for the inaugural event to be held between June 29 and July 07 in Singapore. Visitors to AYG 2009 can avail of discount hotel room rates starting from SG$114 for two nights, while those booking a hotel stay for more than 3 days through one of the plentyRooms.com packages can enjoy a free half-day city tour. - May 13, 2009 - plentyRooms.com Pte Ltd
Watchword "Sustainability": Swissôtel Management GmbH Achieves ISO Certification
As part of its corporate development, which is geared towards sustainability, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts decided to set up an integrated Management System conforming to internationally recognised standards. - May 13, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts