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On Mother's Day, Give Mom a Gift She Will Appreciate for Days and Months to Come
Mom can enjoy the newfound peace and harmony with GNS’s new automated Shower Timer. No longer will Mom need to be on shower patrol. Gone is the extended showering and replaced with orderly shower times and big savings in water and heating bills. Its unique design gives the bathers the best of both worlds, a full-flow of water followed by a restricted-flow. The Shower Manager offers a sensible solution to an age-old problem. - April 23, 2009 - Global Network Solutions, LLC
Newly Redesigned SA-Venues.com Site Launched with Thousands of Pages of Resources for Travelers to South Africa and Those Attending the FIFA 2010 World Cup
South Africa is a favorite destination for Travellers looking for a completely different experience -- from families who want to see elephants in their natural habitat, to adventurous bird watchers, to globetrotting sports enthusiasts. - April 23, 2009 - SA-Venues.com
Firstvisa 24 Celebrates Consistent Annual Growth
Since the company's inception, Firstvisa 24 is showing consistent internal and economic growth. Starting with a small and dedicated core team the company has excelled in what it set out to do. Since 2006, the company has expanded from one country of destination to three, from one base of operations... - April 23, 2009 - Firstvisa 24
CheapOair's 30 Seconds of Fame Contest
CheapOair.com, a top ten rated online travel agency, announces that they will be holding the "CheapOair Commercial Contest," starting Wednesday, April 15, 2009. The contest invites the public to create and submit an original thirty (30) second commercial featuring the company's slogan,... - April 23, 2009 - CheapOair
Luxury Travel to Launch Daily Mekong Delta Gateway Day Trip for Saigon Based Luxury Travelers
Luxury Travel Company, an Award Winning Tour Operator to Launch Daily Mekong Delta Gateway Day Trip for Saigon Based Luxury Travelers. - April 23, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Premium Travel Ideas for Mother's Day
Award Winning Tour Company,Luxury Travel Vietnam, has just launched a special premium tour “Vietnam’s Heritage and Cultural Tour 11 days” for mother's day at 999 USD. - April 23, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Active Travel Asia (ATA) Offers Free Vietnam Tourist Visa Services for Travelers Until September 30, 2009
Following the cheaper options campaign, Active Travel Asia supports free Vietnam Visa services on Active Travel Shop (www.activetravelshop.com) for travelers who plan to travel Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia and book hotels & excursions in Vietnam - April 23, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
Tripbase Secures $2 Million in Series A Financing
Cash injection for the award-winning travel website offering personalized vacation ideas and recommendations. - April 22, 2009 - Tripbase.com
Vendor Safe’s New PCI Compliance Reporting Suite™ Automates and Simplifies PCI Reporting
PCI Reporting Suite empowers ISOs and acquiring banks to better manage their portfolio’s overall risk profile and monitor compliance. - April 22, 2009 - Vendor Safe Technologies
Great Hotels of the World Announces Its Newest Member: Hotel-e
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the renowned global sales and marketing alliance, is delighted to welcome Hotel-e in Cyrpus, to its portfolio. - April 22, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
2009 Best in Salt Lake City Award – 2nd Year in a Row
Wasatch Front Ski Accommodations Receives 2009 Best of Salt Lake City Award - April 22, 2009 - Wasatch Front Ski Accommodations
Active Travel Asia Kicks Off "Cambodia Biking Tour" Promotion in Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
With the 3- days cycling tour around Angkor Wat, Active Travel Asia make new adventure tour for travelers who love biking and dicover the hidden 8th wonder - Angkor Wat, Cambodia by bicycle in summer 2009. - April 22, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
Alabama’s Beaches Flip for Friends, Fans and Followers
The Alabama Gulf Coast offers plenty of great features. Now visitors are invited to share their favorites on three online social contests. - April 22, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau
HotelTravel.com Joins HEDNA
HotelTravel.com is now a member of the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA), a leading global association focused on identifying distribution opportunities and providing solutions for the lodging industry and its distribution community. The company is committing resources to the association and will attend the HEDNA Spring Meeting in Budapest the end of April. - April 22, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Austin’s Castilian Residence Hall Still Has Openings
The Castilian residence hall serving the University of Texas at Austin is still accepting applications for Fall 2009. “The Castilian is the most desired residence hall in Austin,” said Dale Callison, Resident Manager for The Castilian. “One key item is that we have the... - April 21, 2009 - Campus Acquisitions
Thirsty Swagman Offers World’s First “Hardness Guarantee” for Party Tours
Australian-based tour operator, Thirsty Swagman (www.ThirstySwagman.com), has come up with a quirky new way to guarantee travellers a fun trip on their global pub crawl tours – the world’s first “Hardness Guarantee,” promising holidaymakers a full refund and more if they aren’t satisfied with their beer-swilling vacation. - April 21, 2009 - Thirsty Swagman Pty Ltd
Wilderness Wanders Accepts Nomination for Travelling in Australia's 20 Best Experiences Awards 2009 in It's Debut Tourism Season
Wilderness Wanders proprietor Phil Porter has announced his acceptance of the nomination for inclusion in the 20 Best Experiences Awards for 2009. The nomination release is in time for the tourism venture's debut season to be highlighted at the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) being... - April 21, 2009 - Wilderness Wanders
Vietnam MICE and Incentive, a Part of Handetour Luxury Travel
"Handetour Vietnam (www.handetour.com), A Vietnam Professional Tour Operator, who specialize in High Quality & Luxury Leisure and Cultural Tours had launch a MICE and Incentive Tour Centre since June 2006 to promote Vietnam MICE and Incentive Niche Market to the World." - April 20, 2009 - Handetour
Outstanding Sightseeing and Adventure Tour Experience with Wilderness Wanders Nominated in the Top 20 Australian Tourism Experiences 2009
Based in the friendly seaside town of Port Lincoln, South Australia boasting award winning hotel accommodation and where the fishing industry booms and the Melbourne Cup magic of Makybe Diva is honored, Wilderness Wanders invite you to explore beyond the tourist tracks. Stunning coastlines, massive sand dunes and secluded beaches of extraordinary beauty. No experience required and no heavy packs to carry. Designed for the non athletic. Fully catered with gourmet food and local wine. - April 20, 2009 - Wilderness Wanders
Luxury Travel Company Receives the Oscar of Travel Industry in Vietnam
The Luxury Travel Company has been voted for the prestigious Guide Awards 2009 for excellent performance in 2008- 2009. The 10th annual awards ceremony will be held in the White Palace, 194 Hoang Van Thu, Phu Nhan District, Ho Chi Minh City on June 5, 2009. The Guide Awards are sponsored annually... - April 20, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Cuba Education and Green Tours
This August Cuba Education Tours will operate special interest tours to Cuba focusing on education and the environment. - April 20, 2009 - Cuba Education Tours
Vietnam Impressive – Great Summer Promotion
Lotussia Travel, a Hanoi based travel company which is specialized in providing adventure tailormade trips has just launched its biggest Summer Promotions campaign namely “Impressive Vietnam” targeting foreign tourists from Australia, France, UK, US, Germany, New Zealand, Singapore. - April 19, 2009 - Lotussia Travel
Amazon Cruise to the Yavari River
Amazon Riverboat expedition to study the endangered Red Uakari Monkey. - April 19, 2009 - GreenTracks, Inc.
The Palace Introduces the Healthy Menu
The Palace Hotel introduced a Healthy Menu Concept in its Restaurants. - April 19, 2009 - Thepalacemalta.com
HolidayCity.com and Berjaya Hotels & Resorts Team Up to Offer More Benefits to Customers
www.holidaycity.com – HolidayCity.com, a leading online hotel reservation service provider specializing in discounted room rates, is proud to announce a partnership with Berjaya Hotels & Resorts, Malaysia’s premier hospitality group. With this latest development,... - April 19, 2009 - HolidayCity.com
Escape to Africa with JourneyKenya.com Offering Travelers a Saving of 15% Off Their Safari and Beach Holiday
JourneyKenya.com has created the Escape to Africa holiday page for travelers to move-it-move it with Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman in the breathtaking savannah of Kenya. They will also enjoy a 15% discount when they book the Escape 2 Africa tour or the Moto Moto tour. - April 18, 2009 - Journey Kenya
Guided Tours of Rome – Rome Guided Tours Customized by Real Roman Tour Guides
Professional English speaking guides providing passionate guided tours in Rome, Italy. - April 18, 2009 - Rome Guided Tours
Vietnam Travel Guide Announces Vietnam's Finest Hotels 2009
Vietnam Travel.org, a comprehensive travel guide to the emerging South East Asian travel destination, today announced the result of its extensive survey of 16,000 Vietnam hotel reviews, and after careful analysis are pleased to present awards to Vietnam's Finest Hotels . - April 17, 2009 - Vietnam Travel
American in Guatemala Raises Eyebrows with No-Nonsense Blog
One American expat has no-nonsense blog that shares with readers what it is like to live in Antigua, Guatemala, one of the top tourist destinations in the world. - April 17, 2009 - GuateLiving.com
GO-SIM Partnership Reveals UK’s Best Kept Secrets
GO-SIM has joined forces with VisitBritain to supply mobile phone SIM cards as part of the European phase of its multi-million pound ‘Britain for Less’ campaign across 18 countries. - April 17, 2009 - GO-SIM
HotelsCombined.com Reports Traffic Volumes Up 150% in the First Quarter 2009
HotelsCombined.com is continuing to have a solid performance. Visits to the site are up 150% year on year for the first quarter of 2009 to 8.8 million. Looking at top markets (by visitor source) the US reports 170% increase in visits, while UK and Australia are on 135% and 95%... - April 17, 2009 - HotelsCombined
AsiaTiv.com Launches “Amazing Packages Promotion” Free Nights, Free Meals, Free Tours and Transfers
AsiaTiv (http://www.AsiaTiv.com) is making the big sales promotion packages for Asia destinations. AsiaTiv’s “Amazing Packages Promotion” provides Free Nights, Free Meals, Free Tours and Transfer. For the initial campaign, they now are offering Thailand, Hong Kong and India which are most popular destinations in Asia. - April 16, 2009 - AsiaTiv.com
Happy Birthday to the Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham
Cheltenham’s newest hotel has celebrated its one year anniversary in Cheltenham with a brand re-launch this month. Local residents will be able to see new signage and innovative exterior lighting, and customers will be able to experience different hallmarks in the hotel. - April 16, 2009 - Cheltenham Hotel - Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham
Battledown Children’s Ward Gets Eggceptional Treatment
The children at Battledown Ward Cheltenham General Hospital received special treatment this Good Friday, when the Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Hotel donated over 50 Easter eggs and chocolate goodies to the ward. - April 16, 2009 - Cheltenham Hotel - Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham
Rome Tour Guide – Tours of Rome and the Vatican City
Tours of Rome escorted by your professional tour guide. - April 16, 2009 - VIP Rome Guide
52 Perfect Days Travel Writing Contest, Submit an Article Focusing on Responsible Travel for a Chance to Win a 3 Night Trip to Kauai, a 5-Page Website, or Daypack
Focusing on one of the hottest and most popular travel trends, 52perfectdays.com announces its Responsible Travel Writing and Photography contest. 52perfectdays is accepting article submissions through October 31, 2009 focusing on ecotours, agrotours, voluntourism and sustainable travel within the... - April 16, 2009 - 52perfectdays.com
G-Rez Confirms Consumer Booking Trends
Hotels need to consider their direct to consumer strategy. - April 16, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Turkey Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Turkey Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012 " to its report gallery. The research report provides the detail analysis of the forces that are fuelling the growth in the Turkish tourism industry. - April 16, 2009 - RNCOS
Entrepreneurial Start-up, Aozora Organics, Brings Green Products to Hospitality Industry
Aozora Organics was created to bring environmentally friendly shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and soap to boutique hotels. - April 15, 2009 - Aozora Organics
Urine Off Solves Pet Friendly Hotel “Challenges” Left By Guests
Urine Off helps solve odor and stain challenges at pet friendly hotels. - April 15, 2009 - Bio-Pro Research, LLC
Discover Angkor Wat Tour with Summer Promotion from Active Travel Asia
Active Travel Asia offers Summer Promotion Tour in Cambodia named Angkor Wat Discovery. Taking part in this tour, travelers will definitely spend less money for the holiday by booking Special Promotion or choose one of Travel Cheap Options. - April 15, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
Asia Premium Travel Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Asia Premium Travel celebrates its first anniversary. Meanwhile, this pioneering Asia luxury vacations and tours provider will launch new services, new premium tours and luxurious sedans fleet. Asia Premium Travel (www.asiapremiumtravel.com ) is a Vietnamese company which was founded by luxury... - April 15, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Quality Track to Celebrate 2 Million Mystery Shop Calls
Quality Track International is proud to celebrate the upcoming milestone of our 2 millionth mystery shop call. Quality Track has been an industry leader since 1996 and is dedicated to conducting telephone mystery shopping and PCI compliant remote call monitoring exclusively for the hospitality... - April 14, 2009 - Quality Track International Inc.
Vatican Private Visit - Private Visit of the Vatican with Your Official Vatican Guide
Vatican private visit, personal and private tours of The Vatican and Rome Italy. - April 14, 2009 - Vatican Private Visit
Vietnam and Cambodia - Lands of Luxury Adventures
Luxury Travel Vietnam company to launch chic adventures to Vietnam and Cambodia. - April 14, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Letsdoyoga.com Announces "Yoga for Hotels" Audio
Say goodbye to the pain, stress and stiffness associated with travel. “Yoga for Hotels” from Letsdoyoga.com features two yoga sessions. The first is an energizing practice - an ideal way to start your day or to get re-energized for the evening. The second practice is gentle and relaxing –a nice way to unwind after a stressful day of work or travel. Also perfect for helping you get to sleep. - April 13, 2009 - Letsdoyoga.com
Luxury Travel Vietnam and VCB MTV Master Card Targets Elite Vietnamese Travelers
In partnership with Vietcombank MTV Master Card, Luxury Travel offers bespoke holiday for 54.000 card holders for free and they enjoy 10% discounts for car rental, all tour packages and card holders claim 5 USD free voucher if they book online Vietnam hotels and resorts at this company website... - April 13, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Company to Launch Vietnam Chic Adventure Travel 12 Days
Award winning Luxury Travel is experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travelers. Luxury Travel has just launched a new luxury tour “Vietnam Chic Adventure Travel 12 days.” Start in the charming capital of Hanoi, Vietnam’s artistic... - April 12, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Western Inn San Diego Awarded the Green Lodging Award
San Diego's Western Inn Old Town San Diego Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Western Inn Old Town San Diego has earned a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of... - April 11, 2009 - Western Inn
CheapOair.com Opens Submissions for Commercial Contest Slated to Take Place from April 13th – May 11th
CheapOair.com, a top ten rated online travel agency, announces that they will be holding the "CheapOair Commercial Contest," starting Monday, April 13, 2009. The contest invites the public to create and submit an original thirty (30) second commercial featuring the company's slogan,... - April 11, 2009 - CheapOair