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Happy Hour is Back at Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

Arnie’s Pub, and it is once again serving up variety of drink specials including cocktails, beer and wine, as well as offering a 20% off the entire bar menu seven days a week. - January 26, 2009 - Arnold Palmer's Restaurant

Devane's Old Town Restaurant Celebrates Grand Opening

Located in the heart of La Quinta, Devane's Old Town Restaurant hosted its official grand opening to a packed house of local leaders and invited guests. - January 26, 2009 - Devane’s

Happi House Restaurants Fight Tough Economy with Introduction of New Snack Meals

Bay Area Asian fast casual chain enjoys sales growth in a bad economy; credited to the introduction of new lower-priced snack foods. - January 26, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.

Red Bluff's Lamplighter Lodge Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating

Lamplighter Lodge has earned a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel. Lamplighter Lodge becomes one of 1st lodging properties in Red Bluff, CA to... - January 26, 2009 - Lamplighter Lodge

The Independence Visitor Center Announces William Moore, President and CEO, Will Step Down

After serving as the President and CEO of the Independence Visitor Center for 10 years, Bill Moore announces his departure for a new opportunity. - January 26, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center

Aloe-Spa Salute Per Aloe TM Launched Its Mobile Spa Services Into Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Aloe-Spa Salute Per Aloe TM, a franchise of signature aloe spa treatments owned by Aloetrade America LLC, launched its Mobile Spa Services into the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area. All spa treatments are performed with pure aloe vera products. Main to be offered at South Florida include aloe massages, aloe facials, aloe wraps, aloe after sun treatments, aloe masks, and aloe body treatments among others. - January 26, 2009 - Aloetrade America LLC

‘Book First Pay Later’ – PlentyRooms.com Introduces Path Breaking Approach to Online Hotel Bookings

New discount hotel booking site offers travelers one of the widest range of hotel options in all the major travel destinations worldwide along with two payment modes for online bookings, including the novel “book now, pay later” option. With option to book air tickets and car rentals as well as buy travel insurance online, the site will be a one-stop shop for online travel booking. - January 26, 2009 - plentyRooms.com Pte Ltd

Pittsburgh's Rivers Casino Selects Advertising Agency of Record

The Geary Company, an independent Las Vegas advertising agency, has been selected as Agency of Record for Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The casino, located on Pittsburgh's scenic North Shore, is scheduled to open in August. - January 25, 2009 - The Geary Company

CheapOair’s January $500 Travel Giveaway Contest

The CheapOair January $500 Travel Giveaway Contest is an ongoing monthly contest for our customers, which began in December 08'. To enter the contest, entrants are required to answer the challenge, “Why I deserve to win $500 in free travel from CheapOair.com,” in 200 words or less. - January 25, 2009 - CheapOair

Apex Professionals Releases Comments on ABC News' Coverage of Timeshare Scams

After years of complaints against the news and media for not running more stories about the "deep dark secrets" of the timeshare industry, Apex Professionals recognizes ABC News recent story as a step in the right direction. - January 24, 2009 - Apex Professionals

Luxury Travel Offers Deluxe Tour Package to Sapa and Bac Ha Sunday Market

Sapa and Bac Ha offer some of Vietnam's most colourful experiences. Luxury Travel offers deluxe tour package. - January 24, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

44th Presidential Inaugural Festivity Organizations Employed Avocado Security’s Pioneering Video Surveillance + Business Intelligence Software

Avocado Security’s Video Surveillance Monitoring Technology Rallies Into History with Continuity of Operation for Inauguration 2009 Festivity Organizations. - January 24, 2009 - Avocado Security

Work Forges Ahead at Dare Valley Country Park - Aberdare

Work is forging ahead on the £1million improvement programme at Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare which has been funded by the Welsh Assembly Government Heads of the Valleys Initiative. - January 24, 2009 - Rhondda Cynon Taf Tourism Unit

"Oh-Barcelona.com" Guarantees Legality of All Its Holiday Apartments in Barcelona

Following further closures of illegal tourist apartments in Barcelona, the 9-year old booking portal “Oh-Barcelona.com” guarantees its customers that all its Barcelona apartments are fully licensed for tourist rentals. - January 23, 2009 - Open House Spain

Galavanting Productions Welcomes Marketing Consultant Maren Hogan

Galavanting Productions, LLC, the travel media company behind GoGalavanting.com, Galavanting TV and Travelblogexchange.com recently optioned Maren Hogan, social media and marketing consultant to assist with its overall brand strategy and advertising sales division. Following her arrival,... - January 23, 2009 - Galavanting Productions, LLC

Surrey Marquee Hire Company Launches New Wedding Marquee Package and Bar Hire Facilities to Beat Economic Downturn

Tom Longhurst, MD of Out Is In marquee hire describes the new ‘Chinese Hat’ marquee added to the range and why a new wedding service and contemporary bar facilities will make all the difference in the challenging year ahead. - January 23, 2009 - Out Is In

Tourism Radio Set to Barrack the Otherwise Silent Zululand Bush

Tourism Radio has announced their plans to break their barriers and expand their local service. Beginning in May, the South African branch of the company will be operating in Kwa-Zulu Natal as well as in the Western Cape. Visitors to Kwa-Zulu Natal will then also have access to the local music,... - January 23, 2009 - Tourism Radio

Walk the Talk with Tourism Radio

Barcelona is one of the most popular destinations in the European Union and Tourism Radio has developed another product to accommodate the scores of tourists to the second largest city in Spain. Visitors can now tour the city with the help of Tourism Radio’s MP3 player. Tourism Radio is the... - January 23, 2009 - Tourism Radio

Get a Refreshing Lift and Earn $1 Per Minute with Aromatherapy Oxygen Stations by o2planet.com

Businesses looking for an additional source of revenues for their spa, hotel, tanning salon, event, or wellness center are adding O2 Planet's Aroma o2 Aromatherapy Oxygen stations. These oxygen stations can be set up anywhere to provide refreshing oxygen with aromatherapy. Charge $1 a minute, They're money making machines. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC

Oxygen Detoxification Station Takes Detox Spas to a Whole New Level

The latest way to fully detoxify the body is now available at www.o2planet.com Toxins in the air, water, and in our food can make the body system sluggish. Excess fat and cellulite can develop as a result of toxins that cannot be released. The Oxygen Detoxification Station produces gentle sweating with infrared and o2/o3 steam to pull the toxins out, leaving skin soft and moisturized. Clients rave about the benefits of this revoltionary spa capsule. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC

World Dryer Corporation Introduces New Cover and Recessing Kit for Popular AirForce Hand Dryer

Leading electric hand dryer manufacturer World Dryer® Corporation has added new options to the popular and revolutionary Airforce™ model hand dryer. These new options offer more choices to customers, enabling installation and use of the Airforce™ in a number of new locations. - January 22, 2009 - World Dryer Corporation

EDA Soon Offers e-DMC: a Free Web-Based DMC Service for Meeting and Event Planners

E-DestinAccess (EDA) provides a solution to the growing economical and technological needs of meeting professionals and suppliers by launching in the first quarter of 2009, e-DMC, a Free Web-based DMC Service for Meeting and Event Planners. E-DMC is a SaaS (Software as a service) that directly... - January 22, 2009 - e-destinACCESS.com

Valentine’s Day Dine Under the Stars at Puccini Restaurant, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket

Celebrate this special evening with the one you love at Phuket’s finest Italian restaurant, Puccini. Enjoy an extravagant 5 course set dinner menu in a stunning poolside setting under a canopy of stars. Love at Puccini 14th February 2009 from 6pm Exclusive Valentine’s dinner... - January 22, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket

Cozumel Government Partners with Elated Worldwide Group in Plans to Develop and Build First Amusement Park in Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel looks to ensure its place in the tourist trade by partnering with Elated Worldwide Group Corporation of San Diego California on this project. “Mayan Adventures,” will be built on 60 acres in one of the top tourist destinations in Mexico. The conceptual master plan is currently being developed in two phases, with the initial ground breaking in spring of 2009. - January 22, 2009 - Elated Worldwide Group Corporation

JourneyKenya.com Today Launched Adventure ‘Un-Cut’ a Compilation of the Most Stunning Photography of Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Kenya

JourneyKenya.com, the first online booking and payment service for luxury hotels and boutiques in Kenya, today launched Adventure ‘Un-Cut’. Featuring captivating photography of iconic properties in Kenya. Music is by Soul Groove Unlimited. - January 22, 2009 - Journey Kenya

World Dryer® Corporation Releases Highly Efficient, Hygienic Automatic Hand Dryer

World Dryer® Corporation introduces the High Speed AirForce at the June Construct 2008 show in Las Vegas, beginning a new era of automatic hand dryers. - January 21, 2009 - World Dryer Corporation

Owners Perspective Magazine Confirms Distribution Deal in Leading Supermarkets

The new consumer magazine for leisure property and travel takes another step into the mainstream public domain with distribution through Tesco and Sainsbury’s stores throughout the UK from March 2009. - January 21, 2009 - Perspective International Ltd

Vatican Tour Guide

Rome-Tour.com would like to announce their (http://www.rome-tour.com) Vatican Tour Guide for all those that would enjoy an extensive and private tour of Vatican City. The Vatican is an official city-state all residing within the city of Rome with a long and rich history as well as being the center... - January 21, 2009 - Rome-Tour.com

3rd Annual Kodiak King Salmon Tournament

The dates are now available for the 2009 Kodiak King Salmon Tournament. May 15 through until July 5 2009. 1st Prize $10,000. - January 21, 2009 - Kodiak King Salmon Tournament

Vietnam Tourism' Plan to Attract More Foreign Tourists in 2009 by Indochinaguides.com

A nationwide promotion is one of the urgent measures being taken by the tourism sector to stimulate tourism in order to achieve the sector’s target of welcoming 4.5 million of foreign tourists in 2009. - January 21, 2009 - Indochina Guides

Owners Perspective Magazine Sees Growing Consumer Interest in Fractional & Leisure Property Products at Holiday & Travel Show

The new consumer magazine for existing owners and prospective buyers / renters of leisure property appeared for the first time in print this month and was well received by visitors to the holiday and travel show confirming the growing interest in fractional property and luxury timeshare vacations. - January 20, 2009 - Perspective International Ltd

New Luxury Vietnam Tours and Prices 2009 by Luxury Travel Company

Luxury Travel Company Launch New Tours and Tarriff 2009 with Price and Quality in Mind in The Global Financial Crisis. - January 20, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

New Vietnam Luxury Classic Tour by Luxury Travel Vietnam Company

Luxury Travel has just launched “Vietnam Classic Tour 9 days” with one night free of charge at luxury Sofitel Metropole Hanoi. - January 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

New Luxury Vietnam Tours for Luxury Explorers in The Global Financial Crisis

Luxury travel will be one of the sectors to see growth in 2009, bargain hunting and last-minute travel dominate in the global financial crisis. A newly-released report indicates that luxury travel will be one of the sectors to see growth in 2009, according to ITB Berlin, one of the travel... - January 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

TravelBlogExchange.com Offers Travel Bloggers an Online Home

Galavanting Productions, the travel media company behind GoGalavanting.com, announced the creation of an all-encompassing travel network, based on the NING platform, yesterday to a core group of thirty industry bloggers. In less than 24 hours, travel writers, bloggers and photojournalists from all... - January 18, 2009 - Galavanting Productions, LLC

London Luxury Stay and Spa – Limited Time Offer Rates – 5 Star Hotel Deal starting from 140 GBP

January Sales are not limited to High Street anymore. The Landmark London Hotel offers their spacious and elegant guestrooms at a private sale price starting at 140 GBP. The Private Sale Hotel Rate is complemented by Landmark Spa Sale – 20% off all spa treatments. - January 18, 2009 - Landmark London Hotel

Galway Day Tours to Connemara & the Cliffs of Moher

Visit the new website of Fáilte Tours as they launch their new day tours to Connemara & the Cliffs of Moher with the new fleet. - January 18, 2009 - Failte Tours

RateTiger Challenges the Credit Crunch

Channel management specialist calls on hoteliers to stand strong during slow economic conditions. - January 18, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.

National Geographic Award Winning Company Launches New Whitewater Adventure

In 1979, ROW Adventures started rafting Idaho Rivers with the idea of "providing unique experiences for our guests." Now an award winning company, this same idea has helped them deliver an entirely new adventure -- "The Culinary Whitewater Series." - January 18, 2009 - ROW Adventures

TravelStoreMaker.com Enters the African Online Travel Market

The online travel technology provider signed a distribution agreement with Sikhona Travel – one of the leading travel agencies on the African continent. - January 18, 2009 - TravelStoreMaker.com

Celebrate the Inauguration of Our 44th President Barack Obama in the City Where America Began

In celebration of the 44th Presidential Inauguration there will be a free Live broadcast of the Inauguration outside the Independence Visitor Center on Independence Mall. - January 17, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center

A Few Little Extras, at No Extra Cost

nitenite cityhotels are about to give their guests a nice surprise. They’ve kept their ears to the ground and tuned into what their guests want, resulting in a plan that will keep everyone happy. - January 17, 2009 - nitenite cityhotels

Amazing Luxury Vietnam Tour by Luxury Travel Vietnam Company

Luxury Travel is experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travelers. Luxury Travel has launched an Amazing Vietnam Tour in 10 days. - January 17, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Journey Kenya is the First Online Booking and Payment Service for Hotels and Lodges in Kenya, Resulting in a Fully Confirmed Reservation

From the shores of Lake Baringo to the snow peaks of Mt. Kenya, www.journeykenya.com offers unprecedented convenience, ease and value. With Journey Kenya, you are only 4 clicks away from the holiday of a lifetime. Journey Kenya is the first online booking and payment service for hotels and lodges... - January 16, 2009 - Journey Kenya

Viet Cong Cu Chi Tunnels Attracts Tourists

Many tourists who come to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) are attracted by the nearby Cu Chi Tunnels. Luxury Travel to launch tours to Cu Chi Tunnels. - January 16, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

The Independence Visitor Center Donates Over 200 Coats to One Warm Coat

Annual holiday coat drive held at Independence Visitor Center turns about to be a huge success with over 200 coats donated to One Warm Coat charity. - January 15, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center

France is the Best Place in the World to Live, Says International Living (www.internationalliving.com) in Its 2009 Quality of Life Index

For the fourth year running, France has earned the top spot as the best place in the world to live, say the editors of International Living, the world’s #1 retirement and relocation publication, in their annual Annual Quality of Life Index. - January 15, 2009 - International Living