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Luxury Travel Promotes Destinations and Luxury Tourism Products in ITB Berlin 2009, Germany
Luxury Travel Vietnam will participate in the World Largest International Travel Show "ITB Berlin 2009," to be held from March 11 to 15, 2009 in the city of Berlin, Germany in order to promote the Vietnamese tourism product in the luxury segment. - January 08, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Combines 'Music and Friends' in Celebration of Its First Cd Launch
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, in conjunction with Sony BMG Music, is delighted to announce the launch of a superb new limited edition CD titled Friends of MO Bar. - January 08, 2009 - The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
E-Z Rent a Car Launches a New Advertising Program to Help Businesses Reach Booked Orlando Tourists
Recognizing that the tourism industry has been one of the most affected by the economic downturn, E-Z Rent A Car launches an advertising program to help businesses reach only pre-qualified customers. - January 08, 2009 - E-Z Rent A Car
The Cove of Lake Geneva Emphasizes “Far From Ordinary!” this Winter with Cold Weather Luxuries
The Cove of Lake Geneva sets itself apart as a true winter getaway with exciting cold weather luxuries. - January 08, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
School of Rock Students Have Become Familiar Faces on South Florida’s Music Scene
Students at the Paul Green School of Rock Music – Coral Springs have become familiar faces on south Florida’s music scene and fans are in for yet another treat by this group of talented young musicians when they serve up a big helping of Southern rock at two All Ages shows on Friday, January 30 and Sunday, February 8. - January 07, 2009 - The Paul Green School of Rock Music
Vietnam New Tours 2009 with Indochinaguides.com
Acting as local responsible tour operator, Indochina Guides offers customized tours and eco-friendly vacation trips to beautiful destinations in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. - January 07, 2009 - Indochina Guides
Nomads on Murray, Kingston on Murray Added to Nomads Website
Nomads, Australia’s premium Backpacking and Flashpacking accommodation network, has added Nomads on Murray, Kingston on Murray, South Australia to Nomads Accommodation & Hostels website. - January 07, 2009 - Nomads
Online Bookings Increase as the Economy Goes Sour
Luxury Travel Vietnam has found that in the current economic downturn, online bookings have increased by 30 percent whilst their offline bookings have dropped dramatically. According to Luxury Travel Vietnam, 70 percent of tourists search for information and destinations online and a recent survey... - January 07, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Cove of Lake Geneva Has Become an Official Toys for Tots Drop-Off Location
The Cove of Lake Geneva has become a drop-off location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Cove of Lake Geneva will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys through December 21st. The toys will be picked up December 22nd. The Cove is offering 10% off coupons toward a stay in one of their luxury suites with the donation of a new toy. - January 06, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
The EuroTraveler Journeys to Internet Blog Offering Experiential Visits as Well as Education and Helpful Tips on Europe Vacations
New travel blog offers lots of helpful European vacation planning information as well as a lesson or two in history. The EuroTraveler recounts visits to exciting European destinations with beautiful photography of the familiar and not so familiar sights and shares valuable planning tools as well. - January 06, 2009 - The EuroTraveler
Vietnam Tour Operator Keens to Find Luxury Travel Partners at ATF Vietnam
Luxury Travel Vietnam Search Luxury Tour Operators and Travel Agencies Partner ATF 2009 in Hanoi Vietnam this Month. - January 06, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
First Annual Exclusive Wedding Giveaway. "Melt Away Winter Blues - Set Sail for an Enchanting Wedding on Lake Michigan."
The Appease Corporation and Windy of Chicago, LTD are giving away a romantic dream wedding to a lucky Chicago couple. Their giveaway will create thoughts that take you away from icy conditions and put sunshine back in your forecast. Consider calming spa and beauty services, the scenic Tall Ship Windy and the Chicago skyline – all brought together in this upscale package. - January 05, 2009 - Appease Inc.
Webtel.mobi’s Ultra-Low Cost Mobile Call and Text Service Growing Strongly in International Popularity and Use
Webtel.mobi’s ultra-low cost mobile calling and texting service – which cuts mobile calling and texting costs by up to 80% worldwide – is being adopted by users in all countries and market sectors. - January 05, 2009 - Webtel.mobi
Discover Indochina on Magical 16 Days Luxury Adventure by Luxury Travel Vietnam
The Cuisine, Culture and World Heritages Discovery of Indochina will take travellers on a groundbreaking journey through three Southeast Asian nations, over a 16 day/15 night period. - January 05, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam Launch First Travel Blog in English in Vietnam
The Luxury Travel Company has launched the first travel blog in English in Vietnam providing the latest in trends, new, advice and travel stories from across of its Asian destinations. Various travel advisors can share with bloggers and internet surfers their local know-how about travelling in the... - January 05, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Launch Offers to Australians Holidaying in Vietnam
Holidaying in Vietnam, now is the time with an offer throughout the country exclusively for Australians. - January 04, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
New Website Ironically Designed to Help Save New England Bookstores Threatened by Internet Booksellers
A new book and companion website together provide tourists and vacationers with a guide book to outstanding Rural New England Bookstores. The website provides a forum to learn about the booksellers in New England and the book provides the vacation planner with information that helps put the local bookstores on the tourist's itinerary. - January 04, 2009 - Guide To Rural New England Bookstores
Vietnam Tourism Sector Seeks Luxury Travellers During Economic Crisis
Vietnamese tourism sector should focus its energies on the luxury market with figures during the current economic crisis. - January 04, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Independence Visitor Center Introduces “Especially for Teachers” Webpage: independencevisitorcenter.com/ especiallyforteachers
Independence Visitor Center creates a new webpage, “Especially for Teachers,” as the result of a $10,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation. This new section will assist teachers in planning trips to the Historic District by providing detailed pre-trip and post-trip lesson plans, activities and more. - January 04, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
A Time for Giving. Seasons Greetings from Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket.
Representatives from the resort’s Sales and Marketing team traveled to Phang-nga on 23rd December to host lunch and to offer Christmas gifts to students and teachers. - January 04, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Two Canadians Plan to Introduce Canadian Ball Hockey to Africa with Their ‘Great African Run’ Entry
Two Canadians, Dany Bolduc and Craig Wilson, have decided to pursue their dreams by entering into the 2010 Budapest-Bamako Great African Charity Rally and introduce Canadian Ball Hockey to African villages in Mali and Mauritania. - January 03, 2009 - Sponsor A Rally Truck
Luxury Travel Vietnam Launch First Travel Blog in English in Vietnam
The Luxury Travel Company has launched the first travel blog in English in Vietnam providing the latest in trends, new, advice and travel stories from across of its Asian destinations. - January 02, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Nomads Adds Another Hostel to the Website, Islander Backpackers Resort, Surfers Paradise
Nomads, Australia’s premium Backpacking and Flashpacking accommodation network, has added Islander Backpackers Resort, Surfers Paradise to Nomads Hostels website. - January 01, 2009 - Nomads
Sailing to Genoa with Halldis
In addition to planning new European destinations, Halldis continues its expansion in major Italian cities and resort areas. Emblematic, in fact, is its latest opening in Genoa. Genoa epitomises the modern industrial city in Italy, with important national and multinational companies and a constant... - January 01, 2009 - Halldis Srl.
Fly for Good in 2009
Long Haul Travel with a Lower Cost Conscience; Spend More on Helping, Less on Travel - January 01, 2009 - Fly for Good
Fourth Album from Promis, "Life is Grand!" Offers World Music Pallete with Accessible Melodies and Lyrical Themes of Love, Life and Its Lessons
Influenced by the cool breezes and warm waters of the Mediterranean, the 14 songs explore themes of life, love and lessons, with a rich tapestry of all-live instruments. Recorded by Chilean singer/songwriter Jose Promis and produced and co-written with Turkish songwriter Ayhan Sahin, the project is truly a mesh of world influences, while maintaining a decidedly pop imprint. - December 31, 2008 - Young Pals Music
Luxury Tour Operator Receives Vietnam's Best Services Awards 2008
Luxury tour company Luxury Travel will present on Saturday 17 Jan 2009 in Hanoi Opera House with a Vietnam’s Best Service Awards 2008 from the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Vietnam. - December 31, 2008 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Nomads Welcomes Kiwi paka Backpackers, Waitomo, New Zealand to the Website
Nomads, Australia’s premium Backpacking and Flashpacking accommodation network, has added Kiwi paka Backpackers in Waitomo, New Zealand to the Nomads website - December 31, 2008 - Nomads
Nomads Welcomes The Cavenagh Backpackers, Darwin to the Nomads Website
Nomads, Australia’s premium Backpacking and Flashpacking accommodation network, has just added Darwin backpackers hostel, The Cavenagh Backpackers to the Nomads website. - December 31, 2008 - Nomads
Costa Rica Bedfinder Poised for Vacation Rentals in Dominical and South Pacific Coast
Costa Rica Bedfinder establishes customer relations base in Dominical ahead of projected tourism surge propelled by coastal highway completion. - December 31, 2008 - Costa Rica Bedfinder
Nomads Welcomes Taupo Urban Retreat Backpackers, New Zealand to Their Website
Nomads, Australia’s premium Backpacking and Flashpacking accommodation network, has added Taupo Urban Retreat Backpackers, one of Nomads newest affiliated backpackers hostels, to the Nomads Hostels website - December 31, 2008 - Nomads
Luxury Travel Vietnam Offers Instant Booking for Day Trips
Luxury Travel Company which is one of the most successful travel companies in Vietnam with e-commerce application. The company website has been voted as top ten B2C websites in Vietnam in 2008. - December 30, 2008 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
HRH Delivers Prizes to Winner Families of 'Ejazti Saudia'
Last Sunday, HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, CEO of the Saudi commission of tourism and antiques (SCTA) has encouraged the ceremony for 'Ejazti Saudia' program that has been organized by the SCTA and ejazti.com website the last summer. His highness gives the appreciative, moneyed and... - December 30, 2008 - Ejazti For E-Travel & Tourism
Eileen Tener, ACC - Cruise Planners / International Conferences Top Producer for 2008
A little over a year ago, Eileen Tener, ACC of Tampa based Cruise Planners announced a partnership with International Conferences… This week, Cruise Planners / International Conferences announced Eileen Tener, ACC as the Top Producer for 2008. - December 28, 2008 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener
Uniquely Vietnam Culture Tour by Luxury Travel Vietnam
A Uniquely Vietnam culture tour of 10 days. Travel the length of Vietnam on this 10 day tour, stopping in HCMC (in the South), Hanoi (in the North), and the beaches and small towns of the central coast in between. - December 28, 2008 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Awarded for Excellent Product and Service Awards 2008 for Luxury Travel Vietnam
According to Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam Mr. Hoang Trung Hai, the criteria for this prestigious award certificate the quality of the products and services of the player in the market. - December 28, 2008 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Peacock Bar, Club & Private Party Venue - Clapham 2am Bar/Club for Private Parties and Club Events. www.the-peacock-bar.co.uk
The Peacock Bar & Club www.the-peacock-bar.co.uk is Battersea/Clapham newest bar, club, private party venue with a fabulous 2am licence. The venue is available for hire for private parties, corporate events and club nights. - December 26, 2008 - Peacock Bar
Las Vegas Monorail 'Best Bet' for Travel on New Year's Eve When the Strip is Closed to Traffic
With thousands of revelers descending upon the Strip on New Year’s Eve, the Las Vegas Monorail will continue to operate even when the Strip closes to vehicles and buses – representing a convenient transportation option for visitors looking to get to the city’s hottest spots... - December 25, 2008 - Las Vegas Monorail Company
CheapOair Launches Travel Affiliate Program on Commission Junction
CheapOair announces partnership with Commission Junction. - December 25, 2008 - CheapOair
CheapOair Announces New Year Hotels Sale on Over 85,000 Hotel Properties Worldwide
CheapOair announces up to 50% savings to its 3MM customer base on over 85,000 negotiated hotel rooms worldwide with the lowest guaranteed rates online, including last minute hotel rooms from 2-to-5 star Hotels. What separates CheapOair from other OTA’s (online travel agencies) is their... - December 25, 2008 - CheapOair
Galavanting to Broadcast Web's First Live Travel Guide Video
Galavanting online women's travel magazine will be the first travel website to webcast a video destination guide live, on location. The show will feature local destination information and live footage of the Colmar, France Christmas Markets, which run through December 31st each year. Galavanting's... - December 25, 2008 - Galavanting Productions, LLC
Francis Catering Equipment Collaborate with Aston Villa FC
Francis Catering Equipment, a leading UK designer and supplier to the food service industry, today announced a collaboration with Aston Villa Football Club. Working in conjunction with Peter Reed, Executive Head Chef of Aston Villa Football Club, Francis Catering Equipment has designed,... - December 24, 2008 - Francis Catering Equipment
Snider and Jennings of Michigan Merge
Snider & Associates, Inc. merges Jennings of Michigan into their Recreation Division. - December 23, 2008 - Snider & Associates, Inc.
New Tours 2009 to Vietnam with Footprint
Acting as local responsible tour operator, Footprint offers customized tours and eco-friendly vacation trips to beautiful destinations in Vietnam. And this year 2009, most of their tours get the innovation from the experienced tour operators and travel consultants who have been long working for... - December 22, 2008 - Footprint Vietnam Travel
Three Weeks Until Official Launch of Timeshare & Fractional Magazine
Countdown is on for the first print edition of the independent consumer publication for the shared ownership industry. - December 21, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Owners Perspective Magazine Increases Exposure with A Place In The Sun
The independent consumer publication for the shared ownership industry boosts coverage at another major overseas property show. - December 21, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Chile Ministry of Education Selects TEFL Institute for Summer English Teaching Program
TEFL Institute participated in a rigorous selection process conducted by the Ministry of Education to receive this honor as the only TEFL training organization approved to offer a Summer Program for teaching English in Chile during the Summer. This is TEFL Institute fourth year to receive such an honor. - December 20, 2008 - TEFL Institute
World Airnews Gives Cessna Training Manuals from Red Sky Ventures the Thumbs Up
The latest manual in the type rating series by Red Sky Ventures and Memel CATS, the Cessna 210, was released recently in Namibia. Coincidently World Airnews was looking for an angle to report on the recent spate of C210 accidents in Namibia, so when Red Sky Ventures asked them if they would like to... - December 20, 2008 - Red Sky Ventures
Effects of Political Instability in Thailand on Hotel Operators – a Study by HotelsCombined.com
Hotel comparison search engine HotelsCombined.com has released statistics on the effects of anti-government protestors blockading Bangkok airports on hotel operators in Thailand. The research was conducted by calculating the number of daily reservation requests to Thailand by global... - December 20, 2008 - HotelsCombined
Leading Airline News Site Online Travel Review Releases Its 10 Strangest Airline Stories of 2008
Online Travel Review, a leading airline news website, has released the 10 strangest airline news stories of 2008. From the pilot who was fired for letting a teenager fly a 737 to the flight attendant who lit a plane on fire so he wouldn't have to fly to Saskatoon, this year has been full of strange airline tales. - December 20, 2008 - Online Travel Review