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Start-Up Media Company Itechpoint, Inc. Has Launched Getbestcoupons.com to Help Shoppers Find Free Coupons and Offers from Brand Name Stores Easily
Getbestcoupons.com presents free coupons and offers from variety of brand name stores. One can search for coupons in many different ways. It predominantly presents online coupons and offers. Users can use these coupon codes while checking out and get the discounts. - August 24, 2008 - Itechpoint, Inc.
The AV Squad Films Pigeon Forge
Nashville-based film, video and new media production company, The AV Squad has signed a contract with the City of Pigeon Forge to create media content for on air and off air use. This is the 12th straight year The AV Squad and the Department of Tourism of the City of Pigeon Forge will work together. - August 24, 2008 - The AV Squad, LLC
Mexico Retirement Real Estate Hopefuls Learn Rules of Buying
Mexico Real Estate Firm, Livtopia, Announces Evening Seminar to clear the mystery out of Mexico Real Estate Buying. September 10 in Chicago. - August 24, 2008 - Livtopia
What Gatwick Airport Credit Crunch?
Gatwick Airport holiday extra products, such as Gatwick Airport Meet and Greet Airport parking, show no signs of the current UK credit crunch? - August 24, 2008 - Help-Me-Park.com
Start the New Year 2009 Celebrating at World-Famous Beaches in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia
Book early with Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover Travel Group to spend an unforgettable New Year’s Eve at exclusive luxury Hotels participating in one of the world’s most glamorous street parties. - August 23, 2008 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions
Reylson Gracie Inc. Announces the Partnering with Affluent Lifestyle Concierge
World renowned Grandmaster Reylson Gracie has retained the services of Affluent Lifestyle Concierge to handle the needs of its training camp attendees. - August 22, 2008 - Affluent Lifestyle Concierge
More People Are Going on Long Haul Breaks to Escape a Miserable British Summer, Says Holidays-Direct Travel Company
A week in the Costa del Sol is not enough for increasing numbers of British holidaymakers as 2008 holiday bookings show that destinations traditionally associated with luxury holidays are proving more and more popular. A study of sales through www.holidays-direct.co.uk reveals Britons want something special if they are going to spend money on a holiday this year. - August 22, 2008 - Holidays-Direct
Korea Tourism and Charming Asia Announces Partnership
Charming Asia joins Korea Tourism Organization with its “Korea, Sparkling” brand to heavily promote one of Asia’s fast emerging travel destinations. - August 22, 2008 - Charming Asia
Upscale Concierge Service Brings Elegance Back to Las Vegas
Affluent Lifestyle Concierge is offering upscale concierge services to refined Las Vegas visitors. The services provide less "Sin City" and more elegance and tastefulness. - August 22, 2008 - Affluent Lifestyle Concierge
Win a Copy of Lonely Planet's The Travel Book
Lonely Planet is giving two copies of their Book Review of the Week, The Travel Book to two randomly drawn commenters on this week's book review. on www.WanderingEducators.com - August 21, 2008 - Wandering Educators
RCI Introduce Exciting New Property Investment Scheme
RCI were the pioneers of the time-share holiday, now they have introduced an entirely new concept which allows you to own your own holiday property, rent it out and earn credits which can be used for holidays in other destinations. An investor can have all the benefits of owning their own property and utilizing it when not in use, rather than simply renting a holiday space. - August 21, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Horseman Magazine Makes Online Debut
In August 2008, Horseman Magazine, a web exclusive, was founded to provide a place for those who ride, care for, or just otherwise love horses to come together and find/share useful information. Since Horseman is a webzine only, readers must access it via www.horsemanmagazine.com. A range of... - August 20, 2008 - Horseman Magazine
Holiday Amazon Cruise with GreenTracks
The GreenTracks Amazon Cruise is an ecotour on the Amazon River and its tributaries. You will explore the upper reaches of the exotic Amazon in Peru, one of the world's greatest ecosystems on a colorful Amazon riverboat. - August 20, 2008 - GreenTracks, Inc.
RezHub.com's New Rental Car Booking Engine Offers Travelers a Sigh of Relief from Rising Fuel Costs
The launch of their new and improved rental car booking engine connects customers quickly and easily to fuel-efficient and eco-friendly rental car options. - August 20, 2008 - RezHub.com
Top Ten New Reasons to Visit Chaffee County
Chaffee County Visitor's Bureau presents ten new reasons to visit Salida, Buena Vista and many areas in between. - August 19, 2008 - Chaffee County Visitor's Bureau
One-Day Getaway Travel Series Produced by Vegas Production House, Evolve Television Launches in National and International Syndication
Roni Taylor, the getaway girl, host this popular travel series featuring one-day getaway ideas soon to be seen worldwide. - August 16, 2008 - Evolve Television
Chocolate Lover’s Tour Eurochocolate 2008 in Perugia, Italy
Love Umbria today announced the launch of a Chocolate Lovers’ Tour to coincide with Eurochocolate 2008 which takes place this year from 18th to 26th October in Perugia, Italy. - August 16, 2008 - Love Umbria Limited
Premier Cities Paris and Prague Up on TravelGuide.TV Travel Video Website
Joining the TravelGuide collection, Paris and Prague are two of the top Europe city destinations. Stunning views of these historical cities come to life in the sharp tourism videos – 9 for each city with the wonderful visitor attractions in high quality visuals. France is the top city destination while many visitors to Prague say “fun” is the main reason for their visit. Webmasters with Prague and Paris sites can embed the videos from TravelGuide.tv set up by Stephen O’Shaughnessy of Dublin. - August 16, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
TradeWinds Cruise Club Features in Owners Perspective Magazine
Offering both classical private and shared charters through their Cruise Club Membership, TradeWinds offer the most flexible and cost effective alternative to owning or even chartering a yacht and Owners Perspective Magazine experienced this timeshare with a difference first-hand. - August 15, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
The Only Dog-Friendly Sightseeing Tours of New York Are Here
Whether you want to spend quality time with your pet, meet other animal lovers, learn about the attractions New York has to offer, or just take a stroll around Manhattan, you’ll find what you’re looking for with New York Dog Tours. - August 15, 2008 - Zoom Media & Productions
New Charming Asia GoldValue Tours Target the Budget Traveler
With interests to travel to Asia rising up to an all-time high, Charming Asia announces its new tour series to target the larger pool of budget and casual travelers. - August 15, 2008 - Charming Asia
Save the Environment, One Airfare Search at a Time: Go Green Travel Green Launches Travel Search Tool for Eco-Conscious Travelers
Prominent eco travel website launches free tool, called Search Green Travel, that helps users find cheap flights and save the environment at the same time. - August 14, 2008 - Go Green Travel Green
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Finalist in the 2008 HM Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been named as a Finalists in the 2008 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, with winners due to be announced in Sydney on August 14. The HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence are now into their sixth year and are the leading awards for the... - August 14, 2008 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
RareVu.com Delivers Personal Travel Deals
New Travel Website Searches and Organizes the Web’s Travel Deals for You. - August 13, 2008 - RareVu
Stick-e® Yoga Accessories Rock the Health and Fitness Industry
On the heals of the successful launch of Yoga Stick-e Socks...for that Barefoot Feeling, Stick-e Brands announces an expanded product line of new Stick-e accessories for Yoga and Pilates. The new line was received with rave reviews, media attention and orders from Sporting Goods chains buyers at the recent Health and Fitness Business Expo. Stick-e Brands will be establishing itself as a household name this Fall as it graces the covers and pages of some of the biggest catalogs. - August 11, 2008 - Stick-e Products LLC
Birmingham, England: 2009 International Rotary Convention Fundraising Cruise to the British Isles
The Rotary fundraising cruise to the British Isles will feature 12-nights, 9 ports, and unveil the most breathtaking landscapes this part of the world has to offer. - August 11, 2008 - Genie Fellmer, CruiseOne Englewood
10 Reasons to Vacation North of Toronto, Next to Algonquin Park in the Almaguin Highlands
Danette the owner of Almaguin Vacation explains, "Helping tourists discover what they need while they are planning their vacation makes their decision easier when it comes to booking accommodations." After spending eight years operating a cottage resort, Sand Lake Cottages & Inn, http://www.sandlake.on.ca, located just outside Kearney, Ontario, Steve and Danette Fernandez believe the area is breathtaking and exciting. - August 11, 2008 - Almaguin Vacation
Travel-Startup tripwolf.com Celebrates 10,000th Registered User
Highly active social travel community merely weeks after the launch exceeds expectations - August 10, 2008 - tripwolf
Holiday Travel of America (HTOA, Inc.) Provides Outstanding Customer Service for Their Travelers Following Sudden Shutdown of Aloha and ATA Airlines
Holiday Travel of America (HTOA, Inc.) took immediate action to care for stranded Hawaii travelers and those booked for near term departures to Hawaii following the sudden shutdown of Aloha and American Trans Air (ATA) airlines in March and April of this year respectively. “We are very proud... - August 10, 2008 - Holiday Travel of America
Release of Historical Novel About Antarctica
Describes historical novel, Surviving Erebus, and major expedition of Sir James Clark Ross commanding ships HMS Erebus and Terror to major discoveries in Antarctica in 1841. - August 09, 2008 - More Curious Minds
Crystal Clear Concepts, Inc. Launches a Complete System to Evaluate, Manage, and Lead Private Club Teams to the Next Level - and Beyond
The CLEAR Solution™ is a Comprehensive Labor Evaluation, Action, and Reporting Solution (CLEAR) ensuring Private Clubs are properly documenting, training, goal setting, and maximizing their greatest asset – their team. - August 09, 2008 - Crystal Clear Concepts, Inc.
2 British Coaster Enthusiasts to Ride All Wooden Roller Coasters in the United States
On August 20 2008, Adrian Whitcombe and Ian Booth, two Roller Coaster Enthusiasts from Nottingham, England will embark on an epic 7000 mile drive across the United States, riding wooden Roller Coasters as they go. Their 21-day trip will be crowned with a ride on the 73 year old wooden coaster at the Puyallup Fair, near Seattle, WA. At the end of the tour they will be able to say that they have ridden every wooden coaster in the United States. - August 09, 2008 - Coaster2Coaster
Australian Pacific Touring Honours Club LaBourse
Club LaBourse Wins Top 10 Agency Award at Recent Product Launch - August 09, 2008 - Club LaBourse Oceania Pty Ltd
Reynolds Polymer Technology Installs Trendy New Acrylic “Ice” Bar in Romania
R-Cast™ Ice material debuts in the lobby of the new Radisson SAS hotel in Bucharest, Romania. This marks the first custom-cast project with the ice texture for Reynolds. Modeled after bars made out of real ice, this installation offers a stylishly unique and high-end atmosphere with colored lighting illumination the deep grooves of the ice texture, minus the sub-freezing temperatures. - August 08, 2008 - Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.
Destination Discoveries at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
The hotels and resorts of The Luxury Collection inspire unforgettable moments and create a lifetime of memories by unlocking the world’s most enriching experiences. The Sheraton Grande Laguna, A Luxury Collection Resort on the beautiful island of Phuket invites its guests on a Destination... - August 08, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Do Ratings Really Matter?
Hotel rating programs are considered to be influential in attracting customers but a recent survey by SQM may show otherwise. - August 08, 2008 - Evaluate It by SQM
Inner Maldives Holidays Selected as Host Buyer for PATA Travel Mart 2008
Inner Maldives Holidays is pleased to announce that the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has selected Inner Maldives Holidays as a Host Buyer for PATA Travel Mart 2008. PATA - a non-profit travel trade association serving government tourist offices, airlines, hotels and other travel-related... - August 08, 2008 - Inner Maldives Holidays
Marlene London Joins HG Art and Framing Consultants as Artist Liaison / New Business Development
Marlene London Joined HG Art and Framing Consultants as Artist Liaison and New Business Developer. Marlene began her relationship with HG as a published artist, producing lines of representational art and eventually producing narrative artistic pieces. Marlene is originally from Manhattan but... - August 07, 2008 - HG Arts
Receive Double HHonors Points at the DoubleTree Crystal City a Washington DC Hilton
Guests who book at the DoubleTree Crystal City National Airport now through September 30th 2008 can now enjoy Double HHonors Points while staying at this Washington DC Hilton. There is now no better time for Hilton Honors members to book their stay and enjoy the great location and amenities of the... - August 07, 2008 - Doubletree Crystal City
HG Sponsors NEWH Bowling Luau
For the third consecutive year, HG Art and Framing Consultants participated in the NEWH Annual Bowling Luau. The event took place on June 3, 2008 at the Dowdy Pavilion in Orlando. HG sponsored 2 lanes at the event, with proceeds supporting the NEWH Scholarship Fund. The event featured hospitality... - August 07, 2008 - HG Arts
David Burn Joins HG Art and Framing Consultants
David Burn joins HG Art and Framing Consultants as the Washington D.C. Representative. - August 07, 2008 - HG Arts
Intelligent Leisure Solutions (ILS3) and the Discover Travel Group
Managing Director Robert Phillips Has Been Elected ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents) Chapter President for Brazil. - August 06, 2008 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions
f8 Photo Studios Creates New Experience for Clients; One Strip at a Time
When photographers Cara Galati and Jonathan Kazmierczak of f8 Photo Studios in Raleigh, North Carolina struck up an idea for a photo booth, they did their research for almost 2 years. With one last push to the finish line, they finally added the f8 PHOTOBOOTH to their product line as Raleigh's first locally owned photo booth. The result of pushing this revitalized experience to its clients has been nothing short of a success. - August 05, 2008 - f8 Photo Studios
Original Johnny Mercer Movie Contracts for Sale at C. Savannah
Some of the most significant signed movie contracts and other memorabilia by Johnny Mercer will be for sale and on display in the C. Savannah showroom at 42 E. Bay Street (next door to the historic Cotton Exchange). - August 05, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Emerging Overseas Property Investment Market
Despite the current climate in the UK market, developers are leading the way in North Cyprus where the market is poised for massive growth. The UK housing market is in a state of near collapse and recent negative press about the viability of some holiday homes in Northern Cyprus has cast a shadow... - August 05, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Holidaypursuit.com: Reuniting Pangaea One Continent at a Time
Holidaypursuit.com is celebrating its grand opening with a free offer to the first 200 properties to list on the site. - August 05, 2008 - Holiday Pursuit
Jenny Behan, CruiseOne Phoenix, Debuts Alaska Motorcycle Cruise Tour
New Alaska Cruise tour featuring a 6-day motorcycle ride deep into Alaska's interior combined with 7-day voyage along the rugged splendor of the Alaskan coastline. - August 05, 2008 - Jenny Behan, CruiseOne Phoenix
Lucky Jets Celebrates Company Launch by Offering a Free Private Jet Flight to 8 Lucky Guests
Lucky Jets LLC Announces the Launch of LuckyJets.com, a new concept that brings VIP Door-to-Door Shared-Flights to the Private Jet Industry. LuckyJets brings together passengers of like itineraries, serving key Casino destinations around the World. In celebration of their Company launch date of 8/8/08, LuckyJets is inviting 8 Lucky Guests to fly with the Founders on their inaugural flights from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. These 8 Lucky Guests will also receive a voucher for a Free Flight. - August 05, 2008 - Lucky Jets LLC
Emerald City's Green - RezHub.com Announces a Top 6 List of Seattle's Greenest Hotels
Seattle's "Emerald City" nickname has taken on a slightly different meaning as they've succeeded on their mission to shrink their carbon footprint and become one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the country. As is true for most green cities, the hotels in Seattle are a big part of the efforts to go green. RezHub.com has announced a Top 6 List of Seattle's Greenest Hotels. - August 03, 2008 - RezHub.com
JLS Advertising, Marketing Campaigns Build Revenue, Brand Equity for Shaner
Nine months after being named Shaner’s agency-of-record, JLS Creative Solutions LLC (www.jlscreativesolutions.com), an award-winning, full-service advertising firm specializing in video, interactive, public relations and print media services is already delivering measurable success to Shaner’s hotel and hospitality operations. - August 03, 2008 - JLS Creative Solutions LLC