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HotelClub's Tenth Anniversary Celebrated with One Million Australian Members
HotelClub celebrates its tenth anniversary with one million members in Australia out of more than six million members worldwide. The DreamClub program with its easy rewards system and HotelClub’s breadth of global choice and pricing has contributed to this. - July 25, 2008 - HotelClub
Sweet Dreams at Sun Spa at IruFushi Beach & Spa Resort
Announcing The First Sleep Spa Concept In The Maldives. Sun Spa at IruFushi Beach & Spa Resort, due to open in summer 2008, will launch the first Sleep Spa concept in the Maldives. In collaboration with the resort team, the programme, entitled Sweet Dreams, has one main goal – to help adults and children relax and to catch up on that much needed sleep that many of them can only dream of doing whilst on holiday. - July 25, 2008 - Sun Spa Resorts Pvt Ltd
Lohmann Golf Designs Goes Green
The golf course architects at Lohmann Golf Designs, already amongst the greenest firms in golf course design, have reduced their carbon footprint even further. LGD, part of the Marengo, IL-based Lohmann Companies, announced in July that Course Visions, its award-winning newsletter, would no longer... - July 24, 2008 - Lohmann Golf Designs
Compliance LLC Launches Two New Web Sites
The first web site is designed to discuss the risks and opportunities of spread betting and CFDs. The second to give credit to the best hotels and airlines of the world that help them give to their clients and delegates a truly unique learning experience. - July 24, 2008 - Compliance LLC
July 26th Inaugural Green Reggae Festival in Mohawk
All Day Music Concert and Green Festival on Grounds of Historic Summer Home of former presidents and Greatest Cellist of 20th Century, Mstislav Rostropovich. Focused on raising awareness for the environment, festival is first of its kind for the region. Picnic and camping are allowed for the day and reduced admission for Hall of Fame and Irish Festival attendees. - July 23, 2008 - Safflyn Corporation
Galavanting – Online Women's Travel Magazine Launches
Galavanting, a new online women’s travel magazine, officially launched July 15th to thousands of readers in its first week. Editors-in-chief Kim Mance and Katy Quissell recruited a diverse and impressive group of women writers to tell their stories of adventures from around the globe for the... - July 23, 2008 - Galavanting Productions, LLC
Gas Prices Trim But Don’t Cancel Travel Plans
A recent poll of the readers of TexasTripper.com travel guide found three out of four travelers planning day trips. - July 23, 2008 - TexasTripper.com
Auckland City of Sails Goes Sailing Into Video World
Auckland.TV has great tourist videos dealing with tourism topics and gives a feel for the awesome atmosphere of the City. The name dates back to the time of sailing ships and also Auckland as a stopover on round the world sailing races. The videos give a glimpse of the multifaceted cultural heritage and the website has a reservations area, Forum and Directory. The videos can be embedded on any website and this can be done from the Syndication area. Auckland TV is part of TravelGuide.TV - July 23, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Invites Its Guests on an Epicurean Expedition
The love of cuisine, wine, indigenous cultures have inspired unforgettable moments and created memories that last a lifetime. The hotels and resorts of The Luxury Collection evoke similar emotions and have created Epicurean Expeditions to unlock the world’s most enriching experiences. Guests... - July 23, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Booming Medical Tourism in India
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Booming Medical Tourism in India" to its report gallery. The report provides a complete insight into the Indian medical tourism market. It evaluates the past, present and future scenario of the Indian medical tourism market... - July 23, 2008 - RNCOS
Holidaymakers Avoiding the Euro Head for Holidays in Turkey and Bulgaria, Reports Holidays-Direct.co.uk
This year has seen a change in holiday trends, as Brits search for non-Euro holiday destinations to get the best holiday deals. Brits stretch the pound by taking holidays in Turkey, Bulgaria and other holiday destinations where they can avoid the Euro, say experts at online travel agency Holidays-Direct.co.uk. - July 23, 2008 - Holidays-Direct
Avis Southern Africa Appoints CSR Champion
Avis Southern Africa has long supported environmental and community upliftment programmes. Now the car rental company has upped its stake in corporate social responsibility (CSR) by appointing Jessica Branco as it’s Sustainability Manager. Avis Southern Africa's managing director Wayne... - July 23, 2008 - Avis Southern Africa
BooksDirectRooms.com Partners with HotelsCombined.com
BookDirectRooms.com’s unique stock of over 2,000 UK B&Bs, guesthouses and small, independent hotels is now live and bookable on hotel search engine and price comparison website HotelsCombined.com. Leisure and business travellers visiting HotelsCombined.com have now access to real-time... - July 23, 2008 - HotelsCombined
From Wanted to the Red Star - Timur Bekmambetov’s Dream Project
Timur Bekmambetov continues development on Christian Gossett’s The Red Star. - July 22, 2008 - Archangel Studios
Renasis Again Named Winner of Utah's Top 25 Under 5
UVEF Recognizes Renasis as One of Utah’s Top 25 Companies Under 5 Years Old for a Third Consecutive Year. - July 22, 2008 - Renasis, LLC
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign, Welcomed at European Meeting
Dr. Mary Galinski, Founder and President of the Malaria Foundation International, attended the International Conference on Malaria held April 21-22 in Bonn, Germany: Joining Forces, Synergizing Action, Sustainable and innovative ways of ensuring long-term prevention and treatment measures by 2015. The MFI's End Malaria - Blue Ribbon pins were welcomed at the meeting. - July 22, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, CA Selected as One of the Top Ten Best Clothing Optional Resorts in the World by TripAdvisor.com
Clothing optional vacationers have many choices of destinations to travel to soak up the sun around the world. The best nudist resorts used to be in the Caribbean and Europe. Times have changed. According to TripAdvisor.com, America now has two of the best nude sunbathing hotels. And The Terra Cotta Inn clothing Optional Resort and Spa located in sunny Palm Springs, CA is ranked as one of the 10 best. - July 22, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. and Its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel Announces Aviation Finance Scholarship Program
Chicago-based aircraft leasing company BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc., and its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel, announced its plans to implement an annual scholarship program in the field of aviation finance. - July 21, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
Kingston Plantation Reservations Ocean Front Resort Golf Villa Rental Rates Down to 99.00
The best villa in all of kingston plantation 5 star new. Rates Down to 99.00 All new 2008: Water Front-on golf course over 1,000 Square Feet, Sleep 6 (Six) in this 2 bedroom, 2 Full Bath Rooms, Sofa Has Pull out Bed for third Bed In living room. Master bedroom has King Bed And whirlpool Tub. 2 Single Beds In Bedroom 2. Villa has a romantic screened porch in front of Lake with 20 foot high fountain looking at golf course. New furniture, 3 Flat screened thin TVs, Free 10 MB high speed wireless. - July 21, 2008 - kingston plantation reservations
2007 Kane County Visitor Spending Near $400 Million Ranking in Illinois Top Five; Kendall County Ranks Fourth in State for Fastest Growth
Tourism-generated revenue continues to increase in a big way in Kane and Kendall counties, as illustrated, by the number of visitors’ spending in 2007, according to numbers just released from the Illinois Board of Tourism. Visitors’ spending in Kane County reached $397.28 million in... - July 21, 2008 - Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Mississippi Governor's Cup Awarded to Yogi on the Lake
Yogi on the Lake Awarded Governor’s Cup. Legacy RV Resorts is proud to announce that their Mississippi RV Park, Yogi on the Lake, has been chosen to be one of the 6 outstanding businesses in the 3 regions across the state who will receive the 2007 Governor’s Cup Award. The award is... - July 20, 2008 - Yogi on the Lake
Thailand Hotel Bookings by Siam Real Estate
Siam Real Estate are offering hotel bookings and guarantee the lowest rates due to their affiliation with one of the largest online hotel booking operators in the world.. - July 20, 2008 - Siam Real Estate
Siam Real Estate Now Offering Vacation Homes for Rent
People can now book there self-catering homes and apartments in Thailand through Siam Real Estate's automated booking system. - July 20, 2008 - Siam Real Estate
Rome Sweet Home New Website: Renting Self Catering Apartments and Fully Furnished Villas in Rome
The new www.romesweethome.it website is online. Rome Sweet Home offers a wide choice of accommodations: villas, bed&breakfast, rooms and apartments for rent suitable for all needs. Thanks to the new improved online booking system, you can now reserve your apartment in Rome with a few clicks. - July 19, 2008 - Rome Sweet Home
Scooter Vacations of Orlando Partners with Kids Wish Network to Bring Joy to Some Very Special Children
Scooter Vacations, a premier Orlando mobility scooter, electronic convenience vehicle (ECV) rental company is pleased to announce their special Guardian Angel charitable contribution status with Kids Wish Network who serves hundreds of children nationwide who's wish it is to visit Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure or Sea World. Scooter Vacations has donated scooters free of charge to these children. - July 18, 2008 - Scooter Vacations
RCI Confirms Support of New Consumer Publication for Shared Ownership Industry
Owners Perspective magazine, the independent global publication for existing owners and prospective buyers of all shared ownership products which launched last week with an initial subscription base of 5,300 can now confirm the support of the industry’s largest exchange company to help extend its reach in delivering valuable content to consumers. - July 18, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Trailer Superstore - New Website Will Transform the Way Consumers Shop the Ordinary Cargo Trailer Online
All Pro will become the first Trailer Company to bring Trailer Accessories to life in an interactive online environment with their new 'Customize Your Trailer' Website. - July 18, 2008 - All Pro Trailer Superstore
Beijing Anxiously Awaits the Delectable Premiere of Canada's Culinary Champion's Namesake Restaurant, Makoto
Canada's top chef, Makoto Ono, embarks on his own Olympic journey this month with the premiere of his 9,000 square foot restaurant in the heart of Beijing, China. The restaurant, Makoto, will feature Chef Ono's unique interpretation of authentic Japanese cuisine utilizing classic French techniques. Makoto is raising the bar for fine cuisine and fine dining. - July 18, 2008 - Makoto
Pennsylvania Wineries Featured in Annual Wine Festival in PA
Fernwood Hotel and Resort is proud to once again host the Annual Pennsylvania Wine and Craft Festival. This wine festival in PA will prove to be the best yet as distinguished Pennsylvania wineries are returning to Bushkill to distribute their phenomenal fermentations. The event will be held on... - July 18, 2008 - Fernwood Hotel and Resort
Spa + Shop @ the Ring Hotel Vienna - a Unique Experience
The Ring Hotel, Vienna’s Casual Luxury hotel, has launched a distinctive hotel package uniquely combining trendy shopping escapades with restorative post-shopping spa treatments. - July 18, 2008 - The Ring
Travel + Leisure ’s 13th Annual World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey Results Announced
Bangkok Named World’s Best City 2008. Triple Creek Ranch in Montana Ranked No. 1 U.S. Hotel. Nancy Novogrod, editor-in-chief of Travel + Leisure, today announces that Bangkok, Galápagos Islands, and Virgin America are first-time overall winners in Travel + Leisure ’s 2008... - July 17, 2008 - American Express Publishing
“Boycott the Staycation” Campaign Underway at TravelingMamas.com
Mom bloggers are encouraging families to hit the road—even with high gas prices; promotion includes a month full of giveaways on their popular travel website. - July 17, 2008 - TravelingMamas.com
Bermuda Walking Tours and AudioConexus Revolutionize Tourism in Bermuda with GPS Walking Tours
Self-guided GPS multimedia walking tours provide tourists with significantly enhanced tourism experiences in the Town of St. George, Hamilton and Royal Navy Dockyard, Bermuda. - July 17, 2008 - AudioConexus Inc.
Textamundo Text-Help for Travelers Goes Global
Innovative SMS service now takes questions from mobiles in 198 countries. Experienced agents respond with practical answers in minutes. - July 17, 2008 - Textamundo
Food & Wine Magazine and American Express Partner to Offer Exclusive Restaurant Reservations for Cardmembers Through September 30
Partnership Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Food & Wine Best New Chefs. Need a last-minute dinner reservation? Traveling to a new city? Food & Wine, published by American Express Publishing Corporation, a subsidiary of American Express Company, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the... - July 16, 2008 - American Express Publishing
Gallery Hotel Art Vacation Packages on LuxuryLink.com
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of Florence, Italy’s most contemporary and chic hotel, Gallery Hotel Art, to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacation packages and cruises throughout the world. A modern marvel dedicated to... - July 16, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
10 Best Things to do in Hawaii - Survey from Best Places Hawaii
Best Places Hawaii ranks the "10 Best Things to Do in Hawaii," from visiting the active Kilauea Volcano to snorkeling off Molokini. - July 16, 2008 - Best Places Hawaii
Embassy Suites by Hilton Mexico City-Reforma Earns AAA Four Diamond Award (R)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Mexico City-Reforma has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating for the year 2009. - July 16, 2008 - Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton Mexico City - Reforma
Riviera Nayarit Hits the Top with AAA Five- and Four-Diamond Awards
2008 AAA Travel Guide Puts Mexico’s Newest Vacation Destination among the Leaders for Resorts and Dining. Two Resorts received the prestigious Five-Diamond award while three hotels were given the Four-Diamond recognition. - July 16, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
Boston Tourists get Brilliant Videos from TravelGuide.TV
Boston joins the TravelGuide.TV collection of major world tourist destinations with brilliant videos designed with the City visitor in mind. All the typical tourist topics are covered in video – Attractions, Tours, Hotels, etc plus informative text. “Boston Video TravelGuide”, according to Stephen O’Shaughnessy, “is a natural for us” given the ties between Boston and Ireland. The site also has a Forum, Directory and the Boston Videos can be downloaded and embedded free on any site. - July 16, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
LRA Worldwide to Conduct Brand Assurance Program for aloft Hotels
aloft Hotels, the new lifestyle brand offering from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, has selected LRA Worldwide, Inc. to design and deploy its brand assurance evaluation program. This selection represents an extension of the partnership between LRA and Starwood; LRA currently conducts the global... - July 16, 2008 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Hop on the Rail with Evaluate It
Evaluate It by SQM has expanded its new travel program to include discount travel by train anywhere across Canada. Traveling by train has never been more comfortable and with Evaluate It, travelers can rest easy knowing they won’t have to break the bank to get where they need to go. - July 16, 2008 - Evaluate It by SQM
3 Ounce Store Provides Top Brand Fragrances for the Air Traveler
Air Travelers have options. Launch of 3 Ounce Store (http://www.3ouncestore.com) gives air travelers a single source website to browse and purchase fragrance products from over 300 top brand designers. All volumes are 3 Ounces (88ml) or less. - July 15, 2008 - 3 Ounce Store
Timeshare & Fractional Owners Rush To New Consumer Magazine
The first edition of the new independent consumer publication for the shared ownership industry was released this week and timeshare and fractional owners rushed in their thousands to see what it was like at http://www.ownersperspective.com - July 14, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Travel Greener in Chicago - RezHub.com's Green Travel Hub Announces a Top 5 List of Chicago's Greenest Hotels
Chicago is on a mission to become the greenest city in the United States and even the hotels in are taking part in the green up. RezHub.com's Green Travel Hub has put together a Top 5 list of the Greenest Hotels in The Windy City. - July 13, 2008 - RezHub.com
AIREEC 2008 Seeks to Stimulate U.S. Real Estate Industry, Economy
The American International Real Expo and Conference (AIREEC) September 5-7 2008 to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center aims to bring together over 10,000 attendees from over 30 countries in its commitment to help improve the American real estate industry, and in effect, the economy. This... - July 12, 2008 - Expo and Convention Promotions, Inc.
How to Survive the Chinese Language Jungle During the Olympics
bab.la, the wiki-style language portal, has launched a dedicated free language page for the 2008 Olympics in China. The page helps to navigate the Chinese language and culture jungle by offering thousands of sports translations, many quizzes on the Chinese language and culture as well as a help... - July 12, 2008 - bab.la GmbH
Very Light Jet Service Now Available to the Bahamas
North American Jet Charter Group Announces Florida - Bahamas VLJ flights - July 11, 2008 - North American Jet Charter Group, LLC
Mendocino Hotel Hosts Stephen Prutsman Pianist for Opening of Mendocino Music Festival
Mendocino Hotel Hosts The Opening Night of The Mendocino Music Festival . A prix fix dinner at $30 is available from 5.30-8 pm with a Reception for Stephen Prutsman Pianist July 12, 2008 9:30pm - 11:30pm. Pastries are prepared and presented by the Ritz Carlton San Francisco and Organic Sparkling Wine are offered by Jeriko Vineyards. - July 11, 2008 - Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites
Costa Rica Bedfinder Launches a Consolidated Online Marketplace for Holiday Accommodation in Costa Rica Countrywide
Costa Rica Bedfinder launches www.BedfinderCR.com for Operators of Private Vacation Rentals, Small Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts. - July 11, 2008 - Costa Rica Bedfinder