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MaMaison Pokrovka Suite Hotel Auctions Vacation Packages with LuxuryLink.com
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of the MaMaison Pokrovka Suite Hotel to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacation packages and cruises throughout the world. - May 15, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
EclipseSpa Adds Plant Power to Bath and Beauty Products
EclipseSpa leverages the restorative powers of plants to enhance beauty and health. - May 14, 2008 - EclipseSpa
O.B.S. Launched the Mountain Resort Reservation Platform GoGoSKI.com
The company OBS d.o.o. (Online Booking System) launched last winter season the test version of GoGoSKI.com, one of the first online booking system specialized in mountain resort tourism. - May 14, 2008 - O.B.S.
Simon Calder Hosts Travel Industry Charity Pub Quiz
Travel journalist Simon Calder is to host a travel industry charity pub quiz on the 27th of May in London to raise money for the Family Holiday Association, a UK charity that gives children in need the chance of a break away with their family. - May 14, 2008 - Family Holiday Association
Leigh Rowe Joins Places - Real Estate Firm Specializing in Luxury Properties
Experienced, professional sales associate, Leigh Rowe, has joined Mt. Pleasant-based Places Real Estate. - May 13, 2008 - Places Real Estate
Techmagnate, a New Delhi Based IT Firm Bags Prestigious Medical Tourism Portal Project
Techmagnate, a New Delhi based IT firm, has bagged prestigious order of developing and managing the complete web portal on medical tourism for All India Medical Tourism Company. Techmagnate will not only design the website but also take care of all its programming and content management needs. - May 13, 2008 - Techmagnate
General Lachlan McIntosh, King Georgia II, Sherman, Cotton Factors, Are Only a Few of the Historic Items Now on Display at Circa Savannah
King George II in 1732, by granting a charter to James Oglethorpe, the King created the Province of Georgia in British North America, which was named after him. Two hundred and seventy-six years later, Circa Savannah is proud to have original signed documents from the King whom the state is named after. - May 12, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
The Cloister at Sea Island Auctions Vacation Packages with LuxuryLink.com
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of The Cloister at Sea Island to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacations and cruises throughout the world. - May 11, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
Fuel Hikes Don’t Faze Apollo
Crude oil prices of nearly US$124 a barrel have not impacted leisure vehicle operator Apollo Motorhome Holidays. Business continues to boom for the company’s 13 branches providing motorhome, campervan, 4WD and car rental vehicles throughout Australia, New Zealand and the USA. - May 10, 2008 - Apollo Motorhomes
The Brewery Gulch Inn Auctions Vacation Packages with LuxuryLink.co
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of the Brewery Gulch Inn to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacation packages and cruises throughout the world. Cradled on a sylvan hillside overlooking Smuggler's Cove in Mendocino, the Brewery... - May 10, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
Best Places Hawaii Announces the 10 Best Beaches in Hawaii
Best Places Hawaii announces the 10 best beaches in Hawaii based on scenic beauty, great swimming, snorkeling, amenities, sunsets, easy access, and more. - May 10, 2008 - Best Places Hawaii
Homeless Man Travels Around the World -- Gary Garner
Over 100 million people throughout the world are homeless, according to the United Nations Center for Human Settlement. But given the choice, would anybody actually want to live that way? - May 09, 2008 - Gary Garner
Cruise Industry Insider Reports the Best Time to Buy a Cruise
Year-long study of over 5,000 cruises reveals when cruise lines publish the lowest and highest prices. CruiseFuse previews a report and offers advice for finding the lowest price on Suites at Carnival, Celebrity, Holland-America, Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean. Advanced copies of the most in-depth report on cruise prices ever available by request. - May 09, 2008 - CruiseFuse
Latest LGBT Travel Marketing Research: Train Staff How to Better Serve Gay Market Customers
Most travelers take being able to relax, and feel comfortable being themselves on vacation, entirely for granted. But not so most gays and lesbians, who consistently rate the welcome they receive as a factor critical to the success of their vacation. Now, a new online training accreditation program gives tourism staff the skills they need to understand and allay gay travelers' concerns to experience a truly 'gay-comfortable' vacation. - May 08, 2008 - Out Now
All InnPoints Properties Upgrade to MyCRS Central Reservation System
InnPoints Worldwide is pleased to announce they have successfully migrated all 1700 hotel clients to MyCRS, their innovative central reservation solution. First launched in April 2007, the customer-centric MyCRS features comprehensive inventory and rate management — including derived rates... - May 08, 2008 - InnPoints Worldwide
AffordableTours.com Launches Resorts Division
Online travel agency offers competitive prices on worldwide vacations, including Mexico, Hawaii, Caribbean & Europe. - May 08, 2008 - AffordableTours.com
Freedom Direct Reports Strong Bookings for Summer 2008 Despite Economic Concerns
Summer holiday bookings have not suffered despite all the concerns over the economic situation, nor has the strong Euro affected the popularity of holidays in Spain and other favourite holiday destinations in Europe, reports online travel agency Freedom Direct. - May 08, 2008 - Freedom Direct
Convert Assist (www.convertassist.com) Launches a New, Free Online Service as a One-Stop Site for Any Conversion Needs
Convert Assist (www.convertassist.com) launches a new, free online service as a one-stop site for any conversion needs. Its features currency conversion, global time, clothing sizes, translation and pronunciation of words and text, file conversion, video resizing (from a file or a website like YouTube) for mobile or PDA, photo resizing and digital art, Roman numeral converter, ZIP code finder and maps, and a growing service portfolio. - May 07, 2008 - convertassist.com
Screen Door Restaurant Offering Limited Number of Opening Night Reservations to Public
Scott Jones, the proprietor and creator of Screen Door Restaurant has announced that the restaurant is accepting a limited number of reservations to join his invited guests on the first night of dinner service, the evening of Saturday, May 31. Screen Door Executive Chef Fitzgerald Dodd will be debuting his unique dinner menu for the first time following two weeks of private previews and receptions. - May 07, 2008 - Screen Door Restaurant
Before You Pack, Get with a YowEXPERT
One of the newest social travel networks to hit cyberspace has recently unveiled its newest service. YowEXPERT is the latest feature of YowTRIP.com, the free platform launched last September that connects its members with other travelers around the world. YowEXPERT allows travel enthusiasts to... - May 07, 2008 - YowTRIP
ExoticBuddha.com Launched in Nepal
ExoticBuddha.com, a community travel portal about Nepal, has officially completed its first phase today. The portal serves as a comprehensive guide to travel in Nepal. - May 07, 2008 - ExoticBuddha.com
Trust in Rate Tiger’s New VP
Ragnar Strerath appointed VP Product Development. - May 07, 2008 - eRevMax Inc.
QSR Magazine Columnist Nominated for 58th Annual Journalist Award
QSR magazine announced today the nomination of columnist Roy Bergold to the 58th annual Green Eyeshade Awards for outstanding achievement in journalism. - May 06, 2008 - QSR Magazine
Launch of The SaVVy Discovery™ - the Ultimate in Tailormade Holidays
The SaVVy Club® - London’s first boutique events club, has announced the launch of The SaVVy Discovery™ its new bespoke holiday service that is exclusively for its members. Through one point of contact, members can gain travel advice, holiday suggestions and tailor-made packages to suit any individual. - May 04, 2008 - The SaVVy Club Limited
Circa Savannah Acquires Rare Collection of Golf Autographs and Signed Memorabilia
Tiger Woods won his twelfth major in 2006 at the PGA Championship at Medinah. Today, Circa Savannah now displays the 88th PGA Championship flag signed by the winner (Tiger Woods) and over 40 other participants. - May 03, 2008 - C. Savannah, LLC
Bouyant British Tourism Keeps Lanzarote Property Market Afloat
Despite the credit crunch and the weakening pound, tourist visitor numbers to Lanzarote have soared during the first quarter of 2008. According to figures recently released by Spanish airports operator AENA and the Cabildo de Lanzarote. The official statistics reveal that Lanzarote´s key... - May 01, 2008 - Lanzarote Guidebook
Wanderlust and Lipstick is Developing New Video Series to Inform and Encourage Women to Travel
New video series to provide women travelers with information and encouragement on how to travel the world. - May 01, 2008 - Wanderlust and Lipstick
Canary Hotel Auctions Vacation Packages with LuxuryLink.com
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of the Canary Hotel to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacations and cruises throughout the world. A taste of the Canary Islands adds a little spice to the chic Southern Californian style of... - May 01, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
Savour the World at EAT! Vancouver
Culinary tourism -- where food and drink related activities are the attractions -- is experiencing a surge, as demand for trips that include food and wine continues to rises. - May 01, 2008 - evalu8.org Media Inc.
Travelrobe Urges Customers to Use Heathrow Airport Parking Despite T5’s Setback
The disenchanted opening of Heathrow's new Terminal still has customers furious over flight cancellations, luggage chaos and the long queues that were endured for several weeks - May 01, 2008 - Travelrobe
WinePress.US 4th Annual Winefest Itinerary Completed
The fourth annual WinePress.US Winefest will be held July 10-12th, 2008 at the Flamingo Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa, California. Events to include a free full day bus winery tour, including lunch and tasting fees, private tours, two full days of seminars on winemaking & grape growing, winemaking competition, small winery tasting and more. - April 30, 2008 - WinePress.US
Mom Always Said....."Get a Good Night's Sleep"....Give Her a Dose of Her Own Medicine
Is your mom one of the 49 million people who were prescribed sleep aid medication last year? Lack of sleep caused by stress and other factors can contribute to weight gain, anxiety and depression plus it can speed up the effects of aging. This Mother’s Day help your mom relax and get a... - April 30, 2008 - EclipseSpa
TheBestSpottogo.com Launches Unique Worldwide Mystery Client Program
The doors are open wide for business of all sizes to get to know the new breed of customer. Business and consumers working together for a common goal; a new improved service industry. - April 30, 2008 - thebestspottogo.com
Casa Del Mar Auctions Vacation Packages with LuxuryLink.com
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of Casa Del Mar to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacations and cruises throughout the world. Perched over the shimmering Pacific Ocean on a stretch of white sand, Casa del Mar is the grandest... - April 30, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
BayView Event Center & Charter Cruises Acquires Queen of Excelsior
BayView expands cruise offerings with Lake Minnetonka’s largest and finest luxury yachts. - April 30, 2008 - BayView Event Center and Charter Cruises
Who Needs Hostels?
Use your skills to cut your travel costs with Conversation Corps. - April 30, 2008 - Conversation Corps
2008 Dine America Conference Another Success
QSR magazine has announced that the 2008 Dine America conference, held this year in Houston, Texas, was another success. - April 29, 2008 - QSR Magazine
Free Spa Party May 6th at Gloria Cabrera Salon & Spa NYC
Come in anytime between 12 and 7pm on Tuesday May 6th and get Free spa services. Choose one of the following: Free Mini Facial Exfoliation, Free Blow out & style, Free Foot Scrub & Reflexology, Free Eyebrow Waxing. - April 29, 2008 - SpaSally.com
Vector180 Installs High-Speed Internet and Network Conference Solutions for Ramada Inn Philadelphia Airport
Vector180, a leading commercial provider of wireless and wired broadband services to the hospitality, recreational and business to business marketplaces, has announced that it is now providing advanced network and Internet access solutions to its hotel partner, the Ramada Inn Philadelphia Airport... - April 29, 2008 - Vector180 LLC
Collins Group Realty Welcomes Two New Agents to Hilton Head Island
Two new Realtors join Collins Group Realty in Hilton Head, SC. - April 28, 2008 - Collins Group Realty
Tang Dynasty Travel Provides Cycling Tours in China
Inspire your travel by bicycle. Take a riding trip in China and learn its culture, view its stunning scenery and interact with local people. - April 28, 2008 - Tang Dynasty Travel
MSA Promotes Museums as Unique Shopping Destinations
MSA Brings Cultural Commerce and Tourism Message to Museum Directors at the American Association of Museums Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo, April 28– 30. - April 27, 2008 - Museum Store Association
MSA Launches New Publication: The Cultural Traveler
The Museum Store Association (MSA), with its partners the U.S. Cultural & Heritage Tourism Marketing Council and the Shop America Alliance, is proud to announce the launch of a new publication called The Cultural Traveler, a tourism-focused guidebook featuring the leading museum stores in North... - April 27, 2008 - Museum Store Association
Searches by People Booking Holidays Online Show the Algarve to be a Top Holiday Destination This Summer
The Algarve is forecast as the top summer holiday 2008 destination for Britons following an analysis of web searches by online travel agency www.holidays-direct.co.uk. - April 27, 2008 - Holidays-Direct
Tang Dynasty Travel Co. Ltd
As a professional tour operator providing travel products all over China, Tang Dynasty Travel can offer you and your clients the highest level of service and very competitive prices. - April 27, 2008 - Tang Dynasty Travel
Application for Summer Jobs in Greece and the Greek Islands
Greeka.com, one of the most popular online travel guide for Greece and the Greek islands, gives everybody the chance to view or post offers for summer jobs in Greece. - April 26, 2008 - Greeka.com
Discovery Initiatives Announces New Hwange Lion Study Safari in Zimbabwe
Discovery Initiatives is pleased to announce the launch of a new lion safari in Zimbabwe: http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk/discover/trip/Zimbabwe/Hwange_Lion_Study_Safari/. Justin Wateridge, MD of Discovery Initiatives, commented: “Discovery Initiatives are proud to be working in... - April 26, 2008 - Discovery Initiatives
Discovery Initiatives Announces New Desert Elephant Study Safari in Namibia
Discovery Initiatives is pleased to announce the launch of a fascinating Desert Elephant Study Safari in Namibia: http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk/discover/trip/Namibia/A_Desert_Elephant_Study_Safari/. Justin Wateridge, MD of Discovery Initiatives, described the trip as an “extraordinary... - April 26, 2008 - Discovery Initiatives
Discovery Initiatives Announces New Ugandan Chimpanzee and Gorilla Study Tour
Discovery Initiatives is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new tour to the jungles of Uganda: http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk/discover/trip/Uganda/Chimpanzee_and_Gorilla_Study_Tour. Justin Wateridge, MD of Discovery Initiatives, described the trip as an opportunity to... - April 26, 2008 - Discovery Initiatives
Discovery Initiatives Announces New Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest Trip
Discovery Initiatives is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new holiday experience to live among the Huaorani people in their ancestral homeland on the Upper Shiripuno River in Ecuador:... - April 26, 2008 - Discovery Initiatives