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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
Hermitage Bay Auctions Vacation Packages with LuxuryLink.com
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of Hermitage Bay, on the Caribbean Island of Antigua, to their family of outstanding resorts, spas, hotels, vacations and cruises throughout the world. Hidden away on an exclusive bay surrounded by white... - April 26, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
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
Me No Speak Adds Two New Titles to Its Language Companion Series for Travelers Headed to Japan and Thailand
The Me No Speak roster of travel titles expands to include China, Japan, and Thailand. A twist on traditional phrase books, Me No Speak helps people communicate in the simplest way: pointing at what they want to say. - April 25, 2008 - Me No Speak
Global Recognition of Owners Perspective Magazine Rockets as Sell My Timeshare NOW Confirm Support of New Consumer Publication
Just four weeks after the first announcement by Perspective International Ltd that they will be publishing a consumer version of their successful B2B publication Perspective Magazine, and the support is already flooding in from across the globe. - April 25, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
New Online Travel Booking Service
www.Searchlightmemories.Travel Annnounces New Online Travel Booking Service. www.SearchlightMemories.Travel Invites you to discover their new online travel reservation system designed to save time and money. Now visitors to www.SearchlightMemories.Travel can shop 24x7 for the best possible travel... - April 25, 2008 - Searchlight Memories
Holiday Travel of America (HTOA, Inc.) Announces Promotion of Randy Fish to Vice President of Operations
Holiday Travel of America promotes Mr.Randy Fish from Marketing Manager to Vice President of Operations. - April 25, 2008 - Holiday Travel of America
Online Photo Contest of Greece and the Greek Islands by Greeka.com
Greeka.com. the No. 1 travel site about Greece and the Greek Islands organizes its first photo contest regarding Greece, challenging wannabe photographers, hobbyists or just Greece-fans to present their skills and win great prizes. - April 24, 2008 - Greeka.com
End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Clubs Celebrate One Year of Service in India
The Malaria Foundation International is pleased to report that its partners in Assam, India are celebrating one year of service as leaders of End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Clubs, which have been educating children and communities about malaria and reducing the prospects for illness, suffering and death caused by this disease. - April 23, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Barbados Recommended as Best Caribbean Destination 2008 by Travelrobe
Tourists from all over the world and probably most from the UK has visited the tiny Caribbean island of Barbados, and the British Travel Group Travelrobe is now recommending it as one of the best Caribbean Destinations for 2008. - April 23, 2008 - Travelrobe
Holiday Travel of America (HTOA, Inc.) Celebrates Twenty Year Anniversary
Holiday Travel of America, a leader of the incentive travel industry, celebrates twenty years in business for their outstanding solid reputation for creating state-of-the-art travel packages that combine the highest value with the lowest possible cost. - April 23, 2008 - Holiday Travel of America
Cheap Flights and Cheap Hotels for the Bulgarian Travel Market
CenTransit.bg is conquering the air tickets, hotels and rental cars industry. - April 23, 2008 - TravelStoreMaker.com
Discovery Initiatives Announces New "Wildlife and Wilderness" Tour to Venezuela
Discovery Initiatives is pleased to announce the availability of a new “Wildlife and Wilderness” journey to Venezuela: http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk/discover/trip/Venezuela/Wildlife_and_Wilderness_Journey/. The itinerary for the trip is as follows: the tour begins in the... - April 23, 2008 - Discovery Initiatives
Holiday Travel of America (HTOA, Inc.) Announces Appointment of New Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Holiday Travel of America (HTOA, Inc.) announced the appointment of Ron Butler as corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing. - April 23, 2008 - Holiday Travel of America
Downturn Has Its Upside for Motorhome Rental Companies
General Manager of iMall Brands Ltd Motorhome Rental Division Rohan Marx said despite the economic downturn in their key markets of the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, bookings were up 70% of the same period on their Fetch Campervan Rental and Family Motorhome Rental websites. There has... - April 23, 2008 - RV Rental USA
New Website Revolutionizes Rental Car Search Experience "Rental Car Magic" Tackles Rate Worry: Tracks Personalized Rental Rates and Provides Reduced Price Alerts
Rental Car Magic launches personalized service to track rental car rates for specific vehicle types and selected dates and destinations, searches and applies discounts, and sends an email alert when a reduced price is found. - April 22, 2008 - Rental Car Magic
Poprad Turns Out to Say 'Thank You for the Music'
British owner of AquaCity resort, Poprad sponsors the restoration of an 18th century church organ in his wife’s hometown of Poprad in north east Slovakia. - April 20, 2008 - AquaCity
RateTiger to Help American Hotels Navigate Through the Channel Management Jungle
“Re-launch” in the United States brings proven hotel technology tools to chains, independents and other lodging providers - April 19, 2008 - eRevMax Inc.
Introducing the Caucasian Challenge - the Last Great Adventure Race
Traveling through 11 countries, former and current conflict zones and every possible type of terrain; The Caucasian Challenge is a legendary entry into the popular motorsports travel phenomenon. - April 19, 2008 - Chennai Event Management Services
InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Wins Its 5th Jigsaw Piece
InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon, the country’s most popular mountain resort is proud to announce the winning of its 5th jigsaw piece for “Aim Higher”, making it the first InterContinental in Lebanon and within the 15 in the Middle East to reach such accomplishment. - April 19, 2008 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Tops Parents Magazine's Best Beach Resorts for Families List
After a comparison of more than 200 resorts, Parents magazine has ranked Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort as the number one beach resort for families in its May issue. - April 19, 2008 - The Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort
Museum Store Association Presents Sallie Stutz with M Award
The Museum Store Association (MSA) has presented Sallie Stutz, vice director of merchandising at the Brooklyn Museum and former MSA board president, with the association’s highest member honor, the M Award. The M Award recognizes long-term dedication and loyalty to MSA through creativity,... - April 19, 2008 - Museum Store Association
Luxury Link Partners with The Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club
Luxury Link, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of The Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club to their family of outstanding villas, spas, hotels, vacations and cruises throughout the world. Perched on a private peninsula in Redondo Beach, California, The Portofino... - April 19, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
The Tower Beverly Hills Offers COOKIE MOON Doggie Spa Products to Guests
A unique brand of cookie scented dog spa products is now being presented to hotel guests with dogs upon check in at The Tower Hotel in Beverly Hills. - April 19, 2008 - COOKIE MOON Doggie Spa Essentials
UrbanRide Offers Career Counseling Services to MPI Members
Members of the New York Chapter of Meetings Professionals International to receive 16 hours of professional counseling services. - April 18, 2008 - UrbanRide, Inc.
Holiday Travel of America (HTOA, Inc.) Announces the Creation of a New Division Called Fasttrack Promotions
FASTTRACK Promotions and The Official NASCAR Members Club® Offer Free NASCAR® Club Membership and Resort Access Travel Incentive Package created by Holiday Travel of America. - April 18, 2008 - Holiday Travel of America
LRA Worldwide and K Hotels Partner on “K Quality” Evaluation Program
K Hotels, the exclusive collection of some of the world’s finest boutique hotels, has partnered with LRA Worldwide, Inc. to create a Quality Assurance evaluation program as a service for its membership. - April 18, 2008 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
The Newest Cruise Planners Franchise, BabyLetsCruise.com, Capitalizes on the Benefits of a Large Company While Providing a Small Company’s Personalized Service
For the past 22 years, cruising has been the travel industry’s fastest growing segment. Founded in 1994, Cruise Planners has been a part of the growing cruise industry and currently has more than 700 franchises. Cruise Planners’ has Top Producer status with all the big name cruise lines. The large company has been ranked number one in the Cruise Only Franchises category by Entrepreneur Magazine for the past five years in the magazine's Annual Franchise 500 issue. - April 17, 2008 - Cruise Planners, dba BabyLetsCruise.com
Medical Tourism Association Announces World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008
Medical Tourism Association Announces the World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008 with up to 1000 attendees and sponsored by over 5 Governments and with over 40 exhibitors. - April 17, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
ICE Europe Shows Support for New Consumer Magazine by Perspective International Ltd
Just short of a month ago, the company that produces the most read independent B2B magazine for the timeshare and shared ownership industry globally announced that they will shortly be launching a second publication specifically for existing and prospective owners. - April 17, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Vacation Company Goes Wireless
Vacation Rental company in Hilton Head now offers free wireless internet in every one of over 280 properties. - April 17, 2008 - Vacation Company
World's Most Adventurous Honeymoon Launched This Week
U.S. company launches brand new itinerary that promises to be the "world's most adventurous honeymoon." Elements of the trip include spending the night on a deserted island, kayaking to outer villages, sky diving, wild boar hunting and white water rafting the deep jungle rivers. - April 17, 2008 - Fiji Adventures
New Courses Exclusively for Women Make Perfect Girlfriend Escapes
Women’s Escape Weeks in 2008 include several different on-water retreats – three in sailing and one for operating power boats. These days, it’s all about finding an activity that allows women to be in command of their lives. That’s what makes these escapes so special; getting out on the water, with confidence to take the helm comfortably. - April 17, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Travel Website to Donate Fifty Percent of Revenue to Children's Charities
LayoverGuru.com will donate 50% of all web site revenue to two children's charities. - April 17, 2008 - Layover Guru
Tripology Performs for Travel Specialists; the Proof is in the Profits
Jonathan Haraty, a home-based independent travel specialist has tripled his profits since joining Tripology in March 2007. Melody Hagerman, owner of Travel the Horizon is using Tripology.com to recession-proof her 25 year old business. Tripology is an online travel referral service that connects... - April 16, 2008 - Tripology.com
Apollo Expands to Tasmania
Apollo Motorhome Holidays announced today that Tasmanian travellers will enjoy increased competition in the motorhome rental market when it expands operations to Hobart in September. - April 16, 2008 - Apollo Motorhomes
Travelrobe Launches Its UK Airport Parking Site
The British Travel group Travelrobe announced the launch of its new airport parking site in the UK. - April 15, 2008 - Travelrobe
isABelt Ltd Will be at FAME Show 5/4-5/6 booth #2930 at Jacob Javitz Convention Center NYC
The isAbelt girls are doing their second FAME show on Sunday May 4th-Tuesday May 6th at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in New York City and will be located at booth #2930. IsABelt has sold over 20000 pieces and are in more than 100 stores throughout the US, Canada and the Caribbean. - April 14, 2008 - isABelt Ltd
Volante POS Systems, CN Centre Announce New Sports Stadium Point of Sale Installation
With its leading edge peer-to-peer technology, and wireless flexibility, Volante POS Systems adds CN Centre to its growing list of North American stadium point of sale software installations. - April 14, 2008 - Volante POS Systems
Newagen Seaside Inn Marks 65th Year
She may be turning 65, but she's nowhere near ready to retire. This April marks the 65th anniversary of the reopening of Southport's Newagen Seaside Inn after a massive fire burned the original inn to the ground. The inn's history is rich, resulting in its recent induction into the prestigious... - April 13, 2008 - The Newagen Seaside Inn
Trafalgar Tours Announces Spectacular Spring Savings
Travelers save up to $1,000 per couple on 43 different escorted tours with Trafalgar's Spectacular Spring Savings, now through May 30, 2008. - April 12, 2008 - Trafalgar Tours
ItalyTravelNotes.com Offers a Free Guide on Low-Cost Travel to and from Italy
Written by those who love travelling through Italy, for those who are about to discover it, ItalyTravelNotes.com is offering a free guide on the low-cost airlines flying to Italy, as well as those flying low-cost within the country. - April 11, 2008 - Intellecta Srl
Offshore Sailing School Announces New Eco-Friendly Family Learning Adventures
A long-time proponent of wind-driven power, Offshore Sailing School has just announced eco-friendly family sailing vacations at three Florida resort campuses, tailored exclusively for those who want to learn how to safely and confidently harness the wind while gaining a lifelong skill. - April 10, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
World-Class Superhighway Interconnects Two Philippines Freeport Zones While Clark Subic Marketing Connects the Two Zones Virtually
The SCTex Super Highway was unveiled to the Philippines in a one-week soft-opening during holy week 2008. This event brought record numbers of tourists to Subic Bay via a super-elegant, state-of-the-art roadway much like those found in the U.S. and Japan. This highway turned an otherwise... - April 09, 2008 - Clark Subic Marketing
International Travellers Take on Europe’s Longest Pub Crawl During Oktoberfest
Australian-based touring company, Thirsty Swagman (www.WorldsBiggestPubCrawl.com), is initiating Europe’s longest pub crawl during Oktoberfest, bringing a limited number of travellers on an 11-night pub-crawling party across several European countries. - April 08, 2008 - Thirsty Swagman Pty Ltd
Virtual Assistant Practice Adds Travel Agent Services
Darrell Williams wanted to offer a full service virtual assistant practice. He kept feeling like there was something missing. After much research, Williams decided to become an Independent Travel Agent and offer travel agent services to his clients. Williams' Right-Hand-Man Virtual Assistant Services now offers Travel Agent Services through his new business "Freedom Now Travel." - April 07, 2008 - Right-Hand-Man Virtual Assistant Services