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Creta Maris Beach Resort Launches Its Brand-New Waterpark
A 4,000 sq.m Aquatic Paradise full of Fun and Adventure waiting to be discovered. - May 22, 2019 - Maris Hotels
Once in a Lifetime Experience to Catch a Massive Bluefin Tuna with World Record Tuna Charters is Now Available for Beginner to Expert Seawolves
World Record Tuna Fishing Charters is now proudly operating out of Nova Scotia’s eastern shore for Giant Bluefin Tuna fishing. World Record Tuna hosts exciting fishing charters which combine the adrenaline rush of fighting a massive Bluefin with world class comfort and customized equipment. World Record Tuna provides the thrill of this once in a lifetime opportunity with 80+ years combined experience amongst their captains. - May 21, 2019 - Bluefin International
Thomas Real Estate of North Myrtle Beach Receives Four International Marketing Awards
Thomas Real Estate, Inc., of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., has received four Communicator Awards for marketing. The marketing team at Thomas Real Estate received awards for email entries in the categories of: 1) content marketing; 2) features animation/motion graphics; 3) individual email marketing; 4) features visual appeal. Style Strand Media, of North Myrtle Beach, created the animation and motion graphics for the email campaigns. - May 16, 2019 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
Hidden View B&B Voted "Best of Virginia 2019" by Virginia Living Magazine Readers
Hidden View Bed & Breakfast - a luxury B&B, boutique resort, event venue, and vacation rental in Northern Virginia; and a member of Visit Loudoun and the Loudoun County B&B Guild - is honored to announce that it was voted Best of Virginia 2019 in Virginia Living Magazines’ eight... - May 15, 2019 - Hidden View Bed & Breakfast
21 Nobel Peace Laureates Have Confirmed Attendance at the 17th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates Titled: “Leave Your Mark for Peace”
The Government of the State of Yucatán and the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates provide details about the coming Summit. - May 11, 2019 - Yucatan Tourism Board
Trail Tales: SpiceRoads Cycling’s New Singletrack Mountain Bike Tours
SpiceRoads Cycling, a pioneer in guided cycling holidays in emerging destinations, has just added 5 new singletrack adventure tours to the company’s mountain biking segment. It was announced today. The new lineup of tours features world renowned mountain biking destinations like Northern... - May 04, 2019 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Master Impressionist, Samir Sammoun, to Exhibit at Ocean Galleries Memorial Day Weekend
Ocean Galleries welcomes renowned Canadian-Lebanese Impressionist, Samir Sammoun, to Stone Harbor, NJ over Memorial Day weekend for his first ever exhibition in the gallery. The new exhibit, “Master Impressionist,” features more than 70 original oil paintings including many seascapes, landscapes, and cityscapes. “Samir Sammoun – Master Impressionist” is open throughout Memorial Day weekend, with the artist making gallery appearances 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. - May 01, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
Lab3Web Rebrands and Redesigns Holidays in Corfu, a Brand New Travel and Holiday Accommodation Guide for Corfu
Lab3Web has just launched holidaysincorfu.gr, a new mobile friendly holiday accommodation guide on behalf of the Federation of Entrepreneurs of Corfu Tourism Enterprises. - April 30, 2019 - Lab3Web
Run Wild Retreats + Wellness Launches Telluride Trail Running + Wellness Retreat
Telluride Trail Running + Wellness Retreat will take place September 19 - 21, 2019. - April 26, 2019 - Run Wild Retreats + Wellness
Photographer Don Mammoser Launches Special Yacht-Based Photography Tour to the Galapagos Islands
This special photo tour will allow clients to experience the incomparable Galapagos islands aboard a chartered yacht with a crew of 8 including licensed naturalist and professional photographer to help you get the most out of your time in this World Heritage site. Cruise between islands, be surrounded by wildlife and new friends, eat and drink well and photograph it all. - April 25, 2019 - Don Mammoser Photo
Camarillo Tourism Organization Unveils New Website
VisitCamarillo.com Debuts New User Experience and Correlating Promotion. - April 25, 2019 - Camarillo Hotel & Tourism Association
Edgar Allan Poe Appeals for Help in Letter Acquired by Poe Museum
Richmond's Poe Museum has acquired an original Poe letter - the first Poe letter to enter the collection in the past 14 years and only the second in the past 50. Poe wrote it about a year before his death in a desperate appeal for financial assistance from his foster uncle, Edward Valentine, who had been very close to Poe during the latter’s childhood. The letter will be on display this summer. - April 22, 2019 - Poe Museum
Trodly Launches B2B Reseller Platform for Tours & Activities
Trodly has launched a first of its kind B2B Marketplace for Tours & Activities. - April 17, 2019 - Trodly
Traditional, Glatt Kosher for Passover Seder 2019 at Talia's Steakhouse, New York | Manhattan Kosher Restaurants NYC
Searching for Passover Glatt Kosher Restaurants in Manhattan, New York? For over 16 years, Talia's Steakhouse has been offering prepaid Glatt Kosher lunch and dinner Seders during Passover (Pesach), Yom Tov and Shabbat. - April 15, 2019 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House
Ship Sticks Receives Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Award as “Best Golf Club Shipper” for the Fourth Year in a Row
Ship Sticks, was announced as the winner of the Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Award for "Best Golf Club Shipper" for the fourth consecutive year. Highlighted in recent publications, Golf Digest has said this about Ship Sticks “...they have established themselves as the leader in... - April 11, 2019 - Ship Sticks
Life inTents Makes "Glamping" More Accessible in the Pacific Northwest
Life inTentsSM (www.LifeinTents.com), a full-service tent “glamping” service company that puts comfort and connection at the heart of their operation, has established its Headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Life inTents specializes in creating comfortable, temporary outdoor accommodations in desirable but remote locations. This new West Coast base of operation reflects the growing demand for fun and stress-free outdoor hospitality at “off-grid” festivals, wellness retreats, reunions and weddings. - April 11, 2019 - Life inTents, LLC
Curtis Braly to Debut "One Day" on Celebrity Cruise, Special Pricing
The Cruise with Curtis 2019 adventure runs April 27 through May 4 aboard Carnival’s Fun Ship Freedom, touring ports of call like Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Fans will be right there with Curtis Braly at a reception cocktail party that includes free drinks and a heart pumping debut performance that can only be delivered the way Curtis delivers, with high-energy and mesmerizing choreography. - April 08, 2019 - Curtis Braly
Community Rowing of San Diego Brings a New Fan Experience to the San Diego Crew Classic, Offers Insider’s View Into the Sport of Rowing
Community Rowing of San Diego invites rowing fans of all ages to come join the fun at an inaugural Fan Experience on April 6 and 7, at the 46th Annual San Diego Crew Classic spectator area on Crown Point Shores, Mission Bay. - April 03, 2019 - Community Rowing of San Diego
Why Autumn Should be Your Time to Visit Patagonia Camp
As North Americans get ready for winter to melt away, the Southern Hemisphere is looking forward to its most beautiful season - autumn. While summertime in the Patagonia region of Chile, which runs November to early March, is the most popular time to visit thanks to warm temperatures, the most... - April 03, 2019 - Patagonia Camp
Craig, MT Hosts 13th Annual Caddis Festival
Fundraiser for local Volunteer Fire Department includes BBQ Cook-Off, Auctions, Live Music - April 03, 2019 - Live in MT Real Estate
TrackResults is Hosting Its 6th Annual Charity Fundraiser Event
TrackResults is hosting its 6th annual charity fundraiser event benefiting SendMeOnVacation.org (SMOV) on Sunday night, April 7th, coinciding with the blast-off of the ARDA World Global Timeshare conference in Orlando, Florida. Historically attended by only 100 invitation-only sponsored poker players and special VIP guests, the incredibly fun annual Texas Hold 'em poker tournament (no cash prizes) is the primary source of support funds for SMOV cancer survivors. - March 26, 2019 - TrackResults Software
Owens-Rogers Museum Birthplace of Ginger Rogers to Open April 3
The Owens-Rogers Museum at 100 W Moore Street in Independence, Missouri will open for the season on April 3, 2019. The 1906 Craftsman Bungalow is the site where famed actress and dancer Ginger Rogers was born in 1911. - March 26, 2019 - Owens-Rogers Museum
Time for Pillow Talk with HospitalityVision
With HospitalityVision's BnB ToGo app, guests can order a custom pillow before they arrive. - March 26, 2019 - HospitalityVision
VisitBreck Invites Guests to "Stay + Play" This Summer in Breckenridge with Premium Packages
Let VisitBreck take care of the details of your summer vacation, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy everything that Breckenridge, Colorado has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a memorable family trip, an action-packed group excursion, a romantic getaway or a bucket list blow-out, VisitBreck's exclusive packages have something for everyone. - March 26, 2019 - VisitBreck
"A Book of Poems" Dedicated to Music Fans Everywhere Now Released
"A Book of Poems" is a collection of works reflecting a dynamic change and growth of a poet. The experiences of the streets from traveling the US and other parts of the world and experiencing different cultures have infused a sense of gratitude to share with others. From the Island of Jamaica to Connecticut, to the streets of New York and the tent city in Los Angeles and traveling to various cities around the world instilled a cultural richness expressed in this two-volume book of poems. - March 25, 2019 - NedGJean International Inc.
SpiceRoads Cycling Launches New Women Only and Solo Only Trips
SpiceRoads Cycling, a pioneer in cycling holidays throughout Asia, has just launched two new travel experiences on its tours: Women Only and Solo Only trips. These departures will further expand the choices for women and solo adventure travelers, and respond to the needs of an increasing number of... - March 22, 2019 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Best Travel Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 23rd Annual WebAward Competition
The 23rd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development is now accepting entries. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including travel, airline and hotel & lodging websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for the best travel web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2019. - March 21, 2019 - Web Marketing Association
Marijuana Now Has a Tour Guide in the U.S.
USAWeed.org to offer vacationers rest, relaxation and recreational marijuana. - March 19, 2019 - USAWeed
San Miguel De Allende to Celebrate Reign as "American Cultural Capital" for 2019 with Events Throughout Year
This is a banner year for San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, as it celebrates its 12-month reign as American Cultural Capital for 2019. The designation is an honor bestowed annually to one city from across North, Central and South America that demonstrates remarkable heritage, culture, and tradition. - March 19, 2019 - Visit San Miguel de Allende
The Scientology Info Center Announces On-Demand Showings of the "Flag" Scientology TV Episode
On Thursday March 14th, the Scientology Information Center launched daily, on-demand showings of the Scientology TV Network episode, “Inside Scientology: Flag” allowing the Tampa Bay community to learn about the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization and see inside its facilities. - March 16, 2019 - Church of Scientology
Restaurateur Husband and Fashion Stylist Wife Give Up Life in California for Bed & Breakfast in the Finger Lakes
Steven and Jeanette purchased Moonshadow on Keuka Lake in July of 2018, relocating from San Diego, CA. with their two pups, Maya and Chloe. They are often asked “why here, (you know it snows right…)?” Well, one look at the view and you’ll understand! “We absolutely love it here, it is incredibly beautiful, everyone is so friendly, the wine is fantastic and there is so much to do! What more could we ask for?” - March 09, 2019 - Moonshadow
Taco Tuesdays Meet Luxury Yachting on the San Diego Bay
Zolna Yachts, San Diego's premier private yacht charter company, announces the first ever, pay per ticket Taco Tuesdays aboard the luxury motor yacht, "Nerissa." - March 07, 2019 - Zolna Yachts
Gail M. Carter, MBA Travels to Amazon Author Heights
New Author Scores #1 Spot on Amazon’s Hot Releases in 24 Hours. - March 04, 2019 - Author Gail M. Carter
Romanian Travel Startup, Questo, Raises Investment to Expand Globally
Questo, the Romanian travel startup, receives investment to fuel expansion to big markets such as London, New York, Berlin, and Paris. - March 04, 2019 - Questo
AD1 Global Launches New Media Department: Creating Content in a Digital World
AD1 Global recently created a new department focused on multi-media content creation, social media and investor relations outreach. The hospitality company based in Hollywood, FL, built new office space including a recording studio to accommodate the new AD1 Media team. The department is fully... - February 28, 2019 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Employee Named Voting Board Member of the CFHLA
AD1 Global employee Suzi Brady, who is general manager of the Royale Parc Hotel Orlando - Lake Buena Vista, was recently named a voting board member of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA). The selective fifty-member association now includes three AD1 employees, as Suzi... - February 27, 2019 - AD1Global
Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway Welcomes Mr. Arthur Viot as New General Manager
Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway in Puerto Vallarta welcomes Mr. Arthur Viot as General Manager for the property. Mr. Viot will reinforce existing efforts to elevate the already high quality of service and overall guest experience at the property, continuing an intense... - February 26, 2019 - Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel and Romantic Getaway
Grand Canyon West Has No Tie to Grand Canyon National Park Uranium Story
Grand Canyon West, owned by the Hualapai Tribe, is not connected in any way with recent news stories regarding uranium exposure at Grand Canyon National Park -- which is located across the state of Arizona, more than 100 miles away. - February 20, 2019 - Grand Canyon Resort Corporation
Addis Ababa Recognized as World Capital of Culture and Tourism
Addis Ababa was announced by the global tourism institution as the new World Capital of Culture and Tourism as the city is preparing for a string of celebrations during 2019 and 2020 marking 550 years as a political center and 130 years since in 1889 the Emperor Menelik II announced the city as the capital of his Ethiopian empire. - February 20, 2019 - European Council on Tourism and Trade
Suzhou Tourism Welcomes the Year of the Pig
Suzhou’s most festive season kicks off with North American sweepstakes. - February 17, 2019 - Suzhou Tourism
Reduce Payroll While Increasing Wages? With Ovation Tips You Can.
Cashless tipping through Ovation Tips is disrupting the hospitality industry by connects customers to workers and is helping to increase wages and reduce company payroll. - February 12, 2019 - Ovation Tips
Seven Hotel and Elephant Gin Afternoon Tea with Sheldrick Wildlife Trust - Southend-on-Sea
“The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?” - David Attenborough The Seven Hotel is proud to announce, in conjunction with the amazing Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Elephant Gin, an exciting new... - February 12, 2019 - Seven Hotel
Casa Dorada Celebrates 11th Anniversary with Big Promotion and Amenities for Its Guests
In addition to creating lifelong Cabo memories, the resort continues to get involved in the local community through eco-initiatives, keeping its turtle conservation program as an example of philanthropy around the locality. - February 10, 2019 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Chumaround Launches Platform for Curating "Off the Beaten Track" Travel Experiences
Chumaround (Chumaround.com) today announced the launch of an innovative new peer-to-peer travel marketplace that connects people visiting new cities with like minded local hosts ready to show them around. - February 07, 2019 - Chumaround.com
Turki Al Sheikh Signs Several MoUs and Agreements in London to Support the Development of the Saudi Entertainment Sector
Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), signed a number of MoUs in the UK capital London to enrich and diversify entertainment offering in the Kingdom and boost the development of the entertainment sector. - February 06, 2019 - General Entertainment Authority
As the 2019 Whale Watching Season Enters Its Peak in Cabo San Lucas, Cabo Yacht World Makes Sure Tourists Don’t Miss Out on the Action
With the company’s impressive fleet of luxury boats and yachts, tourists can enjoy a memorable whale watching tour with their friends and family. Their team has worked quite hard to provide even better services to customers this year. They’ve updated and upgraded the fleet and have tried to set package prices as low as possible to make them affordable for all. - January 31, 2019 - Cabo Yacht World
Food Network Names Five O’Clock Steakhouse Wisconsin’s Best on “50 States of Steakhouses
Last Tuesday, the Food Network announced their 50 States of Steakhouses, “the best places to sate your carnivore cravings and enjoy a side of local flair.” Milwaukee’s Five O’Clock Steakhouse was named Food Network’s best steakhouse in Wisconsin noting, "Wisconsin... - January 31, 2019 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Luxury Hotels Team Up with Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental to Create a New High-End Road Trip
New “Lap of Luxury” Self-Guided Adventure Tour in Ecuador - January 29, 2019 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
UK’s Most Popular Tourist Attractions Announced by The Tourist Trail
The UK’s top 20 most searched for tourist attractions of 2018 have been revealed. - January 29, 2019 - The Tourist Trail
This Year a Phoenician is Anticipating the Year of a Rat Instead of the Pig
Denise Meridith, a Phoenix business executive and writer, has written a humorous book about the joys and challenges of living and doing business in Arizona: "The Year a Roof Rat Ate My Dishwasher: An Arizona Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs." Fun for current and future residents and visitors the 48th state. - January 23, 2019 - Denise Meridith