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A La Carte France Tours Celebrates 10 Years of Luxury Travel Services
Every now and then, a gem appears on the dull and uniform horizon of tour operators' offers. A company that offers an old-fashioned, almost anachronic level of service, where the traveler is treated like monarchy, and the tour organized like a symphony. A La Carte France Tours is one these gems. They have been setting out luxurious private limousine tours for 10 years, and are celebrating their anniversary. - January 09, 2008 - A La Carte France Tours
ECOtakeout Announces New Green Paper Products Lines for Hotels, Restaurants, and Other Commercial Facilities
ECOtakeout announces EcoSoft and Dubl-Nature product lines. - January 09, 2008 - BYOgreen
Outside the Lines, Inc and WineAndHospitalityJobs.com Announce the Addition of Two New Sections to Their Popular Industry Job Board, WineAndHospitalityJobs.com
Outside the Lines, Inc and WineAndHospitalityJobs.com announce the addition of two new sections to their popular industry job board, WineAndHospitalityJobs.com. The sections, titled “Surveys” & “Industry Blogs” were added as a free service to their clientele, which consists mostly of wine, restaurant and hotel industry professionals. - January 08, 2008 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
Inner Maldives Holidays is "Indian Ocean's Leading Travel Agency"
Inner Maldives Holidays has been awarded the "Indian Ocean's Leading Travel Agency" at the regional World Travel Awards (WTA) Ceremony at The Leela Palace Kempinski in Bangalore, India, where the winners of the Asia, Australasia & Indian Ocean Awards were announced. The Managing... - January 07, 2008 - Inner Maldives Holidays
Two Suburban Atlanta Stay at Home Moms Create Layoverguru.com, a Website Dedicated to Helping Travelers Cope with Planned and Unplanned Layovers at Over 100 US Airports
Layoverguru.com is a new website launched to provide the traveling public with easy to use information about airports in the United States. Over 100 airports are profiled on the site. Information is presented in an easy to use format and includes airport layout, dining and shopping information, as well as nearby hotel, gas station, business service, and golf courses. - January 07, 2008 - Layover Guru
Festival Uses Google to Unify Local Subcultures
A Seattle based group self-described, as the “One Family Gathering” will be hosting a three-day unity festival featuring local Seattle artists and musicians. The One Family Gathering, found at http://www.onefamilygathering.org on the World Wide Web, will be simultaneously hosting a... - January 07, 2008 - One Family Gathering
Steppes Travel Publishes Its Spring 2008 Journey Ideas Newsletter
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) is pleased to announce the publication of its Spring 2008 Journey Ideas Newsletter. Countries included within the spring edition include Venuezuela, Indochina, Botswana, Peru, China and Uganda. In the newsletter, Steppes Travel announces the launch... - January 06, 2008 - Steppes Travel
Discovery Initiatives Announces New Galapagos Volcanoes and Wildlife Island Tour
Discovery Initiatives announces new Galapagos Volcanoes and Wildlife Island Tour. - January 06, 2008 - Discovery Initiatives
International Players Tour Launches 2008 Inaugural Season
Ron Beaman, founder of both the Champions Golf Tour and American Challenge Golf Tour, announces formation of a new tour with 200+ events in multiple divisions including scratch and net competition, as well as an enhanced Senior Tour Division in 2008 - January 04, 2008 - International Players Tour
RNCOS’ Releases Report on Egypt Tourism Sector Analysis
RNCOS’ released a market research report named "Egypt Tourism Sector Analysis” that provides an in-depth analysis of the present and future prospects of the Egyptian tourism industry. "Egypt Tourism Sector Analysis” report looks into the Egypt’s tourism industry... - January 03, 2008 - RNCOS
RNCOS’ Releases Report on South African Tourism Sector
RNCOS’ released a report named "South African Tourism Sector Analysis,” which gives an in-depth analysis of the present scenario and future prospects of the South African tourism industry. It focuses on different parameters of the country’s tourisms industry including foreign... - January 03, 2008 - RNCOS
Warwick International Hotels and LRA Worldwide Partner on Four Diamond Guest Experience Evaluation Program
Warwick International Hotels (WIH), a leading provider of luxury hotel accommodations in more than 40 select cities throughout the world, has partnered with LRA Worldwide, Inc. to evaluate the guest experience at its five North American properties. The program is designed to assess the Warwick... - January 03, 2008 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Costa Rican Blast: Quickly Create Your Own Vacation in Costa Rica, and Have the Most Fun in Your Life
Costa Rica is one of the most amazing places on Earth, and now you can enjoy this majestic country exactly how you want to and in a way that also fits your budget with www.CostaRicanBlast.com. - January 02, 2008 - Innovaxis Marketing Consulting
Family-Friendly Getaways from Ranch Rider at a Discount
There is now even more reason to giddy up with the kids in the Wild West, as Ranch Rider is discounting all 2008 ranch stays booked before 31 January. - January 02, 2008 - Ranch Rider
Great Indian Royale Express - Traverse the Empire of Senses Aboard an Indian Luxury Hotel Train
“Great Indian Royale Express” - a product of the tour operator “The Luxury Trains” - combines the highlights of the Indian luxury trains “Palace on Wheels" and “Deccan Odyssey”. - January 02, 2008 - The Luxury Trains
Checker Sedan Caters to Auto Show Attendees
2008 North American International Auto Show will draw hundreds of thousands of attendees. - December 31, 2007 - Checker Sedan
Loft 610 Urban Restaurant & Lounge Announces Opening in Granite Park -- Plano
The hip, Northwest Plano restaurant serves up a chef-driven, new American menu with a side of urban sophistication. - December 30, 2007 - Loft 610 Urban Restaurant & Lounge
Hilton Hotels in Tulsa is IDS Menus’ First Hotel Digital Menu Board Installation
IDS Menus™, a division of International Display Systems, Inc., announced its first hotel installation of the S-series hybrid digital menu board system. The coffee shop, within The Hilton Tulsa Southern Hills Hotel located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is where the hybrid system was installed. Within... - December 29, 2007 - IDS Menus
New York-Based Immigration Attorneys Announce the Launch of a U.S. Immigration Law Resource Website
New York-based immigration attorneys announce the launch of a U.S. immigration law resource website; assists aliens in becoming green card holders and U.S. citizens and fights deportation. - December 28, 2007 - Law Offices of Marina Shepelsky
Environmentally Friendly Laundry Announces Plans to Open in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
State of the art commercial laundry brings 20 full-time jobs to North Carolina’s Northeast. - December 22, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission
The Distant Sound of Jingling Bells? Or the Extra Cash in Your Pocket?
Milford’s Christmas Message: "If you think you are always getting the cheapest hotel rates from the most advertised company or by phoning the hotel direct, think again…" - December 22, 2007 - Milford Associates Ltd.
Cirrus Designs New Products to Keep the Hospitality Industry Within the Law
Cirrus Research plc, the UK company specialising in noise measurement equipment, has unveiled a new range to help the hospitality businesses meet new legal limits on noise. Sophisticated yet easy to use, the state-of-the-art equipment will help owners ensure bars, hotels and restaurants comply with new regulations on noise, coming into force in April 2008. - December 21, 2007 - Cirrus Research plc
Uncover a Gem When the Ocean Pearl Spa Opens February 2008 at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa
Resort-style treatments are inspired by the natural, restorative powers of the sea. - December 21, 2007 - Sheraton Carlsbad Resort
Local Couple Opens Irish-Themed Bed and Breakfast in Dresden, Ohio
Abberley House Irish Bed and Breakfast, a 3-room Irish-themed bed and breakfast, opened its doors to guests in early December 2007. - December 21, 2007 - Abberley House Irish Bed and Breakfast
What’s Up Interactive Launches Georgia Aquarium’s International Adventures
Social media portal engages large international audience online. - December 21, 2007 - What's Up Interactive
Travel Blog for the Budget Traveler
So many travel blogs are targeted at jet setters and business travelers, but what about us budget travelers? There is a new blog that gives insight to the travel industry. - December 20, 2007 - Jennifer Hammitt
Give the Gift of Flight - Performance Flight Goes Ultra-Luxe for the Holidays
Performance Flight, located at Westchester County Airport, is offering gift certificates for a spectacular Experience Flight. Perhaps the most memorable and unique gift idea, a Performance Flight gift certificate is the perfect choice. Performance Flight has been consistently recognized for the... - December 19, 2007 - Performance Flight
TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca Introduce Blended Travel Medical Insurance to Canadian Online Travel Insurance System TIQS 2.1
Upgraded quote system now implements the ability for customers to purchase Blended Medical Travel Insurance. Additionally, customers who already have existing annual travel medical insurance can use the system to quote and purchase additional topup coverage. - December 19, 2007 - OIQ Insurance Solutions Inc.
Carla Bonten Realty, Inc. Welcomes European Shoppers to Paradise in Southwest Florida
Sunny Southwest Florida is quickly becoming a favorite destination as a shopper’s paradise that has something for everyone. Many retailers have seen an increase in the number of European customers in their shops eager to take advantage of the currently weaker dollar. “Southwest Florida is also a great place for a vacation or second home,” says Carla Bonten, owner of Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. and Carla Bonten Realty, Inc. in Bonita Springs, Florida. - December 18, 2007 - Carla Bonten Realty
NamesBeyond Opens Premium .Travel Domain Names in LandRush; Restrictions Lifted on .Travel Names
Top place names and any name now open for general registration. Names like Austin.travel, Beijing.travel, Niagara.travel and NewDelhi.travel available starting December 21. Applications now taken at www.namesbeyond.com/travel/ - December 18, 2007 - Names Beyond
Michael Freedman, General Manager of Terramar Destinations, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Michael Freedman, General Manager of Terramar Destinations, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Michael makes his home in San Jose del Cabo Mexico and is a proud member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Society of Incentive and Travel... - December 18, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Trendy Gift Line Announces Holiday Therapy
Aromatherapy Interventions, the breakthough candle line, has just released two new “therapies” for the holiday season: All Nighter™, for those who can’t quit and don’t want to, and Extro-Version™, a mood for those who like people almost more than anything. - December 17, 2007 - Aromatherapy Interventions
Travel Guide Breaks New Ground in Qatar
In a small desert country a new online travel guide, QatarVisitor.com, is making waves. In contrast to the most other online travel guides, where just a few pages of bare facts are provided about a country, Qatar Visitor provides hundreds of pages of advice, articles, images and sounds about Qatar. - December 16, 2007 - Qatar Visitor
Sister’s Business Partners Continue to Invest Resources, Time and Energy in This Inspired Community
FivePine Lodge, Ponderosa Lodge, Suttle Lake Lodge, Lake Creek Lodge, and Black Butte Ranch in partnership with the Sisters Chamber of Commerce represent a dedicated group of property owners that envision a powerful promotional impact by joining forces for their marketing plans. - December 15, 2007 - Sisters Chamber of Commerce
Residences Palacio Del Mar in Bocas Del Toro, Panama Receive Pre-Sale Approval
Unanimous Vote Kicks-Off the First Phase of Six Diamond Resorts International Development. - December 14, 2007 - Palacio Del Mar
PV Scuba Achieves PADI Gold Palm Rating
One of a Kind Services Helps PV Scuba Gain Coveted PADI Gold PalmRating. - December 14, 2007 - PV Scuba
Launch of New Travel and Lifestyle Portal noovee.com
noovee media GmbH announces the launch of noovee.com - my metropolitan guide, a new travel and lifestyle portal aimed at trend-conscious city travellers. - December 14, 2007 - noovee media GmbH
RV Travel Doesn’t Get Cheaper or More Adventuresome Than Boondocking in the South-Western United States
New website suggests eliminating campground fees when traveling by RV through the South-Western United States - December 13, 2007 - Frugal RV Travel
Amish.Net Completes Seven Years of Service to America's Amish Country
Amish.Net The Website celebrates seven years as one of the first websites to provide Amish lifestyle information and promote businesses that sell Amish made furnitures, quilts and crafts and tourism services in America's Amish Country. - December 13, 2007 - Amish.Net The Company
Golden Tulip New Websites Go Live
Golden Tulip Hospitality launches brand new global website for developers and investors and revamps current consumer website. - December 13, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Fresco Tours Announces 2008 Walking Tours in Spain
In preparation for the 2008 tour season, Fresco Tours has announced their 2008 schedule of cultural walking tours covering Northern and Southern Spain. - December 13, 2007 - Fresco Tours
Hip Aromatherapy Gift Line Lands at The Shores, Daytona Beach
The Shores Resort and Spa, the only Four Diamond resort in Daytona Beach, Florida, now features Aromatherapy Interventions™ soy blend candles in both the main gift shop and the spa. - December 12, 2007 - Aromatherapy Interventions
Minibus Equipped for Handicapped Guests Added to Open Road Fleet
Open Road Tours, Inc. offers handicap accessible to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Phoenix/Scottsdale and various other wonderful scenic destinations. - December 12, 2007 - Open Road Tours, Inc.
Dr. Dominic Moran, Chief Executive Officer for Destination Marlborough, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Dr. Dominic Moran, Chief Executive Officer for Destination Marlborough, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Dr. Moran makes his home in New Zealand and earned his Ph.D from the University of New Zealand. As Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Moran oversees all... - December 12, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Family Holiday Association Raises Over £10,000 at the Travel Convention in Tenerife
The Family Holiday Association (FHA) had raised £10,000 at The Travel Convention in Tenerife, which will help give over 20 disadvantaged families a break away. - December 12, 2007 - Family Holiday Association
Bali Hi Motel in Tuncurry, Australia Offers Online Convenience for Room Reservation at Very Competitive Rates
Bali Hi Motel in Tuncurry, Australia empowers guests to secure rooms online through www.balihimotel.com. Now, online reservation has never been this easy, thanks to Bali Hi Motel’s unique reservation system. - December 12, 2007 - Direct With Hotel, Ltd
Destination Club Forums Exclusive Website is Now Open to the Public
Destination Club Forums, an online discussion forum for the destination club industry, is now open to the general public. The web site started as an exclusive invitation-only website for destination club members, however they recently began to allow non-destination club members to interact with... - December 08, 2007 - Destination Club Forums
Amazing Gift Ideas - Your Very Own "Shark Week"
Traditional gift giving can seem a little flat. Add some "Real Adventures" under the tree this year. - December 08, 2007 - Shark Diver
RNCOS Releases Report on Malaysian Tourism Industry
RNCOS released market research report on "Opportunities in Malaysian Tourism Industry (2007-2009)” RNCOS provides an in-depth analysis of the present and future prospects of the Malaysian tourism industry. - December 08, 2007 - RNCOS
Marjanna L. Helwig, Owner of Great Expeditions, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Marjanna L. Helwig, owner of Great Expeditions, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Marjanna makes her home in Longmont Colorado and earned her Bachelors Degree in Biology from the University of Colorado. As the owner, Marjanna oversees sales, marketing as... - December 07, 2007 - Princeton Premier