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Tripology Launches "Interviews with Travel Agents": Proving the Value of Expert Advice Vs. Online Booking
Tripology.com has launched a new series of "Interviews with Travel Agents" to provide insight into the indispensable value of obtaining the advice of experts rather than blindly booking online relying only on a short description and a photo or two of a destination. - October 22, 2007 - Tripology.com
Sisters Oregon -- The Town of Tiny Lights Celebrates a Cowboy Christmas
Come celebrate a Cowboy Christmas in Sisters Oregon. - October 19, 2007 - Sisters Chamber of Commerce
Synesi, Inc. Announces Name Change to Carefree Group, Inc. to Reflect Company Expansion
Synesi, Inc. (Pinksheets: SYNS) management announced that the Board of Directors unanimously decided to change the Company name to Carefree Group, Inc. to reflect the diversifying interests of the Company and the expansion of the Carefree Brand throughout the travel, aviation, automotive, yachting,... - October 19, 2007 - Carefree Group, Inc
The Kessler Collection and LRA Worldwide Partner on Quality Assurance Initiative to Measure the “Wow” in the Guest Experience
The Kessler Collection, the luxury boutique hotel portfolio owned by hotelier Richard C. Kessler, has partnered with LRA Worldwide, Inc. on a unique quality assurance audit program designed to measure how willing and able Kessler associates are to go above and beyond the expected to... - October 19, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Concierge Condo: The Residences at Biltmore Redefines Luxury Hotel Accommodations
A new travel trend is sweeping the nation. It's the condo hotel, with concierge services that spoil and pamper guests - saving the traveler time and freeing up more time for relaxation. - October 19, 2007 - Residences at Biltmore
FranchiseHelp’s 2007 Hotel Franchise Research Surveys
Top Franchise Firm Publishes a Series of White Papers on the Hotel Industry - October 18, 2007 - FranchiseHelp Holdings LLC
Spring Break Romp in the Jungle Combines Learning and Fun
An opportunity to see and experience the Amazon rain forest, its wildlife, natural history and culture can be found on GreenTracks' Spring Break trip March 16-22, 2008. The trip will be led by two expert tropical biologists. - October 18, 2007 - GreenTracks, Inc.
Tour the Galapagos with GreenTracks
Increasing its variety of ecotour getaways, GreenTracks is now offering trips to the spectacular Galapagos Islands. Frequent shore excursions will explore the unique, complex ecosystem that has made the Galapagos so famous. - October 18, 2007 - GreenTracks, Inc.
Travel High-Fliers Run for the Family Holiday Association in the Malta Half Marathon
The Family Holiday Association (FHA) has enlisted the support of a number of travel industry high-fliers to run in the Malta Marathon/Half Marathon on the 24th of February 2008 in support of the charity that provides short UK breaks for seriously needy families. - October 18, 2007 - Family Holiday Association
Former GE and First American Realty Exec Launches Hotel Investment Bank
Cameron Larkin today announced the launch of hotel investment bank Larkin Hospitality Finance. The new firm will focus exclusively on meeting the debt financing needs of hotel owners and developers. - October 17, 2007 - Larkin Hospitality Finance
Couple Who Issued Hawaii Warning Visit the Big Island
Winner of Best Places Hawaii 'Loves Stories of Hawaii' all-expenses paid dream trip to Hawaii to visit the Big Island. - October 17, 2007 - Best Places Hawaii
Travel & Culture Exhibiting at World Travel Mart (WTM)
Travel & Culture Services Pakistan has confirmed its participation at the prestigious World Travel Mart being held in London from 12th to 15th November 2007. Travel & Culture has been promoting tours to Pakistan since 1997 and in these difficult times when the world has been hearing a lot... - October 17, 2007 - Travel & Culture Serices
Navratri Special Offer on Arzoo.com
On the festive occasion of Navratri, Arzoo.com, India’s leading travel portal, today announced a special offer where customers can avail a guaranteed 9% discount on domestic airfare bookings on Go Air, Spicejet, Indigo, Indian & Jetlite anywhere within India. Similarly customers can also... - October 17, 2007 - Arzoo.com
Checker Sedan Offers "After 6" Special Rates
Checker Sedan, the official luxury sedan service of Detroit Metro Airport, today announced that it is offering customers reduced "After 6" hourly rates on its sedan fleet. The announcement was made by Timothy J. McCarthy, president of Checker Sedan. - October 17, 2007 - Checker Sedan
Best Cruise Spot Reinvents Online Cruise Travel Planning and Booking Experience
BestCruiseSpot.Com™ re-launches its virtual cruise vacation planning site to enhance customer experience. BestCruiseSpot.Com™ is the first and only website that offers vacation cruise travelers an end-to-end cruise travel experience online – from planning and researching a cruise to sharing post cruise experience with thousands of members all in one place. - October 16, 2007 - Best Cruise Spot LLC
Fly to DomesticFlightsThailand.com for the Fastest Trip of Your Life - Now with Updated Destination and Airport Guides
DomesticFlightsThailand.com established just two months ago, are gradually emerging as one of the top travel websites for domestic flights due to the constant addition and updating of hard to find travel information. - October 15, 2007 - IIF
Boomer Adventures Launches Web-Based Baby Boomer Adventure Travel Television Program at www.boomeradventurestv.com
Webcast, created by baby boomer adventure travel writer and producer Sam Dalton, is the first internet-based, broadband "television" program to focus on entertaining, educational, and cultural adventure travel for baby boomers. - October 15, 2007 - Boomer Adventures
CurlyWorm.com Set to Lure Online Shoppers and Travellers
Ireland's First Cash Back Website Opens for Business - October 14, 2007 - CurlyWorm.com
Former Intel Executive Builds Cruise Travel Powerhouse
Cruise Holidays of Portland Honored with Franchise Awards Three Years in a Row - October 13, 2007 - Cruise Holidays of Portland
Theme Park Guests Say the Strangest Things
What time is the 3:00 parade? Believe it or not, theme park employees get asked that very question nearly every day. What can they do but laugh? - October 12, 2007 - Theme Park Where
White Dahlia Massage Participates in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event
White Dahlia, a membership-driven North Raleigh massage and wellness spa, will participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event on October 13 - October 12, 2007 - White Dahlia
Intelligent Leisure Solutions Offers Direct Flight from United Arab Emirates to São Paulo
Intelligent Leisure solutions will offer direct flights between Dubai and São Paulo on Emirates Airlines beginning in October 2007 - October 12, 2007 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions
Virtual Hotel Systems Releases Management Software for Small to Medium Sized Properties
Virtual Hotel Systems announces the release of new web based software aimed squarely at the limited service hotel market in the US & Canada. - October 12, 2007 - Virtual Hotel Systems
TravelStoreMaker.com Blows 7 Candles
For 7 years TSM has succeeded step by step to build a respected company on the global travel technology market. - October 11, 2007 - TravelStoreMaker.com
Halldis Apartments Now in Catania, Sicily
Halldis sets anchor in the South of Italy, with its newest offices recently opened in Catania, Sicily. The first of a series of future openings in the Southern regions, with the new apartments in Catania Halldis begins its expansion strategy for 2007-2008: adding new destinations, for those... - October 11, 2007 - Halldis Srl.
Incredible India at 60 Contest from Dreamland Tours
Dreamland Tours Inc. launches a promotional contest awarding two free round-trip air tickets to India as part of the ongoing celebrations and events for India at 60. - October 11, 2007 - Dreamland Tours Inc.
eBacchus® Launches Public Beta Version of Its Website
eBacchus®, the premier wine and vineyard community & information site, is now available to all users. - October 10, 2007 - eBacchus
YowTRIP Helps Make It a WowTRIP
Now traveling alone doesn’t have to mean going solo. YowTRIP.com is a free online social network tailored to travelers seeking an adventure companion, digging for one-on-one travel tips they can only get from someone who’s been to their destination, or needing a place to hang their... - October 10, 2007 - YowTRIP
The Globus Family of Brands Renews Online Marketing Contract with 90octane
The Globus family of brands, the world leader in first-class, escorted travel with 80 years of experience, has renewed its contract with 90octane, LLC. The agency has provided search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click advertising (PPC) services to the Globus family of brands since 2003 and will support the business’s growth initiatives in innovative ways. - October 10, 2007 - 90octane
eYachtCharter.com Builds Momentum Going Into Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
South Florida Luxury Yacht Charter firm eYachtCharter.com has consistently tripled its number of unique visitors each month since its inaugural launch in July 2007. The firm’s fleet directory will be finalizing its application selection shortly after the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show in late October when it will officially go live. - October 10, 2007 - eYacht Charter.com
Great White Shark Attack at Isla Guadalupe-Caught on Tape
Unusual White Shark Activity According to SharkDiver.Com - October 09, 2007 - Shark Diver
Tripology Achieves Success in Matching Specialized Travel Agents with Travelers' Needs
Tripology.com is succeeding in its mission to match the specific requirements of travelers with travel agents who possess specialized knowledge of the destination or type of trip. - October 07, 2007 - Tripology.com
TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca Add CanAm Insurance to Canadian Travel Medical Insurance Quote System
TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca will add CanAm’s PrimeLink TravelRite Canadian medical insurance to its quote engine effective immediately. - October 07, 2007 - OIQ Insurance Solutions Inc.
Golden Tulip Adds Sea Side Resort Noordwijk as Its Last Addition to Its Dutch Hotel Portfolio
Golden Tulip Hospitality takes over the management of the currently known Hotel de Witte Raaf in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, as per October 01 2007. - October 07, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
"Of the Law" Road Trip, A Gleaming Success
Susan Wingate returns from her "Rambling Road Trip" to promote her mystery novel, "Of the Law." - October 06, 2007 - Sixteen Cat Tails Publishing
AsianAirfares.com Announces New Car Booking Engine
AsianAirfares.com in Partnership with WCT continues to broaden its product offerings with the release of a new and improved Car booking engine. Some new features that they have added to the booking path include: Interactive Selections: Drop-down menus will automatically update based on the... - October 06, 2007 - Asian Airfares Group
It is Not Summer, But do We Have to Stay at Home?
Business or leisure, hurry up and catch the airplane - October 06, 2007 - TravelStoreMaker.com
New Tourism & Local Business Directory Site for the Sunshine Coast of BC Launched
A new tourism and local business website has been launched for the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. This is an absolute paradise and must visit spot if you are traveling to Vancouver BC. Promotion of the site and advertising opportunities are now going into full gear. - October 06, 2007 - Sunshinecoast-bc.com
Golden Tulip Hospitality Announces Change in Strategy for United Kingdom and Ireland
Golden Tulip Hospitality alters strategy in the UK, following the sale of its master franchisee Golden Tulip (UK) to Whitbread PLC - October 05, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Blowing the Basics: Hotel Sales Managers Fail to Respond to Customer Inquiries 25% of the Time
Quality Track International, a leading provider of group sales mystery shopping services exclusively to the hospitality industry, placed in excess of 3,000 test calls to more than 750 on-property sales departments in North America, and tracked the responses. - October 04, 2007 - Quality Track International Inc.
Cruise Holidays of Vancouver Wins Top Producing Store for Second Straight Year
For the second year in a row, Cruise Holidays of Vancouver is awarded the Top Producing Store in the Cruise Holidays chain. - October 04, 2007 - Cruise Holidays of Vancouver
Free PADI Shipwreck Specialty Certification
Learn how to obtain a free PADI Shipwreck Specialty certification on your next vacation. - October 04, 2007 - Aqua Sports, Inc.
Megacollage Announces Series of Free Online Text Compilations
Romantics looking for great places to travel, activities to do and poems to read need look no further than Megacollage's free text compilations. - October 02, 2007 - Megacollage
Discover China: Travel Writer Publishes e-Book Offering Insights on What It Takes to Successfully Navigate China as a Visitor or Investor
Columbia educated author Vinnie Apicella has compiled years of experience and information from several China-based resources to create a comprehensive e-Book for educating foreigners with an interest in traveling, relocating or doing business in China. Entitled Discover China: Making Your Way... - October 01, 2007 - Vinnie's World
Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast Chosen as “Best Value” in the Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards
New Orleans bed and breakfast chosen as "best value" by the editors and readers at BedandBreakfast.com - October 01, 2007 - Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast
Fall Travel Specials Arrive Early with AsianAirfares.com
Special air, hotel and cruise packages for Asia, Europe, US - October 01, 2007 - Asian Airfares Group
Free PADI Certification on Your Next Dive Vacation
Aqua Sports, Inc., the premier scuba & rescue training institute based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has long been known for providing expert instruction and certification courses from Maine to Miami. They have certified thousands of students and are now offering a free PADI dive... - September 30, 2007 - Aqua Sports, Inc.
Morrocco Holidays - Steppes Travel Announces Special Offer in Marrakech
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) is pleased to announce a special offer in Marrakech: (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/offers-page1989.aspx) The special offer is based on 3 nights in Marrakech staying at the Riad Kiza for the price of £595 per person. This includes... - September 30, 2007 - Steppes Travel
Guide to Caribbean Casinos
A fun guide to the Caribbean Casinos loaded with photos and detailed information. Experience a gaming world surrounded by ocean and beaches. - September 29, 2007 - Online-Gambling-Made-Easy.com
Local Travel Agency Launches Brand New Travel Website
Demerara Travel Associates (“DemTravel”) announces the launch of its Brand New Travel Website with enhanced client interaction capabilities and hotel booking system featuring more than 41,000 hotels. - September 28, 2007 - Demerara Travel Associates