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A New Bet: EventinToledo.com
Spain is the new bet of Eventonetwork, European network of DMC (Destination Management Company). After EventinMadrid.com, EventinToledo.com joins the long list of european cities available for the organization of events. - July 29, 2007 - Evento Network
Queers to Cuba Tour
On December 27, 2007, a group of North Americans will make history by flying to Havana on the first ever Queers to Cuba Tour. - July 28, 2007 - Cuba Education Tours
GreenTracks’ Tours combine Machu Picchu and Amazon River Cruise
Greentracks’ Cuzco & Machu Picchu tour and Amazon Riverboat Cruise can be combined into a two-week trip that will reveal the awe-inspiring mountain-top Inca site of Machu Picchu with the splendors of the Amazon river and rainforest. - July 28, 2007 - GreenTracks, Inc.
Machu Picchu's Odyssey from Hidden Treasure to New World Wonder
Machu Picchu's odyssey from being a hidden treasure for the world to being elected as one of the new seven world wonders. - July 28, 2007 - Hotel & Mirador Los Apus
Black Eyed Peas and Arrested Development Perform Jerusalem Rocks!
International Music Festival to bring Black Eyed Peas, Arrested Development and The Commitments to Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem September 9, 2007 - July 27, 2007 - Jerusalem Rocks!
EasyTel.Net Eliminated the Atlantic Ocean
Consumer communications pioneer announces local service bridging the greatest barrier between UK and North America. - July 27, 2007 - EasyTel.Net
K & N Travel Opens in Chatsworth, California
K & N Travel, an independent contract for Joystar, Inc. has opened its home-based office in Chatsworth, California in response to the ever-growing travel industry. Founder, Kathryn Magallanes, sees a huge potential to bring clients that may use various online booking engines back over to a... - July 27, 2007 - K & N Travel
SendUsPacking.com Helps Honeymooners Go Further
Cotswold-based company announces the release of SendUsPacking.com, the user-friendly online travel gift list. - July 27, 2007 - SendUsPacking
Travel Kit Sends Men's Grooming Woes Packing
330 million Americans are expected to travel this summer (according to the Travel Industry Association), with men making up a large part of that number. And whether they are businessmen or vacationers, a common trend is for men to cram all grooming items into one inefficient package, often taking... - July 27, 2007 - MenScience Androceuticals
Free Advertising for Tourism and Travel Related Websites
The WiZZ.to Travel Guide ( http://wizz.to ) is a project to create an online travel guide for the whole world, with all information provided by local organizations. Now tourism and travel can support WiZZ.to by promoting their website using a WiZZ Ad. - July 27, 2007 - WorldWide WiZZard Pty Ltd
Flights.eu Acquired by Flights.com
Flights.com, a global travel website, announced today that it has acquired the domain “Flights.eu” to further its expansion into the European travel market. - July 26, 2007 - Flights.com
HotelClub Releases Results from Global Consumer Survey
HotelClub's global consumer survey reveals more Asian tourists turn to the web for bookings. Winners of the Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia will be awarded in a gala ceremony in Hong Kong at 26 July 2007. - July 26, 2007 - HotelClub
"Follow the River... a Historic Journey" Rafts You Back through Time
Summer vacations filled with traditions will receive a boost this year with a new 3 day/2 night package from Oak Hill’s ACE Adventure Center. Located along the banks of the historic New River Gorge National Park, the three day journey includes whitewater rafting, meals, a riverside overnight... - July 26, 2007 - ACE Adventure Resort
"Fallen Legends of the New River Gorge" Combines History & Family Fun
What do Captain William Dabney Thurmond, Thomas McKell, The Dunglen, a card game, and the Guiness Book of World Records have in common? A visit to West Virginia with ACE Adventure Center's 'Fallen Legends of the New River Gorge' tour will piece the puzzles together while you enjoy three days of family fun mixed with local folklore. Raft, enjoy the on-site Inflatable Water Park, bike, and horseback ride during this three-day trek back to the past. - July 26, 2007 - ACE Adventure Resort
SharkDiver.Com CEO Featured on 20th Anniversary of Shark Week
Discovery Channel's 20th Anniversary of Shark Week features CEO of SharkDiver.com - July 25, 2007 - Shark Diver
Perspective Magazine Announces Corporate Subscription Service & Loyalty Rewards Program.
The global publication for the timeshare and leisure property industries is reported to be used as a sales and credibility tool by hundreds of subscribers on sales decks around the world, so as a result a corporate subscription is now available to encourage this positive action. As the Perspective... - July 25, 2007 - Timeshare Staff Ltd
Eventonetwork Lands in Spain
Eventonetwork, DMC (Destination Management Company) European network, spreads its presence to Spain with the opening of EventinMadrid.com. Congresses, conferences, meetings, incentives, team building, private events made for the costumer and others are today also in Madrid (Spain). After the other... - July 25, 2007 - Evento Network
Checker Sedan Offers Summer Discount for Vacationers
It's vacation time and what better way to make it a comfortable vacation than to have a Checker luxury sedan drop you off and pick you up from Detroit Metro Airport. Is it expensive? Not as much as you think with the discount program Checker Sedan is offering to its return customers during the... - July 25, 2007 - Checker Sedan
Billionairio – The first Truly Global On-Line Raffle Style Game
www.billionairio.com launches the first global game offering players a chance to win a jackpot of 1 Billion Euro - July 24, 2007 - Unimint Ltd
Enticing, All Over Suntan Special Offer in Palm Springs, CA
August is the most popular time of the year for vacations. The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa located in sunny Palm Springs, CA has a great summertime nude sunbathing special offer. Make this the year that you finally get rid of those funny tan lines for good. - July 24, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Ask Maldives Looks to Meet Travel Industry Business Partners
Ask Maldives is looking for international tour marketing companies who are interested to meet tour operators located in the Maldives. Ask Maldives Consultancy is a marketing firm located in Maldives, which is hot travel spot in the world for its breathtaking scenes from the islands with white sandy... - July 24, 2007 - Ask Maldives Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Global Resorts Network Announces That Memberships May be Purchased Using Approved Financing
The Global Resorts Network luxury travel club membership may now be purchased using approved financing. - July 23, 2007 - Phil McCollum
HowToItaly, a Fast-Growing Specialist Company, is Now Accepting Applications for Their 2008 Summer Mentorship in Sardinia, Italy
The HowToItaly Mentorship program takes place June 1st – June 8th, and is an all-inclusive service that combines aspects of an internship with intense week-long mentoring from an Italian business manager and expat business owner. - July 21, 2007 - HowtoItaly
Flight Centre's Viral is Bourne
Flight Centre reached for the stars and with the help of Universal Pictures the brand’s largest viral promotion was born. The companies are offering prizes worth more than $50,000 to celebrate the movie premier of Matt Damon’s Bourne Ultimatum. To enter, customers must subscribe to... - July 21, 2007 - Flight Centre Limited
Riv Consulting LLC to Launch a Desktop Tool, Tafri, for American Leisure Travelers
Riv Consulting announces the launch of its brand new slick offering that offers free download of its desktop tool, Tafri, to help users to receive travel deals and offers that are personalized to them. This tool is able to do it by aggregating travel deals all across the web using two avenues... - July 19, 2007 - RateGain
South Africa Family Holidays – Steppes Travel Launches New Itinerary to South Africa
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) has recently launched a new itinerary and updated webpage for South Africa Family Holidays. (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/tanzania-and-zanzibar-page2514.aspx). South Africa is an excellent destination for those families with children of all ages. - July 19, 2007 - Steppes Travel
Steppes Travel Launches New Family Holiday Destinations and Itineraries
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) has today launched its new Family Holiday destinations and itineraries on its website (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/family-holidays-page1794.aspx). The new Family Holidays cover 26 destinations, from family safaris in Botswana, Tanzania and Zambia,... - July 19, 2007 - Steppes Travel
United Tobacco Expands 601 Line
United Tobacco Inc., in response to the growing popularity of their 601 brand, have added new sizes to the line. - July 18, 2007 - United Tobacco Inc
Launch of Hostels247.com, the New & Dynamic Online Budget Accommodation & Travel Booking Site
Hostels247.com announces the launch of Hostels247.com the independent online travel and booking site for hostels and budget accommodation world wide with no booking fee. The aim of hostels247.com is to save Students, backpackers and all travellers’ money and to allow everyone the opportunity... - July 18, 2007 - Hostels247.com
Iatria Day Spa Wins Best of the Triangle
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa has announced that the spa has been recognized as the best day spas in the Triangle by The Independent Weekly and its readers. An online poll asked residents of the Triangle area to vote for their favorite local businesses in several categories. Iatria was... - July 18, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
PokerStars Launches the Asia Pacific Poker Tour - Asia Pacific Joins the World Stage as a Poker Destination
Everyone knows poker is a well known sport in western world, both in family, peer group and business world. Now, the world’s largest online poker site, today announced the launch of Asia Pacific’s first poker tour, the PokerStars APPT. Spanning the region from Korea to the Philippines, then Australia, the tour will bring world-class poker action to some of the most exotic destinations and luxurious casinos in the world. - July 17, 2007 - PokerStars.com
SereneVacation.com Expands Travel-Planning Services, Enjoy the Freedom of the Road
SereneVacation.com adds Road Trips to Premier Online Travel Agency. Now, visitors can do a search for cities to visit for a road trip between one and six hours from their home. - July 14, 2007 - Serene Vacation
New Panel to Examine the Effect of Medical Tourism on Healthcare Services
New Medical Horizons Inc. is setting up a panel of experts and industry professionals to look into the effect of medical tourism on healthcare infrastructure. With a high level of media interest and involvement in the recent growth of the medical tourism industry, New Medical Horizons Inc. wants to... - July 14, 2007 - New Medical Horizons Inc.
i-to-i Launches Fund Raising Biking Tour Through Cambodia
Get on Your Bike to Give More - July 14, 2007 - i-to-i
mobiEXPLORE Croatia – Innovative Travel Guide for Mobile Phones
An innovative mobile travel guide - mobiEXPLORE Croatia, was officially launched at www.mobiexplore.com. It presents a unique mobile solution with rich content, daily updated info and best of all it is completely free. All visitors to Croatia (Lonely Planet's Top Destination for 2005) can now see all its 157 destinations on their mobile phones. This is a first in series of similar projects planned by Gideon Multimedia, a member of Nokia's advanced developer program, Forum Nokia Pro. - July 13, 2007 - Gideon Multimedia
Launch of SkyTransfers.com Exceeds Growth Expectations
SkyTransfers.com who have recently launched into the UK and international markets, service 37 countries with airport transfers. The initial growth of the service has exceeded expectations. - July 13, 2007 - SkyTransfers.com
Hyatt Hotels Corporation Expands Partnership with LRA Worldwide
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has announced an expansion of its partnership with LRA Worldwide, Inc.; LRA will create customized quality assurance programs for the latest branch of the Hyatt family tree - the Hyatt Select Group. - July 12, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Alan Sorum Announces the Launch of a New On-line Alaska Magazine
Information Abut Alaska will focus on articles related to the towns, sights, rivers, wildlife and adventures found in the Great Land. Articles will only concern places and events personally experienced by writers based here in Alaska. - July 12, 2007 - Alan Sorum
London Website Reports Record Tourism Figures
In spite of the recent security incidents and increased alert status in London during the past ten days a top London website has reported its highest week of tourist bookings ever. - July 12, 2007 - All In London
Global Resorts Network Representative Announces Free Gift for Team Members
Phil McCollum, independent sales representative for Global Resorts Network, a leading provider of vacation club memberships, announced availability of the “Internet Business Survival Guide,” given free to new members of his Team AFL organization. - July 11, 2007 - Phil McCollum
Students See One of the 7 Wonders of the World with Travel Adventures
In addition to exploring the natural environment of the Yucatan Peninsula, Travel Adventures’ New Worlds Science and Spanish Immersion trips take students groups on a tour of Chichen Itza – the newest edition to the Seven Wonders of the World list. The Mayan city of Chichen Itza,... - July 11, 2007 - Travel Adventures
Chichen Itza Chosen as One of the New Seven Wonders of the World
The list of new world wonders includes The Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, The Colisseum, and Taj Mahal. - July 09, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Global Resorts Network Announces Luxury Accommodations at The Fairways of Palm Aire Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Global Resorts Network, a leading provider of vacation club memberships, announced availability of luxury accommodations at The Fairways of Palm Aire Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the ultra low price of $298 for the entire week. - July 09, 2007 - Phil McCollum
32nd Anniversary of Nude Recreation Week Taking Off at Clothing Optional Resorts
Every year, Nude Recreation Week reminds people that you can escape the hum drum of boring chain hotel vacations. There are many fascinating and fun nude travel destinations around the world. Pack light and say goodbye to tan lines forever. - July 08, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
ItalyTravelNotes.com Invites Travelers to Share Travel Experiences from Italy
Written by those who love travelling through Italy, for those who are about to discover it, ItalyTravelNotes.com is the latest travel blog aiming to inspire travellers heading for Italy. And to turn into a space where people share their experiences and images of Italy and give their advice on how best to enjoy it. - July 08, 2007 - Intellecta Srl
Downtown Indianapolis Hotel Introduces Inclusive Hotel Packages with New On-Line Reservation Service
There’s something for every taste and mood at The Canterbury Hotel, one of the jewels of the downtown Indianapolis hotel scene. Now visitors can use an on-line hotel package registration system to choose special themed hotel packages for virtually any occasion or mood. - July 08, 2007 - Canterbury Hotel
Steppes Travel Publishes New Sample Itineraries for Botswana Safaris
Steppes Travel has published new sample itineraries for people looking to take a Botswana safari. - July 07, 2007 - Steppes Travel
New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Come and Perform at The Ridgefield Playhouse
You could walk right past Preservation Hall in New Orleans and never know it was there ... but just step inside, sit on the simple chairs and take in the upright piano, the 30-year old drum set, and wait for the magic of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to begin. Oh, but wait, you don’t have... - July 06, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Launch of Medical Tourism Blog
Announcing the launch of a new medical tourism blog, a forum and discussion area, for the medical tourism industry. - July 06, 2007 - New Medical Horizons Inc.
Dreamland Tours Announces Specialty Boat Timeshare Vacation Spots In India
Dreamland Tours Inc. announces boat timeshare vacation spot rentals on the backwaters of the Southern coast of India. - July 05, 2007 - Dreamland Tours Inc.