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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
Healthy Aging® Magazine Active Travel Article Receives 2018 Award for Excellence in Travel Journalism; North American Travel Journalists Association Announces Winners
An active travel article featuring Valencia, Spain in Healthy Aging® Magazine, targeting the active 45-year-old-plus audience, has been honored by a silver award in the 2018 North American Travel Journalists Association Travel Media Awards Competition. - January 22, 2019 - Healthy Aging
Russell Fishing and Grieve's Guide Service Join Forces to Create Russell's Wilderness Outfitters
After 30+ years of "running the Rogue" in drift boats, Vernon Grieve is now working with Dustin Russell for 2019 and beyond. - January 21, 2019 - Russell Fishing
Globtec Investment Group Debuts US$300 Million Investment Program to Capitalize Globalization-Ready Businesses in Turkey
Globtec Investment Group and a consortium of partner investors have embarked on a broad mandate to invest in suitable Turkish companies, with a focus on the Mechanical Engineering, Mining, and Tourism sectors. The program is designed to assist in the capitalization and development of Turkish companies by expanding their access to international markets and creating global business connections. - January 18, 2019 - Globtec Investment LLC
Dig This® Announces Move to New Las Vegas Location with Expanded Kids Activities and Heavy Equipment Offerings
Operations scheduled to commence February 1 with Grand Opening festivities February 16. - January 18, 2019 - Dig This
OpenJaw Technologies Announce Record Revenues, New Products, New Hires in 2018
OpenJaw Technologies (www.openjawtech.com), a TravelSky Company, has announced record revenue for financial year 2018, a significant increase in Gross Transaction Value, five new customer go-lives, a slew of new platform and product initiatives, growth in employee numbers and new senior additions... - January 16, 2019 - OpenJaw Technologies
Lakefront Living Realty, LLC Announces 12th Annual Lakefront Property Buyers Seminar
Dreaming of purchasing your dream lakefront property? Learn why buying a lake home is different than any other real estate at the 12th Annual “Keys to Buying Lakefront Property” Seminar in Mansfield, MA on March 9, 2019 and you may leave with a free stand-up Paddleboard. - January 12, 2019 - Lakefront Living International, LLC
Heritage Expedition Set to Sail in May
Latest Heritage Cruises trip takes guests around Cat Ba Archipelago off the coast of Vietnam's north. - January 12, 2019 - Heritage Cruises and Expeditions
Cabo Yacht World is Now Accepting Tour Bookings for the 2018-2019 Whale Watching Season in Cabo San Lucas
Tourists can now book their tours online or offline and expect a fine whale watching experience in Cabo San Lucas. - January 10, 2019 - Cabo Yacht World
Active Travel Takes Center Stage at NY Times Travel Show with Healthy Aging®
For the second consecutive year, the experts in active travel for the 78 million baby boomers now entering retirement, Healthy Aging®, will be presenting unique travel ideas to travelers at the New York Times Travel Show, January 25-27 in New York City at booth 448. - January 10, 2019 - Healthy Aging
Puerto Vallarta Welcomes New Service by Swoop This Winter Confirming Third New Route in 2 Months; Is Voted a Top Destination to Visit in 2019 by Expedia.ca
Canadians in Hamilton and Abbotsford will have an easier way to reach Puerto Vallarta this winter as Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, has announced service into Puerto Vallarta’s International Airport (PVR) with the addition of two new routes. British Columbia’s... - January 09, 2019 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Grand Canyon West Fully Open for Business; Federal Shutdown Has No Impact on West Rim Tourism
Visitors looking to experience the Grand Canyon during the federal government shutdown can do so at Grand Canyon West, which remains open and fully operational for visitors from all over the world. Owned and operated by the Hualapai Tribe, Grand Canyon West is not part of the National Park Service. Thus, the tourism center, which attracts more than 1 million visitors each year, has not been at all affected by the federal shutdown. - January 08, 2019 - Grand Canyon Resort Corporation
First US Installation of Percussion Play’s Baby Floor Piano
Percussion Play is the world’s leading outdoor instrument manufacturer. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company has over 200 representatives in over 60 countries, including the United States. - January 07, 2019 - Percussion Play
Augustine Tours Invites You to Connect with Locals Through Small Group Tours in Africa
Augustine Tours was founded with a unique aim to provide private tours & corporate trips to Africa inspired by St. Augustine, “The World is a book and those who don’t travel only ready one page.” - January 06, 2019 - Augustine Tours Ltd
Origin Wireless’s TRM Technology Provides Reliable Way to Detect a Child Accidentally Left Alone in Hot Car
Origin combines wireless and AI to enable accurate detection of motion and breathing even when the child is sleeping motionless and under a blanket inside a car seat. - January 04, 2019 - Origin Wireless
January Clearance Victorian Getaway Bed and Breakfast Discounts Offered at Colorado Springs' Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn for Stays Through January 2019
Colorado Springs award-winning bed and breakfast inn, Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn, is offering special deals during the month of January to ring in the New Year with savings. This is the perfect time to unwind and relax after a hectic holiday season with two different choices for the offers which include a mid-week 2-night stay discount or a 3-night get one night free option. - January 01, 2019 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
AD1 Global Acquires 5 Hotels Across the Southeast U.S.
AD1 Global recently announced the purchase of five hotels: the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta North Druid Hills - Emory Area, the Hampton Inn Atlanta - North Druid Hills, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista, the Fairfield Inn by Marriott Orlando Airport, and the Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia. - December 24, 2018 - AD1Global
Free App, dinely, Gets You Massive Discounts at Restaurants You're Already Going to
Book your restaurant reservation through the dinely app and get a significant percentage off top Miami restaurants for free. You don’t even need a coupon. - December 20, 2018 - dinely
Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Sunwing’s First Flight from Quebec City
The first-ever Sunwing flight from Quebec City to Puerto Vallarta departed from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport this Monday; marking the beginning of the tour operator’s seasonal weekly flight service to Puerto Vallarta which has become one of Canadians' top destinations to... - December 20, 2018 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Holiday Shop, Stop and Stay Discounts and Gift Certificate Value-Added Specials at Colorado Springs' Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn, a full-service inn located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is offering discount specials for multiple night stays and for Gift Certificates purchased through December 31, a value-added en suite breakfast will be provided complimentary to Gift Certificate recipients. - December 14, 2018 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Cline Jewelers Selected as Newest Member of the Preferred Jewelers International™ Exclusive, Nationwide Network
Edmonds, Washington-based Jewelry Retailer now offers its customers “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” - December 13, 2018 - Preferred Jewelers International
Cruise Planners-Unique Family Adventures Travel Advisor, Starr Wlodarski, Was Among First to Experience Newest Cruise Ship, Celebrity Edge
Wlodarski was one of the first travel advisors to experience the most anticipated new cruise ships in years. - December 10, 2018 - Unique Family Adventures
World Famous Randy's Donuts Opens on Hollywood Walk of Stars
World Famous Randy's Donuts Opens on Hollywood Blvd. December 10th; The Hollywood location will have a giant 18” wide donut that guests walk through to enter the store, a signature Hollywood Star shaped donut and a Pop Culture wall - December 10, 2018 - Randy's Donuts
2019 Key West Food and Wine Festival to Tempt Appetites Jan. 23-27 Key West, Florida Keys
Fans of fine food and vintages can indulge their appetites for both at the 2019 Key West Food and Wine Festival. Scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 23-27, it's their 10 year anniversary. - December 07, 2018 - Key West Food and Wine Festival
Two of AD1 Global’s Disney-Area Hotels Converting from Choice to IHG Flags
Two of AD1 Global’s Disney-area hotels, the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista and the Royale Parc Suites, are being converted from Choice brands to InterContinental Hotels Group flags. According to CFO Alex Fridzon, the company is planning to spend approximately $13 million on renovations in... - December 06, 2018 - AD1Global
"Hitch" Meets "The Love Boat": Dating Coach to Work on Cruise Ship
Author and Dating Coach Alan Roger Currie is scheduled to work with clients aboard the Island Princess on a 10-Day Cruise to the Panama Canal region that begins on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Currie also will meet with clients in Columbia, Costa Rica, and Jamaica during three of his four port stops that the Princess Cruises ship will make during the trip. Currie is the author of four books designed to help single heterosexual men improve their conversation skills with women of interest. - December 04, 2018 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Sherwood Valley Casino Employees Donate to Northern California Fire Relief Efforts
In an effort to help those who have lost everything due to the devastating Northern California fires, employees of Sherwood Valley Casino went into action over the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving Day, collecting cash, diapers, water and wet-wipes to aid those directly impacted by the Camp Fires. All donations were exclusively made by employees of the casino or tribal businesses. - December 04, 2018 - Sherwood Valley Casino
Artist Alexey Steele’s "Love My Neighbor" Message Helps to Inspire Puerto Rico Community Devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria
Noted Southern California artist Alexey Steele unveiled new symbol for his “Love My Neighbor” campaign developed by his design company Sculptoglyph as part of collective mural at The World 2018 Omai Goodness Tour 7th International Convention "Puerto Rico".The innovative public art project by Alexey Steele in the City of Carson, California was selected as the theme and title of the mural completed by a group of international artists to show solidarity with recovery effort by Puerto Rico people. - December 03, 2018 - Alexey Steele
AD1 Global Celebrates Grand Opening of Wyndham Garden Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port Hotel
AD1 Global, a hospitality company based in Hollywood, Florida, is hosting a grand opening event today, November 28, for the Wyndham Garden Airport & Cruise Port hotel, the latest addition to their expanding portfolio. Located at 129 N. Federal Highway in Dania Beach, Florida, the six-floor... - November 28, 2018 - AD1Global
2018 Best Startup Ideas Awarded to SkyHi, OOTify and Chronus at TiECON Southwest Conference
TiECON Southwest 2018 is TiE Southern California’s signature annual entrepreneurship conference bringing together nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, multi-disciplinary leaders and technologists. As is tradition, TiECON judges evaluated startups pitching at the conference. Out of the 14 companies that were selected to pitch for Best Startup Idea, the winners were SkyHi, OOTify, and Chronus. - November 28, 2018 - OOTify, Inc.
Nina Nandy Praises Albuquerque for Bringing Color to the Community
Nina Nandy describes Albuquerque's latest public art installation. - November 28, 2018 - Nina Nandy
Desert Safari Company Skyland Tourism Celebrates 6 Years of Service in Dubai
Established in 2012, Skyland Tourism has offered safaris and tours to its customers in Dubai for leisure, adventure and group travel. They also specialize in tailor-made itineraries reflecting your ideal time frame and budget. When booking your Dubai desert safari with Skyland Tourism, their experts take the hassle out of planning and they offer flexible policies. - November 27, 2018 - Skyland Tourism
S'mores and Stargazing Galore: Grand Canyon West Premieres New West Rim Cabin Accommodations
Grand Canyon West (GCW) continues to expand the experiences available to the 1 million guests who annually visit the West Rim of one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders. With overnight stays in the Hualapai Ranch’s rustic cabins always a hot commodity, GCW has opened 18 additional cabins along the edge of the West Rim. The cabins are perfect for visitors who want to spend the night stargazing while listening to the distant howls of coyotes. - November 19, 2018 - Grand Canyon Resort Corporation
Stephen Alltop, Music Director & Conductor and David Bachmann, Associate Conductor Announce the Highly-Anticipated Annual Holiday Tradition
Labeled a “venerable holiday tradition” by The Chicago Tribune, Apollo Chorus of Chicago’s annual presentation of Händel’s enduring masterpiece is not to be missed. - November 15, 2018 - Apollo Chorus of Chicago
AD1 Global Breaks Ground on Tru by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport
AD1 Global, a hospitality investment company based in Hollywood, Florida, is set to break ground on the Tru by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport tomorrow, November 13. The six-story, 115-room hotel will feature a gaming center, an outdoor pool, a spacious business area, a state-of-the-art fitness... - November 12, 2018 - AD1Global
CanIDeal Open for Vendors
CanIDeal, the world's first B2B E-commerce platform for the entire cannabis industry, goes live for vendors. www.canideal.com - November 09, 2018 - CanIDeal.com
Strip Advisor Launches Worldwide; Strip Advisor is Casting a Global Brand Ambassador/Spokesmodel for the Media Launch and a Reality Television Series
Las Vegas is proud to announce the launch of Strip Advisor. Debuting in the heart of Sin City and reaching across the globe to Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, New York City, Denver, Atlanta, London and Canada. Strip Advisor works directly with strip clubs and male revues from all over the world with... - November 07, 2018 - Strip Advisor
AD1 Global Unveils Newly Constructed Hotel in Fort Lauderdale
On November 5, 2018, AD1 Global unveiled the latest addition to their expanding portfolio, the new Wyndham Garden Airport & Cruise Port hotel in Fort Lauderdale. - November 06, 2018 - AD1Global
Costa Sur Resort & Spa Continues Renovation, Now with Heated Pool
This new remodeling phase includes a completely renovated pool and 6 Master Suites. - November 06, 2018 - Costa Sur
World Famous Randy’s Donuts Announces Opening on Famous Hollywood Blvd - Randy’s Donuts Will Create 15 Jobs, Searching for Qualified Candidates to Join Team
World Famous Randy’s Donuts will be creating more than 15 jobs in Hollywood with their latest restaurant opening at Hollywood & Highland on Hollywood Blvd just outside the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX. They are currently accepting applications for a variety of roles, including: supervisors,... - November 05, 2018 - Randy's Donuts
1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project Features a Display of Modules and 3D Virtual Tour at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)
The #1000mermaids project is a public art installation that will also serve as an underwater eco-friendly destination for tourism off of Fort Lauderdale Beach. - November 01, 2018 - 1000 Mermaids Project
Patagonia Camp Recognized as One of the Top Resorts in Chile by Condé Nast Travelers
Patagonia Camp, Chile’s “glamping” destination, has been included in this year’s Condé Nast Traveler’s 31st annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Located in the bucket-list destination of Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia Camp came in at number 13 in the... - October 31, 2018 - Patagonia Camp
"House Yacht Living" Now Charter Representative for the Award Winning Arkup-the First 75' Ft Solar Paneled, Energy Independent & Self-Elevating Luxury Livable Yacht
"House Yacht Living" announces Charter representation for the award winning Arkup-the first 75' ft solar paneled, energy independent & self elevating Luxury Livable Yacht. The Arkup will be also showcased at the Fort Lauderdale Boat show October 31st-Nov. 4th 2018. A special Arkup Conf. will be held about the “Rise of the Blue City” led by Dutch water architect Koen Olthuis, designer of Arkup #1 at the US Superyacht Asc. Conf. center, American Pavilion, Friday, Nov. 2 at 12:00 PM. - October 31, 2018 - House Yacht Living LLC
Delfinia Group - Specialists in Tailor-Made Luxury Vacations, Honeymoons, and Events - Expands to Include Paris and the French Riviera
Delfinia Group has added Paris and the French Riviera to their luxury travel destination expertise. With deep knowledge and experience in Greece and the Greek Islands, Delfinia Group has expanded into France at the request of repeat clients who enjoyed the bespoke travel experiences and white glove... - October 30, 2018 - Delfinia Group
Nimbus, a New Way to Travel to Secret Destinations
Nimbus plans surprise trips to Secret Destinations around the US. Discover where you are traveling just 2 days before departing. More than 40 surprise destinations waiting for you. - October 30, 2018 - Fly Nimbus LLC
AD1 Global Hotel Receives Best Western’s Most Prestigious Award for Quality
AD1 Global’s Best Western International Drive - Orlando received Best Western Hotels & Resorts' Chairman's Award, the brand's most prestigious honor for outstanding quality standards. “It’s quite an honor to receive such a distinguished award from Best Western, a brand... - October 29, 2018 - AD1Global
6th Annual Cutchogue, NY Holiday House Tour on December 8th, 2018; Experience a Day Filled with Holiday Cheer on the North Fork of Long Island Wine Country
6th Annual Cutchogue Holiday House Tour; Experience a Day Filled with Holiday Cheer. On December 8th, 2018, the 6th Annual Cutchogue Holiday House Tour will be held. Spread joy and cheer with friends and family this holiday season by wining and dining your way through four stunning homes and the... - October 26, 2018 - Sannino Vineyard
SolarCraft Completes Solar Installation at The Fountaingrove Club
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 161 kW solar energy installation at The Fountaingrove Club in Santa Rosa, CA. The celebrated Santa Rosa Country Club and Golf Course will reduce their operating costs by thousands every month and stabilize energy expenses for decades to come. - October 26, 2018 - SolarCraft
Wheel Fun Rentals Opens Second Location in New Orleans City Park
As the nation’s #1 recreation destination, Wheel Fun Rentals is excited to announce the opening of the second location in New Orleans City Park. Wheel Fun Rentals offers the opportunity to rediscover the thrill of enjoying the outdoors by providing activities and rental equipment for people... - October 25, 2018 - Wheel Fun Rentals