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NapShacks Introduces the First Individual Enclosure Made Specifically for Airlines Gate Areas for Passengers to Sleep, Work or Watch TV; To Begin Sales in July 2017
NapShacks is a new product to help airlines with involuntary denied boardings giving travelers a place to rest and sleep during delays and cancellations. Gander Products and Services from Colorado plans to begin sales of their new product to Airlines in July 2017. The NapShacks is an 8x8 ft double enclosed mini hotel pod that air travelers can rent by the hour to sleep, watch TV or even work while waiting for their flight. - June 14, 2017 - Napshacks
AutoCamp Partners with Dwell on Design 2017
AutoCamp showcases Airstreams and Luxury Tents at Dwell On Design in Los Angeles June 23, 24 and 25. - June 13, 2017 - AutoCamp
Amazing Shanghai Promotion Activities Successfully Launched at the Ontario Airport
This exhibition showcased the growth, trends and technological development in Shanghai. Four photographers that were featured were American including Pulitzer Prize winner Nick Ut, so this gave Americans a first person point of view from another American with how they viewed Shanghai. This event also featured “Flying over Shanghai” a virtual reality film to experience the development of Shanghai from a first person point of view. - June 12, 2017 - EDI Media
CruiseKPI is Disrupting the Cruise Line Industry
New CruiseKPI tool for double-digit return. - June 12, 2017 - CruiseKPI
"Tours at Your Feet" Releases the New Phone App, "New Orleans at Your Feet"
Your phone is your tour guide. "New Orleans at Your Feet" is a new app available on both the Apple App store and the Google Play Store. - June 12, 2017 - Tours at Your Feet
Does Your Dad Enjoy Visiting America's National Parks?
Father’s Day is just a week away, get Dad the perfect gift from his favorite national park. Does Dad enjoy outdoor adventures, battlefields, historic homes and monuments? Explore eParks.com to find a meaningful gift from one of our national treasures. - June 11, 2017 - eParks
Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn Toasts 31st Anniversary and Longtime Innkeepers Savor Years of Hospitality
Innkeepers Sallie and Welling Clark celebrated 31 years and over 40,000 guests as a milestone for Holden House, as the first bed and breakfast established on the historic Westside of Colorado Springs when they opened their doors in 1986. - June 09, 2017 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
HealthPoint Plus, Inc. Enters Into Strategic Agreement to Acquire MyArdina.com Telehealth Assets
HealthPoint Plus, Inc. has agreed to aquire the members of MyAdina.com from Commons Health, Inc. of Ohio as part of an ongoing strategy of rapid expansion into the telehealth market. - June 09, 2017 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
Duty Free Onboard Transforms Souvenir Shopping Offering Travelers a Convenient Way to Get Around New Airline Baggage Restrictions
Retailer Dutyfreeonboard.com has eliminated the hassle of passengers carrying their coveted discounted duty free purchases & dealing with airline restrictions by delivering straight to travelers' homes or anywhere in the US and paying the duties for them. - June 07, 2017 - Duty Free Onboard
tripFiles Accepted Into Virtuoso® Incubator
tripFiles has been accepted into the Virtuoso® Incubator program, where its travel technology will be tested in working scenarios by Virtuoso advisors who are members of the international luxury travel network. - June 07, 2017 - tripFiles LLC
La Suite Resort, on the Island of Procida, is Opening on June 21st, with New Services & New Team
La Suite Resort & Spa is getting ready for an amazing new season, and would like to welcome you back as our guest. La Suite Resort and Spa will re-open on June 21, 2017 with new hotel infrastructure and services. La Suite Resort will have a guest manager who will take care of all guests'... - June 06, 2017 - LaSuite Boutique Hotel
A Team of Security Experts from Israel is Providing Special Security Services for Some of the Biggest Business Delegations Travelling to Brazil, Israel and Latin America
A team of security experts from Israel is providing special security services for some of the biggest business delegations travelling to Brazil, Israel and Latin America as well as families and authorities. GA, Global Advising (www.gaadvising.com) (www.gaadvising.com/vipsecurity), which was set up... - June 06, 2017 - GA, Global Advising
Dallas Cowboy Hall of Famer Randy White Fishes Lake Texoma to Benefit North Texas Children
#54 Loves Football, Fishing and Philanthropy, and, he joins with Striper Express Guide Service in supporting The Warren Center, a non-profit serving children with developmental challenges. - June 05, 2017 - Striper Express Guide Service
Award-Winning Travel Photographer Gary Arndt Launches Much Anticipated Online Travel Photography Course
Arndt’s Travel Photography Academy will give members all the tools they need to take their photography to the next level. - June 02, 2017 - Everything Everywhere
OpenJaw Technologies Announce Four New Chinese Airline Customers
OpenJaw’s international reach continues in 2017 with four new customers signed in Asia. Shenzhen Airlines have over 172 aircraft, flying 25m passengers a year to 74 destinations across Asia, and have selected OpenJaw’s t-Retail platform. "Shenzhen’s strategy is to roll out a... - May 31, 2017 - OpenJaw Technologies
Your Next Big Adventure Awaits on MyLittleAdventure.com
MyLittleAdventure.com is the online ticketing platform that shows over 150,000 unique, cool and hidden things to do and see in the world on one easy-to-use platform. Pulling in over 150,000 exciting attractions and adventures from over 175 countries in 14 languages, this revolutionary travel... - May 29, 2017 - OpenLedger
Cruises to Benefit Wounded Warrior Project
Jeanne Farley, CCC of Cruise Planners Supports Injured Service Members with Memorial Day 2018 Cruises. - May 28, 2017 - Jeanne Farley, CCC Cruise Planners
Netwell LLC Announces New Flight Tracker App for iPhone and Android to Check Flight Status in Real Time
Netwell LLC announces launch of its New Real time Flight Tracker App for Apple iPhone and Google Android based phones to check Real Time Airport status, Delays, Airline Info, Flight Status, Maps, Schedule, Flight Tracker Live, Real time Flight Map. - May 27, 2017 - Netwell LLC
Visiting America’s National Parks This Summer?
America’s #1 selling National Park guidebook, the Passport to Your National Parks is an ideal, economical, and portable way to preserve your fondest memories and experiences at America’s National Parks. - May 27, 2017 - eParks
Julee’s Jewelry Joins the Preferred Jewelers International™ Exclusive, Nationwide Network
St Peter, Minnesota-based Jewelry Retailer is now Home for “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” - May 26, 2017 - Preferred Jewelers International
OpenJaw Technologies Selects Amazon Web Services Cloud Infrastructure for Its t-Retail Platform
OpenJaw Technologies today announced that is has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS), as its cloud infrastructure provider. OpenJaw is moving its t-Retail platform to AWS to reliably and securely scale the t-Retail platform for future global growth. The Dublin-headquartered travel tech company... - May 25, 2017 - OpenJaw Technologies
OpenJaw Technologies Sets Out Expansion Plans Which Will See the Company Double Its Workforce, Following TravelSky Technology Acquisition
Irish travel software company and wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese technology firm TravelSky, OpenJaw Technologies, announced today, plans to double its global workforce from 230 to 450 employees in the next three years, with at least 50 of the jobs being located at the company’s offices in... - May 25, 2017 - OpenJaw Technologies
tripFiles Launch Offering Free Video/Photo Storage Featured on Product Hunt
Product Hunt has featured tripFiles to their user base. Product Hunt surfaces the best new products, every day. tripFiles, hot new travel entrant, is making a bang by offering free video and photo storage. - May 24, 2017 - tripFiles LLC
Casa Dorada on the Forefront of Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts in Los Cabos
Located in an idyllic destination of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and with a philosophy rooted in supporting the surrounding natural ecology, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa is committed to the conservation of one of the world’s most beloved creatures, the sea turtle. - May 24, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
tripFiles Memorial Day Launch Offers Free Video and Photo Storage to Users
Reviews and travel advice are more powerful when they come from someone you trust. It was with this simple truth, that tripFiles was created. With tripFiles, travelers can provide key insights directly to their friends and family. tripFiles allows travel parties to share photo and video assets... - May 23, 2017 - tripFiles LLC
Moana Sands to Open New Resort in Rarotonga
Muri beach on Rarotonga will soon be home to the latest Moana Sands development. Moana Sands Lagoon Resort is scheduled to open late 2017 with this newest addition a direct result of tourism growth and the demand for quality mid-range accommodation in the Cook Islands. - May 23, 2017 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Spartanburg Marriott Receives ELITE Award from Marriott International - Named Property Sales Team of the Year
Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group, LLC is proud to announce that the Spartanburg Marriott Hotel, Spartanburg, SC has been awarded the 2016 Property Sales Team of the Year for Franchise hotels. This prestigious honor is one of the ELITE awards presented annually by Marriott International to... - May 16, 2017 - Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group, LLC
Hospitality Software Leader InnQuest Software Unveils New Branding
Branding Evolution for InnQuest Includes Launch of New Website. - May 12, 2017 - InnQuest Software
AD1 Global Announces Partnership with Major Mexican Real Estate Developer
AD1 Global is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Estrategia Urbana, a leading Mexican real estate developer. The partnership is designed to allow each company to benefit from the strengths of the other. AD1 Global has extensive hospitality development experience and a growing... - May 12, 2017 - AD1Global
Famous Prime Beach Restaurant Has Introduced an Exciting Oriental Fusion to Complement Their Exquisite Menu, as It Continues to Lead the Way in Luxury Dining in Los Cabos
El Rincón Culinario is now adding another delicious variety to it´s repertory. Now with an oriental fusion, Casa Dorada offers a full scope of asian delicatessen like shabu-shabu, Gyoza and new original dishes by chef Frank Aguirre. The recent Asian Fusion opening is bound to make Casa Dorada guests even happier during their Cabo San Lucas vacations, adding to the already impressive set of amenities. - May 11, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Updates Its Brand Identity
SpiceRoads, a premier niche cycling touring operator, unveiled a new evolution of its brand, including a website relaunch. It was announced today. - May 11, 2017 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
"Colorado Culinary Inn-Spirations" is the 4th Edition Culinary Collection Published by the Official State Bed and Breakfast Association Including Over 100 Recipes
Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado has re-released the "Colorado Culinary Inn-Spirations" recipe collection cookbook, now available for purchase on the website. Cookbook orders also include an updated Colorado State Association B&B Membership Directory with an award-winning recipe for Golden Streusel Muffins. - May 09, 2017 - Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado
First Hyatt Place Hotel in Round Rock, TX Announces General Manager and Director of Sales
Hyatt Place Austin/Round Rock is set to open June, 2017. The new 138 room hotel will offer business and leisure travelers an open, intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, 24-hour food offerings and the 24-hour fitness center. The Hyatt Place Austin/Round... - May 09, 2017 - Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group, LLC
Just Released - The 2017 Official Colorado Bed and Breakfast Inn Guide Featuring B&Bs Across the State to Get the Inn-Side Travel News & Award-Winning Breakfast Recipe
Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado (BBIC), the Colorado Bed & Breakfast Association, recently released their 2017 printed or downloadable state association inn guide. The state guide lists quality bed and breakfast inns throughout the state of Colorado. This 30-year old trade association invites travelers to visit the many areas of the state, from Rocky Mountain majesties to the eastern fruited plains. - May 08, 2017 - Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado
HolidayFunder: a Crowdfunding Platform for Helping Friends and Family to Holiday
HolidayFunder, a new, full-service crowdfunding-based platform designed specifically for families, friends, and anyone else looking for a little help in making their dream holiday a reality, this week officially unveiled its comprehensive site for everyone intent on sharing the joys of travels with... - May 06, 2017 - HolidayFunder
Worldwide Rail Journeys Has Gone 100% Digital
Over the years, Worldwide Rail Journeys (WRJ) has been privileged to bring the best in Indian luxury rail travel experience to the world. - May 05, 2017 - Worldwide Rail Journeys Pvt Ltd
New Travel Guide Highlights All That Makes Boulder, Boulder
The Ultimate Guide to Boulder, Colorado. Written exclusively by local experts. - May 04, 2017 - Travel Boulder
LUCARIS Introduced Aerlumer® - the Signature of Wine Glass Innovation First in Mumbai
Good wine must be served in a good glass. A quality glass should also accentuate the wine’s aroma or bouquet, a point that leads on to the harmonious relationship between anatomies. - May 02, 2017 - LUCARIS
Roatan Online Reports on the Garifuna Festival in Punta Gorda, Roatan
The Garifuna people of Roatan celebrated their annual festival this year in Punta Gorda. Here is a recap of the event. The Garifuna people have lived in Central America since April 12, 1797. They speak the Garifuna language. Most speak English today as well as Spanish. Most of the Garifuna people live along the coast of Honduras in places like Trujillo, La Ceiba, Tela, Puerto Cortes and other costal towns. - April 28, 2017 - Roatan Online
Sunscreen’s Impacts on the Environment and Our Health – Stream2Sea Answers, “What is Reef-Safe,” as the Only Mineral-Based Brand Tested and Proven Safe to Coral Larvae
Dr. Craig Down’s of Haereticus Laboratory conducted extensive research analyzing the impact of sunscreen products on coral reef systems. His work, presented at the Coral Reef Symposium in Hawaii in June of 2016, brought researchers, formulators of personal care products, marine biologists,... - April 27, 2017 - Stream2Sea
Mario Garita, D.D.S. and Howard Siegler, Johns Hopkins M.B.A. Have Been Working Together to Help Make Americans' Teeth Great Again
Making Americans' Teeth Great Again - April 27, 2017 - Mario Garita MP The Dental Experience
Enjoy the Chocolate and Wine Cruise on San Francisco Bay on May 6th
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce that the Spring Edition of the Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the San Francisco Bay will take place on May 6th. Because it was great fun the previous times, and a grand adventure, the cruise will again take food and wine lovers... - April 26, 2017 - TasteTV
300 Years Later: Burgundy Unmasked
Château de Pommard’s New Wine Experiences Explore the Mystery of UNESCO’s World Heritage Climats. - April 20, 2017 - Chateau de Pommard
The Diamond Center Jewelers Embrace Growth with New Location in Fayetteville
Preferred Jewelers International™ Member Expands from Fort Smith, Arkansas into the Fayetteville Market. - April 19, 2017 - Preferred Jewelers International
YYZ Travel Offers the Luxury of Singapore
Travel to magical Singapore with YYZ Travel Group, explore its beautiful beaches and amazing architecture. - April 19, 2017 - YYZ Travel Group
GetLocal Launches New Search Engine for Tours in Iceland
GetLocal, the Icelandic booking service and tourist information centre launches a new version of its website with a new search engine containing more than 1000 tours and activities in Iceland. - April 18, 2017 - GetLocal
Ship Sticks Announces Partnership with The Salute Military Golf Association
Ship Sticks, the world's largest golf bag shipping company, announces they have partnered with the Salute Military Golf Association to ship custom adaptive golf equipment for wounded military veterans. - April 17, 2017 - Ship Sticks
What Happens When Corporations Hate Their Own Customers
The recent forcible removal of a passenger from an overbooked United Airlines flight shows the distain many corporations have for their own customers. This event is not isolated to the airlines industry, but also includes the financial services, cable TV, and other industries. This could be a tipping point for consumers. - April 14, 2017 - The Progressive Investor
Tarleton State University and The Dora Lee Langdon Cultural Center in Granbury, TX Announces the Solo Exhibition “The Essence of the World” Artworks by Nataliya Scheib
Scheib’s first solo event, “The Essence of the World,” is dedicated to a celebration of human life, and is comprised of 16 collages and paintings. Sophisticated and multi-layered, the collages, at first glance, appear to be painted landscapes, re-imagined iconic imagery, or floral paintings, but a closer look reveals deep strata of media; a metaphor for ever-deeper layers of interpretation. Layers lead to the surprise of discovery as Scheib’s painterly collages invite personal interpretation. - April 13, 2017 - Nataliya Scheib
New Trade Show Debuts in Lafayette, Louisiana This Summer
The new, semi-annual Southern Wholesale Gift Show debuts in Acadiana in July, welcoming boutique and retail buyers and wholesalers to the Cajun Dome Convention Center in Lafayette for a weekend of fun and profit. - April 07, 2017 - Southern Wholesale Gift Show