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Port Arthur Honoured at Tourism Awards
The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA) is celebrating major wins at the 2012 Tasmanian Tourism Awards, announced in Hobart on November 9. - November 16, 2012 - Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority
Standard Textile’s Hospitality Division in Partnership with SK Textile Reveals Innovative Solution for Updating the Style of Guest Beds
CircaTM Modular Bedding System Weds Design and Functionality Standard Textile’s Hospitality Division in Partnership with SK Textile will reveal its exciting new CircaTM Modular Bedding System at the International Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS) and the Boutique Design (BDNY)... - November 13, 2012 - Standard Textile
Valerie M. Caffary Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Valerie M. Caffary of Halifax, Nova Scotia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of travel. About Valerie M. Caffary Ms. Caffary has over 29 years experience in the field of travel. She is a... - November 13, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Japan Rail Pass Now Re-Launches in Australia
Japan Rail Pass Now announced today the relaunch of its official website (japanrailpassnow.com.au). The website is a part of Japan Rail Pass Now's new online strategy which plans on becoming the market leader within the Australian market. The main goal of the new website is to educate visitors on... - November 12, 2012 - Japan Rail Pass Now
Russ Lorenson Celebrates Seven Years of "Christmas in San Francisco" - Broadway and Cabaret Star Karen Mason to Guest
For the seventh year, crooner Russ Lorenson comes home for the holidays with his annual show, "Christmas in San Francisco," for one performance only at 8:00pm on December 5th at The Rrazz Room at the Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102. The guest artist for this year’s show is Broadway and cabaret star Karen Mason. - November 11, 2012 - RL Productions
Joint Forces to Protect Children from Sex Tourism: Development Partnership with the Private Sector Supporting The Code
Four of the world’s leading tourism companies together with GIZ and The Code launch a joint project to combat child sex tourism. Project partners: TUI Travel; Accor group; Kuoni Group and ITB aim to ensure and inspire action on the issue, through testing and optimization of the tools put in... - November 08, 2012 - The Code
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Gives Thanks to Our Military
Veterans receive free buffet and $10 in slot play at Presque Isle Downs & Casino on Sunday, November 11th, 2012. - November 08, 2012 - MTR
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour Reviews Releases New Video About Weight-Limit Fees
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour Reviews, the National Park's number one provider of air tour information, announced the release of its newest video about weight-limit surcharges in an effort to help travelers better understand their booking. - November 07, 2012 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
New Tour Operator Giving Visitors the Ultimate Jamaican Experience
Montego Bay based tour operator giving tourists to Jamaica the experience of a lifetime. - November 03, 2012 - Di Jamaican Flava
India Pilgrim Tours Announce Maha Kumbh Mela 2013 Tour Packages Starting from 160 Dollars
India Pilgrim Tour has announced comprehensive tour packages for the Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela 2013 to be held from 27th January, 2013 to 25th February, 2013. Bookings are open for the said tour. - November 01, 2012 - IHPL
Have Real Experiences - Be an Authentic Luxury Traveler: New Website Guides Travelers Off the Beaten Path
On the website "Authentic Luxury Travel," award-winning writer Elizabeth Hansen helps affluent travelers find real experiences and avoid the well worn trail of tourist sites. - October 24, 2012 - Authentic Luxury Travel
Grand Canyon 123's New Video Offers Hot Tour Buying Tips
Grand Canyon 123's new video explains why it's incredibly important to book tours in advance in able to save money. - October 24, 2012 - Grand Canyon 123
Popular Internet Mall MyReviewsNow.net Announces Promotions at One & Only Luxury Resorts
Travelers who want to enjoy a true "luxury vacation" can now do so at One & Only luxury resorts. Popular internet mall MyReviewsNow.net is now announcing incredible promotions that customers can take advantage of at One & Only resorts. Customers can enjoy everything from discount airline tickets to complimentary breakfast and dinner with the current promotions being offered by One & Only resorts. - October 22, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation Plc (MTDC) Requests for Proposal for the Management/Operation of a Resort
MTDC invites interested parties to submit written proposal for the management/operation of Herathera Island Resort, Seenu Atoll, Maldives. - October 21, 2012 - Maldives Tourism Development Corporation Plc
Vacation Rental Agency Offers Rare October Special on Smoky Mountain Cabins
Cabins of the Smoky Mountains offers up to 30% savings during peak Fall Color season. - October 21, 2012 - Cabinsofthesmokymountains.com
Atoll Paradise Wins Two World Travel Awards
Atoll Paradise is proud to announce that it has been selected as Indian Ocean’s Leading Travel Agency, and as Maldives’ Leading Luxury Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards in Singapore. - October 21, 2012 - Atoll Paradise Pvt Ltd
The New Face of Excursiopedia
The social marketplace for tours and activities unveils a new logo and design. - October 20, 2012 - Excursiopedia
Pizza Rustica Signs First Two Leases in the Middle East
Pizza Rustica to open first two locations under Master Agreement. - October 18, 2012 - Pizza Rustica
Travelpro Announces Its Win a 4-Piece Set of Crew 9 Luggage Sweepstakes
Travelpro, the inventor of Rollaboard luggage and a leader in innovative, high quality luggage design, announces its "Win a 4-Piece Set of Crew 9 Luggage Sweepstakes." - October 18, 2012 - travelpro
Devils Backbone Brewing Company Takes National Title Small Brewpub and Small Brewpub Brewer of the Year at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival
Devils Backbone Brewing Company takes the national title at GABF and wins 8 medals overall. - October 17, 2012 - Devils Backbone Brewing Company
Leading Online Shopping Mall MyReviewsNow.net Announces Opening of RIU in Costa Rica
Customers who shop at MyReviewsNow.net can enjoy the opening of a new luxurious resort in Costa Rica called RIU Costa Rica Hotel. RIU is one of the leading luxurious hotels in the nation and offers a variety of spa treatments. When travelers need to get away and enjoy the "good life," RIU is the place to go. At this 5-star resort, customers will enjoy spectacular views of the Matapalo beach in Costa Rica. - October 17, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Sands China’s Integrated Resorts Launch Irresistible UFC Packages
Sands China Ltd. properties have launched several Ultimate Fighting Championship packages for mixed martial arts (MMA) fans and tourists alike to enjoy the action-packed, world renowned UFC® competition while experiencing luxurious accommodation at any of the six hotels located at Sands... - October 17, 2012 - The Venetian Macao
Web Travel Agent MyReviewsNow.net Promotes jetBlue.com Disney Kids Stay and Fly Free Sale Until October 15
Web travel agent MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner jetBlue.com is offering a great kids stay and fly free package on two or more night getaway packages to Disneyland in California or Walt Disney World in Florida. The sale ends October 15, and travel must take place by December 12, 2012. - October 13, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Equatorial Guinea Tourism Portal Launched in NYC
GC Media is the communications partner for Goree Challenge IV. “The facebook page is designed to bring the Spirit of Malabo to the world”, said Victor Mooney of US based South African Arts International (SAAI). The site will provide an opportunity for the public to see the cultural... - October 13, 2012 - GC Media
Luxe India Participating in ITB Asia from 17-19 October 2012
Luxe India is participating in ITB Asia to be held at The Sands Expo and Convention Center in Singapore, from 17-19 October 2012. Luxe India specialises in creating bespoke luxury experiences throughout the Indian Subcontinent. - October 11, 2012 - Luxe India
Military Theme Park Opens in Las Vegas
A brand new indoor machinegun range has opened one block off the Las Vegas Strip with an inventory of over 300 machineguns. - October 10, 2012 - Battlefield Vegas
Online Travel Agent MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights VirginAtlantic.com Upper Class Airline Tickets Sale
Until October 12, MyReviewsNow.net’s affiliate partner VirginAtlantic.com is offering travelers the chance to experience a new level of luxury by lowering the price of its upper class airline tickets between JFK and London-Heathrow to just $1,500 each way. - October 05, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Spirit Incentives Attends ARDA WIN Midwest Conference
Spirit Incentives announced that Christina Lopez and Ilene Youngblood attended an-in depth seminar and successfully completed the certification conducted at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) regional conference in Branson, MO. - October 04, 2012 - Spirit Incentives
Luxury Travel Ltd to Unveil an New Half Day Tour to Exotic Places in Countryside of Hanoi
Vietnam’s first Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) often offers new tours for discerning travelers and has just announced a new day tour to Co Loa Citadel, Saint Giong Temple and Thanh Chuong Palace from Hanoi. - October 04, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Maldives Local Travel Agents Honour the Country’s First Travel and Tourism Awards
Maldives Association for Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) honoured the travel and tourism industry with first ever Maldives Travel Awards. The grand awarding ceremony was held on 28th September 2012 at Paradise Island Resort. Awards for 21 categories including resorts, hotels, liveaboards... - October 02, 2012 - MATATO
Luxury Travel Ltd. Promotes High-End Vietnam Tourism Products at WTM London 2012
Vietnam-based Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) will join the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in October to promote luxury travel products at World Travel Market London 2012 (WTM) in the UK from November 5 to 8. Stand AS480 - October 02, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd Launches Off the Beaten Path Tour in North Vietnam 12 days
This newest adventure tour includes Hanoi – Duong Lam Ancient Village – Sapa - Muong Khuong - Bac Ha- Ha Giang - Dong Van - Cao Bang - Ba Be Lake. - September 27, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxe India Participating in PATA Travel Mart 25-28 Sept 2012
Luxe India is participating at the PATA Travel Mart, to be held this year at Manila, Philippines, from 25-28 September 2012 at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. - September 27, 2012 - Luxe India
MyReviewsNow.net Affiliate Partner Emirates Airlines Offers Great Holiday Fares to Amazing Destinations
Business directory and superstore MyReviewsNow.net affiliate partner Emirates Airlines is now extending great deals on flights to its customers. Travelers can enjoy incredible deals on flights when they book flights through Emirates Airlines from September 10th through 30th. Customers can enjoy flights to a variety of countries such as Africa and India. Travelers can read on to discover the additional destinations that they can enjoy with this great deal. - September 26, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Lizzie Borden Murder Mystery Intrigues Massachusetts Author and Private Investigator
Peabody, Massachusetts resident & Licensed Private Investigator, Michael A. Coller ventured into 'the world of the paranormal' on September 8, 2012 -- the eve of his 45th birthday. The Lizzie Borden House, better known for the rhyme “Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty... - September 25, 2012 - MAC Investigations
Launch of www.luxurytrains.in
Luxury Trains, a division of Odyssey Tours and Travels has launched India’s first and only Indian website www.luxurytrains.in featuring luxury rail holidays with 45 trains and over 125 journeys on almost all the luxury trains in the world. Mr Nikhil Thakurdas, CEO of Odyssey Tours and... - September 25, 2012 - Odyssey Tours & Travels
Chance to Study Vietnam’s Culture This Mid-Autumn Festival with Exotic Voyages
This Mid-Autumn festival is a great chance for travelers who are interested in seeing and studying traditional culture in Hanoi, Vietnam to realize their wish. A series of events and programs to celebrate the Mid-Autumn themed “Traditional Mid-Autumn Festival 2012” will be held in four places in the Old Quarters of Hanoi from 18th to 30 Sept. - September 24, 2012 - Exotic Voyages
La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa Partners with the Texas Renaissance Festival
Conroe, Texas – La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa, the official resort of the Texas Renaissance Festival, offers a Texas-sized package for Texas Renaissance Festival guests. La Torretta encourages guests to spend the day enjoying the flavors, sights & sounds of 16th Century and spend the... - September 24, 2012 - La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa
Hawaiian Company Brings Nature and Adventure to Guests with Camping Tours
Hawaii Outdoor Guides is now offering overnight tours on the island of Hawaii. Guests are able to stay at Volcanoes National Park and at beachside locations. - September 24, 2012 - Hawaii Outdoor Guides
2012 Thanksgiving Getaway at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Includes Three-Night Stay, Gourmet Culinary Experience
What does your family’s Thanksgiving gathering look like? At Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, sandal-wearing guests gather under the resort’s giant open-air palapa for a traditional Thanksgiving meal followed by a hammock siesta under swaying palm trees. For those... - September 22, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Online Travel Agent MyReviewsNow.net Announces Sandals.com Grande Riviera Sale to Vacationers
Online Shopping Mall MyReviewsNow.net is now offering a great deal for customers who wish to stay at the Sandals Grande Riviera. For a limited time only, customers can stay at the Sandals Grande Riviera for rates as low as $221. - September 21, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Vietnam Fastest-Growing High-End Holiday Destination for Aussies
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator Joins VNAT to Promote High End Tour Products in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia - September 21, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Ocean Pacific Lodge Announces the Secret Summer Holiday Carnival Fest in Santa Cruz, CA
Ocean Pacific Lodge, a leading hotel in Santa Cruz CA have recently announced the introduction of “Secret Summer” holiday carnival Fest in Santa Cruz, CA. The Ocean Pacific Lodge is one of the best hotels in Santa Cruz CA. They always offer carnival events in different seasons for the... - September 21, 2012 - Ocean Pacific Lodge
Marlborough Launches New Website, Visit-Marlborough.com
Visit-Marlborough.com gives visitors a new resource for easily planning their stay in the area. - September 21, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Yampu Tours Wins World Travel Award for the Third Consecutive Year
Yampu Tours is devoted to providing their clients with customized, authentic itineraries while still portraying the resident culture and highlighting local interactions. - September 21, 2012 - Yampu.com
Salman Rushdie’s "Midnight’s Children" Film Adaptation by Deepa Mehta – Filmed in Sri Lanka, Escape Holidays Official Travel Provider
Specialist Sri Lankan Destination Management Company "Escape Holidays" announced that it is the official travel provider of "Midnight’s Children" the latest film by critically acclaimed film director Deepa Mehta. The film is an adaptation of Sir Salman Rushdie’s 1981... - September 19, 2012 - Escape Holidays
One Concierge & Lavish Store to Provide VIP Access to Red-Carpet Events/Experiences Worldwide
One Concierge will be providing fulfillment services for all red-carpet/exclusive events for The Lavish Store Client-Base. - September 17, 2012 - One Concierge
Exotic Voyages Attend International Tourism Expo in Ho Chi Minh City
Exotic Voyages join the eighth International Tourism Expo (ITE) in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam which has just opened on September 13, and will last in a week till September 19. - September 16, 2012 - Exotic Voyages
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Boasts the Best in the South Pacific
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) in the Cook Islands heads into the second half of 2012 boasting numerous new international travel award accolades that clearly consolidate its position as the best in its class across the South Pacific and along the way putting the Cook Islands on the map in terms... - September 13, 2012 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Jones Valley Resort Ends Boating Season on High Note
Despite the uncertain economic times, business was up in 2012 at Jones Valley Resort (Shasta Lake Resorts LP) on Shasta Lake, reports Rich Howe, General Manager. “Our houseboat rents exceeded last year by over 5%, plus we were ahead of the last four years. We are extremely pleased with how... - September 12, 2012 - HouseBoats.com