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Peter Shankman to Keynote Pocono Mountains Tourism Day
The PMVB is proud to announce its plans for the annual Pocono Mountains Tourism Day. The team has secured the highly sought-after Peter Shankman, best known for founding Help A Reporter Out (HARO), to deliver the keynote address. - March 24, 2012 - Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
Luxury Travel Vietnam Ltd to Promote Heritage and Colonial Tour
The tour is designed for travellers to discover the very best of Vietnam’s Halong Bay and North Vietnam in relation to heritage, colonial tour, adventure, culture, sightseeing, style and comfort. - March 22, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Rakim, Louie Vega and Steve Lewis Headline the First Annual Nightlife Culture Expo
The Nightlife Cultural Initiative (NCI) announced today the line up for the Nightlife Cultural Expo scheduled for April 4th-7th 2012. Iconic names including Rakim, Little Louie Vega, Kevin Hedge, and Rob Swift will be performing at historic venues like Stonewall and exclusive clubs like Double Seven to help elevate nightlife culture. - March 21, 2012 - Nightlife Cultural Initiative
Downtown Greensboro and Lake Oconee Welcomes Familiarization Tour
Downtown Greensboro and Lake Oconee welcomed a Georgia Visitor Information Center Familiarization Tour to town earlier this past February. The familiarization tour covered the Classic South travel region stopping in communities like Washington and Augusta prior to making their way to the last stop,... - March 21, 2012 - Lake Oconee and Greene County Tourism
Be First to Book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ New "Pre-Launch Offers" 2013/14 Cruise Brochure
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has produced a special brochure of "Pre-Launch Offers" to give early bookers the opportunity to take advantage of some very competitive prices on a selection of 57 worldwide cruises in 2013/14. - March 21, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Easter Cruises for 2012 from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be celebrating Easter on board its ships this year with a variety of attractive cruises to destinations all over the world. Boudicca will be sailing from Southampton on 2nd April 2012, on a 14-night cruise to the Western Mediterranean, D1206, and Balmoral has a five-night mini-cruise over Easter 2012, L1202, commemorating the fateful Titanic cruise that departed from Southampton 100 years ago. - March 19, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Setting Sail Toward Healthcare Savings - Cruise Shipping Miami Hosts Medical Tourism Association
Cruise Shipping Miami - the premier conference of the global cruise industry - hosted Medical Tourism Association President and Founder Renee-Marie Stephano Esq. at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Stephano’s presentation, “Health & Medical Tourism: What Fits In The Global Cruise... - March 19, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Luxury Travel Ltd Selects the Best Hotels in Former Capital Yangon to Feature in the Company Brochure for Professionals for 12-13
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Recommends The Traders Hotel Yangon as a must stay resort in Myanmar and features in resort in the newest brochure 2012-2013 in English, German and French. The brochures will be issued both online and offline in May 2012. - March 19, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd Adds The Governor Residence Yangon in Their Lux List
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Recommends The Governor Residence Yangon as a must stay resort in Myanmar and features in resort in the newest brochure 2012-2013 in English, German and French. The brochures will be issued in May 2012. - March 19, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Wave of the Future Comes to Key Largo
Hover-Tour.com is proud to announce it has begun operating hovercraft tours for the first time in the U S. Locals and tourists alike are raving about the speed, splashes and spins they experience when they fly over the surface of Keys waterways, on a cushion of air, aboard a hovercraft. - March 18, 2012 - Hover-Tour.com
Free Upgrades on MSC Cruises’ Grand Mediterranean Program
MSC Cruises is offering passengers the chance to “move up the world” with a free upgrade on a selected number of its Grand Mediterranean cruises. - March 17, 2012 - MSC Cruises (Australia)
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Recommend the Oldest Hotel in Bagan for High-End Travelers to Bagan in Myanmar
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurymyanmartravel.com) recommends The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate in Bagan as a must stay resort in Myanmar and features resort in the newest brochure 2012-2013 in English, German and French. - March 17, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd to Support Responsible Tourism Day at WTM 2012
The company celebrates WTM WRTD once again at WTM London 2012. Travel companies, destinations and professionals worldwide recognise that responsible tourism offers a valuable and exciting new dimension to travel and tourism. - March 17, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Stylish Turkey Set to Sizzle in 2012
With a third of the UK population having visited Turkey and a third of those who haven’t visited wanting to go*, specialist tour operator Exclusive Escapes is meeting the demand for stylish holidays in the country with several new temptations for 2012. Its Lycian Coast programme – which runs from the end of April-October - features boutique hotels and chic villas in unspoilt regions, offering authentic local experiences. - March 17, 2012 - Exclusive Escapes
Ancient Istanbul - Embarkation Port for New MSC Divina
The ancient seaport of Istanbul will play a key role in MSC Cruises’ East Mediterranean program for the 138,000-tonne MSC Divina, to be launched in Marseille in late May this year. - March 17, 2012 - MSC Cruises (Australia)
Less Than 100 Days and Counting for MSC Divina Launch
All is looking shipshape in the STX Europe shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, as MSC Cruises prepares to officially unveil its latest member to the family cruise line’s fleet – MSC Divina. - March 17, 2012 - MSC Cruises (Australia)
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Black Watch Voted "Best Small Ship for Entertainment" in the 2012 Cruise Critic "Cruisers’ Choice UK Awards"
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that its 804-guest cruise ship Black Watch has been voted "Best for Entertainment" in the 2012 Cruise Critic "Cruisers’ Choice UK Awards" (Small Ships Category), having been awarded an impressive 4.3 out of a total of 5 for its onboard entertainment. - March 16, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Luxury Travel Ltd Seeks Growth with Unique Tours in Myanmar
This tour allows you to discover the depth of Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay, Inle Lake and the Ayeyarwady River all the way to Bagan, disembarking at temples and viewing life along the river. - March 16, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Pocono Mountains Proclaims Itself "Outdoor Adventure Capital of the East"
Pocono Mountains to attract tens of thousands of new visitors in 2012, adding to its already nearly 24 million person-trips annually. - March 15, 2012 - Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
New Birdlife & Wildlife Voyages Around Spitsbergen with Robert Brown OBE, 12 Years Director of RSPB (NI)
Robert Brown OBE will be embarking on an exciting new expert led Birdlife & Wildlife Voyage Around Spitsbergen this July to provide an insight into the range of bid species that can be sought out in the incredible Arctic Wilderness. - March 14, 2012 - Aqua-Firma Worldwide Ltd
HotelTravel.com Celebrates WonderCon in Anaheim
HotelTravel.com is celebrating the annual WonderCon convention, America's largest comic book and pop culture event held from 16 to 18 March, with discounted hotel rates in Anaheim California. - March 13, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Can Hollywood Save the Oceans Natural Reef Systems?
At the intersection of art, science, and the environment are solutions for a better planet. - March 12, 2012 - Reef Worlds
Luxury Travel Ltd Features a Luxury Resort in Inle Lake in the Company Brochure 2013 for High End Travelers to Myanmar
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Recommends Pristine Lotus Resort and Spa Inle as a must stay resort in Inle Lake in Myanmar and features the resort in the newest brochures 2012-2013 in English, German and French. - March 12, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd Recommends Aureum Resort and Spa Inle Lake
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Recommends Aureum Resort and Spa Inle Lake as a Must-Stay Resort in Myanmar for Holidaymakers. - March 12, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd Launch Tours to the New Destination in South Myanmar
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) recommends Mrauk-U destination for intrepid travelers to discover a destination in Myanmar. - March 12, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Phuket Contributes 30% of the Tourism Income in Thailand
Phuket is one of Thailand’s top three earning tourism destinations, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Phuket contributes 137 billion baht to Thailand’s tourism industry, accounting for around 30% of the total tourism income in Thailand. Resorts and hotels in Phuket... - March 12, 2012 - Castlewood Group PTE LTD
Luxury Travel Ltd Reveals the New Trend in Vietnam Tourism and Unveils Exciting New Luxe Travel Products in the Company Brochure for 2012-2013
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) launched a number of inovative Vietnam luxury tours for 2012-2013 in their brochures in 3 languages for professionals and teaches them how to sell Vietnam as a luxe destination as well as reveals the trend in the Vietnam tourism industry. - March 12, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd Selects the Finest Cruises for Discerning Travelers in Myanmar
The company picks up cruises and highly recommends “the road to Mandalay” for the most discerning travelers to Myanmar. - March 11, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd Recommends Ballon Over Bagan Temples as Highlights of Myanmar
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) is a long established Asian specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel Ltd Recommends Ballon Over Bagan Temples as Highlights of Myanmar. - March 11, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
30 Minute Check-In for New Flights to Coastal Turkey
Exclusive Escapes Unveils First Weekly, Tailor Made Jet Service to Dalaman. Exclusive Escapes’ new flagship flight - the first weekly, tailor made jet service provided by a UK operator – flying to Dalaman from the private jet terminal at London Stansted. - March 11, 2012 - Exclusive Escapes
Luxury Travel Ltd Adds a Myanmar Resort in Ngapali to Their Luxe List
Luxury Travel Ltd, Asia ultra-luxe private tour operator, picks travel hotspots in Myanmar and adds Amazing Ngapali Resort http://www.amazingngapaliresort.com/ to the company's Luxe List featured in new brochure 2012-2013. - March 10, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Travel Media & Professionals Gathered at the Jetset Social - Featuring Six Top Travel Celebrities Discussing Bridging the Gap Between New & Traditional Media
First Annual Travel Event Sponsored by Imagecraft, GroundLink, The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Watchitoo, The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau (LA INC.), Tourism Malaysia, Anastasia's Africa, Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Luxury Link, Smarty, CTS Travel, Lee Abbamonte.com, Orchid Resorts & Escapes, Ashley Colburn Productions & Vanity Girl Hollywood - March 10, 2012 - Jetset Extra
Affordable First Class Service at Sea
MSC Cruises is launching its third Fantasia Class Megaliner in May this year that will include the renowned MSC Yacht Club “ship within a ship” offering. - March 09, 2012 - MSC Cruises (Australia)
Icarus Sailing Media Helps the Municipality of Paros Support the Top Olympic Windsurfers on the Road to London 2012
The municipality of Paros supports the RS:X Olympic Windsurfing Class for its 2012 top events: the European Championship in Portugal, Madeira and the World Championship in Cadiz, Spain. The 1st event already ended on the 1st of March and the 2nd event is coming up on March 20th. Paros is looking to attract windsurfers and sailors from around the world to visit the island and train for the top pre-Olympic events. - March 09, 2012 - Icarus Sailing Media
Mental Marketing and TJA Advertising Receive "Excellence in Tourism Marketing Award" from the California Travel and Tourism Commission
Mental Marketing and TJA Advertising & Public Relations, two leading California Central Coast marketing firms, have been recognized by the California Tourism and Travel Commission with the prestigious 2012 “California Excellence in Tourism Marketing Award” at the Visit California Outlook Forum. A panel of tourism industry marketing experts awarded them the “Best Print Advertisement." - March 08, 2012 - Mental Marketing
Aqua-Firma Announce 2013 Dates for North Spitsbergen Sailing Voyages
Wilderness & Wildlife travel experts Aqua-Firma announce 2013 dates for their North Spitsbergen Sailing Voyages. Departing in June next year during the midnight sun, passengers are likely to encounter vast amounts of fascinating wildlife, marine life and birdlife. - March 08, 2012 - Aqua-Firma Worldwide Ltd
Costa Rican Medical Tourism Continues to Grow in 2012
If you are an employee benefit advisor, TPA, health underwriter, employer, insurance advisors, self-insured group or just an individual interested in, please consider attending the 3rd Annual Medical Travel Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica on April 22-26. - March 07, 2012 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Betting Guide to the Cheltenham Festival Infographic
An infographic outlining key trends to look out for when placing a bet on the Gold Cup. - March 07, 2012 - Sportsbook Guardian
Luxury Travel Ltd Picks Travel Hotspots in Myanmar for 2012 - 2013
Vietnam –based Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel Ltd, Asia ultra-luxe private tour operator, picks travel hotspots in... - March 07, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd to Attract Discerning Travelers to Myanmar with Luxe Tours
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to launch many interesting upcale tours in Myanmar to attract high end travelers to this Buddhist country. - March 07, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd Leads Vietnam Tourism Industry in More Luxe Travel Products
Locally based in Vietnam, Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is the first tour operator and DMC, an award winning Asian specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel Ltd launched a number of innovative... - March 07, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd to Offer Chic Off-the-Beaten-Track Tours in Cambodia
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) launched a number of exciting Cambodia tours for 2012-2013. - March 07, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Get the Chance to Win a Round-Trip Ticket for Dining at Rang Mahal
Rembrandt Hotel and Air India joins hands for an exclusive double rewards promotion for passengers of Air India and a complimentary 20 percent discount at Rang Mahal, one of the best award-winning Indian restaurants in Thailand. - March 07, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Luxury Travel Ltd to Unveil Innovative and Dynamic New Travel Products in Laos
Vietnam–based Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel Ltd launched a number of exciting Laos tours for 2012-2013. A number of... - March 06, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd to Show Some of The Most Dynamic New Products Available for 2012 – 2013 at ITB Berlin 2012
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator and DMC (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) attends ITB Berlin with Most Innovative Packages and Invites Professionals to Visit Vietnam. - March 04, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
MTR Gaming Group Appoints New General Manager of Presque Isle Downs & Casino
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that industry veteran Michael Tamburelli has been named General Manager of its Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pennsylvania. He succeeds former Presque Isle Downs & Casino President and General Manager Fred Buro, who was recently... - March 03, 2012 - MTR
SpiceRoads Introduces Bicycle Tours to Pakistan and Kazakhstan
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours is setting the altitude limit higher with two new tours to off the grid destinations of Pakistan and Kazakhstan. - March 02, 2012 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Luxury Itineraries Launch in Myanmar
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Unveil Discover Myanmar from Hightlights to Beach Relaxation in Style for Discerning Travelers - March 02, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Offer a New Fam Trip to Vietnam at ITB Berlin 2012
Vietnam’s Biggest Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravels.de) Invites Professionals to Visit Vietnam at ITB Berlin 2012 - March 02, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Precise Travel Now Providing Colorado Resort Information for Last Chance Ski Vacations
Precise Travel, the trusted Colorado travel and tour agency, is now providing Colorado resort information for those looking to get in one last ski vacation before spring. Now is the perfect time to plan and book a ski vacation to a Colorado resort destination before all the snow is gone. There are... - March 02, 2012 - Precise Travel