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Wellness & Travel: 2012-2020 Forecast
The first global report from WTW, the 4WR: Wellness for Whom, Where and What? Wellness Travel 2020 Full Report is a research report presenting the biggest opportunities in wellness tourism (including international and domestic travel) over the next 10 years. 4WR collected information from 140... - January 28, 2012 - Wellness Tourism Worldwide
Online Voting for the Perspective Magazine Timeshare and Fractional Awards Program Closes Friday
Voting to choose the elite of the timeshare and fractional industry concludes at the end of business on Friday, January 27. - January 27, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
25 Things to do in Boston Delivers the Best of Boston to Travelers
Boston tourists now have the chance to learn more about the best attractions to visit in Boston and easily locate the said spots by using "25 things to do in Boston" in their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. - January 27, 2012 - Rainbow Riders
HotelTravel.com Expanded Hotel Inventory Offers "Real Choice"
HotelTravel.com doubled its hotel inventory in 2011 adding tens of thousands of new hotels in the world's top travel destinations. The expanded inventory offers HotelTravel.com customers more choice than ever before in addition to offering some of the lowest hotel rates available on the internet. - January 26, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Yampu Tours Expands Its Products to Offer New Tours in India, Asia, Southeast Asia and Africa
Yampu Tours’ decision to expand its specialty generates from loyal clients requesting Yampu Tours experiences in other destinations. - January 24, 2012 - Yampu.com
Eco Trailblazer Greenloons Suggests Five Eco Vacations Families Can Enjoy Over Upcoming Spring Breaks
Greenloons believes that spring break is more than just an opportunity for relaxation, it can be a chance to educate youngsters about wildlife conservation and community empowerment, all the while having a fun and unique family experience. - January 23, 2012 - Greenloons LLC
G Adventures Reports a 15 Per Cent Increase in Polar Expedition Cruise Bookings
G Adventures, the world’s adventure travel leader, reports a 15 per cent increase in bookings for its Antarctica programs in 2011-12 in part due to the build up of the 100th anniversary of British Captain Robert F. Scott’s heroic expedition to the South Pole to be commemorated in... - January 22, 2012 - G Adventures
G Adventures Reveals 2012 Travel Trends & Forecasts
Adventure travel leader sees shift toward centre-based and comfort tours - January 22, 2012 - G Adventures
Alliance Hospitality Selected to Operate the 156-Suite Comfort Suites Atlanta Downtown Convention Center
Alliance Hospitality, a Raleigh, North Carolina based hospitality management company will operate the Comfort Suites Atlanta Downtown Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia. - January 20, 2012 - Alliance Hospitality
HotelTravel.com Promotes Tet Lunar New Year Festival in Hanoi
The annual Tet Lunar New Year Festival is the one event which best epitomizes Vietnam's cultural identity. To mark this auspicious occasion HotelTravel.com is lowering its already discounted rates to offer customers real value on hotels in Hanoi. - January 20, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Yampu Tours Welcomes Clients to Upcoming Travel Shows: January to March
Yampu Tours is thrilled to be attending these shows and is certain to promote their new destinations: India/S. Asia, South-East Asia and Africa; as well as their specialty, Latin America. - January 19, 2012 - Yampu.com
Romance Package Offered by American Liberty Hospitality's Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria
Stay just steps from the Houston Galleria and celebrate Valentine's Day with champagne, breakfast and early check-in. - January 18, 2012 - American Liberty Hospitality
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Take Out "The Oscars of the Travel Industry"
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) in the Cook Islands have kicked off 2012 in celebration mode after walking away with awards for the “World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort” and “World’s Leading Island Villas” at the 2011 World Travel Awards Grand Final event hosted last night by the Qatar Tourism Authority at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar. - January 17, 2012 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
How to Find Affordable Last Minute Chinese New Year Hotel Deals Online
Chinese New Year (CNY) was once upon a time a quite holiday period to travel. However times have changed dramatically. Now the number of outbound travelers from mainland China during CNY has surged since the Chinese government travel ban was lifted back in June 2008. - January 17, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
“Travel Video Guide” - Application that Has Videos of the Most Spectacular Travel Destinations Released by Webelinx
New Android Application That Shows Users Some of the Most Exotic Travel Destinations - January 17, 2012 - Webelinx
AdventureSmith Explorations Brings Award-Winning M/V Sea Voyager Into Fold with Five Central / South American Itineraries
Travelers can save up to $2,000 per couple if they book their cabin with AdventureSmith Explorations on any M/V Sea Voyager departure to Costa Rica, Panama, Columbia or Ecuador by Jan. 31, 2012. Discount amount is dependent on time of year, cabin type and itinerary. - January 16, 2012 - AdventureSmith Explorations
DirectRooms.com – Finland's Turku Set to Enjoy Tourism Boost Thanks to Salsa Event This February 2012
Dance fans can look forward to an event with a difference in Finland's Turku in February 2012 as the first ever International Turku Salsa Festival takes place. - January 14, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
Booking a Holiday? New Holiday Weather Index Launches for Last Minute Bookings
MyWeather2.com launches "Good Weather Now" - a new ranking index for global holiday resort weather for the next 7 days. "Good Weather Now" is expected to become an essential online tool for the travel sector. - January 13, 2012 - Weather2 Ltd
DirectRooms.com – Carnival Time Brings Masses to Limassol Hotels This February 2012
The Cypriot resort of Limassol is this coming February set to enjoy a boost to its tourist trade as the town hosts its annual carnival spectacular. - January 13, 2012 - DirectRooms.com
Festivals of Speed to Bring the Finest in Luxury and Automotive Design to St. Petersburg
The Festivals of Speed will return to St. Petersburg March 30th through April 1st. Throughout this anticipated weekend, a rare showcase of vintage and contemporary automotive design, custom-created motorcycles, and high performance boats and yachts will be set amongst lavish receptions, fine wine and spirits tastings, world class entertainment, and more leading up to the large-scale main event on the beautiful St. Petersburg waterfront Sunday. - January 12, 2012 - Festivals of Speed
C.Bali Works with Locals to Promote Sustainable Tourism
With the ever growing popularity of the small Island of Bali, not all Balinese are happy about the expanding effects of tourism on their once quiet island. C.Bali Canoeing & Cycling Tours (C.Bali) are a Western Company working in a traditional rural village in the North of Bali, C.Bali offer small guided tours to the area under the direction of the locals, hoping to promote Sustainable Tourism in Bali. - January 12, 2012 - C.Bali Canoeing & Cycling Tours
WageWatch Releases Its 2012 Lodging Industry Wage Forecast
U.S. Leisure Employees should receive a nice pay increase in 2012. - January 10, 2012 - WageWatch, Inc.
Dollar Currency Converter and Euro Currency Converter - Delivering World Exchange Rates for People on the Go
Thanks to Rainbow Riders' Dollar Currency Converter and Euro Currency Converter, frequent travelers can now be able to easily convert world exchange rates wherever they go. - January 10, 2012 - Rainbow Riders
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Enhance Novice-to-Expert Scuba Diving Experiences
From Open Water Dive Certifications for New Divers to Advanced, Rescue Diver, Dive Master, Specialty Certifications and Emergency First Responder, Red Mangrove’s Dive Center accomplished more diver certifications in 2011 than any other operation in the Galapagos. - January 08, 2012 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
Thailand Expected 1.5 Million Tourists in December 2011
The month of December shaped up to be one of the biggest boons to the economy of Thailand in history: The Tourism Authority of Thailand released an official statement saying that around 1.5 million tourists were projected to visit Thailand throughout the month of December 2011. - January 07, 2012 - Castlewood Group PTE LTD
Presque Isle Downs and Casino Announces "Winter Weekend Of Poker"
Presque Isle Downs and Casino is sponsoring a Winter Weekend of Poker January 13th through January 16th, 2012. There will be a total of four events during that time period. - January 05, 2012 - MTR
New Resorts Added to Resort Tour During Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2012 in Cancun, Mexico
Due to popular demand, three resorts have been added to the Resort Tour itinerary during the first day of Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional networking expo. - January 04, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds Launches New Website and Adds Amenities
In Asheville NC many vacation rentals in the city limits feel urban. Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds is located in a woodland garden, giving visitors the relaxing experience of being in the forest, with plenty of dining and entertainment choices nearby. - January 01, 2012 - Asheville Cabins of Willow Winds
Precise Travel Colorado Travel Agent Website Now Booking Winter Family Vacations
Precise Travel, the trusted Colorado travel agent website, is now booking winter family vacations for those looking to get away during January and February. Now is the perfect time to plan and book a winter family getaway to a warm tropical locale when the kids are out of school for the holiday... - January 01, 2012 - Precise Travel
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator and DMC to Establish a Rep Office in Key Markets
Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is expanding its reach with the launch of a representative office in London for UK and Ireland travel agents and tour operators. - December 29, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Orlandoescape.com Launches New Website Design
Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, Orlandoescape.com has launched a new website design featuring an even more extensive listing of Orlando’s top hotels and vacation deals. - December 29, 2011 - HotelsEscape
One Concierge Takes to the Skies with Crest Jets
One Concierge expands private jet charter options & aircraft selection through new agreement with Crest Jets. - December 25, 2011 - One Concierge
Blue Whales & Polar Bears in Spitsbergen; New Summer Equinox Wildlife, Marine Life & Photography Voyage
A Voyage to North Spitsbergen during the Summer Equinox provides some of the best opportunities to photograph both arctic Wildlife and Marine Life. Aqua-Firma's June departure will be accompanied by an expert photographer and Marine Scientist, who will be providing free onboard photography workshops. - December 23, 2011 - Aqua-Firma Worldwide Ltd
One Hundred Sands, Ltd Accepts Exclusive Gaming License from Fiji Government
In a partnership designed to fuel tourism, job growth, and expand the Fiji brand, the Fijian government has decided to issue an exclusive gaming license to One Hundred Sands Limited. - December 22, 2011 - One Hundred Sands, LTD
Crest Jets Joins Forces with One Concierge
Crest Jets and One Concierge have entered into an agreement to provide One Concierge clients with luxury private jet services. - December 22, 2011 - Crest Jets, Inc.
Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique Nominee for World's Leading Medical Wellness/ Spa 2011
Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique (Portugal) is a strong candidate to become The Best Medical/Wellness Spa In The World. The winner will be announced on January 11, 2012 at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Qatar. - December 22, 2011 - Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to Exhibit at Daily Telegraph Holiday & Travel Show
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – recently voted "Cruise Line of the Year" in the "Cruise International Awards 2011" – will be exhibiting on Stand 421 at the Daily Telegraph Holiday & Travel Show. - December 22, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
DOW Networks Experiences 320% Growth in Second Half of 2011
DOW Networks celebrated its 10th year anniversary in 2011 but the party really kicked into high gear in Q3 and Q4. Since May, the company has seen a 320% increase in managed numbers. DOW offers Call Center VoIP Solutions, Hosted PBX, International Toll Free Numbers and other telephony services to businesses around the globe. - December 21, 2011 - AVOXI
CruiseOne Woodstock Team Member Wendy Himmel Earns Disney Specialist Designation
Wendy Himmel, Associate of CruiseOne Gerber & Associates earns Disney Specialist Designation from the College of Disney Knowledge. - December 21, 2011 - CruiseOne - Gerber & Associates
Save Money Over the Christmas Break...… and Dream of a Walking Holiday Too
About Argyll Walking Holidays is offering an early booking discount of 5% to everyone who books a hiking vacation before February 1st 2012. - December 21, 2011 - About Argyll Walking Holidays
Augustus Collection Launches Dedicated Travel & Leisure Sales Program, Augustus-Lite
Augustus Collection expansion includes new development for spas, hotels, hotel groups, travel media and travel technology companies. - December 18, 2011 - Augustus Collection
One Concierge Provides Luxury Travel Support in Kathmandu, Nepal
One Concierge offers new luxury concierge & lifestyle management options in Kathmandu, Nepal. - December 17, 2011 - One Concierge
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Leads Cyclists Through Chile’s Central Valley for Wine Tastings and Optional Wine Spa Treatments
ExperiencePlus! guests ride to award-wining wineries and are invited to enjoy official wine tastings. The tour itinerary visits wineries in the Colchagua Valley region that Wine Enthusiast named "wine region of the year" for 2005 due to its world-class reds. - December 17, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
Luxury Travel's Founder and CEO Pham Ha Recommends Vietnam Destination and Newest Properties
Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) recommends 10 new and trendy hotels and resorts and the destination Vietnam - the emerging luxury destination in Southeast Asia. - December 15, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
2012 Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival Special Lunch Deal Recommended by Asia Travel
2012 Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark Philippines – Special lunch service at Clark Wine Center corrects problems with quality of food and meal services in past events. - December 15, 2011 - Asia Travel and Dining Guide
Safe Exit LLC Announces Campaign 2012 "You Can be Timeshare Free Today"
Safe Exit provides you with a 100% guaranteed transfer on your contract of perpetuity held at the Resort. Safe Exits will be traveling the United States in 2012 helping owners out of their Timeshare contracts. Safe Exit has built a reputation on being a fast and reliable solution to exiting your timeshare property. - December 14, 2011 - Safe Exit
Best Western Jefferson Inn, Operated by American Liberty Hospitality, Welcomes Visitors to the 111th Anniversary of Spindletop Discovery in Beaumont, Texas
Experience life in the oil-boom era during the anniversary celebration of the Spindletop gusher - December 14, 2011 - American Liberty Hospitality
MyMediaInfo Announces Top Lifestyles Stories for 2012
Fashion and Healthcare most popular topics for coming year - December 13, 2011 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
G Adventures & Leading Travel Blogger Gary Arndt Co-Host Exclusive Photography Tour
Win a free photography trip with the world's adventure travel leader - December 13, 2011 - G Adventures
Safe Exit LLC Announces Its Campaign for 2012 "Never Pay Maintenance Fee's Again." Safe Exit Provides a Way Out of Your Contract Once and for All.
Put an end to rising maintenance fees and special assessment costs. Timeshare owners know all too well about the many pitfalls their contract with the Resorts bring, including the ever escalating maintenance fees. Safe Exit is here to help. - December 13, 2011 - Safe Exit