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Michigan Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds Names Tracie “Tate” Fisher as New Executive Director
Tracie Fisher, Certified Park Operator (CPO), has been named executive director of the Michigan Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC). - March 19, 2011 - Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds in Michigan
Yampu Tours and the Rainforest Alliance Working Together for Sustainable Travel
Yampu Tours is working with the Rainforest Alliance to promote sustainable travel in Latin America by prioritizing hotels, tour operators, and other tourism businesses that have been verified by the Rainforest Alliance as having met comprehensive criteria for socially, environmentally, and economically sound tourism management. - March 18, 2011 - Yampu.com
Great Freedom Adventures Announces 2011 USA Bike Tours Spanning Iconic New England Destinations From Hudson River Valley to Block Island
Great Freedom Adventures' Six-Day/Five-Night New England Cycle Tour Itineraries Focus on Area's History, Culture and Scenery - March 18, 2011 - Great Freedom Adventures, LLC
40 Million Spent and More Than 59 Million Euro to be Spent on a Major Upgrade of Puerto Del Carmen's Tourists Accommodation and Amenities
Puerto del Carmen has been a tourist destination for more than 40 years and still remains the Island's main resort. For many years it has also been a favourite with Lanzarote Property Buyers looking for a holiday apartment or villa in the sun. Over the past three years the government has spent more... - March 17, 2011 - Lanzarote Investments
Come Experience the Belize Tropics While Kayaking and Snorkelling at Glovers Reef Atoll
Come experience the tropical adventure of a lifetime by joining Island Expeditions CO (IEC) on the Glovers Reef and River of Caves trip, as part of your Belize vacation. Island Expeditions is celebrating 25 years specializing in Belize vacations, by offering 7 day/8 night trips to the Glovers Reef Atoll. - March 14, 2011 - Island Expeditions
New Vacation Website VisitWinterHaven.com Puts Spotlight on Winter Haven Florida
The brand-new website www.VisitWinterHaven.com features Hotel, Motel and Resort information, Entertainment, Restaurants and Nightclubs, area Attraction details, as well as local Weather and Maps / Directions, plus Things-to-Do, Events, a Business Directory and much, much more information about Winter Haven, Florida. - March 13, 2011 - Lasting Impressions Inc.
Concierge Service Unveils Expansion Into Customized Luxury Travel with Exclusive Monaco Grand Prix Experience
Through its recently announced strategic alliance with UK-based luxury tour operator Grand Tourist, tailor-made exclusive vacations are now available to members of Scottsdale's LifeStyle Concierge Service. - March 12, 2011 - LifeStyle Concierge Services
Adventure Tour Operators Scramble to Resmark Systems Tour Operator Software to Increase Yield and Save on Marketing Dollars Through Integrated Back Office Automation
Resmark Systems Rides the Rebound in Travel. Adds 21 New Clients in Four Months. - March 12, 2011 - RESMARK Systems
Galapagos Now Welcomes Families with Young Children with Expanding Inventory of Land-Based Programs and Accommodations
Ecuador’s hospitality company for active adventure, Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges http://www.redmangrove.com/, offers a variety of land-based itineraries and sufficient multi-island room capacity in five separate lodges to entice active young families. - March 12, 2011 - Red Mangrove Galapagos Lodges
Flybe to Connect Southampton and Beziers
A new air route between Southampton and Beziers will open during the summer of 2011, offering business flyers and tourists a fast and easy link between the south of England and the south of France. The move, which was announced by European regional airline Flybe and Beziers Cap d’Agde... - March 11, 2011 - Beziers Congres
Bulgaria Among the Top Ten Destinations for 2011
Lonely Planet and CNN announced their travel destinations of 2011, with focus on the Balkans. Bulgaria being the center of the area gets positive reviews and recognition for its nature treasures, ancient history artifacts and budget offers for its sea and ski resorts. - March 11, 2011 - Alexander Tour Co
How Unusual Businesses Are Creators of Wealth with Business Review India
Focuses on the country’s fastest emerging companies and reveals the inside story of their successes - March 10, 2011 - WDM Group
“My Tour Network” Launches to Aid Tour & Travel Specialists to Become More Efficient
The world has been going through some very turbulent times and tourism, the major industry for many countries has been extremely unstable. “It felt like tour specialist would have to reinvent the wheel to persuade travelers to visit their corner of the world; this could be a costly endeavor,” says Gerry MacPherson (co-founder of MTN and Tour Operator). - March 10, 2011 - My Tour Network
The Parrish Collection Announces Expansion to North Shore Kauai Vacation Rentals
One of the largest providers of Poipu luxury vacation homes and condo rentals unveils new island-wide offerings along with an office in Princeville, Kauai. - March 09, 2011 - The Parrish Collection
It’s “Fat Deal Tuesday” at The Cove of Lake Geneva. The Cove’s Biggest Sale of the Year.
The Cove of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin’s Premier All-Suite Condominium Resort and Conference Center, is holding their biggest sale of the year, their “Fat Deal Tuesday Sale,” on Tuesday, March 8th, 2011. During this one day only sale, The Cove is offering extraordinary savings to... - March 08, 2011 - Geneva Hospitality
Boot Ranch is Back
After being put on hold for the recent downturn, Boot Ranch (in Fredericksburg Texas) is finally back in business. Pro golfer Hal Sutton's original vision continues as lot sales have now resumed. Golf membership are also available for the highly-acclaimed golf course, and a new 55,000 sq ft, $30 million "clubhouse village" opened its doors this week. "Hal Sutton has designed one of the great golf courses in Texas, and the clubhouse is just as spectacular," said project manager Charles Perry. - March 08, 2011 - Boot Ranch
New, Interactive Way to See Boston...by Way of a Scavenger Hunt Tour
Move over, walking tours! Bostonians and tourists alike will get a new way to experience Beantown when Stray Boots Scavenger Hunts launches Boston: The Game later this month, with free tickets until the end of March. The Game, already a hit in New York and Las Vegas, is a cell phone-guided scavenger hunt played entirely by text message. It gives players an in-depth look at a neighborhood (or "game zone"), including hidden gems and insights even natives don't know about. - March 08, 2011 - Stray Boots Scavenger Hunts
SEAIR Flies to Vigan
South East Asian Airlines opens it doors to people local and foreign to have a faster way to visit and appreciate the paradise location of Vigan. - March 08, 2011 - South East Asian Airlines
Vacation Rental Agent Announces Website Relaunch and Faster Than Expected Growth
Hawaii Marketing and Booking Service expands to offer innovative solutions for Vacation Rental owners and managers around the world. - March 07, 2011 - Vacation Rental Agent
Come Experience the Belize Tropics While Kayaking and Snorkelling Lodge to Lodge
Island Expeditions Co (IEC) is offering lodge to lodge sea kayaking and snorkelling vacations within the newly formed Southwater Caye Marine Reserve. The Southwater Reserve is located 10 miles off the coast of Dangriga, Belize and is approximately 62 square miles. It is home to coral reefs, sea grass beds, sand bores and mangrove habitats, encompassing over a dozen major Cayes (islands) with many small lagoons and inlets. - March 07, 2011 - Island Expeditions
Wine Train Offers Napa’s Only Night Winery Tour
The Napa Valley Wine Train and Grgich Hills Estate team up to offer the only night time winery tour and tasting in the Napa Valley. - March 06, 2011 - Napa Valley Wine Train
WharfPass 2011 Includes More Attractions and Amazing Savings
The new and improved Fisherman's WharfPass for sightseeing, cruises, and attractions at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf started in January 2011 and is already a runaway hit. Now in its fourth year, WharfPass continues to make travel to this much-visited destination the most affordable deal available. This two-day pass is the only visitor program that includes 20 of Fisherman's Wharf's major attractions and best activities. - March 05, 2011 - TourCorp
Western River Expeditions, River Rafting Pioneer, Heralds 50 Years on American Rivers
Western River Expedition’s 50th Anniversary Season to be Celebrated with Shared Stories, Discounts, Cake and Complimentary Trip Photos - March 05, 2011 - Western River Expeditions
French Wine Explorers Introduces a Taste of Paris and Bordeaux Tour
Luxury wine tour company French Wine Explorers announces a new 6-day tour that combines the urban sophistication of Paris with the magic of the famed Bordeaux wine region. A Taste of Paris and Bordeaux, like all French Wine Explorers tours, features exclusive white-glove touches—like an... - March 05, 2011 - French Wine Explorers
AdventureSmith Explorations Expands Australian Cruise Itineraries Thanks to Fleet of Three Small Expedition Vessels
AdventureSmith Explorations' small ships can maneuver hard-to-reach points of interest along remote coastal regions of Australia such as the Great Barrier Reef and Kimberley that larger vessels can’t access. - March 05, 2011 - AdventureSmith Explorations
SEAIR Offers Special Deals for Hong Kong Flights
South East Asian Airline introduces flights to Hong Kong starting March 14, 2011. Tickets are now on sale at a special low introductory price for one-way fares. - March 04, 2011 - South East Asian Airlines
Aqua Hotels & Resorts First in Hawaii to Partner with Flip.to
Aqua Hotels & Resorts announced the addition of Flip.to’s social media service with the company’s website booking engines for 14 of their Hawaii hotels and resorts. “Integrating with Flip.to’s confirmation component enhances our commitment to social media,” said... - March 03, 2011 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches 2012 Preview Brochure
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched its 2012 Preview Brochure, the first publication of its cruise programme for summer and autumn 2012. The preview offers an opportunity for early booking, and the chance to take advantage of competitive prices. It also allows early bookers to secure a preferred... - March 03, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Segway Tours Glide Into Golden Gate Park
San Francisco Electric Tour Company now offers its famous Segway tours in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The fully narrated, eight-mile tour route explores the eastern section of the 1107-acre park on winding trails and bike routes. Riders see the park’s best views and hidden locations while listening to the history and colorful tales of this oasis in the city. - March 03, 2011 - TourCorp
STS 134 & Island Boat Line Launch Viewing Cruise - April 19th is the End of a Legacy as Shuttle Endeavour Lifts Off to Its Final Journey to Space
Island Boat Lines & Indian River Queen Boarding Passes are now available for the April 19th night launch cruise. Passengers will view this special night launch on the Banana River on USCG certified tour boats. Indian River Queen passengers will view this launch on a triple deck paddle-wheel boat. All vessels will be positioned north of the 528 causeway and will enjoy a spectacular view of the launch. - March 02, 2011 - Island Boat Lines
Cruise Experts Travel's Aggressive Growth Paying Off
Starting with a staff of two, this 16-year-old business is now one of the largest cruise only travel agencies in Western Canada and boasts an interactive training centre. - March 02, 2011 - CruiseExperts Travel
Best Snowpack in Years Secures Far and Away Adventures’ Rafting Departures on Jarbidge/Bruneau in Lower 48’s Wildest Region
Far and Away Adventures can access Nevada/Idaho’s Wild and Scenic northerly free-flowing Jarbidge/Bruneau River system for only a few weeks each spring but when and for how long is determined by winter snowfall. - March 02, 2011 - Far and Away Adventures
Top Mobile Guide of Italy Now Available on iPhone
Explore Italy on your mobile for free - March 02, 2011 - Mobiexplore
First Free Mobile Guide of Cyprus Launched
Launched by Mobiexplore, specialized mobile publisher, it offers local maps, guide to attractions, restaurants, and other things you can enjoy on Cyprus. Discover the island of Aphrodite on your mobile and save on roaming costs. - March 02, 2011 - Mobiexplore
City Discovery Beefs Up Mobile Version and Smartphone Apps as Study Shows Increased Mobile Usage Among Travelers
Online sightseeing tours and travel activities retailer optimistic about the future of mobile booking and expands products catalogue and categories to cater to different traveler sectors. - February 28, 2011 - City Discovery
Island Expeditions Encourages All to Come and Experience Lighthouse Reef Atoll This April, Following in the Footsteps of Jacque Cousteau
Island Expeditions Co (IEC) is offering sea kayaking and snorkeling vacations to the Lighthouse Reef Atoll in Belize, made famous in 1972, by Capt. Jacque Cousteau and the crew of the Calypso when they explored and filmed the incredible beauty of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, helping make it known as a world class snorkeling and scuba diving destination. - February 27, 2011 - Island Expeditions
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Offer Discount Chic Adventure Vietnam Tour in 2011
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is pioneering in luxury adventures in Vietnam, Luxury Travel has just launched a new luxury tour “Vietnam Luxury Adventure Travel 12 days - code VCLA12D ” covers Hanoi, Sapa, Halong Bay, Nha Trang and Saigon. - February 27, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Kolea at Waikoloa Beach to Offer Concierge Services
With the recent addition of a private concierge service, Kolea at Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii is becoming known as one of the premier vacation rental destinations on the Big Island of Hawaii. - February 26, 2011 - Hawaii News
ExperiencePlus! Adds Scottish Highlands and Hebrides to Expanding Portfolio of Guided Bicycle Tours
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours invites you to sample a wee drap in the glen while pedaling by the heather from Scotland's North Sea to the Atlantic - February 26, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
Cornell’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Gap Adventures, and Planeterra Partner to Assess Real Costs of Managing Tourism Destination
This unique project brings together sustainable tourism leaders: Cornell’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Gap Adventures, and Planeterra with the Belize Tourism Board. The project aims to develop management tools that make it easier for developing nations to more clearly identify the costs of managing the infrastructure, ecosystems, and social and historic fabric upon which the tourism industry relies and ensure their citizens will benefit now and in the future. - February 26, 2011 - G Adventures
New Travel Rewards Program Offers Free Travel and Discounts for Participants
Participants in the tPoints Travel Rewards Program can earn travel points which can be used towards discounts on reservations for hotels, car rentals, travel activities, airline tickets, tours, cruises and other travel accommodations. - February 26, 2011 - Imagine Travel
Escaped To Peru Benefits from Lonely Planet Trek Recommendation
Tour operator Escaped To Peru has achieved a new record for bookings on the Inca Trail thanks to the Lonely Planet article, “The 10 Best Treks In The World.” - February 26, 2011 - Escaped to Latin America
New Mercedes Benz S-Class Executive Limousines Are Now Available
Two New Models of Mercedes Benz Limousines are now available from LimousinesWorld: the Mercedes S550 30” (+75 cm) VIP and the Mercedes S550 Pullman 46” (+115 cm). Experience all of the refined richness and sleek style of Mercedes while traveling in the highest degree of comfort. - February 24, 2011 - LimousinesWorld
Universal Action Travel Comments on the Bahamas as a Getaway for Presidents and All Alike
Universal Action Travel highlights the Bahamas as a getaway for everyone including U.S. Presidents - February 24, 2011 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Gap Adventures Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Gap Adventures, the world’s adventure travel leader is thrilled to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. The company won the Best Managed award in 2009 and became a Requalified member in 2010. This is the fifth time Gap Adventures is being awarded the celebrated... - February 24, 2011 - G Adventures
The Golden Triangle Tours India Site Gets Updated
Thegoldentriangletoursindia gets updated with new travel information and new itineraries on India triangle tours. The site is run by group of professionals with humongous experience in the travel and tourism field for more than 25 years and is one of the most popular tours in India. This Company... - February 24, 2011 - eLand Holidays
Luxury Travel’s Extraordinary Tours Promoted at the ITB Berlin 2011
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has just launched a Vietnam Contemporary Art Tour over 12 nights starting from Hanoi to Hue, Hoian and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Burgeoning design communities in Hanoi and Saigon mean both towns now host a number of stylish boutique and upscale... - February 23, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Yampu Tours Offering Major Vacation Discount at New York Times Travel Show
Yampu Tours, the World Travel Award Winner as "South America’s Leading Tour Operator," announced today that one of their initiatives at the 2011 New York Times Travel Show will be to encourage travelers to explore more cultural exchange experiences to enliven their Central and South... - February 21, 2011 - Yampu.com
PrivateFly.com Appoints Richard Carrick as Chairman
Travel industry heavyweight to head the board at award-winning private jet platform. - February 19, 2011 - PrivateFly.com
Archaeological Discovery is Good News for Peru Tour Operator
Tour Operator Escaped To Peru have recently enjoyed an increase in business thanks to the recent archaeological discovery of a 1200-year-old tomb in the Lambayeque region of Peru. - February 18, 2011 - Escaped to Latin America