Tourism News
Explore news about the organization and operation of vacation travel, including tourist attractions (theme parks, zoos, aquariums, etc.), vacation clubs, packages and promotions, travel technology, tours, cruises and all aspects of travel of interest to tourists and tourism industry professionals.
Manyara Ranch Conservancy Offers New Private Tented Safari Option in Northern Tanzania
This tourism initiative was developed to support conservation efforts in this critical wildlife and cultural area in Northern Tanzania, and offers travelers an intimate view at Africa’s wildlife along with a personalized safari experience. - July 18, 2010 - Manyara Ranch Conservancy
Uncle Sam's New York Nominates for Concierge Choice Awards for Best Company for New York City Walking Tours
With the nomination for this prestigious award, Uncle Sam's New York joins the top names in New York City tourism. - July 17, 2010 - Uncle Sam's New York Walking Tours
150 Unusual Tours on City-Discovery.com
Travel website has over 150 unusual tours in a variety of destinations including Cape Town, London, Luxor, Rome, and Bangkok. - July 16, 2010 - City Discovery
DirectRoom.com – the Bengaluru Space Expo 2010 Comes to India from 25 to 28 August 2010
DirectRooms.com has confirmed the Bengaluru Space Expo is being held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre from the 25th to the 28th August 2010 and will be demonstrating the latest in technology and services for the international and Asian space industries. - July 16, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
LAN Airlines Opens a New Route from San Francisco to Lima, Peru
LAN has further extended its flight network in Latin America by adding a new route connecting the USA with the “Land of the Incas.” At the beginning of July LAN added their fourth US gateway city by announcing departures from San Francisco International Airport with the new non-stop... - July 14, 2010 - Escaped to Latin America
World Cup Boosts Volunteering in South Africa
Increased awareness of South Africa leads to bounce in volunteer numbers. - July 14, 2010 - TravelWorks
Celebrating Summer on Nantucket with Two Grand Giveaways - Wimco Wants to Know "Why You Love to Travel" to Win Boston Pops Tickets and a Free Villa Week on St. Barts
Tell Wimco Villas “Why You Love To Travel” in 20 words or less, for a chance to win a pair of tickets (worth $1,200) to the Boston Pops Concert on Nantucket on August 14, 2010. - July 14, 2010 - Wimco Villas & Hotels
City-Discovery.com Presents 10 Spring and Summer Activities in Rome
For summer and spring vacation, City Discovery presents 10 vacation ideas in Italy's capital city. - July 12, 2010 - City Discovery
10 Summer Activities in New York by City-Discovery.com: Sex Hotspots and Movie Tours Are Favorites
On City-Discovery.com, the top 10 activities in New York is a melting pot of travel ideas, from classic city sightseeing tours and island cruises to helicopter rides and on-location tours to Sex and the City and other famous movie hotspots. - July 12, 2010 - City Discovery
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals Announces a 148% Revenue Increase from January to June
Vacation rental company soars to reach a recognizable revenue increase in a six month period - July 11, 2010 - Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals
Fairweather Cruises to Announce Exciting New Cruises
Fairweather Cruises, a 25 Year Old Canadian Cruise and Events company is expanding even in this economy. - July 11, 2010 - Fair Weather Cruises
TechSci Research Predicts More Than 15% CAGR Growth for Poland Medical Tourism Market by 2013
The low cost treatment facilities and increasing average spending on medical procedures to drive medical tourism market in Poland. - July 09, 2010 - TechSci Research
Demand for Customized Travel on the Rise; Asia Transpacific Journeys Offers Flexibility with Tailored Departures
Asia Transpacific Journeys reports pre-packaged, set departures to Asia are down - custom-designed itineraries are up. Travelers are choosing private exclusive travel because of the flexibility a custom itinerary can offer. - July 09, 2010 - Asia Transpacific Journeys
Expedition Small Ship Cruising Company AdventureSmith Explorations Announces New Antarctica Program Aboard Renovated M/S Expedition
Antarctica Cruises from Just $2,795 Per Person with AdventureSmith Explorations. Journey aboard the M/S Expedition during the 2010-2011 season and save an unprecedented 35%. - July 09, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations
Hyatt Regency Houston Now Offering "Explore Package" with Tickets to the Magic! Exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
Guests reserving the “Explore Package” at Hyatt Regency Houston receive two tickets to the Magic! exhibit now on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The exhibit illuminates the craft of the world's greatest illusionists, from 19th-century titan Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin through 20th-century wonders Slydini, Cardini and Houdini to today's Las Vegas headliners, Penn and Teller. - July 09, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Houston
RoswellTours.com Offers Tours of UFO Haunts
Due to overwhelming public demand, "Roswell UFO Walking Tours" will continue every weekend at the former Army air base in Roswell, New Mexico, where a crashed UFO and alien bodies were allegedly hidden from the public in 1947. - July 08, 2010 - RoswellBooks.com
Vietnam’s First Luxury Travel to Promote Responsible Tourism @ ITB Asia
The Luxury Travel Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) will participate in the largest International Tourism Fair in Asia “ITB Asia 20109,” to be held from 20 to 22 Oct 2010 in Suntec Singapore for the third time. ITB Asia features the full range of travel products, services and goods... - July 08, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Mykonos Accommodation Center Supports the 2nd XLsior Gay International Festival on Mykonos Island - August 20 -28
LifeZONE events is proud to present for the second time the most Glamorous and Fun festival of the summer, the XLsior Festival 2010 in Mykonos. Mykonos Accommodation Center organizes your room reservation & provides the pass for all parties. - July 06, 2010 - Mykonos Accommodation Center
Family Adventures with Western River Expeditions Offer a Cure for Digital Overload
Families need a way to log off and find quality time with each other. They struggle to find quality time at home. It can even be difficult to completely unplug on most vacations. - July 05, 2010 - Western River Expeditions
Philly: There’s an App for That! Philadelphia Raises Profile as an Interactive City with New Find Your Philly℠ Powered by SCVNGR App.
The "Find your Philly" mobile application is a free download designed to give you the clues and hidden secrets of Philadelphia. Choose from the arts, culture, history or science to help you unravel Philadelphia's story. Prepare to go on a scavenger hunt unlike any other. - July 02, 2010 - Independence Visitor Center
Sojourn Announces a New Deluxe Fall Foliage Bike Tour Featuring Exclusive Lodging and Premier Cycling Routes in Vermont
Vermont bike tours have proven to be Sojourn’s most popular trips for 2010. Due to extremely high demand for the region’s fall foliage tours, Sojourn has recently added an additional trip for 2010. The new premier tour runs from October 10-15 and features lodging in the Champlain... - July 02, 2010 - Sojourn Bicycling and Active Vacations
Cruise.co.uk Reveals Which Cruise Line is Regarded the Primark of the Seas
The results have finally been revealed by Cruise.co.uk of what customers really think of their favourite cruise lines. Certain cruise lines were given the shock of their lives as they got an insight into customer awareness. - June 30, 2010 - cruise.co.uk Ltd
Rare South African Wines Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
Twenty of the finest wines to come out of the world-renown wine regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Robertson Valley, S.A. will be showcased at the 5th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, July 10th & 11th 2010 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival is a celebration... - June 30, 2010 - Grayhaven Winery
Golfthere.com Launches "Golf on the Gulf Coast" World-Wide Ad and Public Relations Campaign
Golfthere.com has launched a promotion to raise money for Gulf Coast cities affected by the recent oil spill. 10% of the profits of golf vacations on the Gulf Coast will go to the National Audubon Society Action Fund. - June 30, 2010 - Fairways Golf Vacations
Free Advertising Offered to Tourism & Visitor / Convention Bureaus in the Gulf Region Affected by the Horizon Oil Spill
Winemaking social network forum WinePress.US is offering free advertising for a limited time to all visitor convention and tourism bureaus affected by the oil spill in the Gulf. - June 29, 2010 - WinePress.US
Travellers Auto Barn Honoured with Asia Pacific Regional Award
Campervan Hire Australia specialists Travellers Auto Barn have been rewarded with the Asia Pacific Regional Award in the category of "Best Tourist/Free Publication." - June 28, 2010 - Travellers Auto Barn
A Nude Sunbathing Vacation in Sunny Palm Springs, California is More Affordable with Terra Cotta Inn's 15th Annual "Get a Great All Over Suntan 50% Off Room Sale"
"Nudist Colonies? We can't vacation at a nudist colony." Sadly, many people who would love to vacation at nudist resorts or nude beaches dismiss them because they think they're still like the nudist colonies of old, made famous by Inspector Clouseau from the Pink Panther movies. Modern... - June 28, 2010 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Tours & Co Steps Into South America Through City-Discovery.com and World-Airport-Transfer.com
City-Discovery.com and World-Airport Transfers have a new presence in Latin America. - June 27, 2010 - City Discovery
The Brits Are Back
Due to an unprecedented value for money, sales show concrete evidence of a turn around in the Italian property market. - June 25, 2010 - Realitalia
Expo Lanka Holdings Leading Subsidiary Expo Aviation Launches Expo Pavilion, a Motel in Jaffna Sri Lanka
Expo Aviation, a subsidiary of Expo Lanka Holdings launched “Expo Pavilion,” a colonial style rest house for discerning travelers who are in search of comfortable accommodation in the war-free zone of Jaffna, north of Sri Lanka. Conveniently located on the A9 route, Expo Pavilion is a tastefully decorated budget friendly place that offers modern amenities and delicious meals. Amongst the first guest was none other than renowned Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya. - June 23, 2010 - Expo Aviation
Walking with the Aliens: Roswell Authors Offer Walking Tours of UFO Haunts
During the 2010 UFO Festival in Roswell, New Mexico, authors Noe Torres, Ruben Uriarte, and E.J. Wilson will offer special walking tours of several key locations at the former Roswell Army Air Field that are directly linked to the 1947 UFO incident. - June 21, 2010 - RoswellBooks.com
National Concierge Association Holds 12th Annual Conference for Hospitality Professionals
The National Concierge Association (NCA), a non profit-network organization for Concierge of all types and hospitality industry professionals will be holding their 12th annual conference August 16-18, 2010 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. The three day event features a variety of... - June 20, 2010 - National Concierge Association
“Wagons Roll” – Westward Ho! Van Fleet Covered Wagon Train Rolls Through the West Following the Pioneer Trail
A covered wagon train traverses the Mormon Pioneer Trail as a re-enactment of the wagon train of 1847. The wagon train will travel over 350 miles the month of June from Ogallala, Nebraska to Casper, Wyoming - June 20, 2010 - VanFleet Wagon Train
ALL STAR Vacation Homes Launches Summer Giveaway On Facebook
ALL STAR Vacation Homes has launched a daily sweepstakes giveaway of a pair of Disney passes on Facebook that runs June 15, 2010 through July 15, 2010 plus a Grand Prize sweepstakes giveaway of a 7 night stay Orlando vacation package. - June 19, 2010 - All Star Vacation Homes
Barcelona Event Agency, Top Congress, Organises a Marketing Seminar for Grupo Tres C & Google
A new successful event organised by Top Congress in Spain - June 18, 2010 - Top Congress - Professional Congress Organiser-
Celebrate Local History This July 4th Weekend with a Glide on a Segway Tour
With many Triangle residents making plans for entertaining friends and family on the Fourth of July weekend, one fun way of enjoying the local sights - and celebrating local history - is by taking a guided Segway tour of our Capital City. - June 18, 2010 - Triangle Glides
Web Marketing Team Presents the Section of Cinque Terre on About Liguria
On About Liguria, it is possible to find useful information about the wonderful Cinque Terre, five small villages located by the sea, in the Region of Liguria (Italy) and a practical free Booking Service, in order to easily find accommodation in Cinque Terre. About Liguria is a website by Web Marketing Team. - June 18, 2010 - Web Marketing Team srl
ItalyItalia Announces the Addition of a Number of Fine Quality Hotels to Its Travel Portal
ItalyItalia, an innovative travel portal specialised in providing quality vacations in Italy for international tourists, announces the addition of a number of hotels located on the stunning island of Lampedusa to its website. - June 16, 2010 - ItalyItalia
Global-Explore.com Begins Operating Angkor Wat Tours in Cambodia
Travelers from around the world may now book their own private tour guide on-line prior to visiting the Ancient Ruins of Angkor Wat. - June 15, 2010 - global-explore.com
A Guide to Dining in Pamplona During the Fiesta De San Fermín
A short guide to the Gastronomy of Navarra and where to dine during the Fiesta, provided by Iberian Traveler, a premier provider of luxury food, wine and cultural tours in Spain, Portugal & the south of France. - June 15, 2010 - Iberian Traveler
Travel Writer and Publisher Announces Two Different Information Websites
Eddy Tuchman of Tuchman Online Publishing – TOP has been working on his site appropriately named http://le-caribbean.islands.com for more than two years. Tuchman was born and lived in the Caribbean area for most of his life. Dedicated for years to the Travel Industry with headquarters in... - June 15, 2010 - Tuchman Online Publishing
The Holiday Ferret Now Offers Holiday Apartment Listings for 18 Months for the Price of 12 with No Commission on Bookings
The Holiday Ferret, now offers 18 months exposure for listing vacation and holiday apartments on their site for the price of 12. This new pricing plan is currently active, and is available now to apartment owners, who are looking to rent their vacation villa via the web. - June 13, 2010 - The Holiday Ferret
Introducing the Irish Luxe Golf Trail Fairways Golf Vacations Exclusive Offer
Fairways Golf Vacations and Golfthere.com today announced the launch of the Irish Luxe Golf Trail in conjunction with the Irish Tourist Board and three of the top golf resorts in Ireland. The Irish Luxe Golf Trail is comprised of three 5 - star Irish golf resorts. The resorts that are part of the... - June 13, 2010 - Fairways Golf Vacations
We Accept Pets Begins Recruitment Drive for New Telesales Executives
The start of June has seen the Directors at We Accept Pets begin their largest and most wide-ranging recruitment drive since the company started in September. They are looking to double the size of their current workforce to cope with demand for their services. - June 13, 2010 - We Accept Pets
Around About Britain Special Offers Section Shown to Increase Bookings
The month of May saw the Marketing & Research Team at Around About Britain carry out a survey on a sample of their current clients with surprising results. - June 13, 2010 - Around About Ltd
The B & B Directory Unveils New ‘Platinum Upgrade’ Package to Clients
The month of May saw The B & B Directory unveil a brand new offering to clients in the shape of their new ‘Platinum Upgrade’ package. - June 13, 2010 - The B & B Directory
BA Strikes Spike Late Availability Search Surge on The Holiday Cottages Website
The Holiday Cottages website has noted a significant increase in the number of visitors to the website accessing the Late Availability section since the British Airways strikes began across the UK. It is thought that people are trying to find alternative holiday options at short notice and the Late Availability section on the website is an ideal way to do that. - June 13, 2010 - The Holiday Cottages
TubersEdge.com Strategizes to Provide More Professional Courtesy and Convenience to Tubing Enthusiasts in Iowa
Tubers Edge has strategized to cater to tubing enthusiasts on a whole new level. Partnering with local hospitality proves to be successful in providing better service and more options for "tubers". - June 10, 2010 - Tubers Edge
Get 15% Off the Regular Price When Booking St. Petersburg Shore Excursions Through the Tour de Force Website in June 2010
Tour de Force announces a new discount campaign for all the customers that book and pay an online St. Petersburg excursion in June 2010. - June 10, 2010 - Tour De Force
Explore the Australian Outback with Global Gypsies on an Escorted and Catered Self-Drive 4WD 'Tag-Along-Tour' - Independent But Not Alone
Special discount offered on exciting Aussie Outback escorted and catered, self-drive 4WD 'tag-along-tour' run by Global Gypsies in July - June 10, 2010 - Global Gypsies Tours & Training