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E-Z Rent-A-Car Launches a Mobile Website

The E-Z Rent-A-Car web design team recently completed a mobile website to assist customers who use their cell phone, smart phone or mobile device to browse and make reservations on the internet. The mobile website is iPhone compatible, and compatible with most other mobile internet browsers. - January 19, 2010 - E-Z Rent A Car

Luxury Travel Vietnam Unveils a New Mekong Delta Gateway

Luxury Travel Vietnam Unveils a New Mekong Delta Gateway for Saigon's Based Travelers. - January 19, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Expedia Has Named Geneva Hospitality's Mike Ditka Resorts a Top 25 Room and Revenue Producer

Mike Ditka Resorts has been named a top room and revenue producer by Expedia. - January 18, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality

Iberian Traveler & Maribel's Guides Announce New Wine and Gastronomy Tours of Northern Portugal and Galicia

8 nights - Lisbon, northern Portugal & Spain's Galicia - January 18, 2010 - Iberian Traveler

Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator to Showcase at ITB Berlin 2010

With VNAT, Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is showcasing its luxury tailor-made tourism services at the annual travel trade show in Berlin from March 10th to 14th, 2010. - January 17, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Unique Barge Vacation Promotes Gourmet Cuisine and Spiritual Well-Being

A two-week vacation in France emphasizes the joys of gastronomy and the necessity for rest and relaxation. - January 17, 2010 - France Cruises, Inc.

Gural Porcelain - Porcelain of the World - Exhibiting at CGTA 2010 Spring Gift Show in Toronto Congress Center at Booth# 7290

Adara Knit will be introducing its world recognized brand name "Gural Porcelain" to the Canadian market in the coming CGTA 2010 Spring Gift Show. - January 16, 2010 - Adara Knit

New Travel Consultants at Escaped to Peru in Cusco

The travel industry is looking forward to an improvement on passenger numbers in 2010. The tour operator Escaped to Peru has increased its team of sales consultants in advance of the coming year so that it is better able to cope with demand for vacations in Peru and the rest of South America. - January 16, 2010 - Escaped to Latin America

EcoFair360 Celebrates the Greener Life at the Walworth County Fairgrounds July 16-18, 2010

The Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, WI will host a three-day festival and exhibition featuring all things green beginning Friday, July 16, 2010, and running through Sunday, July 18. The festival, which is expected to bring together hundreds of exhibitors and presenters, as well as thousands of attendees looking to learn more about green energy, sustainable building, wise use practices and the green lifestyle, is being presented by the Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center. - January 16, 2010 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center

More World Cup Accommodation Available

More accommodation for the World Cup in South Africa has become available with the launch of homestay packages from travel operators, Bundu and Tour Africa Now. The packages will provide football fans an opportunity to follow their teams with a unique experience as they stay in locals' homes,... - January 16, 2010 - Tour Africa Now & Intrepid Bunbu

Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Unveils New Hue Tour Package

Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Unveil New Hue Tour Package for Hue's Based Luxury Travelers. - January 16, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Hotel Galvez and The Tremont House Celebrate Mardi Gras in Galveston

Galveston’s historic hotels – Hotel Galvez & Spa and The Tremont House, both Wyndham Grand Hotels, will celebrate Mardi Gras with history, live music, food, parade viewing and a salute to the Chinese New Year. ArtWalk As part of the 2010 Mardi Gras! Galveston celebration, The... - January 15, 2010 - Mitchell Historic Properties

Luxury Travel Group Offers Early Bird Pampering Thailand Deals

Luxury Travel Group (www.LuxuryThailandTravel.com) offers early bird pampering Thailand deals - January 14, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Reefs to Rockies Now Offering Swimming with Whale Shark Options in Two Vastly Different Destinations

Reefs to Rockies (http://www.reefstorockies.com/) is a boutique tour operator specializing in customized itineraries to destinations famous for their wildlife and biodiversity. These “biodiversity hotspots” offer travelers unparalleled opportunities to view wildlife in their natural environments. - January 14, 2010 - Reefs to Rockies

Famous Psychic, Astrologer, Past Life Therapist and Author, David Wells, Invites America to Join Him on a Journey of Self Discovery on the High Seas

From 13 – 20 June 2010 acclaimed author, psychic, astrologer and past life therapist David Wells will be onboard Royal Caribbean's ‘Liberty of the Seas’ delivering a range of fantastic workshops on a week long cruise out of Miami. On the cruise, people will be able to find... - January 14, 2010 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener

Gosimply.com to Add Essential Travel for More Airport Parking Choice

Leading travel price comparison website gosimply.com are giving customers even more choice with the addition of car park provider Essential Travel to their airport parking portfolio. - January 14, 2010 - gosimply.com

Great Hotels Organisation Adds 35 New Hotels in 2009

Membership to niche sales and marketing alliances continues to grow despite global recession - January 14, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World

Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center Awarded $39,549 Tourism Grant

The EcoVision Sustainable Learning Center has received a $39,549 Joint Effort Marketing grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism to promote EcoFair360, a three-day exposition for green energy, sustainable building and the green lifestyle which will be presented at the Walworth County... - January 14, 2010 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center

Reassurance for People Booking Package Holidays in 2010

Holidays-Direct.co.uk reveal their policy to protect UK holidaymakers in the event of a third party operator having financial difficulties whilst on holiday, to give peace of mind to package holiday customers. - January 14, 2010 - Holidays-Direct

Luxury Travel Group Vietnam Kicks Off Luxury Golf Tours

The Grand Vietnam Golfing tour 19 days is a popular tour for the golfer, the tour starts in the south from bustling Saigon, and makes its way north, stopping for golf in Phan Thiet, Nha trang, visiting Hoian, ancient town and exploration in Halong bay before finishing in the capital of Hanoi. - January 14, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

China Oceanis Philippines Appoints Legaspi as Hotel GM

Former Director of Sales and Marketing promoted to lead the opening of the first aquarium-themed hotel in the Philippines. - January 13, 2010 - Hotel H2O

Aurora Travel Vietnam Towards Business Expansion at REISELIV and FITUR Fairs

Aurora Travel, the most respected Tour Operator in Vietnam, will be attending the REISELIV and FITUR Fairs to be held in January in Norway and Spain respectively. - January 13, 2010 - Aurora Travel

iTrip.net Closes Out 2009 with a Strong Presence in 10 Markets: Plans for 10 New Markets in 2010

Despite the tough economic climate faced by many businesses in 2009, iTrip.net, a full-service, web-based vacation rental management system has grown its presence both online and in the markets it currently holds, including Sandestin, Panama City, Orlando, South Walton Beach and Perdido Key in... - January 13, 2010 - iTrip

Mexican Government and Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen Start Beach Reconstruction

Real estate value in the “golden zone” of Playa del Carmen is predicted to rise as the new beach widening project commences - January 13, 2010 - Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen

Yats Leisure Reports Three New Concerns in Recent Survey on Companies Selecting Venue for Company Outing in 2010

Yats Leisure conducted a survey of HR and Office Managers of 100 companies asking them to name the top three concerns when selecting a venue for this year's company outing. Security tops the list. - January 13, 2010 - Yats Leisure

Industrial Ethernet Extension Solutions Now Available to Government Agencies via GSA Advantage

Ethernet Extension Experts Teams with Computerware to Bring Ethernet Extension to GSA Customers - January 12, 2010 - Ethernet Extension Experts

The Quality Inn Reliant Park Hotel Announces the 2010 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

2010 Rodeo is here again. Grab your boots and best cowgirl or ranch hand for a wonderful excursion to dance and show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The Quality Inn and Suites has definitely won a blue ribbon with its hotel accommodations with Rodeo guests, vendors and participants. Now... - January 12, 2010 - Quality Inn Reliant Park/Medical Center

Clark Travel Leisure Marketing Discovers Treasure Chest of Cuban Cigar at Clark Air Base in Clark Freeport Zone Philippines

Clark Travel Leisure Marketing discovered recently a surprisingly rich selection of Cuban Cigars are now available in Clark Air Base inside Mimosa Leisure Estate at establishments like the London Pub and the Yats Wine and Cigar Bar. - January 12, 2010 - Philippines Clark Marketing

NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent Comfy Beach Chair Covers Invention to Industry Over Next 2 Years

Deborah M., Florida resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent her Comfy Beach Chair Covers worldwide over the next 24 months to potential licensees. A simple yet innovative new product sure to resonate with those who enjoy taking... - January 10, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.

IHR Becomes Online Partners of MTDC

The leading Online Travel Agency and Travel Community Site from India has tied-up with the MTDC a Government of Maharashtra owned enterprise to sell its properties Online. The Business Head and Cofounder of IHR Mr. Ankit Rastogi today announced this. - January 10, 2010 - Vriti Infocom Pvt. Ltd.

Brits Head for Value in the Sun to Beat Christmas Come-Down

Research has shown that British consumers are fighting the January blues by hunting for last minute bargains in the sun. - January 10, 2010 - goissimo.com

The Fortuna, California Chamber of Commerce Develops Discover the Redwoods DVD to Promote the City of Fortuna and Enhance Adventures to the Redwood Forest

Fortuna Chamber of Commerce announces a new promotional DVD, the new Discover The Redwoods DVD is given free to individuals and families that are making plans to visit the Northern California Redwood Forest. The DVD visually highlights many of the Redwood National and State Parks along the coast... - January 09, 2010 - Discover The Redwoods

Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rentals Company Adds 9 Rental Properties

Fort Myers Beach Vacation Rentals Company, Lahaina Island Accommodations, adds nine vacation rental properties to their Southwest Florida inventory - January 09, 2010 - Lahaina Island Accommodations

Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator Unveils New Luxury Romance Packages

Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator now offers luxury romance packages - January 09, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

SOPRIS Global Management Holding Announces Launch of a New Global Travel Booking Web Site www.SOPRIZ.com

Welcome to SOPRIZ.com - Cheap airfares, hotels, car rentals worldwide. - January 08, 2010 - SOPRIS Global Management Holding

HotelLowRates.com Makes Online Hotel Booking Easy

HotelLowRates.com, a new and innovative online hotel booking website has officially launched its services and is now offering travelers a new method for getting super savings on accommodations. HotelLowRates.com makes booking hotels easy right online within minutes after easily finding the lowest... - January 08, 2010 - HotelLowRates.com

Villas De Maitre Has Launched Its 2010 Mauritius Luxury Villas Portfolio

Villas De Maitre is launching the 2010 portfolio of luxury Mauritius villas for couples, families and groups of friends. - January 08, 2010 - Villas De Maitre

Jörg Krauss, New General Manager at Swissôtel Düsseldorf/ Neuss

Jörg Krauss is the new General Manager at Swissôtel Düsseldorf / Neuss. He follows in the footsteps of Ronald Nilsson, who has started to act as General Manager of the first Swissôtel in India. J. Krauss comes from the NH Hotel Group, where the 40-year-old was previously the Regional Director for three NH hotels in the Heidelberg region. - January 08, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts

Briggs & Riley Travelware Offers Solutions to Carry-on Restrictions Imposed by Canadian Airline Officials

Briggs & Riley offers solutions to carry-on restrictions imposed by Canada. Five laptop cases by Briggs & Riley, available throughout Canada, accommodate a laptop plus a change of clothing. - January 08, 2010 - Briggs & Riley Travelware

ActiveTravel Asia Announces to Join in Adventure Travel Trade Association

ActiveTravel Asia has been member of Adventure Travel Trade Association, who operates and promotes sustainable adventure travel as well as trusted tour operators online. - January 08, 2010 - Active Travel Asia

Alamo Limousine Receives 2009 Best of Business Award

Alamo Limousine has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Limousine Charter category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA). - January 07, 2010 - Alamo Limousine

Bandera Hospitality Wins Second Consecutive Branded Hotel Property

Specialized hotel management company awarded contract for Holiday Inn Resort, Palm Springs. - January 07, 2010 - Broughton Hospitality

Smithsonian Becomes Repeat Customer with Global Immersion Dome Upgrade

Fulldome theater attraction at the National Museum for the American Indian undergoes multi-channel facelift to provide facility with the state-of-the art for a seamless, ultra-high definition experience. - January 07, 2010 - Global Immersion

Top Destinations for Brits in 2010 Includes Many All Inclusive Resorts Reveals Holidays-Direct

Online travel agency, Holidays-Direct says the top destinations for UK holidaymakers in 2010 will include all-inclusive resorts. Holidays to Turkey and Bulgaria will top the list of destinations as Brits avoid euro-destinations. - January 07, 2010 - Holidays-Direct

Iberostar with Hotels in Tenerife Expands the Grand Collection Luxury-Line

U.S. travelers looking to ease the winter blues could soon be soaking up ocean views and relaxing in the Canary Islands at the new Grand Hotel El Mirador, the newest hotel to Iberostar's luxury line, the Grand Collection. - January 06, 2010 - Balneario De Archena