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Gap Adventures Honored for Helping to Transform the Way We Travel
Travel + Leisure Names Gap Adventures a Leader in Voluntourism - October 30, 2009 - G Adventures
Discovering Italian Christmas Traditions in Rome and Milan
Italian language and culture courses dedicated to Christmas time: ancient traditions, habits and customs for a real Italian Christmas. - October 30, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
New Tourism Website Receiving Positive Feedback in Its First Month of Trading
We Accept Pets has had an extremely successful first month of trading, exceeding all expectations and already attracting in excess of half a million hits per month. - October 30, 2009 - We Accept Pets
Tourism Website Plans to Celebrate Another Halloween
The Around About Britain team gear up for another gruesome day. - October 30, 2009 - Around About Ltd
Guaranteed Snow or Your Money Back on Ski Holidays to France with Pierre & Vacances
Following on from the success of Pierre & Vacances’ popular ‘sunshine guarantee’ insurance policy this summer, the European accommodation specialist is now offering a ‘snow guarantee’ on all winter ski holidays. The ski insurance policy allows holidaymakers the... - October 30, 2009 - Pierre & Vacances Group
Crossing Vietnam: 9 Days Vietnam Tour from US$ 775
Discover Mekong, one of the leading tour operators in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, has introduced its new “Super Saver” Vietnam tour: Crossing Vietnam at an unbeatable price of only US$ 775. - October 30, 2009 - Discover Mekong
Luxury Link and Lexus Go Green
Eco-friendly packages offering luxury accommodations and use of the Lexus LS Hybrid sedan now available on Luxury Link. - October 29, 2009 - Luxury Link LLC.
Head of the Hooch Regatta Grows to 8,600 Rowers
The Head of the Hooch Regatta on November 7 & 8, 2009 will be 30% larger than last year, making it the second largest in the country. The Downtown Chattanooga, TN event is adding TN festival activities for the first time to create a great Tennessee event. - October 29, 2009 - Head of the Hooch
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Company to Launch a New Site and Provides 24 Hours Non Stop Online Customer Service and Online Booking
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Company To Launch a New Site www.luxurytravel24.com and Provides 24 Hours None Stop Online Customer Service and Online Booking. Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) continues to be the leader in the region for world class service and performance. The... - October 29, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
iXiGO.com Partners with Air Valid for User-Generated Airline Ratings
First Indian travel site to display user-generated qualitative ratings for airlines. - October 29, 2009 - ixigo
‘TheMountainsUSA’ - Your One Stop Shop for the Earliest Colorado Ski Season Ever
TheMountainUSA announced that the bigger resorts will start their operations from early November, getting the Colorado ski season into full swing. - October 29, 2009 - Open A Yogurt Store
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts to Open Its First Hotel in the Middle East: Swissôtel Makkah in Saudi Arabia
Construction is under way on Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in the Middle East: Swissôtel Makkah in Saudi Arabia. The international hotel chain expects the hotel to open in January 2011. - October 29, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Kingkey Chooses Reliability and Guest-Friendly Interaction from VingCard®
Leading Hospitality Security Provider Supplies New Kingkey Palace Hotel with the Right Balance of Security and Ease-of-Use with Classic by VingCard. - October 29, 2009 - ASSA ABLOY Hospitality
Glimm Screens B.V. Launches New, Transparent Holographic Film for Front Projection
Glimm Screens B.V, manufacturer of front and rear projection films as well as front and rear projection screens launches new, transparent holographic film for front projection. - October 28, 2009 - Glimm Screens B.V.
Local Mover Battles Bed Bug Head on
Moving Right Along Services Inc., has helped a 217 + unit Manhattan Co-op rid themselves of Bed Bugs. The board of directors didn’t hesitate when confronted with the city’s newest scourge. They took action against the bloodsucking pests – swift, coordinated, ruthless, expensive... - October 28, 2009 - Moving Right Along Services, Inc.
Travel Halong Bay Vietnam on Christmas and New Year Eve 2009
Bhaya Cruises, the premier cruise operator in Halong Bay Vietnam, has offered special cruises in Halong Bay on the Christmas and New year Eve 2009. Mr. Allan Tuppil, General Director of Bhaya Cruises said “Our exceptional cruises on Christmas and New Year Eve are sure to offer fantastic and... - October 28, 2009 - Bhaya Cruises
A Caribbean Cruise to Sing About: the Jewish Music Festival at Sea Sets Sail Next January
On January 24th, 2010, an all-star line-up of Jewish Singers and Rabbis joins Kosherica on a stunning seven-day Jewish Music Festival at Sea. - October 28, 2009 - kosherica
Radisson LAX Hotel Celebrates “Green” Hotels Association® Membership with a Green Halloween
A recycled-materials only Jack-O-Lantern contest, organic candy, and organic food and beverage options are featured as the Radisson celebrates a Green Halloween. - October 28, 2009 - Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport
Hot Trends from Fall Furniture Market
The October 2009 High Point Furniture Market was trendsetting as always, leading the way for the top trends in 2010. Discover the top hot ticket items from market. - October 27, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
London Private Jet Charter Service
Noble Jets, the world renowned private jet charter service, is heavily invested into delivering top notch London private jet charter service. London is a major destination for international finance, European business transactions and global vacationers, and Noble Jets regularly helps people arrive in London with style, luxury and safety. - October 27, 2009 - Noble Jets
Castaway Resort-Koh Lipe Thailand’s Newest Up and Coming Destinations
Short introduction to one of Thailand’s newest up and coming destinations, an island called Koh Lipe that is situated nearly as far south on the Andaman coast as one can go without leaving Thailand. - October 27, 2009 - Castaway resorts
Oregon Restaurant Association Names Vice President of Strategic Communications
Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) announced today that John Hamilton has been promoted to the newly developed position of Vice President of Strategic Communications and will report directly to ORA President & CEO Steve McCoid. He will be responsible for creating and managing communications... - October 26, 2009 - Oregon Restaurant Association
Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home Launches the New Domain .com
Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home launches, starting from today , the new website http://www.romesweethome.com . Rome Sweet Home is a company that manages more than 1500 apartments in Rome divided in luxury apartments, holiday apartments , last minute apartments and family apartments. Rome Sweet... - October 26, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
Successful Participation of NaturCert at ITB Asia 2009
NaturCert's participation to ITB Asia 2009 has been marked with great success and expanded development opportunities for the Asian region. - October 26, 2009 - NaturCert E.E.
AREA International is Appointed the Exclusive Representation of Oasis12 Luxury Boutique Condominiums in Playa del Carmen
AREA International, a Real Estate Brokerage and Consulting firm, based in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, is proud to be appointed the exclusive representation of Oasis 12, Luxury Boutique Condominiums by the Canadian-Mexican partnership Lisgar Capital, S.A. de C.V. AREA International is launching a brand new ownership experience to accompany an already stellar level of development and design. - October 25, 2009 - AREA International
HostelsClub.com Gives the US Dollar Its Value Back: US$1 = 1€
HostelsClub takes proactive measures to help travelers during the global economic crisis. - October 25, 2009 - HostelsClub
xyzt in World Travel Market 2009
xyzt, s.a. will be at the WTM – World Travel Market, which will be taking place Monday 9 to Thursday 12 November, in London. xyzt, s.a. will present news about e-GDS® - Global Distribution Solutions. - October 25, 2009 - e-GDS®
Walt Disney World Comes to the iPhone with New Notescast Apps
TimeStream Software’s popular Walt Disney World Notescasts® for the iPhone and iPod touch bring a wealth of Trip Planning and Guidebook information to guests’ iPhones. Guests can now plan their vacation, as well as tour the parks in an all new way using an iPhone or iPod touch as a personal tour guide. - October 25, 2009 - TimeStream Software
Luxury Travel Vietnam Offers a Lap of Luxury to Vietnam for Christmas and New Year Holiday 2009
Luxury Travel Vietnam is a Vietnam tour operator creating special vacation experiences for Christmas and New Year 2009. Celebrate this exciting holiday season in Vietnam with the help of expert travel operator Luxury Travel Vietnam. Guests are invited to enjoy special savings on the once-in-a-lifetime experiences. - October 24, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Execflyer.com Flies Its 100th Air Charter Client Since Going Live
Execflyer is pleased to announce serving its 100th air charter client since the company was conceived in 2008. - October 24, 2009 - Execflyer
Discover Mekong Introduces New 8-Day "Colors of Vietnam" Small Group Tour
Discover Mekong has introduced a new 8-day small group tour in Vietnam: Colors of Vietnam which delivers the essential Vietnamese destinations for budget-conscious travelers or those with a limited amount of time. - October 23, 2009 - Discover Mekong
Trick or Treat for Lion Cubs at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo’s Asian lion cubs will be celebrating Halloween with their first peep at a pumpkin this week. - October 23, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Inn-Credible Getaways
Select Registry Gift Certificates Promise Romantic Escapes - October 23, 2009 - Select Registry
Golfers and Business Executives Minimize Mistakes With Mind Game Strategies
Dr. Dan Schaefer introduces his new proprietary strategies to help competitive individuals achieve success. - October 22, 2009 - Dr. Dan Schaefer
Live Smart Media, Inc. Announces Launch of LiveCheap.com
New website focuses on helping people live cheaper, smarter, and better. LiveCheap.com provides advice, information, and tools to help consumers dramatically lower their cost of living while maintaining their lifestyle. - October 22, 2009 - Live Smart Media Inc.
Safe Haven Maritime Pte Ltd - World's Largest Fully Licensed Safe & Secure Anchorage and Lay-Up Area Close to Singapore
Safe Haven Maritime Pte Ltd has the World's largest fully licensed Safe & Secure Anchorage and Lay-up Area close to Singapore providing anchorage services and lay-up management to ship owners. - October 22, 2009 - Safe Haven Maritime Pte Ltd
Andrea J. Simon PhD, Corporate Anthropologist and Expert on Blue Ocean Strategy-- Guest Speaker at Los Angeles Marketing Executive Networking Group
“The Times, They are Changing” -- How to Find a New “Blue Ocean” in These Challenging Times. Dr. Andrea Simon will be speaking to a combined session of the Los Angeles Marketing Executive Networking Group on October 27, 2009 at 7 pm at the Sports Club LA. Dr. Simon, a corporate anthropologist and founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants, will speak on how marketing executives can thrive by re-imagining their businesses in these challenging times. - October 22, 2009 - Simon Associates Management Consultants
Grand Cayman’s Department of Tourism Licenses a New, Luxury Vacation Villa
A new vacation villa has been licensed in Grand Cayman. Caymanease passed all of the inspections required by the Department of Tourism in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands and is now permitted to rent to tourists seeking luxurious lodging in the North Side of Grand Cayman. The villa is an oceanfront property with a pool, kayaks and all of the amenities required to make this villa a 5 star accommodation. - October 22, 2009 - Caymanease, Ltd.
Live Quality Check '09 - Pay What You Want Tourism Project in Längenfeld, Austria
This summer a visionary tourism project in Längenfeld a village in Austria’s Alps, has caused dramatic media awarness around the globe. - October 22, 2009 - oetztal.at marketing & support gmbh & cokg
cost4travel Launches Cost-Specific Travel Website
Travelling comes at a price. But exactly what price? A travel start-up dedicated to gathering, organising and analysing travellers’ costs – data inputted by users - is calculating the answer. By combining features and tools of today’s best social web networks cost4travel invents a way to make cost management and travel budgeting easy, interactive and attractive. - October 22, 2009 - cost4travel
It’s Not Too Late for That Exclusive Escape Starting 24th October 2009
Exclusive Escapes have limited availability for the School Term Holiday in Turkey at three of their most exclusive properties. That last chance to indulge yourself at one of these exceptionally high quality destinations and enjoy Exclusive Escape’s excellent style and level of service. - October 22, 2009 - Exclusive Escapes
Bhaya Cruises Offers 2 Days Luxury Cruise in Halong Bay with One Night Free at Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake
Bhaya Cruises offers one night stay for free of charge at Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake hotel when they book 2 days luxury cruise in Halong Bay aboard Bhaya Classic vessels. - October 22, 2009 - Bhaya Cruises
ActivityBreaks Roll Out Full Affiliate Programme
ActivityBreaks, a leading independently operated provider of activity holidays across Europe, have rolled out a new, complete affiliate scheme (http://www.affiliatefuture.co.uk/registration/step1.asp?ref=3109 services), enabling other websites to feature ActivityBreaks' fantastic range of holidays... - October 22, 2009 - Activity Breaks Ltd.
Elite Resorts Launches New Web Site
Elite Resorts launches their new web site, www.eliteresorts.com, designed and hosted by NetSource Technologies. - October 21, 2009 - Netsource Technologies
ActiveTravel Asia Upgrades Challenging and Extends Outdoor Activities in Future
Leading local adventure specialist, ActiveTravel Asia (ATA) has announced the launch of its upgraded and extended adventure tours. Focusing on its adventure tours of the area - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Asia, ATA is now expanding further outdoor packages and tailor-made private tours in 2010 and 2011 with the true value for customers. - October 21, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
Doubletree Updates Richardson Property with Combination of VISIONLINE and Signature RFID by VingCard®
Hilton Family Property Modernizes Security System at Prime Location with Wireless RF-Online System and Contactless RFID Electronic Locking Solutions from VingCard - October 21, 2009 - ASSA ABLOY Hospitality
Clark Travel Leisure Opens Shooting Range for Airsoft Guns in Clearwater Resort Clark Philippines
BB guns or air soft guns are popular for all members of family. Spacious Brunello Gardens in Clearwater Resort Clark Philippines makes for nice arena for shooting range and air soft war games. - October 21, 2009 - Philippines Clark Marketing
Luxury Travel Vietnam Focuses on the City of Hanoi Due to Its 1,000th Year Celebrations and Announces Wholesales Tour Prices 2010
Luxury Travel Vietnam last week has launched their award winning travel experience, service, tours online www.luxurytravelvietnam.com, wholesales tour prices 2010 and Travel Agents Commissions and announced that there will be a focus on the city of Hanoi due to its 1,000th year celebrations. To... - October 21, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Half Day Hue Countryside Tour
Award winning luxury travel operator has just launched a half day trip to the lush countryside surrounding the former Imperial Capital of Hue. - October 21, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
HotelTravel.com Takes Chequered Flag for Final Formula One 2009 Race in Abu Dhabi
Attention all Formula One fanatics: The Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the last chance to get a F1 fix in 2009. Formula One motor racing is all about speed, power, noise, money and glamour. So HotelTravel.com is pushing its pedal to the metal by offering brilliant value-for-money hotel deals in the United Arab Emirates . . . - October 21, 2009 - HotelTravel.com