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Portugal Property Collection - New Real Estate Agency Launches in the Heart of the Algarve
For many years the Algarve in Southern Portugal has been a popular choice with second home owners. Even in the current economic climate, the quality and choice of properties available in the region has helped keep the Algarve at the forefront of overseas investments. With this in mind, a new real... - November 12, 2009 - Portugal Property Collection
Mimbeo.com Reaches 1,000 Vacation Rental Listings in Its First Month
Vacation rental owners and managers rush to take advantage of Mimbeo.com's free advertising platform. - November 12, 2009 - Mimbeo
Weber’s Boutique Hotel and Restaurant Announces Photo Fan Contest on Facebook with a Grand Prize Poolside Café Suite
Ann Arbor-based Weber’s Boutique Hotel and Restaurant announces Good Times at Weber’s Photo Contest on its Facebook Fan Page. Weber’s worldwide clientele are uploading pictures of memorable moments at Weber’s for a chance to win a free night’s stay in Weber’s Poolside Café Suite and a $50 credit at Weber's award-winning Restaurant. - November 12, 2009 - Weber's Restaurant and Hotel
Kingston Plantation and Kingston Shores Hotels Are First in Myrtle Beach to be Green Certified
Myrtle Beach Resort at Kingston Shores and Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation are green certified by the Green Hospitality Alliance. They are the only hotels to receive the distinction in Myrtle Beach. Both hotels received a One Palmetto Tree ranking. The Green Hospitality Alliance is a program... - November 12, 2009 - Kingston Shores
RateTiger Tops 500 Channels and Adds GDS Connectivity
Single solution now handles all electronic distribution channels - November 12, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.
Travel Experiences Caught on Video on City Discovery
From walking tours to crocodile watching and close encounters with a space shuttle, City Discovery presents videos of the most exciting and interesting travel experiences available online. Travelers can make wiser and informed choices of their travel activities through the new feature on the site. - November 12, 2009 - City Discovery
HolidayClick Announces Special Offer for Inclusive Beach Holiday & 5-Star Nile Cruise at £599
HolidayClick (http://www.holidayclick.co.uk) , one of the leading travel specialists in UK announced the special all inclusive beach holidays along with stay at 5 –Star Nile Cruise. Offering a 14 Night holiday package at the price of £599pp, this new holiday seasonal offer is yet... - November 12, 2009 - HolidayClick Ltd
Oktoberfest Beer Consumption Up in 2009 for Thirsty Travellers
Oktoberfest 2009 Beer Consumption hit an all-time high for Australian pub tour operator Thirsty Swagman on their 12-night party tour across Europe. - November 12, 2009 - Thirsty Swagman Pty Ltd
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins More ‘Oscars’
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands has been voted the ‘World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort,” for the second year running at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals held in London on Sunday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Awards Recognise Te Manava Luxury Villas as ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by Pacific Resort), Cook Islands has been voted “Australasia's Leading Villas” and “Cook Islands Leading Villas” at the World Travel Awards 2009 regional finals held in London on Saturday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Aurora Travel to Further Expand Business in EU Market
After grabbing deeper insights into into the EU tourists’ demands and preferences as well as the implications of changes in the years to come, Aurora Travel thrives on coming up with fresh ideas and initiatives to further expand its business in the EU market. - November 11, 2009 - Aurora Travel
Wilderness Wanders Excel in 2009 South Australian Tourism Awards
Recognised as Silver Medallist in the prestigious 2009 South Australian Tourism Awards, Wilderness Wanders Sightseeing and Outdoor Adventure Tours have made an outstanding contribution to the Eyre Peninsula Region with their New Tourism Development. Proprietor and Port Lincoln resident Phil Porter... - November 11, 2009 - Wilderness Wanders
Cruise Planners Makes a Difference via Veteran’s Fund Raising Program
A new program from Cruise Planners known as “Voyages for Veterans” combines the popularity of cruising with fund raising that benefits a worthwhile organization - Fisher House Foundation. - November 11, 2009 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener
HotelTravel.com Launches 'Dynamic Rate Management System' for Partner Hotels
HotelTravel.com is developing and launching new proprietary ‘Dynamic Rate Management System’ software (DRMS) to make it easier for hotels to manage rates on the website. DRMS gives HotelTravel.com customers a better choice of possible hotels, while safeguarding rate parity for its travel industry partners. - November 11, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
Cruises-Direct: Island Cruises Hosts Strictly Come Dancing Stars
Cruises-Direct offer a range of destinations from Island Cruises, the Island Escape cruise liner. Now customers have the chance to win a free cruise with Lilia and Darren from hit TV show, Strictly Come Dancing. - November 11, 2009 - Holidays-Direct
An Increase in Revenues Set for Holiday Home Owners with the Launch of HolidayCube.com in Asia Pacific
HolidayCube is a new global holiday rentals website, launched in the thriving Asia Pacific region, dedicated to helping vacation property owners maximise their rental incomes. The site has been developed by holiday home owners who have over 14 years hands-on experience of owning and marketing their own holiday homes as well as a solid background in IT, to ensure both site usability and internet traffic are optimised. - November 11, 2009 - HolidayCube Pte Ltd
Le Méridien Malta Awarded by Expedia: "Best Customer Selection 2008"
A total of 84 local hotels were invited to the 5th Expedia Malta Supplier Summit, held at Le Méridien St Julians Hotel & Spa last month. The summit was addressed by Diego J. Lofeudo, Director of Market Management, Eastern Mediterranean and Africa for Expedia, and Zigor Munoz, Market Revenue Manager for Malta, Israel and Cyprus. - November 11, 2009 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa
Phuket Holiday and Long Term Rental Bargain Offers
Siam Real Estate now offers the largest quality selection of holiday and long term rentals in Thailand with over 1,500 villas, apartments, resorts available and specialise in Phuket holiday and long term rentals. - November 10, 2009 - Siam Real Estate
Newest Addition to Santa Cruz Waterfront is Geogad's Free Mobile Tour
Geogad's latest free multimedia tour to Santa Cruz, California is now available to travelers and would-be travelers. This tour can be viewed over the Internet, on any mobile phone with a mobile web browser or with Geogad's free Android-based application. Geogad's newest tour focuses on Santa Cruz's best known features, its boardwalk and beaches. Included in this one-hour long audio- and image-based tour are historical photos and descriptions of old Santa Cruz. - November 09, 2009 - Geogad Inc
Galveston Hotel to Collect Toys for Marine Toys for Tots Campaign During Free Holiday Event
Hotel Galvez will host a free holiday event during its second annual Holiday Lighting Celebration on Friday, Nov. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Due to popular response to last year’s event, the hotel decided to make this an annual tradition at the historic hotel. Hotel Galvez is also collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Marine Toys for Tots campaign during the event. - November 08, 2009 - Mitchell Historic Properties
110PRO Ltd. Announces Ongoing Progress at Hotels-In.com
110PRO Ltd. is pleased to announce www.hotels-in.com -- the latest Web 2.0 portal for North American hotels and tourism -- is off to a running start. The free source for independent hotel profiles and destination-specific travel information is growing daily. - November 08, 2009 - 110Pro Ltd.
Historic Raleigh NC Has New Daily Schedule & Departing Location
Tobacco Road Tours (TRT), a daily motorized guided tour service business is providing a new Monday – Wednesday – Friday scheduled Historic Raleigh Tour time and departing location. Starting Friday, December 4th, TRT will meet guests for a 9AM to 11:30AM Historic Tour of Raleigh. - November 08, 2009 - tobacco road tours
eRevMax / RateTiger Announces Strategic Growth Plan; Leading Hospitality Technology Provider Prepares for New Global Position
eRevMax/RateTiger announced its new corporate and management structure, together with plans for global expansion through organic growth and acquisitions. - November 08, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.
Travellers Auto Barn - Golden Backpack Finalists 2009
Travellers Auto Barn, Australia’s number one budget camper and car rental company, came away from the TNT Golden Backpacks awards last night an honourable runner up to this years winner Greyhound coaches who took home the gong for “Best National Transport Company” for 2009. - November 07, 2009 - Travellers Auto Barn
New! Walt Disney World’s Main Street, U.S.A. Windows Now on the iPhone
TimeStream Software announces the release of the fun new “Walt Disney World Secrets: Main Street, U.S.A. Windows” Notescast® App for the iPhone and iPod touch. This exciting new Notescast, complete with photos, reveals the entertaining stories behind the names on the colorful windows which adorn the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street, U.S.A. Now Disney guests can use their iPhone or iPod touch as their personal interactive tour guide as they spend hours discovering one new window after another. - November 07, 2009 - TimeStream Software
Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas Sets Sail
After nearly six years in the making, Royal Caribbean International (http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk) today took delivery of its newest and most revolutionary cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, from STX Europe in Turku, Finland. - November 07, 2009 - Royal Caribbean International
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company to Attend Luxury Travel Fair
The Luxury Travel Fair 2009 will take place from 5-8 November at Olympia, London. Luxury Travel Vietnam Company to attend this event. A collection of the finest and most unique holiday experiences from around the world will gather together for the fourth year at the prestigious National Hall,... - November 07, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Playa Palms Beach Hotel Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
It has been 10 years ago since Playa Palms Beach Hotel was completed and opened its’ doors to welcome the first guests. During the first seven years, the hotel operated under a different name. It has since 2006 been operating under the name Playa Palms Beach Hotel. Playa Palms Beach Hotel... - November 07, 2009 - Playa Palms Beach Hotel
The Fiesta de San Fermín, Pamplona, Spain
Iberian Traveler - Maribel's Guides, in association with Peña Seattle, are offering exclusive hotel packages for Sanfermín 2010 and the Feria Del Toro, the "Running of the bulls." - November 06, 2009 - Iberian Traveler
WEBTV Portal Promoting Tourism in Thailand to Launch
Ants Media Group is set to launch a WEBTV portal to promote tourism in Thailand with an initial focus on yachting and marine related activities in Phuket and the Andaman region. - November 06, 2009 - Search News Media
Display RedWeek.com Timeshare Widget on Your Site for a Chance to Win a Vacation
RedWeek.com, the largest online marketplace for timeshare rentals, timeshare resales and exchanges, is giving away a one week vacation in a new contest. Anyone with a Web site or blog need only add a “widget” to become eligible to win. - November 06, 2009 - Redweek.com
Energy Launch New Brand and New Look
Energy Fitness Professionals has unveiled the most sweeping transformation of its corporate identity in the company’s 11 year history. The new brand is designed to reflect the positive change Energy can make to its customers. A customer-focussed company that provides innovative ideas,... - November 06, 2009 - Energy Fitness Professionals
Hotelalliances.com Announce Lowest Price Guarantee for Over 60,000 Save Rate Hotels
Global hotel reservations site HotelAlliances.com has pledged to consumers its lowest price guarantee for more than 60,000 save rate hotels, in a bid to strengthen consumer confidence and ensure clients are getting the best possible deal on their hotel accommodation during the current recession. - November 06, 2009 - HotelAlliances.com
Talking Timbuktu: At Mali’s Legendary Festival of the Desert, Peace Doesn’t Just Talk, It Sings, Drums and Dances, Too
This press release is about Festival in the Desert held in Timbuktu and its relevance in today's global geopolitical sphere. - November 05, 2009 - Maliba Tours
What is Really Going on with Hotel Group Rates? How to Obtain Critical Competitive Intelligence
GroupMetrix CompSet Group Rate Reports include all the rate components that factor into a group or meeting quotation: room rates, inclusions, in-room internet, catering (breakfast, breaks, luncheon and dinners), meeting room rates, AV rates, meeting room internet rates, minimum F&B guarantees, comp rooms, upgrades and master bill discounts. - November 05, 2009 - Quality Track International Inc.
Celebrate the Holidays "Philadelphia Style" with the Independence Visitor Center Corporation
The holiday season is upon us, and the Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market Streets, invites visitors and locals to get into the holiday spirit. Stop by the Visitor Center to experience a bit of holiday fun with our upcoming activities. The Independence Visitor Center wants to... - November 05, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
SinglesCruise.com Announces Winner of First Online Video Contest
The creator of the winning video received a free singles cruise for two - November 05, 2009 - SinglesCruise.com
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company Showcases Travel Expertise at World Travel Market London
Luxury Travel Company Showcases Travel Expertise at World Travel Market, Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) will feature its comprehensive range of unique travel experiences and unmatched expertise in custom travel at World Travel Market. - November 05, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Company Receives More Mice Requests in 2010
The company has received more Mice requests especially from the UK, France, Australia and Asia countries. This proves the recovery of MICE industry in Vietnam, together with Hanoi fetes 1000th anniversary. - November 05, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Active Travel Asia Suggests Hot Tips for Adventure Holidays 2010 in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
Active Travel Asia (ATA) asked the travel experts to reveal the trips which are most excited from Vietnam's Fansipan Mountain to Cambodia's Tonle Sap Lake in 2010 and featured some destinations. - November 05, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
The Fortuna, California Chamber of Commerce Launches DiscoverTheRedWoods.com as the Gateway Website for Adventure to the Redwood Forest
Fortuna Chamber of Commerce announces a new website, www.DiscoverTheRedWoods.com for individuals and families that are making plans to visit the Northern California Redwood Forest. Fortuna is the ideal place to make your base camp for many reasons. The Redwoods grow from Big Sur to the Oregon... - November 05, 2009 - Discover The Redwoods
Miami Native Selected as a Finalist in 2009 American Way Road Warrior Contest
Justin Forer, former The Miami Herald Silver Knight Award winner, is one of five finalists campaigning for votes to win the Grand Prize, which includes 1 million American Airlines bonus miles - November 05, 2009 - Justin Forer
InRoomMD and Valley Hospital Medical Center Provide Swine Flu Hot Line for Las Vegas Travelers
Nations largest network of travel healthcare providers teams with Valley Hospital Medical Center to establish 24 hot line for Las Vegas guests. - November 04, 2009 - InRoomMD
'MInt Trav' - A New Resource in Family Vacation Planning, Offers Discounted Special Rates
Expected to make an impact on the travel and tourism industry, MIntTrav represents a major online shopping center for worldwide travel, offering cheap air fare and special hot rates. - November 04, 2009 - MInt Trav, A Division of MInt Telecom Ltd UK
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company To Promote River Cruise Saigon – Angkor Wat Temples
The Mekong River runs through Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Yunnan (China) and is the longest river in the southeastern Asia region. Deep in history and rich in culture, it's one of the last travel frontiers with stunning natural beauty and incredible cultural diversity. Some of... - November 04, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
A New Website for New Build Properties in France
Today sees the launch of a new website featuring new build and leaseback properties for sale in France (03/11/09). - November 03, 2009 - Sextant French Property
Luxury Link Partners with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Award-winning luxury hotel collection now featured on LuxuryLink.com. - November 03, 2009 - Luxury Link LLC.
Mai-BS (Thailand) a Strategic Partner for Tropiculture Company, Thailand
“The Rinn,” the newest development will be a new 4-star resort development at Koh Phagnan, very close to Haad Rinn Beach where the world famous Full Moon Party’s are organized will compliment the already stunning portfolio. - November 03, 2009 - Mai-BS (Thailand) by Karl&Erna Co.; Ltd
Kill a Chicken on Your Vacation?
A new educational tourism business is launched in a Guatemalan village but this isn't business as usual. What makes this Mayan adventure tour operator different from traditional tour operators and why are people crowing about it? - November 03, 2009 - Extreme Mayan Adventures
A Taste of Vietnam for an Unlimited Appetite for a Culinary Adventure
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Launch "A Taste of Vietnam" for an Unlimited Appetite for a Culinary Adventure. - November 02, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd