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Sedona's El Portal Luxury Hotel Has a Holiday Gift for You
El Portal, Sedona’s luxury pet-friendly inn, makes the holidays even more enjoyable by gifting its guests with a free night’s lodging at this beautiful and unique hacienda which Harper’s Hideaway Report picks as one of the best hotels in America. - November 02, 2009 - El Portal Sedona Luxury Inn
ecare’s Complete Reservation Software Solution for Online Travel Agencies Comes Pre-Integrated with Travco LLP, London
ecare technology labs integrates it’s Complete Reservation Software Solution, ecare IBE, for Online Travel Agencies, with Travco’s XML platform for selling Hotel Inventory. OTA’s can benefit from this pre integrated reservation software provided by ecare, to facilitate online hotel booking on their website. - November 02, 2009 - ecare Technology Labs
Triangle Segway Announces New Oakwood Holiday Glide
The holiday-themed three-hour Segway tour explores Raleigh's Historic Oakwood on Segways and includes a walk inside many of the district's preserved 19th-century homes. This special Segway event is offered December 12 and 13 only. - November 01, 2009 - Triangle Glides
Yats Leisure Offers Picnic Packages at Clearwater Resort Picnic Venue Philippines
Yats Leisure's Clearwater Resort in Angeles Clark Philippines is preferred picnic venues in Philippines. Picnic packages include delectable picnic lunch prepared by fine dining Yats Restaurant makes picnic memorable. - November 01, 2009 - Yats Leisure
"Colorado Culinary Inn-Spirations" Fourth Edition Recipe Collection from Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado Hits Bookshelves - Innkeepers Meet for Annual Conference
"Inn-Spirational" recipes hot off the press in new B&B cookbook - B&B conference to be held November 8-9, 2009 in Golden, Colorado - October 31, 2009 - Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado
New Tour by Uncle Sam’s NY Honoring Heroes, Partners with Pat Tillman Foundation
Uncle Sam’s Walking Tours is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated and sought after, Heroes of the World Trade Center Tour, commenced on Monday, October 26, 2009. Uncle Sam’s New York has decided to partner with The Pat Tillman foundation and in doing so donate part of the... - October 31, 2009 - Uncle Sam's New York
Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy Becomes Russia’s Leading Hotel
Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy is proud to announce the receipt of the award of the World Travel Association (WTA), one of the world’s comprehensive travel trade polls. For the third year in a row the hotel was voted “Russia’s Leading Hotel” and the trophy was accepted by Jan Chovanec, General Manager and Tamara Afonina, PR & Communications Manager. - October 31, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
World Heritage Tours Announces Its 2010 Vacations to UNESCO World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are unlike any place else on earth. These are the 890 places recognized by UNESCO as part of the cultural and natural heritage and being of outstanding universal value such as the Old City of Dubrovnik, Croatia, and the magnificent Taj Mahal. World Heritage Tours, a travel firm providing unique small-group guided tours to World Heritage Sites across the globe, has announced its 2010 trips. They are designed for up to 15 people, and can be customized. - October 30, 2009 - Bestway Tours & Safaris
Tourism Website Plans to Celebrate Another Halloween
The Around About Britain team gear up for another gruesome day. - October 30, 2009 - Around About Ltd
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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®
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
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
Inn-Credible Getaways
Select Registry Gift Certificates Promise Romantic Escapes - October 23, 2009 - Select Registry
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
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.
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.
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