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Travelers Reveal Increasing Interest in Family Reunion Vacations
Among Them, More Than Two Million Choose Vacation Homes for Past Overnight Trips. - October 15, 2009 - Vacation Rental Managers Association
PeopleKnowHow Sees Market for Hospitality Professionals Looking for Jobs Improving
People Know How, the specialist hospitality recruitment platform, sees a fundamental improvement in the market for mid to senior level hospitality professionals searching for a new position. There is an increase in availability of high quality hospitality vacancies all over the world. - October 15, 2009 - PeopleKnowHow
Pampered Pets Getaway Package at Swissôtel Chicago
Guests travelling with pets may from now on offer their little friends a very important pet getaway at the Swissôtel Chicago: This memorable package, the Pampered Pets Getaway, spoils dogs in a true Swiss style with everything a dog would want to enjoy. - October 15, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Best of Northern Vietnam Tour Package to Show at ITB Asia in Singapore
Best Of Northern Vietnam For Luxury Asian Tourists at ITB Asia Singapore - October 15, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Travellers Auto Barn Offers Opportunity to Young Travellers
Travellers Auto Barn, Australia’s #1 campervan and car rental company for travellers and backpackers, has been offering rentals to the youth market for over 15 years. - October 14, 2009 - Travellers Auto Barn
High-End Hunting Operation Auctions Free Range Elk Hunt on eBay
The prestigious hunting lodge at Bear Mountain Ranch, located in Kremmling, Colorado is offering an all-inclusive Free Range Elk hunt for six hunters for bid on eBay. The starting bid for this $36,000 hunt will be $12,000.00. The hunt will take place at the high-end ranch in Kremmling, Colorado from October 30th through November 5th,, 2009. - October 14, 2009 - Bear Mountain Ranch
Clark Leisure Marketing Organizes Private Halloween Parties at Clearwater Resort Philippines
Private Halloween parties can be held at Clearwater Resort for varying sizes. Book ahead to secure your favorite venue. - October 14, 2009 - Philippines Clark Marketing
Families Travelling to Phuket with Kids - Things to Do
Families booking a holiday to Phuket with kids can find out more about what there is to do on the island at the new website developed for kids in Phuket. - October 14, 2009 - Phuket4Kids
Just Luxury Travel’s Formal Partnership with Luxury Hotel & Resort Chain Occidental
Just Luxury Travel has agreed to a formal Partnership with luxury Hotel & Resort chain Occidental. The Occidental Group, which includes the luxury brands Allegro, Occidental Grand, Royal Hideaway and Occidental Hotels and consists of 16 4 and 5 star luxury holiday resorts in Aruba, Cost Rica,... - October 14, 2009 - Just Luxury Travel
Le Meridien Phuket Appoints Robert Wittebrood as Assistant Food + Beverage Manager
Multi-award-winning Resort in Phuket, Thailand appoints 29 year-old, Dutch national, Robert Wittebrood as Assistant Food + Beverage Manager. - October 14, 2009 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
Luxury Travel Receives Finalist Certificates Of Tourism Alliance Awards 2009 @ ITE HCM City
Luxury Travel Company has been nominated for the finalist for receiving the prestigious The Tourism Alliance Awards 2009 for two awards: Inbound and Outbound Travel Operators of The Year 2009. The first annual award ceremony has been held in Phu Tho Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City on Oct 1, 2009. The... - October 12, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Free Tour is the Latest Technology for Bangkok Travelers
Travelers to Central Bangkok have a new, free option for touring Bangkok, Geogad's Mobile Tour of Bangkok, Thailand. With this tour loaded on their favorite mobile media players or streaming to their mobile phones, travelers can learn about Bangkok's culture and history as they are guided around the city's most popular destinations including the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Dawn, and the National Museum. - October 12, 2009 - Geogad Inc
It’s Time to Start Planning the Christmas Party
Throughout the year, many people have fallen as prey to the economy roller coaster. While some were fortunate enough to retain their jobs, some were forced to turn from a breadwinner to one that relies on welfare for a daily living. With spirits reaching rock bottom, from November 17th to December... - October 11, 2009 - 416 Cruises
More Americans Today Willing to Try Alternative Medical Treatments Like Ayurveda
DanGlobalMed offers 12 Great Wellness Therapies at an Ayurvedic Spa Beach Resort in India: one in three Americans are using some form of alternative or complementary medicines. - October 10, 2009 - DanGlobalMed, Inc.
Vita Vie Retreat - Thalasso-Fit(TM) is Key to Weight Loss, Better Health & a Better Mind
Vita Vie Retreat utilizes the Thalassotherapy philosophy in combination with a unique blend of functional and dynamic full body training to enhance weight loss, relieve painful and tired joints and aid in rehabilitation of past injuries. - October 10, 2009 - Vita Vie Retreat
Haunted Hayride Features New Scenes, New Scares at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, WI
Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva will present its 7th annual “Haunted Hayride” featuring a myriad of new frightful scenes for kids and adults of all ages. The notoriously scary attraction is available from 7 p.m. to midnight every Friday, Saturday and Sunday thru October 25, and Thursday thru Saturday nights, October 29-31. - October 10, 2009 - Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Milestone Expands Product Offering for Social Media and Web 2.0 Strategies for Hotels
Expanded Social Media and Web2.0 Strategies for Hotels include Mobile Website, Social Media Starter Plan, and Social Media Tracking and Management Tool for the Hotel and Travel Industries. - October 10, 2009 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc.
Crossroads Travel and American Express Vacations Present Crossroads Travel Expo on Thursday, October 15th
Over 20 travel companies gather in Richmond, Virginia. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Museum of Richmond. - October 10, 2009 - Crossroads Travel Advisors
Ears of Experience Specializes in Planning Disney Vacations for Families with Special Needs Children
Ears of Experience, a no-cost Disney Travel Booking Company, offers their expertise to families who have children with disabilities to help them plan the perfect Walt Disney World® vacation. - October 10, 2009 - Ears of Experience
IHR Ties-Up with Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation
With this alliance IndiaHotelReview.com becomes the first OTA (Online Travel Agency) from India or outside to be authorized by JKTDC. - October 10, 2009 - Vriti Infocom Pvt. Ltd.
Luxury Travel Company Showcases Travel Expertise at World Travel Market
Luxury Travel Company Showcases Travel Expertise at World Travel Market, Luxury Travel will feature its comprehensive range of unique travel experiences and unmatched expertise in custom travel at World Travel Market. - October 10, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Tour Operator Unveils Chic Package for Christmas and New Year 2009
Luxury Tour Operator Putting Chic Adventures on Sales for Christmas and New Year 2009 - October 10, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
HG Travel Launches New 2010 Indochina Small Group Tour Brochure
HG Travel has published its new 2010 Indochina Small Group Tour Brochure. Featuring six Indochina small group programs, the brochure provides comprehensive information on itineraries, departures dates and rates until 31 December 2010. In addition to three Premium programs for upscale travelers,... - October 10, 2009 - HG Travel
Transfer Smart, Inc to Help Timeshare Owners Discover Way to Get Out of Their Timeshares
Transfer Smart launches its website www.TransferSmartNow.com and offers a proven and hassle-free method of helping timeshare owners get rid of their timeshare. Founded by Linda and J.C. Skidmore, the company is backed by decades of timeshare industry experience and a commitment to customer service. - October 10, 2009 - Transfer Smart, Inc.
Active Travel Asia Hosts a Group of Burrows Red Spider to Travel Vietnam
Active Travel Asia (ATA) hosts a group of Burrows Red Spider to take a motorcycle trip in Ho Chi Minh Trail, Vietnam. This trip is started from Hanoi and finished in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) in Jan 31, 2010. - October 10, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
Paris Perfect for that Perfect Special Occasion
Paris Perfect vacation rentals offer new Special Occasion Vacation Packages - October 09, 2009 - Paris Perfect Vacation Rentals
Adventure Vacation Experts, Trusted Adventures, Launches New Site
Looking to help travelers find respected travel sources and award winning, trustworthy adventure travel vacations, Trusted Adventures is delivering a new website and Twitter feed on their way to becoming the leader in adventure vacation searches. “As you visit the new site you will explore... - October 09, 2009 - Trusted Adventures
Spectacular Fall Foliage in the Ozarks – by Road, Foot, and Boat
WAC Travel, specialists in luxury tailor-made adventure vacations have launched a package to celebrate the exuberance of fall colors in the Ozark Mountains. - October 09, 2009 - WAC Travel
New Website and Functionality for Diya Travel Consultants
Upgrades to Diya Travel's website for increased user confidence and improved services set to secure a better stake in the inbound tourism and travel industry in Southern, Eastern Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. - October 09, 2009 - Diya Travel Consultants
Capricorn Leisure Launches “Best Values to Panama” All Inclusive Travel Deals at Exclusive Fall Sale Event with Super Special Packages
Capricorn Leisure teams up with Inter-Continental Playa Bonita to deliver the “Best Values to Panama” and offer “a $50.00 Bonus off” Fall special. Clients will be able enjoy and relax around the pool of the beautiful Inter-Continental Playa Bonita then spend 2 nights at... - October 09, 2009 - Capricorn Leisure Corp
GVI. Volunteer Abroad 365 Days a Year. Even 25th December.
The festive season come December 25th does not always have to be about turkey, tinsel, stuffing and stress. If you have ever thought of giving it a miss but never quite managed, then GVI are ready to make this a reality… - October 09, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Bayshore Solutions Connects Cruise Enthusiasts with the World’s Leading Cruise Lines New Facebook Fan Page
Bayshore Solutions a leading Web development and Internet marketing provider, has partnered with Carnival Corporation’s World’s Leading Cruise Lines (WLCL) to create their Facebook Fan Page that reached over a 1000 fans... - October 09, 2009 - Bayshore Solutions
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes International Media Participants in Thailand Trip
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket and Laguna Phuket Resorts and Hotels provided a warm welcome to International Media Participants of the Thailand Maximize Campaign by Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau to experience the enchantment of Thailand as a preferred MICE... - October 09, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Animal Adventureaaargh | at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo’s new £2.3m exhibit, Animal Adventure, is getting a spooky makeover this half term. From Saturday 24th October until Sunday the 1st November. - October 09, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Go Boo at Whipsnade Zoo This Halloween
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo has frighteningly good fun this October half term Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November. - October 08, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Extended Stay Lodging Offered by New Hotel Rooms Direct Program
Extended Stay Lodging (http://www.yourcls.com), offered by the new hotel Rooms Direct Program and created by Creative Lodging Solutions, is a nationwide program that gives those who must use a corporate credit card reduced lodging expenses while saving time and labor costs. - October 08, 2009 - Creative Lodging Solutions
HolidayClick Adds New Holiday Destinations for Winter Season
HolidayClick, one of the leading travel specialists in UK today announced the addition of three new holiday destinations for the winter season. - October 08, 2009 - HolidayClick Ltd
Ava Gardner Festival This Weekend, October 9-10
The fifth annual Ava Gardner Festival is scheduled for Friday, October 9-Saturday, October 10 and this year’s theme celebrates the special relationship Ava shared with Ernest Hemingway. - October 08, 2009 - Ava Gardner Museum
Young Entrepreneur Women Launch Unique Concierge & Lifestyle Management Company While Giving Back to Their Community
Just six months ago, Sol Scott and Giselle Bonetti found themselves at one of those proverbial crossroads in life. Having been affected by the challenges of the real estate market and after the closure of their luxury real estate employer, they faced the decision of whether or not to continue... - October 08, 2009 - SCONETTI Concierge & Lifestyle Management
Oculus Business Solutions Launches Live Recorded Hotel Customer Mystery Shopping
Vancouver based Oculus helps hotels prepare for the 2010 winter Olympic Games with live mystery shopping and training services within Western Canada & USA - October 08, 2009 - Oculus Business Solutions
"October: 31 Days of Weird" Celebrates Local Legends, Crazy Characters and Bizarre Attractions
Variety of hotels offering $31 off the "Discover Weird U.S." getaway - a funky, off-the-beaten path getaway featured on www.yourmemorablemoments.com. - October 08, 2009 - YourMemorableMoments.com
Ethernet Extension Experts Opens Up International OEM Operations to All Types and Sizes
Large and Small IT Manufacturers to Benefit from E3’s Flexibility, Expert Customization, and Support. - October 07, 2009 - Ethernet Extension Experts
Three Different Travel Agencies Keep Their Identities But Also Work Together as One
Three separate Travel agencies have come together in a first of it's kind agency pooling resources as one agency while maintaining their separate agencies. - October 07, 2009 - Creative Travel, Inc
Epoque Hotels Moves to a New Office
Epoque Hotels is moving its headquarters to South Beach, an historical area famous for its art galleries. Epoque Hotels Miami is proud to move to an area that also fits into the style of the hotels, which is trendy, avant-garde, and chic. - October 07, 2009 - Epoque Hotels
New General Managers at Swissôtel Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Swissôtel Tallinn, Estonia
New General Managers have been appointed with immediate effect at both the Swissôtel Tallinn and the Swissôtel Amsterdam. Bart Westerhout, previously General Manager at the Swissôtel Amsterdam, is moving to Tallinn and Harold Kluit, until recently the Director of Revenue & Marketing at the Swissôtel Amsterdam, will be taking up the position of General Manager there. - October 07, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Geosemble Wins DARPA Contract for Satellite Image Data Integration
By clicking a given point on an aerial image, GeoXray™ users can view news, video, audio, text documents and other information relevant to a specific location. - October 06, 2009 - Geosemble Technologies
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Partners with Luxury Link
Special section for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts now featured on LuxuryLink.com - October 06, 2009 - Luxury Link LLC.
Strictly No Dancing for Zoo’s Rare Foal | Zsl London Zoo
The latest arrival at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is a total beginner, but just like the contestants on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing the newborn Przewalski foal is already finding his feet in the public arena. - October 06, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company Receives More Mice Requests in 2010
Luxury Travel Company’s Mice Department Receives More Mice Requests to South East Asia in 2010. For the good news for tourism recovery, the Luxury Travel Company has received more Mice requests especially from France, the UK and Asian countries. Luxury Travel Company(www.luxurytravelvietnam. - October 06, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
BerkshireCoupon.com Launches Website, Fall Getaways Now More Affordable
BerkshireCoupon.com has opened its new web site featuring money-saving coupons for Berkshire County, MA. Visitors to the site can now save thousands of dollars with coupons they print from the comfort of their own home. - October 06, 2009 - BerkshireCoupon.com