Travel News
News about destinations, tourist attractions, leisure, accommodation and transportation related to the travel industry. Discover the newest travel trends, acquisitions and travel and tourism industry market research.
MyTravelToolbox.com Releases Travel API
MyTravelToolbox.com (MTT) today released the public availability of its application programming interface (API). - January 27, 2012 - MyTravelToolbox.com
WLCVacations Sails Into Spring with Incredible Savings
Travelers can save up to $1000 off select cruises. - January 27, 2012 - France Cruises, Inc.
Luxury Hotel Booking Site Launches in Spanish for Latin American Users
U.S. private flash-sales company Bungolow.com looks to expand Latin American user-base with release of Spanish-version. Bungolow.com is a members-only travel club that offers discounts at top-shelf Latin American hotels and resorts. - January 27, 2012 - Bungolow
Uniform Tracking Guru FOUNDATION Logic Systems Finishes 2011 Strong by Installing Their Uniform Management Software at 16 Properties
For FOUNDATION Logic Systems the end of 2011 proved to be dynamic with the installation of their Uniform Tracking application, “The Uniform Manager,” at seven Ameristar Casinos, Horseshoe Hammond Casino, The Star Casino Australia, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and all six ski areas run by Vail Resorts, the premier mountain resort company in the world. - January 26, 2012 - Foundation Logic Systems
G Adventures Announces New Galapagos Tour Itineraries
Adventure travel leader offers more options for travellers wishing to explore the islands. - January 26, 2012 - G Adventures
Win a Synch1 Detailed Evaluation for Australia Visa Before Australia Day
Australia Day is almost here and with this occasion Synch1 decided to make one Romanian happy. Any Romanian who wants to emigrate to Australia can participate in the contest until 25th February, 9p.m. Romanian time, on Romania-Australia blog saying which are his/her reasons to move to Australia. On Australia Day one happy person will win a detailed evaluation made by Synch1 registered migration agents. - January 26, 2012 - Synchronicity 1 Romania
Resorts West Extends Complimentary Night as Snowstorms Hit Park City
After a four-day storm dropped more than 40 inches of snow in Park City, Resorts West is extending a complimentary fifth night to guests who stay four from April 1 to 15, 2012. - January 25, 2012 - Resorts West
April Mescher Named VP National Accounts at EIM
EIM (Excellence In Motivation) is pleased to announce the transition of April Mescher from Vice President, Travel to Vice President, National Accounts. April will assume responsibility for new and existing accounts nationally with a primary focus on the Southwest Ohio tri-state area. EIM’s... - January 25, 2012 - Excellence in Motivation
Kathy Nugent Delidow Named VP Travel at EIM
EIM (Excellence In Motivation) has promoted Kathy Nugent Delidow from Director, National Accounts to Vice President, Travel. - January 25, 2012 - Excellence in Motivation
Frontier Holidays Invite You to Share Their Expertise on Spain
Spain offers an incredible diversity of holiday options for travellers all year round and is fast regaining its position as the UK’s preferred destination. This country of stunning natural landscapes and inspiring cities provides the setting for all of Frontier Holidays travel options - both... - January 23, 2012 - Frontier Holidays Ltd
Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2012 Releases Program Details
Emphasis will be on investment potential for the timeshare and fractional industry, new growth strategies and the global outlook for 2012. - January 23, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Luxury Travel Ltd to Unveil New Overland Tours in the Kingdom of Cambodia
Luxury Travel to Offer New Exciting Tours from Phnom Penh to Angkor Temples by Road - January 22, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Travellers Can Now Book Flights Online with G Adventures
Adventure travel leader launches new online booking platform. - January 22, 2012 - G Adventures
G Adventures Introduces G-Plus
Adventure travel leader expands comfort program & launches new brochure - January 22, 2012 - G Adventures
Mahlatini Are Diversifying Their Portfolio of Holidays with the Addition of Unusual Holidays
Mahlatini are diversifying their portfolio of holidays with the addition of unusual holidays. The organisation are providing their customers the opportunity to add unique and personalised experiences to their Africa safari itineraries or to even have their unusual experience as the main focal point... - January 21, 2012 - Mahlatini
Mahlatini Has Now Added One of the Finest Golf Courses to Its Golfing Holiday Packages with the Inclusion of the World Famous "Gary Player Golf Course," in South Africa
Mahlatini, the UK's leading travel agent for luxury African holidays, African safaris and luxury honeymoons, has increased its golfing holiday packages with the inclusion of the "Gary Player Golf Course" at Sun City. Sun City is not only an incredible family vacation spot, but is one of... - January 21, 2012 - Mahlatini
Mahlatini Launches Its Own Safari Quiz
Mahlatini, the UK’s leading Africa safari holiday provider, luxury honeymoon and family holiday specialist, has unveiled its brand new safari quiz to further support its commitment to become not just the UK’s leading safari holiday provider but the world’s leading African holiday... - January 21, 2012 - Mahlatini
Alliance Hospitality Selected to Operate the 156-Suite Comfort Suites Atlanta Downtown Convention Center
Alliance Hospitality, a Raleigh, North Carolina based hospitality management company will operate the Comfort Suites Atlanta Downtown Convention Center in Atlanta, Georgia. - January 20, 2012 - Alliance Hospitality
Sponsorship Opportunity for a Travel-Related Company. Contribution Chance for Curious Minds.
Caligae Travel Files - World by sensitive eyes. Author's articles & illustrations about world nations & travel destinations. Curious, humorous, philanthropic. Entertaining anthropology & travel information by the very locals. Focus on people & their environment. Imperceptible phenomena & interesting facts. - January 20, 2012 - Caligae Travel Files
Now Search for the Cheapest Flights on Facebook and Twitter
iXiGO.com launches India’s first semantic travel search. - January 20, 2012 - ixigo
London Pub Unveils Exec Meal for 2012 Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark Philippines
Visitors attending the 17th Philippines Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark can purchase the exec meal package from London Pub in advance, no need to worry about finding good places to eat during the fiesta. - January 19, 2012 - The London Pub
Luxury Ski Home Rental Provider Gives Parents a Night Off
Luxury vacation home rental provider Resorts West offers a package that include a complimentary evening of child care. - January 19, 2012 - Resorts West
Legendary Former Jockey, Bob Champion MBE, Joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Vistas Programme
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is delighted to announce that the inspirational former jockey and Grand National winner, Bob Champion MBE, will be joining its acclaimed cruise enrichment programme, Vistas, as one of its "Sporting Personalities." - January 19, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Sell My Timeshare NOW Becomes the Latest Sponsor of Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2012
The Internet advertising and marketing company for timeshare owners, developers and HOAs seeking to resell or rent timeshares and fractionals, becomes a sponsor of Perspective Magazine’s second annual industry networking and awards event. - January 18, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Take Out "The Oscars of the Travel Industry"
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) in the Cook Islands have kicked off 2012 in celebration mode after walking away with awards for the “World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort” and “World’s Leading Island Villas” at the 2011 World Travel Awards Grand Final event hosted last night by the Qatar Tourism Authority at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar. - January 17, 2012 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Online Voting Has Begun for 2012 Perspective Magazine Timeshare and Fractional Awards Program
Timeshare and fractional industry professionals from across the globe can now participate in selecting the elite of the industry for global recognition of excellence. - January 16, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
GOCO Hospitality Co-Develops Wellness Community in Koh Samui, Thailand
Samahita Residences to be joint venture between award-winning wellness management company and renowned yoga master Paul Dallaghan. - January 15, 2012 - GOCO Hospitality
European Waterways "Panache" Luxury Hotel Barge "Says It with Flowers" on Inaugural Spring Cruises in Holland
Features Colorful Tulip Cruises, Excursions to Floriade 2012 Flower Show and 10% Off All Cabin and Charter Rates in April - January 14, 2012 - European Waterways
Brett/Robinson Vacation Package Includes Music Fest Tickets and Accommodations
In just a few short months The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival will return to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. Brett/Robinson is making it easy to attend the 2012 event by offering a Hangout Music Festival vacation package. Many music festival attendees come from out of town, making... - January 14, 2012 - Brett Robinson
Online Retailer Announces Round Trip Toiletry Delivery Service
Ogomo.com announces their round-trip toiletry supply service. This service will allow travelers to send their toiletries to their hotel and return them back home after their trip. - January 13, 2012 - Ogomo, LLC
Exclusive, Essential Information to be Presented at Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2012
Presentations from some of the world’s leading experts in the timeshare and fractional industry are expected to impact business decisions as the expo sets the stage for 2012. - January 13, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Discover Hawaii Tours Launches Mobile Site
Latest innovation puts Hawaii at your fingertips with clean, simple design and the essentials needed for booking tours on-the-go. - January 13, 2012 - Discover Hawaii Tours
BBAV Valentine's Day Romantic Packages and Specials, 2012
Do something different this Valentine's Day. Take your significant other away to a romantic Virginia Bed and Breakfast. - January 13, 2012 - Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia
New Guidebook Discusses Affordable Group Travel Options to Rental Villas, Chateaux or Castles
Friends, A Villa & A Travel Bug: How to arrange a fabulous villa vacation for yourself and a few dozen of your closest friends (ISBN 1466214856), by Janice Davis, is a how-to travel guide for economically organizing rentals of villas, chateaux or castles, either for a group of friends or for a family reunion. - January 13, 2012 - Janice Davis
Champagne and Tuscany New Destinations as BKWine Announces the 2012 Travel Program
BKWine has just released its 2012 wine and food tour program. It includes two new destinations: Tuscany and Champagne, as well Bordeaux. Full details: http://www.bkwinetours.com. - January 13, 2012 - BKWine AB
Festivals of Speed to Bring the Finest in Luxury and Automotive Design to St. Petersburg
The Festivals of Speed will return to St. Petersburg March 30th through April 1st. Throughout this anticipated weekend, a rare showcase of vintage and contemporary automotive design, custom-created motorcycles, and high performance boats and yachts will be set amongst lavish receptions, fine wine and spirits tastings, world class entertainment, and more leading up to the large-scale main event on the beautiful St. Petersburg waterfront Sunday. - January 12, 2012 - Festivals of Speed
The Crystalline Grid Releases Inexpensive Next Generation WiFi Superspots for Long Range Point-of-Sale Internet Access, Video Security, and Internet Telephony
The Crystalline Grid introduces NetBeacon™, a low-cost WiFi “superspot” that provides point-of-sale Internet access, Video Security, and Voice over IP (VoIP) over a distance that automatically grows up to a quarter-mile at every installation...with as little as a single Internet connection. This is introduced in conjunction with MobileDVR™, which turns any Android™, iPhone™, or iPad™ into a live video monitoring device with remote storage and text message event notification. - January 12, 2012 - The Crystalline Grid
First "Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines World Indoor Bowls Championships" to be Held at Potters Leisure Resort
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been named as the title sponsor of the forthcoming "World Indoor Bowls Championships" at Potters Leisure Resort in Norfolk. - January 12, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
InnerSea Discoveries Adds Third Ship and New Itineraries for More Uncommon Un-Cruises in Alaska
Small-ship Alaska adventure cruises offered on three vessels from April-September 2012. Building on its sold-out 2011 inaugural season in Alaska, InnerSea Discoveries diversifies its cruising range in Alaska for 2012 with the addition of the 76-guest Wilderness Explorer sailing a new Northern Passages and Glacier Bay itinerary between Juneau and Sitka, Alaska. The ship joins the 60-guest Wilderness Adventurer and 76-guest Wilderness Discoverer together sailing 10 itineraries in Alaska. - January 12, 2012 - InnerSea Discoveries/American Safari Cruises
Super Visa Insurance for Parents and Grandparents Visiting Canada
The Super Visa Insurance which has come into effect from 1st December, 2011 to cut the backlog of sponsorship applications for Parents and Grandparents. The government stated that applicants will be required to obtain private Canadian health-care insurance for their stay in Canada. The self explanatory questions and answers in this press release will be helpful to clear these doubts. - January 11, 2012 - Punjab Insurance Inc
Yats Restaurant Unveils Special Meals for Visitors Attending 2012 Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival
Organizers and establishments like Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar come out with special food and beverage services to entertain Manila visitors traveling to Clark Pampanga to attend 17th Philippines Hot Air Balloon Festival in 2012. - January 11, 2012 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
Travelpro Announces Its Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Invention of the Rollaboard
Travelpro will celebrate its 25th Anniversary of the invention of Rollaboard luggage throughout 2012 with an array of promotions, dynamic new product introductions, special events and media co-ops. - January 11, 2012 - travelpro
Experience Vietnam - Timeless Charm in the Lap of Luxury
Luxury Travel to promote timeless charm of Vietnam in 18 days. - January 11, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Get in the Mood for Love with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Cruise guests aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ four ships can expect a mood of romance on board this coming Valentine’s Day, Tuesday 14th February 2012. - January 11, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
WageWatch Releases Its 2012 Lodging Industry Wage Forecast
U.S. Leisure Employees should receive a nice pay increase in 2012. - January 10, 2012 - WageWatch, Inc.
Eastern National Announces 2012 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest Winners
Each year, Eastern National holds a photo contest for U.S. National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) to select 10 images taken at national parks—one national and nine regional, based on the geographical regions of the national park system—for the collectible... - January 09, 2012 - Eastern National
Session Details Released for Day One of Timeshare and Fractional Industry Expo GNEX 2012
Sessions will include information about the investment potential of timeshare and fractional projects in Latin America, the emergence of new business models and some potential for controversy. - January 09, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Equitrekking Travel Names Largay Travel Preferred Provider of Travel Services
Emmy-Winning Equitrekking Team Expands EquitrekkingTravel.com and Client Service Capacity for Exceptional Equestrian Vacations with Virtuoso Travel Agency, Largay Travel. - January 09, 2012 - Equitrekking
Adrenalin Rush of Breaking Powder with Family Continues on Middle Fork of Idaho’s Salmon River on Far and Away Adventures’ 2012 Rafting Holidays
As with the rewards that come with skiing together during an annual winter gathering, Far and Away Adventures’ summer river thrills provide another seasonal escape that binds adventurous families in a way only shared participation in active recreation can. - January 08, 2012 - Far and Away Adventures
Hidden Turkey with Nothing to Hide
Exclusive Escapes has unveiled a brand new website - www.exclusiveescapes.co.uk – with 60 short films and around 10,000 new colour images which leaves guests in no doubt as to the quality of its Hidden Turkey 2012 programme. 99% of Exclusive Escapes’ Lycian Coast portfolio now has professional footage, creating one of the most complete online film libraries of any specialist tour operator. - January 08, 2012 - Exclusive Escapes