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Perspective Media to be the Exclusive Provider of Resort Television to the Timeshare and Fractional Industry
The leading independent multi-media information provider for the timeshare and fractional industry will have exclusive global resale rights to provide Resort Television services to vacation ownership resorts. - July 08, 2011 - Perspective Magazine
Resorts West Adds Black Diamond Lodge to Deer Valley Accommodations
Resorts West adds Snow Park lodging to Deer Valley inventory with a 3-bedroom luxury condo. - July 07, 2011 - Resorts West
Atlantic® Luggage Compass® 2 Spinners – The Only Way to Roll
Atlantic® brand luggage, part of the Travelpro® family, is pleased to introduce its new line of 4-wheel Spinners, the Compass® 2 Collection. This is the most versatile collection to date, crafted for stress-free business travel. - July 03, 2011 - travelpro
Encore Travel and Incentive's Fall Lineup of Charters Brings Away Games and Races Close to Home for Iowa, Iowa State and NASCAR Fans
The 2011 fall lineup of Charter trips to away games for the Iowa Hawkeye's, Iowa State Cyclones and NASCAR allow fans to attend the events without driving or incurring the cost of hotels. Food, beverages and entertainment is provided. Past guests weigh in on the experience. - July 03, 2011 - Encore Travel and Incentive
Online Casino La Vida Ready to Welcome Riviera Riches
New video slot from Microgaming set to release at Casino La Vida at the beginning of July. - July 02, 2011 - Casino La Vida
Colorado Resident Berten Dragten Crowned Champion After Winning the World Poker Tour Amateur Championship
Berten Dragten, of Woodmoor CO, was delivered the winning hand that earned him the title of WPT Amateur Poker League Champion last April in Las Vegas. Berten outlasted almost 700 participants and two days of tournament play to claim his title at this inaugural event. The World Poker Tour Amateur... - July 02, 2011 - World Poker Tour Amateur Poker League
iXiGO.com Launches “Fly & Win” in Association with Delhi Duty Free
Special discounts at Delhi Duty Free shops for international flyers using iXiGO.com. - July 01, 2011 - ixigo
Luxury Travel Company Accepts Last Minute Booking to Myanmar
Luxury Travel Group (www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com ) is Promoting a 6 day Myanmar tour and accepts the last minute booking. - July 01, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
HotelTravel.com Selected as Finalist for Travolution Award
HotelTravel.com is a finalist for the Travolution Awards in the "Best Accommodation Consumer Website" category. The Travolution Awards are considered high honours in the online travel sector, awarded for innovation and excellence. HotelTravel.com joins an elite group of previous finalists and winners including EasyJet, Expedia, Trip Advisor and Travelsupermarket. - July 01, 2011 - HotelTravel.com
Pictorial Guide to Budapest – Thomas Palfy’s New Book Published
Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer’s latest collection of great photographs takes us to Budapest. Many of the attractions of the Hungarian capital are introduced to the reader through a series of pictures and comments. This album is the latest one in the Postcards from… series and is available both in English (Postcards from Budapest) and in Hungarian (Budapesti kepeslapok). - June 30, 2011 - Thomas Palfy
Passport Visa Travelers Guide Establishes a FAQ Resource for Worried Travelers Who Need an Answer to Their Question
Direct-PassportVisas.com now offers a new section on their site for visitors to ask about their concerns regarding passports and travel visas. The FAQ pages are already among the most popular pages on the website. - June 30, 2011 - Passport Visa Travelers Guide
EatSmart Products Luggage Scale Featured Live on Fox News
The EatSmart Precision Voyager Luggage Scale was declared one of "The Best Travel Gadgets of 2011" on Fox News. - June 30, 2011 - EatSmart Products
Coffee, Chocolate and Cloudforest: Now Serving Motorcycles
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental Offers New Day Motorcycle and Mountain Bike Self-Guided GPS Tour Departing Daily from Quito - June 29, 2011 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Japanese Mountain Retreat Utilizing Victoria's World Class Spa Facilities
Japanese Mountain Retreat's knack of utilizing world class spa facilities and natural attributes including mineral springs and geothermal waters, has steered couples to Victoria’s mountain regions for a relaxing escape. Victoria is the leading destination for spa and wellness tourism in... - June 29, 2011 - Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa
Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa Delivers Ground-Breaking Above Average Operational Management and Customer Service Skills
The team of spa therapists at Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa provide unique Japanese style surroundings through special and ground-breaking operational management and customer service skills. - June 29, 2011 - Japanese Mountain Retreat Hot Spring and Spa
The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan vs. the Japanese Media
"The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan" made a big splash in the Japanese media. - June 29, 2011 - Armand Vaquer, Author
Gap Adventures Named Canada’s Favourite Adventure Tour Operator
Adventure travel leader also ranked fourth among environmentally friendly travel companies - June 29, 2011 - G Adventures
“Rest Your Eyes Layout Design” - Launched in Online Lifestyle Magazine GK
GK Magazine (Global Konnoisseur) with Editor-in-chief Kosta Gara recently launched their first lifestyle issue. GK is a free online magazine aimed primarily at readers with a keen interest in the best travel spots, self development and a discerning taste for some of the better things in life such... - June 28, 2011 - GK Magazine
Your Morocco Tour Launches Group Tours to Morocco
Morocco is a varied country. It has a great sightseeing potential with a number of diverse Morocco travel tours and tourism alternatives. Cultural tourism, heritage tourism, rural tourism, adventure tourism, beach tourism, etc. are important tourism choices. With several tourism options, countless... - June 28, 2011 - Your Morocco Tour
OIR Interactive Teams with Direct Air to Offer Flight Information Via Text to Myrtle Beach Travelers
OIR Interactive announces a new text alert program for Myrtle Beach air travelers flying Direct Air. Using OIR’s texting application TextBoard, Direct Air can contact passengers with up-to-the-minute text alerts containing important flight information. - June 28, 2011 - OIR Interactive
Priceless Productions Announces, “Eat, Pray, Love & ...Shop, in Bali & Bangkok” - June/July 2012
BoomerBroadsAbroad.com, a division of Priceless Productions, is planning for Summer Fun in Bangkok & Bali 2012. Now is the time to start thinking about that exotic trip, scheduled for, “someday”...especially when plans include using Frequent Flyer Miles to Bangkok's beautiful new Suvarnabhumi International Airport. - June 28, 2011 - Priceless Productions
Inventive Travelware Announces L.O.L., and Humorous Attitude Adjustment Luggage Tags
Inventive Travelware, www.inventivetravelware.com announced the launch of their new texting luggage tag aimed at the mobile generation and lightening the stress of travel with comic relief. "People love to express themselves about everything – and our tags are edgy, colorful and fun. - June 28, 2011 - Inventive Travelware
Free & Easy Traveler Offering a Free Adventure Travel Trip to Secret Destination
Participate in Free & Easy Traveler's Facebook contest, Get Busy Livin', and win a free 20-day adventure travel tour to a new secret destination, with flights included. - June 26, 2011 - Free and Easy Traveler
Gap Adventures Resumes Tour Operations in Japan
Leading adventure travel company confident about operating its tours in Japan. - June 26, 2011 - G Adventures
Great Hotels of the World – Luxury for Less
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) reveals a selection of their best offers - all for under €100 per room per night. - June 25, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Travel Contest Judges Announced for the Best Summer Vacation Experience Competition
The travel story and photo contest sponsored by Passport Visa Travelers Guide has finalized its decision in establishing a qualified group of travel bloggers to be contest judges for the Best Summer Vacation competition at Direct-PassportVisas.com. - June 25, 2011 - Passport Visa Travelers Guide
GIC Argentina launch LA CIUDAD, Your Guide to All the Latest Shows and Events Right Here in Buenos Aires
This week announces the launch of LA CIUDAD, the most recent website release from Grupo de Intercambio Cultural (GIC Argentina), the number one study abroad organization in Argentina. Updated daily, LA CIUDAD is the online guide for the latest in theatre, concerts, sports, art and events happening right here in Buenos Aires. - June 25, 2011 - GIC Argentina
J.T. Hannah's Has the Hot Dish on Cool New Eats in Pigeon Forge, TN
This past Monday, June 20, 2011, Pigeon Forge welcomed the all new casual dining restaurant, J.T. Hannah’s, Kitchen. The food, service and atmosphere have the entire city raving. - June 24, 2011 - J.T. Hannah's Kitchen
American Liberty Hospitality's Hawthorn Suites Killeen Offers Low Rates, Convenient Location for Those Attending Fort Hood's Freedom Fest
Hawthorn Suites Killeen offers hot breakfast, high-speed Internet access and a convenient location to the shuttle stop for those attending the July 4th festival at Fort Hood Military Base. - June 24, 2011 - American Liberty Hospitality
Attitash Mountain Resort Celebrates 35 Years of Summer Fun on Friday, July 1. Discount Tickets, Classic Car Event, and More Will Mark Date Alpine Slide Opened in 1976.
Attitash Mountain Resort will celebrate 35 years of summer fun on Friday, July 1, with scheduled events including discount $35 day tickets and the first summer “Cruise Attitash” classic and vintage car showing hosted by the Mount Washington Valley Old Car Club. Local radio stations WMWV 93.5FM & Magic 104/98.1FM will be broadcasting live from 12-4p.m. The day will also include a BBQ special free cake cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. - June 23, 2011 - Attitash Mountain Resort
Travelpro Launches Executive Pro™ “Checkpoint Friendly” Computer Briefcase Collection
Travelpro introduces its new “Checkpoint Friendly” Computer Briefcase Collection, Executive Pro™. With this 9-piece collection of briefcases, business travelers can expect lightweight, stylish, durable and Checkpoint Friendly briefs, especially when going through airport security. - June 23, 2011 - travelpro
Home is Where the Heart is for Edinburgh Accommodation Expert
www.Hotels.tv – A new web-based hotel review and booking service for visitors to Edinburgh and the Lothians has launched today. - June 23, 2011 - Hotels.tv in Edinburgh
A Taste of Vietnam for Gourmet Lovers by Luxury Travel
The new Luxury Travel trip features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam’s most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land. Along with exploring new cultures, one of the great joys of travel is the discovery of new... - June 22, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Voyage Manager Rebrand to Take on the World
As Voyage Manager is set to expand into other markets the company has released a new look website and corporate identity. - June 22, 2011 - Voyage Manager
RateTiger Launches RTConnect Version 3.5 at HITEC 2011
Premium channel manager unveils its latest XML gateway. - June 19, 2011 - eRevMax Inc.
Unearthing Asia Partners with Sonney Media Networks in Hong Kong and Thailand
Unearthing Asia (www.unearthingasia.com) is delighted to share the appointment of Sonney Media Networks (www.sonneymedia.com) as the new Media Representative for Unearthing Asia magazine in Hong Kong and Thailand. With the recent news of expansion to the Thailand market, Unearthing Asia... - June 19, 2011 - PT Tanindo Multi Media
A Comparison of Airline Industry Mobile Apps - Who Ranked #1? Airline Industry Mobile Competitive Review
Which U.S. airline offers the most comprehensive mobile application? How do they compare to their competition? Which provider shows the best understanding of how to deliver a useful and easy mobile experience? Join Key Lime Interactive as they discuss their findings in a free webinar on June 28, 2011. - June 17, 2011 - Key Lime Interactive
Epoque Hotels Announces New Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires
The recently-opened Hotel Pulitzer Buenos Aires, an initiative of Spain’s Grupo Regina Hoteles, a member of Epoque Hotels, introduces an innovative concept to Argentina: the Large Boutique Hotel. Unlike traditional boutique establishments, which offer only up to around 30 rooms, the Hotel Pulitzer combines a personalized touch, matchless service and contemporary interior design in a large design hotel providing 104 rooms. - June 17, 2011 - Epoque Hotels
Hotel Galvez to Host Series of Rosenberg Library Exhibits This Summer
Hotel Galvez & Spa, a Wyndham Grand® Hotel, is collaborating with Rosenberg Library’s Galveston and Texas History Center to host a series of exhibits and presentations at the hotel during the months of July, August and September as part of the hotel’s year-long celebration... - June 17, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
WorldFlyers to Attempt Circumpolar Flight Speed Record
Two American aviators, Mickey Russell and Jay Jones, plan to break the world speed record of flying around he world over the poles in November 2011 and break a 40-year-old speed record in the process. - June 16, 2011 - WorldFlyers
AMDETUR Convention Receives Support from Perspective Magazine
The timeshare and fractional industry’s leading independent information provider is a media sponsor for the fourth year in a row. - June 16, 2011 - Perspective Magazine
Luxury Travel Ltd to Launch "the Natural Beauty of North-Eastern Vietnam"
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has launched "The Natural Beauty of North-eastern Vietnam," an adventurous itinerary for people looking to explore this beautiful region. Travelers visit Ba Be, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lang Son and Halong Bay. - June 15, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Exec Digital Visits the Park Hyatt Aviara in the June Issue
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Batiquitos Lagoon ecological reserve, the Park Hyatt Aviara in Southern California is the definition of luxury. Nestled in the northern corner of San Diego County, Park Hyatt Aviara appeals to the executive traveler who has a mean back hand, worn-in hiking... - June 14, 2011 - WDM Group
The Top 10 Unusual Restaurants Are Revealed in Business Review India
Readers who wish to spice up their eating out experience & aren’t afraid to try something ‘different’ must know that there is no dearth of unusual restaurants in India that are far from anything ordinary & boring. Avid travelers & die-hard foodies must especially read... - June 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Private Vietnam Tour Guide Announces Expansion of Private Tour Guide Services in Vietnam
Private Vietnam Tour Guide (www.privatevietnamtourguide.com) now offers Vietnam shore excursions to cruise ship travelers arriving in Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Ports in addition to its regular clientele of Vietnam travelers arriving by land and air. Private Vietnam tour guide Bao Loc can provide a... - June 13, 2011 - Private Vietnam Tour Guide
Perspective Magazine Announces Dates for GNEX 2012 Timeshare and Fractional Industry Expo
The leading independent, multi-media information provider for the timeshare and fractional industry provides details for its second annual event on the heels of a successful GNEX 2011. - June 12, 2011 - Perspective Magazine
Private Jet Travel, Real Estate News, Company Facebook Pages and More in June’s Issue of Business Review USA
An inside look into private jet travel with JetSuite founder Alex Wilcox - June 10, 2011 - WDM Group
Market Research Study Reveals Investment in Building Area's Image Paying Off
Benchmark study shows increase in community’s image ratings by residents and nonresidents alike. - June 09, 2011 - Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Micro-Blogging: the Next Chapter in Travel Guidebooks
BackpackForever.com launches Knowledge Sharing Portal allowing travelers to upload destination tips and advice to an online, open-collaboration guidebook. - June 08, 2011 - BackpackForever.com
Alex Wilcox, Founder of JetSuite Tells Business Review USA About Luxury Private Travel and Its Perks
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, gains insight into private, luxury jet travel on board JetSuite, one of the latest players in the private jet industry. JetSuite is one of the newest up-and-coming private jet companies that offer luxury travel at a... - June 07, 2011 - WDM Group