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Link2Weather Launching of a New Web Site Dedicated to Trip Planning According to Weather Forecast

Link2Weather is a new web site assisting in planning any trip in accordance to the weather condition. It allows its users to check endless numbers of origins and destinations, while presenting the conditions and attractions along the way, having the ability to change the route at any point along the way. - February 10, 2011 - Link2Weather

North Carolina Travel Industry Association (NCTIA) Hires New Lobbyist

Member-based advocacy group for NC travel industry welcomes experienced lobbyist Lu-Ann Perryman as legislative advocate. - February 10, 2011 - North Carolina Travel Industry Association

Gap Adventures Resonates with Canada’s #1 in Customer Service Ranking

According to a recent global study* of more than 100 countries, Canada ranked first in "customer service", followed by Italy and Australia. Canadians are often recognized for their kindness, generosity and friendliness. Now they can add great customer service to the list too. Echoing the... - February 10, 2011 - G Adventures

New Directory Enables Companies to Micro-Target Expatriates

According to a Just Landed survey, more than 70% of expatriates have problems finding reliable service providers abroad. At the same time, companies are also experiencing difficulties addressing expatriates through traditional media. With Just Landed's new directory, companies are now able to micro-target expatriate customers all over the world. - February 10, 2011 - Just Landed

Himalayan Adventures in Nepal and Tibet with SpiceRoads Cycle Tours

SpiceRoads Cycle Tours is setting the altitude limit higher with three new tours that traverse through Nepal and Tibet. - February 09, 2011 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd

MyAfricanPlan.com Releases Report, 52 Reasons to Invest in Africa

MyAfricanPlan.com has released a report on the 52 Reasons to Invest in Africa. The report is based on a principle that realizing a return on investment in Africa can be good for different types of foreign investors and at the same time good for Africans. - February 08, 2011 - My African Plan

Xoxxi –Innovation and Fun Activity Vacations

Xoxxi, the leading independent specialist travel operator specializing in surfing, snow and active vacations since 2008, is launching Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) vacations to California. Novel and innovative, this is an online company that has invested heavily in a high speed, interactive... - February 08, 2011 - Xoxxi

XCom Global Extends Unlimited aXcess Wireless Internet Rental Coverage to Six Additional Destinations

Business and leisure travelers now have low-cost international 3G WiFi access available to them in over 35 countries - February 08, 2011 - XCom Global, Inc.

Thumbs Up on Far and Away Adventures’ River Rafting Trips That Include Enviro-tainment Programs for Children

Pace-Setting River Outfitter Far and Away Adventures Uses Natural Environment to Make Multi-Generational Vacations Fun, Educational and Seamless. - February 06, 2011 - Far and Away Adventures

Melbourne to Launch Global Food, Wine and Travel Association

As local membership of the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) continues to grow, the official launch of the Australasian division is set to take place in Melbourne on Wednesday, 16 February, 2011. - February 06, 2011 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association

The World’s Most Romantic and Best Hotels to Spend Valentine’s Day Are Highlighted in the February Issue of Food & Drink Digital

Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide, announces the launch of its newly developed Front of Book story featuring Hotels that do Valentine’s Day right. - February 05, 2011 - WDM Group

An Exclusive Look Into Shade Hotel, Manhattan Beach’s Only Boutique Hotel Offering Luxurious Accommodations and Specialized Amenities in February’s Business Review USA

Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, explores Shade Hotel, a boutique hotel just blocks away from the Manhattan Beach pier and volleyball-laden beach. It’s the month surrounded by love and what better way to show your better half the Valentine’s... - February 05, 2011 - WDM Group

Escaped To Peru Tours Supported by Peruvian Government for Travel Show

Tour Operator Escaped To Peru has received the support of Peruvian Government agency Prom Peru in the lead up to their attendance at the New York Times Travel Show. - February 05, 2011 - Escaped to Latin America

ONETECH Integrates RateTiger to Expand Channel Offering to Customers

Vagabond Inn gains instant access to rate and reservation data for 700 sales channels. - February 05, 2011 - eRevMax Inc.

Jordan Continues to be a Safe Tourist Destination

Jordan’s tourism sector is keeping a close eye on regional political developments while assuring its international partners that the Kingdom remains to be a very safe destination. The sector’s vigilance was prompted by international news reports covering the turmoil in Tunisia and... - February 05, 2011 - Jordan Tourism Board

Think Outside the Candy Box This Valentine's Day, Stay at the Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

We've all grown accustomed to giving the traditional box of candy or flowers on Valentine's Day. It's a sweet thought, but not too original. This year, think outside the candy box. Why not celebrate your love for each other by giving the gift of time away together. And staying at a fun clothing optional resort like The Terra Cotta Inn is a fun, romantic choice. - February 04, 2011 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa

Join Island Expeditions at Lighthouse Reef and Glover’s Reef Atoll for a Week of Sea Kayaking, Snorkeling and Yoga on the Shores of the Caribbean

Island Expeditions (IE) have confirmed their Yoga Instructors’ schedule for their Lighthouse Reef and Glover's Reef Kayaking Adventures in Belize. - February 04, 2011 - Island Expeditions

Tradewind Aviation Expands Flights to St. Barth

Two additional aircraft dedicated to its popular San Juan - St. Barth scheduled route. - February 04, 2011 - Tradewind Aviation

Website Launches, Partners with Vegas Casinos

YourCasinoComps.com is a new website that partners with Las Vegas casino properties to offer “comps” – short for complimentary offers – along with special deals, discounts and announcements. The site allows established properties the opportunity to reach beyond their normal... - February 03, 2011 - Up All Day Creative Solutions

Vita Vie Retreat Adds New Lower Priced Healthy Location in Delray Beach, FL

Vita Vie Retreat adds an all new second, lower priced location in Delray Beach, Florida. As of February 7, 2011, guests will experience Vita Vie Retreat’s programs at the Marriott Residence Inn Delray Beach. - February 03, 2011 - Vita Vie Retreat

Escaped to Latin America Travel on the Inaugural LAN Airlines Flight from Lima to Easter Island

Tour operator Escaped to Latin America has attended LAN airline's inaugural flight to Easter Island. - February 03, 2011 - Escaped to Latin America

Demand for Egypt falls by 30% as UK tourists Head to Spain & the Canary Islands

Flight search engine, WhichBudget.com, reports a 30% nosedive in overall UK flight searches to Egypt due to the present political unrest in the country. The situation in Egypt follows on from recent conflicts in Tunisia, also a popular tourist destination. According to WhichBudget.com, overall... - February 03, 2011 - WhichBudget

Gap Adventures Named Best National Adventure Operator

Adventure travel leader tops Get Out There Magazine’s Readers’ Choice list. - February 03, 2011 - G Adventures

Stranded Travellers Turn to Private Jets in Egyptian Travel Chaos

As protests in Egypt cause major disruption to travel networks, online private jet platform PrivateFly.com reports a surge in enquiries. - February 03, 2011 - PrivateFly.com

The Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta Among the 99 Best Hotels Worldwide

The Grand Hotel Excelsior, one of the top Luxury Malta Hotels, has added another award to its portfolio. This Spa Resort in Malta has been presented with the HolidayCheck Award 2011. HolidayCheck is an internet site which provides hotel reviews, travel pictures and tips by travellers, as well as recommendations. - February 02, 2011 - Grand Hotel Excelsior

National Concierge Association-Nevada Chapter Announces 2011 Board of Directors

National Concierge Association is pleased to announce the results of its 2011 election for the Nevada Chapter Board of Directors. - February 02, 2011 - National Concierge Association

Plan a Vacation with SeeTheSouthwest.com

A new feature on SeeTheSouthwest will allow visitors to book a tour or make a lodging reservation on the spot. - February 01, 2011 - SeeTheSouthwest.com

The Bogside Artists Light Up Their Famous Murals

The Bogside Artists of Derry, Northern Ireland, having waited six years for the council to honour their pledge to light up the famous murals have decided to go ahead and illuminate them. - January 31, 2011 - The Bogside Artists

Croatia Tour for Handicapped and Disabled Persons

Specially designed tours to accommodate visually and hearing challenged and physically disabled persons. - January 31, 2011 - Universal Travel System (UTS)

AutoSlash.com’s Holiday Results: Car Renters Averaged $65 Savings

AutoSlash.com, a car rental booking website begun last year, announced results today from its first holiday season indicating consumers saved $65 per rental, or nearly 30% on average. The free service, which applies coupons and discounts, tracks rental price changes over time until the pickup date, and re-books users into found savings automatically, reported that during the holiday period over 80% of its users saved money from their original booking price. - January 31, 2011 - AutoSlash.com

Phil Clark Marketing Names Clark as Safest Tourist Destination in the Philippines

Unfazed by crime rates and terrorist acts in Philippines, tourists from all over the world travel to Clark near Manila to unwind, relax, enjoy simple US lifestyle in the safe vacation travel haven of Clark, Phil Clark Marketing reports. - January 31, 2011 - Philippines Clark Marketing

Luxury Travel Vietnam to Unveil New Tour to Hill Tribal Markets

Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Unveil New Tour to Hill Tribal Markets in Northern Vietnam. - January 29, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Carlos Point Beach Club Condo Rental Now Available Through Ft. Myers Beach Vacation Rental Company

A beachfront condo at Carlos Point Beach Club is now available through Fort Myers Beach vacation rental management company, Beach Accommodations. Carlos Point Beach Club is located on the Southern end of the island, with access to Lover’s Key State Park. - January 29, 2011 - Beach Accommodations, LLC

Innovative App for Timeshare Launched by European Leader

Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket have today announced the launch of the first ever iPhone app for timeshare owners, buyers and sellers. - January 28, 2011 - Worldwide Timeshare Hypermarket

Nexcom Introduced Core i7 based Digital Signage Media Player

Powered by Intel® Core™ i5/ Core™ i7 processor, NEXCOM NDiS 166 is designed to mount behind large LCDs, which support dual displays through DVI, HDMI or VGA interfaces. Smoothly playback full-HD combinations of videos, pictures, flash, web pages, RSS and scrolling text for dynamic and real-time promotions. The low power consumption and wide range of operating & storage temperature offer great utility and flexibility for business promotions. - January 27, 2011 - NEXCOM

New Online Directory Connects Adventure Travel Experts with Adventure Travelers

Adventure Travel Mentor.com—An adventure travel planning Web site is launching a free directory of experts –“mentors”– including travel agents, tour operators, adventure activity guides, tourism offices and travel consultants. The purpose of this new directory is to... - January 27, 2011 - Adventure Travel Mentor

Go Nudist at the Hotel Desire Costa Rica’s Body Paint Party on January 29, 2011, in San Jose, Costa Rica

The theme is Body Paint for the Hotel Desire Costa Rica’s party to be held on January 29, 2011, in the GoNudeCostaRica.com San Jose location. Come let your imagination run wild and paint your body or someone else’s. - January 27, 2011 - GoNudeCostaRica.com

New Collection of Fine Photos Available Now - Thomas Palfy’s Postcards from Melbourne Published

Thomas Palfy's latest book, the second in the Postcards from... series, takes us to Melbourne, Australia, the home town of the author. A selection of images is presented of the City buildings, old and new, the river Yarra, the port and beachfront and the forests of the Dandenong Ranges. This new publication is of interest to visitors, residents and collectors of fine photographs. - January 26, 2011 - Thomas Palfy

Houseinthesun.com Goes Rental

Four months after launching its website, the property portal www.houseinthesun.com presents a new section for holiday rentals. "The rental section is a result of listening to our partner agents. Many of the property agents in sunny countries work with both sales and rental. The development of... - January 26, 2011 - House in the sun Scandinavia AB

Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Ltd Has a Successful Show at FITUR 11

Luxury Travel Vietnam Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has a successful show at the prestigious tourism trade fair FITUR, the International Tourism Trade Fair, taking place from January 19th to the 23rd, 2011 in Madrid, Spain. Each year FITUR opens its doors to a wide range of exhibiting... - January 26, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Weber’s Inn in Ann Arbor, Michigan Completes Renovation of Lobby, Reception Area, Meeting Room

Weber's Inn renovations are completed with a "timeless design" that highlights the Ann Arbor hotel as a true boutique hotel. - January 26, 2011 - Weber's Restaurant and Hotel

Push Media Group Presents Three Celebrity Charity Parties to Fill Dallas Super Bowl Week, Proving Everything’s Bigger in Texas

Just over a week remains until the first-ever Super Bowl in North Texas, truly proving that Everything’s Bigger in Texas. Push Media Group, with its many partners, is gearing up for three celebrity filled nights and days of parties, culminating with the Big Game Watch Party at Patio Grill in... - January 25, 2011 - Push Media Group

Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental Gives Motorcyclists 7 Reasons Why Ecuador is "Heaven"

According to Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental, no other country in the world offers more spectacular motorcycling than Ecuador. The combination of terrain, scenery and suitable year-round weather make "Ecuador" synonymous with "outdoor motorbike adventure." - January 25, 2011 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental

Moon Fiji Launched by South Pacific Organizer

Moon Fiji by David Stanley is the original travel guidebook to the Fiji Islands. The ninth edition has just been published by Avalon Travel of Berkeley, California. - January 24, 2011 - South Pacific Organizer

DirectRooms.com – 11 February 2011 Japanese Celebrate National Foundation Day in Kyoto

DirectRooms.com reports that the citizens of Kyoto and all around Japan will be celebrating the foundation of the country’s first emperor with a national holiday in February - January 23, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

Hoteles Silken Selects RateTiger for Channel Management

Spanish hotel chain reorganises sales structure to compete against international hotel brands. - January 23, 2011 - eRevMax Inc.

TripAdvisor Honours Pacific Resort Aitutaki as Best of the South Pacific

Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the South Pacific and Top 10 Resorts for Romance in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2011 Travelers’ Choice awards. TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site, today announced the winners of its... - January 21, 2011 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands