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.
Access America Joins BlogTalkRadio host Raquel Segura on “AiresLibre Travel Show” December 13, 2010, at 3 p.m. Eastern
“Trip Insurance, Do I Really Need It?” - December 12, 2010 - Je Suis. PARIS, LLC
Asia Travel Unveils List of Recommended Getaway Destinations & Resorts Outside Manila in Pampanga
Asia Travel names Clark Pampanga as safest getaway spot outside Manila. New hotel and beach resorts near Angeles City Clark Freeport add to attractions in the north for family and company outings. - December 11, 2010 - Asia Travel and Dining Guide
Consider the Ava Gardner Museum Gift Shop for Your Holiday Shopping
Gift shop offers Ava films, books, calendars, clothing and many other items - December 11, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Imagine Travel Partners with Sentias Software for Online Tour Booking System
Visitors to Imagine Travel's website will soon be able to make online bookings for tours and activities as the travel company just announced it has partnered with Sentias Software to provide the technology for its online tour booking system. - December 11, 2010 - Imagine Travel
Vietnam Luxury Hotels and Resorts Collection in One Website
Luxury Travel to Launch a New Website (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Featuring Vietnam Luxury Hotels for People Who Care Where They Stay in Vietnam - December 10, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
French Wine Explorers Introduces Luxury Barge Tours to France’s Wine Regions
Luxury wine tour company French Wine Explorers announces the addition of luxury barge tour itineraries, which provide travelers one of the most relaxing and enchanting ways to explore France’s famous wine regions. - December 09, 2010 - French Wine Explorers
Ambassador for Good Behavior Takes to the Skies, Let’s Go Chipper!™ “Get Ready to Fly” Kit Prepares Kids for Holiday Travel
The Let's Go Chipper "Get Ready to Fly Kit" prepares kids for holiday travel and helps children earn their wings while reducing the stress of flying. Holiday gift set includes story and activity book, travel check list for kids, crayons, plush pillow backpack, reusable tote, plus bonus award-winning DVD with purchase. - December 08, 2010 - Let's Go Chipper
The Privilege Living is Introducing a "Winter Getaway Package"
“Winter Getaway Package” is a short period of 1 - 3 months. Clients can enjoy the warm climate of Thailand during winter then return when spring arrives. - December 08, 2010 - The Privilege Living, Thailand Best Vacation Residence for Retirees
JapanQuest Journeys Announces Exclusive Tailor-Made Journeys for Asia Jet Clients
Scott Gilman and Philip Rosenfeld, Managing Directors and Co-Founders of JapanQuest Journeys are pleased to announce their first collaborative travel offering to Asia Jet's high-end clientele. - December 08, 2010 - JapanQuest Journeys
Active Travel Asia Joins Cartitas Switzerland in Project Officer Pro-Poor Tourism in Ha Giang, Vietnam
Active Travel Asia takes part in the new Project Officer for the Pro-Poor Tourism (PPT) project named “Quan Ba District Integrated Community Development Project, Ha Giang province” - December 08, 2010 - Active Travel Asia
ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion Provides Premium Accommodations for Orlando Golfers
Golfers visiting Central Florida will find premium Orlando vacation accommodations at ALL STAR Vacation Homes at Reunion, plus enjoy access to Reunion Resort’s 3 championship golf courses. - December 07, 2010 - All Star Vacation Homes
Rome Sweet Home Commemorates the Death of the Great Mario Monicelli
The apartments in Rome will host a retrospective on director Mario Monicelli - December 06, 2010 - Rome Sweet Home
A New and Easy Way to Book Rooms in Bangkok
With the help of SiteMinder, one of the world’s top online distribution solution Companies, Rembrandt Hotel & Towers proudly unveils its brand new website. - December 06, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Wilderness Wanders Scoops Four State Tourism Awards
In a recent high for Eyre Peninsula, locally owned and operated eco tour company, Wilderness Wanders have had an outstanding triumph at the prestigious 2010 South Australian Tourism Awards; after being announced as medallists in 4 separate awards categories. Recognised for their contribution and... - December 06, 2010 - Wilderness Wanders
As Peter Sunde of Pirate Bay Speaks on Alternatives to ICANN and the DNS, Dashworlds.com Opens the First New Domain Name System via the DashCom Registry
Peter Sunde believes the DNS can change. Peter Sunde is right. The proof comes as a brand new Internet and DNS system opens to the general public. The newly formed DNS is not connected, reliant or even answerable to ICANN. Operating on Dashcom (not Dotcom) protocols, this new DNS is also completely free. - December 03, 2010 - DASHWORLDS
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Attract High End Travelers from the Netherlands and Belgium
Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Showcase Its Expertise and Unique Travel Experience and Top Notch Services to the Most Discerning Travelers in the Netherlands and Belgium at the Utrecht Travel Show. - December 03, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Canada Working Holiday Available to British TravelWorks Participants
Visa to be provided to UK citizens through High Commission of Canada for first time. - December 03, 2010 - TravelWorks
budgetplaces.com and RateTiger Upgrade Their Connectivity
The budget hotel booking portal has recently upgraded its integration with the RateTiger channel manager to a full 2-way connection. Now even more hotels and other tourist accommodation establishments using RateTiger’s RTSuite can now easily offer their rooms on budgetplaces.com using the 2-way push/pull XML service. - December 02, 2010 - budgetplaces.com - EnGrande S.L.
Execflyer Air Charter and Verbier Exclusive Announce Luxury Ski Partnership
Execflyer Air Charter and Verbier’s most exclusive provider of luxury ski accommodation, Verbier Exclusive, are pleased to announce a partnership allowing clients seamless access to a number of luxury chalets in Verbier. As a result of this partnership Execflyer can handle the door to door... - December 01, 2010 - Execflyer
Voyage Manager Enters Partnership with Norsolutions
Voyage Manager Ltd, one of the world's most effective travel monitoring and security tools has enter into a partnership with Norwegian HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment and Quality) specialists Norsolutions AS. - December 01, 2010 - Voyage Manager
Postcards from the Grampians – Thomas Palfy’s Latest Book Published
Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer is starting a new travel-photo book series – the “Postcards from…”. The recently published first volume, “Postcards from the Grampians” introduces the great mountain ranges through a series of photographs with comments. The Grampians National Park is located in Western Victoria, Australia. - November 28, 2010 - Thomas Palfy
2nd Annual Riviera Maya Food Festival Exceeds All Expectations
Taste of Playa 2010 welcomes over seven thousand guests to the largest culinary festival in the Mexican Caribbean. - November 28, 2010 - Taste of Playa
Houseinthesun.com: Scandinavians Splurge on Second Homes Abroad
The Scandinavian dilemma: Buy a small one-room apartment in crowded, wintry Stockholm/ Oslo OR spend half the amount on a roomy house in sunny Florida? - November 26, 2010 - House in the sun Scandinavia AB
New Responsible Service of Gambling Regulations Are No Game at QHINT
Queensland has the lion's share of Australia's tourism industry, and recently made it mandatory for gaming workers to be certified for Responsible Service of Gambling. Quality Hospitality International (QHINT) pioneered the online RSG certification process in Australia, and has once again responded... - November 26, 2010 - Quality Hospitality International
Travel Safely This Holiday Season with InShuttle’s Airport Shuttle Service
InShuttle, Nashville’s premier shuttle bus service, announces their availability for holiday gatherings and parties. This year, instead of worrying about where to park the car, consider opting for InShuttle service to transport employees or family members to and from holiday parties, sparing... - November 26, 2010 - In Shuttle
New ‘City to Slopes’ App for Park City Facebook Page
Ever wonder how long it takes to get from Arcola, Texas to Park City, Utah? According to the newly launched ‘City to Slopes’ application, on the Park City Facebook page (www.facebook.com/parkcityUT), in approximately four hours and thirteen minutes you could be skiing the slopes of... - November 25, 2010 - Richter7
Boathouse Phuket Appoints Thailands Only Maitre Cuisinier de France
Mom Tri’s Boathouse Phuket, Thailand is proud to announce the appointment of Thailand’s only Maitre Cuisinier de France, Chef Jean-Noel Lumineau, as the Boathouse Wine & Grill’s Executive Chef. - November 25, 2010 - Boathouse Resort
Express Air Coach Expands New Shuttle Service Into Iowa to/from O'Hare
Express Air Coach Expands New Shuttle Service in Iowa for Quad Cities to/from Chicago O'Hare Airport Quad Cities - Express Air Coach began operation in the Quad Cities in mid-October, offering non-stop shuttle service to/from the Radisson on John Deere Commons in Moline, Illinois to Chicago O'Hare... - November 25, 2010 - Express Air Coach
Luxury Travel Ltd Makes Efforts to Promote Vietnamese Luxury Tourism Segments in European Markets
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to showcase in a number of trade show in the Utrecht Jaarbeurs. Netherland, Berlin and Madrid and Paris, Cannes, London in 2011 to Promote luxury tourism products to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Luxury Travel Ltd... - November 25, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
LookSeeCity.com Receives Industry Award
LookSeeCity.com, a leading provider of online expat city guides, announced that it has received the Most Innovative Use of Technology in Global Mobility runner-up award in a competition organized by The Forum for Expat Management. - November 24, 2010 - LookSeeCity.com
What Autocricket.com Wants You to Know About Traveling on Thanksgiving
The automotive professionals at Autocricket.com wish to provide safe traveling tips for this holiday season, keeping the roads safe and your vehicles protected. - November 24, 2010 - AutoCricket.com
City-Discovery.com Highlights Alpine Destinations and Activities with New Tours
Tours to ski resorts and Alpine attractions from Zurich, Munich, Salzburg, Ljubljana, and Milan. - November 24, 2010 - City Discovery
Luxury Travel to Teach Travel Professionals to Sell Vietnam Luxury Tourism Products at ATF Cambodia 2011
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to showcase its expertise and teach Luxury Tour Operators and Travel Agencies Partners ATF 2011 in Phnom Penh Cambodia from 19 to 21 Jan 2011. Luxury Travel Group Ltd will participate in the ATF 2011 as Exhibitor. The aim is to promote the Vietnamese... - November 23, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
City-Discovery.com Presents Top Holiday Activities
Holiday activities in Paris, London, New York, Vienna, Santiago, Salzburg, and Reykjavik. - November 22, 2010 - City Discovery
Mandala Research and Solutionz Study Drive Market for Tourism
AOL, Wyndham Hotel Group, AvisBudget Group, and the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) have joined forces with other organizations in the U.S. travel and tourism industry to develop unique research that focuses on U.S. travelers who drive rather than fly to their destinations. - November 20, 2010 - Mandala Research
2010 Survey of Expat Life by ExpatArrivals.com
Culture shock and forming social connections are the main concerns of expats moving abroad, according to a survey of expats in 22 countries conducted by www.ExpatArrivals.com. But a significantly increased quality of life, better sex and more leisure time make the move well worth it. - November 20, 2010 - Expat Arrivals
Take the InShuttle Tennessee Airport Shuttle at Thanksgiving
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, InShuttle announces their Tennessee airport shuttle availability to take the stress out of getting to the airport during the busiest travel period of the year. InShuttle's safe, prompt, affordable Tennessee airport shuttle services are available from 9... - November 20, 2010 - In Shuttle
Luxury Travel Ltd, Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator, Eyes Spanish Market
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to teach travel professionals to sell luxury tourism products to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to search Spanish Luxury Tour Operators and Travel Agencies at Fitur 2011 in Madrid,... - November 18, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Company Website Offers Various Deals for Christmas and New Year
Luxury Travel announces Christmas and New Year offers for families traveling to Vietnam or expatriates living in the country. - November 18, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Atmosphere Hospitality Draws on Its Revolutionary Green "DNA" to Unveil New Select Service Prototype Adoba Eco Inn
The Adoba Eco Inn is the latest green offspring from Atmosphere Hospitality Managements socially responsible LEED certified green independent brand concept. - November 16, 2010 - Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites
The Christmas Wine Cellars
The very first "Caveaux de Noël" (“Christmas Wine Cellars”), a programme of events put on by the Béziers Mediterranean Tourist Office: 65 activities from 25 November 2010 to 2 January 2011 - November 16, 2010 - Béziers Mediterranean Tourist Office
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers Unveils a New Konekt Customer Engagement Platform Along with Mobikon in Thailand
Rembrandt Hotel & Towers is proud to partner up with Mobikon Technologies as the flagship user of the dynamic KONEKT platform (developed by Mobikon Technologies) in Thailand. With the Konekt platform, Rembrandt Hotel & Towers now offers guests the latest news, updates and promotions directly via Facebook, SMS, Twitter and other online channels combining the latest is in mobile, CRM and Social Media trends and technologies. - November 14, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Organized Media Inc. Launches Discount Airline Finder
Organized Media Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of DiscountCarriers.com, which provides a simple interface for users to discover cheap airlines that are not listed in any of the popular flight search services. - November 12, 2010 - Organized Media Inc.
Destination Hotels & Resorts Selects Green Key Certification
Destination Hotels & Resorts, the innovative hotel and resort management company consistently recognized as one of the leaders in the industry, announced it had selected the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) as the “green” certification of choice for its 30-plus properties. - November 12, 2010 - Green Key Global
Jordan’s Tourism on the Rise with More Record Numbers
Jordan’s tourism sector is celebrating more record numbers as vital statistics showed remarkable increases in visitor numbers and spending by the end of the 3rd quarter. Central Bank and Ministry of Tourism statistics have shown that the number overnight tourists who have visited Jordan... - November 12, 2010 - Jordan Tourism Board
eRevMax Appoints eCommerce Specialist for RateTiger’s Corporate Market
RTCorp made available to Corporate Travel Buyers. - November 11, 2010 - eRevMax Inc.
Escape to These Exotic Executive Retreats That Will Inspire Creativity, as Brought to You by Business Review Canada
These fresh Executive retreat locations will refresh your team and incite creativity. Each offers a different take on what the corporate retreat is all about. Either way, it’s time for you and your team to get away. Ireland’s Inish Turk Beg, St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands and Outer... - November 10, 2010 - WDM Group
Cook Islands Properties Awarded Best Island Villas & Resort in the World
The bubbly is flowing once again in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) after walking away with awards for the “World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort” and “World’s Leading Island Villas” at the 2010 World Travel Awards Grand Final event... - November 09, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
SpiceRoads Opens Up the Burma Road by Bicycle
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours opens up a new route in northern Burma on old trade routes and WWII military supply lines that run through Shan and Kachin states. The Burma Road tour heads to colonial British hill stations, through small villages where palaces still stand and to the border of China before looping back to the Irrawaddy River. - November 09, 2010 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Private Travel Firms Offers More Luxury Travel Products at WTM London 2010
This luxury travel operator announces wholesale tour prices for 2011 and 15% Commission for Travel Agents and Tours Operators Worldwide at WTM London 2010. - November 09, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd