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North Georgia Mountain Cabin Receives New Name
Rainbow Cabins’ largest mountain rental cabin known simply as “The Lodge” receives formal name following informal contest announced in early February. - June 10, 2010 - Rainbow Cabins, LLC
The Casey Cares Foundation Announces Partnership with Something mAAgic, Part of American Airlines
The Casey Cares Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership between itself and the Something mAAgic Foundation, employees from American Airlines who help create magical memories for children with life threatening medical conditions. Something mAAgic has invited two Casey Cares families on WishFlight, a flight and vacation experience in Orlando, FL at Give Kids the World Resort. The Casey Cares Foundation provides uplifting programs with a special touch to critically ill children. - June 10, 2010 - Casey Cares Foundation
Taxi Gourmet Set to Jet to Berlin
New York cabbie Layne Mosler is traveling to Berlin this summer for a series of unscripted culinary adventures. To uncover the best flavors in Europe's capital of cool, she'll hop into random cabs, ask the drivers to take her to their favorite places to eat and document her quests on her taxigourmet.com blog. - June 10, 2010 - Taxi Gourmet
Halal Friendly Recognition for City Seasons Group of Hotels
UAE based City Seasons Group of Hotels has been recognised by Crescentrating which supports halal friendly travel & tourism and awarded a Crescentrating rating of five for its halal friendly services and facilities. Crescentrating was launched to support the development of a halal friendly... - June 10, 2010 - Crescent Rating
Learn How to be a Tour Guide with Global Gypsies - Short Accredited Tour Guide Training Course Now Available in Australia
Leading Australian touring & training organisation Global Gypsies has introduced the country's first, short, accredited, hands-on training course for Tour Guides. - June 10, 2010 - Global Gypsies Tours & Training
Exclusive Luxury in Halong Bay
Luxury Travel has just launched an exclusive overnight cruise in Halong Bay which includes helicopter and limousine transfers. 175 km far from Hanoi Capital, situated in the Tonkin Golf, Halong bay is one of the world's natural wonders - a bay with more than 3,000 islands, which time, wind and... - June 09, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam Introduces an Inspirational Luxury Vietnam Tour
Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Embraces with Bespoke and personalized Travel Experiences and Introduces an inspirational Luxury Vietnam Tour. - June 08, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
RoomsForWorldCup.com Offers 2010 World Cup Accommodations in South Africa
RoomsForWorldCup.com offers last minute booking for travelers who haven't yet reserved accommodations in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup series and for those already at the finals, looking for a place to stay. - June 07, 2010 - RoomForWorldCup.com
Luxury Travel Vietnam Announces Their New Top Notch Luxury Sedans on Offer
Vietnam's First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator, Luxury Travel Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Announces They Have Their New Top Notch Luxury Sedans to Offer. - June 04, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
First Car Rental Follows the Code
Taking a stance against the sex tourism industry and leading the way in combating the exploitation of thousands of children, First Car Rental has signed the Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism. The Code of Conduct for the Protection of... - June 03, 2010 - First Car Rental
Comcast Launches The Window Channel On Demand in Washington State
The Window Channel's original HD ambient, scenic video are now offered free-of-charge to Comcast subscribers in Washington state. The Window Channel's programs run uninterrupted and commercial-free, providing a calming and composed ambient background that helps viewers relax and escape from the clutter of daily life. - June 02, 2010 - The Window Channel
Realitalia’s New Website Now Online - Freehold Managed Italian Property
Clarity and easy navigation. The website explains why the Freehold Managed Italian Homes of Realitalia are different: the Realitalia Management System, the Design Options, the Furniture Packages and the Eco-commitment of Realitalia. - June 02, 2010 - Realitalia
SimplyHireACar.co.uk Launches an Innovated Car Hire Web Site in the UK
This new style website is aimed at letting the user focus on their needs without distraction. - June 02, 2010 - SimplyHireAcar
Own a Property in Italy and Benefit from the Health Giving Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle - Realitalia Freehold Managed Property in Italy
Luca Catalano, director at Realitalia says, "I was intrigued by the opinion of Susan Marshall Tomassini, an English Nutritional Therapist who highlights the medical benefits of a traditional Mediterranean diet. This applies especially in the Realitalia property in Italy that offers our owners a concrete opportunity to join the local community. I see it as a real chance to adopt better habits." - June 01, 2010 - Realitalia
Pacific Resort Rarotonga Benchmarks Environmental Practices
In an important milestone for Pacific Resort Rarotonga, the organisation’s commitment to environmental practices has been recognised by EarthCheck; the world’s leading sustainable travel and tourism certification organisation. The EarthCheck Program is widely regarded as the... - June 01, 2010 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Company to Unveil Its First Luxury Spas of Vietnam
Vietnam’s based Luxury Travel Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) unveils a special spa package entitled “Luxury Spas of Vietnam in 14 days” from South to North Vietnam featuring the creme de la creme of spas destinations in Vietnam. - June 01, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam, Announced the Addition of Maud as Its Marketing Executive at Its Hanoi Head Office
Luxury Travel, an award winning luxury travel and tour operator in Vietnam, announced the addition of Maud as its Marketing Executive at its Hanoi Head Office. - May 30, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Announces 20% Off for Vietnam Chic Adventure Tour
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) announces 20% off of this package "Vietnam Chic Adventure travel 12 days" on 10 June 2010 if guests book on this date and travel before 31 September 2010 with a secret code plux4lux. - May 30, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Discover Thai Yoga Massage on a Volunteer Vacation in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit Destination:PEACE Welcomes Hillary Olsen Hilliard with Textured Motion
Thai Yoga Massage, it’s In – and Destination:Peace is bringing it to Mexico as part of the newest trend in travel, Voluntourism. Now taking reservations for its December 2010 Volunteer Vacation, Destination: Peace creates a one-of-a-kind vacation experience. Guests embark on a journey of Thai Yoga Massage sessions, soak up the sun on the beautiful beaches of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, and give back to the local community with volunteer opportunities. - May 29, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
Iron-Media Interactive Marketing: Resurrecting Hospitality Through the Medium of Technology; Computers Adding Human Element to Dated Service
Iron-Media Marketing Solutions, the engineer behind a recently developed "Guest Room Portal"(GRP) has found itself creating a new revenue stream for Hotels and Casinos, while respectively upgrading the service industry through the restoration of faith into consumers and business owners... - May 29, 2010 - Iron Media Corp
SeaWorld, Slides and S'Mores: Enjoy Summertime Fun at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay
Guests can enjoy discounted tickets to SeaWorld, relaxing spa treatments, fireside S'mores and more. - May 29, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Convene in Style: New Convention Centre at Swissotel Krasnye Holmy, Moscow
Business travelers and conference participants can now convene in style at the new conference centre of the five-star Swissotel Krasnye Holmy. Moscow’s landmark hotel is located in one of the business and most upscale areas of the Russian capital. - May 28, 2010 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Action Catamarans Brings Bachelorettes On-Board
South Florida sailing charter Action Catamarans plays host to brides and bridesmaids before the big day by providing bachelorette party ideas and activities. - May 28, 2010 - Action Catamarans
WLCVacations Promotes Healthy Travelling Through Specialty Cruises
World Luxury Cruise Vacations (WLCVacations) is now offering a variety of options for staying healthy while still enjoying your vacation. This boutique cruise company specializing in small ship journeys has created specialty cruises that promote healthy travelling. The Golden Odyssey's Yoga Cruise... - May 28, 2010 - France Cruises, Inc.
Cruises.co.uk Reveals 38% of Cruise Passengers Prefer to Remove Automatic Tipping
www.Cruises.co.uk, UK’s largest cruise information site has found shocking results from a new poll conducted online for automatic gratuities charged on cruises. The cruise poll revealed that 38% of UK cruise passengers prefer to cancel automatic gratuities and like to tip only those who have... - May 27, 2010 - cruise.co.uk Ltd
ItalyItalia Celebrates Its First Year on the Web
ItalyItalia, innovative travel portal specialised in providing quality vacations in Italy for international tourists celebrates its first year on the web. - May 27, 2010 - ItalyItalia
Chartis Pays Out Claims for Volcanic Ash Disruption
As the market leader for travel insurance in Pakistan, New Hampshire Insurance Company (NHIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chartis Inc., was ready to answer queries clients had related to flight delays, cancellations and other questions as a result of the Volcanic Eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in... - May 26, 2010 - New Hampshire Insurance Company, Pakistan Branch
Two Worlds One Kingdom - Discover Thailand in Style
Back to normal in Thailand, Luxury Travel has just launched a 7 day Two World and One Kingdom tour with a 10% discount. - May 26, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Tropical Vacation Group Offers Amazing Views for the 4th of July at It’s Luxury Mediterranean Villa "Marina Village" in Fort Lauderdale Florida
Marina Village is a Luxury Townhouse that was introduced to vacationers by the week for rental in 2008 when it was completed. Situated in one of the most sought after vacation areas in South Florida, their clients have not only said that they have had their best vacation ever but the views from the roof top terrace allowed for amazing fire work displays. - May 25, 2010 - Tropical Vacation Group, LLC
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator to Support Orphan Village
Luxury Travel Group promotes responsible tourism and embraces the concept to create better places for people to live in, and better places to visit. - May 25, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
New Release by Fred S. Thompson Guides Innkeepers to Fill Their Rooms and Their Pockets, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
This business guide, written by an innkeeper for other innkeepers, confronts head-on the serious problems of running an inn and provides solutions. The author offers precise, detailed suggestions on what to do, as well as what not to do. The easy-to-understand lists and outlines save time and offer valuable ideas to busy innkeepers. - May 23, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
HostelsClub is the First International Booking Service to Brand Their Eco-friendly Hostels
From more than 17,000 properties listed with HostelsClub, there is a trend on becoming more eco-friendly and HostelsClub is promoting all the green hostels online. - May 23, 2010 - HostelsClub
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Promote Holidays to Couples
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) said the company was providing an array of attractive packages at the most romantic and luxurious hotels and resorts in Asia. - May 23, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Realtime Online Bookings Now Available for By the Beach, Swakopmund, by Red Sky Ventures
By the Beach - Swanlamer 12, the popular holiday apartment from Red Sky Ventures, now has online realtime booking availability. The website www.swakopseafrontapartment.com provides the facilities to check availability and make a booking direct with Red Sky Ventures. - May 22, 2010 - Red Sky Ventures
Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals Adds More Locations to Online Booking Feature
Vacation rental company announces the addition of online booking capabilities within Crested Butte, Jackson Hole, Park City, Lake Tahoe, and more ski resorts located in Colorado, Utah, and Canada. - May 22, 2010 - Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals
Asia Transpacific Journeys Announces India Travel Photo Contest - Grand Prize an Apple iPad
Asia Transpacific Journeys Announces Share Your India Experience - India Travel Photo Contest.” Every entrant has the chance to win a new, 16 GB, Wi-Fi Apple iPad. - May 22, 2010 - Asia Transpacific Journeys
Travelhost, Inc. Announces 5-Year Agreement with Tel West Network Services
In furtherance of its commitment to growth and transformation into multi-platform publishing, TRAVELHOST entered into a long-term agreement with Tel West Network Services to insure the future quality, processing speed, and connectivity reliability of its its data systems infrastructure. - May 21, 2010 - Travelhost
Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort in Panama City Beach Celebrates the RV Industry's100th Birthday
Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort is happy to join in with RV Resorts nationwide in celebrating the RV Industry's 100th birthday. The Resort will be drawing 100 names of guests from June 18 til July 16, 2010 and awarding the guests with a RV Industry Birthday Discount. Additionally, one name will be drawn and awarded a free 2 night stay at Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort. - May 21, 2010 - Emerald Coast RV Beach Resort
CTS2010 International Tourism Fair in Armenia
CTS2010 (Caucasus Travel Show) International 10th Annual Tourism Fair took place on 14-15 May, 2010 at the “Moscow” cinema theatre in Yerevan. The fair was officially opened by Ara Petrosyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Management of the Armenian Association of Travel Agents (AATA) and Dr.Jatinder Cheema, USAID Mission Director in Armenia. - May 21, 2010 - Armenian Association of Travel Agents
Wildcat Mountain Begins Summer Operations for the Long Memorial Weekend - Experience the ZipRider, New Hampshire's Highest Scenic Gondola, & More at Legendary Mountain
Wildcat Mountain opens for summer & fall operations beginning Saturday, May 29th at 10a.m. offering two major state attractions including New Hampshire's ZipRider zip-line cable ride and the highest scenic gondola in the state, the Wildcat Express. Located 100% within the White Mountain National Forest, Wildcat Mountain provides both exhilarating and one-of-a-kind year-round opportunities to enjoy views and scenery. - May 21, 2010 - Wildcat Mountain
The Australian Migration Digest Has Released the Second Edition of ‘Migrating to Australia. The Guidebook’
The Australian Migration Digest has released the second edition of ‘Migrating to Australia. The Guidebook’. It is the premier guidebook to help you navigate the Australian immigration regulations and secure an Australian visa. The Guidebook covers all aspects of Australian migration... - May 21, 2010 - The Australian Migration Digest
North Carolina River House Rentals Announces New Property Backbell Cottage
North Carolina River House Rentals announces the availability of the newly-renovated Backbell Cottage in Washington, North Carolina. - May 21, 2010 - North Carolina River House Rentals
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Promote Responsible Tourism
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) to Promote Responsible Tourism in Vietnam. Responsible Tourism is to create better places for people to live in, and better places to visit. In 2002 The Cape Town Declaration on Responsible Tourism defined: “Responsible Tourism is... - May 21, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Destination:PEACE, Sagrada Wellness and Casita Linda Come Together
The newest trend in travel includes Voluntourism and Destination:PEACE has joined forces with Sagrada Wellness and Casita Linda - May 20, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
Discover Sapa in Style
Luxury Travel To Launch “Discover Sapa in Style” for Hanoi Based Luxury Travelers. Save 41 USD per person if travelers book online before 31 Oct 2010 with PLux4lux Code. This 3 night tour package, 2 nights on the train and 1 night stay at the Victoria Resort and Spa, tour rates start... - May 20, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
ZiZ Asia Announces the Launch of ZiZInspire.com a Lifestyle Enhancing Tonic in Asia
Announcing the official launch of ZiZInspire.com that serves-up inspirational travel and lifestyle ideas in Southeast Asia. Dubbed a “Lifestyle Enhancement” resource, ZiZInspire.com offers recreational activities, retreats, and ideas for family fun. - May 20, 2010 - ZiZ Asia Co Ltd
World Tavern Entertainment Launches National Franchise Campaign
World Tavern Entertainment®, an innovator in the business of driving more customers into bars and restaurants since 2004, announced today its national launch of its Franchising Program. After a successful test of four franchises in select markets, World Tavern Entertainment® is geared up... - May 19, 2010 - World Tavern Entertainment
Banyan Participates in Bahamas Gateway FBO Seminar
Recently several Banyan teammates participated in a Bahamas Gateway FBO Seminar hosted by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism – Aviation Division (BMOTA). - May 19, 2010 - Banyan Air Service
Wright Investment Properties Appoints Mark O'Neal as Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Wright Investment Properties named Mark O’Neal as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, effective immediately. O’Neal with 25 years of hospitality industry experience will oversee Wright Investment Properties sales and marketing initiatives and strategies. O’Neal joins Wright... - May 19, 2010 - Wright Investment Properties
Luxury Travel Vietnam Provides Live Chat and Voice Talk Service
Luxury Travel has just launched additional live chat Service and Voice Talk on the company home page website www.luxurytravelvietnam.com in order to improve customer service and assist luxury travelers to plan their dream holiday. The award winning Luxury Travel Vietnam Company’s depth of... - May 19, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd