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Newborn Lion Cubs Are the ‘Mane’ Attraction at ZSL London Zoo
Zoo’s first lion cubs for a decade made their debut at a Photocall: Thursday 13th August 2009. Time: 9.20am for 9.30am London Zoo at East Service Gate, Outer Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY. - August 14, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
ScootOrlando.com Mobility Scooters Are Best-in-Class for "Green" Environmental Friendly Rentals to Walt Disney World, Universal Florida and Sea World Orlando Visitors
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, Orlando Scooter Rental company, is pleased to announce their Best-in-Class status for their “Green” environmental mobility scooter rentals for visitors to Orlando area attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida and Sea World Orlando. By selecting the newest technology, innovative designed mobility scooters they are able to offer the lightest weight yet still, full size scooters. - August 13, 2009 - Scooter Vacations
Sextant Properties Analyse the Differences Between Fractional Ownership and French Leaseback
In 2009, a new type of investment appeared on the overseas property market called fractional ownership. Here is the analysis with the pros and cons between fractional ownership and French leaseback. - August 13, 2009 - Sextant French Property
Auto Europe Experiences a Shift in Car Hire Demand from the UK to Hot Holiday Destinations
Leading international car hire brokerage Auto Europe reports a shift in consumer demand from UK reservations to bookings across hot holiday destinations such as the USA, Spain, France, and Portugal, following the Met Office’s summer 2009 forecast revision delivered at the end of July. - August 13, 2009 - Auto Europe
iXiGO.com Delivers Superior ROI for Advertisers
Advertiser case study establishes marketing efficacy of vertical search. - August 13, 2009 - ixigo
OrlandoTravelHotels.com Helps Travelers Save Money with a 110% Best Rate Guarantee
OrlandoTravelHotels.com is a new destination travel site launched by Xcellimark in partnership with WCT, a division of Travelocity Partner Network. OrlandoTravelHotels.com provides everything visitors need to plan their vacation or travel to the Central Florida Orlando area including information on hotel accommodations. - August 12, 2009 - Xcellimark
Independent Hotels Double Hotel Website Sales
"In the first 4 months of 2009 our website generated the same amount of revenue as in entire 2008.", states Miguel Ayala, Director of Balneario de Archena in Murcia. "Our new hotel website design for balneariodearchena.com, gives us online marketing promotions and distribution... - August 12, 2009 - Balneario De Archena
Insights with host Hugh Downs Speaks with Gary Sinise
Gary Sinise was interviewed as part of a program for honoring World War II veterans and will appear as part of the Public Television Series. - August 12, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Discover Vietnam in Style
Luxury Travel Promotes “Discover Vietnam in Style”: Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang – Hoi An & Danang-Hanoi in 10 days. Travel the length of Vietnam on this 10-day tour, stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (in the south), Hanoi (in the north), and the beaches and small towns of the... - August 12, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Appoints Wayne Horbach as General Manager at Swissôtel Sydney
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Horbach as General Manager for the 359-room Swissôtel Sydney. - August 12, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Luxury Travel Introduces New Romance Holiday Packages
Luxury Travel introduces new romance holiday packages to couples with cherished moments in Vietnam. Vietnam is fast becoming one of the most romantic and fascinating destinations in Asia. With ultimate local knowledge, Luxury Travel helps guests with an array of attractive packages at the most... - August 12, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Mike Ditka Resorts Provides All Expenses Paid Dream Trip to 7-year Old Girl Who Had Lemonade Stand Shut Down
Mike Ditka Resorts is providing the 7-year old girl who had her lemonade stand shut down last week by authorities in Tulare, California, with an all expense paid trip for her and her family to Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Orlando, FL. The trip includes roundtrip airline tickets to... - August 10, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
IHR Join Hands with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation
IndiaHotelReview.com one of the fastest growing Online Travel Agency in India and part of the Vriti conglomerate in a major move has become the authorized agents of the Government of Karnataka owned KSTDC. This was announced today by the Business Head of IHR Mr. Ankit Rastogi. - August 10, 2009 - Vriti Infocom Pvt. Ltd.
The Director's Cut from Jet Luxury Resorts
High-end luxury resort Management Company teams with young video startup to produce inexpensive, but successful viral campaign. - August 10, 2009 - Jet Luxury Resorts
The Unique Cai Be Princess Sampan in The Mekong Delta
Luxury Travel Company Promotes The Cai Be Princess Sampan in The Mekong Delta To Day Trippers from Saigon. - August 10, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Circa 1886 Names Polite Palmetto Cookie That Best Represents Charleston
A few more Charlestonians may want to stick their hand in the cookie jar come the holidays. On Wednesday, Circa 1886 restaurant declared the Polite Palmetto with Sweet Tea Glaze as the winner in its Christmas Cookie contest and plans to serve it on the menu throughout the month of December. As... - August 09, 2009 - Circa 1886
Epicurean Journeys
E.A.S.T Tours and the new television series Wine Portfolio are launching Epicurean Journeys, a small group of world travelers will have the opportunity to travel with Jody Ness, host of Wine portfolio (www.wineportofliotv.com) to wine countries and food capitals. Wine Portfolio strives to... - August 09, 2009 - E.A.S.T Tours
West Yellowstone Montana Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake with a Weekend of Free Activities & Events
August 14 through 17 will be a great time to be in West Yellowstone. The line-up includes events commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Hebgen Lake Earthquake, annual Crazy Dayz sales, free entrance to Yellowstone on Saturday and Sunday and free “Music in the Park “ Saturday evening. Events commemorating the Hebgen Lake Earthquake will begin on Friday afternoon, August 14th and continue right through Monday the 17th. - August 09, 2009 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
Mike Ditka Resorts is Offering Three Night Getaway Monthly Contest
Mike Ditka Resorts is offering a monthly contest giving one lucky individual a chance to win a three night getaway for two at Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club in Kissimmee, Florida. Individuals can enter the contest by filling out an entry form at any one of Ditka’s three... - August 09, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Executive Suites by Roseman Promotes from Within
Executive Suites by Roseman (Roseman) announced today that Mr. Matthew Kutarna has assumed the role of Marketing Project Manager. Mr. Kutarna will be based in Calgary where he will report to Mrs. Sylvia Flores, Roseman’s General Manager. An enthusiastic and well-rounded individual, Matthew... - August 09, 2009 - Executive Suites by Roseman
KauaiVacationResorts Announces Hiring of eBrandz™ for Search Engine Optimization for Site Promotion
KauaiVacationResorts recently announced the hiring of eBrandz™ for Search Engine Optimization operations. The announcement is said to be the direct outcome of the great success the site owner has experienced with eBrandz’ work on HawaiiCarRentals and comes at a time when the web world... - August 08, 2009 - Kauai Vacation Resorts
Timeshare News and Tips at the RedWeek.com Blog
Timeshare owners, renters and resale buyers have a new resource available for the latest timeshare news and tips. - August 08, 2009 - Redweek.com
Founders of World-Renowned Kafe Warisan to Launch New Sensory Dining Experience in Bali
MÉTIS Restaurant And Gallery Will Open In October 2009. The highly-anticipated unveiling of MÉTIS Restaurant and Gallery is quickly approaching. The current management team of Said Alem and Chef Nicolas “Doudou” Tourneville are moving from Kafe Warisan to open... - August 08, 2009 - MÉTIS Restaurant and Gallery
Footprint Vietnam Travel in ITB Asia & WTM London
Footprint – a local Vietnamese travel company will be showing their products, this year 2009, at the two famous travel shows: ITB Asia and WTM London. As an expert in Vietnam tourism and travel for almost 10 years, Footprint now offers a range of travel products, they can take you or your... - August 08, 2009 - Footprint Vietnam Travel
International Air Charter Launch the JetSet 20 Scheme
International Air Charter are one of the world's leading private jet charter companies who offer luxurious and tailored private flight solutions to those who require the very best in air charter travel. Here they inform you of the launch of their new IAC JetSet card. - August 07, 2009 - International Air Charter
The Storming of the National Hotel Follows Last Month’s Storming of the Bastille Celebration in Frenchtown, NJ
After over a year of having one of the prime businesses in Frenchtown, NJ, completely shuttered, The National Hotel was purchased on July 31st by Pete and Marie D'Costa, who will remove the wooden boards off its premises on August 8th at 3 p.m. - August 07, 2009 - The National Hotel
EAST Tours Organize China Shoot for Best Tourism Award Winner, Karma Trekkers
EAST Tours, the official travel researcher and location manager of Karma Trekkers assisted the crew to film 2 award winning episodes in China. The episode featuring Beijing, Shanghai, and Xian won the Best Tourism Award, and the one documenting the ethnic culture in Guizhou and Guangxi is the... - August 07, 2009 - E.A.S.T Tours
Coyle Hospitality Group Debuts New Website
Coyle Hospitality Group offers Guest Service Measurements and Analysis for the Hospitality Industry. Serving cruise lines, spas, timeshares, and event management companies, they offer proactive solutions to help maximize potential. This newly launched website provides an opportunity to read up on the specifics regarding the various services Coyle Hospitality has to offer. - August 07, 2009 - Coyle Hospitality Group
Vietnamese Luxury Tour Operator Targets French Speaking Markets
Luxury Travel Targets French Speaking Markets with a new website in French, an announcement of presence at Trade Show Top Resa in Paris - August 07, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Choove.com Re-Launches Integrated Apartment Rental Site in Milan and Adding Social Media
Choove.com is launching the first online rental site in Milan that includes everything from an updated blog, to fan pages. They are currently the first site in Milan that includes all social mediums and micro blogging resources to promote their company, reinventing how rental sites in Milan connect with their consumer. - August 07, 2009 - Choove
Forestdale Hotels Installs RateTiger to Maintain Rate Parity and Reservations on Expedia
Forestdale Hotels installs RateTiger’s online channel management products to maintain rate parity across the internet. - August 07, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.
Thomas Cook UK & Ireland Partners with GO-SIM to Lower Holidaymakers Mobile Phone Costs
Thomas Cook UK & Ireland, the world’s best-known name in travel, has joined with GO-SIM to offer pre-paid mobile phone SIM cards specifically designed to save travellers money if they need to make or receive calls and texts from family and friends whilst they abroad. - August 07, 2009 - GO-SIM
Fly to Athens on New Low Fare to See Once-in-a-Lifetime Events and Attractions
Australian discount flight website, Direct Flights, has released a new low airfare to Athens to enable more Australians to visit three unique events and attractions in Greece. - August 07, 2009 - Direct Flights International Pty Ltd
Buffalo Thunder Resort Named 2009 Project of the Year
American Subcontractors Association of New Mexico recognizes Balfour Beatty Construction project with prestigious award - August 06, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Vietnam’s First Luxury Travel Company Thirsty for More Mice
Luxury Travel Company targets Meeting Incentive Cooperation and Exhibition at ITB Asia 2009 Singapore. - August 06, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Innovation Technologies Provides Solution to Improve Hotel Telephone Security
Recently, there has been a surge in prank calls to hotel guests. Innovation Technologies' "transfer security" can prevent unwanted callers from connecting to guests. - August 06, 2009 - Innovation Technologies Worldwide, Inc.
Georgia Native Wins Big with Grand Gulf Getaway from AL Gulf Coast CVB
Joseph Holguin of Calhoun, Ga., won the online Grand Gulf Getaway sweepstakes from the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. - August 06, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Boutique Swiss Belhotel Son Tra Resort & Spa
Luxury Travel Adds Boutique Swiss Belhotel Son Tra Resort & Spa on their Lux List. - August 06, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Iberostar to Deploy Online Food Hygiene Tool in 29 Hotels
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is deploying Check Safety First's E-Cristal hygiene, health and safety risk management audit system throughout 29 of its hotels. - August 06, 2009 - Check Safety First
'Outside the Box' Thinking Wins Beasley & Henley Design Awards
Multi-award winning design firm Beasley & Henley Interior Design added 6 new awards to its collection on Saturday night. The international design firm won big in this year’s Aurora Awards, a 12-state regional competition of design, architecture and building excellence. - August 05, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
HostelBookers Launches First Ever Summer Sale for Greece Hostels
The heat is on as HostelBookers launches its first ever Greece hostel summer sale, with as much as 70% off selected European hostel prices in August. Over 25 Greece hostels in popular destinations such as Athens, Corfu and Ios, are offering the opportunity to grab last minute Greece hostel holiday... - August 05, 2009 - Hostelbookers
Insights with host Hugh Downs Launches Elite Retreats
Series on Elite Travel Destinations Scheduled for Upcoming Segments. - August 05, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Auckland Eco Farm Name Lambs to Celebrate Maori Language Week
It’s Maori Language week in New Zealand (July 27 – Aug 2), and the Auckland Eco-tour & Farm visit company of Coast to Coast Tours has acknowledged its importance by giving a Maori name to the first two orphan lambs born in the farm’s 2009 lambing season. - August 05, 2009 - Coast to Coast Tours
A Perfect MICE Venue in Central Vietnam
Luxury Travel Highly Recommends the Furama Resort Danang for Any Size of MICE. - August 05, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Great Last Minute Car Hire Deals Still Available in Many Holiday Hotspots
The weather forecast may be gloomy, but Auto Europe has good news for holidaymakers planning to escape the rain with a last-minute break abroad: there are still sizzling seasonal car hire bargains available for last minute travelers all across the USA as well as in Cyprus, Greece, Switzerland,... - August 05, 2009 - Auto Europe
How to Win Eco Friendly Holidays
Details of free to enter competitions offering chances to win eco friendly holidays and other great prizes have just been added to the website ecofriendlytourist.com. Prizes currently listed include a week’s stay at an eco lodge in the French Alps, a short break at an eco lodge in... - August 05, 2009 - ecofriendlytourist.com
China Visa 24 Rolls Out Efficient New Passport Delivery and Pick-Up System
The age old saying: 'timing is everything' still rings true. China Visa 24 has developed a new and extremely effective method of making sure client passports are processed even more efficently. - August 05, 2009 - Firstvisa 24
7th World Tango Championship Begins in Buenos Aires
Discover the world of tango with Argentina Excepcion’s themed tango tours. - August 05, 2009 - Argentina Excepcion
Announcing JaipurHotelDeals.com - Find Best Deals and Discounts on Hotels in Jaipur
Immivate Business Solutions (IBS) announced the launch of JaipurHotelDeals.com, an exclusive portal for hotel reservation in Jaipur. - August 05, 2009 - Immivate Business Solutions
Innovative Yoga Mat Provides a Cleaner, Safer, More Effective Workout
Stick-e Brands' patent pending Yoga Stick-e® Mat with 3 in 1 strap combines a hygienic solution with utilitarian practicality for a safer, cleaner, and more effective Yoga experience. Yoga has been around for centuries and the yoga mat has virtually remained unchanged with the exception of color, thickness and type of rubber. However, the new patent pending Yoga Stick-e® Mat with 3 in 1 strap from Stick-e® Brands has several innovations proving that everything can be improved upon. - August 04, 2009 - Stick-e Products LLC