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Gray Line San Diego and AudioConexus Provide Passengers with Fun, Entertaining GPS Guided Audio Tours
Gray Line San Diego launches two new GPS triggered audio tours for its San Diego City Tour and Baja Mexico Coastal Tour. Passengers are immersed in fun, entertaining, and educational stories told by professional narrators and actors. Stories are set against backdrops of music and sound effects providing travelers with high-quality cinematic sightseeing experiences. - July 23, 2009 - AudioConexus Inc.
Five-Star Customer Service Program Expands Classes with New Leadership and Supervisory Curriculum
Continuing the success of its Five Star Southern Hospitality Program – which has now had numerous participants, program organizers recently unveiled a new leadership and supervisory curriculum targeting managers and other mid to upper level management at local hospitality and tourism... - July 23, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau
Survey: Young People Paying for Their Own Travel, Planning Multiple Trips
A survey conducted by STA Travel - a global travel specialist with 30 years experience helping students, teachers and young professionals travel the world – found that young people are paying for their own travel and planning multiple trips for the rest of 2009. Results showed that 92... - July 23, 2009 - STA Travel
Adventure and Business Travels Withstand the Global Economic Downturn
Luxury Travel Company reveals strong sales for chic adventure and business travel withstand the global economic downturn. - July 23, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Rome Apartments and Rome09 Fina World Championship by Rome Sweet Home
Spending a journey in Rome, booking Apartments in Rome and at the same time enjoying the Rome09 Fina World Championship on July and August 2009. Rome Sweet Home rents Rome Apartments at low rates for the two weeks around the end of July and the beginning of August. Rome Sweet Home gives the... - July 22, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
BestOnKeyWest.com Launches Most Comprehensive Key West Restaurant Database
Key West's largest tours and activities web service, Best on Key West.com, will launch a new project showcasing the best restaurants in various categories on the island of Key West, FL. Restaurants will have individual profile pages with information on price, setting, location, and cuisine. - July 22, 2009 - Best On Key West
New Concept in Shoe Protecton Keeps Shoes Safe While Protecting Items in Bags from Dirt and Germs
Shoe socks(TM) are a unique patent-pending product for shoe protection used for travel, sports, closets, and more. They provide form-fitting protection for your shoes to keep dirt and germs out of your bags while protecting shoes from damage. - July 22, 2009 - Brilliant Widgets, LLC.
Grand Renovations Include TV Mirrors by SÉURA
Milwaukee-based Marcus Corporation recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wis. The Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired resort, home of two championship 18-hole golf courses, is the capitol of comfort in the Midwest. In order to maintain this premier... - July 22, 2009 - SÉURA
Holidays-Direct.co.uk Confirm Summer Holiday Sales to Turkey Most Popular
Holidays to Turkey have overtaken holidays to Spain in a bid for the number one spot. More UK holidaymakers are heading to Turkey to enjoy an exotic non-euro zone holiday where there is extra value for money. - July 22, 2009 - Holidays-Direct
GO-SIM Launch New Global Mobile Data Service so Travellers Can Access the Web on the Move
GO-SIM has developed its market leading International SIM card service to allow customers access to the Internet using their laptop or notepad computers while on their travels. - July 22, 2009 - GO-SIM
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins CNBC Arabian Property Award
There’s positive, upbeat news for the property profession this week as the results of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2009 in association with CNBC Arabiya have been revealed. Rightly proud of its success, Pacific Resort Aitutaki is delighted to announce that it has won an award in the... - July 21, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
UK Staycationers Are Moving Off the Beaten Track
More people may be holidaying at home this year, but they are hunting down a holiday with a difference. Tourism is significantly up to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as Britons aim to get away from crowded Devon and Cornwall and get off the beaten track. - July 21, 2009 - Holgates
Universal Action Travel Announces New Website
Universal Action Travel announced that it will soon launch a state of the art website for use by its travelers and industry partners. - July 21, 2009 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Helicopter to Halong Bay to Cut Travel Times for Mice Group
Luxury Travel Promotes Helicopter from Hanoi to Halong Bay for Mice Groups to Save Travel Time. - July 20, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Make This Winter’s Vacation a Life Saver
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training provides participants with a four-to-five month comprehensive training program, certified coaches and travel and accommodations at the venue of their choice. In return, participants help in the fight against leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma by raising funds to support blood cancer research, education and services for patients and their families. - July 20, 2009 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Team In Training
Costa Rica Bedfinder Offers Top Tips for First Time Vacation Rental Clients
For those who are new to the Costa Rica vacation rental marketplace, Costa Rica Bedfinder, an online travel resource offers useful pointers that can help you get the most out of the renting process. - July 20, 2009 - Costa Rica Bedfinder
Di Passaggio Wins Accolade Competition’s Award of Merit
21-year-old director James Kicklighter takes prize in Documentary Feature division. - July 19, 2009 - JamesWorks Entertainment
Discover Lighthouses as You Travel the Lake Michigan Circle Tour
Discover Lighthouses as you Travel the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. The 2009 Lake Michigan Circle Tour & Lighthouse Map published by the West Michigan Tourist Association is Now Available. - July 19, 2009 - West Michigan Tourist Association
New National Travel MONITOR℠ Survey Reveals Shifting Accommodation Preferences
Independents and Limited-Service Properties Grow In Popularity. - July 19, 2009 - Ypartnership
ActiveTravel Asia (ATA) Promotes Pu Luong as Responsible Travel Destination in Vietnam
ATA supports responsible tourism in Pu Luong to preserve the nature and ethnic traditions and improve community’s life in this Reserve of Vietnam. - July 19, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
HostelsClub Makes It Easier Than Ever to Find the Perfect Budget Accommodation
HostelsClub has just launched a revolutionary new interface, making it easier than ever before for budget travellers to find their ideal lodging. - July 18, 2009 - HostelsClub
Zambezi Safaris Launch African Fishing Expeditions This Season
Africa's Zambezi River offers excellent fly-fishing opportunities year round. The upper Zambezi is best from June to August and the lower Zambezi is especially good for tiger fish from August to November. Zambezi Safaris are running two specific fishing trips this year - the "Upper and Lower Zambezi Expedition" and the "Zambezi Valley River and Lake Safari." - July 18, 2009 - Zambezi Safari & Travel Co Ltd
Luxury Travel Vietnam Adds Novotel Halong Bay on Lux's List for Mice
Luxury Travel Puts Novotel Halong Bay Vietnam on Their Top List for Mice Venue in Halong Bay, Vietnam. Set amidst a mystical landscape overlooking the stunning bay, Novotel Ha Long Bay offers a glimpse into contemporary Vietnam, while resounding a story of the country’s intricate past... - July 18, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
One Year Later, Youngest Solo Circumnavigator Returns Safely to Port Using ClearPoint Weather Service and Satellite Phone
First Sailor Under 18 to Cross the Globe in a Sailboat Weathered Oceanic Storms - July 17, 2009 - Weather Decision Technologies
FamilySkiHub.com Releases List of Top 20 Family Ski Resorts for Upcoming Ski Season
Annual list of best U.S. family ski resorts includes ski areas from Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, California, Vermont, Minnesota, and Maine. - July 17, 2009 - FamilySkiHub.com
Steeped in Georgia History, Barnsley Gardens Resort Celebrates 10 Years as Luxury Resort with Special Packages
Historic Barnsley Gardens Resort in north Georgia celebrates 10 years as a luxury resort in 2009. Though portions of the property date back more than 150 years and have survived Civil War, fires and natural disasters, the resort component opened in summer of 1999. To commemorate this milestone anniversary, Barnsley Gardens Resort is now offering visitors a variety of special activities and deals this summer to experience this one-of-a-kind property. - July 17, 2009 - Barnsley Gardens Resort
Exclusive Garda Lake Discovering Hidden Corner and Historical Private Properties
Jet Events has launched a new successful proposal “Exclusive Lake Garda,” a deluxe experience to discover Lake Garda - ever favourite destination of tourists coming from all over the world - under a new light. - July 17, 2009 - Jet Events di Coppola Claudia
Celebrity Equinox on Route to Official Launch - Celebrity Cruises
With less than six metres on either side, Celebrity Equinox - sister ship to Celebrity Solstice - left shipbuilder Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany to make the transit down the River Ems...backwards. - July 17, 2009 - Celebrity Cruises
Joy-Travels.com Launches Heritage Tour
Joy-travels.com, India’s leading online travel portal announced the launch of special cost Heritage Tour across inbound Travelers starting from Rs.46000/ 13 Nights / 14 Days. - July 17, 2009 - Joy Travels Pvt Ltd
Luxury Link Presents the “Uncompromising Vacation Getaway”
One lucky contest winner will receive a 4-night luxury trip for two at a Destination Hotels & Resorts property. - July 16, 2009 - Luxury Link LLC.
Buy and Sell Timeshare Points and Credits on RedWeek.com
RedWeek.com (www.redweek.com) members can now buy and sell timeshare points and credits on RedWeek.com, a timeshare rental, resale and exchange Web site. - July 16, 2009 - Redweek.com
SinglesCruise.com’s Halloween Cruise Provides a Holiday Treat for Single Adults
The singles cruise agency’s Halloween sailing is the most popular and anticipated cruise each year. - July 16, 2009 - SinglesCruise.com
Tall Sails & Ales: BC's First Craft Beer and Culinary Cruise by Sail
Calling everyone who likes a well-crafted glass of beer: Pack your bag and your taste buds for the first-ever craft beer tour by sailing ship in B.C., Canada. This October. - July 16, 2009 - Maple Leaf Adventures
Carol Garza-Thompson Offers Compass Rose Cruise Planners Exclusive Version of Norwegian Cruise Line's Pity the Procrastinator Sales Event
Good things come to those who don’t wait. Don’t procrastinate, book now. It's about fast thinking with Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pity the Procrastinator Sales Event. NCL will reward you with instant gratification. Compass Rose Cruise Planners will offer you a $400 onboard coupon booklet making a valuable offer even more valuable. - July 16, 2009 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners
Great Hotels Organisation’s MICE Promotion Proves Popular During Recession
The number of requests coming through Great Hotels Organisation’s MICE desk (http://www.ghotw.com/mice) have soared by over 150% and the number of visitors to the website have nearly quadrupled, since the launch of their “Great Events, Greater Value” promotion, proving that... - July 16, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
RV Awnings and Eco-Friendly Products Transforming the RV Industry
RV awning and RV accessories retailer, ShadePro.net, introduces a product that encourages easy, affordable and green RV-living. - July 15, 2009 - ShadePro Inc.
Koozai Appointed by Holiday Calling Ltd to Manage SEO
Holiday Calling Ltd, owners of dedicated travel sites Ibiza Calling and Mallorca calling have chosen UK Search Agency, Koozai Ltd to manage their Search Engine Optimisation. - July 15, 2009 - Koozai
Bulgaria - From Investment Hotspot to Lifestyle Choice
As Bulgaria morphs from a world ranked investment hotspot to the lifestyle choice of thousands, a new advice and assistance website service is launched at www.bulgariagateway.net - July 15, 2009 - Bulgaria Gateway Ltd
Beijing/Xian/Shanghai Golden Triangle Discovery Tour
Joy-travels.com, India’s leading online travel company announced the launch of special Beijing/Xian/Shanghai Golden Triangle Discovery tour across international starting from Rs.59,999 7 Nights / 8 Days. - July 15, 2009 - Joy Travels Pvt Ltd
2009 Bethany Beach Delaware Jazz Funeral to be Held on Bethany's Boardwalk on Labor Day September 7
At the Bethany Beach Del. Jazz Funeral, spectators go to the Boardwalk to join a funeral procession of mourners. These mourners bury the "Summer of 2009" with music played by three Dixieland Jazz Bands. This is like the Jazz Funerals in New Orleans. - July 15, 2009 - Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral
ActiveTravel Asia Advises First Time Travelers Things to do in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
Most first time travelers don’t know the habits of travel destinations. ATA suggests some things to do and not do in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia which helps travelers save time and money as well as travel safety - July 15, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
SaveMyFlight - Save on Your Flights, Hotels, and Car Rentals Worldwide
SaveMyFlight.com, a product of AirPloyment,LLC, is an online Travel Booking site. Book Flights, Hotels, and Car Rentals with the click of a mouse on SaveMyFlight.com - July 15, 2009 - SaveMyFlight
Green Holidays Made Easier
Planning green holidays just got a little easier – with new features added to the website ecofriendlytourist.com. - July 14, 2009 - ecofriendlytourist.com
Travel + Leisure Recognizes Austin-Lehman Adventures as #1 Tour Operator in the World in Annual "Best" Awards
Austin-Lehman Adventures is named the "World's Best Tour Operator" by Travel + Leisure magazine in their 2009 Readers' Survey. Based on a perfect score of 100, ALA received an overall rating of 97.34, one of the highest ever recorded in the category in the 14 years T+L has conducted its prestigious survey. - July 14, 2009 - Austin-Lehman Adventures
Cannes Lions' VIP Shuttle Service Realized by Hamburg-based Provider BDRIVEN
As every year, two weeks ago the global communication industry’s elite met up at the Côte d’Azur, for the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. For the first time, the London-based festival organizers contracted Hamburg-based agency BDRIVEN for their VIP shuttle service – with great success. - July 13, 2009 - BDRIVEN GmbH
Luxury Travel Company Seeks NZ, Australians and Asian Luxury Tour Operators
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) focus on Mice group planners, seeks NZ, Australians and Asia Luxury Tour Operators - July 12, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
ActiveTravel Asia (ATA) Promotes Pu Luong as Responsible Travel Destination in Vietnam
ATA supports responsible tourism in Pu Luong to preserve the nature and ethnic traditions and improve community’s life in this Reserve of Vietnam - July 11, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
iXiGO.com Launches “Monsoon Madness”
Gifts, Hotel Vouchers & Discount Coupons to be won on Flight, Hotel and Bus Bookings - July 11, 2009 - ixigo
Travel Deals to Alaska Abound
Now is the time to save big on Kenai Peninsula vacations and salmon fishing trips. - July 10, 2009 - Alaska Leisure Inn
Swiss Meeting Saver: Attractive Offers for Professional Conferences at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Attractive conference rates are available from June 2009 at all Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts: The international hotel chain is offering a 20 percent rate reduction on the best available daily delegate rate for all meeting and conference participants. - July 10, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts