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Austin’s Castilian Residence Hall Still Has Openings
The Castilian residence hall serving the University of Texas at Austin is still accepting applications for Fall 2009. “The Castilian is the most desired residence hall in Austin,” said Dale Callison, Resident Manager for The Castilian. “One key item is that we have the... - April 21, 2009 - Campus Acquisitions
Thirsty Swagman Offers World’s First “Hardness Guarantee” for Party Tours
Australian-based tour operator, Thirsty Swagman (www.ThirstySwagman.com), has come up with a quirky new way to guarantee travellers a fun trip on their global pub crawl tours – the world’s first “Hardness Guarantee,” promising holidaymakers a full refund and more if they aren’t satisfied with their beer-swilling vacation. - April 21, 2009 - Thirsty Swagman Pty Ltd
Wilderness Wanders Accepts Nomination for Travelling in Australia's 20 Best Experiences Awards 2009 in It's Debut Tourism Season
Wilderness Wanders proprietor Phil Porter has announced his acceptance of the nomination for inclusion in the 20 Best Experiences Awards for 2009. The nomination release is in time for the tourism venture's debut season to be highlighted at the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) being... - April 21, 2009 - Wilderness Wanders
Vietnam MICE and Incentive, a Part of Handetour Luxury Travel
"Handetour Vietnam (www.handetour.com), A Vietnam Professional Tour Operator, who specialize in High Quality & Luxury Leisure and Cultural Tours had launch a MICE and Incentive Tour Centre since June 2006 to promote Vietnam MICE and Incentive Niche Market to the World." - April 20, 2009 - Handetour
Outstanding Sightseeing and Adventure Tour Experience with Wilderness Wanders Nominated in the Top 20 Australian Tourism Experiences 2009
Based in the friendly seaside town of Port Lincoln, South Australia boasting award winning hotel accommodation and where the fishing industry booms and the Melbourne Cup magic of Makybe Diva is honored, Wilderness Wanders invite you to explore beyond the tourist tracks. Stunning coastlines, massive sand dunes and secluded beaches of extraordinary beauty. No experience required and no heavy packs to carry. Designed for the non athletic. Fully catered with gourmet food and local wine. - April 20, 2009 - Wilderness Wanders
Luxury Travel Company Receives the Oscar of Travel Industry in Vietnam
The Luxury Travel Company has been voted for the prestigious Guide Awards 2009 for excellent performance in 2008- 2009. The 10th annual awards ceremony will be held in the White Palace, 194 Hoang Van Thu, Phu Nhan District, Ho Chi Minh City on June 5, 2009. The Guide Awards are sponsored annually... - April 20, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Cuba Education and Green Tours
This August Cuba Education Tours will operate special interest tours to Cuba focusing on education and the environment. - April 20, 2009 - Cuba Education Tours
Vietnam Impressive – Great Summer Promotion
Lotussia Travel, a Hanoi based travel company which is specialized in providing adventure tailormade trips has just launched its biggest Summer Promotions campaign namely “Impressive Vietnam” targeting foreign tourists from Australia, France, UK, US, Germany, New Zealand, Singapore. - April 19, 2009 - Lotussia Travel
Amazon Cruise to the Yavari River
Amazon Riverboat expedition to study the endangered Red Uakari Monkey. - April 19, 2009 - GreenTracks, Inc.
Escape to Africa with JourneyKenya.com Offering Travelers a Saving of 15% Off Their Safari and Beach Holiday
JourneyKenya.com has created the Escape to Africa holiday page for travelers to move-it-move it with Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman in the breathtaking savannah of Kenya. They will also enjoy a 15% discount when they book the Escape 2 Africa tour or the Moto Moto tour. - April 18, 2009 - Journey Kenya
Guided Tours of Rome – Rome Guided Tours Customized by Real Roman Tour Guides
Professional English speaking guides providing passionate guided tours in Rome, Italy. - April 18, 2009 - Rome Guided Tours
Vietnam Travel Guide Announces Vietnam's Finest Hotels 2009
Vietnam Travel.org, a comprehensive travel guide to the emerging South East Asian travel destination, today announced the result of its extensive survey of 16,000 Vietnam hotel reviews, and after careful analysis are pleased to present awards to Vietnam's Finest Hotels . - April 17, 2009 - Vietnam Travel
American in Guatemala Raises Eyebrows with No-Nonsense Blog
One American expat has no-nonsense blog that shares with readers what it is like to live in Antigua, Guatemala, one of the top tourist destinations in the world. - April 17, 2009 - GuateLiving.com
GO-SIM Partnership Reveals UK’s Best Kept Secrets
GO-SIM has joined forces with VisitBritain to supply mobile phone SIM cards as part of the European phase of its multi-million pound ‘Britain for Less’ campaign across 18 countries. - April 17, 2009 - GO-SIM
HotelsCombined.com Reports Traffic Volumes Up 150% in the First Quarter 2009
HotelsCombined.com is continuing to have a solid performance. Visits to the site are up 150% year on year for the first quarter of 2009 to 8.8 million. Looking at top markets (by visitor source) the US reports 170% increase in visits, while UK and Australia are on 135% and 95%... - April 17, 2009 - HotelsCombined
AsiaTiv.com Launches “Amazing Packages Promotion” Free Nights, Free Meals, Free Tours and Transfers
AsiaTiv (http://www.AsiaTiv.com) is making the big sales promotion packages for Asia destinations. AsiaTiv’s “Amazing Packages Promotion” provides Free Nights, Free Meals, Free Tours and Transfer. For the initial campaign, they now are offering Thailand, Hong Kong and India which are most popular destinations in Asia. - April 16, 2009 - AsiaTiv.com
Happy Birthday to the Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham
Cheltenham’s newest hotel has celebrated its one year anniversary in Cheltenham with a brand re-launch this month. Local residents will be able to see new signage and innovative exterior lighting, and customers will be able to experience different hallmarks in the hotel. - April 16, 2009 - Cheltenham Hotel - Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham
Battledown Children’s Ward Gets Eggceptional Treatment
The children at Battledown Ward Cheltenham General Hospital received special treatment this Good Friday, when the Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Hotel donated over 50 Easter eggs and chocolate goodies to the ward. - April 16, 2009 - Cheltenham Hotel - Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham
Rome Tour Guide – Tours of Rome and the Vatican City
Tours of Rome escorted by your professional tour guide. - April 16, 2009 - VIP Rome Guide
52 Perfect Days Travel Writing Contest, Submit an Article Focusing on Responsible Travel for a Chance to Win a 3 Night Trip to Kauai, a 5-Page Website, or Daypack
Focusing on one of the hottest and most popular travel trends, 52perfectdays.com announces its Responsible Travel Writing and Photography contest. 52perfectdays is accepting article submissions through October 31, 2009 focusing on ecotours, agrotours, voluntourism and sustainable travel within the... - April 16, 2009 - 52perfectdays.com
G-Rez Confirms Consumer Booking Trends
Hotels need to consider their direct to consumer strategy. - April 16, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Turkey Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Turkey Tourism Industry Forecast to 2012 " to its report gallery. The research report provides the detail analysis of the forces that are fuelling the growth in the Turkish tourism industry. - April 16, 2009 - RNCOS
Entrepreneurial Start-up, Aozora Organics, Brings Green Products to Hospitality Industry
Aozora Organics was created to bring environmentally friendly shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and soap to boutique hotels. - April 15, 2009 - Aozora Organics
Discover Angkor Wat Tour with Summer Promotion from Active Travel Asia
Active Travel Asia offers Summer Promotion Tour in Cambodia named Angkor Wat Discovery. Taking part in this tour, travelers will definitely spend less money for the holiday by booking Special Promotion or choose one of Travel Cheap Options. - April 15, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
Asia Premium Travel Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Asia Premium Travel celebrates its first anniversary. Meanwhile, this pioneering Asia luxury vacations and tours provider will launch new services, new premium tours and luxurious sedans fleet. Asia Premium Travel (www.asiapremiumtravel.com ) is a Vietnamese company which was founded by luxury... - April 15, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Urine Off Solves Pet Friendly Hotel “Challenges” Left By Guests
Urine Off helps solve odor and stain challenges at pet friendly hotels. - April 15, 2009 - Bio-Pro Research, LLC
Quality Track to Celebrate 2 Million Mystery Shop Calls
Quality Track International is proud to celebrate the upcoming milestone of our 2 millionth mystery shop call. Quality Track has been an industry leader since 1996 and is dedicated to conducting telephone mystery shopping and PCI compliant remote call monitoring exclusively for the hospitality... - April 14, 2009 - Quality Track International Inc.
Vietnam and Cambodia - Lands of Luxury Adventures
Luxury Travel Vietnam company to launch chic adventures to Vietnam and Cambodia. - April 14, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Vatican Private Visit - Private Visit of the Vatican with Your Official Vatican Guide
Vatican private visit, personal and private tours of The Vatican and Rome Italy. - April 14, 2009 - Vatican Private Visit
Luxury Travel Vietnam and VCB MTV Master Card Targets Elite Vietnamese Travelers
In partnership with Vietcombank MTV Master Card, Luxury Travel offers bespoke holiday for 54.000 card holders for free and they enjoy 10% discounts for car rental, all tour packages and card holders claim 5 USD free voucher if they book online Vietnam hotels and resorts at this company website... - April 13, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Company to Launch Vietnam Chic Adventure Travel 12 Days
Award winning Luxury Travel is experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travelers. Luxury Travel has just launched a new luxury tour “Vietnam Chic Adventure Travel 12 days.” Start in the charming capital of Hanoi, Vietnam’s artistic... - April 12, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Western Inn San Diego Awarded the Green Lodging Award
San Diego's Western Inn Old Town San Diego Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Western Inn Old Town San Diego has earned a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of... - April 11, 2009 - Western Inn
Roatán, Honduras to Host the 7th Annual FCCA Platinum Associate Membership Conference
This June, the island of Roatán off the Caribbean coast of Honduras will host the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA), 7th Annual Platinum Associate Membership Advisory Council (PAMAC) Conference. Roatán’s cruise industry has been rapidly growing over the past... - April 11, 2009 - Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association
Sailing School Unites Family Bonding with Eco-Friendly Experience
In its newest offering, Offshore Sailing School has created a program for families to invest in their futures with memorable, very affordable family learning vacations. Up to six family members can sail for the price of two in Florida or the New York metro area, representing a savings of up to 60%. When two adults pay tuition, additional children can learn absolutely free. - April 11, 2009 - Offshore Sailing School
Luxury Travel Company Has Just Launched Their Asia Premium Travel Collections
Luxury Travel has just launched their Asia Premium Travel Collection, showcasing some of the finest travel options to be had in Asia. In this hand-picked elite collection, the company has brought together some of the best tourism products in the region including hotels, resorts and cruises. Asia... - April 11, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
OneTravel Launches Travel Affiliate Program with LinkShare
OneTravel, DBA of WK Travel, is proud to announce the official launch of their new travel affiliate program with LinkShare. Unlike other programs, OneTravel’s affiliates will benefit from all of their travel products, including flights, hotels, car rentals and travel insurance. As a... - April 11, 2009 - OneTravel
CheapOair.com Opens Submissions for Commercial Contest Slated to Take Place from April 13th – May 11th
CheapOair.com, a top ten rated online travel agency, announces that they will be holding the "CheapOair Commercial Contest," starting Monday, April 13, 2009. The contest invites the public to create and submit an original thirty (30) second commercial featuring the company's slogan,... - April 11, 2009 - CheapOair
Erie Yacht Club Announces Evening Cocktail Reception, Art Auction and Charity Regatta to Benefit the Flagship Niagara
The Erie Yacht Club, recognizing the need to show additional local support for one of Erie's premier cultural icon's the Flagship Niagara, will host an evening reception and charity regatta. The Erie Yacht Club has directly and indirectly supported marine activities from coast to coast for over a... - April 10, 2009 - Erie Yacht Club
Stylista New York Shopping Tours Announces New Website Launch
Fully customized New York shopping tours are now readily available via Stylista New York Shopping Tours' website. - April 10, 2009 - Stylista New York Shopping Tours
Invitation FAM Trips to Vietnam and Cambodia
Luxury Travel Vietnam Company is pleased to invite travel professionals to join on a Mega FAM tours to Vietnam and Cambodia in 2009-2010. - April 10, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Ejazti.com, the E-Partner for “Saudi Travel & Tourism Investment Market 2009 (STTIM)”
“Ejazti.com,” the E-gate for Travel and Tourism participate this year as (Electronic Partner) in sponsoring STTIM forum, as one of its major activities in sponsoring and E-covering the conferences, forums, exhibitions & festivals along the past years. - April 09, 2009 - Ejazti For E-Travel & Tourism
Big Summer Promotion for Travelers Love Biking Tours in Northern Vietnam
Active Travel Asia’s unique biking trip in northern Vietnam takes place against a backdrop of endless lush green paddy fields and irregular tree-covered limestone mountains. - April 09, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
VFS Premium Lounge Gives Kuwaitis a 5-Star Visa Application Experience
Kuwaitis applying for a visa to the UK, can now avail of a truly 5-star experience while applying for UK visa courtesy the newly launched - VFS Premium Lounge in Kuwait. VFS Global has recently introduced the VFS Premium Lounge (a new visa application service section) at the British Visa... - April 09, 2009 - VFS Global
Lake Geneva Resort Gives Guests a Chance to Win Their Stay
Each guest who checks into The Cove of Lake Geneva is given the opportunity to spin the prize wheel. Every guest is a winner at The Cove. - April 09, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Holidays to Upscale Gays and Lesbian Travelers to Vietnam and Indochina
Luxury Travel company specializes in luxury tourism and announces bespoke holidays to upscale gays and lesbian travelers to Vietnam and Indochina. - April 09, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Lipstick Chroniclez Magazine Publishes New Issue, and Launches New Website
The first issue of the new Lipstick Chroniclez magazine, published by Lipstick Chroniclez, Inc. will be ready for distribution on April 8, 2009. Designed to make the South Florida adult living scene more accessible to a broader readership, the magazine will be positioned in various well-known venues in South Florida, as well as viewed online http://www.lipstickchroniclez.com. - April 09, 2009 - Lipstick Chroniclez, Inc.
Luxury Travel Vietnam Unveils New Website Tailored to Luxury Travelers' Needs
Luxury Travel Co., Ltd has launched their comprehensive new travel portal with new design www.luxurytravelvietnam.com for the luxury travelers. - April 09, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Performance Flight Opens Its Doors to the Public
On Saturday, April 11 from 10am-3pm, Performance Flight will host an Open House, welcoming anyone interested in learning to fly, purchasing an aircraft, or booking charter services. On display will be the newest from Cirrus Aircraft, Piper, Socata, and Avidyne. There will also be displays from... - April 08, 2009 - Performance Flight
Deep Springs Country Club Announces Affordable Golf Membership Package
North Carolina Golf Club Offers Golfers More Than a Challenging Golf Course. - April 08, 2009 - Deep Springs Country Club
Joy-Travels.com Launches Golden Triangle with the Taj Tours
Joy-travels.com, India’s leading online travel company announced the launch of special small cost Golden Triangle with the Taj Tours across domestic starting from Rs.10000 4 nights/5 days. - April 08, 2009 - Joy Travels Pvt Ltd