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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

Amazon Cruise to the Yavari River

Amazon Riverboat expedition to study the endangered Red Uakari Monkey. - April 19, 2009 - GreenTracks, Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

G-Rez Confirms Consumer Booking Trends

Hotels need to consider their direct to consumer strategy. - April 16, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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