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Long Anticipated Gaming Trends ’08 Report Has Been Released
Long Anticipated Gaming Trends ’08 Report Has Been Released; Highlights Opportunities and Challenges in Gaming, Legislative Changes, New Entertainment Trends and More. - September 20, 2008 - GA Wright Marketing
Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. Offers Special Rates on Rental Properties in Southwest Florida to European Visitors
Carla Bonten, owner of Carla Bonten Realty, Inc., Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. and Auctioneers by Carla Bonten, Inc. in Bonita Springs, Florida, announces special discounts on seasonal rental properties throughout Southwest Florida to European visitors. Dubbed the “Early Booking... - September 19, 2008 - Carla Bonten Realty
Portugal & Spain Invest in Promoting Iberian Peninsula as Single Destination
PortugalSpainBoth.com Offers Leisure Travelers New Online Content, “Deals” and Fulfillment Services. - September 19, 2008 - Portugal? Spain? Both.
New Sensational European Adventures at 10% off from G.A.P Adventures
For the price of a typical morning commute, explore quaint medieval European towns. - September 19, 2008 - G Adventures
Run 3k at The Travel Convention to Give Kids a Break
The Family Holiday Association is challenging Travel Convention delegates to take part in a 3km fun run while in Gran Canaria to raise funds to help disadvantaged families with young children have a break away by the sea. - September 19, 2008 - Family Holiday Association
Czech Republic is a Paradise for School Trips
The real Czech Republic must be looked for outside of Prague. - September 19, 2008 - Olomouc-Guide
Disney's Toy Story Mania with Physical Challenges: Riding with Health Issues
Toy Story Mania has just opened this summer to rave reviews, but should everyone ride it? A new article has just been released on www.Diz-Abled.com that goes into detail about the physical feel of the attraction, and describes who should consider avoiding this ride. It also shares tips for riding with greater comfort. The article was written by Stephen Ashley, author of Walt Disney World with Disabilities. - September 18, 2008 - Stephen Ashley
Destination Hotels & Resorts and LRA Worldwide Partner on a Guest Experience Diagnostic Program
Destination Hotels & Resorts, a leader in the management of independent high-end hotel, resort and residential properties, has partnered with LRA Worldwide, Inc. to develop a unique guest experience diagnostic program for its portfolio. LRA will send consultants to every Destination property to... - September 18, 2008 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
RezHub.com Announces a Dream Green Vacation Giveaway to Show Travelers That Eco Friendly Vacations Can be Full of Frills
RezHub.com has partnered with the all new Hacienda Tres Rios to provide an all-inclusive eco-vacation contest for 4, with round-trip flights and a full carbon offset. The contest was launched to show travelers that eco vacations can be full of luxury and frills. - September 18, 2008 - RezHub.com
Kent Redding Featured as "Green Travel" Expert on Travel Trade Panel
Kent Redding, president of Africa Adventure Consultants, was featured this weekend on a panel discussion on the topic of “Green Travel Trends” as part of the Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa’s (APTA) National Forum. Africa Adventure Consultants operates carbon neutral safaris in Africa. - September 18, 2008 - Africa Adventure Consultants
Tuscany Hills Clubhouse Now Complete Outside Atlanta: Open for Homesite Tours and Event Bookings
Tuscany Hills -- a private, gated-community just 25 minutes outside Atlanta -- is now open for homesite tours and inquiries into clubhouse rentals. Interested buyers and renters can tour the impeccable clubhouse and grounds, and imagine their family having its dream home at Tuscany Hills. - September 17, 2008 - Tuscany Hills Georgia
Renasis Releases Outdoor SAP36g High Powered Access Point
The Outdoor SAP36g provides robust all-weather performance from its powerful SAP36g radio. - September 17, 2008 - Renasis, LLC
Fractional Ownership to Get Boost at Major UK Travel Shows
A new consumer magazine for existing owners and prospective buyers of fractional ownership properties and other shared ownership travel products has confirmed that they will be exhibiting and distributing at 6 major travel shows in 2009 with a combined reach of around 250,000 visitors. - September 17, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Online Club LaBourse Holiday Weeks
Club LaBourse Rolls Out Holiday Weeks Online Trial. - September 17, 2008 - Club LaBourse Oceania Pty Ltd
HotelsCombined.com Gets Digital Marketing Mastermind
Hotel price comparison company HotelsCombined.com appoints new Digital Marketing Mastermind from Obitz Worldwide. - September 17, 2008 - HotelsCombined
Volante POS Systems Announces Wireless POS Solution For Linux
Volante POS Systems has announced a wireless POS solution for Linux, allowing for a flexible and cost effective solution for the hospitality industry. - September 17, 2008 - Volante POS Systems
Pet Life Radio Presents a Special Pet Travel Series on "Travel Tails"
Janine Franceschi, host of Travel Tails will be traveling to 23 states with her Irish Setter Beau to stay in and review 4-star or higher rated, luxury pet-friendly hotel accommodations. - September 17, 2008 - Pet Life Radio
U.S. Sports Film Festival Announces First Set of Landmark Films to be Shown at Inaugural Festival in Philadelphia, Oct. 23-26, 2008
Classic Films by Producer Mark Ciardi, Including Invincible, The Rookie and Miracle, Along with Debuts of Films on Baseball, Basketball and Mixed Martial Arts Among First Set of Titles Announced Today. - September 16, 2008 - U.S. Sports Film Festival
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. to Conduct Sale-Leaseback with China Airlines
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) has signed a letter of intent for a sale and leaseback transaction with China Airlines. - September 15, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
Award-Winning Italy Travel Newsletter Offers Anniversary Subscription Discount
With the dollar reaching a one-year high against the Euro today, more and more Americans will be traveling to one of their favorite destinations – Italy. The price of the insider Italy travel advice they need just improved too, with subscription travel newsletter, Dream of Italy... - September 15, 2008 - Dream of Italy
Timeshare & Fractional Ownership Magazine Aims to Reach Quarter of a Million Consumers
Owners Perspective Magazine, the consumer publication for existing owners and prospective buyers of fractional ownership, timeshare, destination club and private residence club products has begun plans to reach more than 250,000 holidaymakers and potential second homeowners in 2009. - September 14, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
Worlds of Discovery Parks in Florida Join Cause for Vacation Rental Awareness
Leading theme park brand partners with Discover Vacation Homes to support national awareness of Orlando vacation home rentals. - September 14, 2008 - Discover Vacation Homes
Car Rental Company Launches Revolutionary Program to Automatically Reduce Rates on Existing Reservations When Prices Drop
E-Z Rent-A-Car launches the E-Z Money Club, which tracks reservations for its members and lowers the base rental rate automatically when prices drop. - September 14, 2008 - E-Z Rent A Car
Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover Travel Group Win the 2008 World Travel Award as Central America`s Leading Travel Agency
In the glamorous awards ceremony for the “Oscars of the Travel Industry” held during THETRADESHOW in Orlando, USA on September 6th 2008. - September 14, 2008 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions
Mega Winner Declared for the India Discovered Contest
Oktatabyebye.com, India’s most popular online travel community announced the winners of the India Discovered Travel Writing Contest. Mega Winner has won an all-paid 5 day-Holiday Trip to any destination of his choice within the country. - September 14, 2008 - Oktatabyebye.com
CruisingOn.com to Host Virtual Event During Nationwide "World's Largest Cruise Night" Promotion
On October 16, 2008 CruisingOn.com will join thousands of cruise-selling travel agents in the World’s Largest Cruise Night, an exciting event in which travel agencies across North America band together to provide consumers with a world of information on cruise vacations. If they choose,... - September 13, 2008 - CruisingOn.Com
Club LaBourse is Consistent Achiever
Club LaBourse Has Regular Spot on Travellers Assistance Honour Role. - September 13, 2008 - Club LaBourse Oceania Pty Ltd
Renaissance Plantation Hotel is Now a Part of the Florida Green Lodging Program
The Renaissance Plantation, a Fort Lauderdale boutique hotel is now a proud member of the Green Community, by recently becoming a member of the Florida Green Lodging Program. The Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale-Plantation is committed to conserving energy and water, decreasing waste, and protecting our... - September 13, 2008 - Renaissance Plantation
Summer 2009 Holidays: A 'Silverlining' Sunlight for Our Dark Grey Climates
According to the MET office this summer's weather [2008] has been 'harder to predict', a leading weather forecaster admits. - September 13, 2008 - Freedom Direct
Network Leisure – a New Free Website for the Leisure Industry
Network Leisure is a new website aimed at providing information for users on jobs and training. It is a one stop shop including forums and information. This service is free for all users of the site including recruiter and trainers. - September 13, 2008 - Networkleisure
People from Around Latin America Get Discovered Are Granted a Full Scholarship to Study Acting for Film at Westbridge Film School in Mexico
Westbridge Film School (WEFIS) announced today that it has discovered people from around different Latin American countries who have the potential of becoming successful movie actors, and that it has granted them a full scholarship to study its one year Acting for Film program. - September 12, 2008 - Westbridge University
Happi House Restaurants Urge Voter Registration
Happi House Teriyaki Restaurants has implemented a voter registration and awareness program through their restaurants, website, eClub, and advertising in an effort to encourage participation in this year's Presidential election. - September 12, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Rewarding Meeting Experiences at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket, Enjoy Exclusive Rates and Triple Starwood Preferred Planner Starpoints®
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket has unveiled exceptional rates and rewards aimed at the MICE market. Recently voted as a Top Conference Hotel in Asia*, the only hotel in Phuket to receive this award, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket distinguishes itself by creating... - September 12, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Cruise Planners Celebrates ‘World’s Largest Cruise Event’ with Special Cruise Offers All Week Long
It’s the best time of the year to get the best deals on cruise vacations because October is National Cruise Vacation month. And The World’s Largest Cruise Event, October 4-10, 2008, is fast approaching. Eileen Tener, an expert Cruise Planners travel professional, is celebrating by... - September 12, 2008 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener
Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival Celebrates Vermont Wineries, Food Producers and Artisans
The Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival will take place the weekend of September 26-28 in Vermont’s Mount Snow Valley. Showcasing Vermont’s wines, cheeses, specialty foods, farmers and products of all types, the festival is a celebration of Vermont’s unique and rich culture in artisan-made food and crafts. - September 11, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Clear Skies, Great Diving and No Hurricanes in Nassau, Bahamas
Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas is happy to report that Hurricane Ike passed Nassau hundreds of miles to the South leaving them with sunny skies, a light breeze and great diving. This photo was taken this morning as divers boarded one of their new custom 46’ Newton dive boats for a two tank... - September 11, 2008 - Stuart Cove
Perspective International Announce Large Investment in the Future of Their Fractional Ownership & Timeshare Industry Magazines
With Perspective Magazine now the most read independent B2B industry publication globally and the new Owners Perspective Magazine following hot on its heels in the consumer market, the growth of both magazines have created the need for expansion at Perspective International Ltd. - September 11, 2008 - Perspective International Ltd
West Michigan Tourist Association Offers These Unique Fall Color Adventures
The West Michigan Tourist Association offers these unique ways for visitors to view fall colors. - September 10, 2008 - West Michigan Tourist Association
West Michigan Tourist Association Presents New Online Portal: All Things Autumn
West Michigan will delight visitors with its fall color show. The West Michigan Tourist Association celebrates the change of seasons with an online portal “All Things Autumn.” "All Things Autumn" offers visitors a comprehensive way to plan their fall color tour trips. - September 10, 2008 - West Michigan Tourist Association
New Study Announces Top-Rated Hotel Print Ads and Television Commercials
Successful Hotel Advertising is Not Tied to Budgets. - September 10, 2008 - Phoenix Marketing International
Food & Beverage Managers: Introducing ‘Master It!’ Customizable Computer Training Modules for Servers & Bartenders
Innovative Marketing Solutions, LLC (IMS) today introduced the ‘Master It!” system of customizable server and bartender training modules to support live staff training. Each module converts a wine list, drink list, food menu or spirits list into a computer guided review. The system automatically scores the user and verifies completion with a printable certificate. Master It! runs online or off-line and requires no back end support. - September 09, 2008 - Innovative Marketing Solutions, LLC
Happi House Restaurants Test Market Three New Gourmet Salads
Happi House Restaurants Director of Marketing, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company is test marketing three new Asian style entrée salads to appeal to younger and more health-conscious demographics. - September 09, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
HotelClub Travel Blog Releases Site Facelift with New Features
HotelClub Travel Blog, already known as a comprehensive location online for finding weird, wacky and wonderful travel news, has released a site facelift with a number of new features that will provide travel consumers with a wide range of benefits. - September 09, 2008 - HotelClub
Big Heart Legacy RV Resorts Donates
Each year during the Halloween season, Legacy RV Resorts hosts its “Legacy Trail of Terror” at nine of its RV Resorts located in seven states. Each Legacy Trail of Terror is unique to its particular area and runs the gamut from the Haunted Carnival to the Mystery House. This year,... - September 09, 2008 - Legacy RV Resorts
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. Completes Refinancing of Two A340-300’s on Lease to Air Namibia
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced that it has completed the refinancing of two Airbus A340-300 commercial aircraft that are on lease to Air Namibia. - September 08, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Egypt Tourism Sector Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Egypt Tourism Sector Analysis” to its report gallery. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the present and future prospects of the Egyptian tourism industry. - September 08, 2008 - RNCOS
Away Resorts Unveiled in Mae-Rim, Chiang Mai
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management’s portfolio has been expanding rapidly across Thailand over the last few years. After successfully launching several resort properties under its X2 Resorts, Away Resorts and Le Bayburi brands, Astudo has the honor to proudly present their latest... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Away Resorts to Manage Chumphon Resort
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management, manager of X2 Resorts, Away Resorts and Le Bayburi, is proudly announcing the opening of Away (Tusita) Chumphon, scheduled in September 2008. Being the first southern province to be reached from every other part of the country, Chumphon is regarded as a... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Florida Keys Ladies Saltwater Fishing Seminar Moves to December 5-7 Due to Forecasts
Tropical weather in South Florida forces fishing school for ladies to reschedule date. - September 06, 2008 - "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Tops the Travel Polls Awarded as a Top Conference Hotel for Asia
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket has been awarded a Top Conference Hotel for Asia. “We are delighted to have received this award for the second year running and to have maintained this level of recognition within the conference industry”, Jan Kirstein, General... - September 06, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket