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Launch of SkyTransfers.com Exceeds Growth Expectations
SkyTransfers.com who have recently launched into the UK and international markets, service 37 countries with airport transfers. The initial growth of the service has exceeded expectations. - July 13, 2007 - SkyTransfers.com
Hyatt Hotels Corporation Expands Partnership with LRA Worldwide
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has announced an expansion of its partnership with LRA Worldwide, Inc.; LRA will create customized quality assurance programs for the latest branch of the Hyatt family tree - the Hyatt Select Group. - July 12, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Alan Sorum Announces the Launch of a New On-line Alaska Magazine
Information Abut Alaska will focus on articles related to the towns, sights, rivers, wildlife and adventures found in the Great Land. Articles will only concern places and events personally experienced by writers based here in Alaska. - July 12, 2007 - Alan Sorum
London Website Reports Record Tourism Figures
In spite of the recent security incidents and increased alert status in London during the past ten days a top London website has reported its highest week of tourist bookings ever. - July 12, 2007 - All In London
Global Resorts Network Representative Announces Free Gift for Team Members
Phil McCollum, independent sales representative for Global Resorts Network, a leading provider of vacation club memberships, announced availability of the “Internet Business Survival Guide,” given free to new members of his Team AFL organization. - July 11, 2007 - Phil McCollum
Students See One of the 7 Wonders of the World with Travel Adventures
In addition to exploring the natural environment of the Yucatan Peninsula, Travel Adventures’ New Worlds Science and Spanish Immersion trips take students groups on a tour of Chichen Itza – the newest edition to the Seven Wonders of the World list. The Mayan city of Chichen Itza,... - July 11, 2007 - Travel Adventures
Chichen Itza Chosen as One of the New Seven Wonders of the World
The list of new world wonders includes The Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, The Colisseum, and Taj Mahal. - July 09, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Global Resorts Network Announces Luxury Accommodations at The Fairways of Palm Aire Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Global Resorts Network, a leading provider of vacation club memberships, announced availability of luxury accommodations at The Fairways of Palm Aire Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the ultra low price of $298 for the entire week. - July 09, 2007 - Phil McCollum
32nd Anniversary of Nude Recreation Week Taking Off at Clothing Optional Resorts
Every year, Nude Recreation Week reminds people that you can escape the hum drum of boring chain hotel vacations. There are many fascinating and fun nude travel destinations around the world. Pack light and say goodbye to tan lines forever. - July 08, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
ItalyTravelNotes.com Invites Travelers to Share Travel Experiences from Italy
Written by those who love travelling through Italy, for those who are about to discover it, ItalyTravelNotes.com is the latest travel blog aiming to inspire travellers heading for Italy. And to turn into a space where people share their experiences and images of Italy and give their advice on how best to enjoy it. - July 08, 2007 - Intellecta Srl
Downtown Indianapolis Hotel Introduces Inclusive Hotel Packages with New On-Line Reservation Service
There’s something for every taste and mood at The Canterbury Hotel, one of the jewels of the downtown Indianapolis hotel scene. Now visitors can use an on-line hotel package registration system to choose special themed hotel packages for virtually any occasion or mood. - July 08, 2007 - Canterbury Hotel
Steppes Travel Publishes New Sample Itineraries for Botswana Safaris
Steppes Travel has published new sample itineraries for people looking to take a Botswana safari. - July 07, 2007 - Steppes Travel
New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Come and Perform at The Ridgefield Playhouse
You could walk right past Preservation Hall in New Orleans and never know it was there ... but just step inside, sit on the simple chairs and take in the upright piano, the 30-year old drum set, and wait for the magic of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to begin. Oh, but wait, you don’t have... - July 06, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
Launch of Medical Tourism Blog
Announcing the launch of a new medical tourism blog, a forum and discussion area, for the medical tourism industry. - July 06, 2007 - New Medical Horizons Inc.
Southern Sun Introduces The InterContinental Sandton Towers Johannesburg
Southern Sun officially launched The InterContinental Sandton Towers Johannesburg on July 1, 2007 as an individual InterContinental branded hotel. This hotel along with the sumptuous new look Sandton Sun and the picturesque Palazzo Montecasino form part of an extensive re-branding and modernisation... - July 05, 2007 - Southern Sun
Southern Sun Launches the New Look Sandton Sun
Southern Sun officially launched the new look Sandton Sun on July 1, 2007. - July 05, 2007 - Southern Sun
Dreamland Tours Announces Specialty Boat Timeshare Vacation Spots In India
Dreamland Tours Inc. announces boat timeshare vacation spot rentals on the backwaters of the Southern coast of India. - July 05, 2007 - Dreamland Tours Inc.
VAT Refund and Traveler Expense Management Tools Introduced in Egypt by Excel Travel - HRG Egypt
Excel Travel - HRG Egypt held an event that mainly introduced two tools, the VAT Refund tool where you can get the money you pay on VAT back. And the Traveler Expense Management Tool, where you can follow up what your company's expenses are and how to reduce them. - July 04, 2007 - Excel Travel
Steppes Travel Announces Special Offer on Hotel Rates in Sri Lanka
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) is pleased to announce a Special Offer on hotel rates in Sri Lanka (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/offers-page1989.aspx). Both the Amangella and Amenwella hotels in Southern Sri Lanka are currently offering up to 50% off their nightly room... - July 04, 2007 - Steppes Travel
Chioma World Travel Announces Launch of New Website for Baby Boomers
Established in 2007, Chioma World Travel specializes in worldwide vacation packages for baby boomers. - July 03, 2007 - Scent To Sleep
“Cast Away Camp Out” Gives Tesoro’s Littlest Mates a Treasure Trove of Exciting Adventures
The newest kids-oriented activity debuts brings tons of smiles this summer to Tesoro - July 02, 2007 - Tesoro Resorts
Global Resorts Network Works with Timeshare Resorts in Hawaii
Global Resorts Network, a leading provider of vacation club memberships, announced that it is actively in negotiation with several Hawaiian Island resorts to expand the selection available to members. - July 02, 2007 - Phil McCollum
Global Resorts Network Approves Advanced Marketing System For Independent Sales Representatives
Global Resorts Network, representing one of the world’s largest private luxury travel clubs in existence, offers members the right to vacation at beautiful timeshare resorts all over the world at prices far below industry rates. The 4 & 5 star resorts can be reserved any time of the year... - July 02, 2007 - Phil McCollum
New Castle Hotels & Resorts Announces Groundbreakings, Conversion
New Castle Hotels & Resorts has broken ground on a Homewood Suites by Hilton in Virginia Beach, and a Residence Inn in Moncton, New Brunswick. A third property, in Arlington, Mass. will be converted to a Homewood Suites. - July 01, 2007 - New Castle Hotels & Resorts
Spa Business Clinic Makes Its Debut in the Mid-West of the US
One of the major missions of The Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association is to provide business education. “Any industry whose owners and facilities come and go gets a bad reputation”, states Hannelore R. Leavy, Founder and Executive Director of the... - July 01, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
DiscoverBrazil Launches New Website Design and Format
Internet-Based Full-Service Travel Solutions Company Specializing in Brazil, DiscoverBrazil, Updates their Website with a More Efficient and Personal Format - July 01, 2007 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions
Global Resorts Network (GRN), Finally a Viable Home Business Opportunity for Individuals from All Walks of Life
Global Resorts Network is opening the doors to individuals from all walks of life. Whatever lifestyle or financial goals, individuals around the world are gaining a unique and powerful opportunity to engage in a credible and viable home based business through Global Resorts Network. Finally... - June 30, 2007 - Tom Dickson, Distributor of Global Resorts Network
Spa Industry Unites to Help Those In Need
SpaCare, Charitable Organized Giving announced today that its Hearts for a Cure Cruise will take place September 9th, 2007, immediately following the Spa and Resort/Medical Spa Expo and Conference, aboard the SS Temptress in New York, NY. Jointly supported by the Day Spa Association and the... - June 30, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
HotelClub Announces Winners of the Best Hotels at the Great Britain and Ireland Inaugural Awards
Leading online accommodation provider, HotelClub in conjunction with Insight Guides and Sunday Travel Times Magazine, announced the winners for the Inaugural HotelClub Awards for the best hotels in Great Britain and Ireland. The Dorchester London, The Gresham Dublin and Radisson SAS Hotel and Spa Galway were awarded the Three best hotels in Great Britain and Ireland. - June 30, 2007 - HotelClub
STA Travel and VisaHQ.com Announce Exclusive Visa Services Partnership
STA Travel, Inc. and VisaHQ.com, Inc. announce a new partnership, which makes VisaHQ.com the exclusive visa services provider for STA Travel. The new service becomes available today at http://statravel.visaheadquarters.com/visas.php. - June 29, 2007 - VisaHQ.com
Epoque Hotels: Conclusions and Expectations After the Milan Event
The collection of boutique hotels talks about its first Press Conference and Cocktail Reception in Europe. - June 29, 2007 - Epoque Hotels
Global Resorts Network Announces Availability in July for the Grande Villas in World Golf Village, Florida
Global Resorts Network, a leading provider of vacation club memberships, today announced the availability of Grande Villas in World Golf Village, Florida in July at the ultra low price of $298 for the entire week. - June 29, 2007 - Phil McCollum
GPS with Multimedia Functions
New NavAccess MX100 Combines GPS with Popular Entertainment. Functions Including Movies, Music, Photo and Ebook Viewing - June 28, 2007 - Access Technology Company
TravelGoIndia Launches New Advanced Search Engine for Best Results
www.travelgoindia.com launches new advanced search facility that helps customers search for hotels from 9 popular Travel sites all at once. It is an advanced and more powerful hotel booking engine that not only helps one search for hotels in India but “use new analyzer to narrow search... - June 28, 2007 - TravelGoIndia
Divineisland Books Announces the Release of I Might As Well Be Naked: How to Survive Airport Screening With Your Clothes On
369 Tips to save air travelers time, money and reduce stress. - June 28, 2007 - Divineisland Books LLC
Panama Association of Hotels Hires FreemanGroup
Leading hospitality quality specialists sign landmark contract with APATEL - June 28, 2007 - FreemanGroup
Global Resorts Netwok, An Alternative to Summer School and Timeshares
College professor and businessman finds a much better alternative to summer than either teaching summer school or visiting timeshares. This smart business both puts money in your pocket as well as helps to keep the money in your pocket. - June 27, 2007 - Global Resorts Network, Clifton Quinn
New Travel Information Forum for Cosmopolitan Travelers from Travel Lifestylist Susan Michelle
Website provides online gathering place and information exchange for web-dependent, fashion-forward "impoverished jetsetters." - June 27, 2007 - Susan Michelle's Compass
New Professional Errand Running Service
In today’s world dual working parents are the norm rather than the exception. In the past this has meant the family has had to sacrifice hot meals, clean laundry and relaxed family time in the name of more work time, rushing to soccer practice, dance lessons and basketball. They hurry home... - June 26, 2007 - Squared Away Errand Solutions
Global Resorts Network Announces Expanded Availability of Luxury Accommodations in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Global Resorts Network, a leading provider of vacation club memberships, today announced expanded availability of luxury accommodations in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico at the ultra low price of $298 for the entire week. - June 26, 2007 - Phil McCollum
New Medical Horizons Inc. Reverses Tourism Trend with USA Luxury Health Travel
New Medical Horizons Inc. crosses new milestones in medical tourism with the unprecedented success of it’s ‘Visit USA’ luxury medical and health travel and relaxation tour package. - June 25, 2007 - New Medical Horizons Inc.
AboutSpainTravel.com Launches New Casual Guide to Spain
AboutSpainTravel.com, a travel website about Spain, has been redone with a new focus – being a fun way to learn 'about Spain travel'. Taking a balanced, detached look at Spain travel, AboutSpainTravel.com makes a worthy visit for travelers interested in one of the world's most visited... - June 25, 2007 - AboutSpainTravel.com
Golden Arrow Announces Romance Package Add-on
The Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort providing “Romance Package Add On” with their Deluxe Rooms, Guest Rooms, Specialty Rooms, Suites & Fireplace Rooms for couples and singles to add a little romance to their stay. - June 25, 2007 - Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
VisaHQ.com and Amadeus Announce Visa and Passport Services Partnership
VisaHQ.com and Amadeus signed a partnership deal that would allow thousands of Amadeus travel professionals to add visa and passport services to their portfolio. The new service becomes available today. Amadeus is adding an affiliate link to its travel agency booking platform, AgentNet, that will... - June 22, 2007 - VisaHQ.com
Holland America Cruise Lines to Visit Savannah on May 6
Holland America Cruise Lines will make their first voyage to Savannah Harbor Sunday, May 6, with more than 1,000 passengers aboard the ms Maasdam. The ship will dock at Ocean Terminals 1 & 2 from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., for a one-day excursion in Savannah before continuing the 15-day cruise to... - June 22, 2007 - Savannah Convention & Visitors Bureau
Taking the TEFL Short Course to the Next Level
i-to-i Launches Specialist Certificate in Teaching Planning and Practice - June 22, 2007 - i-to-i
Steppes Travel Publishes New Sample Antarctic Cruise Itineraries
Steppes Travel has published new sample itineraries for people looking to take an Antarctic cruise holiday. - June 21, 2007 - Steppes Travel
Checkers® and Rally’s® Restaurants Staying Up Late
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., the nation's largest double drive-thru restaurant chain, extends its hours to midnight or later at most participating Checkers and Rally's restaurants nationwide. - June 21, 2007 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
i-to-i Launches Film Course in Cape Town - Lights, Camera, Action
Leading meaningful travel provider i-to-i is offering aspiring Attenboroughs the opportunity to kick start their careers with the launch of a new film course in the vibrant South African city of Cape Town. In a city boasting stunning settings and diverse cultures, this hands-on course offers a... - June 21, 2007 - i-to-i
Emma Bird and Mario Berri, Directors of HowToItaly, Are Traveling to the US in August 2007
Emma Bird and Mario Berri, directors of HowToItaly, are traveling to the U.S. in August 2007, to book consultations face-to-face as well as direct a one day workshop in various cities. HowToItaly is a dynamic specialist company focusing on helping expats of all ages to create their dream life in... - June 21, 2007 - HowtoItaly