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Oxybenzone in the News - the Impacts Sunscreen Chemicals Have on Earth’s Oceans and Life
Harmful chemical ingredients such as oxybenzone found in personal care products like sunscreen are getting media-buzz for the banning efforts happening in Hawaii to protect the ocean's coral reefs. However, the impacts of harmful chemicals, additives and preservatives have even greater reaching impacts for the health of the Earth and its people. Manufacturers have a responsibility to test and prove their products' safety. - August 26, 2017 - Stream2Sea
Weekly Hotels Shared Benefits of Extended Stay Hotels for Family Travelers
Weekly Hotels USA shared the benefits of extended stay hotels for the travelers who travel with family. They have shared how extended stay can be beneficial in all different ways. The Weekly Hotels USA is a search engine to find and book extended stay hotels online. - August 26, 2017 - Weekly Hotels
Cuba Unbound: Trump Did Not Close the Doors on Travel to Cuba
Cuba Unbound, the #1 active travel authority in Cuba, clarifies confusion about legal travel for U.S. citizens. - August 24, 2017 - ROW Adventures
Coco Bodu Hithi in the Maldives Welcomes Michelin Star Chef Tom Kitchin
Leading Maldives luxury resort, Coco Bodu Hithi has partnered with Michelin star chef, Tom Kitchin, to bring his culinary skills to host two exclusive dinners at the 5-star property in October 2017. - August 24, 2017 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Enthralling Bali Holiday Packages Introduced by Tick-It Travel
Exciting Bali Beach Resort Holiday Packages - Best for Couples - August 24, 2017 - Tick-It Travel
Caruccio’s Culinary Event Center Celebrates Grand Opening Sept. 14
Region's newest demonstration kitchen with filming capabilities offers unique space for cooking professionals to star in their own cooking shows, food & wine experiences and televised events. - August 22, 2017 - Caruccio's
Claudia A. Grazioli Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Claudia A. Grazioli of Maitland, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 22 years in the media field. About Claudia A. Grazioli Ms. Grazioli is an Integrated Media... - August 19, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games to Open Fourth Location in San Antonio, Texas, Summer 2018
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games announced today that they will be opening their fourth US location in "every Texan’s favorite city," San Antonio, Texas, in summer, 2018. Located at N. Loop 1604, neighboring Top Golf, this 100,000+ sq ft location will feature Texas first indoor... - August 19, 2017 - Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
Casa Cupula Prepares to Celebrate Its Quinceañera
Casa Cupula, Puerto Vallarta’s legendary boutique resort hotel, is set to celebrate its 15th birthday with a three-month celebration of the property’s history, present and future, culminating in a grand Mexican-style quinceañera celebration. Casa Cupula gained notoriety in 2002... - August 18, 2017 - Casa Cupula
Nogginwear Rebrands Ipswich Clambake with Local Ipswich Clam Artist
A Clambake legacy continues with the throwback artwork of a local cartoonist. - August 18, 2017 - Nogginwear
American-Japanese Guest House Voted in as One of the Top 10 Eco-Friendly Hotels for 2017
Only nominee in Massachusetts, Shirakaba Guest House, came in 4th in USA Today's 2017 10Best Eco-Friendly Hotels Contest. - August 17, 2017 - Shirakaba Guest House
New Platform is Making Complex Travel Planning Easy
PlanitEasy has developed a travel technology that is modernizing the way custom and group travel companies run their businesses. It is an all-in-one travel planning platform. Unlike companies other travel technologies that offer single-focused solutions such as itinerary builders or CRMs, their platform allows the travel agent/operator to run their entire company from the beginning of sales, through planning, operations and travel all in their system. - August 17, 2017 - PlanitEasy
OTO Development Earns 45 TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence
Forty-five of OTO Development's owned and managed properties have earned the 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for consistently garnering positive guest reviews. - August 17, 2017 - OTO Development
Drum & Quill, an Historic Pub in Pinehurst, Celebrates Three Year Anniversary
Drum & Quill Public House is celebrating its third anniversary this month in the Village of Pinehurst. Back in June 2014 the Village of Pinehurst was pulling off a US Open doubleheader– a first of its kind. Despite all that activity a restaurant in the historic Pinehurst Sundry building... - August 15, 2017 - Drum Media Group
The Hawaiian Islands Scuba Association Says "Aloha" to William Cline/Cline Group for Marketing and Research Assistance
William Cline/Cline Group has been retained by the Association of Hawaiian dive operators to assist with a variety of marketing and consulting projects including conducting a detailed economic impact study of Hawaii’s Scuba Industry for the State’s tourism picture. Lauren Smith,... - August 15, 2017 - Cline Group Advertising
K-25 Kickstarter Campaign for the First and Only Smart Towel Set to Change the Way People with Brains Shower
When it comes to a product that rates far down on the scale of inefficiency it's hard to argue against the bathroom towel...notorious for being wet when it should be dry, often less than comfortable and effective, and for some options way overpriced. No fear the K-25 Smart Towel is on the way thanks to a high performing Kickstarter campaign and the face of towels may just change forever. Seriously. - August 14, 2017 - SOLO-RM
Top 100 Travel Bloggers Reunite in Support of Study Abroad
Sequel to the White House Summit convenes 100 of the top celebrities, journalists, bloggers and digital media influencers in travel in New York City amidst the United Nations General Assembly. - August 11, 2017 - Partners of the Americas
eRevMax Completes 2-Way Integration with Go Global Travel
New interface to allow hotels push direct rates and availability to 20000 tour operators. - August 11, 2017 - eRevMax Inc.
Creta Maris Beach Resort Supports the Vulnerable Social Groups
By participating in the recycling soap program ”Green Soap.” - August 11, 2017 - Maris Hotels
Iuonut LLC Released a High Quality Product After 6 Months of Testing
Scratch Off Map Company Has Got Great Feedback on Their First Product - August 10, 2017 - Iuonut LLC
Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents Zhuang Hong Yi: Chromatic Shift
LRFA Presents Debut Solo Exhibition by Internationally Known Artist in Dallas, Texas - August 10, 2017 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Travoline Releases Its New User-Friendly and Enhanced Hotel Booking Engine
Few years in business, Travoline upgrades its booking engine with enhanced features to facilitate hotel booking easy and more convenient for customers. - August 10, 2017 - Travoline Travel Services Pvt Ltd
Cyan Group of Hotels – Make Holidays Greener 2017
It is a voluntary campaign whose aim is cleaning the seas and coasts and create environmental awareness. - August 10, 2017 - Cyan Group Of Hotels
Equiant Names Ericka Schwarm as Director of Client Development
Loan servicing and technology company adds to staff in wake of explosive growth. - August 09, 2017 - Equiant
Eastern National and Passport To Your National Parks® Announce Total Solar Eclipse Cancellation Stamps
Circle the date! In honor of the all-American total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, Eastern National and Passport To Your National Parks® are excited to announce special edition “Time-of-Totality” cancellation stamps. These cancellations will be available at the following 19... - August 08, 2017 - Eastern National
Ride with Team SpiceRoads in the 2017 Masters Tour of Chiang Mai
International cycling operator SpiceRoads Cycling will be participating in the 2017 Master Tour of Chiang Mai cycle race. Other riders are encouraged to sign up for this fun and exciting challenge and ride with Team SpiceRoads. - August 08, 2017 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
A Tribute to The Plaza’s Timeless Past and Limitless Future
“Nothing unimportant ever happens at The Plaza,” stated F. Scott Fitzgerald, during the time he maintained a residence there. Since its debut on October 1, 1907, The Plaza has been a New York icon that has hosted world leaders, dignitaries, captains of industry, Broadway legends and... - August 07, 2017 - The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Channel Islands Harbor Earns TripAdvisor’s 2017 Certificate of Excellence
Channel Islands Harbor has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, the Ventura County Harbor Department announced. The achievement celebrates businesses and destinations that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Ventura County owns and operates 310... - August 06, 2017 - Channel Islands Harbor
InterContinental Istanbul Improves Efficiency with RateTiger
Revenue Management team saves over 1.5 hours daily to focus on strategy. - August 05, 2017 - eRevMax Inc.
The Spa of Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa is Nominated as Best Greek Resort Spa for 2017 at the World Spa Awards
The nomination confirms that even though the newly built Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa has been in operation for only two years, its 300 sq.m. Spa is already regarded as one of the best in Santorini, thanks to the wide range and the unique quality of treatments, therapies and wellness services on offer. - August 04, 2017 - Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa
Creta Maris Beach Resort’s Employees: the Key of Its Success
Creta Maris Beach Resort had the pleasure of being awarded with the "Quality Award 2016," in the “Staff Service” category, by its guests, via the tour operator Jet2holidays; an award for the excellent service that the guests received from the resort’s staff! This... - August 04, 2017 - Maris Hotels
The Traveling Spa Team at The Hyatt Place Mohegan Offers Tips to Mohegan Sun Area Visitors on Playing and Staying on a Budget
The Traveling Spa team are veteran CT licensed massage therapists. This team has been working in the Mohegan Sun Area, partnered with the Hyatt Mohegan Since 2012. They offer in room couples massages and spa services at discounted rates to travelers looking to keep their visit fun, simple, and relaxing. Rachel Dedmon, owner of the spa says, "We are constantly asked for our advice from guests looking to visit again soon, but need to do so on a budget." - July 29, 2017 - The Traveling Spa
HotelTonight Partners with eRevMax to Integrate RateTiger Into Its platform
New integration with RateTiger gives 9,000 hotels a new last-minute distribution channel. - July 29, 2017 - eRevMax Inc.
Αn Interactive Confectionery Class in Creta Maris Beach Resort
On fig spoon sweet preparation in the context of the resort’s operation according to the “We do local” standard. - July 29, 2017 - Maris Hotels
All Good Things Come in Threes - GOCO Hospitality Wins Big at 2017 World Luxury Spa Awards
It was a highly successful night for GOCO Hospitality-managed GOCO Spa Ajman and GOCO Spa Venice, as well as for Glen Ivy Hot Springs, which all received accolades at the 2017 World Luxury Spa Awards. The categories the properties won in were as follows: Glen Ivy Hot Springs: Continent Winner... - July 28, 2017 - GOCO Hospitality
AD1 Global Purchases Strategic 10-Acre Palm Bay Parcel
AD1 Global announced today that it has purchased an approximately 10-acre tract of land in the heart of Palm Bay, Florida, for hotel and commercial development. The project envisages two hotels and several retail shops and restaurants adjacent to the current Space Coast Harley-Davidson Dealership... - July 26, 2017 - AD1Global
Buffalo to Host 3rd Annual Christian Film Festival
Buffalo is a city on the rise! The City of Good Neighbors known not only for its sports obsession but for having the “Best Food in America” as well as a growing world-class medical and research community. Innovative developments are happening around town such as Canalside which is home to a collection of restaurants, shops and as well as seasonal outdoor activities. Hollywood has brought their projects to Buffalo, such as “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Marshall.” - July 22, 2017 - D I Media
The Hiker Laos Earns 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
The Hiker Laos, a local travel agency offering premium level of eco-adventure tours in Luang Namtha region today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. - July 22, 2017 - The Hiker
Discover an Unparalleled Wine Tour Experience with Napa Valley Tours and Transportation
Napa, CA-based tour operator, Napa Valley Tours and Transportation is now offering custom wine tour experiences for those visiting the Napa region this summer season. As part of their custom tour services, the company provides access to professional drivers who have years of experience navigating... - July 22, 2017 - Napa Valley Tours & Transportation
Total Success the First Edition of Cabo Food Fest by Casa Dorada Los Cabos, Resort & Spa
About 1,000 people attended the gourmet event that took place yesterday at El Rincón Culinario de Casa Dorada, Resort located on the famous beach "El Médano" in the heart of Cabo San Lucas. More than 20 bars and restaurants attended the culinary event, aiming to share the... - July 21, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
A Chef, a Marketer and a Culture Creator Bring a 7 Course Pop-Up Dinner Series to Fort Lauderdale
Beginning in August chef Troy Sheller, Andrew Martineau and Evan Snow will launch Seven Tastings, a culinary journey that will transport foodies on the ultimate seven course fine dining experience by seven chefs all in an atmosphere where foodies can be foodies & chefs can be... - July 21, 2017 - UniteUs Group
TRAVELSAVERS Celebrates Its Elite Agencies
TRAVELSAVERS celebrated its Elite affiliates and preferred suppliers this past week in the Mediterranean onboard the luxurious Oceania Riviera. TRAVELSAVERS Elite Retreat is their way of saying “thank you” to their top producers in the United States and Canada. The Elite Retreat began... - July 21, 2017 - TRAVELSAVERS
Josephine I. Jones Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Josephine I. Jones of Schenectady, New York has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 15 years in the field of event planning. About Josephine I. Jones Ms. Jones is the Owner of Eventi Wedding... - July 21, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Château de Pommard Reboots Burgundy
A New Brand Image Sets the Stage for the Future - July 20, 2017 - Chateau de Pommard
MDO Partners Advises on New Venture for Grove Bay Hospitality Group and Top Chef Winner Jeremy Ford
Managing Partner Richard Montes de Oca Spearheads Asset Acquisition and Long-Term Commercial Lease for Stubborn Seed. - July 20, 2017 - MDO Partners
Miriam M. Wright Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Miriam M. Wright of Orlando, Florida has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of personal consulting/home based business coaching services. About Miriam M. Wright Ms. - July 19, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Care of the Vineyard and Wine Tasting at Creta Maris Beach Resort
An experiential action in the context of the resort’s participation in “TCF, FUTOURIS Project on Crete.” - July 19, 2017 - Maris Hotels
Lori’s Original Lemonade Looks to the Classics in Their New Flavor Launch
Lori’s Original Lemonade adds 2 new flavors to their product lineup just in time for Summer. - July 18, 2017 - Lori’s Original Lemonade
A Festival Honoring the Prince of Travelers
Now on its second year, the International Festival of Ibn Battuta pays tribute to the legendary Ibn Battuta, hailed today as the Prince of Travelers. The festival honoring Ibn Battuta’s legacy relives the journey he undertook seven centuries ago across many predominantly Muslim countries. - July 17, 2017 - Ibn Battuta
Festivals of Speed Expands Into Georgia with Inaugural Alpharetta Event. 150+ Exotic Cars and Motorcycles Set for Display.
The inaugural Festivals of Speed at Avalon in Alpharetta, Georgia is set for Sunday, October 8th Over 150+ exotic cars and motorcycles are expected for display on the boulevard. Automotive manufacturer Ferrari which is celebrating a 70-year anniversary will be a featured marque. In addition, the Porsche 928 model which also has it’s 40-year anniversary will be spotlighted as well. - July 17, 2017 - Festivals of Speed