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SurvivalTravel.com – The Youth Social Travel Mobile Solution is Launched to Take on the World
SurvivalTravel.com, a brand new mobile and web travel solution, has been officially launched at KL Converge 2016. It comprises of 3 major mobile apps and web – SurvivalTravel, SurvivalLanguage and SurvivalKit. SurvivalTravel itself is the first in the world photo sharing app with a cascading... - September 29, 2016 - SurvivalTravel
Hospitality Qatar 2016, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com, Pre-Show Conference Launched at “Intercontinental Doha The City”
Hospitality Qatar 2016, the 360° Hospitality and HORECA show, was officially launched today during a conference held at the Intercontinental Doha The City. The show, organized by IFP Qatar, is licensed by the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA). Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Ahmed Bin Jassim Al... - September 28, 2016 - topseos.com
Crete: Home of the Cosmonauts
Two more Russian cosmonauts chose Crete and Anemos Luxury Grand Resort for their physical recuperation program. - September 28, 2016 - Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
Musical Solutions for Cahuita's Community
Cahuita’s Family Band head to Limon to participate in the marching band parade in celebration of the 154th anniversary of Columbus’ arrival in Costa Rica this Sunday, 25th September. - September 25, 2016 - CahuitaInfo.com
Million Dollar Fish Competition is Here Again with Prizes as Colossal as $1M
Spring Tide Safaris is pleased to announce that Million Dollar Fish Season Two is soon going to be launched in October, 2016 as a part of the Northern Territory Government campaign. This season, like the first one, will aim at boosting low-season tourism and economic activities in the region,... - September 24, 2016 - Spring Tide Safaris
Association Transforms Strategic Partnership Approach to Maximize Member Value
AMC Institute, the trade association for the association management company community redesigned its approach to strategic partnerships resulting in the selection of Association Headquarters, the AMC division of AH, to be its strategic management partner. The new alliance will allow AMCI to continue to build its value proposition for member firms and the associations they serve as well as extend the organization’s growing influence internationally. - September 23, 2016 - AMC Institute
SpiceRoads Launches The Jewels of Persia by Bicycle
SpiceRoads launches their 30th destination tour in Iran. - September 23, 2016 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Anacortes Bier on the Pier - Friday, October 7–Saturday, October 8
The cries of cheers once again herald the arrival of Anacortes Bier on the Pier! Bring your thirst for beer to this two-day extravaganza, leaving room to enjoy the assortment of tasty foods as you dance the night away on the historic pier overlooking Guemes Channel. - September 23, 2016 - Anacortes Chamber of Commerce
Casino Gaming CEO Launches Management & Marketing Company
Casino gaming veteran, Fred Buro announced the formation of a new management and marketing company; Severity Inc. He and his team bring a wealth of business knowledge and extensive hands-on marketing experience to Severity’s clients. Buro is known as an aggressive marketer and specialist in... - September 21, 2016 - Severity Inc
San Ignacio Resort Hotel in Belize Launches New Website
In celebration of its 40th year anniversary, San Ignacio Resort Hotel in Belize announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, www.sanignaciobelize.com. - September 21, 2016 - San Ignacio Resort Hotel
Discovery Shores Boracay Introduces Exclusive Family Package
Plan your next family getaway and check out Discovery Shores Boracay’s exciting vacation package perfect for the whole family. - September 21, 2016 - Discovery Shores Boracay
Full Metal Dojo: The Beginning
An opportunity to introduce Thailand's number 1 MMA organization to a North American audience. Owned and operated by Boston native Jon Nutt, Full Metal Dojo has had 12 events since it's inception in 2014. Nutt, an ex-pat since 2005, speaks and sings fluent Thai and is expanding the Dojo into Asia. Consequently, he is 2-1 as a fighter and promoter. - September 17, 2016 - Full Metal Dojo
Exploring the Fall Beauty of Fairmount Park and the Wissahickon Valley on the Inaugural Philadelphia Marathon Walk
FreeWalkers introduces an autumn walking journey across the entire breadth of the city through the largest landscaped city park in the world, Fairmount Park, with the autumn colors at their peak on the Schuylkill River Trail and Forbidden Drive along the Wissahickon Creek - September 17, 2016 - FreeWalkers
Brazilian Institute Launches a Free Basic Portuguese Online Course
ILC Brasil, the institute specialized in teaching Portuguese as a foreign language, introduces an open online course for those who wish to learn the basics of Portuguese. - September 16, 2016 - Instituto de Língua e Cultura Brasileira ILC Brasil
Pinnacle Production Group Presents Chinese Lantern Light Festival in Miami Experience Spectacular Evening of Massive Chinese Lanterns
A celebration of Chinese culture, the Lantern Light Festival arrives in Miami on November 30 at the Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center. The festival is a six-week production featuring massive lanterns, inspiring performances and incredible cuisine. Attendees will experience a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, and themes in the run–up to the Christmas period and beyond. Learn more at http://www.lanternlightfestival.com. - September 15, 2016 - Pinnacle Productions Group
The Gold Medalist Lefteris Petrounias in Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
The gold medalist in Olympic games of Rio, Mr. Lefteris Petrounias, the champion in artistic gymnast, Mrs. Vasiliki Millousi and their coach Mr. Dimitris Raptis choose Crete, Chania and "Anemos Luxury Grand Resort" to relax after the great success. On Sunday September 11th, a special... - September 15, 2016 - Anemos Luxury Grand Resort
Travellanda Partners with Top Dog Travel Systems
Top Dog Travel Systems, a leading travel technology company and Travellanda, the fastest growing travel company have recently announced a strategic partnership to increase hotel distribution throughout the UK market. - September 15, 2016 - Travellanda
Tampa Company Buys 38.5 Acres for 216-Unit Apartment Complex in Bradenton, FL
A Tampa company has paid $2.7 million for a 38.5-acre tract where it plans to build an apartment complex. Park 30 Partners LLC intends to build 216 apartments on the property on 33rd Street East, near State Road 70 and U.S. 301 in Manatee County. The project, known as Preserve at Walden Lake, has... - September 14, 2016 - Dennis Kotaska
Newly Redesigned Maydan Restaurant Offers Sophisticated Seaside Dining Experience at Casa Dorada Los Cabos
As part of a larger renovation project, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, a five-star beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, has just announced the re-inauguration of one of its seaside restaurants, Maydan, which has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation and reopened to the public on... - September 14, 2016 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Annie of HaveWindWillTravel.com Quit Her Job as an Attorney to Sail, Wants to Help Others Live Her Dream
Annie was a lawyer and quit her job to sail. She most recently crossed the Atlantic, but has many cruising trips planned this fall / winter including to Cuba. What is different about Have Wind Will Travel as a vlog / blog is that Annie tells the ups, downs, and everything in between. The upcoming season of videos is focused on how to get out there and live this lifestyle. - September 14, 2016 - HaveWindWillTravel.com
Sanctum Inle Resort Myanmar Celebrates Pagoda Festival
Luxurious resort unveils new package to mark Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival on Inle Lake - September 13, 2016 - Sanctum Inle Resort
Heine Brothers’ Coffee Deploys Gusto® Point-of-Sale
Gusto®, a nationwide leader in restaurant management technology, announces its successful point–of-sale rollout to Heine Brothers’ Coffee. Known for its organic coffee and commitment to fair trade, Heine Brothers’ Coffee operates thirteen locations throughout the Louisville,... - September 08, 2016 - Gusto
Doreen Colburn Honored as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Doreen Colburn of Idaho Springs, Colorado has been honored as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of travel. About Doreen Colburn Ms. Colburn is a Travel Consultant at Allegro... - September 08, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Introducing “Korea Rural Tourism Supporters," Seekers of Korea Rural Adventures
The “Korea Rural Tourism Supporters (KRTS)” program was launched as a part of the business project conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and public institution “Korea Rural Community Corporation” in order to promote Korea's agritourism to foreigners. - September 02, 2016 - Korea Tourism Organization
Cabissimo.com, the First Exclusive Online Price Comparison Engine for Airports Transfers
Cabissimo.com is the first online price comparison engine for airports transfers. Its main objective is to bring together all the major and worldwide agencies in a single portal, offering the end user a unique experience comparison service of prices and time-saving search. - September 02, 2016 - Cabissimo
HotelsPro Appointed New Managing Director
HotelsPro, a technology and reservation solutions provider for travel industry professionals and a brand of the world's leading travel and accommodation supplier MetGlobal Group of Companies, appointed a New Managing Director. Assigned in senior finance executive roles at the leading companies of... - September 01, 2016 - HotelsPro
Larger Than Life Bouquet for Model Xenia Deli
62-Years Old Egyptian Millionaire Ossama Fathi Rabah Al-Sharif Surprises His Newly Wedded Wife and Sport Illustrated Beauty Xenia Deli with a Larger Than Life Bouquet of Pink Flowers by Square Root Designs. - August 31, 2016 - Square Root Designs
Azerbaijan’s Capital Baku Among World’s Most Friendly and Liveable
Baku added to the Top 10 of world’s most liveable cities. - August 31, 2016 - Azerbaijan
Krieghoff Shooters Bring Home Silver and Bronze Medals from Olympics in Rio
Krieghoff celebrated a record number of shooters to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, earning the first Olympic Medals for the brand since Donald Haldeman’s Gold Medal in 1976 in Montréal. Marcus Svensson (SWE) won the Silver Medal in Men’s Skeet. Corey Cogdell-Unrein won the Bronze Medal in Women’s Trap. This was the second Olympic medal for Corey (USA). - August 29, 2016 - Krieghoff International
Award-Winning Television Series "The Wildlife Docs" Returns for Its Fourth Season on ABC
Natural 9 Entertainment Produced Family Program Sets Off on New Adventures at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay® and Beyond - August 26, 2016 - Viardo Artists
Caption Hospitality Completes Integrations with eRevMax
Interface to assist independent properties with seamless online booking connectivity. - August 26, 2016 - eRevMax Inc.
Azerbaijan: Arab’s Hot Spot Destination of 2016
With 30 times increase of visitors from UAE and GCC. - August 24, 2016 - Azerbaijan
RemoteLock 5i WiFi Smart Lock for Rentals, Home and Office Access Management
RemoteLock is the Smartest Lock on the Block. LockState, a leader in internet-connected access control, has recently released RemoteLock 5i, a WiFi controlled smart lock available in deadbolt or lever options. The keypad door lock is the perfect solution for Airbnb and vacation rental properties, multi-family and residential properties, or office buildings. - August 23, 2016 - LockState
Hospitality Qatar 2016, Partnered with CrowdReviews.com, Announces Multi-Tiered Growth Fueling Opportunities in Qatar’s Hotel, Restaurant, and Café Industry
Fourteen companies join Hospitality Qatar 2016 as sponsors with eye on tapping market wave. - August 23, 2016 - topseos.com
Equiant Names Neithard Foley as VP of Operations
New position comes in wake of explosive growth for loan servicer. - August 22, 2016 - Equiant
PADI IDC Gili Islands Has 3 in the House Course Directors
PADI IDC Gili Islands has 3 in the house course directors who will help you during the PADI Instructor Training Course. - August 21, 2016 - Oceans 5 Dive Gili Air
Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives Achieves Travelife Gold Certification
Coco Bodu Hithi is delighted to announce the achievement of the prestigious Travelife Gold certification. In line with one of the core values of Coco Collection, Coco Bodu Hithi shares a sustainable outlook by supporting the fragile environment and the local community. Travelife is an international... - August 20, 2016 - Coco Collection Resorts : Hotels : Retreats
Flight Cap Launches Kickstarter Project
Creating a smarter and more connected traveler. - August 19, 2016 - Flight Cap Inc.
Zyppys Introduces Premium & Affordable Car Rental Services from Bangalore to Mysore
A very popular car rental service company, Zyppys is introducing premium cars on hire from Bangalore to Mysore. The service will allow people to rent from Economy to luxurious cars at affordable prices for their travel needs. Zyppys is one of the most popular intercity car rental service provider... - August 19, 2016 - Zyppys
10th Annual Scottsdale College Fair
On October 22nd, 2016 from 1:00-3:00pm, The Scottsdale College Fair Foundation will bring 100+ colleges and universities from around the world to Desert Mountain High School. The Scottsdale College Fair gives students and parents the chance to converse with college representatives and gather additional information on admissions and financial aid. Info on their scholarship program will also be at the fair. Free to the public to attend. scottsdalecf.com - August 18, 2016 - Scottdale College Fair
San Ignacio Resort Hotel in Belize Celebrates 40 Years of Family Hospitality
San Ignacio Resort Hotel is celebrating its 40th anniversary and to commemorate the event, the hotel will launch several activities highlighting and celebrating its importance as a pioneer in the Belize hospitality industry. - August 18, 2016 - San Ignacio Resort Hotel
Arc Effect Launches “Savior” Campaign on Kickstarter
Support the World's First Durable, Waterproof, Compete Solar Charging System for the Outdoor Enthusiast from Now Through September 16. - August 18, 2016 - Arc Effect
Travellanda Partner with XML Travelgate
Travellanda, leading B2B Accommodation Wholesaler, and XML Travelgate, specialists in XML integration to the travel industry, today announced a technology partnership and integration to further enhance the distribution of over 200,000 hotels worldwide. - August 18, 2016 - Travellanda
National Corporate Housing Earns Highest Average Score on 2016 Trippel® Relocating Employee Survey
National Corporate Housing, a global multi-brand corporate housing company and leader in the furnished temporary housing industry, is pleased to announce they have received the highest average score on the 22nd annual Nationwide Relocating Employee Survey©, by Trippel Survey & Research,... - August 17, 2016 - National Corporate Housing
Atlanta Artist Corey Barksdale Selected as Muralist for Dr. King Monument Project Funded by Georgia Tourism Product Development Grant
Dublin Downtown Development Authority and Visit Dublin GA announced today that Corey Barksdale, a nationally recognized Georgia artist, has been selected as the muralist for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - August 16, 2016 - Corey Barksdale
Taste of Japan at Los Angeles Times The Taste
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will be co-hosting “Japan Pavillion” with JNTO (Japan National Trade Org) at LA Times’ The Taste. At The Taste, JETRO will host a booth with different types of ramen from LA local restaurants and showcase various traditional ingredients in it. - August 15, 2016 - Japan External Trade Organization
Luxury Italian Hotel Strongly Recommends RateTiger as the Best Channel Manager
Grand Hotel Angiolieri maximizes online revenue with eRevMax - August 12, 2016 - eRevMax Inc.
This Summer, Folli Follie Takes You on a Unique Experience Through Its Digital Contest, "Travel the Fashionista Way"
Folli Follie, the international lifestyle fashion brand presents Travel the Fashionista Way, an exciting summer contest for all style lovers from across the globe. Two lucky participants will have the opportunity to travel to the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos for 4 days and live a luxury lifestyle... - August 11, 2016 - Folli Follie
Restaurant Elia of Cactus Royal Resort & Spa is Awarded by the "Qality Label of Cretan Cuisine"
The Elia restaurant of Cactus Royal is awarded the "Quality Label of Cretan Cuisine" award. - August 11, 2016 - Cactus Royal Resort & Spa
Gessell from "Gessell + Lee: Family Travel Blog" Releases a Travel Guide to Amsterdam for Families
Traveling doesn’t have to stop when a couple has children. However, guides rarely are geared towards couples with children. Family Friendly Amsterdam takes us on a tour of the city, with our children, as we enjoy the city. This is the first in a series of travel guides to be produced from the creators of "Gessell + Lee: a Family Travel Blog." - August 11, 2016 - Gessell + Lee