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Destenaire Discusses Skydeck Chicago with Randy Stancik
Destenaire Writer Sallie Oto Talks to Randy Stancik, GM of Skydeck Chicago - November 04, 2014 - Destenaire
Custom Built Media Releases New Website for Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster in Pigeon Forge, TN
The new Smokymountainalpinecoaster.com site design has been released by Custom Built Media with Custom Designed Android, IOS and Windows Mobile Apps to Follow. - November 04, 2014 - Custom Built Media
TourPal Raised $500k in Funding Round & Are Now Offering Everything in Their App for Free
TourPal LTD, creators of the TourPal Travel Guide app, raised $500k in funding round and are now offering all the audio tours, maps and local businesses recommendations in their app for free. - November 03, 2014 - TourPal
HTL Travel Club Offers Unpublished Secret Rates on Hotels and Resorts Worldwide
Hello Tomorrow Lifestyle Travel Club Inc. is giving nonmembers a chance to enjoy “Unpublished Secret Rates” at a huge discount when they book select hotels and resorts in more than 180 countries. HTL is also preselling a limited number of Explorer Beta Memberships that travelers can use to save up to 50% off accommodations at highly-sought-after destinations worldwide. - November 03, 2014 - Hello Tomorrow Lifestyle Travel Club Inc
DAE Signs Deal as Preferred Exchange Partner with LPA
Worldwide holiday exchange provider, DAE, has announced its affiliation with South African timeshare company, Leisure Portfolio Association (LPA), as a preferred exchange partner. Launched in December 2013, LPA offers its South African customers the best aspects of vacation ownership through a... - November 02, 2014 - Dial An Exchange
National Corporate Housing Tops 50 Fastest Growing Companies List
National Corporate Housing ranked among the Fastest Growing Companies published by the Washington Business Journal in the Oct. 31 edition. - November 02, 2014 - National Corporate Housing
A Successful Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart Concludes on a High Note
Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd , had the honor to be the Event Manager of the Central India’s largest B2B event ‘Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart (MPTM), held between 18th -20th October, 2014 at Hotel Palash Residency, Bhopal, which recently concluded on a highly successful note. - November 01, 2014 - Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd
eRevMax Launches LIVE, the Next Generation Distribution & Business Intelligence Solution
Real-time Integrated Management Dashboard to control revenue strategy anytime, anywhere. - October 31, 2014 - eRevMax Inc.
Safety in Mission, Texas? It’s Safer Than Most Large Metropolitan Cities
Safety in Mission, Texas is a concern that many visitors have in mind. Well, safer than Honolulu, The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Mission, Texas as the 13th safest city in America! - October 30, 2014 - The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce
Fleet Miami Announces Partnership with Vanguard Boating Brand VanDutch USA
Innovative boating solution – now own a VanDutch hassle free. - October 30, 2014 - Fleet Miami
BuyaTimeshare.com Reports Solid Timeshare Buyer and Rental Numbers
Year to date activity for the timeshare resale and rental advertiser is strong for 2014. - October 30, 2014 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Polin Waterparks and Cartoon Network Amazone Receive WWA Leading Edge Award
The WWA’s 2014 Leading Edge Award was presented to Dr. Baris Pakis, President of Polin Waterparks and Mr. Liakat Dhanji, CEO of Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark, located near Pattaya, Thailand. “The Leading Edge Award” is presented to a park and supplier members who, through their combined efforts, have brought a project, product, service or program to fruition, thereby creating industry innovation and leadership. - October 29, 2014 - Polin Waterparks
Beach Walk Café at Henderson Park Inn Prepares for Holidays with Destin Thanksgiving Menu
The Beach Walk Café at Henderson Park Inn invites guests to join them on November 27 for an exciting afternoon of giving thanks with an exclusive Destin Thanksgiving menu. This year’s menu includes roasted turkey, locally caught seafood, pumpkin pie, and more. - October 29, 2014 - Henderson Park Inn
Caribe Resort Voted Best Meeting Site in Alabama
ConventionSouth readers and fans have voted to decide the best meeting sites in the South, and Caribe The Resort has been selected to receive the annual Readers’ Choice Award. - October 28, 2014 - Caribe Resort
40 Years of Family Winemaking Comes to Arrowhead Grill with Exclusive J. Lohr Dinner, Thursday, Oct. 30
Valley residents can experience an amazing selection of its wines during one very special evening at Arrowhead Grill on Thursday, October 30, at 6 p.m. - October 28, 2014 - Arrowhead Grill
Arrowhead Grill First to Introduce Patrón Añejo Tequila to Arizona Through Exclusive Barrel Program
Arrowhead Grill is the first in the state to participate in Patrón’s exclusive barrel selection program. It’s a testament to Arrowhead Grill’s commitment to provide customers with a premium dining experience; which now includes the elegant tastes of Patrón Añejo directly from the barrel, to retain the rich flavors of an impeccable tequila. - October 28, 2014 - Arrowhead Grill
Iberian Traveler Invites You to Experience the Running of the Bulls and the Fiesta De San Fermín 2015 from the Inside with Sanfermín Tours
With over 40 years of experience, Iberian Traveler and Incoming Navarra are first in offering an array of exciting and exclusive programs for the Fiesta de San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls. Based in Pamplona, the group offers its clients unparalleled experiences; from the "chupinazo," the opening ceremony, to the encierro, the running of the bulls and the "pobre de mí," the solemn candlelight ceremony marking the end of the fiesta and the beginning of the countdown to Sanfermines 2016. - October 27, 2014 - Iberian Traveler
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Names "Top 5" Ex-UK European Cruises for 2015
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines four more traditional, intimate ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – visit over 200 destinations around the world, from ten convenient, regional UK departures ports – Southampton, Dover, Harwich, Tilbury, Bristol (Avonmouth), Liverpool,... - October 26, 2014 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Resort Travel & Xchange Supports Advancement of Young Professionals
Resort Travel & Xchange recently hosted a Timeshare Industry Young Professional event in the Smoky Mountains region of Asheville, NC. Resort Travel & Xchange (RTX), a leader in the timeshare and vacation ownership exchange industry with approximately 80,000 members, has helped launch a new... - October 25, 2014 - Resort Travel & Xchange
Exploring the 8th Continent: Record-Breaking Madagascar Expedition Returns
Adventure company Secret Compass has launched its 2015 Mountains and Rivers expedition to Madagascar. So unique that some refer to it as the 8th continent, 90% of the island’s species are found no where else on earth. - October 25, 2014 - Secret Compass
GeekGaps.com Launches "Kilroy Was Here - Leave Your Mark on the World" for iPhone and iPad – the Future of Mobile Advertising
Kilroy Was Here is a free app allowing users to leave a see-through fingerwritten message or photo called a “Mark” at their current location - visible to viewers within 30 meters. Businesses are using the Kilroy Was Here App to drive traffic to their nearby locations. - October 24, 2014 - GeekGaps.com
The Vietnamese Government Invests in Sapa’s Infrastructure Placing Sapa as a Key Tourism Destination
Sapa is the frontier town of Lào Cai Province in Northwest Vietnam. This mountainous town lies in the Hoang Lien Son Range at 1,600 m above sea level. Sapa welcomed 801,173 visitors in the first six months of 2014. Therefore, to ensure the facilities and infrastructure meet the tourists’ demands while still maintaining the importance of a unique national identity, the Vietnamese government has proposed plans and invested in the infrastructure to develop Sapa as key tourism destination. - October 24, 2014 - U Sapa Vietnam
Win a Trip to Paris Sweepstakes with Business Class Flight for Two on La Compagnie from Insiders365.com
New boutique airline flying Newark to Paris business class only. - October 22, 2014 - SoIn.Media, Inc
Breckenridge Grand Vacations (BGV) Donates $750,000 to Support Community Center and Emergency Facilities
Breckenridge Grand Vacations is one of the Breckenridge community’s largest supporters and donors, contributing more than $750,000 this year alone to support the Breckenridge Grand Vacations Community Center in Breckenridge and as well as extensive Emergency Room facilities. Construction... - October 21, 2014 - Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Exclusive Vietnam Golf Tours from Asia Travel Service
Asia Travel Service has their head office in Hanoi and plays a significant roles as an international and domestic tour operator for Vietnam Golf Tours. With their experienced and dynamic team, the company is confident in their ability to develop into the top-featured Vietnam Golf Tour Operator in the near future. - October 20, 2014 - Asia Travel Service JSC
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Announces Special Travel Incentivces
A special discount for tour companies Overseas Adventure Travel and Grand Circle Travel was announced today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - October 19, 2014 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
DAE Delivers Educational Magazine for Europe Members
Worldwide holiday exchange provider, DAE, has launched a new edition of its Holiday Access magazine for DAE members in Europe. The 28-page member magazine includes straight forward explanations of the exchange process, as well as destination articles, competitions, special offers and features of... - October 19, 2014 - Dial An Exchange
How to Safely View Elk in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Revealed by Visit My Smokies
Visit My Smokies, the premier Smoky Mountain vacation travel resource, recently released the ultimate guide for viewing elk in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This guide includes how much distance to give the animals, what to do when you encounter an elk on the roadway and which time of year it is best to avoid the large animals. - October 18, 2014 - Visit My Smokies
VenturaCountyWest Cities Report Strong Occupancy Rates
Summer occupancy rates in hotels in VenturaCountyWest (cities of Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura) were some of the highest in years. - October 17, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association
New Dynamic Timeshare Website Launched by BuyaTimeshare.com
True mobile access will be available for the first time for consumers using mobile devices to search for timeshare resale information. - October 17, 2014 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Nominated as World’s Leading Beach Resort 2014
World Travel Awards Competition Continues and Voting Closes on October 26th - October 16, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Phuket Residential Property Market Report
Siam Real Estate's Phuket Residential Market Report provides the first detailed research information and analysis on the Phuket property market giving home buyers, developers, investors, hoteliers an accurate and unique insight into the property market place. - October 16, 2014 - Siam Real Estate
Fall Fun in VenturaCountyWest
Fall is the perfect time to start thinking about weekend or even mid-week getaways. Whether it is picking pumpkins from local farms or celebrating the grape harvest with area wineries, fall is special time in VenturaCountyWest. Agriculture is big in VenturaCountyWest (the cities of Camarillo,... - October 16, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Take an "Artistic City Break" with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in Autumn 2014
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving guests the perfect opportunity to visit three cultural European cities – Oslo (Norway), Amsterdam (The Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium) – with Balmoral's ten-night L1416 'European Cities & Waterways' cruise, departing from Southampton on 24th... - October 16, 2014 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference Report Back
The International Luxury Hotel Association Fast Forward 2020 Conference held in Washington DC, Sept. 22-23, at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, was a tremendous success. - October 16, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Voted "Best Cruise Line for Groups" for Fifth Consecutive Year at the Group Leisure Awards 2014
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has once again triumphed at the ‘Group Leisure Awards’ after being voted ‘Best Cruise Line’ by readers of leading travel title, Group Leisure magazine, for a fifth consecutive year. Having seen off competition from other finalists Norwegian Cruise... - October 15, 2014 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Arrowhead Grill Celebrates Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence 2014 with New Grand Cru Wine Tastings
In celebration of being awarded Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 2014, Arrowhead Grill is expanding its yearly wine events to include the Grand Cru Experience, Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. The new wine tasting event will be offered six times a year, beginning with “A Mountain... - October 14, 2014 - Arrowhead Grill
Eat, Drink, Carve and be Merry! A Family-Friendly Harvest Wine Event in Paso Robles.
Paso Robles' winery Chronic Cellars is hosting a free pumpkin carving event at the Chronic Cellars Tasting Room on October 18, 2014, for Paso Harvest Wine Weekend. - October 14, 2014 - Chronic Cellars
Free Cabin for Veterans and Active Military
Opossum Creek Retreat LLC. is offering free 2-day stays in all of their cabins. This offer is to veterans and active-duty service members in appreciation for their service. - October 13, 2014 - Opossum Creek Retreat LLC.
Newton Group Transfers: Timeshare Transition Experts
Newton Group Transfers is the most trusted name in timeshare exit, and their customer service is unparallelled in the timeshare disposal industry. - October 13, 2014 - Newton Group Transfers
The Visa Centre’s Facebook Page Reaches 100,000 Likes
The Visa Centre, a world leading visa consultancy and processing firm announced today that its Facebook page has reached the 100,000 Facebook ‘likes’ milestone. According to the company, the landmark achievement is the result of the many thousands of satisfied clients who spread the... - October 13, 2014 - The Visa Centre
Kreuzfahrthammer Offers the First “Pay What You Want” Danube River Cruise in History
Unique promotion gives river cruise enthusiasts the first ever opportunity to pay the price they are willing to pay for a one-of-a-kind cruise on the Danube. - October 13, 2014 - Kreuzfahrthammer
Riad Al Ksar Spa Medina Awarded Best Riad in Morocco for 2014 by Zoover
For the second year, Riad Al Ksar Spa Marrakesh Medina has been awarded Best Riad in Morocco. - October 12, 2014 - Riad Al Ksar & Spa Marrakesh
The Chalet, at 11º East Obergurgl, Engages Wine Poole for Food and Wine Pairing
Guests of the luxury ski chalet The Chalet, at 11º East Obergurgl,are set to benefit from the expert food and wine pairing services of Wine Poole, an independent wine specialist. Whilst some ski chalets content themselves with providing simple house wine, The Chalet at 11º East... - October 12, 2014 - The Chalet, at 11° East
PRHG Scoops Six Major Awards at the 2014 World Travel Awards
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is in celebration mode once again after all three of it’s Cook Islands properties were honoured at the 21st annual World Travel Awards, capturing six major awards on a special night for the hotel management company. This year’s Australasia Gala Ceremony was held at The Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi, India and it certainly lived up to it’s reputation as the “Travel Industry’s equivalent to the Oscars.” - October 11, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Caribe Resort, Sunny 105 Name Winner for Staycation Giveaway
Caribe Resort and Sunny 105.7 FM teamed up at the end of summer to giveaway a "Staycation" to a local resident. Applicants were encouraged by the radio station to submit registrants on the website www.sunny105contest.com and a local person would be chosen at random. - October 11, 2014 - Caribe Resort
October Promotion on Road Bike Ride with Pro Cycling Champion Sean Kelly
SpiceRoads is offering US$300 discount off the February 2015 Sean Kelly ride for eight lucky riders. - October 10, 2014 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
eRevMax Announces Strategic Partnership with Seneca Travel Affair
Italy based travel agency to become new sales partner for RateTiger in the region. - October 10, 2014 - eRevMax Inc.
Paragon Aviation Group Adds Minneapolis and New Orleans Locations
Paragon Aviation Group is excited to announce the addition of Premier Jet Center in Minneapolis, MN and Hawthorne Global Aviation Services in New Orleans, LA to their rapidly expanding network of elite, full service FBOs. Premier Jet Center is the newest full service FBO in the Minneapolis/St. - October 10, 2014 - Paragon Aviation Group
Brittain Resorts Installs Datavision Business Intelligence System
Datavision Technologies, the leader in intelligent solutions for the hospitality industry, has installed their Datavision Business Intelligence System Suite at Brittain Resorts. The Datavision suite consists of a data warehouse and interfaces to key systems (PMS, Owner, Payroll and Back Office.)... - October 09, 2014 - Datavision Technologies