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Innovation Direct™ to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Luggage Mate Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common problem related to identifying different personal belongings, particularly luggage, the Luggage Mate, has been developed by Valerie F. Jackson of Flint, Michigan. The invention's unique design enables its users to quickly and easily... - September 12, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
ELEQT and Curaçao Tourist Board Bring the Caribbean to New York with "Business as Unusual" Event at The Attic Rooftop & Lounge
ELEQT.com supported by the Curaçao Tourist Board and JetBlue bring the Caribbean to New York with an exclusive invitation-only "Business as Unusual" networking event during the New York Fashion Week. - September 10, 2014 - ELEQT
First Ever Bhutan International Festival in the Himalayas – Feb 14-23, 2015 Brings Together 10 Days of Arts, Music, Film, a Full and Half Marathon, TED Talks and More
First Ever International Festival in The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan – Feb 14-23, 2015 - September 09, 2014 - Bhutan International Festival
DAE Moves to New Phoenix Office
DAE (Dial An Exchange), the world’s largest independently owned vacation exchange company, has recently expanded into new custom-designed offices that are double the size of its former offices in Phoenix, Arizona. Explained Fermin Cruz, Vice President Americas Region for DAE, “This was... - September 07, 2014 - Dial An Exchange
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Boasts South Pacific GM of the Year
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is proud to announce that that Deputy CEO Marcus Niszow has been awarded ‘South Pacific General Manager of the Year’ at the 2014 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence. The winners of the 2014 awards program were revealed last night during... - September 06, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
eRevMax Improves Customer Satisfaction Based on Customer Feedback
9 out of 10 customers trust RateTiger & Connect solutions for accurate & up to date information. - September 06, 2014 - eRevMax Inc.
Women in Travel Summit (WITS) Opens 2015 Regular Registration
Regular registration has opened for 2015 Boston summit. - September 05, 2014 - Women in Travel Summit
Xpress Concierge Services Offers Time Saving Corporate and Personal Concierge Services to Busy Individuals Statewide in Alabama
Today’s busy lifestyle creates incredible demands between work and family needs. Balancing work-life demands has never been more difficult and time consuming. Xpress Concierge is here to help, and life just got easier. - September 04, 2014 - Xpress Concierge
ILHA Confererence Talks Changing Landscape of Group Business, Hotel Sales & Revenue Management
Erik Browning of The Rainmaker Group, will help you understand what is happening in the group distribution landscape and share best practices on how to best manage through these changes at the ILHA Conference in September. - September 04, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Big South Fork Outdoor Adventures is Hosting Eustace Conway
Big South Fork Outdoor Adventures is hosting Eustace Conway at the 22nd Annual Haunting in the Hills at Bandy Creek. - August 31, 2014 - Big South Fork Outdoor Adventures
Celtic Manor Resort Updates Website with Postcode Anywhere
Five-star venue selects international address validation Capture+ for online booking process. - August 31, 2014 - PCA Predict
ixigo Named One of the 50 Hottest Brands in Delhi NCR
Paul Writer Brand Summit 2014 honours ixigo - August 30, 2014 - ixigo
DAE Egypt Adds New Resort in Dahab to DAE Worldwide Exchange Network
DAE Egypt has signed an agreement with a new resort in Dahab on the Sinai Peninsula to become the resort’s exclusive vacation exchange provider. The newly developed 4S Hotel in Dahab is the latest partner in the region to join DAE’s award-winning exchange platform, offering worldwide... - August 30, 2014 - Dial An Exchange
Scooter Vacations, Orlando Scooter Rental Company, Provides Veteran Air Force Staff Sergeant a Refurbished Scooter Provided by a Disney World Scooter Rental Customer
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, an Orlando Scooter Rental company, refurbishes a scooter from one of their Disney World scooter rental customers to provide it to a local Veteran. - August 29, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
Inspiring Fundraiser Originates on Geoff Notkin’s “Club Space Rock” Forum
Money will send one forum member on meteorite hunt of a lifetime. - August 29, 2014 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Tripping.com Announces Partnership with travelmob
The world’s largest vacation rental search engine expands its reach throughout the Asia-Pacific region. - August 29, 2014 - Tripping
Oakwood Selects eRevMax to Optimize Online Sales
12 properties to use RateTiger for channel management and competitor intelligence. - August 29, 2014 - eRevMax Inc.
Audubon International Partners with Bookdifferent.com
Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program has partnered with hotel booking website Bookdifferent.com to encourage travelers to stay in hotels that are certified by eco-labels as having environmentally friendly practices. The Netherlands-based not-for-profit booking site in the first in... - August 28, 2014 - Audubon International
Grits & Magnolias Walking Tours in Savannah, Ga. Awarded 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Savannah Walking Tour Recognized as a Top Performing Attraction as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site. - August 28, 2014 - Grits & Magnolias Walking Tours
Devils Backbone Brewing Company Earns Top Honors at the 2014 Virginia Craft Brewers Fest
Devils Backbone Brewing Company earns medals for their beers. - August 27, 2014 - Devils Backbone Brewing Company
Crimson Tide Sports Network to Kickoff at the Beach
The Alabama Crimson Tide Sports Network is kicking off the football season at the beach this weekend. Tyler Watts will be hosting the pre-game and post-game show from Cobalt Restaurant at Caribe Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama. - August 27, 2014 - Caribe Resort
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs Encourages Tourists Announces New Accommodations Next to a Beautiful Wonder: The Rincon de la Vieja
A vacation, for most people combines relaxation and new experiences that are not inaccessible during their work-day lives. - August 27, 2014 - Blue River Resort
SaveOnResorts.com Selects INTUITION for Brand Marketing
SaveOnResorts.com Chooses INTUITION by Perspective Group to Enhance Brand Visibility SaveOnResorts.com, a travel centric technology company, has selected Perspective Group, the leading independent PR & Media Company globally for the vacation ownership industry, to assist with brand marketing... - August 27, 2014 - SaveOnResorts.com
Blue River Resort & Hot Spring Offers More Room Options to Ensure a Happy & Memorable Family Vacation – Costa Rica
Families that travel can often have difficulty planning accommodations that suit the needs of everybody, especially when there are children involved. - August 27, 2014 - Blue River Resort
UVC Resorts Introduces the Lifestyle Collection
A new vacation membership program has been unveiled by the rapidly expanding Unlimited Vacation Club. Unlimited Vacation Club by AMResorts (UVC) is proud to announce the Lifestyle Collection, a dynamic new vacation program that offers a world of travel and leisure benefits with amazing offers and... - August 27, 2014 - Unlimited Vacation Club
InterDyn BMI Earns a Spot on Inc. 5000 List for Second Straight Year
InterDyn BMI Ranks at No. 3,152 within the Prestigious List of Fastest Growing Private Firms in the U.S. with a Three-Year Sales Growth of 111%. InterDyn BMI, a leading technology solutions provider of business software and services, has been selected to the 2014 Inc. 5000 list, which comprises... - August 26, 2014 - InterDyn BMI, A Columbus Company
Indochina Charm Travel Offers Honeymoon Tour to Halong Bay by Seaplane
In September 2014 onwards, they are the first Hai Au Aviation authorized agent who offers seaplane ticket booking and seaplane charter to Halong Bay. - August 26, 2014 - Indochina Charm Travel
Winter Park Resort Military Program - Your Patriot Pass to R&R in the Rockies
Winter Park proudly salutes our military and gives overwhelming support to military service members. As a "Thank You," they are offering discount season passes and lift tickets to active and retired military and their dependents. - August 24, 2014 - Leading Points Corporation
Rohit Talwar Explores the Future for Hotels at ILHA Conference
Rohit Talwar, a global futurist and award winning professional speaker, will be a keynote speaker at the ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference, taking place in Washington D.C, Sept. 22 - 23, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. - August 24, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Design and Guest Experience Now and Into the Future
Tristan Dowell, Vice President of Global Sales for Hyatt and Kenneth Villamil, Global Director of Product Development for Park Hyatt and Andaz Hotels, discuss future trends in design at the ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference in Washington next month. - August 23, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Skyware PMS Interfaces with eRevMax for Seamless Online Booking Connectivity
Completes two-way integration to expand rate and inventory distribution. - August 23, 2014 - eRevMax Inc.
Clairvoyix to Present at the Inaugural ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference
Clairvoyix, the hospitality industry's leading marketing automation company, will sponsor and present at the “Online and Social Media Marketing – What’s Working?” session. - August 22, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
India’s First Travel Search & Planning App on Windows Phone Store
ixigo launches Windows Phone app for Indian travelers. - August 22, 2014 - ixigo
San Diego Segway Tours by Wheel Fun Rentals Offers Discount to End the Summer Season
To celebrate the end of a wonderful summer season and the start of a new school year, San Diego Segway Tours by Wheel Fun Rentals is offering a 50 percent off coupon to anyone who “likes” their Facebook page and redeems the Facebook-exclusive coupon code before school starts. Tours may... - August 20, 2014 - Wheel Fun Rentals
National Timeshare Owners Association Proudly Welcomes Weholi to Trusted Affiliates
Swiss-based vacation marketplace expands reach into North America. - August 20, 2014 - National Timeshare Owners Association
Ride with Pro Cycling Champion Sean Kelly
Cycle alongside the legendary Sean Kelly, nicknamed "the hard man of cycling," on a SpiceRoads Cycle Tour from Bangkok to Phuket in February 2015. - August 19, 2014 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Labor Day Weekend Adventure in VenturaCountyWest
Labor Day weekend means a last chance for a summer getaway. Where to go? For those who love music, cars and good food, Labor Day weekend in VenturaCountyWest is the place to be. “It’s still hot inland, so many of our guests tell us that they want their Labor Day weekend to be at the... - August 19, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Signalfire Launches Popular Door County Resort Websites with Enhanced Features
Premier Door County time-share resorts The Rushes in Baileys Harbor and Little Sweden in Fish Creek both launched new websites designed and developed simultaneously by Delavan-based digital agency, Signalfire. Both properties are owned and operated by Hedeen International of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. - August 17, 2014 - Signalfire, LLC
Altman Luggage Has Been the Leading Provider of Luggage, Pens, and Travel Accessories Since 1920
Altman Luggage, a leading online retailer of luggage and travel accessories, offers their expertise as an industry leader since 1920. - August 14, 2014 - Altman Luggage
New UK Based Sightseeing Tours and Attraction Websites Goes Live
Book all the best hop on hop off open top bus sightseeing tours, walking and day tours plus attraction tickets. Key tourist destinations including London, Paris, New York and Barcelona. Simple, safe and quick booking. - August 13, 2014 - CityXplora
VinMaps Premium Wine Maps Proudly Announces Second Edition Wine Regions of Oregon
Creator of collectable wine maps announces second edition Wine Regions of Oregon map at VinMaps, the industry's most reputable maker of fine wine maps for the connoisseur, collector, or for gift-giving. - August 13, 2014 - VinMaps
Nha Trang Luxury Tourism is on the Verge of a Boom
Luxury Travel opens NhaTrang office to tap into tourism boom. - August 11, 2014 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
OpenTravel Alliance Announces Its 2014 Advisory Forum Conference to be Held September 22-23
The not-for-profit trade organization will hold its 2014 Advisory Forum at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. - August 11, 2014 - OpenTravel Alliance
Grand Canyon Helicopters Releases New Free Report on Flight Deals
Grand Canyon tour prices are spiking as summer enters its final months. Beat high prices? Yes! Get this special report. - August 11, 2014 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Finalist at 2014 HM Awards
The prestigious HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence 2014 finalists have been announced with all three Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) properties recognized for their outstanding commitment to excellence in standard and quality. Now in its 12th year, the annual awards were established to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all areas of the accommodation industry. - August 10, 2014 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Safe Driving for Shuttle Bus Operators
Atlas Safety & Health is delighted to announce the launch of its Safe Driving Training program. This new service specifically targets improving safe driving practices of shuttle bus drivers. - August 10, 2014 - Atlas Safety Health
Marriott Vacation Club Resorts in Hawai’i Achieve High Ranking Green Certification
Four of Marriott Vacation Club’s resorts in the state of Hawai’i recently achieved high rankings in Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program. Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club on Oahu and Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club on Maui both achieved Platinum Certification, and... - August 10, 2014 - Audubon International
SpiceRoads Pioneers Bike Tour from Bangkok to Yangon
This adventure is a first and only SpiceRoads cycle tour from Thailand to Burma on this just opened overland route. - August 09, 2014 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Featuring Intimate Indoor and Outdoor Venues, Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa Now Introduces Versatile Wedding Packages
Whether couples envision a beautiful beachfront wedding ceremony, outdoor dining and a breath-taking sunset, or an intimate family affair with a magnificent candlelit reception in the Regency Ballroom, they can find what they are looking for at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa. The... - August 09, 2014 - Hyatt Regency Danang Resort & Spa
Room in the Moon is a New Startup That Connects People and Offers Rooms Even Before People Move Abroad
Newly launched social network connects people even before they leave home and offers rooms in the country they are moving to, solving the two main problems faced by anyone moving to a new country – the concern of where to live and the fear of feeling alone. - August 09, 2014 - Room in the Moon