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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Welcomes Back Award-Winning "Talon" in 2014
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to welcome ‘Talon’ back on board in 2014. The band – described as ‘Awesome!’ by The Sun – will perform a series of songs from their new album, ‘The Acoustic Collection,’ on three separate evenings during... - October 25, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Daniel Levine: the Airport Food Trend is Taking Off
The food is changing between flights, according to the trends expert. - October 25, 2013 - Daniel Levine
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok Introduces New Leaders of Sales and Marketing Team
The Rembrandt team would like to take this opportunity to welcome the new leader of Sales and Marketing team, Khun Kamolnuch Bhiromsawad, the Director of Sales and Marketing also with Khun Kiatiphong Phatarakulbaramee, the Director of Sales brought into reinforce the Sales and Marketing team at Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok. - October 24, 2013 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa Opens Napa Grill Steak & Seafood, Bin K’iin Lobby Bar
Island resort now boasts four restaurants and three bars. - October 24, 2013 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Rayna Tours and Travels Announces Discount on 4-Star Dhow Cruise
Rayna Tours provides discount on Dhow Cruise Dinner package at Creek. - October 24, 2013 - Rayna Tours
Indian OTA Partners with eRevMax for Deeper Integration
Cleartrip completes 2way-XML integration for wider access to hotel inventory. - October 24, 2013 - eRevMax Inc.
Percolate LMS Launches New Quiz Builder to Capture Learner Certainty
Michaels & Associates announced news of the latest Percolate LMS™, housing a more robust Quiz Builder tool that easily captures learners’ certainty using a new feature called Learner Certainty Assessment (LCA). For administrators and learners alike, LCA reporting data provides key (and otherwise overlooked) information that assists in gauging learners’ needs, monitoring progress and checking for understanding. LCA can also be a critical component in helping to identify employee competencies. - October 23, 2013 - Michaels & Associates
Audubon Zoo Elephants Moving to New State-of-the-Art Barn
Audubon Zoo’s two female Asian elephants trade their 1930s-era Asian Domain enclosure for a spacious, new, state-of-the-art holding facility. - October 23, 2013 - Audubon Nature Institute
Timeshare Advertiser BuyaTimeshare.com Announces Increased Offer Amounts for Q3
Across the board growth in timeshare buyer and rental offers highlights a successful 2013 third quarter for the online advertising leader. - October 23, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is Proud to Support the Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough Auction to Raise £1 Million to Fight Cancer
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to be an Official Supporter of the Sir Bobby's Breakthrough Auction in 2013, which is aiming to raise £1 million for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and Breakthrough Breast Cancer, as well as two Suffolk Hospitals – Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust and West... - October 23, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
DAE SA Opening Up a World of Touring Options with GATS Leisure
DAE South Africa has announced another new addition to its Gold Advantage product range for South Africa, following an expansion of regional benefits in recent months. The latest benefit secured for DAE South Africa members upgrading to Gold Advantage is in partnership with GATS Leisure. As a... - October 23, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Clay Telecom Offers Free Talktime for ITB Asia Travellers
The ITB Asia is an ideal platform for the Asian travel market to meet top international buyers of travel markets. It is to be held in Singapore from 23-25 October 2013. - October 20, 2013 - Clay Telecom
New Hampshire Bed and Breakfast Honors Veterans and Active Military with Complimentary Overnight Stay
The Colby Hill Inn in South Central New Hampshire is offering complimentary overnight stay (based on availability) for retired or active military (with ID) on November 10th or November 11th. - October 19, 2013 - Colby Hill Inn
Experience the Transcendence of a Spiritual Journey through Bhutan with New Tour from Spirit Quest Tours
Las Vegas, NV-based luxury travel tour specialists Spirit Quest Tours have just announced an exciting new adventure journey to the secretive kingdom of Bhutan. On this specially-organized tour, guests will breathe the sacred air within centuries’ old temples and enjoy spectacular views across... - October 19, 2013 - Spirit Quest Tours
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Gives Colchester and Tendring Students an Insight with "Haven Seaport Exercise IX"
Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen. Cruise Lines will be participating in a 'Sea Port Role Play Day' at Harwich International Port on 8th October 2013. This will be the ninth year that the event, codenamed ‘Haven Seaport Exercise IX’, has been held, and it is expected to attract over 100... - October 19, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Latitude 34 Takes Travel Blogging to the Next Level
Latitude 34, a fast growing travel blog based in Phuket, Thailand inspires people to see the world, motivates them to make a change in their lives and helps travelers everywhere to better enjoy and get in touch with the world around them. - October 19, 2013 - Latitude 34
Barcelona Princess Welcomes a New Decoration Concept by Desigual
Four-star hotel in Spain welcomes Desigual’s first living collection. Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, is pleased to announce that its member, Barcelona Princess redecorated their rooms and created a themed Loft with the... - October 18, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Glidden Limousine's Full Minneapolis Limo Services Include Early Bird Special on Popular Holiday Light Tours
Glidden Limousine announces an early bird discount for its extremely popular, annual holiday lights tours that bring families together and contribute to the community. - October 18, 2013 - Glidden Limousine, Inc.
Trip Advisor Awards Blue River Resort & Hot Springs a Certificate of Excellence 2013
Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, located an hour’s drive from Liberia, Guanacaste in Costa Rica received the prestigious, Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor this year. The staff and management at the resort talk about their natural amenities – the “green” hot... - October 17, 2013 - Blue River Resort
Brett/Robinson’s Newest Condo Will Open in Time for Spring Break
Spring is still a ways off, but for many travelers, spring vacation planning begins now. Gulf Shores & Orange Beach is a popular vacation destination, and thanks to the opening of Brett/Robinson’s Phoenix West II, vacationers can enjoy a fresh, new condo in a fresh, new season. This... - October 17, 2013 - Brett Robinson
ixigo Unveils Its First Integrated Marketing Campaign
“Patti bandhke” metaphor to reinforce ixigo’s “know & go” message. - October 17, 2013 - ixigo
New Internet Start-up HotelDealsweekly.com Launched in Singapore
EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd is pleased to announce the soft-launch of HotelDealsweekly.com an online reservation portal which recently launched in the Republic of Singapore. Offering content in 13 languages HotelDealsweekly.com is poised to become, in the next 18 months, a Top 10 OTA within... - October 16, 2013 - EuroAsia Communications Pte Ltd
Stash Tea Offers a Bed & Breakfast Free Night Stay Promotion
For a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Stash Tea has partnered with hundreds of Bed & Breakfast Inns throughout the United States and Canada to offer a free night stay certificate (with the purchase of one consecutive night) at participating Inns. Enjoy your... - October 16, 2013 - Stash Tea
Silver Retreats Expanding Corporate Retreats and Vacationing Options to Cambridge Beaches in Bermuda
Silver Retreats, where world-class service and luxury meet, is partnering with Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa for an unbelievable customer experience. - October 16, 2013 - Silver Retreats
YeahLetsGo.com Launches as a Family Travel and Entertainment Destination
Formally Atlanta Moms on the Move, Yeah, Let's Go! is a resource for families looking for fun things to do, see and go. - October 16, 2013 - Yeah, Let's Go
Jeff Chrin Now Offers Exclusive Cruise and Land Packages Through National Affiliate
Jeff Chrin announced today that he has joined Cruise Planners - American Express Travel, an award-winning national cruise and travel franchise company. Affiliation means that Jeff can now offer customers exclusive pricing on a wide range of cruise and destination wedding packages, a choice of... - October 15, 2013 - Cruise Planners - Ship and Land Vacations, Jeff Chrin
BDA Advises Norwest Equity Partners on Sale of Longwood to Wabtec
Business Development Asia (“BDA”) is pleased to announce that, with its strategic partner William Blair & Company, BDA advised Longwood Industries, Inc. (“Longwood”), a portfolio company of Norwest Equity Partners (“NEP”), in the sale of Longwood to... - October 15, 2013 - BDA Partners Ltd
Timeshare Resale Advertiser BuyATimeshare.com Hires New Chief Operating Officer
The Internet’s leading timeshare resale and rental advertising company brings aboard Rosanne Luba to manage operations between the company’s Tampa and New Hampshire offices. - October 15, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Ecuador Relocation Tours Focusing on Retirement Planning Begins in 2014
The Ecuador Relocation Tours launches its 7-day and 6-night Ecuador tours. The tours will focus on two main expat regions of Ecuador, which are the coast and the sierra. The tours are designed to help participants plan their relocation to Ecuador. - October 12, 2013 - Ecuador Relocation Tours
"See the Stars" with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ "Canaries Meteor Showers" Cruise in Summer 2014
"See the stars" with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ "Canaries Meteor Showers" cruise in Summer 2014. - October 12, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
DAE Opens Vacation Exchange Office in Cairo, Egypt
DAE, a world leader in vacation exchange for the timeshare and fractional ownership industry, has officially announced it is open for business in Cairo. The company’s recently appointed Business Development Manager for Egypt, Ahmed Adel Saleh, has confirmed DAE has opened a regional office... - October 12, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Zenith Hospitality Announces New Deal with Leading Private Hotel Chain in Vienna, Austria
Schick-Hotels, 5 privately run hotels in the city centre of Vienna, adds 5 new hotels to the 250 existing hotels already using Zenith’s CRS ZenRez. - October 12, 2013 - HSDS - Hospitality Software Development Services
Aircraft Charter Specialist Chapman Freeborn Teams Up with COMO Hotels and Resorts to Launch an Exclusive Luxury Week Travel Package in Bhutan
New seven-night trip to Uma by COMO, Paro and Punakha is a unique collaboration between two leading names in luxury travel. - October 12, 2013 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
MyanmarBurma.com Launches First Comprehensive Website for Travel to Myanmar Burma
In partnering with Priceline Partner Network and Agoda.com, travelers can securely book flights, reserve hotel rooms and plan a trip to the emerging destination - October 11, 2013 - MyanmarBurma.com
TourRadar Launches Mobile Messaging App for $250b+ Group Travel Industry
Building on the success of TourRadar’s white-label apps for Facebook, iOS and Android, used by over 20,000 travelers to discuss group tours visiting 154 countries of the world, the company has announced the launch of a branded iOS messaging app. - October 11, 2013 - TourRadar
Le Spa at Le Meridien Phuket Wins "2013 Amazing Resort Spa" Award
Le Spa at Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort named "Amazing Resort Spa" at this year's Thailand Spa & Well-Being Awards in Bangkok, Thailand - October 11, 2013 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
BusinesSuites Announces Expansion to Raleigh, North Carolina
New Flexible Workspace Option for Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Fortune 1000 Companies to Open in Raleigh in December 2013 - October 10, 2013 - BusinesSuites
CRDA Panel to Include Timeshare Advertiser Wesley Kogelman at Upcoming Vacation Ownership Conference
The Canadian Resort Development Association, Canada’s preeminent timeshare association, will host a panel discussion highlighting sales and marketing techniques for today’s savvy travel consumer. - October 10, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Hua Hin Hire Drive Forward Into Car Rental
Hua Hin Car Hire to include a wide range of vehicles for hire and offer such services as pick up and drop off locations nationwide. - October 10, 2013 - Hua Hin Hire
TradeWinds Offers the Ultimate Caribbean Vacation Experience on Water
TradeWinds first started offering fully crewed catamaran cruise vacations in 1999 and today operates a vacation club comprising of more than 4,000 members that love the experiences they offer. Now, that experience has been opened up to non-members in the form of shared charters. These week-long... - October 09, 2013 - TradeWinds
XCom Global Adds 4G Mobile Hotspots to WiFi Device Rental Fleet
As customer base grows and 4G networks expand, company upgrades devices. - October 07, 2013 - XCom Global, Inc.
Boondockers Welcome Offers an Alternative for Campers Ousted from Federal Campgrounds by Government Shutdown
Two web sites offer solutions for thousands of campers affected by the government shutdown of federal campgrounds. - October 07, 2013 - Boondockers Welcome Inc.
Grand Opening of New Alberta-Based Tour Company That Provides Affordable Customized Disneyland Vacations
Golden Ticket Tours is celebrating their grand opening and it could save you a lot of time, stress, and money. Golden Ticket has the distinction of being the only motor coach touring company in Alberta that provides personalized family vacations to Disneyland. With prices that regularly provide... - October 07, 2013 - Golden Ticket Tours
CharLi Charger Solves the Dead Cell Phone Problem
The CharLi Charger is a revolutionary cell phone charging device for common areas in hotels, restaurants, bars, meeting rooms, offices, trade shows, car dealerships, universities, luxury boxes, casinos and the home. CharLi Charger has a powerful, rechargeable battery inside that allows it to sit freely on any table or bar top without needing an electrical outlet. Five retractable cords provide a cell phone charge to nearly any cell phone made today. - October 06, 2013 - CharLi Charger USA
Explore the Ancient Monuments of the Mediterranean with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests can escape the chill of the autumn and head for sunnier climates and warmer waters on Black Watch’s 28-night W1320 ‘Ancient Monuments of the Mediterranean’ voyage, departing from Dover on 19th October 2013. A history-lover and... - October 06, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Twisted Martini Bar & Grill of Clearwater, FL Announces Grand Opening Celebration Throughout the Month of October
Twisted Martini Bar & Grill of Clearwater, FL celebrates its grand opening every weekend in October 2013, with live bands, DJs and valet parking. Twisted Martini Grill has a simple yet sophisticated menu set in an upscale atmosphere. The patio bar has a touch of the beach inside. Twisted Martini Grill hosts a dance club showcasing DJs and live bands. www.twistedmartinigrill.com - October 05, 2013 - Twisted Martini Bar & Grill
Oakwood Celebrates Double Win at World Travel Awards 2013
Oakwood honored as the leading serviced apartment brand in Thailand and South Korea. - October 05, 2013 - Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd
Panama Relocation Tours Launches Its 6 Day 5 Night Tours
Live for Less in Panama, the company offering Panama Relocation Tours, launches its newest 6 Day 5 Night Panama Tours. This tour is designed to show different venues for retirement in Panama like Panama City, Coronado, and Boquete Panama. - October 05, 2013 - Panama Relocation Tours, Inc.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Gives Colchester and Tendring Students an Insight with "Haven Seaport Exercise IX"
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines gives Colchester and Tendring students an insight with "Haven Seaport Exercise IX" - October 05, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket Wins Holidays with Kids’ Top 10 Family Resorts in Thailand 2013
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket was recently named one of the ‘Top 10 Family Resorts in Thailand 2013’ by Holidays with Kids Australia’s leading family travel website and magazine. The rating was based on high levels of customer satisfaction in a survey based on... - October 05, 2013 - Moevenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket