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ixigo Demystifies Trans-Himalayan Travel
mixigo’s second edition gets Himalayan travelers and enthusiasts together - September 04, 2013 - ixigo
Orlando Psychic Helen Announces Successful Appearance at the Marriott World Center Convention
Orlando psychic Helen, voted #1 psychic, was booked at the Marriott world Center to do psychic readings from August 19 to 21. Helen says she is proud to have been chosen over many local psychics in the Orlando area. - September 03, 2013 - Orlando Psychic, Helen
New Wine Tourism Website for Wineries and Vineyards
The Best Wineries of the World is a new exclusive guide of wineries and vineyards around the world. It is a soft brand alliance for selected wineries and vineyards, which through a strict selection process are nominated as a "Best Winery." It was created in order to reunite wineries and... - September 03, 2013 - The Best Wineries of the World
JoGuru.com Launches Personalised Itinerary Planner
JoGuru is a social travel network who has recently revamped its entire website with the launch of their core feature - "Itinerary Planner." - September 03, 2013 - JoGuru Social Travel Network
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Welcomes Its 1.5 Millionth Guest Through the Port of Dover
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomed its 1.5 millionth guest to pass through the Port of Dover on 14th August 2013. Pam Allen, with her husband John, was boarding Fred. Olsen's 929-guest ship, Braemar, for a nine-night around the UK and Ireland ‘Celtic Experience’ cruise. Fred. Olsen and... - September 01, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
National Corporate Housing Names Tracy Roberts Regional Vice President
National Corporate Housing, a global multi-brand corporate housing company and leader in the furnished temporary housing industry, announced the appointment of Tracy Roberts as Regional Vice President. Ms. Roberts’ experience in the multifamily housing and corporate housing industries spans... - August 31, 2013 - National Corporate Housing
Travel Industry Welcomes Allegiant Air's Expansion in 10 New Cities to Provide Discount Flights to Florida
The travel industry has welcomed the announcement by Allegiant Air that it is opening up service in 10 new locations, bringing its total to 99 airports, more than any other carrier in the US. "This is great news," says Yaz Stone, administrator of the popular singles travel website... - August 31, 2013 - Holidays for Single People
Spirit Airlines Takes Off with Engage Play Frequent Flyer Game Platform
Engage Play Technologies Provides Miles Based Prize & Reward Play for FREE SPIRIT™ members. - August 30, 2013 - engage play technologies
South African Wines, Including the Wines of Golf Legend Retief Goosen, Music and Cuisine Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
The wines of golf legend Retief Goosen will be showcased at the 8th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, September 14th & 15th 2013 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival invites wine lovers, foodies and families to learn about South Africa through this two day... - August 30, 2013 - Grayhaven Winery
Spanish Hotel Major Selects eRevMax to Optimize Online Sales Potential
2 H10 properties select RateTiger for managing third party channels. - August 30, 2013 - eRevMax Inc.
France Cruises Expands Offerings to Include “Signature CruiseTours Packages”
Leading French travel provider launches all-inclusive vacation planning at an unprecedented level in the France travel/tourism industry- - August 30, 2013 - France Cruises, Inc.
B. Renault and Asociados is Pleased to Announce the Release the Rentavillas Property Management System (PMS)
Rentavillas PMS is an easy-to-use hospitality software application for short term and long term vacation rental properties including villa, condos, apartments, in addition to boutique Hotels, small inns and bed and breakfast operations. Rentavillas PMS is centered and based upon the Rentavillas GDS, The only true GDS for the vacation rental, boutique hotel, small inn and independent car rental industry. http://www.brenault.com and http://www.rentavillas.com - August 29, 2013 - B. Renault y Asociados
Timeshare Advertiser BuyaTimeshare.com Announces Vacation Photo Contest Winner
The winner was chosen on August 26 from the timeshare vacation photos uploaded through the company’s Facebook page. - August 29, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Give the Ultimate Holiday Gift with an Around-the-World Private Jet Trip on Intrav
Customized 25-day journeys include bespoke activities, luxury hotel accommodations and more and are the perfect holiday gift for the person who has everything. - August 28, 2013 - Intrav
SpinTrips Gives It Away with Las Vegas Promo
Spin, Win, and Play this new free iPad app, and you will receive items and services provided by the very Best of Las Vegas who list and deliver their amazing products. Now everyone can participate in the 4 billion dollar per year Promotions Pie that all companies use to promote hotels, airfares, car rentals, activities, shows, spas, restaurants, and much, much, more. Keep playing for bigger and better prizes. - August 27, 2013 - RTNTRUE, LLC
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Celebrates 5 Years of Successful Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts
On August 26th, 2008 Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa received and successfully safeguarded their first sea turtle nest. Much to the delight of staff and guests, in October of the same year, a mandate was passed internally to initiate nightly patrols of the entire Cabo San Lucas Bay. Now,... - August 26, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Panama Relocation Tours’ Jackie Lange Tells Her Story About Falling in Love with Panama
Live for Less in Panama, owner and official tour organizer, Jackie Lange, shares her story on how the Panama Relocation Tours started, and how her whole life changed when she first discovered Panama in 2009. - August 25, 2013 - Panama Relocation Tours, Inc.
Classic Holidays Making Guests Feel Like Stars
Australia’s largest privately owned timeshare resort and club management company, Classic Holidays, has announced several new enhancements to guest activity programs at Classic managed resorts around the country. “Classic Holidays is enhancing the experience for guests staying at our... - August 24, 2013 - Classic Holidays
The Comprehensive Myanmar Travel Resource
Go-Myanmar.com is the first comprehensive and continually updated Myanmar (Burma) travel resource. It has been created to simplify travel for visitors to this fast-changing country, providing detailed information on domestic travel and accommodation, as well as online booking facilities and general travel advice. - August 24, 2013 - Go-Myanmar.com
Classic Holidays Witnesses Significant Cruise Sector Growth as Members Set Sail
Classic Holidays, Australia’s premier timeshare holiday provider, has reported a significant jump in the number of members choosing cruise holidays. IYC Travel, a dedicated member travel agency, witnessed incredible growth in cruise bookings over the last six months, with Classic members... - August 23, 2013 - Classic Holidays
Absolute World Group Confirms as Contributing Sponsor for GNEX 2014 Conference
Absolute World Group, one of Asia’s leading shared ownership developers, has confirmed it will sponsor the upcoming GNEX 2014 timeshare conference in Sarasota, Florida. Following Absolute World’s participation in the 2013 GNEX conference, where CEO Bryan Lunt gave his expert analysis... - August 23, 2013 - Perspective Magazine
Thavorn Hotels and Resorts Join Forces with Randall Marketing for Australia and New Zealand Markets
Thavorn Hotels and Resorts are pleased to announce the appointment of Randall Marketing Pty Ltd (RM) to be their Sales Representative in the Australia and New Zealand Markets. Randall Marketing is widely recognised as a leading Hospitality Marketing Agency and the partnership is expected to... - August 23, 2013 - Thavorn Group
TradeWinds Unveils Yacht Rental Option
TradeWinds, the only fully crewed, all inclusive vacation ownership yachting company in the world has announced that additional inventory on their fleet of luxury Catamarans will now be made available to non-members on a simple cabin or full yacht rental basis. TradeWinds has cruising bases in... - August 22, 2013 - TradeWinds
Baja California Registers Record-Breaking Summer Tourism Season
Visitors to Mexican State on the Rise in Midst of New Promotions and Improved Border Crossing - August 22, 2013 - Baja California Tourism
Timeshare Owners Vacation More for Less with Dial An Exchange
Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world’s largest privately owned timeshare Exchange Company, gives members the option to benefit from huge savings when booking last minute vacations through Bonus Weeks and rentals through the daeOptions program. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently... - August 22, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Rang Mahal Wins Wine Spectator’s 2013 Award of Excellence
Rang Mahal, the award winning Indian restaurant at Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok, has received the Award of Excellence 2013 from Wine Spectator, recognizing restaurants which have wine lists offering interesting selections, paired well with the menu and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. This award... - August 21, 2013 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Timeshare Vacation Photo Contest is Down to the Final Week
The deadline for timeshare vacationers to submit their photos to BuyaTimeshare.com is August 25 to have a chance to win. - August 18, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
Hotel Brunelleschi Offers Dan Brown "Inferno" Package
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) member, Hotel Brunelleschi in Florence, has been mentioned twice in Dan Brown’s new novel "Inferno," the "Da Vinci Code" sequel. In response, Hotel Brunelleschi has launched an Inferno package to celebrate the bestselling... - August 18, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Luxury Travel Ltd. Wins the Most Prestigious Travel Award in Vietnam
The Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) has been chosen for the most prestigious honor from the annual Guide Awards 2012-2013 (which are considered the “Oscars” of the travel industry) and has been named “The Finest and Most Innovative Travel and Tour Operator.” - August 17, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Trends Expert Daniel Levine Explains Why Consumers Are Prioritizing Experiences Over Things
Why travel continues to rise, even in a moribund economy. - August 16, 2013 - Daniel Levine
Luxury Travel Ltd. Pipes High Hope on ITB Asia 2013
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) Embraces Asean Countries With Niche Products at ITB Asia in Singapore. Travel Professionals Find Luxury Travel at Stand K25 , Hall 404. The company specialises in planning and organising incentive trips and has been one of the leading Mice destination... - August 16, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Freedom from PNR Hassles for Android users
ixigo.com launches “ixigo PNR Status” to make trip management easier. - August 16, 2013 - ixigo
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Returns to the Caribbean with a Winter 2015 Fly-Cruise
Back by popular demand, guests can now take a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Caribbean fly-cruise in January 2015. With the fun and excitement of the Christmas and New Year celebrations all over, guests will have the opportunity to escape the cold British winter on a Fred. Olsen 14-night sunshine... - August 16, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Finalists for HM Awards
After June’s announcement of Pacific Resort Aitutaki’s win of the Signum Virtutis, the Seal of Excellence at the Seven Star Global Luxury Awards, Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) are once again delighted to announce their placement as finalists in two prestigious award categories for... - August 15, 2013 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
United Vehicle Services (UVS) Hires Mindy Knoesen
UVS has appointed Mindy Knoesen to further develop and maintain the growing business portfolio in the Gauteng region. Mindy Knoesen, who joined United Vehicle Services last month (July), comes with a wealth of experience within the car rental and aviation industries. In her new position as a Sales... - August 15, 2013 - United Vehicle Services
Mt. Philo Inn Opens to Weekend Visitors
Boutique Vermont Inn Unveils New Look, Suites and Introductory Rates - August 14, 2013 - Mt Philo Inn/Knight and Day
Leading Indian OTAs Partner with eRevMax for Upgraded Connectivity
Yatra.com & Travelguru.com complete XML integration for broader access to hotel inventory. - August 14, 2013 - eRevMax Inc.
What Comes After Tween, Teen, Yuppie and Dinks? That Would be Yolder. A New Demographic Description from Roelresources.com
An author & educator together with an ad man & freelance writer create an online mag and community, and coin a new phrase for the never-old boomers. - August 13, 2013 - Roel Resources LLC.
BuyaTimeshare.com CEO Wesley Kogelman Named ARDA Chairman’s League Member
The founder of the industry’s top online timeshare resale and rental platform joins an exclusive group of industry leaders. - August 13, 2013 - BuyaTimeshare.com
GlobRes Expands Product Offering with "Xpert Rate Shopper"
GlobRes, the Swiss based international technology company and premium supplier to the hospitality industry for eDistribution solutions, has expanded its product range with the launch of the Xpert Rate Shopper. There is a demonstrable positive correlation between online guest ratings and what... - August 12, 2013 - Global Reservation Agent AG
PVSglobal Passport and Visa Alliance Announces USA Operations Release
Luxembourg based PVSglobal visa service alliance has announced its entry into the global market with US operations effective November 1, 2013. PVSglobal will provide the largest global footprint of international travel document processing through an alliance of best in class providers in their... - August 12, 2013 - PVSglobal
River Expeditions Announces Gauley Savings Galore Throughout September and October
River Expeditions offers special pricing on weekday white water rafting trips on the Gauley River in West Virginia throughout September and October 2013. These specials are valid for the intense Upper Gauley River or the scenic, playful Lower Gauley River. - August 12, 2013 - River Expeditions
DisneyDining.com Buys Disney Food Report
RKA Media, owner of DisneyDining.com, announced today that it has acquired DisneyFoodReport.com, a popular blog focused on dining news and reviews from Disney theme parks. - August 12, 2013 - RKA Media
Grand Canyon Tours Uploads New Deals on Airplane Tours
Labor Day, Sept. 2, is the last major summer holiday is just around the corner. To commemorate it, Grand Canyon Tours has just released a number of terrific canyon airplane tour discounts for the travel public at large. - August 12, 2013 - Grand Canyon 123
Bahamas Transfer Vehicle Booking Made Easy by TropicLink
TropicLink helps you make your vacation to the Bahamas a hassle free one. It offers easy, fast and reliable round trip transfers at a discounted price for both private and shared transfers. - August 12, 2013 - Tropiclink.net
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours to Exhibit at UK Cycle Show 2013
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours to exhibit at UK Cycle Show 2013 at the NEC in Birmingham, United Kingdom, from September 26-29. - August 12, 2013 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Guests and Crew Raise Over £3,300 for The Mission to Seafarers
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ guests and crew raise over £3,300 for The Mission to Seafarers - August 11, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Winter Wine and Food Tours: South America and South Africa with BKwine
The wine and food tour specialist BKWine has launched the coming winter’s wine and gourmet tours. There are two tours to New World wine countries: Chile and Argentina in South America in February, and South Africa in March. Both tours extend over a bit more than ten days. They include several... - August 11, 2013 - BKWine AB
Sensimar Royal Blue Resort & Spa in Crete Among the Top 10 Best Hotels of the World
According to www.tophotels.ru, Sensimar Royal Blue Resort & Spa in Crete is one of the Top 10 Best Hotels of the World with its guests feeling completely satisfied with the services, the facilities and the settings of the resort. - August 11, 2013 - Royal Blue Resort & Spa
SEC Football Fans Can Attend the SEC BeachFest for Free Courtesy of Brett/Robinson
The SEC BeachFest is returning to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach August 15th – 18th, and SEC football fans have the chance to score free weekend passes to the event—all they have to do is book a Gulf-front condo with Brett/Robinson. The company’s current condo special offers free... - August 10, 2013 - Brett Robinson