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New York’s Hottest Hospitality Amsterdam Hospitality Group Partners with Canadian Company Guestfolio to Enhance Guest Experience
Amsterdam Hospitality hotels now operate using Guestfolio’s personalized Mobile Concierge as their Guest Management System - February 16, 2013 - Guestfolio
Eco Serendib Villa and Spa’s "Serendipitous Escape" is the Ultimate Girls' Getaway -- Pack the Swimsuits, Gather the Girlfriends & Leave the Husbands Behind
Eco Serendib Villa and Spa, an eco-friendly, luxury retreat on St. John in the USVI, offers an eco-fabulous five-night "girlfriends' getaway" available throughout 2013. - February 16, 2013 - Eco Serendib Villa and Spa
Residence San Rossore Signs with Dial An Exchange Italy
Italian resort agrees to become part of the DAE global timeshare exchange platform. - February 16, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Uruguay - New Tour Destination from Escaped to Latin America
Escaped to Latin America have added a new tour destination to their portfolio for Latin America. Not many people know anything about Uruguay but the Peru-based tour operator say that it is a real gem and can be easily combined with an Argentina tour. - February 16, 2013 - Escaped to Latin America
2013 Perspective Magazine Award Winners Announced at GNEX Conference
The vacation ownership industry’s leading independent multi-media information provider reveals the winners during a Gala dinner at the conclusion of GNEX 2013. - February 15, 2013 - Perspective Magazine
Vietnam’s Biggest Luxury Tour Operator to Attract German Travelers
Luxury Travel Ltd. revamps its website for German speaking market (www.luxurytravels.de), launches its first printed German brochure and attends ITB Berlin 2013 in their campaign to attract luxury German travelers to Vietnam and Indochina. - February 15, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd. Highlights Experiences and Invites Travel Professionals a Private Fam Trip at ITB Berlin 2013
ITB Berlin is the world’s leading travel trade show and takes place in Berlin, Germany from 6-10 March 2013. Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel for serving today’s most sophisticated travelers with luxury... - February 15, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd. Reveals Its Best Sellers of Indochina in Jan 2013
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) announces its best seller Vietnam and Cambodia Tour in 14 days. - February 15, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Suffolk Holiday Cottage Agency Launches Loyalty Scheme
Suffolk’s luxury holiday cottage agency "Best of Suffolk" has launched the county’s first Suffolk-wide loyalty scheme for holiday cottage guests. The agency has teamed up with restaurants and tourist attractions across the county to offer exclusive discounts and offers to... - February 14, 2013 - Best of Suffolk
Stewart Anderson is Crowned "Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines World Indoor Bowls Champion 2013"
Stewart Anderson from Scotland was crowned as the new singles champion, in the finals of the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines World Indoor Bowls Championship 2013, on Sunday 27th January 2013. The 27-year-old ninth seed celebrated an epic 10-10, 10-9 victory at Potters Leisure Resort over fellow Scot Paul... - February 14, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Active Seniors Discover FLSAS’ Foreign Exchange Experiences Abroad for Adults & Seniors. It is a Gentler Way to be a Tourist, a More Engaging Way to Travel.
Foreign Exchange Experiences Abroad for Adults and Seniors (FEXEXA) offers the opportunity to participate in cultural immersion programs similar to the ones available to high school and college students: to really live the country and meet local people and to get to know a country "up close... - February 13, 2013 - FLSAS / Foreign Language Study Abroad Service
Half Off Theme Parks, LLC Says Disneyland Rented Ticket Sales Still Prevalent
Half Off Theme Parks, LLC, a leader in discount theme park ticket sales, says they are still selling Disneyland tickets regardless of Disneyland's new policies. Disneyland has recently been taking photographs of their customers before entering their theme parks, but Half Off Theme Parks says... - February 13, 2013 - Half Off Theme Parks, LLC
"Piano" Opens First U.S. Location Showcasing Live Music at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Piāno, an upscale live music bar has opened its first U.S. location. A unique experience combining premium live music with highest quality beverages and an elegant small plate menu. Accomplished international piano entertainers treat music lovers to classic, new and yet-to-be discovered favorites. - February 12, 2013 - Piano
Xplorer Maps Announces the Release of “San Francisco Bay”
Xplorer Maps proudly announces the release of their hand-drawn, old-world style San Francisco Bay Area Map. A percentage of sales will benefit the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society. - February 12, 2013 - Xplorer Maps
The Green Civil Defense Network Presents The Bedbug Summit-Chicago
Ingenuity Marketing and EZ Cloud Ltd have joined forces to create the Green Civil Defense Network. This network is launching a Bed Bug eradication program with the assistance of Kiltronx Enviro Systems patented Pest Eradication system. Their "LURE.TRAP.KILL.PREVENT" features new BedBug... - February 12, 2013 - Ingenuity Marketing Inc.
Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, Inc., Mobile Payments for Tips and Gratuities, Quoted in Sunbelt Foodservice Magazine
Lois Hamblet, CEO of Ziptip, Inc., mobile payments for tips and gratuities, is quoted in the February 2013 issue of Sunbelt Foodservice Magazine. In an article about electronic tipping, Hamblet states: “A tipping solution is long overdue [as] the tipping [space] has almost never been... - February 12, 2013 - Ziptip, Inc.
Making the Second Half the Better Half: Roel Resources Rolls Out on the Web
Announcing the launch of an information-rich, multi-subject online community website for people over 40. - February 12, 2013 - Roel Resources LLC.
Take a Historic Cruise to the "Midnight Sun" with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines regularly offers new and exciting itineraries, to less well-known destinations worldwide, made easier by the relatively small size of its ships. For summer 2013, Braemar will be making a historic voyage into the Arctic Circle and the White Sea. Her cruise of 16 nights... - February 10, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Cape Lux Travels Announceculinary Tour of Vietnam & Cambodia
Cape Lux Travels (www.capeluxtravels.co,m) is thrilled to introduce the fully escorted A Feast For The Senses food tour to Vietnam and Cambodia with acclaimed author Kim Fay. - February 09, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Award-Winning Onboard Enrichment Programme, Vistas – an Added Attraction on Selected Cruises
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines offers a host of great facilities and a varied daily programme of activities aboard its fleet of four, modestly-sized cruise ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch. An added attraction, on selected cruises, is the award-winning onboard enrichment... - February 09, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Publication of the New Book "Journey to Ogasawara" by Michael Craig
The publication of Michael Craig's first book "Journey to Ogasawara" has been eagerly anticipated and is a companion to the film from Copernicus Films "David Burliuk and the Japanese avant-garde" - February 08, 2013 - Copernicus Films
Furnished Quarters Announces Launch of New Corporate Website
Furnished Quarters today announced the launch of its new corporate website at www.furnishedquarters.com. - February 08, 2013 - Furnished Quarters
New-Concept Hotel with On-Site Garages Opens in Eagle Ford Shale
A new hotel concept which combines quality oversized guestrooms with secure, full-sized, on-property garages for vehicles and tools, has opened in Crystal City, Texas in the heart of the Eagle Ford Shale. The Derrick Lodge houses 50 oversized interior corridor guest rooms, each with ample living... - February 08, 2013 - American Liberty Hospitality
Innovation Direct™ to Lead Marketing Efforts on Behalf of Pillar to Post Luggage Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide unprecedented convenience to those on the go, the Pillar to Post Luggage, has been developed by Willie McIntosh of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The product’s unique design enables it to perform a number of different essential functions for its... - February 08, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Reveal Athens – the First Multi-Touch and Interactive Travel eBook Created for Greece’s Capital City with iBooks Author Available in All iTunes Bookstores
INAOSSIEN launches their travel eBook – Reveal Athens Created with iBooks Author which as of November 29th, 2012 is available in 50 iTunes Bookstores around the world. - February 08, 2013 - INAOSSIEN Ltd
Never Mind the Weather, Tourists Prize Friendly Scottish Welcome
Travellers taking a holiday in Scotland prize the famous friendly Scottish welcome above anything else, according to research. A survey carried out by bookings website Private House Stays (www.privatehousestays.com) revealed an overwhelming 85% of people planning to visit Scotland consider a warm... - February 08, 2013 - Private House Stays
Majestic Dude Ranch 2013 - an Adventure Driven, Life Changing Experience
Adventure, multi-sport packages are the latest craze in the vacation industry and Majestic Dude Ranch is leading the charge. - February 07, 2013 - Majestic Dude Ranch
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa Honored in the 2013 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Hotels Awards
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa today announced that it was chosen as one of the top ten hotels in the United States in the Romance category by TripAdvisor in its 2013 Travelers’ Choice® awards. Four of the top ten hotels are in Northern California, with Casa Laguna listed in 7th place as the sole Southern California top ten winner in the romance category. Casa Laguna was earlier chosen by Travelers’ Choice as one of the top 25 small hotels in the U.S. - February 07, 2013 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
Gardens at Shedd Aquarium Win Sustainability Award for Lupfer Landscaping
The Shedd Aquarium, a Chicago landmark and tourism destination, has begun transforming areas of its grounds into sustainable gardens for public enjoyment and educational purposes. The Shedd has partnered with Chicago area landscape company, Lupfer Landscaping, to implement the design plan and maintain the site. Just recently the completed gardens earned landscape award from the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association. - February 07, 2013 - Lupfer Landscaping
Florida Adventure Company Now Offers Two-Day Counter Terrorism Adventure Near Miami
Last year, international adventure company Incredible Adventures introduced a four-day military training adventure with former Israeli Special Forces operative Garret Machine under its Covert Ops brand. Now, the company based in Sarasota, Florida has introduced a condensed two-day version of the... - February 07, 2013 - Incredible Adventures Inc.
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Nominated Among World’s Best Hotels in T+L World’s Best Survey 2013
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa is proud to announce the Resort’s nomination among world’s best hotels for 2013 in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Survey 2013. Casa Dorada participates in the survey along with eight other properties in the Los Cabos category and nearly 200 other properties across Mexico. - February 06, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Private Island Getaway for LGBT Travellers a Rare Opportunity
Boutique travel company Atlasremix is offering a week-long stay for up to 42 lucky travelers at the exquisite privately-owned Guana Island. Atlasremix is asking would-be travelers in the LGBT community and beyond to weigh-in on travel dates and more via survey. Once a date has been settled upon via majority vote, they will post the chosen dates and you will have only 72 hours to book. - February 06, 2013 - Atlasremix
The Ocean Meets the Mountains This March at Park Hyatt Saigon
Square One and Opera continue to present the freshest land and sea variations. - February 06, 2013 - Park Hyatt Saigon
LGBT Travel Grows Up
LGBT travel is being reinvented. Atlasremix specializes in boutique travel for discerning LGBT and progressive travellers. Forget those lost weekends in Ibiza. Atlasremix specializes in getaways to private islands, villa hideaways in the Tuscan hills and customized celebrations in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Atlasremix offers you the world, remixed. - February 05, 2013 - Atlasremix
Record Growth for Overland Journal
Overland Journal, the leading publication in the vehicle-supported adventure-travel industry, announced 2012 was another banner year and forecast increased growth in 2013. - February 03, 2013 - Overland Journal
SutiSoft Announces the Release of SutiTravel Mobile to Manage Online Travel on the Go
SutiSoft announces the release of SutiTravel Mobile (India Market), its Online Travel Management Solution to search and book flights, hotels and buses from mobile devices. - February 03, 2013 - SutiTravel
Luxury Tour Operator Seeks Two Digit Growths from Germany Market and Attends ITB Berlin 2013
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) will showcase its expertise and teach luxury tour operators and travel partners at ITB Berlin with VNAT from 7 to 11 March 2013. - February 03, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Girls Fun Under the Tuscan Sun and Weddings Under the Tuscan Sun Kick Off the New Year with a Contest to Win a Tuscan Getaway
Have you been dreaming of traveling to Italy but haven’t found the right time to do it? Well here’s your chance! Girls Fun Under The Tuscan Sun and Weddings Under The Tuscan Sun have partnered with Villa La Vedetta, a 5 star luxury hotel in Florence, Italy, for the “Create Your Own Masterpiece” contest featured in Orange Appeal Magazine. - February 02, 2013 - Girls Fun Under The Tuscan Sun
Select Registry Gives Away "Vacation of a Lifetime"
Winners Get 330 Free Nights at Top Inns. - February 01, 2013 - Select Registry
Take the Cruise of a Lifetime to See the Amazing "Northern Lights" with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
This year is predicted to be one of the best for many years to view one of Nature’s most awe-inspiring sights – the majestic "Aurora Borealis," or "Northern Lights." "In Search of the Northern Lights" winter cruises, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, known for its... - February 01, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Exotic Voyages' New Destination Myanmar is World's Rising Destination
Myanmar has received a sharp increase of international tourists from around the world, especial the luxury visitors from America, France and the United Kingdom with the great support of professional travel agents such as Exotic Voyages. - February 01, 2013 - Exotic Voyages
Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Adventure Company & Jungle Lodge Launches Facebook Contest
Belize Internet Marketing & Website Design announces the “Picture your Adventure in Belize” Facebook Contest for Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch, an adventure company and jungle lodge located at Mile 41.5 on the Hummingbird Highway in Belize, to serve as a way of interacting with... - January 31, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
Beasley & Henley Interior Design Brings Sophistication to Tiburon
Interior design heavy-hitters Beasley & Henley Interior Design have installed their latest model for WCI Communities, the Marquesa Royale II, in their Tiburon development, Naples, Florida. This latest Beasley & Henley’s luxury condominium attracts a wealthy European and American buyer. - January 31, 2013 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Xotels Expands Its Independent Hotel Management Portfolio
Xotels added the Hotel Ribera de Triana in Seville, Spain to its hotel management portfolio. - January 31, 2013 - Xotels
Top Green Travel Website Now a Resource for Savvy Moms
Go Green Travel Green Expands to Include Family-Focused Money, Green Living, and Travel Advice. - January 31, 2013 - Go Green Travel Green
Coast to Coast Walks Growing in Popularity
Coast to coast walks are a wonderful way for people to enjoy walking and a holiday combined. - January 31, 2013 - Mickledore
Exotic Voyages Promote Tours in 32nd ASEAN Tourism Forum
The 32nd ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) has just taken place in Vientiane Laos with the attendance of many regional and international travel companies including Exotic Voyages to share experience and cooperation chance to promote tours in ASEAN. - January 30, 2013 - Exotic Voyages
Seoul City Walking Tours
For those that are visiting Seoul, Korea for the first time, things may get a bit confusing. It may be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what to do and what to see. For visitors who enjoy outdoor activities and first hand experiences, the City of Seoul has put together the “Seoul City... - January 29, 2013 - VisitSeoul
Rewards Software Redefines Mobile Marketing with Loyalty Focused SMS Text Messaging
Loyalty rewards program, Preferred Patron™, announced today the extension of their loyalty marketing platform into the mobile marketing arena, further enhancing a merchant’s ability to connect with their customers. - January 29, 2013 - Preferred Market Solutions, LLC
Relaxation Uncovered - Los Angeles Times Newspaper Recommends Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa as a Common Sense Place to Stay in Palm Springs, California
Stuck in a vacation rut? Tired of the same old boring, impersonal big hotels? Looking for a fun, relaxing, romantic, vacation? Want to be pampered? The Los Angeles Times uncovered the perfect place and recommended The Terra Cotta Inn topless and nude sunbathing resort located in sunny Palm Springs, California. - January 28, 2013 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa