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New Timeshare Industry Autobiography Set to Stir Controversy
Author Claire Booth writes an extraordinary account as she rises above a broken childhood to forge an 18 year career in the shared ownership industry. - August 24, 2012 - Claire Booth Enterprises
Furnished Quarters Facilitates Increasing Number of Corporate Housing Stays for Entertainment Industry
Furnished Quarters announced today that it continues to facilitate an increasing number of Manhattan-based corporate housing stays for the entertainment industry, in conjunction with growing efforts from the City of New York’s Mayor’s Office to meet the city’s media production... - August 24, 2012 - Furnished Quarters
Show Your Support for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in the Second "Cruise International Awards"
Having swept the board in last year’s first-ever "Cruise International Awards," Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is calling upon its loyal guests and fans to show their support once again, with the chance to win a number of attractive prizes, including a luxurious week-long holiday in Fort... - August 24, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Makes It Even Easier for Guests on a Liverpool Pier Head Sailing
As part of its commitment to its new Liverpool Pier Head departures in 2013, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be offering guests a complimentary hourly shuttle service between Lime Street Rail Station, the Bus Station and the Cruise Terminal. It will not be necessary for guests to pre-book this new... - August 24, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Alden Hotel Houston-Downtown Acquired by American Liberty Hospitality
Alden Houston, the 97-room downtown hotel at 1117 Prairie, has been acquired by Houston-based American Liberty Hospitality and its investment partner, Gentry Mills Capital, of Dallas, Texas. - August 24, 2012 - American Liberty Hospitality
Luxury Travel Ltd to Launch an Urban Adventure to Can Gio Forest
Vietnam’s first Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) often offers new tours for discerning travelers and has just announced a new day tour to Can Gio Forest from Ho Chi Minh City. Luxury Travel Ltd. has served the luxury travel industry for many years, and their staff has... - August 23, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Explore the Life and Work of Norway’s Greatest Artist, Edvard Munch, on a Fred. Olsen Scandinavian Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering an enticing cruise for art lovers in summer 2013; "Scandinavian Capitals & St. Petersburg" (D1312) is a 14-night cruise aboard Boudicca, departing on 9th June 2013 from Greenock (Glasgow). This cruise is part of the Vistas onboard enrichment... - August 23, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
A Chocoholic Treat Aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Boudicca in Winter 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will be hosting a Mediterranean cruise on board Boudicca in November 2012 to tickle the taste buds of any chocoholic. The cruise line will be offering guests the chance to learn all there is to know about this most tempting of treats from renowned chocolatier, Gerry Wilton,... - August 23, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Yoga Retreat in California Offers One-Month Teacher Training Program
The Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm, founded by Swami Vishnu-Devananda, is offering intensive one-month Yoga training courses in various locations worldwide, including Vietnam and Grass Valley, California. - August 22, 2012 - California College of Ayurveda
Travel and Lifestyle Social Network WAYN Exceeds 20 Million Users
Multi-layered, Highly Social and Engaging Platform for Travellers, WAYN’s Presence Continues to Grow, with Users in More Than 194 Countries. - August 22, 2012 - WAYN
Explorer Sue Stockdale Joins a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Arctic Cruise - August 22, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Area Travel Expert Named to Top 25 Agents of 2012 by Travel Agent Magazine
Travel Agent magazine, part of Questex Travel Group, has officially announced its Top 25 Agents for 2012. Travel Agent looks at each of the Top 25 Agents’ compelling stories in an in-depth cover story for their August 20th issue. About Travel Agent Magazine’s Top 25 Agents of... - August 22, 2012 - The Tropical Travelers
Luxury Travel Ltd Unveils Day Trip to Vung Tau Beach from Saigon Every Day
Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Unveils Private Day Trip to Vung Tau Beach from Saigon Every Day - August 21, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
One Concierge Adds Rendez-Vous Limousine to Vendor Database in Washington, DC, USA
One Concierge creates additional ground transportation options for clients in Washington DC by way of Rendez-Vous Limousines. - August 19, 2012 - One Concierge
Copper Sky Journeys Unveils 3 New Festival Trips to India
Copper Sky Journeys introduces three new ways to explore and experience the cultural diversity of India – through its festivals. Three new tours to India bring to life its most engaging and interesting festivals to global travellers. - August 19, 2012 - Copper Sky Journeys
Gold Rush Days in Sacramento Starts the Weekend with It's Annual Gold Rush Days Beer Crawl
Gold Rush Days festival takes place every Labor Day weekend and kicks off once again this year with the Gold Rush Beer Crawl. Participants should dress in 1800 attire and be ready to walk from bar to bar. 8 Bars with 8 Beers is Just 10 Bucks. - August 18, 2012 - River City Entertainment
End of Summer Vacation Packages Still Available at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa
La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa – Houston’s Favorite Playground -- is offering "end of summer" vacation packages for families looking for a quick getaway weekend. Their "All Access Package" is a great way to treat the entire family to an end of summer retreat at La... - August 16, 2012 - La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa
Luxury Travel Ltd. Has Won the Most Prestigious Travel Award in Vietnam
Vietnam's first luxury tour operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has been recognized for excellent performance and included in the Year’s Best of the Guide Awards 2012. - August 16, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Vietnam’s First Tour Operator Targets GLBT Tourism Market
Vietnam has become a popular niche market for gay and lesbian travelers. - August 15, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The London Mela 2012 – Get Up to 75% Off on Apartments Announced by Discount City Hotels
London Mela 2012 comprises of art, music, drama and various other stage shows featuring artists from every corner of the city. Varying from the classical concert to the Eid Stage, various fascinating performances are expected from Dhol Academy, Red Poppy and the Bollywood Brass Band. - August 15, 2012 - Discount City Hotels Ltd.
New Southern California Wine & Brewery Tour Packages
Crystal Limousines & Tours has updated their suite of San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County limousine rentals to include Southern California Wine and Brewery Tours, and as well as "as directed" sightseeing services. This provides local residents and travelers more fun things to do in Southern California. - August 14, 2012 - Crystal Limousines & Tours
New Family Resorts in Crete: The Rimondi Grand Resort and Spa
Rimondi Grand Hotel is very proud to announce the official opening of the Rimondi Grand resort and Spa Crete. The staff is ready to welcome guests in this new 4 star deluxe hotel, situated over a hilltop in an olive tree plantation near the picturesque town of Rethymno. Rethymno is a charming city... - August 13, 2012 - Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa
Great Hotels of the World Welcomes New Members to Its Alliance
Hotel sales and marketing alliance announces new members in Croatia, Turkey, Spain, Bulgaria and Portugal. - August 13, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
Yampu Tours Offers a New Peru Tour with Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls
This complete nine-day tour combines South America’s best known UNESCO World Heritage site, Machu Picchu, with one of the most beautiful Natural Wonders of the World, Iguazu Falls. - August 13, 2012 - Yampu.com
Car Hire Assistant Introduces a New Travel Essential Car Hire Excess Insurance
With rental operators steadily increasing the insurance excess on car hire and, in turn, the cost of excess insurance, hirers need to shop around for Car Hire Excess Insurance rather than taking out expensive policies offered by the rental company. - August 13, 2012 - Car Hire Assistant
IHTI Launches Innovative International Certification Programme for Hospitality Workers
IHTI launches innovative International Certification Programme to help people build a rewarding hospitality & tourism career while empowering them to use their knowledge and skills to earn income. Hospitality and Tourism professionals will have the option to start their own training business... - August 12, 2012 - International Hospitality and Training Institute
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Adds Three New UK Departure Ports for 2013 – Harwich, Liverpool and Belfast
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines adds three new UK departure ports for 2013 – Harwich, Liverpool and Belfast. - August 12, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, Official Host Hotel, Prepares to Host Athletes for First-Ever Ironman 70.3
As official host hotel, Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa is preparing to welcome athletes and their families for the first-ever Ironman 70.3 Cozumel scheduled for September 23, 2012. Athletes staying at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa will enjoy... - August 12, 2012 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Joy Travels Special Offer from Indigo Airlines for Bangkok-Pattaya
Joy Travels is pleased to announce a special offer from Indigo Travels for visitors to Thailand, with bookings open now for departures beginning September 2012, through their office in New Delhi. The airlines are offering a consolidated Bangkok-Pattaya direct flight package as follows:- 02 Nights... - August 12, 2012 - Joy Travels Pvt Ltd
German Rail Pass Extension
Rail Europe is introducing DB's German Rail Pass Extension - The best way to discover Germany and beyond. With over 60 million tourists annually, Germany is one of the most popular destinations in the world. From its major cities to its unspoiled villages and from its cultural attractions to... - August 12, 2012 - Rail Europe
Eurail Bonuses with Rail Europe
Eurail offers rail passes for travellers all around the world in cooperation with over 30 railway carriers in Europe. The various rail passes are only available for non-European residents. - August 11, 2012 - Rail Europe
Grab Hotel Great Deals in Just a Few Clicks
New Website Launch Greats Booking Travel & Tour Sdn. Bhd. announces the launch of Greatsbooking.com on 10th August 2012. Greatsbooking.com was launched to create a simple, smart and easy hotel booking website to the market. Hotel ‘Great Deals, Great Rates’ is the slogan of... - August 11, 2012 - Greats Booking Travel & Tour Sdn Bhd
Hotels Don’t See Social Media as a Priority, Says Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne (EHL) Research
Survey shows hotels are going back to basics by increasing focus on offline and direct sales to reduce third-party costs instead of new social media techniques. - August 11, 2012 - eRevMax Inc.
Brett/Robinson Offers Early Fall Rates on Condo Rentals
While summer is still the official season for a little more than a month, vacationers can get a jump on fall getaways by booking a Gulf Shores & Orange Beach vacation with Brett/Robinson. The vacation rental company’s early fall season began on August 5th, which means guests seeking a... - August 11, 2012 - Brett Robinson
Win Up to £150 in Travel Vouchers with Mobile App seeker
Discover somewhere new with up to £150 travel vouchers to be won with seeker. - August 11, 2012 - seeker GmbH
Online Travel Agent MyReviewsNow.net Promotes JetBlue Fall Shipping and Handling Sale
Online Travel Agent and Consumer Reviews Giant MyReviewsNow.net Promotes Limited Time JetBlue Sale on Flight and Hotel Packages, with Prices Starting at Just $99 per Person. Travelers Also Enjoy Superior Customer Service and Never Pay a Baggage Handling Fee. - August 10, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
4C Hotels Increases Direct Bookings by 5% Managing Guest Reviews
Hotel group increases TripAdvisor ranking 30 points through proactive guest review management. - August 10, 2012 - eRevMax Inc.
Peter Greenberg Opens New Travel Contest
Travel guru Peter Greenberg recently announced his latest travel contest. Participants can share their tips on how to save money by avoiding fees and find savings while travelling overseas for a chance to win. The experienced modern traveler is well-versed in avoiding hidden fees and absurd... - August 10, 2012 - Peter Greenberg
PeterGreenberg.com Releases Labor Day Holiday Deals
Travel news site PeterGreenberg.com is featuring a range of holiday deals designed to help travelers save money on their August and September vacations. These latest deals encompass a broad array of destinations for travelers looking to make the most of their journeys across the American... - August 10, 2012 - Peter Greenberg
Online Shopping Mall and Consumer Reviews Hub MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights Atlantis Resort and Casino Fall Sale
Consumer reviews hub and online travel agent MyReviewsNow.net’s promotes amazing Fall Sale at affiliate partner Atlantis Resorts and Casino. For a limited time, people who shop online will save up to 65%, plus enjoy credits on airline tickets and more. - August 09, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
The Hilton President Hotel in Kansas City Earns The Prestigious AAA "Four Diamond" Rating
Presidian Hotels & Resorts today announced that for the Fourth year in a row, its Hilton President Kansas City has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond rating. - August 09, 2012 - Presidian Hotels & Resorts
Haute Parfumerie MiN New York Launches Fragrance Flight, a Global By-Invitation Private Members Club with Privileged Access to Information, Luxury, & Curated Scents
Founded by the Curators of haute parfumerie MiN New York in SoHo New York City, a private assembly will take flight this Fall. Fragrance Flight, the most exclusive olfactory club in the world, is by-invitation, for scent connoisseurs only. - August 08, 2012 - MiN New York
Luxury Travel Ltd. to Promote the Golden Central Coast of Vietnam
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Unveils “Discover The Golden Central Coast of Vietnam in Luxury Style in 10 days.” - August 08, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Copper Sky Journeys Eliminates Fire Risk at Kumbh Mela with Unique Accommodation in February 2013
Boutique Indian travel company offers two new specialist tours to de-risk visits to the Kumbh Mela with unique wood and concrete based accommodation unit; Also includes unique touches like visits to traditional priests' arena and local Hindu scholar. - August 08, 2012 - Copper Sky Journeys
Furnished Quarters Reaches Nearly 100% Occupancy in Massachusetts Through June/July
Furnished Quarters announced today that it reached 100 percent occupancy in its Massachusetts-based properties for several days in July, and hovered near full occupancy throughout June and July. Furnished Quarters, an independently owned and operated provider of furnished apartment rentals both... - August 08, 2012 - Furnished Quarters
Viaexpress Inc. Join Forces with Froehlich Tours Inc.
Viaexpress Inc. announced today a partnership with Froehlich Tours Inc. to offer through all its branches and affiliates a wide range of transportation services that could fill in clients needs from Company Shuttle Services, City Tour / Transfer, School Field trips, Company Outings, Airport... - August 07, 2012 - Froehlich Tours Inc.
Vacation Business Services Confirms Exhibitor Participation for GNEX 2013 Timeshare and Fractional Expo
Vacation Business Services will be a corporate participant in Perspective Magazine’s annual timeshare and fractional industry networking and awards event. - August 07, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Online Travel Agent MyReviewsNow.net Spotlights Back to School Sale at The Luggage Guy
MyReviewsNow.net’s Promotes Back to School Sale at its Partner The Luggage Guy. For a Limited Time, Shoppers will Save an extra 25% when they Enter Coupon Code PACKLG at Checkout. They’ll Also Enjoy Free Shipping and an Unconditional 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee. - August 06, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Vietnam Attracts GLBT Travelers
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) announces new bespoke holidays to upscale gays and lesbian travelers to Vietnam. - August 06, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Burst That Changed the Market: Why Private Residence Club Partners Are Beginning to Trump Second Homes
“Necessity,” as Plato once wisely noted, “is the mother of invention.” So it’s no surprise that a new breed of second and vacation home ownership, called private residence clubs or fractional ownership, is growing in an otherwise sluggish market. After all, we are in... - August 05, 2012 - Residence Club Partners