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Superheroes Climb Kilimanjaro Raising Funds for Sudan's Vital Health Radio Service
Private Kilimanjaro, a leading, expert provider of private and group climbs up Mount Kilimanjaro, has overseen a group of young Catholics who have successfully scaled Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of Project 2030 to raise funds for a new radio antenna mast in Southern Sudan. Last year the group visited... - July 15, 2012 - Private Kilimanjaro
Terrace Capital, Inc. – Non-Recourse Senior Debt Financing- $13.7MM - Sheraton Hotel & Resorts - Augusta, GA.
Terrace Capital announced today that it has secured $13.7MM in non-recourse financing for a 152-room, Class A, full-service Sheraton hotel in Augusta, Georgia. - July 14, 2012 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Great Hotels of the World Expands Its Presence in India
Luxury sales and marketing alliance adds five Pride Hotels to its portfolio. Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance has expanded its portfolio with the addition of five properties from the Pride Hotels. Pride Hotel Ahmedabad, Pride... - July 14, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
Vampire in Transylvania – Halloween Edition
Book the October 29th departure and enjoy the best Halloween Party in Transylvania. - July 14, 2012 - Transylvania Live Expert in Transylvania
Crisis on the Balkans: Travel Agent for the Alexander Tour Area Says Summer Season for Greece and Bulgaria Differs as Stats Step in
Greece Dives, Bulgaria Thrives: The Contrasting Fortunes of the Two Neighbouring Countries’ Tourism Industries - July 13, 2012 - Alexander Tour Co
In Lap of Luxury in Northern Vietnam
Luxury Travel Ltd Promotes Culture, Cuisine and new Seven Wonder of Nature in its Vietnam Tour. - July 13, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Casino La Vida: “The Dark Knight TM” Video Slot a Smash Hit
The Dark Knight gives Casino La Vida players the chance to get up-close and personal with their favourite heroes and villains. - July 12, 2012 - Casino La Vida
Resorts West Highlights Utah's Growing Wine Tourism with Summer Vacation Package
Package includes locally inspired gourmet fare, wine pairing class and luxury accommodations at slope-side Silver Star at Park City community. - July 12, 2012 - Resorts West
New Business Provides Peace of Mind to Canyon Lake Vacation Homeowners
Vacation Home Services offers regular vacation home inspections and other services. - July 12, 2012 - Vacation Home Services
MyReviewsNow.net Affiliate Atlantis Resort and Casino Extends 4th of July Sale
MyReviewsNow.net’s Affiliate Partner Atlantis Resort and Casino Extends Deep Discounts for One Week Only. Accommodations Starting at Just $99/Night and Travelers Can Read Help Consumer Reviews while they Shop. - July 11, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Official Launch of Local Tourism Website
Austin man officially launches website (2TourAustin.net) this week in hopes of being a sort of "Ambassador" for Austin tourism. In the end, Surbaugh says he hopes the site will provide a singular online location to find everything Austin has to offer local residents as well as tourists. Ultimately, he hopes he will be somewhat an ambassador, promoting Austin, as the greatest city around. In his words, “Austin has a lot to see and both citizens and visitors alike should know it.” - July 11, 2012 - Surbaugh Holdings
Deals in Spain Launches in Madrid
New website helps English-speakers find the best discounts while in Spain. - July 11, 2012 - Deals in Spain
MyHorse Daily Releases Free Guide on Dude Ranches
What You Need to Play Cowboy (or Cowgirl) on Your Cattle-Driving, Horseback-Riding Vacation - July 11, 2012 - Equine Network, LLC
Atoll Paradise Has Added Yet Another Destination to Its Exclusive Resort Portfolio
You can now book your vacation in stunning The Peninsula Bangkok or laid-back Anantara Golden Triangle, and many more luxurious hotels and resorts, when booking with Atoll Paradise. - July 10, 2012 - Atoll Paradise Pvt Ltd
Miidas Relocation – Helping to Make Destination Area Decisions
Announcing the Launch of Miidas Relocation – Helping to Make UK destination area decisions online by combining focussed data and leading edge functionality. They call it "Intelligent Mapping." Miidas Relocation provides a wealth of UK neighbourhood level map based information centred around: Education provision; Health provision; Quality of life and the impact of crime; Desirability and real estate values; and much, much more. - July 09, 2012 - Miidas Relocation
Sabrina Gabriele for jam.travel.milan
The recipe of essential Italian phrases and Sabrina’s 'in the know' insider city tips accompanied by her notorious witty commentary make this an indispensable guide when travelling to Milan, Italy. - July 09, 2012 - JAM Language Ltd.
Luxury Travel Ltd Reveals the Best Selling Multi – Country Package Tour
Luxury travelers prefer Classic Cambodia and Vietnam Tour in 11 days, as Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) reveals the best selling tour package in the first half 2012. Vietnam is a tropical paradise of charming people, heavenly beaches, brilliant green rice paddies and lush emerald... - July 08, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
"Cleavage" is Biggest Pet Peeve of Air Travelers
Skyscanner surveyed its traveller community to determine their pet peeves during air travel. - July 06, 2012 - Skyscanner Philippines
Announcing MobiPixie - A Mobile Photo Media Sharing & Social Networking Platform for Mobile Phone Users
MobiPixie today announced official launch of its Mobipixie platform and mobile applications. Mobipixie is an advanced mobile photo media sharing & social networking platform for mobile phone users. The application is currently available on Android. iPhone, Blackberry and J2ME applications are to be to be released shortly. - July 05, 2012 - MobiPixie
Luxury Travel Ltd to Launch B2B Travel Brochure of Five Destinations in Southeast Asia
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) unveils its newest professional b2b travel brochure of five destinations in Southeast Asia. - July 05, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Discover the Beautiful Baltic on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Cruise
Discover the beautiful Baltic on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ cruise. - July 05, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
New Travel Memoir Follows One Family’s Adventure While Vacationing in India
Author and traveler Mariann Margulis is pleased to announce the release of her new India travel memoir entitled, Bats, Rats and Holy Cows or Seventeen Days in India. - July 04, 2012 - Mariann Margulis
Adriatic.hr Recommends - Cruise the Adriatic and Spend Summer Vacations on the Open Sea
Adriatic.hr is proud to present its wide offer of sailboats and motorboats to all its current and future clients who desire to spend a sailing holiday in Croatia. - July 04, 2012 - Adriatic.hr
REINADO® Unveils the Grand Empire Reserve at the 80th Annual IPCPR Convention and International Trade Show
Industry participants eagerly await the Grand Empire Reserve from REINADO - July 03, 2012 - REINADO Cigars
Crestpoint Companies to Manage Two Hotels, Adding 120 Rooms to Their Management Portfolio
Crestpoint Companies, Ltd., an independent hotel development and management company headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, announced that it has recently signed two new contracts to manage hotels in receivership, adding 120 rooms to their management portfolio. “Owners and lenders in the... - July 02, 2012 - Crestpoint Companies
YourTour Travel Planning Tool Helps Rapid City CVB Build Local Travel
YourTour has partnered with Rapid City Convention & Visitor's Bureau in providing an innovative online tour building solution. A white labeled version of YourTour’s trip planning technology was recently integrated into visitrapidcity.com with astounding results. - July 01, 2012 - Decizium Inc
Avalon Waterways Unveils Two New Cruise Ships for 2013 River Cruises
Expression and Artistry II cruise ships set to join impressive fleet next year - July 01, 2012 - avaloncruises.co.uk
New Owners & New Offerings by Seattle By Foot
Walking Tours with Sole: Seattle By Foot in Hands of Lifetime Guides and City Insiders - July 01, 2012 - Seattle By Foot
G Adventures Named Canada’s Favourite Adventure Tour Operator
Tour operator receives top ranking in 13th annual Baxter Travel Media Agents’ Choice Awards - July 01, 2012 - G Adventures
New Holiday Laser Light Show Offers Free Fun in Historic Downtown Galveston
This holiday season visitors to historic downtown Galveston can enjoy a new, free event called “Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park.” Saturday, Nov. 24, at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand, the inaugural Lasers, Lights and Magic in the Park Launch Celebration will take place beginning at 6 p.m. - June 30, 2012 - Mitchell Historic Properties
La Torretta is the Top Destination for Houstonians this 4th of July
The luxurious La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa has you covered this Fourth with their amazing “Sunset Hors d’oeuvres Fireworks Cruise Package,” for the city-traveler looking to stay close to home. La Torretta, only one hour from downtown Houston, is the perfect location and with the (GC/LCACC) Fireworks over Lake Conroe event, people won’t want to be anywhere else. - June 30, 2012 - La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa
Tourist Information on the Go with GOSS Mobile Web
Tourists can get top tips and detailed information on the go with a new mobile website launched to promote South Tyneside. - June 29, 2012 - GOSS Interactive
Way Off the Beaten Track: Adventures Abroad Runs Group Tours to North Korea
North American group tour operator leads guests on the route less travelled. - June 28, 2012 - Adventures Abroad Worldwide Travel
Caribe Resort of Orange Beach Earns "Award of Excellence"
Caribe Resort of Orange Beach, Alabama has earned the "Award of Excellence" for 2012 by TripAdvisor, the world's largest guests ranking organization. - June 28, 2012 - Caribe Resort
Book a 2013 Walking Holiday in Scotland at 2012 Rates
About Argyll Walking Holidays has launched its 2013 programme of guided walking holidays in the highlands and islands of Scotland. All holidays are offered at the 2012 rates to those people who book their 2013 hiking holiday before 1st October 2012. An additional 3% early booking discount will also... - June 28, 2012 - About Argyll Walking Holidays
MyReviewsNow.net Welcomes New Affiliate Partner One&Only Luxury Resorts
MyReviewsNow.net’s Latest Affiliate Partner One&Only Resorts Offers Unforgettable Luxury Accommodations, Amenities and More in Six Exotic Locations Around the World. - June 27, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Island Hop the Philippines with SpiceRoads Cycle Tours
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours explores five different Visayas islands on new Island Hopping the Philippines tour. - June 27, 2012 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Sportbikes 4 Hire Announces New Branch Servicing Asheville, NC
This spring, Sportbikes 4 Hire is proud to announce the opening of its new branch serving motorcycle enthusiasts in Asheville, NC. This expansion will allow Sportbikes 4 Hire to serve a greater area in Western North Carolina, in addition to its branches currently serving customers in Eastern... - June 27, 2012 - Sportbikes 4 Hire
G Adventures Celebrates 200th Anniversary of Petra’s Rediscovery This Summer with Savings on Three Tours to Jordan
Travellers must book by August 15, 2012 for departures through September 30, 2012. - June 27, 2012 - G Adventures
Get a Free Disney Gift Card with Walt Disney World Reservations from DestinationDis.com
Clients who book your Walt Disney World vacation through DestinationDis.com will receive up to a $125 Disney Gift Card to spend on their trip. - June 27, 2012 - DestinationDis.com
CosMedicTravel: Medical Tourism Step by Step
The Medical tourism market is getting bigger. More and more people choose the travelling option to save money on dental procedures, plastic surgery, etc. What are the most important things to consider before going on a medical tourism trip? Planning on visiting another country for medical purposes... - June 26, 2012 - Cosmedic Travel
Online Travel Agent MyReviewsNow.net Adds New Affiliate Partner Atlantis Resort and Casino
Latest Addition to MyReviewsNow.net’s Airline Travel & Destinations Portal, Atlantis Casino and Resorts, is Home to the World’s Largest Open Air Marine Habitat, an 18-hole Golf Course, 141 Acres of Beaches and Water Fun, Undersea Exploration, and Much More. Travelers Who Shop Now Will Also Enjoy Great Deals and Promotions for a Limited Time. - June 25, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Luxury Travel Ltd to Continue Growth with New Golf Tours and a New Office in Central Vietnam
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian golf specialist and experts in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. The company has just opened a new Danang office and launched new golf tour packages “Central Golf Coast Tour of Vietnam” for travelers seeking challenging links. - June 25, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches "Summer Cruises" Brochure for June – October 2012
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has just launched a special selection of cruises for summer 2012, offering great savings on brochure prices. There are sailings from a range of regional UK ports, to destinations including the Norwegian fjords, the Baltic, the Arctic, Mediterranean and the Canary Islands,... - June 25, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
New Segway Night Tour: Chinatown, North Beach, & the Embarcadero Waterfront by the San Francisco Electric Tour Company
San Francisco Electric Tour Company announced the addition of a new night Segway tour to their existing repertoire. The new night tour highlights Chinatown, North Beach, and the Embarcadero Waterfront. The Tour begins at the West end of Fisherman’s Wharf before gliding through North Beach,... - June 24, 2012 - San Francisco Electric Tour Company
Demand for Rafting the Grand is Back
White water rafting through the Grand Canyon is a bucket list trip. Demand for these Grand Canyon raft trips is back and commercial trips are booking up. For a limited time Arizona River Runners is offering 2013 trip at 2012 rates. - June 24, 2012 - Arizona River Runners
Escape Holidays Launches "Sri Lanka and Maldives .com" - a Web Platform with the Best of Both Worlds for Hotels, Resorts and Tour Packages
Escape Holidays, an innovative and interesting online Destination Management Company and Travel Agency based in Sri Lanka, has recently launched their new consumer website: SriLankaandMaldives.com - a site that offers simply the very best selection of hotels, resorts, and tour... - June 22, 2012 - Escape Holidays
Online Travel MyReviewsNow.net’s Affiliate Partner Hotels.com Launches Check-In Cash-Out Summer Sale
MyReviewsNow.net’s Affiliate Partner Hotels.com Offers Great Discounts and Bonuses on Select Hotels and Resorts Worldwide. Sale Ends on Labor Day. - June 22, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
New Reputation Management Service for Hotels Launched by InternetReputation.com
With InternetReputation.com’s new specialized reputation management service, hotel owners and operators can now monitor their reputation online. InternetReputation.com has launched a new online reputation management service specifically for hotels. Hotels are more susceptible to the effects... - June 21, 2012 - InternetReputation.com
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Offers Sikkim as Alternative to Tibet
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours launches Cycling Sikkim's Tea Trails tour that visits cultural and natural highlights of this land-locked north Indian province. - June 21, 2012 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd