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E-Cookbook of the Future
An independent digital publisher, Hipso Media, is shaking up the publishing world at this year's BookExpo America with the release of Chef Marisol's "Deliciously Doable Small Plates from Around the World," a ground-breaking multimedia e-cookbook designed exclusively for the iPad and the... - May 31, 2012 - Hipso Media
Ironman Legend Jurgen Zack Leads Road Bike Tour from Bangkok to Phuket
Ride with a professional triathlete on a SpiceRoads Cycle Tour September 8-15, 2012 - May 31, 2012 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Team From Secret Compass Expeditions Aim to Cross Sumatra by Any Means
This August, a team of intrepid adventurers will attempt to cross the Indonesian island of Sumatra using a variety of human powered methods in a daunting three week feat of endurance. - May 31, 2012 - Secret Compass
Attendees to Joyce Meyer’s Conference 2012 Stay at Nearby Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria
Low rates and complimentary shuttle service to and from the conference. - May 31, 2012 - Hilton Garden Inn Houston Galleria
Voyage Manager Partners with FindWhere
Voyage manager Ltd, a technology company that specializes in travel monitoring and tracking solutions, has recently announced its partnership with FindWhere; a company that provides location tracking of Windows Mobile, Android, Blackberry, iPhone and Symbian based phones. - May 31, 2012 - Voyage Manager
Appointments: RateTiger Restructures Sales and Support to Meet Greater Customer Service Expectations
RateTiger has reorganised its frontline customer support team and business development units to support ongoing growth and personalise its customer support provision. Sunaina Jagtiani who has been with RateTiger for over four years has been promoted from Senior Sales Manager (UK) to VP Customer... - May 31, 2012 - eRevMax Inc.
Skyfall Points the Way to Turkey ... Why Not Try an Exclusive Escape?
The teaser trailer for the new Bond movie Skyfall, released yesterday on YouTube, shows Daniel Craig in full throttle action. Yet while the plot still remains shrouded in mystery, filming has been taking place throughout Turkey in recent weeks: in Istanbul, the market town of Fethiye and on Baba Dag mountain, overlooking Olu Deniz, on Turkey’s Lycian Coast. - May 31, 2012 - Exclusive Escapes
Web Marketing Team Presents About Venice, the Online Travel Guide to Venice
Venice is one of Italy’s wonders: a beautiful, unique city placed on a lagoon with centuries of art, history and culture. About Venice is the online travel guide to Venice created by Web marketing Team conceived to know everything about this city. - May 31, 2012 - Web Marketing Team srl
The Au Co Launches Unique Vietnam Cruise Ship
The Au Co Cruises is proud to announce the launch of its first luxury Halong Bay cruise ship. Commissioned into service in March 2012, the new ship will offer travelers a truly authentic and unique experience deep in Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin. With this launch, The Au Co is taking standards of... - May 31, 2012 - The Auco Cruises
Walk the Roads Less Travelled
Roads Less Travelled, an young offbeat travel company is challenging the monotonous mass travel itineraries sold by big travel companies. RLT has introduced experiential travel packages and local stays across the Himalayas for the evolving Indian traveller. RLT is building up a solid network of... - May 30, 2012 - RLT Pvt Ltd
Marriott Opens Residence Inn in Houston
Marriott International, Inc. is proud to announce the official opening of a Residence Inn by Marriott in Houston. The 120-suite Residence Inn Houston I-10 West opened May 23 at 1550 Barker Cypress Road and operates as a Marriott franchise owned and managed by Dallas-based Texas Western... - May 29, 2012 - Texas Western Hospitality
MINI Named as Official Vehicle Sponsor of Put Foot Rally Crew
The 2012 Put Foot Rally crew, Shake & Bake, are excited to announce MINI as the official vehicle sponsor for their 17 day adventure through Africa. - May 29, 2012 - Shake & Bake
Luxury Travel Ltd Selects Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa in the Lux’s Hot List in Its Brochure for Travel Professionals 2012-2013
The Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) picks up the newest hotels and resorts in Vietnam and highly recommends Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa for the most discerning travelers to Vietnam. - May 28, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
School Students Spend the Day at 5-Star Sharjah Hotel
Students from Victoria International School Sharjah take a field trip to the Corniche Al Buhaira Hotel. - May 28, 2012 - Corniche Al Buhaira Hotel
Pat Hinch Resigns from National Corporate Housing
"Pat has been a highly valued employee and respected member of the corporate housing community for many years. He was invaluable in our acquisition of Equity Corporate Housing, and we thank him for his contributions to National,” said Tom Atchison, National Corporate Housing’s CEO. - May 26, 2012 - National Corporate Housing
Luxury Travel Ltd Announces Turtle as Protector
The sacred and mystical creature is considered a protector, and it is also the spiritual symbol guiding the company culture of Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravels.asia). - May 26, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
GlobRes Appoints Chris Ulph as Marketing Manager
Marketing strategy to be overhauled in company-wide shake-up - May 26, 2012 - Global Reservation Agent AG
Big Island GLBT Pride Festival Announced for July in Kona
Announcing the 2012 Big Island Pride Festival, Sunday July 22nd from 10:00AM - 2:00PM at Kamakahonu Beach/Ahu’ena Heiau (the Luau Grounds of Courtyard at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel). After an absence of several years this island-wide event once again brings together the Big... - May 25, 2012 - Big Island Pride Festival
Luxury Travel Ltd Reveals Summer Holiday Trends in Vietnam
Luxury Travel Ltd www.luxurytravelvietnam.com Reveals Summer Holiday Trends and Recomend Discerning Holidaymakers to Exotic Beaches in Vietnam - May 25, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Resorts West Congratulates Graduates with GoPro Gift
Parents who reserve a Park City ski vacation for their alpine enthusiast graduate before Graduation Day can also treat their grad to a complimentary GoPro HD Hero2 video camera. - May 25, 2012 - Resorts West
Your Hotel™ Worldwide Appoints UK Regional Sales Director
Your Hotel™ Worldwide has appointed David Warren as its Regional Sales Director for its UK business unit as part of the company’s wider expansion plan. With over 20 years of hotel system sales experience covering Property Management Systems (PMS) and Channel Management, David will help... - May 25, 2012 - Your Hotel™ Worldwide
Industry Veteran Brian M. Walsh Joins Commercial Real Estate Financing Advisor The BSC Group
The BSC Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate financing advisor and provider of debt and equity capital solutions for commercial property owners, announced industry veteran Brian M. Walsh has joined the firm as senior vice president. Brian Walsh brings more than 25 years experience delivering innovative solutions in all types of commercial real estate situations to The BSC Group. - May 24, 2012 - The BSC Group, LLC
The British Virgin Islands Partners with the Island of the Month Club for 2013
The Island of the Month Club continues to expand its exotic island partnerships. Beginning in 2013, the Island of the Month Club and the BVI Tourism Board will be coordinating and delivering island events together to private yacht clubs across America. This new partnership works in the best... - May 24, 2012 - Island of the Month Club
Great Hotels of the World Expanding to the Americas and Appoints Former Leading Hotels Executive Team to Lead the Way
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), one of the fastest growing hotel representation and technology companies in the industry, is expanding into the Americas. The London-based company has established an office in New York and appointed a seasoned team of industry professionals, all of whom are former senior executives with The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. - May 24, 2012 - evolution
Simia: Nature Unlimited High Up in the Tree Tops
New ECO forest ropes course design sets new standards for durability and nature experience. - May 24, 2012 - Skywalker Adventure Builders
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator to Open Office in Danang Due to Increased Demand for Luxury Tours
Danang has a growing range of tourist facilities which is contributing to the growth of Danang as a tourism hub. To capitalize on this trend, Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com). has just opened a new Danang office to meet increased luxury tour. This office will open on June 1, 2012. - May 23, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
MTR Gaming Group Receives Permanent Ohio Gaming License
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that it has satisfied all conditions of the Ohio Lottery’s conditional license and has received its permanent license to install and operate video lottery terminals (“VLTs”) at its Scioto Downs racetrack in Columbus, Ohio. - May 23, 2012 - MTR
itravelSafe™ App Offers Unique International Travel Alerts
Be smart and aware. Know the dangers before you travel. Keep yourself from becoming a target. Stay current while in an international location. Responding to demand from international travelers for country-specific travel safety information, Advantage SCI launched a new iPhone App,... - May 23, 2012 - Advantage SCI, LLC
Skipton Hotel is Hoping to Scoop Prestigious Travel Award
The Group Travel Awards are decided by the readers of Group Travel Organiser magazine and the awards have earned an enviable reputation over recent years as the being the most prestigious awards event serving the lucrative group travel market. - May 23, 2012 - Rendezvous Hotel
Thailand Sponsors Their First International Naturist Conference
Naturists from 12 nations participated in the celebration of naturism and the effort towards a common goal of building naturism in Thailand and Southeast Asia, in addition to enjoying the warm welcome and ambiance of Chan Resort, Thailand’s foremost naturist resort. - May 22, 2012 - Naturist Association Thailand Co., Ltd.
The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts (“HARA”) Presents the Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival and the 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, May 25-27, 2012
The 2012 Na Hoku Hanohano Music Festival, the culminating event of Mele Mei 2012 - a month-long celebration of Hawaii's music, will take place May 25-27, at the Hawaii Convention Center, and includes unique music industry-related workshops and the prestigious 35th Annual Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. - May 22, 2012 - The Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts
Pamplona and the Running of the Bulls 2012
Join Iberian Traveler in Pamplona for San Fermín 2012 and help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Peña Seattle de Sanfermines - May 21, 2012 - Iberian Traveler
Frontier Holidays Unveils Its Brand New Wine, Dine & Walk Tours in Spain’s Top Wine Regions
The perfect break for lovers of fine food & wine. - May 21, 2012 - Frontier Holidays Ltd
Gothenburg – World Leading City for Green Hotels
Now you can sleep with a green conscience, almost everywhere in Gothenburg, Sweden. Over 80 per cent of hotels in the city are environmentally certified, and the goal is that all will be. The Gothenburg Hotels Association has 31 member hotels with 2500 rooms in total, with 84 per cent of these having environmental certification. Of the 20 larger hotels in the Large Hotel group, 90 per cent are currently certified green. It is an impressively high amount, even when compared internationally. - May 20, 2012 - Goteborg & Co
The Island Of The Month Club Gives Private Yacht & Country Clubs Something to Party About
In an industry that has been looking for new ways to increase membership, the Island of the Month Club brings life back to the party in more ways than one. Providing everything from monthly events to high-end glossy island magazines, the Island of the Month Club delivers fun, excitement and a fantastic party everyone can enjoy... especially the private clubs. - May 19, 2012 - Island of the Month Club
The Woodlands Resort Invites Golfers to "Tame Your Game"
Package Includes Deluxe Accommodations, Breakfast, Golf - May 18, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Mountain Biking in Sedona Arizona with El Portal
Each day in Sedona can feature a variety of challenging and exhilarating biking adventures. The beautiful red rock formations of Sedona, Arizona offer biking enthusiasts a multitude of biking trails, from easy to extreme, and all with spectacular vistas. - May 18, 2012 - El Portal Sedona Hotel
Celestron Prepares for Two Rare and Exciting Celestial Events
Telescope Pioneer is Offering an Easy Way to View the 2012 Annular Solar Eclipse and Transit of Venus - May 17, 2012 - Celestron
Book Early, Save 50% Off the Second Night at The Woodlands Resort
The Woodlands Resort, located 30 minutes north of Houston, is offering summer fun at half the price for getaways May 29 thru August 30. Simply make a reservation by May 24 for a Sunday through Thursday stay between May 29 and August 30 and enjoy 50% off the second-night stay. Summer rates at the... - May 17, 2012 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Quikbook.com Boutique Hotel Booking Site Announces Giveaway; Cash Towards Next Stay and Mystery Prize
First Prize $250, Second Prize $100, Third Prize: Mystery Gift; All Part of Quikbook.com May Giveaway - May 17, 2012 - Quikbook.com
Mid-Atlantic Travel Agent Offers Food Tour to Cuba from USA
Travel agency has created a special 8-Day food tour of Cuba leaving from the USA. - May 16, 2012 - Creative Travel, Inc
Dpauls Increase Online Business Presence
D.Pauls is a renowned name in providing good travel packages at best price. D.Paul’s has achieved more than its competitors in 19 years of dedicated business. The customer satisfaction level is the primary concern of the company and thus offers best travel deals. D.Paul’s also... - May 16, 2012 - Dpauls Travel & Tours Ltd.
New Ports and Unique Events Strengthen 2013 Programme for Voyages to Antiquity
Voyages to Antiquity Announce Their 2013 Cruise Programme - May 15, 2012 - Voyages to Antiquity
Brett/Robinson Offers a Range of Vacation Deals for May and June
Between The Hangout Music Festival and Memorial Day weekend, May is a popular time for vacationing in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, but thanks to Brett/Robinson’s Secret Super Hot Deals, it doesn’t have to be a super expensive vacation. Vacation planners who visit the Brett/Robinson... - May 13, 2012 - Brett Robinson
Meetings Go Digital, Go Green
The Tourz2Go.Com Reusable MP3 Players or Web Downloads Offer “Green” Gifts that Include Walking Tours, Customized Messages, Paperless Materials, and More - May 12, 2012 - Tourz2Go
HP Fan Trips™' Improv-Comedy Night in Orlando to Benefit Make-A-Wish® of Central and Northern Florida
Comedy show with Harry Potter film stars will benefit Make-A-Wish® of Central and Northern Florida. - May 12, 2012 - Beyond Boundaries Travel
Michigan’s Largest Antique & Collectible Festival Will be Hosting the Michigan Vietnam Memorial Wall on June 2-3
Michigan Antique Festival is proud to announce the addition of the Michigan Vietnam Memorial Wall to the June 2nd – 3rd Festival at the Midland County Fairgrounds. - May 11, 2012 - Michigan Antique Festivals
Perspective Magazine to be a Media Sponsor of the South American Shared Ownership Investment Conference
The independent information leader for the timeshare and fractional industry will be a media sponsor for the third year in a row. - May 11, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Splendour Tickets Sold Out – Campervan Hire Will be Next
It’s time for the Splendour in the Grass festival once again. Australia’s favourite winter festival will be held at Byron Bay 27th and 29th of July. The festival will transform the fields of Belongil into a playground for the children, and music, and art activities will be available for... - May 11, 2012 - Discovery Rentals Pty Ltd
Original Mobile Guide to Britain Gets Major Upgrade
Mobile app provides free, valuable guide for UK visitors. - May 11, 2012 - Mobiexplore