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Yampu Tours Announces a Destination Webinar Series for Travel Agents
The first webinar of the series, targeted to include one webinar per month for the remainder of 2012, is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16th at 1:00pm EST. Presented by Yampu’s Group Sales Manager Stephanie Rudolph, this first webinar will focus on Ecuador and the Galapagos. - May 11, 2012 - Yampu.com
Michigan Antique Festival Adds MSU & CMU Interior Design Competition Using Items Found at the Festival
The Michigan Antique & Collectible Festivals have added MSU & CMU Interior Design Students to compete in a unique contest to earn $3000.00 in scholarships. Students will hunt through the festival and gather items from over 1000 antique dealers to use in decorating rooms. Guests to the festival will vote for the best design. - May 10, 2012 - Michigan Antique Festivals
Caribe Resort Wins "Best Family Fun Resort" Award
Caribe Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama, has won the "Best Family Fun Resort" award for the southeast from Convention South Magazine. - May 10, 2012 - Caribe Resort
Corporate Housing Expected to Grow in Canada
Canadian corporate housing is part of a $2.49 billion industry in North America. Canadian corporate housing industry was estimated to generate room revenues of $169 million annually. - May 10, 2012 - Corporate Housing Providers Assocation
BMW Motorcycle Owners to Converge in Yosemite & California's Gold Country for Unparalleled Riding & Events at 40th Annual 49er Rally, May 24-28, 2012 in Mariposa CA
This Memorial Day weekend (May 24-28) BMW riders from all over the west, converge in Mariposa CA for the BMW Motorcycle Club of Northern California's 40th anniversary celebration of the 49er Rally, named for California's historic gold country. BMW NorCal is the oldest chartered BMW club in California. - May 09, 2012 - BMW Motorcycle Club of Northern California
Racing Season to Begin at Presque Isle Downs & Casino May 15
Thoroughbred racing begins May 15 at Presque Isle Downs & Casino at 5:25 pm. - May 09, 2012 - MTR
LanierWorld’s Second Season at Lake Lanier Islands Resort® Promises Twice the Fun
Georgia’s Lakeside Resort Welcomes Kids of All Ages for an Authentic Summertime Beachside Boardwalk Experience; 2012 Season Kicks off May 12 - May 09, 2012 - Lanier Islands Resort
Playa del Carmen Dive Center Goes Online to Increase Dive Vacations to the Mayan Riviera
Abyss Dive Center in Playa del Carmen Mexico moves their dive center online to secure a larger global diving audience. - May 09, 2012 - Abyss Dive Center
BedBug Chasers Franchises Its Bed Bug Killing Business
BedBug Chasers, a World Class provider of heat remediation services and manufacturer of US made bed bug heat remediation equipment is franchising its service business. The business features a low entry cost, is a 100% chemical free and Green enterprise, and will be offered through the BedBug Chaser Franchise Corporation. - May 08, 2012 - BedBug Chasers
EasyRMS launches Ez+PLUS™, a New Service Adding Value to Revenue Management
Ez+PLUS™ aims to help hotels achieve their goals in their Revenue Management strategies. - May 06, 2012 - Easy (Ez) Revenue Management Solutions
Timeshare and Fractional Owners Have Important Source of New Information Available
Owners Perspective Magazine, the leading independent timeshare and fractional ownership consumer publication, has expanded its interactive online platform to include more news, feature articles and digital content. - May 05, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Las Vegas Urban Saint and Urban Sinner T-Shirts Available at UrbanLasVegas.com
Purchasing an Urban Saint or Urban Sinner t-shirt, the proceeds allow the online community www.urbanlasvegas.com to remain free and will provide funds to assist in YSIS Enterprises community focused endeavors. - May 05, 2012 - Ysis Enterprises
Missouri MUFON Hosts Conference to Cover the Kansas City UFO Flap
The Missouri chapter of the Mutual UFO Network will hold the High Strangeness in Missouri conference on May 20, 2012 to address the UFO Flap in Kansas City, Missouri in 2011 and other strange events in the state. - May 04, 2012 - Missouri MUFON/ UnX Media
New River Gorge Bridge Builders Reunite for a Special Bridge Walk
Bridge Walk provides visitors a unique experience more than 800 feet above the New River Gorge. On Saturday, May 5th, members of Iron Workers Local No. 301 of Charleston WV will reunite for a special day on the Bridge. - May 04, 2012 - Bridge Walk
Great New Amenities for Budget Travelers in Belize
Great new amenities at Pedro's Hotel in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize provide the budget minded traveler even more value. - May 03, 2012 - Pedro's Hotel
Travelpro Introduces Crew™ 9: The Frequent Travelers’ Luggage of Choice
Travelpro, the inventor of Rollaboard® luggage, introduces the Crew™ 9 Collection, its super collection of premium luggage now including both Rollaboard and Spinner models. - May 03, 2012 - travelpro
Amazing Opportunity to Co-Produce and Appear in the Adventure Travel Television Series "Another Shade of Blue with Ty Sawyer" in Martinique Through Kickstarter.com
The stunning TV series "Another Shade of Blue with Ty Sawyer" produced by Wright Productions is looking to produce season two with funds from an innovative source, Kickstarter.com. Kickstarter.com provides companies and entrepreneurs the ability to fund creative projects through pledges with their social networking media platform. "Another Shade of Blue" is offering producer credit, walk on roles, as well as many other incentives for sponsorship of the project. - May 02, 2012 - Wright Productions, LLC
River Expeditions Announces 2012 Memorial Day Madness White Water Rafting Specials
River Expeditions invites guests to join them on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday May 26 to Monday May 28, 2012, for a special package featuring an exciting day of whitewater rafting, 3 nights camping, a BBQ cookout and continental breakfast daily. - May 02, 2012 - River Expeditions
New Zealand Timeshare Conference Receives Support from Perspective Magazine
The vacation ownership industry’s premier independent information provider will be a media sponsor for the event, to be held in Taupo on the country’s North Island. - May 02, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
QUORiON Launches Android Based Portable Ordering System for Restaurants
QUORiON, a German point-of-sale system manufacturer, announces the release of its new portable ordering system. Based on the Android OS it runs on everything from smartphones to tablets. The device assists restaurants with their order management. - April 30, 2012 - QUORiON Data Systems
GNEX 2013 Announces Merlin Software Continues Support as Exhibitor
The vacation ownership resort software provider will be involved in Perspective Magazine’s third annual timeshare and fractional industry event. - April 30, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Caribe Resort Nominated as Best Family Fun Resort
Caribe Resort in Orange Beach Alabama, has been nominated by Convention South Magazine for the Best Family Fun Resort Award in the southeast. - April 29, 2012 - Caribe Resort
Deanie's Seafood Proprietors Celebrate 30 Years as Owner/Operators of Beloved New Orleans Restaurant Brand
Chifici Family has built a locally owned, family-operated business in New Orleans into a nationally recognized brand and tourist destination. Featuring two thriving restaurants, seafood market and online retail market shipping fresh Louisiana seafood throughout the U.S. - April 29, 2012 - Deanie's Seafood
Los Angeles and London-Based Duo to Take Motorbike 2500km Across Siberia for Charity
Robert Northover and Jenna Delp, together as team: A View To a Chill, are participating in the 2nd-ever Ice Run in February 2013 to raise money for Operation Smile and The Brad Delp Foundation. - April 29, 2012 - A View 2 A Chill
UK Based Expedition Outfitters to Attempt a Crossing of Europe's Largest Glacier
A UK based expedition outfitter has announced plans to make one of the first commercial crossings of Europe’s largest glacier, the famous Vatnajokull ice cap in Iceland. - April 29, 2012 - Secret Compass
Innovative Developer of Language Learning Tools, Parrot Learning, Releases the Chinese Talking Travel Guidebook with Audio Pen Using “Point & Listen” Technology
Intuitive language learning tool includes the Parrot Learning Audio Pen Reader, when aimed at words or phrases from the "Talking Books" the pen speaks Chinese or English in clear, natural voices-with perfect pronunciation and tone. - April 28, 2012 - Parrot Learning Co. Ltd.
Great Hotels Meeting Forums: New Format Proves a Success
Great Hotels Meeting Forums (http://info.ghotw.com/forums/), the intensive trade shows bringing together meetings and incentives buyers and suppliers from around the world, is pleased to announce a brand new – and successful – format. - April 28, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
Barcelona City Tours Launches Travel Blog for Tourists
Barcelona City Tours has launched a travel blog to help tourists make the most of their visit to Barcelona. - April 28, 2012 - barcelonacitytours.com
Air Ambulance Worldwide Inc. Announces Miracle Birth in Guantanamo Bay
Air ambulance service provider, Air Ambulance Worldwide Inc., delivers safe, emergency medical air transport internationally to Mom and New Preterm Baby in unlikely Guantanamo Bay. - April 27, 2012 - Air Ambulance Worldwide
Mykonos Accommodation Center Welcomes You for the Summer of 2012: Check the Latest News About Mykonos Island Tourism & Explore the Up-to-Date Website
Mykonos Island, your perfect holiday choice...beautiful, cosmopolitan, friendly, and safe. - April 27, 2012 - Mykonos Accommodation Center
Perspective Magazine Becomes a Media Sponsor of the Hotel Opportunities Latin America Conference
The leading independent information publisher for the timeshare and fractional industry will provide promotional support for next month’s event. - April 27, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Furnished Quarters Executives Are Now Available for Media Interviews and Informational Sessions
Furnished Quarters, corporate housing experts are now available as a resource to the media. As a boutique corporate housing firm they are uniquely positioned to offer expert insight into the temporary apartment rental industry. - April 27, 2012 - Furnished Quarters
G Adventures Makes National Geographic Traveler’s 50 Tours of a Lifetime List
First-of-its-kind Thai sailing adventure receives top honour. - April 27, 2012 - G Adventures
Combined Private Aircraft & Luxury Yacht Travel Experience Unveiled
First in Asia - the ultimate luxury travel experience to exotic destinations in the region while experiencing the best of private aircraft and luxury yacht charter experience. - April 27, 2012 - Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Pte Ltd
Viet Value Travel - Vietnam Professional MICE planner
One Vietnam tourist agency is positioning itself above the other many agencies in the country. Meet Vietnam Mice, a Vietnam business travel agency that’s quickly attracting a growing following of tourists from around the world. In fact, Vietnam Mice in many ways blurs the distinction between a travel agency and tour guide. - April 26, 2012 - Viet Value Travel Co., Ltd
Viet Value Travel Now Offering One Price & Refund Guarantee Policy to Customers
Viet Value Travel, a travel and tour company based in Tay Ho, Hanoi, now guarantees refunds to its customers and offer a one price guarantee to visitors taking advantage of their services. - April 26, 2012 - Viet Value Travel Co., Ltd
Jamaica Concierge Offers Travellers a Safety Net
Jamaica Concierge is a new concierge service which offers affordable, invaluable peace of mind for travellers to Jamaica, whilst helping to support local charities and community projects on the Island. Jamaica Concierge utilizes the latest mobile phone technology to offer its members the most... - April 26, 2012 - Jamaica Concierge
Voyage Manager Integrates with Twilio for Improved Reach
Using cloud based voice service Twilio, Voyage Manager has become the first travel monitoring and tracking service to incorporate automated speech technology into its solutions. - April 26, 2012 - Voyage Manager
Introducing New Luxury Residence Luxe de Rose Hall
Luxe de Rose Hall, a stunning new standard luxury villa which takes its name from the historic surrounding of the Rose Hall Great House, which is known for the infamous story of the White Witch of Rose Hall Annie Palmer. - April 26, 2012 - Luxe de Rose Hall
Sustainability Equals an Increase in Profits: Accelerating Revenue Generation for Businesses in Santa Monica
City of Santa Monica joins the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Santa Monica College (SMC) to ramp up the growing demand from consumers for transparency in validating local businesses as leaders in environmentally-friendly business practices. - April 25, 2012 - Small Business Development Center Santa Monica College
Texas Residents Enjoy Special Rates for Summer Travel at Hyatt Regency Houston
According to AAA Texas, 58% of Texans will travel within the state this summer. For those choosing to travel within the Lone Star State, Hyatt Regency Houston offers Texas residents $89 rates from June 1 to September 30. Simply show a valid Texas ID or Driver's License at check-in to take... - April 25, 2012 - Hyatt Regency Houston
Shacked.org- the Vacation Rental and Travel Site- Built for Surfers, by Surfers, Opens Its Digital Doors
654 Media, llc, launched Shacked.org- a website dedicated to surfers, surf travel and vacation rentals- today. Born from frustration with the lack of informative, surf-centered websites dedicated to travel and accommodations, creators Ian McDonnell and Jeff Shapiro were determined to develop a... - April 25, 2012 - shacked.org
Midlandslimos is Offering Discounts Up to 10% for Its Loyal Supporters
Midlandslimos, one of the leading car hire and car Rental Company in UK is now offering discounts of up to 10% for its loyal supporters. As arch rivals Chelsea and Liverpool advance to the final of the FA Cup 2012, the excitement of the fans has skyrocketed. On this occasion, Midlandslimos.com... - April 25, 2012 - Midlands Limos Ltd
Theme Park Construction Board Launched
Curious how the likes of Shanghai Disneyland, Paramount Park Spain, Universal Studios Korea, Universal Studios Moscow, Harry Potter and Avatar theme park expansions, Marine Life Park Singapore, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Dubailand, Six Flags Nigeria, Legoland Malaysia or Happyland Vietnam are... - April 24, 2012 - The Theme Park Guy
White Horse RV Center Recognized as #1 RV Dealer in New Jersey
White Horse RV Center, Williamstown and Galloway, NJ, announce their recognition as the number one selling RV dealer in New Jersey for the year 2011. Statistic provided by Statistical Surveys of Grand Rapids Michigan. - April 24, 2012 - White Horse RV Center
Baltimore Travel Agency Provides Easiest Search on the Web
Baltimore travel agency provides easiest search on the web. Search all inclusive land packages, customized tours and cruises. - April 24, 2012 - Cruises Plus
Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit Selects Perspective Magazine as a Media Sponsor
The timeshare and fractional industry’s top independent global information provider will promote the event through its platform of print and online outlets. - April 24, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Jeff & Kimberly Jacoby Announce Affiliation with National Travel Agency
Cruise Planners a National travel agency now has a franchise location in Madera, California serving all of the Central Valley. - April 24, 2012 - Romantics Travel
La Perouse Winter Waterfall Walks, Surf Coast Walk, Victoria, Australia
"Gear Up" and experience the sheer beauty of our magnificent coast in winter; opportunities to see with some solitude, whales breaching the Southern Ocean, even koalas close up, joeys cosy in their mother pouch, then arrive to a warm welcome at La Perouse Bed & Breakfast. - April 23, 2012 - La Perouse Lorne
RCI Increases Support to Platinum Sponsorship for GNEX 2013
The worldwide leader in vacation exchange will support Perspective Magazine’s annual timeshare and fractional industry networking event for the third consecutive year. - April 23, 2012 - Perspective Magazine