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River Expeditions Announces the 30th Annual Whitewater Rafting “Icebreaker Weekend” March 31 - April 1, 2012
White Water Rafting enthusiasts can enjoy the thrills and chills of high water on the New River and kick off the 2012 rafting season in style at River Expeditions’ Icebreaker Weekend on March 31 and April 1, 2012. - March 22, 2012 - River Expeditions
G Adventures Announces New West Africa Sailings
Focus on educational onboard program - March 22, 2012 - G Adventures
France Cruises Strikes a Chord with New Excursion to Burgundy’s Musical Encounters Festival
Five Itineraries to Feature Concert Series of Classical, Choral and Folk Music - March 22, 2012 - France Cruises, Inc.
World Travelers Can Now Compare Hotel Prices Online for Best Deals
Search 4 A Hotel (www.search4ahotel.com) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. The site offers visitors extensive information that they can use to Compare Hotel Prices Online as well as provides information on Budget Hotel Deals worldwide. In today's economy, millions of people are... - March 22, 2012 - search4ahotel.com
The Forum at Desert Harbor Senior Living Community Announces Russell Wagner New Executive Director
The Forum at Desert Harbor, a Five Star Senior Living community, recently named Russell Wagner as executive director. Wagner brings 17 years of healthcare experience to his role as executive director of The Forum at Desert Harbor in Peoria. - March 22, 2012 - The Forum at Desert Harbor
One Concierge Expands Coverage in Cancun & Mayan Riviera
One Concierge expands concierge & lifestyle management services in Cancun & Mayan Riviera. - March 20, 2012 - One Concierge
New Medical Tourism Research Study Released: 9 Out of 10 Medical Tourists Would do It Again
Major new survey reveals the latest trends in travelling overseas for surgery: most saved thousands on treatment, 90% would recommend it to others, Belgium is number 1 choice. (Full report available on request plus case studies for all major findings and also expert analysis) - March 19, 2012 - Intuition Communication
Class A & C Motorhome Manufacturer, Thor Motor Coach Continues as Top Retailing Brand of Motorhomes in Canada & United States
Leading Class A and Class C Motorhome Manufacturer, Thor Motor Coach has been recognized as 2011’s top retailing brand of motorhomes in North America. The company’s Class C and Gas Powered Class A motorhomes captured the #1 market position and accounted for nearly 24% of all sales. - March 19, 2012 - Thor Motor Coach Motorhomes
A New Research-Based Sun Safety Program at 40 Hotels and Resorts in the United States to Include Sun Protection Clothing
The Go Sun Smart program is planned for 40 selected resorts in the United States over the next three years and Sun Threadz, a sun protection clothing company, has been invited to be part of this program. - March 18, 2012 - Sun Threadz
WLCVacations Unveils the Natural Flavors of Ireland on New Artisan Culinary Program
"Artisan Food Trails" Itinerary Explores Artisan Markets, Shops Aboard Hotel Barge Shannon Princess - March 17, 2012 - France Cruises, Inc.
Clayton Travel Agent Receives Master Cruise Counselor Designation with CLIA
Geneva Raye Hayden of Triple R Travel* has been designated as a Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Master Cruise Counselor after recently completing the organization’s certification requirements. Raye Hayden has achieved Master Cruise Counselor certification through completion of... - March 16, 2012 - Triple R Travel
River Expeditions Announces the Return of "Terrific Tuesdays" with Special Pricing for Whitewater Rafting Trips on the New River Gorge, WV
The 2012 Whitewater Rafting season is almost here! To celebrate its arrival, West Virginia whitewater rafting outfitter River Expeditions is announcing the return of “Terrific Tuesdays.” Every Tuesday throughout the entire 2012 season, guests can buy one New River single day river rafting trip at regular price, and get a second trip at half price. - March 15, 2012 - River Expeditions
Pick Up the Perfect Morsel with Seasoned Travel as Pincho Week Arrives to Navarra
Seasoned Travel is offering food lovers a chance to travel to Pamplona, Spain for Pincho Week. - March 15, 2012 - Seasoned Travel
Stephen W. Carnes Announces Best Discounted Vacation and Travel Packages
Stephen W. Carnes is releasing new articles detailing the best discounted vacation and travel packages and tips to secure the holiday of a lifetime. In an unpredictable economy, many consumers wonder if they can afford a vacation and even if they can, should they? With discounted vacation and... - March 15, 2012 - Stephen W Carnes
Leading Travel Blogger Wins Top Award and Shifts Focus to Meaningful Travel
Travel writer and blogger Mariellen Ward recently won a Canadian Weblog Award for Travel for her travel blog Breathedreamgo.com and is announcing that the popular blog is shifting its content focus from travel in India to "meaningful travel, wherever it takes place." Meaningful travel is an attitude not a destination. It's volunteering, ecotourism, solo travel, yoga and spiritual travel – a rising niche that appeals to people who want more from their travel experiences. - March 15, 2012 - Breathedreamgo
Luxury Travel Ltd to Recommend the Oldest Hotel in Bagan for High-End Travelers to Bagan in Myanmar
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurymyanmartravel.com) Recommends The Hotel @ Tharabar Gate in Bagan as a must stay resort in Myanmar and features the resort in the newest 2012-2013 brochure in English, German and French. - March 15, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd Features the Crème De La Crème in Ngapali in the Company Brochure 12-13
Luxury Travel Ltd Recommends The Sandoway Resort Ngapali as a must stay resort in Myanmar and features the resort in the newest 2012-2013 brochure in English, German and French. The brochures will be issued in May 2012. - March 15, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Australia's Ayers Rock Resort Launches a New Dining Experience Under the Outback Sky
Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia announces the launch of Tali Wiru--Australia's newest, exclusive and unparallelled outback dining experience. - March 15, 2012 - Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
MSC Cruises Welcomes MSC Preziosa to the Fleet and Completes Its Fabulous Fantasia Class Series
MSC Preziosa to offer perfect mix of technology, elegance and exclusivity. - March 15, 2012 - MSC Cruises (Australia)
Globiwest Hospitality Announces Darrell Jones as New Shared Services Director
Darrell Jones has been appointed as the new Shared Services Director for Globiwest Hospitality based in the Corporate Office in Artesia, California. - March 14, 2012 - Globiwest Hospitality
Scioto Downs Casino & Racetrack Appoints General Manager of Gaming
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that it has named industry veteran Troy J. Buswell to the position of Vice President and General Manager of Scioto Downs Casino & Racetrack in Columbus, Ohio, effective immediately. The casino is currently under construction and slated to... - March 12, 2012 - MTR
Can Hollywood Save the Oceans Natural Reef Systems?
At the intersection of art, science, and the environment are solutions for a better planet. - March 12, 2012 - Reef Worlds
offMetro.com Expands to San Francisco, Boosts Car-Free Travel Around the Bay and Beyond
At a time when the average price of gas is over $4 in California, travelers are increasingly looking for clever ways to save while still indulging their wanderlust. offMetro.com, the Internet’s premier online resource for car-free getaways near NYC, announced on Wednesday that it has expanded to the West Coast with offMetro SF. "offMetro is one of my favorite resources for getting out of the city and really traveling like a local,” said CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg. - March 12, 2012 - offMetro
Tripcrafters Launches Unique Online Marketplace Connecting Travelers with Specialist Travel Agents
Adding dollops of ease and convenience to travel planning, TripCrafters saves the day with a first of its kind travel service that plays match-maker between travelers and destination specialist travel companies. - March 11, 2012 - TripCrafters
New CEO for Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau
After an extensive nationwide search, the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors has selected Brent DeRaad for the position of President & CEO, replacing long-time chief Jonathan Walker, who announced his retirement last September after 18 years with the... - March 11, 2012 - Metropolitan Tucson CVB
Voyage Manager Goes Social with Facebook
Travellers can now have their Facebook profiles automatically updated with their latest Voyage Manager travel status updates. - March 11, 2012 - Voyage Manager
Holiday Systems International Renews Sponsorship for GNEX 2013 Timeshare and Fractional Industry Expo
HSI renews its commitment as a Platinum-level sponsor and exclusive sponsor of the Perspective Magazine Timeshare and Fractional Industry Awards Program. - March 10, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
AiresLibre Travel and I AM. Tours Announce the Launch of Its First Luxury Tour Exclusively for Women
AiresLibre Travel and it’s new subsidiary I AM. Tours, announce the recent launch of its brand new Je Suis. PARIS tour exclusively for women. - March 09, 2012 - Je Suis. PARIS, LLC
Free & Easy Traveler Crowns Its Photo Contest Winner and Awards a 40-Day Adventure Trip to Greece & Turkey
Free & Easy Traveler, an epic adventure travel company, just wrapped up its first ever travel photography contest and awarded the winner, Andrea Garza De Leon from Monterrey, Mexico, with a job working as the company’s personal travel photographer for 40 days in Greece and Turkey this summer. - March 09, 2012 - Free and Easy Traveler
Mental Marketing and TJA Advertising Receive "Excellence in Tourism Marketing Award" from the California Travel and Tourism Commission
Mental Marketing and TJA Advertising & Public Relations, two leading California Central Coast marketing firms, have been recognized by the California Tourism and Travel Commission with the prestigious 2012 “California Excellence in Tourism Marketing Award” at the Visit California Outlook Forum. A panel of tourism industry marketing experts awarded them the “Best Print Advertisement." - March 08, 2012 - Mental Marketing
Vietvaluetravel.com Comes Up with the Most Exciting Travel Plans in Vietnam to Conquer Fan Xi Pan Peak
Vietvaluetravel.com, a travel company in Hanoi, is well reputed as a quality travel plan guide and provider. They have now come up with the most exciting travel plans in Vietnam for travelers. - March 08, 2012 - Viet Value Travel Co., Ltd
Young Cooks Worldwide Invited to Cook with the Stars in Basque Country on Sammic Scholarship
BasqueStage, the exclusive opportunity to work with famous chefs in world class restaurants in Basque Country, opened its application process to young cooks worldwide. - March 08, 2012 - BasqueStage
Eastern National Announces the Release of the Passport to Your National Parks® iPhone Application
New Application Acts as a Digital Companion to the Passport to Your National Parks® Book - March 08, 2012 - Eastern National
Costa Rican Medical Tourism Continues to Grow in 2012
If you are an employee benefit advisor, TPA, health underwriter, employer, insurance advisors, self-insured group or just an individual interested in, please consider attending the 3rd Annual Medical Travel Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica on April 22-26. - March 07, 2012 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Betting Guide to the Cheltenham Festival Infographic
An infographic outlining key trends to look out for when placing a bet on the Gold Cup. - March 07, 2012 - Sportsbook Guardian
Yampu Tours Announces New Options That Combine Adventure with Luxury
For all of Yampu Tours’ Highlight programs, the company offers 5-star accommodations, at most destinations deluxe accommodations are also offered. - March 07, 2012 - Yampu.com
Chinese Tourists to Dominate Thailand Tourism Market
Last year, around one million Chinese nationals had visited Thailand and TAT expected to receive 1.4 million Chinese visitors by the end of 2011. - March 07, 2012 - Castlewood Group PTE LTD
Wine and Dine at a Virginia Bed and Breakfast
Try out the BBAV Wine Specials in honor of Virginia Wine and Dine Month. - March 07, 2012 - Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia
Luxury Travel Ltd Reveals the Best Selling Package Tours to High End Travelers
Luxury Travel Ltd, Asia ultra-luxe private tour operator, reveals the best selling package tours to high-end travelers to Myanmar in 2012. - March 07, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
FoodTrekker.com Names Lance Myers as Denver Area Coach
FoodTrekker.com, a new consumer website that helps to preserve and promote culinary cultures, has named Lance Myers as its Denver area Coach. FoodTrekker serves as a web 3.0 marketing platform for all kinds of independent food and drink businesses and is a (r)evolution in food and drink... - March 07, 2012 - Two Top Marketing
Girls Fun Under the Tuscan Sun Introduces a Summer 2012 Travel Itinerary Customized for Tuscany-Bound Groups of Women
Girls Fun Under the Tuscan Sun, unveils their first-ever summer travel itinerary, the Eat, Pray Love Getaway, tailored for groups of women traveling to Tuscany in the upcoming 2012 summer season. - March 05, 2012 - Girls Fun Under The Tuscan Sun
Suraj Naik Wins Perspective Magazine Timeshare and Fractional Industry Award for Best Individual Professional - Sales
The best sales performer for Royal Resorts Bali wins the top individual sales award during the timeshare and fractional industry awards ceremony. - March 05, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Abundant Journeys to Participate in National Plan a Vacation Week March 18-24th
March 18-24th marks the second-annual National Plan a Vacation Week, a nationally registered event. - March 05, 2012 - Abundant Journeys
MTR Gaming Group Appoints New General Manager of Presque Isle Downs & Casino
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that industry veteran Michael Tamburelli has been named General Manager of its Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, Pennsylvania. He succeeds former Presque Isle Downs & Casino President and General Manager Fred Buro, who was recently... - March 03, 2012 - MTR
Grand Canyon Rafting Season Kicks Off
Spring is here and, with it, Colorado River rafting season in the Grand Canyon. Learn how to go white water rafting, and ensure you'll be able to take your trip of a lifetime this season, by booking with an experienced commercial outfitter like Grand Canyon Whitewater. - March 03, 2012 - Grand Canyon Whitewater
Mountaineer Casino Announces Director of Gaming Operations
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort announced today that it has named Jeffrey Favre as Director of Gaming Operations, effective immediately. Mr. Favre joins Mountaineer with more than 12 years of senior leadership positions and extensive experience in the gaming and hospitality industry at... - March 02, 2012 - MTR
SpiceRoads Introduces Bicycle Tours to Pakistan and Kazakhstan
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours is setting the altitude limit higher with two new tours to off the grid destinations of Pakistan and Kazakhstan. - March 02, 2012 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
LLTC Offers Birthday Specials for North Georgia Zip Lines
Lake Lanier Canopy Tours offers a special birthday offer to make your birthday a special once-in-a lifetime experience. - March 02, 2012 - Lake Lanier Canopy Tours
Hawaii's "Akasha Soul Celebration: Core Rejuvenation" Spiritual Retreat Features Author and Filmmaker Carolyn Cobelo, April 26-29, 2012
Akasha Entertainment, LLC, announces the availability of new lower-priced ticket packages for The Akasha Soul Celebration: Core Rejuvenation, a unique weekend retreat with author and filmmaker Carolyn Cobelo, taking place April 26-29, 2012 in Haiku, Hawaii. This event offers an opportunity for... - March 01, 2012 - Akasha Entertainment
TimeWise Concierge Launches New Website for Local Las Vegas Events
LocalsDoVegas.com features Las Vegas concerts, shows, events, activities & more. - March 01, 2012 - TimeWise, Inc.