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Timeshare and Fractional Publisher Perspective Magazine Becomes a Preferred Media Sponsor of C.A.R.E. Conferences
The leading independent information provider for the timeshare and fractional industry is a supporter of C.A.R.E. events for the fourth consecutive year. - March 29, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
New Gondwana Lodge at Namibia’s Northern Border
Situated 12 km west of Rundu, Hakusembe River Lodge makes for the perfect stopover on the way into Caprivi and to the Victoria Falls. The river scenery forms a delightful contrast to the bush savannah, semi-desert and desert in the rest of the country. - March 29, 2012 - Gondwana Collection Namibia
AstraQom Customers Can Port and Keep South African Phone Numbers Anywhere
AstraQom, a leading provider of success building telecomunications services for organizations and individuals local and international, today announces a new opportunity to port South Africa phone numbers for the first time. - March 28, 2012 - AstraQom
The Top Ten US Golf Resorts, the Dos and Don’ts of LinkedIn Marketing, and Tips on How To Maximize Your Company’s Value, All in March’s Issue of Business Review USA
Business Review USA, the top digital media source for American business news, discusses the country’s most magnificent golf resorts in the new March issue. The March cover story takes an in-depth look at the links and locales that this country has to offer, from Bandon Dunes to the Broadmoor... - March 28, 2012 - WDM Group
A Dining Experience with Wolfgang Puck, Red Carpet Trends Presented by Fashion Experts, and the Best March Madness Deals, in Exec Digital
Exec Digital heads to Hollywood in the March issue. Exec Digital both literally and physically walked the Hollywood strip to live out the celebrity glamorous life for the latest issue, focusing on the extravagantly luxurious to the extravagantly scandalous. Exec Digital toured the Andaz West... - March 28, 2012 - WDM Group
Australian Wine Industry to Evolve in U.S. Market, Rise of Digital Interviews, and Facebook’s #1 Tourism Page, in Business Review Australia
The latest issue of Business Review Australia is now available online for Australian business executives. - March 27, 2012 - WDM Group
River Expeditions Announces Dates for 2012 “Extreme College Weekends” Whitewater Rafting
River Expeditions announces the dates for their 2012 Extreme College Weekends, featuring white water rafting excitement, great food and music, plus camping, all specially designed for college students and their friends. - March 27, 2012 - River Expeditions
Emirates Vacation Club Becomes the Latest Sponsor of Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2013
The Dubai-based provider of an innovative concept in residential club membership renews its sponsorship of Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional industry networking event. - March 27, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
MTR Gaming Group Enters Into Joint Marketing Agreement with Sheetz, Inc.
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) announced today that its Presque Isle Downs & Casino property in Erie, PA, has entered into a joint marketing agreement with Sheetz, Inc., a retail chain of gas stations and convenience stores located in the mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley regions. "We... - March 26, 2012 - MTR
Dial An Exchange Advances to Platinum-Level Sponsorship for Timeshare and Fractional Networking Expo GNEX 2013
The global vacation exchange provider increases its commitment to Perspective Magazine’s annual timeshare and fractional industry networking event. - March 26, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
New Tailor Made Umrah Packages 2012 Announced from UK
UmrahPackages.co.uk is a trusted umrah services company in UK. It has recently announced new tailor made umrah packages for British Muslims so that they can perform their umrah travel with convenience and peace of mind. - March 25, 2012 - Perfect Travel consultants
MonseyBus.com Offers Regular Updates and Deals Through Enhanced Charter Bus Newsletter
Monsey Tours, a New York charter bus company serving destinations throughout the U.S. and Canada, is currently promoting its email newsletter for its helpful updates and money-saving specials. - March 24, 2012 - Monsey Bus - Charter Bus Service
Get in the "Red, White and Blue" Spirit on a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Diamond Jubilee Cruise
As a British cruise line attracting predominantly British guests, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines plans to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in typical patriotic style. - March 24, 2012 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Abundant Journeys Offers Free Perks at Properties Around the World
Complimentary meals, spa services, airport transfers among the value-added amenities. - March 23, 2012 - Abundant Journeys
Voyage Manager Tweets
Voyage Manager can now automatically tweet travellers’ current travel status. - March 23, 2012 - Voyage Manager
Missouri Division of Tourism Goes Mobile
SteadyRain, a full-service digital agency located in St. Louis, Missouri, continues its partnership with the Missouri Division of Tourism, launching the mobile counterpart to the Division’s official site, VisitMO.com. In the summer of 2011, the Division, its agency of record, Hoffman |... - March 23, 2012 - SteadyRain
Guests Enjoy Garden Tours at Cypress Bend Resort During April’s National Garden Month
Do you have a love of gardening and enjoy working in the great outdoors? Cypress Bend Resort, located just 70 miles south of Shreveport on Toledo Bend Lake, offers 600 acres of colorful gardens and natural surroundings for gardeners to embrace during April’s National Garden Month. Resort... - March 23, 2012 - Cypress Bend Resort
Rail Website Highlights "Bunny on Board" Easter Events
TrainTraveling.com features 2012 guide to Easter train rides in the U.S. and Canada - March 23, 2012 - TrainTraveling.com
Confrerie du Sabre d'Or at Rembrandt Hotel
Rembrandt Hotel is proud to host a memorable night celebrating the noble art of sabrage with the Bangkok chapter of the Confrerie du Sabre d’Or on the 29th of March at the Rembrandt Hotel. Originating over 200 years ago; French Army officers began to slice the glass collar that surrounds the... - March 23, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
HotelTravel.com Chooses STAAH.com Channel Management
HotelTravel.com and STAAH.com have signed a distribution agreement that offers HotelTravel.com partner hotels the ability to update room inventory and special deals in real time. - March 23, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
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
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
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
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.
G Adventures Announces New West Africa Sailings
Focus on educational onboard program - March 22, 2012 - G Adventures
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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