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Great Hotels Organisation Predicts GDS Trends During the Economic Slowdown
According to research carried out by Great Hotels Organisation (http://www.ghorg.com), a global hotel sales and marketing company, the first half of 2008 saw healthy growth for Global Distribution Systems (GDS) room nights and average daily rate (ADR). However, since June, room nights have fallen and, since October, ADR has also fallen. This downward trend is set to continue into 2009. - January 31, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World
BoBijou Announces a Breakthrough Method of Pearl Knotting to Set a New Industry Standard for Pearl Jewelry Longevity
A proprietary method of hand knotting pearls on quadruple strands of Japanese made silk and Nylon thread makes the typical recommendation for re-stringing pearls every 1-2 years obsolete. - January 31, 2009 - BoBijou
Easyproducts Announces Growing Popularity Amongst Online Shoppers
The long standing website www.easyproducts.co.uk, catering for the online shopping community, proudly announces a significant rise in visitors and online sales for the first month in 2009. Already on the net since 3 years, www.easyproducts.co.uk has always focused on the needs of online shoppers and it is designed to make online shopping as easy and enjoyable as possible. - January 31, 2009 - LTS Media Ltd.
Learn to Write Proposals Virtual Bid Team Offers Reduced Risk Business Development Consultancy
Learn to Write Proposals is offering a unique service to businesses needing to gain professional assistance in the development and submission of proposals – an offset fee structure so that the bid writer carries the same risk as the business. - January 31, 2009 - Learn to Write Proposals
Russell Bedford Names Fordham & Oshry Inc. as New Member Firm in Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg audit firm joins Russell Bedford global accounting network. - January 31, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
Inatech Expands Business in UK
SME systems integrator moves to new offices in Fleet. - January 31, 2009 - Inatech
Passenger Lift Specialist PDERS Launches New Website
London based passenger lift specialist has launched a new website. - January 31, 2009 - PDERS Lifts
College Calls on Local Businesses to Help Tackle Unemployment
City of Wolverhampton College is urging local businesses to come forward and take on apprentices, in a bid to beat the credit crunch. The call comes after the Government revealed plans to fund an additional 35,000 apprentices next year to strengthen the country's competitiveness and help boost... - January 31, 2009 - City of Wolverhampton College
Royal Number Plate Attracts Bidders
UK car registration continues the high-price trend, selling for over £100,000 at auction. - January 31, 2009 - Regtransfers.co.uk
Author Publishes First UK Recession-Proof Job Hunting Book
Writing a book for a newcomer can be a daunting task especially if there is very little time during your busy schedule to put pen to paper. A first-time author managed to write a book and publish it with a month. Find out more. - January 31, 2009 - Brian Simms
Russell Bedford Named as One of Top 15 International Accounting Networks
International Accounting Bulletin ranks Russell Bedford International at 15th position in 2008 world survey. - January 31, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
Muslim Charities Raise £7 Million for Gaza
One month on from the start of the conflict in Gaza five of the UK’s leading Muslim charities have raised more than £7 million to help the beleaguered Gazan population. - January 30, 2009 - Muslim Charities Forum
Private Tutor Agency Offers Parents of Dyslexic Children a New Approach to Specialist Private Tuition for Dyslexia
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, explains how his private tutor agency teaches children with dyslexia and how a condition seen as a learning difficulty can be changed into an educational advantage for the child. - January 30, 2009 - Tutors International
Celebrity Chef Niall Harbison Cooks Up a Fresh Start for iFfoods.tv with Irish Tánaiste, Launching Video Recipe Site lookandtaste.com
Irish Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister) Mary Coughlan TD is in London this Friday to enjoy breakfast prepared by Niall Harbison, Master Chef for video cooking tutorial website lookandtaste.com. - January 30, 2009 - lookandtaste.com
Bryan Gray to Headline Launch of New Manchester Digital Communications Firm
Bryan Gray, chairman of MediaCityUK developers Peel Media and also current chairman of the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) will be one of the speakers at the official launch of MadeWith, a new dedicated digital communications company backed by Manchester advertising agency AWA. The... - January 30, 2009 - MadeWith
Battech’s Tips for Laptop Battery Maintenance
Battech have produced some tips on how to maintain laptop batteries when consumers need to keep operating for as long as possible and do not have a main power source. - January 30, 2009 - Battech International Limited
MUZU.TV Signs Global Deal with Cooking Vinyl
MUZU.TV a new music TV website and distribution platform, has signed a global video licensing deal with Cooking Vinyl. Through the deal, MUZU.TV users around the world will get access to the entire video library from artists including The Prodigy, Blondie, Charlatans, Billy Bragg, Hayseed Dixie,... - January 30, 2009 - MUZU.TV
HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein Officially Opens Dubai Planetarium
Royal Opening of Global Immersion System Installed by Planetarium Staff. - January 30, 2009 - Global Immersion
Cape Verde Property: A Secure Investment
Cape Verde has among the very secure property rights compared to its neighbours a research study has found. The 2009 Index of Economic Freedom carried out by the Heritage Foundation think-tank also noted Cape Verde's lower tariffs and moved the country into 77th place with a score of 61.3 up 3.4 points on last year. Overseas investment and property were noted as particularly strong areas. - January 30, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Research Reveals Sustained Growth in Dominican Republic Property
The Dominican Republic is one of the few countries where prices have continued to grow despite the global financial situation, according to specialist overseas property portal Property Abroad. Liam Bailey, their chief market analyst said: - January 30, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Mexico Property Favourable for Investment in 2009
Mexico is a favourable market for property investment for 2009 an industry expert has stated. Les Calvert director of upcoming property portal Property Abroad, said: - January 30, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Property Abroad Hails Slovakia Property's Investment Potential
Overseas property portal Property Abroad has named Slovakia as one of the safest places to make a property investment in 2009. The announcement comes after months of research into European economies, and comparable findings and predictions from other research reports. Les Calvert director of the portal said: - January 30, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Econsultancy Invests $500,000 Into New Website
18-month project developed using Ruby on Rails, makes site flexible and agile. - January 30, 2009 - Econsultancy
Tracesmart Joins the British Bankers' Association
Asset reunification specialist now associate member of the BBA. - January 29, 2009 - Tracesmart Ltd
Fantasy Collection of Flower Girl Dresses for Magical Weddings
Henry Kaye, a premier supplier of bridesmaid dresses and bridesmaid accessories in the UK, has launched a new collection of fairytale flower girl dresses for 2009. - January 29, 2009 - Henry Kaye
iAuctionShop Launches Hand Made Gambian Jewellery in Aid of Shine Africa
iAuctionShop Ltd announces a new piece of Gambian jewellery. A mosquito net will be donated via the Shine Africa charity for each one sold. iAuctionShop Ltd has had a piece of hand crafted wood and 925 silver jewellery made in The Gambia. This is the first of a series to be produced by the skilled... - January 29, 2009 - iAuctionShop Ltd
2012 The Symphony - A Compelling New Novel Finds Meaning Behind Credit Crunch
In these challenging times defined by the credit crunch, stock market collapse and economic uncertainty, a brilliant and captivating new novel places our current woes within the context of a long-standing universal plan. - January 29, 2009 - 2012 The Symphony
Run Through the Recession with Ransacker
As more and more gyms begin to feel the heat of the credit crunch, latest survey figures from Ransacker, the UK’s only sports price comparison website, demonstrate that increased numbers of people are taking up running in an effort to boost fitness levels and take their minds off growing daily pressures. - January 29, 2009 - Ransacker Ltd
Moduloc Control Systems and Shapeline Enter Business Partnership
Shapeline, front-line maker of online flatness measurement systems for the steel and metal industry, enters a business co-operation with Moduloc for the UK and Irish markets. - January 29, 2009 - Shapeline AB
Cataloguers, Etailers More Likely Than Retailers to Survive Recession Says Catalogue/e-business Magazine
Catalogue/e-business magazine shares four reasons direct sellers are better equipped for doing business in tough—as well as not-so-tough—times. - January 29, 2009 - Catalogue/e-business
RateTiger Enhances Channel Management Products to Meet Economic Challenges
RTShopper and RTAllocator built to sustain revenue and maintain occupancy. - January 29, 2009 - eRevMax Inc.
William Hill Bingo’s ‘Pink Ribbon’ Campaign Raises £41,000 for Breast Cancer Care
William Hill Bingo gave Breast Cancer Care a massive donation of £41,000 raised from the 'Pink Ribbon' campaign on their website. - January 29, 2009 - William Hill
Thai PM to End Political Turmoil: Gives Thailand Property Investors Hope
In his first statement to international media, the new Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has promised that his government will be a fair government for all the people and that he "will bring Thailand's governance back to normalcy." If he does it will be: "great news for the emerging property markets in Thailand's islands," according to Les Calvert director of Property Abroad. - January 29, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Belize Property: Great Holiday Home or Investment
An industry expert has stated that properties in Belize -- like several other Latin American countries -- continued to grow in value rapidly through the beginning of the credit-crunch, and are holding their value now as the credit-crunch continues to become more severe. - January 29, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Performance-Based Advertising to Thrive in 2009 – B2B Vertical Search Report
78% of advertisers plan to increase spending on CPA advertising. - January 29, 2009 - Econsultancy
FTSE Emerging Property Market Index a Valuable Source
The FTSE group, in conjunction with the European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA), and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) is to launch 12 new real time indexes, to track the performance of property stocks in emerging markets. - January 29, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Recession-Busting Marketing: Strategies Top Companies Use to Boost Marketing ROI
Success in today’s budget constrained, ROI dominated marketing world can be achieved by following three best-in-class principles, according to a recent webinar from Aberdeen Group and Portrait Software. Due to the overwhelming response to the live webinar, a recorded version is now available on-demand at https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=mimsi8dintbc. - January 29, 2009 - Portrait Software
The Theme Park Guy Launches His New Website
The Theme Park Guy has a global mission: to visit every theme park on the planet. On his new website www.thethemeparkguy.com fans of roller coasters and jaw-dropping rides will find in-depth reviews, photos and video reports of the world's amusement parks, all personally visited by The Theme Park... - January 28, 2009 - The Theme Park Guy
ULLTRA Release Revolutionary - New - Age Defence 3 in 1 Shaving Cream to Help Fight the Signs of Ageing Whilst Shaving
Taking over 3 years to develop, Ulltra, the experts in shaving Lubricants and natural skincare preparations have introduced the ultimate in shaving technology: A multi-functional 3 in 1 shaving cream that not only gives the closest, most comfortable shave ever, but with prolonged use, will also help combat the signs of aging. Ulltra - Age Defence 3 in 1 Shaving Cream is the ultimate in ‘multi-tasking’ grooming products for men. Aimed at image aware guys. - January 28, 2009 - ULLTRA Ltd
Hub.eu.com: Evolution of Ecommerce and a Journey Into the 3D World of Second Life
Hub.eu.com is a groundbreaking on-line community featuring a secure and fully functioning internet shop, tightly integrated into a unique three-dimensional virtual high-street in Second Life. - January 28, 2009 - hub.eu.com
Coventry Businessman First to Achieve New IT Consultancy Standard
Only one year old and Iain Wood Associates (iainwood.co.uk), of Coventry, is already a successful management consultancy offering a complete range of IT consultancy solutions and has now been awarded the prestigious Accredit UK standard (accredituk.com) which recognises the best technology... - January 28, 2009 - Iain Wood Associates
Argos Relationship with eGain Knowledge Management Leads to Improved Customer Experience
Renowned high street retailer increases first-contact resolution with the on-demand version of eGain KnowledgeAgent™. - January 28, 2009 - eGain Corporation
MicroRiver Launch Xfort Network Security Solution
Xfort the complete Endpoint and Data Security Network Software from MicroRiver. Your Number one partner for Data Loss Prevention. - January 28, 2009 - MicroRiver
Automatic Adult Content Filter Recognizes Images
Recogmission, a developer of Picollator universal search engine, launched the solution for the automatic adult content filtering based on the visual content analysis. - January 28, 2009 - WeSEE Ltd
‘Simply the Best’ Are Recognised by the UK International Forwarders’ Association
The most prestigious awards in the UK logistics and supply chain industry were handed to the cream of the British freight forwarding sector at a landmark awards ceremony hosted by The Rt. Hon. Michael Portillo. - January 28, 2009 - British International Freight Association
Recessionrentals.com Offers Roommate Matching Service with Lifestyle and Personality
RecessionRentals.com, the newest website for searching and selecting roommates to suit your lifestyle and personality, is now online. - January 28, 2009 - Recession Rentals
Free Mediaroots Photoshop Training is Being Bundled with Both Educational and Student Versions of Adobe Creative Suites*
New video training provider Mediaroots announce a bundle with Adobe products to provide students, teachers and educational institutions with a Free Photoshop Training DVD when purchasing either the educational or student box versions of the Adobe Creative Suite*. - January 28, 2009 - Mediaroots Ltd.
Localphone Announces Free Minutes to Call China Over Chinese New Year
Usher in the Year of the Ox with free calls to Chinese landlines and mobiles from Localphone. - January 27, 2009 - Localphone
De Dietrich Launch New Models for 2009
Luxury kitchen appliance manufacturer De Dietrich, has recently announced the pricing and specification for their all new models. These include an all new freestanding appliances. - January 27, 2009 - Internet Kitchen Appliances
Is the eBook Coming of Age?
Is 2009 finally the year that the eBook comes of age. For too long it has been regarded as the spotty faced upstart but now with slicker software and greater distribution channels it appears to have finally grown up. - January 27, 2009 - Caffeine Nights Publishing