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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
Value-Minded Families Hot for Adventure Travel Should Cool Their Heels in America’s National Parks
Leading Small Group Tour Operator Austin-Lehman Adventures Offers Top Five Time and Money Saving Family Adventures for This Summer. - January 31, 2009 - Austin Lehman Adventure
Luxury Travel to Launch Unique Package to Sapa and Bac Ha Sunday Market
The region offers some of Vietnam’s most colourful experiences. - January 31, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
No Bah Humbug for Real Estate Investors, Over $27,000 Raised for Children’s Hospital
RealEstateInvestor.com (REI) is an online community network where members learn about the latest real estate investment resources and tools for unlimited financial success. - January 31, 2009 - RealEstateInvestor.com
MassMutual Retirement Services, Named Exclusive Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Untangling Your 403(b) on 03/04/09
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that MassMutual Retirement Services, named exclusive sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Untangling Your 403(b)”. This 2-hour event is scheduled for March 4,... - January 31, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Paradizo Launches a Portal to Promote Luxury Vacation Rentals and Yacht Charters
Paradizo (http://www.paradizo.com) is designed to provide a new advertising channel for Luxury Travel companies looking to reach the affluent market and promote their luxury vacation rentals, yacht charters, residence and destination clubs, private jet travels or concierge services. - January 31, 2009 - Paradizo Exclusive Travel
Africa: the Most Romantic Setting for Engagements, Weddings and Honeymoons Rothschild Safaris Creates Romantic African Safaris in Preparation for Valentine's Day
Romance can be found among the waves of the Indian Ocean, across the planes of the Serengeti and to the far reaches of the Zambezi River. Whether couples are looking to propose, tie the knot or commemorate their nuptials, Africa can be the perfect destination for any passionate escape. Expert travel specialist Leora Rothschild, president of Rothschild Safaris (http://www.rothschildsafaris.com), has custom created various romantic itineraries designed around Valentine's Day Feb. 2009. - January 31, 2009 - Rothschild Safaris
First Fridays Networking Returns to South Florida in 2009
The management of First Fridays of Florida, LLC in partnership with WHQT HOT 105 FM have put the wheels in motion to stage the return of First Fridays Networking to South Florida on February 6, 2009. With the inauguration of the first African American President of the United States and the month of... - January 31, 2009 - First Fridays of Florida
CSIRI Director Andi Bowe and Author Presents Another New Book: A New Paradigm: Design by Teams
CSIRI Director, Andi Bowe, gives lulu.com publishing rights to a few of her latest books. Available on her Storefront at lulu.com/anuradhe and soon in the Google and Amazon search engines, the ISBN Number is 978-0-557-03151-1. - January 31, 2009 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.
One Flat Rate for a Week of Fun at Paradise Ranch - an All-Inclusive Western Experience
Put away the wallet upon arrival at Paradise Ranch because it won’t be needed for a full seven days. At this western wilderness retreat in the Big Horn Mountains of northern Wyoming, all activities, meals and lodging are included in one flat fee. This makes for an affordable, carefree vacation filled with wholesome fun, good food, and comfortable accommodations. - January 31, 2009 - Paradise Ranch
HSI Announces New Board Member - Dr. Richard Abraham
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) family of brands, comprised of American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), Medic First Aid International, and 24-7 EMS, welcomes Dr. Richard Abraham to the HSI Board of Directors. - January 31, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
ARISE Brings Critical Anger and Stress Management Training to Staff at the Thompson Academy Residential Program for At-Risk Youth
ARISE Foundation will conduct two anger and stress management workshops February 2nd-3rd and 5th-6th for staff at the Thompson Academy, a residential program for at-risk and troubled youth. The training will take place at 8331 Pembroke Road in Pembroke Pines, FL from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. - January 31, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Kicks Off 2009 with More Top Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been chosen as a Best Luxury Hotel in the World & Best Luxury Hotel in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor® in its 2009 Travelers’ Choice awards. Now in its seventh year, the TripAdvisors Travelers’ Choice awards honour the world’s best hotels,... - January 30, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Business of Sports Summit (BOSS) to Educate At-Risk Tampa Youth in the Business Aspects of the Multi-Billion Dollar Sports-Business Industry
NFL Player Holds Youth Summit While Recognizing MLB’s Jimmie Lee Solomon and Jordan Brand’s Howard White. - January 30, 2009 - June Family Foundation, Inc
Family Owned Ashmore Palms Holiday Village on Australia's Gold Coast Wins a Top-10 Place in 3 Categories of the 2009 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards
Ashmore Palms Holiday Village, a family owned and operated holiday village on Australia's Gold Coast, has been awarded 3 awards in TripAdvisor's Traveller's Choice Awards - in the Best for Families, Hidden Gems and Best Bargain Categories. Only a handful of Australian accommodation properties were awarded in the Awards and Ashmore Palms was the only Gold Coast contingent. - January 30, 2009 - Ashmore Palms Holiday Village
Irving Ambucs Chapter Hosts Quan Cosby and Bernard Scott at National Ambucs Month Luncheon
College football stars Quan Cosby and Bernard Scott will be speaking at the Irving Ambucs chapter luncheon on February 12, 2009. - January 30, 2009 - Ambucs, Irving Chapter
Water Strategist Will Release Its 2008 Set of Issues for Just $125
Water Strategist, the leading source of water market news, will release its 2008 set of issues for just $125. This is a discount of over 60% off of the regular yearly subscription price. - January 30, 2009 - Water Strategist
LatisseTM, Highly-Anticipated Eyelash Enhancer, Hits Shelves at Edina’s Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Twin Cities’ medical spa, Skin Rejuvenation Clinic is one of the first cosmetic centers in Minnesota to carry LatisseTM, the only FDA-approved prescription to increase the length, thickness and darkness of eyelashes. - January 30, 2009 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announces Wyndham Hotel Group Opening Ramada Resort in Grand Cayman
Wyndham Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced its entrance into the Cayman Islands with the opening of the 170-room Ramada Grand Caymanian Beach Club and Resort on Grand Cayman island. - January 30, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Caribbean Residence Clubs Announce Wyndham Hotel Group Has First Two Resorts in Cayman Islands
Wyndham Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced its entrance into the Cayman Islands with the addition of two resorts on Grand Cayman island: The 130-room Wyndham Grand Bay Waterford – Cayman Islands and the 170-room Ramada Grand Caymanian Beach Club and Resort. - January 30, 2009 - Caribbean Residence Clubs
Support and Information for Spouses of Alzheimer Patients
Resounding recommendation for www.thealzheimerspouse.com. - January 30, 2009 - thealzheimerspouse.com
SPOT Opens Its First Spay/Neuter Clinic
Stop Pet Overpopulation Together or SPOT, is opening its first spay/neuter clinic on February 19th. Join SPOT in support of February’s National Spay/Neuter Month for the clinic’s grand opening with music, food, giveaways, an auction and more. SPOT's Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic is located on the corner of 62nd Avenue and 44th Street N in Pinellas Park. Stop on by February 19th at 6pm for the ribbon cutting or visit spotusa.org for more info. - January 30, 2009 - Stop Pet Overpopulation Together
"Click to Give" Breast Cancer Site Raises More Than $1 Million for Free Mammograms
In January 2009, the National Breast Cancer Foundation recognized The Breast Cancer Site as a major benefactor in the fight against breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Site’s contributions to NBCF’s free mammogram program for women in need reached more than $1 million accumulative over... - January 30, 2009 - GreaterGood
DailyChallenge.org Experiences Growing Roster of Celebrity Challengers
Social Media Coupled with Celebrities Elevate Social Consciousness - January 30, 2009 - Dunn Capital
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on National Security Investigations Disclosure Requests and Your Customer Data: What You Need to Know
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on National Security Investigations Disclosure Requests and Your Customer Data: What You Need to Know. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at... - January 30, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
MTA Signs Agreement with UAE Ministry of Health
The UAE Ministry of Health and the Florida-based Medical Tourism Association (MTA) signed today an agreement for cooperation in the related field. The agreement mandates MTA's activities in the UAE, as it will promote the interests of the healthcare providers and medical tourism facilitators in... - January 30, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Woman of the Month Club Launches Events Page
Woman of the Month Club launches Events Page empowering members and guests to share information on outstanding events for professional and businesswomen. - January 30, 2009 - Woman of the Month Club
Compass Rose Cruise Planners Announces New Disney Specialist
Carol Garza-Thompson joins an elite group of travel industry professionals who have attained a special knowledge of the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Cruise Line. - January 30, 2009 - Compass Rose Cruise Planners
DogMateOnline Relaunched as Networking Hub for Dog Owners
A website for dog owners looking for a mate for their dog revamped and relaunched with new networking features as a result of increased popularity amongst its audience. - January 30, 2009 - DogMateOnline
INTERFACE - 2009, XXXII Annual Management Convention, BITS Pilani, to be Held During March 6-8th, 2009
INTERFACE - 2009, XXXII Annual Management Convention, BITS Pilani, March 6-8th, 2009 Call for Papers. Important Dates: •Submission Deadline for Full Length Papers : 22nd Feb •Notification of Acceptance: 28th Feb •Presentation of Full-length Papers : 7th March For Paper topics and... - January 30, 2009 - Management group, BITS Pilani
24th Annual A Toast to The Triangle Announces Ticket Sales
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the launch of the 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle™ online ticket sales. Tickets are $100 per person and are available on the organization’s event Web site,... - January 30, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Announces ‘Finding Your Next Career Opportunity’ Series
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that CED will host four seminars in February and March as part of the... - January 30, 2009 - CED
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
New for 2009 - the Fazendin Portfolio Announces New Webinar Series for Travel Trade
The Fazendin Portfolio, industry leader in travel industry representation, marketing and public relations for Africa’s top destinations, today announced a new webinar series set to educate travel agents and tour operators about timely news relating to travel to Africa. - January 30, 2009 - The Fazendin Portfolio, LLC
Luxury Travel Guarantee Bespoke Dream Holiday in South East Asia Within 24 Hours
Luxury Travel is Asia's First Luxury Tour Company. Luxury Travel’s (http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com) belief that travel experiences are not “one size fits all,” but are instead very personal, with each aspect tailor made to specific tastes and preferences within 24... - January 30, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Medical Tourism Association Announces New Video for Monterrey Conference
Non-profits Medical Tourism Association and Monterrey Health Care have partnered together to create the 1st Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress, which occurs April 27-29th, 2009 in Monterrey, Mexico at the Intercontinental Presidente. Monterrey is known as one of the top... - January 30, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Cross International Alliance Reaches $1 Billion Milestone in Worldwide Aid to the Poor
Cross International Alliance, the affiliation of two South Florida-based international relief agencies, has reached a significant organizational milestone – the distribution of $1 billion worth of food, medicines and other resources to social outreaches in developing countries since its... - January 30, 2009 - Cross International
Cruise Specialists Picks Top Five Most Captivating Overland Shore Excursions for 2009
The award winning luxury cruise agency selects favorites around the world. - January 30, 2009 - Cruise Specialists
Happy 1-Year Off-the-Grid to a Very Special Non-Profit
Side Street Projects just celebrated one-year 100% solar. - January 29, 2009 - Side Street Projects
Outside the Wall Interviews Corey Feldman About New Pink Floyd Inspired Album
Outside The Wall Interviews Corey Feldman: Highly acclaimed North American Pink Floyd website Outside The Wall contributes another wonderful interview. This time they talk with Corey Feldman about his bands new album Technology Anthology. They chat about Pink Floyd members that were involved in... - January 29, 2009 - Outside The Wall
Accidental Rep and John Strasberg Studios Team Up for Summer Acting Program
John Strasberg, internationally recognized director, actor, and teacher, and artistic director of the Accidental Repertory Theater, announces a new summer acting training program July 7 - August 8, 2009 in New York City. - January 29, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
NyghtFalcon Gets X-Rite Color Correction
X-Rite and NyghtFalcon will form a strategic partnership which includes an exchange of intellectual capital. - January 29, 2009 - NyghtFalcon Photography
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Issues Warning About Celebrity-Endorsed Acai Berry Dietary Supplements and Sellers
Nationwide complaints allege false advertising and unauthorized repeat billing after “free” trial. - January 29, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
American Nihilist Underground Society Releases Interview with Beherit
First interview since 1999 discusses new album, soul of black metal with underground metal experts at the American Nihilist Underground Society. - January 29, 2009 - American Nihilist Underground Society
New York Division of Personal Trainers is Launched by Team Fitness America
Offering both membership and package options to cater to every client looking for personal trainers in New York City, Team Fitness America is now able to service many cities throughout the entire New York metropolitan area. - January 29, 2009 - Team Fitness America
High-Achieving College Students Find Jobs, Internships and New Friends on NSCS Web site
Many high-achieving students join an honor society, pay the membership fee, get the pin and end their experience there. But for members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)—an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores—membership just got more dynamic. - January 29, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
United Infrared™ Announces the Launch of EnergyScanIR™
United Infrared™ announces the launch of it’s first service module, EnergyScanIR™. United Infrared, Inc. (UIR) provides a complete application-specific resource system for infrared thermography contractors. EnergyScanIR™ is a network of trained infrared thermographers with a simple goal… to help homeowners save energy. - January 29, 2009 - United Infrared, Inc.
NAFA Opens Submissions for 2009 Larry Goill Awards
NAFA is seeking submissions for the 2009 Larry Goill Awards, which will be presented in New Orleans this April at NAFA's annual Institute & Expo. - January 29, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Soybean Groups Form Coalition to Capitalize on Transportation Opportunities
With the U.S. economy in turmoil, consumers and farmers alike are trying to cut costs wherever they can, including transportation costs, which is why several soybean groups have established the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC). STC's goal is to comprehensively examine some of the major transportation issues impacting soybean farmers and find ways for them to save on transportation costs. - January 29, 2009 - Ohio Soybean Council
Sevierville's Sleep Inn Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
Sleep Inn in Sevierville has been awarded the Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel. - January 29, 2009 - Sleep Inn