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Milestone Internet Marketing Launches eBuzz Connect 2.0 Reviews Monitoring System
Second generation system offers key features to enhance hotel performance from online reviews and social media channels - June 18, 2011 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc.
Htel Service Apartment Amsterdam Achieves Number 1 Spot on Tripadvisor
The number 1 spot on Tripadvisor for speciality lodging is Htel Serviced Apartments. In June 2011 the business, that is specialized for a short stay in Amsterdam and Amstelveen, is honored with this achievement due to the realization of a social media campaign. In cooperation with Xotels hotel... - June 17, 2011 - Htel Apartments
Resmark Systems Tour Operator Software Launches Resmark Interactive to Integrate Travel Websites Into Mobile Applications for Use on iPhone, Androids, iPads and Tablets
By the end of 2013, more people will be browsing the web with mobile devices than with desktop computers. By understanding the psychology of how customers interact with your company online, Resmark Interactive is able to develop engaging online experiences built around ease of use, speed and simplicity. - June 17, 2011 - RESMARK Systems
International Insurance Industry Connects with Medical Tourism Industry in Chicago
The Global Benefits Association, a global nonprofit insurance trade association for international insurance companies and multi-national employers will host their second annual international Global Benefits Conference in Chicago, October 26-28th, 2011 in conjunction with the Medical Tourism Association’s annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress. - June 17, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Ritz Tours Offers "Scenic China Fall Special" with Limited Availability. Package Includes International Airfare and Luxury Accommodations.
Travel to China on the Scenic China Fall Special, a 9-day trip, with Ritz Tours (www.RitzTours.com) during September or October, one of the most popular times of the year to go, for $1303 (plus tax) per person, based on double occupancy. This program takes travelers to four cities, staying in... - June 16, 2011 - Ritz Tours
Tucson, Arizona Selected as Top Ten Finalist in Outside Magazine's Search for the "Best Town Ever"
Cast Your Vote for Tucson During Outside’s “Best Town Ever” Facebook Contest - June 16, 2011 - Metropolitan Tucson CVB
Bhaya Cruises Awarded TripAdvisor “Certificate of Excellence 2011”
Bhaya Cruises today announced TripAdvisor – the world’s largest travel site has awarded the company a Certificate of Excellence 2011 for its excellent service quality. The certificate is judged from the recommendations of worldwide travelers who contribute to the site. - June 16, 2011 - Bhaya Cruises
Spirit Incentives Names Derek Dressler Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Spirit Incentives, innovators of travel incentives and benefits programs, announced today that Derek Dressler has been named Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In this role, Dressler will be responsible for setting strategic sales and marketing direction and leading the day-to-day activities,... - June 15, 2011 - Spirit Incentives
Luxury Travel Vietnam Ltd to Launch New Package for Luxury Adventure Travelers
Luxury Travel Vietnam Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has just launched “Discover the Charm of Ninh Binh by Bike 2 days.” - June 15, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Ltd to Launch "the Natural Beauty of North-Eastern Vietnam"
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has launched "The Natural Beauty of North-eastern Vietnam," an adventurous itinerary for people looking to explore this beautiful region. Travelers visit Ba Be, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lang Son and Halong Bay. - June 15, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Private Vietnam Tour Guide Announces Expansion of Private Tour Guide Services in Vietnam
Private Vietnam Tour Guide (www.privatevietnamtourguide.com) now offers Vietnam shore excursions to cruise ship travelers arriving in Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon Ports in addition to its regular clientele of Vietnam travelers arriving by land and air. Private Vietnam tour guide Bao Loc can provide a... - June 13, 2011 - Private Vietnam Tour Guide
Safe, Secure and Flexible Travel is Now an Option in the Middle East
Falafel Bus, the Middle East’s first and only Independent Travellers Network (aka hop on hop off) commenced this month in Israel and Jordan. - June 12, 2011 - Falafel Bus
New Tanzania Safari: Great Migration Above & Below the Water
Wilderness and Wildlife Travel Experts Aqua-Firma have just announced a new and exciting African Safari Experience, enabling one to witness the Great Migration as well as experience some of Tanzania's most diverse and fascinating marine life. - June 12, 2011 - Aqua-Firma Worldwide Ltd
Men's Golf Fitness Retreat - New at Vita Vie Retreat
Vita Vie Retreat introduces Men’s Golf Fitness Retreats. These intensive fitness retreats focus on core strength and stability, flexibility and improving range of motion to improve the golf game. - June 10, 2011 - Vita Vie Retreat
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours’ Guests Pedal by Vineyards, with Tastings and Stops in Four International Wine Regions
Guided cycling tours of France’s Alsace, Italy’s Piedmont and Tuscany, and Chile’s Central Valley visit the finest wineries of each region. - June 10, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
Travel2Italy Announces Rome Luxury Sweepstakes Winner
Travel2Italy (www.Travel2Italy.com), the luxury travel and leisure division of Travelive (www.Travelive.com) specializing in Italy, today announced Sheri Chymy as the winner of its Rome Luxury Sweepstakes. The Rome Luxury Sweepstakes prize included 4 nights at Rose Garden Palace with breakfast, private roundtrip transfers and a half-day Day Private Walking Classical Tour (Coliseum, The Rome Forum. Capital Hill & more) with a Licensed Guide. - June 10, 2011 - Travelive
Market Research Study Reveals Investment in Building Area's Image Paying Off
Benchmark study shows increase in community’s image ratings by residents and nonresidents alike. - June 09, 2011 - Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Medical Tourism Association Lives in Las Vegas to Bring Medical Tourism to Physician Assistants
The AAPA’s 39th Annual Conference in Las Vegas is the only annual meeting targeting all groups and medical specialties of PAs. The MTA seized the chance to deliver updated news about medical tourism to its delegates and raise awareness to the need for continuum of care. - June 09, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Announces Webinar Schedule
As part of the commitment to education, the Medical Tourism Association will be conducting 10 webinars starting on May 24, 2011 and ending September 21, 2011. - June 08, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Rapid City Helps Travelers Fight High Gas Prices
The Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is trying to help visitors have more fun and stay on budget with the 2011 Black Hills Coupon Book. - June 08, 2011 - Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Gap Adventures Offers Travel Enthusiasts Worldwide a Chance to Win a Free Trip
Gap Adventures celebrates its CEO photo contest with a contest for its community. New and existing "fans" of Gap Adventures' Facebook page www.facebook.com/gapadventures can be eligible to win a free trip by clicking the "like" button. Details on Facebook page, contest ends July 1, 2011. - June 07, 2011 - G Adventures
Luxury Travel Ltd to Promote the Charms of Champassak
Champassak, a tale of a Mekong gem in Laos, Southern Laos might not be as popular as the north, but it boasts many historical sites as well as places of natural beauty, including the largest falls in Southeast Asia. - June 06, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Wild Planet Adventures Protects Wildlife Vacation Experience in Costa Rica by Offering Wildlife-Rich Alternative to Over-Crowded Packaged Tours
Costa Rica “Ultimate Wildlife” eco-tours are crafted to avoid the crowds and feature special access to private reserves and exclusive activities designed to expose travelers to exceptional and privileged wildlife viewing. - June 06, 2011 - Wild Planet Adventures
One World Trekking Confirms Hike to the Lost Valleys of Annapurna in Nepal
Small group to enter the remote Tibetan region of NarPhu amongst the giant Himalayas. - June 06, 2011 - One World Trekking
Popularity of Vietnam’s Seaside Resort-Town Nha Trang on the Rise – Comprehensive Travel Guide Launched to Cover Information Needs of Travelers
Both popular with backpackers and affluent tourists, Vietnam's seaside resort-town Nha Trang attracts increasingly larger numbers of tourists. Its upcoming Sea Festival from June 11 - 15, called "the only sea festival in Vietnam able to impress tourists" is another highlight for the destination and its visitors. The travel guide www.nha-trang.travel was set up to cover the increasing information needs of the fast growing numbers of tourists by offering complete and objective travel information. - June 06, 2011 - The complete travel guide to Vietnam's holiday paradise Nha Trang
One World Trekking Confirms Inaugural Trek Into Bhutan’s Merak and Sakteng Region
Join One World Trekking on one of the first groups to search for the elusive Yeti in remote eastern Bhutan. - June 05, 2011 - One World Trekking
Solos Enjoy Luxury for Less with Exclusive Escapes
Solo travellers can benefit from a no single supplement offer at four boutique hotels in Exclusive Escape’s affordable chic Turkey programme. Available on a first-come, first served basis, the single supplement waiver applies to one or two rooms a week at designated properties throughout the year, some including peak season. - June 04, 2011 - Exclusive Escapes
Raleigh Ranked Among Top 15 Best Cities for Job Growth
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Salutes Accomplishment of Metropolitan Area - June 04, 2011 - Chamber Communications Committee
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the Excellence in International Healthcare Leadership Award
This award will be presented at the 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress held in Chicago, October 25-28, 2011. - June 03, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf as a Bronze Sponsor at WMT&GHC 2011 in Chicago, IL Oct. 25-28
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf as a returning Bronze Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - June 02, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
World Luxury Cruise Vacations Offers Cruising Itineraries for the Active Lifestyle
World Luxury Cruise Vacations proudly offers European boutique barge cruises with itineraries to fit even the most active lifestyle. - June 02, 2011 - France Cruises, Inc.
One Concierge Offers Formula One Experience
For those with a need to speed, One Concierge is offering clients the chance to sit behind the wheel of a Formula One race car in a variety of global locations. - June 01, 2011 - One Concierge
Luxury Travel Launches Half-Day Hanoi City Tour by Bike
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Has Launched a Half-Day Hanoi City Tour by Bike. - June 01, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
A Taste of Vietnam for Gourmet Lovers by Luxury Travel Group Ltd
The new Luxury Travel trip features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam’s most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land. - May 30, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Group Ltd Success with Its Tailor-Made Tours to Vietnam and Southeast Asia
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) meets increasing market success with its tailor-made tours to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. - May 28, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
One Concierge & FabLuxury Offer VIP Experience for 2011 Glastonbury Festival
With hundreds of live performances and over 150,000 people in attendance, The Glastonbury Festival is known worldwide as one of the most attended festivals for contemporary music, dance, theatre and other performing arts. In collaboration with FabLuxury, One Concierge is offering clients exclusive VIP and concierge services for the 2011 Glastonbury Festival. - May 28, 2011 - One Concierge
One World Trekking Offers Discount on Upper Dolpo and Snow Leopard Trek
Leader in Himalayan adventure travel offers $675.00 savings on one of Nepal's greatest hiking journeys - May 27, 2011 - One World Trekking
Medical Tourism Association™ Travels “Across the Pond” to Spread the Word
The 2011 Travel Distribution Summit held in London was host to the top travel agents, airlines, hotels and affiliated business entities from around the globe. It served as a platform for the MTA to educate these companies about the industry. - May 26, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Wins 27th Annual Communication Excellence Award
American Chamber of Commerce Executives Recognizes Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s We Open Doors Every Day Campaign. - May 26, 2011 - Chamber Communications Committee
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce's Annual Event Raises More Than $46,000 for Its Endowed Scholarship at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
The Grand Wine & Food Affair Scholarship Endowment provides critical financial support to students pursuing careers in hospitality management, culinary arts, and spirituous beverage management and marketing. - May 26, 2011 - Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
Spirit Incentives Earns ARDA Supplier Certification
Spirit Incentives, designers of innovative travel incentives and benefits programs, announced that Pamela Gonzalez, Director of Marketing attended an-in depth seminar and successfully completed an examination conducted at the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Conference. Gonzalez... - May 25, 2011 - Spirit Incentives
New Hilton Head Welcome Center Opens, I-95 Exit 8 Offers Visitor Assistance & Area Accommodations
The new Hilton Head Island, SC Welcome Center opened on May 1st, 2011, providing visitors to Hilton Head and travelers on I-95 a valuable resource for area information and discount vacation packages. - May 25, 2011 - Hilton Head Island Welcome Center
The Medial Tourism Association Announces an Exclusive Ministerial Summit at WMT&GHC Oct. 25-28
The MTA Announces an Exclusive Ministerial Summit, Part of the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress October 25-28 in Chicago. - May 25, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Beach Vacation Rentals Company Announces Arrival of “Coquina Treasures” Ft. Myers Beach House Rental
Ft Myers Beach, FL vacation rentals company, Beach Accommodations, announces “Coquina Treasures” Ft. Myers Beach house rental now available. The rental is 3,000 square feet, with a convenient beach access. - May 25, 2011 - Beach Accommodations, LLC
Luxury Travel Has Launched a Half-Day Afternoon Hanoi City Tour in the Summer
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Launch a Half-Day Afternoon Hanoi City Tour in the Summer. - May 24, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Group Ltd to Promote a New Romance in Vietnam and Cambodia
Luxury Travel Group Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Promote Romance in Vietnam and Cambodia. - May 24, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Join Iberian Traveler as "The Sun Also Rises" Over the Streets of Pamplona Once Again During San Fermín 2011
Iberian Traveler - Maribel's Guides, in association with Peña Seattle, are offering exclusive hotel packages for Sanfermín 2011 and the Feria Del Toro, the "Running of the bulls." - May 22, 2011 - Iberian Traveler
Tall Ships to Return to Channel Islands Harbor
Tall ships are coming to Channel Islands Harbor Jun. 24-26. A total of six tall ships will weigh anchor at the harbor as part of the American Sail Training Association’s Tall Ships Challenge race series. These majestic ships will be open for visitors to explore Jun. 24-26. While at the... - May 22, 2011 - Channel Islands Harbor
Luxury Travel to Promote Tailor-Made Honeymoon Holidays in Vietnam
"Beautiful resorts and spas, majestic scenery, a rich traditional culture, easy going and welcoming locals, great food and solid tourists infrastructures - it's easy to understand why Vietnam is fast becoming a favourite destination for honeymoon couples," said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of... - May 21, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
River Rafting Pioneer, Western River Expeditions, Predicts High Waters, Stellar Year on West’s White Waters
Western River Expeditions announces that as of mid-May the water content from snowpack in the mountains of the Colorado River Basin is the fifth highest on record, potentially making this year one of the best high water years ever. - May 21, 2011 - Western River Expeditions