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Chumaround Launches Platform for Curating "Off the Beaten Track" Travel Experiences
Chumaround (Chumaround.com) today announced the launch of an innovative new peer-to-peer travel marketplace that connects people visiting new cities with like minded local hosts ready to show them around. - February 07, 2019 - Chumaround.com
Luxury Hotels Team Up with Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental to Create a New High-End Road Trip
New “Lap of Luxury” Self-Guided Adventure Tour in Ecuador - January 29, 2019 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Viaggio Italia Travel Launches Early Bird Discount for 2019 Tours
Travelling to Italy is a great experience and Viaggio Italia Travel – Brisbane’s leading small group tour operator specialising in Italy – is making it an even better right now with the release of their Early Bird Discount for its range of northern autumn 2019 escorted tours of Italy. - January 25, 2019 - Viaggio Italia Travel
Dig This® Announces Move to New Las Vegas Location with Expanded Kids Activities and Heavy Equipment Offerings
Operations scheduled to commence February 1 with Grand Opening festivities February 16. - January 18, 2019 - Dig This
Southern California Private Tours Increases Its Offering of "Spring Break" Disneyland VIP Tours to Guests Visiting the Disneyland Resort in Southern California
Southern California Private Tours announces the increased availability of its "spring break" Disneyland VIP Tours for guests visiting the Disneyland Resort in Southern California during the upcoming spring break holiday. - January 16, 2019 - Southern California Private Tours
Heritage Expedition Set to Sail in May
Latest Heritage Cruises trip takes guests around Cat Ba Archipelago off the coast of Vietnam's north. - January 12, 2019 - Heritage Cruises and Expeditions
Romantics Travel Receives Distinction in the 11th Annual WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards®
Romantics Travel was announced a winner of the renowned WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® in Fort Worth. - January 12, 2019 - Romantics Travel
Grand Canyon West Fully Open for Business; Federal Shutdown Has No Impact on West Rim Tourism
Visitors looking to experience the Grand Canyon during the federal government shutdown can do so at Grand Canyon West, which remains open and fully operational for visitors from all over the world. Owned and operated by the Hualapai Tribe, Grand Canyon West is not part of the National Park Service. Thus, the tourism center, which attracts more than 1 million visitors each year, has not been at all affected by the federal shutdown. - January 08, 2019 - Grand Canyon Resort Corporation
Sitters4Critters Teams Up with "Fear Free" to Become Certified in Providing Stress-Free Pet Care
"Our fear free coaching will allow us to apply our knowledge and tools when we face our wonderful clients’ every day," says Tristan Hamburg Owner, Sitters4Critters. - December 19, 2018 - Sitters4Critters
Thrillophilia Introduces All New GoPro Passport Program
Experience Travel and high-end quality Documentation easily and live with the exclusive partnership of Thrillophilia and GoPro. Capture best of the adventures around and win best of the offers from Thrillophilia. - December 13, 2018 - Thrillophilia
MoreRentalcars.com Becomes Environmentally Friendly Car Rental Business
MoreRentalcars.com are pleased to announce that they are cooperating with the Environmental Defense Fund from the 1st of December as part of their campaign to support the environment. - December 13, 2018 - MoreRentalcars.com
Cruise Planners-Unique Family Adventures Travel Advisor, Starr Wlodarski, Was Among First to Experience Newest Cruise Ship, Celebrity Edge
Wlodarski was one of the first travel advisors to experience the most anticipated new cruise ships in years. - December 10, 2018 - Unique Family Adventures
Desert Safari Company Skyland Tourism Celebrates 6 Years of Service in Dubai
Established in 2012, Skyland Tourism has offered safaris and tours to its customers in Dubai for leisure, adventure and group travel. They also specialize in tailor-made itineraries reflecting your ideal time frame and budget. When booking your Dubai desert safari with Skyland Tourism, their experts take the hassle out of planning and they offer flexible policies. - November 27, 2018 - Skyland Tourism
S'mores and Stargazing Galore: Grand Canyon West Premieres New West Rim Cabin Accommodations
Grand Canyon West (GCW) continues to expand the experiences available to the 1 million guests who annually visit the West Rim of one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders. With overnight stays in the Hualapai Ranch’s rustic cabins always a hot commodity, GCW has opened 18 additional cabins along the edge of the West Rim. The cabins are perfect for visitors who want to spend the night stargazing while listening to the distant howls of coyotes. - November 19, 2018 - Grand Canyon Resort Corporation
Sitters4Critters Pet Care Announces New Pet Store and Partnership with pawTree
Sitters4Critters is excited to announce its partnership with pawTree, an all-natural pet nutrition pet store. They are breaking this news in excitement for better animal care products proudly made in the USA. Now, even picky eaters will love these food supplement add-ons. - November 17, 2018 - Sitters4Critters
Great Ocean Road's Trash Bags on Tour
Sightseeing Tours Australia has joined forces with Trash Bags on Tour in the innovative "Great Ocean Road Beach Clean with Trash Bags on Tour" to raise awareness of the growing scourge of plastic pollution and its toxic impacts affecting our coastlines and oceans. The tour will introduce... - November 16, 2018 - Sightseeing Tours Australia
Iberian Traveler Offers Its Exclusive 4-Day/3-Night Packages for the Fiesta de San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain in 2019
Iberian Traveler’s Sanfermin Tours offers it's clients the opportunity to experience the Fiesta de San Fermin and the running of the bulls in 2019 from the opening ceremony on July 6, to the closing ceremony at midnight on July 14. - November 15, 2018 - Iberian Traveler
For the First Time, Maharaja Eco Dive Lodge is Introducing Electric Dive Boats, in Raja Ampat, to Allow Scuba Divers to Enjoy Eco Diving Without Polluting the Ocean
Raja Ampat, the last paradise on earth, is a dream destination for all divers thanks to its the rich marine life and Eco system. Raja Ampat is a marine protected area. However, like anywhere else in the world, dive operations and trips are using fuel powered speed boats, polluting and damaging the... - November 02, 2018 - MahaRaja Eco Dive Lodge
Delfinia Group - Specialists in Tailor-Made Luxury Vacations, Honeymoons, and Events - Expands to Include Paris and the French Riviera
Delfinia Group has added Paris and the French Riviera to their luxury travel destination expertise. With deep knowledge and experience in Greece and the Greek Islands, Delfinia Group has expanded into France at the request of repeat clients who enjoyed the bespoke travel experiences and white glove... - October 30, 2018 - Delfinia Group
Nimbus, a New Way to Travel to Secret Destinations
Nimbus plans surprise trips to Secret Destinations around the US. Discover where you are traveling just 2 days before departing. More than 40 surprise destinations waiting for you. - October 30, 2018 - Fly Nimbus LLC
WTM London 2018: Luxury Travel Ltd. to Touch the Heritage of Vietnam
Luxury Travel Ltd. will be attending WTM London from November 05 – 07, 2018 at Stand: AS890 with all of their existing brands while launching their latest brand, Heritage Cruises to touch the heritage of Vietnam. - October 17, 2018 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Launching Heritage Cruises: Vietnam’s First Boutique Cruise
Luxury Travel Vietnam to launch Heritage Cruises, Vietnam’s first artful boutique cruise in the Gulf of Tonkin and on the Red River, Vietnam. - October 15, 2018 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Lux Group Announces Keel-Laying Ceremony for the First Boutique Cruise in the Halong Bay Region
The Lux group announces a keel-laying ceremony for the first of 10 boutique cruise ships in Vietnam. - October 12, 2018 - Heritage Cruises and Expeditions
Rayna Tours and Travels Wins Two Coveted Awards at Arabian Travel Awards
Arabian Travel Awards recognize the company with the Best Destination Management Company and the Best B2B Travel Portal awards. - October 09, 2018 - Rayna Tours and Travels
#ChooseCruise: Shirley and Joe Cicero Dream Vacations to Participate in Global #ChooseCruise Initiative
Shirley and Joe Cicero – Dream Vacations, the cruise vacation planning expert, is taking part in the #ChooseCruise campaign highlighting the many reasons why a cruise is the best choice for travelers. The campaign brings the cruise industry together to showcase the many cruise opportunities... - October 02, 2018 - Dream Vacations - Shirley and Joe Cicero
Vietnam’s First Boutique Cruise Keeps Heritage Alive
The Lux Group to launch Vietnam’s first artful boutique cruise in the Gulf of Tonkin and on the Red River, Vietnam. - September 27, 2018 - Heritage Cruises and Expeditions
78 Adventures Announces LGBTQ+ Alaska Cruise Adventure
Who: 78 Adventures Travel Co. & all LGBTQ+ people and allies; What: Experience a 7 day cruise + exclusive 3 day land adventure; When: May 20 - 30, 2019; Where: Alaska, United States via the Inside Passage from Vancouver BC, calling in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, Seward and an exclusive 3 day land Adventure in Anchorage; More Info: https://www.78adventures.com/acapr1 - September 26, 2018 - 78 Adventures
ASIA DMC Leads the Way with Its Pioneering Carbon Offset Product
On the heels of its 21st anniversary, award-winning destination management company, ASIA DMC, has become the first company of its kind to launch a pioneering carbon offset product. - September 26, 2018 - ASIA DMC
Southern California Private Tours to Offer MD&M Convention Guests Its Disneyland VIP Tours That Coincide with Convention Schedules
Southern California Private Tours announces additional tour availability of its renowned Disneyland VIP Tours for MD&M Convention guests attending its Convention in Anaheim, California February 05, 2019 thru February 07, 2019. - September 23, 2018 - Southern California Private Tours
Alluring Africa Voted World’s Best Safari Outfitter
Florida-based Luxury Tour Operator Voted Number 1 by Readers of Travel + Leisure. - September 21, 2018 - Alluring Africa
9to5 Travels Now Booking 12-Day Tour to Legendary Egypt
The majestic journey to Egypt, home of the ancient Pharaohs, the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza tour departs on March 1, 2019 – depending upon availability - for 12 days and 11 nights in the historic city of Cairo. Guests will enjoy luxury accommodations, exploration of one of the Seven Wonders of the World and experience the freedom of a camel ride in the Sahara Desert, famous churches and Philae Island. - September 14, 2018 - 9to5 Travels
Amazing Peru is Making a Difference in South America
Getting to Machu Picchu is difficult to reach, but especially if you need help in walking or use a wheelchair. South America may seem like an unconventional choice for disabled travellers, but many countries here, including Peru have made great progress in improving their cities to be more accessible and wheelchair friendly. - September 07, 2018 - Amazing Peru
ASIA DMC Prevails at 25th World Travel Awards
The 25th World Travel Awards Gala, held in Hong Kong on 3rd September, recognized ASIA DMC triumphant in six categories, including "Asia's Leading Management Company" and five accolades including leading management company (DMC) in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar. - September 07, 2018 - ASIA DMC
Sitters4Critters Announces New Perks and Benefits for Employees
The fully insured dog walking and pet sitter service, Sitters4Critters recently announced that it will be offering new perks and benefits for employees. Sitters4Critters put these changes into effect to maximize employee productivity and happiness after receiving feedback from existing... - September 06, 2018 - Sitters4Critters
Ecuador Freedom to Provide 21st Century Medical Access on Its Motorcycle Tours
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental Adds Medical Consultation Services Through MultiDoctores. - September 06, 2018 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
ATA.ONE App Now Available on iOS & Android Smartphones
Fly on your own budget. Unsold airline seats for a fraction of the regular price. - September 03, 2018 - ATA.ONE
SpiceRoads Cycling Launches Tours in 3 East African Countries
SpiceRoads Cycling, one of the world’s leaders in cycle tours in emerging destinations, has just launched 3 new countries in their lineup of adventure cycling destinations: Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda. The launch covers 2 new adventure cycling tours, Cycling Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean,... - August 10, 2018 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Shop Gotham Introduces First Self-Guided Food Tour for Visitors to NYC
The New York City International Food Sampling Itinerary Shop Gotham’s NYC International Food Sampling Itinerary is the only Self-Guided Food tasting program offered in NYC. With the intense demand in recent years from visitors for food tasting and food truck tours, Shop Gotham, a 14 year old... - August 08, 2018 - Shop Gotham
Sitters4Critters Introducing Pet Nanny Services in Levittown. Caring for Your Pet When Class is Back in Session.
Sitters4Critters' pet nanny is the governor of all pet sitters. She is an expert in pet care, medications and injections. She supervises and makes sure clients are wow'd in every possible way so they keep coming back for more. - August 02, 2018 - Sitters4Critters
ASIA DMC Declares Support for Myanmar’s Travel Industry
Amongst a common trend turning away from Myanmar due to the Rohingya refugee crisis, ASIA’s leading regional destination management company, ASIA DMC is taking significant steps to protect the livelihood of its locally run team as well as its primary local suppliers through further promotion of the destination with its trade partners. - July 26, 2018 - ASIA DMC
New Audio Book Tackles Dread of Flying
"How to Fly with Less Stress" Audio Book offers you inspired messages that are designed to help reduce the stress, anxiety, and fear that can occur when traveling. "How to Fly with Less Stress" has over 250 travel tips that range from practical information you need to know for your health while flying and also includes positive affirmations, prayers, relaxation techniques that are useful. There are dozens of stretches that are designed to do while seated, - July 18, 2018 - Metaphysical Media Network
Experienced Hospitality Leader Colin McBeath to Assume Grand Canyon Resort Corporation CEO Post
After an international search for a new Chief Executive Officer, the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation has hired Colin McBeath to lead its tourism operation as the company’s new CEO. McBeath, whose hospitality career spans more than 25 years working for top travel and hotel destinations across North America and Asia, will begin work on July 16, 2018. McBeath, who speaks Mandarin Chinese and French, comes to GCRC from the Purgatory Resort, where he served as GM. - July 13, 2018 - Grand Canyon Resort Corporation
Southern California Private Tours to Offer Increased Availability of Its Disneyland VIP Tours During the Summer of 2018
Southern California Private Tours to offer increased availability of its coveted & exclusive Disneyland VIP Tours to guests visiting the Disneyland Resort this summer. Greater availability means guests will have more choices when it comes to choosing VIP Tours of Disneyland and Disney's... - July 13, 2018 - Southern California Private Tours
Children Incorporated Teams Up with Kind Traveler to Empower Travelers to Help Children in Need
Travelers Can Now Help Children in Need When They Vacation. - July 03, 2018 - Kind Traveler
Egypt Western Desert Tours See an Increase in Foreign Tourist Group Tours for Desert Ecotourism in Egypt
Positive outlook for Egypt Tourism in the second half of 2018 to 2019. Egypt Western Desert Tours see an increase of foreign visitors group tours for eco-tourism from the UK, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe along with new markets from Asia; South Korea, China, and Malaysia. - June 27, 2018 - Egypt Western Desert Tours
Southern California Private Tours Announces Enhanced VIP Tours of Disney California Adventure at the Disney Resort in Southern California
Southern California Private Tours starts the summer with its enhanced VIP Tours of Disney California Adventure at the Disney Resort in Southern California. Its VIP Tours offer guests a luxurious and customized tour of the park, along with minimized wait times for many of the attractions offered to guests this summer. - June 24, 2018 - Southern California Private Tours
SpiceRoads Cycling Rolls Out E-Bikes in Vietnam and Sri Lanka
SpiceRoads Cycling has introduced electric bicycles, e-bikes, into their fleets in Vietnam and Sri Lanka, two of Asia’s most popular destinations for adventure tourism. It was announced today. - June 22, 2018 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Ecuador Freedom Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for Five Consecutive Years
The Certificate of Excellence Award Celebrates Excellence in Hospitality and is Given Only to Establishments That Consistently Achieve Great Traveler Reviews on TripAdvisor. Ecuador Freedom is the only South American Motorcycle Tour Operator to win this distinctive award. - June 12, 2018 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Angkor Zipline is the Only Permanent Educational Eco-Adventure Tour Operating Inside Angkor Archeological Park in Cambodia
Angkor Zipline, LLC operates the only permanent educational eco-adventure canopy tour inside Angkor Park and the only zipline in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The operation was acquired by a private investment group in 2017 from Flight of the Gibbon and since then they have made significant changes to pricing, policies and safety procedures to improve the guest' experience. Guests have come from 75 countries around the world. - May 30, 2018 - Angkor Zipline
European Visa Cardholders Save on Hotel Bookings with Free Access to Bidroom
Visa announces a three year partnership with hotel booking service, Bidroom. The partnership provides all European Visa cardholders (1) six months free access to the membership-based platform - register at visa.bidroom.com. - May 22, 2018 - Bidroom.com