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Record Beer Consumption at Oktoberfest '08
Australian-based touring company, Thirsty Swagman, has claimed a record in beer consumption at Oktoberfest 2008, on their 11-night pub-crawl tour across Europe. - November 01, 2008 - Thirsty Swagman Pty Ltd
G.A.P Adventures Launches 60 New Trips in Asia
60 new Asian adventures at 10% off. For the price of your weekly dry cleaning, you can cleanse your spirit in Nepal. - October 24, 2008 - G Adventures
Founder of Latin Excursions – Eric Sheets – Named to Travel + Leisure’s A-List for 4th Consecutive Year
Eric Sheets, founder of Latin Excursions, a luxury travel company, has been enlisted in Travel+Leisure's A-list for the 4th consecutive year. Latin Excursions offers a new vision of South America travel. - October 23, 2008 - LatinExcursions.com
PeakAdventureTour.com Announces Fixed Departure Date for Snow Trekking in Ladakh
PeakAdventureTour.com India’s leading name in tour and travel world announces dates for snow Trekking Tour. Snow Trekking tour will be taken into the hearts of Leh Ladakh and include Chandrashila chopta trekking, frozen river trekking, snow leopard trekking, dodital trekking and so on. - October 19, 2008 - Peak Adventure Group
Peak Adventure Tours Successfully Done Gangotri – Gomukh - Tapovan Trek for 190 Peoples
Peak Adventure Tours, the most prominent adventure tour group manages one of the biggest and most successful trekking trips ever in the history of Uttarakhand. Almost a crew of 190 from Gujarat police (almost every designation like Adi. DG to sub-inspectors) was taken to Gangotri – Gomukh - Tapovan trekking. - October 17, 2008 - Peak Adventure Group
Free Nights and Daily Breakfast in Bora Bora Luxury with easyTahiti.com
Enjoy the luxurious InterContinental Le Moana Resort with this exclusive promotion and save $800 per person. - October 16, 2008 - easytahiti.com
Truffle Hunting and Truffle Market Tour for Nero Norcia Truffle Fair 2009, Italy
Love Umbria, Italian gourmet tour specialists, announces the launch of a Truffle Tour to coincide with the 46th edition of the “Nero Norcia” Black Truffle Fair which will take place in Norcia, Italy in February 2009. The “Nero Norcia” Black Truffle Fair, also known as... - October 15, 2008 - Love Umbria Limited
RezHub.com is Calling All Creative Minds for Their Travel Ad Video Contest
Online travel agency, RezHub.com is turning to the public to help create their next video advertisement. All creative minds are invited to participate in the contest. - October 12, 2008 - RezHub.com
G.A.P Adventures Announces New Trips to Morocco
Save 10% on exciting new adventures in Morocco. - October 10, 2008 - G Adventures
G.A.P Adventures Introduces New Ways to Experience Turkey
G.A.P Adventures, the world’s leading adventure travel company, is pleased to announce new trips to Turkey. - September 25, 2008 - G Adventures
Africa Adventure Consultants’ Animal Experience of a Lifetime
Africa Adventure Consultants’ Serengeti Classic Private Camps safari was honored in this month’s National Geographic Traveler magazine as one of the top twelve best Animal Experiences of a Lifetime. As described by the magazine, “The spectacle of 1.5 million wildebeest plus... - September 24, 2008 - Africa Adventure Consultants
Epicurean Ways Takes Travelers on a Food and Wine Tour of Southern Spain for Thanksgiving
Epicurean Ways announces a Thanksgiving in Spain Culinary Tour. An intimate small-group journey through Andalucía in southern Spain highlights authentic regional cuisine, premier wines, renowned Andalusian chefs and private tours. - September 20, 2008 - Epicurean Ways
Portugal & Spain Invest in Promoting Iberian Peninsula as Single Destination
PortugalSpainBoth.com Offers Leisure Travelers New Online Content, “Deals” and Fulfillment Services. - September 19, 2008 - Portugal? Spain? Both.
New Sensational European Adventures at 10% off from G.A.P Adventures
For the price of a typical morning commute, explore quaint medieval European towns. - September 19, 2008 - G Adventures
The Number of Medical Tourists in Czech Republic Still Growing
Foreign customers discover diagnosis possibilities in the Czech Republic. - September 19, 2008 - Spa-Resorts.cz
Kent Redding Featured as "Green Travel" Expert on Travel Trade Panel
Kent Redding, president of Africa Adventure Consultants, was featured this weekend on a panel discussion on the topic of “Green Travel Trends” as part of the Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa’s (APTA) National Forum. Africa Adventure Consultants operates carbon neutral safaris in Africa. - September 18, 2008 - Africa Adventure Consultants
RezHub.com Announces a Dream Green Vacation Giveaway to Show Travelers That Eco Friendly Vacations Can be Full of Frills
RezHub.com has partnered with the all new Hacienda Tres Rios to provide an all-inclusive eco-vacation contest for 4, with round-trip flights and a full carbon offset. The contest was launched to show travelers that eco vacations can be full of luxury and frills. - September 18, 2008 - RezHub.com
Online Club LaBourse Holiday Weeks
Club LaBourse Rolls Out Holiday Weeks Online Trial. - September 17, 2008 - Club LaBourse Oceania Pty Ltd
Universal Action Travel - Tech Expansion Continues Satisfying Travelers
Recent technological advances by Universal Action Travel has satisfied travelers in the way they submit and process their reservations. - September 17, 2008 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
CruisingOn.com to Host Virtual Event During Nationwide "World's Largest Cruise Night" Promotion
On October 16, 2008 CruisingOn.com will join thousands of cruise-selling travel agents in the World’s Largest Cruise Night, an exciting event in which travel agencies across North America band together to provide consumers with a world of information on cruise vacations. If they choose,... - September 13, 2008 - CruisingOn.Com
Club LaBourse is Consistent Achiever
Club LaBourse Has Regular Spot on Travellers Assistance Honour Role. - September 13, 2008 - Club LaBourse Oceania Pty Ltd
Summer 2009 Holidays: A 'Silverlining' Sunlight for Our Dark Grey Climates
According to the MET office this summer's weather [2008] has been 'harder to predict', a leading weather forecaster admits. - September 13, 2008 - Freedom Direct
Cruise Planners Celebrates ‘World’s Largest Cruise Event’ with Special Cruise Offers All Week Long
It’s the best time of the year to get the best deals on cruise vacations because October is National Cruise Vacation month. And The World’s Largest Cruise Event, October 4-10, 2008, is fast approaching. Eileen Tener, an expert Cruise Planners travel professional, is celebrating by... - September 12, 2008 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener
A New Traveling Guide in Indonesia; voltras travel’s Sales Office Launched
voltras travel Sales Office which is located at Tanjung Priok area, offers travel solutions, including flights and hotels, domestic and international. - September 06, 2008 - voltras travel
CheckOutMyTrip.com is Marking 1 Year Anniversary with New Release Due Out October 1st, 2008
CheckOutMyTrip.com is celebrating 1 year in business with a new release of the Website. The new design will include all of the current favorites, but will take it to a whole new level. - August 31, 2008 - CheckOutMyTrip.com
G.A.P Adventures Holds Travel Photo Story Contest
G.A.P Adventures, a world leader in adventure travel, is encouraging travellers to share the stories that inspired their best photos. - August 29, 2008 - G Adventures
Cruise Planners Announces New Disney Specialist
Eileen Tener, who owns a Cruise Planners franchise, 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. - August 27, 2008 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener
Spanish Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Event
Epicurean Ways and the Market Street Wine Shop led a Spanish wine and olive oil tasting event on Monday, August 25, 2008, in the Pink Warehouse in Downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. - August 26, 2008 - Epicurean Ways
Korea Tourism and Charming Asia Announces Partnership
Charming Asia joins Korea Tourism Organization with its “Korea, Sparkling” brand to heavily promote one of Asia’s fast emerging travel destinations. - August 22, 2008 - Charming Asia
More People Are Going on Long Haul Breaks to Escape a Miserable British Summer, Says Holidays-Direct Travel Company
A week in the Costa del Sol is not enough for increasing numbers of British holidaymakers as 2008 holiday bookings show that destinations traditionally associated with luxury holidays are proving more and more popular. A study of sales through www.holidays-direct.co.uk reveals Britons want something special if they are going to spend money on a holiday this year. - August 22, 2008 - Holidays-Direct
Planeterra Helps Treat Blindness in Tibet
Planeterra, G.A.P Adventures’ non-profit foundation, has raised funds to donate to the Seva Canada Society, an international non-governmental organization dedicated to the elimination of preventable and treatable blindness. The goal is to support an eye camp in Tibet. The eye camp will be... - August 21, 2008 - G Adventures
RezHub.com's New Rental Car Booking Engine Offers Travelers a Sigh of Relief from Rising Fuel Costs
The launch of their new and improved rental car booking engine connects customers quickly and easily to fuel-efficient and eco-friendly rental car options. - August 20, 2008 - RezHub.com
Premier Cities Paris and Prague Up on TravelGuide.TV Travel Video Website
Joining the TravelGuide collection, Paris and Prague are two of the top Europe city destinations. Stunning views of these historical cities come to life in the sharp tourism videos – 9 for each city with the wonderful visitor attractions in high quality visuals. France is the top city destination while many visitors to Prague say “fun” is the main reason for their visit. Webmasters with Prague and Paris sites can embed the videos from TravelGuide.tv set up by Stephen O’Shaughnessy of Dublin. - August 16, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Chocolate Lover’s Tour Eurochocolate 2008 in Perugia, Italy
Love Umbria today announced the launch of a Chocolate Lovers’ Tour to coincide with Eurochocolate 2008 which takes place this year from 18th to 26th October in Perugia, Italy. - August 16, 2008 - Love Umbria Limited
New Charming Asia GoldValue Tours Target the Budget Traveler
With interests to travel to Asia rising up to an all-time high, Charming Asia announces its new tour series to target the larger pool of budget and casual travelers. - August 15, 2008 - Charming Asia
Online Travel Agents Report Successful Summer
One online travel agent has dispelled suggestions that the credit crunch is affecting the holiday plans of Britons in 2008 by reporting a 50% year on year increase in visitors to their website. Top 10 travel agent directline-holidays.co.uk reports that 2 million monthly visitors are using their... - August 13, 2008 - Directline Holidays
Holiday Travel of America (HTOA, Inc.) Provides Outstanding Customer Service for Their Travelers Following Sudden Shutdown of Aloha and ATA Airlines
Holiday Travel of America (HTOA, Inc.) took immediate action to care for stranded Hawaii travelers and those booked for near term departures to Hawaii following the sudden shutdown of Aloha and American Trans Air (ATA) airlines in March and April of this year respectively. “We are very proud... - August 10, 2008 - Holiday Travel of America
Australian Pacific Touring Honours Club LaBourse
Club LaBourse Wins Top 10 Agency Award at Recent Product Launch - August 09, 2008 - Club LaBourse Oceania Pty Ltd
Inner Maldives Holidays Selected as Host Buyer for PATA Travel Mart 2008
Inner Maldives Holidays is pleased to announce that the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has selected Inner Maldives Holidays as a Host Buyer for PATA Travel Mart 2008. PATA - a non-profit travel trade association serving government tourist offices, airlines, hotels and other travel-related... - August 08, 2008 - Inner Maldives Holidays
Emerald City's Green - RezHub.com Announces a Top 6 List of Seattle's Greenest Hotels
Seattle's "Emerald City" nickname has taken on a slightly different meaning as they've succeeded on their mission to shrink their carbon footprint and become one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the country. As is true for most green cities, the hotels in Seattle are a big part of the efforts to go green. RezHub.com has announced a Top 6 List of Seattle's Greenest Hotels. - August 03, 2008 - RezHub.com
Real-Time Holiday Searches at directline-holidays.co.uk
The website of top 10 travel agents directline-holidays.co.uk now allows visitors to see which holidays other users are searching for and booking online - in real time. A live feed on the homepage of www.directline-holidays.co.uk displays the most recently booked holiday, including the basic... - August 03, 2008 - Directline Holidays
Playa Suites Acapulco Completes Major Renovation Project - Investment Focuses on Security, Convenience and "Going Green"
The Playa Suites Hotel in Acapulco has recently completed a million-dollar (USD) renovation project that improves amenities and enhances guest safety and security with the added benefit of reducing the resort’s eco-footprint. - August 02, 2008 - Playa Suites Acapulco
New York City Tourist Vids Up on TravelGuide.TV Website
TravelGuide.TV’s New York subdomain has come onstream with videos on the topics tourists look for, like New York Attractions, New York Restaurants. In all 25 cities are in the first phase of TravelGuide.TV followed by a further 25 by the end of 2008. A key feature of the website is its zippy directness – click and play the high quality travel videos. According to Stephen O’Shaughnessy “New York just had to be one of our first cities – the Big Apple is such a tourist magnet.” - August 02, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Wander Around Finland's Favorite City with Travel Videos from Helsinki.tv
Wander around Helsinki with www.helsinki.tv a new website with nine tourist videos plus map, weather, reservations and information from the TravelGuide.TV team. With the easy-to-recall name, the videos give an insight to the City. Tourism in Helsinki is growing faster than the average for Europe and it is a round the year destination. A key sector is the thriving congress and exhibition trade. The new website gives visitors an appreciation of what to expect on their visit. - July 30, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
G.A.P Adventures Announces Launch of Affiliate Marketing Program
G.A.P Adventures, the world leader in adventure travel, announced today its partnership with Commission Junction, a global leader in affiliate marketing and the leader in driving revenue for the travel industry through the affiliate marketing channel. G.A.P Adventures is one of the first adventure... - July 28, 2008 - G Adventures
Club LaBourse Hits Milestone
8000 Australian Members For Club LaBourse And Growing. - July 26, 2008 - Club LaBourse Oceania Pty Ltd
Auckland City of Sails Goes Sailing Into Video World
Auckland.TV has great tourist videos dealing with tourism topics and gives a feel for the awesome atmosphere of the City. The name dates back to the time of sailing ships and also Auckland as a stopover on round the world sailing races. The videos give a glimpse of the multifaceted cultural heritage and the website has a reservations area, Forum and Directory. The videos can be embedded on any website and this can be done from the Syndication area. Auckland TV is part of TravelGuide.TV - July 23, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Holidaymakers Avoiding the Euro Head for Holidays in Turkey and Bulgaria, Reports Holidays-Direct.co.uk
This year has seen a change in holiday trends, as Brits search for non-Euro holiday destinations to get the best holiday deals. Brits stretch the pound by taking holidays in Turkey, Bulgaria and other holiday destinations where they can avoid the Euro, say experts at online travel agency Holidays-Direct.co.uk. - July 23, 2008 - Holidays-Direct
Boston Tourists get Brilliant Videos from TravelGuide.TV
Boston joins the TravelGuide.TV collection of major world tourist destinations with brilliant videos designed with the City visitor in mind. All the typical tourist topics are covered in video – Attractions, Tours, Hotels, etc plus informative text. “Boston Video TravelGuide”, according to Stephen O’Shaughnessy, “is a natural for us” given the ties between Boston and Ireland. The site also has a Forum, Directory and the Boston Videos can be downloaded and embedded free on any site. - July 16, 2008 - TravelGuide.TV
Travel Greener in Chicago - RezHub.com's Green Travel Hub Announces a Top 5 List of Chicago's Greenest Hotels
Chicago is on a mission to become the greenest city in the United States and even the hotels in are taking part in the green up. RezHub.com's Green Travel Hub has put together a Top 5 list of the Greenest Hotels in The Windy City. - July 13, 2008 - RezHub.com