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Playa Mundo Maya, Beach Holiday Destination Underway in Campeche Coast
The new beach holiday destination is located out of the sargassum and hurricane path in the Gulf of Mexico side of the Yucatan Peninsula, Isla Aguada. - July 23, 2019 - Global Property Service Group
InnQuest Software Connects roomMaster PMS with UpsellGuru
UpsellGuru makes it easier than ever to increase your guest experience while increasing your revenue at the same time. InnQuest's roomMaster software has recently partnered with UpsellGuru to do just that. If you’re looking for a product that automates your upselling platform, contact our sales team to find out how you can get a demo of UpsellGuru today. - July 23, 2019 - InnQuest Software
Plan Your Perfect Holiday in Peru with Gulliver Expeditions' Helpful Guide
If you’re planning a Peru trip, it’s important that you get a little background information about the country, its history, its people, and anything else that might prove useful or that might enrich your stay in this beautiful country. Gulliver Expeditions has put together this brief guide to Peru to help anyone planning a holiday; if you have any follow-up question. - July 23, 2019 - Gulliver Expeditions
Dream Drive Brings Van Life to Japan with Rentable Custom Hotel Rooms on Wheels
Dream Drive, a custom van workshop and rental company in Japan, is officially launching their depot and 4 vans in August 2019. Japan is in the midst of a tourism boom seeing record numbers of inbound tourists so far for 2019. - July 20, 2019 - Dream Drive K.K.
Avis Malaysia Wins the Prestigious Rentalcars.com Award for Outstanding Customer Experience
Avis Malaysia, a part of the DRB-HICOM Group, recently won a prestigious award for outstanding customer experience for its branches at Kuching and Kota Kinabalu International Airports from the world’s leading online car rental provider, Rentalcars.com. The Rentalcar.com Customer Favourite... - July 19, 2019 - DRB-HICOM EZ-Drive Sdn Bhd
San Miguel de Allende Named Best City in Mexico for 4th Straight Year by Travel + Leisure Readers in 2019 World's Best Awards' Rankings
Mexican Colonial City also comes in at number 2 in Best Cities in the World with Three of its properties also ranking across various lists. - July 13, 2019 - Visit San Miguel de Allende
Bamba's Trek to Machu Picchu Through the Inca Trail Wins 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award
bamba's Machu Picchu Trek is a Travelers' Choice Award winner for Top 10 Multi Day Tours – World as well as Top 10 Experiences - South America. - July 13, 2019 - bamba
Merida Named One of the Best Cities in Mexico at Travel + Leisure 2019 World’s Best Awards
Merida, capital of Yucatan, has once again been named one of the top cities in Mexico by the readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine. - July 12, 2019 - Yucatan Ministry of Tourism
Celebrate Ginger Rogers' Birthday at the Owens-Rogers Museum in July and August
The Owens-Rogers Museum: Birthplace of Ginger Rogers located at 100 W Moore Street in Independence, Missouri will host special events in July and August 2019 in celebration of Ginger Rogers’ birthday. - July 08, 2019 - Owens-Rogers Museum
Park Inn by Radisson Orlando Converts to Days Inn by Wyndham Hotel
The former Park Inn by Radisson Resort & Conference Center - Orlando is now the Days Inn by Wyndham Kissimmee - Celebration and will be converted into a full-service Wyndham resort in 2020, following a series of multimillion-dollar renovations and improvements to the... - July 08, 2019 - AD1Global
Social Entrepreneur Haley Findlay Announces Partnership with Hospitality Brand Mantis Collection
Social Impact Tourism Will be Highlighted in a New Digital Series - July 04, 2019 - Haley Findlay
Benseron Hospitality Changes Company Name to Linga
Benseron Hospitality has changed their company name to “Linga.” Under the new company name, Linga rOS has been announced as the new flagship product. The new cloud-based rOS product will be the first of its kind. As such, the company and add-on services will all be adopting new, enhanced logos. - July 03, 2019 - Linga
Hyatt Centric Mountain View Announces Executive Appointments
Hyatt Centric Mountain View is expected to open mid-July with a leadership team boasting 83 years of combined hospitality experience. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is developing and will manage the new lifestyle hotel. - June 30, 2019 - OTO Development
Announcing the Launch of the World’s First Transportation Security Leadership Forum
Transportation Security Leadership Forum – Innovation | Leadership | Security Re-Imagined; 29-30 October 2019, Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland - June 28, 2019 - SEMCO Events Ltd.
Ecuador Freedom Brings High Performance Australian Motorcycle Tires to the Middle of the World
MotoZ Names Ecuador Freedom as Exclusive Ecuador Distributor. - June 28, 2019 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Chelsea Bond Jewelry Launches Retail Partnership with Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Chelsea Bond Jewelry, a domestic and international leading spa jewelry brand led by founder Chelsea Bond, announced today that it has launched a retail partnership with The Spa at Four Seasons Philadelphia. This retail partnership expands Chelsea Bond’s current portfolio of domestic and international Four Seasons Hotel retail partnerships and marks the first in Chelsea's native state of Pennsylvania. - June 26, 2019 - Chelsea Bond Jewelry
Celebrate July 4th at Channel Islands Harbor - Fireworks by the Sea
Channel Islands Harbor celebrates the 4th of July with a full day of family activities. The Harbor will host a variety of activities throughout the day, ending with the annual Fireworks by the Sea starting at 9 p.m., which can be viewed from anywhere in the Harbor. Festivities begin with the 18th... - June 21, 2019 - Channel Islands Harbor
Mhde Askar’s Must-See Sights of Chicago
Travel blogger Mhde Askar continues his tour of Chicago, in search of the top spots both on the beaten path and off. - June 21, 2019 - Mhde Askar Travels
PrioTicket Release New Access Validator with City Sightseeing Worldwide
PrioTicket is delighted to confirm the launch of their brand new Prio XS Validator at the City Sightseeing Worldwide Conference in Sevilla, Spain, on Tuesday 18 June 2019. This new technology has been made available to all clients in response to growing demands from suppliers and travel operators... - June 21, 2019 - PrioTicket
AD1 Global Acquires Holiday Inn Palm Beach - Airport Conference Center
AD1 Global announced the purchase of the Holiday Inn Palm Beach - Airport Conference Center that will be converted into a Crowne Plaza. AD1 will also develop a Holiday Inn Express adjacent to the current hotel. The 199-room Crowne Plaza conversion and 120-room new construction Holiday Inn Express... - June 20, 2019 - AD1Global
Candlewood Suites Fort Myers-Sanibel Gateway to Unveil Newly Renovated Hotel
AD1 Global’s Candlewood Suites Fort Myers-Sanibel Gateway is ready to unveil their newly renovated extended-stay hotel. After a full year of renovations, the property’s public spaces and condo-style guest rooms featuring full kitchens are ready for guests to enjoy. - June 18, 2019 - AD1Global
Bloomex Partners with Garden Promenade 2019
Bloomex Canada becomes official floral sponsor of the Garden Promenade 2019 in Ottawa-Gatineau. - June 14, 2019 - Bloomex
AD1 Global Hotels Earn 2019 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence
AD1 Global announced today that six of its properties received the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award and two hotels were enshrined in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame for having earned a Certificate of Excellence every year for the past five years. The Certificate of Excellence program... - June 13, 2019 - AD1Global
Wyndham Dania Hotel Partners with Community Vegetable Garden
The Wyndham Garden Airport and Cruise Port hotel is partnering with The PATCH, a local outdoor urban farmer’s market in Dania Beach to offer guests organic and locally grown products. Conveniently located less than a mile away from the hotel, The PATCH has a large selection of natural... - June 11, 2019 - AD1Global
Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa Celebrates the Launch of the New Marriott Loyalty Program "Marriott BonVoy"
Marriott International announces Marriott Bonvoy – the new brand name of its Loyalty Program. Marriott Bonvoy invites members to explore the world with its leading hotel portfolio - June 10, 2019 - Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa
Frontdesk Announces Guest Screening Partnership with TransUnion
Frontdesk, LLC (Frontdesk), a Milwaukee-based company, today announced a partnership with TransUnion Rental Screening Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) to help perform FCRA-compliant background screenings for each stay, regardless of length. “We’re extremely proud... - June 04, 2019 - Frontdesk
Direct Auto Insurance Launches "Get Going Vacation Sweepstakes" to Give Away Two Vacation Packages
Leading car insurance company to give away two vacations and in-store gifts during its Customer Appreciation Month in June. - June 03, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
The Launching of the Pretty Skinny Show with Jennifer Zemp
“The shows main focus will be to share my personal experiences with the Pretty Skinny Show subscribers,” says Jennifer Zemp. - May 27, 2019 - Jennifer Zemp's Kasey-Z Shoes
P-Rite Gives All Women Freedom
P-Rite™, a women’s stand to pee device announces their new website www.P-Rite.com. P-Rite™ Gives All Women Freedom! P-Rite™ is a disposable paper funnel that women of all ages can use to pee standing up. It allows women to free themselves from dirty porta-potties, long... - May 24, 2019 - P-Rite
Largest Food Tour in Cambodia Introduced by Dine With The Locals
Dine With The Locals, Cambodia's biggest network for food experiences in local homes, introduces the Largest Food Tour Cambodia. Tourists traveling in Cambodia will get 6 authentic food experiences in 4 different cities and regions. - May 22, 2019 - Dine With The Locals
Creta Maris Beach Resort Launches Its Brand-New Waterpark
A 4,000 sq.m Aquatic Paradise full of Fun and Adventure waiting to be discovered. - May 22, 2019 - Maris Hotels
Once in a Lifetime Experience to Catch a Massive Bluefin Tuna with World Record Tuna Charters is Now Available for Beginner to Expert Seawolves
World Record Tuna Fishing Charters is now proudly operating out of Nova Scotia’s eastern shore for Giant Bluefin Tuna fishing. World Record Tuna hosts exciting fishing charters which combine the adrenaline rush of fighting a massive Bluefin with world class comfort and customized equipment. World Record Tuna provides the thrill of this once in a lifetime opportunity with 80+ years combined experience amongst their captains. - May 21, 2019 - Bluefin International
Thomas Real Estate of North Myrtle Beach Receives Four International Marketing Awards
Thomas Real Estate, Inc., of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., has received four Communicator Awards for marketing. The marketing team at Thomas Real Estate received awards for email entries in the categories of: 1) content marketing; 2) features animation/motion graphics; 3) individual email marketing; 4) features visual appeal. Style Strand Media, of North Myrtle Beach, created the animation and motion graphics for the email campaigns. - May 16, 2019 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
Hidden View B&B Voted "Best of Virginia 2019" by Virginia Living Magazine Readers
Hidden View Bed & Breakfast - a luxury B&B, boutique resort, event venue, and vacation rental in Northern Virginia; and a member of Visit Loudoun and the Loudoun County B&B Guild - is honored to announce that it was voted Best of Virginia 2019 in Virginia Living Magazines’ eight... - May 15, 2019 - Hidden View Bed & Breakfast
21 Nobel Peace Laureates Have Confirmed Attendance at the 17th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates Titled: “Leave Your Mark for Peace”
The Government of the State of Yucatán and the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates provide details about the coming Summit. - May 11, 2019 - Yucatan Tourism Board
Trail Tales: SpiceRoads Cycling’s New Singletrack Mountain Bike Tours
SpiceRoads Cycling, a pioneer in guided cycling holidays in emerging destinations, has just added 5 new singletrack adventure tours to the company’s mountain biking segment. It was announced today. The new lineup of tours features world renowned mountain biking destinations like Northern... - May 04, 2019 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Master Impressionist, Samir Sammoun, to Exhibit at Ocean Galleries Memorial Day Weekend
Ocean Galleries welcomes renowned Canadian-Lebanese Impressionist, Samir Sammoun, to Stone Harbor, NJ over Memorial Day weekend for his first ever exhibition in the gallery. The new exhibit, “Master Impressionist,” features more than 70 original oil paintings including many seascapes, landscapes, and cityscapes. “Samir Sammoun – Master Impressionist” is open throughout Memorial Day weekend, with the artist making gallery appearances 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. - May 01, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
Lab3Web Rebrands and Redesigns Holidays in Corfu, a Brand New Travel and Holiday Accommodation Guide for Corfu
Lab3Web has just launched holidaysincorfu.gr, a new mobile friendly holiday accommodation guide on behalf of the Federation of Entrepreneurs of Corfu Tourism Enterprises. - April 30, 2019 - Lab3Web
Run Wild Retreats + Wellness Launches Telluride Trail Running + Wellness Retreat
Telluride Trail Running + Wellness Retreat will take place September 19 - 21, 2019. - April 26, 2019 - Run Wild Retreats + Wellness
Photographer Don Mammoser Launches Special Yacht-Based Photography Tour to the Galapagos Islands
This special photo tour will allow clients to experience the incomparable Galapagos islands aboard a chartered yacht with a crew of 8 including licensed naturalist and professional photographer to help you get the most out of your time in this World Heritage site. Cruise between islands, be surrounded by wildlife and new friends, eat and drink well and photograph it all. - April 25, 2019 - Don Mammoser Photo
Camarillo Tourism Organization Unveils New Website
VisitCamarillo.com Debuts New User Experience and Correlating Promotion. - April 25, 2019 - Camarillo Hotel & Tourism Association
Edgar Allan Poe Appeals for Help in Letter Acquired by Poe Museum
Richmond's Poe Museum has acquired an original Poe letter - the first Poe letter to enter the collection in the past 14 years and only the second in the past 50. Poe wrote it about a year before his death in a desperate appeal for financial assistance from his foster uncle, Edward Valentine, who had been very close to Poe during the latter’s childhood. The letter will be on display this summer. - April 22, 2019 - Poe Museum
Trodly Launches B2B Reseller Platform for Tours & Activities
Trodly has launched a first of its kind B2B Marketplace for Tours & Activities. - April 17, 2019 - Trodly
Traditional, Glatt Kosher for Passover Seder 2019 at Talia's Steakhouse, New York | Manhattan Kosher Restaurants NYC
Searching for Passover Glatt Kosher Restaurants in Manhattan, New York? For over 16 years, Talia's Steakhouse has been offering prepaid Glatt Kosher lunch and dinner Seders during Passover (Pesach), Yom Tov and Shabbat. - April 15, 2019 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House
Ship Sticks Receives Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Award as “Best Golf Club Shipper” for the Fourth Year in a Row
Ship Sticks, was announced as the winner of the Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Award for "Best Golf Club Shipper" for the fourth consecutive year. Highlighted in recent publications, Golf Digest has said this about Ship Sticks “...they have established themselves as the leader in... - April 11, 2019 - Ship Sticks
Life inTents Makes "Glamping" More Accessible in the Pacific Northwest
Life inTentsSM (www.LifeinTents.com), a full-service tent “glamping” service company that puts comfort and connection at the heart of their operation, has established its Headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Life inTents specializes in creating comfortable, temporary outdoor accommodations in desirable but remote locations. This new West Coast base of operation reflects the growing demand for fun and stress-free outdoor hospitality at “off-grid” festivals, wellness retreats, reunions and weddings. - April 11, 2019 - Life inTents, LLC
Curtis Braly to Debut "One Day" on Celebrity Cruise, Special Pricing
The Cruise with Curtis 2019 adventure runs April 27 through May 4 aboard Carnival’s Fun Ship Freedom, touring ports of call like Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Fans will be right there with Curtis Braly at a reception cocktail party that includes free drinks and a heart pumping debut performance that can only be delivered the way Curtis delivers, with high-energy and mesmerizing choreography. - April 08, 2019 - Curtis Braly
Why Autumn Should be Your Time to Visit Patagonia Camp
As North Americans get ready for winter to melt away, the Southern Hemisphere is looking forward to its most beautiful season - autumn. While summertime in the Patagonia region of Chile, which runs November to early March, is the most popular time to visit thanks to warm temperatures, the most... - April 03, 2019 - Patagonia Camp
Community Rowing of San Diego Brings a New Fan Experience to the San Diego Crew Classic, Offers Insider’s View Into the Sport of Rowing
Community Rowing of San Diego invites rowing fans of all ages to come join the fun at an inaugural Fan Experience on April 6 and 7, at the 46th Annual San Diego Crew Classic spectator area on Crown Point Shores, Mission Bay. - April 03, 2019 - Community Rowing of San Diego
Craig, MT Hosts 13th Annual Caddis Festival
Fundraiser for local Volunteer Fire Department includes BBQ Cook-Off, Auctions, Live Music - April 03, 2019 - Live in MT Real Estate