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#Hike4Hope to Raise Awareness and Funds to End Extreme Poverty
Trey and Madison Cason, a young couple embarking on a journey to hike the Appalachian Trail announced their intent to raise $219,000 (that’s $100 per mile) for work to end extreme poverty through Global Hope Network International. This couple gave notice to their employers, transitioning from... - June 05, 2018 - Global Hope Network International
NTEA and SMU Temerlin Advertising Institute Welcome Disney Institute to Dallas
NTEA and SMU Temerlin Advertising Institute host Disney Institute to Dallas Institute in Dallas. Disney Institute presents its renowned professional development course, Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence, to Dallas on July 17, 2018. This day of Disney Institute training uses business insights and time-tested examples from Disney parks and resorts worldwide to inspire individuals and organizations to enhance their own customer experience using Disney principles as their guide. - June 05, 2018 - North Texas Ethics Association
Travel Photographer Offers Arizona Images as Stock Photos
High quality photos of iconic Arizona attractions and destinations now may be used by news media, web designers, and individuals for websites, publications, and marketing at very economical prices. - June 01, 2018 - Tyger Gilbert
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
Uklon: "Free Insurance for Peer-to-Peer Ridesharing Provides Excellent Results!"
On October 18, 2017 the largest Ukrainian online transportation service Uklon, together with the local subsidiary of the French insurance company AXA, launched free life insurance for their passengers. Insurance automatically covers all users of the application or the web-based service interface in... - May 30, 2018 - UKLON
Trout Point Lodge Assembles All-Star Culinary Team for New Season
Critically-acclaimed as Atlantic Canada’s premier luxury wilderness destination, Trout Point Lodge will boast an impressive array of additions to its culinary team this year. Leading the team will be Executive Chef Andreas Preuss, who returns to Trout Point Lodge again this season. Chef... - May 21, 2018 - Trout Point Lodge
Essex Paint and Sip Opens Wine and Beer Paint Bar in Essex Village, CT
Essex Paint and Sip opens Wine and Beer Paint Bar nestled in Essex Village, CT. Listed in 100 Best Small Towns in America, Essex is a ship building legacy and home of the famous Griswold Inn, Black Seal, and Essex Steam Train. Artisans, boutiques, marinas, and kayak launches adorn the well... - May 19, 2018 - Essex Paint and Sip
Jevo, "The Keurig of Jello Shots," Adds Peach to an Already Exciting Flavor Lineup
Jevo, the fully automated gelatin shot machine, has a fresh new flavor. Food & Beverage Innovations, Inc. (F+BI) has added Peachy Keen™ to Jevo’s flavor lineup — just in time for summer. Peachy Keen enables Jevo users to create gelatin shots based on classic cocktail favorites... - May 18, 2018 - Food & Beverage Innovations
flynas Launches Direct Flights to Hyderabad, India
flynas, the national leading low-cost carrier airline of Saudi Arabia, announced the launch of new and direct flights to Hyderabad-India, as part of its global expansion plan in 2018. Hyderabad flights are now available for booking via all flynas booking channels. The first flight will take off on... - May 17, 2018 - flynas
Armed Forces Day Event to be Held in Savannah. "Barks & Brews," Will be Held May 19th from 11am – 3pm at 1733 E. President Street in Savannah
“Barks & Brews,” an event for Armed Forces Day will be held May 19th from 11am – 3pm at 1733 E. President Street in Savannah. This is a fundraising event supporting “Companions For Heroes.” C4H is partnered with Georgia Land & Cattle. - May 17, 2018 - Infield Media & Promotion, Inc.
In Touch Cuba Travel Presents a People-to-People Experience with the Acclaimed Cuban Painter Jesus Nodarse
In Touch with Cuba and RobertKent Galleries have organized a People to People Experience with the acclaimed Cuban painter Jesus Nodarse. The United States debut of Nodarse includes a solo exhibition and a documentary about traveling to Cuba from US that will be presented on Saturday May 19th, 2018... - May 17, 2018 - In Touch Travel
Travel and Leisure Group, Specialists in Marriott Timeshare Ownership Advise How to Buy a Marriott Vacation Club Resale or Rental on the Secondary Marketplace
The Marriott specialists at the Travel and Leisure Group discuss the different ways of buying or renting a Marriott Vacation Club ownership. If you are a Marriott owner or are looking to rent or buy a Marriott timeshare, Travel and Leisure representatives suggest talking with their marketing... - May 15, 2018 - Travel and Leisure Group
Benseron Hospitality Nominated for Innovation Award
Benseron Hospitality has been nominated for an "Innovention" award by the Southwest Florida Technology Partnership. Benseron was nominated based on a track record of innovative technology across their multiple point of sale platforms, as well as online ordering and payment businesses. Benseron is a global company headquartered in Naples, FL, with offices in India, Turkey, Dubai, and Canada. - May 15, 2018 - Linga
Thomas Real Estate, Inc. Launches New Vacation Rental Website
Thomas Real Estate, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its new Thomas Beach Vacations website, northmyrtlebeachvacations.com. The enhanced site provides faster access to beach rental information for users, as well as more organized and streamlined information such as pet-friendly rentals,... - May 11, 2018 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
Vallarta Botanical Garden Takes 4th Place in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice 2018
Botanical Garden in Puerto Vallarta First Outside the U.S. to Place on Top 10 List Since 2016. - May 11, 2018 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Travel App Solves Traveler Problems with Sustainable Solutions in Venice
California Tech company launches innovative app in Venice, providing on-demand help in walkable cities. Prontopia’s vision for responsible travel and sustainable cities centers on a community model of people helping people. - May 10, 2018 - Prontopia
Ecuador Freedom Launches New Offroad Pacific Discovery Tour
A New Motorcycle and 4x4 Adventure to Immerse Visitors in Ecuador's Remote Forests and Sunny Beaches. - May 08, 2018 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Mom's Day All May
Treat Mom to a bed and breakfast getaway she'll remember to the Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn and celebrate Mother's Day all during the month of May. - May 05, 2018 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Amazing Peru Private Jets Increasing Presence in Latin America
Amazing Peru is spreading its wings in Latin America, with more planes and more pilots and a new office in Brazil. They are the first Latin American company offering private jets. The Latin America-based charter jet company announced today it has increased its fleet for its private flights... - May 03, 2018 - Amazing Peru
French-American Female Founder Nominated as Woman Engineer of the Year
Anne-Fleur Andrle, founding CEO of Jack and Ferdi is one of 3 nominees for Woman Engineer of the Year. - April 23, 2018 - Jack and Ferdi
flynas Prepares to Participate in the 25th Arabian Travel Market in Dubai
flynas, the Saudi national carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, will be participating in the upcoming 25th Arabian Travel Market 2018. The renowned travel and tourism event will take place from the 22nd to 25th of April at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre... - April 17, 2018 - flynas
Vallarta Pride Brings in the Clowns to Celebrate Puerto Vallarta Centennial
LGBTQ Event finds “100 Reasons to Celebrate” in Fifth Edition. - April 16, 2018 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Puerto Vallarta’s Restaurant Week to Take Place from May 15 to June 10
Puerto Vallarta is home to over 300 restaurants. From modest eateries managed by local Vallartenses to fine-dining restaurants offering the latest international fusions to street tacos, Puerto Vallarta’s abundance of cuisines has made it Mexico’s gastronomy beach destination. Those... - April 16, 2018 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner, a New Option in Ecuador
Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner is a brand new company, however, its business model has attracted the attention of the local Ministry of Tourism in Ecuador granting the company the Q batch for its High-Quality standards being the only motorcycle tour operator in Ecuador with the award. - April 13, 2018 - Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner
Accipiter Radar Selected for Award Winning Vancouver International Airport
Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc. has been awarded the contract to supply and deliver their state-of-the-art, patented 3D Total Coverage® avian radar system to one of Canada’s busiest airports, the award-winning Vancouver International Airport (YVR). YVR has been named by Skytrax as Best... - April 10, 2018 - Accipiter Radar
AD1 Global Shares Vision for 10-Acre Palm Bay Development
AD1 Global announced today that it has completed design and renderings for their mixed-use Palm Beach project. The 10-acre development in the heart of the coastal city will feature 30,000 square feet of retail space and two nationally known brand hotels. The project envisages a 106-room Hyatt... - April 09, 2018 - AD1Global
La Suite Boutique Hotel in the Small Island of Procida, Italy is Opening on May 1st with a Larger Restaurant, a Great Spa and a Blackpool
Opened in 2011 from the conservative renovation of a 18th century historical palace, La Suite Boutique Hotel is a place where tranquility and design are combined to make the guests’ stay an authentic experience. Everything in the hotel, from the atmosphere to the furniture, from the location... - April 06, 2018 - LaSuite Boutique Hotel
27th Annual Central Jersey RV Show & Food Drive April 20-22; Largest RV Sales Event of Spring at PNC Arts Center
The Annual Central Jersey RV Show and Food Drive celebrates its 27th year and expects to break last year’s record crowd and food donations. The dates for this year’s event are Friday, April 20th through Sunday April 22nd. Show hours are 10am until 7pm Friday and Saturday, and 10am until 5pm on Sunday at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. Please visit www.nj-rv-shows.com for further information. - April 06, 2018 - Scott Motor Coach
AirGMS and EveryDoor Announce Partnership to Streamline Short-Term Rental Property Management
Property management businesses benefit from adding check-in automation to their property management systems. - April 03, 2018 - EveryDoor
Southlake Travel Cruise the Mediterranean Like Royalty with The Royal Chef, Darren McGrady While Visiting Monte Carlo, Portofino and St. Tropez This July
As an all-inclusive cruise, Regent Seven Seas offers 2-for-1 fares, free roundtrip Business Class airfare, free unlimited shore excursions, free unlimited beverages including fine wines, free unlimited shore excursions, free specialty restaurants, free 1-night pre-cruise hotel package, free transfers from airport to ship and free WiFi. - March 29, 2018 - Southlake Travel
New Multimedia Digital Photo Book Shows Venice in a Whole New Light – "Reflections of Venice–Art and Beauty in the Water" Available Now on iBooks
New multimedia fine art photography digital book, "Reflections of Venice – Art and Beauty in the Water," available now in 51 iBooks Stores worldwide. "Reflections of Venice," by writer, photographer, videographer and designer, David C Phillips, is a very different view of Venice, and will open the eyes of any visitor, past or future, to aspects of the city not usually observed: a beautiful, rich media book and a great contribution to the literature on Venice, Italy, to photography and the arts. - March 29, 2018 - David C Phillips
Windsor Diamonds Selected as Newest Member of the Preferred Jewelers International™ Exclusive, Nationwide Network
Folsom, California-based Jewelry Retailer now offers its customers “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” - March 28, 2018 - Preferred Jewelers International
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, Holding 3 Nominations at the World Travel Awards
Casa Dorada Los Cabos, Resort & Spa, a five-star resort in Cabo San Lucas, is proud to announce that it is competing with 3 nominations at the prestigious World Travel Awards. - March 27, 2018 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Louisville Residents Placing Their Bets on Nationwide Home Rentals
Louisville-based Nationwide Home Rentals is quickly becoming a common name amongst real estate agents, property managers and local residents of cities across the country earning income from vacation rentals. The Louisville based company is doing what no other home rental website has dared before... - March 26, 2018 - Nationwide Home Rentals
Some Bunny Loves You at Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn in Colorado Springs during April
Guests who stay 2 nights mid-week will receive their 2nd night for 1/2 off or those who stay a minimum of 3 nights any day of the week will receive their 3rd night free with the Holden House April Showers discount special. - March 25, 2018 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Costa Sur Resort & Spa’s Pride Package Invites Guests to Join Puerto Vallarta’s Vallarta Pride
Costa Sur Resort & Spa joins Puerto Vallarta’s Centennial celebrations and this year’s Vallarta Pride with its annual Vallarta Pride Package, including special amenities, Ocean-front suites and special rates for local activities. Costa Sur Resort & Spa, a member of IGLTA and a... - March 25, 2018 - Costa Sur
TWIP Corp Files STEM-Related Provisional Patent Application for Travel-Related Behavior Algorithm with Two Women Inventors
A new provisional patent application, “Systems and Methods for Dynamically Generating a Customized Profile for a Person for Based on a Travel-Related Behavior Pattern,” by TWIP CTO Heather Wilde and CEO Lauren A. Koenig, was filed on March 16, 2018. - March 21, 2018 - TWIP Corp.
Best Travel Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best travel sites will be named as part of the 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including travel, airline and hotel & lodging websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. - March 21, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
Diversity Can Help Motorsports Become More Competitive
Latest NASCAR races at ISM Raceway in Arizona illustrate the ethnic, gender and age transformations starting in NASCAR. - March 21, 2018 - Denise Meridith
Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of Djibouti Receives the Letter of Recognition as World Leader of Development and Tourism
The Office of the President of European Council on Tourism and Trade announced that H.E. President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh has being consecrated as a World Leader of Tourism and as a member of European Tourism Academy for his “recognition of the role and significance of tourism on world stage.” - March 18, 2018 - European Council on Tourism and Trade
ENroute Communications Signs Patagonia Camp in Chile
"Eco-Glamp" Property Confirms Public Relations Firm as Agency of Record in the United States. - March 16, 2018 - Patagonia Camp
Southwest Airlines Gives Concert Goers a Ticket to Fly; #WannaGetAway Giveaway Nights Return to Friday Night Sound Waves
As the official airline of Friday Night Sound Waves, Southwest® will present nine performances during the 2018 season, beginning April 6, and concluding with the final show of the season, November 2. Once again, guests attending will be able to enjoy the airline’s signature snacks and kick back in their beachside lounge. One very popular reward for attendees also makes a comeback, with the opportunity to enter for a chance to win round trip travel in the #WannaGetaway Giveaway Sweepstakes. - March 13, 2018 - Arianne Glassman
Travel and Leisure Group Attend 8th Consecutive Holiday and Travel Show and It's Their Best to Date
Travel and Leisure Group just attended the Holiday and Travel Show in London, England for the 8th consecutive year. The improved attendance to a record high has helped TLAS place themselves at the forefront of the timeshare resales industry. Spanning more than 26 years within the resale and rental industry Travel and Leisure Group are the oldest Full Service Timeshare Resale Company. - March 13, 2018 - Travel and Leisure Group
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Earns Fodor’s Best Award from Fodor’s Travel
Casa Dorada Los Cabos, Resort & Spa has been awarded a Fodor’s Best as one of the best hotels with incredible views in Los Cabos and the best hotel bars in Los Cabos. - March 10, 2018 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Ecuador and Galapagos Insiders Delivers a Unique Travel Experience for Tourists
Recognized travel agency, Ecuador and Galapagos Insiders promises to offer a personalized experience for their clients, simplifying travel planning for anyone willing to visit the Ecuador and Galapagos Islands. - March 08, 2018 - Ecuador and Galapagos Insiders
Northeast Suites Wins Its Third Tower of Excellence Award
The Official Corporate Housing of Boston wins Nationwide award for most Innovative Marketing. - March 07, 2018 - Northeast Suites
Tourme Introduces a New Way of Touring
Tourme is a new application that is ready to revolutionize the way people travel. - March 06, 2018 - International Touring Apps., LLC.
Zolna Yachts Launches New Luxurious 73ft 49 Passenger Motor Yacht - Nerissa
San Diego yacht charter entrepreneurs own a full service yacht company offering a wide variety of yachts and a houseboat for charter, lodging and yacht management. The addition of Nerissa to their fleet in February of 2018 makes them the only company in San Diego to offer a US Coast Guard inspected 49 passenger charter yacht in addition to their small fleet of 12 passenger vessels. - March 05, 2018 - Zolna Yachts
Arival is the Marketing & Technology Conference for Tours, Activities & Attractions
Finally the Best Part of Travel Gets the Conference It Deserves; Arival: The In-Destination Event to be held September 24-27, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Registration for the second annual Arival is now open with Super Early Bird Pricing. Designed for attractions, activities providers and day tour operators, Arival is the only event of its kind supporting the third largest sector of the travel industry. - March 05, 2018 - Arival
Mexico Tourism: The Most Thrilling Destinations and Attractions Recommended by Koox Diving
Mexico has a wealth of popular tourism features from the sun and the beach to cuisine, architecture, cultural, and historic experiences. Take a look at modern Mexico tourism and the most thrilling destinations and attractions to visit. - March 03, 2018 - Koox Diving