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Time for Pillow Talk with HospitalityVision
With HospitalityVision's BnB ToGo app, guests can order a custom pillow before they arrive. - March 26, 2019 - HospitalityVision
VisitBreck Invites Guests to "Stay + Play" This Summer in Breckenridge with Premium Packages
Let VisitBreck take care of the details of your summer vacation, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy everything that Breckenridge, Colorado has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a memorable family trip, an action-packed group excursion, a romantic getaway or a bucket list blow-out, VisitBreck's exclusive packages have something for everyone. - March 26, 2019 - VisitBreck
"A Book of Poems" Dedicated to Music Fans Everywhere Now Released
"A Book of Poems" is a collection of works reflecting a dynamic change and growth of a poet. The experiences of the streets from traveling the US and other parts of the world and experiencing different cultures have infused a sense of gratitude to share with others. From the Island of Jamaica to Connecticut, to the streets of New York and the tent city in Los Angeles and traveling to various cities around the world instilled a cultural richness expressed in this two-volume book of poems. - March 25, 2019 - NedGJean International Inc.
SpiceRoads Cycling Launches New Women Only and Solo Only Trips
SpiceRoads Cycling, a pioneer in cycling holidays throughout Asia, has just launched two new travel experiences on its tours: Women Only and Solo Only trips. These departures will further expand the choices for women and solo adventure travelers, and respond to the needs of an increasing number of... - March 22, 2019 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Best Travel Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 23rd Annual WebAward Competition
The 23rd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development is now accepting entries. 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. The deadline for the best travel web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2019. - March 21, 2019 - Web Marketing Association
Marijuana Now Has a Tour Guide in the U.S.
USAWeed.org to offer vacationers rest, relaxation and recreational marijuana. - March 19, 2019 - USAWeed
San Miguel De Allende to Celebrate Reign as "American Cultural Capital" for 2019 with Events Throughout Year
This is a banner year for San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, as it celebrates its 12-month reign as American Cultural Capital for 2019. The designation is an honor bestowed annually to one city from across North, Central and South America that demonstrates remarkable heritage, culture, and tradition. - March 19, 2019 - Visit San Miguel de Allende
The Scientology Info Center Announces On-Demand Showings of the "Flag" Scientology TV Episode
On Thursday March 14th, the Scientology Information Center launched daily, on-demand showings of the Scientology TV Network episode, “Inside Scientology: Flag” allowing the Tampa Bay community to learn about the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization and see inside its facilities. - March 16, 2019 - Church of Scientology
Restaurateur Husband and Fashion Stylist Wife Give Up Life in California for Bed & Breakfast in the Finger Lakes
Steven and Jeanette purchased Moonshadow on Keuka Lake in July of 2018, relocating from San Diego, CA. with their two pups, Maya and Chloe. They are often asked “why here, (you know it snows right…)?” Well, one look at the view and you’ll understand! “We absolutely love it here, it is incredibly beautiful, everyone is so friendly, the wine is fantastic and there is so much to do! What more could we ask for?” - March 09, 2019 - Moonshadow
Taco Tuesdays Meet Luxury Yachting on the San Diego Bay
Zolna Yachts, San Diego's premier private yacht charter company, announces the first ever, pay per ticket Taco Tuesdays aboard the luxury motor yacht, "Nerissa." - March 07, 2019 - Zolna Yachts
Gail M. Carter, MBA Travels to Amazon Author Heights
New Author Scores #1 Spot on Amazon’s Hot Releases in 24 Hours. - March 04, 2019 - Author Gail M. Carter
Romanian Travel Startup, Questo, Raises Investment to Expand Globally
Questo, the Romanian travel startup, receives investment to fuel expansion to big markets such as London, New York, Berlin, and Paris. - March 04, 2019 - Questo
AD1 Global Launches New Media Department: Creating Content in a Digital World
AD1 Global recently created a new department focused on multi-media content creation, social media and investor relations outreach. The hospitality company based in Hollywood, FL, built new office space including a recording studio to accommodate the new AD1 Media team. The department is fully... - February 28, 2019 - AD1Global
AD1 Global Employee Named Voting Board Member of the CFHLA
AD1 Global employee Suzi Brady, who is general manager of the Royale Parc Hotel Orlando - Lake Buena Vista, was recently named a voting board member of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA). The selective fifty-member association now includes three AD1 employees, as Suzi... - February 27, 2019 - AD1Global
Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway Welcomes Mr. Arthur Viot as New General Manager
Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway in Puerto Vallarta welcomes Mr. Arthur Viot as General Manager for the property. Mr. Viot will reinforce existing efforts to elevate the already high quality of service and overall guest experience at the property, continuing an intense... - February 26, 2019 - Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel and Romantic Getaway
Grand Canyon West Has No Tie to Grand Canyon National Park Uranium Story
Grand Canyon West, owned by the Hualapai Tribe, is not connected in any way with recent news stories regarding uranium exposure at Grand Canyon National Park -- which is located across the state of Arizona, more than 100 miles away. - February 20, 2019 - Grand Canyon Resort Corporation
Addis Ababa Recognized as World Capital of Culture and Tourism
Addis Ababa was announced by the global tourism institution as the new World Capital of Culture and Tourism as the city is preparing for a string of celebrations during 2019 and 2020 marking 550 years as a political center and 130 years since in 1889 the Emperor Menelik II announced the city as the capital of his Ethiopian empire. - February 20, 2019 - European Council on Tourism and Trade
Suzhou Tourism Welcomes the Year of the Pig
Suzhou’s most festive season kicks off with North American sweepstakes. - February 17, 2019 - Suzhou Tourism
Reduce Payroll While Increasing Wages? With Ovation Tips You Can.
Cashless tipping through Ovation Tips is disrupting the hospitality industry by connects customers to workers and is helping to increase wages and reduce company payroll. - February 12, 2019 - Ovation Tips
Seven Hotel and Elephant Gin Afternoon Tea with Sheldrick Wildlife Trust - Southend-on-Sea
“The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?” - David Attenborough The Seven Hotel is proud to announce, in conjunction with the amazing Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Elephant Gin, an exciting new... - February 12, 2019 - Seven Hotel
Casa Dorada Celebrates 11th Anniversary with Big Promotion and Amenities for Its Guests
In addition to creating lifelong Cabo memories, the resort continues to get involved in the local community through eco-initiatives, keeping its turtle conservation program as an example of philanthropy around the locality. - February 10, 2019 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
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
Turki Al Sheikh Signs Several MoUs and Agreements in London to Support the Development of the Saudi Entertainment Sector
Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), signed a number of MoUs in the UK capital London to enrich and diversify entertainment offering in the Kingdom and boost the development of the entertainment sector. - February 06, 2019 - General Entertainment Authority
As the 2019 Whale Watching Season Enters Its Peak in Cabo San Lucas, Cabo Yacht World Makes Sure Tourists Don’t Miss Out on the Action
With the company’s impressive fleet of luxury boats and yachts, tourists can enjoy a memorable whale watching tour with their friends and family. Their team has worked quite hard to provide even better services to customers this year. They’ve updated and upgraded the fleet and have tried to set package prices as low as possible to make them affordable for all. - January 31, 2019 - Cabo Yacht World
Food Network Names Five O’Clock Steakhouse Wisconsin’s Best on “50 States of Steakhouses
Last Tuesday, the Food Network announced their 50 States of Steakhouses, “the best places to sate your carnivore cravings and enjoy a side of local flair.” Milwaukee’s Five O’Clock Steakhouse was named Food Network’s best steakhouse in Wisconsin noting, "Wisconsin... - January 31, 2019 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse
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
UK’s Most Popular Tourist Attractions Announced by The Tourist Trail
The UK’s top 20 most searched for tourist attractions of 2018 have been revealed. - January 29, 2019 - The Tourist Trail
This Year a Phoenician is Anticipating the Year of a Rat Instead of the Pig
Denise Meridith, a Phoenix business executive and writer, has written a humorous book about the joys and challenges of living and doing business in Arizona: "The Year a Roof Rat Ate My Dishwasher: An Arizona Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs." Fun for current and future residents and visitors the 48th state. - January 23, 2019 - Denise Meridith
Healthy Aging® Magazine Active Travel Article Receives 2018 Award for Excellence in Travel Journalism; North American Travel Journalists Association Announces Winners
An active travel article featuring Valencia, Spain in Healthy Aging® Magazine, targeting the active 45-year-old-plus audience, has been honored by a silver award in the 2018 North American Travel Journalists Association Travel Media Awards Competition. - January 22, 2019 - Healthy Aging
Russell Fishing and Grieve's Guide Service Join Forces to Create Russell's Wilderness Outfitters
After 30+ years of "running the Rogue" in drift boats, Vernon Grieve is now working with Dustin Russell for 2019 and beyond. - January 21, 2019 - Russell Fishing
Globtec Investment Group Debuts US$300 Million Investment Program to Capitalize Globalization-Ready Businesses in Turkey
Globtec Investment Group and a consortium of partner investors have embarked on a broad mandate to invest in suitable Turkish companies, with a focus on the Mechanical Engineering, Mining, and Tourism sectors. The program is designed to assist in the capitalization and development of Turkish companies by expanding their access to international markets and creating global business connections. - January 18, 2019 - Globtec Investment LLC
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
OpenJaw Technologies Announce Record Revenues, New Products, New Hires in 2018
OpenJaw Technologies (www.openjawtech.com), a TravelSky Company, has announced record revenue for financial year 2018, a significant increase in Gross Transaction Value, five new customer go-lives, a slew of new platform and product initiatives, growth in employee numbers and new senior additions... - January 16, 2019 - OpenJaw Technologies
Lakefront Living Realty, LLC Announces 12th Annual Lakefront Property Buyers Seminar
Dreaming of purchasing your dream lakefront property? Learn why buying a lake home is different than any other real estate at the 12th Annual “Keys to Buying Lakefront Property” Seminar in Mansfield, MA on March 9, 2019 and you may leave with a free stand-up Paddleboard. - January 12, 2019 - Lakefront Living International, LLC
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
Cabo Yacht World is Now Accepting Tour Bookings for the 2018-2019 Whale Watching Season in Cabo San Lucas
Tourists can now book their tours online or offline and expect a fine whale watching experience in Cabo San Lucas. - January 10, 2019 - Cabo Yacht World
Active Travel Takes Center Stage at NY Times Travel Show with Healthy Aging®
For the second consecutive year, the experts in active travel for the 78 million baby boomers now entering retirement, Healthy Aging®, will be presenting unique travel ideas to travelers at the New York Times Travel Show, January 25-27 in New York City at booth 448. - January 10, 2019 - Healthy Aging
Puerto Vallarta Welcomes New Service by Swoop This Winter Confirming Third New Route in 2 Months; Is Voted a Top Destination to Visit in 2019 by Expedia.ca
Canadians in Hamilton and Abbotsford will have an easier way to reach Puerto Vallarta this winter as Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, has announced service into Puerto Vallarta’s International Airport (PVR) with the addition of two new routes. British Columbia’s... - January 09, 2019 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
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
First US Installation of Percussion Play’s Baby Floor Piano
Percussion Play is the world’s leading outdoor instrument manufacturer. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company has over 200 representatives in over 60 countries, including the United States. - January 07, 2019 - Percussion Play
Augustine Tours Invites You to Connect with Locals Through Small Group Tours in Africa
Augustine Tours was founded with a unique aim to provide private tours & corporate trips to Africa inspired by St. Augustine, “The World is a book and those who don’t travel only ready one page.” - January 06, 2019 - Augustine Tours Ltd
Origin Wireless’s TRM Technology Provides Reliable Way to Detect a Child Accidentally Left Alone in Hot Car
Origin combines wireless and AI to enable accurate detection of motion and breathing even when the child is sleeping motionless and under a blanket inside a car seat. - January 04, 2019 - Origin Wireless
January Clearance Victorian Getaway Bed and Breakfast Discounts Offered at Colorado Springs' Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn for Stays Through January 2019
Colorado Springs award-winning bed and breakfast inn, Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn, is offering special deals during the month of January to ring in the New Year with savings. This is the perfect time to unwind and relax after a hectic holiday season with two different choices for the offers which include a mid-week 2-night stay discount or a 3-night get one night free option. - January 01, 2019 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
AD1 Global Acquires 5 Hotels Across the Southeast U.S.
AD1 Global recently announced the purchase of five hotels: the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta North Druid Hills - Emory Area, the Hampton Inn Atlanta - North Druid Hills, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista, the Fairfield Inn by Marriott Orlando Airport, and the Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Gastonia. - December 24, 2018 - AD1Global
Free App, dinely, Gets You Massive Discounts at Restaurants You're Already Going to
Book your restaurant reservation through the dinely app and get a significant percentage off top Miami restaurants for free. You don’t even need a coupon. - December 20, 2018 - dinely
Puerto Vallarta Celebrates Sunwing’s First Flight from Quebec City
The first-ever Sunwing flight from Quebec City to Puerto Vallarta departed from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport this Monday; marking the beginning of the tour operator’s seasonal weekly flight service to Puerto Vallarta which has become one of Canadians' top destinations to... - December 20, 2018 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Holiday Shop, Stop and Stay Discounts and Gift Certificate Value-Added Specials at Colorado Springs' Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn, a full-service inn located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is offering discount specials for multiple night stays and for Gift Certificates purchased through December 31, a value-added en suite breakfast will be provided complimentary to Gift Certificate recipients. - December 14, 2018 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Cline Jewelers Selected as Newest Member of the Preferred Jewelers International™ Exclusive, Nationwide Network
Edmonds, Washington-based Jewelry Retailer now offers its customers “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” - December 13, 2018 - Preferred Jewelers International
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
World Famous Randy's Donuts Opens on Hollywood Walk of Stars
World Famous Randy's Donuts Opens on Hollywood Blvd. December 10th; The Hollywood location will have a giant 18” wide donut that guests walk through to enter the store, a signature Hollywood Star shaped donut and a Pop Culture wall - December 10, 2018 - Randy's Donuts