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Princeton Premier Selects Idalith Monalvo as Its Honored Member in Business
Princeton Premier selects Idalith Monalvo as its Honored Member in Business. Idalith is the Hotel Manager at Marriot Hotel in Puerto Rico as well as managing the tourist interaction. She received her Bachelors Degree in hotel Management from the University of Puerto Rico and has worked in that... - October 31, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Hampton Inn & Suites Herndon VA Grand Opening is Spooky
Hampton Inn & Suites Herndon Virginia Grand Opening Event is Spooky Featuring Flood and Gore - October 27, 2007 - Hampton Inn & Suites in Herndon, Virginia
Canadian Couple Goes to Cuba for Her Orthopedic Surgery, But Instead They Both Get Treated
A Halifax couple, Diane and Vern Paul, traveled to Cuba so that she could get orthopedic surgery, but instead, they both were treated. Vern was so impressed with the quality of medical care in Cuba, that at the last minute he decided to get cosmetic surgery. Diane chose Cuba because she knew that the country had outstanding health care, and she wanted to avoid the one-year wait for her treatment in Canada. - October 27, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
Top 5 Tips for Picking Up Your Rental Car at Orlando Airport MCO
If you are picking up a rental car at the The Orlando International Airport, MCO, there are few tips that could help you along the way. Being that the E-Z Rent A Car corporate office is headquartered in beautiful Orlando, FL, they have gathered some great information to help you when picking up... - October 27, 2007 - E-Z Rent A Car
Travel is Easier with A4trip.com
With A4trip.com travelers are now able to access travel guides via the internet. These guides, which are written by travelers themselves, can be purchased online and are filled with tips and information that will help any traveler to get the best out of his or her trip. - October 27, 2007 - a4trip.com
The Next Middle East Holiday Hot Spot
London and Cairo-based tour operator specialising in holidays to Egypt and the surrounding areas. Offers online booking and full brochure with tour and hotel details. - October 27, 2007 - Peltours
Fox News Covers Rich and Famous Tours of New York: a Tour for Curious Locals or Star Struck Tourists
Fox News has discovered New York's newest "niche" tour: The Rich and Famous Tour. See where the celebrities live, shop, dine and party. - October 26, 2007 - Rich and Famous Tours
Golden Tulip Opens Regional Office in Bangkok for South East Asia
Golden Tulip Hospitality Group enters into South East Asia by opening a new regional and development office in Bangkok, Thailand. - October 26, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Special Beijing Summer Games FAM Offer for Travel Agents
Roadtrips Inc., an international sporting and special event tour operator based out of Winnipeg, Canada, is offering a substantial agent FAM discount of almost 50% on their very popular Sheraton Great Wall 2008 Beijing Summer Games travel package. - October 26, 2007 - Roadtrips Inc
E-Z Rent A Car Announces New Blog Platform
E-Z Rent A Car has launched a new blog platform on its website at www.e-zrentacar.com to help provide relevant car rental and travel news to its visitors. The blog provides information and daily articles concerning all locations and vehicles of E-Z Rent A Car. E-Z Rent A Car employees can now... - October 26, 2007 - E-Z Rent A Car
eBacchus® Posts 10,000th Tasting Note
eBacchus®, the premier wine and vineyard community & information site, has successfully collected and posted over 10,000 tasting notes and member entries - October 25, 2007 - eBacchus
MATCHhotels.com Adds Champions League Stadiums
Sports travel website MATCHhotels.com expands to help football fans locate and book accommodation near Champions League football stadiums. 167 stadiums and over 20,000 hotels, bed and breakfasts and apartments in Spain, Italy, France and Germany added to hotel booking service. - October 25, 2007 - MATCHhotels.com
AsianAirfares.com Beats Closest Competitor 6 Out of 10 in International Travel Comparison
AsianAirfares.com Beats Closest Competitor 6 out of 10 in International Travel Comparison (Car Rentals, Hotels, Air Tickets, Cruises). - October 24, 2007 - Asian Airfares Group
Tripology Launches "Interviews with Travel Agents": Proving the Value of Expert Advice Vs. Online Booking
Tripology.com has launched a new series of "Interviews with Travel Agents" to provide insight into the indispensable value of obtaining the advice of experts rather than blindly booking online relying only on a short description and a photo or two of a destination. - October 22, 2007 - Tripology.com
Sisters Oregon -- The Town of Tiny Lights Celebrates a Cowboy Christmas
Come celebrate a Cowboy Christmas in Sisters Oregon. - October 19, 2007 - Sisters Chamber of Commerce
Synesi, Inc. Announces Name Change to Carefree Group, Inc. to Reflect Company Expansion
Synesi, Inc. (Pinksheets: SYNS) management announced that the Board of Directors unanimously decided to change the Company name to Carefree Group, Inc. to reflect the diversifying interests of the Company and the expansion of the Carefree Brand throughout the travel, aviation, automotive, yachting,... - October 19, 2007 - Carefree Group, Inc
The Kessler Collection and LRA Worldwide Partner on Quality Assurance Initiative to Measure the “Wow” in the Guest Experience
The Kessler Collection, the luxury boutique hotel portfolio owned by hotelier Richard C. Kessler, has partnered with LRA Worldwide, Inc. on a unique quality assurance audit program designed to measure how willing and able Kessler associates are to go above and beyond the expected to... - October 19, 2007 - LRA Worldwide, Inc.
Concierge Condo: The Residences at Biltmore Redefines Luxury Hotel Accommodations
A new travel trend is sweeping the nation. It's the condo hotel, with concierge services that spoil and pamper guests - saving the traveler time and freeing up more time for relaxation. - October 19, 2007 - Residences at Biltmore
FranchiseHelp’s 2007 Hotel Franchise Research Surveys
Top Franchise Firm Publishes a Series of White Papers on the Hotel Industry - October 18, 2007 - FranchiseHelp Holdings LLC
Spring Break Romp in the Jungle Combines Learning and Fun
An opportunity to see and experience the Amazon rain forest, its wildlife, natural history and culture can be found on GreenTracks' Spring Break trip March 16-22, 2008. The trip will be led by two expert tropical biologists. - October 18, 2007 - GreenTracks, Inc.
Tour the Galapagos with GreenTracks
Increasing its variety of ecotour getaways, GreenTracks is now offering trips to the spectacular Galapagos Islands. Frequent shore excursions will explore the unique, complex ecosystem that has made the Galapagos so famous. - October 18, 2007 - GreenTracks, Inc.
Travel High-Fliers Run for the Family Holiday Association in the Malta Half Marathon
The Family Holiday Association (FHA) has enlisted the support of a number of travel industry high-fliers to run in the Malta Marathon/Half Marathon on the 24th of February 2008 in support of the charity that provides short UK breaks for seriously needy families. - October 18, 2007 - Family Holiday Association
Former GE and First American Realty Exec Launches Hotel Investment Bank
Cameron Larkin today announced the launch of hotel investment bank Larkin Hospitality Finance. The new firm will focus exclusively on meeting the debt financing needs of hotel owners and developers. - October 17, 2007 - Larkin Hospitality Finance
Checker Sedan Offers "After 6" Special Rates
Checker Sedan, the official luxury sedan service of Detroit Metro Airport, today announced that it is offering customers reduced "After 6" hourly rates on its sedan fleet. The announcement was made by Timothy J. McCarthy, president of Checker Sedan. - October 17, 2007 - Checker Sedan
Couple Who Issued Hawaii Warning Visit the Big Island
Winner of Best Places Hawaii 'Loves Stories of Hawaii' all-expenses paid dream trip to Hawaii to visit the Big Island. - October 17, 2007 - Best Places Hawaii
Navratri Special Offer on Arzoo.com
On the festive occasion of Navratri, Arzoo.com, India’s leading travel portal, today announced a special offer where customers can avail a guaranteed 9% discount on domestic airfare bookings on Go Air, Spicejet, Indigo, Indian & Jetlite anywhere within India. Similarly customers can also... - October 17, 2007 - Arzoo.com
Travel & Culture Exhibiting at World Travel Mart (WTM)
Travel & Culture Services Pakistan has confirmed its participation at the prestigious World Travel Mart being held in London from 12th to 15th November 2007. Travel & Culture has been promoting tours to Pakistan since 1997 and in these difficult times when the world has been hearing a lot... - October 17, 2007 - Travel & Culture Serices
Best Cruise Spot Reinvents Online Cruise Travel Planning and Booking Experience
BestCruiseSpot.Com™ re-launches its virtual cruise vacation planning site to enhance customer experience. BestCruiseSpot.Com™ is the first and only website that offers vacation cruise travelers an end-to-end cruise travel experience online – from planning and researching a cruise to sharing post cruise experience with thousands of members all in one place. - October 16, 2007 - Best Cruise Spot LLC
Fly to DomesticFlightsThailand.com for the Fastest Trip of Your Life - Now with Updated Destination and Airport Guides
DomesticFlightsThailand.com established just two months ago, are gradually emerging as one of the top travel websites for domestic flights due to the constant addition and updating of hard to find travel information. - October 15, 2007 - IIF
Boomer Adventures Launches Web-Based Baby Boomer Adventure Travel Television Program at www.boomeradventurestv.com
Webcast, created by baby boomer adventure travel writer and producer Sam Dalton, is the first internet-based, broadband "television" program to focus on entertaining, educational, and cultural adventure travel for baby boomers. - October 15, 2007 - Boomer Adventures
CurlyWorm.com Set to Lure Online Shoppers and Travellers
Ireland's First Cash Back Website Opens for Business - October 14, 2007 - CurlyWorm.com
Former Intel Executive Builds Cruise Travel Powerhouse
Cruise Holidays of Portland Honored with Franchise Awards Three Years in a Row - October 13, 2007 - Cruise Holidays of Portland
Theme Park Guests Say the Strangest Things
What time is the 3:00 parade? Believe it or not, theme park employees get asked that very question nearly every day. What can they do but laugh? - October 12, 2007 - Theme Park Where
White Dahlia Massage Participates in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event
White Dahlia, a membership-driven North Raleigh massage and wellness spa, will participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event on October 13 - October 12, 2007 - White Dahlia
Intelligent Leisure Solutions Offers Direct Flight from United Arab Emirates to São Paulo
Intelligent Leisure solutions will offer direct flights between Dubai and São Paulo on Emirates Airlines beginning in October 2007 - October 12, 2007 - Intelligent Leisure Solutions
Virtual Hotel Systems Releases Management Software for Small to Medium Sized Properties
Virtual Hotel Systems announces the release of new web based software aimed squarely at the limited service hotel market in the US & Canada. - October 12, 2007 - Virtual Hotel Systems
Halldis Apartments Now in Catania, Sicily
Halldis sets anchor in the South of Italy, with its newest offices recently opened in Catania, Sicily. The first of a series of future openings in the Southern regions, with the new apartments in Catania Halldis begins its expansion strategy for 2007-2008: adding new destinations, for those... - October 11, 2007 - Halldis Srl.
Incredible India at 60 Contest from Dreamland Tours
Dreamland Tours Inc. launches a promotional contest awarding two free round-trip air tickets to India as part of the ongoing celebrations and events for India at 60. - October 11, 2007 - Dreamland Tours Inc.
TravelStoreMaker.com Blows 7 Candles
For 7 years TSM has succeeded step by step to build a respected company on the global travel technology market. - October 11, 2007 - TravelStoreMaker.com
eBacchus® Launches Public Beta Version of Its Website
eBacchus®, the premier wine and vineyard community & information site, is now available to all users. - October 10, 2007 - eBacchus
YowTRIP Helps Make It a WowTRIP
Now traveling alone doesn’t have to mean going solo. YowTRIP.com is a free online social network tailored to travelers seeking an adventure companion, digging for one-on-one travel tips they can only get from someone who’s been to their destination, or needing a place to hang their... - October 10, 2007 - YowTRIP
The Globus Family of Brands Renews Online Marketing Contract with 90octane
The Globus family of brands, the world leader in first-class, escorted travel with 80 years of experience, has renewed its contract with 90octane, LLC. The agency has provided search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click advertising (PPC) services to the Globus family of brands since 2003 and will support the business’s growth initiatives in innovative ways. - October 10, 2007 - 90octane
eYachtCharter.com Builds Momentum Going Into Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
South Florida Luxury Yacht Charter firm eYachtCharter.com has consistently tripled its number of unique visitors each month since its inaugural launch in July 2007. The firm’s fleet directory will be finalizing its application selection shortly after the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show in late October when it will officially go live. - October 10, 2007 - eYacht Charter.com
Great White Shark Attack at Isla Guadalupe-Caught on Tape
Unusual White Shark Activity According to SharkDiver.Com - October 09, 2007 - Shark Diver
Tripology Achieves Success in Matching Specialized Travel Agents with Travelers' Needs
Tripology.com is succeeding in its mission to match the specific requirements of travelers with travel agents who possess specialized knowledge of the destination or type of trip. - October 07, 2007 - Tripology.com
TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca Add CanAm Insurance to Canadian Travel Medical Insurance Quote System
TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca will add CanAm’s PrimeLink TravelRite Canadian medical insurance to its quote engine effective immediately. - October 07, 2007 - OIQ Insurance Solutions Inc.
Golden Tulip Adds Sea Side Resort Noordwijk as Its Last Addition to Its Dutch Hotel Portfolio
Golden Tulip Hospitality takes over the management of the currently known Hotel de Witte Raaf in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, as per October 01 2007. - October 07, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
"Of the Law" Road Trip, A Gleaming Success
Susan Wingate returns from her "Rambling Road Trip" to promote her mystery novel, "Of the Law." - October 06, 2007 - Sixteen Cat Tails Publishing
AsianAirfares.com Announces New Car Booking Engine
AsianAirfares.com in Partnership with WCT continues to broaden its product offerings with the release of a new and improved Car booking engine. Some new features that they have added to the booking path include: Interactive Selections: Drop-down menus will automatically update based on the... - October 06, 2007 - Asian Airfares Group
It is Not Summer, But do We Have to Stay at Home?
Business or leisure, hurry up and catch the airplane - October 06, 2007 - TravelStoreMaker.com