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Historic Meteorite, Not Seen in Public for 20 Years, Now on Display in Denver
Monahans meteorite provided first direct water samples ever found in a meteorite. - September 13, 2018 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Padzu Vacation Rentals Announces Partnership with Zion Village Development in Southern Utah
Vacation home management brand Padzu Vacation Homes is bringing its full service vacation rental management program to the St George, Utah area this Fall. Padzu announced that it will be the exclusive onsite management company at the newly release Zion Village vacation home development in Hurricane, Utah. Once complete Zion Village will feature 93 vacation properties from 3-6 bedrooms. - September 12, 2018 - Padzu Vacation Homes
Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour Expansion Plans Are a Go; New Condos/Villas and Marina to Join Current Resort Condos
Grande Harbour, where the Road Ends, Luxury Begins; Grande Harbour is one of the most unique international hot spots for fishing, diving, or snorkeling. After the adventure, get ready to relax and be pampered with a long list of luxury amenities. - September 11, 2018 - Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour
Edgemar Center for the Arts to Host "Paris Scenes" Photography Exhibit by Local Santa Monica Photographer Bob Friday
Dramatic stories of Paris told through the photographs of local resident & photographer, Bob Friday. Opening Reception in the Michelle Danner Studio Gallery at the Edgemar Center for the Arts on Main Street, Santa Monica, Saturday September 15th, 2018 from 5-8PM. - September 11, 2018 - Bob Friday Photography
Hotellobot: The World’s First Personal Hotel Concierge Robot
Hotellobot is an ingenious guest information service software that can be paired with Hotellobot Robot Hardware to make the world’s first and only personal hotel concierge robot. Hotellobot Software can be used in conjunction with Amazon Dot Voice Hardware, Amazon Spot Screen Hardware or... - September 07, 2018 - Hotellobot
Amazing Peru is Making a Difference in South America
Getting to Machu Picchu is difficult to reach, but especially if you need help in walking or use a wheelchair. South America may seem like an unconventional choice for disabled travellers, but many countries here, including Peru have made great progress in improving their cities to be more accessible and wheelchair friendly. - September 07, 2018 - Amazing Peru
ASIA DMC Prevails at 25th World Travel Awards
The 25th World Travel Awards Gala, held in Hong Kong on 3rd September, recognized ASIA DMC triumphant in six categories, including "Asia's Leading Management Company" and five accolades including leading management company (DMC) in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar. - September 07, 2018 - ASIA DMC
Silver State Film Festival to be Held at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
Maiden edition of the independent film festival, Silver State Film Festival, to be held in Las Vegas between the 6th and 9th September 2018. - September 06, 2018 - Silver State Film Festival
Ecuador Freedom to Provide 21st Century Medical Access on Its Motorcycle Tours
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental Adds Medical Consultation Services Through MultiDoctores. - September 06, 2018 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication Recognizes New Members
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to recognize their newest members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About New Members Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is pleased... - September 06, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
ZombieTown USA, October 5-6 in Altoona, PA
On October 5-6, the city of Altoona, Pennsylvania will host the most unique zombie festival ever created. ZombieTown USA is a one of a kind fall festival, a zombie inspired event for everyone – from the hardcore zombie enthusiast to families and little zombies. Everyone is invited. - September 04, 2018 - ZombieTown USA
Bald Head Blues Pro Staffer Joel Dahmen’s Golf Season Expands to Include the FedEx Cup Playoffs
Bald Head Blues, a beach and island inspired apparel company distinguished by its golf cart with surfboard logo, proudly announces that company staffer Joel Dahmen has made it to the 2018 FedEx Cup Playoffs. Each PGA TOUR Professional begins the race for the FedEx Cup Playoffs with points gained... - August 30, 2018 - Bald Head Blues
Therapeutic Workshop Brings Authentic Thai Massages to Canada to Boost Health, Relaxation and Holistic Therapy
Health and fitness practitioners as well as those interested in wellness and self-care in both Montreal and Vancouver will soon be able to add a new skill set to their repertoire with the launch of an authentic Thai massage workshop designed to bring traditional Asian practices to Canada. The in-depth classes from Bodhi Massage are open to anyone interested in learning the holistic therapy’s ancient techniques. - August 17, 2018 - Bodhi Thai Massage
Free Chicago Walking Tours Earns 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellent
Free Chicago Walking Tours today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its eighth year, the achievement celebrates businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include... - August 17, 2018 - Free Chicago Walking Tours
The Garden City Hotel Presents Rosé Soirée 2018
In its second year, following the success in 2017, The Garden City Hotel will host its second annual Rosé Soirée 2018, taking place at The Patio Bar by David Burke, at The Garden City Hotel on Thursday, August 16, 2018 and featuring a Battle of the Rosé Tasting. The Garden City... - August 16, 2018 - The Garden City Hotel
Percussion Play Introduces New Grand and Baby Floor Pianos
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. - August 14, 2018 - Percussion Play
Old Bahama Resort Operators Grateful for Staff, Guests, and Local Support
In November of 2011, the Condo Owners at Old Bahama Bay were notified by the then operators of the Resort (Ginn LRA) that they intended to close the resort operation effective December 31st 2011. The Condo Owners, in an effort to preserve their investment, the jobs of employees, and the overall... - August 14, 2018 - Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour
SpiceRoads Cycling Launches Tours in 3 East African Countries
SpiceRoads Cycling, one of the world’s leaders in cycle tours in emerging destinations, has just launched 3 new countries in their lineup of adventure cycling destinations: Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda. The launch covers 2 new adventure cycling tours, Cycling Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean,... - August 10, 2018 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Puerto Vallarta's Historic Center Declared a Cultural Heritage of the State of Jalisco
“Puerto Vallarta’s historic center is the heart of our city and a major attraction to our visitors and, like all world heritage sites, it must be recognized as an irreplaceable part of our legacy,” said Javier Aranda Pedrero, Director of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board. “We applaud the actions taken by Jalisco’s Department of Culture and welcome everyone to enjoy this iconic part of the city.” - August 09, 2018 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Chicago to Host the 2018 Culinary Fight Club Grand Championship Competition
Culinary Fight Club will host its annual two-day Grand Championship Competition at Morgan MFG. location 401 N. Morgan St. Day. Two day culinary experience of Food, Fun and Entertainment. - August 08, 2018 - Culinary Fight Club
Camp Carter International Karate Association Donates Needed Supplies to Public Elementary School in Philippines
Camp Carter International Karate Association (CCIKA) proudly announces a partnership with Kabuyao Elementary School in the Philippines, whereby it will donate needed school supplies throughout the year. While on a 3-country tour through Asia, Grand Master/Hanshi James D. Carter took time out to... - August 02, 2018 - Camp Carter International Karate Association
Midland Winery Opening for Business
Texas Sun Winery will open its doors on August 4th as the newest Waters Edge Winery Affiliate. The winery is located at 3415 North Loop 250 West, Suite 305, Midland TX 79707. It offers guests a wide range of hand-crafted wines made at Texas Sun Winery using grapes grown around the world. The... - August 01, 2018 - Waters Edge Wineries
Austrian National Tourist Office Partners with TripZilla on Tourism Campaign
TripZilla has announced their partnership with the Austrian National Tourist Office (ANTOR) on a campaign taking place from August – December 2018. Banking on TripZilla’s wide audience reach of 25 million travellers monthly and strong presence in the Southeast Asian market, the campaign... - August 01, 2018 - TripZilla
Iconic Rodeo Drive Ramps Up for Their Second Annual BOLD Summer Kick Off with an Elevated Block Party
A magnificent fireworks show kicks off a month of events including extended shopping hours, live DJ performances, stunning floral displays, and Instagram worthy social art installations. - July 31, 2018 - Rodeo Drive
Colorado Springs' Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn Receives "Best in Business" Award 2018 from the Colorado Springs Business Journal
According to the Colorado Springs Business Journal, they believe in celebrating local businesses-highlighting everything "that is right about Colorado Springs" with the Best in Business awards. - July 30, 2018 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Grand Caribe Belize to Host 2nd Annual International Deep Sea Classic Fishing Tournament
Anglers of all ages are invited to the 2nd Annual International Deep Sea Classic Fishing Tournament sponsored and hosted by Grand Caribe Belize this August 10th-12th in Ambergris Caye, Belize. - July 28, 2018 - Grand Caribe Belize Resort and Condominiums
Dog-ON-It-Parks Announces New Pet Relief Station
The Rover Relief Area from Dog-ON-It-Parks provides an affordable solution ideal for airports, doggy daycares, rooftop parks, pet-friendly shopping centers and anywhere dogs are welcome. - July 26, 2018 - Dog-ON-It-Parks
Off Road Hall of Fame Inductee and Land Use Warrior Joins ModernJeeper Group
Del Albright to be Worldwide Ambassador and Brand Leader for ModernJeeper’s Media and Event Activities. - July 20, 2018 - Metalcloak
Experienced Hospitality Leader Colin McBeath to Assume Grand Canyon Resort Corporation CEO Post
After an international search for a new Chief Executive Officer, the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation has hired Colin McBeath to lead its tourism operation as the company’s new CEO. McBeath, whose hospitality career spans more than 25 years working for top travel and hotel destinations across North America and Asia, will begin work on July 16, 2018. McBeath, who speaks Mandarin Chinese and French, comes to GCRC from the Purgatory Resort, where he served as GM. - July 13, 2018 - Grand Canyon Resort Corporation
flynas Carried 3 Million Passengers During the First Half of 2018
More than three million passengers traveled on flunas' domestic and international destinations during the first six months of this year. - July 11, 2018 - flynas
San Miguel De Allende Named #1 Top City for 2nd Year in a Row in "travel + Leisure" World's Best Awards for 2018
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico has been named the #1 top city, overall, for the second year in a row in the 2018 “Travel + Leisure” World’s Best Awards, which honor the top travel destinations and companies around the globe as rated by the magazine’s readers. The... - July 11, 2018 - Visit San Miguel de Allende
Carnival Miracle Brings Back Puerto Vallarta and San Diego Voyage
The Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board welcomes the return of Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Miracle first call to Puerto Vallarta in seven years. Connecting San Diego and Puerto Vallarta, the ship is scheduled to make its call on December 2019 - July 10, 2018 - Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board
Dallas Design Entrepreneur to Visit El Salvador This July to Educate Designers on Entrepreneurship & Foster New Business Collaboration
The U.S. Department of State has selected Dallas-based designer and entrepreneur Steven Kinder as one of 45 leaders sponsored to implement entrepreneurial and community development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellows Reciprocal Exchange Program during 2018. - July 09, 2018 - Good Coworking LLC
From All the World More Than 2 Million Users for “flynas” Application
flynas, the national Saudi carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, announced that its mobile application reached a milestone of more than 2 million users since its launch. flynas, the winner of the Middle East’s Leading Low-Cost Airline award in 2018, noted that Saudi Arabia... - July 06, 2018 - flynas
Le Parc Suite Hotel Unveils Its New Rooftop Skydeck Retreat
Le Parc Suite Hotel, one of Los Angeles’ best full-service, all suite hotels, announces the reopening of its rooftop Skydeck and Outdoor Pool following a $1.5 million renovation. - July 03, 2018 - Le Parc Suite Hotel
Award-Winning Alaskan Photographer Opens Gallery
Award-winning Alaskan photographer Carl Johnson has opened a new fine art nature photo gallery in Anchorage. The gallery features his images from Alaska, the Arctic, the American Southwest, and Hawaii. - June 28, 2018 - Arctic Light Gallery & Excursions
AD1 Global Hotels Awarded Certificates of Excellence
AD1 Global, a hospitality company located in Hollywood, Florida, recently announced that two of its hotels received Certificates of Excellence from TripAdvisor. The Comfort Inn International Drive and the Quality Suites Royale Parc Suites, both located in Orlando, were the recipients of the... - June 27, 2018 - AD1Global
Southern California Private Tours Announces Enhanced VIP Tours of Disney California Adventure at the Disney Resort in Southern California
Southern California Private Tours starts the summer with its enhanced VIP Tours of Disney California Adventure at the Disney Resort in Southern California. Its VIP Tours offer guests a luxurious and customized tour of the park, along with minimized wait times for many of the attractions offered to guests this summer. - June 24, 2018 - Southern California Private Tours
Local North Texas Developer Becomes Private Island Pioneer
Creating luxurious vacation homes in one of the most beautiful places in the world - June 22, 2018 - Vision Properties Belize
SpiceRoads Cycling Rolls Out E-Bikes in Vietnam and Sri Lanka
SpiceRoads Cycling has introduced electric bicycles, e-bikes, into their fleets in Vietnam and Sri Lanka, two of Asia’s most popular destinations for adventure tourism. It was announced today. - June 22, 2018 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
SEA CLOUD CRUISES: Michelin Star Chef Headlines Wine and Culinary Cruise
SEA CLOUD CRUISES is offering a wine and culinary cruise in October 2018, featuring Michelin star chef Thomas Martin and Sommelier Dirk Wasilewski. Chef Martin will enchant SEA CLOUD guests with an interactive program with the guests, as well as preparing a special 5-course gala dinner. - June 20, 2018 - SEA CLOUD CRUISES
Horizons Unlimited Event in Ecuador, July 20-22nd
Horizons Unlimited gathering event will be hosted by Hotel Sierra Alisos in Ecuador. A great venue for people all around the world to see this beautiful country. It counts with important sponsors like Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner, Pro-Racing, Triumph and GAD. - June 19, 2018 - Ecuador Bike Rental by Sleipner
Thomas Real Estate, Inc. Receives 16 Marketing Awards
Thomas Real Estate, Inc., of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., has received 16 Communicator Awards for marketing. With entries received from across the United States and around the world, the Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring the creative excellence for... - June 13, 2018 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
LEVELS is a Luxury Start-Up Offering All Expenses Paid International Documentary Opportunity
Levels is looking for a journalist and photographer to experience and document the LEVELS® UP product first hand. The offer comes with a first-class, round-trip ticket from LAX to Munich (or vice versa), and a two-night stay at the Mandarin Oriental Munich or Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. - June 12, 2018 - LEVELS
Ecuador Freedom Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for Five Consecutive Years
The Certificate of Excellence Award Celebrates Excellence in Hospitality and is Given Only to Establishments That Consistently Achieve Great Traveler Reviews on TripAdvisor. Ecuador Freedom is the only South American Motorcycle Tour Operator to win this distinctive award. - June 12, 2018 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Jan Acorn Chosen to Attend Elite Travel Event
Travel Weekly and TravelAge West choose top travel professionals to participate in 2018 Global Travel Marketplace events. - June 12, 2018 - Gateway Destinations
Hold My Luggage, Inc. - Orlando's New Luggage Service
Hold My Luggage, Inc. is a new luggage concierge service located in Orlando, Florida. MCO Airport does not have luggage lockers or a luggage service for travelers to store their luggage. HML Inc. provides a solution with a concierge luggage service. The service encompasses picking up, storing, and returning luggage to customers at the airport. - June 11, 2018 - Hold My Luggage, Inc.
SolarCraft Complete Solar Power System at Comstock Wines - Dry Creek Winery Harvests the Power of the Sun
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 165 kW DC solar system at Comstock Wines in Healdsburg, CA. While they have been growing grapes in Dry Creek since 2002, their winery opened in 2015. The system is designed to produce 205,000 kWh annually and expected to offset 80-90% of their utility bills helping Comstock save thousands every month in electrical costs. Having a solar powered facility also reflects the values of Comstock in protecting the environment. - June 07, 2018 - SolarCraft
Azdel Onboard Provides Lighter Solutions for RV Manufacturers and RVing Families
The RV season is about to go into full swing, and many are planning their summer activities nationwide. For some that includes purchasing a new RV. There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding which RV is right for you, including durability and long-term maintenance. From matching the right... - June 05, 2018 - Hanwha Azdel
Build Magazine Awards J/Brice Design International, Inc. Two Top Honors for 2018
J/Brice Design International was awarded two major honors at Build Magazine’s Interior Design Awards presentation for 2018: Best Multi-Cultural Architecture Practice USA, and best High-End Hospitality Project of the Year for the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. In... - June 05, 2018 - J/Brice Design International