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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
#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