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Julie Carelock Joins Thomas Real Estate, Inc.
Thomas Real Estate, Inc., of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., is pleased to announce that Julie Carelock has joined the team as director of property services. Carelock has over 20 years of professional senior property management experience. She has successfully managed the operations of 1,015-unit... - November 07, 2017 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
Southern California Private Tours Dedicates Staff to Cruise Line Passengers Booking Disneyland VIP Tours in Southern California
Southern California Private Tours has dedicated specific staff members to manage its cruise passenger VIP Tours of Disneyland. These dedicated Tour Directors have specific knowledge of excursion requirements that cruise passengers must follow as originating, terminating, or transit passengers. - November 05, 2017 - Southern California Private Tours
Resort in Los Cabos Earns 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
“We strive to help our guests create lasting vacation memories, and this certificate helps us notice that we are on the right track to achieve so.” -Mr. Leonardo Perli, General Manager at Casa Dorada Los Cabos - November 03, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Wine Routes Reinvents Wine Country Travel
Wine Routes, a new app that helps users plan trips and travel to wine country, has reinvented the wine country experience. The app, developed by Sonoma County based technology company Grapexchange, is a dual-purpose platform delivering highly integrated services to both consumers and wine... - October 31, 2017 - Wine Routes
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Community Conversation
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Community Conversation: More than Cherry Blossoms: A Forum on Local Education Programming in a National City. - October 30, 2017 - DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
Namale Resort and Spa in Fiji Recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards
Namale named #4 "Resort in Australia & The South Pacific," Ranking Among the World's Best Resorts. - October 27, 2017 - Namale Resort and Spa
Heli Harbor, a Game-Changer for Scenic Flights Industry
Heli Harbor is a unique Water Operations Based Helipad that combines a helicopter flight and a boating experience for those living near or have water access. Heli Harbor can travel via the Intercostal Waterway enabling a helicopter to land safely almost anywhere along the waterway. Palm Beach Helicopters has just published a Kickstarter Project to bring this concept to fruition. - October 26, 2017 - Palm Beach Helicopters
Fast Growing Mobility-Startup GetTransfer.com is Part of WebSummit's Start Category
In November 2016, during its foundation year, mobility-startup GetTransfer.com participated for the first time in the Lisbon WebSummit conference. At that time, GetTransfer was little more than an alfa-version in its infancy. Since then, the company has made a quantum leap in terms of proof of... - October 26, 2017 - GetTransfer.com
Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents Stallman / Mars: Iconic Patterns
LRFA Presents New Works in Two-Person Exhibition in Dallas, Texas. - October 25, 2017 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Namale Resort & Spa Wins 2017 World Luxury Hotel Award
Namale Awarded Pinnacle Achievement in Luxury for Boutique Design, Excellence of Service - October 24, 2017 - Namale Resort and Spa
Vreasy Announces New Connections to Every Major Vacation Rental Booking Platform
Vacation rental start-up Vreasy aims to disrupt the vacation rental industry by connecting its network of professional managers to the world's biggest booking platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com. The Barcelona based platform wants to put an end to inconsistent vacation rental experiences. - October 23, 2017 - Vreasy
Bumrungrad International Hospital Achieves Global Healthcare Accreditation
Bumrungrad International Hospital (BIH) (https://www.bumrungrad.com/thailandhospital), a pioneer in medical travel since 2002, has been awarded a three-year term of “Accreditation with Excellence” by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program (http://globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/)... - October 23, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
AD1 Global Hot on Florida Market with 3 New Hotel Acquisitions / 2 in Orlando
It seems hotel companies have been busy acquiring properties lately, focused - not surprisingly - on location. AD1 Global, an award-winning South-Florida hotel investment company, has been particularly busy in this regard, adding three hotels in a month to their expanding portfolio – 2 of... - October 20, 2017 - AD1Global
Southern California Private Tours to Offer Its Exclusive Holiday Disneyland VIP Tours This Christmas Holiday
Southern California Private Tours shares the holiday spirit by offering luxurious Disneyland VIP Tours this Christmas holiday season. A customized Disneyland VIP Tour with Southern California Private Tours allows for a dedicated private concierge to manage guests' itinerary from the minute the booking is completed. Tour Directors are second to none when providing Disneyland VIP Tours. Each has extensive experience catering to the special needs that discerning VIP guests require. - October 20, 2017 - Southern California Private Tours
Smash It, Don't Trash It, at National Pumpkin Destruction Day
The Rock Ranch, an agritourism destination in Georgia, pioneered a unique holiday - National Pumpkin Destruction Day. Each year, the Saturday after Halloween, pumpkins are destroyed for the sake of fun, and saving the planet. The Rock Ranch says, "Smash It! Don't Trash It!" - October 19, 2017 - The Rock Ranch
Fornova Partners with eRevMax to Create a One-Stop Shop for Smart Distribution, Benefiting Hotels Worldwide
Fornova brings distribution monitoring, intelligence and strategic recommendations to eRevMax’s LIVE OS platform. - October 19, 2017 - eRevMax Inc.
Deck Towel Introduces New Line of Eco Friendly Turkish Peshtemal Towels and Blankets
Deck Towel is happy to introduce their new line of Turkish Towels and Blankets. Constructed of either a bamboo and cotton blend or pure cotton these traditional towels are multi functional as an accessory, beach blanket or as decor within the home. Moderately priced they are perfect for gift during the holiday. - October 17, 2017 - Deck Towel
Cleveland Clinic Achieves Global Healthcare Accreditation for Medical Travel Services
Cleveland Clinic (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/), perennially ranked as one of the top hospitals in the US by U.S. News and World Report, has been awarded a three-year term of “Accreditation with Excellence” by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program... - October 16, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
Exclusive 4-Day/3-Night VIP Hotel Packages for the Opening Days of the Fiesta De San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain in 2018
Iberian Traveler’s Sanfermín Tours, in association with Peña Seattle de Sanfermines, offers clients the opportunity to join them on a private balcony in Pamplona's Town Hall Square for the start of another exciting celebration at one of the world’s most popular summer festivals. - October 15, 2017 - Iberian Traveler
Southern California Private Tours to Offer Luxurious Disneyland VIP Tours to Cruise Line Passengers in Southern California
Southern California Private Tours to pamper cruise line guests with luxurious Disneyland VIP Tours this Halloween holiday season. A customized Disneyland VIP Tour with Southern California Private Tours allows for a dedicated private concierge to manage guests' itinerary from the minute the booking is completed. Tour Directors are second to none when providing Disneyland VIP Tours. Each has extensive experience catering to the special needs cruise line passengers require. - October 13, 2017 - Southern California Private Tours
Livit International Launches Travel Deals Website with Steep Discounts
Livit VIP provides huge travel discounts by taking the bulk buying concept brick and mortar stores use to pass on amazing travel savings to members of it's social travel club. Side-by-side comparisons of Livit prices with Priceline, Expedia, Kayak and other sites are viewable on www.livit.vip and show incredible savings to Livit customers. - October 12, 2017 - Livit VIP
Doreen Colburn Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Doreen Colburn of Idaho Springs, Colorado has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 5 years in the field of travel. About Doreen... - October 12, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Apple-Featured Travel Network Boutiq Launches on Android
Boutiq, “Where to go from who you know,” officially celebrates its launch on the Google Play Store today. The new App personalizes food and travel recommendations by placing your entrusted friends and network at their core. The Sydney-grown App received a Hero Feature selection in... - October 11, 2017 - Boutiq
Gone Beachin' Releases New Secret Beach Travel Finder
GoneBeachinSearch.com helps you find public and hidden beaches around the world. Find and hide treasure near beaches with integrated geocaching. Explore places and things within 6 miles of a beach location. - October 03, 2017 - Gone Beachin LLC
Cuba Unbound to Continue Operating Tours Amidst Travel Advisory
Cuba Unbound announced today that it will continue to operate tours in Cuba despite the recent travel warning issued by the U.S. Department of State. “There are no reports of private U.S. citizens or tourists being harmed, so this warning is a purely a preventative measure,” said Brad... - October 01, 2017 - ROW Adventures
Summer of Dreams, Andy Sturt Studies the Customer Experience, One MLB Stadium at a Time
When the boys of summer hit the road, so did Graduate student Andy Sturt. Armed with questions about the customer experience and a life-long passion for baseball, Andy set forth to see every major league stadium in America during the 2017 season. Andy is living his field of dreams and invites you to engage in the virality of his great American road trip brought to social media and beyond. Andy is available for interviews to talk about his adventure, and all things baseball. - September 29, 2017 - Andy Said What!?!
AD1 Global Buys Florida Capitol Hotel
AD1 Global, a hotel investment, acquisition and development company recently announced the purchase of the Wyndham Garden Tallahassee Capitol hotel. This is the second acquisition in a week for the burgeoning hospitality company. AD1 also purchased the Quality Inn Royale Parc Suites Orlando by... - September 28, 2017 - AD1Global
Casa Cupula Prepares to Celebrate Its Quinceañera with Special Packages
Puerto Vallarta’s Luxury LGBT Boutique Hotel Extends Deals for this Fall and Winter. - September 28, 2017 - Casa Cupula
Thompson-DeWitt Financial Opens $50,000,000 Mezz Fund for Caribbean Hotel & Resort Properties Impacted by the 2017 Hurricane Season
Thompson-DeWitt's Caribbean Based Hospitality Divison Creates Capital Fund to Assist Hotel & Resort Owners in Rebuilding After the Recent Devastation Across the Region. - September 23, 2017 - Thompson DeWitt Financial Group
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, Nominated as World’s Leading Beach Resort 2017
Resort in Los Cabos nominated as World's Leading Beach Resort. - September 22, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Cuba Unbound to Donate to Disaster Relief Organizations Following Hurricane Irma Destruction
Cuba Unbound announced today a plan to donate $200 per guest to aid in relief and recovery efforts for Cuban communities affected by Hurricane Irma. This donation will be distributed to CARE International, who has set up a specific Irma relief effort. “To us, Cuba isn’t just a trendy... - September 22, 2017 - ROW Adventures
AD1 Global Purchases Another Hotel Near Disney Orlando
AD1 Global, a hotel investment, acquisition and development company announced today the purchase of the Quality Inn Royale Parc Suites Orlando by Choice Hotels, located at 5876 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy in Kissimmee, Florida. "This investment presented a unique opportunity to acquire another hotel... - September 20, 2017 - AD1Global
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental Adds SWM Motorcycles to Its Adventure-Ready Fleet
New options for motorcyclists wanting to get off the beaten path in the “biking paradise.” - September 20, 2017 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Boston Airport Express Inc. to Expand Logan Taxi Cabs Fleet in Fall 2017
Boston Airport Express Inc. is glad to announce that they are expanding their fleet of chauffeured cars to take on more customers in fall 2017. Additionally Boston Airport Express is also expanding its services to include short day tours in Massachusetts by October 2017. As a reliable name in... - September 19, 2017 - Boston Airport Express
Casa Dorada Los Cabos, Resort & Spa Honored with the 2017 Golden Apple Award
Casa Dorada Los Cabos, Resort & Spa received the 2017 Golden Apple Award from Apple Vacations at a black-tie gala at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago last September 11, 2017. The Golden Apple Awards are bestowed on properties which offer an exceptional standard of quality, service... - September 18, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents Meredith Pardue: Cenote Falls
LRFA Presents Solo Exhibition by Contemporary Artist in Dallas, Texas. - September 16, 2017 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
Canadian Entrepreneur and Single Mom Wins Gold Magellan Award for Travel
Canadian Business owner has won an internationally recognized Prestigious award for Travel innovation for her Wine Club Travel project. Aimed at bringing more tourism into the wine regions of Canada and offering overseas travel and events to wine clubs her project will create jobs and more business for all concerned. - September 13, 2017 - Concierge Travel Group
Wet Suits and Fine Wine Inspire Figtree Products
Figtree Products is expanding its brand with two new outdoor dining accessories for your tasty beverages this summer. - September 13, 2017 - Figtree Products
Thomas Beach Vacations Releases 2018 Vacation Rates
Thomas Beach Vacations has recently released its North Myrtle Beach vacation booking rates through December 2018. - September 13, 2017 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
Peachtree Tents & Events Acquires EventWorks and Adds Three More Cities: Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Savannah
Peachtree continues its expansion throughout the Southeast adding three more cities. - September 08, 2017 - Peachtree Tents & Events, LLC
Country Music's Rising Stars and Sister Duo Presley & Taylor Release Heart Over Mind Featuring Pam Tillis
Country Music's dynamic new sister duo release a re-make of the Mel Tillis classic Heart Over Mind featuring country hit-maker Pam Tillis. Illuminated by a traditional ensemble with steel guitar, twin fiddles and three part harmonies, the song leaves country taping their feet. Heart Over Mind is a... - September 07, 2017 - Presley & Taylor
Trail Running + Wellness Retreat in Spain Helps Women Reduce Stress and Improve Health
Run Wild Retreats + Wellness, a travel company offering premier women’s trail running and wellness retreats in five countries, has opened registration for its Costa Brava Running + Wellness Retreat taking place April 21-27, 2018. - September 07, 2017 - Run Wild Retreats + Wellness
All New Magic Show and Hot New Comedy Production Come to Blazin' M This Fall
The summer may be ending, but the fun at Blazin’ M Ranch continues this fall & winter. Blazin' M announces two hot new shows starting in September & October at the ranch: the all new magic show, featuring award-winning magician Eric Giliam Starts September 24th and the laugh-out-loud comedy "Hot Flashes on the Trail - A Melodrama Miss-Hap" begins October 1st. Both shows will run on Select weekend days through the end of the year. - August 30, 2017 - Blazin' M Ranch
OTO Development Makes Inc. 5000 List – for the 6th Time
OTO Development makes the 2017 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America – for the 6th time – and earns a spot on the “honor roll” of repeat honorees. - August 30, 2017 - OTO Development
Plan for a Vacation Stay at the New Disruptive Alternative Accommodation Platform That Just Launched in Europe
Poketinns Inc. is an emerging vacation rental company in the travel space founded by seasoned professionals with lots of experience earned in sectors like IT, hospitality and travel. They have recently launched a disruptive accommodation platform for European vacations, which offers alternative... - August 30, 2017 - Pocketinns Inc.
Better Than A Hotel Offers Free Housing for Harvey Evacuees
Better Than A Hotel out of Austin, TX is temporarily making all of their available rentals in Austin free for evacuees affected by Hurricane Harvey. Better Than A Hotel offers a local feel to those visiting the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University, and has offered free... - August 27, 2017 - Better Than A Hotel
River Yacht Club Miami’s Sunday Party Pops Up in Turkey
Rock My Boat - Istanbul & Bodrum - "Brunch All Day Party All Night" - August 27, 2017 - River Yacht Club
Mercedes-Benz Superdome Selects Act Global’s Synthetic Turf
American-based manufacturer completes installation of the latest artificial grass technology for iconic New Orleans stadium. - August 23, 2017 - Act Global
Casa Cupula Prepares to Celebrate Its Quinceañera
Casa Cupula, Puerto Vallarta’s legendary boutique resort hotel, is set to celebrate its 15th birthday with a three-month celebration of the property’s history, present and future, culminating in a grand Mexican-style quinceañera celebration. Casa Cupula gained notoriety in 2002... - August 18, 2017 - Casa Cupula
American-Japanese Guest House Voted in as One of the Top 10 Eco-Friendly Hotels for 2017
Only nominee in Massachusetts, Shirakaba Guest House, came in 4th in USA Today's 2017 10Best Eco-Friendly Hotels Contest. - August 17, 2017 - Shirakaba Guest House