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OpenJaw Technologies Sets Out Expansion Plans Which Will See the Company Double Its Workforce, Following TravelSky Technology Acquisition
Irish travel software company and wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese technology firm TravelSky, OpenJaw Technologies, announced today, plans to double its global workforce from 230 to 450 employees in the next three years, with at least 50 of the jobs being located at the company’s offices in... - May 25, 2017 - OpenJaw Technologies
tripFiles Launch Offering Free Video/Photo Storage Featured on Product Hunt
Product Hunt has featured tripFiles to their user base. Product Hunt surfaces the best new products, every day. tripFiles, hot new travel entrant, is making a bang by offering free video and photo storage. - May 24, 2017 - tripFiles LLC
Casa Dorada on the Forefront of Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts in Los Cabos
Located in an idyllic destination of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and with a philosophy rooted in supporting the surrounding natural ecology, Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa is committed to the conservation of one of the world’s most beloved creatures, the sea turtle. - May 24, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
tripFiles Memorial Day Launch Offers Free Video and Photo Storage to Users
Reviews and travel advice are more powerful when they come from someone you trust. It was with this simple truth, that tripFiles was created. With tripFiles, travelers can provide key insights directly to their friends and family. tripFiles allows travel parties to share photo and video assets... - May 23, 2017 - tripFiles LLC
Moana Sands to Open New Resort in Rarotonga
Muri beach on Rarotonga will soon be home to the latest Moana Sands development. Moana Sands Lagoon Resort is scheduled to open late 2017 with this newest addition a direct result of tourism growth and the demand for quality mid-range accommodation in the Cook Islands. - May 23, 2017 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Spartanburg Marriott Receives ELITE Award from Marriott International - Named Property Sales Team of the Year
Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group, LLC is proud to announce that the Spartanburg Marriott Hotel, Spartanburg, SC has been awarded the 2016 Property Sales Team of the Year for Franchise hotels. This prestigious honor is one of the ELITE awards presented annually by Marriott International to... - May 16, 2017 - Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group, LLC
Hospitality Software Leader InnQuest Software Unveils New Branding
Branding Evolution for InnQuest Includes Launch of New Website. - May 12, 2017 - InnQuest Software
AD1 Global Announces Partnership with Major Mexican Real Estate Developer
AD1 Global is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Estrategia Urbana, a leading Mexican real estate developer. The partnership is designed to allow each company to benefit from the strengths of the other. AD1 Global has extensive hospitality development experience and a growing... - May 12, 2017 - AD1Global
Famous Prime Beach Restaurant Has Introduced an Exciting Oriental Fusion to Complement Their Exquisite Menu, as It Continues to Lead the Way in Luxury Dining in Los Cabos
El Rincón Culinario is now adding another delicious variety to it´s repertory. Now with an oriental fusion, Casa Dorada offers a full scope of asian delicatessen like shabu-shabu, Gyoza and new original dishes by chef Frank Aguirre. The recent Asian Fusion opening is bound to make Casa Dorada guests even happier during their Cabo San Lucas vacations, adding to the already impressive set of amenities. - May 11, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Updates Its Brand Identity
SpiceRoads, a premier niche cycling touring operator, unveiled a new evolution of its brand, including a website relaunch. It was announced today. - May 11, 2017 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
"Colorado Culinary Inn-Spirations" is the 4th Edition Culinary Collection Published by the Official State Bed and Breakfast Association Including Over 100 Recipes
Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado has re-released the "Colorado Culinary Inn-Spirations" recipe collection cookbook, now available for purchase on the website. Cookbook orders also include an updated Colorado State Association B&B Membership Directory with an award-winning recipe for Golden Streusel Muffins. - May 09, 2017 - Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado
First Hyatt Place Hotel in Round Rock, TX Announces General Manager and Director of Sales
Hyatt Place Austin/Round Rock is set to open June, 2017. The new 138 room hotel will offer business and leisure travelers an open, intuitive design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, 24-hour food offerings and the 24-hour fitness center. The Hyatt Place Austin/Round... - May 09, 2017 - Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group, LLC
Just Released - The 2017 Official Colorado Bed and Breakfast Inn Guide Featuring B&Bs Across the State to Get the Inn-Side Travel News & Award-Winning Breakfast Recipe
Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado (BBIC), the Colorado Bed & Breakfast Association, recently released their 2017 printed or downloadable state association inn guide. The state guide lists quality bed and breakfast inns throughout the state of Colorado. This 30-year old trade association invites travelers to visit the many areas of the state, from Rocky Mountain majesties to the eastern fruited plains. - May 08, 2017 - Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado
HolidayFunder: a Crowdfunding Platform for Helping Friends and Family to Holiday
HolidayFunder, a new, full-service crowdfunding-based platform designed specifically for families, friends, and anyone else looking for a little help in making their dream holiday a reality, this week officially unveiled its comprehensive site for everyone intent on sharing the joys of travels with... - May 06, 2017 - HolidayFunder
Worldwide Rail Journeys Has Gone 100% Digital
Over the years, Worldwide Rail Journeys (WRJ) has been privileged to bring the best in Indian luxury rail travel experience to the world. - May 05, 2017 - Worldwide Rail Journeys Pvt Ltd
New Travel Guide Highlights All That Makes Boulder, Boulder
The Ultimate Guide to Boulder, Colorado. Written exclusively by local experts. - May 04, 2017 - Travel Boulder
LUCARIS Introduced Aerlumer® - the Signature of Wine Glass Innovation First in Mumbai
Good wine must be served in a good glass. A quality glass should also accentuate the wine’s aroma or bouquet, a point that leads on to the harmonious relationship between anatomies. - May 02, 2017 - LUCARIS
Roatan Online Reports on the Garifuna Festival in Punta Gorda, Roatan
The Garifuna people of Roatan celebrated their annual festival this year in Punta Gorda. Here is a recap of the event. The Garifuna people have lived in Central America since April 12, 1797. They speak the Garifuna language. Most speak English today as well as Spanish. Most of the Garifuna people live along the coast of Honduras in places like Trujillo, La Ceiba, Tela, Puerto Cortes and other costal towns. - April 28, 2017 - Roatan Online
Sunscreen’s Impacts on the Environment and Our Health – Stream2Sea Answers, “What is Reef-Safe,” as the Only Mineral-Based Brand Tested and Proven Safe to Coral Larvae
Dr. Craig Down’s of Haereticus Laboratory conducted extensive research analyzing the impact of sunscreen products on coral reef systems. His work, presented at the Coral Reef Symposium in Hawaii in June of 2016, brought researchers, formulators of personal care products, marine biologists,... - April 27, 2017 - Stream2Sea
Mario Garita, D.D.S. and Howard Siegler, Johns Hopkins M.B.A. Have Been Working Together to Help Make Americans' Teeth Great Again
Making Americans' Teeth Great Again - April 27, 2017 - Mario Garita MP The Dental Experience
Enjoy the Chocolate and Wine Cruise on San Francisco Bay on May 6th
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce that the Spring Edition of the Chocolate & Wine Cruise on the San Francisco Bay will take place on May 6th. Because it was great fun the previous times, and a grand adventure, the cruise will again take food and wine lovers... - April 26, 2017 - TasteTV
300 Years Later: Burgundy Unmasked
Château de Pommard’s New Wine Experiences Explore the Mystery of UNESCO’s World Heritage Climats. - April 20, 2017 - Chateau de Pommard
The Diamond Center Jewelers Embrace Growth with New Location in Fayetteville
Preferred Jewelers International™ Member Expands from Fort Smith, Arkansas into the Fayetteville Market. - April 19, 2017 - Preferred Jewelers International
YYZ Travel Offers the Luxury of Singapore
Travel to magical Singapore with YYZ Travel Group, explore its beautiful beaches and amazing architecture. - April 19, 2017 - YYZ Travel Group
GetLocal Launches New Search Engine for Tours in Iceland
GetLocal, the Icelandic booking service and tourist information centre launches a new version of its website with a new search engine containing more than 1000 tours and activities in Iceland. - April 18, 2017 - GetLocal
Ship Sticks Announces Partnership with The Salute Military Golf Association
Ship Sticks, the world's largest golf bag shipping company, announces they have partnered with the Salute Military Golf Association to ship custom adaptive golf equipment for wounded military veterans. - April 17, 2017 - Ship Sticks
What Happens When Corporations Hate Their Own Customers
The recent forcible removal of a passenger from an overbooked United Airlines flight shows the distain many corporations have for their own customers. This event is not isolated to the airlines industry, but also includes the financial services, cable TV, and other industries. This could be a tipping point for consumers. - April 14, 2017 - The Progressive Investor
Tarleton State University and The Dora Lee Langdon Cultural Center in Granbury, TX Announces the Solo Exhibition “The Essence of the World” Artworks by Nataliya Scheib
Scheib’s first solo event, “The Essence of the World,” is dedicated to a celebration of human life, and is comprised of 16 collages and paintings. Sophisticated and multi-layered, the collages, at first glance, appear to be painted landscapes, re-imagined iconic imagery, or floral paintings, but a closer look reveals deep strata of media; a metaphor for ever-deeper layers of interpretation. Layers lead to the surprise of discovery as Scheib’s painterly collages invite personal interpretation. - April 13, 2017 - Nataliya Scheib
New Trade Show Debuts in Lafayette, Louisiana This Summer
The new, semi-annual Southern Wholesale Gift Show debuts in Acadiana in July, welcoming boutique and retail buyers and wholesalers to the Cajun Dome Convention Center in Lafayette for a weekend of fun and profit. - April 07, 2017 - Southern Wholesale Gift Show
Holiday Inn Viera-Melbourne Inks Deal with USSSA to House Athletes and Families
The Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera Conference Center, which is owned by AD1 Global, scored a home run when they recently signed a deal with the U.S. Specialty Sports Association (USSSA). The amateur sports league is moving from its Kissimmee residence to Viera, FL, in May and will now play their... - April 07, 2017 - AD1Global
DuCard Vineyards Recognized for Eco-Friendly Practices and Exemplary Customer Experience
Boutique Virginia Winery Wins Travel Star Award, Rated #1 on Trip Advisor - April 07, 2017 - DuCard Vineyard
Luxury Travel Guide Names Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental as “Motorcycle Tour Operator of the Year 2017”
Ecuador Now Internationally Recognized as a Top Motorcycle Destination - April 04, 2017 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
Meet One Small Family with a Really Big Idea to Help Make a Change in the World. This Florida Family is Kicking Off a 15-State Road Trip to Help 15 Charities as They Go.
A Tampa Bay area family is getting ready to hit the road on an adventurous journey. They will be living small, working hard and changing lives, one mile at a time. They will be driving up the East coast, traveling through 15 states, to work with a charity in every state. One goal of the trip is to not just help, but to share the stories of the people and places along the way. Using social media they will be able to take followers, from all over the world, along with them to share the experience. - April 03, 2017 - Tripping for Charity
Hawaii Affiliates of Sotheby's International Realty Achieved $1.1 Billion in Sales Volume for 2016
The Hawaii Affiliates of Sotheby’s International Realty, also referred to as HASIR, have seen significant increases in overall sales for the brand, leading to more than $1.1 Billion in sales across the state in 2016. The HASIR companies are made up of five affiliates including MacArthur... - March 30, 2017 - LIST Sotheby's International Realty
Two Senior Salesforce Employees Join MAD’s Board After Life-Changing Experience in Tanzania, Africa
Corporate volunteer trip to Tanzania, Africa encourages employees in the Silicon Valley to help educate vulnerable and orphaned children. - March 29, 2017 - Make A Difference (MAD) Now
Christian Lahoude Studio’s Aishti by the Sea Selected as Architizer A+ Awards Finalist
Christian Lahoude Studio's Aishti by the Sea project has been selected as a finalist in Architizer's A+ Awards in the shopping center category. - March 23, 2017 - Christian Lahoude Studios
SpiceRoads Launches Its First Family Bike Tour in Vietnam
The cycling operator adds a new Southeast Asia cycling tour designed for families. - March 22, 2017 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Miami Beach is Home to Performing Arts, Music and the Magic of Theatre
Miami Beach offers a wealth of cultural options for travelers and locals during the month of March. - March 17, 2017 - Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority
Two Hot New Camping Instant Meals Set to Spice Up the Summer (New from Mountain House Adventure Meals)
Two new “Tex-Mex” entrees join the tasty line-up of America’s most popular instant meals for backpackers, campers and emergency preparedness foods. - March 15, 2017 - Mountain House
Help NW Denver Schools Thrive by Attending Totally Tennyson-a ‘70s-‘80s-‘90s-Themed Street Party-with Proceeds Directly Funding the Arts & Critical Teaching Materials
Limited tickets now available for this April 29th street party - featuring destinations from bars, restaurants, shops, live music and more. - March 15, 2017 - Totally Tennyson
Days Inn Barstow South Appoints Teresa Phillips as Sale Manager
Days Inn is planning to increase business, offer safer accommodations for truck drivers, and create more local jobs. - March 15, 2017 - Daryon Hotels International
PriceLabs Launches a Free Tool, BookingAnalyzer, for Airbnb & Vacation Rental Owners
PriceLabs, preferred platform for dynamic pricing for Airbnb & vacation rentals, today launched a free downloadable tool, BookingAnalyzer, that property owners can use to understand their booking trends & identify insights to improve their revenue. PriceLabs has often received inquiries... - March 12, 2017 - PriceLabs
HotelRatePRO Offers Hotel Rate Tracking and Rate Alerts with Ability to Track Hotel Loyalty Program Member Rates
Travel Trix Pro Ltd announces the enhancement of HotelRatePRO. Services now offered include Hotel Rate Tracking of booked and un-booked hotels, with options for Hotel Loyalty Program Member-Only rates or Public rates and Refundable or Non-Refundable rates. The system sends users a Rate Alert as soon as a lower rate is found. - March 11, 2017 - Travel Trix Pro
Award Winning Author Elle Klass, Releases Bestselling Novel; Set in Historic North Florida
Escape into the fantastical world, both fact and fiction where supernatural creatures battle between light and dark; written by a twenty year North Florida resident. Elle Klass lives in North Florida. St. Augustine is not only her favorite U.S. city but a playground for the paranormal; loaded with ghost stories and now other supernatural creatures. She uses actual locations and includes pictures. - March 10, 2017 - Elle Klass
AD1 Global Completes Purchase of the Holiday Inn Savannah, GA
AD1 Global, a privately-held hotel investment company acquired the Holiday Inn located at 11 Gateway Boulevard East in Savannah, GA, on March 6, 2018. The asset was purchased for approximately 10 million dollars, including transaction costs. This purchase adds 100 rooms, including three suites... - March 10, 2017 - AD1Global
Luck O' the Irish Suite-Deal Package
Sunday through Thursday during the month of shamrocks and St. Patrick's Day, you can save some "green" by staying 2 nights and getting the 3rd night free. - March 08, 2017 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Best Travel Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 21st Annual WebAward Competition
Excellence deserves recognition and the Web Marketing Association will recognize the best travel websites of 2017. Travel categories include travel, airline and hotel & lodging websites. Deadline to enter is May 31, 2017 at www.Webaward.org. - March 08, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
Brand Tango Wins Best in Show at Ft. Lauderdale Advertising Awards Gala
South Florida branding, design and digital incubation agency Brand Tango Wins Best in Show at Ft. Lauderdale Advertising Awards Gala; Also Takes Home Five Other Awards in American Advertising Award Competition - March 07, 2017 - Brand Tango
SearchWide Hires New Vice President
SearchWide, a leading recruitment firm in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management and experiential marketing industries has added a new member to its team. John Brich will join SearchWide as Vice President, taking the lead role in managing the hotel and... - March 07, 2017 - SearchWide
2017 Inti Raymi Festival Tour and Tickets Now Open for Reservations
The second largest festival in South America, the Inti Raymi 2017 is now open for advanced reservations at IntiRaymiPeru.com - March 07, 2017 - MachuPicchu.Center