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Anil Uzun Talks About Empowerment Tourism on Clubhouse

Anil Uzun Talks About Empowerment Tourism on Clubhouse

Anil Uzun will talk about empowerment tourism on Clubhouse with his fellow friends on April 24, at 7.00pm CET. The talk will last around 60 minutes. - April 14, 2021 - Anil Uzun

Potter-Tioga Counties’ Cherry Springs State Park Ranked as One of “Nation’s Finest Stargazing Spots”

Potter-Tioga Counties’ Cherry Springs State Park Ranked as One of “Nation’s Finest Stargazing Spots”

Sky & Telescope recognizes Cherry Springs State Park as one of the most cherished Dark Sky Parks in the U.S. - April 06, 2021 - Visit Potter-Tioga

William G. Pomeroy Foundation Opens New Grant Round of Historic Transportation Canals Marker Program

The newest grant round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation's Historic Transportation Canals Marker Grant Program opens April 5, 2021. This program commemorates the historical significance of transportation canals in the United States with historic roadside markers. - April 05, 2021 - William G. Pomeroy Foundation

Original Orlando Tours' Michael Bradley Nominated for UCF Award

Tourism Executive Named Finalist for Integrated Business Excellence Award in Creativity - March 31, 2021 - CX Orlando Research and Revenue Architects

Cloud Computing Magazine Names SocialStreamingTV 2021 Product of the Year Award Winner

Cloud Computing Magazine Names SocialStreamingTV 2021 Product of the Year Award Winner

SocialStreamingTV Recognized for Exceptional Innovation - March 30, 2021 - SocialStreamingTV

Dustin Rose Returns to Live Music at Aurora Colony Vineyards

Dustin Rose Returns to Live Music at Aurora Colony Vineyards

After a year of COVID-19 shutdowns and quarantines, recording artists like BentBeat's Dustin Rose are beginning to return to live venues across the Northwest. - March 30, 2021 - BentBeat Productions

Celebrate Ramadan with Harris Hotel Tuban

Celebrate Ramadan with Harris Hotel Tuban and the joy that comes with it. - March 30, 2021 - Harris Hotel Tuban Bali

Daryon Hotels Offers More Ways for Guests to Book

Daryon Hotels Offers More Ways for Guests to Book

Daryon Hotels International has sponsored three sites that give nurses/medical staff, construction workers and college students access to discounted rates online online with participating hotels and save money. - March 29, 2021 - Daryon Hotels International

The Purple Piano Celebrates the Music and Artistry of Prince in New One-Man Vegas Show

The Purple Piano Celebrates the Music and Artistry of Prince in New One-Man Vegas Show

Nearly five years after the pop music icon Prince's untimely death, Marshall Charloff has created a unique one-man tribute dedicated to the artistry and music of the legendary Prince called The Purple Piano. In January 2016, at age 57, Prince began what would ultimately become his last tour... - March 26, 2021 - The Modern Showrooms

William G. Pomeroy Foundation Opens New Grant Round of Legends & Lore Marker Program

The newest grant round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation's Legends & Lore Marker Grant Program is now open. The program helps local communities commemorate their unique legends and folklore and to promote cultural tourism with roadside markers. - March 24, 2021 - William G. Pomeroy Foundation

BoutiqueHotels.me, a Daryon Hotels Project

BoutiqueHotels.me, a Daryon Hotels Project

Daryon Hotels International's latest project is BoutiqueHotels.me, the slogan is simply "Because it is my Boutique Hotel." Daryon Hotels International's newest project will use current GDS systems to list numerous boutique hotels for free on their site BoutiqueHotels.me. The long-term... - March 07, 2021 - Daryon Hotels International

Western North Carolina Business First-Ever to Receive ACCT Accreditation

The French Broad Adventures (FBA) zipline canopy tour in Marshall, NC, is the first-ever operation to be accredited by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). The ACCT is an international trade association dedicated to standards, government relations, credentialing and professional... - March 05, 2021 - The French Broad Adventures

Ticket Kite Launches New "All Motown" Vegas Show Featuring All-Female Cast

Ticket Kite Launches New "All Motown" Vegas Show Featuring All-Female Cast

All Motown Opens with The Duchesses of Motown All-Female Cast - March 04, 2021 - The Modern Showrooms

Glatt Kosher, Traditional Passover Seder 2021 at NYC Kosher Restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar in Manhattan, New York

Glatt Kosher, Traditional Passover Seder 2021 at NYC Kosher Restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar in Manhattan, New York

For over 19 years, Talia's Steakhouse, the premier Glatt Kosher restaurant on the Upper West Side, has been offering prepaid Passover (Pesach) Seders, lunches and dinners for Yom Tov and Shabbat. - March 03, 2021 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House

City & Safari International Launches a Cross Border Branch in South Africa

City & Safari International a business under the company Food Creel Pty Ltd, a company incorporated in Botswana, has launched a new branch of City & Safari International in South Africa, Capetown. The Group’s Managing Director, Valentine Mgang has indicated that City & Safari... - March 03, 2021 - Food Creel Pty Ltd

Multi-Million Dollar Indoor Sports Facility in St. Johns County Moves Forward

Multi-Million Dollar Indoor Sports Facility in St. Johns County Moves Forward

Saint Johns Development Partners, the team behind Sports Edge Athletics, an indoor/outdoor sports training complex (previously known as “Project Family”), is moving forward with Phase 1 of the project. - February 23, 2021 - Saint Johns Development Partners

OD Beach Rentals Joins Thomas Real Estate, Inc.

OD Beach Rentals, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., has merged with Thomas Real Estate, Inc., of North Myrtle Beach. The merger expands the services of the Thomas Beach Vacations division. - February 17, 2021 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.

Shipping Specialists, Luggage Free, Partnering with Timbers Resorts, a Global Developer and Operator of Luxury Hotels, Resorts and Residences

Shipping Specialists, Luggage Free, Partnering with Timbers Resorts, a Global Developer and Operator of Luxury Hotels, Resorts and Residences

Collaboration ensures seamless travel to the privacy and serenity of Timbers Resorts properties. - February 11, 2021 - Luggage Free

Tourism and Hospitality Veteran Launches Sales Representation & Marketing Agency Focused on Promoting Tourism and Travel Tech Brands in India, CIS Countries & Middle East

The Global Rep, works with Travel, Hospitality and Technology companies and is the brainchild of Sandeep Khetarpal, a Tourism and Hospitality veteran of 30 years. - February 11, 2021 - The Global Rep.

Uganda Secures a Loan of $80M to Promote Tourism in the Region

Gorilla Permits have always made Gorilla Trips very expensive for Tourists. This month while Inspire African Safaris is launching its Gorilla Safari Product, they are offering the permits at only half the price till March. - February 08, 2021 - Inspire African Safaris

Anil Uzun Talks About the New Normal: What Will Travel Enthusiasts do?

Anil Uzun Talks About the New Normal: What Will Travel Enthusiasts do?

Anil Uzun discusses the possible developments in the travel industry after the pandemic. And he assures his followers that he will continue to provide his travel itineraries on his blog once the travel bans lift. - February 02, 2021 - Anil Uzun

The Somerset on Grace Bay - Complimentary On-Site COVID-19 Testing for Guests at This 5 Star Turks and Caicos Resort

The Somerset on Grace Bay - Complimentary On-Site COVID-19 Testing for Guests at This 5 Star Turks and Caicos Resort

The Somerset on Grace Bay Provides Complimentary On-site COVID-19 Testing for Guests and Top-Rated Experiences - February 01, 2021 - The Somerset on Grace Bay

Decentralized Travel Platform, XcelTrip, Integrates XinFin's XDC

XcelTrip announces a XinFin integration, thereby expanding its payment method options and enabling customers to make travel bookings using the XinFin Digital Contract (XDC) token. - January 28, 2021 - XinFin Fintech Pte. Ltd.

Luggage Free Announces Partnership with Aman Resorts

Luggage Free Announces Partnership with Aman Resorts

As part of an ongoing effort to instill safety and confidence when traveling, Luggage Free is proud to announce its recent partnership with Aman, a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. Luggage Free’s global luggage shipping will streamline the journey to any Aman property thereby... - January 26, 2021 - Luggage Free

Tenon Tours Receives Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2021

Tenon Tours has won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognizes businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers. Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded only to businesses that use Feefo to collect genuine reviews and... - January 23, 2021 - Tenon Tours

New Hotel Zone; Playa Mundo Maya by GPS-Group is the New Holiday Destination in Isla Aguada, Yucatan Peninsula

New Hotel Zone; Playa Mundo Maya by GPS-Group is the New Holiday Destination in Isla Aguada, Yucatan Peninsula

Playa Mundo Maya, a new boutique eco-hotel destination, is under construction on the Yucatan coast, located out of the sargassum and hurricane path in the Gulf of Mexico side of the Yucatan Peninsula in Isla Aguada, which just recently has been appointed "Pueblo Magico" - a top holiday destination in Mexico. - January 18, 2021 - Playa Mundo Maya

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach Announces Revamp for 10th Birthday

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach Announces Revamp for 10th Birthday

SkyWheel® Myrtle Beach announced plans today that the iconic attraction will undergo a major makeover beginning January 14, 2021 to celebrate their upcoming 10th birthday. The SkyWheel will be partially dismantled for a short time to install exciting new improvements to the wheel including a... - January 12, 2021 - SkyWheel Myrtle Beach

Local Travel Agent Charlie Thongpahusatcha Participates in Virtual Travel Event as STAR Attendee

Local Travel Agent Charlie Thongpahusatcha Participates in Virtual Travel Event as STAR Attendee

Travel Weekly is proud to announce that professional travel advisor and owner of KT Getaways Dream Vacations, Charlie Thongpahusatcha, participated in the STAR (Select Travel Advisor Recognition) Program during its annual CruiseWorld event. STAR participants must meet strict qualifying criteria and demonstrate what it means to be a qualified professional in the travel industry. - December 28, 2020 - KT Getaways Dream Vacations

Discover the Best Value Sightseeing Tours & Days Out with New Travel Comparison Website Tripindicator

Cash-conscious families, tourists and holidaymakers can discover the best value sightseeing and day out’s throughout the world destination with new travel comparison website Tripindicator.com. - December 28, 2020 - Tripindicator

The New Vaccine Will Mean a Return of the Fear of Flying. New Book by Fear of Flying Coach Paul Tizzard.

The New Vaccine Will Mean a Return of the Fear of Flying. New Book by Fear of Flying Coach Paul Tizzard.

Fear of flying affects 1 in 5 people. With the vaccine in sight, many will want to start flying again and therefore, their fear of flying will return. Paul Tizzard has written a new book to help people combining over 20 year's experience of helping nervous flyers. Foreword by Sir Richard Branson. - December 14, 2020 - Lovefly Limited

Run Wild Retreats Launches Private Retreat Program

Run Clubs and Training Groups Can Exclusively Book Running + Wellness Retreats - December 11, 2020 - Run Wild Retreats + Wellness

BeWelcome.org Hospitality Network Releases Android App

BeWelcome.org announces the release of its first Android app connecting travelers and local hosts. - December 04, 2020 - BeWelcome

SolarCraft Expands Solar Power Installation for St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery;  Napa Valley Winery Harvests the Sun for Sustainability & Savings

SolarCraft Expands Solar Power Installation for St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery; Napa Valley Winery Harvests the Sun for Sustainability & Savings

Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leading North Bay clean energy provider for over 35 years, recently completed the design and installation of a 177.5 kW DC solar electric system addition at St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery in Rutherford, CA. - December 03, 2020 - SolarCraft

Toll-Free Motorcycle Touring in Ecuador

Toll-Free Motorcycle Touring in Ecuador

New Tech to Give Motorcycle Rental Customers the Freedom to Bypass Toll Traffic - December 01, 2020 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental

Compare Insurance Relaunches Travel Insurance

Compare Insurance Relaunches Travel Insurance

Compare Insurance would like to announce that it’s once again offering Travel Insurance to customers with a range of insurance providers now offering COVID-19 cover. - November 18, 2020 - Compareinsurance.ae

Caribbean Charter Company Plans for Reopening to International Visitors

Luxury sailing charter company, Horizon Yacht Charters is set to welcome guests in the BVI. While their bases in Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have been open to tourists since July, the base in the British Virgin Islands is set to open on December 1. - November 18, 2020 - Horizon Yacht Charters

SuperShuttle Express Expands to 10 New Cities as Air Travel Returns

SuperShuttle Express Expands to 10 New Cities as Air Travel Returns

New non-stop exclusive service model is growing 50% per month, proving it’s OK Not to Share. - November 17, 2020 - SuperShuttle

Ship Sticks Announces Partnership with Casa de Campo Resort & Villas

Ship Sticks Announces Partnership with Casa de Campo Resort & Villas

Ship Sticks, a specialty service for shipping golf clubs and luggage, has entered into a strategic partnership with Casa de Campo Resort & Villas - home of the iconic Teeth of the Dog course and the Caribbean’s premier, luxury golf experiences. Ship Sticks’ partnership with the... - November 11, 2020 - Ship Sticks

XO Private Launches Risk Masters

XO Private Launches Risk Masters

Connecting the security & medical travel risk industry with the finest travel designers around the globe. - November 05, 2020 - XO Private

Vietnam’s First Luxury Travel Company Has Re-Branded to Lux Travel DMC for Asian Expansion and Announced Its New Website

Vietnam’s First Luxury Travel Company Has Re-Branded to Lux Travel DMC for Asian Expansion and Announced Its New Website

Lux Travel DMC aims to be the leading luxury destination management company in Asia. - November 02, 2020 - Lux Travel DMC

Megan M. MacLeod Celebrated as a Rising Star by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Megan M. MacLeod Celebrated as a Rising Star by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Megan M. MacLeod of Moran, Michigan has been celebrated as a Rising Star by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over ten years in the fields of travel and restaurant management. Rising Stars are... - October 28, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Las Vegas Portrait Photographer Christian Purdie Adds a New Twist on Holiday Family Portrait Photography Sessions

Las Vegas Portrait Photographer Christian Purdie Adds a New Twist on Holiday Family Portrait Photography Sessions

Christian and his team aren’t just looking for a photo to put on social media or something that families send out to friends and loved ones. They are creating artwork with families that they will hang on the walls of their homes for generations. - October 26, 2020 - Christian Purdie Photography

Self-Guided Tour Platform, Questo, Offers to Help 100 Travel Businesses Recover Quicker

Questo, the platform for phone-guided gamified tours, has launched a pandemic initiative to offer its services without costs to 100 travel businesses affected by COVID. Companies are invited to apply on Questo’s dedicated website: creator.questoapp.com/business Using the Questo platform,... - October 24, 2020 - Questo

Firm That Converts Hotels to Efficiency Apartment Complexes Expands to North Carolina

Firm That Converts Hotels to Efficiency Apartment Complexes Expands to North Carolina

California firm turns hotels into apartment complexes to address hotel oversupply and gentrification. - October 22, 2020 - Vivo

Questo Expands Phone-Guided Tours Offer with 50 New Cities During COVID Crisis

Questo, the platform for phone-guided tours known as city exploration games, has expanded into 50 new cities since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. With these additions, the company reached 80 cities in which it offers tours adapted to a pandemic world. Questo helps tourists explore cities... - October 15, 2020 - Questo

Chelle We Travel Makes Travel Dreams Come True

Chelle We Travel Opens in Los Angeles, CA. - October 07, 2020 - Chelle We Travel

Napa-Based BE Local Launches Experience Curation and Trip Planning Platform

Launched earlier this week for travel professionals in Napa Valley, BE Local combines local knowledge from real people with innovative artificial intelligence, to curate inspiring and engaging travel experiences and make the trip planning process easy, fun and most importantly, carefree. - September 24, 2020 - BE Local

South Florida-Born 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project Triples in Size Through Second Deployment in Palm Beach County

South Florida-Born 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project Triples in Size Through Second Deployment in Palm Beach County

The 1000 Mermaids Project is a public art installation created in conjunction with Reef Cells that will serve as an underwater eco-friendly destination for tourism off of South Florida’s Coastlines. - September 24, 2020 - Ocean Rescue Alliance

Visit Potter-Tioga State Parks Recognized as "Most Beautiful Fall Foliage" in Pennsylvania

Visit Potter-Tioga State Parks Recognized as "Most Beautiful Fall Foliage" in Pennsylvania

Thrillist lists Pine Creek Gorge and other areas in Wellsboro, PA as must-see destinations this Autumn. - September 23, 2020 - Visit Potter-Tioga

Black Theatre Festival Issues a Worldwide Call for Healing Through the Arts

Black Theatre Festival Issues a Worldwide Call for Healing Through the Arts

The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival (ABTF) is pleased to announce its 2020 Theatre-At-Home Experience, a virtual four-day call to connect communities and move the conversation towards healing through the arts. The full schedule includes award-winning performances from all over the world, two town... - September 21, 2020 - Atlanta Black Theatre Festival

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