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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
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
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
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
South African Domestic Travel Platform to Help Kickstart Tourism
Innovative Platform Gives South African Locals Access to Tourism Experiences at Affordable Rates - September 18, 2020 - Locals Who Wander
Intrigue, Terrorism, History, Art and the Secrets of the Church Collide in the New Thriller "Upon This Rock"
A gay American couple in Italy investigate the suicide of a cleric in the picturesque city of Orvieto -- and find themselves plunged into a conspiracy that may destroy the Catholic Church -- in the stunning new thriller, "Upon This Rock." - September 16, 2020 - Linden Publishing
World Rivers Day 2020 Set for September 27
World Rivers Day 2020, set for September 27, commemorates the many values of rivers and encourages river stewardship and conservation around the globe. This massive worldwide event involving up to 100 countries has its roots in British Columbia Rivers Day which celebrates its 40th anniversary. - September 14, 2020 - World Rivers Day
One Click Contact Tracing: GroundLevel Insights Releases Free Tool for Restaurants & Retailers to Collect Customer Data for Contact Tracing
Many small businesses across Canada are struggling to collect and maintain the required contact tracing data to meet local government regulations. GroundLevel Insights has developed a simple QR-based tool to ease the burden on these businesses and to do it for free. - September 09, 2020 - GroundLevel Insights Inc.
Calling All Armchair Buckaroos: The Lone Pine Film Festival Presents a Western Watch Party — Oct. 9-11, 2020
If you have never been to the Lone Pine Film Festival or were missing it this year due to COVID - well, tune in on Vimeo for virtual tours, films, interviews and more... including The World Premiere of the 4K Restoration of MACKINTOSH & T.J. starring Roy Rogers. Vimeo registration is available to benefit the Museum of Western Film History. - September 05, 2020 - Lone Pine Film Festival
Personalize Your Perfume with Vocaluv’s Discreet Technology Integrated
If you are confused about the gift that you want to give, then this innovative product might just provide the answer. A Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign will be launching on September 2020 for an innovative product called Vocaluv to bring changes to the live of your lovers. As fun, exciting and... - September 02, 2020 - Vocaluv
AmpLIFEi International(TM) Launches "Travopoly" the Premier Member-Only Booking Engine for the Benefit of VIP Members
Robert Oblon Fulfills Promise to AmpLIFEi(TM) VIP members adding the first VIP Lifestyle service - Travopoly.com. - August 26, 2020 - AmpLIFEi International
Explore the Beauty of Nepal with Nepal Tour and Trekking | Peregrine Treks and Expedition
Planning to visit Nepal? Well, that's a great idea. Experience the true beauty of Nepal with Nepal Tours and Trekking. Nepal Tours and Trekking offers the visitor with diverse natural and cultural wonder. It's truely a lifetime experience. - August 26, 2020 - Peregrine Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
New Bern Introduces Automated Intelligence
Thinking of taking a trip to New Bern, but don’t know where to stay? No problem, ask Ellie. Want more information on retirement options? No problem, Ellie can be your guide. You are probably wondering, who is Ellie? Ellie is the first automated intelligence guide utilized by a destination... - August 26, 2020 - Visit New Bern, NC
Europesure Launches New COVID-19 Cover
Europesure launches a new COVID-19 Cancellation and Medical Expenses/Repatriation optional cover, to add to their comprehensive travel insurance product, and is one of the first companies to offer this option to residents of the EU. - August 22, 2020 - Status Global Insurance
Fusion Medical Staffing Leads the Healthcare Travel Industry by Launching a Traveler-First Website
Fusion Medical Staffing, launched new features and functionalities that focuses on putting medical travelers in control of their own healthcare travel careers. - August 14, 2020 - Fusion Medical Staffing
ShipGo Reinvents the Way People Travel
ShipGo, a luggage shipping service, is the newest company launched by parent company Ship Sticks. ShipGo specializes in creating a seamless, safe, and convenient travel experience for customers around the globe. ShipGo changes the way people travel by creating an easy and affordable alternative to... - August 10, 2020 - Ship Sticks
Disney Podcaster Pixie Dust Fan Celebrates 55 Episodes
Spreading the magic of Disney through the ears of listeners around the world, social influencer, podcaster and blogger, “Pixie Dust Fan” is celebrating the 55th episode of her podcast. - August 03, 2020 - Pixie Dust Fan
Daryon Hotels Announces the Launch of Cathedra Online Portal
Cathedra, a comprehensive web portal, provides hotel owners, investors and managers with complete knowledge of hotel operations. - July 17, 2020 - Daryon Hotels International LLC
From Russia with Live: Moscow Private Tours Launches Premium Online Tours
A real-time stream of a walk around the most famous Moscow landmarks together with a professional guide will provide a unique "being there" effect. - July 17, 2020 - Moscow Private Tours
A1 Luxury Rental Website Redesign
A1 Luxury Rental's redesigned website offers blazing-fast website load speed, complete online booking option, pictures of the vehicles, and information about different tours and services offered. - July 15, 2020 - Global Limos
Viewing Room Now Open for Jill Krutick's “Turning Points,” a Visual Diary of the Artist's Painting Series
Abstract expressionist painter Jill Krutick of Jill Krutick Fine Art, is launching an inaugural virtual summer art exhibition, “Turning Points,” which debuts today. Krutick’s online showroom -- “Viewing Room” -- provides a virtual gallery experience comprising a visual diary of the artists’ painting series created during her lifetime. - July 11, 2020 - Jill Krutick Fine Art
Thomas Beach Vacations Joins Safe Stay Program
Thomas Beach Vacations (TBV), located in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., recently joined the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) Safe Stay program. Safe Stay cleaning guidelines, rooted in recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), are endorsed by hospitality leaders... - July 10, 2020 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
DESIFEST Continues to Invest in Live Music and Shows
DESIFEST treated fans to a fantastic live concert on Facebook, featuring Canada's favourite duo, JoSH. Over 1,000 fans watched the 1 hour Canada Day special, reaching 25,000+ views within 24 hours and over 3,000+ comments, hearts and emojis flowed during the live show. "We will continue to... - July 03, 2020 - DESIFEST
Imagicaa Honours Medical Fraternity’s Relentless Efforts
On National Doctors Day, Imagicaa expresses gratitude by offering "free visit" to medical staff. - July 03, 2020 - Imagicaa
Aikens Group Completes Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade to Hampton North Winchester Convention Center
Aikens Group has completed a multi-million renovation to its 100-room property, Hampton by Hilton North Winchester Convention Center located at 1204 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA. Led by Aikens Group, the 18-month project includes updates to all guest rooms, public space and meeting... - July 02, 2020 - Aikens Group
Laura M. Dennis Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Laura M. Dennis of Omaha, Nebraska has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of travel. About Laura M. Dennis Laura Dennis is a travel consultant for... - June 30, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Anaba Wines Surges Forward on Path Towards Sustainability with SolarCraft Solar Power Installation
New Solar Panel Installation Brings Winery Closer to 100% Renewable Energy. Anaba Wines recently partnered with the Novato and Sonoma-based clean energy company, SolarCraft, to complete the installation of the 167.4 kW DC solar electric system on their Carneros property in Sonoma. The newly installed solar photovoltaic system will increase the sustainability of the winery’s operations and cut power cost significantly. - June 25, 2020 - SolarCraft
On June 25, "How I Brewed This: Craft Brewer Series” to Feature Two Big Names in the Washington State Brewing Scene
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) is excited to announce that on Thursday, June 25, they will be hosting the second episode of their new “How I Brewed This: Craft Brewer Series,” featuring Kevin Smith of Bale Breaker Brewing Company and Mike Smith of B.T. Loftus... - June 20, 2020 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Margaritaville® at Lanier Islands and Legacy Lodge Rock Their Reopening
Lakeside Georgia Resort Reopens Two Popular Amenities to Happy Guests and New Staff Members with Social Distancing and Sanitation at the Forefront - June 20, 2020 - Lanier Islands Resort
Megan M. MacLeod Honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Megan M. MacLeod of Kincheloe, Michigan has been honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the travel industry. Each month, P.O.W.E.R. features women to represent... - June 16, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
ResClubs Adds Buenaventura, Pacific Riviera, Republic of Panama
An amazing location on the Pacific Riviera, in tourism friendly Panama, added to the growing family of ResClubs branded Residence Clubs locations. - June 15, 2020 - ResClub
ResClubs Adds The Idaho Club to Its JNRC Membership Offerings
Coming on the heels of the first Jack Nicklaus Residence Club in Orlando, the second location has been officially launched. - June 15, 2020 - ResClub
ResClubs Accepting New International Brands
Residence Clubs International (ResClubs) is an innovative membership program recognized for launching and operating Residence Clubs creating new sales, rental, royalty and ancillary revenue streams for internationally recognized brands, and resort developments. - June 15, 2020 - ResClub
Heritage Fund Grants Support Hard-Hit Museums and Sites in Maryland
Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Historical Trust’s joint Heritage Fund grant program will provide nearly $50,000 in direct funding to nine cultural groups. - June 04, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
Sonia Marta is Releasing "Bucharest City Tour, a Trip with Sonia" Book That Supports Vulnerable Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic
"Bucharest City Tour, A Trip with Sonia" is a children’s book in English, written by one of the youngest authors in Romania, Sonia Marta, who at only 12 years old is already completing her third editorial experience. The book illustrates the journey of three friends going on a... - June 01, 2020 - Sonia Marta
Ayurveda Parkschlösschen Reopens with Immune-Boosting Health Programs. The German 5-Star Ayurveda Resort is Part of Healing Hotels of the World.
Ayurveda Parkschlösschen, one of the most well-respected Ayurveda retreats in Europe, re-opened on May 21, 2020, and both the team and the first guests quickly got used to the new safety measurements, with guests saying that neither the quality of their stay nor the human contact suffered from the new measurements. - June 01, 2020 - Healing Hotels of the World
Pesapal Achieves Oracle Validated Integration with Oracle Hospitality OPERA Property Management System
This industry first integration to Oracle Hospitality OPERA ensures that availability and pricing is distributed real time to travel agents, hotel websites and major booking online travel agents such as Booking.com, Expedia, and Hotels.com. - May 28, 2020 - Pesapal
New Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay Open for Business
This unique hotel experience is located off I-95 and Palm Bay Rd. - May 28, 2020 - AD1Global
Xanemo Sailing Unveils New E-Shop with Customizable Products, Merchandising & Postcards
Xanemo Sailing today announced its new online shop featuring incredible customizable products, amazing locally designed souvenirs and postcards. Worldwide shipping is available free of charge for any order superior to 60 €. - May 26, 2020 - Xanemo Sailing
TUI Group Hotels Set to Re-Open in Germany After Being Awarded Health and Safety Certification Mark from Intertek Protek
Intertek Group plc (“Intertek”), a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has helped pave the way for TUI Group’s hotels in Germany to re-open, after the world’s largest tour operator successfully passed all Prevention of the Spread of Infection... - May 22, 2020 - Intertek
National Park Service Awards Preservation Maryland Two Grants to Study and Protect Historic Battlefields
On May 18, 2020, the American Battlefield Protection Program, a unit of the National Park Service, announced Preservation Maryland was the recipient of two competitive battlefield protection planning grants. On the heels of successful projects at South Mountain Battlefield, Fort Tonoloway, and... - May 22, 2020 - Preservation Maryland
Pala Band of Mission Indians Announces Plans to Reopen Pala Casino Spa & Resort on May 22
Pala Casino has announced it will reopen on Friday, May 22, following a mandatory closure in March due to COVID-19. - May 20, 2020 - Pala Casino Resort Spa
Filled with Historic Photos and Little Known Lore, New California History Book "Highway 101" is a Fascinating and Nostalgic Look at a Legendary Highway
Highway historian Stephen H. Provost presents a fun-filled look at the history and attractions of one of California’s great highways in the new book "Highway 101: The Story of El Camino Real." "Highway 101" tells the picturesque story of this great highway and the restaurants, motels, gas stations and tourist stops that made the road memorable to generations of travelers, illustrated with 200 historic photographs of the life and times of the great highway. - May 20, 2020 - Linden Publishing
Cargonaija Set to Revolutionize Cargo Shipping from Dubai to Nigeria
Dubai-based international freight forwarder, Cargonaija, eases the process of cargo shipping from Dubai to Nigeria with innovative logistics solutions. - May 20, 2020 - Cargonaija
Intertek Supports Major Hotel Group to Implement Protek POSI-Check Across Its Network of Hotels to Meet New Health & Safety Standards
Intertek Group, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is supporting leading European destination management and hotel group Meeting Point Hotels, as it re-opens its hotels in line with stringent health, safety and wellbeing measures. Meeting Point Hotels is a subsidiary of FTI Group, the third largest tour operator in Europe and operates more than 70 hotels across 11 countries including, Malta, Morocco, Greece, Oman, Egypt, Spain, Italy, Croatia and Turkey. - May 15, 2020 - Intertek
Hotel and Cruise Line Guests Can Now "Break the Seal" and Stay with Confidence with SAFE-ROOM CERTIFIED(TM)
Company provides random testing of hotel rooms and cruise line cabins to ensure proper cleaning and disinfecting to give travelers peace of mind. - May 06, 2020 - Safe-Room Certified
Thomas Beach Vacations of North Myrtle Beach Reopens to Guests
Thomas Beach Vacations (TBV), located in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., is excited to restart its vacation rental operations. It has been closed for several weeks due to the COVID-19 business closures. - May 03, 2020 - Thomas Real Estate Inc.
Sena Hospitality Design Project for Summer Bay Orlando by Exploria Resorts Up for American Resort Development Association Award
Sena Hospitality Design Inc., an Orlando-based licensed interior design firm specializing in resorts, has been named a finalist for an ARDY award from the American Resort Development Association. Sena has been recognized in the Refurbishment-Common Area Category for the Check-In Building at Summer... - May 02, 2020 - Sena Hospitality Design