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Southeastern Festivals and Events Association Ranks Duluth at the Top in the Region with Event and Marketing Awards
The Southeastern Festivals and Events Association (SFEA) recognized Duluth as one of the Best in the Region for its event and marketing efforts over the last year. On February 17th, at the SFEA Kaleidoscope Award Dinner, Duluth was awarded: Best Festival under 75,000 Gold Award Duluth Celebrates... - February 21, 2015 - City of Duluth
Open Destinations Appointed by Luxury Travel Company, Belmond Ltd
The Travel Studio technology platform has been selected by luxury travel company, Belmond Ltd, to drive the future growth of their rail and cruise distribution to all customers. The deal involves a long-term partnership with UK technology specialist, Open Destinations, who has successfully... - February 21, 2015 - Open Destinations
JSwinetours: Wine Tour Planning 2015 Released
JSwinetours recently published its wine travel program for the 2015 season. Apart from the private tours and day tours in Alsace and Burgundy all year round, there will be a luxury Alsace tour in autumn and two luxury Tuscany tours, one in spring and one in autumn. All luxury tours are 5 days and... - February 20, 2015 - JSwinetours
Ventura County Lodging Association Partners with Oxnard College to Launch New Hospitality Program
A new hotel hospitality program at Oxnard College will begin in August. Ventura County Lodging Association (VCLA) is taking a leadership role in the program’s development and will provide hands-on opportunities for enrolled students. Students have the opportunity to receive an AA degree or a... - February 18, 2015 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Celebrities Staffing Now Hires Armed Bodyguards to Expand Its Range of Recruitment Services
Celebrities Concierge & Staffing Services hires armed bodyguards to bring enhanced security to its clients. - February 15, 2015 - Celebrities Concierge & Staffing Services
Wine and Gourmet Tours for the Autumn 2015 Launched by BKWine
BKWine recently launched the new wine tour and gourmet travel program for the autumn / fall season 2015. On the public program are two classic and luxurious wine tours, one to Bordeaux in France and one to the Douro Valley in Portugal. Together with custom designed wine tours and non-English tours... - February 15, 2015 - BKWine AB
Romantics Travel Receives Bronze WeddingWire Rated™ Badge
WeddingWire, the nation's leading online wedding marketplace, is thrilled to announce that Romantics Travel has received the WeddingWire Rated™ Bronze badge for excellence in Travel Agents in Central Valley, CA. - February 15, 2015 - Romantics Travel
Spiceroads Cycle Tours Launches Bicycle Tour in Madagascar
Discover unique species of animals and plants as you cycle and hike through a country so incomparable to anywhere else in the world it is dubbed the "eighth continent." - February 13, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
7th Annual Anacortes Spring Wine Festival – A Taste for Every Palate
Anacortes Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 7th Annual Spring Wine Festival overlooking the beautiful Guemes Channel on April 11, 2015. Admittance is $40 advance and $45 at the door (must be 21+). This outstanding event brings award winning wineries from all over the state, plus tasty bites & wine pairings from local restaurants. - February 13, 2015 - Anacortes Chamber of Commerce
Medical Tourism Association® Establishes Partnership in Portugal to Promote Health Tourism
MTA Chapter to Foster Training, Quality Care, Medical Travel Awareness and Job Creation in Public and Private Sectors. - February 13, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Sea with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
A Fred. Olsen cruise is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, 14th February – the tranquil days at sea, exotic and exciting destinations to visit and the chance to experience outstanding service and delicious food. Plus, with the relaxing spas on board all four of its smaller,... - February 13, 2015 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Braemar to Commence Second Cruise Season from Harwich
Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is due to commence its second cruise season on 929-guest ship, Braemar, from Harwich International Port, Essex on 4th April 2015, with a seven-night ‘Easter City Getaway’ cruise (M1508), with overnight stays in Hamburg (Germany) and Amsterdam... - February 13, 2015 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
High Desert River Outfitters’ 2015 Whitewater Rafting Season is Approaching
Oregon Rafting is a Fun and Exciting Way to Get Active. - February 12, 2015 - High Desert River Outfitters
Kilimanjaro Stage Run Set for October 17-27, 2015
Registration is open now for the fully supported 11-day package that offers endurance runners a unique opportunity to run 162 miles along rugged, challenging dirt paths and footpaths around Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. - February 11, 2015 - Summit Expeditions & Nomadic Experience
Learn the Secrets of Healthy Running at Trail Running and Yoga Retreats in Iceland, Moab
The Iceland Trail Running and Wellness Retreat and Moab Mindful Running Retreat offer packages that include daily guided trail runs, yoga classes for runners, meals, accommodation and ground transportation, coaching and much more. - February 11, 2015 - Run Wild Retreats + Wellness
Jigglist Adds Time Scheduling Feature to Help Couples Meet on Valentines Day
In response to Valentines day, the messaging app Jigglist has added Time Scheduling feature to the application. The idea behind the app is that couples do not need to answer the “when and where can we meet?” texts again. Finding the right time to meet and book a restaurant table on this Valentines day should be fun and simple. - February 11, 2015 - Jigglist
Final Lodging Results: 2014 Was a Great Year for VenturaCountyWest
New data released by Smith Travel Report (STR), which tracks hotel transaction statistics, show that hotel occupancy rates in VenturaCountyWest (Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura) increased significantly in 2014 over 2013. - February 10, 2015 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Romantics Travel Named as a Winner of the Prestigious WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2015 for Travel Agents in Central Valley, California
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, named Romantics Travel as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2015 for Travel Agents in Central Valley, California. The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® 2015 recognizes the top... - February 09, 2015 - Romantics Travel
CACAO Ibiza Travel - Startup Launch Event & Fundraiser
CACAO Ibiza Travel is launching a US-based boutique travel agency serving North Americans with customized, theme-based travel packages to Ibiza, Spain. The launch event is meant to raise brand awareness and raise funds to cover initial startup costs. - February 08, 2015 - CACAO Travel
Emperor Cruises Defines Luxury in Nha Trang Bay and Confirms Its First Cruise on 15 March 2015
Nha Trang Has Its Five Star All-Inclusive Cruises in March Thanks to the Association of HH Halong and Luxury Travel - February 07, 2015 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Celebrities Concierge & Staffing Services Now Hires Executive Housekeepers to Expand Its Range of Recruitment Services
Celebrities Concierge & Staffing Services Hires Trained Executive Housekeepers to Bring Professional Assistance to its Clients. - February 07, 2015 - Celebrities Concierge & Staffing Services
Run the World Adventures Announces 2015 Running Vacation Roster
Run The World Adventures, an international consortium of the world’s top trail-running vacation providers, has released its 2015 roster of adventure packages in six premier running destinations around the globe. - February 06, 2015 - Run the World Adventures
Two Young Entrepreneurs Create Galician Roots, a Travel Agency Specialising in the Galician Territory and the Camino De Santiago
The best way to discover Galicia is to do it with Galician people. Within this philosophy is born Galician Roots. A travel agency exclusively focused on the main sights of this land that proposes a different way of approaching its charms. - February 05, 2015 - Galician Roots
Gwin's Travel Names New President
St. Louis company to be sold to president effective April 1. - February 05, 2015 - Gwins Travel
Tripping.com Adds Nearly 5,000 Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Vacation Rentals with New WeNeedaVacation.com Partnership
Tripping.com users can now compare the prices and availability of thousands of Cape Cod’s famous Colonial Era vacation rentals. - February 04, 2015 - Tripping
A New Kind of Family Getaway: Summer Camp for Kids and Moms in Tuscany
Me and Mom in Tuscany with Maria Rocco organizes exclusive retreats and summer camps three weeks in the summer. They take place at their private villas in Maremma, Italy. While the children are in the week long summer camp the mom enjoys a retreat setting overlooking the hills of Tuscany and the Mediterranean. - February 04, 2015 - Me and Mom in Tuscany with Maria Rocco
All Inclusive Holidays – Good for Tourists, Not so Good for Local Communities
According to a Tourism Concern survey of over 1700 holidaymakers the majority (55%) thought that the shift towards all-inclusive holidays is a negative development. However most of the sample believed that tourists benefited from all-inclusive holidays, but at the same time thought local communities were made worse. - January 31, 2015 - Tourism Concern
Captain Jack’s Tours Makes Your Trip That Much Easier with Refugio Round-Trip Scenic Transport
Worry Less, Enjoy More - January 30, 2015 - Captain Jacks Tours
Get Away on a "Pop-Up" 340 Km Cycle Tour This Chinese New Year
Wind through rice fields, pose with a 130m high Buddha, sample local grape juice and enjoy the ocean breeze as you cycle past some of Thailand’s beautiful beaches. - January 28, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
StreetViewMaps.City, Using WordPress, Launches Travel Website with 1.3 Million Cities
The new website, StreetViewMaps.City, for exploring the businesses and establishment locations of 1.3 million cities around the world has launched. StreetViewMaps.City is a worldwide geographical database website app with over 1,300,000 cities. - January 26, 2015 - Street View Maps .City
Min-Sheng to Host Two Metabolic Surgery Workshops in March 2015
Professor Wei-Jei Lee of Min-Sheng General Hospital in Taiwan will be conducting two "Must Attend" surgical worshops on Mini-Gastric Bypass and other metabolic procedures in March 2015. - January 25, 2015 - Min-Sheng Hospital
San Diego’s Top Rated Food Tour Company, Bite San Diego, Adds New Pacific Beach Tour to Route Line Up
PB tour offering casual historical tour through San Diego’s original college town. - January 24, 2015 - Bite San Diego
Timberline Adventures Responds to Growing Demand for Custom Bicycle Tours
The demand for custom and private tours continues to grow, as Timberline Adventures responds to requests for a variety of trips including: bike club trips, alumni association reunions, family reunions and business retreats. - January 22, 2015 - Timberline Adventures
Chance to Win VenturaCountyWest Valentine’s Day Getaway
Enter to win a romantic Valentine’s Day weekend getaway in VenturaCountyWest. - January 22, 2015 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Morocco is First African Tour from SpiceRoads Cycle Tours
SpiceRoads Cycle Tours expands into North Africa with the launch of its first tour in Morocco. - January 21, 2015 - SpiceRoads Co., Ltd
Vietnam Tour Prices Lower in 2015
According to Handetour.Com’s travel experts, Vietnam Tour Prices will be lower in 2015 due to the decrease of gasoline and the increase of hotel rooms 1 - Land transport prices are estimated to decrease 5-10% in 2015 2 - Domestic airfares are estimated to decrease 15-17% in 2015 2 –... - January 20, 2015 - Handetour
SportsEvents Names VenturaCountyWest as a 2015 Readers’ Choice Award Winner
VenturaCountyWest (Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura) received one of SportsEvents’ 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards. VenturaCountyWest was selected after a nomination process by SportsEvents readers who were asked to choose which locations in California provided a high standard of... - January 19, 2015 - Ventura County Lodging Association
Cretico: A Villa Marketplace Offering a Great Collection of Holiday Villas in Crete Directly from Owners
Cretico's aim is to help visitors find high quality villas with a private pool in Crete. Cretico is based on the direct communication between the guest and the host which differentiates it from other travel agencies. - January 19, 2015 - CRETICO
Cruise Planners-Unique Family Adventures Encourages Spring Break Travelers to Book Now for Great Savings
Cruise Planners-Unique Family Adventures an American Express Travel Representative, a member of the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the industry, wants to remind travelers now is a great time to book your spring break excursion. The beginning of the year is what... - January 17, 2015 - Unique Family Adventures
Soft Enduro Motorcycle Tour in Transylvania
Soft enduro Motorcycle Adventure in Transylvania is a 7 day itinerary in the heart of the country, offering rides on some of the best soft enduro roads in the West Carpathians - Sunset Mountains. - January 17, 2015 - Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live
Tripping.com Adds 18,000 International Vacation Home Rentals to Inventory
New VacationRentalPeople.com Partnership Helps Tripping.com Grow Global Presence - January 17, 2015 - Tripping
Timberline Adventures Invited to Sit on Bicycle Panel at Mountain Tourism Conference
In recognition of Timberline Adventures' reputation for creating excellent high country bicycle tours, Co-Owner Dave Harris has been invited to take part in an expert panel on bicycle tourism at the ASSEMBLY conference to be held in Denver this month. - January 17, 2015 - Timberline Adventures
New Website and Mobile App Launch for Premier Irish Golf Tours
Premier Irish Golf Tours are delighted to announce the launch of its new website (www.premieririshgolftours.com) and its new mobile phone app for android users. The new website is equipped with all the latest technologies which makes it very easy to navigate and book your dream golfing holiday. - January 16, 2015 - Premier Irish Golf Tours
Vietnam Flight Offers Cheap Air Tickets for Both International & Domestic Flights in Vietnam
A new way for busy businesses and travelers to acquire the best airfare rates. - January 16, 2015 - Golden Tiger Company Limited
KHM Travel Group Ends a Record-Breaking Year with Worldwide Awards from Sandals & Karisma Resorts
KHM Travel Group had an award-winning December, in which the host travel agency received Karisma Hotels & Resorts awards for "Top Growth for Gourmet Inclusive Vacation Consultant" and "Top 10 El Dorado Royale Producer," along with a Sandals & Beaches award for "Top... - January 15, 2015 - KHM Travel Group
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Announces Event Featuring Speaker Wayne Messmer Hosted by the 4th Largest Audi Dealership in America on January 21st
The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Launches its 2015 "Lunch and Learn" Educational and Networking Program Featuring Chicago's Wayne Messmer (Broadcaster, Actor, Author & Businessman) along with Morton Grove's Community and Economic Development Director at McGrath Audi Morton Grove on Wednesday, January 21 at 12 noon. - January 12, 2015 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours Celebrates 2015 with Great Flight Deals
Make 2015 a year to remember. Take a helicopter tour. Flights on sale now. Book one before they are sold out. - January 12, 2015 - Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine Introduces Custom Private Bike Tours and Other Active Adventures in Italy
Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine introduces distinctive custom private tours in Italy, private bike tours, ski tours, walking vacations and other active adventures individually crafted with your small group in mind. - January 10, 2015 - Italiaoutdoors Food and Wine
Coast-to-Coast Expedition to Summit Madagascar’s Highest Mountain
In May 2015, a Secret Compass expedition team will attempt a coast-to-coast crossing of Madagascar, summiting the island’s highest peak Mount Maromokotro (2,876m) en route. - January 09, 2015 - Secret Compass
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Promotes "Turn of Year" Sales Campaign – Featuring Mr. Fred. Olsen Junior Himself
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a promotional sales campaign on 18 digital TV channels, which will run until 24th January 2015, to showcase its ‘The more you book, the more you save’* cruise sale, its innovative ‘Enjoyment Promise’* and its wide range of regional UK... - January 09, 2015 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines