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The Béziers Mediterranean New Wine Festival

The Béziers Mediterranean Tourist Office has announced details of this year's festival of New Wine (Vin Nouveau). The festival is one of the main annual events for the Béziers Mediterranean area, which covers 13 towns and villages in Languedoc Roussillon, south of France, including... - September 28, 2010 - Béziers Mediterranean Tourist Office

Mazatlan Concludes the First Phase of Its Fall Western Canada Tour

Francisco de la Vega Aragon, State Secretary of Tourism, led a delegation that invited Canadians to visit Mazatlan and the Copper Canyon. - September 26, 2010 - Mazatlan

Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau Awards Athletic Director with Black Hills Hero Award for Attracting Thousands to Rapid City

Darren Paulson receives the Black Hill Hero Award for securing more than one million dollars in visitor spending. - September 22, 2010 - Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Mazatlan Brings Vibrant Culture, Acclaimed Folk Dance Performance to Vancouver During MexicoFest Celebration

Celebrating two hundred years of independence, Mazatlan showcased their award-winning heritage with lively musical performances and authentic folk dancers. - September 17, 2010 - Mazatlan

Mazatlan Tees Off MexicoFest Golf Tournament in Vancouver

Nearly 100 golfers came out swinging for the Mexico Golf Tournament, the grand kickoff to MexicoFest taking place this week, Sept. 7 – 17, in Vancouver. Host of the 2010 Canadian PGA tour, the Pacific Coast city of Mazatlan was in the spotlight as sponsor for this unique event, part of the... - September 17, 2010 - Mazatlan

Béziers Mediterranean Publicises Geocaching Treasure-Trails

The Béziers Mediterranean Tourist Office treasure-trails; discover the region's highlights through 'Geocaching' hi-tech treasure hunting game played with a GPS. - September 12, 2010 - Béziers Mediterranean Tourist Office

Gap Adventures Congratulates Mohamed Soliman - 2010 Travel Documentary Scholarship Winner

Gap Adventures, an award-winning adventure travel company committed to changing people’s lives through unique experiences, and World Nomads, a leading global travel safety products and services provider, have announced Mohamed Soliman of Cairo as the winner of the Travel Documentary... - August 29, 2010 - G Adventures

Gap Adventures Named One of North America’s Most Engaged Workplaces

Tour operator ranks among 50 leading firms with focus on work-life balance, employee development programs. - August 21, 2010 - G Adventures

Gap Adventures Celebrates Hanoi’s 1,000th Birthday with Limited Edition Indochina Tour

Tour operator ties Indochina savings into massive celebrations across Vietnam. - August 14, 2010 - G Adventures

Béziers Tourist Office Reveals Details of Feria

The Béziers Mediterranean tourist office has revealed the details of this year's Feria, a highpoint of the tourism year in the town Béziers, south of France. - August 08, 2010 - Béziers Mediterranean Tourist Office

Umoja Festival Portsmouth, Virginia Celebrates 20 Years

African-American Culture and Heritage Festival, Free* and Open to the Public, Promotes Cultural Diversity and Unity - July 31, 2010 - City of Portsmouth

Allegiant Air Service Offers Flights to Florida

Universal Action Travel, Inc. comments on Allegiant Airlines - July 24, 2010 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.

Recession Vacation You Deserve by Universal Action Travel

Universal Action Travel comments on vacationing during an economic recession - July 24, 2010 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.

Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce Announces July Lunch Local Location

Lunch Local on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at The Steinbeck House, 132 Central Ave., Salinas at noon. - July 16, 2010 - Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce

Free Concert Series Down on Main Street

Returning for its second year, the “Down on Main” concert series kicks off the first of three events on July 8 at Fairpark Amphitheater in Downtown Tupelo. Each event will be held on the second Thursday of the month in July, August, and September. All concerts are free and open to the... - June 24, 2010 - Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association

21st Annual Territorial Day Rod Run in Deer Lodge Montana Takes Place on June 19th 2010

Territorial Day is an annual event held in Deer Lodge Montana every June. Events include a Rod Run, Street walk sale, youth carnival, country music talent show and a free street dance with live music. - June 12, 2010 - Powell County Chamber of Commerce

Dig This® Launches “Mega Days” in Denver

Steamboat Springs, CO-based heavy equipment theme park takes super-sized thrills on the road - May 27, 2010 - Dig This

Tourism Web Staff Puts Together a List of the Best Beaches in Thailand

A comprehensive review of the best beaches in Thailand was made by the Thailand Tourism and Living web staff, making it one of the most complete reviews on the web. - May 13, 2010 - Thailand Tourism and Living

Colorado Springs Saddles Up for Ride Your Horse to Work Week

To kick-off the first annual Pikes Peak Western Heritage Days, Colorado Springs and surrounding region VIPs saddled up for Ride Your Horse to Work week. - May 12, 2010 - Experience Colorado Springs

Caritats Medieval Festival, Béziers

14 & 15 May 2010 - The Caritats festival is an extravaganza, taking the whole town back to the days of knights and troubadours. There is a market with wine and local produce, a medieval pageant, parades, historical spectacles, traditional games, jousting, educational presentations, a medieval banquet, craft shows, etc. - May 05, 2010 - Béziers Mediterranean Tourist Office

38th Annual Bentonia Blues Festival in June

The 38th Annual Bentonia Blues Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 19, 2010 in the heart of downtown Bentonia, MS on the home place of the historic Blue Front Café. - April 10, 2010 - Yazoo County CVB

Gap Adventures to Resume Tour Operations on Peru’s Inca Trail After April 1

Trail leading to Machu Picchu to reopen following regional mudslides. - March 27, 2010 - G Adventures

International Motorcycle Week Cruises Into Mazatlán, April 7 - 11

Premier Event Draws Thousands of Bikers to Tourism Hotspot on Mexico’s Pacific Coast - March 25, 2010 - Mazatlan

Gap Adventures to Reward Values-Driven Travel Contest Submissions

Tour operator will pick top 5 Create Your Own Adventure entries that trumpet its core values. - March 21, 2010 - G Adventures

Gap Adventures’ Create Your Own Adventure Gets Olympic Boost: Global Entries Up

Patriotic trends emerge after the Winter Olympics as more than 7,500 enter for a chance to experience their dream trip. - March 17, 2010 - G Adventures

Gap Adventures Announces New Expansion of Its Base Camp Headquarters

Gap Adventures (www.gapadventures.com) is excited to announce an ambitious expansion of Base Camp, its downtown Toronto hub and global operations centre. The move comes as part of founder Bruce Poon Tip’s long-term vision to offer passengers deeper insight and access to the epicentre of Gap... - March 14, 2010 - G Adventures

Discovery Channel Shark Advisor Andy Dehart to Host Discovery Adventures Galapagos Islands Excursion

Discovery Adventures, the adventure travel brand developed in partnership with Gap Adventures and Discovery Channel, is offering an exclusive trip to the Galapagos Islands led by Discovery Channel Shark Advisor and Director of Biological Programs for Washington D.C.'s National Aquarium, Andy Dehart. - March 14, 2010 - G Adventures

New York Times Best-Selling Author Joins Gap Adventures as the Surprise Celebrity Judge for Create Your Own Adventure Contest

Travellers have a chance to win 1 of 5 $500 travel vouchers and signed copies of best-seller 1,000 Places to See Before You Die every day for 5 days - March 06, 2010 - G Adventures

West Yellowstone World Snow Mobile Expo - March 12-14th, 2010 – 20th Anniversary Event

It's the 20th Annual World Snowmobile EXPO in West Yellowstone, Montana. Snowmobile racing and drags, ATV racing on snow, Freestyle aerials, Toughman Enduro and a Swap Meet. Plus, free admission to Casino Night and the "Back to the 80's" party. Don't miss this jam-packed weekend of events. - March 06, 2010 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce

City of Santa Fe Creative Tourism and Heritage Hotels Announce "Meet Our Local Artists," a Series of Conversations and Demonstrations, March 15 – April 9

The Hotel Plaza Real, 125 Washington Avenue, will host artists participating in the Creative Tourism Initiative for a series of demonstrations and conversations offered free to the public. Starting at 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, March 15 – April 9, artists will provide a demonstration... - March 03, 2010 - City of Santa Fe Arts Commission

Spring Break Travel Begins

Universal Action Travel Comments on Spring Break 2010 - February 25, 2010 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.

Gap Adventures’ Create Your Own Adventure Contest Posts Strong First Week Results

More than 1,000 unique itineraries entered from around the world - February 21, 2010 - G Adventures

City Continues Development of Creative Tourism Initiative

The City of Santa Fe is continuing to work with artists and arts businesses to further develop the organization and promotion of workshops that allow visitors to experience Santa Fe in a hands-on fashion. Collaborations with the hospitality industry are also being explored. This initiative was... - February 12, 2010 - City of Santa Fe Arts Commission

New Regional Tourist Board for Southern France

Four tourist offices in southern France have amalgamated to promote a new region known as “Destination Béziers Mediterranean”: a sun-drenched landscape between the mountains and the sea. - February 11, 2010 - Béziers Mediterranean Tourist Office

Gap Adventures Launches Largest Global Online Contest in Company History

Contest gives adventure-seekers the chance to develop and embark on their dream trip. - February 10, 2010 - G Adventures

Bay of Fundy Joins Olympic Spotlight at Atlantic Canada House

Bay of Fundy Showcases New7Wonders of Nature at the Olympics - February 10, 2010 - Bay of Fundy Tourism

Gap Adventures Teams with Canada Goose to Launch New Polar Adventure Tours

Gap Adventures, the world leader in small group adventure travel, is proud to announce a hot new partnership with cold-weather apparel maker Canada Goose. The adventure pioneers have teamed to create Canada Goose Adventure Tours, providing exploration-loving travellers a unique opportunity to... - January 30, 2010 - G Adventures

Reno Tahoe USA Aims to Bring Travelocity Roaming Gnome™ to Lake Tahoe as Part of the “Cabin Fever: Finding a Cure” Tour

Take part in the contest of Lake Tahoe vs. Utah starting Jan. 27 by friending the Roaming Gnome on Facebook. After weeks of isolation caused by early winter storms, The Travelocity Roaming Gnome is breaking his seclusion, determined to find a cure for cabin fever. Encouraging other travelers to do... - January 29, 2010 - RSCVA & VisitRenoTahoe.com

Gap Adventures Releases 2010 Adventure Travel Brochures

New magazine-style brochures feature 185 new trips to more than 100 countries - January 28, 2010 - G Adventures

Wilderness Wanders Finalists Best Adventure Tour Operator 2009

The Australian newspaper, in association with The Weekend Australian’s Travel & Indulgence section, has announced South Australia's Wilderness Wanders as Best Adventure Tour Operator finalist in the sixth annual Australian Travel & Tourism Awards 2009. These prestigious awards bring together consumers and operators to recognise great Australian travel and tourism products and services. - January 24, 2010 - Wilderness Wanders

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