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For Geocaching in France, Try Cap d’Agde
Mobile users will appreciate being able to discover Cap d’Agde, the famous Mediterranean resort, and its surrounding areas via an attractive mobile website. - August 06, 2011 - Cap Agde Tourist Office
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and Wake Education Partnership Recognized by Videographer Awards
International Video Competition Recognizes Video Outlining the Four Guiding Pillars of Sound Education - July 30, 2011 - Chamber Communications Committee
Junior Smokejumper Program Offered in West Yellowstone, Montana - a Free Learning Program Just for Kids
Looking for a fun learning experience for kids this summer when visiting Yellowstone Park? The Junior Smokejumper Program, located in West Yellowstone Montana at the west entrance, is offered Monday through Saturday mornings throughout the summer. It’s a 2 ½ hour program just for kids from 6-12 years old and it’s free. - July 16, 2011 - West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce
Gap Adventures Offers Travel Junkies a Chance to Win a Free Trip
Adventure travel leader celebrates the 100th anniversary of Machu Picchu’s rediscovery with an international contest. - July 13, 2011 - G Adventures
Gap Adventures Named Canada’s Favourite Adventure Tour Operator
Adventure travel leader also ranked fourth among environmentally friendly travel companies - June 29, 2011 - G Adventures
Gap Adventures Resumes Tour Operations in Japan
Leading adventure travel company confident about operating its tours in Japan. - June 26, 2011 - G Adventures
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Launches Member Marketplace
Local Chamber Offers Exclusive Deals from Members to Members on Social Savings Platform - June 23, 2011 - Chamber Communications Committee
Lake Oconee and Greene County Tourism Creates a YouTube Channel
Lake Oconee and Greene County Tourism is preparing for summer with the announcement of LakeOconeeGA’s YouTube Channel. Lake Oconee and Greene County Tourism has created several videos and commercials for the Lake Oconee area including videos of their golf professionals demonstrating how to... - June 23, 2011 - Lake Oconee and Greene County Tourism
Lauren Neal to Attend Final Year at Southeast Tourism Society’s Marketing College
The Lake Oconee and Greene County Tourism committee is pleased to announce that Lauren Neal, tourism coordinator, stands to complete the final portion of a three-year professional development program leading to a Travel Marketing Professional (TMP) certification this July through Southeast Tourism Society’s Marketing College. - June 23, 2011 - Lake Oconee and Greene County Tourism
Greene County Tourism Produces General Brochure
The Greene County Tourism Committee has recently produced a new general brochure to promote the area. The brochure features accommodations, golf, dining, historical locations, shopping, and boating information. It was designed by Michael Reinsch of Michael Reinsch Graphic Design. Tamie Moran,... - June 21, 2011 - Lake Oconee and Greene County Tourism
Tucson, Arizona Selected as Top Ten Finalist in Outside Magazine's Search for the "Best Town Ever"
Cast Your Vote for Tucson During Outside’s “Best Town Ever” Facebook Contest - June 16, 2011 - Metropolitan Tucson CVB
Market Research Study Reveals Investment in Building Area's Image Paying Off
Benchmark study shows increase in community’s image ratings by residents and nonresidents alike. - June 09, 2011 - Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Rapid City Helps Travelers Fight High Gas Prices
The Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is trying to help visitors have more fun and stay on budget with the 2011 Black Hills Coupon Book. - June 08, 2011 - Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Gap Adventures Offers Travel Enthusiasts Worldwide a Chance to Win a Free Trip
Gap Adventures celebrates its CEO photo contest with a contest for its community. New and existing "fans" of Gap Adventures' Facebook page www.facebook.com/gapadventures can be eligible to win a free trip by clicking the "like" button. Details on Facebook page, contest ends July 1, 2011. - June 07, 2011 - G Adventures
Raleigh Ranked Among Top 15 Best Cities for Job Growth
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Salutes Accomplishment of Metropolitan Area - June 04, 2011 - Chamber Communications Committee
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce's Annual Event Raises More Than $46,000 for Its Endowed Scholarship at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
The Grand Wine & Food Affair Scholarship Endowment provides critical financial support to students pursuing careers in hospitality management, culinary arts, and spirituous beverage management and marketing. - May 26, 2011 - Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Wins 27th Annual Communication Excellence Award
American Chamber of Commerce Executives Recognizes Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s We Open Doors Every Day Campaign. - May 26, 2011 - Chamber Communications Committee
New Hilton Head Welcome Center Opens, I-95 Exit 8 Offers Visitor Assistance & Area Accommodations
The new Hilton Head Island, SC Welcome Center opened on May 1st, 2011, providing visitors to Hilton Head and travelers on I-95 a valuable resource for area information and discount vacation packages. - May 25, 2011 - Hilton Head Island Welcome Center
Tall Ships to Return to Channel Islands Harbor
Tall ships are coming to Channel Islands Harbor Jun. 24-26. A total of six tall ships will weigh anchor at the harbor as part of the American Sail Training Association’s Tall Ships Challenge race series. These majestic ships will be open for visitors to explore Jun. 24-26. While at the... - May 22, 2011 - Channel Islands Harbor
Caterpillar® Merchandise Now Available at Dig This® Las Vegas
Dig This® Las Vegas, the nation’s first heavy equipment playground, is now featuring Cat®-branded apparel for men, women and kids, as well as hats, accessories, die-cast miniatures, and gifts for purchase inside their new office. Dig This Las Vegas located at 3012 S. Rancho Drive,... - May 13, 2011 - Dig This
Gap Adventures Offers Discount on Early Season Sailings to Antarctica
Travellers save $1000 on select bookings aboard the M/S Expedition. - May 12, 2011 - G Adventures
Dig This® Las Vegas Now Open
Dig This® Las Vegas, the nation’s first heavy equipment playground, is open for business. Dig This Las Vegas’ is located at 3012 S. Rancho Drive, just minutes from The Strip. Dig This brings the latest in recreational and corporate entertainment to the Las Vegas market allowing... - May 11, 2011 - Dig This
$100 for 1000 Trees Helps Planeterra Defend Remaining 7 Percent of Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest
Planeterra (www.Planeterra.org) is engaging individuals around the world to help preserve the Remaining 7 Percent of Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest, the "Lungs of our Planet." Individuals can donate online by visiting http://www.planeterra.org/pages/projects/19.php?id=34 and support the planting of trees at $100 per 1,000 trees and help supply farmers with seeds and the knowledge to practice sustainable agriculture and soil conservation. - May 06, 2011 - G Adventures
Twin Cities Gateway Announces Photo Contest Winners
Duane Wraalstad, Wins Grand Prize in the First Annual Twin Cities Gateway Photo Contest. - May 04, 2011 - Twin Cities Gateway
Gap Adventures Again Named to National Geographic Traveler's Top Tours of a Lifetime List
Prestigious recognition continues for adventure travel industry innovator, sustainable travel leader. - April 22, 2011 - G Adventures
Gap Adventures Announces Seat Sale for Upcoming Arctic Cruising Season
Travellers who book by April 30, 2011 save 15 to 25 per cent on select Arctic adventures. - April 16, 2011 - G Adventures
Gap Adventures Introduces New Sailing Tours in Southeast Thailand on the Eve of Songkran
Adventure travel company expands collection of world-renowned marine adventures and sets sail in the Gulf of Thailand. - April 07, 2011 - G Adventures
International Voluntourism Guidelines Research Launched
Industry Leaders Collaborate to Create Global Initiative to Transform Good Intentions into Best Practice - April 07, 2011 - G Adventures
Rapid City Hospitality Industry Harnesses the Power of Disney
The Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau invites members of the hospitality and tourism industry to the training seminar on Monday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. - April 02, 2011 - Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Gap Adventures Lures Sailing Enthusiasts to Unique Greek Islands Adventures Aboard Its Private Yachts
Gap Adventures boosts the allure of a relaxing Greek sailing adventure with 20% discounts on all Greek Islands Sailing trips for May and June 2011. - April 01, 2011 - G Adventures
Diving in Bonaire Just Got Better with Bonaire's Bonus Bonanza Added Value Package
Free Dives, Free 3-Day Gear Rental, Free On-Island Bonaire Bonus Card and More When You Book a 7-Night Dive Package. - March 31, 2011 - Tourism Corporation Bonaire
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce Presents the Grand Wine & Food Affair 2011
Five day series of culinary events includes internationally acclaimed wineries and award-winning chefs. - March 30, 2011 - Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
Grants Boost Awareness for Local Sports Events in Rapid City
The Rapid City Sports Council has awarded seven grants to area sports organizations and event coordinators. The more than $18,000 in grants will be used to support the marketing efforts of sporting events held in Rapid City. - March 19, 2011 - Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Gap Adventures Resumes Tour Operations in Egypt
Leading adventure travel company confident about operating tours in Egypt again - March 12, 2011 - G Adventures
Huge Crowd Expected at the Blue Front Cafe for the 2011 Bentonia Blues Festival in June Presented by the Yazoo County CVB
Thousands of fans will again make their way to the birthplace of the unique Bentonia style of blues in Bentonia, Mississippi at the world famous Blue Front Cafe, Saturday, June 18th 2011. - March 08, 2011 - Yazoo County CVB
Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce's Transatlantic Collaboration
Dundee & Angus Chamber join forces with Dundee's sister city of Alexandria in the USA to host a networking event across the Atlantic. - March 02, 2011 - Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce
Cornell’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Gap Adventures, and Planeterra Partner to Assess Real Costs of Managing Tourism Destination
This unique project brings together sustainable tourism leaders: Cornell’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Gap Adventures, and Planeterra with the Belize Tourism Board. The project aims to develop management tools that make it easier for developing nations to more clearly identify the costs of managing the infrastructure, ecosystems, and social and historic fabric upon which the tourism industry relies and ensure their citizens will benefit now and in the future. - February 26, 2011 - G Adventures
Universal Action Travel Comments on the Bahamas as a Getaway for Presidents and All Alike
Universal Action Travel highlights the Bahamas as a getaway for everyone including U.S. Presidents - February 24, 2011 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Gap Adventures Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Gap Adventures, the world’s adventure travel leader is thrilled to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. The company won the Best Managed award in 2009 and became a Requalified member in 2010. This is the fifth time Gap Adventures is being awarded the celebrated... - February 24, 2011 - G Adventures
Majority of N.C. Life Science Companies Located in Wake County and Research Triangle Region
Majority of N.C.’s Biotechnology Cluster Concentrated in Triangle Region, with 57,000 Employed at Average Wage Near $75,000 Annually - February 24, 2011 - Chamber Communications Committee
Dig This® to Open Heavy Equipment Playground in Las Vegas
Dig This®, the nation’s first recreational heavy equipment playground, announced today the scheduled opening of Dig This Las Vegas for Friday, April 1, 2011. Dig This has received approval from the Las Vegas Planning Commission to operate Dig This Las Vegas on a five-acre site at 3012 S. - February 12, 2011 - Dig This
Gap Adventures Resonates with Canada’s #1 in Customer Service Ranking
According to a recent global study* of more than 100 countries, Canada ranked first in "customer service", followed by Italy and Australia. Canadians are often recognized for their kindness, generosity and friendliness. Now they can add great customer service to the list too. Echoing the... - February 10, 2011 - G Adventures
Gap Adventures Profiled by Apple, Inc.
Adventure Travel leader Gap Adventures is featured on Apple's web site (http://www.apple.com/iphone/business/profiles/gap-adventures), cited for continued innovation, leadership, and an unparalleled commitment to organizational culture. - February 10, 2011 - G Adventures
Tour Operators from Eight European Countries Visit Rapid City
The Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau will host 40 European travel operators at the Rocky Mountain International Roundup on Feb. 13-15 in Rapid City, S.D. - February 03, 2011 - Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Gap Adventures Announces Industry-First Bear-antee
Adventure travel leader Gap Adventures guarantees a polar bear to Arctic travelers aboard its M/S Expedition polar cruise ship. Leading with service and innovation, company has confidence in its Expedition Team to locate polar bears. The Bear-antee is the latest in a long line of client-focused services Gap Adventures provides to the adventure travel community. - February 03, 2011 - G Adventures
Gap Adventures Named Best National Adventure Operator
Adventure travel leader tops Get Out There Magazine’s Readers’ Choice list. - February 03, 2011 - G Adventures
Rapid City Tourism Industry Helps Bring More Than $300 Million to Local Economy
Newly released information shows significant increases in visitor spending in Pennington county for 2010. Over $304 million was spent in the Rapid City area by visitors last year, an 11.5% increase from the previous year. - January 29, 2011 - Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau
Gap Adventures Names Regional Sales Manager
Gap Adventures (www.gapadventures.com), the leading adventure travel company, continues its rapid US expansion with appointment of Carole Raulston Myer to Regional Sales Manager, Southwest. Based in Texas, Raulston Myer is responsible for the region that includes Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, & Texas. - January 29, 2011 - G Adventures
Canada and Australia Partner in New7Wonders Campaign
Bay of Fundy Tourism is excited to announce that Canada and Australia are joining forces in the global New7Wonders of Nature Campaign. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy is Canada’s sole representative and Australia has two competing finalists, the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru... - January 28, 2011 - Bay of Fundy Tourism
New 2011 Chamber Officers Announced
Dousman Area Chamber of Commerce selects new board members - January 22, 2011 - Dousman Area Chamber of Commerce