Research and Markets: Vacation Transportation – US – 2009 Concludes That the Majority Are Still Taking Vacations

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:03:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-July 3, 2009 - Research and Markets(

30ABike.com Offers Cruisers at $35 Per Week – Just in Time for July 4th

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:00:00 0500

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - If you are traveling and staying along Scenic 30A in South Walton, you will find one of the most popular attractions on the Florida Panhandle - the 30A Bike Path. So why not rent bicycles as your form of transportation this July 4^th

Republic Airways Reports June 2009 Traffic

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:00 0500

INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ/NM: RJET), today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for June 2009. The company generated 907.4 million revenue passenger miles (RPMs), a 4.5% increase from the same month last year, while available seat...

Mike Ditka Resorts Golfs for Charity

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:26:00 0500

KISSIMMEE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Mike Ditka, “Da Coach”, former NFL Coach of the 1985 Super Bowl Champions, the Chicago Bears, golfed with the public for his most beloved charity,

US Airways Exclaims ‘Bilui Naim (Have a Good Time)!’ as It Debuts Philadelphia – Tel Aviv Service

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:00:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - US Airways (NYSE:LCC) debuts new, daily nonstop flying to Tel Aviv from its international gateway at Philadelphia International Airport today, linking the two sister cities and bolstering travel options between Israel and the United States...

San Jose Jazz and Tech Museum of Innovation Announce Partnership for 20th AT&T San Jose Jazz Festival

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:34:00 0500

SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - San Jose Jazz and The Tech Museum of Innovation today announced their partnership for the 20^th AT&T San Jose Jazz Festival to be held August 7-9, 2009 in downtown San Jose. This partnership builds on the work begun at the 2008...

Investors Seek Opportunity at Oppenheimer’s 9th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:55:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. has assembled an impressive list of over 70 companies for its 9th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference. The event, considered one of the leading investor conferences for consumer companies, will be held in...

Mimis Cafe® and the San Diego Zoo Team up to Offer Special Promotion

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:30:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Mimis Cafe, the all day fresh cafe, announced today a summer partnership with the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park, offering special deals for restaurant guests. From July 1 through August 31 guests who dine at any of the 39...

Sentient Jet Extends Partnership with PGA TOUR Through 2013

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:22:00 0500

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Sentient Jet, an official marketing partner of the PGA TOUR since 2006, has signed a four-year extension and will continue as the “Official Private Jet Provider of the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour” through 2013.

An...

Roomlinx Wins Global Business Planning Competition in Wales, U.K.

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:51:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Roomlinx, Inc. (OTC: RMLX), the innovative supplier of hospitality...

Peter Fox Retires as ATSG’s Chief Commercial Officer

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:51:00 0500

WILMINGTON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) said today that Peter Fox has retired as Chief Commercial Officer of ATSG, effective June 30, 2009.

Peter Fox, 60, formerly President and Chief Executive Officer of Cargo Holdings...

Chartres Lodging Group of San Francisco Honored with Turnaround Atlas Award for Adam’s Mark Hotel Portfolio Deal

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:00:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - The Chartres Lodging Group, LLC, of San Francisco continues to get honored within the real estate and financial industries for its 2008 acquisition and ongoing repositioning of the five-property Adam’s Mark hotel portfolio – this time with a...

Safi Airways: Bringing Our People Home: Afghanistan - USA in One Day

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:13:00 0500

KABUL, Afghanistan-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Safi Airways, the International Airline of Afghanistan, today announced the launch of its global distribution system (GDS) booking feature. From now the Safi Airways route network is bookable through major reservations systems at any IATA travel...

Dancers of All Ages, Who Danced in the Heyday of Famed La Monica Ballroom on the Santa Monica Pier, to Get a ‘Second Time Around’ Chance to Relive Those Heady Times

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:00:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Those dancers who once were swept up among throngs of dancers reveling in the vast and ornate La Monica Ballroom, a palatial-like structure built in 1924 on the Santa Monica Pier, will get another chance to a relive those heady days. Now 85...

Kapalua Land Company Announces Cancellation of Kapalua LPGA Classic

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:31:00 0500

LAHAINA, Hawaii-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - Kapalua Land Company, Ltd., a division of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (NYSE:MLP), today announced that due to the lack of a title sponsor it is unable to present the 2009 Kapalua LPGA Classic. The tournament was scheduled for October 12...

Receiver Believes Balance of WexTrust Capital Portfolio Will Be Sold Through Competitive Bidding Process

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:37:00 0500

NORTHBROOK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - The court-appointed receiver for Chicago-based WexTrust Capital LLC, Timothy J. Coleman, announced today that he was filing for court approval to relinquish all interests in the Park View Hotel, located at 1816 North Clark Street.

Silverleaf Announces Transaction with Grace Brothers, Ltd.

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:15:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVLF) today announced completion of purchase and exchange transactions involving $13.5 million of its 8% senior subordinated notes due 2010 (“Old Notes”) held by Grace Brothers, Ltd. and one of its wholly-owned...

Los Angeles Welcomes Anime Expo 2009

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:11:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Anime Expo® 2009, the nation’s largest Japanese animation and manga (comics) convention, will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center July 2 - 5, 2009. The Anime Expo, celebrating its 18^th year, emphasizes cutting-edge, creative...

Downtown Colorado, Inc. Announces Launch of Colorado Heritage Tours Website: www.coloradoheritagetravel.org

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:36:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI), a nonprofit membership organization committed to building better Colorado communities through educational and technical assistance, as well as the coordinator of the Colorado Main Street Program, announces the launch of a...

Travelzoo Surpasses 16 Million Subscribers

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:50:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, today announced it has surpassed 16 million subscribers to its global publications, growing by more than one million subscribers during the past three months.

New Wedding Trends for 2009 Impact the Way Couples Plan Their Big Day; Hilton Family of Hotels Launches Wedding Resource

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:03:00 0500

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - The wedding season is in full swing and couples planning their big day are being impacted by new trends. To help couples navigate the stressful wedding planning process, Hilton Family of Hotels has launched “Guestiquette,”

Road Trips, Family Visits the New Trend in American Vacations

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:37:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - The great American road trip is back. After years of extravagant, keep-up-with-the-Jones’ trips, more people are strapping down and simplifying their vacations because of the economy.

With the holiday weekend approaching, a new Mintel...

Citygarden. — An Urban Oasis Blooms in St. Louis

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:30:00 0500

ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - It has no real equivalent anywhere: a public garden with spectacular landscaping and internationally renowned modern and contemporary sculpture in a completely open, accessible downtown setting.

Citygarden, which was dedicated today, is...

Best Way to See Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks: Tips from Jackson Hole Wyoming Inn

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:15:00 0500

JACKSON, Wyo.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Just five miles from the entrance to Grand Teton National Park, the Wyoming Inn is a favorite Jackson Hole, Wyoming home base for Grand Teton Park and Yellowstone – and as experienced hosts to thousands of guests each summer, the staff at the...

Celebrate Your Independence

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:03:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Fourth of July is a time for festivities with friends and family, but it is also one of the deadliest driving holidays of the year. The roads will be packed and distractions can be found around every corner.

GEICO offers the following...

Cruise Industry Veteran Returns with Innovative Online Cruise Travel Company

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:38:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - One of the cruise industries most successful and respected online travel professionals has returned to the online cruise travel space in style. With the opening of CruiseNow.com, John Keen has created an innovative website that is easy to use...

Gaylord Entertainment Company to Present at the Oppenheimer 9th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 12:05 P.M. ET

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:00:00 0500

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE: GET) announced today that it will present to attendees of the Oppenheimer 9th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference being held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts on Tuesday...

Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Vacation and Cost Saving Tips

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:53:00 0500

ROANOKE, Va.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Good driving habits and basic vehicle maintenance can help keep you safe and on the road all summer long. In the summer months, gas prices often rise with the temperature. The heat can be extremely hard on your vehicle and your...

Reportlinker Adds China Refrigerated Road Transport Market 2008-2012

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:15:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.

Starwood Makes Landmark Entry in Bermuda with Debut of the St. Regis Bermuda

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the next stop on its global expedition with plans to open a new St. Regis hotel in Bermuda, marking the debut of Starwood and the St Regis brand on the exclusive island. Scheduled to...

Colin Steele Appointed hotelicopter’s Chief Technology Officer

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:04:00 0500

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - hotelicopter (Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX)

Access America Partners with Standard & Poor’s

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:36:00 0500

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Access America has partnered with Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Risk Solutions to incorporate S&P’s Credit Risk Tracker as a new, more advanced tool in its effort to obtain more accurate risk information on travel supplier companies...

Sapient and Nitro Group Win Nine Awards at Cannes Advertising Festival – Including an Unprecedented Three Grand Prix

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:14:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Sapient (NASDAQ:SAPE) today announced that Sapient Interactive, Sapient’s digital marketing services group, and Nitro Group won nine awards at this year’s Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, the world’s premier showcase for excellence in...

AirPlus International Promotes Alexander Houston and Kathy Cantwell

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:06:00 0500

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - AirPlus International, a global provider of corporate travel payment solutions, announces the promotions of two executives in the company’s US team. Alexander Houston has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Sales and Kathy Cantwell has been...

AirPlus International Promotes Aaron Kelling to Executive Vice President

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:03:00 0500

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - AirPlus International, a global provider of corporate travel payment solutions, announces the promotion of Aaron Kelling to Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships. This newly created position will foster continued growth in the US market...

Fourth of July Travel Means More Distracted Drivers

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:48:00 0500

COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - With millions of American’s hitting the road for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, Nationwide Insurance is advising motorists to keep an eye out for distracted drivers and stay focused yourself.

Nationwide is deeply involved...

CouponShack.com Helps Consumers Take a Vacation from High Prices

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:31:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - CouponShack.com, the leading coupon site that helps consumers save money and get the best deals on their favorite brands, today announced top travel trends, bargains and tips for 2009 summer vacationers just in time for the July 4^th

The Santa Monica Pier Relives Its Iconic Place in Ballroom Dancing History with the La Monica Ballroom Redux on July 23, 2009

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:00:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Since 1924, the La Monica Ballroom resonated as the heart of ballroom dancing until it gave into age on the Santa Monica Pier in 1962. Now, 85 years later, on July 23, 2009 what would be the anniversary of La Monica, the original experience...

Aloft Washington National Harbor Teams up with Ketchup, National Harbor and Washington Life Magazine to Unveil D.C.’s Newest “Trend Destination”

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 0500

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - The dust has settled, the paint has dried and style seekers living in – or paying a visit to – the Nation’s Capital officially have a chic new destination at which to stay, play and savor the night away.

It’s the hip...

Most Comprehensive Travel Site for Deals & Sales Voyij.com Adds European Destinations

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:00:00 0500

CUPERTINO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - From the crew who created SideStep, newly launched Voyij.com, today announced that the free travel site to consumers has added European destinations. For the first time, travelers will have one central location where they can discover the widest...

Elixir Gaming Provides Update on Ramp of Operations in Philippines Market

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:00:00 0500

HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: EGT) (“Elixir Gaming” or “the Company”), a provider of gaming technology solutions to the Pan-Asian gaming industry, today provided an update on the expansion of its electronic gaming machine operations...

UnofficialSquaw.com Announces Formation of “The Kick-Ass Blasters” – Team of Sponsored Ski / Board Athletes

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:57:00 0500

SQUAW VALLEY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - UnofficialSquaw.com announced the formation of “The Kick-Ass Blasters” today. The company is sponsoring a team of skiers and snowboarders, all Squaw Valley locals. The team name is an homage to “Hot Dog… The Movie!” a 1984 film set in...

PACCAR Renews Bank Credit Facility

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:30:00 0500

BELLEVUE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - PACCAR (Nasdaq:PCAR) has successfully renewed its $2 billion syndicated one-year credit facility through June 2010. An additional existing $1 billion credit facility matures in June 2012. These bank credit facilities provide back-up liquidity for...

HP Sets Sail with the Plastiki

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:00:00 0500

PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced it will be the official technology provider for the upcoming Plastiki expedition led by adventurer and environmental storyteller David de Rothschild and his organization Adventure Ecology.

HP joined...

Urban League’s Camp Atwater kicks off 88th year of fun in the sun

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:52:00 0500

NORTH BROOKFIELD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - Summer fun and youth development for inner-city children is the heart of and soul of Urban League’s Camp Atwater, which GEICO will be a part of when it kicks off its 88^th camping season this summer in North Brookfield, Mass...

Reportlinker Adds Asian Medical Tourism Analysis (2008-2012)

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:29:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.

Reportlinker...

UFood Announces Its Second Restaurant Location at Boston’s Logan Airport

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:05:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that it has signed a lease agreement with Westfield Concession Management for a UFood Grill Restaurant in Boston’s Logan Airport Terminal C. Westfield is a premier company in the leasing of airport...

UFood Restaurant Group Provides Business Update - Announces Chicago Area Terminations - Enhances Menu Offerings

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - UFood Restaurant Group, Inc. (OTCBB: UFFC) announced today that its Chicago franchisee has terminated the operation of his three UFood Grill Restaurants in that city.

George Naddaff, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer...

Union Leaders Abandon Wage Freeze Proposal, Now Seek 3% Raise

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:57:00 0500

OAKLAND, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - Leaders of BART’s two largest unions have abandoned an offer to freeze employee wages and are now seeking a 3 percent raise over two years in one of the worst economies in recent memory. Their wage increase proposal would cost at least $17.5...

BART Unveils New Website to Keep Riders, Public Informed on Labor Negotiations

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:46:00 0500

OAKLAND, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 26, 2009 - BART is launching a new website today, www.bartlabor.com, to...

Hilton HHonors® Presents Summer Concert Giveaway

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:57:00 0500

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Hilton HHonors, one of the world’s premiere guest...

Odebrecht, American Airlines and Miami-Dade County Unveil Historic JFK Airport Murals at MIA

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:17:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Brazilian construction company Odebrecht, along with American Airlines and Miami-Dade County today will unveil the iconic

Travel & Leisure III Feature Releases

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:29:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - The following releases focus on the topic Travel & Leisure III:

All stories moved on June 25, 2009.

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Outside The Box, Inc. Features Incentive Rewards in Success of Digital Marketing Promotions for Hotels

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:15:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - As hotels and resorts develop multiple marketing campaigns to lure guests in a tough economy, Outside The Box, Inc. today highlights the continued success of Internet-based reward promotions designed around key consumer indices.

Outside...

Travelocity Finds 4th of July Travel Deals Still Available

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:29:00 0500

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - With a peak summer travel weekend just days away, consumers can still jump on summer deals for 4^th of July travel. Travelocity’s (

EnOcean-based Solutions Win Double-take in BUILDINGS Top 100

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:15:00 0500

BOSTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - EnOcean, the inventor of self-powered radio modems and building energy harvesting, helped Leviton and Echoflex Solutions win BUILDINGS magazine Top 100 Products honors. Leviton’s “Wireless Occupancy Sensor System” and Echoflex’s “Hotel...

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company Contracted D.E. Gemmill, Inc. for Handcrafted Customized Signs for The Hotel Hershey’s $67 million “Grand Expansion”

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:41:00 0500

RED LION, Pa.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - D. E. Gemmill, Inc. today announced they have completed making and installing handcrafted customized multiple sign projects for The Hotel Hershey’s “Grand Expansion” in Hershey, PA.

D.E. Gemmill, Inc. selected the wood...

Four Points® by Sheraton Debuts in Times Square

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:00:00 0500

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the debut of its Four Points by Sheraton brand in New York City’s Times Square. Owned by Times Square West, LLC, Four Points by Sheraton Midtown-Times Square occupies a...

With a Cherry on Top: Hampton Hotels Participates in an All-American Tradition

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:55:00 0500

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - In 1881, Edward C. Berners topped a dish of ice cream with chocolate sauce for a patron in Two Rivers, Wis., creating a concoction that remains one of America’s most beloved desserts – the ice cream sundae. Today, as part of Two...

Smiths Detection Wins $20 Million in Contracts for Security Equipment at Qatar’s New International Airport

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:16:00 0500

WIESBADEN, Germany-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Smiths Detection today announces contracts totalling...

The Pelican Grand Beach Resort Redefines Paradise With A Day At The Beach

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 0500

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - The Pelican Grand Beach...

Research and Markets: A Comprehensive Report on Marinas

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:06:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Taiwan Tourism Bureau Announces That the Two Millionth Visitor to Taiwan Won NT$200,000

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00:00 0500

TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Since the first millionth visitor arrival emerged on April 3 this year – a Malaysian woman named Yap Ah Mooi, the second millionth visitor has surfaced on June 20. Wong Chi Hoi (pronounced Huang Chi-kai in Mandarin) is a 23-year-old man from Hong...

Leading Australian Broadcaster Selects Adobe Flash Platform to Deliver Tour de France Live on the Web

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:01:00 0500

SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced that leading Australian public broadcaster Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) will stream the 96^th annual Tour de France live online using Adobe® Flash® technology, the No. 1...

IHG Signs Two New Holiday Inn Properties in Central America

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:13:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Furthering its reach into Central America, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), (LSE:IHG) (NYSE:IHG) (ADRs), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced plans to develop two new Holiday Inn hotels in Central America, the first two of seven...

The MAve A New Modern Boutique Hotel in New York City Opens July 2

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:48:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - There are the swank lifestyles of the rich and famous and swift lifestyles of rockers and rollers. Receive complimentary passes to the new John Lennon exhibition at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex, when you choose a one-night rock star swift stay at...

AAA Predicts Slight Decrease in Fourth of July Travel, Bargains Available for Budget-Conscious Travelers

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:11:00 0500

BURNSVILLE, Minn.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - AAA projects the number of Americans traveling on vacation this Fourth of July holiday weekend will decrease 1.9 percent from 2008, with approximately 37.1 million travelers taking a trip of 50 or more miles from home. Last year, 37.8 million...

Southwest Airlines’ Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Customers to Benefit from Partnership with Sprint Relay

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:28:00 0500

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Sprint (NYSE:S) and Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) have joined forces to offer toll-free TTY (teletypewriter) and video relay access, giving deaf and hard-of-hearing customers direct access to Southwest Airlines customer service.

California Hotel & Lodging Association Members Recieve Three AH&LA Stars of the Industry Awards

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:00:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Members of the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) won three national Stars of the Industry Awards at the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Stars of the Industry Awards luncheon. The Stars of the Industry awards were...

LikeMe.Net’s Celebrity Guest Recommendations Let You Discover the World Through the Eyes of Your Favorite Celebrity

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:10:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - When you travel to a new city, you want to get recommendations from people just like you. Why should celebrities be any different? Those who travel the most – professionals in entertainment, team and action sports, and the media - now have a new resource...

CW Publishing Group and The Westminster Kennel Club Sign 3-Year Deal

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:10:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - CW Publishing Group and The Westminster Kennel Club are pleased to announce a three-year partnership to publish The Official Viewers’ Guide to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. One million copies of the publication will be distributed via...

Louis Vuitton Reaches Settlement Agreement with Monastery Hill over Alleged Infringement of Louis Vuitton’s Epi Trademarks

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:09:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Louis Vuitton Malletier (“Louis Vuitton”) today announced it has recently entered into a settlement agreement with Hertzberg, Ernst & Sons, doing business as Monastery Hill Bindery (“Monastery Hill”), regarding Monastery Hill’s sales of...

Jim Beam® Bourbon “Toasts the Troops” at Airports Nationwide with Operation Homefront

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:05:00 0500

DEERFIELD, Ill.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. [Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE:FO)], the leading American spirits company, and Jim Beam® Bourbon, the world’s number one selling Bourbon, are proud to support Operation Homefront® through military channels and...

48th International Paris Air Show - Le Bourget

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:20:00 0500

131,000 m² of covered exhibition space (halls, village, chalets, external buildings) and 192,000 m² of static display

2,000 exhibitors from 48 countries

Vertigo Continues Progress towards Opening

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:58:00 0500

BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Vertigo Theme Parks, Inc. (Vertigo) (Pink Sheets:VTPK) a theme park company featuring Adrenaline Rush Adventures, today announced it continues to be persistent in its efforts towards opening its Vertigo Theme Parks-Buga later this year. These tough...

Mobissimo Searches Student and Youth Travel Fares

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:30:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Mobissimo:

News

Mobissimo (

Epicor® Honored as 2009 Microsoft® Partner of the Year for Global ISV Line of Business

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:05:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Today, Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC) proudly announced it has won 2009 Global ISV Line of Business Partner of the Year in the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards program. Epicor was selected out of an international field...

New Varolii Flight Team Management Application Helps Avoid Flight Delays

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:00:00 0500

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - As the 2009 summer travel season heats up, Varolii Corporation

J.P. King Auction Company to Sell Lakefront Estate in North Carolina

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:30:00 0500

HICKORY, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - A marvelous lakefront estate, located in the gated community of Eagle Landing in Hickory, North Carolina will sell at real estate auction on Saturday, July 11, 2009, on-site at 11 a.m.

Sun Country Summer, Fall and Winter Sale Fares

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:48:00 0500

ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Sun Country Airlines announced today a fare sale whether you are planning a last minute summer getaway or thinking about escaping the cold weather. With fares starting at $59 one way consumers can choose from exciting family destinations like...

Free Booster Seat Giveaway to Coincide with New Law

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:47:00 0500

BURNSVILLE, Minn.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Effective July 1, child restraint devices will be required for any child under age eight and under 4’ 9”. Current statute merely requires children under age four be restrained in a child restraint device. On June 30, at 11 a.m., AAA and the...

Patriotism Pays: Free Doubletree Cookies on July First and Fourth

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:42:00 0500

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - On the First and Fourth of July, two days filled with fun, fireworks and patriotic traditions, Doubletree^® Hotels is offering the “sweet treat” of complimentary, freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies to anyone who walks into any...

WHY MELBOURNE? In the Midst of a Recession, One Business Events Destination is Bucking the Trend by Going Green

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:36:00 0500

MELBOURNE, Australia-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Destinations that rely heavily on meetings and conventions have been battered by the current economic storm. Following decades of impressive growth, industry revenues have plummeted as companies scrutinize non-essential travel budgets (in the...

IdentityTruth Helps Families Prevent Identity Theft While on Summer Vacation

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:01:00 0500

WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - IdentityTruth, the leading provider of a new breed of...

AirPlus International Releases Survey Results on Travel Alternatives

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:59:00 0500

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - AirPlus International, a global provider of corporate travel payment solutions, releases the June edition of The Wire…from AirPlus on the topic of Travel Alternatives. The report found that teleconferencing and...

Undercover Tourist Seeks to Build on Popularity of Trusted Name with New Web Site

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:13:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Undercover Tourist, an Orlando, Florida-based discount travel Web site, has a completely new look. Increased demand and an expanding list of available attractions compelled the company to rework its Web site to better accommodate its growing...

Amenities at the Touch of a Screen: theWit Hotel Opens with Cutting-Edge Self-Service Technology from NEC

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:05:00 0500

IRVING, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - NEC Unified Solutions, Inc. (NEC), a leading communications solutions integrator, today announced that theWit Hotel, the recently opened downtown Chicago boutique hotel, is using NEC communications technology to deliver unprecedented access to...

Research and Markets: Online Travel Agencies 1Q 09: Outperforming in a Recession

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:00:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Research and Markets (

IDeaS Consolidates its Commitment to Revenue Management Industry Education with the IDeaS Academic Partner Program

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:30:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - IDeaS Revenue Optimization, the leading provider of

IDeaS Revenue Optimization and Multi-Systems Inc. Complete Certified System Integration

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:30:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - IDeaS Revenue Optimization, the leading provider of Sabre Travel Network, the...

Travelocity Teams up with HBSi on Hotel Connectivity

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:00:00 0500

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Travelocity has selected Hotel Booking Solutions Inc. (HBSi) to enhance the way hotels connect their systems to Travelocity’s for seamless rate and inventory management and automated booking delivery. This leading technology provided by HBSi...

Cuba Travel Services, Inc., to Relaunch Weekly Non-Stop Flights from Los Angeles to Havana June 30

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:00:00 0500

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Hampton® Hotels Leverages MapQuest’s Business Locator and New MapQuest® 4 Mobile on iPhone™ Application

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:14:00 0500

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Hampton® Hotels (www.hampton.com), the international...

WCI Announces Sale of Its Bal Harbour Hotel

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:38:00 0500

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - WCI Communities, Inc. (Pink Sheets:WCIMQ) announced today that it has sold its interest in the hotel formerly known as Regent Bal Harbour. “This is consistent with our historical plan which, from inception, has been to develop and sell our...

Republic Airways to Serve as Equity Sponsor for Frontier’s Exit from Bankruptcy

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:30:00 0500

INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ/NM: RJET) announced today that it has agreed to be the equity sponsor of Frontier Airlines’ plan of reorganization. The plan, which is subject to bankruptcy court approval and various conditions, would allow Republic...

Peninsula Gaming Agrees to Acquire Amelia Belle Casino

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:14:00 0500

DUBUQUE, Iowa-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Peninsula Gaming, LLC today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, AB Casino Acquisition LLC, has entered into a definitive purchase agreement, dated June 18, 2009, with Columbia Properties New Orleans, L.L.C. to purchase 100% of the...

Will Corporations Ever Feel Good About Flying Private Jets Again?

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:40:00 0500

CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Flight Options unveiled more details today about their revolutionary Rearden Commerce, developer of the leading...

Rearden Commerce Delivers Revolutionary Live Amtrak Integration Through the Rearden Personal Assistant™

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:00 0500

FOSTER CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Rearden Commerce, developer of the leading...

Rearden Commerce Names Technology Veteran David Cassady as President and General Manager of B2B Operations

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:00:00 0500

FOSTER CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Rearden Commerce, developer of the leading...

Virtuoso® Standardizes on Liquid Computing’s Unified Computing System for Hosted Travel Services

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:30:00 0500

STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Liquid Computing, a leader in

IDeaS Revenue Optimization Brings Accuracy and Consistency to Forecasting and Reporting with IDeaS V5i Forecasting Solution

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:30:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - IDeaS Revenue Optimization, the leading provider of

Tele Atlas HD Traffic Delivers New Standard in Real Time Traffic to Navigation and Location-Based Industries

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:30:00 0500

GENT, Belgium-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - With congested roadways and ever-increasing travel times, mapping application users are seeking ways to save time and money getting to their destinations. Digital maps and dynamic content provider Tele Atlas can now help them more clearly see what’s...

Airlines Sign Five-Year Renewal with Unisys for Australian Baggage Reconciliation System

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:30:00 0500

SYDNEY-(Business Wire)-June 21, 2009 - International airlines operating to and from Australia have signed a five-year contract renewal worth more than AU$25 million (US$20 million) with Unisys Australia to continue to provide a baggage reconciliation system for 44 international airlines operating...

US Airways Adds More “Aloha” with New Service to Hawaii from Charlotte

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:30:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 21, 2009 - US Airways (NYSE:LCC) customers will now have more ways to catch the Aloha Spirit when the airline begins nonstop service between its largest hub in Charlotte, North Carolina and Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. Daily, year-round service is...

Costa Rica Tourist Board Unveils New, Aggressive Campaign to Lure United States Travelers

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:56:00 0500

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - The Costa Rica Tourist Board, has teamed up with its tourism industry partners and members to launch an aggressive campaign that offers travelers a new and easy way to obtain extra value options for their trip to Costa Rica. The summer...

Sun Country Fares Start at $84 One Way!

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:11:00 0500

ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - Sun Country is pleased to offer great low fares for travel now through the end of June. With fares as low as $84 one-way* consumers can travel to Minneapolis, home of the famous Mall of America! Whether consumers are traveling for business or want...

Allied Pilots Association Applauds U.S. Attorney General Holder and U.S. Senator Kohl for Focus on “Due Diligence”

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:00:00 0500

FORT WORTH, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 11,500 pilots of American Airlines (NYSE: AMR), applauded U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder for offering to provide input to the Department of Transportation...

Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Travel Guide Prepares to Launch 2010 Guide to Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas – The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean, & Pacific

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:09:00 0500

BROOKLYN, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - Condé Nast Johansens, the international luxury travel guide from the most trusted name in travel publishing, Condé Nast Publications Ltd., is getting ready to launch the 2010 Guide to Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas – The Americas...

Sun Country Low June Fares

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:15:00 0500

ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - Sun Country is pleased to offer great low fares for travel during the end of June. With fares as low as $84 one-way* consumers can travel to great destinations like Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC. Whether consumers are...

Intellicheck Mobilisa to Showcase Products at HITEC 2009

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:00:00 0500

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash.-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - Intellicheck Mobilisa, Inc. (NYSE Amex: IDN...

Phoenix Public Library Celebrates Grand Opening of Agave Library

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:31:00 0500

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US Airways Announces Leadership Appointments

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:30:00 0500

TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - US Airways (NYSE: LCC) today announced it has filled two open positions among its leadership team. The company named Keith A. Bush to the position of vice president, financial planning and analysis, and promoted Todd L. Christy to vice president...

World Choir Games Selects Cincinnati USA As First-Ever U.S. Host City

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:44:00 0500

CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - The largest, most significant international event in the region’s history is coming to Cincinnati USA for 11 music-filled days in 2012.

The World Choir Games, a prestigious competition of vocal groups representing an estimated 400...

Puerto Rico’s HIMAHEALTH Now an Option in U.S. Healthcare

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:59:00 0500

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - HIMAHEALTH, a service provided by Puerto Rico hospital group Grupo HIMA San Pablo, will now offer Americans an affordable alternative to high healthcare costs just a short flight away in the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto...

A Tin of Potato Chips, Regifts, and an Octopus Lamp. WeddingChannel.com Exposes the Worst Wedding Gift Stories

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:35:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - What do a tin of potato chips, used Christmas ornaments (and not the heirloom kind), and an octopus lamp have in common? According to brides on WeddingChannel.com (Skinny Nutritional Corp. (

Sabre Introduces New Education Program for Trams 2009 Summer Camp Conference

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:43:00 0500

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - Trams, Inc., leading provider of back-office and customer relationship management solutions, is launching a new educational program designed specifically to help agency owners and managers manage through the current economic climate.

Tourists Take Advantage of Top-Notch Travel for Less

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:40:00 0500

PANAMA CITY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - Travelers are faced with luxury prices too good to ignore during BookIt.com’s

Former Northwest Airlines Executive Mark S. Long Named CFO of XOJET

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:47:00 0500

SAN CARLOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - Mark S. Long, a veteran aviation finance executive with over 20 years experience in the aviation industry including senior roles at Northwest Airlines, has been named chief financial officer of XOJET, a leading private aviation company...

ICP Solar Announces Cabins Incorporating GreenMeter® Technology

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:00:00 0500

MONTREAL-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - ICP Solar Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: ICPR.OB, FRANKFURT: K1U.F), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary solar panels and products, today announced that Norwegian distributor Power Controls AS has begun selling “Smart Energy Station...

Jim Abrams Leads Rollout of Hotels that Help Fundraising Program for Charity

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - Hotels that Help, a unique fundraising system that brings hotel staff and guests together in support of local community charities, launched its drive to enroll 1,000 hotels raising $10 million annually by 2010. Jim Abrams, the recently-retired...

theWit: Electrifying the Windy City with an Extraordinary New Lifestyle Hotel Experience

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:11:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - Located just a few blocks north of what was considered the busiest intersection in the world in the early 20^th century, theWit – A Doubletree® Hotel has proudly opened to grace the Chicago skyline and reinvigorate the continuing rebirth...

Research and Markets: Hotels & Motels - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide Report

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:00:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - Research and Markets ( With...

Esprit Marina del Rey Hosts Exclusive Yacht Event

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:13:00 0500

MARINA DEL REY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Esprit

Qantas to Increase A380 Services from Los Angeles and London to Sydney

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:30:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Qantas announced today it would increase its A380 services between Los Angeles and Sydney and London and Sydney (via Singapore) from August 6, 2009.

Qantas Airways Senior Executive Vice President, The Americas and Pacific, Wally R...

Sabre Appoints Felix Laboy President of Sabre Hospitality Solutions

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:04:00 0500

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - Felix Laboy has been named President and General Manager of Sabre Hospitality Solutions, which provides the most comprehensive marketing and distribution tools for the hotel and hospitality industry, Sabre officials announced today.

SeaPort Airlines Launches “No-BS Mileage Plan” for Seattle to Portland Flights

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:30:00 0500

PORTLAND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2009 - SeaPort Airlines announced today the...

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