Trick or Tweet for Travel Treats in Mexico & the Caribbean

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:11:00 0500

WESTON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The Halloween hype is heating up as Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts (MARCAM) announce their new interactive Trick or Tweet campaign: WHAT:

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Ted Jacobs Vice President Brand Design

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:26:00 0500

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the appointment of Ted Jacobs as Vice President, Brand Design – a move that is illustrative of Starwood’s commitment to design, innovation and brand building.

Frontier Airlines is Still the One with Great Low Fares

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:19:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - We’re still the one that makes you smile! Frontier Airlines today announced a big reason to show those pearly whites with its nine-day fare sale to destinations across the United States for as low as $44* each way. Sale-priced tickets must be...

Young Architects Will Love Building Brainstorm at The Children’s Museum of Memphis

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:13:00 0500

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The Children's Museum of Memphis is hosting the traveling exhibit, Building Brainstorm, September 26-January 10. Visitors step inside a design studio where they can explore what it is like to be an architect, designer and engineer...

Celebrate Thanksgiving in Luxury at Hotel Carl Gustaf

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:46:00 0500

ST. BARTHS, French West Indies-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - As the warm weather of summer fades into the cool breezes of autumn, planning will soon begin for the festivities surrounding the Thanksgiving holidays. Your fall calendar will undoubtedly fill quickly with chores, obligations...

Kees Vacation Rentals Revenues Up More Than 38%

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - LeisureLink, Inc., the leading distribution and revenue management platform for specialty lodging suppliers, today highlighted the success of its ongoing relationship with Kees Vacation Rentals.

Kees has increased bookings...

Aloft Hotels Think Bigger ‘N Texas

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® (NYSE:HOT) and its new jet-setting style at a steal Aloft® Hotels brand, are delighted to announce that Aloft will have opened seven new properties in Texas by the end of 2009, the largest...

Oscar de la Hoya and Wife Millie Corretjer Choose Bahia Beach for Their Dream Home in Puerto Rico

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

BAHIA BEACH, Puerto Rico-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Oscar de la Hoya, “The Golden Boy” of American boxing, has a new home on the island of Puerto Rico. De la Hoya and his wife, the Puerto Rican pop singer Millie Corretjer, bought a spectacular estate in the exclusive The

Marlton, NJ Resident Spills “Blunderful” Story to Win Grand Prize in Embassy Suites Hotels “My Business Travel Blunder” Contest

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Business travel can be incredibly stressful. You’re away from home, getting up early to catch your flight, eating on the run and burning the midnight oil to finish your presentation. The smallest of slip-ups can make for a miserable experience...

DialAFlight: World Cup 2010 - Travel Chaos Ahead

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:35:00 0500

LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Travel companies are bracing themselves for a bookings frenzy as fans fight for seats and accommodation for next year’s World Cup in South Africa.

As anticipation builds ahead of the international competition, tour operators are doing...

Sixth UK Doubletree by Hilton Debuts with Multi-Million-Pound Transformation in Dunblane, Scotland

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:28:00 0500

DUNBLANE, Scotland-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Following a multi-million-pound refurbishment, one of Scotland’s most admired hotels has unveiled a new name and a sumptuous new look as the Doubletree by Hilton, Dunblane-Hydro in Dunblane, Scotland.

Dating back to...

Let’s Bike Taiwan – Boundless Experience

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:06:00 0500

TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The Taiwan Tourism Bureau is promoting “green travel” in line with the trend toward energy conservation and carbon reduction. Part of this effort is the encouragement of riding bicycles to slow down the pace of the travel experience...

Photo of Myrtle Beach, SC, Sand-Art Boardwalk in Celebration of Its Groundbreaking is Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:44:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - One photo of a sand-art rendering of the Myrtle Beach, SC, boardwalk in celebration of its groundbreaking is available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress.

Photo One:

Over the weekend, Myrtle Beach, SC...

Tickets on Sale Now for the 2009 Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:04:00 0500

CHICO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Tickets are now on sale for the 2009 Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend, October 10-11, 2009. Passports for this “grand weekend of wine tasting and farm fresh food sampling” are now available for purchase online at

ARAMARK Announces “America’s Best Idea” Packages

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:30:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - ARAMARK Parks and Destinations, a leading concessioner of the National Park Service, announces an array of “America’s Best Idea” packages in conjunction with the PBS premiere of documentary filmmaker Ken Burns’ much-anticipated six-part...

Hyatt Assures New Jobs for Displaced Boston Workers

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:48:00 0500

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - All housekeepers affected by August staff reductions at the three Hyatt hotels in Boston will be offered new full-time positions in the Boston market. The jobs, which will be provided by an affiliate of United Service Companies, will match the...

Frontier Airlines Reports August Operating Profit of $10.2 Million

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:30:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FRNTQ) today reported an operating profit of $10.2 million for the month of August. The Company also reported a net loss of $2.0 million, due to expenses associated with its bankruptcy case. The...

Travel & Leisure V Feature Release

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:01:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - The following release focuses on the topic Travel & Leisure V:

ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME, UNLESS NOTED STORIES MOVED AT 4:35 AM ET ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2009.

IHG (IHG) (LSE:IHG) (NYSE:IHG) (ADRs), the world's...

CRAVE – A Paso Robles Wine Experience, Slated for Friday, October 23, 2009

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:04:00 0500

PASO ROBLES, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Paso Robles Wine Country satisfies all...

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Condominiums to Sell at Real Estate Auction

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:45:00 0500

PONTE VEDRA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 -

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte Opens Thursday, October 1, 2009

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:39:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - The environmentally-focused Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte will open on October 1, 2009, becoming the first LEED®-built hotel for Ritz-Carlton and the first for greater Charlotte. The contemporary 146-room hotel features a 13,000 square-foot Wellness...

Clear Channel Spectacolor to Launch First Cable-Style Broadcast Network Focused on All Things Times Square

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:28:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Clear Channel Spectacolor, the U.S. market leader in spectacular sign displays and a division of the world’s largest outdoor advertising company, today announced the creation of the Times Square Network™. The network is a new, fully-integrated...

Japan’s Largest Global Hotel Chain, JAL Hotels, Switches to SynXis for Complete Distribution Services

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:04:00 0500

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - JAL Hotels, the largest global hotel group in Japan, has switched its NK chain code and its 58 hotels to the SynXis RedX Distribution Management System for seamless connectivity to the Global Distribution Systems (GDS), Internet...

Rentalo's New Free Vacation Rentals Wanted Ad Service Saves Travelers Time and Money

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:07:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Rentalo.com, the leading directory of vacation rentals,

Hilton Garden Inn® Set to Open 60 Hotels in 2009 Representing Second Highest Total in Brand’s History

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:07:00 0500

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Officials of Hilton Garden Inn, the global brand of upscale...

Air New Zealand’s Matchmaking Flight Set for Takeoff

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:58:00 0500

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Love is in the air and will take flight on October 13^th, 2009, with singles looking for romance and adventure on

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Hilton Names John Vanderslice as Global Head of Luxury and Lifestyle Brands

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:00:00 0500

MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hilton) today announced that John T. A. Vanderslice has joined the company as Global Head of Luxury and Lifestyle Brands. Vanderslice will report to Paul Brown, Hilton Hotels Corporation President, Global Brands and...

ElementSM Opens Its Fifth and Sixth Hotels This Week

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:02:00 0500

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of its first hotel in Colorado and fifth Element hotel globally – Element Denver Park Meadows. And later this week, Starwood’s green trailblazer will...

12,000 Lobster Lovers Visit California’s Pacific Shores for a Rock N’ Lobster Weekend of “Music, Food, Fun & Sun” Highlighting Dive N’ Surf Beach Wear, Body Glove Wake Show & Fire Dancing

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

OpenTable Introduces Free Mobile Application for Android

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:30:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - OpenTable, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPEN), a leading provider of free online reservations for diners and guest management systems for restaurants, today announced the launch of its free reservations booking application for the Android platform. Diners...

W Hotels Worldwide Announces Appointment of Michaelangelo L’Acqua as Global Music Director

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:14:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - W Hotels Worldwide, the industry innovator, today announces the appointment of renowned international music expert Michaelangelo L’Acqua as W Hotels’ first ever Global Music Director. In this role, L’Acqua will serve as a strategic advisor for...

Four Points® by Sheraton Makes Landmark Entry in India

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:09:00 0500

WHITE PLAINS, NY-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the debut of its Four Points by Sheraton brand in India. Starwood recently opened the Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi and has reached an agreement to open the...

The Allison Inn & Spa Debuts as Oregon Wine Country’s Premier Luxury Resort

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

NEWBERG, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - The most highly anticipated hotel opening in America’s Pacific Northwest, The Allison Inn & Spa is now open in Newberg, Oregon. The first full-service luxury accommodation fills a long-awaited need in the popular Willamette Valley wine...

Empire Resorts Appoints Gaming Industry Veteran Joseph A. D’Amato as Chief Financial Officer

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

MONTICELLO, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: NYNY) today...

Luxury Travel Operator Acquired by Multinational

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:41:00 0500

MARBELLA, Spain-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - A 75% holding of the Spanish-based global luxury travel company, Luxury Options, has been acquired by Hestiun, a multinational diversified group of companies. The remaining 25% is being retained by the Founders of the group, including the...

Hilton Orlando and Rida Development Officially Cut the Ribbon

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:40:00 0500

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 13, 2009 - In a ceremony that took place at the new 1,400-room Sabre Travel Network(R), the world’s...

Irving, Texas and Gondola Adventures Teamed up to Support the Kansas City Boy Scouts of America, Heart of America Council

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:46:00 0500

IRVING, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - In the spirit of exploration, The Los...

Paso Robles Wine Country Gears-Up for Exciting Fall Activities

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:26:00 0500

PASO ROBLES, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Paso Robles Wine Country offers a...

Hersha Hospitality Trust Announces Dividends

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:01:00 0500

PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE: HT), owner of select service and upscale hotels in major metropolitan markets, today announced that its Board of Trustees declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per Series A Preferred Share for the third quarter ending...

Qantas Partners with Tourism New Zealand Offering Flights from $798* from L.A. or San Francisco to Auckland, New Zealand

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:54:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Qantas Airways today introduced a joint promotion with Tourism New Zealand and Qantas Vacations offering special air and package prices. Round trip economy airfares from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Auckland, New Zealand, start from just $798...

Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club Celebrates National Mulligan Day

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:52:00 0500

INNISBROOK, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - It happens every day on every course in every state. Golfers, with the cooperation of their playing partners, actually hit two shots but count only one.

The practice is called a mulligan, and for weekend hackers it’s as much...

Eat Your Way Through China with Cathay Pacific’s Deal of the Month

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:43:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Foodies and travelers unite with Cathay Pacific’s September Deal of the Month. Starting at $758, choose to visit any of China’s top culinary cities – Beijing, Guangzhou (formally Canton) or Shanghai from SFO, LAX or New York JFK with an...

The World’s Largest Garage Sale, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Expo Comes to the Florida State Fairgrounds

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:05:00 0500

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Florida State Fairgrounds and Rock The Mike...

Hyatt Hotels Corporation Recognized By BusinessWeek Magazine as “Best Place to Launch a Career”

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:41:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation has been recognized on BusinessWeek’s “Best Places to Launch a Career 2009” survey, published in the September 14 issue of the magazine. The industry-leading and widely read business publication included the...

Frontier Airlines’ Plan of Reorganization Confirmed by Bankruptcy Court

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:08:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: FRNTQ) announced today that the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has confirmed the Company's Plan of Reorganization.

The Company successfully resolved the few objections...

Research and Markets: 2009 Worldwide RV Parks & Campgrounds Industry Report - 2009 Current and 2010 Forecast Estimates on the Size of the Industry

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Royal West Indies Resort Offers Every Third Night Free

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Royal West Indies Resort, an all-suite property on Grace Bay Beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands, today announced it has extended its third-night free offer until October, 31, 2009. The promotion rewards travelers...

Tix Corporation Celebrates Seven Years in Las Vegas with Tix4Tonight Expansion

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Tix Corporation (Nasdaq: TIXC) today announced “Lucky Sevens at Tix4Tonight,” a promotion celebrating the Company’s seventh year of operation in Las Vegas and the opening of its seventh Tix4Tonight discount ticket outlet.

Tix...

Nexion Agents Outdo Sales Goal during Recessionary Campaign

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Nexion(R) Inc. challenged its members to generate $1 million in incremental business by mining client information from Trams ClientBase and cold-calling their clients during a three-month period this past spring. The reward for the...

Trams Introduces New Dashboard Technology for Travel Agencies

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Trams(R), Inc., a leading provider of back-office and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for travel agencies, today introduced a new dashboard feature for its ClientBase CRM product. This ClientBase enhancement will provide an...

Nexion’s PowerUP! Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Enhanced Program & Industry Award

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - One year ago, Nexion(R) Inc. launched Nexion PowerUP! with the objective to create value for both travel industry suppliers and potential sellers of travel by developing a new generation of experienced agents.

Twelve months...

The Santa Monica Pier Turned 100 on September 9, 2009

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:07:00 0500

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Back in 1909, when the Pier was first built, no one could have imagined that the Pier would survive to greet its 100^th birthday. It certainly has had more than “nine” lives. The Pier has stubbornly remained a constant...

Hong Kong Tourism Board Appoints New Director, USA

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:22:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced today the appointment of Mr. William B. Flora as Director for HKTB offices in the United States of America (USA), effective September 8, 2009.

In his new role, Mr. Flora will formulate...

Hotelweeks.com Is Launching Its First Hotel Week Event in San Diego

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:42:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - After consulting with CONVIS (San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau), the San Diego Hotel Week event will be held during the November 13^th through November 26^th, 2009 need period. Based on the successful Restaurant Week...

IHG Merges Its Latin American, Caribbean Region under One Leadership Team

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:59:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) (LSE:IHG) (NYSE:IHG) (ADRs), the world’s largest hotel company by number of rooms, has combined its Latin America and Caribbean regions under the leadership of Alvaro Diago, now Chief Operating Officer (COO), Latin...

Fall and Winter Rates Released for Secluded Lighthouse Bay Resort

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:52:00 0500

LOW BAY, Barbuda-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Take a quiet stroll along a secluded beach, where the pink-colored sand feels like butter beneath your feet, and your steps are the only footprints etched in the sand for miles. Here at Lighthouse Bay Resort, a private island paradise on the...

Sol Meliá Vacation Club at Gran Meliá Palacio De Isora, Tenerife, Captures RCI Developer Innovation Award

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:40:00 0500

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Sol Meliá Vacation Club (SMVC), an international vacation membership club with locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Europe, has received the 2008 Developer Innovation Award for the new Sol Meliá Vacation...

Siduri Named Best American Pinot Noir Under $20 by Food & Wine Magazine

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:12:00 0500

SANTA ROSA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Food & Wine magazine, one of the nation’s top culinary arts publications has announced the winners of their prestigious 12^th Annual American Wine Awards, naming Siduri Winery’s 2007 Sonoma County Pinot Noir

“On Cloud Nine” Wedding Package

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:18:00 0500
WESTON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 -

Fall into The Abbey: Nominated for BEST GAY BAR IN THE WORLD by LOGO-TV

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:45:00 0500

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - As West Hollywood hotspot The Abbey Food & Bar celebrates its nomination for “Best Gay Bar in the World” by MTV’s LOGO, preparation also moves into high gear for “Christmas in September,” the Abbey’s annual Children’s...

Global Number of Unique Monthly Visitors to Internet Mapping Sites to Reach 440 Million in 2010, According to ABI Research

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:32:00 0500

LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Despite the growing popularity of mobile mapping portals, PC-based mapping sites continue to attract more visitors. While Asia-Pacific is currently lagging behind North America and Europe, it is expected to bypass both regions by 2013 with 245 million...

ABetterStay.com Powers Dramatic Growth at LeisureLink

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - LeisureLink, Inc., the leading distribution and revenue management platform for specialty lodging suppliers, today announced that

TicketCity and TripCart.com Unite to Help Fall Foliage Fanatics Plan a Colorful Weekend

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:07:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Later this month, as temperatures begin to cool and leaves begin to turn, millions of travelers are expected to take to the road in pursuit of

NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 48.4%; August Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®; Business Activity Index at 51.3%; New Orders Index at 49.9%; Employment Index at 43.5%

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in August, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business^®.

Mondial Assistance Wins National Travel Industry Award

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Richmond-based travel insurance and assistance provider Mondial Assistance has been recognized by the travel industry’s most influential national trade publication for innovation in travel technology. Travel Weekly has presented the...

US Airways Reports August Traffic Results

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today announced August and year-to-date 2009 traffic results. Mainline revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 5.5 billion, down 3.9 percent versus August 2008. Capacity was 6.4 billion available seat...

Secure America Acquisition Corporation Signs Definitive Agreement for Business Combination with Ultimate Escapes Holdings, LLC

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Secure America Acquisition Corporation (NYSE Amex: HLD, HLD.U, HLD.WT) (“Secure America”) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to enter into a business combination with privately-held Ultimate Escapes Holdings, LLC...

Chicago Becomes Second U.S. Destination for Etihad

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:31:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched service to Chicago from its hub at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

Etihad Flight EY151 from Abu Dhabi International Airport landed late this afternoon...

Virgin Vacations Offers NFL Fans Opportunity To Catch American Football With English Kick

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:58:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - This season, the NFL is bringing American football once again to the home of English football — and they want their United States fans to be a part of it. NFL On Location and RetailMeNot.com, a top consumer destination for...

Tecton Hospitality Announces Clarion Hotel Management Contract in Florida

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:07:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Miami based Tecton Hospitality has been selected as...

Penn National Gaming Response to Associated Press Story

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:36:00 0500

WYOMISSING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq:PENN) today issued the following statement in response to an Associated Press story published on September 1, 2009:

“Though Penn National Gaming’s practice is to refrain from commenting...

Priceline.com President And CEO Jeffery H. Boyd To Speak At The 2009 Citi Technology Conference

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:01:00 0500

NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffery H. Boyd will speak at the 2009 Citi Technology Conference in New York City on Thursday, September 10, 2009, at 9:50 a.m. ET. Mr. Boyd will be interviewed in a...

US Airways is ‘Mixing Things Up’ with Expanded In-Flight Marketplace Menu

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:00:00 0500

TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - US Airways (NYSE:LCC) continues to enhance its customers’ in-flight experience with the introduction of several new restaurant-quality cocktails and premium beverages for sale on flights starting today. The new beverage options complement the...

Research and Markets: Czech Republic Tourism Report Q4 2009 - In 2009, It Is Foreseen that a Large Annual Decline Of 9% in the Number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals will Occur

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:30:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Research and Markets(

Sabre Travel Studios Launches TripCase for Blackberry Devices

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Sabre Travel Studios, a division of Sabre Holdings(R), the world's largest travel distribution and technology provider, announced today that TripCase(SM), its free smart mobile application, is now available for download on Research in...

Legendary Hotel Offers Chance To Rediscover Rosarito For $19.25 A Night, September 14 Through October 29

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:00:00 0500

ROSARITO BEACH, Mexico-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - The legendary Rosarito Beach Hotel is offering the chance to rediscover the resort and the tourist city for $19.25 a night Sundays through Thursdays from Sept. 14 through Oct. 29, 2009.

The rate applies to select rooms in...

Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge Kicks off This Labor Day Weekend, September 3-7 in Orlando, FL

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:50:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - BLACK ENTERPRISE, along with title sponsor Pepsi, returns to Orlando this Labor Day weekend for the 2009 Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge. The highly anticipated event, being held Sept. 3–7 at the J.W. Marriott Grande...

Frontier’s Back-to-School Sale (You Do the Math!)

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:01:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Low fares + great destinations + “a whole different animal” = Frontier’s Back-to-School Sale. Frontier Airlines today announced a three-day sale that will get you to more than 40 destinations across the United States for as low as $39* each way...

MGM Grand at Foxwoods Receives Prestigious AAA-Four Diamond Award® for First Time

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:40:00 0500

MASHANTUCKET, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - In the tradition of continued excellence, Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprises has been awarded the coveted AAA-Four Diamond Award, this time for its newest hotel, MGM Grand at Foxwoods. This is following seven consecutive years of...

Tickets on Sale for Spectacular East Asian Games in Hong Kong

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:29:00 0500

HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - The international sporting spotlight will be on Hong Kong in December when close to 3,000 athletes take part in the biggest-ever East Asian Games (EAG).

From December 5-13, athletes from nine countries/regions in East Asia will gather...

The Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel Launches Energy Reduction Initiative

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:30:00 0500

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Tozour Energy Systems, Inc. a full-service HVAC and building automation provider has been selected to work with the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel to implement an energy reduction plan that will save the hotel hundreds of...

Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction Celebrates 75 Million Visitors

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:30:00 0500

HERSHEY, Pa.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Little did Sharon O’Donnell realize that when she visited Hershey’s Chocolate World® attraction today, she would become part of history! As Sharon exited Hershey’s Great American Chocolate Tour® ride, she was designated as the...

Staying Whole and Healthy at Element Hotels

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:00:00 0500

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Chlorine-free pool? Check. Bikes to borrow? Ready to ride. Organic on-site pantry? Fully stocked. Affordable? Starting rates under $150. Element Hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.’s (NYSE: HOT) new eco-chic hotel brand...

iChill Wants to Help You Unwind from the Grind with the Launch of the “Island Getaway Giveaway”

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:11:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - A recent study has reported that economic conditions have contributed to heavier workloads, higher stress levels and lower morale in people across the globe. With reports like these continuing to surface, the makers of iChill Relaxation Shots want to...

The Course at Wente Vineyards “Proprietor’s Reserve” Golf Club Takes off in Value-Driven Market

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:21:00 0500

LIVERMORE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - The Course at Wente Vineyards, a daily fee golf course, is getting more play in its “Proprietor’s Reserve” Golf Club as golfers seek public courses that offer club quality golf. The Course’s “Proprietor’s Reserve” Golf Club...

M Resort Spa Casino Now Offering ‘Favorite Versus Field’ Wager on Selected Horse Races

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:28:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - M Resort Spa Casino has announced the addition of a unique new bet in its Race and Sports Book. Customers can now place a bet on whether they think the morning line favorite will come home first, or if they think any of the other horses in the field...

Frontier Airlines Reports July Net Profit of $17.8 Million

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:44:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FRNTQ) today reported a net profit of $17.8 million for the month of July and its ninth consecutive monthly operating profit. The results were filed in the Company’s unaudited Monthly Operating Report...

Forbes Insights Study: Business Executives Prefer Face-to-Face Meetings Over Virtual Contact

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:14:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - According to a recent Forbes Insights study, “Business Meetings: The Case for Face-to-Face,” business executives prefer face-to-face meetings and conferences over virtual meetings, and overwhelmingly agree that they are necessary for building deeper...

Viad Corp Declares Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:03:00 0500

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - The board of directors of Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share on the common stock. The dividend is payable October 1, 2009 to stockholders of record September 11, 2009.

Viad is an S&P SmallCap...

Jane Seymour and James Keach Host a Charity Fundraiser for Camp Soaring Eagle in Sedona, Arizona

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:01:00 0500

SEDONA, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - On October 3^rd and 4^th, Jane Seymour will welcome celebrities and guests from around the world in Sedona, Arizona, to help make a difference in the lives of children...

Viejas Adds a “Striking” New Development

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:00 0500

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Viejas announced plans today for a new, boutique bowling center, to be called Viejas Bowl, at the Viejas Outlet Center, across from the award winning Viejas Casino.

The new development boasts 15,667 square feet of space and will include...

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Hilton Launches “Live Like a Mad Man” Sweepstakes

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - On the heels of Hilton’s participation in AMC’s “New York’s Gone MAD” week in August, during which the network celebrated Mad Men's new season with an exciting lineup of Mad Men-inspired events, Hilton Hotels Corporation’s...

American Pyrotechnics Association to Light Up the Skies Over Branson, Missouri in Honor of Its 61st Annual Convention, September 22-26, 2009

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

BETHESDA, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - The American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) makes its way to Branson, MO, next week to hold its Annual Meeting and Convention. And what can you expect from the premier trade association of the fireworks industry holding its annual convention...

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and St. Michael’s Foundation Limited Announce New Resort at Cockleshell Bay St. Kitts

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:50:00 0500

ST. KITTS-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - A new agreement between the St. Michael’s Foundation Limited and Hyatt Hotels & Resorts brings to St. Kitts an unprecedented five-star resort destination. The official signing ceremony took place yesterday at the East Caribbean Central Bank...

Welcome to Taiwan, Mr. Grabitz!

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:33:00 0500

TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - Taiwan’s lucky three-millionth foreign visitor arrived in Taipei on Sept. 16. This year the Taiwan Tourism Bureau had already awarded two “millionth visitors,” Ms. Yap Ah Mooi from Malaysia who was the one-millionth visitor, and Mr. Wong...

TPEDOIT Promotes 2010 Taipei Int’l Floral Expo in Japan

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:27:00 0500

TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-September 18, 2009 - To attract potential Japanese visitors to the 2010 Taipei International Garden and Horticulture Exposition, the Taipei City Department of Information and Tourism (TPEDOIT), launched in Tokyo a promotional campaign for the event starting this...

Amtrak Empire Builder Service to Leavenworth, WA, to Begin September 25, 2009

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:09:00 0500

LEAVENWORTH, Wash.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - The City of Leavenworth and Amtrak announced today that the eagerly awaited restoration of rail passenger service to the popular Bavarian village, a destination community in the Cascade Mountains, will begin on Friday, September 25, 2009...

Aquarium of the Pacific Honored with 2009 Energy Star Award for Being a Top Business in Energy-Efficiency

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:08:00 0500

LONG BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - The Aquarium of the Pacific is being honored today in Washington, DC with the 2009 Super Nova Star Award as the most energy-efficient business with annual revenues under $50 million. The Alliance to Save Energy is recognizing the aquarium...

For First Time, the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust is Holding Froebel Block Workshops in Arizona

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:07:00 0500

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - For the first time, the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust will be conducting workshops in Arizona on the Froebel geometric blocks that influenced the renowned architect and inspired the “Biltmore Blocks” used to build the Arizona...

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