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...

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...

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...

SynXis’ Distribution Marketing Solutions Help WestCord Hotels Launch New Brand

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:00:00 0500

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - WestCord Hotels, a collection of 12 unique properties located throughout the Netherlands, recently took the bold step of launching their own hotel brand instead of continuing to rely on a third party management company for their branding...

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...

Petro Named Best Truck Stop by Atlas Van Lines Driver Survey

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:12:00 0500

WESTLAKE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - TravelCenters of America LLC announced today its Petro Stopping Centers brand was named “favorite truck stop” by Atlas Van Lines drivers in the company’s sixth annual “King of the Road” survey. A total of 340 drivers responded to the...

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

Northern California Hotel & Lodging Conference Includes Free Education Sessions & Trade Show

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:15:00 0500

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - The Northern California Hotel & Lodging Conference is being held on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Doubletree San Jose. Produced by the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) in conjunction with their partner the...

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 -

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,

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...

New Embassy Suites® – Loveland Hotel, Spa & Conference Center’s New Web Site Flirts with Colorado Adventure and Relaxation

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:35:00 0500

LOVELAND, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - John Q. Hammons’ new eight-story, 263-suite

NCR Corporation Partners with US Airways to Extend Self-Service Check-in Convenience to the Curb

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

DULUTH, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a leading global provider of...

Research and Markets: Air France-KLM Group SA - Travel and Tourism - World

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:25:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Research and Markets (

ALL STAR Vacation Homes Partners with Guest Services, Inc. to Provide Management, Hospitality and Marketing Services for Orlando’s Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:46:00 0500

KISSIMMEE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - ALL STAR Vacation Homes (Kissimmee...

Pacific Northwest Autumn Budget Travel Getaways

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:04:00 0500

SISTERS, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Would you please go outside and play? That’s the message from the

Eco Tour Companies Look Closer to Home: Natural Habitat Adventures Offers New “Wild U.S.” and National Parks Trips

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:15:00 0500

BOULDER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - A new Natural Habitat Adventures trip departs...

Ultimate Escapes Holdings, LLC Announces Completion of Acquisition of Private Escapes Holdings, LLC

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

ARLINGTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Secure America Acquisition Corporation (NYSE Amex: HLD, HLD.U, HLD.WT) (“Secure America”) and Ultimate Escapes Holdings, LLC (“Ultimate Escapes”), announced today that Ultimate Escapes has completed the acquisition of certain assets from...

Stratus Media Group, Inc. Announces Coca-Cola® as an Official Sponsor of the 24th Annual Santa Barbara Concours d’Elegance

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI), a live entertainment company, announced today that Coca-Cola^® will be an official sponsor of the 24th Annual Santa Barbara Concours d’Elegance to be held October 31 to November 1...

MoneyGram and Carrefour Partner to Provide Romanians Ease and Convenience in Sending and Receiving Money Transfers

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - MoneyGram International (NYSE: MGI), a leading global money transfer provider, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Carrefour, Europe’s largest retailer, to add money transfer service agents and facilities to 22 Carrefour...

Visa Report Shows Higher Interest in South Africa as a Tourist Destination Leading up to 2010 FIFA World Cup™

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

JOHANNESBURG-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - As South Africa prepares for the 2010 FIFA World Cup^TM, international travelers are already indicating a desire to visit the Republic. Both international arrivals and spending by international Visa cardholders were up last year compared...

Re-Affirm Your Commitment with Vow Renewal Ceremonies in Hawaii at Grand Wailea

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

WAILEA, MAUI, Hawaii-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Renewal of vows is a trend that is sweeping the wedding industry. Whether it’s a one-year anniversary, 10^th or 50^th, recommitting to the “other half” with vow renewal ceremonies is increasing in popularity. With...

8 People Sleep for $157 a Night in Two-Bedroom Villa at Northern Bay Golf Resort & Marina, Wisconsin

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:37:00 0500

ARKDALE, Wis.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Families stay and play at a very special price this fall at Northern Bay Golf Resort & Marina, the unique family golf and on-the-water resort, located just north of the Wisconsin Dells and 90 minutes from Madison. Now through Oct. 31, 2009...

Launch of YourTour.Com Beta Version: an Innovative Tool for Planning Tailor-Made Travel

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:00:00 0500

MONS, Belgium-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - After many years of research and development, YourTour.com, the...

Remote Lands Launches Luxury Bespoke Vacations in North Korea, Optionally by Private Jet

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:33:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Remote Lands today announced their groundbreaking...

New Weight Loss Training Packages Incorporate 360-Degree Approach for Sustainable Change at California Health & Longevity Institute

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:15:00 0500

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - More than 60 percent of the United States population is considered overweight or obese, contributing to chronic health issues including heart disease and diabetes. Sabre Travel Network(R), the...

American Express Launches Destination FamilySM Program for Cardmembers Offering a Collection of Family-Tailored Travel Benefits and Ways to Save

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:16:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - American Express today announced the launch of Destination Family, a program that provides money-saving benefits and offers specifically tailored to family travelers. Exclusively available to American Express Cardmembers when booking travel through...

Monarch Holidays Reduces Kids' Prices on Lapland Holidays

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:02:00 0500

LUTON, England-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - The longest established Lapland specialist, Monarch Holidays(1), in its 21st year of operation, has reduced first child prices at its most popular hotel in Finnish Lapland, making the annual search for Santa more affordable this winter...

Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino to Open in November

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:00 0500

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc (NYSE:HOT) and Interlink Group announced today that the new Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino will open its doors in November 2009. Located adjacent to the Puerto Rico...

Hilton Garden Inn® Kicks off Early Start to the Holiday Season with Launch of Online Video Contest

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:06:00 0500

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Professional hoofers and novice shufflers alike will have the chance to show off their best moves and dance kicks this holiday season as

Fitch Affirms Marriott Vacation Club Trust 2002-1

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:50:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Fitch Ratings has affirmed the following classes of Marriott Vacation Club Trust 2002-1 (MVCT 2002-1) as follows:

—Class A-1 notes at 'AAA';

—Class A-2 notes at 'AAA';

—Class B...

Frontier Increases Flights to Popular Leisure Destinations and Adds New Service to Fort Myers, Fla.

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:08:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Frontier Airlines (OTCBB: FRNTQ) today announced it will begin new nonstop service to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) from Denver and increase the number of flights to Tampa International Airport (TPA) from Denver. Frontier will also begin...

Friendly Planet Travel Brings Taste of China Back By Popular Demand

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:50:00 0500

JENKINTOWN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - It’s not often that a once-in-a-lifetime deal comes around twice-in-a-lifetime. But that’s exactly what happened this week, when NYNY) today...

Hotel Outsource Management International, Inc.: New Installation & Outsourcing Contracts with 2 Upscale Hotels

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:00:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Hotel Outsource Management International, Inc. (OTCBB:HOUM.OB) (“HOMI”, or the “Company”), has announced that it has signed agreements for the installation of Computerized Minibar systems and Outsource Operation with two...

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...

Sabre’s AgentStream Gives Travel Agents New Online Venue for Collaboration and Sharing of Best Practices

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:02:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 13, 2009 - Sabre Travel Network(R), the world’s...

RezHub.com Launches Bringing Discount and Green Travel to the Mainstream and Announces the Dream Green Giveaway

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:09:00 0500

ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - RezHub.com brings an exciting new approach to the travel industry with the re-launch of their website delivering discount and Rock The Mike...

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 (

Cruise Industry Insider to Share His Expertise with Travel Editors and Writers

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - The Travel Industry is buzzing with the introduction of John Keen’s latest online cruise site,

$100 In the Bag! US Airways Employees Deliver Top-Three Rankings in On-Time Performance and Mishandled Baggage

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:33:00 0500

TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - US Airways (NYSE: LCC) will pay its 33,000 employees $100 each for helping the airline deliver second- and third-place rankings in baggage mishandlings and on-time performance, respectively, for the month of July. The rankings are measured...

Bluegreen to Manage Resort, Sales Operations at Cibola Vista Resort

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:30:00 0500

BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE: BXG), a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play^®, today announced that it has entered into agreements to manage the operations, sales and marketing, and loan servicing activities for...

Save $1,400 When Two Book & Travel on the SAA Vacations® “Winter in Style” 9-Day Cape and Safari Package Starting at Just $2,399*

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:28:00 0500

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - The most wonderful time of the year has arrived early, with South African Airways Vacations® offering a luxurious, new package, “Winter in Style,” that includes a Cape Town jaunt and a safari that will prepare travelers for a...

Moscow’s Iconic Hotel National Joins The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:58:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces the debut of its renowned The Luxury Collection brand in Russia, with the joining of Hotel National, A Luxury Collection Hotel. Following the first phase of a significant...

Phoenix Public Library Celebrates Grand Opening of Harmon Library

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:30:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Phoenix Public Library

Frontier Airlines Announces Fee Changes

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:43:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 4, 2009 - Frontier Airlines today announced it will change its checked bag fee from $15 to $20 for the first checked bag and from $25 to $30 for the second checked bag.

The new fee goes into effect for tickets purchased on or after Sept. 8, 2009...

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

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...

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

Midwest Airlines’ Codeshare with Frontier Airlines Takes off with Service to Rocky Mountain Destinations

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:35:00 0500

MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Midwest Airlines has launched a codeshare program with Frontier Airlines that provides Midwest customers with service to destinations in the Rocky Mountain region. Additionally, a new reciprocal frequent flyer agreement allows members of the...

Frontier Airlines Begins Codeshare Partnership with Midwest Airlines

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:05:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Frontier Airlines (OTCBB: FRNTQ) today began a codeshare agreement with Milwaukee-based Midwest Airlines. The agreement will allow customers of both airlines to travel to more destinations while enjoying a seamless ticketing and customer service...

AMPM Restaurant & Lounge Expands Service to Include New Eclectic, Fresh and Affordable Lunch Menu

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:34:00 0500

DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Ultra-stylish downtown Dallas restaurant, AMPM, is expanding its menu to include lunch service. Beginning September 8, 2009, AMPM will present lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Appetizers and entrees range from $5 to...

CityPass Is the Ticket for Extra Credit for Kids Outside of the Classroom

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:31:00 0500

CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - For kids and adults alike, it’s one thing to be book-smart; it’s a whole different thing to be city-smart. With a RetailMeNot.com, a top consumer destination for...

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(

Sprint Navigation Can Help More Labor Day Travelers This Year Than Ever Before

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - With the recession taking a toll on travel budgets, many Americans are looking for less expensive alternatives for their end-of-summer vacations this year, such as a road trip rather than a costly airline flight. Sprint (NYSE: S) customers...

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...

Breeders’ Cup Announces Details of 2009 “Sentient Perfect Trip” Award

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:24:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - The Breeders’ Cup and Sentient Jet, one of the leading private aviation companies in the United States, announced today award details for the second annual "Sentient Perfect Trip" Award for 2009.

This year’s award will be presented...

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...

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...

Research and Markets: Croatia Tourism Report Q4 2009

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:50:00 0500

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Research and Markets (

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...

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...

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...

SPG Flights: Now Easier Than Ever to Search and Book

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:38:00 0500

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2009 - Starwood Preferred Guest® is the first and only hotel loyalty program to offer members flight redemption on more than 350 airlines with no blackouts. And today, SPG announces the launch of an enhanced Website that features new online search...

Bonjour! Hola! Guten Tag! International Cities Make Strong Comeback On Priceline List Of Top 50 Labor Day Destinations

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:01:00 0500

NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - A year ago, no international cities, save for a handful in Canada, appeared on priceline.com’s (Nasdaq: PCLN) annual list of the 50 most popular destinations for the Labor Day holiday. What a difference a year makes. In 2009, no fewer than 11...

US Airways Matches Competitors’ Bag Fees

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:00:00 0500

TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - US Airways (NYSE:LCC) today announced it will match the $20 first checked bag and $30 second checked bag fees put into place by American Airlines earlier this summer. In addition, US Airways announced it will also match a $50 second checked bag fee...

AAA Chicago: Late Labor Day to Reduce Number of Vacationers, but will be Third Busiest Labor Day Weekend this Decade

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:02:00 0500

AURORA, Ill.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - AAA today projected the number of Americans traveling on vacation this Labor Day weekend will be heavily impacted by when Labor Day falls on the calendar. Approximately 39.1 million travelers are expected to take a trip of 50 miles or more away...

Labor Day Weekend Shows Most Dramatic Hotel Rate Decreases of Summer

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:58:00 0500

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Travelocity’s just-released Labor Day Travel Report shows average hotel rates have decreased 15 percent for the three-day weekend when compared with 2008. The...

Qantas Takes Delivery of Fourth A380

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:30:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Qantas Airways has taken delivery of its fourth

Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World, Now More Than 500 Members, Has Demonstrated Strong Growth and Financial Stability in This Economic Environment

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:05:00 0500

BROOMFIELD, Colo.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World (LRW)(

Ski into the Lap of Luxury at Chalet Auriane

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:13:00 0500

VERBIER, France-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Chalet Auriane, a luxurious, newly built ski chalet is ready to welcome its first guests.

Located at La Tzoumaz, part of the Verbier 4 Valleys, the traditionally styled chalet with stunning contemporary interior, offers superb...

Desires Hotels Offers a New Trip Planning Feature to their Web site

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:06:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Desires Hotels, a modern boutique collection, is launching a...

Master Distribution Expands into Tourism Through the Acquisition of Resort Society

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:45:00 0500

SEATTLE & LONDON-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Master Distribution (MDBS) (Pink Sheets:MDBS) today announced the completion of the acquisition of Seattle-based luxury tour and cruise operator Resort Society, which was first reported in November 2008. This acquisition gives MDBS a strong...

Business Travel Flap Could Have Silver Lining for Leisure Travelers

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:25:00 0500

NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - It’s a challenging time for corporate travel. First there was the faltering economy and layoffs. Then came media reports of lavish company spending on travel events, followed by the Treasury Department calling for firms receiving bailout...

Highway Toll Administration, Travelocity Introduce TravelPass Toll Tag for Online Car Renters

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:13:00 0500

GREAT NECK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Highway Toll Administration, LLC (HTA), the pioneering Customer satisfaction with the e-commerce sector falls for the first time in three years, dropping 2% to a score of 80 on a 100-point scale, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). The decline is driven by a dramatic plunge in customer satisfaction...

Hilton Anaheim Announces Completion of Modern Makeover

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:01:00 0500

ANAHEIM, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - The Hilton Anaheim, the largest hotel in the Los Angeles/Orange County region, has revealed the results of a contemporary and upscale renovation. The 1,572-room hotel is located next to the Anaheim Convention Center and one block from...

Laurent Berthon is Named Executive Chef of the Siena Restaurant at the Meritage Resort & Spa

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:09:00 0500

NAPA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2009 - Laurent Berthon has been named Executive Chef at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley. As Executive Chef, he oversees the entire kitchen operation including Siena Restaurant, catering, banquets, and menu development.

“I’m...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Stevenswood Spa Resort Presents: Dinner With the World

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:36:00 0500

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Trader Vic’s, Inc

Hilton Hotel Owners Spend Almost $88 Million Renovating 12 Northeastern Hotels

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:32:00 0500

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the global brand of upscale, full-service hotels, today announced that 12 of its Hilton brand hotel owners in the northeastern region are in the process of completing renovations valued at almost $88 million...

Morris Architects Takes Top Honors in International Hospitality Design

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:56:00 0500

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Morris Architects (www.morrisarchitects.com), a...

Travellers Increase Direct Bookings On Hotel Websites By 41%

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:23:00 0500

PARIS-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Today, FastBooking announced 2008 aggregated hotel booking data that...

International and U.S. Soccer Coaches Are Early Headliners at Cal South’s Soccer Nation Expo, February 21-22, 2009, at Los Angeles Convention Center

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:56:00 0500

FULLERTON, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - California Youth Soccer Association – South (Cal South) today announced that six of the world’s top soccer coaches will participate as guest speakers and clinicians at its annual Soccer Nation Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center...

Research and Markets: Fascinating Insight on Tourism Industry in South East Europe

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:44:00 0500

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Research and Markets (

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum Announces Opening of Forgotten Gateway Exhibit

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:00:00 0500

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum announced today, the opening of Forgotten Gateway, on Saturday, February 21^st. This new traveling exhibit chronicles The Port of Galveston’s largely forgotten...

Copper Mountain Launches Satellite-Based Skier/Rider Tracking System

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:00:00 0500

BOULDER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Copper Mountain will provide a satellite-based safety net for thousands of ski and snowboard school students this year with a GPS tracking system developed by Boulder location-based services company flaik, Inc.

“It’s clear...

Priceline.com’s Airfare Index for the Week of February 9, 2009, Tracking Weekly Changes in Domestic Airfares

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:00:00 0500

-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Priceline.com’s (Nasdaq: PCLN) Airfare Index is a tracking barometer that looks for the largest week-to-week swings in average published-price roundtrip airfares for select markets. Each dollar amount shown is the average of the lowest fares returned...

Travel Community Issues Guidelines for Use of Meetings and Events by Recipients of Emergency Government Assistance

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:44:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Leaders from key organizations representing the meetings, events and incentive travel industries united to issue guidelines on acceptable business travel practices to companies that have received emergency government lending. The guidelines, built...

Point Grace Recognized as 2009 Conde Nast Johansens Award for Excellence Finalist

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:18:00 0500

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Point Grace, the luxury boutique resort in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, is recognized among the select few Finalists in the Most Excellent Hotel (Atlantic, Caribbean & Pacific Islands) category of the 2009...

Economist Intelligence Unit Predicts New Age of Austerity for Business Travelers

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:27:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Amadeus:

A new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit, commissioned by Amadeus, examines executive travel trends and impact on hotels
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