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1 - Trick or Tweet for Travel Treats in Mexico & the Caribbean

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: ParadiseByMarriottTrickorTweet.com Consumers are encouraged to log on to Twitter and follow...

2 - Mervis Diamond Importers, DC101, and South African Airways Team Up To Offer African Safari Trip of a Lifetime

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - On November 12 and 13, 2009, DC101’s Elliot in the Morning show will broadcast live from a South African safari. And the best part: Elliot is inviting his listeners to fly down to South Africa with him. The international broadcasts are part of a...

3 - LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau Elects Thomas Mullen as Chairman of Board of Directors

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - LA INC. The Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau announces the election of Thomas Mullen, Vice President - Large Market Development for American Express Merchant Services based in Los Angeles, as chairman of its governing board of directors...

4 - Gaylord Entertainment Company Closes Private Placement of $360 Million in Convertible Senior Notes, Including Exercise of Over-Allotment Option

NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Gaylord Entertainment Co. (NYSE: GET) today announced the closing of its previously-announced private placement of $360 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2014. This amount includes the exercise in full of the...

5 - Commercial Fishermen Hook Audiences with Poetry, Prose and Music During Astoria’s Annual Fisher Poets Gathering

-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce: WHAT: Weathered by ocean waves, salty spray and life on rough waters, performers young and old will dock their boats and take to the stage this February during the 13th annual Fisher Poets Gathering. Emotional...

6 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Ted Jacobs Vice President Brand Design

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. In...

7 - Frontier Airlines is Still the One with Great Low Fares

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 purchased...

8 - Celebrate Thanksgiving in Luxury at Hotel Carl Gustaf

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...

9 - Kees Vacation Rentals Revenues Up More Than 38%

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 by an average of over...

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

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 St. Regis...

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

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, like...

12 - SynXis’ Distribution Marketing Solutions Help WestCord Hotels Launch New Brand

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...

13 - DialAFlight: World Cup 2010 - Travel Chaos Ahead

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 their best to...

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

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 1878, the Doubletree by...

15 - Let’s Bike Taiwan – Boundless Experience

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, allowing...

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

-(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 honored the groundbreaking of the city’s...

17 - Petro Named Best Truck Stop by Atlas Van Lines Driver Survey

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...

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

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 www.sierraoro.org and at...

19 - Mondial Assistance Joins Global Partnership for Humanitarian Aid

RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 28, 2009 - Mondial Assistance today announced its participation in a new global fundraising initiative, aptly named: MASSIVEGOOD. The aim of MASSIVEGOOD is to encourage consumers to make small, voluntary financial contributions (around $2, for example) when...

20 - ARAMARK Announces “America’s Best Idea” Packages

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...

21 - Hyatt Assures New Jobs for Displaced Boston Workers

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 employees...

22 - Frontier Airlines Reports August Operating Profit of $10.2 Million

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 results...

23 - Travel & Leisure V Feature Release

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. Financial Dilemma: Travel Indulgence or Give to Charity? You Can Do Both This...

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

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 Asian...

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

PONTE VEDRA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Summer House in old Ponte Vedra condominiums, a short distance from Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Fla., has chosen J.P. King Auction Co. to sell 23 condo units at real estate auction with 12 selling absolute with no minimums or reserves...

26 - Bring a Meeting to Your Hometown City and Fight the Recession - Here in Phoenix

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - How can you help the local economy? Both a national and a local study have been released that illustrate the connection between business travel and our local economy. Meetings mean business – and good, clean business for the Greater Phoenix region...

27 - Le Meridien, a European Rooted Hotel Brand, Expands Its International Presence with Its First Hotel in Central America, Le Meridien Panama

PANAMA CITY-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced the opening of Le Méridien Panama, the European rooted hotel brand’s first property in Central America. Set in the heart of Panama’s cosmopolitan capital city, Le...

28 - Financial Dilemma: Travel Indulgence or Give to Charity? You Can Do Both This Holiday Season!

-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - This year finds many of us financially strapped. We look forward to a needed travel getaway, but our conscious tugs at us to give to those in need. “You can do both!” says Michelle Cohen, president of Mitch-Stuart, Inc. “With the countless number of...

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

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Rentalo.com, the leading directory of vacation rentals, hotels and bed and breakfasts, is continually tweaking their web site to make finding and booking accommodations easier and faster. Their latest twist is a free wanted ad service, which reverses the...

30 - Air New Zealand’s Matchmaking Flight Set for Takeoff

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Love is in the air and will take flight on October 13th, 2009, with singles looking for romance and adventure on Air New Zealand’s Matchmaking Flight. The world-first singles cabin is close to capacity, with love-seeking travelers joining...

31 - Starwood Opens 40 Hotels and Signs 25 New Deals in North America

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - From the 15th Annual Lodging Conference, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces it has executed 25 new deals and opened more than 40 hotels in its North America Division in 2009, with an additional 20 anticipated to open by...

32 - Talk Timeshare with RedWeek.com on Social Networking Sites

SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - RedWeek.com, the largest online marketplace for timeshare rentals, resales and exchange, is talking timeshare on Twitter, Facebook, blogs and forums. There is a growing dialogue with timeshare owners and travelers worldwide about timeshare vacations on...

33 - Hilton Worldwide Launches New Corporate Identity

MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Hilton Worldwide (formerly Hilton Hotels Corporation), the leading global hospitality company, today announced the launch of its new corporate name and logo. Hilton’s new name, Hilton Worldwide, signifies the company’s global breadth and reach...

34 - Two-thirds of Americans Likely to Decrease Spending on Eating Out and Entertainment in the Next Six Months

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - While economists are saying the economic tide is turning, people are still not willing to open their wallets and spend money. Two-thirds of Americans (67%) say they will decrease spending on eating out at restaurants and reduce spending on...

35 - California Hotel & Lodging Association Launches Google Analytics Seminar Series

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - The California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) announces a seminar series entitled, “Demystifying Google Analytics” presented by Vikram Singh, CEO of Evision Worldwide designed to help hoteliers attract more guests by...

36 - Gaylord Entertainment Co. Announces Tender Offer for Any and All of Its 8% Senior Notes Due 2013

NASHVILLE-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Gaylord Entertainment Co. (NYSE: GET) announced today the commencement of a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 8% Senior Notes due 2013 (the “2013 Notes”). There is currently $259,810,000 aggregate principal amount of the 2013...

37 - HotelsCombined.com Guarantees Affiliate Revenue

SYDNEY-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - HotelsCombined.com has sealed the deal on a Service Level Agreement (SLA) guaranteeing 100% up-time to their valued existing and new affiliate partners. Through this agreement, affiliates of HotelsCombined.com can rest assured that the site will remain...

38 - Rail Europe Launches Enhanced Travel Agent Booking Site Adding Amtrak USA Passenger Rail Booking Capability

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Rail Europe, already the leading distributor of European rail products in North America, is proud to announce an upgraded travel agent booking site, agent.raileurope.com that now includes Amtrak USA Passenger Rail products in addition to the...

39 - Handlery Hotel & Resort Announces Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - The Handlery Hotel and Resort in San Diego announced today that they will spend nearly $4 million on a renovation project that will bring the property to levels of comfort and guest service of that of a four-star hotel while maintaining their strong...

40 - US Airways, Insel Air Agreement Offers Daily Flights to Curaçao

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - The recent signing of an interline agreement with US Airways and Curaçao-based Insel Air has given travelers even more flexibility in planning their vacation to the island of Curaçao. All US airways routes will be connecting seamlessly...

41 - Frontier Airlines Launches Four-Day Sale

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Frontier Airlines is kicking off the first day of fall with four days of great savings on travel through March 2010. The Denver-based airline today announced a four-day sale that will get you to more than 40 destinations across the United States for as low...

42 - Buried Alive!, The Newest Halloween Attraction in Miami Offers Six Nights of Ghoulish Terror

-(Business Wire)-September 22, 2009 - Miami Seaquarium: WHO: Miami Seaquarium WHAT: Not for the faint of heart, Buried Alive!, the newest and biggest haunted attraction in Miami, will be the featured attraction at Monster Splash Nighttime Bash at Miami Seaquarium. Making its debut this...

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

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...

44 - ElementSM Opens Its Fifth and Sixth Hotels This Week

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 open...

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

LOVELAND, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - John Q. Hammons’ new eight-story, 263-suite Embassy Suites® – Loveland Hotel, Spa & Conference Center at 4705 Clydesdale Parkway in Loveland, Colo., not only sports a whimsical yet elegant flair on property, but a bit of whimsy...

46 - Hilton Launches “Live Like a Mad Man” Sweepstakes

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 portfolio of...

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

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...

48 - Welcome to Taiwan, Mr. Grabitz!

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...

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

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. The...

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

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 Biltmore...

51 - Speck Expands and Refines Popular Line of Fashionable Notebook Bags, Backpacks and Sleeves

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Fashion Week – Speck, a leading designer and manufacturer of cases and bags for popular consumer electronics, today unveiled its newest family of notebook bags, packs and sleeves. This fresh generation of notebook carrying solutions features all-new...

52 - Frontier Adds Frequencies to Popular Lynx Destinations

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Frontier Airlines (OTCBB: FRNTQ) today announced it will add one more daily frequency each to Bozeman’s Gallatin Field Airport (BZN), the Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Oklahoma City’s Will Rogers Airport (OKC). Frontier will serve these...

53 - Research and Markets: easyGroup Ltd - Travel and Tourism - World

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Research and Markets , allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new legislative, technology or pricing issues. Background...

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

DULUTH, Ga.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a leading global provider of self-service solutions, today announced that US Airways is the first airline to deploy the NCR TouchPort 80, a self-service kiosk that supports passenger check-in at outdoor locations. US...

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

56 - Hampton Hotels Heads to Mayberry to Fix Up The Andy Griffith Show’s Old City Jail

MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - In 1960, the first episode of The Andy Griffith Show aired, and Sheriff Andy Taylor, Deputy Barney Fife, Opie, and Aunt Bee won over the hearts of viewers everywhere. The quaint, fictional town of Mayberry felt like home for many. Now, fans can...

57 - Enjoy One of the Most Local and Marvelous Activities — Qianggu Ceremony During the Ghost Festival in Toucheng!

YILAN, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-September 17, 2009 - Do you know the most local and traditional ceremony will be held at the end of the ghost month on Sept. 18th in Toucheng. Qianggu ceremony is the most important cultural event, which will show you a totally marvelous and astounding travel experience...

58 - Research and Markets: TUI AG - Travel and Tourism - World: Comprehensive Guide to the Size and Shape of the Market at a National Level

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

KISSIMMEE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - ALL STAR Vacation Homes (Kissimmee, Fla.) and Guest Services, Inc. (Naples, Fla.) announce their partnership agreement to provide management, hospitality and marketing services for Orlando’s Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa. Guest Services...

60 - Pacific Northwest Autumn Budget Travel Getaways

SISTERS, Ore.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Would you please go outside and play? That’s the message from the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce, which is urging fun-lovers of all ages to put down what they’re doing and go outside before the snow flies. The gateway to Central Oregon, the...

61 - Airport Authority Receives $4 Million TSA Grant For State-of-the-Art Baggage Screening Equipment

WEST BAY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - The Panama City – Bay County International Airport Authority today announced that it has been awarded a Transportation Security Administration grant of $4,054,600 for a new Checked Baggage Inspection System at the new airport now under...

62 - Friendly Planet Travelers Find Religion at the Oberammergau Passion Play

JENKINTOWN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - As the villagers of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany will tell you, once you make a promise to God, you don’t go back on your word; not even 376 years later. That’s why once every 10 years, the Oberammergau Passion Play, which re-enacts the...

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

BOULDER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - A new Natural Habitat Adventures trip departs this month, and it’s noteworthy that the eco tour company, known for intimate wildlife encounters with rare animals and ecosystems around the planet, will this time head into its own Colorado...

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

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...

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

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, 2009. This...

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

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...

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

JOHANNESBURG-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - As South Africa prepares for the 2010 FIFA World CupTM, 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 with the year...

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

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, 10th or 50th, recommitting to the “other half” with vow renewal ceremonies is increasing in popularity. With its breathtaking...

69 - 8 People Sleep for $157 a Night in Two-Bedroom Villa at Northern Bay Golf Resort & Marina, Wisconsin

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...

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

MONS, Belgium-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - After many years of research and development, YourTour.com, the tailor-made travel planning website, was officially launched at the prestigious “TechCrunch50” conference, dedicated to start-up companies, which took place in San Francisco on...

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

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Remote Lands today announced their groundbreaking tailor-made holidays to North Korea, optionally by private jet. For the first time ever, clients have the opportunity to travel in style and comfort with private guides and transportation to the...

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

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. California Health & Longevity Institute experts in the fields of...

73 - Sabre Cruises Launches Promotion for Travel Agents

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Sabre Travel Network(R), the world’s leading provider of high-performance solutions for the travel industry, today launched a new promotion for travel agents booking cruises online via Sabre Cruises(R). For the next six weeks, agents will...

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

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...

75 - Monarch Holidays Reduces Kids' Prices on Lapland Holidays

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. Child...

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

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...

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

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 Hilton Garden Inn celebrates the second year as official hotel sponsor of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular...

78 - Research and Markets: PhoCusWright's Asia Pacific Online Travel Overview Third Edition Features Market Sizing for 2008 And Projections Through To 2011

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 15, 2009 - Research and Markets Market share and channel share figures Online penetration forecasts by market Comprehensive analysis of Australia/New Zealand, China, India, Japan and Singapore Review of upcoming markets like Macau, Korea, Taiwan and Indonesia...

79 - Fitch Affirms Marriott Vacation Club Trust 2002-1

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 notes at 'AAA'; —Class C notes at 'AAA...

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

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...

81 - Friendly Planet Travel Brings Taste of China Back By Popular Demand

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 Friendly Planet Travel, one of the Internet’s leading group travel providers, responded to popular demand by...

82 - Sun Country Announces Unlimited Travel Winners

ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Sun Country Airlines announced today the 10 winners of their unlimited travel promotion. The Airline awarded unlimited complimentary travel anywhere, anytime, for one year in the comfort of First Class. Consumers who booked travel for September...

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

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...

84 - Four Points® by Sheraton Makes Landmark Entry in India

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...

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

MONTICELLO, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 14, 2009 - Empire Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: NYNY) today announced the appointment of Joseph A. D’Amato as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. D’Amato’s appointment is the latest in a series of strategic moves by the...

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

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 Upscale hotels, one in...

87 - Luxury Travel Operator Acquired by Multinational

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 Managing...

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

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 13, 2009 - Sabre Travel Network(R), the world’s leading provider of high-performance solutions for the travel industry, formally launched its free AgentStream(SM) online community today. AgentStream gives travel agents the ability to tap into the power of...

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

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 green travel to the mainstream. The concept was born out of the understanding that while many travelers are interested in...

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

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* plus...

91 - Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club Celebrates National Mulligan Day

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 part of the bag...

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

TAMPA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Florida State Fairgrounds and Rock The Mike Productions will be host to The World’s Largest Garage Sale, Trade Show and Health and Wellness Expo, indoors at The Sweetbay Entertainment Hall inside The Florida State Fairgrounds. The event will...

93 - Frontier Airlines’ Plan of Reorganization Confirmed by Bankruptcy Court

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 to its Plan of...

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

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Research and Markets . These establishments may provide access to facilities, such as washrooms, laundry rooms, recreation halls and playgrounds, stores, and snack bars. Related Industries Hotels & Motels Bed & Breakfast Inns Resorts & Lodges...

95 - Royal West Indies Resort Offers Every Third Night Free

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 with a...

96 - Tix Corporation Celebrates Seven Years in Las Vegas with Tix4Tonight Expansion

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 Corporation is...

97 - Nexion Agents Outdo Sales Goal during Recessionary Campaign

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 “Dialing for...

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

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 later, PowerUP! has...

99 - The Santa Monica Pier Turned 100 on September 9, 2009

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 100th birthday. It certainly has had more than “nine” lives. The Pier has stubbornly remained a constant, weathering the...

100 - Hong Kong Tourism Board Appoints New Director, USA

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 and manage the...

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

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 13th through November 26th, 2009 need period. Based on the successful Restaurant Week concept...

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

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...

103 - Fall and Winter Rates Released for Secluded Lighthouse Bay Resort

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...

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

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 Club at Gran Meli...

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

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 12th Annual American Wine Awards, naming Siduri Winery’s 2007 Sonoma County Pinot Noir the Best American Pinot Noir...

106 - “On Cloud Nine” Wedding Package

WESTON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts will offer the On Cloud Nine wedding package for $999 beginning 9/9/09. The package provides an enticing, yet affordable, opportunity for betrothed couples seeking an idyllic destination...

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

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - The Travel Industry is buzzing with the introduction of John Keen’s latest online cruise site, www.cruisenow.com. Mr. Keen has really hit the ball out of the park with this new cruise website. A weekly video CruiseCast with the hottest cruise...

108 - ABetterStay.com Powers Dramatic Growth at LeisureLink

PASADENA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - LeisureLink, Inc., the leading distribution and revenue management platform for specialty lodging suppliers, today announced that ABetterStay.com™ dramatically exceeded expectations for the summer season. “Contrary to industry fears, consumers...

109 - $100 In the Bag! US Airways Employees Deliver Top-Three Rankings in On-Time Performance and Mishandled Baggage

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 against the...

110 - Bluegreen to Manage Resort, Sales Operations at Cibola Vista Resort

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 Cibola Vista Resort...

111 - 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*

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 magical...

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

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...

113 - Phoenix Public Library Celebrates Grand Opening of Harmon Library

-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Phoenix Public Library WHAT: The media is invited to cover the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of Phoenix Public Library’s new Harmon Library. WHO: Councilman Michael Johnson City Librarian Toni Garvey Library Advisory Board Chair...

114 - Frontier Airlines Announces Fee Changes

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 and applies to travel...

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

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 fall foliage in the Northeast, and when they do, TicketCity and TripCart.com will be there to provide...

116 - Chef Martin Yan Leads Epicurean Adventure in Hong Kong

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Yan Can Cook, but can you? You certainly will after this trip, a seven-day/five-night (Oct. 26-Nov. 1) Hong Kong adventure with one of PBS’ most popular chefs, Martin Yan of “Yan Can Cook.” Not only that, you’ll learn a lot more about fine...

117 - Transatlantic Translations Launches LangCommLingo for Tourists, Student Travelers and Vacationers

NEW YORK & LONDON-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Transatlantic Translations, a leading provider of translation services to organizations worldwide, launches LangCommLingo. An “on demand” Telephone Interpreting service designed with the traveler in mind. Transatlantic Translations...

118 - Soak up the Culture: New Palm Beach County Resort Debuts in November with Special Passport to Art & Culture

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Combining sand and surf with art and culture will be the unique lure of a new luxury boutique beach resort in Palm Beach County, opening in November. The Seagate Hotel & Spa, 1000 East Atlantic Avenue, opening on November 6, 2009, is the...

119 - Aloft Unveils First Adaptive Re-Use Hotel Project

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces the debut of the Aloft® brand’s first adaptive re-use project in the heart of downtown Dallas. Offering jet-setting style at a steal, Aloft Dallas Downtown opens in a...

120 - Jackson Hole Fall Elk Bugling Ecotour: New Wyoming Inn Travel Package Offers Great Wildlife Adventure Value

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo.-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Jackson Hole in fall offers exciting sights and sounds from bugling elk to foraging bears to colorful changing leaves. A new travel package from #1 TripAdvisor pick for Jackson, WY, the comfy Wyoming Inn, takes advantage of nature's dramatic...

121 - Mondial Assistance Wins National Travel Industry Award

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 company with...

122 - US Airways Reports August Traffic Results

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 miles...

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

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 Virgin Vacations are offering a unique football experience by packing up...

124 - Frontier Airlines’ Plan of Reorganization Approved By Creditors

DENVER-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: FRNTQ) today announced that its Plan of Reorganization has been approved by the necessary majority of creditors enabled to vote on the Plan. In fact, an overwhelming majority of eligible voting creditors voted in...

125 - New Web App From Best Western International Takes “Looking Like Your Pet” to a New Level

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - The next photo of your favorite four-legged friend may look more familiar than usual. Best Western International, the World’s Largest Hotel Chain®, has introduced the “Best Western Friends Forever Inseparator” application, allowing owners to merge...

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

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 Midwest...

127 - Frontier Airlines Begins Codeshare Partnership with Midwest Airlines

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 experience...

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

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 $12. Popular items...

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

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 CityPass collection of experiences in Chicago, kids and adults can augment what is learned in the classroom on a family vacation visiting...

130 - Hilton Hawaii Takes over Sponsorship of United Airlines’ “Halfway to Hawaii” Game

MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - Hilton Hawaii has announced that it has signed on to become the official sponsor of United Airlines’ long-running “Halfway to Hawaii” game, in which passengers guess the exact time the airplane crosses the geographic midpoint of its flight. The...

131 - RetailMeNot.com Unveils New Site Design

MELBOURNE, Australia-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - RetailMeNot.com, a top consumer destination for coupons, discounts and promotional codes for merchandise, groceries, travel and services, today announced a new site design that will improve usability and search speed for consumers. In...

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

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 “fireside...

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

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...

134 - 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

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Research and Markets Orea Hotels Hilton For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/50f3fc/czech_republic_tou

135 - Centennial Comeback — Over 100 Years of Coupon Savings

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - It should come as no surprise that the recession has spurred use of one of the most venerable money-saving devices: the coupon. Offered in the U.S. since at least 1909, the coupon came into its own during the Great Depression, and now, in the...

136 - Hilton Names Kenneth Svendsen Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sales and Reservations

MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hilton) today announced that Kenneth Svendsen has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sales and Reservations. Svendsen reports to Paul Brown, Hilton President, Global Brands and Commercial Services...

137 - From One Cent to Free: Red Roof® Rewards RediCard® Members Again with Free Night Stay Offer Just in Time for Labor Day

COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - From September 1-30, 2009 Red Roof® RediCard® members who book a room and stay for two nights at any Red Roof location will receive 5,000 bonus points, enough for a certificate for a free night stay or another corresponding reward. Members will...

138 - Home of ‘The Best Job in the World,’ Hamilton Island Switches to SynXis and Sees Immediate Results

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - In a recent viral campaign to promote tourism to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands, Tourism Queensland awarded one lucky winner the “job” of living on Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef for six months, in exchange for him...

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

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...

140 - Sabre Travel Studios Launches TripCase for Blackberry Devices

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 Motion’s...

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

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 to one winner from...

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

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 its oceanfront...

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

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 Lakes, offers...

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

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...

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

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 AAA-Four...

146 - Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction Celebrates 75 Million Visitors

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 75 millionth...

147 - Staying Whole and Healthy at Element Hotels

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...

148 - Research and Markets: Croatia Tourism Report Q4 2009

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Research and Markets declined a sizeable 7% y-o-y. Key Topics Covered: Executive Summary SWOT Analysis Industry Forecast Scenario Market Overview - Travel Market Overview - Hospitality Business Environment Currency Forecast Global Assumptions Company...

149 - Research and Markets: Hungary Tourism Report Q4 2009

DUBLIN-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Research and Markets undermining the competitiveness of the tourism sector. In line with our forecast of a deep recession in Hungary in 2009 and economic recovery only in 2011, we foresee negative growth in outbound Hungarian traveller numbers this year...

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

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 help...

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

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 will...

152 - Viad Corp Declares Quarterly Dividend

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 600 company. Major...

153 - SPG Flights: Now Easier Than Ever to Search and Book

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 and...

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

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...

155 - US Airways Matches Competitors’ Bag Fees

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 on...

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

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 from...

157 - Labor Day Weekend Shows Most Dramatic Hotel Rate Decreases of Summer

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 sharpest decline of the summer, hotel rates for Labor Day weekend are down more than any...

158 - Qantas Takes Delivery of Fourth A380

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Qantas Airways has taken delivery of its fourth Airbus A380, with the aircraft arriving in Sydney following a ferry flight from Toulouse, France. Qantas Airways Senior Executive Vice President, The Americas and Pacific, Mr. Wally R. Mariani, A.M. said...

159 - Red Roof® Continues to Move Forward: Highly Anticipated NextGen Property Opens

COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Red Roof®, a leader in economy lodging, announces the opening of their first exterior and interior-build NextGen property in Beaumont, Texas, located at 2310 I-10 South on August 21. NextGen’s modern, sleek exterior and luxuriously appointed and...

160 - California Resident Holds Key to Curaçao’s Half a Million Dollar Treasure

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Mother of four, Michelle Salge of San Jose, Calif. is half a million dollars richer today after embarking on a two-day treasure hunt on the island of Curaçao. “Things are pretty tough in the US with the economy; I can send my kids to college...

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

BROOMFIELD, Colo.-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World (LRW)(quintess.com) issued its mid-year update to members, highlighting that building on its financial strength, it now has more than 500 members and continues to grow, add homes, and be a pioneer in...

162 - Hotel Outsource Management International, Inc.: New Installation Contracts with 2 Upscale / Luxury Hotels in NY

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Hotel Outsource Management International, Inc. (OTCBB:HOUM.OB) (“HOMI”, or the “Company”), has announced that it has signed agreements for the installation of its HOMI ®330 Computerized Minibar systems with two upscale / luxury hotels in New...

163 - Old Sturbridge Village Museum on Track for Best Year in Decade

STURBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Old Sturbridge Village President and CEO James E. Donahue announced that the American history museum is on track for its best year in a decade based on gains achieved to date halfway through the museum's fiscal year. Museum memberships have...

164 - Say “I Do” Surrounded by Pure Romance at Antigua’s Inn at English Harbour

ANTIGUA, West Indies-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Your destination wedding should be more than just special – it should be exceptional. With so many resorts available to choose from, how can you ensure your day will be the elegant affair you’ve always dreamed of? With the new Wedding...

165 - Turks and Caicos’ West Bay Club Rolls out Great Rates, Extends 2009 Promotions into 2010

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - The West Bay Club, a luxury boutique resort on world-famous Grace Bay Beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands, today announced a series of promotions and incentive packages for Fall 2009, Christmas, and 2010. The specials include...

166 - FlightView Validates That Airport Web Sites Are Key to Customer Service

BOSTON-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - In a recent survey conducted by FlightView, the trusted resource of real-time actionable and accurate flight information, nearly 60 percent of airport operations executives recognize that Web sites are a critical source of information to travelers – and...

167 - Homewood Suites by Hilton Celebrates 20th Anniversary

MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today celebrates its 20th anniversary of providing extended-stay, business and leisure travelers with many of the comforts and conveniences of home. The brand...

168 - Winnebago Industries Announces Shipments of Revolutionary New Fuel Efficient Via and Reyo

FOREST CITY, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), the nation’s top-selling motor home manufacturer, today announced that shipments of the Company’s revolutionary new 2010 Winnebago Via and Itasca Reyo have now begun with initial deliveries arriving at...

169 - American Express Reports Q2 Business Travel Monitor Results for North America

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - At the National Business Travel Association Conference, American Express Business Travel, a global leader in business travel management, released its North America Business Travel Monitor (BTM) data and analysis including domestic and international...

170 - Travelocity Business’ Air Consulting Drives Significant Cost Savings for Business Travel Programs

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - Travelocity Business’(R) consulting team, established in 2006 to help corporate programs gain maximum value from supplier relationships, achieved a milestone this year by cumulatively saving nearly $100 million for its ten participating clients...

171 - Williams & Williams to Auction the Historic Glendorn Resort

TULSA, Okla.-(Business Wire)-August 25, 2009 - The acclaimed Glendorn Resort, located in Bradford, Pennsylvania, will sell at auction at www.williamsauction.com/glendorn (both on site and live via the internet) on Sunday, October 4, at 2:00 p.m. EDT/1:00 p.m. CDT/11:00 a.m. PDT. Williams &...

172 - Tax Report Projects U.S. Travel Costs to Be Higher After Recession

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - The NBTA Foundation, the education and research foundation of the National Business Travel Association (NBTA), and Concur, the world's leading provider of on-demand employee spend management services, today released the updated findings of a...

173 - Sun Country Airlines Implements Policy to Voluntarily Limit Runway Taxi Time

ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Sun Country Airlines announced today that it is implementing a new policy modeled on legislation supported by Senator Klobuchar that would limit runway taxi time. As a result of a delayed Sun Country flight on Friday from New York’s JFK airport...

174 - Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims September 2009 California Wine Month

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared September 2009 California Wine Month for the fifth consecutive year. Recognizing the Golden State’s vintners and growers for their more than 200-year-old agricultural tradition, positive impact on...

175 - Flydog Debuts Spill-Proof Travel Bowl in Gift Bags for Pet-Loving Celebrities

HOLLYWOOD-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Flydog, a division of Perfect Pet Solutions, Inc., announced today that its Spill-Proof Travel Bowl has been selected by Distinctive Assets for its HollyWOOF A-List Doggie Gift Bag. Flydog’s travel bowl will be given to 25 Hollywood celebrity dog owners...

176 - Sabre Launches Contract Optimization Services

SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Sabre Travel Network(R), the world’s leading provider of high-performance solutions for the travel industry, introduced a powerful new service for business travel agencies today at the National Business Travel Association (NBTA) Conference and...

177 - Bring Back the Passion with BookIt.com®’s Romance Sale

PANAMA CITY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 22, 2009 - Online travel provider BookIt.com® has your ticket to romance at a price you’ll love during its 99-Hour Romance Sale on top destinations including Las Vegas, New Orleans, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Book your rendezvous by midnight...

178 - Windsor Hospitality Group Announces Its New Regional Director of Sales Ronald Taylor

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 22, 2009 - Windsor Hospitality Group and its parent company, Windsor Capital Group, welcome Ronald Taylor as their new Regional Director of Sales, Eastern United States. This month, he assumed WHG’s corporate sales responsibilities for the company’s...

179 - Doubletree Hotel Austin-University Area Celebrates Completion of $5 Million Renovation

AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - The Doubletree® Austin-University Area is proud to announce the completion of a $5 million renovation that has reinvigorated guest rooms, meeting space, amenities and public spaces at their 149-room hotel. With a convenient location near the...

180 - Ski into the Lap of Luxury at Chalet Auriane

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 facilities for up...

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

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Desires Hotels, a modern boutique collection, is launching a new feature to their innovative website called “Plan Your Trip.” This unique tool allows you to create a personalized trip itinerary in just a few clicks by using the Quick Planner, Themed...

182 - Master Distribution Expands into Tourism Through the Acquisition of Resort Society

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...

183 - Business Travel Flap Could Have Silver Lining for Leisure Travelers

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 money...

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

GREAT NECK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 17, 2009 - Highway Toll Administration, LLC (HTA), the pioneering electronic-toll-payment service provider, has introduced the TravelPass mail-order program that provides electronic tolling devices, or tags, to travelers who book car rentals through...

185 - Drop in E-Commerce Satisfaction Ends Three Year Climb in American Customer Satisfaction Index

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 with online brokerages, which...

186 - Hilton Anaheim Announces Completion of Modern Makeover

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...

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

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 thrilled to take on...

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

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Stevenswood Spa Resort in the Mendocino Wine Country will be hosting the first-ever, fully interactive dinner broadcast live on the Internet from start to finish. Diners can participate in this gourmet eight–course tasting dinner in...

189 - Sundance Vacations Gives $50,000 to One Lucky Sweepstakes Winner

WILKES-BARRE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - A New Jersey resident was randomly selected from over one million national entries to win an Ultimate Sports Giveaway, a luxury vehicle or fifty thousand dollars from Sundance Vacations. Argiris Hristofis a 25-year-old from Edison, New Jersey was...

190 - Travelocity Names Top Eight Value Destinations for Spring Break

SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Travel costs are down around the world, and spring break travelers can reap the benefits with significant savings on flights, hotels and vacation packages. Travelocity data shows a 9 percent year-over-year decline in airfare this spring break, a...

191 - Hilton Hotels Corporation Announces Addition of Naples Grande Beach Resort to Waldorf Astoria Collection Brand

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Hilton Hotels Corporation today announces that the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida, has joined the Waldorf Astoria, continuing the luxury brand’s expansion into key leisure markets worldwide. Situated among lush palms and...

192 - Trader Vic’s, Inc. and Harlequin Hotels & Resorts Create an Exciting Partnership in the Caribbean

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Trader Vic’s, Inc., a global restaurant company featuring Trader Vic’s, Mai Tai Lounge and Senor Pico concepts, is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with Harlequin Hotels & Resorts. Trader Vic’s legendary cocktail...

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

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...

194 - Morris Architects Takes Top Honors in International Hospitality Design

HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Morris Architects (www.morrisarchitects.com), a 70-year design firm with offices in Houston, Orlando, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro, announces major awards in hospitality design. Morris Architects took top honors for its two entries to Radical...

195 - Travellers Increase Direct Bookings On Hotel Websites By 41%

PARIS-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Today, FastBooking announced 2008 aggregated hotel booking data that highlights a 41% average increase in direct hotel website business in 2008 versus 2007. In contrast, GDS companies are reporting 10% + declines in business during the 2008 recession...

196 - 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

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...

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

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2009 - Research and Markets and others have developed most in the regional industry. The companies such as Adriatica.net, HIT, Valmar, Riviera Holding, Maistra, Plava Laguna, HTP Budvanska Riviera, HUP, ALbena and Grand lead the regional table and...

198 - Willow Stream and Fairmont Spas Launch So Spa Campaign with Savings

TORONTO-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Willow Stream and Fairmont spas are encouraged by how many guests are using their spa locations as a local meeting place to kick back, relax and find their energy. The spa is a healthy place to travel to, whether meeting after work or for a...

199 - American Express and Hilton HHonors® Launch New Premium Reward Card and Enhance Benefits of Existing Hilton HHonors Card from American Express

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - American Express (NYSE:AXP) and Hilton HHonors launch a new premium co-branded Credit Card for U.S.-based consumers called the Hilton HHonors® SurpassSM Card from American Express and several enhancements to the existing Hilton HHonors® Card from...

200 - Homewood Suites by Hilton® Introduces National Art Initiative

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Homewood Suites by Hilton®, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the national roll-out of its local artwork initiative, Homewood Is Where the Art Is. Each of the brand’s more than 260 hotels will soon...

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