Leisure/Travel/Hotels Newswire
New Jersey Supreme Court to rule on Tropicana license non-renewal
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-October 10, 2008 - With the New Jersey Supreme Court's decision to hear Tropicana Entertainment, LLC's appeal of the Casino Control Commission's (CCC) decision not to renew its gaming license, the timetable for a sale of the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City will...
Iceland Devaluation Has Silver Lining for Visiting Americans
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 10, 2008 - If there's one silver lining in Iceland's troubled economy it's this: American visitors to Iceland can enjoy the best exchange rate in recent memory. For a time in 2007, one dollar netted just 58 Icelandic krona (ISK). As of early this month, one dollar...
Caruso Plan for New Hotel in Montecito on Site of Miramar Hotel Wins Approval from Montecito Planning Commission
MONTECITO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 10, 2008 - The Montecito Planning Commission voted 4-1 yesterday to approve Caruso Affiliated's plans for a new 192-room five-star luxury hotel on the site of the shuttered Miramar Hotel. The vote followed a nine-hour meeting and was Caruso's fourth...
Company Profile for Classic Residence by Hyatt
-(Business Wire)-October 10, 2008 - Classic Residence by Hyatt is a national leader in luxury living for older adults that currently develops, owns, and operates upscale senior living communities in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Monterey, Calif. (owned by Pacifica Companies and managed by Classic Residence...
Triton Has Reached an Agreement to Acquire ZTS, a Major European Content Delivery and Fulfillment Travel Distribution Company
SAUSALITO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 10, 2008 - Triton (OTCBB:TTDS) is very pleased to announce it has reached an agreement to acquire 100 percent of ZTS, a German based company that for over twenty years has built a serious and respectable customer base. ZTS operates in Germany, Switzerland...
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Updates 2008 Outlook
PURCHASE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (AAWW) (Nasdaq: AAWW), a leading provider of global air cargo assets and services, said today that it expects pretax earnings from operations in 2008 to exceed $65.0 million compared with previous guidance of...
LAN Airlines Monthly Statistics Report for September 2008
SANTIAGO, Chile-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - LAN Airlines S.A. and its related companies, ("LAN" or "the Company") (NYSE: LFL / IPSA: LAN), one of the leading airline groups in Latin America, today reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics and punctuality indicators for September...
Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. Accepting Reservation Requests for Its Seaside Resort on Galveston Island Effective Immediately
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVLF) today provided the following updated report on the effects of Hurricane Ike. Effective immediately, Silverleaf Resorts will begin accepting reservation requests to its Seaside Resort on Galveston Island. The Company...
Olympia Group Selects Town of Oxford as Host Community for the Oxford Highlands Resort-Spa-Casino
OXFORD, Maine-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - The Olympia Group announced today that it has selected the town of Oxford as the host community for its Oxford Highlands Resort-Spa-Casino. The Olympia Group is proposing the construction of a 184 million dollar four-season facility. Dean Harrold, vice...
Satcon to Deliver Prototype Next Generation Energy Storage Module to the US Navy
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Satcon Technology Corporation (NASDAQ CM: SATC), a leading provider of utility scale distributed power solutions for the renewable energy market, announced today that it has been awarded a contract worth approximately $6 million by the Office of Naval...
Exclusive Haig Point Estate in South Carolina to Sell at Real Estate Auction
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Exclusive Haig Point Island estate home located on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, will sell absolute at real estate auction to the highest bidder on Friday, October 24th. J.P. King Auction Company, the nation's leading auction marketing...
Boutique Condo Community Ayia Launches This November in Punta Mita, Mexico
PUNTA MITA, Mexico-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Emini Equities, developer of Ayia Punta Mita, has announced the availability of 27 two-bedroom condominiums for sale starting this November at Punta Mita, a 1,500-acre, master-planned luxury resort community 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta...
Bald Heads Wanted for a Change
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Air New Zealand is holding a casting call in late October to select 30 adults to be shaved and tattooed to serve as cranial billboards in Los Angeles as part of the airline's marketing campaign promoting life-changing journeys to New Zealand...
Wheeling Country Pride Restaurant Win's Local "Cook-Off"
WESTLAKE, Ohio-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - TravelCenters of America LLC announced today that its Country Pride restaurant location at Exit 11, I-70 and Dallas Pike in Wheeling took first place in the recent "Taste Of Elm Grove" cook-off. The cook-off features community restaurants in the...
Novan Solar System Chosen for New Colorado Springs Recreation Center
GOLDEN, Colo.-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Novan Solar Inc. of Golden, Colorado was chosen for the design and installation of a 68-panel solar thermal system for pool heating at the new University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Recreation Center. It will be installed in the fall of 2008. The...
FirstFlight Awarded Concession Agreement for Downtown Manhattan Heliport
ELMIRA, N.Y. & CORNING, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - FirstFlight, Inc. (OTC BB: FFLT) announced today that it has been awarded a concession agreement for the operation of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. The heliport, which is located at Pier 6 on the East River in Lower Manhattan...
Florida's Heritage Comes Alive at Barberville Fall Country Jamboree
BARBERVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Step back to simpler times and experience central Florida's rich history and folk culture at the Volusia County Pioneer Settlement's Fall Jamboree Nov. 1 and 2, one of the longest-lived heritage festivals in Florida. This year marks The Pioneer...
Kiel: Golf is Being Played a Short Distance from the Ferry Terminals
DAENISCHENHAGEN, Germany-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Only 12 kilometers from the Kiel Ferry terminals to Sweden and Norway, and 100km down the motorway from the Danish border, golfers from the north can also play on regular summer greens. With Gut Uhlenhorst (www.gut-uhlenhorst.de) Eckhard and...
Doubletree Opens 9th Tennessee Hotel in "The Scenic City" of Chattanooga with Completion of $26 Million Transformation
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 9, 2008 - Doubletree(R) Hotels is proud to announce the opening of the Doubletree Hotel Chattanooga. Prior to opening as a Doubletree, this hotel completed a $26 million renovation project, which has transformed this former focused-service hotel into...
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Authorizes Stock Repurchase Program
PURCHASE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (AAWW) (Nasdaq: AAWW), a leading provider of global air cargo assets and services, today announced that the Company's board of directors has approved a stock repurchase program that authorizes the repurchase of up to...
Scotland's First Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Arrives in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, Scotland & BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) today proudly announced the opening of the first Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Scotland. The Doubletree by Hilton Aberdeen City Centre is the largest, upscale, full-service hotel in the...
New Flight Charters Sales Increase Continues in Q3 2008
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo.-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - New Flight Charters experienced an 18 percent increase in sales for the third quarter of 2008 over the third quarter of 2007, demonstrating continued strong business growth and demand for the company's private jet charter services, and amidst...
Travelers Can Charge Up, Print and Get Connected at the Boingo Wi-Fi Kiosk at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Travelers going through the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport can now stop by the Boingo Kiosk for valuable traveler services. Complimentary amenities include: — Notebook computers to get online — Charging stations for computers, cell...
Travelers to Take a Culinary Tour of the Middle East and Mediterranean Through the Dine Boston Visiting Chef Program at the AIRMALL(R) at BOS
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - BAA Boston, developer and manager of the AIRMALL(R) at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS); and Dine Boston are preparing to provide airport visitors and travelers with an authentic Boston dining experience, straight from Cambridge's historic Harvard...
Penn National Gaming Names Ameet Patel General Manager of Argosy Casino Riverside
RIVERSIDE, Mo.& WYOMISSING, Pa.-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) announced today that, subject to customary regulatory approvals, Ameet Patel has been named General Manager of its Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa in Riverside, Missouri, effective October 14...
Amcom Software and Altura Announce Partnership
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Amcom Software and Altura Communication Solutions announced today that they have established a partnership under which Altura will distribute Amcom's industry-leading, mission-critical communications software products. The primary focus will be on...
A Medical Tourism News Subscription Now Available
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Research and Markets is catching on worldwide. Over 100 countries offer, or want to offer medical tourism. For medical tourism professionals, keeping up to date with news on the industry is increasingly difficult. Even if you do a news search for...
GCA, Leading Provider of Cash Access Services in Casinos, Signs 20 Additional International Clients
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:GCA) announced that GCA, a wholly owned subsidiary, recently signed agreements to provide state-of-the-art cash access services to patrons at 20 additional international casino properties, continuing GCA's global...
TomTom Fuel Price Service Now Available at Retail
CONCORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Gearing up for holiday travel? Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer? TomTom, the world's leading navigation solutions provider, today announces that the TomTom Fuel Price Service is now available for consumers to purchase at retail. With the...
Diners Club International Adds New Airport Lounges in U.K.
RIVERWOODS, Ill.-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Diners Club International, a business unit of Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS), today announced the opening of 18 new cardholder club lounges at 14 airport locations in the United Kingdom. The addition of these new lounges now brings the...
Silver Oak Cellars Unveils New Winery and Tasting Room in Oakville
OAKVILLE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Silver Oak Cellars, producer of Cabernet Sauvignon from both Napa and Alexander Valley, has announced the opening of its new winery and tasting room in Oakville. Re-built from the ground up after the original facility suffered a fire in 2006, the...
Poll Shows Majority of Holiday Travelers Say Economic Concerns Will Affect Upcoming Trips
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - According to the latest poll from Travelocity(R), 66 percent of respondents say concerns about the economy will affect their holiday travel plans. Despite their worries, 78 percent plan to travel for at least one of the upcoming holidays. When...
Ultimate Ski, Travel and Resort 1-800 Brand Opportunity Available to New and Established Businesses at Ocean Tomo's October 30th Auction
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC today announced that it will make available to the public for the first time the ultimate branding opportunity in the ski, travel and resort industries. Lot 47L includes 47 ski-related trademarks, 57 unique domains and the rights...
The Marcus Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Directors of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid November 17, 2008 to shareholders of record on October 27, 2008. The Board of Directors also...
International CES(R) Extends Contract with GES(R) Through 2013
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - GES Exposition Services, Inc. a national leader in exhibition and event services, announced that International CES(R) has extended its contract with GES to be the show's official services contractor. The International CES is the world's largest annual...
Setai San Diego Announces Executive Team
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Setai San Diego, a premier 184-room luxury hotel located in downtown San Diego, has announced the executive team to oversee the opening and operations of the $150 million property. As previously announced, Craig Waterman will lead the team as general...
iPhone Indulgences: Whiteboard Labs Launches Site for Spa Appointments on iPhones, Offers iPhone Development and Technology to Companies
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - On October 6, 2008, Whiteboard Labs launched an iPhone site that allows iPhone users to book spa treatments on their phones for spas currently using their SpaLinx application. SpaLinx, an online spa reservations and management system, propels luxury spas...
New World Wine & Food Festival Pairs the Best of Wine and Cuisine
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Food and wine lovers will celebrate an all-inclusive series of events during a world tour of flavors featured at the San Antonio New World Wine & Food Festival (NWWFF), Nov. 4 - 9, 2008. The festival showcases internationally renowned vintners and...
Ward Manufacturing Selects Datalliance Vendor Managed Inventory
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Datalliance, the leading independent provider of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and other e-commerce services, announced today that Ward Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of pipe fittings, has selected the Datalliance VMI service. Ward Manufacturing...
Air Partner Launches JetCard Membership Program in the U.S.
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Air Partner, (www.airpartnerusa.com), the world's leading air charter company, has launched the latest evolution in jet membership, the Air Partner JetCard. The Air Partner JetCard offers a superb combination of personalized service, aircraft flexibility...
Travelers to Astoria, Ore., Enjoy "Bites, Books, and Buzz"
ASTORIA, Ore.-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - This fall, travelers are invited to eat, drink and explore their way around Oregon's historic North Coast with a special "Bites, Books, and Buzz" package offered by the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce members during Oct. and Nov. "Our new...
Champion Teams with Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
MIDDLEBORO, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Champion Exposition Services ("Champion"), a leading provider of comprehensive event solutions and exposition services, today announced the company has partnered with the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate as the resort's preferred general...
BostonCoach Wins Award For "Best New Workplace" From CoreNet Global New England
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - BostonCoach today announced that the New England chapter of CoreNet Global, the leading professional association for corporate real estate and workplace executives, has named its corporate headquarters the "Best New Workplace" in the large renovation...
Halcyon Jets Appears on VH1's I Want to Work for Diddy
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Halcyon Jets Holdings, Inc. or "Halcyon" (OTCBB: HJHO), a premier broker of private aviation services, will appear on the season finale of I Want to Work for Diddy which will air today at 9 p.m. EST on VH1. For the final episode, the contestants must pack...
Revelex Expands Its Customer Portfolio with the Addition of Cheap Caribbean
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Revelex Corporation, a leader in travel technology solutions for agents and vendors, today announced Cheap Caribbean chose Revelex to develop its online cruise booking engine for its reservation center and website. The new platform allows...
Phoenix Marketing International's Virtual Mailbox Becomes Staple for Two Leading Credit Card Companies
RHINEBECK, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Phoenix Marketing International, one of the fastest growing market research firms in the U.S., today announced that two major domestic credit card companies have adopted its Virtual Mailbox product for pre-launch testing and analysis of all direct...
Doubletree by Hilton and Woodland Trust Invite Travelers to Take a Walk in the Woods This Fall
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - As holidaymakers look for ways to appreciate nature and take more UK based breaks, Doubletree by Hilton has launched a new 'Walk in the Woods' package in celebration of its relationship with the Woodland Trust and the launch of its first UK...
Simon's Chelsea Outlet Division Begins Construction of Ami Premium Outlets(R)
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), announced today that its 40%-owned joint venture, Chelsea Japan Co., Ltd., began construction of Ami Premium Outlets, the joint venture's eighth project. Phase I, comprising 225,000 square feet of gross leasable...
InterContinental Chicago O'Hare Celebrates the "Art of Meetings"
ROSEMONT, Ill.-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - The new 556-room InterContinental Chicago O'Hare offers planners and attendees a one-of-a-kind experience to be renewed and inspired through an environment of creativity. Home to a fully-functioning art gallery and original artwork featured throughout...
Obama or McCain? Cheapflights.com Goes Inside Swing State Airports to Assess U.S. Presidential Election
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - With just four weeks left before the 2008 presidential election, every type of poll and prediction meter is being employed to guess how the country's so-called "swing states" will vote. The travel experts at Cheapflights.com have an offbeat barometer for...
Best Western International Interior Designer Becomes Hotel Chain's First LEED Accredited Professional
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Best Western International today announced staff interior designer Ciji Hoffman has earned the honor of being the first Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) accredited professional (AP) for the World's Largest Hotel Chain(R). Hoffman's...
Sino Express Travel Announces New Hotel Management in Macau
HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - Sino Express Travel Limited (OTC:SXPT) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire the right to manage a 160-room hotel in Macau for 10 years. The total consideration of US$2,500,000 is expected to be settled by issuance of...
Travel Frustrations Dip...Except over Costs
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-October 7, 2008 - The quarterly barometer that tracks traveler frustrations with such headaches as cost, safety and service found movement in both directions during the past summer. While frustrations with rising gas prices fueled a spike in concern about overall travel...
Boingo Wireless and MLB Advanced Media Partner to Bring Live Video Streaming of Select MLB Playoff Games in Airports
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Boingo Wireless, Inc., the global market leader in Wi-Fi, announces that it has entered into an agreement with MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball, to provide a special offer for its customers...
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Mandarin Oriental, Boston Opens Its Doors
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - The luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Boston opened its doors today, bringing the Asian-based hotel group's signature service excellence and distinct 'East Meets West' design to the city of Boston. A celebratory ribbon cutting and feng shui ceremony marked the...
IC Bus Announces Plans to Enter Motorcoach Market in 2010
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - IC Bus, North America's largest manufacturer of school buses and also a maker of commercial buses, unveiled its concept plans to enter the motorcoach market in 2010 at the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) EXPO in San Diego. IC Bus plans to...
Petters Aviation, LLC Makes Announcement
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Petters Aviation, LLC and its subsidiaries, including MN Airlines, LLC, d.b.a. Sun Country Airlines filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Sun Country Airlines will continue to operate and fly its regular flight...
U.S. Bank Multi Service Aviation Provides Fuel Support for Air Journey around the World Trip
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Tour operator and flying adventure company Air Journey successfully completed its first journey around the world utilizing the international fueling experience of U.S. Bank Multi Service Aviation. In support of the trip, Multi Service Aviation...
Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith to Join Glitz and Glam of MEIFF's Opening Night
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Dozens of Arab and international celebrities and filmmakers have confirmed their attendance at the Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF) this year. The red carpet and opening night ceremony will screen the gala film "The...
TransCore Expands GlobalWave Portfolio of Satellite Communications and Trailer Tracking Technology
NEW ORLEANS-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - TransCore introduces a series of new features to its line of GlobalWave(R) satellite products and services for in-cab communications and trailer tracking. Recently ranked among the top three worldwide trailer tracking hardware providers by ABI Research...
Tradeshow Week Re-launches TSW Buyer's Guide Online Directory
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Tradeshow Week (www.TradeshowWeek.com), the global exhibition industry news magazine, recently re-launched its Buyer's Guide Online Directory (BuyersGuide.TradeshowWeek.com), which features more than 6,000 North American exhibition industry sites and...
Two of Europe's Leading Hotel Lawyers Move to Sonnenschein; Firm Opens Office in Zurich
ZURICH, Switzerland-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP today announced that Heinz Bloch and Robert Schlup, two of Europe's most prominent hotel lawyers, have joined the law firm as partners in Zurich, Switzerland, where it is opening a new office. Previously...
Aviation Industry Veteran David N. Siegel Named CEO of XOJET
SAN CARLOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Aviation industry veteran David N. Siegel, the former CEO of Gate Gourmet Group Inc. and US Airways Group, Inc., has been named president and CEO of XOJET, one of the world's fastest growing private aviation companies. Mr. Siegel has been a member...
Sports Properties Acquisition Corp. Announces Trust Investment Details
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Sports Properties Acquisition Corp. (AMEX: HMR.U), announced today details related to its assets being held in trust. The trust assets are held in a trust account at Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company...
Travelers Aviation Soars With New Coverages and Enhanced Services
SAINT PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - As the use of corporate and general aviation aircraft increases, Travelers (NYSE: TRV) Aviation is expanding its insurance products and services with new aviation coverage offerings including non-owned aircraft liability coverage, quota share...
CoreStreet PIVMAN Solution Completes TSA Evaluation
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - CoreStreet, the leader in credential validation solutions, today announced that its CoreStreet PIVMAN Solution, running on multiple handheld devices, successfully completed each of the Initial Capability Evaluation (ICE) scenarios as described in...
Aestiva Expense Report Lightens the Load for Business Travelers
TORRANCE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Aestiva Software announced today it's going "Lite" with Aestiva Expense Report, its corporate business travel expense management software product. The latest version of Aestiva Expense Report features a simpler and more utilitarian design. At the...
American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives $4.4 Million Order for Multiple ZBV Screening Systems from U.S. Government
BILLERICA, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E(R)), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today that the Company has received a $4.4 million order from the U.S. Government for multiple Z Backscatter Vans(TM) (ZBV(TM...
iPass and Beeline Keep Business Travelers Connected in Russia
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. & MOSCOW-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - iPass Inc. (NASDAQ: IPAS), a global provider of services that unify management of enterprise mobility, today announced a substantial expansion of its Wi-Fi network in Russia through a partnership with OJSC VimpelCom (NYSE: VIP), a...
FlightAware Releases Free, Revolutionary, Fuel Optimizing, Online Flight Planning
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - FlightAware, the world leader in flight tracking and online aviation data with over 120,000 registered pilots, released a free online flight planning application this morning at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention in Orlando...
Ben-Gurion International Airport Successfully Deploys MagShoe to Improve Traveler Screening, Reduce Wait Times
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - IDO Security, Inc. (OTC BB: IDOI), developer of the innovative MagShoe(TM) "shoes-on" weapons metal detection system, today announced that MagShoe products have been installed in the main terminal at Ben-Gurion International Airport . These...
Virgin Charter Reaches Key Milestones Since Launching Private Beta Program At NBAA 2007
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - From NBAA 2008, Virgin Charter (www.virgincharter.com), a full service online booking tool that makes it easier than ever to charter flights on private jets, announced today that it has reached several key milestones since the company launched its...
Fairview Park Marriott Renovation Turns Hotel into Local Virginia Gem
FALLS CHURCH, Va.-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - The Fairview Park Marriott recently completed a $3.5 million renovation that has turned it into a trendy gathering place with ambiance and cuisine unmatched in the suburbs. The renovation ran five and a half months and encompassed the lobby, lounge...
Sabre's Traveler Security & Data Suite Enhances Reporting Options; Helps Business Travel Programs Reduce Costs
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-October 6, 2008 - Answering the growing need for business travel professionals to access timely and relevant business intelligence, Sabre today released additional reporting features through its Traveler Security and Data Suite (TSDS). The new reports enable users to...
PPG Aerospace and Gentex to Supply King Air 350i Electrochromic Shades
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 5, 2008 - PPG Industries' (NYSE:PPG) aerospace transparencies business and Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ:GNTX) will supply electrochromic window shade systems to Hawker Beechcraft Corporation for the passenger-cabin windows of the 2010 Beechcraft King Air 350i...
Textron's Cessna Highlights Largest-Ever Product Line at NBAA
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 5, 2008 - Cessna Aircraft Company, the world's leading general aviation aircraft manufacturer and a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is bringing its largest-ever product line to the 61st National Business Aviation Association Meeting (NBAA) and Convention at...
WSI Announces Partnership with AC-U-KWIK
ANDOVER, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 5, 2008 - WSI Corporation (www.wsi.com), the most trusted weather decision support provider in the aviation industry, today announced a strategic partnership with AC-U-KWIK(R), a product of Penton Business Media, Inc., that will enable the integration of...
WSI and Avidyne Announce Global Weather Datalink Partnership
ANDOVER, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 5, 2008 - WSI Corporation (www.wsi.com) today announced that it has partnered with Avidyne to deliver global datalink weather capabilities. WSI will provide global weather content for the Avidyne MLX770 service, which utilizes the Iridium satellite network...
WSI Launches Pilotbrief Mobile(TM)
ANDOVER, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 5, 2008 - WSI Corporation (www.wsi.com), the most trusted weather decision support provider in the aviation industry, today announced the release of Pilotbrief Mobile(TM), which provides WSI's aviation weather and hazard products in an optimized format for...
Alpha Media Group Initiates Legal Action against EMI Resorts (S.V.G.) Inc.
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Alpha Media Group Inc., publisher of Maxim, has initiated a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against EMI Resorts (S.V.G.) Inc., the developer and operator of the Sun Village Resorts in the Dominican Republic. In the...
The New York Times Announces The 2009 New York Times Travel Show
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - The New York Times announced today that the sixth annual New York Times Travel Show will be held Feb. 6 - 8 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The Travel Show will feature nearly 500 exhibitors representing over 100 countries and...
Herschend Family Entertainment Announces Management Promotions
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation (HFE) CEO and President Joel Manby announced today three key promotions as the company continues to grow its portfolio and position itself for the future. Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation owns, operates or...
Republic Airways Reports September 2008 Traffic
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET), today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for September 2008. The company generated 684.1 million revenue passenger miles (RPMs), a 7.0% decrease over the same month last year, while available seat...
Company Profile for Hilden America Inc
-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Hilden America is a leading provider of luxury linen to high-end hotels and fine dining establishments. Our table, bed, and bath/spa linen is woven specially for the hospitality industry to provide an exquisite look and feel that withstands commercial laundering...
Leave Your Wallet at Home
PANAMA CITY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Stressed out about the economy? In need of an affordable getaway? Choosing to book an all-inclusive vacation this fall may be the sensible solution. According to a July 2008 national survey conducted by the Travel Industry Association and...
At Just $244(a) One Way to South Africa, It's a "November to Remember" on South African Airways
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - The year 2008 will be memorable, not just for its historic election, but also for South African Airways' "November to Remember" sale, which offers fares as low as $244(a) one way from the U.S. to South Africa and Senegal. South Africa's...
NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 50.2%; September Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 52.1%; New Orders Index at 50.8%; Employment Index at 44.2%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in September, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony Nieves, C.P.M., CFPM, chair of the...
US Airways Group, Inc. Reports Record September Load Factor
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) today reported September, third quarter and year-to-date 2008 traffic results. Mainline revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 4.6 billion, down 1.0 percent from September 2007. Capacity was 5.8 billion...
RiskMetrics Group - ISS Governance Services (ISS) Recommends Orient-Express Hotels Shareholders Vote the Green Proxy Card for the D. E. Shaw Group and CR Intrinsic Proposals
NEW YORK & STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - D. E. Shaw Valence Portfolios, L.L.C., D. E. Shaw Oculus Portfolios, L.L.C. (the "D. E. Shaw group") and CR Intrinsic Investors, LLC today announced that RiskMetrics Group - ISS Governance Services ("ISS"), the leading independent...
Humana Veterans Healthcare Services Sponsors Second Emerald Coast Honor Flight
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Humana Veterans Healthcare Services (HVHS), along with Congressman Jeff Miller (R-Fl-01) announced the sponsorship of the second Emerald Coast Honor Flight trip. The mission of this flight is to take World War II Veterans from Northwest Florida to...
Garmin(R) Announces the GPSMAP(R) 600 Series: Touchscreen, Rugged and Ready for Land or Sea
OLATHE, Kan.-(Business Wire)-October 3, 2008 - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the GPSMAP 640 - an ultra portable and rugged touchscreen navigator that comes preloaded with a comprehensive set of street...
Harlem Globetrotters Will Extend World Record with Games in 120th All-Time Country, Bosnia and Herzegovina, October 20-23
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - The World-famous Harlem Globetrotters will visit the 120th country in their illustrious, eight-decade history when they showcase their unique brand of family entertainment in Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of a tour of the Mediterranean starting in...
Bypass the Counter - And the Toll Booth: National Car Rental Helps Customers Get Where They're Going Faster
NEWARK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - For years, National Car Rental's Emerald Club members have saved travel time by bypassing the rental counter. Now, National is giving customers the freedom to bypass the toll booth, as well, with a Toll Pass pilot program introduced this month in...
Double JJ Announces Open Houses for Oct. 30 Auction
ROTHBURY, Mich.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - With an Oct. 30, 2008 date set to auction off the Double JJ Ranch and Resort, five days have been set for interested investors to view the property: Friday, October 3, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (all times are Eastern Daylight Time) Saturday, October...
Behind the Firewall Report: Social Networking for the Corporate Travel Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Behind the Firewall: Social Networking for the Corporate Travel Industry" report to their offering. Many corporate travel managers and buyers view the growth of sites such as MySpace or Facebook...
The New Desires Hotels Collection Kicks Off Their E-Escapes Contest
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Celebrating the launch of their new website, Desires Hotels, a collection of modern boutique hotels, is pleased to announce an exciting contest. The exclusive grand prize for two includes roundtrip airfare, a 3-night stay at any Desires Hotel, and breakfast...
Tukaiz Announces the Opening of West Coast Facility
FRANKLIN PARK, Ill.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Tukaiz, a leading provider of results-driven marketing communications services, today announced the expansion of its Franklin Park, IL company with the opening of Tukaiz West in Irvine, CA. The new facility will address the growing market...
Horizon Air Announces Intention to Fly from Paine Field
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Horizon Air is pursuing plans to introduce daily air service from Paine Field near Everett, Wash., before next summer. The announcement comes after a 6-0 vote last month by the Everett City Council in favor of a resolution supporting scheduled commercial...
Flood of Response Expected as Connecticut's First Indoor Water Park Opens with a Super Special
WATERBURY, Conn.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - CoCo Key Water Resort, the brand-new, 50,000 square-foot indoor water park at the Holiday Inn Waterbury, opens to the public on October 3, 2008. CoCo Key announced today that they are offering day passes for only $15 per person to the first 500...
Priceline.com Teams Up With Zagat To Launch New, Enhanced Las Vegas Travel Guide
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) today announced the launch of a new, comprehensive Las Vegas travel guide featuring content provided to priceline.com by Zagat Survey, LLC. The guide provides visitors with extensive information on the city's many lodging...
Panasonic Avionics Corporation Delivers Avianca's First eX2 Equipped A330 Aircraft
BOGOTA, Columbia & LAKE FOREST, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - In a ceremony held today in Bogota, Colombia, Avianca, the airline carrier of Columbia, received its first of ten (10) Airbus A330 aircraft, equipped with Panasonic eX2 in-flight entertainment system (IFE). The Panasonic...
Best Western International Launches "You Must Be Trippin'" Blog for Travelers Around the World
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Best Western International, the world's largest hotel chain, recently launched its comprehensive travel blog, "You Must Be Trippin'" (www.youmustbetrippin.com) with industry journalists and experts contributing money-saving tips, travel news and...
Miami-Dade County Launches $2 Million Global Marketing Campaign To Promote Destination for Business, Vacation and Meetings
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - A new $2 million global marketing campaign to promote Miami-Dade County as a dynamic, world-class destination for business, vacation and meetings will be officially unveiled this afternoon at The Beacon Council's Annual Meeting. The multifaceted "Miami...
Mondial Assistance's U.S. Call Center "Best in the World"
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Mondial Assistance, a global leader in specialty insurance and emergency assistance services, has been named the winner of The International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) Membership's coveted Global Call Center of the Year Award in the large...
Hotels & Motels in Australia Report with Market Value Based on Revenues
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 2, 2008 - Research and Markets . Any currency conversions included within this report have been calculated using constant 2006 annual average exchange rates. -0- *T Key Topics Covered: - Market Overview - Market Value - Market Segmentation I - Market...
The Principal Charity Classic Awards $605,000 to Local Charities
DES MOINES, Iowa-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Representatives of The Principal Charity Classic today announced the 2008 tournament raised $605,000 to benefit area children's charities. The Champions Tour tournament was held at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines on May 28 - June 1. The...
Southwest Airlines to Begin Serving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Low-fare giant Southwest Airlines today announced it will begin serving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in March 2009, with service to Chicago's Midway Airport. From Chicago, Southwest travelers can catch flights to...
Carino Collection Continues Growth in 2008 Adding Fifteen New Members Across the Globe
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - CARINO Collection, a premier hotel sales and marketing company, has added over 15 new members to their member roster, reinforcing their commitment in being a leader in their dedication to assisting luxury hotels with the global sales process. The addition...
Wells Fargo vSafe(SM) AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) today announced the national availability of the Wells Fargo vSafe service, a personal online safe for Wells Fargo customers and the first storage solution of its kind from a major financial institution. First...
SunVesta Engages Frei Partners to Increase European Market Awareness
OBERRIEDEN, Switzerland-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - SunVesta, Inc. (OTCBB: SVSA) is pleased to announce the engagement of Frei Partners, one of Europe's leading investor relations companies, in an effort to increase market awareness of the company's business model. Frei Partners is a leading...
Howl-O-Ween Creeps into Great Wolf Lodge
MADISON, Wis.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Halloween might come just one night a year, but at Great Wolf Lodge(R), North America's leading brand of family indoor waterpark resorts, Howl-O-Ween scares up a ghoulishly good time throughout the month of October. Great Wolf Lodge features year-round...
California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns Wins Award for Innspire Conference & Trade Show
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - The California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (CABBI) has received an Award of Excellence from the International Society of Hotel Association Executives for the InnSpire Conference & Trade Show. The Awards of Excellence are recognized...
California Hotel & Lodging Associaton Wins Award of Excellence from the Int'l Society of Hotel Association Executives
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - The California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) has received an Award of Excellence from the International Society of Hotel Association Executives for its successful partnership with the California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns...
Travelocity's Window Seat Blog Alerts Travelers to Fall Travel Freebies
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Travelocity's Window Seat for corporate travel; igougo.com, a leading online travel community; lastminute.com, a leader in European online travel; and ZUJI, a leader in Asia-Pacific online travel. Travelocity is owned by Sabre Holdings Corporation...
Flight Options Names Two New Sales Directors for Midwest & South Central Region
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Flight Options, a leading provider of safe, reliable and luxurious private air travel services, announced today the addition of two new regional sales directors. Scott Shatzer joins the Midwest region of the United States, and Joshua Lorenz will be...
PCI Security Standards Council Releases Version 1.2 of PCI Data Security Standard
WAKEFIELD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Entry Device (PED) Security Requirements and the Payment Application Data...
Research and Markets: A C2DE Consumer Market Assessment for 2008 - Providing an Overview of the Current Market, a PEST Analysis & Company Profiles
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Research and Markets home improvements. However, the 'credit crunch', and the consequent troubles in the housing market, are causing rapid changes. Falling house prices, combined with a tougher stance on the part of mortgage lenders, mean that...
International Tourism Services Company Manages Entire IT Infrastructure from One Office with NTRadmin by NTRglobal
DALLAS & BARCELONA, Spain-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - With offices spread across 22 countries and more than 1,300 employees, Transhotel Group needed a way to streamline IT management and administration. It found that and more with NTRglobal, an international provider of enterprise-grade...
New Eco Friendly Car Rental Site Announces U.S. Launch
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Vroom Vroom Vroom, an eco-conscious car rental site, announces its official U.S. launch, bringing stateside consumers fast, hassle-free and environmentally friendly car rental booking service. The new site enables customers to make reservations with all...
The Orchard at The Carneros Inn Announces Record Breaking Sales at the Exclusive Wine Country Destination
NAPA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Timbers Resorts today announced that The Orchard at The Carneros Inn (www.theorchardatcarneros.com), a private residence club located within PlumpJack's renowned Napa, California resort, has recorded an 81 percent increase in sales since May 2008. The...
Poolside Thrills and Holiday Deals Are in the Florida Forecast at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Plenty of poolside thrills and holiday deals are in the Florida forecast now and beyond the New Year at the family friendly Orlando World Center Marriott Resort from only $144-$359 per room, per night through April 30, 2009(a). Chill out in one of...
Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority Closes on $77 Million in FF&E Financing for the Red Hawk Casino
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced today that the Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority, an affiliate of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, closed on the $77 million FF&E financing for the Red Hawk Casino. Bank of America was...
TravelMuse Appoints Russ Lemelin as Chief Financial Officer
LOS ALTOS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - TravelMuse, Inc., creators of TravelMuse.com, the online destination for finding inspiration, planning trips and booking travel, today announced Russ Lemelin has joined the company in the position of chief financial officer (CFO). In his role as...
Novan to Install One of Nation's Largest Solar Hot Water Systems for Hotels at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa
GOLDEN, Colo.-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Novan Solar Inc. of Golden, CO will install one of the nation's largest solar hot water systems ever built for a hotel at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Novan solar thermal system will provide...
Bay Area Council Applauds Governor's Signature on Senate Bill-375
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-October 1, 2008 - Today the Bay Area Council put out the following statement attributable to Jim Wunderman, President & CEO of the Bay Area Council, regarding Senate Bill 375: "No region of the state will be more impacted, nor benefit more from SB-375 than the Bay...
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel Welcomes Travelers and Redefines Skyline
PHOENIX & WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the grand opening of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel. The hotel will hold its ceremonial ribbon cutting in conjunction with the city of Phoenix on...
Nextant Aerospace Announces Accelerated Delivery for 400NXT
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Nextant Aerospace announced today that it will accelerate deliveries of the Nextant 400NXT to the first quarter of 2010. In addition Nextant intends to add the Rockwell Collins Venue High Definition Cabin Management System to the list of...
Hilden America Inc. Unveils New Website
SOUTH BOSTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Hilden America Inc. (www.hildenamerica.com) announces the release of its newly-improved website, including features to help clients browse and select hospitality linen. Hilden is a luxury linen provider to high-end hotels and restaurants...
Hilton Hotels Corporation Places #2 in Information Week 500
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Hilton Hotels Corporation, a leading global hospitality company, today announced that the company ranked #2 on the 2008 InformationWeek 500, revealed earlier this month at a gala awards ceremony as part of the exclusive InformationWeek 500...
The Marcus Corporation to Webcast 2008 Annual Shareholders Meeting
MILWAUKEE-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS) today announced it will Webcast its 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Central/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The business of the meeting will include the election of...
FelCor Declares Dividends for Third Quarter
IRVING, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated (NYSE: FCH) today declared its third quarter dividends. FelCor will pay a dividend of $0.15 per share on its Common Stock, $0.4875 per share on its $1.95 Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock and $0.50 per...
Hilton Hotels Names Ellen D. Gonda as Senior Vice President, Global Communications and Public Relations
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Hilton Hotels Corporation ("Hilton") today announced the appointment of Ellen D. Gonda as Senior Vice President, Global Communications and Public Relations. In this newly created position, Ms. Gonda will be responsible for all corporate...
Photo of Priceline.com's Flights Index For the Week of September 29, 2008, Tracking Weekly Changes in Domestic Airfares
-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Priceline.com's (Nasdaq: PCLN) Flights Index is a tracking barometer that looks for the largest week-to-week swings in average published-price airfares for select markets. Each dollar amount shown is the average of the lowest fares returned through multiple...
Checkpoint Friendly(TM) CompuBrief(R) by Pathfinder is Here to Reduce Stress at the Airport Security Line for the Computer Carrying Crowd
TUSTIN, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Pathfinder Luggage announced today that the long anticipated Checkpoint Friendly(TM) CompuBrief(R) is hitting the shelves this week. No longer will travelers have to remove their laptop while traveling through security at the airport. The TSA...
FirstFlight Appoints Gary Hart Chief Operating Officer
ELMIRA, N.Y. & CORNING, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - FirstFlight, Inc. (OTC BB: FFLT) a charter management and aviation services company, announced today that aviation industry veteran Gary Hart has been appointed to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO...
Construction is Underway for The BROADMOOR Cottages
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Construction is underway for The BROADMOOR Cottages to be completed in May of 2009. Situated on elevated sites, presenting spectacular views of the 18th fairway of the East Course and sweeping vistas of Cheyenne Mountain, The BROADMOOR...
An Analysis of the Hotels & Motels Industry in the United Kingdom - Spot Future Trends, Examine Five Year Forecasts and Discover Leading Company Profiles
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Research and Markets . Any currency conversions included within this report have been calculated using constant 2006 annual average exchange rates. Europe comprises Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy...
Four Seasons Resort Vail Names General Manager
VAIL, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and project developer Black Diamond Resorts - Vail LLC are pleased to announce that 30-year Four Seasons veteran Hans Willimann has taken the helm as the property's general manager. Willimann will oversee the opening of...
Staycation, Mancation, Girlfriend Getaway, Golf Vacation - Rancho de los Caballeros Is the Destination
WICKENBURG, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Rancho de los Caballeros, a luxury desert resort with a corral of 100 horses, championship golf course, spa and gourmet cuisine, is gearing up for the opening of its 61st season on Oct. 9. The Ranch is the perfect retreat for mancations...
Enterprise Expands Car Sharing Program Nationwide; WeCar(TM) Offers Convenience, Affordability, Environmental Benefits
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - WeCar(TM), a car sharing program from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, is now available nationwide. The new offering provides an easy-to-use, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly hourly car rental option designed to meet the changing transportation...
Lakes Entertainment to Present at Brean Murray Carret & Co. Small Cap Consumer One on One Conference
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced today that Lakes' President and Chief Financial Officer Tim Cope will present at the Brean Murray Carret & Co. Small Cap Consumer One on One Conference and Fashion Show at The Grand Hyatt Hotel in...
domus STAY residence hotel to Open at Stella
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Constellation Property Group is proud to introduce domus STAY, a new brand and a bold alternative to the traditional hotel experience. The first property, domus@STELLA, will open in San Diego in early 2009. The luxurious Stella Condominiums have been...
Whole Travel Launches and Shifts the Paradigm for Online Travel With Revolutionary "Blue Sky" Search Technology
PALO ALTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Whole Travel (www.wholetravel.com) launches and announced today that it is the first online travel site to provide "blue sky" search functionality for consumers looking to discover the world's most amazing destinations while being...
Five Fabulous Freebies for Savvy Penny Pinchers
-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - With most of us watching our budgets and pinching pennies these days, here's a spot of good news: there is still a ton of great stuff you can get for free ... if you know where to look. Here's the scoop on five fabulous "freebies" you may not know about yet. Why...
Garmin(R) Introduces New Line of VHF Marine Radios
OLATHE, Kan.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the VHF 100 and VHF 200, two new powerful VHF radios designed for both OEM and aftermarket applications. "These new radios...
Deployment of VendorNet StoreNet(TM) Manager Enables E-Commerce Sales for Jones Apparel Group
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - VendorNet(R), a supply chain collaboration solutions provider, today announced that it has successfully launched Jones Apparel Group as a new user of its e-commerce and in-store collaboration technology, VendorNet StoreNet(TM) Manager. The...
Hilton Hotels Corporation Announces Major Expansion Plans to Quadruple its Caribbean and Latin America Portfolio
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 30, 2008 - Hilton Hotels Corporation today announces expansion plans to quadruple its presence in the Caribbean and Latin America by adding 150 new hotels to the portfolio over the next five years. The company also reveals a new development...
Tropicana Entertainment raises red flags about Cordish offer to buy Atlantic City casino
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Tropicana Entertainment, LLC issued the following statement contesting the terms that were revealed today by conservator Justice Gary Stein about The Cordish Company's expression of interest in buying the Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic...
Tahiti Legends Forges Partnership with Silversea Cruises
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - As leaders in their respective fields, Tahiti Legends and Silversea Cruises have teamed up to provide the ultimate Tahitian experience - a luxury cruise expedition of French Polynesia and an overwater bungalow stay. This partnership...
Judy Chu Says California Gasoline Consumption Down in June and Second Quarter 2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Judy Chu, Ph.D., Chair of the State Board of Equalization (BOE), today released gasoline consumption figures for June and complete figures for the second quarter of 2008. June gasoline consumption declined by 7.5 percent from the same month a...
EERC Creates First 100% Renewable Jet Fuel
GRAND FORKS, N.D.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota has achieved a major technical milestone in creating a 100% renewable domestic fuel that meets the JP-8 aviation fuel screening criteria, proving a pathway...
David Leadbetter Golf Academy Announces Innovative Luggage Transportation Solution for Students
CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - The David Leadbetter Golf Academy and The Luggage Club announced their partnership to allow DLGA students to ship their luggage and clubs at a special member's only rate via The Luggage Club's innovative luggage transportation service. With...
Holiday Inn Select Downtown Memphis, Where the Beat Begins
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - The Holiday Inn Select Downtown Memphis is dancing to a new beat with completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation. The Holiday Inn Select Downtown Memphis is truly the place to stay with a new, contemporary look and exciting packages. The...
TACA Unveils New Image
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - TACA, the international airline with a 77-year history in Central, South and North America, unveiled last week its new brand image and a series of new services on board and on the ground as it seeks to provide a new customer experience...
MarineMax Expands Brand Offering In New York and New Jersey
CLEARWATER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE:HZO), the nation's largest recreational boat retailer, announced today it has expanded its relationship with Hatteras and CABO, two of the world's premier manufacturers of sport fishing and cruising yachts. Specifically...
Vesdia Corporation to Present at ATM, Debit & Prepaid Forum
-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Vesdia Corporation: -0- *T What: Learn how loyalty programs utilize branded credit and debit cards, and merchant-funded rewards networks to generate significant customer growth and profitability for all parties. During the Maximizing Loyalty Strategies...
The 22nd Annual Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival Features Three Weekends of Smooth Jazz on the Island Retreat of Santa Catalina
AVALON, CATALINA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - The 22nd Annual Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival kicks off the weekend of Friday October 3rd and runs three days each over three consecutive weekends, October 3, 4, 5, October 10, 11, 12, and October 17, 18, 19. The JazzTrax line-up...
St. Barth Properties Sotheby's International Realty Records the Single Largest Private Residence Sale to Date in St. Barth
ST BARTHELEMY, FWI & FRANKLIN, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - St. Barth Properties Sotheby's International Realty, a luxury real estate firm based in St Barthelemy, French West Indies, recently closed on the sale of Villa La Grande Maison des Etoiles, in the amount of EUR...
Clean Energy Adds CNG Fueling Stations at Major Airports in Atlanta, GA and Oklahoma City, OK
SEAL BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq:CLNE) will own, operate and supply fuel for new compressed natural gas (CNG) public access stations to support airport operations in Atlanta and Oklahoma City. In the Atlanta area, the City of College Park...
American Science and Engineering, Inc. Marks 50th Anniversary of Company's Founding
BILLERICA, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E(R)), a leader in X-ray detection technology, today announced the celebration of 50 years of business in the field of X-ray technology. Since its founding in 1958, AS&E has grown to...
Travelocity Launches Secure and Convenient Online Travel Site for Consumers in Latin America
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Travelocity, a world leader in online travel, today announced a Spanish-language site designed to give travelers in Latin America a secure way to make travel reservations any day at any time through a trusted brand. The site is targeted at...
Hilton Hotels Corporation Celebrates European Debut of the Legendary Waldorf=Astoria Brand
ROME, LONDON & BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) today welcomed the former Rome Cavalieri Hilton to the prestigious Waldorf=Astoria Collection. The landmark property, which will be known as the Rome Cavalieri, marks the debut of HHC's...
Hilton Garden Inn(R) Makes Innovative Employee Training Program Available on PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) Handheld Entertainment System
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2008 - Hilton Garden Inn(R) today announced that it will become the world's first hotel brand to offer an intensive, interactive employee training program designed and created specifically for use on Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.'s PSP(R...
Celebrity Dogs Unleashed!
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Thirty life-size, fiberglass dogs painted by a pack of charitable and artistic celebrities, will hit the streets of New York City starting this month at the Jumeirah Essex House. The striking dogs — painted by celebrities like Richard Gere, Katie...
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Floridians Fall into a Tree-Mendously Interactive Exhibit at the Orlando Science Center with Nature Explore "Exploring Trees Inside and Out"
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - For Orlando children, autumn is just another season of sunny days and mild temperatures. Many kids may never experience the "season of color" when leaves change from green to vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow. This fall, children of all...
Villa Beach Cottages Announces High Season Special Offer
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, West Indies-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Villa Beach Cottages, one of St. Lucia's best-kept-secret resorts, is pleased to announce a high season special for 7-night bookings now through March 1, 2009. Nestled among the coconut trees of Choc Bay, just a few short yards...
Trigram America and The George Washington University Launch Employer Forums: Medical Travel 2008 and Beyond
WASHINGTON & CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Together with The George Washington University's (GW) School of Public Health and Health Services, Trigram America, LLC (www.trigramamerica.com), provider of consulting expertise and resources on medical travel to employers, health plans...
New Horizon Wines Introduces Virginia Wines and 'Wine Lifestyle' to the U.K.
RESTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - New Horizon Wines today announced that it will be launching a program to export selected Virginia wines into the U.K. and offering 'wine lifestyle' tours to experience the beautiful countryside, exceptional wines, and rich history of the region. "An...
13th Annual Dive N' Surf Redondo Beach Lobster Festival Showcases New Activities for the Whole Family September 26-28
REDONDO BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - In what has become the premier event of the South Bay, the 13th Annual Dive N' Surf Redondo Beach Lobster Festival welcomes an "all-new" lineup of spectacular offerings. Headlining the event will be 2008 Olympic Gold Medallist Shannon Boxx...
Starline's New Hop-on, Hop-off Downtown Route is FREE This Weekend (9/27-9/28)
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Starline Tours has announced FREE service this coming weekend (9/27-9/28) for their new Downtown route. To board the route free of charge, riders can board the bus at any one of Starline's 13 bus stops in Downtown. For those attending the Grand Avenue...
Hilton Garden Inn(R) Lakewood Opens Doors in New Jersey
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Hilton Garden Inn(R), one of the fastest growing brands that is part of the Hilton Family of Hotels, opened the 110-room Hilton Garden Inn Lakewood in Lakewood, NJ. The Hilton Garden Inn Lakewood is operated by Parkway Hotel, LLC, an...
Now Open: The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Inspires Personal Renewal for Mind, Body and Earth
AVON, Colo.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Vail Valley's newest "green" resort, opens today. The upper-upscale resort will awaken guests' senses with breathtaking views of Beaver Creek Mountain, unparalleled access to the Eagle River and signature Westin...
Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. Updates Hurricane Ike Impact
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Silverleaf Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVLF) today provided the following updated report on the effects of Hurricane Ike. As previously announced, Hurricane Ike made landfall on Saturday, September 13, 2008, along the Texas coast near Silverleaf's Seaside...
Goldman Sachs Invests in American Traffic Solutions
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - American Traffic Solutions ("ATS") announced today that Goldman Sachs has become its first institutional investor. Goldman Sachs was invited to invest in ATS as a minority shareholder to support the explosive growth in the company's photo...
Stirling Sotheby's International Realty Says Bid Deadline Nears for Auction of Prime Florida Resort Property
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Global interest continues to build for the silent auction of a prime hotel/timeshare development site near Walt Disney World and other famous attractions in Central Florida. Stirling Sotheby's International Realty announced earlier this month that...
CORRECTING and REPLACING AIMS Announces Appointment of Bill Main to Top California Restaurant Association Post
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Fourth graph, last sentence of release dated September 24, 2008 should read: BM&A is noted for strategies, workshops and its digital "Trade Secrets" programs at www.billmain.com (sted BM&A is noted for strategies, workshops and its digital "Trade...
Desires Hotels Announces New Project on NYC's Lower East Side
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Leading hotel management company Desires Hotels, the boutique division of Tecton Hospitality, announces that it will manage the new hotel project on Ludlow Street, located between Houston and Stanton streets on the Lower East Side (LES) of Manhattan...
Intransa Executive to Speak at TribalNet9 Conference
SAN JOSE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Intransa, the global leader of shared, scalable and simple external IP storage solutions for video and IT customer needs, will introduce Howard Finck, Intransa Director of Gaming and Hospitality, at the Ninth Annual TribalNet9 Native American...
Despite Turmoil on Wall Street, Main Street is Helping TripAdvisor Give Away $1 Million
NEWTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - TripAdvisor(R) (www.tripadvisor.com), the world's largest travel community, today released a voting update for the "More than Footprints(TM)" philanthropic initiative, in which TripAdvisor is donating $1 million to five travel-related nonprofits...
Omaha, Nebraska Wakes up to the Smartest Trend in Travel
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. & OMAHA, Neb.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced an agreement with Mutual of Omaha to open an Element hotel at Midtown Crossing at Turner Park. Element Omaha Midtown Crossing is scheduled to open in...
Free Giveaways This Weekend for International Visitors as Part of World Tourism Day
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau: WHAT: International visitors to Philadelphia will receive a special welcome this weekend (September 26-28), when the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB), Independence Visitor Center...
Morgans Hotel Group Announces Amended Agreement for Echelon Project in Las Vegas
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) ("MHG") today announced that it has entered into an amended agreement with Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) with regard to the companies' joint venture to develop a Mondrian and Delano within Boyd's existing...
Booking Bonus Benefits at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center Include a Group Rebate and Free Meeting Room
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Booking bonus benefits are in play at The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, a member of WORLDHOTELS, First Class Collection of hotels and resorts. Planners who book their group meeting with a minimum 26-room block on peak nights in December 2008...
Preparing for Catastrophic Claims: Just One of the Reasons Homeminders Adds New Features to Create, Store, and Share Home Property Inventory
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Recent catastrophic storms and a fierce wildfire season highlight the importance of preparation, prevention, and record keeping. These unfortunate but inevitable events make Homeminders(R) an even greater value to both homeowners and insurance...
Telkonet's Success Spotlighted in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for Maryland
GERMANTOWN, Md.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Telkonet, Inc. (AMEX:TKO), the leading provider of innovative, centrally managed solutions for integrated energy management, networking, building automation and proactive support services, has been named in Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast...
Staples Makes Airport Security Easy with New Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bags
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Staples Inc., (NASDAQ: SPLS) the world's largest office products company, will debut four new airport security checkpoint-friendly laptop bags in November 2008 to help travelers minimize the risk of losing or damaging laptops at security...
No Clowning Around: The Barnum Museum Gets a Face Paint
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - Today in honor of the iconic American showman Phineas Taylor (P.T.) Barnum, Hampton(R) Hotels' Save-A-Landmark(R) program (www.hamptonlandmarks.com) kicked off a major initiative to restore The Barnum Museum in Bridgeport, Conn. The event...
HRP Myrtle Beach Holdings, LLC Issues Current Report
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2008 - HRP Myrtle Beach Holdings, LLC ("HRP") announced today that it posted a current report on the company website (www.hrpusa.com). The current report is being furnished pursuant to the Indentures governing the Floating Rate Senior Secured Notes...
Sun Country Airlines Statement
ST. PAUL, Minn.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Petters Aviation-owned Sun Country Airlines will continue to fly its regular scheduled and charter service with no affect on operations or schedule. Minnetonka-based Petters Company was searched by federal agents Wednesday morning as part of an...
Avenue hotel Chicago Announces "Chicago Marathon Package"
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - The Avenue hotel, Chicago's newest Magnificent Mile hotel property, is pleased to announce a special "Chicago Marathon" package specially designed for participants and spectators of the event. The package begins at $279/night and includes the following...
Exhibition "85 Year History Of Russian Aviation Shown In Aeroflot Poster Advertisements" Has Arrived To The Chelsea Art Museum In New York City Starting September 22, 2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - A unique exhibition entitled 'History in the Aeroflot Posters' enjoyed great success in Moscow earlier this year and has now opened at the Chelsea Art Museum. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Yakovenko and U.S. Aeroflot General Director...
The Windy City Gets a Taste of Caribbean Flavor
CANCUN, Mexico-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - On September 29, the streets of Chicago will be the scenario for the launch of the new promotional campaign under the slogan "Cancun Deeply Unique," presented by The Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau and The Mexico Tourism Board. A total of 170...
Swisscom Enables Innovation at Office 2.0
STERLING, Va.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Swisscom (SWX:SCMN), a leading telecommunications company, enabled one of the largest collective experiments on online productivity and collaboration at the recent Office 2.0 conference held at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco. For the second...
Hilton Hotels Appoints Thomas C. Kennedy as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Hilton Hotels Corporation ("Hilton") today announced the appointment of Thomas C. Kennedy as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kennedy will report to Hilton's President and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher J...
Tropicana Entertainment says it intends to try to block sale of its New Jersey casino if price is too low
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Tropicana Entertainment CEO Scott Butera said today that the reported indication of interest by Cordish & Co. in the purchase of the Tropicana City Casino and Resort in Atlantic City is likely to be below the underlying value of the asset and that...
Airport Authority Approves Preliminary Work on 10,000-Foot Commercial Runway
PANAMA CITY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - The Panama City - Bay County International Airport Authority announced its intentions today to construct a 10,000-foot main runway at the new airport in West Bay, subject to obtaining necessary permits and approvals. The Authority previously...
Medtral New Zealand Announces Strategic Partnership with California-based Global Medical Conexions
AUCKLAND, New Zealand & SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Medtral New Zealand (www.medtral.com), providing affordable, world-class healthcare with all-inclusive travel and medical treatment packages, today announced a strategic partnership with California-based Global Medical...
Travel 2.0 US Report Describes An Emerging Generation Of Travel Oriented Sites
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Research and Markets on the internet where site users generate much of the content by creating travel reviews and ratings, by authoring travel blogs and journals, as well as by uploading photos as well as other content. In turn, site users...
South African Airways Vacations(R) Offers New Inventory for Incredible $1,999(a) "South Africa in Style" Package
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - South African Airways Vacations(R) announced fresh, new inventory made available with its popular, luxury 9-day "South Africa in Style" package with a price of just $1,999(a) for travel beginning Dec. 1-15. The last-minute availability makes...
Eco-Bunnies Hop to the Viral Scene This Fall with Earth-Friendly Tips for Kids and Adults
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2008 - Travelocity's Eco-Bunnies are back on the viral scene, teaching principles of earth-friendly living in their latest animation. The first major U.S. travel company to offer carbon offsets, Travelocity created the Eco-Bunnies in November 2006 to...
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