Cruise Newswire
1 - 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...
2 - 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...
3 - 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...
4 - 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...
5 - 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...
6 - 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...
7 - 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...
8 - 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...
9 - Trams Introduces New Dashboard Technology for Travel Agencies
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Trams(R), Inc., a leading provider of back-office and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for travel agencies, today introduced a new dashboard feature for its ClientBase CRM product. This ClientBase enhancement will provide an...
10 - 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...
11 - 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...
12 - 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...
13 - 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...
14 - 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...
15 - 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...
16 - 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...
17 - 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...
18 - 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...
19 - DCBureau.org Releases Major Investigation of the Shipping Industry's Fatal Impact
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - DCBureau.org, an award-winning investigative journalism organization, today released the opening of a major three-part series exposing the heavy public health and environmental damage of the commercial shipping industry. No Safe Harbor: The Shipping...
20 - 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...
21 - Sarasota Yacht Club Celebrates ‘Topping Off’ Construction Milestone
SARASOTA, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - After celebrating a “topping off” construction milestone, Sarasota Yacht Club (SYC) is moving toward completion of its sparkling new waterfront clubhouse in February 2010. Yacht club members and Sarasota civic leaders will hold an evening...
22 - 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...
23 - 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...
24 - 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...
25 - 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...
26 - 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...
27 - 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...
28 - Sabre’s Enhanced Virtually There Travel Itinerary Service Features Faster Access to Trip Data and New Mobile Phone Capabilities
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - Sabre Travel Network(R) today announced the complete deployment of its enhanced Virtually There(R) itinerary product. Used by 30,000 travel agencies and millions of business and leisure travelers worldwide, the enhanced service is available in 17...
29 - GetThere Delivers Hotel, Mobile and a Dozen Other Enhancements for Online Business Travel Programs
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - GetThere(R), the world’s leading online business travel procurement solution, formally rolled out its latest collection of enhancements for business travel programs. Unveiled at July’s GetThere Summit in front of a record number of corporate...
30 - linentracker® RFID System Revolutionizes Hospitality Industry
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - At a time when hotels are experiencing countless challenges, Linen Technology Tracking, LLC. announces the launch of a cost savings opportunity for the hospitality industry: linentracker®, their Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system. In the...
31 - ISM Publishes TravelTweets100
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - ISM, a consulting, marketing and advertising firm that specializes in problem solving for premier travel and lifestyle brands, has curated a collection of 100 influential travel resources on Twitter. Visitors to http://traveltweets100.com, can view a single...
32 - Senior WeatherBug Meteorologists Available to Provide Expert Commentary on 2009 Active Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - WeatherBug: Who: The WeatherBug Met Ops Desk is actively tracking the paths of Hurricane Bill and Tropical Depressions Ana and Claudette. Meteorologists are available to provide the media with commentary and information on current conditions; expert analysis and...
33 - Norwegian Cruise Line Builds Customer Engagement with Bazaarvoice Social Commerce Suite
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2009 - Bazaarvoice, the market and technology leader in hosted social commerce applications that drive sales, today announced that Norwegian Cruise Line has launched the Bazaarvoice social commerce platform with Ask & Answer™, Ratings &...
34 - Online Vacation Center Holdings Corp. to Restate Previously Issued Financial Statements for Fiscal 2008, Interim Quarters of 2008 and First Quarter of 2009
PLANTATION, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Online Vacation Center Holdings Corp. (OTCBB:ONVC), announced today it is restating its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008 and all quarterly financial statements in 2008. Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of...
35 - Chartis Global Travel Businesses to Operate under Travel Guard Brand, Endorsed by Chartis
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Chartis Inc., a world leading property-casualty and general insurance organization, today announced that all of its worldwide travel businesses will begin operating under the brand name Travel Guard, effective immediately. Additionally, Jeffrey C...
36 - The Priceline Negotiator, aka William Shatner, Hails the Negotiating Spirit of the American People
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2009 - A new survey on the art of negotiating was released today, and William Shatner is grinning from ear to ear. Mr. Shatner plays The Priceline Negotiator, who tirelessly works to educate consumers on the art of negotiating, and to help priceline.com...
37 - Savings Afficionados Will Love Instant Rewards from the priceline rewards Visa® card
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 12, 2009 - Discount mavens and deal hounds – here’s a new offering from The Priceline Negotiator that you won’t be able to pass up. Today, priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) introduced the priceline rewards Visa card – an instant-rewards card that lets...
38 - Ultra-Luxury Tour Operator Remote Lands Joins Prestigious Virtuoso® Travel Network
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Remote Lands, an ultra-luxury private tour operator focused exclusively on Asia, is delighted to announce that it has joined the prominent Virtuoso® travel network. As a Preferred Supplier, Remote Lands (www.remotelands.com) will be offering its...
39 - VIPGift Improves Customer Profitability with Enhanced Loyalty Solution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - VIPGift announced today the Fall 2009 launch of CLAIM (Customer Loyalty And Incentive Management) 2.0, an advanced points-based enterprise solution designed to increase customer loyalty and engagement. CLAIM 2.0, which also facilitates customer...
40 - Norwegian Cruise Line Reports Results for Second Quarter 2009
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-August 11, 2009 - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL Corporation Ltd. or “the Company”) today reported results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2009. EBITDA in the period improved by 87% to $84.2 million versus $45.1 million for the same period in 2008. Net income in 2009 rose...
41 - Navigators to Present at KBW 2009 Insurance Conference
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - The Navigators Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAVG) today announced that Stan Galanski, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Frank McDonnell, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be presenting at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (“KBW...
42 - NudistClubhouse.com Grows Social Networking Website... It's Like a Nude Facebook or MySpace!
SAN DIEGO-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - The popularity of social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace has prompted another website to do the same thing, only naked! NudistClubhouse.com is the original social networking solution for people who prefer to be nude. Similar to the other...
43 - Priceline.com Reports Financial Results for 2nd Quarter 2009
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-August 10, 2009 - Priceline.com Incorporated (Nasdaq: PCLN) today reported its financial results for the 2nd quarter 2009. Gross travel bookings for the 2nd quarter, which refers to the total dollar value, inclusive of all taxes and fees, of all travel services...
44 - BookIt.com® Gets an Upgrade, Passes It On to Guests
PANAMA CITY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 9, 2009 - Travelers have only 99 hours to book during BookIt.com®’s Upgrade Sale – with eye-catching deals like free room upgrades, resort and spa credits, free drinks and more – as the travel provider’s Web site comes back online after an upgrade to...
45 - Green Planet Group to Restate Financials
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 7, 2009 - Green Planet Group, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPG), an emerging leader in environmentally safe products and services, today announced that on August 6, 2009, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Green Planet Group, Inc. (the “Company”) concluded...
46 - Travel Survey Finds Americans Suffering from ‘Vacation Deficit’
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - When someone thinks of a “deficit,” they think of budget woes. But a new survey finds that the United States is in the throes of a serious “vacation deficit.” According to a just-released survey of travelers, many Americans have yet to take a...
47 - Luggage Forward Completes Acquisition of Sports Express
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2009 - Luggage Forward, the leading provider of doorstep to destination luggage delivery worldwide, today announced the acquisition of Colorado-based Sports Express® and related brands. Founded in 1999 with a focus on door-to-door sports equipment delivery, Sports...
48 - BookIt.com® Ventures into Fort Lauderdale Market
PANAMA CITY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2009 - BookIt.com® (www.BookIt.com), a leading online travel provider, launched its newest market today – sun-soaked Fort Lauderdale, Florida – with exclusive deals on luxurious hotels for Guests who book quickly. The move is a logical step for...
49 - Be the First Person to Sail on the Brand New Norwegian Epic
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2009 - CruiseNow.com and Norwegian Cruise Line are giving their customers the ability to get onboard the Brand New Norwegian Epic. Join us as we take you on a virtual tour of the ship that has the industry buzzing. The Epic is a marvel of engineering and...
50 - Friendly Planet Travel Dazzles Vacationers with a Six-Day Tour of Dubai
JENKINTOWN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-August 3, 2009 - Not too long ago, it was a quiet oasis in an expanse of desert, but over the last three decades, Dubai has become one of the hottest destinations for travelers. Known for having the biggest, and most lavish of everything, this coastal city has made...
51 - Fifth Annual Boston Globe Travel Show to Take Place February 19-21, 2010
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-August 3, 2009 - The Boston Globe has announced that the fifth annual Boston Globe Travel Show will take place on February 19-21, 2010 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. The Boston Globe Travel Show is one of the largest consumer-attended travel shows in the United...
52 - Mobil Travel Guide Forms Strategic Partnership with Forbes
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-August 3, 2009 - Mobil Travel Guide and Forbes Media LLC announced today that Mobil Travel Guide will become Forbes Travel Guide effective October 1, 2009. This exclusive licensing agreement between two industry leaders with more than 140 years’ combined experience...
53 - Prestige Cruise Holdings Appoints Kunal S. Kamlani Chief Financial Officer
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-July 31, 2009 - Prestige Cruise Holdings (PCH), the parent corporation of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, announced the appointment of Kunal S. Kamlani as Chief Financial Officer. Kamlani joins PCH from Smith Barney where he recently served as Chief Operating...
54 - SAA Vacations® Offers a Deal and a Choice You Can’t Refuse, with Cape Town and One of Three Safari Options at Just $1,899*
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 28, 2009 - South African Airways Vacations® has introduced a new, luxury, 9-day package featuring Cape Town plus one of three different safari options for just $1,899*. The “South Africa on Sale” package includes international and domestic flights on...
55 - Obesity and Migraine Sufferers More Emotionally Traumatized than Those with Life-Threatening Conditions
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - Need another reason to commit to a healthy diet and exercise? Think migraines are just headaches? Migraine and obesity sufferers feel more emotional pain than those dealing with life-threatening conditions like congestive heart failure, prostate...
56 - Global Business Travel Spend Projected to Exceed $986 Billion by 2013; China to Outpace U.S. in Growth
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) and Egencia™, the corporate travel arm of Expedia Inc., today released a sample of findings from a landmark study that quantifies global business travel spend and projects business travel growth through...
57 - Travel Site Voyij.com Introduces First Ever Customized “Deal Alerts”
CUPERTINO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - Voyij.com, the most comprehensive site for travel deals and sales, today introduced the first full featured, customizable deal alert system that notifies you of the best travel sales based on exactly what you want as soon as they become available...
58 - Ring in New Years in Unique Style with Remote Lands Asia Holidays
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - Remote Lands, the specialty private tour operator creating customized luxury holidays in Asia, has today rolled out exotic New Years vacations. From Bhutan to Japan, India to Indonesia, Remote Lands (www.remotelands.com) has your invitation to exclusive...
59 - Heading West? Frontier Launches Cross-Country Fare Sale
DENVER-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2009 - Can we hear a yee-haw? Our low fares from the East to the West will let you giddy up across the country without busting the bank. Frontier Airlines today announced a sale with three days of special fares that will get you to destinations out West for as low...
60 - AdviTech, Inc. Secures $3.4 Million in Financing Commitments
SAN ANTONIO-(Business Wire)-July 15, 2009 - AdviTech, Inc. today announced completion of its initial funding round by securing commitments of $3.4 million, including $2.5 million from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (“ETF”). “Texas is the best state in the nation to live, work and do...
61 - Visual Travel Tours Introduces Mobile QuietGuides For The Hearing Impaired
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 15, 2009 - Visual Travel Tours (VTT) www.VisualTravelTours.com today unveiled QuietGuides, a new line of multimedia travel guides with script and imagery for the hearing impaired and deaf. VTT is the first online source for professional multimedia tours...
62 - The Navigators Group, Inc. to Release Second Quarter Results on August 6, 2009
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-July 13, 2009 - The Navigators Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAVG) will release its 2009 second quarter results after the close of regular stock market hours on Thursday, August 6, 2009. The earnings release will be available shortly thereafter on Navigators’ website at...
63 - A Legend Lives On: Cheeca Lodge & Spa to Reopen December 15th
ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys-(Business Wire)-July 8, 2009 - The legendary Cheeca Lodge & Spa, one of America’s most historic resorts, begins an exciting new chapter in its 63-year history on December 15, 2009, when it reopens after construction of a new Main Lodge building. Set on 27 private...
64 - Small(er)-Is-Beautiful New Galapagos Tour: Best Guest/Guide Ratio on Eco-Friendly Natural Habitat Adventures Classic Galapagos Trip
BOULDER, Colo.-(Business Wire)-July 8, 2009 - Comfort-minded eco-travelers will be happy to discover that the Galapagos Islands’ newest luxury vessel has the best guide/guest ratio around. With a mere 16 travelers and two guides – as well as a sustainable approach that includes carbon offsetting...
65 - SeaMobile® and MTN Satellite Services Names Jeanne Prayther Chief Financial Officer
MIRAMAR, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 7, 2009 - SeaMobile, Inc. and its MTN Satellite Services subsidiary, the leading provider of satellite communications services to the maritime industry and remote locations throughout the world, have named Jeanne Prayther as Chief Financial Officer. Previous to her...
66 - Cruise Industry Veteran Returns with Innovative Online Cruise Travel Company
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 30, 2009 - One of the cruise industries most successful and respected online travel professionals has returned to the online cruise travel space in style. With the opening of CruiseNow.com, John Keen has created an innovative website that is easy to use, full...
67 - Most Comprehensive Travel Site for Deals & Sales Voyij.com Adds European Destinations
CUPERTINO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - From the crew who created SideStep, newly launched Voyij.com, today announced that the free travel site to consumers has added European destinations. For the first time, travelers will have one central location where they can discover the widest...
68 - Priceline Releases Its 6th Annual Top Destinations List For July 4th
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) today released the results of its 6th annual survey of the 50 most-popular destinations for the upcoming Independence Day weekend. The survey is based on more than 30,000 hotel room booking requests made by customers using...
69 - IHG Signs Two New Holiday Inn Properties in Central America
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-June 24, 2009 - Furthering its reach into Central America, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), (LSE:IHG) (NYSE:IHG) (ADRs), the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced plans to develop two new Holiday Inn hotels in Central America, the first two of seven...
70 - Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, Dominican Republic, Constructs New Member Services Building, New Villas and Suites
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, has announced a September 2009 opening date for its new state-of-the-art member services building, The Tower, and an...
71 - IdentityTruth Helps Families Prevent Identity Theft While on Summer Vacation
WALTHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - IdentityTruth, the leading provider of a new breed of services to help consumers safeguard their privacy and identity, today offers tips to families who are planning summer vacations to help protect themselves against identity theft. Whether...
72 - It’s Official: Ten Finalists to Compete for Curaçao’s Half a Million Dollar Treasure Hunt
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Ten lucky North Americans will be put to the test when they compete in a real treasure hunt on the island of Curaçao in hopes of winning half a million dollars. The Curaçao Treasure Hunt will take place from August 23-25, 2009. Stretching from...
73 - FlightView Shares Guest-Centric Strategies that Strengthen Hospitality Brands
ANAHEIM, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Hospitality vendors looking to separate from the deeply discounted pack should look beyond the reception desk. Embracing the reality that guests come from somewhere and leave to go somewhere – most frequently relying on air travel – presents a...
74 - Virtuoso® Standardizes on Liquid Computing’s Unified Computing System for Hosted Travel Services
STAMFORD, Conn.-(Business Wire)-June 22, 2009 - Liquid Computing, a leader in unified computing infrastructure for the dynamic data center, today announced that Virtuoso®, the leading luxury travel network, has standardized on the LiquidIQ unified computing system for hosting the web-based services...
75 - Casino City Releases New Global Gaming Report Showing 2008 Revenue Growth in Some Countries Despite Economic Slowdown
NEWTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - Casino City Press announces the release of the 2009-2010 edition of Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac, which provides more than 450 pages of comprehensive, up-to-date market summaries, financial data, statistics, and profiles of properties, owners...
76 - The Knot and OTX Announce Groundbreaking Research and Classify New Consumer Group…Nesties: Settling Down & Gearing Up
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Leading lifestage media company The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT), in partnership with OTX, a global consumer research and consulting firm, unveils groundbreaking research on a key consumer group, Nesties. These 25- to 32-year-old women, distinguished from their...
77 - The St. Joe Company Announces Masterplanning Agreements with Haskell and TranSystems
WEST BAY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - The St. Joe Company (NYSE:JOE) today announced that it has entered into agreements with The Haskell Company, America’s Green Design-Build Leader, and TranSystems Corporation, one of the world’s leading transportation planning and engineering...
78 - Hotels Finding Easy Profit with “Pillow Talk”; Hotel Guests Eager to Sleep on It
BEAUFORT, S.C.-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - We’ve all used the phrase “Let me sleep on it” when a decision needs thoughtful consideration. And more hotels than ever are restlessly tossing and turning in efforts to create added revenue in this economy. Taking the often-used marketing...
79 - Be Among the First to Discover Scrub Island Resort, the BVI's Exclusive New Destination, With Special Pre-Opening Package
SCRUB ISLAND, British Virgin Islands-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Scrub Island Resort is inviting guests to be among the first to explore and discover the British Virgin Islands' newest luxury destination – with an exclusive pre-opening "Sneak Peek Bed & Breakfast Package" for those who...
80 - Visa Report Shows Increase in Inbound and Outbound U.S. Tourism Spending in 2008, Decline in Early 2009
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Despite a challenging environment, spending by visitors to the U.S. increased to $52 billion in 2008, up $7 billion from 20071, as measured by spending on Visa-branded payments cards by international visitors. At the same time, Americans exercised a...
81 - MarineMax Secures Amendment of Credit Agreement
CLEARWATER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE:HZO), the nation’s largest recreational boat retailer, announced today that it has completed an amendment of its credit and security agreement with its seven lenders. Michael H. McLamb, Executive Vice President, Chief...
82 - OpenLink’s Findur Goes Live at TUI Travel
UNIONDALE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - Open Link Financial, Inc. (“OpenLink”), a leading provider of cross-asset trading, risk management and operations processing software, announced today that TUI Travel PLC, (“TUI”), a travel leisure conglomerate that owns airlines, hotels...
83 - Dellis Cay Celebrates the First Anniversary of Its Groundbreaking
DELLIS CAY, Turks & Caicos-(Business Wire)-June 8, 2009 - Thursday, June 4, 2009, marked the one-year anniversary of the official groundbreaking of Dellis Cay, a private island resort and residential development located in the Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies. The festivities on...
84 - TasteWorldTravel.com Announces The Cruise Free Challenge!
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 4, 2009 - TasteWorldTravel.com, an online travel agency that specializes in group vacations, announces the debut of The Cruise Free Challenge! to promote cruise vacations. The Challenge is to organize friends and family for a group cruise. The reward for succeeding...
85 - MoneyGram International Expands Customer Loyalty Program to Europe and Canada
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - MoneyGram International (NYSE:MGI), a leading global payments company, today kicks off the international expansion of MoneyGram Rewards, a loyalty program offering members fee discounts, receive notices and fast and convenient form-free money transfers. The...
86 - Travelocity Issues First-Ever ‘Traveler Confidence’ Report
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - Travelocity’s . This customer-driven focus, backed by 24/7 live phone support, competitive prices and powerful shopping technology has made Travelocity one of the largest travel companies in the world with annual gross bookings of more than U.S...
87 - Sabre Holdings and Humane Society of North Texas to Co-Host First Corporate-Campus Pet Adoption
Media Advisory: Who: Co-hosts: Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) Sabre Holdings What: Co-hosting first-ever corporate-campus pet adoption for HSNT Where/When: June 2; 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sabre Holdings worldwide corporate headquarters 3150 Sabre Drive Southlake, TX 76092 Why: Each...
88 - Hurricane Season Makes Land Today
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-June 1, 2009 - With federal hurricane forecasters predicting as many as 14 tropical storms for the 2009 season – which officially begins today – travel experts are advising Americans who are planning trips to hurricane-prone areas to be prepared, preparations that...
89 - Philippines President Arroyo Inaugurates Sitel’s Sixth New Philippines Contact Center
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-June 1, 2009 - Sitel, a leading global business process outsourcing (BPO) provider, today announced that the Republic of the Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo recently led the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Company’s new contact center in Pasig City...
90 - GoPetFriendly.com Launches Interactive Site To Make Pet Travel Easy, Affordable & Fun
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-June 1, 2009 - Starting today, pet lovers everywhere will be able to plan affordable fun vacations with their furry loved ones by using GoPetFriendly.com (GPF) – a one-stop-shop interactive site of pet-friendly accommodations, attractions, activities and service...
91 - Priceline.com President & CEO Jeffery H. Boyd To Speak At Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 2009 U.S. Technology Conference
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-May 28, 2009 - Priceline.com® (Nasdaq: PCLN) President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffery H. Boyd will speak at the Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 2009 U.S. Technology Conference in New York City on June 4, 2009 at 2:15 p.m. ET. Mr. Boyd will be interviewed in a...
92 - Grass-Roots-Research (Grass-Roots-Distribution.com) Issues Positive Research Report on Caribbean Casino & Gaming Corporation (CGAQ)
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-May 27, 2009 - Caribbean Casino & Gaming Corporation (Pink Sheets:CGAQ) announces the release of a positive 17 page research report. The report was written by the nation’s leading micro-cap research firm, Grass-Roots-Research (Grass-Roots-Distribution.com) The report...
93 - FlightView Shares Five Sure Ways to Survive the Summer Travel Season
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-May 27, 2009 - Travelers can count on a 7.2% drop in airline capacity as the summer travel season starts – smaller planes with fewer seats and less flights. No matter what comes: bad weather, equipment issues or traffic delays, alternative options are becoming harder to come...
94 - Blanket w/ Sleeves vs. Towel w/ Arm Openings
FISHER ISLAND, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 22, 2009 - 20/20 Vision Management releases the Wearable Towel, “The Towel with Arm Openings”. Indeed, this may seem quite familiar as you might recall “The Blanket with Sleeves” that took Americans by storm this winter, but with the summer heat headed...
95 - “Dr. Beach” Names Hanalei Bay America’s Best
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-May 22, 2009 - Hanalei Bay takes the number one spot in the 19th annual Top 10 Beaches ranking produced by coastal expert Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research. Hanalei Bay is a spectacular white...
96 - No Vacation from the Economy: Two Thirds of Americans Plan Summer Vacation, but Nearly Half will Spend Less Than Last Year
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2009 - As school ends and the weather turns warmer, people normally start to think about summer vacations. The faltering economy does have many Americans, as well as their employers, rethinking and re-budgeting – but not necessarily eradicating – their...
97 - American Express Travel Survey Reveals Top 2009 Summer Travel Trends and Travel Agent Tips on How and Where to Find the Best Deals
AXP NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - A new survey of more than 600 American Express Travel agents suggests that while Americans continue to book summer vacations, they are being savvier travelers and making smart tradeoffs to help offset their travel costs. In fact, the vast majority of...
98 - Comeback Kids: Las Vegas & Europe Return Strong On Priceline.com’s 2009 List Of Top Memorial Day Destinations
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - Call ‘em the Comeback Kids. Las Vegas and Europe have returned as popular leisure travel destinations for the Memorial Day holiday period, according to priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN). Today, priceline.com released the results of its 7th annual survey...
99 - BookIt.com® Responds to Influenza Outbreak in Mexico
PANAMA CITY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2009 - In response to the influenza outbreak in Mexico, BookIt.com is helping impacted customers by waiving fees whenever possible, offering credits for air fare and working with vendors on behalf of guests. This week, the online travel provider...
100 - Economic Downturn Changing the Way People Travel
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - From bargain hunting for accommodations to hopping in a car instead of on a plane, many individuals and companies are responding to the uncertain economic climate and worse personal financial conditions by adjusting their travel behaviors in 2009 to...
101 - SurfStream® Debuts at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa Featuring Instruction by Ron Jon Surf School
SOLANA BEACH, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - American Wave Machines, Inc., (AWM) an innovator in artificial wave technology, today announced that the first standing wave machine in the Western Hemisphere will debut at the grand opening of the Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages &...
102 - FullSIX NY Unveils Club Med Insider – Immersive Online Community For Travelers & People Interested In Club Med Vacations
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - Club Med knew that travelers were using social networks and other digital communication tools – Facebook fan pages, travel review sites, online message boards - to discuss their Club Med experiences online. With a desire to enrich the existing Club Med...
103 - Give The Gift Of Travel For Mothers Day, May 10
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2009 - Want a Mothers Day gift that isn’t expensive, but looks like it cost a lot? Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) suggests that you consider giving the gift of travel. 2009 is the year of the travel bargain, with 3-star hotel rooms in major cities available...
104 - Legendary Golf Instructor Bob Toski, 82, to Host His First Classic Golf Cruise in The Legend Series
PALM BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2009 - Classic Sports Brands (CSB), an innovative company in the world of golf and luxury brands, announces a night honoring legendary golf professional and acclaimed golf instructor Bob Toski, his first Classic Golf Cruise, and new agency affiliation...
105 - Collette Vacations Engages DataArt to Modernize Tour Operator Automation System
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2009 - DataArt, a high-end software development company with R&D centers in Eastern Europe, was engaged by Collette Vacations, one of the oldest tour operators in the U.S., to help modernize a corporate information system and to extend existing functionality to...
106 - Diners Club International Opens New Airport Lounges in Mexico and Singapore
RIVERWOODS, Ill.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2009 - Diners Club International, a business unit of Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS), today announced the opening of 13 new airport lounges located in Mexico and Singapore. These openings now bring the total number of lounges in the Diners Club...
107 - The Related Group Acquires 50% Stake in Lighthouse Point, Bahamas
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2009 - The Related Group, a privately-held, leading luxury real estate developer, today announced that it has completed a 50% acquisition of a 900-acre peninsula on Eleuthra Island, Bahamas. The venture, TRG-Meritage Bahamas LLC, acquired the peninsula known as...
108 - Ooyala's Platform Used For Travel Industry eBusiness Initiatives
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2009 - According to Forrester's Consumer Technographics® data, 64% of US online consumers watch online video at least monthly, to make purchasing decisions. 9% of US online leisure travelers — nearly 11 million consumers — have watched video...
109 - Baha Mar Resorts Signs Preliminary Agreements with Chinese Construction and Banking Partners
NASSAU, The Bahamas-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2009 - Baha Mar Resorts announced today that it has signed a formal agreement with China State Construction Engineering Corporation to construct the multi-billion-dollar Baha Mar Resort on Nassau’s famed Cable Beach. At the same time, Baha Mar also...
110 - Master Distribution Systems Makes Plans to Move up from Pink Sheets and List Over the Counter
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-March 10, 2009 - Master Distribution Systems (MDBS) today announced that its Board of Directors has passed a resolution to complete the necessary filings to graduate the company from the Pink Sheets to the Over the Counter Bulletin Board. MDBS has completed the audits for the...
111 - The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Caribbean & Mexico Announce New Destination Wedding Offer for Summer
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2009 - Now couples have even more reason to celebrate their wedding in the tropical destinations of The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Caribbean & Mexico: an exclusive offer for a complimentary wedding ceremony, in addition to a complimentary three-night first anniversary...
112 - The Google Maps vs MapQuest Online Mapping Portal War Is Driving Map 2.0 Innovations, According to ABI Research
LONDON-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - Despite the strong growth of portable navigation, Internet mapping sites remain very popular for trip planning, local search and written directions. The current global number of 300 million unique visitors is expected to grow at an annual rate of 15% in the...
113 - Thomas Cook Set to Fly High with ATG
LONDON-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - ATG (Art Technology Group, Inc. NASDAQ: ARTG), the premier provider of e-commerce solutions, announced that Thomas Cook UK & Ireland is using ATG to power their thomascook.com website. With the ATG Commerce platform, the site now offers highly...
114 - Lighthouse Bay Resort, Barbuda, Offers Up Close Experience at World’s Largest Frigate Bird Sanctuary Reachable Only by Boat
LOW BAY, Barbuda-(Business Wire)-March 3, 2009 - Lighthouse Bay Resort, an exclusive private island getaway in Barbuda, Eastern Caribbean, just a 15-minute flight from Antigua, provides its guests with an up close and personal encounter with the world’s largest frigate bird sanctuary. Reachable...
115 - Online Vacation Center Holdings Corp. Board of Directors Authorizes the Repurchase of Additional Shares
PLANTATION, Fla.-(Business Wire)-March 2, 2009 - Online Vacation Center Holdings Corp. (OTCBB:ONVC) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $150,000 of the Company’s common stock. The Company also reported that it has repurchased to date...
116 - SeaMiles Partners with Admiral Travel Gallery
TORONTO-(Business Wire)-February 27, 2009 - SeaMiles Limited (TSX VENTURE:SEE), North America's premier cruise loyalty provider, is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Sarasota, Florida’s Admiral Travel Gallery® (ATG), offering new benefits to members of both organizations...
117 - International Ships Sign Up for the Trans-Atlantic Odyssey
NEWPORT, R.I.-(Business Wire)-February 26, 2009 - As this summer’s TALL SHIPS® ATLANTIC CHALLENGE Race Series (www.sailtraining.org/tallships/2009atlantic) quickly approaches, tall ships from around the world continue to sign up to participate in this 7,000 mile race on the open seas. The...
118 - SnapMyLife Offers Weekly ‘Sneak Peek’ Photos from the Travel Channel's Popular ‘Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations’ Series
NEEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 23, 2009 - SnapMyLife, the leading mobile photo-sharing site, and the Travel Channel, the only television network devoted exclusively to travel entertainment, today announced a partnership giving viewers early access to content from the popular Anthony...
119 - Martinique Tourism Update #3: Official Statement from Madeleine De Grandmaison, Chairwoman, Martinique Tourism Authority
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 20, 2009 - Madeleine de Grandmaison, chairwoman of the Martinique Tourism Authority, issued the following statement today regarding the current state of the tourism industry in Martinique relative to the ongoing general strike on the island: “Several recent...
120 - BookIt.com® Announces 99-Hour $69 Sale on Spring and Summer All-Inclusive Vacations
PANAMA CITY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 20, 2009 - In another indication that the travel industry is reacting aggressively to economic conditions, BookIt.com®, http://www.bookit.com/, has announced today an exclusive 99-hour $69 sale on all-inclusive resorts throughout Mexico, the Caribbean...
121 - Sundance Vacations Named as Stevie Award Winner
WILKES-BARRE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-February 20, 2009 - Sundance Vacations has been selected as a winner for the 2009 Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service. Sundance Vacations King of Prussia sales division won the Stevie Award for the Best Sales Team-Hospitality and Tourism. The...
122 - Priceline.com President And CEO Jeffery H. Boyd To Speak At Goldman Sachs Investor Conference
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-February 20, 2009 - Priceline.com® (Nasdaq: PCLN) President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffery H. Boyd will speak at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference 2009 in San Francisco on February 25th at 1:20 p.m. ET. Mr. Boyd will be interviewed in a...
123 - “South Africa on Sale” Package Extended!
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2009 - South African Airways Vacations® has just extended the travel period throughout the fall for their amazing “South Africa On Sale” luxury package. Previously available for travel only through May, it’s now available for travel from...
124 - Chris Mitchell Named Vice President & Publisher of Condé Nast Traveler
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2009 - Chris Mitchell was named Vice President and Publisher of Condé Nast Traveler, it was announced today by Charles H. Townsend, President and C.E.O. of Condé Nast. His appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Mitchell has been the Vice President and...
125 - 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...
126 - 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...
127 - 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...
128 - Research and Markets: Setting Course? Learn More About Coastal and Offshore Navigation, 3rd Edition
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Coastal and Offshore Navigation, 3rd Edition" to their offering. The purpose of Coastal and Offshore Navigation 3rd Edition is to give the sailor who has...
129 - 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...
130 - 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...
131 - Travel Community Issues Guidelines for Use of Meetings and Events by Recipients of Emergency Government Assistance
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Leaders from key organizations representing the meetings, events and incentive travel industries united to issue guidelines on acceptable business travel practices to companies that have received emergency government lending. The guidelines, built upon...
132 - The Boston Globe Travel Show to Take Place February 20-22, 2009 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston
BOSTON-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2009 - More than 15,000 people are expected to explore exotic winter escapes at the 2009 Boston Globe Travel Show on February 20-22 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. This major three-day travel event will feature exhibitors from around the world, trip...
133 - BookIt.com® Announces 99-Hour $99 Sale on Peak Winter All-Inclusive Vacations
PANAMA CITY, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - In another indication that the travel industry is reacting aggressively to economic conditions, BookIt.com®, http://www.bookit.com/, has announced today an exclusive 99-hour $99 sale on all-inclusive resorts throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and...
134 - Latham Marine Develops New Hydraulic Lift System
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Latham Marine, a company that built its reputation with its hydraulic steering system and top-quality parts for the performance boat segment, is further expanding its line with a new hydraulic lift system. The lift will debut at the Miami...
135 - Microsoft, Alchemy Solutions and Crystal Cruises Explain How to Modernize-as-You-Migrate from the Mainframe to .NET
BEND, Ore.-(Business Wire)-February 3, 2009 - Alchemy Solutions, Inc., (www.alchemysolutions.com) provider of legacy modernization solutions for Microsoft’s .NET Framework, in association with Microsoft will offer a unique opportunity to hear how Crystal Cruises successfully moved from their...
136 - Sweeten Your Valentine’s Day with a Romantic Escape to Point Grace
PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS, BWI-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Forget the box of chocolates. For Valentine’s Day this year, give your sweetie the very sweetest gift of all – a romantic escape far away from the freezing cold weather and winter woes. Point Grace, a luxury boutique...
137 - Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau Partners with Acxiom for Multi-channel Marketing Makeover
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - The Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (CVB) recently selected global interactive marketing services leader Acxiom® Corporation (NASDAQ: ACXM) as a partner to take its multi-channel marketing to new heights. “We are...
138 - The 2009 New York Times Travel Show Announces February 6 Travel Industry Conference at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The New York Times Travel Show announced today the Trade Day schedule of seminars, workshops and a preview of the show floor for travel industry professionals attending on Friday, Feb. 6. This year’s keynote speaker for the Travel Industry Conference...
139 - Florida Maritime Leaders Form New Group To Advocate and Advance Industry Interests
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Florida maritime leaders today announced the creation of a new state-wide organization to advocate for the Florida’s vital maritime transportation industry, which provides more than 350,000 good-paying jobs and contributes more than $74 billion...
140 - FastBooking and IDeaS Set New Gold Standard for Hotel Yield Management
MADRID, Spain-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - FITUR — Today, FastBooking announced a yield management solution for hotels. In recessions, competitors continually change room pricing, challenging hoteliers to respond appropriately. Immediately available, FastBooking Yield Management...
141 - NCL Names F3 Norwegian Epic; Announces Inaugural Season Itineraries
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced that it has selected the name for its new F3 ship: Norwegian Epic. Just as the name implies, the ship will be the largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date. The 4,200-passenger Norwegian Epic is...
142 - Sitel to Provide Contact Center Services Globally for Major Travel and Tourism Company
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Sitel today announced that it was selected by a global travel management company to provide business process outsourcing (BPO) services. Nearly 300 Sitel associates in India, Morocco, Singapore and the Philippines will provide comprehensive...
143 - Diners Club Adds Japanese Language Capability to Global Vision
RIVERWOODS, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2009 - Diners Club International, a business unit of Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS), today announced the launch of the Japanese language capability for its premier reporting product, Global Vision. Introduced in 1992, Diners Club Global Vision is...
144 - Introducing The Travel Ekspert, A New Travel Blog From Priceline.com
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Priceline.com announced today the launch of The Travel Ekspert, a new blog that promises to be chock full of budget-friendly trip suggestions, advice on how to use priceline.com’s various services, smoking hot deals uncovered by the priceline.com...
145 - Join the Most Prestigious Classical Musical Festival at Sea
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - The highest ranked cruise ship in the world, according to the 2009 Berlitz Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' MS EUROPA is offering guests a world-class 10-day music festival departing Kiel, Germany on August 12, cruising up the north...
146 - “One Night for Mumbai”: Chartres Lodging Leads Three-City Hospitality Industry Fundraising Effort for Victims of Mumbai Terrorist Attacks
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - The Chartres Lodging Group, LLC, a San Francisco-based national hotel investment and advisory firm, is spearheading an industry-wide effort at its signature hotels in New York, San Francisco and Chicago as part of its No Reservations Giving Program to...
147 - CCRA Acts to Ensure Joystar Agents Their Commission
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - From its inception fourteen years ago, CCRA International has been not only a travel distribution channel but also a vigorous advocate for professional travel agencies and their member agents. Recent developments at Joystar have prompted...
148 - Research and Markets: The Essential Travel & Tourism Market Research Handbook For 2009
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The 2009 Travel & Tourism Market Research Handbook" report to their offering. Tenth edition. Previous editions were used by virtually all major CVBs, most state travel offices, and dozens...
149 - Spotlight 29 Casino Deploys Bally Technologies’ Business Intelligence Solutions Running on the Teradata Database
COACHELLA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 14, 2009 - Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, and casino management systems for the global gaming industry, today announced that Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, Calif. has implemented Bally’s Business Intelligence...
150 - Cruising May Prove to Be the Bargain of the Year, Saving Consumers Hundreds When Traveling by Sea
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - On the heels of last year’s outbreak of high gas prices, airline fees and capacity cuts, things are looking up for the budget weary, as falling prices offer the potential to save hundreds of dollars. Adding to the steep savings afforded by...
151 - Phoenix Marketing Study Indicates Tough Times Ahead for the Travel Industry
SOMERSET, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 12, 2009 - The faltering global economy will curtail people’s travel plans in 2009, but creative promotion of loyalty programs by airlines and hotels can recoup some of the lost revenue and soften the economic impact, according to a new study by Phoenix...
152 - State of Florida, Department of Health Purchases Concenex Unified Customer Interaction Platform, “Montage™”
SUNRISE, Florida-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Concenex, a leading provider of call center solutions, announces the State of Florida, Department of Health has selected “Montage™”, the company’s unified customer interaction and communications platform. The State of Florida, Department...
153 - Famed Animal Expert Jack Hanna Endorses Completion of Los Angeles Zoo’s Pachyderm Forest
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - Jack Hanna, one of the world’s most respected experts in animal care, today endorsed the continuation of the Los Angeles Zoo’s new Pachyderm Forest following a personal visit to the construction site, calling the project “a model for humane...
154 - Priceline.com Releases Its Annual List Of Top New Year’s Party Spots
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-December 25, 2008 - Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) today released its 5th annual list of top destinations for ringing in the New Year. For the 4th consecutive year, Las Vegas is once again the #1 destination for New Year’s revelers. To compile its list, priceline.com...
155 - Financial Strength Despite Global Tourism Slump: Travel Holdings, Inc., Reports Double-Digit Growth in 2008
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-December 23, 2008 - In spite of downbeat sales forecasts for the tourism industry in 2008, the growth of Travel Holdings, Inc., proves consumers are willing to weather the global storm, reporting a rise in travel sales, margins and bookings for the fourth consecutive...
156 - ''Yes, We Can 2009 Inauguration Cruise'' Seven Day Voyage to the Inauguration of Barack Obama
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - HotelBlox announced today that it has partnered with Imperial Majesty Cruise Line and Yes We Can Cruise, Inc., to offer an exclusive sailing to the inauguration of Barack Obama, who will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America...
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