Press Releases by Category Tourism, Cars, Traffic
BOOKONLINE.IT: il servizio di booking on line italiano più completo
Padova, Italia – bookonline.it da una recente inchiesta risulta essere tra i più utilizzati e conosciuti siti di prenotazione on line di hotel dal mercato italiano, e non solo. Infatti il servizio è in funzione fin dal 1999 e oggi offre oltre 45.000 tra hotel, alberghi, residence, bed&breakfast, in oltre 10.000 destinazioni nel mondo. Ad esempio in home page si possono subito trovare gli hotel di Roma ,…
Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul rated 26th best hotel among 50 top hotels in E …
ZURICH, 21th July 2008 – In a survey conducted by the US travel magazine Travel & Leisure, Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul was selected 26th best hotel among the top 50 hotels in Europe. The five star deluxe hotel, a member of the “Leading Hotels of the World”, is situated on the European side of the city and lies in a beautiful park, which is part of the former sultan’s palace,…
Mark Nykanen to lead Writers Retreat at Island Lake Lodge
Event: Writer’s Conference
Place: Island Lake Lodge, Fernie B.C.
Time: September 28 – Oct 3 2008
Conference Information:
The Fernie Writers Conference recently announced Mark Nykanen, four time Emmy Award winning journalist and author of three critically acclaimed thrillers, will lead a novel workshop and retreat at Island Lake Lodge September 28 to October 3, 2008. The retreat will be limited to 10 participants and will focus on crafting a thriller. The workshop will…
EireVacation.eu introduces online Bus and Coach Tours catalogue
Bus and Coach Tours catalogue has been added to EireVacation.eu, Ireland accommodation and travel guide, which is a directory of hotels, bed & breakfasts, guesthouses & self catering accommodation in Ireland for European visitors. Now the site allows visitors to find local Bus and Coach Tours.
EireVacation.eu site, which offers affordable advertising solutions for Irish accommodation owners such as: hotels, bed & breakfasts, guesthouses & self catering accommodation proprietors, is…
Third Quarterly Underwater Cleanup Focuses Upon Bonaire’s South Pier (Customs Pi …
On Saturday, July 12, 2008, a group of over 40 divers, snorkelers, and shore support gathered together to assist with an underwater cleanup of Bonaire’s South Pier, also known as the Customs Pier. This particular location had not been included in past cleanups, and, being a commercial pier, it proved to be much in need of a cleansing.
After a comprehensive briefing by Jake Richter of NetTech who explained…
A unique ECOSIBERIA website promoting ecotourism in Central Siberia has been lau …
Central Siberia is a great place for ecotourism. Thanks to a new unique website ecosiberia.org offering well-structured ecotourist information in English, German and Russian, the public anywhere in the world can now learn about the beauty of the region, its protected areas and fascinating cultural monuments. The ECOSIBERIA website, replete with excellent photos, has been developed within a broader project: ‘Enhancing biodiversity conservation and ecotourism in Russia’, which supports sustainable…
Taste of the Deerfield Valley supports Kids in the Country Child Care this Septe …
Celebrate the Valley Inc, a non-profit organization located in Southern Vermont, is pleased to announce that Kids in the Country Child Care will be the beneficiary of a portion of proceeds from the 3rd Annual Taste of the Deerfield Valley.
Where: Mount Snow, VT
When: September 13th, 2008, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Contact Information: James Angus (802) 380-8297
The 3rd Annual Taste of the Deerfield Valley will be held Saturday, September 13th, 2008 at…
Cycling holidays – exploring Sardinia by bike
Sardinia Natour, the travel agent who organizes vacations on one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, Sardinia, offers not only charming self-catering houses and apartments, hotels, farm holidays, residences and Bed & Breakfasts, but also cycling tours for active holidays in direct contact with the islands beautiful and still intact nature.
One focus of the program is the south-western part of Sardinia with its beautiful and varied stretch of…
A free eBook on the city of Florence from Italytravelnotes.com
Written by those who love travelling through Italy, for those who are about to discover it, ItalyTravelNotes.com is offering a free eBook on the city of Florence and how best to discover it.
Rome, Italy – ItalyTravelNotes.com is a travel blog created by travellers who describe Italy from their personal point of view and share their inspiration of the country and it is read by those who would like to…
THE CITY’S MOST LUXURIOUS BOUTIQUE HOTEL OPENS IN SEPTEMBER 2008
Kuala Lumpur, 4th July 2008 - Following extensive 16 months renovation, The Club at The Saujana Kuala Lumpur is finally ready for its opening on 1st September 2008. This marks the welcoming of the city’s finest and most luxurious boutique hotel. Having been just accepted to become a member of The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), this 105-rooms boutique resort will offer five-star service standards and an array of…
Global Travel Corporation releases Drive Travel for MySpace Platform
Drive Travel becomes the application of choice for MySpace users looking for car and motorcycle hire.
MELBOURNE, VIC - (July 11, 2008) – Global Travel Corporation, the specialist travel company providing online reservation and booking services for Motorhomes/RVs, Car and Luxury Car hire, Car leasing, and Motorcycle rentals, today announced that it will provide these services on MySpace, the worlds most popular social network. Drive Travel enables users of the service…
How to survive the Chinese language jungle during the Olympics
(Hamburg, July 10, 2008) bab.la, the wiki-style language portal, has launched a dedicated free language page for the 2008 Olympics in China. The page helps to navigate the Chinese language and culture jungle by offering thousands of sports translations, many quizzes on the Chinese language and culture as well as a help guide with the most important Chinese-English sentences.
China expects about one million additional foreign tourists for the Olympics this…
Summer Savers: Summer Sale Prices at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
ZURICH, 2nd July 2008 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is reintroducing the Summer Savers concept so that guests can make the most of this summer. Room bookings through www.swissotel.com lead to attractive savings everywhere from Osaka to Lima, from Sydney to Chicago and from Amsterdam to Moscow.
Summer Savers offer guests a 10% discount on the best available rate for bookings of at least 2 nights. This offer applies from 1st…
PSI Awarded Contract by the Stadtwerke Augsburg Verkehrs-GmbH
Berlin, 3 July 2008 – The PSI subsidiary PSI Transcom GmbH has been awarded as a general contractor by the public transportation company Stadtwerke Augsburg Verkehrs-GmbH with the introduction of a depot management system. The order consists of the delivery, installation and commissioning of the solution with the goal of the data-technical linking of the complete operations for two plants.
To increase the capacity and the performance of the depot management,…
Westin St. John Resort & Villas Offering $100 Daily Dining Credit
Island Time offer is available now through August 2008
St. John, USVI (July 2008)—While the U.S. is wrestling with the worst food inflation in 17 years, The Westin St. John Resort and Villas is offering the Island Time package so that guests can truly unwind and dine without worrying about the cost of food this summer. Guests planning to rejuvenate their body and spirit at The Westin St. John Resort &…
Personal Travel Specialist for Traveling with Disabilities
July 1, 2008 - Darlene Siddons Travel announces the launching of her Personal Travel Website which specializes in Traveling with Disabilities.
Darlene has been an active traveler and most of it has been done as a single traveler, hence, the birth of Darlene Siddons Travel. She has been traveling alone long before it was the popular thing to do for women and to make the story even more interesting; she…
Portaloo delivers temporary toilet facilities for Rosslyn Chapel for second cons …
The Rosslyn Chapel was flooded with visitors after its appearance in The Da Vinci Code book and film, which lead to an urgent need of extra toilet facilities to be hired. Temporary portable toilet provider Portaloo was able to deliver toilet facilities that met the requirements of the Rosslyn Chapel Trust and the same toilet facilities have now been hired for a second season.
With only two unisex toilets located in…
Vermont passes new festival wine legislation
Wilmington, VT – Vermont wineries and organizers of the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival were in a celebratory mood last week when Vermont’s Governor Jim Douglas signed into law new legislation beneficial to Vermont wineries and the festival. Vermont Life publisher Tom Kelly, Commissioner Bruce Hyde from the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing and area legislators joined businesses and residents from the Mount Snow area at the historic…
Safe Driving Starts with the Instructor
Survey highlights the motivating faces we’d like to see in the driving instructor’s seat
A good driving instructor can make a great driver, according to car hire price comparator Carrentals, which has been asking its customers just who they would choose as their preferred driving instructor as part of the company’s focus on road safety.
With figures from the Department of Transport showing that over 70 people are injured every day on…
Relive history at the International Time Line Event this July
Celebrate The Valley, Inc and The Living History Association present The 22nd Annual International Time Line. This event provides a wonderful opportunity to experience the progression of history from Ancient Rome through the conflicts of the 20th century.
Demonstrations of the weapons of war from the sword to the machine gun and displays of life in camp and on the home fronts of history are featured. This is an…
HIP HOSTELS MEAN BOOKINGS RISE BY 83 PERCENT
London June 19, 2008 -- As purse strings get tighter, hotel rates creep higher and hostels get hipper Hostelbookers reports an 83% increase in bookings in 2008.
Travellers of all ages are now catching on to the fact that hostels provide fantastic value for money. Not only is the number of bookings increasing, but also so is the age of people booking the accommodation. For the first time HostelBookers reports…
ReservaCar-DublinAirport.com introduces online car rental insurance
ReservaCar-DublinAirport.com car rental site partnered with leading online car hire excess insurer Insurance4carhire.com to provide customers with affordable excess reimbursement insurance policy for leisure and business car hire.
Insurance4carhire is an online insurance company whose core business is the provision of car rental excess insurance. It brings customers annual excess insurance products offering convenience, peace of mind and significant savings when they are renting cars.
It covers customers not only for…
Marina del Rey Urges Guests To Enjoy a Car-Free Getaway At Their Hotels Near Los …
Marina del Rey features a variety of locales that offer interesting water and land based activities, all in a compact 400-acre area located just 10 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport. Visitors to the area can enjoy a variety of activities via foot, bike or boat.
MARINA DEL REY, CA -- From the sands of Venice Beach to the estuary where Ballona Creek meets the Marina Channel, visitors of Marina…
AUTSUN.COM Ties-up with Brightpoint to Sell Garmin GPS in India
New Delhi, India. June 14, 2008. AUTSUN.COM announces partnership with Brightpoint, authorized distributors of Garmin nüvi® range in India, to sell the Garmin nüvi® range online. AUTSUN will be selling the nüvi® 710, nüvi® 200w and nüvi® 200 with preloaded maps of 8 Indian cities, namely Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad.
The nüvi series ranges between Rs. 22,500 for the lower end nüvi 200 and goes up…
Al Nahda Resort & Spa Awarded Boutique’s Diamond Collection™ Status
MIAMI BEACH, FL - Boutique Hotels & Resorts International® - the global alliance of genuine boutique gems - has awarded Diamond Collection™ membership to Oman\'s lavish new 5-star destination, Al Nahda Resort & Spa in Barka.
Boutique\'s newest member in the Middle East, and the region’s only Diamond award recipient, enjoys a magical location set in 30 acres of lush botanical gardens. The resort offers 109 lavishly designed…
NetTech Launches Paradise Rebates™ to Help Defray Consumers’ Higher Travel Costs …
NetTech, N.V. today announced the unveiling of a new Internet service, Paradise Rebates™, geared to the Caribbean or Pacific traveler.
This new product, accessible at paradiserebates.com, provides coupons and rebates so that travelers planning a visit may recoup some of the additional baggage fees they must now pay to certain airlines. Bonaire, in the Dutch Caribbean, is the first destination to participate by offering discounts, coupons, and rebates.
Paradise Rebates™ is…
Low price segment for tires surges forward
Budget tires grab nearly a third of market.
A broad spectrum of industries has experienced the significance of the “low price” segment over the past years. The resulting increase in expenditures in this seg-ment is often staggering. In German domestic air travel alone discount carriers have already captured over 40% of the market. It is, therefore, of little surprise that the trend is also quite evident in the market of passenger…
'Hochkultur - There is music in the air' on Schmittenhöhe
In Zell am See-Kaprun, the most beautiful aspects of Austria are merged in a picturesque holiday region. Another important characteristic is the traditional and incomparable music of the Alpine region. In the summer of 2008 the holiday destination is staging a world premiere in its honour: from 8th August the motto is \'Hochkultur - There is music in the air\'. This highlight can be taken literally since two contrary elements…
Go green and be active: Watersports holidays on the Isle of Wight
Sailing, kayaking and surfing breaks on the Isle of Wight are ideal for those looking for a thrilling holiday by the sea, without increasing their carbon footprint.
With alarm bells ringing over climate change, consumers are looking at their lifestyles to see how they can reduce their impact on the environment. With air travel seen as one of the fastest growing causes of global warming, the Isle of Wight…
KIVI Introduces the Materia Motion - A Wheelchair Accessible Mini-MPV Conversio …
KIVI today announce that the first Mini-MPV Conversion ever will have its’ U.K. premiere at The Mobility Roadshow - Stand OS 34, 12th-14th June at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry.
The KIVI Materia Motion a lowered floor, rear entry conversion of the Daihatsu Materia.
The KIVI Materia Motion has been approved by Motability and is sold by Brook Miller Mobility, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, in Great Britain and NI, as well as in Rep.…
HSSO to promote India’s HOME-LIKE HOTELS collection in Europe
Hospitality Sales Solutions (HSSO) is to represent HOME-LIKE HOTELS (HLH), a unique collection of over forty affordable boutique hotels in India, promoting them in the UK and the central European markets. Located in cities and resort locations across India, each hotel has its own unique, individual character.
All HOME-LIKE HOTELS provide a fine standard of comfort for the discerning guest. With more hotels joining the collection this year, HOME-LIKE…
OneTravel Proudly Announces the Launch of OneTravelIndia
Las Vegas, Nevada — One Travel DBA of WK Travel, Inc. proudly announces the launch of their niche travel website, OneTravelIndia.com. OneTravelIndia offers low fares in business and economy classes respectively, to and from India and beyond from North America, as well as discounted flights within India. Additionally, our unique special fares allow customers to take advantage of flights within India for as low as $5. Customers can also book…
IrishVillasAbroad introduces online car rental service
IrishVillasAbroad, in partnership with ReservaCar Dublin Airport, has introduced a new car rental service on their website.
The prospective villa renters on irishvillasabroad.com site can not only find a suitable rental property but at the same time can book their car rental too.
The website is Ireland’s free advertising website service for holiday property that provides a place for Irish owners or agents with overseas holiday rental properties to advertise them.…
Berlin for people with taste
A brand new city tour for all those with an interest in culture and food.
(Berlin, 06.06.2008) Those willing to take a look behind the scenes of the city and try a piece of the genuine Berlin should take part in a tour staged by eat-the-world.com. Every Saturday and Sunday, native guides traverse the legendary and multi-cultural Kreuzberg taking their guests through the authentic and typical Berlin, far from…
CheapOair Provides Donation to Doctors Without Borders
NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 5, 2008 – CheapOair donated $5,000 to Doctors Without Borders on May 26, 2008. CheapOair CEO, Mr. Jain was concerned about recent Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar and the Earthquake in China’s Sichuan Province, which has displaced many people and brought immense hardship to millions. The rising food costs and resulting problems in getting assistance to the affected people was a major challenge and Mr. Jain…
ILS AND THE DISCOVER GROUP WINS UNWTO ULYSSES AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN TOURISM E …
Salvador, Brazil, June 2nd 2008. --- As in previous years, the World Tourism Organization UNWTO has awarded the Ulysses Prize to projects with innovation in tourism during the Ulysses Conference. The event has taken place in Madrid, Spain, on May 28th and 29th under the title “Education and Knowledge Management: Meeting Future Challenges” with the presence of representatives of prestigious international organizations acting in the travel and tourism industry.
UNWTO (United…
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Air traffic control experts highlight challenges of high-density airspaces in Dubai
Newly constructed airports and the modernisation of existing infrastructures, coupled with unprecedented airline expansions are leading to explosive air traffic growth in the Middle East. This growth will cause air congestion, said air traffic control experts of the German air navigation service provider DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH at the Airport Show in Dubai, which is taking place from 2 to…
Il Palio delle Barche at Passignano sul Trasimeno From 21/07/2008 to 27/07/2008
The middle Ages and Renaissance live on the shores of Lake Trasimeno
In 1495 a small army of Siennese and Perugian exiles occupied the castle of Passignano, but Perugia’s reaction was so violent that the invaders hoisted boats on their shoulders and crossing the lake, tried to save themselves by sailing in the direction of the islands, but in vain. From that event of long ago comes the present-day Palio delle…
BMW K1200GT Conversion by Hornig
Ritzenried. - The BMW K1200GT conversion from Motorcycle Accessory Hornig GmbH was presented for the first time at the BMW Motorcycle Mountain Days in Kaprun, Austria and the visitors loved it.
The BMW deluxe Tourer is already a very good motorbike but Hornig tried to design it unique and to improve its touring and comfort qualities as well as individualizing it for the driver.
In order to improve its touring qualities the…
Hertz Europe signs exclusive three year contract with Aer Arann
Aer Arann, Ireland’s leading regional airline, has signed an exclusive three year contract with Hertz Europe. The new deal provides the airline’s customers with access to special offers and the best available rates from Hertz Rent a Car in France, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the UK, the airline’s destination markets. The contract represents Aer Arann’s commitment to grow its ancillary revenues by working together with the best value, quality…
Gay2.0: EGOTOUR – Attractive hotel specials for the Cologne Pride 2008 and the C …
Attractive hotel specials for the Cologne Pride 2008 and the Colour-Party in Cologne are offered by EGOTOUR - sponsor of the pride event. In co-operation with leading Cologne hotels the travel portal offers gay friendly hotels for all budgets and tastes close to the Cologne Pride hot spots and the Cologne Arena, venue of the Colour Party. All hotels can booked online at low rates with no payment in advance…
THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET LEADER IN CRASH TESTED WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN SYSTEMS
Autoadapt Tie-Down Systems, suitable for both drivers and passengers, are universal securements offering the highest levels of safety during travel, designed for all types of powered wheelchairs. With Autoadapt Tie-Down Systems a wheelchair occupant can secure their wheelchair in the vehicle without any assistance by an attendant.
A normal wheelchair tie-down system consist of four straps that secure the wheelchair to the floor of the vehicle with release latches. The attachment…
The First Global Serviced Apartment Industry Survey
The Apartment Service, founded in 1981, and the largest booking agent for worldwide serviced apartments is currently sponsoring a Global Report into the Serviced Apartment Industry to be produced by Travel Intelligence Network. A key element of this will be a Survey currently being undertaken
\"...This will be the first Global survey of its kind, highlighting the current key global providers, explaining the various property options in the sector, discussing…
Travel writer M.R.M. Parrott asks, "Is your city cool?"
Touring over 400 cities, parks and other attractions in 2006-07, M.R.M. Parrott says he became "pretty good at reading areas quickly" on his 40,000 mile, 5-month road trip. "Many cities are obviously cool, with strong support of the Arts, happy faces, and a sure vibe," Parrott says. His list of "cool cities" covers major North American areas of "endless cool possibilities", mid-sized cities, where "it's okay to be different", and…
Tuscany Fine Villa Rentals partnered with ReservaCar Dublin Airport
Tuscany Fine Rentals offers villas in Tuscany, now allows customers to book car rental too. As a result of cooperation between Tuscany Fine Rentals and ReservaCar Dublin Airport, holiday makers can book their holiday accommodation in Tuscany and car rental on www.tuscanyfinerentals.com/villas.php
Staying in a villa in Tuscany is great, because it gives holidaymakers the freedom and independence to come and go, just as and when it suits them. People are…
Southern Patagonia Travel on the Crucero Australis announced by Latin Excursions
Latin Excursions (latinexcursions.com) has introduced the Southern Patagonia Travel package on the Crucero Australis for 2008. The adventurous departure in Argentina and Chile combines the magic of these wild landscapes with amazing service and legendary sea routes. The cruise is ideal for families, couples and groups.
Already well known for organizing trips throughout Argentina and Chile, as well as their specialty in South American cruises, Latin Excursions is offering something…
Godwin Pappas & Ronquillo Managing Partner Among 2008 Legal Diversity Award Reci …
DALLAS – Attorney Marcos Ronquillo of the Texas-based law firm of Godwin Pappas & Ronquillo PC, recently was honored as one of four recipients of the 2008 Legal Diversity Award presented by the Texas Diversity Council.
The Legal Diversity Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the values of diversity, inclusion and cultural understanding. This year’s honorees were recognized for their role in the hiring, retention and promotion of…
Pollard Friendly Motor Company Announces Memorial Day Specials
Pollard Friendly Motor Company is an elite dealership for new and pre-owned Jeep vehicles in Boulder, CO. For this Memorial Day, the dealership offers huge availability of new Jeep Patriot and Compass. The dealership also offers quality pre-owned vehicles with a number of finance options. For more information on Memorial Day Specials, contact the dealership or log on to http://www.boulderjeep.com/.
The Jeep Compass is a small car-based SUV that offers…
Canadians Planning To Vacation Closer to Home This Summer
Richmond Hill, ON -- The cost of travel is going up. Every day brings yet another headline announcing further increases in the price of gas. Record-breaking gas prices and the recent introduction of substantial airline fuel surcharges by Canada’s two largest carriers will have a strong impact on many Canadians’ travel plans this summer. For some Canadians, long distance travel may be entirely out of reach. Others will be looking…
$ 30 Million Renovation earns Crete's Elounda Village the coveted Boutique Diamo …
MIAMI BEACH, FL, May 19, 2008 - Boutique Hotels & Resorts International® announced today that the Aquila Elounda Village Resort on Crete has achieved Diamond Collection™ status in the world’s premier network of genuine boutique hotels.
“We are proud to appoint Elounda Village to a very elite group of hotels that can be considered among the absolute best hotels in the world, Boutique’s Diamond Collection™”, said Martin Buehler, Boutique’s Chairman.…
