Press Releases by Category Tourism, Cars, Traffic
Texas Truck Accident Lawyer Urges U.S. to Reduce Accidents and Go Green via Rail …
Texas truck accident lawyer Jim S. Adler of Jim S. Adler & Associates announces his support for increasing railroad transportation of goods and freight. Using railroads instead of trucks can reduce the number of semi truck accidents, lower fuel consumption and lessen U.S. dependence on oil.
HOUSTON, TX -- Truck accident lawyer Jim S. Adler announces his support for increased use of the country's railroad system to reduce semi truck accidents…
Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover Travel Group win the 2008 World T …
In the glamorous awards ceremony for the “Oscars of the Travel Industry” held during THETRADESHOW in Orlando, USA on September 6th 2008.
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil – September 12th, 2008 – One of the most waited-for yearly events amongst Travel Professional worldwide is the glamorous Awards Ceremony for the renowned World Travel Awards. This ceremony is held during the World Travel Awards Grand Tour in several destinations for the categories in the…
Tourism experts are looking forward to the 'castlecamp' at Kaprun from 13th Sept …
It is general practice among the visitors of a 'barcamp' to take home a sticker once the 'unconference' has finished. That way, the participants want to say, 'I was in on that.' The idea is not really new. For decades, travellers have collected that kind of souvenirs of their holiday destinations and stuck them to their suitcases. It's the 'barcamps' themselves that are new. They have only been organized for…
Summer 2009 Holidays: A 'silverlining' sunlight for our dark grey climates
According to the MET office this summer's weather [2008] has been 'harder to predict', a leading weather forecaster admits.
Unpredictable atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic are blamed by John Hirst, the chief executive of the Met Office. Despite a multi-million pound investment in forecasting services, summer 2008 has been more difficult to predict than the previous few years.
Summer Sun Cloud
Last month, now also known as 'Awful August', was the greyest August…
Now plan bus journeys with iXiGO.com
New Delhi, September 11, 2008 – iXiGO , India’s fastest growing online travel search engine today announced the launch of its bus search tool, enabling search, comparison and booking of bus tickets from multiple bus operators and bus booking sites in India.
iXiGO’s bus search tool available at ixigo- buses aggregates hundreds of private bus operators spread over 500 towns and across 2300 routes. iXiGO compares bus travel options ranging from…
Agoda says everyone is invited to join China’s largest Import & Export Fair - th …
Agoda.com, an online hotel reservations service which specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices in Asia and around the world, is reminding business travelers to prepare early, if they plan to attend the autumn “Canton Fair”. This year’s version will be the 104th session of China’s largest Import & Export Fair and is set to be housed in the Pazhou Complex in southeast Guangzhou.
The Canton…
Relaunch of New Asia Bar at Swissotel The Stamford Singapore
Singapore, 8 September 2008 – Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore, has announced the re-launch of New Asia on 5 September 2008. With a dazzling new attitude at altitude, the ultra-sexy, sophisticated and evocative vestibule atop Southeast Asia’s tallest hotel will continue to serve sensuous cocktails, premium spirits and delectable platters that tantalise senses. Pulsating music, a sexy new team and unrivalled spectacular panoramic views of Singapore will also capture the imagination…
Nueva York, Dubai, London, Barcelona…The prizes of the 1st Sheraton Salobre Tour …
After its second year anniversary, the Sheraton Salobre Golf Resort & Spa, one of the most well recognized hotels in the Canary Islands, had, on the 30th of August, its first golf tournament in the exclusive and spectacular Campo Sur of the Salobre Golf.
In a beautiful shiny day, more than 60 golf players of Gran Canaria and around the world competed in the stableford modality in 2 categories. The participants…
First Car Rental introduces GPS
Car rental company, Rent A Car, which formerly represented National Alamo Car Rental in Mauritius, has joined the First Car Rental brand and network as from this week.
Based in South Africa, First Car Rental is one of the fastest growing car rental brand present on three continents and is today considered to be one of the trendiest names in the car rental business.
The advent of this new brand in…
Swissôtel Beijing - Paralympics Family Hotel
Beijing 5th September 2008 – Swissôtel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Centre is the official Paralympic Family Hotel for the Beijing 2008 Summer Paralympic Games. For the duration of the Games from 6 – 17 September 2008, this landmark property will serve as the Headquarters for the International Paralympic Committee(IPC), the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement, as well as house all IPC officials and heads of the individual sports…
Vienna Tour Company, Vienna City Tours Announces New Website
Vienna City Tours, a company that offers guided tours in Vienna, Austria, announces their new website. The company offers many different types of Vienna tours that can be personalized to fit any tourist.
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Vienna City Tours, a company that specializes in guided tours in Vienna, recently announced their new website design.
The website allows customers to easily find what types of tours are available and is full of information…
Amelia Island Hotels Announce New Eco-Friendly Lodging Options
Amelia Island accommodators are providing visitors with many eco-friendly options including green lodging, complimentary bikes and more.
AMELIA ISLAND, FL -- Eco-minded visitors to the northeast Florida coast can now reduce their carbon footprints with a number of offers at some of the most luxurious Amelia Island hotels, resorts and inns. At just 13 miles long and two miles wide, Amelia Island (http://www.ameliaisland.com) offers a big Florida beach vacation adventure in…
On 14th September Zell am See-Kaprun is hosting an urban golf event on Schmitten …
Aim carefully, take a big swing, and whoosh! But under no circumstances should you lose sight of your ball! At urban golf, it is a lot trickier to find the small white ball again than at its verdant brother. But there are more differences still: proficiency certificates or green fees don't exist at urban golf. Furthermore it can be played anywhere - you just need room to swing a club.…
The Regency on Spence gears toward the flashpacking segment
Sept 3, 2008 (Queensland, Australia) –– Flashpackers can finally satisfy their need for adventure and luxury at the Regency on Spence in Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
Located in heart of exciting Cairns, Queensland, Regency on Spence brings you closer to the centre of things. It’s a short distance from restaurants, shopping malls, and casinos. The Reef Fleet Terminal, the jump-off point for trips to the Great Barrier Reef, is just…
European Conference “Financing Transport and Infrastructure Projects”
Connecting Europe - Transport and Infrastructure Projects Financed
European Conference “Financing Transport and Infrastructure Projects” 27th and 28th October 2008, in Berlin, Germany
How to finance cost intensive infrastructure and transport projects, will be explained and discussed by European experts at the European Conference on Financing EU Transport and Infrastructure Projects, held by the European Academy for Taxes, Economics and Law, October 27th and 28th, 2008 in Berlin, Germany.
To foster competitiveness and…
Bluebay Hotels Zanzibar: Expanding to four properties across the island
Zanzibar/Tanzania, September 1, 2008: Bluebay Hotels Zanzibar announces the opening and renovation of its beach properties on the island of spices. The latest addition to the portfolio, Sultan Sands Island Resort, was formerly known as La Villa Beach Resort. The hotel offers 76 rooms in single storey African style rondavels; 56 with beach views (pwani) and 20 situated right on beach, steps away from the Indian ocean. Aside the Sultan…
Nextar(TM) Navigation System Features Both U.S. and Mexico Maps
Bilingual System ‘Habla Espanol’ as well as English, Aiding Drivers and Travelers in Both Countries
La Verne, CA – August 27, 2008 – Nextar, a designer and marketer of bold and new consumer electronic products with mass appeal, has gotten behind the wheel in helping drivers navigate in both the U.S. and Mexico. Its new M3-MX(TM) navigation system provides not only detailed 2D and 3D maps of both countries, but also…
HitchHiker XtremePricer – Next Generation Flight Shopping Tool
Frankfurt am Main, August 2008 - The trend of flight bookings via the Internet is permanently on the rise. The latest figures show an approximate 30% increase, which in turn presents many portals with a new technological challenge, with which the fewest can cope.
In particular, it is proving to be quite difficult for European portals to differentiate their products other than by price. Thus, these portals concentrate on undercutting one…
PSI Presents New Traffic Control System at the InnoTrans 2008 in Berlin
Berlin, 29 August 2008 – The Berlin PSI subsidiary PSI Transcom GmbH will be presenting its new, integrated control system solution for transportation companies at the InnoTrans in Berlin from 23 to 26 September 2008. The solution combines the functionalities of the depot management, passenger information and control systems on a single platform. Further focal points are the customer information system for the Rhaetische Bahn Switzerland as well as presentations…
From Hanover to Zell am See-Kaprun on as little as 22 litres
Clemens Krause is a dyed-in-the-wool fan of the smart times, which were staged in Zell am See-Kaprun last weekend for the third time in a row: 'A great event against the backdrop of a beautiful landscape.' Of course, the long-standing smart driver would not let slip the opportunity to participate in this year's smart meeting, which is unequalled in Europe. He covered the 840 kilometres between Hanover and Zell am…
ReservaCar Dublin online car rental company partnered with Newgrange Lodge
Newgrange Lodge, which provides a unique venue that, offers hotel accommodation and traditional Irish hospitality, teamed up with ReservaCar-DublinAirport.com car hire site.
The lodge is perched on seven acres overlooking the tranquil, picturesque Boyne Valley, the famous River Boyne and the ancient sites of Newgrange and Knowth. The picturesque and intimate surroundings of Newgrange Lodge provide the perfect venue for marquee wedding reception.
Newgrange Lodge is well suited to host private…
A cycling tour with friends: German Federal President Horst Köhler stops at Wast …
The German Federal President is enthralled by Austria's charm. Horst Köhler and his wife Eva Louise tasted traditional beef from the Alpine pastures of Lungau, Eierschwammerln (chanterelle) and Kaiserschmarrn sugared pancake at the restaurant of Wastlwirt. 'This visit was very special for us', confirms hotelier Rudi Baier. He is one of the most renowned wine connoisseurs of the region. In his wine cellar in the vaults of his house, he…
smart times in Zell am See-Kaprun: longest parade, biggest cake, lowest consumpt …
Nobody's ever seen the like of it: last weekend more than 2,000 smart fans had been flocking to Zell am See-Kaprun to participate in the largest meeting of smart drivers worldwide. In the heart of Pinzgau, they celebrated the tenth anniversary of the first 'offspring' of the smart family, the smart fortwo. But they did not only honour their favourite car from the manufacturer of Daimler AG with their presence…
For the best Skiing, Boarding and Touring on the planet it’s time to hit the Bac …
The Island Lake Resort Group (ILRG) consists of three back country ski operations, Island Lake Catskiing, Powder Cowboy Cat skiing and Mica Heli Guides Heli skiing with summer programs running at Island Lake Lodge. The ILRG is the world’s largest cat ski operation and the second largest backcountry operator with up to 76 guests in the backcountry every day over the winter season Dec through April.
Island Lake Catskiing is the…
Brigade Returns to Automechanika with an Impressive Range of Vehicle Safety Devi …
Brigade has been a pioneer in vehicle safety for over thirty years and will be demonstrating the MDR-304 digital recorder in hall 3.1, stand E44. Designed to protect driver and passenger safety, whilst combating false collision damage insurance claims in an increasingly litigious society, the MDR-304 captures events in ‘real time’ with 25 frames per second. Footage can be used as irrefutable evidence, often leading to claims being settled out…
Hospitality Advance International taps into European market and expands portfoli …
Strategic partnership with Tourism Unlimited adds PR & marketing to European portfolio
Miami, August 26, 2008: - Hospitality Advance International (HAI) announces the strategic partnership with European PR & marketing agency Tourism Unlimited. HAI is a renowned consultancy company based in Miami for development, management, and distribution of individual hotel properties in the upscale market.
Due to the partnership with Tourism Unlimited, customers will benefit from profound communication strategies when entering the…
New hotel representation and marketing company launched in Germany
Boutique Luxury Escapes (BLE) Marketing is excited to announce the launch of its hotel representation and marketing services to central Europe and UK. A selection of luxury, boutique, heritage palace and fort hotels of India has appointed Boutique Luxury Escapes Marketing to represent them from their office in Germany. The collection of hotels represented are hand-picked, each is uniquely different and exemplifies a rich royal aspect of India’s architecture and…
Korea Tourism and Charming Asia Announces Partnership
Aug 20, 2008 - El Monte, CA – Charming Asia joins with Korea Tourism Organization and its “Korea, Sparkling” brand to promote one of Asia’s fastest emerging travel destinations.
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) launched “Korea, Sparkling” to focus on providing information about Korea and promoting the destination to travelers and tourists. With over 5,000 years of history, a distinct culture, vibrant nightlife, and breathtaking geography, Korea has quickly become a…
Florida Company Continues Its Tech Expansion To Better Serve Travelers
Universal Action Travel, Inc. in order to continue serving it traveler base has announced the use of Electronic Confirmation Packets or E-Packets are they are known in the industry in order to facilitate travelers reservations.
These E-Packets contain all the information that would normally be sent via USPS to the traveler days prior to their departure date. Company representatives confirm that travelers "seem to be happier with the quicker turn-around…
Italy Travel video casts launched by ItalyTravelNotes.com
ItalyTravelNotes.com announced the official launch of a video cast series dedicated to different regions or towns in Italy and aiming to offer video insights to travellers headed for Italy.
Rome, Italy – ItalyTravelNotes.com is created by travellers who describe Italy from their personal point of view and share their inspiration of the country and it is targeting those who would like to learn more about Italy, before they go there.…
Honeymoon Specialist Certified by Gourmet Inclusive Collection of Resorts in Riv …
Stone Mountain, (August 20, 2008) – El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels by Karisma, a premier collection of Gourmet Inclusive properties along the Riviera Maya, Mexico, recently certified Judith White, a travel consultant with White Sand Travel, as a Gourmet Inclusive (GI) Vacation Consultant. White is now a part of an elite group of travel specialists across the country certified to provide travelers with recommendations on…
Carrentals Speeds up Growth with Addition of Auto Europe
Carrentals adds Auto Europe to comparison site
Auto Europe is the latest car hire company to be featured on the price comparison website Carrentals, which now compares up to 50 different providers.
A leader in worldwide car rental services, Auto Europe offers car hire in over 7,000 locations worldwide, including Europe, Australia, the USA and Canada, with vehicles ranging from economy to luxury cars now available to Carrentals customers.
Auto Europe joins…
Air Flow Demonstrator Shows K&N Air Filter's Superiority Over Paper Filters
While automotive disposable paper air filters and K&N lifetime performance air filters both provide the protection your car's engine needs, air flow restriction is what sets these two types of filters apart. K&N air filters provide virtually unrestricted air flow when compared to a typical paper air filter. The restriction from paper air filters can rob your car of performance and power. An air flow demonstrator can…
RezHub.com's New Rental Car Booking Engine Offers Travelers Relief From Rising F …
As prices at the pump relentlessly rise, RezHub.com and their Green Travel Hub offer travelers a sigh of relief with the launch of a new and improved rental car engine. Their upgraded rental car booking engine allows customers to quickly and easily find and book with fuel-efficient and eco-friendly rental car options. The new booking engine differs from others in its class because it actually highlights these "green" rental cars…
From 22nd to 24th August 2008 thousands of people are celebrating the 'smart for …
Zell am See and Kaprun are in a party mood! The reason: the amazing little city car from the manufacturer Daimler, the 'smart fortwo', is celebrating its tenth anniversary. smart drivers from all over Europe will take this opportunity to flock to the heart of Pinzgau this summer: from 22nd to 24th August 2008 Zell am See-Kaprun is hosting the legendary smart times. Already for the third time in a…
Beggar Student and Merry Widow enthral the audience
'I love Zell as I love all the places where excellent music is played.' You could clearly see that conductor Professor Herbert Prikopa can look back on many years of stage experience. 'Hochkultur - There is music in the air' - this was the motto for the weekend from 8th to 10th August when the universal talent performed the most beautiful pieces of Austrian operetta together with the Johann Strauss…
Tophotelprojects.com®: The Top10 Hotel Projects in Germany
Over 400 new hotels will be opened until 2012 – Two hotel projects with more than 1,000 rooms
Hamburg – August 14, 2008 - The German hotel market growth continues. 410 new hotel construction and renovation projects are currently in progress. The largest hotel projects with more than 1,000 rooms are both located in the state of Brandenburg in Eastern Germany. The largest city hotel project is the Scandic Hotel Berlin…
acm europe raffles a VIP-weekend at the Ferrari-Racing-Days 2008, Nürburgring, G …
Friends of motorsports are invited to participate at the lottery of acm europe. Interested parties can sign up for the lottery via my-acm.eu/win. Final participation is 16th September 2008.
The first award is a VIP-package for two persons for the the Ferrari-Racing-Days form 4th till 5th October 2008. The winners will have access to the team-hospitality and paddock. Furthermore a hotel accomodation and an arrival voucher in the amount of 150…
Agoda Celebrates The World’s Tallest Observation Wheel With Hot Hotel Deals in S …
A weekend trip to Southeast Asia just reached greater heights with the creation of a 165 meters (541 feet) - observation wheel that towers over the world famous London Eye. The moving ‘Singapore Flyer’ will be a sight to see, and give visitors not only an incredible 360 o view over the Singaporean cityscape but glimpses of Malaysia and Indonesia too.
To celebrate the arrival of this exciting landmark, Agoda…
BMW X5 is Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index Top Leader
Berkeley, CA, 13 Aug, 2008 - Weatherford BMW, the leading BMW dealership in Berkeley, California, is pleased to announce that BMW has been named the top leader of Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index™ in the categories of “Best Brand” and “Luxury Utility” for its 2008 BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle.
The San Diego research firm based its Total Quality Experience™ rankings on the ratings received by new vehicle owners in…
Oasis China Visa Offers New Rush Chinese Travel Visa Program
Oasis China Visa now offers a new rush China visa program. Customers can now receive their completed Chinese travel visa in just 3 days.
POTOMAC, MARYLAND -- Oasis China Visa is now offering a rush service on their Chinese travel visa program. Instead of waiting the standard two weeks, customers with immediate travel plans can now receive their China visa only three days after mailing it to Oasis China Visa.
“We know…
Panama Magazine - The only multi media travel/lifestyle magazine from Panama
Arthure Hawk president of Traveler Press, announces the on-line publication of the world's first multi-media travel/lifestyle magazine from Panama.
Published monthly and filled with video, music, live links to the best businesses, hotels and resorts in Panama.
Panama Magazine looks and works like a paper magazine on your monitor but with many interactive features. Turn each page and discover something new!
Panama Magazine is FREE by subscription, delivered to your inbox monthly. Don't…
Woman Only Catskiing Tours – Renowned Backcountry Resort offer Girlski Tours for …
Fernie, BC August 5 2008 – With the growing demand for women specific opportunities, the Island Lake Resort Group is offering their popular Girlski Tours at both Island Lake Lodge and Powder Cowboy Cat skiing this winter season.
Fresh dry powder, deluxe accommodation, and amazing food and wine shared amongst a few close friends have always been the draw of Cat skiing at these resorts in the Canadian Rockies. “After rave…
New Panama Visitor’s Magazine has emerged on the scene
Panama, Republic of Panama -- August 7, 2008 – Find It: Panama, a new English and Spanish guide in now available free at most major hotels, malls, restaurants, travel agencies, Aventura 2000 buses and kiosk and online at fipanama.com.
Find it: Panama contains places to go, shop, eat, maps, and things to do. Additionally there are discount coupons for over 100 different establishments throughout Panama City and the rest…
Oasis China Visa Offers New Chinese Travel Visa Tracking System For Customers
Oasis China Visa is now including a tracking program with all their Chinese visa applications. Customers can now track their Chinese travel visa’s progress step by step until it’s completed.
POTOMAC, MARYLAND -- Visitors to China now have a new way to take care of and track their travel visas, all without leaving their houses.
Normally, travelers need to compile all the necessary documents and travel in person to the Chinese…
Cutting traffic by half, carpooling is the key
The Olympics is near, the air is still unclear. Odd one day, even the next. Why not offer carpooling services as an alternative way of reducing air pollution? Beijing is cutting down their traffic by a half, meaning approximately 1.5 million from 3 million vehicles are cut everyday in order to have a crystal clear air during the Olympics.
This cut is made by the alteration of…
APCOA parking garages to become brand
With the help of designers and interior specialists Apcoa developed a concept last year for a clearer and friendlier layout of its parking areas. The European market leader in parking area management is working on the development of a recognisable brand. In the next few years step by step as many as possible of the over 4,100 Apcoa garages in 17 countries in Europe are to be redesigned.
Success factor…
ESCAPE TO HAVEN AT THE CLUB AT THE SAUJANA - COUNT DOWN TO THE OPENING
Kuala Lumpur, 1st August 2008 – Thirty days to go to the grand opening of The Club at The Saujana Kuala Lumpur. This most luxurious boutique hotel on the fringe of Kuala Lumpur is the newest hotel managed by the Singapore-based General Hotel Management (GHM) Limited. Nestled amidst 160 hectares of lush tropical gardens and surrounded by two 18-hole championship golf courses, the 105-room resort is a wonderful addition to…
Comfort Remote Control for BMW 3 series
Mods4cars announces the remoteKEY for BMW 3 series (E90).
The remoteKEY E90 offers customizable, useful features, in one easy to install product.
This unique comfort controller can be installed by anyone with the help of our detailed installation manual. Installation requires little electronic skills and is done without cutting wires or soldering! The module comes with all wires and parts needed.
No need for extra key fobs. Everything is done with the original…
Disaboom and Microtel Inns & Suites Partner to Provide Accessible Travel Options
Denver, CO – July 29, 2008 – Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; disaboom.com), the premiere online community for people touched by disability, today announced a new partnership with worldwide hotel chain, Microtel Inns & Suites. The hotel brand, which features accessible rooms, employees trained in disability etiquette in each of its locations, and special amenities for travelers with disabilities, will display banner advertising on disaboom.com, offering people with disabilities an accessible…
