Press Releases by Category Tourism, Cars, Traffic
Winter Heart Camp at Moolchand Heart Hospital™ from December 17, 2008-January 16 …
Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi, December 16, 2008 - Most heart attacks occur in winter and that too near the New Year's period. Studies have shown that maximum chances of heart attack deaths occur early morning in the winter season, especially in women.
“Apart from heart attack, chest pain (angina) stable or unstable is also common in this season”, said Dr. K K Aggarwal, Cardiologist-Moolchand Heart Hospital, announcing a month-long winter…
4WheelOnline.com Offers Ready Lift Leveling Kits
December 19, 2008 (Tampa, FL) - 4WheelOnline.com lives up to the expectations of its numerous online customers by offering off-road leveling suspension for vehicles by Ready Lift. The highly advanced leveling suspension system of Ready Lifts guarantees that the vehicle’s factory ride is maintained. It also has the toughest finish among other leveling suspension systems in the industry, guaranteed never to break, wear or fail.
The Torsion Key of every Ready…
Agoda Offers Asian Alternatives for Christmas and New Year’s Celebrations
As 2008 winds down, festivities crank up all over the world and Asian destinations are becoming ever more popular with unique and interesting variations of Christmas and New Year celebrations. Agoda.com, an online hotel booking company, encourages travelers to spend a memorable holiday season away from the cold and snow, with a number of last minute hot Asian hotel deals to light up the season.
Various countries celebrate the holiday…
WOUNDED WARRIOR CERTIFICATION TRIP TO BONAIRE WINS 3 EMMY AWARDS
In a rare sweep, broadcast coverage of DEMA’s 2007 scuba certification trip for the Wounded Warriors, held at Captain Don’s Habitat, won three regional Emmy Awards® during the presentation ceremonies held on Saturday, December 6, 2008.
For the Broadcast Program competition, in the “Human Interest – News” category, reporter Jay Cashmere and cameraman Tom Special from WPTV, NBC’s West Palm Beach affiliate station, won an Emmy from among 9…
Most Dynamic General Manager Award in Southeast Asia for Aiden McAuley
SINGAPORE, 12 December 2008 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific and General Manager of Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore, Mr Aiden McAuley, walked away with the coveted The Best in Southeast Asia HAPA Most Dynamic General Manager award at the prestigious Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) Regional Series 2008-2010.
At a glittering awards ceremony held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aiden McAuley claimed awards not only…
Swissotel Hotels & Resorts' Aiden McAuley receives top honours at Hospitality As …
SINGAPORE, 12 December 2008 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific and General Manager of Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore, Mr Aiden McAuley, walked away with the coveted The Best in Southeast Asia HAPA Most Dynamic General Manager award at the prestigious Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) Regional Series 2008-2010.
At a glittering awards ceremony held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aiden McAuley claimed awards not only…
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) provides assistance to the stranded passenge …
Bangkok, Thailand, 27 November, 2008 - Due to the Airports of Thailand (AoT)’s suspension of services at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, all inbound and outbound flights were cancelled since 04.00 hrs. during 25-26 November 2008, causing inconvenience to over 3,000 passengers. The stranded passengers who fly with THAI have been accommodated by Thai Airways International.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports in cooperation with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Tourism…
Hillmann's scores early points as Bremen's new top restaurant
BREMEN, December 2008 – When the Swissôtel Bremen opened last summer, the Hanseatic city gained not only an international 5-star hotel, but also a new top-class restaurant. Hillmann’s inside the hotel is set to become one of the city’s gourmet restaurants.
In the very latest edition of the Gault-Millau guidebook, Hillmann’s has already been awarded 13 points. “We are naturally very proud that Hillmann’s has scored so many points just a…
HOSTELBOOKERS GAINS PROMINENCE IN GROWING GAP YEAR MARKET AS FIGURES JUMP BY 21%
As the country enters recession, the gap year market is experiencing unprecedented growth with 21 percent more Britons planning to leave the country for Australia alone this autumn.
Maximising its presence in this market, leading budget accommodation website hostelbookers.com has joined forces with specialist website gapyear.com to be their exclusive accommodation provider with over 2,500 destinations worldwide.
As Britons flee the economic uncertainty, the new deal means that HostelBookers can take advantage…
iXiGO.com continues to grow web-sales for Jet Airways, JetLite, Kingfisher
New Delhi, December 9, 2008 – iXiGO.com, India’s fastest growing travel search engine today announced that it will continue working with Jet Airways, JetLite & Kingfisher despite travel agents (both online and offline) across the country stopping the sale of Jet Airways & JetLite tickets during the last 4 days.
In the aftermath of what has been one of the most eventful periods for airlines in India, airlines adopted a…
Ford Cuts Weight with Innovative SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Noryl GTX* Resins fo …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – December 8, 2008 – In order to help automotive OEMs meet key environmental challenges such as fuel economy and emission targets, high-performance Noryl GTX* resins from SABIC Innovative Plastics are moving from Ford concept vehicles into series production. The all-new Ford Kuga, Ford’s first entry into the crossover segment represents the first Ford-branded vehicle on the road with plastic fenders molded from SABIC Innovative…
BONAIRE SWEEPS SCUBA DIVING MAGAZINE’S READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2008
Once again the island of Bonaire has swept top honors while continuing its reign as one of the world’s top dive destinations: For the seventh consecutive year , Bonaire has been rated the Top Dive Destination Overall (Caribbean/Atlantic) in Scuba Diving magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2008.
Bonaire also received the #1 rating in eight other Caribbean/Atlantic categories: Top Marine Life, Top Marine Environment, Top Macro Life, Top…
Evosport Inc. Releases Highly Anticipated Dry Carbon DTM Wing For Mercedes CLK
To complement the success of their performance product enhancements for the Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series, Evosport Inc. announced the release of their much anticipated dry carbon fiber DTM rear wing for the car.
Based initially on the design of the factory Mercedes-Benz wing standard on the now out-of-production Euro W209 CLK DTM AMG street car, the Evosport wing is the perfect upgrade for the consumer who desires more aggressive styling…
Traveljargon.org - the industry’s first fully-interactive jargon buster
An antidote to travel’s obsession with jargon has arrived in the form of Traveljargon.org - the industry’s first fully-interactive jargon buster.
The new site has been developed by publication and sponsorship specialists Travel Intelligence Network (TIN) for everyone in the travel business including industry newbie's, students, corporates, procurement professionals, suppliers & intermediaries as well as the jargon junkies.
www.Traveljargon.org is an A – Z of nearly 11,000 terms, acronyms, and…
Small box – big effect
ERICH JAEGER develops cost-saving front distribution box for trailers and semi-trailers
(Friedberg, December 2008). When driving a truck-trailer combination, it is crucial that all electrical signals are reliably transmitted from towing vehicle to trailer or semi-trailer; otherwise, a problem-free handling of truck and trailer cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, it is important to employ connectors of high quality: Components which are installed at the exterior of any commercial vehicle have to bear…
Mission accomplished! Success of the Caucasian Challenge 2008 paves way for a bi …
Traveling through 11 countries, former and current conflict zones and every possible type of terrain; The Caucasian Challenge is a legendary entry into the popular motorsports travel phenomenon. Adrenalin-fueled teams are already signing up for the 2009 event.
December 5, 2008, Budapest, Hungary. On the 30th of August, 32 enthusiastic amateur adventurers forming 15 teams set forth from Budapest, Hungary on an adventure of a lifetime. 16 days and 7,800 kilometers…
Yachtcharter-Connection - New agency for worldwide yacht charter
Offering more than 3.600 charter yachts, Yachtcharter-Connection started as a new agency for online yacht charter worldwide – with easy yacht search, lots of special offers and online booking possibility on the new website yachtcharter-connection.com. Charter sailors have the choice between bareboat sailing yachts, motor yachts and luxury yachts for crewed charter in more than 50 countries. Detailed descriptions and pictures of all charter yacht types and detailed information…
Sharing a passion for perfection - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Nespresso enga …
Zurich, 2nd December 2008 – Friends of Nespresso don’t have to abstain from their favorite coffee anymore when traveling around the globe and staying with Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. The international hotel chain has chosen Nespresso, the worldwide pioneer and market leader in premium portioned coffee, as their preferred supplier of coffee and coffee machines.
What Nespresso and Swissôtel unites is the passion for perfection and the ultimate coffee experience…
HostelBookers Receives Best Youth Product at British Travel Awards
[25 November 2008] HostelBookers, the UK’s leading budget accommodation provider, has received the UK’s Best Youth Product award, at the British Youth Travel Awards (BYTA) run by BETA (British Educational Travel Association)*.
David Smith, Chief Operating Officer at HostelBookers was presented with the Award at the ceremony held in central London last night. http://www.hostelbookers.com/ beat stiff competition from Anglophiles Academic - David Beckham Football Academy and the Educational Cultural…
Learn Italian in Italy with Scuola Italiana
The Italian Class in London is launching its new Italian language school in Italy, Bologna.
Scuola Italiana is based in one of the most vibrant Italian cities, Bologna. The classes are small with 3/6 students, in order to maximize the teacher attention. Students can choose the intensive course (20 hours per week) or they can study the language with private one to one lessons. Scuola Italiana courses are based on the…
Car Hire Murcia, VictoriaCars cosponsors XI. Tennis Open "Villa de Calpe"
Car rental VictoriaCars from Spain demonstrates anew social commitment.
Calpe, Alicante (Spain) – November 28th 2008: Car Hire VictoriaCars supports tennis open tournament "Villa de Calpe" with prominent cast held from November 27th to 30th in Calpe.
The Calpe tennis club, where already Juan Carlos Ferrero and David Ferrer have played before they become real stars, will open its tennis tournament for the 11. time is on November 27th under…
Agoda and American Express Make Traveling in Asia Even Easier
Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings in Asia, today announced a marketing partnership with American Express Singapore, which offers a special promotion on hotel bookings for American Express cardholders in Singapore. American Express Cardmembers can find this new hot promotion at www.amex.agoda.com, in which Agoda’s already low hotel rates dropped even lower for a limited time period.
Mr. Robert Rosenstein, Chief Operating Officer of Agoda.com commented,…
Travelguru’s flight search now powered by iXiGO.com
New Delhi, November 24th, 2008 – In the global travel industry’s first collaboration of its kind, Travelguru (travelguru.com), India’s leading online travel agency, has partnered with iXiGO.com (ixigo.com), India’s leading travel search engine, to power its flights search. All airline searches and bookings on Travelguru will now be powered by iXiGO’s travel search engine, enabling travelers to search for lowest airfares and then book them directly on airline sites, using…
Tempting Chinese New Year Packages from Swissotel Hotels & Resorts' Asia Pacific …
Singapore, 21 November 2008 - Be it Shanghai or Sydney, shopping or spa, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts invites guests to welcome the Year of the Ox in style with an array of tempting Lunar New Year packages from eight cities in Asia Pacific.
FESTIVE FUN WITH SWISSÔTEL BEIJING
Guests can choose from two irresistible packages from Swissôtel Beijing this Lunar New Year.
Holiday Shopping with Swissôtel Beijing, China
Until 31 January 2009,…
Los Angeles Auto Show Names Mazda Kann as the Design Challenge Winner
Winner Announced During Fifth Annual Design Los Angeles Conference
LOS ANGELES - Nov. 21, 2008 — Today, the design entry from Mazda R&D of North America was chosen as the winner of the Los Angeles Auto Show’s 2008 Design Challenge. This year’s theme, Motor Sports 2025, asked nine of Southern Californian’s automotive design studios to form their vision of the future by depicting a motor sports vehicle that predicts how auto…
EVOSPORT RELEASES POWER PULLEY SYSTEM FOR THE NEW BMW M3 V8
Evosport Inc. announces the release of its evosport Power Pulley System for the new BMW E90/E92/E93 M3, based on the S65 V8 normally-aspirated engine.
With a stock engine, horsepower (HP) is typically lost in the requirement to drive accessory pulleys (water pump, power steering, alternator, A/C). This parasitic loss can often be reduced by under-driving certain engine pulleys. For a number of years, Evosport has been a recognized leader in developing…
Evosport Inc. Releases evo1 Power Package for Mercedes-Benz 63 AMG Vehicles
Evosport Inc. has announced the release of its highly anticipated evosport evo1 Power Package for the Mercedes-Benz 63 AMG M156 6.2L V8 engines.
The new Power Package is available for all 63 AMG vehicles which currently includes the following models: C63, CLK63, CLK63 Black Series, E63, CLS63, SL63, CL63, S63, ML63 and R63 AMG. The package is the first comprehensive product offering available from a leading tuner for the new generation…
Volkswagen’s Jetta TDI named 2009 Green Car of the Year®
Green Car Journal Announces Winner at the Los Angeles Auto Show
LOS ANGELES – Nov. 20, 2008 – Volkswagen’s milestone 2009 Jetta TDI has been named Green Car Journal’s 2009 Green Car of the Year®, besting competitors that included a pair of advanced hybrids, a clean diesel sport sedan, and a trendy fuel-efficient microcar. This is the first time that a clean diesel model has been awarded the title Green Car…
h2c consulting supports hotels with online distribution strategies
Duesseldorf, November 19, 2008 – Today, two-thirds of all travel bookings are influenced by the Internet. Based on these market dynamics, Duesseldorf-based advisory company h2c consulting anticipates huge online growth potential for the hotel industry: „Hotels and hotel groups can profit from this trend in two ways: On the one hand, hotels can increase booking rates significantly by utilizing professional e-commerce distribution strategies, and on the other hand, the Internet…
EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON® ‘TOPS OUT’ NEW HOTEL IN ATLANTA, GA
ATLANTA, GA, November 14, 2008 –– GS DEVELOPMENT LLC today announced that the structural framework has been completed for the new 192-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel that is currently under construction at 620 Chastain Rd in the Town Park complex in Kennesaw, Georgia. Construction for the new Embassy Suites hotel is scheduled for completion by October, 2009 with Holder Construction serving as the contractor for the project. …
Southern Sun - the Home of Miss World 2008
Johannesburg, 15 November 2008. Southern Sun (southernsun.com) announced today at the official welcoming of the 112 Miss World 2008 contestants at the Sandton Sun that they have been awarded the naming rights as the exclusive “Home of Miss World 2008”.
The world’s most beautiful country representatives are getting ready to battle it out in South Africa for the title of Miss World 2008. Southern Sun will host all…
Demand For Car Hire Rentals Showing Downward Trend
November 10th 2008 - Online price comparison site for car rentals, Carrentals.co.uk has seen an increase of 10% in bookings of the smaller cars segment this year. This growth is mainly due to the continuing credit crunch in the market and rising fuel prices, forcing people to opt for more fuel-efficient cars.
More than 50% of the bookings made by its customers have been for smaller economic cars, which is…
Winter Savers: Winter Sale Prices at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
ZURICH, November 14, 2008 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is reintroducing the Winter Savers concept so that guests can make the most of this winter. Room bookings through swissotel.com lead to attractive savings everywhere from Osaka to Lima, from Sydney to Chicago and from Amsterdam to Moscow.
Winter Savers offer guests a 20% discount on the best available rate for bookings of at least 2 nights. This offer applies from 15th…
Agoda Offers Asia's Top 10 Resorts for Wellness Holidays
It’s time to refresh, re-energize and re-evaluate your lifestyle by getting away from tension filled days and spending the holidays rejuvenating both the mind and body. As traditional Asian treatments become the preferred choice for tourists, Agoda.com, an Asian online hotel reservations service, offers a myriad of enjoyable ways to spend wellness vacations with 10 world renowned holistic health resorts in Asia.
When people start the journey back to healthy…
Metropark Hotel Kowloon and Metropark Hotel Wanchai presents Chinese‧Japanese‧Ko …
Starts from 1 November, the Metropark Hotel Kowloon and Metropark Hotel Wanchai jointly present to you the 'Chinese‧Japanese‧Korean Delicacies Dinner Buffet', a huge array of delectable delicacies, with unlimited supply of shark's fin soup and chilled juice, you cannot afford to miss this fine gourmet enjoyment of 3 different countries.
"Chinese‧Japanese‧Korean Delicacies Dinner Buffet" served at Palm Court Western Restaurant of Metropark Hotel Kowloon, featuring a serious of Chinese, Japanese…
Cobb CVB Receives Alfred P. Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Flexibility
The award distinguishes the CCCVB, along with other honorees, as having the most flexible and effective work practices and policies in Georgia and across the nation. A total of 319 honorees were selected in 30 communities nationwide. Joyce Calandra, CEO accepted the award on October 22nd at Ray's on the River.
"Workplace flexibility and benefits geared to work-life balance have always been an important part of our company values," said…
Stepping up for a good cause, Swissôtel Vertical Marathon in Singapore
SINGAPORE, 11 November 2008 – On 16 November 2008, 1,500 people will climb 1,336 steps up 73 storeys to the pinnacle of Swissôtel The Stamford at the Swissôtel Vertical Marathon, all for a good cause. This signature sports event aims to raise S$35,000 for the Spastic Children’s Association of Singapore through its corporate charity race.
“We are giving back, when others are cutting back. Despite the current economic climate, we still…
Off to the Caribbean for Spanish classes / Language school celebrates 15th anniv …
Sosua/Dominican Republic, 7 November 2008 (iic) – The Dominican Republic is mainly known for its picturesque beaches, sunny skies and turquoise sea. Although, there is much more to see and do. One can climb the highest mountain of the Caribbean, explore the oldest city of the New World, and surf one of the best wind and kite surfing spots in the world.
A Spanish course is another way to discover the…
Car Hire VictoriaCars co-sponsors Spain’s national beauty contest
Calpe - Alicante, November 7th, 2008: Car Hire VictoriaCars supports the national competition for the titles “beauty queen” and “beauty king” of Spain held on November 8th, 2008 in Calpe.
When it comes to beauty affairs, no other city could be better than to let this important Spanish beauty contest happen in Calpe. With its great beaches, this holiday resort is one of most considerable places on Costa Blanca.
So,…
Space-saving current and voltage measurement devices for hybrid and electric veh …
Lithium-ion battery charging and discharging periods pose a great challenge for current and voltage measurement. At electronica, Isabellenhütte Heusler is presenting a sensor module (IMC) tailored to these needs. It can be completely configured according to customer requirements.
For use in hybrid and electric vehicles, precision and component size are crucial factors. The small, and therefore space-saving, IMC (shunt: 20 x 85 mm, board 20 x 40 mm) can perform…
Christmas Shopping and Winter Activities at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Zurich, November 2008 – To offer guests a special experience before Christmas, be it focusing on shopping or other winter fun activities, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has created quite a number of excellent packages in outstanding destinations worldwide. All packages can be easily booked through the hotel chain’s webpage on www.swissotel.com and are subject to availability.
Shopping getaway and Very Important Kids at Swissôtel Chicago
Travellers interested in fashion and the…
World Class Backcountry Resort Wins Business of the Year Award
Fernie, BC Canada October 30, 2008 – Island Lake Lodge is an icon in Fernie B.C. Over the last 20 years Island Lake Lodge has been recognized as one of the world’s best places to ski and snowboard. Every year the Fernie Chamber of Commerce honors outstanding local businesses and individuals with awards and this year awarded Island Lake Lodge Fernie Business of the Year.
“The Chamber of Commerce organizes the…
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts offers low price promotion to travel agents
Zurich, 1st of November 2008 – A very special rate awaits travel agents and tour operators during the upcoming months at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. From the 1st of November 2008 through the 31st of March 2009 the international hotel chain says thank you to all travel agents by offering a special price of USD 69,- for a double room in a standard category without breakfast.
The promotional travel…
Record Beer Consumption at Oktoberfest '08
Munich, Germany - October 30, 2008 - Visitors to the 2008 Munich Oktoberfest did their best to live up to the festival’s proud traditions by guzzling 6.6 million litres of beer in 15 days of all-out drinking.
6.6 Million Litres of Beer, 104 Oxen, and one Koala bear.
In fact, statistics for Oktoberfest are downright entertaining. Each year after the two-week celebration of beer and Lederhosen ends, the city of Munich…
Novotel Hyderabad Airport opens its doors to a “New Age Aerotropolis*”
Novotel Hyderabad Airport has opened its doors today in Hyderabad, the technology capital of South India. Situated just five minutes from the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad’s new international airport), this hotel exemplifies products and services ideal for business or leisure travelers. The hotel owned by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited is the second Novotel in the city and in India.
“Located in a green environment in close proximity to the…
Abraham Lincoln - A Journey to his Inauguration
2009 marks the bicentennial of the birth of America's greatest president - Abraham Lincoln. As we celebrate his birth, we also commemorate his sublime acheivement - leading us through a civil war, preserving the Union, and ending slavery. From his humble birth to his rise to greatness, his story has captivated and inspired us. He is a man of the ages, but more important, he was and…
Green Car Journal’s Top 5 For 2009™ Announced – One to be Named 2009 Green Car o …
Winner to be unveiled at a Nov. 20 press conference
LOS ANGELES – Oct. 29, 2008 – Green Car Journal’s Top 5 for 2009™ – the year’s best-of-the-best ‘green’ vehicles – have been identified by the magazine’s editors. These vehicles are the five finalists competing for the Green Car Journal’s 2009 Green Car of the Year® award: the BMW 335d, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Saturn Vue 2-Mode Hybrid, smart fortwo and Volkswagen…
The Berlin Wall – A monument to the Cold War
Berlin Wall .co.uk is a new information website about the historical Berlin Wall and its role in the Cold War. This website is for all those who are interested in German history and the division of Berlin into east and west from 1961 to 1990. With lots political and social information, Berlin Wall .co.uk allows visitors to identify with Germany and its charming capital. The website explains why the Berlin…
Chitvan Jungle Lodge in Kanha National Park appoints Boutique Luxury Escapes Mar …
German based Boutique Luxury Escapes Marketing a hotel representation and marketing company is excited to announce its association with India’s famous wildlife segment, luxury wildlife lodge, and a conservation and responsible tourism partner.
Anita Niegsch founder of Boutique Luxury Escapes Marketing said 'Adding to Boutique Luxury Escapes (BLE) Marketing’s handpicked portfolio of hotels Chitvan Jungle Lodge is uniquely different, exemplifying true hospitality offering a thrilling aspect…
VictoriaCars to visit on World Travel Market in London
Alicante, Spain. October 27, 2008 - Victoria Car Hire is pleased to announce its presence on this year’s World Travel Market in London and invites interested parties and potential co-operation partners to meet them.
VictoriaCars is a Spanish car rental company with over 25 years of experience in its sector and market leader on Costa Blanca. Car Hire Victoria’s participation on the WTM, official beginning on 10th of November, shows its…
