Press Releases by Category Tourism, Cars, Traffic
“CHERYL COLE EFFECT” SEES SPIKE IN CONCERN OVER TROPICAL DISEASES
Essential Travel reports a flurry of enquiries from worried customers, prompting the launch of a tropical diseases guide
Leading travel extras provider EssentialTravel.co .uk is experiencing an influx of enquiries relating to tropical diseases, following the news that pop-star and X Factor judge, Cheryl Cole, is battling malaria. The insurance travel extras specialist has responded by compiling a tropical diseases guide to help confused or concerned customers.
Cheryl, who is…
Relais & Châteaux Hertelendy Kastely launches facebook company page
Since yesterday the castle hotel Hertelendy is also in the social media networks Facebook and Flickr.
The 5-star hotel will bring forward the interactive contact with their guests/partners and will inform about current events and arrangements through the social network.
On the facebook profil of the castle hotel there will be company information, events and special offers published. In addition to that the Facebook user will have the chance to write reviews…
Hotel EraPalace at Batumi, Georgia awarded 4-Star Status by Global Star Associat …
Batumi, July 15, 2010: Hotel EraPalace at Batumi, which offers a unique concoction of authentic Georgian Hospitality and the best world-class amenities, has now been awarded a 4- Star status by Global Star Association.
Hotel “EraPalace’ is the first hotel in Batumi, Georgia to get a 4 star category. A particular star category is awarded to any hotel, only after it meets certain special criteria listed by Global Star. The assessment…
Social Network Protects Summer Vacationers from Con-Artists and Fraud
Summer is a time for family vacations, fun in the sun, and unfortunately, scams and fraud. When people are out to “have a good time,” they can often fall victim to con artists, swindlers, and unscrupulous businesses. Because of the billions of dollars spent in the boating and marine industry every Summer, it has become perhaps the most glaring example of this problem, and one of the most…
All Star Vacation Homes Expands Operations and Opens Corporate Offices in Celebr …
Celebration, Fla., July 15, 2010 - ALL STAR Vacation Homes is pleased to announce the opening of its new corporate offices in Celebration, Florida.
As of July 1, 2010, the corporate and centralized services of Reservations, Marketing, Product Development and Accounting have moved into Celebration’s ISSA building.
This move provides expanded space in their Formosa Gardens area location for the ALL STAR operations teams, including Guest Services, Quality Control/Housekeeping, Property Care/Maintenance and…
European Trophy 2010: face-off of the stars in Zell am See
Just a few months after the ice hockey world championship in Germany, fans of the high-speed sport on skates can look forward to the next event highlight: for the first time as many as 18 top teams from seven nations are competing against each other at the 'European Trophy', the new pre-season league kicking off in the beginning of August. The competitions have their roots in the combination and extension…
The Sea in Liguria: Beaches, Islands, Cliffs
Liguria is a land full of colors, tastes and aromas to discover slowly. Here visitors can find any kind of landscape, from the mountains to the sea, from the hills to the rivers and woods.
Also known as “The Italian Riviera”, the region of Liguria boasts of several cliffs and rocks plunging shear into the sea, seaside villages, mountains and undersea landscapes offering a kaleidoscope of discoveries and thrills.
Liguria is…
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts continues expansion in India with two new deluxe hote …
ZURICH, July 2010 – After the opening of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in India, Swissôtel Kolkata, in July, the Swiss-based international hotel chain has now signed management contracts for two more hotels in India, the Swissôtel Gurgaon and the Swissôtel Whitefield, Bangalore. For both hotels, Swissôtel has partnered with different investee companies of The Xander Group Inc., the leading international private equity firm.
Swissôtel Gurgaon, National Capital…
The entire spectrum of automobile electronics at electronica 2010
electronica 2010 to present future mobility concepts
Munich, 07 July 2010. Energy efficiency and environmental compatibility are two of the most important challenges facing the automobile industry. Automobile electronics can provide numerous solutions for future automobiles and is also therefore one of the fastest growing markets in the automotive sector. Around 20% of exhibitors at electronica 2010, the world’s leading trade fair for components, systems and applications for the electrical engineering…
GOVECS partners the TTXGP eGrandPrix electric motorcycle race series – high-octa …
Munich/London, 7th of July 2010. GOVECS, creator of high-performance electric scooters, is sponsoring the TTXGP eGrandPrix series – the world’s first zero carbon, clean emission ‘electric Grand Prix’. As well as sponsoring the event, the company will be providing its GO! S1.2 electric scooters for organisers to use as transport at the events – contributing to the clean emission targets, not just of the races themselves but of the entire…
Rick Case Audi Exceeds National Success of Audi Sales for March
ATLANTA, GA (April 1, 2010) – Rick Case of the Rick Case Automotive Group, has reported that the 2010 first quarter sales have increased at all Atlanta area Rick Case Hyundai, Mazda, and Audi dealerships over the 2009 first quarter sales.
Not only has Rick Case experienced a national sales increase of 14 percent for the end of 2010 first quarter over the 2009 first quarter sales, but he has also…
Gatlinburg’s Hilton Garden Inn Receives Good Earthkeeping Award from the America …
Gatlinburg, Tenn., (July 6, 2010)—The Hilton Garden Inn in Gatlinburg has earned the Good Earthkeeping Award for a small property by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) for their work to become the state’s first LEED certified hotel. The award was presented as part of the annual Stars of the Industry Awards which honor stand-out initiatives at hotel properties. In an effort to support and build upon the…
CCRA Travel Solutions Introduces "Cash Rewards" Agent Incentive Program
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – June 16, 2010 - CCRA Travel Solutions – a leading provider of business-related solutions for the travel professional – has introduced CCRACa$hRewards™: an agent incentive program that pays agents an additional dollar for every consumed hotel room night booked through CCRAtravel.com. Valid for bookings made across all CCRA Travel Solutions rate categories, including the popular new 15% COMMISSION/ Express™ program, this extra cash bonus is another…
Hotzebra.com Allows Customers to Choose Hotel Accommodations Based on Personal I …
Vienna, Austria July 1, 2010 – When planning a trip for an entire family, it can be challenging to select a hotel which offers or is situated nearby to everyone’s choice of activity. Children may want to spend their time at aquatic attractions while adults want to relax at the Spa. Hotzebra.com now allows customers to tailor their vacations based on each individual’s physical capabilities, interests and personality.
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Dive Into Relaxation at Hotel H2O
Hotel H2O now offers premium accommodations at special rates for guests wanting to enjoy a peaceful vacation unlike any other.
Manila, Philippines – Hotel H2O has just unveiled its latest Special Rates promo, offering both tourists and locals the opportunity to experience a luxurious and unique retreat at much lower costs. Known as the Philippines’ first aquarium-themed urban resort, Hotel H2O boasts of distinct, refreshing, and comfortable lodging aesthetically designed to…
ActivityBreaks Delighted With Involvement In National Family Week Celebrations
County Down, Northern Ireland (June 18, 2010) - ActivityBreaks, providers of fantastic family holidays and experiences at affordable prices, comment on the success of their involvement with National Family Week 2010.
The purpose of the annual event is to encourage families to spend quality time together, by taking part in various events throughout the UK, hopefully helping them to forge stronger bonds and become happier, healthier families afterwards. As specialists in…
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts continues expansion into Eastern Europe: New deluxe h …
ZURICH, June 2010 – The Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts portfolio continues to grow: a new deluxe hotel is currently under construction in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and is scheduled to open in mid 2012. A management agreement was recently signed between Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and the KDD Group, one of the leading property and investment companies in the Ukraine.
The future Swissôtel Kyiv will form part of the “Sky…
Hotzebra.com Offers “Best Price Guarantee” on all Hotel Bookings.
Hotzebra.com, a global hotel booking website, has announced its “best price guarantee” policy on all hotel accommodations. Not only are all hotel room rates listed at the lowest price, but hotzebra.com’s services are provided free of charge.
Hotzebra.com offers over 83,000 hotels ranging from one to five star resorts to individual apartments. When booking hotel accommodations, most people are looking for a travel website that can save them…
All Star Vacation Homes Launches Summer Giveaway On Facebook
Kissimmee, Fla., June 17, 2010 - ALL STAR Vacation Homes is pleased to announce its “Great ALL STAR Vacation Homes Summer Giveaway” on Facebook.
The promotion features a daily sweepstakes giveaway by ALL STAR Vacation Homes of a pair of single-day, single park Disney World passes everyday for thirty days from June 15, 2010 through July 15, 2010.
To become eligible, Facebook users must add ALL STAR Vacation Homes to their “like”…
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Provides Meeting Space Options For Orlando Business …
Kissimmee, Fla., June 16, 2010 - Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa provides multiple meeting space options for businesses and groups planning events in the Orlando, Florida area.
Lighthouse Key’s on-site meeting space is ideal for events such as business seminars, family reunions, team meetings and social club gatherings. Seating is available in three different layouts: round table and classroom-style that seat up to 42 people and theatre style, accommodating up to…
Discovering the Landscape of Cinque Terre, in Liguria
About Liguria, a brand new and always up-to-date website about the Region of Liguria (Italy) created an interesting section dedicated to the Cinque Terre.
Liguria is a region that can be visited all the year round, because every season is perfect for visiting the several villages and sea resorts located along the coast.
In particular, the Cinque Terre (Five Lands) are five wonderful little villages placed near the city of La Spezia,…
RCT Limo Partners with Global Meetings & Incentives for Transportation Needs
March 21, 2010- Global Meetings & Incentives – a leading provider of meeting solutions has now partnered with RCT Limo for its transportation needs in South Florida.
Global Meetings & Incentives is one of the leading providers of end-to-end meeting solutions and logistic services. The company is operating a wide variety of meetings that range in size from 10 – 3,500 attendees for Fortune 500 Companies.
Eli Sananes, President, Global Meetings &…
It is so easy to plan a summer holiday in Bavaria with the Guide to Bavaria
Munich, 14th of June: Tourists who want to visit Bavaria, the beautiful south of Germany, should use the Guide to Bavaria to schedule their trip. This platform is the perfect Online-Travel-Guide for foreign visitors. With the help of the Guide to Bavaria the fun still begins with the planning because this Guide gives very detailed information about all the different regions and the amazing leisure time facilities of Bavaria.
The multifarious…
Berlin: Bells will be ringing on Friday evening of the Gay and Lesbian Streetfes …
A ceremonial Worship service (Church service) serves as the kick off for this large event. The Ökumenische Rogate-Initiative, founded in 2009, invites you to an evening Vespers in the Twelve Apostles Evangelic Church in Schoeneberg (Berlin).
The Superintendent of the evangelic Churches in Schöneberg Manfred Moll, will provide the sermon. Intercessions will be led by Gaby Tupper, the Bundestag member Mechthild Rawert, as well as representatives from various Berliner Gay…
Award Winning Wine Director Sources New Wines for Mom Tri's Gourmet Restaurants …
Christophe Martin, managing director of Siam Gourmet Paradox in Thailand presented a selection of wines at Mom Tri’s Oasis in Phuket, Thailand. Culinary experts of Phuket George Ciret, Maître-Cuisinier de France Chef Jean-Noël Lumineau, Mom Tri’s Chef Darren Viper and Boathouse Food and Beverage Manager Pinyo Thippimas were all invited for a special wine tasting.
Wines included Domaine Virginie Viognier, Lucidus Chapoutie, Domaine Virginie Pinot Noir…
Summer time in Sicily: holiday in the vicinity of the most beautiful beaches
Sandy beaches lined with coloured parasols, but also rocky coves, cliffs with crystal clear waters and fantastic marine reserves will be the natural setting for those who want to spend many relaxed hours in the largest island in the Mediterranean. From the lively San Vito Lo Capo to the quiet Vendicari nature reserve - the extreme southern tip of the island - Sicily boasts an outstanding variety of attractive coastal…
Kids Room at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts: Makes travelling with children and teen …
ZURICH, June 2010 – To make travelling with children easier for parents, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts have expanded their Kids Room idea: the international hotel chain now tailors the rooms to three different age groups, allowing them to satisfy the needs of babies, small children and teenagers even more effectively. The service ranges from cuddly toys and children's menus to Nintendo Wiis and iPod docking stations.
For guests under 5, the…
No need to stop for the top or to hold the button down – Now available for Mazda …
Being the first module of its kind for the Mazda, the new SmartTOP module allows dropping and raising the top, even while the car is in motion, at the touch of a button.
Ocean, NJ – May 28th, 2010
Those who like to go topless and want to add extra convenience to their automated drop tops will find that the SmartTOP add-on modules offered by Mods4cars are a perfect fit. The signature…
Convene in style: New Convention centre at Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy, Moscow
MOSCOW, May 2010 – Business travelers and conference participants can now convene in style at the new conference centre of the five-star Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy. Moscow’s landmark hotel is located in one of the business and most upscale areas of the Russian capital.
The new convention centre is one of the most modern in the region and complements the hotel’s seven multi-functional meeting rooms and two banquet halls. The deluxe contemporary…
Land Rover Australia Announces Introduction of 2WD and Hybrid Technology
Sydney, Australia, 17 May 2010
Land Rover Australia (landrover. com.au) has announced that it will introduce a 2WD option (in addition to the 4WD derivative) for the new compact Range Rover vehicle. On sale in 2011, the 2WD vehicle will emit less than 130g/km of CO2 - making it the lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever.
Worldwide, the Land Rover parent company has committed to investing 800 million (approx $1.4…
Kanoo Travel Launches New India Brochure
Partners with India Tourism Board to offer its customers a wide range of exciting travel and wellness destinations that combine high quality with value for money.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 25th, 2010: Kanoo Travel, the largest travel management company in the Middle East, announced the launch of its new India brochure for its customers in the Middle East. The new brochure includes holiday packages featuring the most popular holiday destinations…
A New Four Star Boutique Hotel: ABode Hotels Open in Chester
ABode, the four star boutique hotel group member of Epoque Hotels opens its doors to Chester this Spring 2010 with a new site offering a selection of luxury rooms and suites along with choice of fine food venues, created by Michelin-starred chef, Michael Caines.
The 85 room hotel, conveniently situated adjacent to Chester’s popular ‘Roodee’ racecourse offers a stylish and contemporary base for visitors to explore the…
Travelio.net launched a professional travel gateway to important news and Europe …
Travel professionals seeking the latest news and detailed information about major European destinations for resourcing and planning as well as individual travellers organising their own trips will benefit from using this travel gateway. The content is maintained by experienced professionals in cooperation with National Tourism Organisations and can be accessed by anyone for free at http://www.travelio.net
Up to date travel news and announcements, carefully selected and edited visitor information of…
Sombrero Ranches Welcomes vacationers at Estes Park in Colorado
The famous Sombrero Ranches in Colorado is once again gearing up for new season welcoming vacationers with new set of luxuries and events.
Sombrero Ranches has been entertaining and providing hospitality services to vacationers for the last 40 Years. With temperatures rising every day on a consistent basis, and a hint of color creeping from trees to land, the number of special activities and events in Estes Park and other…
INDONESIA GOES ALL OUT TO ATTRACT EUROPEANS AT IMEX 2010
Jakarta, May 2010: Indonesia - the country over 17,000 tropical islands and more 485 ethnics group of Indonesian comprising diversity events and many places interests both on land and in the sea will again be present at the prestigious International Meeting Exhibition (IMEX) , to be held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 25-27 May 2010.
Represented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism , Indonesian tourism industry members,…
Kanoo Travel Appointed GSA for United Airlines
Kanoo Travel to provide reservations, sales and marketing support to United Airlines in Bahrain
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, May 17, 2010: Kanoo Travel, the largest travel management company in the Middle East, today announced that it has been appointed the GSA (General Sales Agent) contract with United Airlines for the Kingdom of Bahrain. As part of the agreement, Kanoo Travel will provide reservations, sales and marketing support for the airline in…
Taiwan Strait Tourism Association opens office in Beijing
The Taiwan Strait Tourism Association (TSTA) opened its Beijing office with an inaugural ceremony on May 4. Janice Lai, head of the TSTA and director-general of the Tourism Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, noted that the office represented a major step in resuming tourism exchanges after 60 years of separate rule across the strait. The establishment of the Beijing office, says Lai, will mark a new milestone…
Lighthouse Key Resort & Spa Provides Convenient Options For Health-Conscious Orl …
Kissimmee, Fla., May 11, 2010 - Health-conscious travelers planning an Orlando vacation will find convenient ways to rejuvenate and relax at Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa.
For vacationers looking for an invigorating and entertaining workout experience, Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa features an on-site fitness center with cardio and weight training equipment plus flat screen TVs. The fitness center also overlooks the resort swimming pools and provides captivating views of the…
Southall Travel Bags “Favourite Tour Operator to India” Award.
London, UK 6 May 2010: The UK-based Southall Travel does not show any signs of letting up on its marathon award winning spree. The company bagged the prestigious Incredible India Award at the 13th Eastern Eye Annual Asian Business Awards event held in London on 26th March 2010. The accolade which the agency received for being the ‘Favourite Tour Operator to India’ was jointly presented by Rt. Hon. Sadiq Khan…
Symphony Travel and Belize Weddings and Events Partner to Provide Personalized W …
Belize’s premier travel consulting firm, Symphony Travel has teamed up with Belize Weddings and Events to create personalized planning for nuptials in Belize. This service is offered to Symphony clients to help plan and manage their entire destination wedding experience.
Symphony Travel, through this affiliation, enhances its ability to meet all the needs and desires of a couple looking for a wedding in Belize. Professionally organized weddings will allow clients to…
Les Suites orient Shanghai to Open in May
First Boutique Hotel to Open on the Bund, Shanghai
Les Suites Orient, a member of Epoque Hotels, is set to soft-opening in May 2010. The uniquely located Les Suites Orient will offer its guests a new level of luxury accommodation in Shanghai.
Centrally located on the world famous Bund, Les Suites Orient offers a panoramic view of the Huangpu River, Pudong and the Yu Garden. At twenty-three stories, the Les Suites…
Jaan par André makes international history with its debut as No.39 on the San Pe …
SINGAPORE, April 2010 – Scaling the heights of international restaurant accolades, French nouvelle establishment Jaan par André has set a historic record for Singapore with its debut at No. 39 amongst the top restaurants in the renowned San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants List 2010 – the highest debut ever for a Singapore restaurant. This is undoubtedly an extraordinary achievement for Jaan par André which is part of Equinox Complex…
European Cruiser Association awards best cruise route of the month June 2010 to …
The cruise route of June 2010 wins Celebrity Cruises with the cruis-ship Constellation with its indescribable Trip around Scandinavia.
What could be more beautiful than to go on a Scandinavia cruise in early summer. Who has seen once the Norwegian fjords, the Geirangerfjord and the polar circle knows about what is spoken here. The cruise starts in Amsterdam and leads directly in the Alesund, then a direct way through up to…
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Portfolio of Top-End Automotive Materials Kicks E …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 29, 2010 – At Chinaplas 2010 in booth W2G41, SABIC Innovative Plastics announced a new portfolio of advanced Noryl* and Valox* automotive resins designed to help customers create alternative power train solutions by displacing weight and increasing performance for hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery electric vehicles (BEV). This announcement clearly answers the call to cut fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions…
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket is proud to support the remarkable charity event, …
Phuket, Thailand, Sunday, 2nd May 2010: On Saturday, 1st May 2010, The Phuket Has Been Good To Us (PHBGTU) Foundation held its annual fund-raising ball, “One Night in May”, at the Andaman Ballroom of Sheraton Grande Laguna.
This remarkable evening started at 6.30pm, and featured a mouth watering four-course gala dinner, with free-flowing bar, canapés, along with performances by Deja Vu band, Sheraton’s Resident band and two fantastic DJ’s. Attending…
RateTiger Launches Partner Programme for Booking Websites
London, April 29, 2010: RateTiger, by eRevMax International, has launched a Partner Programme that will provide online travel websites with the opportunity to become a more integral part of a hotel’s channel management decision process.
Travel websites and OTAs will now be able to closer engage with hoteliers through RateTiger’s products. Websites participating in the programme will be able to utilise RateTiger’s Support Services for contract management, marketing activities and…
Body repairs and paintwork together in Hall 11: new concept given a very good re …
Great demand for exhibition space: registrations received from the sector’s key players
The new concept of bringing together the body-repair and paintwork segments in the same exhibition hall has been given a very good reception by the industry. Hall 11.1 is already fully booked up and there are just a few spaces still available in Hall 11.0. Registrations have already been received from key players in the sector, such as…
Chef at Hotel Berlin, Berlin second in world championship
Sous-chef Susanne DeOcampo-Herrmann wins silver with Germany's national team of chefs
Since Friday, the Hotel Berlin, Berlin has now a world champion silver mdealist among its ranks in the person of Susanne DeOcampo-Herrmann. The hotel's sous-chef won the silver medal at the Culinary Challenge in Singapore together with Germany's national team of chefs. The competition, which is only held every four years, is regarded as an ideal opportunity for leading figures…
Happy Birthday Hotel Berlin, Berlin
On the 26th of April, the Hotel Berlin, Berlin celebrated its 52nd Birthday.
Looking back at such a great history and at the same time being creative and innovative is something that this house incorporates every day. The hotel combines a long tradition with modern settings. It can look back at an exciting past and towards a promising future.
Many heads of State have chosen the Hotel Berlin for their stay…
Holiday on Sicily´s islands
When the first Greek colonisers saw the volcanic little islands that surround Sicily they must have thought that they were imposing and fearful, as they decided to move the residence of Hephaestus, the Greek God of Fire, from Greece to the Aeolian Islands. Now these islands provide unique landscapes, each with its own characteristics and strong identity.
Sicily's islands are a wealth of history and folk traditions, such as the…
