Travel Newswire
Dorchester Collection Expands in North America With The New York Palace and Hotel Bel-Air
NEW YORK, July 28 PRNewswire — Today the Dorchester Collection adds two American five-star hotels to its portfolio — The New York Palace in New York City and the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. The London-based luxury hotel collection, which owns and manages The Dorchester in...
Worktopia Introduces its Online Universal Meeting Solution at NBTA
LOS ANGELES, July 28 PRNewswire — Worktopia, Inc. announced at the NBTA 2008 International Convention and Exposition that it has launched its Universal Meeting Solution(TM) (UMS), which completely automates the process for meeting planners to search, compare and book space for simple...
Embraer To Create Two Centers of Excellence in Portugal
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, July 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In a ceremony held today in Lisbon, Embraer announced plans for implementing two new industrial units dedicated to manufacturing complex airframe structures, one focused on metallic assemblies and the other on composites...
TAM Adheres to the Declaration of 'Business Social Responsibility and Human Rights'
SAO PAULO, Brazil, July 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TAM (Bovespa: TAMM4 and NYSE: TAM) has formalized its adherence to the declaration of "Business Social Responsibility and Human Rights" presented at an event sponsored by the Ethos Institute and by the Special Secretary for Human...
Take Control of Your Travels with 'Cancel for Any Reason' Protection from InsureMyTrip.com
WARWICK, R.I., July 28 PRNewswire — As the complexities of travel today continue to challenge and frustrate travelers, many are turning to travel insurance as a means of protection. InsureMyTrip.com, the leading online travel insurance comparison site, reports growing interest in...
'One World, One Dream' and More Than Half a Million Americans Meet in Beijing for the 2008 Olympics
AAA Spiral China, 1st Edition, offers an in-depth look at this growing tourist destination ORLANDO, Fla., July 28 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The eyes of the world will be on China this August as top athletes from around the globe gather in Beijing to compete in hopes of bringing home...
Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Lynn M. Mitri as Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites Hotels Baltimore, MD
BALTIMORE, July 28 PRNewswire — Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Lynn Mitri as Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn and the Homewood Suites hotels that opened last year in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. The 183 guestroom Hilton Garden Inn and...
Crestline Hotels & Resorts Announces the Appointment of Vicki Q. Galindo as Director of Sales & Marketing for the Melrose Hotel, Washington, DC
MCLEAN, Va., July 28 PRNewswire — Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Vicki Q. Galindo as Director of Sales & Marketing for the Melrose Hotel, Washington, DC. This boutique hotel was recently renovated to restore its classic elegance. It is...
Webcast Alert: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, July 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) announces the following Webcast: What: Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call When: Monday, July 28, 2008 @ 11:00 AM Eastern Where...
'VIP Cruiser' Packages Still Available for Woodward Dream Cruise
DETROIT, July 28 PRNewswire — MotorCities National Heritage Area will begin mailing special "VIP Cruiser" packages to thousands of Woodward Dream Cruise participants and fans beginning August 1. The VIP Cruiser packages, the first ever offered in conjunction with the Dream Cruise...
TripIt Reports Increased Use Among Corporate Travelers and New Partnership With Sabre VirtuallyThere
SAN FRANCISCO, July 28 PRNewswire — At the National Business Travel Association International Convention and Exposition, TripIt announced the use of its travel itinerary and social networking service among corporate travelers at some of the nation's leading companies, as well as a...
Auberge Resorts to Manage Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa and La Valencia Hotel
MILL VALLEY, Calif., July 28 PRNewswire — Auberge Resorts, developers, owners and operators of award-winning luxury resorts, announced today that it has signed a management agreement to operate Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., and its sister property, the...
Priceless Romance: Ten Free Outings in Asheville, North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 28 PRNewswire — You don't need to spend a lot of money to enjoy a romantic outing in the popular mountain resort city of Asheville, North Carolina. In fact, many activities won't cost you a dime! The free online 200-page travel guide, www.RomanticAsheville.com...
Garmin's G600(TM) Receives Certification, Deliveries Begin
OLATHE, Kan., July 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has received FAA Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certification with an Approved Model List (AML STC) for...
BJTonline.com Takes Off
MIDLAND PARK, N.J. and DANBURY, Conn., July 28 PRNewswire — Business Jet Traveler magazine announced today the launch of its singular new Web site: www.BJTonline.com. BJTonline, the only site of its kind, has been created for regular readers of Business Jet Traveler magazine, as well as...
Virgin America and Virgin Galactic Launch Race for Space, Pilot Exchange
MOJAVE AIR & SPACEPORT, Calif., July 28 PRNewswire — Virgin America, the California-based airline, and Virgin Galactic, the first commercial space-line, today announced the start of the "Race for Space," in which Virgin America Elevate loyalty program members can compete to fly...
Virgin America Now Offering 'Main Cabin Select' Service
SAN FRANCISCO, July 28 PRNewswire — Virgin America, the California-based airline that is on a mission to make flying good again, today announced that guests now have a new option called "Main Cabin Select" (MCS), in addition to First Class and Main Cabin service currently available on...
Alaska Airlines Debuts Convenient Online Calendar to Help Travelers Find Lowest Fares
SEATTLE, July 28 PRNewswire — Alaska Airlines has unveiled a new "Low Fare Calendar" search option on its Web site that quickly displays the lowest fare available for a chosen destination over a range of dates. Cost-conscious passengers with flexibility in their travel schedules now...
Public Invited on Trip to Barbados Exploring Ties to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C., July 27 PRNewswire — The South Carolina National Heritage Corridor (SCNHC) has announced plans to invite the public to join them on a trip to Barbados October 22-26, 2008, to explore the long-standing historical and cultural connections between them...
Dorje Chang Buddha Returns and Is Living in America
PASADENA, Calif., July 25 PRNewswire — A close disciple of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III Wan Ko Yeshe Norbu, Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche, is leading a delegation across the USA to introduce this American based Buddha to the West and present the treasury of Buddha-dharma contained in the...
International Tourists Put the BIG Back in the Big Apple
WALTHAM, Mass., July 25 PRNewswire — Global Insight, the world's leading company for economic and financial analysis and forecasting, today released its annual ranking of the Top 100 U.S. Tourism City Destinations for 2007. The ranking compares domestic and international tourism...
Frontier Airlines Announces New Fee and Policy Changes
DENVER, July 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Frontier Airlines today announced it is eliminating its current standby policy and updating fees related to some reservation changes. Customers changing to a different flight the same day of their scheduled flight will receive a confirmed seat...
Embraer and JetBird Confirm Three More Phenom 100 Jets
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, July 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Embraer and JetBird confirmed three options for the Phenom 100 jet, by JetBird, increasing the airline's firm order backlog to 53 of this model. The Irish company placed an initial order for 50 Phenom 100 jets, in May 2006...
20% Off All Las Vegas Hotels
MILWAUKEE, July 25 PRNewswire — From luxury to value, from one end of the Strip to the other, all Vegas hotels are now 20% off! Travelers can pocket the savings or splurge on the city's world-famous entertainment, dining and gambling scene. The offer runs through August 31, 2008 for...
Holland America Line Offers Early Advantage Fares on 2009 Cruises Booked by September 15
SEATTLE, July 25 PRNewswire — Gearing up for its 2009 cruise season, Holland America Line will offer Early Advantage savings on a wide selection of cruises and CruiseTours when booked by September 15, 2008. Past guests can save even more, and on select sailings, special fares are...
Midwest Airlines Warns E-Mail Users to be Wary of Phony E-Mails
MILWAUKEE, July 25 PRNewswire — Midwest Airlines today warned e-mail users that a phony e-mail ticket confirmation is being sent out under the company's name. The sample e-mails Midwest has received thank the recipient for using the airline's "Buy flight ticket Online" service...
British Airways Completes Purchase of L'Avion
PARIS and NEW YORK, July 25 PRNewswire — British Airways today announced that it has completed the purchase of French airline L'Avion, which will be integrated with British Airways' new subsidiary OpenSkies. This agreement was initially announced on July 2, 2008. Full integration of...
Frontier Airlines Receives Commitment for $75 Million in DIP Financing From Affiliate of Perseus LLC
DENVER, July 25 PRNewswire — Frontier Airlines Holdings, Inc. today announced it has received a $75 million commitment in post-petition debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from Perseus LLC, a private investment firm based in Washington, D.C. with offices in Evergreen, Colorado, New...
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) Announces Results for the Second Quarter 2008
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, July 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) ("the Company" or "GAP") today reported its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. Figures are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with Mexican...
Webcast Alert: Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, July 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) announces the following Webcast: What: Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Conference Call When: Monday, July 28, 2008 @ 11:00 AM Eastern Where...
Update: Great Wolf Changes Time of Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Call on August 5
MADISON, Wis., July 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOLF), North America's leading family of indoor waterpark resorts, today announced that the company will release second-quarter 2008 financial results on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, before the market opens...
Noble Investment Group Announces Leadership Team for the New Aloft Charlotte Uptown
ATLANTA, July 25 PRNewswire — Privately held Noble Investment Group ("Noble"), a leading sponsor of private equity real estate funds and an integrated lodging and hospitality operating and development organization, today announced the appointment of the team of hospitality professionals...
Security Screenings Get Easier - and Faster - with the Checkpoint Friendly(TM) Laptop Bag
TIPP CITY, Ohio, July 25 PRNewswire — Considering today's stricter safety measures and that more than a quarter of travelers carry a laptop, the security process of removing laptops from laptop bags has become a time-consuming, albeit necessary, requirement. Thanks to the Checkpoint...
Get the REAL SCOOP on South American Agriculture with an 'Ag-Venture' Tour with Bob Thomas
UNION, Ontario, July 25 PRNewswire — Let Farmer / Writer Bob Thomas guide your "Ag-Venture" Tour to South American places most tourists never see: Brazil / Argentina (January 31 - February 17, 2009) Add-On Uruguay (February 17 - 22, 2009) Open your cabin shutters on a clear moonlit...
With Jetiquette(TM), 'The Sky Steward(R)' Makes Travel Industry Training More Civilized
CORAL GABLES, Fla., July 25 PRNewswire — Gailen David, The Sky Steward(R), is able to transform even the surliest employees into stars of customer service. In fact, he shares his own journey from a rude employee to a customer service icon. That is why companies bring him in to talk to...
Book Hotel Rooms Direct and Save?
SYDNEY, Australia, July 25 PRNewswire — Book direct and save, best available internet rate, best price guarantee, best rate publicly available, best online rate guarantee ... these are words that hoteliers use on their hotel website to persuade customers to book direct. These...
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Reports on the Announcement of Aerocalifornia's Suspension
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (the "Company" or "GAP") today made an announcement to the market regarding Aerocalifornia's operations at GAP's airports, per the announcement issued by the...
ExpressJet Amends Shareholder Rights Plan
HOUSTON, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: XJT) today announced that the company's Board of Directors today authorized the company to amend its shareholder rights plan to exempt from that plan any shares of the company's common stock received by tendering...
2008 Maine Literary Festival to Focus on the Environment
CAMDEN, Maine, July 24 PRNewswire — "For This Earth: Visions in Literature" is the theme of the Maine Literary Festival, to be held November 7 — 9, 2008, at the Camden Opera House. The Festival explores the roles of writing, poetry, nature, and science in shaping the way we...
Briggs & Riley to Be First to Market With Travel Sentry(R) Approved Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Sleeve
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., July 24 PRNewswire — Briggs & Riley Travelware, a leader in innovative, high-quality luggage and business cases, will release SpeedThru(TM), the first-ever Travel Sentry Approved, checkpoint-friendly laptop sleeve. On August 15th consumers will be able to purchase...
Linden Travel Offers Honeymoon and Wedding Travel
Cory Orchin Joins Linden Travel as a Honeymoon Specialist NEW YORK, July 24 PRNewswire — Linden Travel announced that Cory Orchin has joined its Leisure Department as honeymoon Specialist. Orchin, a fast rising star in the travel industry, has extensive experience in working closely...
Ultimate Jetcharters Adds 11th Dornier 328 Jet to its Growing Fleet
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, July 24 PRNewswire — Ultimate Jetcharters, one of the nation's premier private aviation companies, announced today that it has expanded its charter fleet by adding their eleventh Dornier 328 Jet. This large-cabin, 30-seat aircraft is currently receiving an all-new...
Southwest Airlines Shares Its LUV With Children of U.S. Troops
DALLAS, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Southwest Airlines Employees today were joined at the airlines' Dallas Maintenance Facility by Herb Kelleher, Chairman Emeritus and Founder, and Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus, to send off a U.S. military cargo truck carrying 1,000 backpacks...
BestOfVegas.com Launches New Destination Travel Site
LAS VEGAS, July 24 PRNewswire — Consumers have a new resource for the best Las Vegas hotels, shows, tours and nightspot reservations with the launch of BestOfVegas.com. BestOfVegas.com is an easy-to-use travel site designed to connect travelers in a fast and efficient way with the best...
Designed to Inspire: VIRTUOSO LIFE Announces Results From Its Annual 'Travel Dreams' Survey
- Findings show travel trends leaning toward adventure and the exotic - NEW YORK, July 24 PRNewswire — Leading luxury travel network, Virtuoso, continues to stay one step ahead of top-tier travel trends by going directly to the elite readers of its award winning magazine, VIRTUOSO...
Celebrate the Tax Free Weekend at Grand Hyatt Atlanta
ATLANTA, July 24 PRNewswire — Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, 3300 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, Georgia 30305, has just announced an all inclusive rate of $129 for the weekend of August 1-3, 2008 only. Stay in one of the most luxurious hotels in Atlanta on this tax free weekend. No need to...
Bill Marriott Joins Voices Calling For Action on Energy and Fuel Costs
BETHESDA, Md., July 24 PRNewswire — With sky-high fuel prices threatening the airline industry and potentially stifling travel throughout the U.S., Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today joined other leaders in the travel and tourism industry to call on the U.S. Congress and the...
MHI Hospitality Corporation Announces New Time for Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
WILLIAMSBURG, Va., July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — MHI Hospitality Corporation (Nasdaq: MDH) announced that the company will report financial results for the second quarter 2008 prior to the market opening on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, as previously announced. A conference call for...
TravelCell Celebrates Summer Travel with Sizzling Cell Phone Services
NEW YORK, July 24 PRNewswire — TravelCell, the leading provider for global cellular and satellite phone rentals, announces special summer cell phone services for international travelers. *(LOGO Link: Send2Press.com/mediaboom/08-0724-TravelCell_72dpi.jpg) Summer is a popular time for...
Passenger Traffic at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport Ahead of Last Year's Record Pace
WICHITA, Kan., July 24 PRNewswire — After setting a record for passenger traffic in 2007, Wichita Mid-Continent Airport reports that 2008 traffic is up 9.14% over last year's second quarter numbers. A total of 819,863 passengers have used Mid-Continent through June 2008, compared to...
TripAdvisor Proclaims People Picky About Pro-Pet Properties
NEWTON, Mass., July 24 PRNewswire — TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel community, today announced the results of its annual traveling with pets survey of more than 1,600 travelers. Among people that own pets, 61 percent have traveled with a pet and 17 percent said the number one...
TRX Introduces Hotel Analytics
ATLANTA, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TRX, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRXI), a global technology company that develops and hosts software applications to process data records and automate manual processes, announced today the release of Hotel Analytics, a complementary product offering to the...
Scheid Vineyards Debuts Newest Location on Cannery Row
MONTEREY, Calif., July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — For centuries, artists, adventurers, scientists and seafarers have answered the siren's call of the fabled port of Monterey. They've taken inspiration here and left behind a lasting, richly documented legacy. Today, Scheid Vineyards...
New Contest Shakes Up Oregon Craft Spirits
SALEM, Ore., July 24 PRNewswire — Travel Oregon is calling all adult beverage aficionados to create Oregon Bounty spirits concoctions during the "Create the Oregon Bounty Cocktail" contest. The contest officially begins today, Thursday, July 24, as part of the annual statewide promotion...
Joie De Vivre Takes a Greener Approach to Gas Card Promotion
SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 PRNewswire — During a summer where gas prices continue to hinder travelers, Joie de Vivre Hospitality introduces Keep the Green or Give the Green — a clever twist to a consistent promotion offered this summer season. The re-vamped promo successfully...
Joie de Vivre Hospitality Establishes 'Big Sur Fire Relief Fund'
SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 PRNewswire — Joie de Vivre Hospitality, California's leading independent boutique hotelier with a growing diverse restaurant collection, recently announced a special program to help a Big Sur community ravaged by the Basin Complex Fire, which has burned more...
Elite Traveler Announces 101 Top Hotel/Resort Suites of the Year
NEW YORK, July 24 PRNewswire — Elite Traveler, the worldwide private jet lifestyle magazine, announces the release of its much anticipated and highly regarded "101 Top Hotel/Resort Suites of the Year" in the July/August 2008 issue and online at http://www.elitetraveler.com. Despite...
BNSF Railroad CEO Matthew Rose is Keynote Luncheon Speaker at 19th Annual Breakbulk Conference & Exhibition Oct. 14-16 in New Orleans
NEWARK, N.J., July 24 PRNewswire — Matthew K. Rose, CEO, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, will deliver the keynote luncheon address at the 19th Annual Breakbulk Conference & Exhibition in New Orleans, taking place October 14 to 16 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center...
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Launches Social Media Marketing Initiative
DESTIN, Fla., July 24 PRNewswire — Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort recently joined several U.S. retailers when it released an official, company- sponsored Facebook.com fan page. The page features photo albums and videos of the resort, including "Things to Do at Sandestin" and...
Atlanta Marriott Marquis Celebrates Spectacular $138 Million Transformation - Showcases 'M.i. Great Room'
ATLANTA, July 24 PRNewswire — Atlanta VIPs will toast the $138 million renovation of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta's largest and most prestigious convention hotel, at a spectacular launch party tonight. Presented in conjunction with Atlanta Peach magazine, the evening will be...
Jimmy's Egg Announces Tulsa Franchise
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 24 PRNewswire — Overeasy, LLC has purchased the exclusive rights to develop Jimmy's Egg Restaurants in the Tulsa Oklahoma market. "The first new Jimmy's Egg will be located at the corner of East 41st Street and South Peoria in Tulsa and will replace the existing...
Party in Pittsburgh! Colcom Foundation Presents. . .Pittsburgh Celebrates 250
October Weekend Celebration Features Bike Rides, Flotilla, the Largest-Ever Fireworks Display and More! PITTSBURGH, July 24 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Prepare to party, Pittsburgh! On October 3 and 4, 2008 the Colcom Foundation presents... Pittsburgh Celebrates 250, a weekend community...
Duracell Introduces New Products to Keep Music Lovers and Frequent Flyers Powered On-the-Go
BETHEL, Conn., July 24, 2008 PRNewswire — A recent survey showed that 54 percent of U.S. air travelers admit to at least one instance of sitting on the floor to charge a device through an airport power outlet.(1) Duracell(R) today introduced two portable power solutions to help...
Essex Inn Completes $4 Million Renovation
CHICAGO, July 24 PRNewswire — Essex Inn, an independently owned and operated hotel located in Chicago's revitalized South Loop, recently completed a $4 million renovation project that gave the hotel's 254 guest rooms, suites and hallways an art-inspired makeover. With this redesign...
HTH Worldwide to Provide International Health Guide to Living Abroad.com
RADNOR, Pa., July 24 PRNewswire — HTH Worldwide, a global health and safety services company, today announced that it will begin offering its CityHealth(R) Profiles to Living Abroad.com and its multi-national employer clients. HTH's CityHealth Profiles are fact-filled online guides...
Omni Hotels Appoints New Director of Global Business Travel Sales
IRVING, Texas, July 24 PRNewswire — Omni Hotels announced today that Brad Frazier has joined the organization as the director of global business travel sales. Frazier will work with the business travel sales team to examine global trends and opportunities and work to promote the...
Singing in the Rainforest
BOTHELL, Wash., July 24 PRNewswire — Avoid the vacation crowds while discovering untouched beaches and lush jungles with the Caribbean Rainforest Adventure package from go-today.com. Travelers will experience much of Costa Rica's rich diversity, colorful people, and exotic wildlife...
ASUR 2Q08 Passenger Traffic Up 9.59% YOY
MEXICO CITY, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR), (ASUR) the first privatized airport group in Mexico and operator of Cancun Airport and eight other airports in southeast Mexico, today announced results for the...
Natalie Cole Performs at Point Breeze on Nantucket Island
NANTUCKET ISLAND, Mass., July 24 PRNewswire — Eight-time Grammy Award winner Natalie Cole gave a rare private performance on Saturday, July 19 for 230 of Nantucket's elite during the grand opening celebration commemorating the debut of the ballroom at Point Breeze, an historic...
Air Canada builds partnership with Continental Airlines to provide expanded network, frequent flyer benefits and lounge access
MONTREAL, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Air Canada today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with Continental Airlines, the fourth largest carrier in the United States, to provide customers an enhanced travel experience through access to a broader network and seamless...
Wumblers Fly High With Skeye
FORT LEE, N.J., July 24 PRNewswire — The Giddy Gander Company has signed a deal with Skeye Inflight Entertainment, www.skeye.tv , to distribute THE WUMBLERS children's television series and brand across the friendly skies. Skeye Inflight Entertainment specializes in the distribution...
The Real Cost of Flying - SmarterTravel.com's Airline Survival Guide Prepares Travelers for any Scenario
BOSTON, July 24 PRNewswire — Booking a flight is no longer a straightforward process; to help travelers make sense of the extra costs, SmarterTravel.com(TM), a comprehensive online travel resource, has reviewed each airline's policies and put together the "Airline Fees Survival...
Boyd Gaming to Report Second Quarter 2008 Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on August 1
LAS VEGAS, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) announced today that the Company's second quarter 2008 conference call to review the Company's results will take place on Friday, August 1 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern. The conference call number is 888.680.0892 and...
Alaska Airlines Announces Changes to Mileage Plan Program
SEATTLE, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alaska Airlines has announced changes to its Mileage Plan program, including new award levels and increased fees. The changes, which the airline is detailing in letters to its frequent fliers, will begin Nov. 1, 2008. "Our program has always...
Alaska Air Group Reports Challenging Second Quarter
SEATTLE, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK) today reported second quarter net income of $63.1 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, compared to net income of $46.1 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2007. Excluding special...
Southwest Airlines Reports Second Quarter Earnings
DALLAS, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today reported its second quarter 2008 results. Net income for second quarter 2008 was $321 million, or $.44 per diluted share, compared to $278 million, or $.36 per diluted share, for second quarter 2007. Excluding...
'Moonlight Madness' to Follow Concerts by Raven Symone & Vanessa Hudgens
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 24 PRNewswire — WaterMark Place Outlet Center in Bessemer, AL will celebrate "Moonlight Madness" on Friday, July 25, 2008 and Friday, August 1, 2008, following "hot" concerts by Raven Symone and Vanessa Hudgens at near-by Alabama Adventure(TM). The concerts are...
Ctrip.Com International, Ltd. to Report Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results on Aug 13, 2008 US Time
SHANGHAI, China, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRP), a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, airline tickets and packaged tours in China, will announce its second quarter 2008 results on Wednesday, Aug 13, 2008, US Time...
Actress, Author Mariel Hemingway & Travelers Advantage Say: Treat Yourself To a Healthy Cruise
NORWALK, Conn., July 24 PRNewswire — People think it's hard to stay healthy when traveling, but cruises offer many opportunities to eat right and stay fit. For example, top-notch cruise lines have excellent menu selections, so if you order carefully your delicious meals will also be...
AirTran Airways Offers Custom Itinerary Planner with Sightseeing Tips for Travelers
ORLANDO, Fla., July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that it will provide a new service called Getaway Planner on its Web site, http://www.airtran.com, to help passengers plan trips and maximize vacation...
Rolls-Royce - Interim Results - CEO Interview
LONDON, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In a video interview, Sir John Rose, Rolls-Royce CEO, says the company delivered a strong set of half year results with pre-tax profits up 8% and order book up 17%. He adds the business is a broadly based power systems company that remains...
Euro Disney S.C.A. Reports Revenues for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2008
MARNE-LA-VALLÉE, France, July 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — - EURO DISNEY S.C.A. - Fiscal Year 2008 - Third Quarter Announcement - Nine Months Ended June 30, 2008 - Nine-Month Year-to-Date Revenues Increased 12% to EUR 937 Million - Third Quarter Revenues up 3% Despite the Easter...
Global Growth Rate of Flights Continues to Slow
LONDON, July 24 PRNewswire — The world's airlines are scheduled to operate just 1% more flights for July 2008 compared with the same month last year. According to the latest statistics from OAG (Official Airline Guide), the world's authority on flight information, this represents an...
Michael Symon Selects Jeff Rose as Executive Chef for New ROAST Restaurant
DETROIT, July 23 PRNewswire — Celebrity Chef Michael Symon will open his new ROAST restaurant on October 17, 2008. The restaurant is located on the street level of the historic Westin Book Cadillac Detroit hotel that will open on October 1, 2008, following a $200 million restoration...
Travel Messenger(TM) Creates Powerful New Bond With Travelers and Their Agents - Covering 200 Countries Around the Globe
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 23 PRNewswire — Travel Messenger(TM), the latest breakthrough in travel information technology designed to build powerful bonds between travelers and their on and off-line travel agents domestically and around the world, is being launched at the AlwaysOn &...
Welcome to 'Real Living' at the TownePlace Suites Boca Raton (Fl)
BOCA RATON, Fla., July 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The TownePlace Suites in Boca Raton, FL has completed major changes as part of an exciting Marriott brand initiative featuring "the home office." As part of the brand's newest guestroom innovation, this popular extended stay hotel has...
Welcome to 'Real Living' at the TownePlace Suites Gaithersburg (MD)
GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The TownePlace Suites in Gaithersburg, MD has completed major changes as part of an exciting Marriott brand initiative featuring "the home office." As part of the brand's newest guestroom innovation, this popular extended stay hotel has...
Welcome to 'Real Living' at the TownePlace Suites Dulles (VA)
DULLES, Va., July 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The TownePlace Suites in Dulles, VA has completed major changes as part of an exciting Marriott brand initiative featuring "the home office." As part of the brand's newest guestroom innovation, this popular extended stay hotel has been...
Welcome to 'Real Living' at The TownePlace Suites Ft. Lauderdale (FL)
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 23 PRNewswire — The TownePlace Suites in Ft. Lauderdale, FL has completed major changes as part of an exciting Marriott brand initiative featuring "the home office." As part of the brand's newest guestroom innovation, this popular extended stay hotel has...
NYC & Company Encourages Residents Looking to Vacation this Summer to 'Go Local'
- Six-Week Initiative Highlights Activities Across the Five Boroughs to Help Residents Explore One of the World's Top Travel Destinations and Off-Set Vacation Costs during Recession - - Weekend of July 25 events include Governors Island Folk Music Festival, Rockaway Beach Sandcastle Contest, and the...
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. to Present at Pacific Crest Forum on August 5
CHICAGO, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: OWW) will present at the Pacific Crest Technology Leadership Forum in Vail, Colorado, on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Steven Barnhart, President and CEO, will present at 2:00 p.m. MDT (4:00 p.m. EDT). A live audiocast...
Omni Hotels Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Sales
IRVING, Texas, July 23 PRNewswire — Omni Hotels announced today that Tom Santora has joined the organization as its new chief marketing officer and senior vice president of sales. Santora is charged with leading the award-winning, innovative luxury hotel company's continued brand growth...
Continental Airlines, United Airlines and Eight Star Alliance Members Ask U.S. DOT for Antitrust Immunity to Better Serve Customers
WASHINGTON, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL), United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) and eight other Star Alliance member airlines today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for Continental to join the group of nine carriers that...
The Many Ways to Save on Travel to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, July 23 PRNewswire — Summer is still in full swing and there are many money-saving options for travelers looking to stretch their vacation dollars for a first or second trip of the season. The State of Texas says, "Howdy Y'all!" as it welcomes visitors from neighboring...
USCIS Tightens Vaccination Requirements
BALTIMORE, July 23 PRNewswire — New vaccine requirements will affect anyone who is applying for an immigrant visa for entry into the U.S. and anyone seeking adjustment of status for permanent residence. Applicants must show proof of vaccinations against vaccine-preventable diseases, as...
Wyoming's First Microtel Inn & Suites Hotel Opens in Rawlins
ATLANTA, July 23 PRNewswire — The State of Wyoming's first Microtel Inn & Suites hotel has opened at 812 Locust Street in Rawlins, off I-80 at Exit 214 (Higley Blvd.) between Cheyenne and Salt Lake City. The 59-room hotel showcases the Microtel brand's award-winning new prototype...
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In the news release, AirTran Airways to Add Flights in Milwaukee, issued earlier today by AirTran Airways over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that last column heading in the chart should read "Feb12, '09" rather than "Feb 12, '08" as originally issued inadvertently. Complete...
Spotlight 29 Casino's Summer of Fun Sizzles at JEM Steakhouse
COACHELLA, Calif., July 23 PRNewswire — Spotlight 29 Casino's Summer of Fun has brought the best concerts and casino promotions to the Coachella Valley all summer long, and the fun sizzles in JEM Steakhouse with an offer as tempting to the wallet as the menu is to the palate. The...
Sheraton Dallas Celebrates Rebranding By Becoming First Corporate Partner of New Homeless Center
DALLAS, July 23 PRNewswire — With the Sheraton flag proudly on display at Dallas' largest hotel, the Sheraton Dallas is celebrating its recent reflagging from the Adam's Mark hotel by making a donation to The Bridge, Dallas' newest homeless assistance center serving people with severe...
TRX Awarded Patent for Data Technology Tool Used by Corporate Buyers to Analyze Airline Bids
ATLANTA, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TRX, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRXI), a global technology company that develops and hosts software applications to process data records and automate manual processes, announced today it has been issued a U.S. patent for a tool used in analyzing corporate...
RNC Chairman Launches 'Victory 2008 Tour'
WASHINGTON, July 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Robert M. "Mike" Duncan today launched a three week "Victory 2008 Tour" to meet with state GOP leaders and discuss John McCain and the Republican Party's strategy for victory in 2008. During his...
American Airlines Extends Special Fares and Other Offers for U.S. Military Personnel Through December 2008
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Airlines has extended through Dec. 31, 2008, several special offers that are available exclusively for active-duty members of the U.S. military. These offers include discounted airfares, relaxed advance purchase requirements...
Set Up for Success: Pearl River Resort Rounds Out Management Team with New Hires and Promotions
CHOCTAW, Miss., July 23 PRNewswire — Pearl River Resort, the Southeast's premier luxury entertainment and gaming destination has announced several new hires and management promotions that enhance the resort's strong leadership. The new and newly-promoted personnel all bring more than...
Hispanic Hotel Owners Association Members Developing Rapidly
WASHINGTON, July 23 PRNewswire — The Hispanic Hotel Owners Association (HHOA), a rapidly growing non-profit organization that seeks to increase Latino ownership of hotels, today announced that its members have either acquired or began development on 48 hotels in the past 12 months. The...
A Healthy Passport to the 2008 Olympic Games
Joint Commission International Offers Travel Tips for Those Cheering on Olympians in Beijing OAK BROOK, Ill., July 23 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Taking a few precautionary steps can help Americans visiting China for the 2008 Olympic Games go for the gold by avoiding health woes associated...
New ebookers Website Launches in Belgium
BRUSSELS, Belgium and CHICAGO, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ebookers, a leading full service online travel company in Europe, has re-launched its Belgian website that are available on either the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov or the Company's Investor Relations website at...
Your Credit Card May Not Pay for That Already Scheduled Vacation if Something Unexpected Comes Up
SAN DIEGO, July 23 PRNewswire — Traveling in this economy can be risky, but it doesn't have to be. CSA Travel Protection, a proud member of the United States Travel Insurance Association (UStiA), shares some little-known facts about travel insurance. Most importantly, travel insurance...
Bermuda Releases Additional Tickets for Bermuda Music Festival to U.S. Travelers
HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 23 PRNewswire — The Bermuda Department of Tourism announced today that additional tickets to the 2008 Bermuda Music Festival have been released and are available to visitors looking to attend the highly sought after event. From October 1-4, 2008, Bermuda will...
Webcast Alert: Southwest Airlines to Discuss Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results on July 24, 2008
DALLAS, July 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its second quarter 2008 financial results. Details are as follows: When: July 24, 2008 at 12:30 PM Eastern Time Who: Gary Kelly, Chairman of the Board, President and...
China Yida Holding Company Establishes Strategic Partnership with GuangZhiLv, China's Leading Travel Agency
FUZHOU, China, July 23 Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall — China Yida Holding Co., Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: CYID) (''the Company'' or ''China Yida''), a leading comprehensive tourism and media management company, today announced that it has established a strategic partnership with GuangZhiLv...
Interstate Hotels & Resorts to Hold Second-Quarter 2008 Earnings Call on August 6
ARLINGTON, Va., July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Interstate Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: IHR), a leading hotel real estate investor and the nation's largest independent operator of full- and select- service hotels, today announced that the company will release second-quarter 2008 financial...
DATABASICS Announces Travel Expense Budgeting
RESTON, Va., July 23 PRNewswire — DATABASICS, the leader in integrated travel expense reporting, announces the general availability of DATABASICS' Travel Expense Budgeting, an add-on to DATABASICS' expense reporting solution ExpenSite. With Travel Expense Budgeting, organizations can...
Industry Leaders to Share Best Practices for Improving Enterprise Business Performance and Risk Management at NICE User Group Summit 2008
RA'ANANA, Israel, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NICE Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE), a leading global provider of advanced solutions that enable organizations to extract Insight from Interactions(TM) to drive performance, today announced that industry leaders from Fortune 100 companies...
SkyWest, Inc. - Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Call Date
ST. GEORGE, Utah, July 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Date: July 23, 2008 To: Conference Call Invitee From: Michael J. Kraupp, Vice President Finance & Treasurer Subject: SkyWest, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKYW) - Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Call Date Wednesday, August 6, 2008 8:00 a.m. Pacific...
A Familiar Name with a New Face - Santa Cruz Dream Inn Open and Ready for Business
SAN FRANCISCO, July 23 PRNewswire — The legendary Santa Cruz Dream Inn has been transformed into a four-star luxury hotel after an extensive renovation and has re-launched as a Joie de Vivre hotel. Most of the hotel's 165 oceanfront rooms are available this summer. The meeting...
MO-Call Cuts the Cost of Mobile Roaming for the Summer Holidays - and Forever
LONDON, July 23 PRNewswire — "The days of the Mobile Network Operators charging whatever they feel like for roaming calls are well and truly over." says Morodo Group's Managing Director, Andrew Reid, "You can now travel overseas for your summer break, call home as often as you like, and...
Allegiant Travel Company Reports Second Quarter, Half Year 2008 Financial Results
LAS VEGAS, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT), parent company of Allegiant Air and Allegiant Vacations, today reported the following second quarter and half year 2008 results, and comparisons to prior year equivalents: Unaudited 2Q08 2Q07 Change 1H08...
Bass Fishing's Junior World Champions to be Crowned August 16 in Conjunction With Forrest Wood Cup
COLUMBIA, S.C., July 22 PRNewswire — The Bass Federation announced Tuesday its field for the 2008 National Guard Junior World Championship on Lake Monticello in Columbia, S.C., Aug. 15-16 in conjunction with the $2 million Forrest Wood Cup presented by BP and Castrol - the world's...
ExpressJet Announces Unilateral Amendment of 4.25% Convertible Notes Due 2023
HOUSTON, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: XJT) announced today it plans to unilaterally amend the indenture governing its 4.25% convertible notes due 2023 in order to provide improved terms and additional flexibility for the noteholders. These benefits...
Booking Period For 'Best of Barbados 2008' Extends Until August 15, Offering Continued Hot Savings For Fall Travel
NEW YORK, July 22 PRNewswire — Due to popular demand, the Fall Best of Barbados package's booking deadline has been extended until August 15, allowing travelers even more time to secure incredible savings on an authentic Caribbean vacation. From now until August 15, 2008, Best of...
What's New in Barbados for the Summer?
NEW YORK, July 22 PRNewswire — With a continual flow of year-round 'in the know' travelers making their way to Barbados, it's no wonder that summer is regarded as one of the best times to visit. Cool island breezes, homemade ice cream and the lure of the crystal waters are just a few...
$1,300 per Person for Crystal's Ultimate Wine Experience
LOS ANGELES, July 22 PRNewswire — A $5,000-per-bottle 1989 Petrus and an increasingly rare 2000 Chateau Hosanna top the list of nearly-impossible-to-get wines procured for Crystal Cruises' ultimate wine experience on Crystal Serenity's August 24 Mediterranean cruise. Decanter...
Norfolk Southern Reports Record Results; Net Income Increases 15 Percent
NORFOLK, Va., July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — For the second quarter of 2008, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) reported record net income of $453 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, compared with $394 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, for the same period of 2007...
DiamondRock Hospitality Company Reports Second Quarter Results
BETHESDA, Md., July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH) today announced results of operations for its second fiscal quarter 2008, which ended on June 13, 2008. The Company is a lodging focused real estate investment trust that owns...
ShermansTravel.com Compiles 'Top Ten Beijing Experiences' for Olympic Travelers
NEW YORK, July 22 PRNewswire — As thousands of Americans head to Beijing for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, ShermansTravel.com has posted the most crucial bring-with travel document after the Chinese visa. The ShermansTravel.com Top Ten Beijing Experiences — Hang Out in the...
Ameristar Casinos Names Chet W. Koch SVP & General Manager of Ameristar Kansas City
LAS VEGAS, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) today announced that Chet W. Koch has been promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager of Ameristar Kansas City. Koch had been serving as the property's Vice President and Acting General...
Roaming Times Announces Green RV of the Year Award
CAVE CREEK, Ariz., July 22 PRNewswire — Roaming Times, a favorite RVing website (roamingtimes.com) for almost 10 years, has announced the 2008 Green RV of the Year Award. The purpose of this first annual award is to highlight and support environmental innovation by recreation vehicle...
Ancient Mayan Healing Traditions to Find New Life at Auriga at Bahia Maroma, Signature Spa of Capella Resort in Riviera Maya
PUNTA MAROMA, Mexico, July 22 PRNewswire — With the opening of Auriga in the first quarter of 2009, residents of Capella Bahia Maroma will be afforded an experience once reserved for Maya royalty. From shaman-led ceremonies to jungle-setting treatment pavilions corresponding to the Maya...
Wildlife Adventure for Less: 4 Mexico Safaris Under $3,000
BOULDER, Colo., July 22 PRNewswire — Budget-conscious travel doesn't have to mean forgoing safari dreams — or sustainable travel goals. Award-winning ecotour provider Natural Habitat Adventures suggests setting your safari sights on Mexico, where favorable exchange rates and...
Beach Fully Restored at Wild Dunes Resort
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C., July 22 PRNewswire — Guests visiting Wild Dunes Resort ( http://www.wilddunes.com/ ) — a Destination Hotels & Resorts property — can now enjoy miles of spacious beaches and oceanfront accommodations after an extensive restoration project led by the...
Luxury Ultra Lounge Set to Open This Fall in San Francisco's Union Square
SAN FRANCISCO, July 22 PRNewswire — San Francisco's hospitality innovator C-Two Group has announced final plans for a new high-end luxury ultra lounge set to open near Union Square this fall. Infusion Lounge, a $4 million project to be located at 124 Ellis Street at Powell, will...
For Exciting August in Florida Keys, KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts Offers Special Discount
KEY LARGO, Fla., July 22 PRNewswire — August in the Florida Keys finds the focus on food and fishing, with the Key Largo Food & Wine Festival, Key West Lobster Fest and the Islamorada Swordfish Tournament. To celebrate these unique Keys events, KeysCaribbean Luxury Resort Villas...
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. to Hold Second-Quarter 2008 Earnings Call on August 5
MADISON, Wis., July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOLF), North America's leading family of indoor waterpark resorts, today announced that the company will release second-quarter 2008 financial results on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, before the market opens...
Marriott Meetings Go Green
BETHESDA, Md., July 22 PRNewswire — The average three-day meeting at a Marriott hotel attended by 1,000 people produces more than 12 tons of trash, uses 200,000 kilowatts of power and consumes 100,000 gallons of water. Beginning this summer, Marriott, JW Marriott and Renaissance...
Norfolk Southern Increases Quarterly Dividend
NORFOLK, Va., July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced that its Board of Directors today voted to increase the regular quarterly dividend on the company's common stock by 10 percent, or 3 cents per share, from 29 to 32 cents per share. The...
Facts About Travel Insurance & Pre-Existing Medical Conditions from InsureMyTrip.Com
WARWICK, R.I., July 22 PRNewswire — InsureMyTrip.com, the leading online travel insurance comparison site, reports that an overwhelming number of today's consumers share a common concern: can you purchase travel insurance if you have a pre-existing medical condition? "First and...
United Airlines Reaches Agreement in Principle to Enhance Liquidity by Approximately $1.2 Billion
CHICAGO, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today announced that it reached an agreement in principle with its Mileage Plus co-branded bank card partner, Chase Bank U.S.A., N.A. ("Chase"), and...
Leading Unmanned Aircraft Systems Developer Insitu, Inc. to be Acquired by Boeing
BINGEN, Wash., July 22 PRNewswire — In a move to further strengthen its position as a global leader in the unmanned systems market, Insitu, Inc. announced today it has agreed to be acquired by The Boeing Company, the world's largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military...
Detroit Metro CVB and Partners Announce Return of '3 Days in The D' Labor Day Weekend in Metro Detroit
DETROIT, July 22 PRNewswire — Green initiatives, the world's largest live festival blog, a new racing series and rich jazz traditions from Detroit and Philadelphia are among the new features offered at "3 Days in The D" this Labor Day weekend, the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors...
Three-Day Fourth of July Weekend Filled Philadelphia Hotels
PHILADELPHIA, July 22 PRNewswire — Wedding bells, the Liberty Bell and a three-day Fourth of July weekend has the hospitality industry still celebrating Independence Day. According to the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) and the Greater Philadelphia Hotel...
American Airlines Vacations Offers Vacation Packages That Let Travelers Earn Up to 5,000 AAdvantage Bonus Miles
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Airlines Vacations is offering customers the opportunity to earn up to 5,000 AAdvantage(R) bonus miles by booking select vacations to destinations including the Caribbean, Mexico and Hawaii. American Airlines Vacations, a wholly...
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Opens in Rochester, N.Y.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 22 PRNewswire — The new 89-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Rochester-Brighton has opened its doors for business at 797 East Henrietta Road in Rochester, N.Y. "We're very excited to bring the Country Inns & Suites By Carlson concept to this region...
Philadelphia Announces an Exclusive Presidential Exhibition During UNITY Convention
PHILADELPHIA, July 22 PRNewswire — The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) will join thousands of members of the media at UNITY '08: A New Journalism for a Changing World, July 23-27 in Chicago, to promote Philadelphia and The Countryside(R). During the five-day...
Okeanos Aquascaping Offering Custom, Luxury Vacations for Clients
Six-Year Anniversary Celebrated by Opening of New Office in New York City NEW YORK, July 22 PRNewswire — Okeanos Aquascaping (www.okeanosgroup.com), an international custom aquarium and pond company specializing in the integration of cutting edge designs, hand-picked exotic fish...
Discovery Cruise Line Notes Its Importance to Broward County
MIAMI, July 22 PRNewswire — Discovery Cruise Line provides residents and tourists with cruises to the Bahamas, but the real beneficiary of those cruises is the local Broward County economy. Discovery has been sailing from Port Everglades for more than twenty years and its local...
BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. and Its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel Announces Aviation Finance Scholarship Program
CHICAGO, July 22 PRNewswire — Chicago-based aircraft leasing company BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc., and its President and CEO, Brian Hollnagel, announced its plans to implement an annual scholarship program in the field of aviation finance. "We are very enthusiastic about the opportunity...
Travelers Advantage Moves Up Travel Weekly Power List
NORWALK, Conn., July 22 PRNewswire — Travelers Advantage, a leading national travel company, moved up a spot in the top 10 among leisure travel agencies in the 2008 Travel Weekly Power List, a prestigious annual ranking that selects the top 50 companies in the travel industry based on...
Honeywell Signs Extension With Southwest Airlines to Maintain Fleet for 10 Years
PHOENIX, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has signed a contract extension with Southwest Airlines to provide aftermarket maintenance services for Honeywell avionics and mechanical products on Southwest's entire fleet of Boeing 737s for the...
Seattle's Duo PR Fuels Growth with New Clients
SEATTLE, July 22 PRNewswire — Duo Public Relations, a boutique consumer PR agency, is pleased to announce the addition of several new clients in 2008. Comprised of both local and national companies, the new client roster includes: Hasbro, Inc.; Hyatt at Olive 8; Zwaggle.com; Oiselle...
Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. to Host Earnings Call on August 4
CHICAGO, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: OWW) will host a conference call to discuss the company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, on August 4 at noon EDT (11:00 a.m. CDT). A live webcast of the call can be accessed through...
There's a New Hotel Lobby in Town, and It's Drawing Quite a Crowd
HOUSTON, July 22 PRNewswire — There's a new hotel lobby in town, and it's drawing quite a crowd. The new Sheraton Link lobby is the first of its kind in Texas and one of less than a handful in the U.S. It is the centerpiece of a multi-million renovation of the Sheraton North Houston...
Le Touessrok's 30th Anniversary Celebrations Mean Savings for Guests
LANARKSHIRE, England, July 22 PRNewswire — The luxurious Le Touessrok resort on the beautiful Indian-Ocean island of Mauritius is celebrating its 30th anniversary between November 21 and 25, 2008. To mark this special occasion, Elegant Resorts are offering a generous 30% discount to...
'Animal Exploration' Host Jarod Miller Now at Aquarium of the Bay 364 Days Each Year
SAN FRANCISCO, July 22 PRNewswire — Beginning today, Aquarium of the Bay visitors have the opportunity to explore San Francisco's unique marine nature center with the help of zoologist and television star Jarod Miller. Miller, host of the nationally syndicated "Animal Exploration...
L-1 Identity Solutions Awarded Expanded U.S. Passport Card Program Including New U.S. Border Crossing Card
STAMFORD, Conn., July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — L-1 Identity Solutions (NYSE: ID), a leading provider of identity solutions and services, today announced that the prime contract award first announced in March 2008 by L-1 for the U.S. Passport Card has a negotiated value of $215...
UAL Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
CHICAGO, July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Driven by a $773 million increase in consolidated fuel expense, UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, reported a net loss of $2.7 billion or $151 million, excluding certain largely...
Thrifty Car Sales Adds Seven New Dealerships in Six States
TULSA, Okla., July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Thrifty Car Sales, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG), is adding seven new locations in six states to its national network of franchised used car dealerships. The new markets include locations in Scottsdale...
Travel-Ticker.com Launches to Provide Hand-Picked Insider Deals to Travel Enthusiasts
SAN FRANCISCO, July 22 PRNewswire — As the summer heat sizzles and the economy fizzles, savvy travel enthusiasts want to be among the first to know about the best travel bargains on the Internet. Yet with the average American working 46 hours a week, most don't have the time or...
Concur's Next Generation Analytics Capabilities Unlock Over $1 Billion In Out-of-Policy Corporate Travel Spend
REDMOND, Wash., July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR) the world's leading provider of on-demand business services that automate Employee Spend Management, today announced that the next generation of travel and expense analytics and reporting capabilities will make its...
Concur's Comprehensive Approach to Managing Carbon Emissions Reflects Company's Enduring Commitment to the Environment
REDMOND, Wash., July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR) the world's leading provider of on-demand business services that automate Employee Spend Management, announced that Concur(R) Travel & Expense clients have a variety of choices available to help them to...
Concur Connect Establishes More Connections With Leading Travel Suppliers to Deliver Full Content and E-Receipts to Power Smart Expenses
REDMOND, Wash., July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR) the world's leading provider of on-demand business services that automate Employee Spend Management, today announced that several industry-leading suppliers — including Avis/Budget, SNCF, SWABIZ (Southwest...
WeatherBill Expands Team with Vice President of Engineering
SAN FRANCISCO, July 22 PRNewswire — WeatherBill (www.weatherbill.com) today announced Jeff Palmer, a leading Internet industry executive with more than a decade of experience developing and deploying successful technology products, has been appointed Vice President of Engineering...
Garmin(R) Introduces Multi-Mode nuvi(R) 500 Series for Rugged Navigation
OLATHE, Kan., July 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced a new series of personal navigators that combine cutting edge navigation features with outdoor recreation navigation...
Copa Airlines Announces Orders for Two Boeing Next-Generation 737 Aircraft
PANAMA CITY, July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings S.A. (NYSE: CPA), and The Boeing Company today announced Copa's order for two Boeing 737-800 aircraft for delivery in 2010 and 2011. The new order continues Copa Airlines' fleet expansion plan and...
u-blox GPS Chosen by Mobile Knowledge for NY Yellow Cab Passenger Information Monitor
RESTON, Virginia and THALWIL, Switzerland, July 21 PRNewswire — Mobile Knowledge, a leading provider of commercial fleet dispatch and management solutions, has chosen a dead reckoning GPS module developed by u-blox, the leading Swiss GPS technology provider, for a cutting edge Passenger...
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Undergoing Renovations
ATLANTA, July 21 PRNewswire — Hyatt Regency Atlanta is always looking for ways to enhance the quality of service offered to hotel guests. Beginning in the summer of 2008, Hyatt Regency is investing over $15 million in renovations and innovations to its guest room product, ballrooms and...
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Announces Second Quarter Earnings and Major Cost Savings Initiatives
MIAMI, July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL, Oslo). Key Highlights — Second Quarter Net Income of $84.7 million, or $0.40 per share. — Cost savings program expected to save approximately $125 million annually. — Revenue environment...
Belfast's Malone Lodge Selects Visual One Solutions by Agilysys
BOCA RATON, Fla., July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative information technology and hospitality software solutions, announced today that Malone Lodge Hotel, Apartments & Suites in Belfast, Northern Ireland has selected the...
TRX Introduces New TRAVELTRAX Data Quality Technology
ATLANTA, July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TRX, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRXI), a global technology company that develops and hosts software applications to process data records and automate manual processes, today announced the release of Hotel Name Normalization and Data Scorecard, as elements of...
LAVO Restaurant and Nightclub to Premiere at the Palazzo Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, July 21 PRNewswire — The innovative team behind the uber-successful Tao Las Vegas is proud to announce LAVO, a new dining and nightlife concept set to open this August at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. Latin for "to bathe or cleanse," LAVO is an AvroKo designed...
More Marriott Summer Travel Savings and Packages
BETHESDA, Md., July 21 PRNewswire — From Hawaii to Hong Kong and Atlanta to Aruba, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), has great travel deals and packages. The packages listed below are just a small selection of the thousands of travel packages offered at Marriott's 3,000 hotels...
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas to Set a New Standard in Entertainment With The Real Deal!
LAS VEGAS, July 21 PRNewswire — The Real Deal!, the first ever live, interactive poker-themed stage show, will debut in The Venetian Showroom at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas this fall, according to a joint announcement by entertainment industry icon Merv Adelson (no...
Vail Resorts Names Derek Koenig New Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced the appointment of Derek Koenig to the position of senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Koenig will assume responsibilities for the Company's corporate marketing and sales...
The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa Debuts in Dallas After $36 Million Renovation
- Historic hotel in Uptown celebrates grand opening with style and opulent new penthouse - Dallas, July 21 PRNewswire — Sophistication has been born anew in Uptown Dallas with the grand opening of The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa. Stylish, glamorous and thoroughly transformed through a...
Experience the Adventurous Side of the Caribbean with MSC Cruises
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 21 PRNewswire — For many, the Caribbean evokes visions of sunbathing, shopping and sightseeing. Those looking for a more experiential Caribbean vacation, however, need look no further than an MSC Cruises sailing. MSC Cruises offers guests the opportunity...
Copa Holdings to Announce Second Quarter Financial Results on August 14
PANAMA CITY, July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) announces the following events: Earnings Release - Second Quarter 2008 Date: August 14, 2008 Time: Before U.S. markets open This release will be available on our website...
Rocking Out Together on the Road
IRVINE, Calif., July 21 PRNewswire — Despite high gas prices, many families will still embark on the classic American road trip this summer. Nothing passes the time during a long car trip like cranking up the stereo with timeless tunes. To help you and your family or friends endure...
Introducing the New High Peaks Resort: Sweeping Vistas, Upscale Ambiance and Opening Specials on Mirror Lake
LAKE PLACID, N.Y., July 21 PRNewswire — After an extensive multi-million dollar transformation, the upscale and beautifully-designed High Peaks Resort of Northbrook, IL. SOURCE Lane Hospitality
Pelican(TM) 1510LOC Case Provides Tough but Sophisticated Protection for Laptops
HYRUM, Utah, July 21 PRNewswire — Rocky Mountain Tool, Inc. . For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com. SOURCE Rocky Mountain Tool, Inc.
Waikoloa Beach Resort to Launch New Entertainment Venue, Waikoloa Bowl at Queens' Gardens
HONOLULU, July 21 PRNewswire — Waikoloa Beach Resort's versatile entertainment amenity and meeting space, Waikoloa Bowl at Queens' Gardens, is set to grand open on Saturday, August 30 with a performance by musical super group Earth, Wind & Fire. The grand opening concert will...
DOLLAR(R) Returns the Favor to Travel Agents With a 20 Percent Discount
TULSA, Okla., July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG), is giving travel agents a special perk as a thank-you for their business — a 20 percent discount on their next car rental. The discount &mdash...
Alaska Airlines Offers FlightStats(TM) Trip Alert System to Advise Travelers of Itinerary Status
SEATTLE, July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Passengers on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air can now receive up-to-the-minute flight information via e-mail or text message for their entire flight itinerary, including segments on other airlines. The new Trip Alert System is the first airline...
The Summer of Our Discount Tent
OAKLAND, Calif., July 21 PRNewswire — Americans are planning a summer full of credit crunch camping — with families opting to ditch expensive hotels and exotic destinations as gas prices continue to soar. With just a little over a month left before kids all across America head...
Riviera Holdings' Second Quarter 2008 Conference Call Set for August 7
LAS VEGAS, July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — In conjunction with the release of Riviera Holdings Corporation's (Amex: RIV) second quarter financial results, the Company will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. EDT. What: Riviera Holdings Second Quarter 2008...
Video: Wynn Resorts Announces 5,300 New Job Opportunities as State and National Unemployment Rates Reach Record Highs
LAS VEGAS, July 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Wynn Resorts is now accepting applications for 5,300 newly created job opportunities, as it prepares to unveil Encore, the new signature resort in the Wynn collection. The resort is scheduled to open in December 2008 with suite reservations...
Envysion Delivers Preferred Managed Video Services Technology for Hotels and Resorts
LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 21 PRNewswire — Envysion(TM) Inc., model to the video surveillance market. Through the MVaaS platform, Envysion Video eliminates the complexity of managing a large scale video deployment and is constantly and seamlessly upgraded, allowing users to focus on their...
Epoque Hotels Upgrades Online Booking System by Adding EHBOX
MIAMI, July 21 PRNewswire — Epoque Hotels announced that it has selected the EHBOX booking engine, considered by many travel trade analysts to be the industry's most sophisticated and user-friendly system. The EHBOX system is already live on Epoque's web site, www.epoquehotels.com...
Bounty Parenting Club Helps Parents Ease the Financial Burden of School Holidays
WELWYN GARDEN CITY, England, July 21 PRNewswire — - Log on to our Summer Holidays Web TV Show to Find Out How to Avoid Spending Beyond Your Means Keeping the Kids Entertained - Chat date: Thursday 24th July - Chat time: 12.30pm As the school summer holidays kick off this week, the...
Program Allows Redemption of Gold Points Through December
MINNEAPOLIS, July 19 PRNewswire — The Gold Points Reward Network program, operated by Gold Points Corporation, a subsidiary of Carlson Marketing Worldwide, itself a subsidiary of Carlson Companies, today announced that any outstanding Gold Points can be redeemed until 11:59 p.m. Central...
The 8th Ibero-American Ministers of Tourism Conference, Held July 17-18 in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, July 19 PRNewswire — The President of the Republic of El Salvador, Elias Antonio Saca, opened the 8th Ibero-American Ministers of Tourism Conference on Thursday. The main theme of the July 17-18 conference was "Tourism, Youth and Development." The Salvadoran...
Conference Call to Announce Q2 2008 Financial Results for Ambassadors International, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMIE)
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time Dial In #: (866) 632-2359 (US/Canada) International Dial In #: (706) 758-0957 Password: ANALYST Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The Conference...
Win the Ultimate Staycation to Any CoCo Key Water Resort Across the Country
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS and ROCKFORD, Ill., July 18 PRNewswire — CoCo Key Water Resorts is giving away the bank or rather, eight exciting tropical vacation experiences valued at more than $1,000 each in the "CoCo Key Ultimate Staycation Challenge." With record high gas prices and the...
Got Game?
SANDUSKY, Ohio, July 18 PRNewswire — If your game includes connecting from outside the arc or canning those long-range jumpers, you can win some valuable prizes during the 3-Point Summer Fun Shoot-Out at Cedar Point. The Grand Prize is a Cleveland Cavaliers' game suite for 18 people AND...
Viking River Cruises Honored by Readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine
LOS ANGELES, July 18 PRNewswire — Viking River Cruises has once again been recognized by readers of the leading travel magazine Travel + Leisure as one of the "Top 10 Small-Ship Cruise Lines" in the periodical's 13th annual "World's Best" awards. "This is the fourth time Viking River...
United Airlines Names Timothy Canavan Vice President of Maintenance and Aircraft Appearance
CHICAGO, July 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today announced that Timothy Canavan has been named vice president of Maintenance and Aircraft Appearance for United Services. In this role, Canavan...
AAA Travel Professionals Say Travelers Adjust Plans in Response to Rising Gas Prices
Travelers will change plans, but won't shy away from travel overall WASHINGTON, July 18 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Two new surveys of AAA travel agency and auto travel managers reveal that rising fuel prices are affecting Americans' travel plans this summer. From one-on-one interactions...
Platinum Play Bingo Launches 'Bingo Ball for Life'
MIDDLESEX, United Kingdom, July 18 PRNewswire — Online bingo provider, Platinum Play Bingo have launched their newest offering, Bingo Ball for Life — an exciting, world-first for bingo players, allowing them to own their very own lucky bingo number and even customize their own...
Airline Industry Turbulence Will Not leave Long Island Stranded, LI MacArthur Chief Tells the ABLI
LONG ISLAND, N.Y., July 18 PRNewswire — In discussions with leaders of the Association for a Better Long Island, (ABLI) the commissioner of Long Island MacArthur Airport says she expects to see a continuing volatility among the commercial carriers serving the tri-state region and...
aloft(SM) Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga Hosts Grand Opening Festivities
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., July 18 PRNewswire — Travelers to Rancho Cucamonga, California, are in for a special treat as the very first aloft hotel in the United States officially opened its doors in this Southern California city. The opening of the aloft Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga was...
TAM Announces 2Q08 Results Release Schedule
SAO PAULO, July 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — TAM S.A. (BOVESPA: TAMM4; NYSE:TAM) will release its results for the second quarter 2008 (2Q08) on August 14, 2008. The information will be available on the company's website: www.tam.com.br/ir, and through the CVM (Comissao de Valores...
CityCenter Unveils First Retailers and Dining Establishments for The Crystals Retail and Entertainment District
LAS VEGAS, July 18 PRNewswire — CityCenter revealed today the first of the luxury retailers and dining establishments that will have coveted locations inside The Crystals, its spectacular 500,000-square-foot retail, entertainment and dining district. When it opens in late 2009, The...
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