-dealchecker.co.uk: Poor weather and a strong pound drove an increase in British holidaymakers searching for flights to New York City and the USA throughout April- dealchecker.co.uk say that America is a prime destination...
Visitors and locals can uncover treasures beyond the beach this summer as the antique shops of Sarasota join forces to celebrate the 2nd Annual Antiquing in Sarasota event, taking place June 1 - August 31, 2012.
LEVIS, QC, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - DEQ Systems Corp. (TSXV: DEQ) ("DEQ" or the "Company") announces that it received BMM certification for the HAWK. The HAWK is an Intelligent Baccarat Shoe using optical-based technology...
FutureLogic, Inc., today announces that the company has expanded John Edmunds' responsibilities to include the leadership of its Product Management Committee. In this new role, Mr. Edmunds will work with senior...
Announced today at its franchisor's 58th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, the first-ever Comfort hotel to feature the brand's entirely new design package is scheduled to open next month -- the Comfort Inn & Suites...
Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) today announced that its new upro mx+™ golf GPS device will be available in stores starting May 30th. The upro mx+ is the only golf GPS on the market that offers ProMode®, offering golfers...
In addition to offering industry-leading odds of 17/20 on a Bayern Munich win in normal time, bwin are giving away a free £50 bet for correctly guessing the time of the first goal in the Champions League final With the...
Ontario Science Centre announces winners of national prize
Inaugural survey sees business travel spending contributing to economic growth and job creation in Brazil The Global Business Travel Association ("GBTA"), the world's premier business travel and corporate meetings...
Lanzarote is blessed with beautiful sunshine nearly all year round, making it a great choice for a package holiday. It is a perfect destination for those wanting to soak up the sun on fantastic golden beaches, but it also...
Seven Night Norwegian Epic Mediterranean Cruise from £619 Virgin Holidays Cruises offers seven nights on board Norwegian Epic from Barcelona, Naples, Civitavecchia, Livorno, Cannes, Marseille, and Barcelona. Prices are per...
As the summer draws nearer and holidays are being booked, tourists are faced with the ultimate holiday dilemma - what to do when they arrive. One of the most popular family holiday destinations is Florida, and this state is...
Thirty Elvis impersonators clad in white and red jumpsuits were the first riders to take to the skies this morning on Six Flags Great Adventure's new, extreme swing ride, the 24-story SkyScreamer.
The U.S. Senate today joined the Governors of Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington and 246 Mayors in 45 States and Washington D.C. in declaring this Saturday, May 19, National Kids to...
Set along sparkling clear water lined with rows of charter boats gently bobbing like fishing lures, Morehead City – located in North Carolina's Crystal Coast – has been nominated for World Fishing Network's 2012...
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) and its Gold Plus Rewards program sweeps the first annual FlyerTalk Awards garnering top honors for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits in the Americas, Europe/Africa, and Middle...
Starting this week, celebrities, producers and financiers are touching down and docking in the French Riviera for the world-famous, star-studded Cannes Film Festival. Don't have the bank account to jet to Cannes and spot...
The Ascend Collection membership program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) unveiled a bright new look today at the company's annual conference in Las Vegas.
Luxury Link (www.luxurylink.com), the leading luxury travel website, is launching a series of special travel auctions offering up to 65 percent off published rates, beginning May 17 through June 14, with a portion of the...
7 Days Group Holdings Limited ("7 Days Group" or the "Company") (NYSE: SVN), a leading economy hotel chain based in China, today announces that management will conduct a non-deal roadshow in the U.S. during the week of May...
The Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA) announced today that Jason W. Nichols has accepted the position of Deputy Director of AIGA. Nichols had previously served as Gaming Commissioner for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. ...
Visitors who "Discover Claremont" between June 1 and August 31, 2012, and stay at a participating hotel can receive $100 in gift cards to dine, shop or just relax in Claremont when they book the "Discover Claremont" package.
BHG S.A. – Brazil Hospitality Group (BM&FBovespa: BHGR3; OTC: BZHGY) will begin managing the Hotel Presidente, in Uberlandia, the largest city in the Minas Gerais triangle region on May 22, 2012. This is the...
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) recognized the cream of the hotel crop this year at its 58th Annual Convention last night in Las Vegas. The winning hotels, owners and developers of this year's award season...
Although they offer the largest selection of vacation rentals in Hawaii, this is not the expressed intent of Hawaiian Beach Rentals. The company's main objective is to provide a customer experience that is unparalleled...
Elbit Imaging Ltd. (TASE, NASDAQ: EMITF) ("Elbit") announced today, further to its announcement on April 1, 2012 in respect of a Share Purchase Agreement with PPHE Hotel Group Limited ("PPHE") and PPHE Netherlands B.V.,...
The euro has suffered a serious battering this week, tumbling to a four-month low of $1.2747 against the US dollar on Wednesday, May 16, as investors study the Greek situation with a growing sense of unease and reports...
Net Entertainment, the world's leading provider of high-quality casino games, won two awards at last week's EGR B2B Awards, both for categories celebrating innovation. The Swedish-based firm was judged best for...
Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways christened its newest ship, the AmaCerto, today in the scenic Danube town of Vilshofen, Germany. The traditional ceremony centered on the christening and blessing of the ship by...
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) will showcase a portfolio of games tailored to the specific demands of Asian markets during G2E Asia 2012 at The Venetian Macao in Macau, May 22 – 24.
What's in a name? Well, at Princess Cruises the name Gavin MacLeod naturally is associated with the famous TV captain of "The Love Boat." But it turns out that the line coincidentally also has a real-life bridge officer...
Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Gary Loveman is scheduled to speak at the East Coast Gaming Conference in Atlantic City on Thursday, May 17.
For the first time in the history of Festival Internacional Cervantino (FIC), the state of Sinaloa will participate as guest of honor together with Austria, Poland and Switzerland at the Festival to be held in Guanajuato...
IAAS Worldwide announces that 32 floors of custom furnishings, lush textiles, elegant fixtures and thousands of luxury hotel assets from the legendary Four Seasons Hotel at Avenue Road and Yorkville are up for auction May 31...
Visit South Walton is the proud recipient of 11 creative awards for marketing efforts designed to attract visitors to the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast beach destination. The awards, coupled with recently released record...
In a nearly unprecedented flurry of activity, two of the luxurious private Residences at Montage Beverly Hills were sold in less than two weeks, leaving only six of the original "homes within a grand hotel" available. ...
Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Peninsula Gaming, LLC, for total consideration of $1.45 billion.
The BiLLe Lotto unveils Best Blogger Canada, the first in a series of worldwide social media competitions, each with a €100,000 (CDN $130,000) prize
With the new 68,500 seat Santa Clara Stadium under construction, Convention Center business booming, California's Great America theme park awaiting final plans to build a new giant rollercoaster, and hotel occupancy...
Today at the company's 58th annual convention, Choice Hotels International unveiled a new dual-brand combination hotel prototype for its Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites brands. The combined Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites...
Cambria Suites, the upscale all-suites hotel brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), today launched a new food and beverage program that will be rolled out across the brand's 18 franchised properties in...
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has been cut into 6/4 with Betfred for the top kop job at Liverpool following strong support from punters. The move comes after Kenny Dalglish was relived from his duties on Wednesday afternoon...
When Kathy Sheppard Hoar decided to take on the task of remodeling Sheppard Mansion, she didn't realize how extensive it would be. But she could imagine how it would turn out. Built by her grandfather in 1913 as one of...
When it comes to community spirit, Bingocams reign. The webcam based games and friendly chat hosts create a fun and friendly online bingo environment which everyone wants to be part of. Perhaps the most popular promotion...
Representatives of Brittain Resort Management announced the construction and opening of a new waterslide in the pool area of the full-service resort management firm's Ocean Reef Resort, a premier Myrtle Beach vacation...
After a hiatus in 2011 to focus on training, Tempel Farms is launching a series of performances featuring its famous Lipizzan Stallions. The season kicks off on Saturday, June 9, with its new Evening Toast and Performance...
Families and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the Great Outdoors have a new resource to help navigate the ins-and-outs of hiking trails, camp grounds, fishing holes, bike trails, bird watching locales and more with...
HHM, commonly referred to as Hersha Hospitality Management, has added 21 contracts to its management portfolio in the past 18 months. This includes 12 hotels in its newly-formed full-service division. The additions mark...
One Mega Millions ticket worth $250,000 from the May 15 drawing was sold at Rite Aid, 169 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, Delaware County.
Savor the taste of New Orleans when you attend the 20th Annual New Orleans Food and Wine Experience and stay at JW Marriott New Orleans luxury hotel. Starting on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, and lasting until Saturday, May 26,...
It's road trip season and California Road Trips 2012 encourages visitors to hit the road and explore the Golden State, with this year's focus on fun for the entire family.
White Lodging is pleased to announce Denise Milroy has been promoted to lead the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Hammond, IN as its new general manager. She previously was the operations manager at the same hotel.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is again partnering with Gander Mountain to provide first-time campers with needed gear and a reservation for two nights at a participating state park for just $20.
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
As many Americans start to make their summer vacation plans, Zoosk.com, the romantic social network, recently commissioned a survey of 1,529 Americans to gather their thoughts about travel and romance.
The Chase Park Plaza has hired Kyle S. Lipetzky as executive chef overseeing the activities of the hotel's culinary team. In his new role, Lipetzky will be responsible for the creative direction of Eau Bistro, Cafe Eau,...
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board today posted on its website the revenue figures for April table games play at the eleven operating casinos.
Gogobot (http://www.gogobot.com), the world's leading source of trusted travel advice, today reveals insights into the accelerated usage of both the online and mobile services.
According to a recent survey conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Choice Hotels among over 2,100 U.S adults, over four-in-five (87%) of Americans planning to travel for leisure this summer report that if they...
Since the beginning of 2012, the national average price of gas has jumped 12 percent, according to AAA. As families begin to make their summer vacation plans, saving money and maximizing value have taken on greater...
Expedia.com®, the world's largest online travel agency, today released the results of the 2012 Flip Flop Report, an analysis of behavior and preferences among beachgoers in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and...
New York's Hotel Pennsylvania, the World's Most Popular Hotel®, is offering a special package to the World's Most Famous Office Building: the Empire State Building. Soaring over 1/4 mile into the sky, take a ride...
Here's your chance to experience some of the most enchanting palaces in India. Thoughtfully restored and managed by the Taj Group, these award-winning palace hotels offer the most exclusive luxury experiences. Customers...
Marriott Vacations Worldwide's (NYSE: VAC) Owner Services was recently recognized with the inaugural American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Circle of Excellence "ACE" Award for Excellence in Customer Service at...
Triptrotting, an international community connecting travelers with like-minded locals for meet ups and authentic experiences, announced today the re-launch of www.triptrotting.com, featuring new content and enhancements to...
VOILA Hotel Rewards, the world's number one loyalty program for independent hotels, today announced a partnership with Kiva, its newest non-profit reward partner.
As the economy continues to stabilize and gas prices start to rebound, more U.S. adults reveal they are planning to take a vacation this summer. A new CouponCabin.com survey finds that nearly one-in-five (17 percent) U.S....
Burj Al Arab, the World's most luxurious hotel, has announced the launch of its Gold Package, offering guests the most romantic experiences imaginable for each night of their stay in Dubai. (Photo:...
A landmark summer research study has unveiled a vital component of wellness and happiness...vacations. The survey, "The Takeaways from Getaways," commissioned by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, draws...
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Just a couple of days before launching its IPO on the Nasdaq exchange, Facebook has revised its price target to $34-$38 per share - up significantly from its earlier $28-$35 price target. This rise comes on the back of...
-dealchecker.co.uk has seen a substantial increase in the number of people using their comparison tool to search for cheap Spanish holidays- Travel comparison website dealchecker.co.uk has seen a significant jump in the...
HomeAway, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWAY), the worldwide leader in online vacation rentals, today announced it will purchase a minority stake in Tujia.com, the first online vacation rental service provider in China targeting middle to...
Bob Lovejoy to Remain Chairman of the Board Search for Permanent CEO Continues Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (NYSE: OEH, http://www.orient-express.com) today announced that Board member Philip R. Mengel has been named Interim...
The Dolphin Mall's number one entertainment center, STRIKE, announces its newest addition to the dynamic venue -- a 9 Hole Indoor Mini Golf Course. Perfect for the hot summer ahead, Strike Miami Mini Golf is the...
Table Trac, Inc. (OTCQB:Table Trac) will showcase its latest casino management and table games management system at the sixth annual Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia from May 22-24 at The Venetian Macau. Table Trac is a leading...
Greektown Superholdings, Inc. ("Greektown" or the "company") today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation (NASDAQ: LNET), the leading provider of media and connectivity services to hospitality and healthcare businesses and the consumers they serve, today announced that CEO Scott C. Petersen's...
Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific –conference and trade show focusing on the emerging Asian-Pacific cruise industry- interviews Rama Rebbapragada, Chairman of the Asia Cruise Association and supporter of the Cruise Shipping...
Players come from all over the Valley to try their luck with Table Mountain Casino's exclusive Massive Cash Jackpots! Just days ago, a Players Club Member took home a Massive Cash Jackpot payout of $137,916.58! And if...
Horseshoe Casino, Ohio's first full-service casino, officially opened its doors to the public the evening of Monday, May 14.
Although political tension is ongoing throughout the region, Egypt tours by AIT (America Israel Travel) are still proving to be popular with Americans.
Just in time for the opening of the Barnes Foundation's Philadelphia campus on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the City of Philadelphia, the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) and 14 other civic...
Don Q, Puerto Rico's premium rum, is proud to announce the winners of the 2012 Ultimate Mix Off Finals, a mixology competition supported by the United States Bartenders Guild (USBG).
Jackpotjoy's Facebook Slot Machines are extremely popular, over 6 million players having played the game since it launched in June 2011. It has over 20 unique slots to unlock, each with its own set of achievements!...
Guest Services, Inc., the National Park Service concessionaire operating North Cascades Lodge at Stehekin (formerly Stehekin Landing), announces the commencement of operations for the 2012 season on May 18, 2012. North...
The historic Auburn Auction Park in Auburn, Indiana, will become a giant treasure chest of automotive memorabilia June 1-3 when Auctions America by RM offers the largest private collection of high-quality scale models, fine...
When the Barnes Foundation opens to the public on Saturday, May 19, 2012 (after the collection's relocation from nearby Merion, Pennsylvania), the already-compelling cultural district along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway...
Save time and money when you stay at the Atlanta Airport Marriott and book the Park Here, Fly There Package. The hotel near Atlanta, Georgia, airport is offering guests free parking and a complimentary shuttle ride to and...
Today, the Omni Dallas Hotel, which opened its doors on 11/11/11, received LEED Gold New Construction (NC) certification, making it the first and only LEED Gold hotel in Texas and the largest LEED Gold hotel in the U.S....
Travelzoo Australia, owned and operated by Travelzoo Asia Pacific, a licensee of global Internet media company Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), is celebrating today as it clocks up more than 700,000 subscribers to its online...
Monet's Garden, an exhibition at The New York Botanical Garden from May 19 through October 21, 2012, examines the life and work of Claude Monet, the Impressionist master by highlighting his passion for gardening and the...
The 2012 summer travel season is here and theme parks from coast to coast are rolling out all-new, ever-daring thrill rides.
MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that G1 Group plc, a leading leisure operator in Scotland, has...
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the business travel industry, today announced the speakers for the 'Luminaries of Travel CEO' panel to be held on July 24th, during GBTA Convention in...
The luxury small-ship cruise line Seabourn has announced a major expansion of the benefits it offers to loyal guests returning to its award-winning ships. Seabourn Club benefits, which already included a milestone award of...
PUSH Beaver County, a local non-profit social and philanthropic organization, recently announced that Beaver County BOOM!, Beaver County's premier 4th of July Fireworks show, will be significantly bigger, better, and...
OpConnect, LLC, a visionary leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging station technology, announced today the installation of its smart EV charging system in the DoubleTree by Hilton Portland parking facility. The charging...
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), one of the leading United States (U.S.) recreation vehicle manufacturers, today is hosting Dealer Days in Las Vegas to launch the Company's exciting new 2013 lineup of Winnebago,...
Anderson Software today unveiled a new software platform that changes the process marina operators use to communicate with their customers. The company has developed a Cloud-SaaS application that enables boat owners to...