Leisure/Travel/Hotels Newswire
Lesbian Newlyweds Celebrate Aboard Olivia with Wedding Services, Honeymoon All-In-One
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Instead of going to the chapel, leading lesbian travel and entertainment company, Olivia, is offering couples the chance to celebrate California's recent same-sex marriage ruling at sea. Olivia will host a special wedding ceremony and reception for...
American Express Business Travel Customers Cut Costs by Managing a Wider Array of Business Services
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - American Express Business Travel, a global industry leader in business travel management, today released two whitepapers demonstrating how customers can reduce indirect spending by purchasing an expanded set of business services online through the American...
Hilton Hotels Corporation Announces Signing of Doubletree by Hilton(TM) in Scotland's Third Largest City
LONDON & BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has announced that it has entered into a franchise management agreement with Patio Hotel (Aberdeen) Ltd to introduce and open the first Doubletree by Hilton(TM) hotel product in Scotland. Scheduled...
``The Global Learning Series'' Provides Link to PolarTREC Live Arctic Web Seminars
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - "The Global Learning Series" announced today that the global education-focused television/webcast program distributed to public television and U.S. Government Voice of America Television, is featuring a link on its website homepage for PolarTREC's...
Visitors Encouraged to 'Pack Your Bags for Amelia Island'
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., June 18 PRNewswire — As airlines begin to make costly changes to checked baggage policies, one Florida destination is offering travelers some welcome relief. Amelia Island, located off the northeastern-most coast of Florida, has created a new "Pack Your Bags for...
Hilton Garden Inn(R) Salt Lake City/Sandy Opens Doors and Welcomes Guests in Utah
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Hilton Garden Inn(R) announced today the opening of the 150-room Hilton Garden Inn(R) Salt Lake City/Sandy, in Sandy, Utah representing the latest addition to the brand's growing collection of more than 370 Hilton Garden Inn hotels across North...
Nissan Named Official Sponsor of USA Track & Field (USATF), the USA National Track & Field Team, and the Eugene '08 Festival
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Nissan has been named the Official Sponsor of the 2008 USA National Track & Field Team and the Eugene '08 festival, held in conjunction with the U.S. National Team Championships, the largest national championship track meet in the world, to be held June...
Macau Success Delivers Satisfactory Interim Results 2008
HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Macau Success Limited: Highlights: — Total turnover decreased 5% to approximately HK$50.2 million — Gross profit amounted to approximately HK$47.8 million — Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the Company and EPS surged to...
Old Island Harbor Assists in Restoration of Historic Schooner
KEY WEST, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - The boatyard at Old Island Harbor, part of a proposed mixed-use redevelopment project emphasizing waterfront revitalization at Safe Harbor, recently provided working dock space to one of the world's only surviving cable ships - the Schooner Western...
ZeroChaos Acquires Adecco USA's PayWise Division
ORLANDO, Fla.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - ZeroChaos, a global workforce solutions company headquartered in Orlando, today announced the acquisition of PayWise, Inc., a division of Adecco USA focused on providing professional payrolling services. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. "For...
Qua Baths & Spa Debuts at Caesars Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Introducing Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Atlantic City, a new spa offering guests an alluring and artful oasis guided by the healing and calming powers of water. Modeled after the renowned Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the...
PM Hospitality Strategies Creative Summer Promotion ''Tanks for Staying'' Unveiled
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - PM Hospitality Strategies (PMHS), a leading hotel management company with Marriott, Hilton, Starwood and Choice hotels operating along I-95 in the Mid-Atlantic, has a solution to soaring costs stemming from unexpectedly high gas prices. PMHS has developed a...
NCL Redefines Nightlife at Sea, Reveals Hottest Clubs on Its New Ships - F3
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL): Spice H20 Images (.zip) POSH Images (.zip) Halo Uber Bar & Ice Bar Images (.zip) Bliss Ultra Lounge Images (.zip) (Click on the links above to download images) Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed its vision for the future of...
Max & Erma's Restaurants, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Max & Erma's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ/Capital Market: MAXE): -0- *T Financial Summary (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share data) 12 Weeks Ended 28 Weeks Ended...
Halcyon Jets Releases Podcast Interview with CEO Mitchell Blatt and A-List Jets President Gordon Bijelonic
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Halcyon Jets Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:HJHO), pioneering elite concierge services for the private air travel services industry, announces the online availability of an extensive interview podcast from fee-based SmallcapInsights with Halcyon Jets CEO Mitchell...
Encounter the Reenergized Gateway to the Magnificent Mile and Be Inspired...All New Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
CHICAGO-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Soaring 46 stories above Michigan Avenue, the landmark Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile reveals the stunning results of a $36 million property-wide renovation, which successfully blends eclectic mixes of architecture with its natural and...
Innovation and Imagination are Cornerstones of the Neighborhoods Onboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas
MIAMI, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Steeped in a philosophy that innovation and imagination contribute to a remarkable cruise vacation, Royal Caribbean has once again raised the bar with the announcement of the latest amenities on its newest ship, Oasis of the Seas. Launching in late...
Aboard Queen Mary 2's Transatlantic Crossings, Plays and Workshops by London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Set the Stage for Enriching Voyages
SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 18 PRNewswire — With Queen Mary 2's Transatlantic season underway, the accomplished actors and directors of London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) are engaged in a full programme of performances and workshops designed to engage and entertain the...
Rancho Santa Monica Developments Inc. Graham Alexander President, CEO & Director Letter of Intent, Nick De Cotiis, President, CEO & Director of De Cotiis Group
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Rancho Santa Monica Developments Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: RSDV) "the Company or RSDV" has signed a letter of intent to build, joint venture and develop the hotel site in Vancouver with DE COTIIS GROUP WINDSOR HOLDINGS LTD...
MSC Cruises' Europe 2009 Sailings Now Available
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 18 PRNewswire — Guests who book a stateroom on one of MSC Cruises' exciting 2009 Europe sailings by July 31 will receive an Extra Early Booking bonus in the form of shipboard credit. The amount of the shipboard credit will be determined by the type of...
GTA by Travelport to Participate in National Tour Association China Inbound Program
NEW YORK, June 18 PRNewswire — GTA by Travelport, one of the world's leading wholesalers of hotels, ground products and services to the travel industry, today announced that it has been selected to participate in the National Tour Association's (NTA) China Inbound Program. Resulting...
Shaner Hotels Continues Restaurant Co-Branding Initiatives With Bonefish Grill Opening in Crowne Plaza Paramus
STATE COLLEGE, Pa.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - Building upon its successful track record of co-branding with national brand restaurants adjoining its select service hotels, Shaner Hotels and OSI Restaurant Partners, LLC have announced the opening of a new Bonefish Grill located in Shaner's...
Toronto events add sizzle to the summer season
TORONTO, June 18 PRNewswire - Discover summer in Toronto with a full line-up of festival celebrations, dramatic performing arts and edge-of-your-seat sports action for only $89 per night. This summer season Toronto has something for everyone. "Summer in the city is best enjoyed on a patio...
Continental Airlines Named Best North American Airline for Fifth Straight Year at OAG Awards
HOUSTON, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that it was named the "Best Airline in North America" at the 2008 OAG Airline of the Year Awards. This is the fifth straight year that Continental has received the award. In addition, Continental...
Five Ways to Enjoy Your Summer Vacation - Outdoors, on the Cheap and Close to Home
BOULDER, Colo., June 18 PRNewswire — Gas prices at $4 per gallon. New fees for checked luggage. The dollar weakening against the Euro. It's no wonder that American families are planning more close-to-home adventures this summer. And where better to go than to the great outdoors? Spend a...
Microtel Inn & Suites Hotel Debuts in Johnstown, New York with Brand's New Prototype Design
ATLANTA, June 18 PRNewswire — A 73-room Microtel Inn & Suites hotel has opened at 136 North Comrie Avenue in the historic city of Johnstown, New York, off Route 30A and the New York State Thruway (I-90) at exit 28. Located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, the...
Recently Revamped Travel Website SeeANZ.com Brings Visitors Closer to a Dream Vacation in the South Pacific
CHICAGO, June 18 PRNewswire — For many people, their only experiences of the South Pacific are seasons two, 13 and 14 of the reality TV show "Survivor." The recently revamped website SeeANZ.com . For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com. SOURCE SeeANZ
The Ritz-Carlton Club Launches 'Give Back Getaways'
ORLANDO, Fla., June 18 PRNewswire — The industry's leading fractional ownership brand — The Ritz-Carlton Club — now provides Members with the opportunity to volunteer their time and contribute to the local community in which they vacation. "Give Back Getaways" is a new...
WSI Corporation Announces Latest Pilotbrief Online(TM) Release
ANDOVER, Mass., June 18 PRNewswire — WSI Corporation 121 233 7600. SOURCE WSI Corporation
Radisson Near Dallas Love Field Announces New Name and Property Upgrade
DALLAS, June 18 PRNewswire — Radisson Hotels & Resorts and Harrell Hospitality Group LLC today announced the Radisson Hotel Dallas Love Field has been renamed as the Radisson Hotel & Suites Dallas Love Field. The 297-room hotel, located on 1241 West Mockingbird Lane, near...
MGM MIRAGE Hospitality, Diaoyutai State Guesthouse and Sinosteel Announce Major Project in Tianjin, China
LAS VEGAS, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — MGM MIRAGE Hospitality, a subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), along with its joint venture partner Diaoyutai State Guesthouse today announced that they have executed definitive agreements with Sinosteel International Plaza Co., Ltd. to provide...
America's Vacation Center Named Finalist for the Best Travel Agency Web Site
MIAMI, June 18 PRNewswire — America's Vacation Center (AVC), one of the leading travel agencies in North America and beyond, today announced that TravelAge West magazine selected the company as a finalist for the "Best Agency Web site" 2008 Trendsetter Award. TravelAge West chose AVC as...
Intrepid Travel Announces New Antarctic Adventure from the Travel Lab
BOULDER, Colo., June 18 PRNewswire — Intrepid Travel's new research and development division, The Travel Lab, announces the launch of its new luxury Antarctic adventure: a visit to experience the land of the emperor penguin. The exploration of this region, once the sole domain of...
New Kenya Honeymoon Safari Accommodations Announced from Heritage Hotels
DENVER, June 18 PRNewswire — Heritage Hotels, Kenya's top provider of romantic Kenya honeymoon safari experiences, announces the completion of new honeymoon accommodations at the famed Mara Intrepids Camp in the Maasai Mara game reserve. These new permanent tents feature a raised...
Here to Here World Tour enters Poland
WARSAW, Poland, June 18 PRNewswire - The 2008 Here to Here World Tour has officially entered Poland after travelling through England, the Isle of Man, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France and Germany. C.J. and Dylan Wilkins, two brothers from Calgary, Alberta, Canada are attempting to...
Global Hotel Alliance Announces JurysDoyle as Tenth Member
IRVING, Texas, June 18 PRNewswire — At a signing ceremony in Dublin, as part of its bi-annual CEO Committee meeting, Global Hotel Alliance today announced that it will welcome JurysDoyle as its tenth member later this year, after JurysDoyle has completed a re-launch process, which...
DOLLAR(R) Launches New Service for Mobile Devices
TULSA, Okla., June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Dollar Rent A Car, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG), has unveiled a new mobile service that allows travelers to make a reservation with DOLLAR.com, the company's award-winning Web site, anywhere using a cell...
Holland America Line's ms Eurodam Offers Top-Deck Spa Staterooms
SEATTLE, June 18 PRNewswire — Holland America Line's new ms Eurodam is taking guests to new heights with 56 luxury Spa Staterooms located on the two highest decks of the Signature-class ship. The 2,104-guest Signature-class Eurodam is the first ship in Holland America Line's fleet to...
Top 10 Summer Pet Health Tips from PetMD.org
BUFFALO, N.Y., June 18 PRNewswire — June 21st marks the beginning of summer and all of those situations that can create havoc for your pet and you. Heat, humidity, travel, fleas, ticks. PetMD.org, the 3-D digital magazine dedicated to pet health care, has issued its Top 10 Summer Pet...
Sheldon Good & Company to Auction One of Last High-Density, Approved Condominium Development Sites in Playacar, Mexico; 17.92-Acre (7.25 Hectares) Site to be Auctioned on July 15th
CHICAGO and PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico, June 18 PRNewswire — In yet another exciting offering, Sheldon Good & Company Auctions, LLC (www.sheldongood.com), the nation's largest real estate auction company, today announced that it has been retained to auction a spectacular 17.92-acre...
Moorings Marina Renovates 32 Hotel Vacation Rentals in Carrabelle, Florida
CARRABELLE, Fla., June 18 PRNewswire — The Moorings Marina, noted for being in the center of some of the world's best fishing, is announcing the completion of 32 marina view hotel rooms. To launch the opening of the rooms, the Moorings is offering one free night for every 2 night's...
LUSSO Collection Acquires New Properties in Anguilla, Cabo San Lucas and Naples
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., June 18 PRNewswire — The LUSSO Collection, an exclusive boutique travel destination club providing members unlimited access to a collection of multi-million dollar residences in the world's most sought-after vacation destinations, has acquired new properties in Cabo...
CheapTickets.com Launches Summer BBQ Microsite Featuring the Insights of Grill Guru, Rick Browne of PBS' Barbecue America
CHICAGO, June 18 PRNewswire — CheapTickets.com . SOURCE CheapTickets
National Poll Shows More Americans Planning Summer 'Staycations' and More Time Around the Grill
PALATINE, Ill., June 18 PRNewswire — Forty percent of Americans taking "staycations" this summer say they will grill outdoors more as part of their staycation plans, according to the latest Weber GrillWatch Pulse(TM). As a result, 46 percent of them say they will spend more money on...
Large European Casino Operator - Hit Group - Chooses Bally's Networked Floor of the Future(TM) for Its Gaming and Entertainment Centers in Slovenia
LAS VEGAS, June 18 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino management systems and networked solutions for the global gaming industry, announced today that one of Europe's largest gaming operators, Hit Group, has selected...
Mr. John Q. Hammons to Build Luxury Embassy Suites(R) Hotel and Conference Center in Olathe, Kansas, near Kansas City
OLATHE, Kan. & SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2008 - At the Olathe City Council meeting this evening, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts publicly announced Mr. John Q. Hammons' plans to build a luxury Embassy Suites(R) Hotel and adjacent conference center at the northwest corner...
Learning Express is Making Summer Travel Fun for the Kids
DEVENS, Mass.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - The license plate game will last only so long, and before parents know it, they will be racking their brains for other ways to occupy their children on the long trip to their final destination. In an effort to help local residents traveling with children...
InnSuites' Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share Up 75%
PHOENIX, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — InnSuites Hospitality Trust (Amex: IHT) Highlights: — Fully diluted earnings per share increased to $0.14 from $0.08 in the prior year three-month period. — Operating income increased $637,000, or 40%, to $2.2 million for the first...
Triton Distribution Systems Retains Berean Business Builders
SAUSALITO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 17, 2008 - Triton Distribution Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:TTDS), a next generation web-based travel distribution service provider, announced today that it has retained the services of Michael Brock, of Berean Business Builders, to provide operational consulting and...
Crystal 2009 Value Collection - Broad Savings, Broad Range of Cruises
LOS ANGELES, June 17 PRNewswire — Crystal Cruises, winner of the industry's most distinguished awards, has announced its 2009 Value Collection sailings, allowing savvy luxury travelers the opportunity to plan ahead and realize extraordinary savings of up to 50% off regular cruise...
Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites Wedding and Summer Pride Special Rates
MENDOCINO, Calif., June 17 PRNewswire — The Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites, the only full service hotel in the historic village of Mendocino offers a special Wedding Package for $995. The offer includes: Event room rental, linens, service ware, a bottle of Iron Horse Wedding Cuvee...
Grand Opening of Project Sunrise on July 17, 2008 Will Transform Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
PLAINS, Pa., June 17 PRNewswire — Project Sunrise, the $208 million Phase II casino and entertainment complex that dramatically transforms Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, is scheduled to open to the public following a grand opening ceremony at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 17, 2008. The grand...
American Airlines Praises Congressional Effort to Enhance Accountability in the Oil Markets
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Airlines today praised the efforts of the United States Congress for focusing attention on the need to lower skyrocketing oil prices, which are having an adverse impact on individuals and businesses, including the airline...
Starwood Hotel and Resorts' Costa Smeralda - Sardinia's Emerald Coast Celebrates La Dolce Vita
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 17 PRNewswire — Whether you choose to land in Sardinia by private jet or commercial airliner, your unforgettable journey to Costa Smeralda begins the moment you touch down in this magical island destination off Italy's coast. The breathtaking emerald-hued...
100,000 Reasons to Meet at Red Lion Hotels
SPOKANE, Wash., June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced a rewarding incentive promotion for meeting planners. The "100,000 Reasons to Meet" Meeting Planner Promotion offers Red Lion R&R Club Meeting Planners the opportunity to earn...
Agilysys Announces Next Release of Hospitality Analytics
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, including specifically-designed hospitality software solutions, has announced the release of Hospitality Analytics 2.0, a made-for-hospitality business...
Hearty Boys at Sea: The Casual Culinary Cruise
CHICAGO, June 17 PRNewswire — Food Network stars Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh, The Hearty Boys, will bring their accessible, casual culinary style to the Caribbean on a 7-night cruise departing on Valentine's Day aboard Holland America Line's brand new ms Eurodam. Guests who join...
India Hospitality Corp. to Announce Preliminary Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2008
LONDON, June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — India Hospitality Corp. (LSE: IHC, IHC or India Hospitality) today announced that it will release preliminary operating results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 on Monday, June 23, 2008. The company expects to release results after the...
Video: Toy Story Mania! Goes Intergalactic as Buzz Lightyear's Space Mission Continues
ANAHEIM, Calif., June 17 PRNewswire — Today, Buzz Lightyear's dream of flying in space finally came true when he made his first appearance in zero gravity aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with Astronaut Greg Chamitoff, flight engineer for the Expedition 18 mission, to...
Marriott's 'QuickGroup' Online Booking Provides Instant Rates and Availability for Small Groups
BETHESDA, Md., June 17 PRNewswire — Want a convenient way to compare room prices and hotel locations for your next small group, even if that is at 1:00 am — just go to Marriott's QuickGroup booking site on Marriott.com. The site allows small group customers to enter dates and city...
Agilysys Announces Latest Version of Lodging Management System(R) (LMS)
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 17 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, including specifically-designed hospitality software solutions, is announcing the latest version of the Lodging Management System(R) (LMS) property management...
Toy Story Mania! Launches With Four Dimensions of Fun and a Big Boost from Buzz at Disneyland Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif., June 17 PRNewswire — In a spectacular ceremony featuring sky divers, fireworks and Disney executives, along with NASA Astronauts and Buzz Lightyear on board the International Space Station, the new Toy Story Mania! attraction premiered today in Disney's California...
Expedia Signs Global Partnership Agreement With Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts
BELLEVUE, Wash. and MALLORCA, Spain, May 21 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE), the world's leading online travel company, today announced it has signed a long term, strategic global supply agreement with Sol Melia, the leading Spanish hotel chain in both the city and...
SONG Mobile Storage Announces First National Television Appearance
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Today SONG Mobile Storage, one of the Bay Area's leading providers of portable storage, announced their partnership with Mobile Home Disaster, a new show premiering on Country Music Television tonight at 8:00 PM EDT. SONG provided free mobile storage...
New On-Line Information Source for Airline Passengers Takes Off
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - As the latest University of Michigan report shows that customer satisfaction with the airline industry has dropped to its lowest level since 2001, a new information source for passengers, www.HowWasYourFlight.com, was launched today. The site is a project...
Lauricella Land evaluates the interest in Belle Rive Only 25 Founders Club Reservations are available
ELMWOOD, La.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - After a successful launch at the Zurich Classic, the Lauricella Land Company has spent the last 60 days evaluating data that was captured for Belle Rive, an exclusive lifestyle of abundant amenities, river views and casual elegance. The data has been...
City of Cleveland and BAA Cleveland Appoint Chief Architectural/Engineering Firm and Construction Manager for New AIRMALL(R) at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
CLEVELAND-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - BAA Cleveland, the newly appointed master developer of retail, food and beverage concessions at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE); and the City of Cleveland are pleased to announce the appointment of two key partners in the development of the...
Embassy Suites Hotels(R) Helps Young Athletes Pursue Olympic Dreams with Two $25,000 Grants
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Today at the Build-a-Bear Workshop(R) store on 5th Avenue in New York, Embassy Suites Hotels announced a commitment of $50,000 towards United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Olympic Opportunity Fund grants. U.S. Olympic athletes in Taekwondo...
Sam Gilliland, Sabre Chairman and CEO, Appointed to U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
SOUTHLAKE, Texas-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced the addition of Sam Gilliland, chairman and chief executive officer of Sabre Holdings, to the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, along with a slate of new and continuing board members who...
Best Buy is Committed to Helping Consumers Prepare for California Hands-Free Driving Regulations
-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY): -0- *T What: Local Best Buy BlueShirt employees are available for in-store, in-studio and phone interviews providing insight on how to prepare for hands-free driving. How: Contact the media representative to make arrangements. Best Buy...
W Hotels and Dave Lieberman Cook up a Deliciously Delightful Feast for the Senses Exclusively at W Hotels
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - W Hotels Worldwide heats things up this summer with celebrity chef, author and Food Network star Dave Lieberman with the debut of Cravings by Dave Lieberman, a tantalizing and tasty new menu featuring Dave Lieberman's deliciously delightful...
Viad Corp Declares Quarterly Dividend
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - The board of directors of Viad Corp (NYSE:VVI) today declared a quarterly dividend of $.04 per share on the common stock. The dividend is payable July 1, 2008 to stockholders of record June 6, 2008. Viad is an S&P SmallCap 600 company. Major operating companies...
Two Award-Winning Shows Highlight Dollywood's 2008 Live Entertainment
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Dollywood's 2008 entertainment lineup treats guests to two international Heartbeat Award-winning stage shows—Dreamland Drive-In and The Great American Country Show— along with a roster of entertainment that showcases bluegrass...
Queenco Leisure International Scheduled to Release First Quarter 2008 Results on May 27, 2008
RAMAT GAN, Israel, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Queenco Leisure International Ltd (LSE: QLI.L), the emerging markets casino developer and operator, will announce its results for the three months ended 31 March 2008 on Tuesday, 27 May 2008. The conference call will now be held at 2.00pm...
Miss Mary Bobo's Celebrates 100 Years of Southern Hospitality
LYNCHBURG, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House in Lynchburg, Tenn. will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2008, marking a century of providing traditional southern cooking to visitors from around the world. The Jack Daniel Distillery will celebrate the historic...
Alabama Air-Conditioning Technician Wins a $14,000 VIP Package to the 2008 World Series of Poker
HAMILTON, Ala., May 20 PRNewswire — DuplicatePoker.com announced today that Arnold Evans of Hamilton is the winner of a special online qualifying tournament to attend and participate in the 2008 World Series of Poker championship event. Evans and his family will travel first-class to...
Cheapflights Strenghtens Board
LONDON & BOSTON-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Cheapflights Ltd. ("Cheapflights"), a leading UK and North American Internet media travel company, which pioneered online flight price search and comparison in 1996, announces the appointment of Rick Medlock to the Board as non-executive director...
MICROS to Present at Wedbush Morgan Securities 2008 Investment Conference
COLUMBIA, Md., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading supplier of information systems to the hospitality and retail industries, today announced that its Executive Vice President of Investor Relations, Peter J. Rogers, Jr., will present at the...
Auto Europe Offers Early Booking Incentives To Italy
PORTLAND, Maine, May 20 PRNewswire — Auto Europe, a leader in European car rental services for over 50 years, is offering savings on early bookings for travel to Italy. These savings include a guaranteed free one-car class upgrade in Italy. For example, reserve an economy class 2 door...
10 Ways to Stay Cool This Summer With Hot Spa Products and Treatments
LEXINGTON, Ky., May 20 PRNewswire — If the thought of baring your pasty, dry, winter skin makes you feel more than a little apprehensive leading spa professionals from the International SPA Association have you covered with some of the best new products, treatments and services just...
Q: Which Hotel Offers New Guestrooms and Special Summer Packages?
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Summer guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta will be the first to experience the hotel's newly-renovated guestrooms, with beautiful furnishings, high-definition flat panel televisions, coffee makers and more. Special packages are offered through Labor Day...
Majestic America Line Joins Wilderness Best Management Practices Program for Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness
Majestic America Line Shows Commitment to Natural Resources and Wilderness Preservation by Participating in Voluntary Program SEATTLE, May 20 PRNewswire — Majestic America Line, one of the world's premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in...
Vacationing Kids Celebrate the Olympic Spirit This Summer at More Than 150 Doubletree Hotels
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - In anticipation of the U.S. Olympic Team heading to the 2008 Olympic Games, thousands of kids across the country will receive a special complimentary welcome gift that brings the energy and excitement of the world's most respected and legendary...
McCall, Idaho Grows Up
MCCALL, Idaho, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — McCall, Idaho is experiencing a coming of age. As people migrate to live and play at this year round resort on the shores of scenic Payette Lake, city planners and real estate developers are plotting the town's growth. One project now...
New Web Portal and Blog - 'The Bridge' - Opens Online Communities for Consumers, Employers and Payers Involved in Medical Travel
DENVER-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - With the introduction of BridgeHealth International's new Web site (www.BridgeHealthInternational.com) and its accompanying blog entitled The Bridge , and individual consumers seeking medical travel options. Visit www.BridgeHealthInternational.com.
SOA Consortium and CIO Magazine Announce Judges for SOA Case Study Contest
NEEDHAM & FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - The SOA Consortium(TM) and CIO magazine have announced the expert panel of judges who will be reviewing entries to the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Case Study Contest. The contest is open to organizations of all sizes, including...
MetLife Enhances Travel Assistance with Identity Theft Solutions in Group Life Portfolio
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - MetLife, the largest U.S. life insurer and a leading provider of employee benefits, today announced the enhancement of its Travel Assistance offering by adding Identity Theft Solutions as a standard benefit. Offered in partnership with, and administered by...
Chef David Dearstyne Joins Bentwater
HOUSTON, May 20 PRNewswire — Chef David Dearstyne has assumed the duties of Executive Chef at Bentwater; a gated, golf course community just north of Houston. Following his graduation from the Culinary Institute of America, David began his career at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida...
Now Available at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago: The Mar-A-Lago Turkey Burger, Declared by Oprah Winfrey as a Top Pick for Summer
CHICAGO, May 20 PRNewswire — Oprah Winfrey's quest for the most delicious turkey burger in the country has come to a successful finale. With a special appearance by Mr. Donald J. Trump on The Oprah Winfrey Show, which aired on May 16, 2008, Ms. Winfrey declared her most memorable turkey...
Global Roaming Distribution Redefines 'Full Service' for International Roaming, Announces Full Data on New CelTrek International SIM Card
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Global Roaming Distribution (OTCBB: GRDB), a telecommunications holding company specializing in providing extremely low-cost roaming solutions for corporations and leisure travelers around the globe, is once again revolutionizing the mobile roaming world by...
Wirefly Releases Top Ten Hottest Cell Phones for Summer Travelers
RESTON, Va.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Wirefly (www.wirefly.com), the online leader in one-stop comparison shopping for cell phones and wireless phone plans, today announced the Top Ten hottest cell phones for summer travelers this season. The BlackBerry Curve, Palm Centro and BlackBerry Pearl...
Priceline.com Extends Hotel Chop-A-Thon Sale Through June 30
NORWALK, Conn.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) announced today that it has extended its Chop-A-Thon hotel sale through June 30, 2008. The sale features chopped-down booking fees on more than 23,000 hotels around the world. For full details on the Chop-A-Thon sale, visit...
Telkonet Wins Cornerstone Hotel Management Contract Under Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Program
GERMANTOWN, Md.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Telkonet, Inc. (AMEX:TKO), the leading provider of innovative, centrally managed solutions for integrated energy management, networking, building automation and proactive support services, announces that it has won an energy management contract with...
Budget Travel Uses KickApps to Transform Online Experience
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - KickApps (www.kickapps.com), the leading on demand social media platform, today announced that it has been selected by Budget Travel Magazine to power the new social media features on its award-winning website, BudgetTravel.com. Consistent with its...
Gaylord Entertainment Company to Present at the Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference 2008 on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. ET
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Gaylord Entertainment Company (NYSE:GET) announced today that it will present to attendees of the Goldman Sachs Lodging, Gaming, Restaurant and Leisure Conference 2008 being held at the Goldman Sachs Convention Center in New York, NY, on Tuesday...
Star Resorts Cerro Bayo Mountain Resort Project Overview
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Star Resorts Development, Inc., (the "Company") (OTCBB:SRDP) headquartered in Miami, Florida, is a publicly traded U.S. company focused on emerging growth property markets. Star Resorts is pleased to provide an overview of its exciting Cerro Bayo Mountain...
VEGAS.com Innovates with New Multimedia Search for Las Vegas Shows
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - VEGAS.com, the #1 seller of Las Vegas show tickets in Nevada, announces a new interface for its Las Vegas shows page, designed to help customers easily find, view and select Vegas entertainment. Best-of-breed multimedia technology and search capabilities...
Bermuda Unveils the Talent Line-Up of International Superstars for the 13th Annual Bermuda Music Festival
HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 20 PRNewswire — Bermuda Department of Tourism announced today the star studded lineup for the 2008 Bermuda Music Festival, being hosted, once again, by Steve Harvey. From October 1-4, 2008, the Bermuda Department of Tourism sponsored event, produced by...
RockResorts and Vail Resorts Hospitality Names Russ Craney General Manager of The Osprey at Beaver Creek
BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — RockResorts and Vail Resorts Hospitality announced today that Russ Craney has been selected as the new general manager of The Osprey at Beaver Creek, A RockResort. He will start his new position June 10, 2008. The Osprey at Beaver Creek...
Continental Airlines Celebrates 21st Birthday of OnePass With Texas Hold'em Event in Las Vegas
HOUSTON, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — To mark the 21st birthday of its OnePass(R) frequent flyer program, Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that it has invited its top customers to participate in a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament where they will bet frequent flyer miles...
2-for-1 Summer Travel Savings in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 20 PRNewswire — It's officially travel season, and what better way to visit Alaska than 2-for-1? If you're from Alaska, there's no better time to get out and see your own state. Pick up the Great Alaskan TourSaver for you and your visiting friends or relatives...
ACSI: Customer Satisfaction Halts Slide, Glimmer of Hope for the Economy?
ANN ARBOR, Mich.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - After a year of stalling and falling, the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) reverses course and registers its first gain in a year. The Index jumps 0.4% to 75.2 on ACSI's 100-point scale, according to the quarterly release today. The...
For Gastronomy as A World Heritage of Humanity: The Grands Chefs Relais & Chateaux from Across the Globe Launch the Seville Appeal
SEVILLE, Spain, May 20 PRNewswire — For Jaume Tapies, International President of Relais & Chateaux, "The added value of Relais & Chateaux lies in its ability to bring together the best chefs of all nationalities, well beyond their own boundaries, when it comes to supporting...
Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World, Receives Robb Report's 'Best of the Best' Designation for the Third Year in a Row
BROOMFIELD, Colo.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World (LRW), has been honored for the third year in a row by Robb Report's 20th annual "Best of the Best" issue. The magazine ranks Quintess, LRW as "Best Midsized Destination Club" in the world. The Robb Report...
Southwest Airlines Announces More New Service in Denver
DALLAS, May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Southwest Airlines announced today an expansion of its Denver service with six new nonstop flights and two new destinations. The additional service includes new nonstop flights between Denver and San Francisco and Denver and Omaha. Flights are...
iJET Releases 2008 Summer Olympic Games Travel Brief
ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 20 PRNewswire — iJET Intelligent Risk Systems, a leading provider of global intelligence and business resiliency services, today released a special brief on the upcoming Olympic Games in China. Organizations with travelers, expatriates and facilities in and around...
Is Harvard in Your Future?
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 20 PRNewswire — The Charles Hotel is committed to education for today's youth. Located in one of the country's most family-friendly cities and just a few steps from Harvard University, this "intellectual property" is a prime destination for families who want to...
Americas Best Value Inn Makes Voting Fun With 'Vote For America's Best' Promotion
CLEVELAND, May 20 PRNewswire — Americas Best Value Inn, one of the nation's largest limited service hotel chains, offers the ideal solution for those who need a break from the onslaught of political candidates and issues this summer with its new "Vote For America's Best" promotion. A...
York County's 10th Annual Made in America Tours Event
Support and Celebrate American Industry Go behind the scenes to witness America's craftsmen make our favorite things YORK, Pa., May 20 PRNewswire-USNewswire — Watch craftsmen hard at work as over 20 companies welcome visitors behind the scenes and onto the production floors. Whether...
Discovery Offers Free Cruises to Kids Under 12
MIAMI, May 20 PRNewswire — Discovery Cruise Line, which offers ferry service with cruise line amenities between South Florida and Grand Bahama Island every day of the week except Wednesdays, announced that, effective immediately with new bookings, kids under 12 years of age will be able...
More Than 60 Musical Icons Will Perform in Atlantic City This Summer
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 20 PRNewswire — Let us entertain you this summer. From arena legends to rising stars, Atlantic City has the hottest concerts in one of the leading destinations in the country. More than 60 of today's hottest stars will perform in Atlantic City's acclaimed...
United Vacations Launches Economic Stimulus Program
MILWAUKEE, May 20 PRNewswire — Whoa Nelly! There is big news for travel agents from the United Vacations front. As part of a new Economic Stimulus Program unveiled today, travel agents can take advantage of increased commission rates guaranteed for bookings through July 31, 2008 with...
NativeEnergy & Lindblad Expeditions Advance Eco-Conscious Travel -- Forming a New Partnership to Help Support Renewable Energy's Future
CHARLOTTE, Vt., May 20 PRNewswire — NativeEnergy, an international marketer of high quality carbon offsets and renewable energy credits (RECs), announces a new collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions, a leader in environmentally conscious travel that provides voyages to the Galapagos...
The Cayman Islands Dives Into Summer: Travel Packages Offer Families Great Deals and Unique Attractions Above and Below the Sea
NEW YORK, May 20 PRNewswire — Start thinking about your summer vacation now! The Cayman Islands offers families the ideal getaway where both the young and young at heart can enjoy a variety of unique activities, crystal clear waters, and warm, friendly Caymanian hospitality. From June 1...
Luxury Hotel Company Auberge Resorts Opens the Beach House Restaurant on St. Kitts
TURTLE BEACH, St. Kitts, May 20 PRNewswire — Tucked under swaying palms on the white sand of St. Kitts' Turtle Beach, the Beach House restaurant, the newest project from luxury hotel developer and operator Auberge Resorts , with several others currently in development. While Auberge...
Branson Air Passengers Cleared for Landing
BRANSON, Mo., May 20 PRNewswire — Branson Tourism Center (BTC), the market leading provider of discount vacation packages to the popular tourist destination Branson, Missouri, announces the launch of its newest division, Branson Travel Agency. This full-service travel company will...
Video: CRISS ANGEL Believe
LAS VEGAS, May 20 PRNewswire — Tickets on sale today for preview and regular performances of CRISS ANGEL Believe(TM), the new Cirque du Soleil production set to open at Luxor Las Vegas. CRISS ANGEL Believe starring Criss Angel will open for preview performances September 1 and hold...
Billy Casper Golf Signs Exclusive Provider Agreement With ProLink Solutions
CHANDLER, Ariz., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — ProLink Solutions - a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: PLKH.OB) and the world's leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite ("GPS") golf course management systems and digital-out- of-home...
Unprecedented 50% Discount at The Reef Atlantis
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas, May 20 PRNewswire — Atlantis, Paradise Island in The Bahamas, named one of Parents magazine's "Top Ten Beach Resorts For Families," is offering a 50 percent discount for a limited time at its newest luxury tower, The Reef Atlantis, in celebration of World Ocean...
Carlson Hotels Worldwide Makes the Earning Easy
MINNEAPOLIS, May 20 PRNewswire — Carlson Hotels Worldwide today announced its "points to go" promotion. From June 1 through August 31, 2008, both current and new goldpoints plus(SM) members can earn up to 100,000 bonus points at all Regent Hotels & Resorts (regenthotels.com...
'THE 99 VILLAGE' Theme Park to Open in Jahra
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, May 20 PRNewswire — Teshkeel Media Group (TMG), creators of the world-acclaimed comic series THE 99, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with United Entertainment & Tourism Company (UETC) to develop the region's first superhero theme park featuring...
'BNI Bikers Unite Ride for Charity' - Largest Worldwide Networking Organization Helps Fight Cancer
UPLAND, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2008 - With over 100,000 diverse members across the globe and a philosophy of "givers gain," BNI has always had a commitment to being a socially responsible organization which feels it is extremely important to give back. BNI Executive Director Sam Schwartz...
Book with AirTran Airways for the Tan That Makes all Your Friends Jealous Sale
ORLANDO, Fla., May 20 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today launched a sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations with fares starting as low as $49*. Travelers may purchase these sale fares at http://www.airtran.com...
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Customer Satisfaction with Airports Declines Sharply Amid an Industry Fraught with Flight Delays
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 20 PRNewswire — Affected by an air travel industry laden with flight delays and cancellations caused by weather, air traffic issues and staff and service cutbacks, customer satisfaction with airports is down significantly, according to the J.D. Power and...
International Game Technology Announces Quarterly Dividend
RENO, Nev., May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of fourteen cents ($0.14) per share, payable on July 1, 2008 to shareholders of record on June 11, 2008. International...
Noel Irwin Hentschel Joins Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and Chairman Shao to Increase Chinese Tourism to U.S.
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - CEO/Chair Noel Irwin Hentschel of AmericanTours International (ATI) joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez and China National Tourism Administration Chairman Shao Qiwei, Thursday, in Beijing to officially announce that commencing June 17...
Certified Vacations Group, Inc. Signs Wholesale Agreement with British Airways
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Certified Vacations Group, Inc. announced today that a Wholesale Agreement has been reached with British Airways. Under terms of the agreement, British Airways service originating from the U.S. to select destinations in Europe, the Middle East and...
Starwood to Present at the Seventh Annual JMP Securities Research Conference on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) will be making a presentation during the Seventh Annual JMP Securities Research Conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 at 1:00pm Pacific time. Jason Koval, Vice President...
ICAP Leopard to Attempt Transatlantic Record
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - ICAP Leopard, the Farr designed 100 foot super maxi yacht owned by Mike Slade, arrived in New York for the first time last week. At the end of May, ICAP Leopard, one of the fastest and most exciting monohulls on the planet will look for the right weather...
Four Points by Sheraton Taps Four Finalists for ``The'' Summer Dream Job
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - After scouring resumes from applicants hailing from 230 schools and 20 countries Four Points by Sheraton announced today that they have found their four favorite hopefuls for "the" summer dream job - the Four Points Best Brews Intern. Now, Four...
Isla Moin Gives Back: Caribbean Resort Sponsors Sunflower Children Event with Fashion Show by Michel
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Isla Moin, a sprawling, deluxe resort set to break ground on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, is pleased to be a sponsor of the Sunflower Children's Annual Auction this May 21st at The Kiss and Fly in NYC. The glittering event will showcase an exciting...
Legendary Mexican Hotel Writing A New Chapter With July Opening of 17-Story Oceanfront Tower
ROSARITO BEACH, Mexico-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - This landmark Mexican hotel 30 miles south of San Diego this July will write a new chapter in its legendary history with the grand opening of its $55 million 17-story, 271-suite, luxury oceanfront condo-hotel. With the opening of its third...
Good Help Isn't so Hard to Find: Hospitality Training Institute Tackles Service Industry Shortcomings
WASHINGTON, May 19 PRNewswire — For over two decades, the hospitality industry has grappled with a high rate of turnover, a steep employee learning curve, and a lack of standardized training. Today, many service industry positions are filled by inexperienced college students or...
New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO J. Stephen Perry Nominated to Three Boards of Directors for the Global Tourism Industry
NEW ORLEANS, May 19 PRNewswire — During the past six weeks, J. Stephen Perry, President and CEO of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), has been nominated to serve on three of the most prestigious boards in the tourism industry, placing New Orleans at the forefront of...
Fabulous New Kids' Show for Gay Families Sparkles in Chicago on June 7
PORTLAND, Ore., May 19 PRNewswire — Pink Pea announced that Dottie's Magic Pockets — the first children's program for kids in gay and lesbian families and their friends — will be shown at a screening event in Chicago, Illinois, on June 7. It's Super-riffic Gay Family Fun for...
Station Casinos Selects IDeaS Revenue Optimization for Nevada Hotel Portfolio
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - IDeaS, the leading provider of hospitality revenue management and optimization solutions, today announced it will provide Station Casinos with its revenue management solution for a number of the company's Nevada-based hotel casino properties. Station...
American Express Brings the Next Generation of Business Travel Management to the United Kingdom
LONDON & WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - American Express Business Travel today announced that its Intelligent Online Marketplace (AXIOM) for travel and related business services will be launched in the UK later this year. This follows the successful release of the service in the US in...
Pilgrim International Inc. Begins Transition to Composite Construction
MIDDLEBURY, Ind., May 19 PRNewswire — Pilgrim International Inc. (Pilgrim) has moved up the introduction of its new lines utilizing CosmoLite Composite panels in place of traditional wood substrates. "After five years of research, design, and testing, it's remarkable to see everything...
Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) of Southern California and Sea World(R) Adventure Parks Make a Splash This Summer for Children Throughout the Southland
PASADENA, Calif., May 19 PRNewswire — This summer, McDonald's partners with Sea World(R) Adventure Parks in an effort to raise funds for children through the Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) of Southern California (RMHCSC). Between May 19th and June 23rd, customers who visit...
Budget Marks $3 Million Milestone in Cash Rebates to Small and Mid-Size Businesses
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 19 PRNewswire — Budget Rent A Car today announced that it has awarded members of the "Budget Business Program" more than $3 million in rebates since the program was introduced in May 2005. Designed for small and mid-sized businesses that spend up to $50,000 per...
Small Business Owners' Vacation Plans Remain Steady but More Entrepreneurs Taking Time off to Relieve Stress, According to American Express OPEN Survey
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Despite economic challenges, the same percentage of small business owners as last year (59%) are planning a summer vacation of at least a week, according to American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor, a semi-annual survey of business owners. How do small...
Rolls-Royce Forecasts Business Aviation Growth: Medium and Large Jet Deliveries Dominate
GENEVA-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Rolls-Royce today predicted continued growth in business jet deliveries through the remainder of the decade and forecast an engine market worth $110 billion over the next 20 years, with medium and large business jets dominating in terms of aircraft and engine...
Choice Hotels Chooses Radiant Systems to Enhance Guest Service for Cambria Suites
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Radiant Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RADS), a global provider of innovative technology to the retail and hospitality industries, announces an agreement with Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) for their newest upscale brand, Cambria Suites, to implement the...
Give Dad the Ultimate Scotland Experience This Father's Day
NEW YORK, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Just in time for Father's Day 2008, whisky connoisseurs and adventure lovers are invited to embark upon the Ultimate Scotland Experience. Scotland's preeminent luxury travel agency Dream Escape and the Classic Malts Selection(TM), the world's...
``Discover Logistics'' Online Business Logistics Simulation Game Generates More Than 2,500 Registrants Worldwide in First Few Weeks
BONN, Germany-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - DHL, the world's leading express delivery and logistics company, recently launched its international initiative "Discover Logistics" with the endorsement of the German Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The program's goal is...
Transportation Sector's Flexible Workforce Needs Well Served By TAC Transportation
DEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - TAC Worldwide today announced the creation of TAC Transportation. Recently formed out of the highly successful TAC Automotive Group based in Detroit, this new division is strategically organized to serve the entire range of transportation industries...
TEXAS ON TOUR Mobile Marketing Initiative Hits the Road to Bring Texas to Potential Visitors
AUSTIN, Texas, May 19 PRNewswire — Texas Tourism is taking the state on the road through a new high-tech, virtual reality mobile marketing exhibit called Texas on Tour July 30 - August 1 Canton, OH Minnesota State Fair August 21 - 25 St. Paul, MN On the Waterfront August 29 - 31...
United Airlines, Jet Airways Announce Codeshare and Frequent Flyer Partnership
CHICAGO, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — East meets West — and customers from United Airlines and Jet Airways will benefit — through an agreement signed by both carriers. The companies plan to offer codeshare service, significantly expanding the number of flights available...
Survey Finds 67 Percent of Companies Saved on Travel by Using Procurement Strategies
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Reporting from the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) Global Conference and Corporate Travel World (CTW) in Washington, D.C., American Express Business Travel today released the findings of the second annual Strategic Sourcery procurement...
Sheraton Universal, Iconic 'Hotel of the Stars,' Undergoes a Hollywood Makeover
HOLLYWOOD-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.(R) (NYSE:HOT) announced today that the Sheraton Universal Hotel is undergoing a massive renovation to be completed by mid-summer 2008. The property is managed by Starwood Hotels and owned by Destination Hotels...
American Science and Engineering, Inc. Receives ZBV Order for a Latin American Customs Agency
BILLERICA, Mass.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - American Science and Engineering, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASEI) (AS&E(R)), a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced today the receipt of an order for two Z Backscatter Vans(TM) (ZBV(TM)) for a Latin American customs agency. The order includes operator...
South Carolina State Parks Go Wireless
COLUMBIA, S.C., May 19 PRNewswire — There's now a 40-acre permanent "cloud" over Hickory Knob State Resort Park. And that's a good thing. The 1,100-acre park on the shores of Lake Thurmond in McCormick County is one of the first in the S.C. State Park Service to offer wireless...
XOJET Launches International Expansion and Secures Financing Agreements for up to US$2.46 Billion
GENEVA-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Today at the European Business Aviation Convention, business aviation leader XOJET announced financing agreements for up to $2.46 billion to fund its North American operations and global expansion strategy. This marks the largest publicly-announced business...
Research and Markets: Lufthansa Cityline Gmbh Travel, Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality SWOT Report Is a Comprehensive Report of the Company Including Both Quantitative and Qualitative Research
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Lufthansa Cityline Gmbh Travel, Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality SWOT Report" to their offering. Lufthansa Cityline Gmbh Travel, Tourism, Leisure & Hospitality SWOT Report Summary Lufthansa...
Southern Boreal Birding Festival Set for June 6-8 in Canaan Valley, WV
DAVIS, W.Va., May 19 PRNewswire — An amazing variety of bird species are attracted to West Virginia's Canaan Valley due to its altitude, diversity of habitat and northern association of plant communities. Birding enthusiasts, eco-tourists and nature lovers will experience this unique...
Marriott International to Speak at 7th Annual JMP Securities Research Conference on May 20; Investors and News Media Invited to Webcast
WASHINGTON, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Laura Paugh, senior vice president investor relations for Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), will speak at the JMP Securities Research Conference to be held on May 20 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Eastern Time. Individual investors and...
Radisson Hotels & Resorts' 'Voice of the People' Survey Finds Generation Gap Among Frequent Business Travelers in Upcoming Election Plans
MINNEAPOLIS, May 19 PRNewswire — A recent survey* of business travelers reveals that, despite differing opinions on the upcoming presidential race, both Boomers and Generation X/Y agree on how to stay happy on the road. Nearly half of Boomers (44 percent) surveyed intend to back John...
KoolConnect Launches Intrigue(TM) HD VOD Solution at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
CANTON, Mass. and PHILADELPHIA, May 19 PRNewswire — KoolConnect Technologies Inc., the hospitality industry's leading provider of digital in-room entertainment solutions, today announced its Intrigue(TM) HD VOD (High Definition Video On-Demand) solution is in operation at the Four...
New TRX Offering Assists Travel Management Companies and Corporations Using RESX to Maximize the Impact of Online Corporate Travel Programs
ATLANTA, May 19 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 the release of RESX Professional Services, its new offering within its Online...
Neiman Marcus Last Call to Anchor Prime Outlets - Livermore
LIVERMORE, Calif., May 19 PRNewswire — Prime Retail announced today Neiman Marcus Last Call will open a 28,000 square foot store at Prime Outlets — Livermore, its newest outlet center located east of San Francisco and north of San Jose on Interstate 580 in Livermore, Ca., where it...
Deloitte Survey Finds Business Travelers Go Green on the Road, Have Specific Expectations of Hotels
NEW YORK, May 19 PRNewswire — U.S. business travelers are increasingly making daily choices to reduce their environmental impact, and they have specific expectations about the green practices hotels should be adopting today, according to a recent survey commissioned by Deloitte. The...
CityCenter Unveils Details of Development's Resort Casino
LAS VEGAS, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — CityCenter has revealed that its stunning resort casino, scheduled to open in late 2009, will be named ARIA. With an unprecedented combination of striking architecture, sustainable design, high-end service and spectacular amenities, ARIA Resort...
hotels.com Boosts Gas Mileage for Summer Travelers
DALLAS, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — hotels.com(TM), the leading provider of lodging worldwide, today announced its Summer Drive and Save program that offers a $50 gas card for each booking of three nights or more. A hotels.com survey conducted by Harris Interactive(R) shows that...
Girls' Getaways Swing Into Action in the Caribbean With 'Martinis, Margaritas & Massages'
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, May 19 PRNewswire — You haven't gathered or seen your girlfriends since your college days 10 years ago. You're a busy mom racing your children from one activity to another, with your close friends doing the same. When was the last time you had true "girlfriend...
Hispanic Hotel Owners Association Announces Phoenix Hotel Investment Seminar
WASHINGTON, May 19 PRNewswire — The Hispanic Hotel Owners Association (HHOA), a rapidly growing non-profit organization that seeks to increase Latino ownership of hotels, today announced that it will hold part one of a three-session series of International Hotel Investment Seminars...
Crestline Hotels & Resorts Announces the Appointment of Robert S. Dorr as Director of Sales & Marketing for the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center
MCLEAN, Va., May 19 PRNewswire — Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Robert S. Dorr as the Director of Sales & Marketing for the 236 guestroom upscale Westin Virginia Beach Town Center hotel. The hotel, which opened this past November, is the...
Television Simulator Baffles Burglars
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 19 PRNewswire — Ever notice the flickering glow shining from your neighbor's windows when they are watching television? Burglars use this as a cue that a home is occupied, so they know to move on to another target. But from now on, many would-be thieves are...
Pinnacle Entertainment Announces Management Promotions
LAS VEGAS, May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK), a leading developer, owner and operator of casino gaming resorts, today announced a series of executive promotions. Arthur Schleifer has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer from...
Row 44 Secures $21 Million Equity Investment
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 19 PRNewswire — Row 44, the leading provider of airborne broadband systems for commercial aviation, announced today that it has closed a financing of over $21 million. PAR Capital Management led the round. "Row 44 continues to execute on plan," said John...
Expedia Adds More Fuel to Their Summer Sale With Free Gas
BELLEVUE, Wash., May 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Gas prices got you down? Expedia(R) says "fill 'er up!" The world's leading online travel company today announced another incentive to hit the road this summer. Every Monday through Friday, each week through the end of June, Expedia is...
Apple Vacations Adds Secure Vault Payments to Online Payment Options
PHILADELPHIA, May 19 PRNewswire — Apple Vacations announced today that it will add the Secure Vault Payments (SVP) as an additional payment option for online customers. The Automated Clearing House (ACH)-based Internet payments network allows consumers to conduct e-commerce and bill...
Donald Trump's Namesake Restaurant, DJT, Opens at Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, May 19 PRNewswire — Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas 476-7358. About Trump Hotel Collection Launched in October 2007, Trump Hotel Collection is the next generation of luxury hospitality — one that is raising the bar on the top-tier travel experience with...
Luxique Profits to Go to China Earthquake Relief
NEW YORK, May 16 PRNewswire — The boutique and luxury hotel booking site, Luxique with a similar effort for those affected by the devastating earthquake in China. Luxique is donating ten per cent of its profits throughout May for Burma and will now do the same for China. Luxique's...
InnSuites Hospitality Trust (IHT) Reports A Sharp Increase In Earnings
PHOENIX, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — InnSuites Hospitality Trust (Amex: IHT) Highlights: — Diluted EPS increased from a loss of $(0.01) to a profit of $0.07 for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008. — Operating income increased over 96% to $2.98 million. — The...
Darien Lake Theme Park Resort Launches New Orange County Choppers MotoCoaster
DARIEN LAKE, N.Y., May 16 PRNewswire — Darien Lake Theme Park Resort is thrilled to present the Orange County Choppers MotoCoaster to its guests. The ride, opening today, is the first of its kind to open in the country. The Orange County Choppers MotoCoaster launches guests from zero to...
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation Releases Annual Report During National Tourism Week
PHILADELPHIA, May 16 PRNewswire — The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) released its annual report, entitled Tourism 2008 Report to the Region, to members of the local, regional and national tourism and hospitality industry. Distribution of the report, themed...
Red Lion Hotels to Present at the Seventh Annual JMP Securities Research Conference
SPOKANE, Wash., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Anupam Narayan, and Chief Financial Officer, Anthony Dombrowik, will be presenting at the Seventh Annual JMP Securities Research...
Allegiant and MLT Vacations Enter Agreement for Charter Air Service Operations
LAS VEGAS, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Allegiant Air, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT), today announced that it has entered into an Air Transportation Charter Agreement with MLT Vacations, LLC. Under the agreement, Allegiant expects to...
Holland America Line's Culinary Arts Center Program Flourishes With More Than 70 Culinary Experts
SEATTLE, May 16 PRNewswire — Taking chefs from kitchens and restaurants all around the country and placing them aboard Holland America Line ships, the line's Culinary Arts Center program continues to flourish. Since its inception four years ago, the program has nearly doubled with more...
L2O: The Elements of Dining
CHICAGO, May 16 PRNewswire — Chef Laurent Gras and Richard Melman, Chairman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises(R), have teamed up to open L2O (pronounced el-two-oh), a modern seafood restaurant in an historic building in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago. L2O breathes new...
Flying Versus Driving: Affordable Luxury
PHILADELPHIA, May 16 PRNewswire — It's no secret the U.S. economy is suffering right now. Throughout the country, budgets are being cut, spending is down and gas prices are high. However, there is still one luxury that Americans refuse to eliminate — vacations. It comes down...
White Lodging Opens Two New Hotels in Chicago's Northern Suburbs
METTAWA, Ill., May 16 PRNewswire — The Hilton Garden Inn and Residence Inn will offer contemporary, affordable guestrooms that are within easy reach of both downtown Chicago and North suburban businesses and attractions. Located in Mettawa, near Lake Forest, the Hilton Garden Inn and...
Alaska Airlines Delivers Season's First Copper River Salmon to Seattle at Daybreak
SEATTLE, May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Alaska Airlines delivered the season's first shipment of Copper River salmon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this morning and expects to transport about 20,000 pounds of the coveted fish by day's end. The arrival of Copper River salmon...
OpenSkies Approved for Launch
NEW YORK and PARIS, May 16 PRNewswire — OpenSkies, a premium transatlantic airline from British Airways, received approval today from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin operations. The new airline will offer flights between Paris' Orly Airport and New York's JFK Airport...
AirTran Airways and Bill Me Later Partner for Summer Travel Promotion
ORLANDO, Fla., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today a new promotion with Bill Me Later, Inc. The promotion will offer special savings to AirTran Airways customers who book their spring and summer travel...
Couples Fly Free to the Caribbean
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, May 16 PRNewswire — Galley Bay Resort & Spa — Antigua's award-winning, adults-only Caribbean romantic hideaway — announces an incredible airfare promotion featuring complimentary tickets from all major East Coast gateways that serve Antigua via...
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders
TULSA, Okla., May 16 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) yesterday held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the meeting, Thomas P. Capo, Maryann N. Keller, The Honorable Edward C. Lumley, Richard W. Neu, Gary L. Paxton, John...
DGL Hotel Management Group, LLC, Announces 'No Risk Marketing Program'
CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands, May 15 PRNewswire — Today DGL Hotel Management Group, LLC announced the availability of comprehensive, tailored marketing solutions for small hotels and resorts throughout the Caribbean Basin. The company offers strategic marketing, sales...
Broward County Poised to Be the New Home of Gospel Music with the Construction of the Gospel Complex for Education & Preservation
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 15 PRNewswire — Broward County, FL will become the new home of Gospel Music later this month with the Ground Blessing Ceremony for the 90,000 sq. ft. Gospel Complex for Education and Preservation that will be developed on the northwest corner of State Road 7...
CHANEL 2008 Cruise Show by Karl Lagerfeld + Special Performance by US 2008 Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team
NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — CHANEL Cruise Collections have sailed on a yacht on the River Seine, arrived in Grand Central Terminal in NYC, landed by private jet to a hangar at the Santa Monica Airport, and trailed through landmarks of Paris on Parisian buses. The Collection...
Golden Rainbow Takes a Musical Journey for Its 22nd Annual 'Ribbon of Life' Production Show
LAS VEGAS, May 15 PRNewswire — It's an all-original, all-singing, all-dancing musical journey across America when Las Vegas-based HIV/AIDS charity Golden Rainbow presents its 22nd annual "Ribbon of Life" fundraising production show. The spectacular is staged June 14 and 15 in Le Theatre...
Russell Peters teams with Tourism Toronto as Global Ambassador for Toronto
TORONTO, May 15 PRNewswire - Hometown comic Russell Peters is teaming up with Tourism Toronto to become Toronto's first Global Ambassador. Tourism Toronto today announced the new partnership with Mr. Peters, a Toronto native who plays to sold-out stadiums around the world. Peters was...
Alabama Adventure Amusement Park Acquired by Adrenaline Family Entertainment, Inc.
BESSEMER, Ala., May 15 PRNewswire — Adrenaline Family Entertainment, Inc. announced today the acquisition of Alabama Adventure in Bessemer, Alabama. Adrenaline Family Entertainment is a theme park operating company made up of former seasoned senior Six Flags Inc. executives and...
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. Launches New Website and Experiences Spike in On-Line Bookings
NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., the prestigious luxury hospitality organization, has launched a sophisticated and alluring new website, designed to educate and engage discerning travelers through comprehensive solutions to their traveling needs. The...
Frontier's Rocky Mountain Expansion Heads to Jackson Hole
DENVER, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — At 8:30 a.m. MDT, Frontier Airlines launched service to its newest market, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The nearly full flight was received in Jackson Hole at 10:10 a.m. with tremendous fanfare, as Jackson Hole entered a new era of high-quality, low-cost...
Here to Here World Tour officially underway
CALGARY, May 15 PRNewswire - The 2008 Here to Here World Tour got off to a successful start on Saturday, May 10, as hundreds of Calgarians gathered at local motorcycle dealership, Calgary Harley-Davison & Buell, to celebrate the official tour kick off. C.J. and Dylan Wilkins, two born and...
Tralliance Corporation and EXPOTUR Announce Partnership With the Launch of EXPOTUR.TRAVEL
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 15 PRNewswire — Tralliance Corporation and EXPOTUR announced a partnership with the launch of EXPOTUR.TRAVEL. As the first major travel and tourism event to be officially named .travel, EXPOTUR and Tralliance Corporation formally addressed the travel and...
Skanska Builds Brooklyn's First New Park in 135 Years
NEW YORK, May 15 PRNewswire — Skanska USA Building Inc., which has a reputation for waterfront revitalization projects, has started to build an 85-acre park along the Brooklyn waterfront. Brooklyn Bridge Park will extend residents' recreational access to the water's edge south of the...
United Airlines Offers Inter-Island Hawaii Flights with New Hawaiian Airlines Codeshare Agreement
CHICAGO, May 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — United Airlines customers may visit the Hawaiian Islands more easily this summer through a new codeshare agreement with Hawaiian Airlines, complementing United's 18 flights daily between Hawaii and the mainland — more than any other carrier...
TMG Inc. Announces its 'Retail Stimulus Package' -- Condenses 28 Years of Retail Success Into Tools that Grow Local Retailer Sales Up to 24%, Even in Recession
WEAVERVILLE, N.C., May 15 PRNewswire — TMG Inc., an internationally recognized firm offering growth-based retail strategies, today announced the formal offering of its "Retail Stimulus Package" created to counteract sluggish consumer spending across all retail categories. The key for...
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