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Universal Studios Dubailand(TM) Conducts Groundbreaking Ceremony

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:30:27 EDT

Mohammed Al Habbai, CEO of DUBAILAND(R), a member of Tatweer, and Laurent Jeanjean, Vice President of Universal Studios Dubailand(TM), a member of Tatweer, broke ground today for the seven million sq. ft. Universal Studios Dubailand(TM).

Universal Studios Dubailand(TM) Conducts Groundbreaking Ceremony

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:30:27 EDT

Universal Studios Dubailand(TM) feiern ersten Spatenstich

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:30:26 EDT

Mohammed Al Habbai, CEO von DUBAILAND(R), ein Unternehmen von Tatweer, und Laurent Jeanjean, Vice President von Universal Studios Dubailand(TM), ein Unternehmen von Tatweer, nahmen heute den ersten Spatenstich für die über sieben Millionen Quadratfuss grosse Universal Studios Dubailand(TM) vor.

Baz Luhrmann to Direct New Commercial for Australia in Biggest Global Marketing Push in Decades

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:30:26 EDT

Internationally renowned writer, producer and director Baz Luhrmann will conceive and produce a special international campaign for Tourism Australia.

Universal Studios Dubailand(TM) célèbre le début de ses travaux d'aménagement

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:30:25 EDT

Mohammed Al Habbai, PDG de DUBAILAND(R), membre de Tatweer, et Laurent Jeanjean, vice-président d'Universal Studios Dubailand(TM), membre de Tatweer, ont inauguré aujourd'hui le début des travaux d'aménagement des sept millions de pieds carrés d'Universal Studios Dubailand(TM).

Egencia to Launch Full-Service Travel Offering in Australia

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:30:20 EDT

Egencia, an Expedia, Inc. company, today announced the launch of service in Australia. Companies doing business in Australia will have access to fully localized service and content combined with the company's industry leading suite of online booking and travel management tools. A strong in-country account management team will provide dedicated client service.

Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians Announce Memorandum of Understanding With County of San Diego on Resort Expansion

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:00:18 EDT

The Pauma Band of Luiseno Indians announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of San Diego. The agreement provides financial contributions to the County to be used primarily towards quality of life improvements for County and Tribal residents. The money will also be used to mitigate the possible impacts of the Tribe's new destination casino resort. The agreement is in accordance with the state of California Tribal-State Gaming Compact.

/C O R R E C C I O N -- Novamex/

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:30:23 EDT

En el comunicado, ¡Es hora de empacar! Este 16 de septiembre Southwest Airlines y 'Los Refrescos de México' llevarán a tres afortunados ganadores a un increíble viaje para celebrar las Fiestas Patrias en Las Vegas, la capital mundial del entretenimiento, emitido hoy por Novamex a través de PR Newswire, la compañía nos ha avisado que algunas frases debe leer "Southwest Airlines Vacations" en vez de "Southwest Airlines," como fue transmitido inadvertidamente. Una versión completa y corregida sigue:

California's Great America Celebrates Summer With World-Class Fireworks Extravaganza Every Saturday in August

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:30:22 EDT

Fireworks are back! The summer night sky will come alive in a blaze of a million colors when California's Great America treats park goers to a world-class fireworks extravaganza every Saturday evening night in August and Sunday, Aug. 31.

/C O R R E C C I O N -- Novamex/

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:30:22 EDT

Las Vegas Sands Corp. to Announce Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:00:28 EDT

Las Vegas Sands Corp. today announced that it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 on Wednesday, July 30, 2008.

Choice Hotels Reports Second Quarter 2008 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.49, Domestic Unit Growth of 6.2%

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:30:21 EDT

Choice Hotels International, Inc., today reported the following highlights for second quarter 2008:

Get Back to the Point! Cedar Point to Host First Employee Reunion

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:00:27 EDT

Cedar Point wants all of its past employees to get "Back to the Point."

Crystal's 2009 World Cruise Segments - Extra Perks and Extra Savings

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:30:47 EDT

Crystal Cruises is offering a host of new savings incentives and added value to guests booking the first two back- to-back segments of its 14th annual 2009 World Cruise. The 26-day voyage from Los Angeles to Auckland, New Zealand now offers free air transportation back to the U.S., a combination-fare discount, a full payment discount, and no fuel surcharge. The new savings are valued between $2,000 and $3,300 per couple.

Continental Airlines Unveils New Lie-Flat BusinessFirst Seat

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:00:27 EDT

Continental Airlines today announced details of a new 180-degree lie-flat seat for the BusinessFirst cabin on its Boeing 787, 777 and 757 aircraft. Customers will begin seeing lie-flats seats on Boeing 777 aircraft that primarily serve trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific routes in the fall of 2009, with installation on Continental's 757-200 fleet beginning in 2010 and on its Boeing 787 fleet as the aircraft are delivered to Continental.

Wellness Retreat Co. Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine Hosts Exclusive Miraval Experience

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:00:26 EDT

Escaping the stresses of everyday life is only part of a relaxing vacation. The other part of the equation is re-aligning your mind, body and spirit to prepare for your return to "the real world." Entrepreneur Magazine recognizes that importance and spotlighted companies like Bella Vita Journeys for their commitment to such. Founder, Lori Stapp explains, "Bella Vita Journeys is committed to providing the emotional, physical, and intellectual tools needed to start your journey toward the beautiful life you deserve." Entrepreneur Magazine recognized the importance of wellness retreats and Bella Vita Journeys' offerings in their July 2, 2008 article "Go Out and Play." The article highlights the importance of adding substance to vacations, and offers insight into the benefits of the company retreats that Bella Vita offers.

Win a Vacation to the Mexican Coast with Canon, Secrets Resorts & Spas and LuxuryLink.com

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:00:23 EDT

LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces a partnership with Canon and Secrets Resorts & Spas to offer an exclusive travel package giveaway designed to deliver picture perfect vacation moments, and the ultimate camera to capture them all.

Costa Cruises Commissions Monumental Sculpture by Fernando Botero to Add to Fleet's Multimillion Dollar Art Collection

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:30:20 EDT

Costa, Europe's Number One Cruise Line, has commissioned a monumental bronze sculpture by world-renowned artist Fernando Botero for its newest ship, the Costa Luminosa. The bronze sculpture is currently taking shape at the Mariani foundry in Pietrasanta, Italy, where Botero creates his works using the ancient traditional technique of lost wax casting. Once completed, the work of art will be installed in the atrium of the Costa Luminosa in May 2009, when the ship comes into service.

AirTran Airways Introduces New E-Ticketing Capabilities for Corporate Travelers

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:30:20 EDT

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. , today announced on the floor at the annual National Business Travel Association convention held in Los Angeles, Calif., that the airline has introduced new e-ticketing capabilities to simplify the booking, ticketing and reporting process for corporate travelers through select global distribution systems (GDS). The airline is adding this new enhancement to save corporations time and money when booking AirTran Airways through the GDS.

AC Coin & Slot Beats the House With Higher-Line Bonusing Games

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:30:20 EDT

After 100 days in the field, AC Coin & Slot(R) is pleased to announce the continuing success of three of their most anticipated bonusing games of 2008: Big Game Show Gold Edition Bonus(TM); Chef's Daily Special(TM); and When in Rome(TM). At a time when casino operators are facing new challenges, AC Coin & Slot has succeeded in producing three unique bonusing games entertaining enough to keep slot enthusiasts returning again and again to their favorite casinos.

Metromix.com Presents The Music Lounge at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:00:27 EDT

The BMF Media Group, in association with Hard Rock Hotel Chicago and presenting sponsor Metromix.com bring back the iconic Music Lounge in Chicago from August 1-3, 2008 for its third consecutive summer. The Music Lounge Presented by Metromix.com is a three-day "VIP + Artist retreat" exclusive to artists and those attending the Lollapalooza festival. Artists and guests attending The Music Lounge Presented by Metromix.com on the 4th floor of the hotel will not only enjoy celebrity gifting from Diesel, Cafe Bustelo, Skullcandy, Eastsport, LifeStyles Condoms, Stanton, Blue Microphone, and Belkin among others, they will also enjoy spa Glossed and Found and Red 7 Salon treatments and makeup services provided by MAC. In addition to stopping by a live tattoo parlor to get some ink, guests can jam out to Guitar Hero or live music by NYC's DJ Jesse Marco. Artists will also get to chat with Metromix.com and Diesel at Diesel's U:Music Studio who are doing interviews at the lounge.

Virgin Trains Warning for Fans Going to Rangers vs Liverpool and Other Football Matches

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:00:26 EDT

Football fans intending to travel to Glasgow for the friendly match between Glasgow Rangers and Liverpool at Ibrox on Saturday 2 August are advised that there will be no suitable trains for return to Liverpool after the game.

This Summer at The Liaison Capitol Hill, an Affinia Hotel, Guests Can Go Undercover With G-MANia Package

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:30:38 EDT

With popular agents Fox Mudler and Dana Scully back on the big-screen in the second X-Files movie, real world "G-Men" can now celebrate the 100th anniversary of the FBI in Washington, D.C. For conspiracy-theorists or anyone captivated by the undercover intrigue of the nation's capitol, the G-MANia package at the new Liaison Capitol Hill, An Affinia Hotel, offers a front-row seat to D.C.'s surreptitious side.

CheapOair Launches Travel Affiliate Program

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:30:37 EDT

CheapOair is proud to announce the official launch of their new travel affiliate program. The affiliate program is a major value-add to Web sites and bloggers, as payouts to affiliates are based on bookings, not travel consumed. Unlike most other travel affiliate programs, CheapOair affiliates will benefit from all of CheapOair's travel products, including flights, hotels, car rentals, activities, events and travel insurance.

OpenSkies Announces New Premium Service From Amsterdam to New York

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:30:37 EDT

OpenSkies, the new premium transatlantic airline from British Airways, announced today that it will offer daily service between Amsterdam's Schiphol International Airport and New York's John F. Kennedy Airport beginning on October 15, 2008. As the first airline created from the U.S. - E.U. Open Skies agreement, OpenSkies continues to differentiate itself by offering a premium travel experience across the Atlantic with a range of compelling service offerings while expanding to new cities in Continental Europe.

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Partner With Korean Air

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:00:32 EDT

Travelers in the Pacific Northwest will have better access to Asia because of a new partnership between Korean Air and Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. The carriers have entered into a codeshare agreement and expanded frequent flier partnership that will allow members to earn and redeem miles in either Korean Air's SKYPASS or the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program.

American Airlines Introduces Enhanced Food and Beverage Program in Domestic Admirals Club Lounges

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:00:32 EDT

American Airlines introduced Amora(TM), an enhanced food and beverage program, in select domestic Admirals Club locations this month and will roll out the new options to additional domestic locations in the coming months.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Opens in Fairburn, Ga.

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:30:46 EDT

A new 74-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson has opened its doors for business at 7815 Senoia Road (Hwy 74) in Fairburn, Ga.

Cruising a Steady Choice as Travelers Navigate the Wavering Economy

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:30:46 EDT

In today's economy, travelers are looking for inexpensive vacation options that don't sacrifice a great experience for a lower price. The travel experts at CheapTickets.com (http://www.cheaptickets.com/), a leading online travel agency that knows "the less you pay, the better it feels(SM)," recommend cruises as a sound choice for those watching their bottom line.

TRX and ExpenseWire Partner to Deliver Integrated Travel & Expense Management Solution

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:30:45 EDT

At the National Business Travel Association (NBTA) International Convention and Exposition, TRX Inc. , a global technology company that develops and hosts software applications to process data records and automate manual processes, and ExpenseWire, a Rearden Commerce company, today announced the two companies have partnered to deliver an integrated expense and travel management solution for customers using RESX, TRX's corporate travel booking application. Available now, the integrated solution improves companies' visibility into employee spending and their ability to cut costs, while providing employees the convenience of submitting their expense reports online.

Freedom Trail(R) Marks 50th Year with First British Encampment in Boston Since 1776

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:30:45 EDT

again! The Freedom Trail Foundation today announced that it will host the first-ever-in-Boston reenactment of the original British Encampment from the watershed Revolutionary War years of 1775 and 1776.

Politics Make Strange Bedfellows at Renaissance Hotels & Resorts

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:30:44 EDT

From the War of 1812 to World War I, Prohibition and the stock market crash to Smoke-Filled Rooms, numerous presidential whistle-stops, political grandstanding, and the Obama-Clinton lovefest, historic Renaissance Hotels have played a major role in the history of U.S. politics.

Stars Shine With Celebrity Cruises: 'Soap Cruise' to Set Sail on Celebrity Century

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:30:44 EDT

Cruise enthusiasts who enjoy the intrigue, drama and romance of daytime TV's most popular soap operas - and the actors who star in them - are likely to find the vacation of their dreams in "Soap Cruise," which will be held on Celebrity Century in 2009.

Egencia's New Product Offerings Make Life Easier for Multi-Tasking Business Travelers

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:30:43 EDT

Egencia(TM) today announced a range of product investments that enhance the customer experience by offering technology and information that's accessible, easy to use and truly transforms their travel. Egencia will now provide the best-in-breed mobile flight information and bring the richness of firsthand travel experiences online to benefit travel bookers, business travelers and travel managers with the debut of Egencia On the Go and the integration of content such as hotel reviews, city guides and SeatGuru by TripAdvisor online.

Dorchester Collection Expands in North America With The New York Palace and Hotel Bel-Air

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:30:31 EDT

The New York Palace in New York City and the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. The London-based luxury hotel collection, which owns and manages The Dorchester in London, The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, Le Meurice and Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris, and Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan, will take over the management contracts of both hotels with immediate effect.

TAM Adheres to the Declaration of 'Business Social Responsibility and Human Rights'

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:30:31 EDT

Embraer To Create Two Centers of Excellence in Portugal

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:00:28 EDT

In a ceremony held today in Lisbon, Embraer announced plans for implementing two new industrial units dedicated to manufacturing complex airframe structures, one focused on metallic assemblies and the other on composites, both of which will be located in the city of Evora, Portugal.

Worktopia Introduces its Online Universal Meeting Solution at NBTA

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:00:28 EDT

Worktopia, Inc. announced at the NBTA 2008 International Convention and Exposition that it has launched its Universal Meeting Solution(TM) (UMS), which completely automates the process for meeting planners to search, compare and book space for simple meetings, arrange catering, AV equipment, overnight accommodations and other amenities in one single online session. In addition, UMS provides attendee management capabilities, powered by SignUp4.com, detailed meeting activity reports and enhanced user enrollment tools. Worktopia's new UMS also gives financial executives unprecedented visibility into what their companies are spending on small, simple meetings and with whom, for improved planning and control.

Take Control of Your Travels with 'Cancel for Any Reason' Protection from InsureMyTrip.com

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:30:56 EDT

As the complexities of travel today continue to challenge and frustrate travelers, many are turning to travel insurance as a means of protection. InsureMyTrip.com, the leading online travel insurance comparison site, reports growing interest in "Cancel For Any Reason" coverage.

TAM Adheres to the Declaration of 'Business Social Responsibility and Human Rights'

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:30:55 EDT

TAM (Bovespa: TAMM4 and NYSE: TAM) has formalized its adherence to the declaration of "Business Social Responsibility and Human Rights" presented at an event sponsored by the Ethos Institute and by the Special Secretary for Human Rights of the Presidency of the Republic this past July 24th, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations (UN). With its adherence, TAM has become the only airline among the first 84 signatory companies of the declaration.