PRWeb: Industry Leisure / Hospitality

Hyatt Regency Downtown Denver Hotel Implements Innovative Environmental Sustainability Efforts, with Help from Staff and Guests

Hyatt Regency Denver Seeking to Become Colorado's First Hotel with Green Seal Certification (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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BelAir Networks Provides TESSCO Customers with Market-Leading Wireless Mesh Products

TESSCO Becomes Your Total Source® for BelAir Networks Products (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Hotel Preston Invites Clintons to Reconnect with Ooey Gooey Night Out Package

Hotel Preston, a boutique hotel in Nashville known for innovative amenities, has offered its Ooey Gooey Night Out package to Senator Hillary Clinton and former President Bill to help the couple rekindle the flame following the Presidential campaign. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Vacation Smart: Unplug, Unwind and be Unashamed

Ceridian LifeWorks Reminds Employees To Take Their Vacations As Seriously As They Take Their Jobs. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Maxim Bungalows Turns All-Inclusive, Stays Sexy : The Five-Star Resort Becomes First Luxury All-Inclusive Adult Resort in the Dominican Republic

Nestled at Cofresi Beach in Puerto Plata, Maxim Bungalows has become the first all-inclusive, five-star resort in the Dominican Republic, effective July 1, 2008. The 108-room luxury property is now an all-inclusive, adult-only resort, but still caters to the discerning traveler by continuing to provide luxury amenities, gourmet cuisine and the exclusive VIP services for which Maxim Bungalows is known. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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shuzsociety Announces the Ultimate Boyfriend Shoe Challenge

shuzsociety wants to know what shoes make your man look hot!Donna Sozio Partners with shuzsociety for the Ultimate Boyfriend Shoe Challenge. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Go Green and Save with Top Amtrak Rail Routes

Vacations by Rail clients weigh in on top rail routes (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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Hootie and the Blowfish Give Back During Charleston's Annual Homegrown Concert

ResortQuest invites music fans to visit Charleston's beach resorts and the surrounding area for discounts and special benefits on vacation rentals during the Annual Hootie and the Blowfish Homegrown Concert event. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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Timeshare Rescue and Better Business Bureau to Continue to Erect Billboards

Timeshare Rescue, a national organization that acquires timeshares from dissatisfied timeshare owners, was pleased to receive the completion report that the first of a series of Billboards has been erected in the Denver metro area. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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Red Ledges Names Two Vice Presidents

Heber Valley Development hires Vice President of Marketing, Vice President of Sales (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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AsiaHotels.com Releases a Free eGuide for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics

AsiaHotels.com has published a visitor guide for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the '2008 Beijing Olympics Guide Book.' This free, fully downloadable guide provides a wealth of information about not only Olympic events but also local transportation options, restaurants, accommodation options and sightseeing in Beijing. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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Discover Charleston WV Hotels Offers "Gas Up and Getaway" Deal!

Three Charleston Hotels offer complimentary gas card with stay. (PRWeb Jul 5, 2008)

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$1 Billion in Online Reservations Executed Through Instant Software Technologies

Instant Software announces that $1 Billion worth of online bookings have been executed through ISILink, its Global Distribution System, and prior technologies for real-time online bookings in the vacation rental industry. (PRWeb Jul 5, 2008)

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Le Cordon Bleu Students Compete in the CCN - World International Young Chefs Cooking Competition at the Gastronomy by the Seine Paris 2008 Festival

Le Cordon Bleu Paris joins as a partner of «Gastronomy by the Seine Festival ©- Paris 2008 » which is sponsored and co-organized by CCN World. Three out of the eight competitors in the "CCN - World International Young Chefs Cooking Competition" are Le Cordon Bleu students - Benoit Parrot from France, Vassilis Koutouruoshis from Cyprus and Carter Kelly from the USA. Competitors will have 3.5 hours to create dishes using ingredients from a market basket. The jury headed by Michael Blanchet, consists of notable industry professionals including Dominique Loiseau, Traci Des Jardins and Michael Lomonaco. (PRWeb Jul 5, 2008)

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Executive Luxury Event Fosters New Business Relationships

Luxury Interactive is the premier conference for luxury brand executives. It differentiates itself from competitive events in its steadfast focus on strategies and tactics associated with promoting, protecting and optimising revenue for luxury brands with a specific focus on how the online channel is affecting and opening the luxury market in North America and beyond. (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008)

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Chase Park Plaza Owners Win Management Deal In Colorado

CWE Hospitality Services Now Manages The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008)

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Entire City to be Offered on EBAY

White's City Auction to be listed on EBay® The EBay® auction is open until July 10th. Interested parties may also visit WhitesCityAuction.com or Higgenbotham.com to obtain information about the sale. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Newly Launched Affiliate Program by AsiaTiv is a Huge Success

The recently announced affiliate program from AsiaTiv has now been launched, and it has been a huge success for the hotel reservations portal. Now the popular portal, which offers excellent hotel reservations across the world, allows affiliates to share in their success. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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New Shop & Spa Money at All-Inclusive 5 Diamond Puerto Vallarta Hotel

Travelers save Over 50% at Puerto Vallarta hotel Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort With $250 Credit during Summer & Fall (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Grogan & Company Partners With WorthPoint

Grogan & Company joins WorthPoint, a social network and search engine for collectors (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Epoque Hotels First International Conference Held In Barcelona

Over fifty hoteliers from international destinations gathered to discuss and analyze industry trends. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Hollywood Beach Florida Hotels Currently Taking Reservations for the 2008-2009 Season

Hollywood Beach Florida Hotels, of Hollywood Beach Florida, are currently taking reservations for the 2008-2009 season. Please visit our site Hollywood Beach Hotels (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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TodaysEscapes Gives Members Tips on Keeping Air Travel Packing Costs Down

Todays Escapes Highlights the Virtues of Traveling Light (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Area Museums Feature "2 for 1" Specials During the Month of September for Florida Residents

ResortQuest offers Longboat Key vacation rentals for out-of-town visitors, conveniently located near participating museums. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Hydro-Seal Floor Moisture-Mitigation System Announced by Formulators

The Hydro-Seal™ floor moisture-mitigation system has been announced by Formulators, Inc. The system includes flooring adhesives, primer and membrane coatings engineered to work together to achieve five-year warranted moisture-resistance of up to 12 pounds moisture-vapor-emission-rate at a cost of approximately 65 cents per square foot. Hydro-Seal is the first and only comprehensive floor moisture-mitigation system to be third-party certified for Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS), FloorScore and LEED credits for low-emitting materials. All Hydro-Seal moisture-mitigation products resist microbial growth, are free of VOCs, exhibit bond strengths up to 300% stronger than similar products, and are performance-warranted for five years. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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We Walkem Celebrates 5th year Anniversary and Launch of Website

We Walkem, a pet care service company, is celebrating 5 years of servicing in the South Loop Chicago Land area. To celebrate we have launched a new site for people to learn about our company and services. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Smart Destinations Introduces Go Toronto Card, Helping Tourists See Best Attractions and Tours in Toronto and Niagara Falls at Low, Fixed-Price per Day

Newest Addition to Go Card Family Extends the Tourism Product’s Flexibility, Ease and Savings Across International Borders (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Bradsky Family Acquires Rapid City Landmark Property - The Hotel Alex Johnson

On its 80th year anniversary of opening the doors to the public, members of the Bradsky, Patton and Boyum families of Rapid City acquired The Hotel Alex Johnson today. Paul Bradsky, Tom Bradsky, Rich Bradsky, Shane Boyum and Donnie Patton make up the investment group which purchased the property. ISIS Hospitality of Rapid City, the management company owned by the same principals, will manage the hotel. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Scala Supports Windows Vista with Scala InfoChannel 5, Release 3.1

Scala InfoChannel 5, Release 3.1. Release 3.1 represents Scala's continued commitment to cutting-edge technology for its global customer base. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Branson Summers Kickoff with a Variety of Theme Parks and Shows for the Whole Family

The warm summer months mean more travel and vacation to a city that is already renowned for its tourism industry. Visitors flock from around the country, and many times, from around the world to experience the mild weather and great attractions that Branson, Missouri has to offer. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Premier Downtown Atlanta Hotel is a Summer Block Buster

Atlanta Marriott Marquis Celebrates Completion of $138 Million Hotel Transformation with $138 Weekend Rates and $25 Visa Gift Card (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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New Travel Series DVD Explores China's Cities Just in Time for the Summer Olympics

Choices, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of "Beyond Beijing: Exploring China's Cities, available on DVD July, 8th 2008. The DVD will be a valuable guide for those travelling to China for the 2008 Olympics. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Luxury Destination Clubs See Increasing Popularity Despite Real Estate Market Meltdown

While much of the media's recent coverage of the real estate market has been focused on the meltdown of home sales and declining values, one niche market's success has been almost entirely overlooked. Luxury destination clubs - exclusive membership clubs that entitle members to use upscale, fully serviced vacation homes in some of the world's most sought after vacation spots - are gaining in popularity among wealthy Americans. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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The Year of Faith Tourism 2009 Proclaimed by the World Religious Travel Association

The World Religious Travel Association (WRTA) has designated 2009 as The Year of Faith Tourism. Serving as a special time set aside for the promotion of and participation in travel by people of faith, the purpose and goal of the year-long celebrations and activities is three-fold: (1) Highlight the New Era of Faith Tourism. (2) Increase the awareness of the personal and communal benefits of Faith Tourism. (3) Contribute to the overall growth and health of the global economy, travel industry, and individual travel providers. All sectors of society are encouraged to become actively involved in The Year of Faith Tourism including the media, governments, travel providers/suppliers, faith communities, and individuals. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Chef Motorcycle Riders Raise More Than $40,000 to Fight Childhood Hunger

On Tuesday, June 24, more than 70 top chefs and culinary professionals from the Washington, D.C. area and the Mid-Atlantic region traded in their toques for motorcycle helmets for the fifth annual Share Our Strength's Chefs on Bikes presented by Fortessa, Inc. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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INeedAHotel.com Announces Grand Re-Opening - Deeply Discounted Sale on Hotels

INeedAHotel.com is proud to announce the grand re-opening with a hotel sale featuring deeply discounted rates. The new website incorporates features most requested by customers when searching for hotels such as sorting hotels by distance from landmarks/attractions, and even from an address. These features, plus the easiest on-line booking experience on the web, make INeedAHotel.com the only name you need to remember for hotel reservations. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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"Second Chance" Sale Keeps Summer Sizzling at SuperClubs Resorts

Don't miss your second chance to save this summer with SuperClubs. SuperClubs is inviting travelers to extend their summer vacation with its "Second Chance" promotion, good for travel now until August 31. Book by July 31, and soak up the Caribbean savings with up to 50 percent off regular rates at Hedonism Resorts and select Breezes all inclusive resorts. Hurry, this second chance sale won't last long! (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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New Southeast Asia Bike Tour Touts Beauty of Northern Thailand

VBT Bicycling Vacation’s new Southeast Asia tour through northern Thailand showcases the lush beauty of the Golden Triangle region. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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July 4th Weekend Racing with TVG

TVG, America's Horseracing Network, celebrates July 4th weekend with exclusive coverage of 10 graded stakes races at Hollywood Park, Belmont and Monmouth Park. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Score Big in Arlington, Virginia, With Old-Fashioned Family Fun -- Enjoy the Thrill of Washington Nationals Baseball with a Value-Added Vacation

From July 29 through Sept. 25, 2008, the Arlington Convention and Visitors Service offers good old-fashioned family fun with a baseball getaway that's tough to beat. The Score BIG in Arlington vacation package includes discounted hotel rates - some as low as $89 per night; 15 to 40 percent off select Washington Nationals home-game tickets; a $30 gift certificate to Bailey's Pub & Grille locations in Arlington; two official Washington Nationals baseball caps; and two round-trip Metro fares from Arlington to Nationals Park. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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