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DivinoVillas Opens New Villas in Bali

Rahman Mehraby — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:04:01 +0000

Bali, Indonesia, Feb 15, 2013 DivinoVillas is delighted to announce the expansion of its brand of luxury villa rentals into the Asian market by opening its Bali villas. The aim is to bring the Spanish and Italian market to the exotic and opulent Indonesian Island. This company’s new range of villas in Bali markets a [...]

Chill out with Tantalizing Dishes and Stunning Views at the New Beachfront Restaurant Amwaj on Sir Bani Yas Island

tgan — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:20:36 +0000

UAE, 12th February 2013 Unique and unforgettable moments await at Amwaj with a modern tapas and tasting style menu featuring Asian plates, Arabic and international tasters and delectable desserts including Chocolate lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream and Crème Catalane. Sample Arabic mezzeh and favorites such as such as kebbeh, shawarmas and lamb tagine, or snack [...]

Smile Travel Vietnam Officially Announced its New Launch of Services

sahand — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 08:59:21 +0000

Hanoi, Vietnam, January 27, 2013 From 25th January 2013, Smile Travel Vietnam officially announced its new launch of services. The aim is to improve the relationship with customers as well as raise the trust between each other. In spite of having been online just for 4 years, the website is so popular among international customers that [...]

Sunsail Opens New Mediterranean Destination in Palma, Mallorca

sahand — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:12:16 +0000

Clearwater, FL, USA, January 26, 2013 Sunsail is thrilled to open a new yacht charter base in Palma on the island of Mallorca in May 2013. This new sailing destination will offer Bareboat and Skippered Yacht Charters and is perfect for cruising the nearby Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera. Cheryl Powell, Chief Operating [...]

Tibet Travel Agency-TCTS Now Offers New Family Friendly Tibet Culture Travel

sahand — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 12:11:24 +0000

Lhasa,Tibet, January 26, 2013 Sometimes trips to high altitude locations, such as Tibet, can be difficult when travelling with children or family members who have trouble adjusting to the thin mountain air. Tibet Travel Agent-Tibet Ctrip Travel Service (TCTS) offers a new family tour that makes it easy to see Tibet’s scenery and famous cultural sites. [...]

The Double Tree by Hilton Ocean Point Resort and Spa Infographic Highlights Best of Miami

sahand — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:33:13 +0000

Miami, FL, USA, November 05, 2012 The DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean Point Resort and Spa has released an infographic that lets vacationers know why Miami is the place to be in any season. The visual aid lets potential visitors to the city know about the hot spots around town and busts common misconceptions. One common [...]

Sustainable tourism central to the future of Africa’s Parks

sahand — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:23:53 +0000

Arusha, Tanzania / Madrid, Spain, 22 October 2012 Tourism is one of the most effective ways to preserve Africa’s national parks and protected areas while creating jobs and income for local communities. This was one of the main conclusions of the First Pan-African Conference on Sustainable Tourism in African National Parks, organized by UNWTO and the [...]

The Quintess Collection Adds 20 New Destinations in 2012

sahand — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:52:23 +0000

Broomfield, CO, USA, October 22, 2012 The Quintess Collection, a leader in private luxury travel since 2004, announced today that it has increased its destination portfolio by more than 33% in 2012, adding 20 new destinations. Members now have access to more than 170 luxury residences and experiences in more than 60 of the world’s [...]

POTHOS Proudly Announces Innovative New Travel Management Services as a Full Service Corporate Travel Agency

sahand — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:33:11 +0000

San Diego, CA, USA, October 22, 2012 As an industry leader in corporate travel services, POTHOS serves the travel needs of corporations around the globe. With a customer service focus, POTHOS helps customers quickly find solutions to their travel needs. With more than 10 years of service as a licensed corporate travel agency, POTHOS has [...]

Kimpton Hotels Invites Guests To Celebrate Inauguration 2013 with $320K Hotel Buyout Package at two Virginia and Washington DC Hotels

sahand — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:12:41 +0000

Washington, DC, USA, October 22, 2012 Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is offering a truly personalized, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the 57th Presidential Inauguration, taking place January 21, 2013. The boutique hotel company is offering up two of its Virginia and DC hotels — in their entirety — to two lucky groups of colleagues, friends or [...]

Atlanta’s Modern and Chic, New Holiday Inn and Suites Atlanta Airport-North

sahand — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:04:00 +0000

Atlanta, GA, USA, October 19, 2012 Modern style, chic design, a technologically advanced atmosphere, and forward thinking food and beverage concepts are just a few ways to describe the Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North – a Brand New Airport Hotel Experience, located at 1380 Virginia Avenue, Atlanta, GA. Featuring an innovative and new [...]

Private Jet Central Announces Exclusive Shopping Trips to the Big Apple

sahand — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:37:02 +0000

London, UK, October 19, 2012 Is there ever a bad time to visit the city that never sleeps? Shoppers in the UK don’t seem to think so as bookings for flights to New York with PJC soar in the run up to Christmas. While New York has always been a popular destination with travellers from [...]

Belize’s Winter Wonderland Welcome

sahand — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:17:11 +0000

San Ignacio, Belize, October 19, 2012 The Lodge at Chaa Creek is kicking off its “Belize, a Winter Wonderland” promotion with a list of six reasons to visit Belize this winter. Larry Waight, Chaa Creek’s marketing administrator, said that in the rush to escape colder northern weather, people from North America sometimes overlook Belize, which [...]

Broach Sports Tours Offers Variety of 2013 Daytona 500 Packages

sahand — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:52:25 +0000

Charlotte, N.C., USA, October 16, 2012 Broach Sports Tours has unveiled a variety of exciting NASCAR travel packages for the 2013 Daytona 500, president Tom Broach announced. Race fans can choose from the 5-night Daytona Beach package to the popular 3-night Gold VIP package to the more economical Deluxe package, which starts as low as [...]

The Westwood Hotel earns 2012 Tripadvisor certificate of excellence

sahand — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:14:47 +0000

Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK, 16 October 2012 The Westwood Hotel, a newly refurbished privately owned small boutique hotel located near Boars Hill, today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying [...]

Explore Tibet Announces Shangrila Tours

sahand — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:55:41 +0000

Tibet, Lhasa, October 16, 2012 Explore Tibet, a locally-owned Tibet travel agency in Lhasa, now offers Tibet travel alternatives to travelers seeking Tibetan culture outside of the Tibetan Autonomous Region. Tibet as a land is expansive and rich with many unique groups of Tibetan people and customs. Explore Tibet is proud to offer tours of [...]

As The Holidays Approach, More People Are Looking For Healthier Vacations

sahand — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:56:37 +0000

Boca Raton, FL, USA, October 16, 2012 According to Allinclusive.co, a leading provider of all-inclusive vacation resort packages, there has been an increase in demand for healthier vacations recently. The Florida-based company has seen a shift towards travelers wanting healthy, all-inclusive resort packages to accommodate this trend. Now resort-goers can plan a getaway with nutritious [...]

In Wake of Club ABC Closure, Go Ahead Tours Emphasizes Its Integrity and International Presence within the Tour Industry

sahand — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:59:14 +0000

Cambridge, MA, USA, October 10, 2012 According to the Better Business Bureau of New Jersey, Club ABC Tours is believed to have ceased operations, leaving customers with canceled vacations and no refunds. Go Ahead Tours is encouraging the jilted travelers to give group travel another chance by rebooking their dream vacations with a secure company. [...]

Fiddler’s Creek Prepares for a Busy Upcoming Season

sahand — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:13:30 +0000

Naples, FL, USA, October 09, 2012 From travel inspired poolside parties featuring exotic international cuisine to family-style buffet barbeques providing fun and games for kids of all ages, there will be lots for residents of the luxury master-planned residential community of Fiddler’s Creek to do this upcoming season. The staff at Fiddler’s Creek is preparing [...]

Mayakoba Resort Launches Exclusive New Inter-Hotel Amenities and Services in Riviera Maya

sahand — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:23:21 +0000

Riviera Maya, Mexico, October 09, 2012 Mayakoba Resort announces the launch of several new initiatives to further integrate the Riviera Maya ultra-luxury eco resort, comprising three hotels from the world’s most recognizable brands – Rosewood, Banyan Tree and Fairmont, with an Andaz scheduled to open in 2014. From an eco-tour ferry service to nature walking [...]

BikeToursDirect Launches First South American Adventure

sahand — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:51:43 +0000

Chattanooga, TN, USA, October 03, 2012 BikeToursDirect is now offering its first bicycle tour in South America: Chile’s Lake and Volcano District. With this new tour, BikeToursDirect now offers cycling tours on every continent except Antarctica. This new tour follows back roads through a landscape dominated by clear-water lakes and live volcanoes. Cyclists will pedal [...]

The National Search for Shake-N-Go Spokesmodel Begins at The Independent Hotel

sahand — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:06:38 +0000

Philadelphia, USA, October 04, 2012 Philadelphia Fashion Week is not the only time this city gets a catwalk. Shake-N-Go, a national beauty supply manufacturer, is looking for a fresh face for its upcoming national advertising campaign and hosting a model casting call today, at The Independent Hotel from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. The promotion [...]

Last Minute Autumn Sun Holidays with Sovereign Luxury Travel

sahand — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:23:19 +0000

West Sussex, England, 4 October 2012 Summer in Britain may be over, but there is still plenty of warm sunshine to be enjoyed in various locations across Europe, and with such disappointing weather in the UK this year, few can be blamed for getting away for a last minute holiday. Sovereign Luxury Travel is helping [...]

Zephyr Palace Has Been Voted as Costa Rica’s Leading Hotel

sahand — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:17:19 +0000

Puntarenas, Costa Rica, October 02, 2012 This top award was given by the travel savvy voters of the World Travel Awards website and travel advisors. The awards were handed out to leading travel brands from across the Caribbean and Americas at the World Travel Awards Ceremony hosted at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & [...]

The Cliff House Resort & Spa’s Maine Driving Tour – An Hour North of Boston, This is a Great Maine Fall Vacation

sahand — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:30:01 +0000

Ogunquit, ME, USA, October 01, 2012 Don’t let rising gas prices and high airfare hinder your fall vacation plans. Consider a weekend retreat to the Cliff House Resort & Spa on Maine’s nearby south coast and a scenic drive through the area – it’s the perfect Maine fall vacation. Only an hour north of Boston [...]

Celebrating AdventureTemples 1st Birthday: One to Watch in 2013

sahand — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:51:46 +0000

London, UK, 28 September 2012 AdventureTemples made the leap from online community to travel provider just one short year ago, but its foundation in expertise, honest impartial advice and friendly support has served it well. Described by the BBC’s Simon Calder as, “A one-stop shop for expanding your horizons, upgrading your aspirations and stretching your [...]

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Unlocks Destination Secrets With Local Flair Getaways

sahand — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:27:25 +0000

Dubai, UAE, 28 September 2012 Feel like cooking authentic Thai food with a local chef in Phuket? What about exploring UAE cultural highlights and traditions? Or perhaps playing a lute in Vietnam with a Hanoi musician or visiting a local vineyard in Jordan? Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts across Asia and the Middle East has introduced [...]

Pools Rule in New Hilton Hotels & Resorts Study of Family Vacations

sahand — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:54:28 +0000

Mclean, Va, September 27, 2012 Pools and water activities are the most important element of a family resort vacation, followed by spacious and potentially adjoining guest rooms, according to the latest Hilton Blue Paper – “Resort Travel Trends: What Families Want.” Hilton Hotels & Resorts issues the study today as the flagship brand of Hilton [...]

Startup Media Platform YourStory.in Launches TravelSparks to Showcase Indian Travel Entrepreneurs

Vallabh Rao — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:34:52 +0000

The number of domestic tourist visits to the States/ Union Territories of India during 2011 was 851 million as compared to 748 million in 2010 and 669 million in 2009. During 2011, the number of domestic tourist visits to States/UTs registered an increase of 13.8% over 2010 as compared to increase of 11.8% in 2010 [...]

Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen kickstarts Accor’s Planet 21 sustainable development program in Singapore

accorhotel — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:19:06 +0000

Singapore, September 27, 2012 Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen, the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor group, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the pilot hotel to launch the Planet 21 program in Singapore. This move is in line with Accor’s pledge to implement its new sustainable development program –PLANET 21 [...]

5 Ways on How to Ask Hotel Guests for Hotel Reviews

Rahman Mehraby — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:23:36 +0000

According to the majority of travel marketing experts, it is highly important for the hotels to make their guests satisfied and get positive hotel reviews from them. This is a great online marketing strategy for your business. The challenge is how to achieve a large number of hotel reviews on the internet about your hotel. [...]

Web Content Writing: 5 Tips for Better Travel Copy

smolsky — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:12:10 +0000

Web content writing is one of the biggest challenges for many people in the travel industry. Even for those who are natural-born scribes, it can be a daunting task when you’re facing a full day’s worth of work. Good content doesn’t come easily, so you need to be focused and prepared when facing a [...]

Change Your Attitude about our Travel Directory

Rahman Mehraby — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:23:49 +0000

It’s been quite some time since our travel directory has been launched. Very few people have been able to create and submit their directory listings successfully. Do you know why the majority have not been able to do so? Their attitude about our directory isn’t right. What’s the Wrong Attitude & Approach about TraveList Directory? [...]

3 Business Blogging Tips for Destination Management Companies

Rahman Mehraby — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 06:39:16 +0000

Destination management companies should be aware of the fact that a lot is expected from their websites. One very demanded section at such sites is a blog. It’s not enough by itself to have a travel blog at your site. You should consider publishing certain types of information for your audience that is highly important [...]

3 Major Benefits of Guest Blogging

Rahman Mehraby — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:32:03 +0000

When I tell you what will be gained as a result of this business promotion technique, I’m sure everyone would like to incorporate guest blogging into his/her list of various online marketing methods. You write and create the type of content that your audience likes to read. Sometimes they’re looking for information. So, you provide that [...]

Why Online Travel Press Releases Should Contain Images and Videos

Rahman Mehraby — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:07:28 +0000

When you want to publish an online travel press release, you should consider that Internet is a varied place and different websites have their own features and essentials. Your news story will be spread across the web at different platforms. Some may tweet it and some may share it. Some may like it and some may [...]

Travel Companies’ Reputation Management During Crisis

Rahman Mehraby — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:38:31 +0000

Reputation management during crisis isn’t only for the time when someone jeopardizes your image or criticizes you. On the internet, when everything is peaceful and reassuring for your business, there could be devastating news going on somewhere else in the world. This is very probable and as a human being you are responsible. I said [...]

10 Essential Tips on Guest Blogging at Travel-Related Blogs

Rahman Mehraby — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:17:23 +0000

Writing blog posts for other blogs (guest blogging) is definitely a method that is very popular and effective for several reasons. TraveList also offers similar opportunity for guest bloggers to write about “travel marketing”. To be successful in writing as such for other travel blogs, you have to follow certain points. I’ve put together a series [...]

Tanzania National Parks Organization

Tanzania National Parks — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:14:34 +0000

The organization known today as Tanzania National Parks was established by The Tanganyika National Parks Ordinance CAP (TANAPA) in 1959 with the main objective of the conservation of eco-systems in all areas. As of Feb 2008, there are 15 national parks under this organization in Tanzania. In this country, conservation is governed by the Wildlife Conservation Act of 1974. Based on [...]

Tanzania National Parks Join International Council of Tourism Partners

Tanzania National Parks — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 08:38:27 +0000

HALEIWA, Hawaii, USA; BRUSSELS, Belgium; VICTORIA, Seychelles, 07 Aug 2012 The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) has joined the alliance as a destination member. Tanzania National Parks works to sustainably conserve and manage park resources and their aesthetic value, for the benefit of present and future generations of [...]

How to Find Travel Business Partners at TraveList

Rahman Mehraby — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:31:16 +0000

Tourism professionals can find travel business partners at TraveList. As this is a marketing platform and designed for both B2C and B2B plans, it’s going to be possible to find partners after reviewing the required information in its different sections. Here’s how: Review Travel Press Releases By going through travel press releases, you will find out who [...]

Travel Marketing Experts Are Invited to Write for TraveList

Rahman Mehraby — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:34:16 +0000

Considering this very opportunity TraveList has created, if you hold a marketing position at a travel company, if you’re an online marketing expert who helps travel-tourism businesses, or if you’re an expert copywriter who knows about online marketing, this is good news for you: TraveList invites you to be a guest blogger at its travel [...]

Renaissance World Golf Village Resort and Convention Center

Renaissance-Florida — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:09:19 +0000

At the South East of the United States, Florida, Renaissance World Golf Village Resort and Convention Center is the major vacation and meeting destination for groups, families, couples and friends who are looking for a luxurious resort in Florida. It is a division of Marriott International that provides full-service accommodations to business and leisure travelers as well as [...]

Kimpton Hotels in Washington, D.C. are Offering Room Rates Based on the Daily High Temperature

Kimpton — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:53:31 +0000

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) July 30, 2012 Travelers hoping to squeeze in one last summer vacation can take shelter from the swelter at one of Kimpton’s 12 hotels in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland. With Kimpton’s “Beat the Heat” rate, guests who book one night can get up to three additional nights at just $1 less [...]

The Renaissance World Golf Village Resort and Beach Club In Northeast Florida Offering “Stay & Play Golf Package”

Renaissance-Florida — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:25:17 +0000

St. Augustine, Florida, USA, July 30, 2012 The Renaissance World Golf Village Resort and Beach Club in Augustine, Florida is offering a “Stay and Play Golf Package” of great appeal. The package includes a round of golf on one of the AAA Four-Diamond resort’s two renowned championship golf courses: King & Bear, the only course [...]

10 Vital Items in Travel Press Release Templates

Rahman Mehraby — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:15:41 +0000

When you write a travel press release, you are actually putting out some certain news to particular group of people who could make a difference in your travel business, journalists. So, you have to play this specialized game by its rules meaning you have to write the way it’s supposed to be written. Journalists are very busy [...]

Singapore Airlines

Rahman Mehraby — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:02:02 +0000

Singapore Airlines has been founded in 1972 as a regional airline and evolved into a high-quality international travel brand known all around the world. Even before beginning to operate under this name, when it was known as the Malayan Airways of the 1940s and 1950s, it was recognized for its commitment to service excellence. Also as of [...]

Royal Brunei Airlines to Launch Four New Travel Packages at Travel Carnival Fair 2012

Rahman Mehraby — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:50:17 +0000

Singapore, July 25, 2012 – (travelist.biz) Royal Brunei Airlines will be launching four new travel packages at the upcoming Travel Carnival fair, to be held from 4 – 5 August, 2012 at Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre. Brunei, with its luxuriant and pristine rain-forests and richness in flora and fauna is a paradise for [...]

Who Cares About TripAdvisor’s Hotel Reviews most?

Rahman Mehraby — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:42:23 +0000

There are lots of arguments for and against TripAdvisor’s hotel reviews. Some businesses have got great boost by them and some have received blows! Some trust them and some say many of them are just fake. At the end of the day, as a marketing expert of your travel business, you may ask yourself, “Who [...]

TraveList Latest Changes for Your Travel Marketing Campaigns

Rahman Mehraby — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:46:03 +0000

TraveList has gone through several changes recently. We’d like to take a moment and introduce those changes to you and see what you think about them. Some of these changes are in appearance and some are more profound and directly useful in your travel marketing efforts. Some could make a difference to you while others [...]