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Mykonos island 2009 readier then ever for its worldwide visitors
The magical welcoming holiday Mykonos Island
April 14, 2009: Mykonos Accommodation Center (M.A.C.) – reservations and general travel services agency on Mykonos Island - informs that Mykonos 2009 has an even greater, improved infrastructure, and even more new amenities; all firmly in place for its large numbers of summer visitors.
M.A.C. owner and manager, John Van Lerberghe, with 27 years experience of tourism on Mykonos, says: “The Island’s infra-structure in 2009 is even better developed and adapted than ever before; providing ever more efficiently and comfortably for its global visitors’ varied demanding tastes and requirements. Mykonos truly has even more to offer this summer season.”
Africa Travel Association's 34th Annual Congress, Cairo, Egypt, May 17-21, 2009
We are excited to announce that Early Bird registration has been extended with a final deadline of April 22. All applicants after this date will be required to pay the member and non-member rates of US$500 and US$600, respectively.
We would also like to inform you that the Official Congress Hotel of the Africa Travel Association's 34th Annual Congress is now the Conrad Cairo, which comes highly recommended by the Egyptian Tourist Authority as a five-star plus property. The Conrad Cairo, located at 1191 Conriche El Nil in Cairo, features breathtaking views of the Nile River. Room rates will remain the same and all room requests previously made on the registration form will be honored.
Spectacular springtime christening for MS Amalyra
CHATSWORTH, CA - AMAWATERWAYS christened the newest addition to its award-winning fleet, MS Amalyra, in a colorful springtime ceremony in Vilshofen, Germany, April 12. The Easter Sunday festivities combined age-old christening traditions with local folk touches and were made especially memorable by the brilliant sunshine and warm welcome from the scenic Danube town of Vilshofen. Michelle Morgan, president of the Signature Travel Network, served as Amalyra’s godmother.
The day’s events began with the Amalyra’s arrival into Vilshofen after completing her inaugural 7-night “Romantic Danube” itinerary from Budapest, Hungary. As the ship proceeded into town, Vilshofen’s fire department greeted the Amalyra with a water fountain “salute” from a nearby vessel. Passengers gathered on the Sun Deck were met with an enthusiastic greeting from cheering locals (many in traditional costume); a Bavarian folk band, fantastical “stelzengeher” or stilt walkers, and assembled AMAWATERWAYS executives, local dignitaries, and invited guests waiting on the dock, which had been specially prepared for the occasion.
2Go Media revitalizes travel agents’ businesses
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - 2Go Media is a cutting-edge Internet media company that was created to give travel agents the assistance needed to get their messages and products in front of the right audience. 2Go Media offers complete online marketing packages including a SEO-hosted website, .travel domain name, email addresses, and a suite of web-based marketing and lead generation services. With its quick, hassle-free, affordable packages, 2Go Media can turn a travel agent’s basic web presence into a thriving web-based marketing campaign.
Even in today’s economy, there is plenty of room for success. With its turnkey business platform, 2Go Media puts travel agents on the map with dynamic websites and its Web 3.0 Wizard, a broadcasting tool that drives leads to travel agents from major search engines. With the ability to customize and update one’s website, deals, or news 24/7/365 easily, 2Go Media is an effective means to jump-start any travel agent’s business for only US$499 a year.
.Travel to sponsor and attend GeoDomain Expo
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - .Travel will sponsor and attend the 2009 GeoDomain Expo in San Diego, California on April 23-25. The 2009 GeoDomain Expo will be the largest and most important gathering to date of Geo domainers from around the world. Attendees will include the owners of major city and destination sites such as Acapulco.com, BuenosAires.com, Chicago.com, Dallas.com, LosAngeles.com, Nashville.com, NewYorkCity.com, SanDiego.com, and SanFrancisco.com.
Some of the brightest minds of the local Internet revolution will converge in sunny San Diego for the 2009 GeoDomain Expo. Speakers will include: Ron Jackson of Domain Name Journal, David and Michael Castello of Castello Cities Internet Network, Dan Pulcrano of Boulevards New Media, and many more.
Save 30 percent with TourCrafters' vacation packages for summer
LIBERTYVILLE, IL - It's almost unimaginable, even in this year of plummeting travel prices, but TourCrafters is offering a 4-night Paris package for only US$889 in high season — July and August. The package includes round-trip air from New York to Paris on Air France, accommodations in the 3-star Hotel All Seasons Voltaire Republique, daily breakfast and hotel service charges and taxes. It must be booked by May 31 but — even better — if booked by April 30, the price is only US$719. From April 1 to May 15 and again from September 1 to October 31, the price is even lower, just US$640. The package may be extended to five nights and the hotel may be upgraded to the 4-star Hotel Villa Alessandra for a slightly higher price.
There's also a 4-night package to Rome that includes round-trip air from New York on Alitalia, accommodations at the 4-star Hotel River, breakfast, service charges, taxes and a 10-euro discount on Rome sightseeing tours. It starts at US$899 in April and September and goes up to US$1,379 the last half of May.
Meetings Industry Webinar: "Green Shoots of Recovery" on Wednesday, April 22, 16:00 GMT*
Are we seeing the green shoots of recovery?
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At the recent G20 Summit in London, world leaders claimed that the global economy would soon start to see the ‘green shoots of recovery’. But where will these shoots bud in the meetings industry and where is growth most likely to develop? Leading corporate meetings experts - Christine Duffy, president & CEO of Maritz Travel; Luca Favetta, director of Global Events EMEA & Asia Pacific for SAP; Andrew Latta, head of corporate events - Aviva; and David Kliman, president of The Kliman Group will explore the issues driving the debate.
Armenia listens to international tourism community
In an effort to improve Armenia’s image within its target markets, the Armenian Tourism Development Agency (ADTA) has launched its first large-scale online survey to hear the views and perceptions of existing and potential tour operators.
There will be many worldwide unable to accurately place Armenia on the map, but for those tour industry professionals who have heard of the country, visited or know someone who has, the agency believes their insights and opinions can be of great value in developing future plans to promote the country.
“We have already undertaken efforts within Armenia to establish self-perceptions and satisfaction levels of visiting tourists,” said marketing director, Susanna Azoyan. “We now want to ascertain what the global tourism industry thinks of us and understand how this matches with how we see ourselves. We hope the tourism industry will rally around our efforts and take part in the survey.”
Cuba on their minds
Cuba's 29th International Tourism Fair will be held in Havana May 4-8 offering a unique comprehensive survey of opportunities for the US travel industry if legislation to end travel restrictions is adopted (HR 874, S 428), the Fund for Reconciliation and Development said Tuesday.
“This is an annual trade show at which the full range of domestic and international travel services and facilities available in Cuba are represented,” Fund for Reconciliation and Development executive director John McAuliff said. “High level officials speak and presentations are made by the primary government tourism agencies. Hundreds of tour operators and travel agents from Canada, Europe, and Latin American attend, negotiating contracts for the following year.”
2Go Media makes a splash at cruise3sixty
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - 2Go Media, a cutting-edge Internet media provider that specializes in online marketing packages travel businesses, was an exhibitor and speaker at cruise3sixty, which took place April 1-6, 2009 at the Broward Country Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Cruise3sixty is hosted by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and has the become the premier event and conference of the cruising industry. 2Go Media met with over 1,400 travel agents and one thing was made clear - during times of economic uncertainty, having a strong presence on the web is more necessary than ever before.
2Go Media’s Travel Professional Package provides businesses with a turnkey online marketing package. Created with the needs and demands of travel professionals in mind, the package includes: a Web 3.0 Wizard to market businesses more efficiently and productively on the web, a .travel domain, SEO-Hosted Website, .travel email addresses, directory listings, and more for as little as US$1.37 a day based on the annual package investment in your business of US$499. 2Go Media gives travel professionals a greater reach on the Internet in 2009.
Adventure.travel: get there with confidence – start here
When adventuring on the frontier of the mind, body, and spirit, you must have a reliable guide. Adventure.travel, the hub of physical, cultural and nature-based adventure travel is the traveler’s guide to finding high quality, trusted tour operators from around the globe.
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) owns and operates Adventure.travel. ATTA decided to launch this site with .travel because they “felt that the .travel domain would 'gather steam' over time and become an important address in the long term for the travel industry. It also was a really great name for our domain and the adventure seeker who is online,” said Shannon Stowell, president of the Adventure Travel Trade Association.
Teachers and Ecology Cuba Tours for August 2009
Cuba Education Tours has two extraordinary delegations heading down to Cuba from August 1 to 8, 2009. Both are official programs designed by Cubans to familiarize friends from abroad with island advances that hold vital lessons for social well being and environmental sustainability.
These journeys are for people like you keen on learning about the island's renowned education system and its hallmarked eco-alternatives and organic farming achievements.
Charming Asia Tours goes to India
EL MONTE, CA - Charming Asia Tours, the leading wholesale travel provider specializing in Asia, has expanded their travel services to include India. Charming Asia Tours is now offering four tour packages highlighting the best that India has to offer.
The four India tours offer travelers a unique India experience with many memorable sights, sounds, and tastes. Some of the tour highlights include the Taj Mahal, Pink City, Lotus Temple, elephant rides, and the best Indian cuisine on the planet. Tour durations range from 7 days to 12 days with visits to cities such as Dehli, Agra, Jaipur, Srinagar, Phalgam, and more. Tour extensions are also available upon request to destinations such as Udaipur, Mumbai, and Varanasi.
The tours were created by Charming Asia Tours travel experts to provide the greatest overall experience, value, and comfort. However, clients can also customize their India vacation for a more personal experience.
Agoda gets soaked for Songkran, Thailand’s New Year’s celebration
Agoda.com, a popular online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings in Asia, is planning for Songkran, the Thai New Year celebration, by securing availability and offering a wide range of hot hotel deals in famous Songkran destinations in Thailand. The festival is most heavily celebrated in Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Chaing Mai, Samui, and Phuket.
Songkran is Thailand’s largest, most popular celebration and is similar to Loy Kratong with water being the focus. The use of water originally began as a demonstration of respect, by gently pouring a small amount of water over another person’s hands. Symbolic cleansing still plays a big part in this culturally significant ceremony, however, the festival has now evolved from the traditional and taken on a life of its own, escalating into the world’s biggest water fight. Splashing and showering others in water now symbolizes washing away bad luck.
Across the Wire, a new travel and hospitality marketing and PR firm, launches in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Across the WIRE, a new media company specializing in marketing and public relations services for the travel and hospitality industry, was announced today in Fort Lauderdale. With its expertise in brand building, all-inclusive public relations services, and events, across the WIRE highlights its marketing and public relations services with a new website, www.acrossthewire.travel. Now more than ever, a clear marketing message and out of the box strategies are an important key to success. Across the WIRE brings these elements together to get businesses on the map and in front of the right people.
Described as a unique, innovative brand ambassador, across the WIRE is more than a marketing and public relations company. With combined knowledge from around the world and vast expertise in the travel and hospitality industry, across the WIRE’s team is well-versed in understanding one’s business and effectively powering that message. Schooled in various top-notch institutions from around the country and even abroad, travel and hospitality companies can entrust their business’ future in the hands of across the WIRE’s team.
2Go Media set to exhibit at CLIA's cruise3sixty
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - 2Go Media, a cutting-edge Internet media provider that specializes in online marketing packages for travel businesses, is set to exhibit at CLIA’s cruise3sixty taking place April 2-6 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 2Go Media’s presence at the show will provide a platform to highlight its customized, online marketing packages for both travel professionals and business owners. Offering a broad range of marketing reach to reinvent and revitalize a business’ customer retention and new acquisition strategy, 2Go Media packages include a SEO hosted website, .travel domain, email, and 2Go Media’s Web 3.0 Wizard for the Travel Professional, which broadcasts the deals, news, and coupons to the world via the web. In 2009, 2Go Media revitalizes one’s current marketing strategy quickly, hassle-free, and affordably.
“2Go Media gives the travel industry a dynamic website that is easily edited 24/7 to promote deals, news, and coupons to new and existing customers. 2Go Media provides weekly updates to agents on how to improve their websites' performance on major search engines,” stated Ted Mooney, president and COO of 2Go Media. “When travel professionals purchase a 2Go Media package, they receive a turnkey marketing platform. This allows businesses and service providers the ability to share and sell their expertise in their marketing and ad strategy – personalizing their presence on the web, getting them noticed, and booking travel. With 2Go Media, agents have an innovative and affordable online marketing platform for what is essentially less than a cup of coffee a day.”
Colombia: the only risk is wanting to stay
Earlier this year, Proexport, the official tourism promotion organization for Colombia, launched its new Internet portal, Colombia.travel. Seeing the inherent impact that .travel has as a marketing tool for the world tourism industry, it was a logical choice for Proexport.
“Our goal is to raise the profile of Colombia as a world tourism destination,” commented Nubia Stella Martinez, vice president of Turismo de Proexport Colombia. “It is such a beautiful country with the only "risk‟ in visiting being that you will want to stay and never return home.”
How close do you think you can get to the Ugandan wilderness?
Many things can go through someone’s head when he or she thinks of Uganda. Some may think of it as a distant land only to be known through books and movies. Others may admire the country’s natural beauty yet be intimidated by its exoticism. But when the true traveler thinks of Uganda, one word most certainly always comes to mind: adventure.
GorillaSafari.travel is a Ugandan tour group that specializes in bringing travelers as close to nature as ever and providing them with the experience of a lifetime. GorillaSafari.travel is in the business of selling memories; they do this through the provision of safaris that range from a week of gorilla tracking in the Bwindi forest to three weeks of mountain hiking, primate tracking, and white water rafting.
Agoda announces partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group
Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discounted hotel bookings in Asia, today announced a partnership with IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group PLC), the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms. The partnership allows distribution of all of IHG’s seven brands worldwide via Agoda's websites.
The seven brands of IHG include InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites®, and Candlewood Suites®. IHG represents over 4,150 properties with nearly 620,000 guest rooms. IHG is expecting rapid expansion in the Asia Pacific region and is looking to Agoda to help drive the process. Agoda.com is considered a specialist in the Asian marketplace and although the partnership includes access to IHG’s properties worldwide, Agoda is expected to focus initially on the Asia Pacific region in popular destinations like Beijing, Tokyo, and Mumbai.
TourCrafters' 12-day family packages in Italy starting at US$587 per person
LIBERTYVILLE, IL - A family can have a fabulous vacation in Italy this year for less than a vacation on the Jersey Shore… and let's not even mention the Hamptons. TourCrafters has put together some surprisingly inexpensive family packages that combine city stays — for culture and sightseeing — with country and seaside stays — where the kids can run loose — and a rental car or mini-van. All apartments have kitchens, which means making pasta for the family at dinnertime, after the fun of shopping in an open-air market (or a wonderful Italian supermarket).
A 12-day Florence and Tuscany package (land-only) includes four nights at the elegant, air-conditioned Palazzo Ricasoli apartments in Florence and seven nights in the countryside at the more rustic Principe del Trasimeno apartments on Lake Trasimeno, where there's access to a pool, gardens, barbecue, and laundry. A seven-day car rental is also part of the package. The package starts at US$2,559 for a family of four — or only US$639.75 per person — from July 13 to August 31. (Prices are slightly higher in June and early July).
2Go Media is a hit with the travel agent community
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - 2Go Media, a cutting-edge Internet media provider that specializes in online marketing packages for travel businesses, partnered its recent launch with an exhibition at the Home Based Travel Agent Show and Conference. The event took place March 10-12, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, IL and proved to be a great success for 2Go Media. It is now clearer than ever - travel agents require a customized tool kit that can give them the Internet presence they need. 2Go Media is that tool kit.
2Go Media’s presence at the Chicago Home Based Travel Agent Show coincided with a series of seminars that discussed the importance of the Internet in today’s web-based world. One of the event’s most popular seminars was a panel discussion on Successful Internet Marketing Strategies led by Randy Goodrich (vice president of Passport Online), Darla Graber (president of ClientEase), and Heidi Siefkas-Cassemiro (vice president of Marketing for .travel).
17,000 supplier selections completed by buyers in 2008
In France and in 100+ other countries, buyers can today request MICE bids from hotels, DMCs, and airline brokers simultaneously on www.EventBidder.com. Only 1 request profile to complete to get bids from up to 5 hotels, 4 DMCs, and 3 airline brokers.
This is why 15,000 buyers today are linked to www.EventBidder.com - MICE buyers from global travel companies like Carlson Wagonlit, FCm, and HRG, but also thousands of other travel companies.
TourCrafters offers 2- to 10-day European river cruises
LIBERTYVILLE, IL — What could be a better celebration of spring than an excursion to Keukenhof — the famed Dutch garden that displays the glorious colors of spring with millions of bulbs in flower — on an 8-day cruise through Dutch and Belgian waterways? TourCrafters is offering this Lüftner river cruise on April 29, starting at US$1,875 per person, double occupancy, in an outside cabin.
Lüftner Cruises is a well-regarded Austrian river cruise line that's little known in the US. It's Amsterdam to Amsterdam itinerary includes the picturesque fishing village of Volendam, Arnhem, site of the WWII battle (with an optional excursion to the Airborne Museum or the Kröller-Müller Museum and its van Goghs); Middelburg; city tours of medieval Ghent and Bruges; Antwerp (with an optional tour of Brussels); Kinderdijk with its 16th-century windmills; and the university city of Utrecht (with an optional excursion to Keukenhof and its acres of tulips).
Bali Hotels Association offers “Bali Bonus Nights” for stays through June 30, 2009
Bali Hotels and Resorts are world renowned for offering outstanding value for the most discerning travelers. The true Balinese hospitality in combination with one of the world’s most vibrant traditional cultures caused Bali time and again to be named the world’s favorite tropical island destination in prestigious international surveys.
In response to the uncertain global financial situation and to encourage travelers not to delay their Bali holiday plans, more than 40 leading Bali hotels have joined forces to offer “Bali Bonus Nights” on new bookings for hotel stays through June 30, 2009.
An initiative organized under the Bali Hotels Association (BHA), chairman of the group of Bali star-rated hotels, Robert Lagerwey, said, “Bali Bonus Nights” is a world-wide tactical promotion intended to drive further awareness and drive additional business to the island.”
2Go Media introduces revitalization for your online marketing at Chicago Homed Based Travel Agent Show
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - 2Go Media, a cutting-edge Internet media provider with a strong niche in travel, which specializes in online marketing packages for business and service providers, will be a featured exhibitor at the Chicago Home Based Travel Agent Show and Conference March 10-12, 2009 at the Chicago Hyatt Regency. 2Go Media offers travel and hospitality industries the best online marketing investment they could imagine in 2009.
2Go Media’s Travel Professional Packages provide results for travel industry businesses wanting an online marketing strategy or in revitalizing their current online marketing. The comprehensive online marketing packages were specially created for the needs and demands of today’s travel professionals.
ITB Berlin invitation from AMAWATERWAYS
CHATSWORTH, CA - Award-winning river cruise line AMAWATERWAYS is inviting ITB Berlin attendees to visit the AMAWATERWAYS booth (Hall 25/171) during the world-renowned trade show that takes place March 11-15, 2009. River cruising is one of the fastest-growing segments of the travel industry today. And, AMAWATERWAYS continues to lead the way on all fronts. Stop by the AMAWATERWAYS booth to learn about exciting developments such as these:
- Two spectacular newbuilds, MS Amalyra and MS Amadolce, join the fleet in Europe this spring, bringing the luxurious award-winning fleet of “AMA” ships to six
- Amazing Asian adventures await this fall, as AMAWATERWAYS launches “Vietnam, Cambodia and the Riches of the Mekong,” featuring a Mekong River Cruise on the elegant new MS La Marguerite
- Legendary cities, such as Basel, Zurich, Dresden, and Berlin join the line’s exciting river cruise programs in 2010.
2Go Media to offer the best online marketing solutions for real estate experts
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – 2Go Media, a cutting-edge, Internet-based media provider introduces effective online marketing packages for real estate experts. Designed and managed by a team of Internet, technology, and travel industry professionals, 2Go Media provides online marketing solutions ideal for real estate agents, brokers, and appraisers to gain a competitive edge in 2009.
2Go Media’s Real Estate Expert Packages are designed to target real estate professionals’ local markets and worldwide Internet markets with up-to-date offers and newly-listed properties. Package inclusions are: a unique .travel domain; SEO hosted website; email addresses, directory listing, and more for as little as US$25 or US$59 a month based on an annual package. 2Go Media provides the one and only online marketing solution source needed for companies and individuals to succeed. With 2Go Media, real estate experts are able to gain the exposure they need to get their business and services on the web.
Agoda.com cheers Japan’s Cherry Blossom Festival
BANGKOK, Thailand - It’s time to go blooming crazy as “Hanami,” Japan’s cherry blossom viewing season, draws near. A huge event throughout Japan, the festival celebrates the blooming of cherry trees at around the end of March and generally lasts until early April. Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are the most popular cities to witness this spectacular natural event and to ensure everyone gets a chance to view the delicate pink and white blossoms. Agoda.com, an online hotel booking company, has secured some fantastic hotel deals throughout Japan.
Cherry blossoms, also known as Sakura, bloom simultaneously in the spring for one week. Recognized as Japan’s unofficial national flower, Sakura have frequently been used to establish diplomatic ties between Japan and other countries. The flowers reach full bloom and flutter to the ground gracefully during their final stage. The Japanese believe that these blossoms symbolize human life, transience, and nobility. The blossoms begin in the southernmost island of Japan, Okinawa, in January and reach Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka in late March. These three cities are among the top 100 best Sakura spots selected by the Japan Cherry Blossom Association.
Laguna Phuket launches 100,000 Smiles promotion
In a bold move to stimulate tourism to Phuket, Laguna Resorts & Hotels Public Company Limited in cooperation with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, announced the launch of the “100,000 Smiles in Laguna Phuket” promotion: an eye-catching global marketing initiative whereby six Laguna Phuket hotels will offer up to 100,000 complimentary room nights in an attempt to reverse the slowdown in tourist arrivals to the holiday island of Phuket.
“It seems incredible to offer this many room nights,” said Laguna Resorts & Hotels’ managing director, Mr. Michael Ayling, “But guests simply book online at their preferred hotel’s web site to take advantage of the one free night offer for every paid booking. Our somewhat daring initiative coincides with the launch of our redesigned Laguna Phuket website and will help drive traffic to the new site, as well as generating bookings for the upcoming low season. We are very pleased to be working with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote this campaign worldwide to ensure that potential visitors are aware of the amazing value and experiences Laguna Phuket has to offer.”
2Go Media, an Internet company, introduces a cost-effective solution to market your business on the web
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – 2Go Media, a cutting-edge, Internet-based media provider, introduces innovative and cost-effective online marketing packages for business owners. Designed and managed by a team of Internet, technology, and travel industry veterans, 2Go Media provides marketing solutions ideal for business and service providers of all sizes to broaden their customer base.
2Go Media’s Business Owner Package is designed for business owners looking to gain a competitive edge in their marketing in 2009. 2Go Media is a quick and effective marketing solution to gain maximum exposure on the Internet. 2Go Media provides the marketing platform needed by companies and individuals to succeed for an investment of as little as US$25 or US$59 a month, based on an annual package.
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