Latest press releases in Travel and Tourism

Evaluate It Targeting the United States
Evaluate It by SQM has expanded and is now affiliated with hotel accommodations in the United States. Affordable travel accommodations in the US can now make your vacation dreams a reality.

Raffles Dubai’s Architecture and Design Excellence Wins International Praise
Within six months of its opening, Raffles Dubai, the latest addition to Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio, has captured the attention of international globetrotters with its striking architecture and timeless design.

Raffles Dubai Listed Amongst the World’s Top New Hotels
Raffles Dubai recognized in US & UK Condé Nast 2008 Hot List

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts “Tigers” to Bring Asian Hospitality To Life in North America
Shangri-La “Tigers,” a group of young hoteliers trained at Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts throughout Asia, have returned to Vancouver, British Columbia. Eight Tigers are set to bring their Asia expertise and training to the group’s first hotel in North America – the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver – opening 24 January 2009.

Traveling Girls: Fly Solo but Not 'Alone' - New Travel Planning and Blogging Site Helps Travelers Prepare to See the World
New travel planning and blogging website TheGetThereGirls.com helps travelers see the world by viewing travel blogs and booking travel arrangements right on the site.

Raffles Dubai Voted Best New Hotel Development in the Middle East
Raffles Dubai recognized at the annual Arabian Hotel Investment Conference

The Do's of Safe Boating with Your Pets
With boating season now upon us, it is important to refresh on boating safety with your pets.

Directline-holidays.co.uk adds Video Content to Search Results
Top 20 Travel Agent*, directline-holidays.co.uk has added video content to its website in the form of hotel guides. Visitors to www.directline-holidays.co.uk will be able to view videos of its 1,000 most popular hotels after completing a holiday search. Another 1,000 are being filmed in summer 2008.

Experience Incredible Stay in Credible Apartments with Apartotels
Apartotels, with the inclusion of Credible Apartments, a new luxury apartment in Croydon, UK, has increased the options for the discerning travellers in the search for a luxurious and comfortable accommodation in Croydon.

Head Off to the 2008 Summer Olympics with Evaluate It
Evaluate It by SQM has expanded its travel program to include flights to Shanghai, just in time for the 2008 Summer Olympics. The program gives travelers and sports enthusiasts an opportunity to head to the Olympic Games at a fraction of the cost.

Maria’s French Terrace opening Fall of 2008 on Bequia Island of the Grenadines
A traditional French restaurant on Bequia serving fine selections of fresh seafood to Boeuf Bourguignon to Linguini and vegetarian dishes accompanied with an exquisite selection of wines.

Flimp Media Releases Flimp Web Video Marketing and Analytics Software for Online Travel Destination Marketing
Initial campaign results generate extremely high audience engagement and response rates

Westin St. John Resort & Villas Offering $100 Daily Dining Credit
The Westin St. John Resort and Villas is offering the Island Time package so that guests can truly unwind and dine without worrying about the cost of food this summer. Available now through August 28, 2008 for guests with a minimum of three nights stay, the Island Time offer includes $100 dining credit daily, roundtrip airport transfers, 20% off spa services, rates include room, tax and resort charge. To book the Westin St. John’s Island Time offer, ask for the LOCPKG1 rate package. www.westinresortstjohn.com

Taste Luxury Stay in Aberdeen City North Apartments with Apartotels
Apartotels, with the inclusion of Aberdeen City North Apartments, a new luxury serviced apartment in Aberdeen, UK, has widened the options for the discerning travellers in the search for a luxury accommodation in Aberdeen.

Gas Saver Guy Fuels Grassroots Campaign
New Gas-Saving Book Launches Movement to Change Habits Ordinary Fellow Transforms into “GAS $AVER GUY” Slower than a snail, more frugal than a penny-pincher - he wants to save you from high gas prices! One man has doubts that the oil (and as such, gas) prices will decrease any time soon, if ever. We may feel individually helpless about this catastrophic happening, but he's working to change the only thing he can -- his driving habits. Meet the Gas $aver Guy.