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08/02/2011 08:53

Special Needs Group, Inc. Introduces Easy-to-use Online Wheelchair and Scooter Rental Booking Service for Cruise Travelers

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Special Needs Group, Inc. recently introduced an easy, quick and safe online wheelchair and scooter rental booking service for cruise travelers who have special needs or are "slow walkers." Located at https://www.specialneedsgroup.com, ...
08/02/2011 08:40

Take Your Valentine to Valentin or Other Hot Locations With More Than 30 of the Sweetest Deals From CheapCaribbean.com

DOYLESTOWN, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- CheapCaribbean.com is keeping romance alive with the "Take your Valentine to Valentin" sale.  The ultimate Valentine's Day deal features more than 30 red-hot packages, including exclusive romantic resort specials starting at just $99 per...
07/02/2011 14:31

Courtyard by Marriott Opens in Bridgetown, Barbados

Courtyard by Marriott Opens in Bridgetown, Barbados Courtyard by Marriott introduced its new lobby and room design with the opening of the 118-room Courtyard by Marriott Bridgetown. The opening marks the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel to open in Barbados and the second property to feature...
07/02/2011 10:57

Lufthansa to operate A380 service to San Francisco

The list of A380 destinations in the Lufthansa schedule will soon be extended. From 10 May 2011, Lufthansa will operate a daily A380 service to the Californian city under the present flight numbers LH 454 and LH 455, replacing the Boeing 747-400 service currently offered on this route. The new...
07/02/2011 10:40

Dassault Falcon focuses on the growing market in India

BANGALORE, India - Dassault Falcon is presenting its Falcon fleet of large cabin, long range business jets at Aero India 2011, starting on February 9th in Bangalore. The Falcon range of aircraft will be on display alongside the Dassault Rafale fighter, which will perform in the air display....
07/02/2011 09:42

Starwood set sights on expansion in South America

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., announced the signing of a management agreement with "Grupo Hotelera Aguas Verdes S. A." to manage the Villarrica Park Lake Hotel & Spa under The Luxury Collection brand. The property will undergo renovations to its rooms...
07/02/2011 09:32

Cruise Lines Return to Mazatlan After Safety Issues Addressed

Cruise Lines Return to Mazatlan After Safety Issues Addressed   Mazatlan tourism officials report the Mexican port is now busy with cruise passengers just a week after several cruise lines cancelled calls there, citing increased crime. “Earlier this week, we welcomed thousands of passengers...
07/02/2011 09:12

The 2011 HOSCARs: Hostelworld.com Announces Top Hostels Worldwide

DUBLIN and LONDON, (PRNewswire/WorldTourismNews.eu) -- Hostelworld.com hosted the 9th Annual Hoscar (HOStelworld Customers Annual Ratings) awards this evening at a gala ceremony in London, England. Created by Hostelworld.com, the leading online provider of hostel reservations for more than ten...
07/02/2011 08:58

The rise of the "Golden Globetrotters"

  They want to see the world and explore unknown destinations. They want to eat things they have never heard of. They want to abseil and scuba dive. No we’re not talking about gap year students... these are a new generation dubbed the ‘Golden Globetrotters’ – and they’re likely to be a...
04/02/2011 11:24

Foreigners, tourists and journalists under attack in Cairo

To be from another country may get you hurt. This is happening to tourists left in a country depending on tourism. Hotels are empty - foreigners fleeing.   Foreign journalists in battle-strewn Cairo are being confronted by growing intimidation and suspicion from all sides over their...

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