Released on: January 8, 2009, 4:52 am

Press Release Author: Roswitha Kammerl

Industry: Sports

Press Release Summary: EGYPT: Golf Fee Card Soma Bay Trophy 2009

Press Release Body: EGYPT: Golf Fee Card Soma Bay Trophy 2009

Between 24.4. - 4.5.09 you have the possibility to win valuable cups during three tournaments and attractive travel vouchers at the tombola.

Travel information:

The tournaments will take place on 28th, 29th and 30th of April in the charming “La Résidence des Cascades” in Egypt (www.residencedescascades.com)

Included:

- 7 nights full board including soft drinks, regional wines and beer

- 4 green fees on the tournament days

- tournament participation

- gala dinner with awards ceremony

- transfers (airport-hotel-airport)

- entry-visa, taxes, service fees

Prices:

- double room: 1.240 € per person

- single room: 1.365 €

Booking until 31st March 2009 at the latest – please contact golffeecrd@aol.com or Golf Tours St. Andrews by phone 0049(89)56 67 23.

Web Site: http://www.golfcard.de

Contact Details: Wolfgang R. Neumann
Golf Fee Card International
Staeblistr. 10 B
D-81477 Muenchen - Munich / Germany
Tel +49 89 74879740
fax: +49 89 74879746
golffeecrd@aol.com

Released on: January 5, 2009, 4:44 am

Press Release Author: Cordy Griffiths

Industry: Travel

Press Release Summary: Hotels.com has reported that sharp price falls in Scottish cities have fuelled a 4% price drop for UK hotels

Press Release Body: The Hotels.com Hotels Price Index (HPI) has revealed that the prices paid for hotel rooms in the UK have fallen for the first time in four years. Prices dropped 4% in the third quarter of 2008 to £97 per room per night, compared to £101 being paid during the same period a year earlier.

Prices fell across many of the major UK cities in the third quarter of 2008 as hoteliers - particularly those in Scotland - looked to ensure that occupancy levels were maximised.

Leading the falls in Scotland was Inverness, where prices fell 15% to an average of £94. Inverness was closely followed by Aberdeen, where prices fell by 11% to £96 on average. In England, Birmingham was the city most affected by price falls, experiencing a 13% drop in prices from £75 to £66 per room per night.

However, a notable exception to the national picture was in the UK’s most expensive city, Bath. Prices here were up by some 13% in the third quarter of 2008 compared to the same time in 2007, to an average of £142 per night.

London hotels also saw prices fall by 3% year on year to average £116 per room per night in quarter three of 2008. Despite the price drop, hotels in London are still the second most expensive in the UK.

The HPI from Hotels.com also revealed that Edinburgh was the third most expensive city for hotels in the UK at £106 per room per night, despite experiencing a 5% drop in prices.

David Roche, President of Hotels.com Worldwide, commented, “Price falls across the UK means that there are currently great deals to be had, as more affordable accommodation is on offer. In cities such as Inverness, Aberdeen and Birmingham, steep falls in the prices being paid for hotel rooms reflects the need for hoteliers to keep occupancy levels at a maximum and consequently luxury accommodation is now more affordable.

“On the other hand, Bath’s combination of high visitor levels and luxury hotels means that it retains its place as the most expensive city in the UK by a considerable margin.

“Demand for rooms in the capital has kept London as the UK’s second most expensive city even though prices are down 3% on this time last year. All this is good news for travellers in and to the UK.”

About Hotels.com
Hotels.com is the world’s most visited hotels bookings site* and the global hotels specialist. Operating in all major markets with dedicated staff, Hotels.com offers 80,000 quality hotels worldwide, including New York hotels and Paris hotels. If a customer can find the same deal for less on a prepaid hotel, Hotels.com will match it. Hotels.com also has one of the largest hotel contracting teams in the industry negotiating the best rates for its users, plus user-contributed reviews of its properties.

Web Site: http://www.hotels.co.uk/

Contact Details: Cordy Griffiths
PR Manager
Hotels.com
42 Earlham St
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9LA
020 7019 2268

Released on: January 5, 2009, 4:38 am

Press Release Author: Cordy Griffiths

Industry: Travel

Press Release Summary: Hotels.com has reported global hotel prices fell 3% in 2008, the first year on year fall in prices measured since the Hotel Price Index was started in January 2004

Press Release Body: Hotels.com has revealed that the average price for hotel rooms across the world fell over the summer, according to the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI). This is the first-year on-year fall in prices measured in any quarter since the HPI started in January 2004.

The average price paid by travellers for a room during the period July-September 2008 fell by 3% globally when compared to the same period in 2007.

However, the weakness of the pound over the course of the 3rd quarter of 2008 meant that UK travellers have yet to feel the effect of the global fall in hotel costs. In fact, a combination of slight real price rises in Europe (which bucked the global trend) and the stronger Euro meant that, for UK travellers, average prices in some European destinations have risen by as much as 30%.

The report from Hotels.com also stated that the 3% drop in prices globally was driven by falls in room prices in across North America, including New York hotels and Las Vegas hotels (where prices fell by 5%), Latin America (where prices were down 1%) and the Caribbean (prices down 4%). Prices in Asia, meanwhile, were flat.

David Roche, President of Hotels.com Worldwide, commented: “Hotels in the Americas in particular have been feeling the effects of the wider global downturn for the past six to nine months and we have seen extensive price cutting already. US hoteliers may have to cut prices further to maintain occupancy in the month to come.”

He continued, “In Europe, by contrast, hoteliers have had to cut less, with a reasonably strong summer performance - the traditional European travel peak - helping them to maintain their rates.”

“However, European prices are now starting to come down and there are likely to be an increasing number of good deals to be found across the continent’s major travel destinations over the course of 2000,” David Roche concluded.

About Hotels.com
Hotels.com is the world’s most visited hotels bookings site* and the global hotels specialist. Operating in all major markets with dedicated staff, Hotels.com offers 80,000 quality hotels worldwide, including Orlando hotels and Miami hotels. If a customer can find the same deal for less on a prepaid hotel, Hotels.com will match it. Hotels.com also has one of the largest hotel contracting teams in the industry negotiating the best rates for its users, plus user-contributed reviews of its properties.

Web Site: http://www.hotels.co.uk/

Contact Details: PR Contact:
Cordy Griffiths
PR Manager
Hotels.com
42 Earlham St
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9LA
020 7019 2268

Released on: December 23, 2008, 11:40 am

Press Release Author: Superbreak Mini Holidays

Industry: Travel

Press Release Summary: Superbreak has revealed the details of a new winter deal for those wishing to enjoy the sights of Edinburgh without breaking the bank

Press Release Body: Superbreak, the UK based market leader for short breaks, has revealed a new winter deal, offering people the chance to visit Edinburgh and enjoy a number of attractions at no cost.

Superbreak’s ‘Edinburgh for Less’ campaign offers free admission to one of the Scottish capital’s famous attractions to anyone booking a two night stay from a choice of ten hotels in Edinburgh.

Among the attractions that Superbreak customers visiting Edinburgh can enjoy for free is the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland. Successive kings and queens have made the Palace of Holyroodhouse the premier royal residence in Scotland and today, the Palace is the setting for State ceremonies and entertaining, while offering a fascinating glimpse into Scotland’s royal history.

In a similar vein, the Royal Yacht Britannia can also be visited at no cost to Superbreak guests. This magnificent ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world and was home to Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family.

Those wishing to enjoy a Christmas theatre break during their time in Edinburgh can enjoy “The Witches of Eastwick” at the Playhouse, starring former Wet Wet Wet star Marti Pellow. Set in the small town of Eastwick, this exciting musical boasts a fantastic score and wonderfully choreographed numbers and can be seen for free during the festive season by those who booked an Edinburgh short break with Superbreak.

The Edinburgh Dungeon can also be visited for free by those booking with Superbreak. Live actors, shows, a spooky ride and interactive special effects help transport visitors back to some of the darkest moments in Scottish history in this unique experience.

Those wishing to compare Edinburgh’s Old Town to the elegant Georgian New Town can enjoy a free tour on one of Edinburgh’s sightseeing buses, which also allows guests to travel the length of the Royal Mile, from Edinburgh Castle to Holyroodhouse.

Superbreak’s ‘Edinburgh for Less’ campaign is available until the 29th of Februrary.

About Superbreak:
Superbreak is the internet division of Superbreak Mini Holidays Limited, the market leader for short breaks and hotels and throughout the UK. Superbreak is part of Holiday Break plc, a publicly quoted leisure company whose share price can be found in most major UK newspapers, or at Holidaybreak.com.

Based in York, England, Superbreak specialises in booking 2-5 star hotels in London and throughout Britain for the leisure traveller. Superbreak holds allocations of rooms at all hotels and can make bookings up to and on the day of departure.

Today over 1.5 million customers enjoy short breaks from Superbreak which include theatre breaks, theme park and attraction breaks and luxury breaks

Web Site: http://www.superbreak.com

Contact Details: Khalid Amin
Superbreak Mini Holidays
Eboracum Way
York
YO31 7RE
01904 436043
www.superbreak.com

Released on: December 23, 2008, 6:56 am

Press Release Author: Asian Airfares Group

Industry: Travel

Press Release Summary: Winter Travel Discounts

Press Release Body: AsianAirfares.com®, www.asianairfares.com

A leading discount travel Portal, today announced Winter Sale Extravaganza From Thousands of Airline Tickets to Extremely aggressive rates on Hotel rooms to almost irresistible deals on Vacation Packages. With the recession putting a hold on people’s travel plans. Many hotels, airlines and even Car Rental companies are cutting rates to lure consumers. In some cases, the discounts are significant.

This Year Best of the Best Winter Trips:

Airline Tickets
Airfares are slowly coming down after year of huge price hikes.

Some of the best airlines Roundtrip Deals *

London – New York City $397 including tax
San Francisco – London $598 including tax
Los Angeles – Chicago $171 including tax
Denver – Seattle $178 including tax
Manila – Singapore $277 including tax
New York City – Honolulu $456 including tax
San Francisco – Orlando $245 including Tax

Hotels

Las Vegas - Five-stars Hotels
Wynn Las Vegas- from $149
The Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino - From $ 139
Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas from $139

New York City’s four-star Hotels
Jumeirah Essex House on Central Park from $289
The London NYC from $279
Algonquin from $209

London – Five Star Hotels
Radisson Edwardian Heathrow from $89
Grange City Hotel from $136
Sofitel London Heathrow from

Beijing Five Star Hotels
Intercontinental Beijing Beichen Hotel from $90
InterContinental Beijing Finan from $106
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing from $175

Vacation Packages- Book Together and Save! *
Safe $240 on average just by booking
your flight and hotel together.

San Francisco - Las Vegas 4 Nights + air $232 including tax
Manila – Macau – 4 nights + air $592 including tax
New York City – Maui – 6 nights + air $1052
London – Delhi 6 nights + air $516
Boston – Orlando 6 nights + air $347

*Deals listed above are per person and only available on certain dates and could change in any given time.

About Us
AsianAirfares.com is a Global online travel reservation system designed to save time and money. Visitors to AsianAirfares.com can shop Securely 24/7 for the best possible deals on Airline Tickets , Hotel Rooms , Vacation Packages , Car Rentals , Cruises , and travel Activities . Travelers can select from over 120,000 hotels and resorts worldwide, all leading rental car companies, all major cruise lines and hundreds of traditional and low-budget airlines to book travel services instantly and securely.

Web Site: http://asianairfares.com

Contact Details: Lisa Chen
1490 29th ave
San Francisco CA 94122
INFO@ASIANAIRFARES.COM

Released on: December 19, 2008, 5:43 am

Press Release Author: Emirates Group

Industry: Travel

Press Release Summary: Emirates airline marks the arrival of its non-stop eco-efficient service between Dubai and San Francisco

Press Release Body: Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing international airlines, marks the arrival of its first non-stop service between Dubai and San Francisco, at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

At a media briefing held after the arrival of the flight, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group was joined by Steve Kava, San Francisco Mayor’s Chief of Staff, and San Francisco International Airport Director John Martin.

“Emirates promises Bay Area travellers and businesspeople an opportunity to reach Dubai and key transit markets including the Indian Subcontinent and Africa easily and more quickly than ever before,” said Sheikh Ahmed.

“This new service from SFO creates a critical new connection between Northern California and Dubai - a destination for business flights and tourism unlike any other in the world. We look forward to contributing a significant, positive economic impact for San Francisco and its surrounding region with our new service,” he added.

The arrival of Emirates airline will increase tourism and business traffic, bringing in travellers from the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa; creating new jobs in the Bay Area while generating state and local tax, and business revenues. The non-stop air link will also help the growth of trade between California and the UAE which in 2007 saw close to $950 million worth of exports.

“The arrival of Emirates Airline to San Francisco is an economic boon for the city of San Francisco,” said San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. “Emirates’ new route will bring new jobs and revenue to San Francisco, while creating a vital new corridor for business and tourism between the Bay Area and Dubai.”

“The greater the global connections the greater the success for regions like the Bay Area and Dubai within the new global economy,” said Jim Wunderman, President and CEO of the Bay Area Council. “The Bay Area has the fourth highest concentration of Forbes 2,000 Global Companies and 645 foreign-owned company subsidiaries. In uncertain times, the Bay Area needs the economic stimulus and expansion of business opportunities this launch represents.”

Emirates’ inaugural flight to Dubai also demonstrated the best the airline industry can offer in environmental efficiency. The first Dubai-San Francisco non-stop service marked the world’s longest green flight, on which Emirates employed multiple eco-efficient initiatives to save fuel and emissions.

Emirates has made a multi-billion-dollar investment in new, eco-efficient aircraft, and on its San Francisco route it will deploy the state-of-the-art Boeing 777-200LR. Emirates worked closely with government agencies in Dubai, Iceland, Russia, Canada the United States and other countries to plot the most environmentally-conscientious trip possible to save approximately 2,000 gallons of fuel and 40,000 pounds of carbon emissions on the 16-hour direct service.

The 777-200LR is a member of the most fuel-efficient airplane family operating today. Along with its ability to connect Dubai International Airport and San Francisco non-stop, the 777-200LR brings better environmental performance to destinations around the world. In one year, a fleet of 16 twin-engine aircraft powered by GE90 engines will emit 141,000 fewer tons of greenhouse gas emissions than airframes requiring four engines.

About the Emirates Airline:
Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, is one of the world’s most successful and rapidly-expanding airlines. With a focus on high quality service and industry-leading products, Emirates has received over 400 international awards and accolades for excellence since its inception in 1985. Emirates is currently the only airline to operate non-stop flights to six continents from one hub.

Web Site: http://www.emirates.com/

Contact Details: For further information, contact:
Valerie Tan
Emirates Corporate Communications
The Emirates Group Headquarters
P.O. Box 686
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
+971 4 708 2145

Released on: December 19, 2008, 5:12 am

Press Release Author: Ellie Fria

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Our Travel Certificates are proven sales tools that stimulate sales activity and generate interest and traffic. Travel incentives are an excellent high-value low-cost way to inspire and motivate customers.

Press Release Body: Our full color certificates will be imprinted with your business name for you to give to your customers to increase leads and create sales.

Your cost is just 35 cents each. No minimum purchase required. Next day shipping. We guarantee to honor every certificate! A phone number, website and address are on the back of each certificate. This is Not Timeshare!

Visit us at http://www.increasebusinesssales.com

How can you reach your sales goals, boost profits and ultimately build your business? Incentives, that’s how! Let Increase Business Sales put our experience and buying power to work for your business.

Using our gift certificate rewards, we are able to provide Freedom to your program participants and satisfy even the most difficult shopping tastes.

Our programs work the way they’re designed to work. Increased sales, higher profits and happy employees all created by programs that pay for themselves.

Gift certificates have become an increasingly popular option for all types of incentive programs: as add-ons to incentive awards, as premiums, and as corporate gifts. Companies that giveaway gift certificates for business purposes have experienced double-digit growth in recent years.

Web Site: http://www.increasebusinesssales.com

Contact Details: Increase Business Sales
P.O. Box 152471
San Diego, CA 92195

Released on: December 18, 2008, 8:45 am

Press Release Author: Carrentals.co.uk

Industry: Travel

Press Release Summary: Car hire comparison site Carrentals.co.uk offers Christmas travellers its tips to get the best deals over the busy festive period

Press Release Body: With some car hire companies accused of increasing their prices over the busy festive period, comparison site Carrentals.co.uk is offering its top tips to help Christmas travellers get the best deals.

Gareth Robinson, managing director of Carrentals.co.uk which compares prices from up to 50 different rental companies, says: “The festive season is one of the busiest times for car rental companies, but in the current climate customers need to know they are getting the best possible price. It’s all too easy to feel rushed into booking the first car you find because of concerns over availability. There are still cars available, but it is worth taking the time to shop around early to compare and secure the right deal.”

Traditionally demand in key locations such as London, Spain and Florida often out-strips supply, meaning prices can be significantly higher than at other times of the year.

To help, Carrentals.co.uk is offering its Christmas Car Hire Tips –

• 1) Book early – It may be easier said than done, but booking in advance will give you access to better prices. The later you leave it the less choice you will have, so get organised and book as early as possible – this way you will not only get a better selection of vehicles, but also the best deals.

• 2) Compare the market – In the credit crunch comparing prices is becoming best practice, so extend this to your car hire. Make sure to compare both the well-known brands and smaller specialist companies, and always check you are comparing like for like.

• 3) Be flexible – Try to be flexible in your car hire requirements and you could save money. Picking up a car from a slightly different location or varying your collection and drop off dates may give you a better deal, or try opting for a different type of car – keeping your options open and being more flexible means you can take advantage of the best prices.

• 4) Pre-book extras – If you need extras such as snow chains or child seats, make sure you book them in advance. Car Rental companies generally have a limited supply of items such as this, so make sure you book them at the start rather than leaving them to
when you pick up the car and either missing out or having to pay a premium.

• 5) Check your insurance – always check your insurance policy on your car hire, but if you think you’ll rent a few cars over the year look at options from companies such as insurance4carhire. This will cover the excess charges, to ensure you’re not left out of pocket should you be involved in an accident.

Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from up to 50 rental companies, including Holiday Autos, Budget, EasyCar and Thrifty, in over 9,000 locations around the World, and also offers airport parking/hotels and insurance from insurance4carhire.com.

To compare the best Christmas car hire deals visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
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Web Site: http://www.carrentals.co.uk

Contact Details: 1 The Square
Lightwater
Surrey
GU18 5SS

Media Contact
Rachel Builder & Debbie Williams
Context
T: 01625 511966
F: 01625 511967

Released on: December 17, 2008, 6:37 am

Press Release Author: Asap Ventures.co.uk

Industry: Travel

Press Release Summary: With prices from as little as £13* per day car hire comparator Carrentals.co.uk advises skiers to book their cars early to avoid disappointment.

Press Release Body: With heavy snowfall already reported in the Alps, car hire comparator Carrentals.co.uk is advising customers to book ski car hire early to secure the best prices and essential accessories such as snow chains and child seats.

Many resorts in Switzerland, Austria and Italy are enjoying prime conditions, opening early to make the most of the snowfall, with skiers being attracted to snow levels of up to 130cm in places.

Gareth Robinson, managing director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: “With the ski resorts enjoying a fantastic start to the season, we’ve seen demand for car hire in these areas jump significantly over the last couple of weeks. There is still availability but prices for rental can vary significantly between suppliers, so our advice is to compare the best deals in advance and book early to secure specific requirements such as snow chains and baby seats.”

Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire deals from leading rental companies in over 9,000 locations, including ski destinations such as Lyon, Turin and Chambery, with prices starting from just £13* per day at Aspen; £18* per day in Lyon; and £21* per day at Banff and Geneva.

Gareth added: “If this level of snow fall continues we are likely to see a rush in bookings over the next couple of weeks. Leaving car hire to the last minute, or, worse, leaving it until you arrive in resort, is likely to mean you pay a premium to secure the car you need, so book early and shop around for the best prices.”

Carrentals.co.uk compares car hire prices from up to 50 companies including Holiday Autos, Alamo, Budget and Thrifty. To compare the best ski deals visitwww.carrentals.co.uk. *Prices are based on seven-day rental from 31 January and are subject to change.
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Web Site: http://www.carrentals.co.uk

Contact Details: 1 The Square
Lightwater
Surrey
GU18 5SS
01239 814 514

Released on: December 16, 2008, 5:09 am

Press Release Author: Jennifer Blair

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Weekend Retreat Features Celebrated Speakers, Opportunities to Relax and Renew, and Help on How to Create a Satisfying Work–Life Balance

Press Release Body: Luray, VA, December 16, 2008 – Good news for those of us whose lives have been so focused on Work Time (or Family Time or Caregiving Time or Doing Good in the Community Time or Generally Being a Good, Unselfish Person Time) that there hasn’t been enough – if any – Me Time: The Time For Me retreat, from March 27th through 29th of 2009 at the Mimslyn Inn in Virginia’s spectacular Shenandoah Mountains, is the perfect antidote to that out-of-balance state where so many of us live.

Conveniently scheduled between 7 PM on Friday and mid-day on Sunday, Time For Meallows working folks to fit this much-needed escape into their busy lives.

The Time for Me retreat is specifically designed for those of us who have put self-care on “Hold” until after we take care of everything and everyone else. You will be instructed, inspired, and invigorated by work–life balance experts like New York Times best-selling author Barbara Sher (http://www.BarbaraSher.com) and world traveler Robin Sparks (www.RobinSparks.com)

And because we want you to practice what we’re preaching, we’ll be offering wine-tasting, massages, belly-dancing, Tai Chi, and many other extras that people often say they would try, if only they had the time.

Reserve on or before January 1 to take advantage of the $550 early-bird price (a $125 savings off the regular price of $675). 

For details about the Time For Me Retreat, including a complete list of speakers, a schedule of activities, and information on transportation and lodging, visithttp://www.NoTimeForMe.net.

Web Site: http://www.NoTimeForMe.net

Contact Details: Jennifer Blair
6516 Yadkin Ct.
Alexandria, VA 22310
jaybezo49@gmail.com
703-971-0735