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The International Association of General Aviation Catering (IAGAC) was established to raise the level and quality of services provided to the general aviation community worldwide and to aid in setting up emerging markets with the proper infrastructure for catering to general aviation. The IAGAC published and disseminated its quality and portion guidelines at the June 2007 Flight Attendants Conference. The association was introduced at this month’s 60th Annual Meeting & Convention of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) in Atlanta where membership applications are being processed.

Apartotels.com is proud and happy on its successful alliance with all major Apartments providers. This successful association has strengthened the relationship between Apartotels and Serviced Apartments providers. All big Apartments’ groups are more than happy to renew their contract with Apartotels for another 1 year and sure that Apartotels will bring more bookings as compared to last year. Not only had we renewed the contract, now we have more properties with same day availability which will result in more customer satisfaction. This will increase the Apartotels bookings, earning a comfortable place for itself in the market. This year, however, Apartotels are expecting that sales will go up with competitive rates, giving its competitor a run for their money.

www.comparior.com, the search engine dedicated to hotel rates comparison, has added a new feature of searching for B&Bs, hostels, country houses, self caterings worldwide, instead of just hotels, thus, increasing its offer to over 220,000 properties.

Jacquelyn Mitchard’s bestselling new novel (“Still Summer,” from Warner Books) is about a trip to paradise – a Caribbean crossing – that turns into a nightmare. Four friends from high school, reunited, sail into the sunrise only to have their idyll transformed in minutes when they lose their two-man sailboat crew and find themselves adrift in a disabled sailing boat without power, with little water, and with spoiled food that tempts the eager sharks when they pitch it over the side.

RUYI Paris Hotels - New Chinese language portal created for independent travellers. Unique materials and services address Chinese traveller need for value priced hotel accommodation selection, on location services and secure reservations transactions.

In an effort to fulfill its 2007 promise for a commitment to an elevated standard of service, the Canterbury Hotel in downtown Indianapolis now offers hotel accommodations and hotel suites that meet the need of virtually every type of traveler.

Project developer Peter de Savary and his „Port Louis“ Team cleaned out Lagoon bay at St. George’s from abandoned ship wrecks and placed them under water as new dive attractions.

The expansion of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway racing events to include NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 (sponsored by Allstate) has spurred business at several downtown Indianapolis Hotels.

American Express today announced the addition of a new travel agency to the American Express Travel U.S. Representative Network: World of Travel of Columbus, Ohio. World of Travel joins American Express Travel’s strong network of Representative agency partners that provide a wide range of travel and financial services to travelers and American Express Cardmembers.

American Express today announced the addition of a new travel agency to the American Express Travel U.S. Representative Network: World of Travel of Columbus, Ohio. World of Travel joins American Express Travel’s strong network of Representative agency partners that provide a wide range of travel and financial services to travelers and American Express Cardmembers.

American Express today announced the addition of a new travel agency to the American Express Travel U.S. Representative Network: World of Travel of Columbus, Ohio. World of Travel joins American Express Travel’s strong network of Representative agency partners that provide a wide range of travel and financial services to travelers and American Express Cardmembers.

1866Hotels.com has been launched to make travel easy. The site will provide customers with hotel accommodation at bargain rates, cover extensively the various hotels in any given area, and provide in depth articles and tips on traveling.

Apartotels.com has added profile of 25 more new serviced and contemporary apartments by BridgeStreet Worldwide with improved facilities catering to the needs of the customers all over the world. With the enlistment of BridgeStreet Worldwide apartments in the Apartotels.com, customers can have a hassle free access to the prominent serviced apartments in London and enjoy their luxurious stay. BridgeStreet Worldwide has variety of studios, apartments, penthouses and condominiums to choose from with various flexible rental options. Most of the properties offer well-furnished apartments and studios in locations near metropolitan areas.

With a look at on the stable flood of inbound travellers from the United States of America, asia-travel.co.in has launched its new travel service that presents online reservation of air tickets within and to India.

Timeshares will soon be a thing of the past when the word gets out about Global Resorts Network. Timeshares require a substantial upfront investment, annual fees, maintenance fees and typically the owner has to return to the same location year after year. There is the practice of trading for other locations, but it can be a hassle and require more money.

The opportunity with Global Resorts Network isn’t just about making money or traveling to exotic locations, it’s also about helping people change their lives for the better. On a daily basis, Brent Conrad receives calls from all over the United States, from all walks of life looking for a change. The change they are looking for is anywhere from supplementing their income, quitting their job, making a fortune, or just simply wanting to enjoy traveling all around the world.

Know a wedding couple that has enough pots and pans? Now, a unique, new service lets them register their honeymoon plans. With Williams Travel & Cruises' new honeymoon registry, couples create a bridal registry listing everything they want to do on their honeymoon. From "Swimming with the Dolphins" to having "A Couples Massage", wedding guests will find it easy to give the perfect wedding gift -- a honeymoon memory that will last forever.

The United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association will hold the 2007 National Championships in Winter Park, Colorado from March 5-10, 2007. Vacations Inc has been chosen as one of the official lodging companies to accommodate the athletes.

Chances are, at one time or another you’ve been called upon to organize a group outing. Maybe it was for your church or civic group, a family reunion or perhaps even a girlfriend getaway or mancation.

Leading online accommodation provider, HotelClub (http://www.hotelclub.com/) is calling for entries to find Great Britain and Ireland's Best Hotels. Travellers and the general public are invited to nominate their favourite three hotels in Great Britain and Ireland from today until 31 March 2007.

‘Buyback’ is fast becoming a popular option for long-stay, self-drive tourists and visitors to South Africa. The high rates of vehicle rental are contributing to the increased ‘guaranteed buyback’ turnover.

The San Diego Visual Art's Network and SanDiegoArtist.com has established the San Diego Art Prize which is given annually to three established and three emerging artists who have exhibited outstanding achievement in the field of Visual Arts. The Prize recipients will receive a cash grant and an exhibition at the L Street Gallery in the Downtown Omni Hotel. Each exhibition will pair an established artist with an emerging artist. The final exhibition will run from June 2007 - September 2007 and will feature work by all recognized recipients of the SD ART PRIZE.

Record high temperatures across Europe are making the 2006-2007-ski season virtually impossible to enjoy. With mud instead of snow, and rain instead of powder, many Europeans have given up hope of skiing or boarding on their native continent this year. Many are looking for alternate destinations. Ian Porter, former travel writer and ski journalist for the original edition of the skier’s bible Where to Ski gives Europeans hope with his top pick for a ski sojourn in the Sates.