Monthly Archives: February 2012

Connected Traveler Technology Showcase to Demonstrate Travel Tech Products and Apps to Travelers at The New York Times Travel Show

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Connected Traveler Technology Showcase to Demonstrate Travel Tech Products and Apps to Travelers at The New York Times Travel Show











Connected Traveler Technology Showcase at The New York Times Travel Show


NEW YORK TIMES TRAVEL SHOW, NEW YORK BOOTH 271 (PRWEB) February 22, 2012

Travelers will get to try and buy some of the latest mobile devices, apps, gadgets, and digital photo gear at the Connected Traveler Showcase, the first-ever showcase of technology for travelers at The New York Times Travel Show March 2 – 4, 2012 at Jacob Javits Center in New York, Booth 271. Connected Traveler, http://www.connectedtraveler.com, one of the longest-running travel and tech sites online is presenting mobile devices, digital photography and video cameras and apps, augmented reality, travel career education, device accessories, and mobile services that make pleasure or business travel easier, safer and more fun.

AMONG THE EXHIBITORS AT THE BOOTH ARE:

Aurasma, the world’s leading augmented reality platform that brings any destination to the palm of your hand: the real world meets the virtual world.

Looxcie, the first handsfree wear-and-share video cam, enabling travelers to stream live to friends anytime from any location or share clips instantly to social networks.

SugarSync, a free service ideal for travelers that enables you to access, sync and share your files across all your computers and devices from anywhere.

TourWrist, enabling travelers to shoot, view and share their 360º vacation panos with the free TourWrist iOS app and helping travel professionals re-purpose their virtual tour panoramic images on http://www.TourWrist.com for free.

Travel and Tourism: Opening Doors for Your Future, an introduction to a career in travel, available as an e-book for students or on DVD for schools.

ZAGG creative device accessories that protect, personalize, and enhance the mobile experience and help you stay connected whether traveling for business or pleasure.

2ReturnMe, a Lost Item Recovery System. Place tags or labels on anything you want back. Finder dials an 800# enters the PIN and is connected directly to you.

“By bringing mobile technology to the floor of The New York Times Travel Show we are inviting travelers to not just read about the latest mobile devices and services, but to experience them first-hand,” said Russell Johnson, editor in chief of Connected Traveler.

“Everyone can enhance their travels with technology, including apps that help them learn and prepare for their trip, cameras that capture and share what they see, an d mobile devices and services that keep travelers productive and keep their gear and data safe,” said Pat Meier-Johnson, producer of The Connected Traveler Technology Showcase. “We are thrilled to put exciting mobile technology directly in the hands of travelers as well as travel professionals at this prestigious show.”

ABOUT THE CONNECTED TRAVELER

For the past 17 years The Connected Traveler has been bringing stories about destinations, personalities, sustainable travel, and technology to readers worldwide. Russell Johnson, a former radio personality, added Connected Traveler Radio to the site in 2005, streaming stories and music from around the world 24 hours a day. Lonely Planet called the site “Armchair Travel at its Best”.

ABOUT PAT MEIER ASSOCIATES

Pat Meier Associates is an award-winning PR firm that for more than 25 years has been specializing in public relations and event production for technology, consumer electronics, and travel companies worldwide. http://www.patmeier.com.

ABOUT THE NEW YORK TIMES TRAVEL SHOW

The ninth annual New York Times Travel Show will feature nearly 500 exhibitors representing over 150 countries focusing on travel destinations, packages and special offers, as well as tour operators, cruise lines and live entertainment for the whole family. For more information, visit http://www.NYTimes.com/TravelShow.

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Foreign & Commonwealth Office Finds that Many UK Travellers Spend more on Airport Items than on Travel Insurance

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Foreign & Commonwealth Office Finds that Many UK Travellers Spend more on Airport Items than on Travel Insurance










London, UK (PRWeb UK) September 7, 2010

According to recent research by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), the average UK traveller spends an average of £12 at the airport on magazines and sweets – almost double the cost of a single-trip travel insurance policy . However, Post Office Travel Insurance has found that a significant proportion of UK holidaymakers are willing to risk travelling without travel insurance.

According to Post Office Travel Insurance research, as many as 20 per cent of travellers fail to take out travel insurance before leaving the UK . Although holidaymakers may think they are saving money by forgoing travel insurance, Post Office Travel Insurance reminds travellers that they risk substantial unforeseen costs if they cut back on this necessity.

Travel insurance should be an essential component of any trip, with unexpected flight cancellations, medical costs, and loss or damage to baggage all covered by a Post Office Travel Insurance. Post Office Travel Insurance advises all holidaymakers to ensure they are well prepared by researching and taking out suitable travel insurance before going away.

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Totally Barbados Version 3 is Live ? Your Guide for Everything That?s Totally Barbados

Posted by on February 24, 2012 1 comment

Totally Barbados Version 3 is Live – Your Guide for Everything That’s Totally Barbados











Barbados


(PRWEB) January 31, 2012

Totally Barbados, the leading online resource about the island of Barbados, has been redefined by its owner and CEO Brett Callaghan.

Totally Barbados’ new layout makes finding the information you want about Barbados beaches, hotels, restaurants and attractions simple and effective. It presents the information in a clear, concise and friendly manner.

What’s more its download times are much faster, so checking the interactive and Google maps or looking through the online events calendar is quicker than ever before.

The new design makes it easier for visitors to place bookings with the many exciting attractions, car rentals, restaurants and hotels that are featured on the site.

It is also good news for all premium members who are receiving three times as many bookings through the site than ever before.

In addition to the new design, the site has upgraded its events calendar to the new Google Events Calendar.

Since its installment in October 2011, the Totally Barbados events calendar has successfully promoted hundreds upon hundreds of Barbadian events and things to do in Barbados.

The new technology is available to all 100 of Totally Barbados’ premium members and the calendar is also promoted with ease through Facebook. In addition, the calendar is effortlessly indexed by Google and the search engines.

Totally Barbados continues to grow from strength to strength and this year the number of unique visitors using the site has grown from 1,500 unique visitors per day to over 2,300 unique visitors per day.

It is easy to see why people keep on referring to Totally Barbados for information with its over 870 articles, which describe in detail the island of Barbados, its services, facilities, hotels, businesses, beaches and more.

Totally Barbados has been running for six years and was the brain child of CEO Brett Callaghan who understands what the key to success online really is.

“The new design and layout has been developed with certain optimization procedures at the forefront of my mind and you can see the importance of this in the dramatic daily increase in unique visitors to the site.”

The new design of Totally Barbados with its patriotic blue and yellow colors and new trident logo is a welcome addition to this already thriving site.

Explore, Discover and Book Now at Totally Barbados.

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Brecal Inc., operating under the name ‘Totally Barbados’ is based in Barbados in the Caribbean. The company was incorporated February 24th, 2005.

Totally Barbados was voted the “World’s Leading Travel Destination Website” for 2008, 2009 and 2010 by the World Travel Awards.

By guiding visitors to Barbados hotels, car rentals, restaurants, attractions and more on Totally Barbados dot com, visitors can easily plan their entire holiday and vacation, before arriving in Barbados.

Promoting all there is to know about the Caribbean Island of Barbados – that’s Totally Barbados.

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Pure Hockey Announces Launch of PureGoalie.com

Posted by on February 21, 2012 1 comment

Pure Hockey Announces Launch of PureGoalie.com












Franklin, MA (PRWEB) February 20, 2012

Pure Goalie, one of the largest retailers in the United States of ice hockey goalie equipment, today announced that it has launched its new website, at http://www.PureGoalie.com. The new website provides a full e-commerce experience and dynamic online tools to help hockey goalie consumers purchase, learn and get equipment guidance from goaltending experts – and to see all the latest and greatest hockey goalie gear at the best prices.

Pure Goalie has also added video for many products to help shoppers get more information and become more familiar with the products which they are considering for purchase. Product descriptions are not standard descriptions from vendors – Pure Goalie has enlisted hockey goalie experts to re-write product descriptions in their entirety – and all descriptions are written by Pure Goalie employees, particularly store managers who live and breathe the life of the hockey goaltender.

Other features include the following:

    Store location pages: shoppers now have easy access to store hours, maps, directions, manager bios/photos & video tours for each Pure Goalie store.
    Easy to find specific hockey goalie product using the dynamic navigation tool. Dynamically narrow down to brand, price, size and color with the click of a mouse.
    The traditional search box helps users find what they need in a quicker fashion.
    Customers can mouse over on the shopping cart icon on ANY page on the site to get a quick glimpse of what is in their cart.
    An online customizer which lets goalies build their own gear, in their own colors, featuring dynamic, on-the-fly color changes and extensive customization options.
    Pure Goalie offers select goalie gear to be viewed in 360-degree angles by using a mouse to spin the product around.

David Nectow, President of Pure Goalie parent company TSG Enterprises, LLC., commented, “We are very excited to launch our new Pure Goalie website, which we truly believe to be the simplest and most informative e-commerce site on the internet for hockey goalies. Not only do our customers continue to have access to all the goalie gear at the best prices, but they now have a forum to learn, watch videos and have the best goalie experience overall on the web. We look forward to launching even more features online in 2012 and serving our online customers better than anyone else who sells goalie equipment.”

Pure Goalie sells major hockey goalie equipment brands such as Vaughn, Bauer, Brians, Warrior, Reebok and many more. Pure Goalie has six retail locations including Berlin MA, Braintree MA, Dover NH, Warwick RI, Norwalk, CT, Fairfield, NJ and upcoming Pure Goalie openings in Pittsburgh, PA in the Spring of 2012.

About Pure Hockey: Pure Hockey sells hockey equipment from all major brands such as Bauer, CCM, Reebok, Warrior, Easton (plus many more) and designs and markets fashion-forward and custom made apparel for its online and retail shoppers. The Company offers stick & skate buyback programs, a low-price guarantee and has seven retail locations in Massachusetts, including Berlin, Braintree, Danvers, Franklin, Kingston, Medford and Needham, along with three stores in New Hampshire, including Nashua, NH, Dover, NH and Exeter, NH. Pure Hockey also operates stores in Warwick, RI, Norwalk, CT and Fairfield, NJ.

SOURCE: TSG Enterprises, LLC., 2/17/2012

CONTACT: Jeff Copetas of TSG Enterprises, LLC., +1-508-541-6100 x10

Web site: http://www.PureGoalie.com/

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AIAG Actionline Focus- Performance Assembly Solutions (PAS) :” Who’s Behind Your Curtain?” Supply Chain Initiatives: Automotive OEM Contract Manufacturing

Posted by on February 18, 2012 1 comment

AIAG Actionline Focus- Performance Assembly Solutions (PAS) :” Who’s Behind Your Curtain?” Supply Chain Initiatives: Automotive OEM Contract Manufacturing










LIVONIA MI. (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

Contact: Patrick J. McGowan

Performance Assembly Solutions (P.A.S.)

810 923 2519

pjmcgo@performanceas.com

Performance Assembly Solutions (P.A.S.) featured in International Automotive Magazine for its outlook on “Contract Manufacturing in the OEM’s”.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –FEBRUARY 10, 2012 – LIVONIA, MICH —

Performance Assembly Solutions (PAS) was recently featured in the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Actionline Magazine regarding its world renowned reputation as a leader in “Contract Manufacturing” for complex integrated assemblies for the automotive OEM supply chain.

“PAS is a leader in the manufacturing of complex integrated assemblies based in Livonia MI. and the AIAG felt that with their excellent reputation and attention to quality that their perspective on what it takes to be a successful contract manufacturer in today’s OEM marketplace would be very insightful” stated the AIAG. “We have been providing top quality Contract Manufacturing assembly solutions for the OEM’s since we opened our doors nearly 13 years ago” stated McGowan “all the while silently performing critical manufacturing tasks as the Man Behind the Curtain”.

Who’s Behind Your Curtain?

Some OEMs find that partnering with a contract manufacturer can lead to greater flexibility in managing their manufacturing and assembly operations.

By Patrick McGowan

In the movie classic “The Wizard of Oz”, Dorothy and the merry trio amble through the maze of adventures trying to find their ultimate destination. After following a multitude of paths, they happen upon the final chapter of hope when they locate and visit the Wizard of Oz. After uncovering the masterful Oz, it becomes apparent to them that the answer they sought lay before them the entire journey—they had the answer all of the time.

In the automotive industry today, the same premise exists. What seems to be a magical experience of getting to the final destination of a “final product” entails multiple paths and explorations before the final solutions or answers become apparent. In most cases, the answer doesn’t require the “Mighty Oz”—it is knowledge you already possess.

Some companies are finding solutions by outsourcing to a contract manufacturer (CM). With a good CM, OEMs have the flexibility to contract a business to an external provider. The CM can be next door, in a different city, or across the country. In expanding global strategies, more OEMs are seeking out partners as a part of their broader recipe for success, as this strategy allows for increased research and development, while pursuing growth opportunities.

Staying competitive requires the strongest expertise in quality systems, with verification and validation throughout the entire build process. This requires the remastering of parts multiple times per day, ensuring that the error-proofing process is strictly adhered to and guaranteeing shipment of the highest quality product. As the OEM has invested millions into their products, the CM has invested to do the same with error-proofing systems, vision systems, etc., to ensure repeatable quality results.

Reviewing customer scorecards is a good starting place. Look for trends in performance that indicate stability and an organization with a solid culture of doing the right things consistently. In addition to meeting quality certifications like TS 16949, a CM’s quality ratings from their client base is a key indicator of how they have performed over the recent year and gives an accurate picture as to what their corporate culture dictates as the norm.

The tangible gains to an OEM from establishing a partnership with a professional CM can lead to satisfied customers, reduced fixed costs, and mitigation of risk. The intangible benefit, not often realized, is that your supplier partner is, by design, “the man behind the curtain.” The CM has no desire to be in the limelight and will not compete against its OEM customer. The professional CM trusts that if they do what it takes to act like an owner, the OEM will come knocking again.

Patrick McGowan is vice president, business development, for AIAG member Performance Assembly Solutions (PAS).

About Performance Assembly Solutions

Performance Assembly Solutions, registered to ISO/TS 16949:2009, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, is based in Livonia, Michigan is a global leader of manufactured complex integrated assemblies. Established in 1999, Performance Assembly Solutions has fueled their growth by coupling our complex integrated assembly expertise with our manufacturing resource relationships and our JV partner, Roush Industries, engineering and development experience. Whether the needs are niche, specialty, or high volume, PAS offers an alternative to having to interact with multiple vendors to bring your project from concept to delivery or somewhere in-between. Entrusted by clients such as Ford Powertrain, Ford Racing, General Motors Performance Parts, General Engine Products, Fox Shox and Roush Performance Products, our organization is supercharged to exceed your expectations. Our word is our commitment and our philosophies are born from our automotive heritage.

For more information about Performance Assembly Solutions call: 810-923-2519 or visit: http://www.performanceas.com.

Contact: Patrick J. McGowan

Performance Assembly Solutions (P.A.S.)

810 923 2519

pjmcgo(at)performanceas(dot)com

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Shelton Hilton Hampton Inn Launches New Website At the Newest CT Hotel

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Shelton Hilton Hampton Inn Launches New Website At the Newest CT Hotel












Shelton, CT (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

The Shelton Hilton Hampton Inn has launched a new website designed to make booking Shelton Connecticut getaways a carefree experience. With an easy to maneuver navigation bar, it’s easy for travelers looking for a Shelton hotel to find all the information they need for a CT vacation. The 125 room hotel in Shelton offers spacious comfortable guest rooms featuring signature Hampton Inn appointments along with unique furniture pieces and accents designed for the comfort of both leisure and business travelers.

The Shelton hotels amenities include a fitness facility, business center, complimentary hot breakfast and the highlight of the hotel – a two and a-half story, 154 foot-long indoor waterslide dubbed the “Sheltonator.” The waterslide is unique from all other Shelton hotels making the Shelton Hampton Inn ideal for Shelton Connecticut getaways. The new Shelton Hilton also features visually appealing common areas with a contemporary, chic flair, complimentary high-speed internet access throughout the hotel and the convenience of refrigerators, microwaves and flat-screen TVs in the guestrooms. Just 10 miles from the Bridgeport train station and a short hour’s drive to both LaGuardia and Bradley International Airports, the Shelton Hampton Inn’s location close to Shelton attractions such as museums, sports and entertainment venues and more than a dozen colleges including Yale, is ideal for a CT vacation.

If a family reunion or wedding is on the agenda when travelling to Shelton, Connecticut, the Hampton offers special group rates making it easy for the entire group to stay together for the special occasion. Also available are group rates for Shelton sports and athletic teams in the area for Shelton sports including junior hockey, Connecticut youth football and little league. And to make a visit to the Shelton Hampton even more attractive, guests can take advantage of the HHonors Double Bonus Points Promotion now through April 30, 2012.

To learn more about Shelton Connecticut getaways featuring attractive Shelton hotel packages at the Shelton Hilton, visit http://www.hamptoninnshelton.com/

About the Hampton Inn Shelton

Located at 695 Bridgeport Ave. in Shelton, Connecticut, the Hampton Inn, Shelton offers an executive boardroom with the latest in audio-visual equipment. The hotel is convenient to area attractions, including museums, sports and entertainment venues, as well as more than a dozen area colleges, including Yale. The hotel is just 10 miles from the Bridgeport train station and about an hour’s drive to both LaGuardia and Bradley International Airports

About Hampton Hotels

The Hampton brand, including Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn by Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton and Hampton by Hilton, is an award-winning leader in the mid-priced hotel segment. With more than 1,800 properties globally, Hampton Hotels is part of Hilton Worldwide, the leading global hospitality company. All Hampton Hotels offer warm surroundings and a friendly service culture that share a common “personality” supported by the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. High-quality accommodations, in-room conveniences and the latest technology, combined with numerous locations and consistent offerings, have made Hampton a leader in its segment and one of the fastest growing hotel brands. For more information about Hampton Hotels, please visit http://www.hampton.com/pressandmedia, http://www.facebook.com/Hampton or follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/HamptonFYI.

About New Castle Hotels & Resorts

New Castle Hotels & Resorts portfolio includes 30 hotels the company manages, owns or is developing in the United States and Canada. The privately held hotel management company consistently ranks in the country’s top 100 hotel management and development companies in hospitality industry trade publications. New Castle celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2010. For more information on New Castle Hotels & Resorts, please contact Gerald P. Chase, president, chief operating officer, at (203) 925-8370, or visit the corporate website at http://www.newcastlehotels.com.

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Woman Within

Posted by on February 12, 2012 1 comment

Woman Within® Steps Out with Expanded Color Denim Collection











Color Denim Collection at WomanWithin.com


New York, NY (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

Woman Within®, a plus size women’s fashion brand in the portfolio of Redcats USA’s OneStopPlus Group, has expanded its denim collection by adding new fashion colors and denim washes that are designed to enhance a woman’s figure and turn heads on the street.

“Color isn’t just for tops anymore. The color jean is one of the must-have items of the season – coral, plum mauve, lilac, pink mist, salmon, pale green – just to name a few. The palette we have selected looks great with everything. Try mixing and matching them with different colored tops for the fun colorblocked trend seen in today’s magazines. We always strive to offer the plus size customer the most current styles with the best fit, so that she looks and feels great!” said Zahir Babvani, Vice President of Design, OneStopPlus Group.

Finding that perfect pair of jeans, especially for the plus size woman, can be a daunting task, but Woman Within® has taken the guess work out of matching a woman’s unique body type with a variety of styles that flatten and flatter at unbeatable prices. The Woman Within® denim collection includes: stretch jeans (7 styles, including the new flare style), designed to provide both comfort and style for all day wear; fineline jeans (7 styles), made of lightweight stretch denim that has the comfort of a legging and easy pull-on styling, ideal for wearing with a long, bold tunic; comfort jeans (11 styles), created with an elastic/drawstring waist for a custom fit every time, and comfy as a pair of sweats; and classic jeans (5 styles), featuring traditional 5-pocket styling with an easy, relaxed fit – classic jeans can be worn to the office as business casual attire or for a night out on the town.

To celebrate its expanded denim collection, Woman Within® is featuring a BOGO 50% off event (buy 1, get 1 50% off) now through February 29th with prices starting at $ 14.99. With 140+ styles, 30 washes and three fabulous fits (petite, average and tall), as well as sizes that range from 12 to 40 (over ½ million pairs of jeans in stock), plus size women will find the ideal style to accentuate their curves.

“Versatile enough for any occasion, our collection features every weight of denim for maximum comfort whatever the climate,” said Neil Mulhall, Sr. Vice President/General Brand Manager for Woman Within®. “With the most extensive portfolio of colors, styles and size options for plus size women, Woman Within® is the ‘go to’ brand for not only denim, but for a woman’s entire wardrobe.”

To place an order, go to WomanWithin.com or call 800-248-2000 anytime 24/7. For additional information, please visit: WomanWithin.com, or connect via Woman Within®’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

WomanWithin.com is a division of the OneStopPlus Group, the preferred brand portfolio of women’s apparel, shoes, lingerie, men’s and home products dedicated to plus sizes. Proprietary brands in the OneStopPlus portfolio include: Woman Within® (WomanWithin.com), Roaman’s® (Roamans.com), Jessica London® (JessicaLondon.com), Full Beauty (fullbeauty.com), KingSize® (KingSizeDirect.com), BrylaneHome® (BrylaneHome.com), Bargain Catalog Outlet – BCO® (BCOutlet.com) and OneStopPlus.com®, an online marketplace featuring thousands of brands and products, the #1 destination to shop for plus sizes.

About Redcats USA

Redcats USA is a dynamic, web-driven home-shopping leader with numerous successful brands and specialized e-commerce sites in its portfolio: OneStopPlus.com®, AVENUE®, Woman Within®, Jessica London®, Roaman’s®, fullbeauty.com, KingSize®, BrylaneHome®, Bargain Catalog Outlet – BCO®, The Sportsman’s Guide® , Bargain Outfitters®, Boating Savings®, Work Wear Savings®, TGW.com – The Golf Warehouse®, Baseball Savings®, Softball Savings® and Soccer Savings®. Redcats USA offers a wide range of value and quality driven merchandise categories, including men’s and women’s plus-size apparel, home and lifestyle products, and sporting goods/outdoor gear. Redcats USA is a Redcats company.

About Redcats

Redcats is a leading worldwide online retailer for fashion and home furnishings. The group gathers 17 European and US based brands in 31 countries: Avenue®, Woman Within®, Jessica London®, Roaman’s®, KingSize®, BrylaneHome®, OneStopPlus.com, The Sportsman’s Guide®, The Golf Warehouse®, Ellos, La Redoute, Vertbaudet, Cyrillus, Somewhere, Daxon, Stella McCartney Kids and Castaluna. In 2010, Redcats generated 3.436 billion euros of sales including 54% on Internet and employs over 14,000 associates. Redcats distribution network combines more than 70 e-commerce sites, nearly 600 stores and around 30 catalogues for 26 million active customers. Redcats is a PPR Company. For any further information: redcats.com

Contact Information

Karen Davis

Corporate PR & Communications

Redcats USA

Karen(dot)davis(at)redcatsusa(dot)com

212-502-9315

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Early Registration to the 2006 Yearbook of Chinese Tourism to Europe Now Open to Tourism Promotion Boards and Tourism Service Providers in Europe

Posted by on February 11, 2012 1 comment

Early Registration to the 2006 Yearbook of Chinese Tourism to Europe Now Open to Tourism Promotion Boards and Tourism Service Providers in Europe










(PRWEB) August 10, 2005

As an organisation or company interested in attracting Chinese tourists, finding the most direct, effective and cost-saving method to reach your target market in China is highly prized. While many are interested in China’s outbound market it is difficult to find a direct means of promotion that is both trustworthy and reliably distributed to the decision makers and consumers of your product or service.

CContact Ltd. in partnership with the China Outbound Tourism Association (COP) is preparing to publish in 2006 a definitive information resource about Europe’s tourism potential for the Chinese outbound tourism industry. The yearbook will provide relevant and up to date information about Europe as a tourism destination for Chinese tourists and will be aimed at Chinese travel agents, tourism officials, tourism media, students of tourism studies (tomorrow’s industry) and to interested general public in China.

COP Director, Professor Wolfgang Arlt said: “Since this yearbook on Europe is published by the China Outbound Tourism Association, a non-profit organisation that cooperates closely with China’s tourism administration, it is guaranteed to be delivered directly to the top 7,000 decision makers and policy influencers in the tourism industry, including agents, associations, administrative offices and media.”

CContact Ltd. Director Roy Graff sees this publication as the best form of direct marketing. “General advertising is pointless for reaching the tourism industry in China. As the government controls the tourism policy, publications that win official approval, like this yearbook, have the most credibility in the market.”

As a reference resource, the book will contain no advertisements. Only featured articles containing useful and positive information about destinations, products and companies in Europe will be featured, as well as general information and statistics about Europe. Feature articles can be submitted by tourism promotion boards, tour operators, tour attractions and travel service providers. The editors will provide advice on suitable content for the Chinese market. A typical article is 3 x A4 pages long with text and one colour photo. The cost is €2,500. Additional page is €1,000. Front and back cover photos can be sponsored.

Articles will be accepted on a ‘first come first serve’ basis. Deadline for article submission is 30 November 2005. More information is available on http://www.ccontact.com

About CContact Limited: Providing consulting, training and representation service for Western tourism companies and tourism destinations who wish to enter the Chinese travel market.

CContact Director Roy Graff was China business development manager and e-commerce director for a leading international travel wholesaler. He spent the past three years in China developing outbound tourism.

Contact:

Roy Graff

442078719886

info@ccontact.biz

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2011 Canadian e-Tourism Awards Announces Google as Title Sponsor of the March 9 Celebration in Toronto

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2011 Canadian e-Tourism Awards Announces Google as Title Sponsor of the March 9 Celebration in Toronto












Toronto, ON (Vocus/PRWEB) January 13, 2011

The Canadian e-Tourism Council, a national forum of Canadian tourism marketing executives specializing in online communications, and chaired by Rick Gaunt of Manitoba, is pleased to announce the 2nd Canadian e-Tourism Awards, an innovative awards program that recognizes individual travelers and tourism businesses for excellence in online communication supporting travel to Canada.

“We are extremely excited to have Google as the Title Sponsor for these awards,” said Carol Alderdice, Canadian e-Tourism Awards Chair.

The Canadian e-Tourism Council has a mandate to collaborate to leverage emerging media channels and web technologies in order to successfully promote Canada as a travel destination. E-Tourism awards council members represent provincial marketing organizations from around the country.

This awards program is not limited to business. This is the only awards program that recognizes individuals for telling their travel stories online. Many travelers share their stories, photos, and even videos about their travel experiences on the internet. This information is widely used and trusted by consumers in their travel research. We want to salute the most intriguing and exciting moments of travelers’ vacations and explorations in Canada.

Registration for the Canadian e-Tourism Awards is now open to individuals and businesses in a host of categories who feature, market or sell a Canadian destination, product, attraction or experience. Award criteria and applications are now available online at http://www.canadianetourismawards.com. The website was designed and is hosted by T4G Limited and will feature online nominations and voting by individuals and businesses online. Entries will be accepted for the tourism marketing awards until midnight EDT, January 30th, 2011.

The e-Tourism awards will be presented at a luncheon on March 9 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto as part of Canada’s leading online marketing conference, Online Revealed Canada, http://www.onlinerevealed.com. “Online Revealed Canada is honored to be hosting the 2nd Canadian e-Tourism Awards,” states Patricia Brusha, Co-Founder of Online Revealed Canada. “Google as Title Sponsor only reinforces the significant strides made in e-tourism marketing in Canada.”

The Canadian e-Tourism Awards will recognize individual travelers who create engaging online Canadian travel stories told through words, photos or video on social networks or individual websites and blogs and businesses that prove innovation, creativity and results in marketing Canadian travel experiences.

Unlike other tourism awards programs, nominations are free of charge and consumers can nominate and vote on all entries.

The judging will be done by the Canadian e-Tourism Council.

For more information or to nominate work, visit http://www.canadianetourismawards.com or contact Carol Alderdice (carol.alderdice(at)gnb.ca), the 2011 Chair of the Canadian e-Tourism Awards.

About the Canadian e-Tourism Awards

The Canadian e-Tourism Awards honour the best in Canadian travel experience articulation and information presence online, created by individuals and businesses around the world. Self-nominated and judged by the members of the Canadian e-Tourism Council, winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony, held during the Online Revealed conference, March 9, 2011.

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Range Rover Evoque, Available at Prestige Auto Rentals, Receives Two Renowned Awards

Posted by on February 9, 2012 1 comment

Range Rover Evoque, Available at Prestige Auto Rentals, Receives Two Renowned Awards











The new 2012 Range Rover Evoque


Paramus, NJ (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

Prestige Auto Rentals of New Jersey is proud to offer the multiple award-winning 2012 Range Rover Evoque for rental. The new crossover SUV is the most fuel-efficient Range Rover ever built, and it recently added two more acclaimed honors to its already impressive résumé.

The Range Rover Evoque was named “2012 North American Truck of the Year” at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It was chosen over the Honda CR-V and the BMW X3 by a jury of 50 automotive journalists from the United States and Canada. Vehicles are judged on a variety of factors, including innovation, comfort, safety, design and value for the dollar.

Alex Taylor, a juror representing Fortune magazine, wrote: “Range Rover successfully charts a new direction for the venerable SUV trailblazer with a fresh design and advanced thinking about environmental issues.”

Autoweek Magazine named the Range Rover Evoque “Best of the Best/Truck for 2012” over the Mercedes-Benz ML and the BMW X3. Andrew Stoy, Autoweek digital editor, wrote that the Evoque achieves Land Rover’s “goal of building a Range Rover for the 21st century.”

“The Evoque makes good on the promise to build a lighter-weight, more fuel-efficient utility vehicle that maintains the Range Rover tradition of top-shelf refinement and sterling off-road capability,” Stoy wrote. “With only a four-cylinder engine under the hood, the Evoque still manages to impress with its turbocharged acceleration while also posting huge gains in fuel economy.”

Prestige Auto Rentals of New Jersey specializes in Land Rover and Range Rover rentals in the greater New York City area, and is the only company in the region offering the 2012 Range Rover Evoque for rental. Other luxury SUV rentals available from Prestige include the Land Rover LR4, the Land Rover LR2 and the Range Rover.

“With a vehicle like the Range Rover Evoque, we believe that we’re offering more than just a car rental. We’re offering an experience,” said Prestige Auto Rentals Manager Joseph Lachina. “As the awards continue to pile up – it’s received over 50 now – the Evoque is proving to the automotive world that it’s a ground-breaking re-interpretation of the smaller SUV.”

Located just outside New York City in Paramus, New Jersey, Prestige Auto Rentals is just minutes from the George Washington Bridge. Customers – call Joseph Lachina at 201-987-8900 to reserve a Land Rover or Range Rover rental or book online at PrestigeAutoRentals.com.

About Prestige Auto Rentals

Prestige Auto Rentals of New Jersey is committed to providing a fleet of clean, reliable luxury SUVs, as well as outstanding personal service, to the greater New York City area. Prestige operates a second auto rental location in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, serving the Aspen/Vail area.

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