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| CheapOair Launches South Africa Contest - Tweet Your Way to a Grand Prize of Two Roundtrip Tickets to South Africa |
(Tue, 17 Aug 2010)
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NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CheapOair, a top ten rated online travel agency, in partnership with South African Airways and Lonely Planet, has announced that they will hold a 10-day contest via Twitter.
Starting on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 and ending on August 30, 2010, participants will have the opportunity to enter the contest where they can win a grand prize of airfare to South Africa. For 10 days, @Cheapoair (twitter.com/cheapoair) will tweet a South African themed question to its followers. Individuals can respond to the question using the hash tag #COASA.
A daily winner will be randomly selected and rewarded with a South Africa related Lonely Planet guidebook. Participants are limited to one entry per day.
The daily winner will be announced before 12 p.m. ET the following day via the @CheapOair Twitter page. The winner has a 24-hour time period to claim the prize. All ten daily winners will be added to the random drawing for the grand prize of two roundtrip coach tickets to South Africa.
Participants can also enter the grand prize drawing at the CheapOair travel contests page (contests.cheapoair.com/southafrica-contest.asp), where they can sign up for the CheapOair newsletter and be directly entered for a chance to win. Also each newsletter refer-a-friend (up to five) gives an extra chance to win the grand prize. Newsletter entry is limited to one per e-mail address.
Visit the CheapOair blog (blog.cheapoair.com) on August 31, 2010 to discover the winner of the grand prize.
About CheapOair:
CheapOair.com is the 7th largest online booking travel site and is a leading supplier of airfares, hotels, car rentals and vacation packages. CheapOair offers the best in value with attractive solutions for today's savvy traveler. Their portfolio of products includes 100 million airfare combinations on over 400 airlines, low airfare guarantees, 100,000 negotiated hotel rates, and the technological foundation to deliver affordable tickets to every region in the world. For CheapOair information, call 866-636-9088 or visit www.CheapOair.com.
CheapOair news RSS feed:
http://send2pressnewswire.com/topics/cheapoair/feed/ .
NEWS SOURCE: CheapOair
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| New iPhone Cruise Finder App Sets Sail |
(Wed, 14 Jul 2010)
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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iCruise.com, a leading national travel retailer of cruise vacations, announced today the launch of its new Cruise Finder app for iPhones, iPods and iPads. The free download will give travelers access to detailed information about hundreds of ships and thousands of cruise itineraries.
Cruise Finder™ provides a simple interface that allows users the ability to quickly and intuitively search the extensive cruise database created by iCruise.com. With multiple search options, users can find a cruise by destination, departure date, departure port, and cruise line or cruise ship.
In addition to the comprehensive search tools, iPhone users can browse information about 20 different cruise lines, 200 ships and 12,000 itineraries. Over 32,000 new images were created especially for this app. Users can view cabin photos and descriptions, as well as deck plans that show stateroom locations. A unique Cruise Calendar provides an overview of where the worldwide cruise fleets are sailing at any given time.
According to iCruise co-president Uf Tukel, "There's a lot of vacation discussion and planning that occurs away from the personal computer. We wanted to build a visually appealing app that would harness the content and features of our Web sites in such a way that we could quickly and concisely communicate the value and benefits of a cruise vacation to the mobile user. We believe the Cruise Finder iPhone app has achieved that."
The Cruise Finder iPhone app not only appeals to those who are planning a vacation, but also for guests who are already booked on a cruise. Tukel stated, "There's an abundance of useful information available including cruise port driving directions, pier parking data, updated port weather conditions, and a lot more. Users can even share information with friends and family via email, Facebook or Twitter."
Cruise Finder users can also save their favorite ships and itineraries for future reference, then easily request a quote for any departure via email or by a direct "connect me" button on the iPhone app which will connect them to the iCruise.com consumer reservation center.
Tukel added, "We certainly believe that this app will appeal to cruise enthusiasts, but we really hope that mobile technology will be a new platform for us to help introduce cruising to folks who never thought they'd consider it." iCruise.com will continue to add new features to enhance the value of the program and ensure that it remains the most complete and user-friendly application in the travel sector.
Cruise Finder is free and can be downloaded at www.iCruise.com/iphoneapp.
Those who download the app and subscribe to the iCruise newsletter from their iPhone are automatically entered to win one of 4 Apple® iPads that will be awarded weekly starting August 1, 2010. The iPads are courtesy of Celebrity Cruises to mark the opening of their new Celebrity iLounges on the Celebrity Solstice and the Celebrity Summit.
About iCruise:
iCruise.com is a unit of WMPH Vacations, an award-winning global cruise and travel retail company headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida. WMPH also operates CruiseCheap.com, EuropeCruises.com, AlaskaCruises.com and HawaiiCruiseOutlet.com.
NEWS SOURCE: iCruise.com
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| Net Rate Hotel Program for Travel Agents |
(Tue, 13 Jul 2010)
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NEW YORK, N.Y., July 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hariworld Travel has launched a new, robust, Web-based hotel search and booking engine allowing travel professionals to book hotels at net rates at more than 50,000 hotel and resort properties worldwide.
This latest program offers 2, 3, 4, and 5 star grand luxury properties in more then 120 countries, at substantial savings. Agents can log on to www.hariworld.com and click on Hotels to search and book hotels, for their clients.
Travel professionals can access wholesale rates with real time availability. Clients prepay the entire booking, allowing agents to add their markup at time of booking.
"Agents no longer have to wait for clients to return from their trip to receive their commission," says Kamini Cohly, President of Hariworld. The new hotel program is based on innovative technology which produces search results in seconds with complete hotel descriptions, amenities, services and location. Agents can build clients' trips 24/7 through the Hariworld Web site.
"From our modest beginning in 1968, Hariworld has become one of the countries most influential and respected airline consolidators. Our Senior Management team has over 125 years of experience covering all aspects of travel."
Hariworld has forged relationships with airlines, hotels, cruises, tours and other service providers allowing us to offer exceptional value and pricing to our travel agent partners.
"Hariworld has made a huge commitment to providing the travel community with the most advanced technology by developing tools to create a 'one stop shop' for all of their needs," says Kamini.
To register visit: www.hariworld.com or Call 888 889-2968
Technology Contact: Kamini Cohly - kamini.cohly@hariworld.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Hariworld Travel
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| Travelong Receives the Million Dollar Award from China Airlines |
(Fri, 09 Jul 2010)
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NEW YORK, N.Y., July 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Travelong, a management company providing business travel and meeting planning services to corporations and independent agents, has recently been honored as a recipient of the Million Dollar Award for 2009 by China Airlines.
"This trophy is presented by China Airlines to Travelong Inc., to express its profound gratitude for your outstanding achievement and contribution in the year 2009. We value your continued support, and wish you every success and prosperity in the future," said Benjamin C.L. Yang, the General Manager of China Airlines.
Travelong is one of only seven industry leaders that were recognized with the Million Dollar Award. This annual award is given to agencies that reached one million dollars in net sales for China Airlines during the fiscal year. The awards ceremony was held at the Capital Grille Restaurant on 42nd Street.
"We are thrilled to receive this prestigious award from China Airlines, and are inspired to work just as hard in 2010," said Sam Jain, the CEO of Travelong Inc.
Travelong has also recently been honored as a recipient of Sabre Travel Network's first ever Peak of Excellence award for its achievements in 2009 and is ranked number 13 on Travel Weekly's prestigious 2010 Power List, placing it alongside other industry leaders such as Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline and AAA.
About Travelong:
Travelong, established in 1933, is located in New York City and serves more than 100 corporate clients and 30 home based agents and independent contractors across the United States. Travelong offers travel management, online travel bookings, and technology development for the travel industry.
All trademarks acknowledged.
NEWS SOURCE: Travelong
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| Travelong Advances on Travel Weekly 2010 Power List |
(Thu, 01 Jul 2010)
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NEW YORK, N.Y., July 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In Travel Weekly's prestigious Power List, released today, Travelong enjoyed significant advancements over last year's standings, moving three spots from number 16 to number 13. This advancement positions Travelong among the top 15 travel companies, ranking it alongside industry leaders such as Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline and AAA.
This year's Power List celebrates Travelong's and its affiliate brand's significant 2009 and 2010 developments, including ARC sales of $600 million, the addition of live Web chat, increased call center staff by more than 50%, upgraded phone systems, product development of cross-selling airport parking and transfers, day trips, theme park and theater tickets and more.
"We are absolutely thrilled with our advancements on the Power List," notes Travelong's CEO and Chairman, Sam Jain. "The Travelong team works hard to continually improve the company and expand what we can offer for customers. We look forward to Travel Weekly's Power List every year, and are very pleased with this year's results."
Travel Weekly's annual Power List celebrates significant improvements of outstanding companies in the travel industry with its annual ranking system. Travel Weekly was established in 1958 and is written for U.S. travel agents, tour operators, corporate travel executives and travel industry suppliers.
About Travelong:
Travelong, established in 1933, is located in New York City and serves more than 100 corporate clients and 30 home based agents and independent contractors across the United States. Travelong offers travel management, online travel bookings, and technology development for the travel industry.
More information: www.travelong.com.
All trademarks acknowledged and are the property of the mark holders.
NEWS SOURCE: Travelong
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| Travelong Awarded First Ever Peak of Excellence Award from Sabre Travel Network |
(Thu, 01 Jul 2010)
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NEW YORK, N.Y., July 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Travelong, a travel company that's one part travel management, one part travel web site and one part technology infrastructure, has recently been honored as a recipient of Sabre Travel Network's first ever Peak of Excellence award for its achievements in 2009.
This award recognizes a limited number of leaders, innovators and passionate professionals in the travel industry for their distinction and excellence in their field. As one of Sabre's top agencies in the company's Eastern Division, Travelong was acknowledged for its outstanding contribution, efforts and achievements for the 2009 fiscal year.
"It is such an honor to accept this award on behalf of Travelong from our long standing business partner, Sabre," states Sam Jain, CEO of Travelong. "This award is a testament to the hard work and commitment every member of the Travelong team dedicates each year to making the company a success. We are truly honored to receive this award and thank Sabre for recognizing our company's success in 2009."
Sabre Travel Network, a cutting edge technology line, provides Travelong with an innovative online infrastructure that offers access to airline, hotel, and car rental booking platforms. With this technology, Travelong equips travel businesses such as CheapOair and FarePortal with the technological tools they need to excel in the online travel industry.
About Travelong:
Travelong, established in 1933, is located in New York City and serves more than 100 corporate clients and 30 home based agents and independent contractors across the United States. Travelong offers travel management, online travel bookings, and technology development for the travel industry. More information: www.travelong.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Travelong
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| OneTravel Advances 14 Spots on Travel Weekly's Esteemed 2010 Power List |
(Thu, 01 Jul 2010)
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LAS VEGAS, Nev., July 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In Travel Weekly's esteemed Power List, released today, OneTravel enjoyed significant advancements over last year's standings, moving 14 spots from number 59 to number 45. This advancement positions OneTravel among the top 50 travel companies, ranking it alongside leading organizations such as TravelExperts, Colpitts World Travel, America's Vacation Center and Atlas Travel International.
This year's Power List celebrates OneTravel's advancements as a company and significant 2009 and 2010 developments, including the company's $113.8 million ARC sales and its development of a dynamic packaging engine.
"We are so pleased to see that all the hard work the OneTravel team dedicates to the advancement and improvements of this company have paid off," states OneTravel's CEO, Werner Kunz. "We are very happy with the results of this year's Power List, and look forward to continued advancements next year, and in years to come."
Travel Weekly's annual Power List celebrates significant improvements of outstanding companies in the travel industry with its annual ranking system. Travel Weekly was established in 1958 and is written for U.S. travel agents, tour operators, corporate travel executives and travel industry suppliers.
About OneTravel:
OneTravel offers flights, hotels, and packages to top destinations throughout the world. Launched in the mid-nineties in a barn in Pennsylvania, OneTravel and has grown to be one of best recognized online travel brands in the U.S. and internationally. This top online travel provider, is celebrated for its incredibly low airfares, last minute flight deals, cheap business class flights and affordable first class fares, discount hotels the best car rental deals and attractive vacation packages all year round. Recently, they have added 84,000 negotiated hotel rates to their offering.
More information: www.onetravel.com.
NEWS SOURCE: OneTravel
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| CheapOair Receives Prestigious LinkShare 2010 Golden Link Publisher's Choice Award and Innovative Advertiser of the Year Nomination |
(Thu, 01 Jul 2010)
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NEW YORK, N.Y., July 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CheapOair.com, a top ten online travel agency in North America, won the prestigious LinkShare 2010 Golden Link Publisher's Choice Award and received an Innovative Advertiser of the Year nomination. These accolades are awarded to affiliate programs that push for the implementation of new technology, promote revenue-producing campaigns, utilize unique initiatives that have facilitated new partnerships, increased sales and delivered great ROI. The Publisher's Choice Award is bestowed to the advertiser with the most votes from the LinkShare publisher community.
"We feel tremendously honored to have won the Publisher's Choice Award and for the Innovative Advertiser of the year nomination," said Betty Cheung, Director, Affiliate Marketing. "Our priority has always been to help our affiliate partners reach their revenue objectives, to support them every step of the way and to keep the channels of communication open. Winning the Publisher's Choice Award confirms that we're doing right by them to continue and grow those relationships." The CheapOstay hotels affiliate program, site powered by CheapOair, is also on the LinkShare network, providing competitive incentives and a wide range of hotel inventory to customers.
"Congratulations to CheapOair.com on their success," said Deepa Sureka, Vice President, Small Business Unit at LinkShare. "Each year, LinkShare recognizes ecommerce leaders and innovators within our network with the Golden Link Awards. We are proud to have CheapOair.com among our many valued clients."
The 8th Annual LinkShare Golden Link Awards ceremony was held at LinkShare Symposium East in New York City on June 22, 2010 and brought together more than 400 advertisers, affiliates, OPMs and agencies.
About CheapOair:
CheapOair is a leading provider of airline tickets, hotel rooms and car rentals. They have access to over 100 million exclusive airfares and 100,000 negotiated hotel rates worldwide, with the technological foundation to deliver the lowest-priced plane tickets and hotel rates online, all over the globe. CheapOair is an award-winning brand with exceptionally high conversion rates and quality customer support. For more information about our affiliate program, please visit affiliates.cheapoair.com.
NEWS SOURCE: CheapOair
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| Hoxeyville Music Festival: Grateful Dead Members Return to Northern Michigan |
(Wed, 30 Jun 2010)
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WELLSTON, Mich., June 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This year marks the eighth year of the Hoxeyville Music Festival. And, this week, festival organizers announced the addition of the world famous drumming duo - the Rhythm Devils - featuring Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, originally of the Grateful Dead.
Hart and Kreutzmann have a reputation for having transcended rock and roll stereotypes through their polyrhythmic explorations of the world of percussion, using an extraordinary variety of instruments and approaches.
The Hoxeyville Music Festival is scheduled to take place from August 20 through August 22, 2010 in the heart of the Mainstee National Forest, about 40 minutes south of Traverse City, MI.
Also scheduled to appear at this three-day event are Keller Williams, often referred to as "a one-man-band;" Karl Denson's Tiny Universe; The New Deal, who have inspired audiences of all kinds; Steve Kimock and Crazy Engine; Todd Snider; Greensky Bluegrass, traditional bluegrass to make anyone feel comfortable and at home; Seth and May; and a host of outstanding talent from around the country - in all, over 35 bands.
The festival site includes a disc golf course designed by Stephani Meyers of Disc Golf Michigan with a late night glow course, on-site primitive camping, craft beer tent, food vendors, and arts and crafts vendors from around the region.
The main stage is located adjacent to two modern campgrounds and thousands of acres of national forest. Camping opportunities range from VIP to general admission and quiet camping options.
"The setting has everything that makes northern Michigan great," remarked Jake Robinson, an event organizer. "Woods, water, fresh air - this is a weekend that lets you get back to nature and back to real, honest music making."
Hoxeyville has established itself as a music festival for music lovers," Added Robinson. "It's the perfect size, large enough to draw national acts, but small enough to make it manageable. So everyone winds up in a spot that lets them really enjoy the performances."
Tickets are $99 and include on-site car camping. $130 at the gate. The festival gates open at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 20th. For ticketing and more information, visit: www.hoxeyville.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Hoxeyville Productions LLC
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| In-Flight Entertainment Soars with Airlines Offering Wi-Fi and the iPad |
(Tue, 15 Jun 2010)
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NEW YORK, N.Y., June 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CheapOair, a top ten rated online travel agency, is pleased to announce that several of their airline partners now offer in-flight Wi-Fi, and the Apple iPad. Today's traveler is Web savvy; often booking cheap flights online, and utilizing travel gadgets, iPhones and Blackberrys. Rarely do travelers, student travelers, or business travelers leave home without some connection to the internet.
CheapOair is proud to be partnered with the airlines listed in the in-flight Wi-Fi category: Gogo In-flight Internet, from Aircell LLC, an airline wireless internet provider (*see note). Some airplanes within the following fleets offer wireless: US Airways, AirTran Airways Virgin America, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines and United Airlines. Other airlines expected to provide Wi-Fi include, Continental and Frontier.
Another one of CheapOair's partners, Qantas Airways is offering passengers the iPad to use during their flights.
CheapOair offers economy class flights under $199 to top domestic destinations like Honolulu, San Francisco, Orlando and New York. CheapOair's Top 25 deals highlights flight deals to domestic and global destinations.
Customers can book flights on the most notable airlines on CheapOair and enjoy Wi-Fi or take the iPad out for a spin.
About CheapOair:
CheapOair.com is the 7th largest online booking travel site and is a leading supplier of cheap flights, hotels, car rentals and vacation packages. CheapOair offers the best in value with attractive solutions for today's savvy traveler. Their portfolio of products includes over 100 million airfare combinations on over 400 airlines, low airfare guarantees, 85,000 negotiated hotel rates, and the technological foundation to deliver affordable tickets to every region in the world. For CheapOair information, call 866-636-9088 or visit www.CheapOair.com.
(*NOTE: Information sourced from online.WSJ.com).
NEWS SOURCE: CheapOair
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