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Rezidor Opens the Radisson Blu Resort Split in Croatia

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 15:32
BRUSSELS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Blu Resort Split in Croatia, a luxurious hotel right on the Adriatic coast with panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea and the island Brac. After an extensive renovation and reconstruction, the former and legendar
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The Wicks Group Of Companies, L.L.C. (New York) Announces The Acquisition Of Antenna Audio, Inc.

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 15:08
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C. ("The Wicks Group"), a New York-based private equity firm, today announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of Antenna Audio, Inc., Antenna Audio Limited, and their subsidiaries ("Antenna") from Discovery Communica
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Carnival Announces Dividend Exchange Rate

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 14:56
MIAMI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On July 14, 2010, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 (U.S.) per share. The dividend is payable on September 10, 2010, to shareholders of record on August 20, 2010. Holders of Carnival Corpora
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Attendees of Eighth Annual Southern Lodging Summit @ Memphis Optimistic

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 14:34
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials of the Southern Lodging Summit @ Memphis, an annual gathering of hoteliers specializing in development and operations in the southern United States, today announced that attendees of its eighth annual conference reported confidence in the rebounding
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200 American POWs and MIAs from 33 States and 5 Wars to be Honored at National POW/MIA Recognition Weekend in Andersonville, GA, Sept. 16-18, 2010

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 14:30
ANDERSONVILLE, Ga., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Rolling Thunder®'s 2010 Ride Home, a multi-day annual activity held in conjunction with the Andersonville National Historic Site and the Friends of Andersonville to recognize and honor the nation's Prisoners of War (POW) and those still Missing in Act
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Carnival Corporation & plc Announces Exchange Rate for Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 13:30
MIAMI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On July 14, 2010, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 (U.S.) per share. The dividend is payable on September 10, 2010, to shareholders of record on August 20, 2010. Holders of Carnival Corpora
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New, Interactive Website CommonSpace Launched to Connect Philadelphia Friends to Social Fun, Seeks Consumer Input

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 13:30
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, September 2, 2010 a consortium of Philadelphia-based partners announced a new, beta interactive platform that encourages community-building and sustainability by exploring local, social fun in Philadelphia: http://commonspace.us.  CommonSpace,
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TransViet Travel in Vietnam and WorldLink Travel in Tanzania Join GlobalStar Travel Management

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 13:13
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- GlobalStar Travel Management - the worldwide travel management company known for its multinational travel management solutions, announces the addition of two new partners to its network; TransViet Travel in Vietnam and Worldlink Trave
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JetBlue Starts Nonstop Boston-Phoenix Service Today

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 13:00

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) today launched its newest route from Logan International Airport with daily nonstop service to Phoenix.  Already carrying the most customers to the most nonstop destinations from Boston, Phoenix is JetBlue's 38th nonstop destinati


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HEI Hotels & Resorts Sells Two Philadelphia Hotels to LaSalle Hotel Properties

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:58
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- HEI Hotels & Resorts (HEI), the nation's fastest growing private owner/operator of hotel real estate, today announced that it has sold two of its Philadelphia hotels, the 294-room Westin Philadelphia and the 288-room Embassy Suites Philadelphia-Center City,
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'I Love Aussie' Deals Boomerang Back with Australia Vacations Starting at $1,399

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:40
BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Back by popular demand, the award-winning travel experts at Down Under Answers (http://www.duatravel.com) are offering several "I Love Aussie" travel deals that break down any barriers between a much-needed vacation and the Great Barrier Reef. These 10 new Au
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IGO-POST Aims to Reward Brand Loyalty With the Launch of IGO-POINTS

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:36
BURNTWOOD, England, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- IGO-POST, a European market leader in the production and supply of promotional products to corporate clients across all sectors, has announced the launch of IGO-POINTS, a long-term loyalty programme, recognising the company's ongoing commitment to rewardin
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Hyatt and Chase Launch First-Ever Hyatt-Branded Credit Card

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:30
CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) today announced the launch of the first Hyatt Card, a simple and rewarding Visa credit card.  The introduction of this co-branded credit card
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Universal Travel Group Appoints New Independent Auditor

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:30
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Universal Travel Group (NYSE: UTA) ("Universal Travel Group" or the "Company"), a leading travel services provider in China offering package tours, air ticketing, and hotel reservation services online and via customer service representative
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'Electrifying' End to Best Western's Annual 'Fan Swap' Charity Auction Generates a Final Bid of More Than $2,500

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:02

PHOENIX, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A key component for winning race cars is a high-performing electrical system and Michael Waltrip Racing team owner and professional driver Michael Waltrip will get a firsthand look at complex electrical hardware, when he travels to New Jersey to "swap" jobs with the


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Delta Revitalizing Boeing 747-400 Fleet with New Interiors

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:00

TOKYO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today unveiled plans for the complete revitalization of its fleet of Boeing 747-400 aircraft flying primarily from the Tokyo-Narita hub. Between summer 2011 and 2012, Delta will equip each of its 16 747-400s with new fully horizont


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Pinnacle Entertainment Announces Management Team Promotions and Appointments for Missouri Operations

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:00
LAS VEGAS and ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) today announced recent management promotions and appointments at Lumiere Place and River City, the Company's two casino entertainment facilities in Missouri.  Effective immediately, Todd George,
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Aircell Announces Norman Smagley as Chief Financial Officer

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 12:00
ITASCA, Ill., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Aircell, the world's leading provider of inflight connectivity, today announced the appointment of Norman Smagley as the new Chief Financial Officer. Smagley joins the Itasca, Illinois based company September 7. Smagley brings sixteen years of broad-based CFO e
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'Don't Give Up the Ship': Giant Celebration Planned for 'Battle of Lake Erie' Bicentennial in 2013

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 11:00

PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- It all occurred on just one tense and foreboding day, September 10, 1813, but the conflict proved to be one of the major battles of the War of 1812 that would see Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and his sailors defeat the British Navy to secure the Great Lakes


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Hotels.com Guest Reviews Reveal Increase in Airport Hotel Popularity

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:58
DALLAS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotels.com has revealed an increase in approval ratings for airport hotels. According to guest reviews collated by the accommodation provider, staying at an airport has gone from bleak to chic with the introduction of luxe amenities and convenient time and money savin
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