Tour operators tie up with Mexico - Business Standard

June 21, 2008 - Posted in Agency, Information, Mexico packages, Travel business

Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), the apex body of tour operators in India, has planned to enter into a tie-up with the tour operators association of Mexico with a view to promote tourism in both countries.
According to the proposed agreement, the tour association of India as well as Mexico will strengthen cooperation so as to promote the development of international tourism and specifically develop tourism traffic from and to their respective Read the rest of this entry »

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Put Houston on map with world's great destinations - Houston Chronicle

February 20, 2008 - Posted in Agency, Car Rental, Destinations, Discover Travel, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Hotels, Shows, Tickets, Travel News, Travel business

Houston, the world is taking note. Kiplinger's Personal Finance named Houston the No. 1 city in America in which to live, work and play. The Travel Industry Association of America ranked Houston as the No. 3 destination in the country for leisure market potential. Our city has been called a "boomtown" by numerous publications around the country.
The Greater Houston Visitors and Convention Bureau, as the destination sales and marketing arm of the Read the rest of this entry »

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With Supplies Tight, Prices Are High - New York Times

February 1, 2008 - Posted in Car Rental, Cheap travel, Expedia Travel, Reservations, Shows, Tickets, Vacation packages, Vacations

AS travelers continue to face sticker shock at the gas pump, more are turning to hybrid rental cars in search of savings. But with supply still limited and demand so high, these green cars are commanding a substantial premium.
site, the Nissan Altima hybrid was the most expensive vehicle — $207.98 for a two-day trip — more than even the sporty Ford Mustang, for $161.98, or the Pontiac Vibe, listed as an “intermediate S.U.V.,” Read the rest of this entry »

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Increase in US travel to Mexico; VisitMexico.com partners with … - Los Angeles Times

January 20, 2008 - Posted in Car Rental, Cheap travel, Destinations, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Hotels, Information, Mexico packages, Shows, Tickets, Vacation packages, Vacations

Increase in U.S. travel to Mexico; VisitMexico.com partners with Travelocity
Are U.S. travelers skipping
these days for cheaper destinations closer to home, such as  
? Yes, according to reports by Travelocity, which stated that bookings to Mexico by U.S. travelers has increased 31.4% this summer from summer 2007, while travel to Western Europe declined by 14.5%.
The Mexico Tourism Board is banking on that trend continuing. It has partnered with Read the rest of this entry »

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Orbitz recognizes hotels for corporate travelers with awards - Purchasing.com

September 18, 2007 - Posted in Destinations, Expedia Travel, Hawaii resorts, Hotels, Information, Las Vegas vacations, Mexico packages, Reviews, Travel business, Vacation packages, Vacations, Videos

Orbitz.com, an online travel company, has recognized more than 100 top-rated hotels with its first annual
.
Guests review the hotels.  
Orbitz selected the Best In Stay winners based on overall numeric score they receive by Orbitz customers. The company collects reviews and scores for each hotel only from its customers who have booked and stayed at the hotel. It asked reviewers to rate attributes on a scale of 1 to 5, including amenities, Read the rest of this entry »

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Increase in US travel to Mexico; VisitMexico.com partners with … - Los Angeles Times

July 17, 2007 - Posted in Car Rental, Cheap travel, Destinations, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Hotels, Information, Mexico packages, Shows, Tickets, Vacation packages, Vacations

Increase in U.S. travel to Mexico; VisitMexico.com partners with Travelocity
Are U.S. travelers skipping
these days for cheaper destinations closer to home, such as  
? Yes, according to reports by Travelocity, which stated that bookings to Mexico by U.S. travelers has increased 31.4% this summer from summer 2007, while travel to Western Europe declined by 14.5%.
The Mexico Tourism Board is banking on that trend continuing. It has partnered with Read the rest of this entry »

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Increase in US travel to Mexico; VisitMexico.com partners with … - Los Angeles Times

June 21, 2007 - Posted in Car Rental, Cheap travel, Destinations, Expedia Travel, Flight Tracker, Hotels, Information, Mexico packages, Shows, Tickets, Vacation packages, Vacations

Increase in U.S. travel to Mexico; VisitMexico.com partners with Travelocity
Are U.S. travelers skipping
these days for cheaper destinations closer to home, such as  
? Yes, according to reports by Travelocity, which stated that bookings to Mexico by U.S. travelers has increased 31.4% this summer from summer 2007, while travel to Western Europe declined by 14.5%.
The Mexico Tourism Board is banking on that trend continuing. It has partnered with Read the rest of this entry »

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Eleven Year Old Mixes Business With Charity - Central Illinois Proud

May 21, 2007 - Posted in Car Rental, Hotels, Shows, Travel business

—Eleven-year-old Megan Maloney loves to play sports
and surf the web, but what sets her apart from other kids her age is her
passion to mix business with charity.
"No family should have to go through this
big disease and suffer as bad as I did and my family did," said Maloney.
Maloney has lost 3 family
members to cancer.
Two of which were her grandmother
and her grandfather.
The loss strengthened Maloney’s
relationship with Read the rest of this entry »

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Orbitz Honors Customers' Favorite Hotels With 'Best In Stay' Awards - FOXBusiness

May 15, 2007 - Posted in Deals, Expedia Travel, Shows, Travel business

Everyone would agree they see more "Made in Taiwan/China/Japan/etc..."tags than "Made in the USA" tags for the past several
years. Well, that "Made in _____" tag on your clothing has an economic term sewn into it: trade deficit. A trade deficit happens
when one country buys more goods than it sells to other countries.
For example, if the entire United States (all 300
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Shintaro Harada & Pat Healey to Travel with Chicago Fire to Mexico … - OurSports Central (press release)

April 25, 2007 - Posted in Car Rental, Mexico packages, Shows, Travel News

August 21st 2008 - Baltimore, MD - Crystal Palace FC USA are pleased to announce that defender/midfielder Shintaro Harada and midfielder/forward Pat Healey have been called up on loan by the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer for their international friendly match against Veracruz in Mexico on Sunday August 24th at 4:00pm.
"Pete [Medd] called me and told me," said an elated Shintaro Harada. "I was more surprised about this news than the other Read the rest of this entry »

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Barrett-Jackson speeds to Las Vegas launch with help from Robbie … - Bizjournals.com

August 25, 2006 - Posted in Las Vegas vacations

Scottsdale's Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. is revving up its image in anticipation of its Las Vegas debut Oct. 15-18.
Robbie Gordon's No. 7 Dodge will sport the classic car auction company's red logo during the Sharpie 500 as part of the NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series race this weekend in Bristol, Tenn. The Barrett-Jackson logo will join that of Planet Color, the custom color paint system of Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes Corp..
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