Travel Locator http://www.travelocator.net Travel around the World Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:01:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Organising a stag weekend in Cambridge http://www.travelocator.net/organising-a-stag-weekend-in-cambridge.html http://www.travelocator.net/organising-a-stag-weekend-in-cambridge.html#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:00:18 +0000 admin http://www.travelocator.net/?p=134 Cambridge is an university city from United Kingdom and it is renowned for Cambridge University,the second city after Oxford,that is the oldest. Because here are lot of students there are also lots of Stag Nights ready to be discovered. At this University used to teach people who became important for us:Erasmus from Rotterdam and Isaac Newton,match and phisics teacher.Renowned from his capacity and his role in stundent’s life,it publishes more than 2500 titles every year.Its is so extended university,it has a lot of museum of archeology,zoology,history of science,libraries and collections.For that reason,the university is divided into separate Departments.Beside the famous university,people can also visit:The Backs,Fitzwilliam Museum,Sedgwick Museum,etc.You can organise a Stag weekends in Cambridge very easy.
The Backs is an area,that was once a pasture.His name comes to “the back” of the colleges Cambridge,Clare,Trinity and St. John.The Fitzwilliam Museum represent a  museum of art,with libraries and art collections,where yearly comes more than 300.000 visitors from around the world.Obvious,the Egyptian Galleries impress through their looks.Imagine it!There exist a Department just of coins and medals,manuscripts,arts,,things that you can’t deny aren’t really. The Sedgwick Museum is based on geology,science of Earth,minerals,all things that have ever contact with important Earth discoveries.People who live here,but also visitors like Road Driving in Cambridge,cause they cross exciting terrains with 4X4 cars.Their driving experience doesn’t affect people’s life or destroy nature.
Cambridge city offer to you majority of things,similar, that you have taken part in other cities,but not in so good way.Archery for example,isn’t so important,but it’s seems kind of funny when you failed in this game.Often,bad thing happens because this kind of game isn’t so easy to learn.Another watersport, skiing.There’s a lot of similar activities.If you love night life , a perfect Stag Nights are ready to begin. Each people like or dislike water skiing. That’s the greatest location for an excellent spent time.

]]> http://www.travelocator.net/organising-a-stag-weekend-in-cambridge.html/feed StudentUniverse.com Becomes the First Travel Search Engine to Offer Real-Time Flexible Date Search Function http://www.travelocator.net/studentuniversecom-becomes-the-first-travel-search-engine-to-offer-real-time-flexible-date-search-function.html http://www.travelocator.net/studentuniversecom-becomes-the-first-travel-search-engine-to-offer-real-time-flexible-date-search-function.html#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:15:29 +0000 admin http://www.travelocator.net/studentuniversecom-becomes-the-first-travel-search-engine-to-offer-real-time-flexible-date-search-function.html WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ — Leading online student and faculty travel provider StudentUniverse.com today introduced new proprietary search technology that allows flexible date search functionality to help students find lower-priced airfares. StudentUniverse.com is the first travel search engine to offer a real-time flexible date search function. Users can select to search up to three days before and three days after their preferred departure and return dates to get real time cheapest fares on up to 49 travel day combinations — plus an expanded array of more airfare options with one click. In addition to introducing new search technology StudentUniverse has launched a completely redesigned Web site to help streamline student travel searches.
“We know that the average student searches several travel day combinations when booking air travel. Our new site does the work for you — providing students with the best fares across more itineraries with one search,” said Atle Skalleberg, head of research and marketing for StudentUniverse.com. “We made a real investment in technology to help make it possible for college students and faculty to find cheaper fares faster,” Skalleberg continued.
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To use the flexible search tool, students simply enter preferred dates of travel and use the drop down feature to select their flexibility. Users can get three days flexibility on their departure and return date, resulting in up to 49 unique date combinations. No other travel site offers this feature with live availability.
Search Results:
Results are displayed in an easy-to-read grid with the cheapest fares for up to 49 date combinations, including the specified travel dates. Use mouse to roll over desired flight to display basic flight information including carrier, number of stops and price on the left hand side of the screen.
Finding the Cheapest Alternative:
Once users find the best alternative in the matrix they can get additional flight information, including flight departure and arrival times, taxes and airline information below the matrix. Users can easily sort the results to find what suits them.
A team of developers at StudentUniverse.com sifted through years of usability testing to create a Web site design to represent StudentUniverse.com’s mission — to help students find the cheapest travel.
“Not only will the improvements in search technology help students get more results faster, but a new clean and streamlined look will make it even easier for students to find what they are looking for,” said Chad Mooney, Project Manager for the new StudentUniverse site and services.
“We are not a huge company telling students what they want. We are a small company listening to students and enhancing our Web site based on specific feedback,” said Skalleberg. “Students can be more flexible with travel dates and price is most important when booking travel. With the new flexible search functionality at StudentUniverse.com students can see the different prices for up to a week’s worth of travel dates and can be confident they are getting a good deal.”
For more information and screen shots visit .
About StudentUniverse.com
Founded in 1999 as a travel agency exclusively for college students, StudentUniverse.com helps college students travel more and spend less. Through proprietary verification technology (to confirm student status) and exclusive airline deals, StudentUniverse.com connects students with discounted airfares and other travel deals. Each month, more than half a million college students and faculty rely on StudentUniverse.com to source the best travel deals, so they can travel more and spend less. For more information, visit .
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]]> http://www.travelocator.net/studentuniversecom-becomes-the-first-travel-search-engine-to-offer-real-time-flexible-date-search-function.html/feed Fuel Prices, Movie Times and Live Traffic Alerts Among New Features Now Available on Your Wireless Phone With AAA Mobile(R) http://www.travelocator.net/fuel-prices-movie-times-and-live-traffic-alerts-among-new-features-now-available-on-your-wireless-phone-with-aaa-mobiler.html http://www.travelocator.net/fuel-prices-movie-times-and-live-traffic-alerts-among-new-features-now-available-on-your-wireless-phone-with-aaa-mobiler.html#comments Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:15:01 +0000 admin http://www.travelocator.net/fuel-prices-movie-times-and-live-traffic-alerts-among-new-features-now-available-on-your-wireless-phone-with-aaa-mobiler.html ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Just in time for Labor Day weekend travel, AAA launched the latest version of its award-winning wireless navigation program — AAA Mobile(R) — with several new features including fuel prices, live traffic alerts and weather forecasts.
“Advanced technologies such as AAA Mobile make access to AAA’s trusted route guidance, restaurant and lodging information and member roadside services now more convenient than ever,” said Marshall L. Doney, vice president, AAA Automotive. “The new features of AAA Mobile help motorists address two of their greatest concerns — fuel prices and traffic congestion - - by allowing them to quickly obtain prices at several gas stations and providing live traffic alerts with alternative navigation routes.”
Find the best fuel prices
With fuel prices a worry for many motorists, AAA Mobile users can quickly find the best prices by receiving a list of gas stations with prices nearest to their current location or in a specified zip code or city. Once they find a station, AAA Mobile will provide audible turn-by-turn directions on how to get there.
Find out what’s ahead
Whether driving in holiday traffic or on the daily commute, AAA Mobile’s new real-time traffic feature helps motorists find out what’s ahead and alternatives on how to get there. AAA Mobile alerts motorists to traffic congestion, accidents and other new developments on their route and provides detour options to compare against their current estimated time of arrival.
AAA Mobile also allows users to take a look ahead at the weather by providing current conditions and seven-day forecasts for their current location or any city around the world.
Find things to do
Want to see the latest blockbuster movie? AAA Mobile can help find which movie theaters nearby are playing the movie, provide start times, navigate you there and list nearby restaurants to consider for dinner.
Using the mobile activity planning feature, AAA Mobile users can search for show times, critics’ ratings and other details for movies, concerts, plays, sporting events and other social events near their GPS location. Users can navigate to theaters or event venues and search for local parking, restaurants, ATMs or other points of interests near the location.
Help friends find you
AAA Mobile users can let friends know where they are with a push of a button by sending their GPS location to another wireless phone. When sending to other AAA Mobile users, friends receive the address and can navigate to you. With non-users, your location’s address is delivered via text message.
Continue to find AAA travel expertise in your phone
In addition to offering turn-by-turn audible directions with on-screen maps, AAA Mobile continues to provide users with AAA’s travel expertise in their wireless phone with AAA TourBook(R) travel guide information, including complete listings of AAA Diamond Rated restaurants and lodgings and points of interests. AAA Mobile also offers listings for ATMs, more than 100,000 Show Your Card & Save(R) merchants, AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities, AAA branch offices and other types of businesses.
For those users who are AAA members, they can send their GPS location directly to AAA and be connected to roadside assistance operators.
Current users can upgrade to the latest version of AAA Mobile at no additional charge. They will receive a prompt on their phone when the new version is available to download.
AAA Mobile, powered by Networks In Motion, is available through several wireless carriers on a variety of GPS-enabled phones. For a complete listing of providers and compatible phones, visit AAA.com/AAAMobile.
As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 51 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.com
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]]> http://www.travelocator.net/fuel-prices-movie-times-and-live-traffic-alerts-among-new-features-now-available-on-your-wireless-phone-with-aaa-mobiler.html/feed 1.2 Million Michiganians Will Travel on Labor Day, Says AAA http://www.travelocator.net/12-million-michiganians-will-travel-on-labor-day-says-aaa.html http://www.travelocator.net/12-million-michiganians-will-travel-on-labor-day-says-aaa.html#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:15:49 +0000 admin http://www.travelocator.net/12-million-michiganians-will-travel-on-labor-day-says-aaa.html DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ — An estimated 1.2 million Michiganians have Labor Day holiday travel plans, according to a recent survey by AAA. Of this number, 1 million will travel by car and 87,000 will travel by air. The number of auto travelers in the Great Lakes region, including Michigan, is down 0.8 percent from last year and the number of air travelers is down 8.1 percent.
AAA’s Leisure travel Index shows most vacation costs up from Labor Day 2007, while others are unchanged. Nationwide, hotel rates for AAA 3 Diamond hotels are unchanged. Car rental rates are up 2 percent and air fares are up 15 percent.
“While the overall numbers are down slightly from last year, it is important to note that more Michigan residents are spending their vacation dollars in Michigan,” said Claire Lockley, vice president travel for The Auto Club Group (ACG). “Lower gas prices may help invigorate travel during the waning days of the summer travel season. Labor Day is also a good time for last-minute cruise and tour specials.”
This year’s Labor Day travel period caps a summer of high gas prices and a sluggish economy. As of August 22, the average Michigan price was $3.798 per gallon for self-serve regular fuel (78.3 cents higher than last year).
AAA’s gas saving tips for vacation travelers include:
– Take the most direct route, reduce your chances of getting lost and avoid known holiday traffic bottlenecks by getting directions with AAA.com’s TripTik(R) travel planner or from public Web sites like .
– Shop around for the least expensive gas by watching prices before you need to fill-up. AAA’s Fuel Finder website helps drivers find the lowest cost fuel at local stations. Access the AAA Fuel Finder at local AAA club websites.
– Drive your most fuel efficient vehicle that works for your trip.
– Know before you go by using AAA’s website. Just plug in the make and model of your car and where you are traveling and you will get an estimate of how much you will be spending on gas for the trip.
– Keep your car well-maintained by keeping tires properly inflated and having a professional technician inspect your vehicle before you go.
– Drive gently. Excessive braking and accelerating reduces fuel economy, as does driving faster than highway speed limits.
For those who are flying to their final Labor Day destination, AAA travel agents offer the following tips for budget-conscious travelers:
– Be flexible with travel dates; be willing to travel midweek versus the weekend.
– Book your trip early.
– Check on reduced airfares if booking a hotel or car rental at the same time.
– Investigate the costs of staying offsite versus onsite for a particular destination, such as a theme park.
— If flying, try alternate airports.
— Pack snacks in a carry-on that can serve as a quick lunch.

– Review your insurance policies prior to departure to determine if you need extra coverage, such as with a rental car company.
For state residents planning a summer vacation, the 10 most popular driving destinations are:
1) Niagara Falls ON
2) Chicago IL
3) Myrtle Beach SC
4) Nashville TN
5) Washington DC
6) Cleveland OH
7) Mackinaw City MI
8) Yellowstone National Park WY
9) Toronto ON
10) Traverse City MI

For the first time, two Michigan destinations have been ranked in the Top 10, signifying that more state residents are traveling in Michigan, staying closer to home. Tourism in Michigan is a $15-billion-a-year industry, and the state remains one of the best travel values.
According to the 2008 edition of AAA’s Annual Vacation Costs Survey, the recommended travel budget for two adults traveling together in Michigan is $211.19 per day for lodging and meals — $33 less than the national average of $244 per day.
The official 78-hour Labor Day holiday period begins at 6 p.m. Friday, (August 29) and runs to 11:59 p.m. Monday, (September 1).
During last year’s Labor Day holiday period, 12 people died in 11 fatal crashes on roads across the state. That was up from the 2006 holiday, when 8 people died in 8 fatal crashes. Three of last year’s fatal crashes were alcohol-related. Of the 12 victims killed, 4 were not restrained.
To reduce these numbers this Labor Day holiday, all drivers are urged to use safety belts, avoid alcohol, stay alert at the wheel and observe all traffic laws.
Michigan law enforcement agencies will embark on a new program to make this the safest summer on record by continuing increased traffic patrols to strictly enforce safety belt and drunk driving laws. The enhanced traffic enforcement effort is being supported by federal traffic safety funds.
The Auto Club advises motorists to plan ahead and allow extra time to navigate construction areas on the state’s highways.
For traffic and detour information, motorists can call 1-800-AAA-MICH (222-6424). Or, before leaving, check the AAA Michigan Web site, , for updated traffic information.
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]]> http://www.travelocator.net/12-million-michiganians-will-travel-on-labor-day-says-aaa.html/feed Best Western International Launches New Online Game for Business Travelers http://www.travelocator.net/best-western-international-launches-new-online-game-for-business-travelers.html http://www.travelocator.net/best-western-international-launches-new-online-game-for-business-travelers.html#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:15:49 +0000 admin http://www.travelocator.net/best-western-international-launches-new-online-game-for-business-travelers.html PHOENIX, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Best Western International has launched “Taking Care of Business,” a new online game that will allow business travelers across North America to take virtual tours of Best Western guest rooms and win instant prizes.
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Now through September 18, 2008, individuals can go online and explore a virtual Best Western guest room. With a mouse, visitors can explore Best Western’s great features and amenities, such as hi-speed Internet access, breakfast, convenient locations around the world and the Best Western Rewards loyalty program.
Players will have the chance to instantly win prizes including free room nights, gas for a year, 50,000 airline miles or a wardrobe makeover. They’ll also earn entries into the grand prize sweepstakes for a chance to win a seven day vacation for four, including accommodations, meals, car rental and gas.
“More than ever, Best Western is a great choice for corporate travelers, thanks to our business-friendly properties in thousands of locations,” said Dorothy Dowling, Best Western’s senior vice president of marketing and sales. “This game is a fun way to show our appreciation and allow guests to learn more about what Best Western has to offer.”
For official rules and to register, consumers should visit . Some restrictions apply.
ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL
Best Western International is THE WORLD’S LARGEST hotel CHAIN(R), providing marketing, reservations and operational support to over 4,000* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide. An industry pioneer since 1946, Best Western has grown into an iconic brand that hosts 400,000* worldwide guests each night. Best Western’s diverse property portfolio, its greatest strength, stems from a business model designed to give owners maximum flexibility to address market-specific needs. Equally committed to the business and leisure traveler, Best Western recently embarked on a five-year mission to lead the hotel industry in customer care. Since 2004, Best Western has served as the Official hotel of NASCAR(R). For more information or to make a reservation, please visit .
*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.

CONTACT: Abby Salman
Best Western International
(602) 957-5589

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]]> http://www.travelocator.net/best-western-international-launches-new-online-game-for-business-travelers.html/feed San Francisco 49ers choose PrimeSport as Official Fan Travel Partner http://www.travelocator.net/san-francisco-49ers-choose-primesport-as-official-fan-travel-partner.html http://www.travelocator.net/san-francisco-49ers-choose-primesport-as-official-fan-travel-partner.html#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:15:48 +0000 admin http://www.travelocator.net/san-francisco-49ers-choose-primesport-as-official-fan-travel-partner.html LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ — PrimeSport, a leading Sports travel and Event Management company, announces their continued partnership with the San Francisco 49ers for the 2008 NFL Season as their Official Fan travel Partner.
In their 6th year of partnership, PrimeSport will provide San Francisco 49ers fans with travel packages to each of their away games for the season. The 49ers Fan travel Packages can include premium tickets, transportation and hotel accommodations. PrimeSport will also support the requests of local corporations or groups interested in customizing their trip to a specific game. These customized programs can include special features such as pre-game hospitality parties, meet and greet opportunities with former 49ers players, discounted merchandise and more.
“These days travel is a complicated business. PrimeSport makes travel a simple and enjoyable experience for our fans. That is why they are the 49ers one stop shop for tickets and travel to our away games,” says Andy Dolich, COO of the San Francisco 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers Fan travel Packages include:
— Game Tickets
— Transportation
— Hotel Accommodations

“As a fan-centric organization ourselves, we appreciate the trust the 49ers have placed in PrimeSport to continue to deliver engaging, unique and effortless travel Packages to their fan base,” states Jeff Lapin, CEO of PrimeSport and RazorGator.
Travel packages are available for purchase on-line at . For information on custom packages, call PrimeSport at 1-800-591-9198.
PrimeSport is a leading Sports travel and Event Management company in sports and entertainment markets worldwide. PrimeSport offers Hard-To-Get(sm) tickets, corporate and fan travel packages, corporate hospitality and ticket exchanges for corporations, professional sports teams and fans. Official partnerships with professional sports organizations include the San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Rams, Baltimore Ravens, Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Pirates, the NCAA(R), Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, including the NCAA Men’s Final Four(R), NCAA Women’s Final Four(R), NCAA College World Series(R), and NCAA Men’s Frozen Four(R), Rose Bowl(R) and UFC(R). RazorGator Interactive Group, which operates PrimeSport, RazorGator.com, and TicketOS is a privately- held company headquartered in Los Angeles, California with offices in Phoenix, Atlanta, Dallas and India. For more information, visit or call 1-800-591-9198
Media Contact:
Toni Lamb, RazorGator
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]]> http://www.travelocator.net/san-francisco-49ers-choose-primesport-as-official-fan-travel-partner.html/feed TripAdvisor Takes Majority Position in FlipKey, Strong Player in Vacation Rental Market http://www.travelocator.net/tripadvisor-takes-majority-position-in-flipkey-strong-player-in-vacation-rental-market.html http://www.travelocator.net/tripadvisor-takes-majority-position-in-flipkey-strong-player-in-vacation-rental-market.html#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:15:48 +0000 admin http://www.travelocator.net/tripadvisor-takes-majority-position-in-flipkey-strong-player-in-vacation-rental-market.html NEWTON, Mass., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ — TripAdvisor(R), the world’s largest travel community, today announced it has purchased a majority stake in FlipKey(TM), , a leading vacation rental review site. Terms of the investment will not be disclosed.
“Vacation rentals is the hot emerging category in travel and FlipKey has a great foundation and a smart business approach,” said Steve Kaufer, founder and CEO of TripAdvisor. “We believe we can help FlipKey become the leader in the space and, in turn, FlipKey content will satisfy a growing need for TripAdvisor users.”
“TripAdvisor is ‘it’ in the world of user-generated travel reviews, so we are thrilled to have the support of the TripAdvisor Media Network,” said TJ Mahony, FlipKey founder and CEO. “We’re honored to have been chosen as the vacation rental provider to the world’s largest travel community and look forward to working with TripAdvisor to build our business.”
Boston-based FlipKey.com launched in March 2008 and is led by TJ Mahony, CEO, Jeremiah Gall, COO, and Carl Query, CTO. FlipKey features 50,000 vacation homes, representing all 50 U.S. states. In addition to amassing vacation rental listings and consumer reviews of the featured properties, FlipKey has an exclusive relationship with Instant Software, the leading property management software company, to provide a guest review platform for its clients. FlipKey content is expected to be integrated with TripAdvisor.
About TripAdvisor Media Network
TripAdvisor(R) Media Network, operated by TripAdvisor, LLC, attracts nearly 32 million monthly visitors* across 12 popular travel brands, TripAdvisor(R), , , , , , , , , , and . TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with 24 million monthly visitors*, six million registered members and 15 million reviews and opinions. Featuring real advice from real travelers, TripAdvisor-branded sites cover 300,000 hotels and attractions and operate in the U.S. (), the U.K. (), Ireland (), France (), Germany (), Italy (), and Spain (). TripAdvisor(R) Media Network provides travel suppliers with graphical advertising opportunities and a cost-per-click marketing platform. Collectively, the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network have won hundreds of awards and accolades from press and industry worldwide. TripAdvisor and the sites comprising the TripAdvisor Media Network are operating companies of Expedia, Inc. .
TripAdvisor is a registered trademark of TripAdvisor LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. FlipKey is a trademark of FlipKey, Inc.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix, May 2008
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]]> http://www.travelocator.net/tripadvisor-takes-majority-position-in-flipkey-strong-player-in-vacation-rental-market.html/feed Starwood’s Convention Collection To Offer Meeting Planners 4,400 New Hotel Rooms in Dallas, Denver, Phoenix and Seattle http://www.travelocator.net/starwoods-convention-collection-to-offer-meeting-planners-4400-new-hotel-rooms-in-dallas-denver-phoenix-and-seattle.html http://www.travelocator.net/starwoods-convention-collection-to-offer-meeting-planners-4400-new-hotel-rooms-in-dallas-denver-phoenix-and-seattle.html#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:15:47 +0000 admin http://www.travelocator.net/starwoods-convention-collection-to-offer-meeting-planners-4400-new-hotel-rooms-in-dallas-denver-phoenix-and-seattle.html DENVER, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ — Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Sheraton Denver Hotel, Sheraton Seattle hotel and the soon-to-open Sheraton Phoenix Downtown have been added to Starwood Convention Collection, an elite collection of Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ largest hotels. The SCC now offers 32 hotels in US & Canada, with over 30,000 guest rooms, 1,000 meeting rooms and over three million square feet of meeting space. The SCC provides a seamless meeting planner experience for multi-year or multi-meeting programs at hotels located in top destinations. The program provides an outstanding convention or meeting experience with exceptional service and unparallel facilities.
The SCC provides meeting planners with one point of contact to handle all aspects of the planning process. In addition, planners enjoy Starwood’s Meeting Service Standards, ensuring consistent paperwork and standards across al hotels, as well as an ability to book multiple large meetings at once using the same contract template. Each SCC hotel provides an enhanced post- conference report to the meeting planner in order to ensure continued communication and improvements.
“Our customers choose the Starwood Convention Collection because they are confident that Starwood always delivers a top-notch meeting experience, from our cutting-edge facilities, to flawless service and tremendous value,” said Christie Hicks, senior vice president Global Sales for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “We offer both meeting professionals and meeting attendees an opportunity to have an excellent meeting experience; meet their objectives and enjoy our Westin and Sheraton brands.”
Sheraton Dallas hotel has 1,842 guest rooms and over 230,000 square feet of meeting space, including the single largest ballroom in Texas. The hotel is located in the heart of the Dallas commercial center and attached via sky-bridge to a sister Starwood property, The Westin City Center, Dallas. With 1,225 guest rooms, Sheraton Denver hotel is the largest hotel in Colorado. It also offers more than 130,000 square feet of conference space and nearly 50 meeting rooms. Located one block from the new convention center, the soon-to-open Sheraton Phoenix Downtown hotel boasts 1,000 new hotel rooms and will provide more than 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, making it a perfect venue for groups. Sheraton Seattle hotel offers a total of 75,000 square feet and recently added 400 new guest rooms.
SCC hotels in the United States are located in Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angels, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Pittsburg, San Diego, San Francisco and Waikiki. SCC hotels in Canada are located in Toronto, Montreal, Niagara Falls and Vancouver. The newest SCC hotels are located in Dallas, Denver, Phoenix and Seattle.
For additional information on Starwood Convention Collection, visit
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]]> http://www.travelocator.net/starwoods-convention-collection-to-offer-meeting-planners-4400-new-hotel-rooms-in-dallas-denver-phoenix-and-seattle.html/feed isango! Goes Deutsche! http://www.travelocator.net/isango-goes-deutsche.html http://www.travelocator.net/isango-goes-deutsche.html#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:15:46 +0000 admin http://www.travelocator.net/isango-goes-deutsche.html LONDON, August 19 /PRNewswire/ —

- isango!, the Largest Online travel Experience Provider in
Europe Launches German Site http://www.isango.de in Record Time.

Another first for isango.com as it rolls out the first, truly
localised travel experiences offering in the German market. Only 4 months
after raising the necessary funds, the dynamic startup has put together a
dedicated site for German customers on http://www.isango.de. Far more than
just a translated version of isango! - it is a site truly tailored to German
customers, in line with the country’s e-commerce regulations and crucially,
offering tour and activity products across the world conducted in the German
language.

Germany has the highest volumes of outbound tourism in the
world and a confident online consumer. German low cost carriers and DIY
online travel agents are well established in the market, making it ripe for
an unbundled ‘tours and activity’ offering.

And it’s not only consumers crying out for the category.
isango! enjoys a hybrid B2C and B2B business model, and has received a very
enthusiastic response from strategic distribution partners in Germany. The
company will soon be rolling out its German ‘gold’ label product to its
pan-European partners and is actively seeking additional business
partnerships to extend its reach and online awareness in Germany.

Daniele Beccari, Vice President Europe, isango! says:

“As the first travel experiences aggregator to launch a truly
localised European offering, we are hugely excited about the opportunity that
the German market presents. Since launch, 18 months ago, we have received a
great deal of consumer and trade interest from Germany prompting our choice
of this market as our first localised offering! http://www.isango.de
represents a big milestone in our European expansion plans.”
The launch in France is currently under development and is
projected to happen by year end.

About isango!

Don’t travel the world… Experience it!

isango! (http://www.isango.com) is a market-leading provider
of global travel experiences. Launched in late 2006 by former consultants and
executives from Expedia and Cendant/ ebookers, it provides consumers and
business partners with an authoritative online resource for planning and
booking unique experiences and activities.

The site gives the low-down on each country, providing
detailed information about the destination and the activities as well as
suggested itineraries. With the ability to tailor make trips according to
personal interests and preferences, isango! provides holiday makers with easy
online access to previously hard-to-book products.

isango! offers more than 4,000 activities in 60 countries
and not only sells direct to consumer but via partner companies such as
airlines, car rental firms, hotel groups and travel portals including Ryanair
, Hertz, Yahoo, Teletext and WAYN

Why choose isango!?

- Value for money: the best experiences at the lowest prices, and with no
hidden costs
- Quality: the most reliable operators
- Flexibility: to accommodate changes to travel plans with an easy
cancellation policy
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]]> http://www.travelocator.net/isango-goes-deutsche.html/feed Hotwire Debunks 4-Star Hotel Price Myth http://www.travelocator.net/hotwire-debunks-4-star-hotel-price-myth.html http://www.travelocator.net/hotwire-debunks-4-star-hotel-price-myth.html#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:15:06 +0000 admin http://www.travelocator.net/hotwire-debunks-4-star-hotel-price-myth.html SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ — Hotwire(R), a leading discount travel site, announced today that 72 percent of U.S. adults believe that a stay at a 4-star hotel in a major U.S. city costs $150 or more a night, according to a recent Harris Interactive survey commissioned by Hotwire. Yet the low prices on 4-star hotels on Hotwire debunk that school of thought entirely, with rooms often under $99 per night.
“Our data shows most consumers don’t think it is possible to pay less than $150 a night for a 4-star hotel. This might be an accurate price for consumers purchasing through other travel sites, but by booking 4-star hotel rooms on Hotwire, you can actually save yourself a tidy sum of money. Hotwire has 4-star hotel rooms in major cities, often times, for under $99 a night,” said Clem Bason, vice president of merchandising and travel expert at Hotwire.com(R). “Hotwire makes it possible to travel during this economic slump.”
On any given night, about three out of ten hotel rooms go unsold. Hotwire has special relationships with major hotel suppliers to help them fill these hotel rooms that would otherwise go unsold. This results in deeply discounted room rates consumers won’t see on other travel sites. Hotwire offers rooms in destinations all across the United States, Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Below are some examples of 4-star hotel deals in major cities recently found on Hotwire:
— $75 - Chicago, IL — $89 - Orlando, FL
— $94 - Washington, DC — $99 - Toronto, ON *4.5-star hotel
— $56 - Las Vegas, NV — $122 - Boston, MA *4.5-star hotel
— $69 - New Orleans, LA — $95 - Los Angeles, CA

“Now is the chance to really take advantage of low hotel prices on 4-star hotels and take that getaway you’ve been meaning to go on,” said Bason.
Methodology
This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive via its QuickQuery(SM) online omnibus service on behalf of Hotwire between June 10-12, 2008 among 2,019 U.S. adults aged 18 years and older. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.
About Harris Interactive
Harris Interactive is a global leader in custom market research. With a long and rich history in multimodal research, powered by our science and technology, we assist clients in achieving business results. Harris Interactive serves clients globally through our North American, European and Asian offices and a network of independent market research firms.
About Hotwire
Hotwire.com(R) is a leading discount travel site with low rates on airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. Launched in 2000, Hotwire(R) negotiates deep discounts from its travel suppliers to help travelers book unsold airline seats, hotel rooms and rental cars. J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Independent travel Web Site Satisfaction Study(SM) recognized Hotwire for ranking “Highest Customer Satisfaction For Independent travel Web Sites, Two Years in a Row.” Hotwire is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. .
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