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Weekly UpdatesJun 7, 2009
Airship Ventures
Airship Ventures celebrates the achievement of 2009 high school graduates with a month of celebratory "High Honors" Flightseeing Tours above the San Francisco Bay Area and Monterey on "Eureka," the world's largest airship. Available during the month of June, "High Honors" Flightseeing Tours allow class of 2009 high school graduates to take a 1-hour flightseeing tour, valued at USD 495/person, for USD 99 when accompanied by a family member flying with a USD 375 promotional fare; up to three family members may fly with their graduate at the USD 375/person rate. Soaring 1000-feet above the sights aboard "Eureka," graduates and their families will enjoy spectacular 360-degree aerial views of vistas, landmarks, and communities from a completely different and breathtaking perspective. With flights departing from Moffett Field and Oakland several days a week, Airship Ventures offers a variety of tours above San Francisco Bay, The City, Silicon Valley and the South Bay. In addition to these signature routes, "High Honors" Flightseeing Tours above the dramatic coastline and scenic 17-Mile Drive are also available when "Eureka" makes a special visit to Monterey June 13-14, weather permitting. All class of 2009 high school graduates are eligible for the USD 99 "High Honors" Flightseeing Tour celebratory fare; graduates will be asked to show a diploma or school identification card noting their 2008-2009 senior status before flying as proof of eligibility. To qualify for the special USD 375 fare, family members' reservations must be booked at the same time as their graduate's. The "High Honors" Flightseeing Tour offer applies to flights booked between June 1-30, 2009. For information on "High Honors" Flightseeing Tours, Father's Day gift certificates, private or custom charters, or "Eureka's" complete fight schedule, visit the Airship Ventures Web site at www.airshipventures.com, or call 650.969.8100. Jun 1, 2009
Ala Moana Center
Ala Moana Center, one of the worldOs largest outdoor shopping centers and HawaiOiOs premier shopping destination, will celebrate its landmark 50th anniversary on Thursday, August 13, 2009. Spanning five decades from the first days of statehood to modern day HawaiOi, this milestone marks how Ala Moana Center has served both residents and visitors alike as the Hawaiian IslandsO most highly revered gathering place to shop, dine and be entertained. Ala Moana Center will present a two-and-a-half-week celebration commencing on August 13 to feature a myriad of 50th anniversary themed special events and sales and promotions for customers to participate in and enjoy. Jun 2, 2009
Amangani
Amangani in Jackson Hole, Wyo., is offering a Wildlife Experience, a nature safari that introduces guests to the array of wildlife that runs free in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. More than 300 species of birds (bald eagles, mountain bluebirds, trumpeter swans and sand hill cranes among them) and big game, such as moose, elk, bison, wolves and bears, come into view with the help of an experienced guide. Available through Aug. 31, the Wildlife Experience includes four nights in one of AmanganiOs Superior Suites, continental breakfast each morning, airport transfers, and a full-day guided expedition through the Jackson Hole Valley and to Yellowstone National Park (maximum four participants per vehicle) for USD 1,700 per person, double. Two children under the age of 12 can stay with their parents at no charge (breakfast additional). www.amanresorts.com. Jun 4, 2009
Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel
The Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center has launched a promotion to celebrate the release of the movie OLand of the LostO with Will Ferrell. Clients receive four free movie tickets to see the Universal Pictures comedy adventure or any other movie of their choice this summer at participating theaters when they book a weekend stay (Thursday through Sunday) at the Burbank Marriott or any other participating Marriott or JW Marriott hotel in the U.S. and Canada. Bookings and travel must take place by Sept. 7. www.marriott.com/landofthelost Jun 6, 2009
California
A southern California tourist has filed a class action racketeering lawsuit against local taxi and limo companies and several strip clubs. The I-Team has done several investigations into kickbacks of up to USD 100 that strip clubs pay to limo and taxi drivers who bring in customers. The lawsuit alleges the cabbies and strip clubs are working together in a USD 40 million a year extortion scheme. In essence, the tourist claims some drivers illegally divert customers to clubs that pay more, sometimes against the passengers' wishes. The lawsuit quotes I-Team reports in which cab drivers reveal how the process works. The man who filed the suit claims he was trying to go to the strip club Play It Again Sam's, but the cab driver repeatedly lied about the club and instead took him to Spearmint Rhino. Jun 3, 2009
Collette Vacations
Collette Vacations features ongoing updates from President and CEO Dan Sullivan on its Twitter page at www.Twitter.com/ColletteTravel. Collette sees its use of Twitter moving beyond simply reporting on news topics. The company sees Twitter as a way for ColletteOs president to interact and engage agents and clients on a personal level. Collette is encouraging the agent community to tweet on topics that matter to them. OI hope as Collette moves forward with this social media site, we find new ways to converse with travel agents in order to meet their needs now, as theyOre happening,O said Sullivan. A steady stream of content will flow daily from Collette providing agents travel-related information that is timely and relevant. The company encourages agent partners to help spread the word to family, friends, and clients. Jun 4, 2009
Country Inn
The new 67-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Norfolk Airport South is open for business at 5808 Burton Station Road. The 100 percent non-smoking hotel features an indoor pool and fitness center with treadmill, elliptical machine and freedom trainer. Other amenities include a complimentary hot breakfast and meeting room that can accommodate up to 150 people. The hotel offers a variety of guest room styles including standard rooms, studio suites and one-bedroom suites. All rooms feature complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, hair dryer, 32-inch LCD television, microwave and refrigerator. Located off of Exit 282 on I-64, the hotel is just three miles from Norfolk International Airport and provides complimentary hotel shuttle to and from the airport. The hotel is also close to Norfolk Naval Station and on the border of the City of Norfolk and the City of Virginia Beach. www.countryinns.com. Jun 6, 2009
General Tours World Traveler
General Tours World Traveler announced USD 1,200 per couple savings on its popular 14-day small group escorted tour, On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania. The trip features leisurely two- and three-night stays at luxury camps in East AfricaOs premier wildlife parks. Clients enjoy morning and afternoon game drives complemented by unique cultural excursions in renowned areas like Lake Manyara National Park and the Masai Mara Game Reserve. www.generaltours.com Jun 4, 2009
GOGO Worldwide Vacations
GOGO Worldwide Vacations is giving free flights to Mexico to clients who book Cancun and Riviera Maya by June 30 for travel through Dec. 23. Clients who book three to six nights, double occupancy, will receive one airline ticket. Clients who book seven or more nights, double occupancy, receive two airline tickets. Packages start at USD 339 per person all-inclusive (USD 315 based on three-night, all-inclusive stay at Oasis Cancun, and including air from Dallas.). Many of the resorts are offering added values such as kids stay and eat free, golf and spa credits and unlimited tours. For more information, including a complete list of offers and participating hotels, visit www.gogoworldwidevacations.com. Jun 4, 2009
Goway
Goway is offering a 20-day fully escorted tour to Southern Africa called Magic of Africa, one of six fully escorted tours under GowayOs designation, Holidays of a Lifetime. It is also one of two escorted tours Goway features for Africa. Regular departures of the Magic of Africa tour feature direct flights from North America to South Africa with South African Airways. Visits to three different countries are included in the itinerary. South Africa is covered in depth with visits to Cape Town, the Winelands, the Garden Route, Zululand, Swaziland and a game safari in Kruger National Park. For a different perspective on the safari experience, there is a visit to Chobe National Park in Botswana followed by a grand finale in Zambia to view the spectacular Victoria Falls. www.goway.com Jun 5, 2009
Hyatt Hotels
Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites this summer are offering 30 percent savings at more than 150 hotels nationwide, including locations such as Atlanta, Houston, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio and Tampa. Travelers who make their reservation at any participating Hyatt Place or Hyatt Summerfield Suites from June 8-12 will receive 30 percent off the Hyatt Daily Rate for stays June 28-Sept. 7. To book their reservation, travelers must do the following for each brand: Hyatt Place [ETH] visit www.HPLimitedTimeOffer.com; Hyatt Summerfield Suites [ETH] visit www.HSSLimitedTimeOffer.com. Jun 6, 2009
MLT Vacations
MLT Vacations launched its new OMLT Vacations Recharge & Reach-outO (or OR&RO) program, which is designed to give employees the opportunity to have two additional days off with pay to allocate specifically towards taking care of themselves (Recharge) and taking care of others in their community (Reach-out). Over the next 12 months, MLT Vacations employees are being awarded one additional day off to increase overall health and wellness by taking care of themselves, and one additional day off to serve others within their community. The Recharge day can essentially be used however an employee deems appropriate for enhancing overall health and wellness. The Reach-out day is for giving back to their community by volunteering their time through a charitable organization of their choosing. www.worldagentdirect.com Jun 5, 2009
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