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Viking Prestige to Begin Inaugural Voyage

Aleksandr Shatskih

Viking Prestige, the newest addition to the Viking River Cruises fleet, has been recently christened in Amsterdam, and will begin its inaugural voyage tomorrow, July 2, 2011.

14 years ago

On the Beach for Med Travel Deals

Aleksandr Shatskih

On the Beach, a leading UK OTA, says this Summer may be a banner season for UK beach combers headed to the sunny Med. In a press release today, the company points to increased traffic for beaches in Spain, Greece, and in Turkey. Not everything about slumping economies is bad, not when the deals get too good to be true.

14 years ago

Canada Day Destinations for Everyone

Aleksandr Shatskih

There are many historic destinations that make a meaningful alternative to BBQs and fireworks this Canada Day. Where will you celebrate?

14 years ago

GBTA Announces “Travel Value Chain” Panel

Phil Butler

Today, the Global Business Travel Association (GTBA) announced a new Travel Value Chain panel comprised of noted industry CEO’s at major travel providers.

14 years ago

Top 4th of July Destinations by Yahoo! Travel

Aleksandr Shatskih

These include New York, Boston, Lahaina, Fort Worth, San Francisco, New Orleans, Washington, D.C. and South Lake Tahoe.

14 years ago

Rihanna Is the New Barbados Ambassador for Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

Rihanna has signed a multi-year deal with The Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) to exclusively promote her hometown island of Barbados as a tourist destination.

14 years ago

Cruising the Med in Style with Sea Cloud Cruises: Summer 2011

Phil Butler

Argophilia is all about the love of the journey, and what journey imaginary or real could be more poignant than a Mediterranean cruise? And since we are destined for dreams, what about a cruise aboard a real ship, a legend, the 80+ year old windjammer Sea Cloud. Talk about a journey, Jason of Argonaut fame himself would fight for the chance.

14 years ago

Royal California Holiday Sweepstakes

Aleksandr Shatskih

As a response to the Royal visit, the California Travel & Tourism Commission (CTTC) introduces a new Three Days Isn’t Enough national television campaign, and sweepstakes.

14 years ago

Club Med WOW Sale

Aleksandr Shatskih

Club Med, the big Daddy of all inclusive vacationing, just announced the return of their popular WOW Sale. This season all inclusive seven night escapes start as low as $899 per person. And for the first time ever guests can book ahead into October 2012.

14 years ago

4th of July Destination: Bucks County

Aleksandr Shatskih

Bucks County is a patriotic destination, but this doesn’t mean it is less fun than other popular 4th of July weekend destinations.

14 years ago

Hilton Worldwide Offers MICE for Business in Southeast Asia

Aleksandr Shatskih

As puzzling as it may sound, Hilton’s MICE are good for business. This is a new meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) campaign launched by Hilton Worldwide today in Southeast Asia, aimed at the corporate meetings, events and incentives markets. The campaign, titled suggestively SEA MICE & A MILLION rewards planners by offering a package […]

14 years ago

Via Michelin: Can Bibendum Fix Blowout?

Phil Butler

In news from one of the world’s best known names in hospitality, Michelin, celebrating the company’s 10 year anniversary online come with revamped Via Michelin website. Argo Travel News takes a look at Michelin’s entry into the competitive realm of online travel guides.

14 years ago

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