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  • College Coaches Converge on the LakePoint Sports Campus for the KT Tape Summer Show Stoppers, June 24-26

    College Coaches Converge on the LakePoint Sports Campus for the KT Tape Summer Show Stoppers, June 24-26

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    The National High School Basketball Coaches Association Team Camp highlights the weekend featuring elite basketball recruits.

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    Jun 22, 2022


    ATLANTA, June 22, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    LakePoint Sports, the nation’s premier travel and youth sports destination, is partnering with KT Tape for the second annual KT Tape Summer Show Stoppers. This is the fourth of six sold-out Champions Weekends in 2022.

    “As the nation’s premier travel and youth sports destination, we are always looking for ways to elevate the guest experience while meeting and exceeding our brand partner’s objectives,” said Greg Barckhoff, EVP of partnerships and marketing at LakePoint. “KT Tape is a prime example of our partnership strategy, as they offer products that assist in recovery and support for the elite athletes that compete on campus.”

    As the title partner of the Summer Show Stoppers, KT Tape will offer a free taping for athletes who might need pain relief and flexible support to keep their muscles active and recovering during competition.

    “We’re looking forward to our expanded partnership as the title partner of the KT Tape Summer Show Stoppers and the official kinesiology tape of LakePoint Sports,” said Ed Terris, VP professional marketing and sales at KT Tape. “We saw tremendous success following last year’s event and feel expanding our partnership with LakePoint will offer invaluable opportunities to get our product in the hands of thousands of athletes.”

    College basketball, baseball and beach volleyball coaches will be on campus throughout the weekend to see elite athletes from around the country compete in their respective sports.

    The 12-court Champions Center at LakePoint Sports will host the National High School Basketball Coaches Association (NHSBCA) Team Camp. The NHSBCA Team Camp is part of the NCAA’s Evaluation Period, which allows college coaches to travel and see players in person. Dozens of Power 5 conference schools will have coaches present on campus for this three-day event to see the elite talent competing this weekend.

    In the LakePoint Sports Baseball Village, dozens of college coaches will be on hand to see elite prospects compete in Prep Baseball Report’s (PBR) 16U National Championship. Over 140 of the nation’s top 16U baseball teams will vie for the title of best in the country.

    The 10-court Beach Pavilion will host Rally Volleyball’s East Coast Championships. This event will feature top players from the southeast as they look to impress college coaches.

    The weekend’s excitement features something for all guests, including music courtesy of DJ JJ, partner promotions, food and beverage specials, and a live broadcast from 680 the Fan, the best sports talk radio station in the southeast and the flagship station of the Atlanta Braves. 

    Fans, scouts, coaches, and media, who cannot make it to campus can catch all the action via LakePoint Live, powered by PlaySight. LakePoint Live features more than 130 HD cameras across campus, with over 70 cameras in the Champions Center and 56 cameras across all eight major league-sized baseball fields (seven cameras per field) and multiple angles by court or field to catch the live action or download for viewing it later. For details, check out LakePointSports.com/LakePoint-Live.

    “Demand to compete at LakePoint Sports continues to exceed this year’s expectations,” said David Pate, director of marketing at LakePoint Sports. “These sold-out events drive up the level of competition on campus, bringing in more and more college coaches to campus.” 

    Additionally, LakePoint Sports is hosting its second 5K of the year for the community. The Jog & Jam, presented by Bartow Fence, features a course that runs through LakePoint’s south campus, ending on the Multi-purpose Fields Complex. Immediately following the race will be a free community concert.

    To learn more about LakePoint Sports or the “KT Tape Summer Show Stoppers,” please visit LakePointSports.com.

    Media Contact: pr@lakepointsports.com 

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    About LakePoint Sports
    LakePoint Sports, the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, serves athletes in more than 30 sports year-round, including baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics and cheer. Based in the greater Atlanta area, the 1,300-acre LakePoint Sports campus features the 170,000-square-foot Champions Center with the world’s largest continuous wood floor where 12 full-court basketball games or 24 full-court volleyball games can play at once. Additionally, the campus includes eight Major League-sized baseball fields and three multi-use fields for soccer, lacrosse, rugby and football, as well as a 10-court beach volleyball pavilion and a three-lake wakeboarding park. LakePoint Sports is the flagship campus for Prep Baseball Report (PBR) and offers live streaming and video-on-demand capabilities, serving as the global testing site for PlaySight Interactive. For more information, visit LakePointSports.com.

    Source: LakePoint Sports

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  • Visited Releases the Top 10 Most Popular LGBTQ+ Destinations

    Visited Releases the Top 10 Most Popular LGBTQ+ Destinations

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    Users of the travel app, Visited, can access the full list of LGBTQ+ destinations and see what percentage of them they have been to.

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    Jun 21, 2022


    TORONTO, June 21, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Traveling for the LGBTQ+ community can be a challenging experience, so the team at Arriving In High Heels has decided to put together a list of destinations where Pride Parades have taken place. Travelers can select from the list to see what percentage of destinations they have been to and get inspired to travel to those missed on the list. As a result, they have published the top 10 most visited LGBTQ+ destinations as per their international travelers. 

    1. London, United Kingdom – is the most visited destination by the LGBTQ+ community. 
    2.  Paris, France – Often referred to as the city of love, it is truly welcoming and also one of the most popular cities in the world to visit.
    3. Rome, Italy – Rome, one of the most visited cities in the world, offers much to be explored. For a popular hangout, check out Via San Giovanni.
    4.  Amsterdam, Netherlands – Amsterdam is the birthplace of LGBT rights, where homosexuality was decriminalized in 1811, with the first gay bar opening in 1927.
    5. Barcelona, Spain – For travelers looking for some popular hangouts, they should visit the Eixample district.
    6. Berlin, Germany – For those who love cinema and art, Berlin is the perfect place to visit as it has a museum with collections focusing on LGBTQ+ history and culture.
    7. New York City, United States – The only city in the top 10 which is found outside of Europe, New York comes as the 7th spot for popular LGBTQ+ destinations. Historically significant, the Greenwich Village, which saw the Stonewall uprising in 1969, which a year later led to a march to commemorate the one-year anniversary, has been marching yearly since then.
    8. Milan, Italy – Milan, one of the world’s fashion capitals, home to Italian luxury, and where visitors are sure to witness the latest fashion on display, makes it to the eighth place of the most visited LGBTQ+ destinations.
    9. Vienna, Austria – Besides beautiful palaces, museums, shopping, and cafes, visitors can also find relaxing saunas.
    10. Madrid, Spain – Since the mid-1970s, Madrid’s LGBTQ+ community has really grown. Today, Madrid prides itself on having one of the world’s best Pride festivities.

    To see the full list of LGBTQ+ destinations and what percentage you have visited, download Visited for free on iOS or Android .

    To learn more about the Visited app and its latest feature update, please visit https://visitedapp.com/. 

    About Arriving In High Heels Corporation

    Arriving In High Heels Corporation is a mobile app company; Visited is their most popular app. For inspiration on travel destinations, travel stats and the latest travel news, follow Visited on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. Other apps include Pay Off Debt and X-Walk. 

    Contact Information

    Anna Kayfitz

    anna@arrivinginhighheels.com

    Source: Arriving In High Heels Corporation

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  • LakePoint Sports and XP League Launch a New Esports Partnership in Georgia

    LakePoint Sports and XP League Launch a New Esports Partnership in Georgia

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    LakePoint Sports adds esports to its roster of over 30 sports that compete on its 1,300-acre campus

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    Jun 16, 2022


    ATLANTA, June 16, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    LakePoint Sports, the nation’s premier travel and youth sports destination, and XP League Acworth are joining forces to launch a new esports partnership in Georgia. XP League will run its league, tournaments, clubs and camps at the LakePoint Sports Champions Center. 

    XP League is the first coach-led Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) competitive gaming league in North America for high school, middle school and elementary-aged players. Its innovative program spans multiple games and seasons throughout the U.S. and Canada, with an emphasis on building social skills and sportsmanship. All players receive pro-level game training while they develop lasting life skills.

    “We feel the Champions Center is the perfect venue to locate our esports franchise here in Georgia,” stated Laura Strattan, XP League owner and commissioner. “In addition, the hundreds of thousands of athletes LakePoint brings to its campus opens the opportunity for exponential growth for esports, our business and maximum impact on the youth in our community. LakePoint Sports continues to prove why they are the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country.”

    LakePoint Sports serves as host to over one million guests each year, including elite travel athletes across eight sports — baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, football, gymnastics and cheer. XP League offers an engaging platform for these athletes who are looking for fun activities in between competitions. 

    The built-in audience at LakePoint Sports is only the beginning for XP League, as it looks to grow esports in Georgia. 

    “We a thrilled to be partnering with XP League Acworth as we look to expand different sports verticals,” said Dean Keener, SVP of business development at LakePoint Sports. “Esports continues to grow around the country, and as the leader in North America, XP League has all the right tools to take esports athletes’ game to the next level.”

    Media Contact: pr@lakepointsports.com

    About LakePoint Sports  

    LakePoint Sports, the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, serves athletes in more than 30 sports year-round, including baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, football, gymnastics and cheer. Based in the greater Atlanta area, the 1,300-acre LakePoint Sports campus features the 170,000-square-foot Champions Center with the world’s largest continuous wood floor, where 12 full-court basketball games or 24 full-court volleyball games can play at once. Additionally, the campus includes eight Major League-sized baseball fields and three multi-use fields for soccer, lacrosse, rugby, and football, as well as a 10-court beach volleyball pavilion and a three-lake wakeboarding park. LakePoint Sports is the flagship campus for Prep Baseball Report (PBR) and offers live streaming and video-on-demand capabilities, serving as the global testing site for PlaySight Interactive. For more information, visit LakePointSports.com. 

    Source: LakePoint Sports

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  • LakePoint Sports to Host Sold-Out ‘Old Hickory Elite Weekend’ Featuring Nation’s Elite Travel Athletes

    LakePoint Sports to Host Sold-Out ‘Old Hickory Elite Weekend’ Featuring Nation’s Elite Travel Athletes

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    Prep Baseball Report’s National Program Invitational headlines the weekend featuring top baseball prospects.

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    Jun 7, 2022


    ATLANTA, June 7, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    LakePoint Sports, the nation’s premier travel and youth sports destination, is partnering with Old Hickory to host the “Old Hickory Elite Weekend,” featuring elite, top-tier competition in baseball, beach volleyball, soccer and basketball. Pro scouts and college coaches are eager to see the level of competition on the LakePoint Sports campus.

    The weekend’s excitement features something for all guests, including live music courtesy of a DJ, partner promotions, food and beverage specials and live broadcasts from 680 the Fan, the best sports talk radio station in the southeast and the flagship station of the Atlanta Braves. As the title partner of the Elite Weekend, Old Hickory will be running product demos, distributing giveaways and raffling off a bat signed by four-time MLB MVP and Old Hickory endorser Mike Trout. 

    “We are thrilled to partner with LakePoint Sports for the ‘Old Hickory Elite Weekend,’” said Travis Copley, VP of sales and marketing for Old Hickory. “We have been a partner with LakePoint since 2020 and regularly exceed our business objectives. Being the title partner of the Elite Weekend allows us to get our product in the hands of the best travel baseball players in the country who will participate in Prep Baseball Report’s National Program Invitational. We expect several of these players to be in the Major League, hitting the best bats in the business.”

    “We succeed when our partners surpass their business objectives,” said Greg Barckhoff, executive vice president, partnerships and marketing at LakePoint Sports. “We are thrilled to see Old Hickory expand its partnership with LakePoint and be the title partner for the ‘Old Hickory Elite Weekend.’” 

    The LakePoint Sports Baseball Village will host Prep Baseball Report’s (PBR), the country’s leading and most respected scouting service for amateur baseball, National Program Invitational (NPI), an invite-only event featuring the best travel high school baseball teams and players in the nation. Teams and players from as far away as California, Texas and New York will showcase their talents in front of hundreds of pro scouts and college coaches starting Thursday, June 9.

    “While the nation’s top baseball prospects are the focal point this weekend,” stated David Pate, director of marketing at LakePoint Sports. “We are excited to host athletes and families from a variety of other sports, including beach volleyball, basketball and soccer.”

    Beach volleyball athletes and fans will descend upon the LakePoint Beach Pavilion for the sold-out Rally Volleyball Georgia Sand Classic starting Saturday. Top teams from across the southeast will compete in pool play all day Saturday and Sunday morning before playoffs begin Sunday afternoon.

    The LakePoint Champions Center will be packed with guests as all 12 basketball courts will see competition from the rising generation of basketball stars in the RYZE Hoops Junior June Jamboree. The tournament will feature Georgia’s best 10- to 14-year-old players. 

    All four venues will be in action for the sold-out weekend, with the Multi-purpose Fields Complex playing host to soccer’s rising stars competing in the Southeastern Club Champions League. For many of those players, it will be the first time competing on the newly renovated fields. 

    “Demand to compete at LakePoint Sports has been at a fever pitch,” said Pate. “The ‘Old Hickory Elite Weekend’ is the third of six sold-out Champions Weekend of the year. We are excited to partner with a great brand like Old Hickory, which is kicking off the first of three Champions Weekends this summer and creating lifelong memories for all guests on campus, one experience, one game and one guest at a time.”

    Fans, scouts, coaches, and media who cannot make it to campus can catch all the action via LakePoint Live, powered by PlaySight. LakePoint Live features more than 130 HD cameras across campus, with over 70 cameras in the Champions Center and 56 cameras across all eight major league-sized baseball fields (seven cameras per field) and multiple angles by court or field to catch the live action or download for viewing it later. For details, check out LakePointSports.com/LakePoint-Live. 

    To learn more about LakePoint Sports or the “Old Hickory Elite Weekend,” please visit LakePointSports.com.

    Media Contact: pr@lakepointsports.com

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    About LakePoint Sports
    LakePoint Sports, the premier travel and youth sports destination in the country, serves athletes in more than 30 sports year-round, including baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics and cheer. Based in the greater Atlanta area, the 1,300-acre LakePoint Sports campus features the 170,000-square-foot Champions Center with the world’s largest continuous wood floor where 12 full-court basketball games or 24 full-court volleyball games can play at once. Additionally, the campus includes eight Major League-sized baseball fields and three multi-use fields for soccer, lacrosse, rugby and football, as well as a 10-court beach volleyball pavilion and a three-lake wakeboarding park. LakePoint Sports is the flagship campus for Prep Baseball Report (PBR) and offers live streaming and video-on-demand capabilities, serving as the global testing site for PlaySight Interactive. For more information, visit LakePointSports.com.

    Source: LakePoint Sports

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  • Flying Scotsman’s US Appeal Ahead of Historic Centenary

    Flying Scotsman’s US Appeal Ahead of Historic Centenary

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    May 12, 2022


    YORK, England, May 12, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    The UK’s National Railway Museum is seeking the help of rail fans across the United States to help celebrate the 100th birthday of one of the world’s most recognizable steam locomotives – Flying Scotsman. 

    Built in Doncaster, England, in 1923, the engine became the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100 mph, capturing the hearts of people across the world. 

    Flying Scotsman turns 100 in 2023, and the locomotive’s current owners, the National Railway Museum, have launched an appeal to find memories and stories of Flying Scotsman. These could feature as part of a new exhibition called Flying Scotsman: 100 Years, 100 Voices.

    Charlotte Kingston, Head of Interpretation and Design at the National Railway Museum, said: “Often described as ‘the people’s engine,’ we want to hear what Flying Scotsman means to you, and we particularly want to hear from people who have family memories of Flying Scotsman’s famous trip to the United States. We hope that this exhibition will create a lasting and important chapter in the Flying Scotsman story.” 

    Flying Scotsman famously visited the United States and Canada between 1969 and 1973 as part of a tour organized by British owner Alan Pegler. In 1969, Flying Scotsman was fitted with a cowcatcher, a bell and American-style whistle and set off from Boston along the eastern seaboard of the United States, visiting New York, Washington D.C., and ending in Houston, Texas. 

    The following year Flying Scotsman began another tour of U.S. towns and cities, which included Chicago and the National Railroad Museum at Green Bay, Wisconsin, before travelling to Canada and finishing at Niagara Falls on the Canadian/U.S. border. 

    The 1970 tour was beset by financial difficulties, and in a bid to balance the books, in 1971 Pegler arranged for the train to travel to Toronto and then San Francisco where it went on display at Fisherman’s Wharf. The trip worked well operationally but was a financial disaster, and Alan Pegler was forced into bankruptcy, leaving Flying Scotsman stranded in the USA.

    In 1973 Flying Scotsman was brought back to the UK after Sir William McAlpine arranged to pay creditors and to purchase the locomotive.

    Flying Scotsman left the Doncaster workshops in February 1923 and was the first locomotive of the newly formed LNER (London and North Eastern Railway). Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and numbered 1472, the locomotive was named ‘Flying Scotsman’ the following year when it was picked to attend the British Empire Exhibition in London and renumbered 4472. 

    To submit your memories of Flying Scotsman, visit: www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/flying-scotsman/your-moments-and-memories 

    For more information and to arrange interviews:

    Source: The National Railway Museum, UK

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  • Travefy Announces Preferred Supplier Partnership With Internova Travel Group

    Travefy Announces Preferred Supplier Partnership With Internova Travel Group

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    Travefy to provide advisor solutions for one of the industry’s largest travel services companies whose brands include ALTOUR, Global Travel Collection and Travel Leaders Network, among others

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    May 2, 2022


    LINCOLN, Neb., May 2, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Travefy – the leading itinerary, proposal, and client management tool for travel advisors – announced a preferred supplier partnership with Internova Travel Group.

    Internova Travel Group represents more than 70,000 travel advisors from over 6,000 company-owned, franchised and affiliated travel agencies across the globe. Some of the most storied travel brands are part of Internova Travel Group, including Travel Leaders Network, the largest travel agency network in North America. 

    “It is an honor to work with the Internova team to support their vast network of travel agencies with new technology,” notes Travefy CEO David Chait. “As our industry pushes past the pandemic challenges of the past two years, we’re here to help travel advisors reach more clients and close more sales.” 

    “At such a pivotal time in the travel industry, we’re thrilled and excited to offer Travefy’s leading tools and technology to the travel advisors who are part of the Internova family of brands,” adds Scott Rutz, Travefy’s VP of Sales and Marketing. “With Travefy’s best-in-class customer support, an expansive suite of advisor-facing tools, and new functionality being released daily, advisors will be well-positioned to take advantage of travel’s rebound.” 

    As a part of the partnership, Travefy will provide travel advisors across all Internova brands with streamlined access to Travefy’s award-winning technology, including preferred pricing and exclusive training, among other benefits. 

    “At Internova, we strive to help our advisors better serve their clients with game-changing technology, whether through proprietary development or strategic partnerships,” said Jeremy Van Kuyk, Chief Information Officer at Internova Travel Group. “We see a tremendous amount of upside in working with Travefy to equip our advisors with their robust itinerary management tool. The value our travel advisors provide their clients has never been greater. Putting Travefy’s product in our advisors’ hands is sure to reinforce that value.”

    ABOUT TRAVEFY

    Travefy’s mission is to power the success of travel professionals. Our award-winning suite of itinerary, proposal, client management, and marketing tools help Travel Advisors and professionals save time, impress clients, and sell more. Travefy powers thousands of travel businesses across the globe ranging from small, independent travel advisors to the largest travel agencies, consortia, and organizations. 

    Travefy has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes among other publications and has won numerous industry honors, including the ASTA Entrepreneur of the Year Award. 

    For more information, please see: https://travefy.com

    ABOUT INTERNOVA TRAVEL GROUP

    Internova Travel Group is one of the largest travel services companies in the world with a collection of leading brands delivering high-touch, personal travel expertise to leisure and corporate clients. Internova manages leisure, business and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 70,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and affiliated locations predominantly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with a presence in more than 80 countries.

    For more information, please see: https://internova.com

    Source: Travefy

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  • McDan Group of Companies Enters Strategic Alliance With Dream Flights International

    McDan Group of Companies Enters Strategic Alliance With Dream Flights International

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    This historic moment in the collective history of Mother Africa is joining the African Diaspora and its brethren in the Ivory Coast, more specifically Ghana, for expanded private jet and air cargo services to the continent and the world

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    Apr 18, 2022


    THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 18, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    McDan Group of Companies and Dream Flights International announced today that the companies have entered a strategic alliance that will provide private air travel and cargo transports globally. This historic alliance brings an established African American-owned private jet service together with an established Ghanaian partner to become a premier aviation service provider on the continent of Africa. 

    Closely following the launch of the brand-new private jet terminal at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, the capital of Ghana, under McDan Private Jet Services, this strategic alliance brings together McDan Group of Companies, a transportation and logistics company, and Dream Flights International, a US-based private aviation company.

    Dr. Daniel McKorley, founder and CEO of McDan Group of Companies, stated, “Ghana is opening to the world and executive-level travel services are needed to enhance the experience of doing business in Africa.” 

    Clients of McDan Private Jet Services will now have access to 4,000 aircraft worldwide across all jet size classes through Dream Flights International Membership Programs. Along with a range of benefits, Dream Flights International will be contributing 10% of its net profits to a Charity, Foundation, or Community Program of the client’s choice.

    This strategic alliance brings expanded aviation assets to the region for the movement of cargo in support of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. It also supports direct point-to-point, intra-continental and intercontinental for private jet service travel. This will help to reduce travel time between destinations and increase opportunities for trade and transportation on the continent.

    Mr. Anthony Thurston, founder and CEO of Dream Flights International, stated, “This strategic alliance is not only the collaboration between two great companies, but a movement positioned to build bridges that fund philanthropic responsibility throughout the world via social innovation.”

    McDan Group and Dream Flights International Connecting Cultures and Changing the World.

    Background information: 

    McDan Group of Companies, founded in 1999, is a transportation and logistics company covering diversified business interests such as shipping, logistics and aviation, with a presence in over 2,000 major air and seaports worldwide due to their partnership with Cross Trades & World Cargo Alliance (WCA).

    They are the first & only Freight Forwarding Company to obtain the Air Carrier License in handling-chartered cargo flights in Ghana and currently has the GSA for Global Aviation in West Africa. More information: https://mcdanshipping.com/

    Dream Flights International, founded in 1999 is a leading private aviation brokerage firm with social innovation at its core, providing end-to-end, transparent, all-inclusive, and fully flexible bespoke jet services, including ground transportation, executive protection, aircraft acquisitions and cargo and commercial leasing.

    It utilizes a network of 4,000 pre-qualified aircraft that adhere to safety requirements higher than the FAA [Federal Aviation Administration] standard or European Equivalent chartering from 30,000 airports internationally. More information: https://www.dreamflightsintl.com/

    Media Contact:

    Name: Anthony Thurston

    Title: Founder & CEO

    Email: admin@dreamflightsintl.com  

    Website: www.dreamflightsintl.com

    Source: Dream Flights International

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  • Travefy Annual User Conference Sets New Record With Over 14,000 Agent Registrations

    Travefy Annual User Conference Sets New Record With Over 14,000 Agent Registrations

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    Travefy’s Training Camp Week virtual user conference had over 14,000 registrations

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    Apr 6, 2022


    LINCOLN, Neb., April 6, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Travefy saw explosive registration numbers and unprecedented engagement with users after hosting its second annual Training Camp from March 21-24, 2022. The virtual event provided in-depth training on Travefy’s award-winning suite of itinerary, proposal, client management, and marketing tools. 

    As part of the Travefy mission, Travefy’s Training Camp is a free event, which saw a huge response from current and new Travefy users. This year, Training Camp brought in over 14,000 event registrations and over 4,000 unique attendees, predominantly travel advisors, throughout the week of live sessions. 

    “Our mission is to power the success of travel advisors so what better way to put our mission into motion than to dedicate a week to our users by providing training on how to use Travefy to take their business to the next level,” notes Stephanie Gries, Travefy’s Education Coordinator. 

    “Picked up so many important tips to help me work smarter.”

    – Lisa Baserga, Travel Advisor at AVA Wine Adventures, affiliate of Departure Lounge 

    The multi-day event featured 15 interactive sessions with the goal of helping Travel Advisors learn how to use Travefy to the fullest in order to streamline their business and grow booking sales in 2022 and beyond. Sessions focused on distinct areas of Travefy’s expansive suite of software as well as fun events such as Virtual Trivia Happy Hour.

    “It was a great week of training on Travefy. I enjoyed it and learned lots of tricks to use to make booking not only easier but better for myself, our agency, and more importantly, my clients,” shares Jackie Hardy, a Travel Advisor from Sojourney Travel. 

    “The Travefy platform has been growing tremendously over the last year with tons of amazing new features and enhancements so it was a great opportunity to showcase all of these to users during Training Camp week,” notes Stephanie Gries, Travefy’s Education Coordinator. “We tailored the week’s sessions to help train users on how they can use all of Travefy’s tools in order to successfully grow their business.”

    “The tools like the forms, library, and the ability to plug and play within the trip builder is truly amazing, it really makes a full-suite tool you can use for your business,” shares Ralph Celento, who is President and Co-Owner of Aya Travel. “By attending each session, it builds you up for the next session to fully understand the capabilities of what Travefy can do.”

    “I’ve been using Travefy for more than a year now, and I thought I pretty much had it all down pat, but I was wrong! I’ve learned so many new things this week that will save me tons of time and make me look super professional. This camp has been far more educational than I was expecting,” shared Sara Mahjoub, Senior Travel Planner with Middle of the Magic Travel.

    “Great training! I’m a new Travel Associate and have learned so much in this camp. Thanks for providing the opportunity to learn and put it to use,” notes Dora DeWitt, Travel Associate with Dream Vacations.

    To learn more about Travefy Training Camp or watch recorded sessions, please visit TravefyTrainingCamp.com.

    ABOUT TRAVEFY

    Travefy’s mission is to power the success of travel professionals. Our award-winning suite of itinerary, proposal, client management, and marketing tools help Travel Advisors and professionals save time, impress clients, and sell more. 

    Travefy powers thousands of travel businesses across the globe ranging from small, independent travel advisors to the largest travel agencies, consortia, and organizations. Travefy has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes among other publications and has won numerous industry honors, including the ASTA Entrepreneur of the Year Award. 

    For more information on Travefy, please see: https://travefy.com 

    For more information on Travefy Training Camp, please see: https://travefytrainingcamp.com 

    Source: Travefy

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  • Behold Guizhou’s Beauty

    Behold Guizhou’s Beauty

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    Apr 4, 2022


    SAN FRANCISCO, April 4, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Blooming flowers, romantic tea; green rain, and charming spring. Here is China’s Guizhou. To let more people know about China’s Guizhou Province, the People’s Daily Online West USA Inc specially launched the “Magical Guizhou” series.

    Guizhou is a land of artistic treasures, with well-protected ecology and natural landscapes as well as distinctive and diverse cultures and traditions that have brought forth gorgeous traditional attire. The patterns on the costumes record cultural history, symbology, and legends, serving as precious wordless history books.

    Behold Guizhou’s beauty, enjoy the multiethnic culture. 

    CONTACT:
    Amy Zhou
    Phone: 919.564.8043
    Email: usawest@people.cn

    Source: People’s Daily Online West USA Inc

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  • Patrick Franco Named Vice Chairman at Global Heritage Fund

    Patrick Franco Named Vice Chairman at Global Heritage Fund

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    Former Investment Banker and Public Company Chief Operating Officer To Accelerate Strategic Growth in Leadership Role

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    Apr 1, 2022


    SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Global Heritage Fund announces that Patrick Franco will assume full-time leadership as Vice Chairman to accelerate strategic expansion activities. Global Heritage Fund, an international non-profit organization, invests in cultural heritage to advance sustainable economic development and provides emergency response to cultural heritage during crises. 

    Mr. Franco has extensive experience as a strategic advisor and COO, leading teams in blue chips and start-ups. He served as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Foxtons Plc, London’s leading estate agent. He led digital transformation programs, including scaling up marketing, technology, and data analytics to improve customer experience. He was instrumental in Foxtons ESG programs and an ardent advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the property sector.  

    Prior to Foxtons, Mr. Franco served as Chief Operating Officer Credit Suisse Asset Management UK. There, he held strategy and business development roles across investment banking and wealth management in London, New York, and emerging markets. He joined Credit Suisse with a BA in Modern History & Politics from Oxford University (Pembroke College) and an MBA from University of Chicago (highest honors). Patrick is a dual U.S. and UK citizen and lives in London. 

    “Patrick has served on the Board of Global Heritage Fund for a decade, meeting with donors and key stakeholders in heritage conservation. I’m excited to work with him to execute our strategy to double the organization’s revenues and dramatically increase our impact,” said Global Heritage Fund Board Chair, Ro King. “Not only is Patrick an avid explorer, having visited 80+ countries, he also deeply cares about developing sustainable models for high-value tourism and local communities in need. There is no better ambassador for Global Heritage Fund.”   

    “Patrick’s record of accomplishment executing transformational growth initiatives and driving operational excellence can be applied at Global Heritage Fund,” said Executive Director, Nada Hosking. “His commitment to our mission is evident as he engages with our projects and communicates our work to key stakeholders. I look forward to working with Patrick on strategies and partnerships to deliver our mission at scale.”

    “The Global Heritage Fund team is immensely talented, and I am delighted to work with them to build on the organization’s recent momentum,” noted Mr. Franco. “The world’s cultural heritage is tested severely by destructive forces from climate change to armed conflict and demands increasingly urgent, innovative, and adaptive approaches to preserve our past. Global Heritage Fund is the perfect platform from which to take on this challenge.”   

    ABOUT GLOBAL HERITAGE FUND

    Founded in 2002 with the premise that cultural heritage protection can catalyze responsible social and economic development, Global Heritage Fund has worked in 20 countries supporting over 30 projects through creative collaborations and grassroots partnerships. Global Heritage Fund achieves its mission by developing programs that connect communities to expertise and funding, build resilience among stakeholders, create opportunity for local populations, foster innovation and creativity, and support sustainable travel. These efforts enhance local communities while preserving invaluable links to our shared human history.

    Learn more at globalheritagefund.org.

    For more information, please contact:

    US enquiries

    Matthew Strebe

    Global Heritage Fund

    mstrebe@globalheritagefund.org

    +1 (510) 499-3819

    UK enquiries

    Olivia Jarrell

    Global Heritage Fund

    ojarrell@globalheritagefund.org 

    Source: Global Heritage Fund

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  • NY Goat Yoga at Gilbertsville Farmhouse Announces 2022 Retreat Schedule

    NY Goat Yoga at Gilbertsville Farmhouse Announces 2022 Retreat Schedule

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    The all-inclusive retreats offer a variety of unique luxury experiences that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.


    SOUTH NEW BERLIN, N.Y., March 16, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    NY Goat Yoga, New York’s first-ever goat yoga operation, has officially announced its 2022 retreat schedule. Each of the three-day, two-night, all-inclusive, luxury farm stays offers uniquely themed retreat experiences that individually make for perfect bucket-list activities. 

    Named one of the best glamping spots in the world, Gilbertsville Farmhouse is an award-winning, luxury resort-style venue. With glamping safari tents outfitted with high-end king mattresses, designer bedding, cozy heat, and design accessories that rival any luxury hotel experience, guests can expect nothing short of premium accommodations for relaxation and rest. The boutique-style, modern Farmhouse Inn offers private suites as well, and the farm also boasts a one-acre pond with a gazebo island, a one-of-a-kind hammock park, and friendly farm animals that roam the property. 

    The on-site culinary team prepares fresh farm-to-table style meals that are served in the farm’s stunning barn spaces, and every evening ends with a roaring bonfire and s’mores and the dark mountain skies illuminated by the stars, offering the most incredible stargazing experience on the market today.

    “Our retreats are luxurious, self-indulgent, and one-of-a-kind,” said Sharon Boustani, owner of NY Goat Yoga. “They cannot be found anywhere else in the world. We’ve checked.” 

    Baby Goat and Me is a wholesome experience that includes guests adopting a baby goat for the entirety of their stay. After picking a baby goat to adopt for the weekend, guests can bottle-feed their baby goat, cuddle with it, take family photos, and enjoy bedtime stories and walkabouts with goat babies in baby carriers. 

    The Summer Food & Wine and Beercation retreats are great options for guests looking to enjoy a few beverages during their stay. The former gives guests the opportunity to kick off their summer with three days of gorgeous New York countryside, multi-course gourmet meals, and amazing wine pairings. An all-white candlelit dinner in a chandelier-filled barn (P. Diddy style) is also a part of the retreat’s itinerary. 

    Similar to a stay-cation, Beercation is a great choice for those looking to just lounge and drink beer. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by the farm’s resident beer burro, who will accompany them to their glamping safari tent. At that point, the rest of the weekend is entirely dedicated to being lazy, sunbathing, eating well, and drinking incredible craft beer.

    Foliage, Food, and Wine is another engaging option for those looking to participate in an enjoyable drinking experience. With the stunningly beautiful autumn in New York at Gilbertsville Farmhouse setting the scene, guests are surrounded by incredible foliage vistas as they are wined and dined by one of the finest culinary teams in the Northeast. Camera enthusiasts will be ecstatic for the atmosphere alone, as this retreat is held in peak foliage season when the mountains are decorated with bursts of natural colors.

    The classic Goat Yoga Retreat is exactly what it sounds like – this retreat is all about the goats and the yoga. Guests start the retreat with a sunset goat yoga class and end it with a nighttime, candlelit, hip-hop yoga class. In between the two sessions, guests enjoy delicious meals, incredible spaces, outdoor movies, hammocks in the woods, pond fun and a plethora of goat cuddles and kisses.

    Those interested in feeling like a kid again can participate in Adult Summer Camp, an experience that is focused on helping guests return to a time that was much simpler. Guests can play in the pond, tell campfire stories, make s’mores, run in potato sacks, and conclude the day with an exciting dance party. Guests will not have to put up with camp cots, however. Instead, “campers” will sleep in glamorous safari tents with king beds and luxurious amenities at this bougie summer camp. 

    Last but not least, lovebirds can register for the Couples Retreat, which has a growing list of annual participants who coined the weekend “the most romantic weekend of the year”. This couples-only retreat oozes romance, with cozy, warm and beautiful lodging, king beds, fur blankets, champagne, chocolates, candles, stargazing, and more. Breakfast is served in bed and dinner is served by candlelight, another reason so many couples return year after year for this amazing experience.

    Retreats are now on sale at www.nygoatyoga.com.

    About NY Goat Yoga & Gilbertsville Farmhouse

    NY Goat Yoga, New York’s first-ever goat yoga operation, is the brainchild of Aldo & Sharon Boustani. It is operated on Boustani’s luxury farm resort, Gilbertsville Farmhouse. The resort, which operates primarily as a wedding and event venue specializing in weekend events, was founded in 2013 by Aldo and Sharon and their four children, formerly of New York City. They extensively repurposed the buildings and grounds on their former dairy farm to create a unique and gorgeous space featuring two stunning barns and their one-of-a-kind Glamping Village. Gilbertsville Farmhouse is only 3 1/2 hours from NYC and the first-ever glamping venue in New York State. 

    The on-site goat yoga classes take place in their gorgeous barn, which is draped with multiple crystal chandeliers and cafe lighting or outside by their one-acre pond. The venue is also host to one-of-a-kind overnight retreats during the year and an annual Couples Retreat in November. 

    The NY Goat Yoga goats have been featured on the Drew Barrymore Show, Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Dr. Oz Show, and The Untitled Action Bronson Show, and have done yoga with Tyra Banks and Sophie Turner of Game of Thrones fame. The goats have even rated pizza with Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy. The goats travel the northeast for NY Goat Yoga’s College Tour, bringing joy and stress relief to college students, and they are available for private events too.

    Contact: 

    Vanessa Pellegrino 
    NY Goat Yoga Coordinator 
    Email: info@nygoatyoga.com
    Website: www.NYGoatYoga.com

    Sharon Boustani
    Owner
    Email: sharon@gilbertsvillefarmhouse.com
    Phone: (917) 747-8989

    Source: Gilbertsville Farmhouse

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  • Fly Today, Future Leader of Online Travel Agencies in the Region

    Fly Today, Future Leader of Online Travel Agencies in the Region

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    Mar 10, 2022


    LONDON, March 10, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Fly Today is an online travel agency that has never stopped growing and continues developing to become the leader of online travel agencies in the region soon.

    But why does this company have a good position among the travel companies in the region?

    Good Stats on International Flight Tickets Sales and International Hotels Reservations

    Last year, despite the Covid-19 outbreak, border closures, and travel restrictions, the company sold well on international flight tickets. According to Fly Today’s statistics, Istanbul is at the top of the airline ticket sales table, followed by Dubai.

    In the same year, many hotels were booked on Fly Today too. According to the statistics, Istanbul hotels are more booked than other cities and Dubai is in second place. 

    As the end of the pandemic approaches, travel is expected to rise greatly and the upward trend in airline ticket sales and hotel reservations will be maintained on Fly Today.

    Good Stats on all Airlines Flight Ticket Sales

    Considering the share of Fly Today’s sales of tickets for each airline, this online travel agency has been able to be at the top of the list of online travel agencies in terms of selling airline tickets for each airline. Among these airlines are Turkish, Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar, Aeroflot, Austrian, Fly Dubai, Salam Air, Pegasus, etc.

    Booking More Than 1.5 million Hotels Worldwide

    The variety of accommodation facilities is one of the prominent features of Fly Today. This website has more than 1.5 million options for accommodation in different cities of the world. From five-star luxury hotels to villas and apartments, any space can be booked on flytoday.ir.

    Fly Today Was Active During the Covid-19 Pandemic

    With the outbreak of Covid-19, traveling to many countries and cities was banned. In this condition, flight tickets and hotel reservations were canceled and caused a lot of damage to tourists. At this time, Fly Today was the only company that paid all the expenses to its customers. Maybe that’s why customers trust this online travel agency.

    Both Customers and Employees

    Respecting customers’ rights, Fly Today provides them facilities and tools to have a good experience of online flight tickets and hotel booking. Tools such as price calendar, price chart, and latest price notification help customers decrease their travels expenses. Instant ticketing and issuance of hotel vouchers, online cancellation, and 24/7 support are also valuable services of this online travel agency.

    In addition to all this, employees also have a special class in Fly Today. To date, the company has had good growth in attracting specialists and its number of employees has grown by 100% since the Covid-19 outbreak. This company did not have even one firing during the Covid-19 Pandemic and all employees have continued to work in it.

    Support@flytoday.ir

    Source: Fly Today

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  • Travefy Announces Preferred Service Partnership With Serandipians by Traveller Made

    Travefy Announces Preferred Service Partnership With Serandipians by Traveller Made

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    Serandipians member agencies now have streamlined access to Travefy’s award-winning technology.

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    Mar 10, 2022


    LINCOLN, Neb., March 10, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Travefy – the leading itinerary, proposal, and client management tool for travel designers – announced a preferred services partnership with the luxury travel network Serandipians, formerly known as Traveller Made. 

    “Serandipian’s member agencies are synonymous with quality and luxury travel design,” notes Travefy CEO David Chait. “We’re thrilled to be working together to support them with Travefy’s award-winning technology.”

    As a part of the partnership, Travefy will provide Serandipians member agencies streamlined access to Travefy’s award-winning platform.

    “The Serandipian Member Travel Agencies are boutique businesses who welcome new technologies that help them be more efficient and professional, while keeping their clients’ needs first. Through our partnership with Travefy, we wish to help our members offer an even better service and attract more wealthy travelers,” comments Quentin Desurmont, Founder and CEO of Traveller Made. 

    ABOUT TRAVEFY

    Travefy’s mission is to power the success of travel professionals. Our award-winning suite of itinerary, proposal, client management, and marketing tools help Travel Advisors and professionals save time, impress clients, and sell more. 

    Travefy powers thousands of travel businesses across the globe ranging from small, independent travel advisors to the largest travel agencies, consortia, and organizations. Travefy has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes among other publications and has won numerous industry honors, including the ASTA Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

    For more information, please see: https://travefy.com 

    ABOUT SERANDIPIANS

    Serandipians by Traveller Made are a community of passionate and excellence-oriented travel designers willing to provide unexpected, exceptional and seamless experiences to their clients; sharing values embedded in service, elegance and highly skilled craftsmanship.

    Source: Travefy

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  • Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Announces New Non-Stop American Airlines Route

    Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Announces New Non-Stop American Airlines Route

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    Flights From Washington D.C. to Top North Carolina Tourism Destination Begin This June

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    Mar 8, 2022


    NEW BERN, N.C., March 8, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) and American Airlines are proud to announce that a new seasonal non-stop route between New Bern, N.C., and Washington, D.C., will launch June 4, 2022.

    New Saturday service between EWN and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will be operated by a CRJ-700 regional jet outfitted with 65 seats in a two-cabin configuration and is planned to continue through Aug. 13, 2022.

    “As people look forward to summer travel, American Airlines is making it easier than ever to take to the skies with friends and family by providing customers more choice, convenience and flexibility than ever before,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Vice President of Network Planning. “This new seasonal service builds on our promise to offer customers the industry’s best network, with easy access to all the region has to offer.”

    North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the Crystal Coast and Historic New Bern will now be just an 85-minute flight away for those in the D.C. area, giving people more opportunities to explore the quiet beaches, historic landmarks and world-class fishing that eastern North Carolina offers.

    The route will begin with weekly 85-minute flights with the hopes of adding more flights in the future.

    Coastal Carolina Regional Airport embodies the welcoming spirit of the area and is known for its amazing customer service and relaxing environment. The airport has also recently made infrastructure improvements with several terminal upgrades and a new Airport Rescue & Firefighting facility. 

    This new route is the result of hard work and collaboration by the airport and area organizations, including Craven 100 Alliance (C1A) and Visit New Bern, along with consistent support by Craven County.

    “We are extremely excited about this expansion of flight service by American Airlines. American has been a consistent partner for Coastal Carolina Regional Airport and Craven County. We thank them and look forward to more opportunities to partner in the future,” said Craven County Board of Commissioners Chairman Jason Jones.

    Media Contact:
    Andrew Shorter
    252 638-8591 x232
    ashorter@flyewn.com

    ABOUT COASTAL CAROLINA REGIONAL AIPORT
    Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is a modern, full-service airport supporting commercial and private aviation activities. With an easy-to-navigate terminal, friendly staff, affordable parking, quick check-in, and security, EWN boasts one of the Southeast’s most accessible and convenient regional airports and an “enjoyable air travel experience.” The airport has serviced the area for more than 90 years and acts as the inbound gateway to historic New Bern, the Crystal Coast, The Outer Banks, Emerald Isle, Beaufort, Marine Air Station Cherry Point, and Swansboro, and a portal to destinations all over the world. Learn more at FlyEWN.com.

    ABOUT AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP
    American’s purpose is to care for people on life’s journey. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and the company’s stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.

    Source: Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)

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  • Sydney Has International Travellers Feeling Good as Borders Reopen

    Sydney Has International Travellers Feeling Good as Borders Reopen

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    Feb 21, 2022


    SYDNEY, February 21, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Destination NSW proved today why Sydney city is still the number one Australian destination for international visitors, providing the first international arrivals in almost two years with a memorable and energising welcome back to the Harbour City. 

    An entourage of drag queens and surf lifesavers, iconic characters synonymous with Sydney and NSW, were the ultimate welcoming committee for all travellers arriving from destinations including Los Angeles, Tokyo, Singapore, San Francisco, London and Vancouver on the first day of international borders reopening.

    Complimentary coffees and fresh juices were also part of the welcome activity, together with a musical rendition of Feeling Good by Phat Brass, the track recently recorded for the New South Wales Government’s state marketing and promotional campaign, Feel New South Wales, and ensured all arriving travellers were feeling good on their return into Sydney.

    The welcome activity was a collaboration between Destination NSW and Sydney Airport and coincides with the second phase of Destination NSW’s Feel New marketing campaign to send the message to all travellers that Sydney and NSW are open and will excite, energise and inspire travellers through their unique and diverse natural and cultural experiences. 

    For information on Sydney, check out sydney.com. 
    #feelnew #feelnsw #feelnewsydney 

    Media Assets 

    Images and video assets can be accessed here  

    Media Contact

    Wayne Mitcham, Amio Limited – wayne@amio.nz 

    About Destination NSW  

    Destination NSW is the lead NSW Government agency for the State’s tourism and major events industry and is responsible for devising and implementing strategies to grow the State’s visitor economy. Our particular focus is driving tourism and acquiring and developing major sporting and cultural events for Sydney and regional NSW. In addition, Destination NSW is the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) with the aim of securing more international conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions. 

    Source: Destination NSW

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  • Destination NSW Counting Down to Vivid Sydney 2022: 100 Days to Go

    Destination NSW Counting Down to Vivid Sydney 2022: 100 Days to Go

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    SYDNEY, February 16, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    In 100 days from today — on Friday 27 May — Vivid Sydney will return, transforming Sydney city with an exhilarating fusion of creativity, innovation and technology.

    Staged over 23 nights, the 2022 festival will deliver mesmerising art displays, 3D light projections, uplifting live music performances and deep-dive discussions from the world’s brightest minds. Plus, in a festival first, the renowned Light Walk will stretch continuously for 8km, linking the Sydney Opera House to Central Train Station with 47 installations and projections.

    Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade, Minister for Tourism and Sport and Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said Vivid Sydney will deliver joy and discovery to the Central Business District (CBD), spearheaded by the launch of two Countdown Clocks, to count down the 100 days until the festival’s Lights On moment.

    “After a two-year hiatus, I am delighted to launch the 100-day countdown for Vivid Sydney 2022, which will be a fantastic celebration of a return to life,” Ayres said. 

    “The 2022 program will be the biggest and brightest yet, with many festival-firsts, providing even more reasons for visitors from all over the world to immerse themselves in our city at its creative best. 

    “Vivid Sydney makes a vital social and economic contribution during winter. From our creative industries to entertainment and hospitality venues, accommodation and retailers, it supports the entire ecosystem of the New South Wales visitor economy.”

    Designed by renowned Sydney artist Elliott Routledge, who is also featured in the 2022 festival program, the Countdown Clocks will be located outside Sydney’s Queen Victoria Building at Town Hall and Gateway Plaza, Circular Quay. Sydney visitors can check out these Insta-worthy timepieces, capture a picture and share on social media using #vividsydney. A virtual version will also feature on vividsydney.com.

    Festival Director Gill Minervini, who will direct her first Vivid Sydney in 2022, said this year’s program captures the essence of Sydney’s soul, and what makes the city so authentically unique.

    “Vivid Sydney tells the compelling story of Sydney’s creativity and innovation, shared with a distinctive narrative that resonates around the world. We are innately drawn to Sydney’s urban landscape as a unique canvas, bringing us together to celebrate, reflect and immerse ourselves in this charismatic, surprising and intriguing city,” said Minervini.

    “This year, Vivid Sydney will deliver fresh experiences for festival-goers. We are proud to have such an impressive collection of Sydney’s most prolific and world-renowned artists involved in the 2022 program. This includes the unmistakable work of Ken Done, delivering the Customs House projection with For Sydney With Love, and Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran’s multi-limbed avatar Earth Deities, enthralling audiences with animated fire and electricity.”

    Vivid Sydney’s 2022 Light Program promises to captivate with several firsts for the event. This includes the longest continuous Light Walk, which will activate new areas of Sydney’s CBD including the Goods Line and Central Station, as well as a way-finding installation to guide festival-goers along the Light Walk, plus the festival’s largest-ever laser installation. 

    Not-to-Miss Vivid Sydney 2022 Light Installations

    For Sydney With Love, Customs House, Circular Quay

    In collaboration with Sydney-based projection specialists Spinifex Group, Sydney artist Ken Done captures the joy of Sydney like no other, inspired by his 80-year love story with the city. For Sydney with Love is a celebration of Sydney, its icons and natural environment — on the foreshore and the Harbour, under the sea, in the sky and through the artist’s imagination. 

    Earth Deities, Hickson Road Reserve, The Rocks

    One of Australia’s hottest artists, Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran, who grew up in Western Sydney, specialises in large-scale sculptural forms fabricated from compacted earth, steel and paint. His multi-limbed avatar generates spectacle, ritual and gathering, and will enthral audiences with animated fire and electricity. 

    Convergence, The Goods Line, Central Station

    Produced by Sydney’s own Mandylights, Convergence is a fully immersive journey of light and sound that will transform the disused Goods Line railway tunnel for the first time ever. Presenting the largest scale laser installation at Vivid Sydney, this is a never-to-be-forgotten experience. 

    Future Natives, Various Locations

    For the first time in the festival’s history, the Light Walk will run continuously for 8km from Sydney Opera House to Central Station, with visitors guided along the Light Walk by Future Natives, a sculptural way-finding installation featuring a flock of 200 Sydney bird species created by Sydney artist Chris Daniel. 

    Vivid Sydney 2022 will activate and energise the Sydney CBD, Circular Quay, The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour, Goods Line and Central Station, as well as iconic city structures such as Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, MCA and Customs House.

    The full Vivid Sydney program will be announced in mid-March. Go to vividsydney.com for more information. Vivid Sydney is proudly owned, managed and produced by Destination NSW, the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency.

    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Wayne Mitcham, Amio Limited, +64 21 499 550, wayne@amio.nz 

    NOTE TO EDITORS: Download media assets including a VNR with grabs from Minister Ayres and Gill Minervini, 100 Days sizzle, Countdown Clock and Light installation assets from the Vivid Sydney News Room: www.vividsydney.com/news-room. 

    About Vivid Sydney:  

    Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology, which transforms Sydney for 23 days and nights. Staged for its 12th year in 2022, Vivid Sydney fuses mesmerising art displays and 3D light projections with exhilarating live music performances and deep-dive discussions from some of the world’s brightest minds, as well as the Sydney Opera House Lighting of the Sails. Vivid Sydney is owned, managed and produced by Destination NSW, the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency. 

    Source: Destination NSW

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  • Travefy Launches New Certification Courses With Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)

    Travefy Launches New Certification Courses With Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)

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    Travefy has partnered with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) to offer a Travefy certification program.

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    Jan 27, 2022


    LINCOLN, Neb., January 27, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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     Travefy has announced a new certification program created exclusively for Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Industry Partner Training. The certification courses have been designed to educate travel advisors on how to utilize Travefy’s award-winning tools to streamline their travel business.

    Travefy’s certification program allows Agent Members of CLIA to obtain course credits that are applied towards CLIA’s leading Certification Program to help expand knowledge of travel and cruise-specific topics to grow clientele and sales.

    “We are thrilled to offer specialized training to CLIA members to gain expertise in the Travefy platform and utilize our powerful software tools to elevate their business sales and marketing efforts,” notes Travefy Marketing & Education Coordinator Stephanie Gries.

    “Travefy’s new online course will give travel professionals a platform to organize guest proposals, itineraries, and trips, as well as steps to upsell and market cruises. Travel professionals will earn three (3) CLIA elective credits to use towards CLIA’s leading Certification Program,” says CLIA Senior Manager, Industry Training Heidi Olson CTC, ECC, TAE.  

    ABOUT TRAVEFY

    Travefy’s mission is to power the success of travel professionals. Our award-winning suite of itinerary, proposal, client management, and marketing tools helps travel advisors save time, impress clients, and sell more.

    Travefy powers thousands of travel businesses across the globe ranging from small, independent travel advisors to the largest travel agencies, consortia, and organizations. Travefy has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes, among other publications, and has won numerous industry honors including the ASTA Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

    For more information, please see https://certification.travefy.com and https://cruising.org/en/travel-agent-center/professional-development-training/industry-partner-training

    ABOUT THE CRUISE LINES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION (CLIA)

    CLIA is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. On behalf of its members, affiliates, and partners, the organization supports policies and practices that foster a secure, healthy, and sustainable cruise ship environment, promoting positive travel experiences for the more than 30 million passengers who have cruised annually. The CLIA community includes the world’s most prestigious ocean, river, and specialty cruise lines; a highly trained and certified travel agent community; and widespread industry stakeholders, including ports & destinations, ship development, suppliers, and business services. CLIA represents 95% of the world’s ocean-going cruise capacity, as well as 54,000 travel agents, and 15,000 of the largest travel agencies in the world. The organization’s global headquarters are in Washington, DC, with regional offices located in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia.

    For more information, please visit cruising.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube with our handle @CLIAGlobal—or on LinkedIn.

    Source: Travefy

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  • Graham Hospitality Announces Rebrand to Its Premier Miami Lakes Hotel Property

    Graham Hospitality Announces Rebrand to Its Premier Miami Lakes Hotel Property

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    Graham Hospitality has unveiled a new name, new logo, and new brand rollout as part of an extensive rebranding initiative aimed at modernizing guest experiences.

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    Jan 20, 2022


    MIAMI, January 20, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Graham Hospitality, a division of The Graham Companies, announced that Shula’s Hotel & Golf Club, a destination designed for both the business and leisure traveler, has changed its name to Miami Lakes Hotel on Main in a repositioning of the brand that comes as the Company seeks to create a distinctive Hotel experience for the modern traveler. 

    The change represents a new generation in the Hotel’s 38-year history. As one of Miami’s last independently owned properties, the new name will be synonymous with the resort’s unique history in the Town of Miami Lakes. Coach Shula’s name is a keepsake in the Town and is enshrined in the Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame, where he was inducted as a member of the first class in 2017. A plaque in his honor is displayed at Miami Lakes Optimist Park.

    Since 1983, the Hotel has provided customized travel experiences with its resort-style amenities and family-friendly, service-oriented environment. Located in the heart of Miami Lakes, the property features 205 guest rooms and 17 suites decorated in the Florida contemporary style. The property also boasts a 45,000-square-foot athletic club offering a variety of fitness classes, eight lighted tennis courts, one outdoor basketball court, a full-size gymnasium, and a 60-yard outdoor sports field. In addition, the resort offers guests access to a championship 18-hole golf course and club. 

    As part of The Graham Companies’ vision for the future, the rebranding and new name will also include the namesake golf and athletic clubs, as well as the steak and sports bar-restaurant, which will be named Miami Lakes Golf Club, Miami Lakes Athletic Club, and ML Steaks+Sports. In conjunction with the brand re-launch, the Company will unveil a new website, miamilakeshotel.com, and the Company’s email addresses will migrate to @miamilakeshotel.com. The Graham Company expects all changes to take effect immediately.

    “We are extremely excited about the rebranding and renaming of the Hotel and to place Miami Lakes at the forefront for the Town and our customers,” said David Healy, Vice President & General Manager of Graham Hospitality. “We hope that our customers will continue to trust in our hospitality expertise as they make lasting memories during their stay while they sleep, dine, and play at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main.”

    Positioned as one of the only full-service hotels in Miami Lakes, the property is just minutes from downtown Miami, Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, and many popular sites and attractions such as South Beach, Hard Rock Stadium, and Fort Lauderdale.

    The Hotel is owned and operated by the Graham family, who have been a part of Miami’s history since 1920. A decade later, the family took over a parcel of land, transforming the swampland into one of the most successful working dairy farms in Florida and later the master plan for what would become Miami Lakes. The Town is known as one of the most beautiful residential areas in South Florida, with its tree-lined streets, large estate lots, and extremely low crime rate. The community is nationally recognized as one of the best examples of unique and innovative town planning with many lakes and parks.

    For several decades, the Hotel has hosted football teams, local high school reunions, and business travelers. In addition, the property is one of the premier venues for social events, meetings, and conferences, equipped with over 16,000square feet of event space.

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    Rixys Alfonso

    rixys@causemomarketing.com

    Graham Hospitality

    With a focus on a legacy of great stays, Graham Hospitality’s experienced team manages Miami Lakes Hotel on Main – a 205-room Boutique Hotel with 16,000 square feet of meeting space, Miami Lakes Golf Club, and the Miami Lakes Athletic Club, a 45,000 square foot facility. The division also oversees several dining options, including ML Steaks + Sports, the Bullpen, and Vie De France Bakery. For more information, visit miamilakeshotel.com.

    Source: The Graham Companies

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  • Elite Alliance Adds the Aspen Mountain Residences to Its Exchange Program

    Elite Alliance Adds the Aspen Mountain Residences to Its Exchange Program

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    Exchange Members Enjoy Year-Round Vacation Opportunities at an Elegant Alpine Escape in Downtown Aspen

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    Jan 6, 2022


    ROCHESTER, N.Y., January 6, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Elite Alliance®, the leader in luxury fractional real estate consulting and sales, vacation home exchange, resort hospitality management, and vacation rental, announced The Aspen Mountain Residences, located in downtown Aspen, Colorado, as the newest addition to its Exchange program. Elite Alliance Exchange, the leader in exchange services for owners of prestigious residence clubs and luxury, professionally managed vacation homes, affords members exclusive access to more than 120 of the world’s most coveted destinations.

    The Aspen Mountain Residences’ club owners receive a two-year complimentary Premium Membership into the Exchange, granting access to seamless travel adventures – ski trips, golf getaways, beach escapes and much more – at a growing array of premier domestic and international locations. Through an Exchange membership, members can spend time with family and friends at their vacation home property and experience a variety of vacations and traveling benefits at superior properties.

    “It was imperative we partner with The Aspen Mountain Residences,” said Kelli Buchheit, VP of Operations at Elite Alliance Exchange. “It is a wonderful addition to our Exchange portfolio. The Club is comprised of one-to-four-bedroom residences with luxury amenities throughout including, a fully equipped kitchen, an expansive living room with a fireplace, and a private balcony or patio. Not to mention, an Olympic-size heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tubs, and fire pit, as well as top-notch services that range from private shuttle service to and from the neighboring mountains during ski season, transportation service to and from the Aspen Airport, and housekeeping service to name a few.”

    Located steps away from the breathtaking grandeur of Ajax Mountain, the stunning property offers luxury with comfort in mind. Visitors can experience an incredible escape to the mountains, partake in outdoor activities no matter the season, enjoy breathtaking views from select units, and roam the pedestrian-friendly streets of downtown Aspen.

    “Each residence is different, making each visit a unique and unforgettable experience,” said Al Kenney, President of The Aspen Mountain Residences. “We are excited to open our doors to the Elite Alliance Exchange program. Not only can our owners enjoy residing at their home away from home, set amongst Aspen’s legendary natural beauty, year-round mountain adventures, and cultural charm, but they now have the opportunity to enjoy a similar travel experience across the globe.”

    Deemed a mountain playground where every season is peak season, The Aspen Mountain Residences is a welcoming resort with luxurious comforts, allowing its guests to experience everything Aspen has to offer. Visitors can rest assured knowing the attentive club staff is dedicated to making every visit a hassle-free vacation.

    About Elite Alliance

    Thirty years ago, Elite Alliance® Founder Steve Dering created the world’s first residence club at the top-rated Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. This innovative, fractional ownership model, which increased accessibility for buyers and market size for developers, became the fastest-growing segment of the vacation home market. As Elite Alliance’s portfolio of luxury residence clubs expanded, it introduced Elite Alliance Exchange, a program that allows owners to explore other coveted destinations at a nominal expense. Elite Alliance Exchange quickly earned a reputation for first-class customer service in facilitating and coordinating exchange vacations. As a result, Elite Alliance Hospitality was created to provide robust hospitality and rental management services for residence clubs, hotels, and resorts that improve operational performance and client satisfaction.

    Today, Elite Alliance continues to set the standard for excellence in fractional real estate consulting, vacation exchange, and hospitality management – always guided by a commitment to integrity and innovation.

    For more information on Elite Alliance Real Estate, Hospitality and Exchange services, please visit www.elitealliance.com, or contact Rob Goodyear at rgoodyear@elitealliance.com or 214.393.2842.

    About The Aspen Mountain Residences

    The Aspen Mountain Residences are high-end condominium accommodations ranging from studios through four-bedroom units, all with fireplaces, private balconies, well-appointed kitchens, spa tubs and steam showers. A passionate and independent luxury landmark located at the base of Ajax Mountain and only steps from the Aspen Silver Queen Ski Gondola, The Aspen Mountain Residences enjoys one of Aspen’s most coveted locations on Aspen’s “front row” alongside the St. Regis and The Little Nell. Shops, restaurants, and cultural events and gatherings are all within a few blocks walk. 

    The residences offer all the luxury which visitors here have come to expect. A warm and cozy place where one can kick back and do as much or as little as they like. High-touch guest services include a dedicated concierge, as well as bike and sport rentals. Additional resort amenities include an outdoor pool, shared and private hot tubs, and Aspen’s well-known Silver Circle ice rink, a cherished wintertime gathering place for owners and the Aspen community.

    For more information about The Aspen Mountain Residences, please visit www.aspenmountainresidences.com.

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    Source: Elite Alliance, LLC.

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  • Whitemarsh Cove in Orlando Joins Elite Alliance Family

    Whitemarsh Cove in Orlando Joins Elite Alliance Family

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    Club Members Enjoy Reunion Resort Amenities and Elite Alliance Exchange Membership

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    Dec 2, 2021


    ROCHESTER, N.Y., December 2, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Elite Alliance®, the leader in luxury fractional real estate consulting and sales, vacation home exchange, resort hospitality management, and vacation rental, announced Whitemarsh Cove, a Kingwood Residence Club in Orlando, Florida, as its newest partnership. The new private residence club rewards members with nine-bedroom luxury vacation homes, an astounding variety of golf, recreational and social privileges at internationally acclaimed Reunion Resort, and opportunity for financial returns. Members also receive access to other prestigious residence clubs and luxurious, professionally managed vacation homes at more than 120 of the world’s most coveted destinations.

    Elite Alliance Real Estate was chosen to structure a residence club that offers an optimal combination of personal vacation home enjoyment and potential rental income – without the worries, responsibilities, and financial burdens of absentee ownership. Members can enjoy vacation time with family and friends, send unaccompanied guests with full club privileges, and make designated time available for income. Rental marketing, reservations, payment collection, and concierge services are seamlessly managed by hospitality professionals for peace of mind.

    “In addition, we are excited to introduce members to an expanding family of prestigious properties in premier domestic and international destinations through our exchange program,” said Rob Goodyear, President of Elite Alliance. He adds, “Through an Elite Alliance Exchange membership, members have access to a variety of vacations and traveling benefits even before their vacation home is completed.”

    Whitemarsh Cove offers large, modern villas with a bright, open floor plan, fully equipped kitchen, game room, home theater, Disney-themed kid’s rooms, master suites, and private swimming pool. Each nine-bedroom, nine-bathroom home lies within a gated, secured enclave at Reunion’s 2,300+ acres of pedestrian-friendly terrain. The residence club is a convenient base camp for families to explore Orlando’s biggest attractions such as Walt Disney World theme parks. Guests can also relish in world-class amenities without ever having to leave the property.

    Included with Whitemarsh Cove membership is access to Reunion Resort. Reunion offers three award-winning golf courses – the Palmer Course, Watson Course, and Nicklaus Course – water park, variety of swimming pools, including a rooftop pool with indoor-outdoor lounge, Clubhouse, and exquisite dining venues. Activities such as tennis, pickleball, miniature golf, and bocce ball, as well as bicycle rentals, playgrounds, and state-of-the-art fitness center, provide the perfect blend of high-end amenities, relaxation, and family fun.

    In addition, the residence club concierge will have the members’ favorite foods and beverages placed in their kitchens prior to arrival, schedule airport transportation, reserve tee times, purchase theme park tickets, make dinner reservations, and arrange daily housekeeping services if desired. The attentive club staff is dedicated to making every visit a worry-free vacation.

    About Elite Alliance

    Thirty years ago, Elite Alliance® Founder Steve Dering, created the world’s first residence club at top-rated Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. This innovative, fractional ownership model, which increased accessibility for buyers and market size for developers, became the fastest-growing segment of the vacation home market. As Elite Alliance’s portfolio of luxury residence clubs expanded, it introduced Elite Alliance Exchange, a program that allows owners to explore other coveted destinations at nominal expense. Elite Alliance Exchange quickly earned a reputation for first-class customer service in facilitating and coordinating exchange vacations. As a result, Elite Alliance Hospitality was created to provide robust hospitality and rental management services for residence clubs, hotels, and resorts that improve operational performance and client satisfaction.

    Today, Elite Alliance continues to set the standard for excellence in fractional real estate consulting, vacation exchange, and hospitality management – always guided by a commitment to integrity and innovation.

    For more information on Elite Alliance Real Estate, Hospitality and Exchange services, please visit www.elitealliance.com, or contact Rob Goodyear at rgoodyear@elitealliance.com or 214.393.2842.

    About Whitemarsh Cove Residence Club

    Whitemarsh Cove Residence Club rewards members with the enjoyment of luxurious new homes, an astounding variety of golf, recreational and social privileges, and an exceptional opportunity for attractive financial returns. The Whitemarsh homes are ideally located at acclaimed Reunion Resort, a meticulously planned golf community in the heart of America’s most exciting family destination. Residence club ownership allows busy families to enjoy quality time together without the worries, responsibilities, and financial burdens of absentee ownership. Members can participate in the dynamic rental option that can minimize or completely offset the ongoing expenses associated with a luxury vacation home. The appeal and value are further enhanced by incorporating a Reunion Club membership into the residence club membership. It’s a sensible, flexible, and carefree way to enjoy the personal and financial rewards of a vacation home.

    Whitemarsh Cove will reward visitors with the ultimate resort lifestyle and exceed expectations.

    For more information on Whitemarsh Cove Residence Club, please visit www.whitemarshcove.com.

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    Source: Elite Alliance LLC

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