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  • Travefy Releases New Integration With Blue-Roads Touring and Topdeck Travel to Further Support Travel Advisor Itineraries and Proposals

    Travefy Releases New Integration With Blue-Roads Touring and Topdeck Travel to Further Support Travel Advisor Itineraries and Proposals

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    Blue-Roads Touring and Topdeck Travel are now integrated with Travefy’s award-winning itinerary and proposal tools.

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    Nov 17, 2021


    LINCOLN, Neb., November 17, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Travefy – the leading itinerary and proposal tool for Travel Advisors – released a new integration with Blue-Roads Touring and Topdeck Travel.

    Through this integration, Travel Advisors can add information about Blue-Roads Touring and Topdeck Travel bookings to any itinerary or proposal. Blue-Roads Touring and Topdeck Travels are both Flight Centre Travel Group brands that Travefy already integrates with GOGO Vacations. 

    “We’re so happy to be working with the Blue-Roads Touring and Topdeck Travel teams, who share our commitment to helping the Travel Advisor community through enhanced technology,” notes Travefy CEO David Chait. 

    “The ability to integrate with Travefy just made sense,” shares Dylan Hearne, Head of Sales Global for Blue-Roads Touring and Topdeck Travel. “Our industry partners want a simple access point to create the best presented documentation they can. E-Docs are the way forward and to make them look a million bucks, Travefy provides that solution.”

    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 BLUE-ROADS TOURING COMPANY & TOPDECK TRAVELS

    Blue-Roads Touring Company, part of the Back-Roads Touring Company family, is a leader in custom, small-group travel across the UK, Europe and Asia. For 30 years, Back-Roads Touring Company has been helping its guests make memories to last a lifetime, catering to everyone from history buffs to oenophiles and offering a mix of organized activities coupled with free time to roam and explore. With each tour capped at 18 passengers (14 for Asia tours), Blue-Roads curates custom, off-the-beaten-track experiences, taking guests beyond the typical tourist destinations. Catering to middle-aged and mature travelers, the company—named “Best Small Coach Travel Agency” by the British Travel Awards for three years in a row — is synonymous with local knowledge, sustainable tourism, culinary excellence, and authentic and premium boutique accommodations.  

    Topdeck Travel designs epic trips for 18 – 30 somethings. Started by friends in 1973 who shared a passion for adventure, Topdeck Travel has a long history of delivering authentic and fun group travel. Topdeck’s trip program spans Europe, Australia & New Zealand, North America, the Middle East, Asia & North Africa and Africa. Topdeckers from around the world enjoy a travel experience steeped in history, which retains the company’s original sense of adventure combined with authenticity, friendship and great stories to share.

    Source: Travefy

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  • Xeniapp Inc. Announces Partnership With CTW

    Xeniapp Inc. Announces Partnership With CTW

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    Nov 15, 2021


    NEW YORK, November 15, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Xeniapp, Inc., the travel technology company, announced today that it has partnered with CTW to build the most sophisticated flight shopping engine in the world for Xeniapp’s unique travel operating system. 

    Xeniapp is transforming the travel industry with its web 3.0 operating system built on a blockchain network. Today, corporate and leisure travel professionals can launch their full-service, web-based travel agency complete with custom booking engine, traveler web portal, CRM, and payment settlement engine. Xeniapp offers a full suite of bookable wholesale travel inventory, including flights, hotels, car rentals, airport transfers, and activities.

    “Flight booking is the most complex issue in travel today, with heavy regulation and millions of potential booking configurations. Servicing cancellations and rescheduling of flights is the most time-consuming, costly, and complex problem that the industry faces. By partnering with CTW, our operating system can automate flight reshopping, resolving one of the key pain points for travelers and travel professionals,” said Sachin Narode, CEO of Xeniapp.  

    The CTW platform is the most accurate airline pricing system on the market as evidenced by ATPCo’s ratings. It is also the only platform to offer customers two years of historical flight schedules and fares with up-to-the-minute accuracy, a crucial necessity for post-ticketing servicing. CTW offers cost-effective technology, ticket exchange and refund management. CTW enables Xeniapp to automate even the most complex transactions and itineraries that previously required painstaking manual calculations and long customer service calls.

    “Partnering with Xeniapp – one of the most innovative travel companies in the world – is extremely rewarding for us. It demonstrates the value that the CTW platform can add for clients who are willing to innovate around the powerful functionalities that we offer. This partnership underscores our belief that future growth in the industry will come from companies that invest in continually improving the user experience and simplifying self-management of even the most complex trips,” said Andrew Cuomo, Chief Commercial Officer of CTW.

    For more information about Xeniapp, visit https://xeniapp.com.

    For more information about CTW, visit https://ctw.travel.

    About Xeniapp, Inc.

    Xeniapp, Inc., the travel technology company, is based in New York City. Xeniapp’s mission is to transform the travel industry by bringing travel software into the 21st century. The company was co-founded by Sachin Narode and Rachel Obenshain. 

    Xeniapp Contact: Rachel Obenshain, President, Xeniapp; email: rachel@xeniapp.com

    About CTW

    CTW has developed several generations of airline shopping and pricing systems. The CTW Platform provides complete shopping, fares and pricing, reshopping, and ancillaries. CTW connects content providers and retailers worldwide. CTW Platform provides final pricing and repricing for 20% of all ARC/BSP-issued airline tickets in the world and has operations in Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania.

    Andrew Cuomo, Chief Commercial Officer, CTW; email: acuomo@ctw.travel

    Media Contact: Lisa Sheeran, PR@xeniapp.com

    Source: Xeniapp, Inc.

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  • BUC-EE’S TO HOST GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW TRAVEL CENTER IN AUBURN, AL, ON OCT. 27

    BUC-EE’S TO HOST GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW TRAVEL CENTER IN AUBURN, AL, ON OCT. 27

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    Oct 20, 2021


    AUBURN, Ala., October 20, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Buc-ee’s, home of the world’s cleanest bathrooms, freshest food, and friendliest beaver, will break ground on its new travel center in Auburn, Alabama, on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Community leaders including Mayor Ron Anders will join members of Buc-ee’s leadership team to celebrate the start of construction on the store, which will be the third Buc-ee’s location in Alabama.

    Located at 2500 Buc-ee’s Boulevard, Buc-ee’s Auburn will occupy more than 53,470 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions just outside its store with thousands of snack, meal and drink options for travelers on the go. The new travel center will also offer the same award-winning restrooms, cheap gas, quality products and excellent service that have won the hearts, trust and business of millions in the South for nearly 40 years. Buc-ee’s favorites including Texas barbeque, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver nuggets, jerky and fresh pastries will all be available as well. 

    Attendees of the Buc-ee’s Auburn groundbreaking ceremony will include Mayor Ron Anders of Auburn; City Councilperson Tommy Dawson of Auburn; Auburn City Manager Megan McGowen Crouch; City of Auburn Economic Development Director Phillip Dunlap; Lee County Commission Chairman Bill English; and Lee County Commissioner Sarah Brown.

    The new outpost in Auburn continues Buc-ee’s multi-state expansion across the South. Buc-ee’s broke ground on its first two Tennessee locations earlier this year, as well as its first travel center in Kentucky. Buc-ee’s first travel center in South Carolina is also currently under construction and is slated to open in 2022, when it will join two recently opened locations in Florida, as well as stores in Georgia and Alabama. Additionally, Buc-ee’s continues to operate 38 locations in Texas, where it was founded almost four decades ago.

    “Alabama has been a great partner for us, and there’s no better place to have our store on I-85 than Auburn, home of the Tigers,” said Stan Beard of Buc-ee’s. “Auburn is an ideal place to stop for folks headed back and forth from Georgia to the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast, and we are looking forward to introducing even more travelers to the fun, convenience and safety of Buc-ee’s.” 

    Throughout the project, Buc-ee’s corporate development team will work closely alongside state and local leadership. Buc-ee’s Auburn will bring at least 175 new, permanent, full-time jobs to the area with starting pay beginning well above minimum wage, full benefits, 401k and three weeks of vacation. Buc-ee’s remains committed to providing a friendly, safe and fun stop for travelers everywhere. 

    About Buc-ee’s
    Buc-ee’s is the world’s most-loved travel center. Founded in 1982, Buc-ee’s now has 38 stores across Texas, including the world’s largest convenience store. Buc-ee’s began its multi-state expansion in 2019, and has since opened two travel centers in Alabama, two in Florida, and two in Georgia. Buc-ee’s broke ground on its first location in South Carolina in 2020, then broke ground on its first Kentucky and Tennessee outposts in 2021. Buc-ee’s is known for pristine bathrooms, a large amount of fueling positions, friendly service, Buc-ee’s apparel and fresh, delicious food. Originally launched and still headquartered in Texas, Buc-ee’s has combined traditional quality and modern efficiency to redefine traveling for their customers. For more information, visit www.buc-ees.com. 

    Photos Courtesy of Buc-ee’s: 
    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vwba3344sovkfr3/AADVn0pyLrVZNdpF1gycdl6ra?dl=0

    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Rachel Austin, 713-305-0419

    Source: Buc-ee’s

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  • Travefy Academy Hosts Successful Second Annual Virtual Sales Workshop With Over 3,000 Registrants

    Travefy Academy Hosts Successful Second Annual Virtual Sales Workshop With Over 3,000 Registrants

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    Travefy Academy’s multi-day Sales Workshop provided travel advisors with innovative strategies and inspiration to grow sales in 2022 and beyond.

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    Oct 18, 2021


    LINCOLN, Neb., October 18, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Travefy Academy successfully hosted its second annual Sales Workshop starting on October 4. The virtual event provided innovative strategies to grow sales and capture more business in 2022. 

    This three-day workshop featured industry experts across seven interactive webinar sessions. Each live session highlighted distinct areas of travel sales to provide actionable insights and blueprints for all types of travel advisors to grow their business. 

    Key presenters included:

    • Heidi DeCoux, Owner of Marketing for Travel Agents 
    • Lisa Fey, Global Speaker, Author, and Travel Advisor 
    • Margie Jordan, Founder and CEO of Jordan Executive Travel Service
    • Tammy Levent, CEO and Founder of Travel Agent Success Kit (TASK)
    • Dave Pope, Head of Franchise Development, Not Just Travel
    • Geraldine Ree, Industry Veteran, Business Coach, Mentor, and Author
    • Cyndi Williams, CEO of Careers on Vacation

    “Travefy’s mission is to power the success of travel professionals,” notes Stephanie Gries, Travefy’s Marketing and Education Coordinator. “Following the challenges of the past 18 months, the upcoming year can potentially be the highest sales of a Travel Advisor’s career. We want to make sure their business is ready to maximize their potential.” 

    In line with Travefy Academy’s mission, Travefy Academy’s second annual Sales Workshop was a free event that saw an increase in response from 2020 with over 3,000 event registrations. 

    “As a veteran advisor, I always appreciate nuggets to improve business and processes and am delighted to now be a part of the Travefy community,” shares Denise Shorthouse, a Luxury Travel Advisor with First Class Destinations in Vancouver, Washington. 

    “One of the highlights of my year was attending this year’s Sales Workshop as both a participant and a speaker. Travefy understands how important it is for Advisors to come back strong and grow their businesses,” notes Geraldine Ree, a travel industry veteran, business coach, mentor, and author located in Vancouver, Canada. 

    “After listening to all seven presenters, it would be difficult not to be excited about starting a Travel Business,” shares Michel Ferrell, a student and Travel Content Strategist in San Ramon, California. 

    “What a gift! The Sales Workshop provided valuable insights to agents that they can begin implementing now. They said they wanted to deliver value-added content without the ‘sales pitch’ embedded everywhere – and they did! Thanks, Travefy!” shares Lisa Fey, a Travel Advisor with Valerie Wilson Travel and global speaker based in Atlanta, Georgia. 

    ABOUT TRAVEFY ACADEMY

    Travefy Academy is a free education resource for today’s community of Travel Advisors and travel professionals. 

    Travefy Academy launched in 2018 as a part of Travefy’s commitment to power the success of travel professionals. Travefy Academy brings together travel industry experts and thought leaders to provide powerful content and educational webinars to help Travel Advisors grow their travel business.

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

    ABOUT TRAVEFY

    Travefy’s mission is to power the success of travel professionals. Our award-winning suite of itinerary, proposal, marketing, and client management 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

    Source: Travefy

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  • Vouch Marks Entry Into Europe With the Setup of Its London Operations

    Vouch Marks Entry Into Europe With the Setup of Its London Operations

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    Singaporean technology start-up aims to revolutionise hospitality industry in Europe one hotel property at a time

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    Oct 11, 2021


    LONDON, October 11, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Award-winning guest experience platform provider – Vouch – has announced plans to expand into global markets, with the opening of its operations in London as a gateway to the rest of Europe.

    In the United Kingdom, Vouch Concierge is currently working with boutique brands Hotel du Vin and Malmaison to set up their pre-stay concierge, and with a further six properties under the Frasers Hospitality Group throughout Britain for their guest experience platforms as domestic travel in the UK surges. Vouch is also giving all UK-based hotels the opportunity to trial the platform with a free Vouch subscription from now until the end of 2021.

    Vouch aims to have at least 30% of revenue coming from Europe and is setting a target of having a strong presence in at least 3 European countries by the end of 2022.

    The Singapore headquartered start-up provides innovative AI-powered technology to the hospitality and travel segment.

    Armed with seed funding of SGD$1.51 million (USD$1.1 million) led by Forge Ventures, the funding will be used for expansion and product development for a new category of technology for hotels: the guest experience platform.

    Without needing to download an app for a short-term stay, Vouch’s guest experience platform allows guests to check-in, make room requests, order food and beverages and get instant answers to commonly asked questions, by scanning a QR code on their mobile phones. Vouch Concierge has seen wide adoption of its platform in Asia to improve productivity through the streamlining of hotel operations and providing round the clock services for guests. In attractions like museums, users can enjoy the full experience with audio tours, find out about artefacts and even play interactive games to enhance the visitor experience.

    Since its launch in 2018, Vouch has rolled out its services and partnered with hospitality brands in Asia and is now looking to expand globally. Founder and CEO Joseph Ling said: “In Singapore, for example, we have covered 25% of all rooms under international groups such as Frasers Hospitality, Hyatt Hotels, Pan Pacific Hotels Group and the InterContinental Hotels Group. There is a genuine need for a solution that helps hotels improve manpower efficiency and the pandemic has accelerated this need. Our plan this year is to expand aggressively into new markets that will benefit most from a productivity platform like ours, namely Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea and the United Kingdom.”

    While travel and tourism have remained low across the world due to COVID-19, Vouch Concierge aims to help businesses and consumers in these sectors cope better in a pandemic.

    By incorporating Vouch into their operations, businesses can better plan for manpower requirements and avoid greater uncertainty associated with fluctuating pandemic intensity and accompanying social distancing requirements.

    For more information on Vouch, visit https://www.vouchconcierge.com or email vouch@humebrophy.com 

    Source: Vouch Concierge

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  • Elite Alliance Introduces New Residence Club in Downtown San Miguel De Allende, Voted the #1 City in the World by Travel + Leisure

    Elite Alliance Introduces New Residence Club in Downtown San Miguel De Allende, Voted the #1 City in the World by Travel + Leisure

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    updated: Sep 23, 2021


    ROCHESTER, N.Y., September 23, 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 Quinta Tenerías residence club in downtown San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, as its newest partnership. Quinta Tenerías owners enjoy an enviable array of amenities, services, and privileges, along with easy access to all the attractions that made San Miguel the #1 city in the world for two consecutive years among Travel + Leisure readers. Quinta Tenerías is an intimate and elegant private residence club located in the heart of one of the most desirable, beautiful, and iconic cities in Mexico. Owners select from two categories of luxurious two-bedroom residences, either the 1,450-square-foot Luxe Residences or the 1,980-square-foot Grand Residences, all of which come fully furnished in distinctively different but equally appealing designs.

    There are eight like-minded owners per residence, and each enjoys frequent and flexible access to their elegant home throughout the year. Unlike traditional vacation homes, the club staff ensures worry-free ownership and hassle-free vacations. The Quinta Tenerías residences seamlessly blend contemporary interior design with the traditional San Miguel de Allende architecture style. The Luxe Residences are single-story with terraces overlooking interior gardens. The Grand Residences are two-story residences with an outdoor terrace offering Cathedral views.

    “Elite Alliance Real Estate was retained by Quinta Tenerías to create the fractional ownership structure and supervise the sales and marketing efforts,” said Rob Goodyear, President of Elite Alliance. “We are also providing our expertise in management and rental services, including membership into our vacation exchange program.”

    Goodyear noted that club owners can relax in their San Miguel home with friends and family while enjoying resort services, send unaccompanied guests, rent some of their vacation time through Elite Alliance Hospitality, and exchange vacations with owners of other luxury homes and residence clubs in more than 120 international locations through Elite Alliance Exchange.

    Quinta Tenerías offers more than beautiful residences. Owners and their guests also enjoy a rooftop terrace with cocktail lounge, jacuzzi, and fire pits, club courtyard, barbecue, and outdoor kitchen area, as well as access to fitness and yoga classes, pre-arrival grocery service, housekeeping, and full concierge. The club is in close proximity to colorful festivals of the region and some of the most acclaimed tourist attractions in Mexico. The captivating history and culture of San Miguel allows visitors to take part in diverse activities, cultural experiences, and intense excursions like nowhere else in the world. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, with its unique, attractive charm that reflects all that is best about Mexico, Quinta Tenerías Residence Club provides a desirable lifestyle in one of the globe’s top urban destinations.

    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 Quinta Tenerías Residence Club

    Quinta Tenerías is an equity Residence Club providing fractional real estate ownership in the heart of San Miguel de Allende. Each Club Residence boasts modern architecture and is fully furnished and accessorized. Club Residences feature all five elements of Feng Shui such as wood and stone floors to interconnect outdoor spaces with interior areas, water fountains to promote positive energy (CH’I), fireplaces to represent the fire element for success, and metal elements associated with the qualities of pleasure and creativity. Every aspect is intended to provide comfort, safety, and harmony throughout the Club. Rogelio Villanueva, CEO and Founder, had the vision of creating a space where Mexican architecture and culture could merge in a place surrounded by luxury and comfort. He opted for San Miguel de Allende as the best place to introduce his concept to the world.

    For more information on Quinta Tenerías, please visit www.quintatenerias.com.

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    Source: Elite Alliance, LLC

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  • Taliesin unveils UNESCO World Heritage Plaque to honor Frank Lloyd Wright’s work

    Taliesin unveils UNESCO World Heritage Plaque to honor Frank Lloyd Wright’s work

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    updated: Sep 8, 2021


    SPRING GREEN, Wis., September 8, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Taliesin Preservation and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation are virtually unveiling a new plaque at the architect’s 800-acre estate in the rural Driftless Hills near Spring Green, WI, celebrating the site’s inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The virtual public streaming watch party will feature special guests, including Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) recognizes landmarks or sites for cultural, historical, or scientific relevance.

    The public is invited to be a part of this free virtual event at noon CST on Taliesin Preservation’s Facebook, YouTube, and at taliesinpreservation.org. We’re pleased to bring this historic moment to the world in a virtual format and share it with all of Wright’s fans.

    The inscription for Wright’s works was announced on July 7, 2019, during the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee. Wright’s buildings are the first U.S. Modern Architecture to be included on the United Nations’ list of the world’s most significant cultural and natural sites, representing American design for the first time on a global stage. Taliesin was chosen to be a part of this honor as a great example of an organic connection to the surrounding landscape of the driftless region. The inscription is an honorary distinction that provides additional protection of the properties.

    “This is an incredible moment for Taliesin Preservation, our sister organization The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, and our incredible community of friends, partners and donors. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we are now officially recognized worldwide for bringing outstanding cultural and natural heritage to humanity—and we pledge to continue this as a laboratory for living in the 21st century.” – Carrie Rodamaker, Executive Director, Taliesin Preservation

    “This designation is a great source of national pride, and while eight buildings are included in the inscription, it recognizes the importance of Wright’s work, embodied in every one of his buildings and designs. These sites are not simply World Heritage monuments because they are beautiful. It’s so much more than that. These are places of profound influence, inspiration and connection.” – Stuart Graff, President & CEO, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

    Taliesin Preservation produces innovative cultural and educational programming at Taliesin. Taliesin has served as a living laboratory for over one hundred years, exploring and advancing organic principles in everyday life, where home, community, farm, the arts, education and the environment are deeply connected and work as an integrated whole.

    The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, based in Chicago, IL, spearheaded the serial nomination of eight major works by Frank Lloyd Wright. The serial inscription also includes Unity Temple, the Frederick C. Robie House, Hollyhock House, Fallingwater, the Herbert and Katherine Jacobs House, Taliesin West and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and brings greater awareness to and appreciation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s complete body of work.

    Contact:
    Aron Meudt-Thering
    608-588-7900 Ext. 221
    athering@taliesinpreservation.org

    Source: Taliesin Preservation

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  • Travefy Releases New Integration With Wetu to Enhance Travel Agent Collaboration With Tour Operators and DMCs

    Travefy Releases New Integration With Wetu to Enhance Travel Agent Collaboration With Tour Operators and DMCs

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    Travefy and Wetu are now integrated to support faster itinerary creation and streamlined sales

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    updated: Sep 2, 2021


    LINCOLN, Neb., September 2, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Travefy announced a new integration with Wetu to further streamline the proposal and itinerary creation process for travel agents. 

    Travel agents can now directly import rich proposal or itinerary information from Wetu into Travefy from tour operators or DMCs they are working with. With this integration, travel agents can save significant time crafting client proposals or itineraries.

    “We’re excited to be working together to support this integration that enhances and streamlines the relationship between travel agents, tour operators, and DMCs,” notes Travefy CEO David Chait.  

    “We are incredibly pleased that Travefy users are now able to easily lock into the Wetu network of DMCs across the globe and delight their clients with the quality content existing on the Wetu platform,” said Wetu CEO Paul de Waal.

    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 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 WETU

    In 2009, Wetu set out to create a platform that would enable travel professionals to compete better against well-funded online travel solutions.

    Creating this technology, the tools and better workflows have allowed the industry to connect, collaborate and work together better, resulting in improved efficiencies and the ability to provide the best customer journey for the ultimate client: the traveler.

    Source: Travefy

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  • Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin to Unveil UNESCO World Heritage Plaque

    Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin to Unveil UNESCO World Heritage Plaque

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    Unveiling Ceremony Will be Celebrated both virtually and in person on September 15

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    updated: Sep 1, 2021


    SPRING GREEN, Wis., September 1, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Taliesin Preservation and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation are unveiling a new plaque at the architect’s 800-acre estate in the rural Driftless Hills near Spring Green, WI, celebrating the site’s inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The in-person media event and virtual public streaming watch party will feature special guests, including Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) recognizes landmarks or sites for cultural, historical, or scientific relevance.

    Media Partners are invited to attend the plaque unveiling in-person at Taliesin on September 15, 2021, at 9 a.m. Please RSVP to Aron Meudt-Thering at athering@taliespreservation.org. The public is invited to be a part of this wonderful event at noon CST on Facebook, YouTube, and at taliesinpreservation.org.

    “This is an incredible moment for Taliesin Preservation, our sister organization The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, and our incredible community of friends, partners and donors. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site we are now officially recognized worldwide for bringing outstanding cultural and natural heritage to humanity—and we pledge to continue this as a laboratory for living in the 21st century.”- Carrie Rodamaker, Executive Director, Taliesin Preservation

    “This designation is a great source of national pride, and while eight buildings are included in the inscription, it recognizes the importance of Wright’s work, embodied in every one of his buildings and designs. These sites are not simply World Heritage monuments because they are beautiful. It’s so much more than that. These are places of profound influence, inspiration and connection.” – Stuart Graff, President & CEO, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

    Taliesin Preservation produces innovative cultural and educational programming at Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright’s 800-acre estate in the rural Driftless hills of Wisconsin. Taliesin has served as a living laboratory for over one-hundred years, exploring and advancing organic principles in everyday life, where home, community, farm, the arts, education and the environment are deeply connected and work as an integrated whole.

    The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, based in Chicago, IL, spearheaded the serial nomination of eight major works by Wright. The inscription includes Unity Temple, the Frederick C. Robie House, Hollyhock House, Fallingwater, the Herbert and Katherine Jacobs House, Taliesin, Taliesin West and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

    The inscription for Wright’s works was announced in 2019, during the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee. Wright’s buildings are the first US Modern Architecture to be included on the United Nations’ list of the world’s most significant cultural and natural sites, representing American design for the first time on a global stage. Taliesin was chosen to be a part of this honor as a great example of an organic connection to the surrounding landscape of the driftless region. The inscription is an honorary distinction that provides additional protection of the properties.

    Contact:
    Aron Meudt-Thering
    608-588-7900 ext. 221
    athering@taliesinpreservation.org

    Source: Taliesin Preservation

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  • Travefy Releases New Integration With Pleasant Holidays and Journese to Further Streamline Travel Advisor Itineraries

    Travefy Releases New Integration With Pleasant Holidays and Journese to Further Streamline Travel Advisor Itineraries

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    Pleasant Holidays and Journese bookings are now seamlessly integrated with Travefy itineraries and proposals to boost Travel Advisor productivity and efficiency

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    updated: Aug 24, 2021


    LINCOLN, Neb., August 24, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Travefy – the leading proposal and itinerary management tool for Travel Advisors – announced a new integration with Pleasant Holidays and Journese to further support Travel Advisors.

    Through this integration, Travel Advisors can directly import rich information from any Pleasant Holidays or Journese booking onto any itinerary or proposal. With this new functionality, Travel Advisors can save significant time crafting client itineraries to further boost client sales and engagement. 

    “We’re thrilled to be working with the Pleasant Holidays and Journese team as a part of our shared commitment to the Travel Advisor community and focus on innovative solutions,” notes Travefy CEO David Chait. “Especially in light of the challenges our industry has faced over the past 18-months, we’re excited to offer new functionality that streamlines a Travel Advisor’s workflow.”

    “Integration with Travefy itineraries is the latest addition to a host of technology enhancements we’ve made in recent months, all designed to help Travel Advisors better address the needs of their clients and close the sale,” said Jack E. Richards, President and CEO, Pleasant Holidays.

    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 PLEASANT HOLIDAYS

    Founded in 1959, Pleasant Holidays is one of the largest tour operators in the United States offering vacation packages, flights, hotels, cruises, car rentals, travel protection and related travel services to the world’s most popular destinations, including Canada, the Caribbean, Central & South America, Europe, Hawaii, Japan & Asia, Mexico, South Pacific (Cook Islands, Fiji and Tahiti), United States and cruise vacations worldwide. The Company’s portfolio of travel brands includes Pleasant Holidays®, Journese®, Pleasant Activities℠ and Air By Pleasant®. Pleasant Holidays is headquartered in Westlake Village, Calif. near Los Angeles with regional offices in San Diego and Honolulu. For additional information and reservations, visit www.PleasantAgent.com, www.Journese.com, www.PleasantActivities.com, and www.AirByPleasant.com.

    Source: Travefy

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  • Social Bee Adventures Launches Its Augmented Reality Travel Platform

    Social Bee Adventures Launches Its Augmented Reality Travel Platform

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    Social Bee Adventures aims to revolutionize the tourism industry by using its proprietary augmented reality and mapping technologies to provide self-guided (contactless) tours indoors or outdoors

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    SEATTLE, August 10, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Social Bee Adventures, an app showcasing augmented reality in tourism and travel spaces, is leveraging technology to offer self-guided guided tours. While the underlying technology is complex, the idea is simple. The app allows creators to build step-by-step tours, scavenger hunts, and all-around adventures in augmented reality that consumers can then use, through the app, when it’s convenient for them. An experience in Social Bee Adventures consists of points of interest, trivia, photo, video and audio activities that can be placed indoors or outdoors. Consumers can gain points and see where they rank for the experience on the experiences leaderboard on the app. Creators can offer their experiences free of charge or charge a fee. 

    First, creators use the Social Bee Adventures app to create their experience — a tour of a city or neighborhood, a hike, a scavenger hunt, an event, and much more. Once complete, the creator publishes their experience and consumers can find and purchase the experience from the app and go on the self-guided tour when it’s convenient for them using Social Bee’s gamified augmented reality platform.  

    Travel and tour guides specifically have been hit hard by the pandemic. Social Bee Adventures provides a contactless option that allows tour guides to build their tour experiences and monetize whenever an app user consumes it. Social Bee Adventures provides new revenue streams for those greatly affected by the pandemic, while helping to protect the industry from future hardships. 

    Social media platforms do little to get people out exploring the world. As most social platforms’ goal is to keep users inside, increasing digital screen time, Social Bee Adventures helps users 1. find fun and local activities and experiences and 2. guides them step-by-step through the experience.

    “My goal is to use technology to get people out into the real world, to make learning and exploring as fun and engaging as playing video games, and to create deeper and more meaningful connections with the world around us and the people we share it with,” says founder Jason LaBaw. “I want to invite all the experienced creators, tour guides, travel bloggers — the one friend in the group who always sets the itinerary and makes sure the trip is filled with fun. Join us in creating amazing experiences and sharing them with the rest of the world.” 

    About the company

    Social Bee Adventures is a platform consisting of an eCommerce website and iOS app, on a mission to revolutionize the tourism industry by using its proprietary augmented reality and mapping technologies to provide contactless tours indoors or outdoors. 

    To learn more, visit socialbee.me.

    CONTACT

    Name: Sjoerd Martens

    Phone: 1-646-480-0356

    Email: sjoerd@publicize.co

    Source: Social Bee Adventures

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  • Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce Receives Federal Shop Local and Travel Alberta Partnership Marketing Funds

    Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce Receives Federal Shop Local and Travel Alberta Partnership Marketing Funds

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    BRAGG CREEK, Alberta, July 28, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    The Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce/Visit Bragg Creek will receive $35,280.00 of federal shop local funding—funding that will expand the chamber’s ongoing efforts to encourage patronage of community businesses.

    This funding is in addition to another Partnership Marketing grant that Visit Bragg Creek has received from Travel Alberta to promote tourism operators and activities within the Bragg Creek, Kananaskis, and Rocky View County areas.

    “We are beyond thrilled to have this opportunity to further support the amazing business community that makes up Bragg Creek. This money will be used to showcase the diversity and resilience of Bragg Creek businesses through a concentrated video marketing campaign”, says Lauren Shea, Marketing Manager of Visit Bragg Creek. “We would not be able to accomplish this goal without the ongoing and generous support of the federal government and Alberta Chambers.”

    The funding will support a ‘Local Stories’ video project followed by a ‘Love Local’ campaign that will support small businesses and increase access to high-quality marketing materials for self-promotion.

    “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, community chambers have truly been a lifeline for businesses,” says Ken Kobly, Alberta Chambers of Commerce President and CEO. “As we transition to reopening and recovery, we still have a long road ahead to rebuild our economy. This federal funding will help chambers do what we do best: support local job creators.”

    A third round of funding applications is currently being processed.

    Source: Bragg Creek Chamber of Commerce

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  • With Restrictions Lifted, Events Return to Carson City, Nevada

    With Restrictions Lifted, Events Return to Carson City, Nevada

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    CARSON CITY, Nev., July 1, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    After more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions and canceled event calendars, Visit Carson City has announced its summer and fall event calendar, hoping to lure travelers back to the region. Nestled on the east side of the Sierra Nevada, Carson City is offering a mix of events, music festivals and holiday weekend celebrations, all pairing seamlessly with activities available throughout the region. 

    Holiday celebrations 
    Kicking off the event season, Carson City’s Fourth of July Celebration is a four-day event, July 1-4, concluding with a spectacular fireworks display, Sunday, July 4. Travelers looking to plan a bit further out may also consider attending the official Nevada Day Parade, which traditionally takes place the Saturday of Nevada Day weekend, this year, falling on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Nevada Day is the largest celebration of statehood, commemorating the state’s heritage and founding on Oct. 31, 1864.

    • Area attractions: History buffs will enjoy touring the state’s capital along with the many museums in the area. The Kit Carson Trail, a 2.5-mile path through Carson City’s historic district, offers a glimpse at Nevada’s past.
    • Where to stay: The Gold Dust West Casino Hotel offers luxury hotel rooms and suites, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a swimming pool and a spa.

    Live music
    Nothing says summer or early fall like live, outdoor music. Carson City has two large-scale music events taking place this year. The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series will present eight free concerts at the Brewery Arts Center every Saturday from July 10 to Aug. 28. Those interested in attending a multi-day music festival are encouraged to check out Battle Axe & Tracks, Oct. 2-3. The event is the area’s first-of-a-kind festival combining both the V&T Railway setting, activities and 15 musical acts. 

    • Area attractions: Travelers can take in some of Carson City’s public art, displaying the creativity and quality of life aspirations held by residents and visitors alike. 

    Good eats and local brew 
    Food and wine events are back in Carson City. Visitors can toast with friends at Carson City’s Wine Walk, held from 1-4 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month. The Capital City Brewfest has also returned and is scheduled from 3-8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28.  

    Looking for something tasty to eat? The Taste of DownTown Carson City will take place Saturday, Sept. 11 and will feature cuisine from many talented chefs in the region.

    • Where to stay: Pet-friendly My Place Hotel offers plush microfiber bedding, a grilling pavilion and 24/7 coffee bar. 

    Paranormal activity
    Many of Carson City’s events pay homage to those who still roam around the community’s historic buildings. Through Halloween weekend, visitors looking for something spooky are encouraged to check out the 28th annual Carson City Ghost Walk. The V&T Railway offers Halloweekend Railbike Rides, and Nevada State Prison Tours are back with more than 20 tours planned Oct. 29-31.

    • Attractions: Take a self-guided tour of the campus surrounding the Stewart Indian School Trail, one of the many locations where visitors can experience the region’s remarkable fall colors.
    • Where to stay: The brand-new Staybridge Suites offers fully equipped kitchens, an outdoor pool and hot tub, includes free laundry services and complimentary breakfast.

    For more information, visitcarsoncity.com/events.

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    Source: Visit Carson City

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  • Moresand Launches Its Subsidiary Travel Centre in the US Travel Market

    Moresand Launches Its Subsidiary Travel Centre in the US Travel Market

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    JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 21, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Moresand Ltd is expanding its current business to the American market. They see this expansion as a sign of the growing need for international travel within the United States and hope that this new endeavor will be as successful as the current UK branch.

    The company has since specialized in offering a wide range of travel-related services such as vacations, hotel bookings, air ticket reservations, and much more.

    In addition to being a leading travel agency catering to all types of travelers, and providing excellent service and value, Travel Centre US also offers its customers tailor-made travel packages to suit their budget and itinerary.

    The Beginning of Travel Centre US

    Under the guidance of its parent company, Moresand Ltd, Travel Center UK rose to prominence when it entered the UK travel market over a decade ago. Thanks to the company’s remarkable success in the UK, it was decided to extend its operations to the U.S. travel market and give U.S. travelers the best travel solutions.

    What to expect from Travel Centre US?

    Like Travel Center UK, Travel Centre US finds affordable and requirement-specific ways to help travelers from the U.S. reach the rest of the world.

    Clients can get assistance from a team of travel experts to plan their next vacation, improve their travel experience, and find inspiration within their budget across the world’s greatest cities and popular destinations.

    With a wide variety of premium vacation deals cut to budget-specific requirements, international airline privileges, and access to over 65,000 hotels, Travel Centre US aims to grow with Travel Center UK, by capitalizing on the 34 years of experience of its parent company, Moresand Ltd.

    Apart from these, Travel Center UK has also generated over 5,500 five-star reviews on Trustpilot for its cutting-edge service. The company maintains a shiny reputation for its meticulous client care & hassle-free booking experiences; this sets Travel Centre US in many ways to become an industry highlight and front of mind for clients when booking vacations.

     Significant Policies

    During the pandemic, the travel industry as a whole experienced a setback in 2020, and many companies had to learn to adapt to new normalcy, adhering to the uncertainty of the situation. Travel Centre US has adopted policies that will help its clients thrive in this new era.

    To begin with, one of the most significant policies is their willingness to assist their clients in purchasing the most sought-after vacations, with the implementation of measures including low deposit bookings and flexible monthly payments.

    Further, clients are also assured that they can look for alternative solutions based on their requirements in case the booked vacation is disrupted by the pandemic.

    You can read further about Travel Centre US, their services, products, and policies on their official website: www.travelcentre.us

    Call Us: 1-888-381-8132
    Email: info@travelcentre.us

    Source: Travel Centre

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  • Travefy Announces New Integrations With Trafalgar, Contiki, Brendan Vacations, Insight Vacations, AAT Kings, Costsaver, and Luxury Gold

    Travefy Announces New Integrations With Trafalgar, Contiki, Brendan Vacations, Insight Vacations, AAT Kings, Costsaver, and Luxury Gold

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    New Travefy integration with The Travel Corporation brands further streamlines Travel Advisor productivity and efficiency

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    LINCOLN, Neb., May 18, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Travefy – the leading proposal and itinerary management tool for Travel Advisors – announced a new integration with The Travel Corporation (TTC) to further support Travel Advisors.

    Through this integration, Travel Advisors can easily import rich information from many of TTC’s award-winning brands onto a Travefy proposal or itinerary. This new functionality saves Travel Advisors time and supports increased client sales and engagement. TTC brands supported by this new integration include:

    • AAT Kings
    • Brendan Vacations
    • Contiki
    • Insight Vacations
    • Luxury Gold
    • Trafalgar
    • Costsaver

    “We’re excited to be working with The Travel Corporation team and their incredible brands to deliver more efficiency and value to Travel Advisors,” notes Travefy CEO David Chait. “Over the past year Travel Advisors have faced enormous challenges. Especially given these challenges, we’re thrilled to offer functionality that further streamlines a Travel Advisor’s workflow to help them scale as travel resumes.”

    “It is with great pleasure and a fair amount of excitement that The Travel Corporation and its award-winning brands are launching in cooperation with Travefy some groundbreaking functionality and efficiencies to their trade partners,” shares TTC Business Engagement Manager, Patrick Salvi. “A great way to restart travel together!”

    ABOUT TRAVEFY

    Travefy’s mission is to power the success of travel professionals. Our award-winning suite of itinerary, proposal, marketing, and client management 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 THE TRAVEL CORPORATION

    Family owned & run since 1920.

    Our philosophy is simple. To create enriching experiences for travelers by combining an unbeatable mix of exceptional service and quality at great value. At the heart of everything we do is our passion to provide industry-leading service and quality so that our guests can focus on the most important thing; the transformative and immersive travel experiences we offer around the world. Through our sustainability efforts and vision to Make Travel Matter, taking care of our people and guests and constantly innovating on new ways to Make Travel Personal, we exist to create life-changing moments for every guest who travels with any of our 40 award-winning brands.

    Source: Travefy

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  • IMS Barter Announces Infrastructure Investment

    IMS Barter Announces Infrastructure Investment

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    NEW BERLIN, Wis., May 7, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    International Monetary Systems, Ltd. announced its second major website upgrade in the last six months to better serve its client base. This investment in infrastructure for IMS clients shows its commitment to continue to be the worldwide leader in business-to-business barter services.

    The website upgrade, launched at the end of April 2021, focuses on the travel industry to help bolster sales across this pandemic-devastated sector of business. Gathering inspiration from other major travel websites such as Airbnb, TripAdvisor, Kayak, and others, the developers at IMS created carefully curated collections of travel properties available throughout the expansive, international IMS network.

    These collections feature properties such as all-inclusive resorts, vacation homes, hunting and fishing lodges, bed & breakfasts, cabins, condominiums, hotels, plus much more, and allow IMS travelers to quickly select and book their stays in the type of accommodation they desire. In addition, the website will suggest nearby activities and restaurants offered through the IMS network to the shopper to improve their overall travel experience.

    “We are looking at innovative ways to enhance the everyday client buying experience and, at the same time, increase the seller’s occupancy levels and market share. This website upgrade accomplishes both,” says CEO John Strabley.

    Recent website updates focused on expanding the IMS virtual marketplace platform where IMS clients list and sell products online. These upgraded features added a shopping experience more like Amazon or Etsy and the update saw an increase in web traffic for IMS by over 500%.

    Founded in 1985, International Monetary Systems (IMS) serves 23,000 cardholders in 52 North American markets. Based in New Berlin, Wisconsin, IMS is the largest barter company in the world. The IMS network allows companies to create cost savings and connect to new customers by incorporating barter opportunities in their business models. Further information can be obtained at the company’s website at www.IMSBarter.com.

    Company Contact:
    John Strabley – CEO
    (800) 559-8515

    Source: International Monetary Systems, Ltd.

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  • IMS Barter Continues to Invest in Infrastructure

    IMS Barter Continues to Invest in Infrastructure

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    NEW BERLIN, Wis., May 4, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    International Monetary Systems, Ltd. announced its second major website upgrade in the last six months to better serve its client base. This investment in infrastructure for IMS clients shows its commitment to continue to be the worldwide leader in business-to-business barter services.

    The website upgrade, launched at the end of April 2021, focuses on the travel industry to help bolster sales across this pandemic-devastated sector of business. Gathering inspiration from other major travel websites such as Airbnb, TripAdvisor, Kayak, and others, the developers at IMS created carefully curated collections of travel properties available throughout the expansive, international IMS network.

    These collections feature properties such as all-inclusive resorts, vacation homes, hunting and fishing lodges, bed & breakfasts, cabins, condominiums, hotels, plus much more, and allow IMS travelers to quickly select and book their stays in the type of accommodation they desire. In addition, the website will suggest nearby activities and restaurants offered through the IMS network to the shopper to improve their overall travel experience.

    “We are looking at innovative ways to enhance the everyday client buying experience and, at the same time, increase the seller’s occupancy levels and market share. This website upgrade accomplishes both,” says CEO John Strabley.

    Recent website updates focused on expanding the IMS virtual marketplace platform where IMS clients list and sell products online. These upgraded features added a shopping experience more like Amazon or Etsy and the update saw an increase in web traffic for IMS by over 500%.

    Founded in 1985, International Monetary Systems (IMS) serves 23,000 cardholders in 52 North American markets. Based in New Berlin, Wisconsin, IMS is the largest barter company in the world. The IMS network allows companies to create cost savings and connect to new customers by incorporating barter opportunities in their business models. Further information can be obtained at the company’s website at www.IMSBarter.com.

    Company Contact:
    John Strabley – CEO
    (800) 559-8515

    Source: International Monetary Systems, Ltd.

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  • Santa Maria Valley is Fired Up for National Barbecue Month

    Santa Maria Valley is Fired Up for National Barbecue Month

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    Visit Santa Maria Valley encourages travelers, digital nomads and culinary adventure seekers to gather around the grill and turn up the heat for National Barbecue Month in May.

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    SANTA MARIA, Calif., April 30, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Visit Santa Maria Valley encourages travelers, digital nomads and culinary adventure seekers to gather around the grill and turn up the heat for National Barbecue Month in May.

    Santa Maria Style Barbecue started in the mid-19th century when the rancheros gathered to help each other brand their calves each spring. As a thank-you to his fellow vaqueros — America’s first cowboys — the host would prepare a Spanish-style barbecue, consisting of beef barbecued over a red-oak fire, served with Pinquito beans, bread, salsa and homemade desserts.

    The present-day Santa Maria Style Barbecue grew out of this tradition when locals began to string their beef on skewers and cook it over the hot coals of a red-oak fire. The meat, either top-block sirloin or tri-tip, is rolled in a mixture of salt, pepper, and garlic powder and slow-roasted over native red-oak, giving it a hearty, smoky flavor. Served with salsa, French bread dipped in melted sweet butter, Pinquito beans, and a fresh green salad, Sunset Magazine named this Valley classic feast the best barbecue in the world, and the California Visitor’s Guide dubbed it the number one food not to miss while visiting California.

    Here are several ways to pepper the month of May:

    Follow the Barbecue Trail
    Visitors to Santa Maria Valley can enjoy this complimentary map of scrumptious barbecue pit stops along your Central California Coast road trip excursion. If guests prefer to dine-in, outdoor and indoor seating options are available. It is best to call the restaurant prior to your visit to ensure the latest information on COVID-19 guidelines.

    Highlights include:

    • The Hitching Post – The Casmalia location is one of the Valley’s most famous and a true local’s favorite.
    • Far Western Tavern – The menu celebrates the tried and true dishes from the restaurant’s original location, which opened in the Palace Hotel building in Guadalupe in 1958. California ranch-inspired cuisine includes multiple cuts of beef, pork, ribs and chicken.
    • Jocko’s Steakhouse – Since 1926, Jocko’s has served up good food in an unpretentious environment and is known for its generous portions.
    • Rancho Nipomo BBQ – Barbecue, Cal-Mex fare and beers fill up this rustic, mission-style hangout.
    • Shaw’s Steakhouse and Tavern – A true gem in Santa Maria, this is as authentic as it gets for Santa Maria Style Barbecue.

    A Sizzle Video
    We encourage you to keep dreaming about your next Central Coast getaway. Season your imagination by watching a Santa Maria Style Barbecue video to see what this unofficial fifth regional style of barbecue is all about. It’s a simple, yet delicious, tradition.

    Grill With a Local
    Jaime Flores, founder of the Santa Maria Valley Barbecue Festival, will show you how to make a bountiful meal from your grill or your kitchen. In this video, he will demonstrate how to make Santa Maria Style Barbecue using ingredients from your local grocery store so you can bring the style to your very own home.

    Download the Complimentary Santa Maria Style Barbecue Cookbook
    Next, order your Instacart ingredients to make a hearty and filling Santa Maria Style Barbecue family recipe at home. Set up your tablets and download this free cookbook to access the Santa Maria Style tradition. You can use many types of beef, including tri-tip, steaks or top sirloin. If you are a pescatarian or vegetarian, Santa Maria Style seasoning can top seafood or vegetables to make your meal memorable. Susie Q’s Santa Maria Style seasoning, salsa, Pinquito beans and California red oak chips can be ordered online and shipped right to you.

    Barbecue + Wine is Saucy and Divine
    Santa Maria Style Barbecue and locally produced wines are the perfect pairing. Typically, Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir and Rhone-style varietals like Syrah will hold up to the bold flavors of barbecue. The Santa Maria Valley soil, climate and other native local conditions shape the wine’s character. With the marine climate and dry sandy-loam soils, it’s not hard to find wines that exhibit a strong sense of place. Wines from Riverbench, Foxen and cnagy complement such a meal and can be purchased online. If dessert is on the menu, strawberries are the ideal finale. As one of North America’s most prolific strawberry producers, Santa Maria Valley berries are abundant this time of year.

    Follow Us on Instagram #SantaMariaStyle
    Visit Santa Maria Valley’s Instagram will showcase all things barbecue with wine and beer pairings, chef tips, the history of barbecue, recipes and more.

    Source: Santa Maria Valley

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  • Roadtrippers Launches ‘Voices from the Road’

    Roadtrippers Launches ‘Voices from the Road’

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    CINCINNATI, March 11, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Roadtrippers, the world’s #1 road trip planning tool, is launching Voices from the Road. The new storytelling project amplifies underrepresented voices in the outdoor and road travel space and focuses on every aspect of roadtripping — not just the Instagram-friendly version. 

    Road trips are often depicted with familiar views from picture-perfect locations. But these photoshopped images don’t tell the full story of road travel, where vehicles break down, travelers get hangry and lost, and the weather doesn’t always cooperate. Amazingly, it’s often during these difficult situations that the real memories are made. To understand what road travel is really all about, it’s important to hear from travelers from all kinds of backgrounds. 

    “One of our goals with Voices from the Road is to help democratize roadtripping and remove any gatekeeping around who gets to travel and have their voice heard,” said Sanna Boman, editor in chief of Roadtrippers.

    Voices from the Road’s first published stories cover a lot of ground, literally and topically:

    “Last year, Roadtrippers users planned more than three million road trips spanning two billion total miles,” said Boman. “That is three million potential stories about the ups, downs, joys, frustrations, adventures, and unexpected experiences that any road trip brings with it — and we want to hear those stories.”

    Roadtrippers has been recognized as a leading authority in road travel through its team of experts and outstanding editorial content. Recent awards include a 2020 gold medal from the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA).

    About Roadtrippers 

    Roadtrippers is the world’s #1 road trip planning tool. Roadtrippers helps people experience the world around them in an entirely new way by streamlining discovery, planning, booking, and navigation into an engaging and intuitive process. Since launching in 2012, Roadtrippers has helped its users plan more than 25 million trips covering more than 7.8 billion miles. Every year, more than 18 million people visit Roadtrippers to get the inspiration they need to hit the road.

    To learn more about Roadtrippers, visit roadtrippers.com and follow @roadtrippers on Instagram and Twitter.

    For more information, contact:
    Alanna Zahn Davis 
    917.699.6425
    alanna@theazuregroup.com

    Source: Roadtrippers

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  • Matthew Keezer Recommends Seychelles as a Great Destination Option During COVID-19

    Matthew Keezer Recommends Seychelles as a Great Destination Option During COVID-19

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    updated: Mar 1, 2021


    MONTREAL, March 1, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Seychelles is one of the most popular travel destinations, thanks to its stunning beaches, breathtaking wildlife, world-class diving experiences, and tasty Creole cuisine. The great news is that Seychelles is open to visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic and remains one of the relatively safe destinations to visit. Matthew Keezer, the former CEO of Momentum Travel and now a travel consultant, provided the following information about safe caribbean travel.

    Throughout 2020, Seychelles reported low COVID-19 infection rates and typically registered zero cases most days last year. However, after Christmas 2020, Seychelles started recording an increase in daily infections. Since December, the beautiful island country has recorded 1,033 COVID-19 cases and three deaths.

    Even though Seychelles has recorded a spike in COVID-19 cases, Matthew Keezer would still recommend this destination. As he points out, these numbers are not alarming. “Seychelles has recorded about a thousand cases for 100,000 people. In comparison, the U.S. had reported nearly 7,500 cumulative COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents as of Jan. 24,” Matthew Keezer explains.

    Matthew Keezer also adds that the Seychelles government is taking the spike in cases very seriously and has taken action immediately. To prevent COVID-19 from spreading, Seychelles enforced measures such as closures and travel limitations. The island country is planning to start welcoming visitors as of mid-March.

    The decision to start welcoming international travelers is based on the belief that Seychelles will have vaccinated almost 75% of its adult population by that time, making the country a relatively safe destination for visitors. According to a press release issued by the country’s Department of Tourism, Seychelles wants to be the first country in the world to use vaccinations “to achieve herd immunity.”

    As Matthew Keezer points out, COVID-19 will linger for a bit longer. However, there is no reason to avoid traveling for another year, especially to destinations that are doing everything in their power to eradicate the virus.

    Even though Seychelles will start welcoming travelers soon, there will be some limitations. The destination will welcome all vaccinated travelers who can prove that they’ve taken a “complete dose” of a vaccine — meaning two doses — at least two weeks before arriving. Also, even vaccinated travelers will have to provide a negative result from an RT-PCR COVID-19 test taken less than 72 hours prior to traveling. All vaccinated travelers will be required to stay in hotels or guesthouses that have been certified for so-called “Category 1” travelers.

    Seychelles will also allow unvaccinated travelers to enter if they arrive via private jet or come from a list of 48 permitted countries. These travelers will also have to provide a negative PCR test upon their arrival. They will also be required to stay in certified accommodations. However, these travelers will have to quarantine for 10 days.

    For all those eligible to travel to Seychelles, Matthew Keezer recommends regularly checking government announcements to stay up to date with the latest rules and regulations.

    Source: Matthew Keezer

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