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Choice Hotels International to Present at the FBR Capital Markets Fall Investor Conference on December 1, 2009 (5:14:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it will be presenting at the FBR Capital Markets 16th Annual Fall Investor Conference at 1:35 PM EST on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 in New York City. Stephen P. Joyce, president and chief executive officer, will be addressing participants at the event. ...

eLong, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Unaudited Financial Results (4:30:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

BEIJING, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- eLong, Inc. (Nasdaq: LONG), a leading online travel service provider in China, today reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. ...

Tastes of New Zealand Take Center Stage on Crystal Sailing (3:35:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- For foodies, New Zealand is a veritable playground, renowned for its award-winning wines and farm-fresh cuisine. ...

Matchstick back for more (3:33:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

GOLDEN, BC, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ - Golden Alpine Holidays Inc. (GAH) is pleased to announce that Matchstick Productions (MSP Films) will commence film productions this winter near Sentry Mountain Lodge. The first filming segment is from January 2nd to 16th. Future trips this winter are also being planned. ...

Funjet Vacations Black Friday Through Cyber Monday Sale (3:16:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Funjet Vacations has six exclusive unbeatable deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday bargain shoppers. Valid for bookings November 27 - 30, 2009, consumers can save hundreds of dollars at some of our most popular hotels in Mexico, Caribbean and Hawaii, for travel November 28, 2009 - April 30, 2010. Specific hotels and offer details will be available beginning this Friday through www.Funjet.com or a local travel agent. To find a Funjet Vacations preferred agent, visit www.Funjet.com/agents. ...

Save Big in Barbados With US Airways Vacations Extension (2:46:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Vacationers looking for tropical weather and beautiful beaches this winter can enjoy a non-stop hop from Philadelphia to Barbados and save BIGGER with an extended US Airways Vacations package deal. Bookable now until Dec. 12, Barbados vacation packages are $150 off for bookings of five nights or more and the vacation package has added the fifth night free and bonus miles. Travel must be completed by April 7, 2010. ...

Gray Line of Alaska Announces 2010 Tours and Packages Across Alaska and the Yukon Territory (1:26:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

SEATTLE, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Gray Line of Alaska has debuted its 2010 Alaska and the Yukon brochure and is now taking reservations for all 2010 tours - with a special offer of $500 off per couple when a six-day or longer tour is booked by Dec. 31, 2009. ...

A Week of Internet Specials for Vancouver Accommodations (1:24:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

EDMONTON, Alberta, and SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelers to Vancouver in February 2010 who are still looking for accommodations can save big by booking their stay online from November 23-30, 2009. Special sale rates and deals can be found at www.vancouver2010cruiseship.com. ...

MICROS Systems, Inc. Announces the Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Gary C. Kaufman Effective March 31, 2010 (1:12:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRS), a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, today announced that Gary C. Kaufman will be retiring on March 31, 2010, after serving almost 16 years as MICROS' Chief Financial Officer. A.L. Giannopoulos, Chairman, President and CEO, stated: "Gary and I have worked together now for twenty years, and his contributions to the tremendous success that MICROS has enjoyed are invaluable and highly appreciated. We will miss him, his leadership and his wisdom. We wish Gary and his wife Margie a very 'happy retirement' as they pursue their many personal interests." ...

Romantik Guide 2010 With 16 New Destinations (1:00:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

FRANKFURT, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- 16 new destinations on the Romantik map - that means 16 hotels that are managed with innovative spirit and love for tradition. In Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland there are new Romantik hoteliers, who together with their employees take care of their demanding guests with personality and authenticity and who have chosen the umbrella brand of Romantik Hotels & Restaurants very consciously for the future of their hotel. ...

Sanibel Harbour Resort Announces its New Brand: Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa (12:39:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

SANIBEL HARBOUR, Fla., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa announced today their official inauguration as part of the Marriott International family, bringing the first full-service Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand to the popular tourism destination of Lee County in Southwest Florida. The hotel is poised to benefit from Marriott's loyal brand following, which drives new customers in both the leisure and group markets. The 347 room resort is owned and managed by Columbia Sussex, and will operate under a franchisee agreement with Marriott International, Inc. ...

Windstar Cruises Voted 'Most Romantic Cruise Line' for Fifth Time by Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers in Annual Awards (12:18:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

SEATTLE, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, has been recognized by Porthole Cruise Magazine as the "Most Romantic Cruise Line" for the fifth time in a row by readers in the 11th Annual "Best of Cruising" Reader's Choice Awards. ...

IHG Tweets Into the New Year With 31 Days of Deals & Giveaways on Twitter (11:44:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

ATLANTA, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 31 days that lead up to the new year 2010, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) will "tweet away" nearly one million Priority Club® points redeemable for hotel nights, retail gift cards, electronics and more during the hotel group's December Tweet Away promotion. IHG invites consumers to follow their hotel deals Twitter account at www.twitter.com/ihg_deals for a chance to be among the interactive campaign prize winners, including a seven-night stay at any IHG hotel in the world. ...

Luxury Mendocino Inn and Restaurant Announces Best Deal Ever - Stay for Less Than Nothing (10:14:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

MENDOCINO, Calif., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The MacCallum House Inn and Restaurant announced today an innovative new promotion that effectively allows guests to stay for four nights, pay nothing and receive $151 in the form of dinner for two, wine in the room and cash credits. ...

The NY-BCN Transoceanic Sailing Record, a Fundacio Navegacio Oceanica Barcelona (FNOB) Initiative (9:55:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of international sailing's leading institutions, The Real Club Nautico Barcelona (Barcelona's royal yacht club) and the New York Yacht Club, will work together on the NY-BCN Transoceanic Sailing Record, a recently announced international sailing race aimed at setting a world record between New York and Barcelona in April 2010. Both yacht clubs will bring their extensive knowledge and logistic capabilities to the project, aiming to strengthen the cultural, sporting and educational ties between New York City and Barcelona. ...

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