LOS CABOS, Mexico, June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The G20 world leaders have, for the first time in history, recognized the critical role travel and tourism has in fuelling job growth and economic development. It also included a commitment from leaders of the G20 nations to promote initiatives which facilitate more efficient immigration procedures thus expanding tourism.

The Leaders' Declaration G20 Leaders Summit held in Los Cabos, Mexico, states implicitly that: "we recognize the role of travel and tourism as a vehicle for job creation, economic growth, and development, and, while recognizing the sovereign right of States to control the entry of foreign nationals, we will work towards developing travel facilitation initiatives in support of job creation, quality work, poverty reduction, and global growth."

Mexico's Secretary of Tourism, Gloria Guevara said that the inclusion of tourism on the agenda of the G20 Leaders' Summit represented an unprecedented breakthrough for the enhancement of thetourism industry globally.

Taleb Rifai, Secretary General of United Nations World Tourism Organization (WTO) referred to this as a "significant success" for the global tourism industry and he applauded the efforts undertaken by the Calderon Government in advancing the tourism industry, particularly the inclusion of tourism as an item on the agenda of the G20.

Secretary-General Rifai said, "We commend and will support the G20 leaders who have recognized the importance of travel and tourism as an engine of economic growth and job creation."

David Scowsill, President and CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council said, "Following the successful T20 (Tourism Ministers of G20 countries) last month, which was chaired by Secretary Gloria Guevara, President Felipe Calderon received a declaration on the importance of travel and tourism as a generator of jobs. He then took this declaration to the G20 meeting in Los Cabos, which was the first time that this sector has been discussed by the world's leaders."

Scowsill added, "World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) would like to congratulate President Calderon and Secretary Guevara for their leadership and their focus on the industry, underlining its potential to create new jobs in such difficult economic times. Mexico has been leading the world in marketing the beauty of the country, and in making changes to visa policies to encourage more inbound tourists."

Kirk Kinsell, Director of the Board of Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) and President of the Americas, participated in the delegation to Mexico led by Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron commented that, "for the first time tourism has been discussed in a G20 Leader's Summit. Tourism has a key role in the global economy and if we could remove certain barriers, the industry could generate at least 5.1 million additional jobs by 2015. "

Last month the Tourism Ministers of the G20 nations and the European Union converged on the Yucatan for the 4th Meeting of Tourism Ministers (T20) and forged the "Merida Declaration" a policy proposal submitted to the G20 Leaders which suggests implementing streamlined procedures for obtaining visas so as to boost tourism internationally.

Research by UNWTO and WTTC, released at the T20 Tourism Ministers Meeting last May, indicated that the G20 group of nations could boost their international tourist numbers and generate over 5 million jobs.

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HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC (HCCMIS), a provider of international travel health insurance, releases an explorer travel infographic showcasing the wide world of adventure travel. With the recent addition of extreme sports insurance coverage to Atlas Travel Health Insurance policies, HCCMIS is launching a content campaign highlighting the many adventure travel experiences open to their customers. The explorer travel interactive infographic lists essential gear for adventure travelers, pinpoints top adventure travel locations around the globe, and educates tourists on the need for travel health insurance.

Many travel insurance companies charge extra for sports travel insurance, says Mark Carney, CEO of HCCMIS. By adding this coverage to our existing Atlas Travel Health Insurance plans at no additional charge, we are offering our customers an opportunity to seek out a new level of adventure on their international trips.

To help travelers begin planning their next big international adventure, the explorer travel infographic offers packing tips and outlines such crucial adventure travel gear as a compass, a first aid kit, layered clothing, a valid passport, and more. The infographic also offers travelers a chance to identify their destination of choice with travel suggestions, and features a quiz that asks, How Extreme Are You?

Combined with the rest of their extreme sports content, HCCMIS hopes that this infographic will prepare adventure travelers by detailing just how important it is to travel with a reliable health insurance policy.

More information about HCCMIS, Atlas Travel Health Insurance and the explorer travel infographic is available at http://www.hccmis.com.

About HCCMIS

HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC (HCCMIS), headquartered in the United States in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a full-service company offering international medical insurance and short-term medical insurance products designed to meet needs of consumers worldwide. HCCMIS is a subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc., a leading Specialty Insurance group.

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THE CHINESEhave again begun lowering the value of their currency, the Yuan, to bolster their rapidly declining export industry and their incoming tourism. (ADRIAN KORTE)

The most important recent travel news has been about currency rates, and has to do with a considerable decline in the worth of (A) the Chinese Yuan, and (B) the euro. Violating every promise, the Chinese have again begun lowering the value of their currency to bolster their rapidly declining export industry and their incoming tourism. If the Yuan continues to lose value at its current rate, China will become an even greater bargain than before. (What's bad news for the world's economy is good news for the tourist.) And have you looked at the euro lately? It's recently selling at $1.23, and although airfare to Europe is high, the cost of living once there is declining. You might want to reconsider your decision to avoid a trans-Atlantic trip this year.

CHINA ON BUS

The other big news has been the move by the Department of Transportation to put 26 so-called Chinatown bus companies out of business because of alleged safety violations (unlicensed drivers working too many hours a day, poorly maintained buses). Left untouched were such apparently reliable firms as BoltBus and MegaBus, and you might want to keep those names in mind for your own next trip in the Northeast and the Midwest (a very few also operate in the far West), where Chinatown buses (so named because they usually drive from one Chinatown to another) offer fares as low as $10 per one-way trip.

SENIOR SECURITY

Also making travel headlines: A recent decision by the Department of Homeland Security to permit people over the age of 75 to keep their shoes on and avoid pat-downs, if they also are willing to undergo swabs with a chemically treated cloth that detects traces of explosives, as multiple passes through an electronic security gate. The new rule is an experiment only, in only four airports (including that of Orlando), and I hope it doesn't represent an unwise surrender to anti-TSA hysteria.

PFDs

I'm also seeing a great deal of Internet comment about the lack of sufficient life preservers and other safety equipment on ferries and tourist boats. Too often, travelers blithely sign on for brief seagoing excursions, unaware that they will be in danger if the boat or ferry capsizes or sinks.

BARGAINS TO CUBA

I recently wrote about the decision of YMT Vacations to offer air-and-land packages to Cuba, including eight nights of accommodations, for $1,999 plus $299 in taxes and fees. I should have added a phone number for booking the bargain: 800-922-9000. FriendlyPlanet.com comes in second with an eight-night program selling for $2,799.

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MONTREAL , June 21, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Aeroplan today announced the addition of Avianca-TACA and Copa Airlines to its roster of travel partners. Starting today, Aeroplan Members can accumulate and redeem Aeroplan Miles for travel with both airlines, bringing the total number of airline partners to 33.

"We are very pleased to be adding Avianca-TACA and Copa Airlines to Aeroplan's expansive network of premium airlines and providing our members more opportunities to earn miles or book reward flights to Latin America, one of the world's most attractive emerging travel markets," said David Houston , Vice President, Partnerships, Aeroplan.

Avianca-TACA, a Star Alliance member, offers the widest network in Latin America with services to more than 100 destinations in the Americas and Europe , offering connections to more than 750 destinations in the world through partner airlines around the globe. Its multi-hub operations offer travel options through Bogot, San Salvador , Lima and San Jose .

Copa Airlines is also a Star Alliance member and is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, with more than 290 daily scheduled flights among 63 destinations in 29 countries carried out with an average on-time performance above 90% and one of the youngest and most modern fleet in the Americas. Through its hub in Panama City, Copa Airlines is able to consolidate passenger traffic from multiple points and provides unique service to many destinations such as Santiago de los Caballeros in Dominican Republic , Asuncion in Paraguay and Guanacaste, Costa Rica and Iquitos, Peru from June/ July 2012 .

About Aeroplan Aeroplan, Canada's premier coalition loyalty program, is owned by Aimia Inc., a global leader in loyalty management.

Aeroplan's millions of members earn Aeroplan Miles with its growing network of over 75 world-class partners, representing more than 150 brands in the financial, retail, and travel sectors.

In 2011, approximately 2.3 million rewards were issued to members including more than 1.5 million flights on Air Canada and Star Alliance carriers which offer travel to more than 1,000 destinations worldwide. In addition to flights, members also have access to over 1,000 exciting specialty, merchandise, hotel, car rental and experiential rewards.

For more information about Aeroplan, please visit http://www.aeroplan.com or http://www.aimia.com.

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TIBURON, Calif., June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Triton Distribution Systems, Inc. (TTDZ.PK) announced today that the Company has finalized an agreement via its wholly owned subsidiary Privileged, Inc. and under a separate newly formed division named Privileged World Travel an agreement with a consortium of Chinese Provinces affiliated with the main Chinese Federal Government. Privileged World Travel will provide exclusive travel services to 1,000,000 Chinese tourists visiting the United States in the fiscal year 2012-2013.

It is estimated that 13,000,000 Chinese will be authorized to visit the United States in the next 12 months of 2012-2013 fiscal year. Destinations in the United States include Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Boston, Houston and Miami.

Privileged World Travel will provide also additional services to the Chinese Tourists such as health insurance with the possibility of hospitalization if needed while in the United States, Club membership in Privileged Travel Club with discounts in transportation, lodging, restaurants, theaters, etc., etc. while visiting.

It is estimated that the net profit expected from this agreement will reach approximately $50.00 per person or $50 Millionin total.

Mr. Gregory Lykiardopoulous, Triton Distribution Systems, Inc. CEO said; " This latest development of our sister company will open the doors to other Asian countries to use our elite travel club facilities and services. We are very excited with this agreement and we are looking forward to the challenges in providing good services to our visitors and in showing our countries most prestigious and sophisticated tourist destinations."

ABOUT TRITON DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, INC. http://www.tritonds.com

Triton is a low-cost, business to business internet based travel distribution and procurement solution. Triton provides the electronic distribution of travel inventory from airlines, car rental companies, hotels, tour & cruise operators and other travel vendors to global travel agencies and their clients.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release includes forward-looking statements. While these statements are made to convey to the public the company's progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. The company's operations and business prospects are always subject to risk and uncertainties.

Contact: Triton Distribution Systems, Inc. 415-381-4806

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NEW YORK, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Twenty mixologists, five Cocktail Luminaries, four challenges - all to determine who will journey to Rio de Janeiro to represent the United States in the world's largest international cocktail program. After months of scouring the country and searching for America's top talent behind the bar, the United States Bartenders' Guild has named Richard Gomez the first ever Diageo World Class U.S. Ambassador. Emerging from the nation's top cocktail talent, Ricky will travel to Brazil in July to compete at the World Class Global Final against 47 of his peers from around the globe.

"This is an unbelievable opportunity and I can't express how excited I am to be the first ever Diageo World Class U.S. Ambassador," said Gomez. "My fellow participants are an amazing illustration of American mixology talent and I am truly honored that my skills were chosen to represent the U.S. in the international finals this summer."

This announcement of the Diageo World Class U.S. winner concludes a two-month, nationwide search for the top mixologists and bartenders led by the USBG. Beginning April 4, 2012, cocktail craftsmen from across the country applied online for the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of cocktail culture. Following the close of entries, 20 finalists were chosen to travel to one of the cocktail capitals of the United States, New York City, to prove their skills.

On June 19, 2012, the finalists competed in four challenges judged by top Cocktail Luminaries including Jim Meehan, Tony Abou-Ganim, Julie Reiner, Steve Olson and USBG National President David Nepove. After months of preparation, Gomez emerged victorious and was named the ultimate honoree during a celebration ceremony at New York's IAC Center.

"We are extremely excited to extend Ricky Gomez the opportunity to become the first ever Diageo World Class U.S. Ambassador," said Mark Schulte, Diageo's Senior Vice President of Customer Marketing. "We know that his supreme talent, cocktail knowledge and mixology skills will make the United States proud when representing our country at the international competition in Brazil. We are confident that he will personify American cocktail culture and enter the World Class league by celebrating with World Class responsibility."

The World Class Global Final is a landmark week in the spirits industry that sets the trends of mixology worldwide. While in Brazil, Gomez will spend five days participating in a series of challenges judged by some of the most renowned and respected in the industry and have the opportunity to earn the title of "Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year."

For additional information about the program and Ricky Gomez's journey to becoming the Diageo World Class U.S. Ambassador, visit http://www.DiageoWorldClassUSA.com. Join the conversation by following @WorldClassUS on Twitter, use the hashtag #CocktailChallenge and visit http://www.facebook.com/WorldClassUS.

About USBGThe USBG is the largest network of professional bartenders in the U.S. who come together to share the craft of mixology. With over 60 years of presence in the United States and International coverage in affiliation with the International Bartender's Association (IBA) in over 50 countries, the United States Bartenders' Guild is setting the standard for the profession throughout the country. With the resurgence and increasing popularity of the cocktail, there is a high demand for creative and professional bartenders. As an industry leader, the USBG is responsible for educating its members about current trends while encouraging them to start new ones. For more information, visit http://www.usbg.org.

About Diageo Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Windsor, Buchanan's and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Jose Cuervo, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is a global company, with its products sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at Diageo.com. For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

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LONDON, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

We are pleased to announce that two new partners in Sweden have joined GlobalStar since the 1st of May 2012. GlobalStar TravelNet Sweden is represented in 3 locations in Sweden, from Malm in the south to Ume in the north. Both TravelNet partners (Foretagsresor and Koch & Ljungberg) have been servicing corporate clients since 1996 and will combine local knowledge with global solutions to guarantee service levels, consolidated reporting and competitive rates and agreements in the Swedish market.

Ms. Minna Widested, Business Development Manager from Foretagsresor, comments: "With this strategic move into a global consortium we will be able to offer multinational and global clients consolidated travel purchasing and travel management solutions. GlobalStar provides a proven and pragmatic approach with all components needed to give our clients a better overview and control of travel costs. Through the GlobalStar innovative system solutions such as FareStar we will access fares throughout the world and this will drive cost savings for our clients. DataStar will secure a comprehensive reporting tool and in today's world of unexpected events a travel tracking and assistance system such as SecureStar is essential."

Jan Ljungberg, Managing Director Koch & Ljungberg: "This is an exciting as well as logical step in the development of both Koch & Ljungberg and Foretagsresor. I am convinced that our concept, based on a high service level, will be equally successfully on the international arena as it is in the Swedish market. We are delighted to be members of the GlobalStar family."

Commenting on behalf of GlobalStar; Mark van Iersel, Director Marketing and Partner Recruitment, says "We are very excited to have two key players from the TravelNet group on board now and we aim to add more independent TN partners in the near future."

In an ever-changing and complex world it is instrumental for corporations to partner with a travel management company who will deliver international solutions and local knowledge in a successful combination.

About GlobalStar Travel Management:

GlobalStar is a worldwide travel management company owned and managed by local entrepreneurs. Over 85 market leading enterprises, representing over US$13 billion in sales, combine their local expertise, strength and commitment to deliver cohesive, multinational travel management solutions through an innovative technology platform.

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NEWTON, Mass., June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site*, today launched Local Picks, a Facebook app that provides dining recommendations from locals and friends to discover and choose the best places to eat.

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Covering more than 850,000 restaurants worldwide, Local Picks draws from millions of diner reviews and opinions collected on TripAdvisor, highlighting contributions from locals and friends. Each restaurant has a detailed profile that includes a score from 1-5 on the Local Picks Index, a rating system that aims to bring neighborhood favorites and "hidden gem" eateries to the forefront, as deemed by real locals who know the area best.

Built on Facebook, Local Picks allows users to easily express opinions and get restaurant advice from people they know and trust. The app is integrated with Facebook's timeline so diners can share ratings, favorites, and themed lists, with friends.

Serving as a comprehensive resource for foodies, Local Picks also displays essential information including a restaurant's address, neighborhood, type of cuisine, phone number, website address, hours of operation, menus, and colorful photos.

"TripAdvisor is committed to improving the social travel planning experience and, whether you're looking for a restaurant in a foreign city or in your own backyard, Local Picks is an excellent resource for the inside scoop," says Adam Medros, vice president of global product for TripAdvisor. "The app leverages the Facebook Platform to uniquely combine friend advice with local insight, highlighting dining options from those that know the user and the area best."

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Local Picks is now available to Facebook users in English, and will be launched in multiple languages later this summer. To experience the app, please visit https://apps.facebook.com/localpicks.

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Volunteers prepare for World Choir Games

About 15,000 participants from 64 countries and 22 U.S. states will travel to Cincinnati July 4-14 for the 7th World Choir Games.

More than 200 public events are highlighted by a performance from Grammy-winning gospel star Marvin Winans and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra during the Closing Ceremony at U.S. Bank Arena.

The Games will kick off with an opening ceremony July 4 at Great American Ballpark.

This event will be the first World Choir Games held in the United States. The games are held every other year, and will be in Riga, Latvia, in 2014.

The Parade of Nations co-Grand Marshals are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bootsy Collins and Mayor Mark Mallory.

To get the final touches right, 1,200 volunteers got the scoop Tuesday night on how to greet and care for the thousands of visitors from overseas.

"I think everyone realizes they're going to be the face of the games. They're going to be the ones to interact with the visitors and some of the choirs. They're going to make a great experience for all the people coming here," said Michael Perry, a promotions worker for the 2012 World Choir Games.

The badges to get into the performances are ready to be passed out and many Cincinnati residents said they're excited for the event.

"Cincinnati is growing in entertainment and excitement and it felt like the right thing to do," West Side resident Ron Willingham said.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, in collaboration with UAE-based holding company Bright Start L.L.C., formally announced today their plans for a resort property in the heart of Jumeirah Beach.

With a prime beach-front location and convenient access to the main commercial district on Sheikh Zayed Road, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach is the most highly anticipated addition to Dubai's luxury hotel scene. Bright Start is developing the new resort property and has appointed H&H Investment and Development as the development manager.

The property will be situated on a 11-acre (4.45 hectare) natural waterfront site along the Arabian Gulf. Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach has been designed by world renowned architect WATG, with interior design by San Fransisco based BAMO.

The Resort which is expected to open by mid 2014 will welcome individual leisure and business guests as well as meetings and incentives groups, capitalizing on its prime location in one of the city's most elite residential districts and located just two kilometres (1.2 miles) from Dubai's central commercial district and key tourism landmarks along Sheikh Zayed Road.

"Being the Middle East's biggest tourism hub with a highly mature hospitality industry, it was important for us to be in Dubai with a strong product that can serve as one of the company flagships in this region," said Kathleen Taylor, president and CEO, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. "As with all markets across the globe in which Four Seasons operates, it was important for us to take the time to find our niche here as well as identify a partner that first and foremost shares our service and business values. We are confident that we not only have an unparalleled location, but also an excellent development partner two key factors that will allow us to offer what guests travelling to Dubai on business or pleasure desire and have come to expect from Four Seasons."

Talha Al Hashimi, CEO of Bright Start stated: "In line with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai's vision for Dubai, we believe our investment in the hospitality sector will further open up opportunities for continued growth and contribute to Dubai's status as a major luxury tourist destination."

"Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has set the benchmark in luxury hospitality over the past 50 years and we are proud to introduce the brand to the Dubai market. With a key strategic location on Jumeirah's beachfront and a renowned brand name that is synonymous with luxurious travel, we are confident its presence will be a successful addition to the luxury hospitality sector in Dubai, which is one of the world's top destinations, with 8.8 million visitors expected in 2012," he added.

Shahab Lutfi, CEO of H&H Investment and Development, said: "Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach is a prestigious project and we are delighted to have been appointed by Bright Start to bring to life this Four Seasons resort."

He added: "We have selected some of the world's leading consultants and contractors to ensure that Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach delivers an unprecedented sense of luxury to Dubai. From the architectural beauty of the exterior and innovative interior design to the practical aspects such as its location and amenities, the Resort is set to raise the bar for luxury resorts in the region even higher."

Located at the northern end of Jumeirah Beach Road, away from the city's other resorts clustered in the Palm Jumeirah area, guests at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach will enjoy exclusive access to 270 metres (886 metres) of beach fronting the warm blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. Easy access to Dubai's airports and an excellent public transport system will ensure guests enjoy seamless connectivity to the entire city.

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18-06-2012 14:42 This is the Holiday Inn Flying Machine, created by well known Pennsylvania artist David Seitzinger and John Vahanian .There are some old videos of these artists from footage about this project that can be viewed on Youtube. ( Search = Erie Flying Machines ) There may have been around 100 Flying machine mobiles created by these artists , each one with a unique design. This one was created to denote World Travel with Holiday Inn. and was built in the mid 70's. It has been in storage for many years and is now being offered for sale. Some flying machines have resold in recent years for up to $20000 . The Holiday in "Great Sign " is implied in this design . There are two motors operating the globe, paddle wheel , oars, wings, propellers, . There are internal lights which look very cool in the dark . two of the videos show a slight rocking motion , only because I bumped it before making those videos. This is for sale. Appraised value is 10000

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19-06-2012 03:39 NOTE: I apologize in advance for the poor quality in the second half of this video. If the footage was salvageable I would have changed it and uploaded it instead of what you see here. I do not consider this up to my normal quality, but did not want there to be a huge gap in the coverage as it's supposed to be a 'stream of consciousness' type review of the game. I got to play a little bit of "The Secret World" over the beta weekend. These videos are my chronicle of my experience. I go over all the mechanics I can find and talk about the combat, leveling, and quest systems in the game. The secret world is a subscription based MMO for roughly $15 a month. More information can be found on their website at

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UPPER MARLBORO, Md., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Full suite Travel and Accommodations Company, Worldwide Enterprises, today introduced its new website, designed to deliver destination ideas alongside reservations for flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises and more: http://www.instantravel.com.

Founder and President of Worldwide Enterprises, Michael Spriggs, states, "We take pride in taking the time to help our clients create once in a lifetime memories for each and every trip they take. We don't want these great opportunities and memories to come with an expensive price tag though; we are committed to finding our clients the best vacation at the best price."

Founder and President of Worldwide Enterprises, Michael Spriggs, not only bends over backwards to deliver lifetime memories and incredible trips to his clients, but serves as a representation of determination and provides inspiration to countless individuals. Spriggs, who was born visually impaired, has been blind for nearly 10 years, but that hasn't stopped him from launching one of the most competitively priced travel companies on the internet.

As part of the largest travel consortium in the world, instantravel.com offers customers some of the most competitive rates in the industry. Instantravel.com is a full suite travel company offering reservations for cruises, flights, hotels, trains, rental cars, private cars, tours and more to ensure individuals, families and friends conveniently receive one travel itinerary in one transaction.

Because of the Company's commitment to customer service and quality, http://www.instantravel.com requires that interested travelers reach out directly to the team to begin planning their trip, as every itinerary is customized according to the customer's particular wants and needs.

Spriggs continues, "We're constantly updating our partnership opportunities and relationships to secure new travel deals and provide our customers with the best possible packages. We do all the hard work and research to make your trip planning easier."

The website also displays vacation planning guides for visitor reference, and will soon host a blog with additional tips and information surrounding travel. Limited time promotions can be found within the "Hot Deals" section of instantravel.com.

To learn more about Worldwide Enterprises LLC and travel opportunities, please visit http://www.instantravel.com or call 240-326-3897.

About Worldwide Enterprises LLC As one of the leading travel companies, Worldwide Enterprises LLC and Instantravel.com make it easy to plan your next business or leisure trip. Instantravel.com assists clients in planning their trips for both domestic and international travel. http://www.instantravel.com.

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17-06-2012 11:00 - RTW travel video adventure Interesting story about how this interview came about. On Wednesday last week I decided I would like to do a story on Korean Ginseng after reading about it's benefits on the internet. So I put out a message on South Korean Facebook and couch surfing groups. Within 10 minutes someone replied to me on Facebook with a contact from the USA, the son of Shi Keum, the chairman of the Korea Ginseng Association. Only problem was Mr Keum did not speak English, so I needed a translator. I put out a call for anyone wanting to help with translation on couch surfing and that day Minji took up my offer. This is the english version of the interview with Mr Keum, with Minji providing translation ( I will upload the Korean version also) We discuss the health benefits of Ginseng, why Korean Ginseng is considered the best in the world, what varieties of Ginseng are available, such as Red and Mountain Ginseng, how Ginseng can be taking and who should take it. This coming Wednesday I will be visiting the Geumsan province, which is the main area where Ginseng is grown to film how Ginseng is farmed and manufactured. AROUND THE WORLD TRAVEL VIDEO ADVENTURE web fb: twt: g+:

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18-06-2012 09:13 - Round the World Travel Video Adventure Korean language interview with Chairmen of Korea Ginseng Association, Shi Keum. Mr Keum discusses the health benefits of Korean Ginseng. Thank to Minji who acted as translator. The English version of this interview, discussing the health benefits of Korean Ginseng can be found here AROUND THE WORLD TRAVEL VIDEO ADVENTURE web: fb: twt: g+:

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World of travel: More work for less money. Photo: Glenn Hunt

JETSET Travelworld, the travel company partly owned by Qantas, will axe about 110 jobs partly due to increased federal government bookings of travel online rather than over the phone.

The travel retailer, whose brands include Harvey World Travel and Qantas Business Travel, warned yesterday that its pretax profit this financial year will be less than the $30.7 million it reported in 2010-11 due to one-off restructuring and impairment charges.

Although Australians are still travelling overseas in record numbers, Jetset's chief executive, Peter Lacaze, said leisure travellers remained cautious, forcing companies to discount tickets.

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''We are doing more work for less money. Plenty of people are travelling, but they are paying less for each airfare,'' he said. ''But the price discounting in international air fares has probably gone as far as it can. We have seen some firming in prices in May and June.''

Jetset warned several months ago that March and April trading conditions were weaker than expected. Mr Lacaze said yesterday that conditions in May and early June were better, but ''our circumstances are like a lot of businesses with exposure to retail''.

Most of the pain from the latest restructure will be felt by those working at its travel management division, which will lose about 66 of the 110 jobs to be cut. Jetset has had to automate its travel management division to satisfy a contract with the federal government, meaning it does not need as many staff to handle bookings over the phone.

About half of the government's bookings are now done online following attempts to reduce its large travel budget.

Other jobs to be axed are mainly in the wholesale travel businesses, which are the final parts to be integrated following Jetset's merger with Stella Travel Services in 2010.

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LONG BEACH, Calif., June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cuba Tours and Travel, a fully licensed Cuba Travel agency, announced today that the company will lead a special trip to the 28th edition of the extraordinary Havana International Jazz Festival, to be held December 12-19, 2012.

For nearly three decades, the big names of world Jazz have performed on Havana stages during this grand music celebration. Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Carmen McCrae, Michel Lengrand, Charlie Haden and Chucho Valdes all have wowed adoring crowds under the balmy Havana night sky.

"That's the majesty of the Cuban super-virtuosos: They play with a technical brilliance that has no real equivalent, but they undergird their work with African percussion rituals that stand at the very root of their jazz (and ours)." Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune

This year will bring more of the same, as major concerts take place amid the city's wonderful architectural gems and hot Latin Jazz flows from clubs, restaurants, bars, and public spaces while warm Caribbean tradewinds sweep this historic UNESCO site for world Heritage.

This fully legal trip is aimed at making the experience affordable for American musicians, music teachers, musicologists, music producers, music publishers and other music professionals working in non-commercial sectors.

"Your participation with authentic Latin jazz and Cuban music is enhanced by being in one of the world's most vibrant and exciting cities," said Adolfo V. Nodal, a partner at CTT. "Havana is your oyster as you enjoy concerts, master classes, late night music sessions, architectural tours and a trip to the countryside."

Recent changes in the U.S. Treasury law governing travel to Cuba has made it possible for professionals in these fields to travel to Cuba without many of the previous licensing impediments that were faced before.

For more information and to book your reservation today, please visit http://www.cubatoursandtravel.com or contact Adolfo V. Nodal at (888) 225-6439 x802 or adolfo@cubatoursandtravel.com.

Cuba Tours and Travel is a full-service agency licensed by the U.S. Government and the State of California to provide travel services to Cuba nationally. In continuous existence for over a decade, CTT is a pioneer in the field of high level, expert driven cultural travel to the island. US Treasury Department OFAC # CU-077926

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