Xcellimark Launches OrlandoTravelHotels.com in Partnership with WCT, a Division of Travelocity Partner Network
Posted July 14, 2009 , add a comment) Orlando, FL July 1, 2009 — OrlandoTravelHotels.com is a new destination travel site launched by Xcellimark in partnership with WCT, a division of Travelocity Partner Network. OrlandoTravelHotels.com provides everything visitors need to plan their vacation or travel to the Central Florida Orlando area such as information on hotel accommodations, favorite restaurants, local insight into events, local activities, attractions, entertainment, nightlife, shopping, theme parks, beaches, spas, recreation, transportation, parks, museums and science centers, water parks, tours and sightseeing.
“Xcellimark designed OrlandoTravelHotels.com with the unique needs of the travel consumer in mind. Visitors can book a room online using an intuitive hotel search widget to help them select the best hotel option based on price, rating, proximity to landmarks and more. There is also the option to search by type of hotel such as Family Friendly, Luxury, Disney, Universal, Orlando Airport, and Downtown Orlando hotels. For price conscious travelers, Hot Deals and Last Minute Deals in Orlando are available and updated continuously to help travelers save even more on their travel plans or vacation packages,” said Scott Lambert, President of Xcellimark. “Visitors can also purchase tickets to local attractions without ever leaving the site. This makes for a convenient and personalized vacation planning experience.”
Once visitors secure their flight to Orlando and hotel in Orlando, they can look around at the comprehensive information listed on the site to plan the rest of their trip. OrlandoTravelHotels.com provides everything travel consumers need to know about hotels, Orlando car rental companies and local area attractions with complete contact information including an address, telephone number, and map to make getting around Orlando as convenient and easy as possible.
“When travel consumers book their Orlando vacation packages online, they want a comprehensive travel website that has everything they need in one location. From the beginning, Xcellimark set out to create a travel website that would be a one stop destination website for anyone looking to travel to Orlando Florida. From the ‘Best of Orlando’ lists that feature highly recommended, top rated restaurants, luxurious spas, popular attractions, thrilling entertainment, and more, to being able to purchase tickets to theme parks online, OrlandoTravelHotels.com offers every feature travelers desire,” said Nancy Lambert Vice President of Xcellimark.
In addition to providing travel and vacation planners with everything they need to plan a trip to Orlando on one convenient website, OrlandoTravelHotels.com is also backed by a 110% Best Rate Guarantee from WCT. What this means for vacation planners is that if they find a lower rate on another website for the same room, at the same hotel, on the same dates, within 24 hours of booking, a price match is guaranteed, plus the traveler gets paid 10% of the difference in price.
About Xcellimark
Xcellimark is an award-winning Internet Marketing firm based in Orlando, Florida with clients throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Barbados. Xcellimark specializes in providing clients with exclusive, qualified sales leads using a skilled online conversion process that includes design, search engine marketing strategies and copywriting. Through their unique approach to internet marketing, Xcellimark has significantly increased their client’s qualified sales inquiries. For more information on how Xcellimark can help you improve your bottom line, contact Scott Lambert or visit www.xcellimark.com
Sir Paul McCartney live in Halifax, Headlines Nova Scotia’s 2009 Summer Events, Music Festivals and Concerts
Posted , add a comment) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (July 19, 2009). Sir Paul McCartney is coming to Halifax! The former Beatle will perform live in concert on July 11th, 2009 at the Halifax Common. Listed as the most successful musician and composer in popular music history by the Guinness World Records, McCartney’s performance is expected to be the largest concert in Halifax’s 260 year history.
Throughout the month of July, Halifax, Nova Scotia is hosting more Festivals and Events to continue the summer celebration of Nova Scotia Music, history and communities.
Some of the major attractions among the many summer festivals and events taking place in Nova Scotia in 2009 are:
- Virgin Music Festival, July 4th at 2pm. Canada’s hottest music festival is coming to Halifax for the first time. This day-long rockfest will take place on Citadel Hill during the first weekend in July. The 15-band lineup includes: The Tragically Hip, The Offspring, Metric, Dinosaur Jr., Handsome Furs, Hey Rosetta!, Plants and Animals, Arkells and In-Flight Safety.
- TD Canada Trust Jazz Festival, July 10-18th. Halifax Metro will be filled with music from over 450 outstanding local, national and international performers playing African rhythms to Celtic fusions, from classic jazz to big brass ensembles. Various kiosks and refreshment stands are located on site to provide information and delicious local cuisine.
- Tall Ships Nova Scotia 2009, July 16 ? August 1st. The Halifax waterfront comes alive with an international gathering of world-class Tall Ships®, a celebration of Nova Scotia’s rich culture and seafaring heritage. Many of Canada’s finest sailing vessels along with ships from around the world will gather in Halifax’s historic harbor. Take a tour of these majestic sailing vessels, enjoy local entertainment and discover fantastic Nova Scotia Cuisine . The highlight of this celebration is the traditional Parade of Sail taking place on Monday, July 20th.
- Kiss Concert, July 18th. The legendary rock band, Kiss is coming to Halifax. This will be their first performance in the Maritimes since 1977! The Halifax Common will come to life with their powerful stage show and hard rock style. The lineup for this show includes: Thornley, The Trews, Econoline Crush and The Novaks.
- Halifax Pride Week, July 19-26th. Atlantic Canada’s largest pride celebration includes sporting events, film festivals, dances and parties. The highlight will be the 22nd Annual Pride Parade taking place on July 25th. This year’s theme is ‘Breaking Down Wall; Building Bridges’, representing how Nova Scotia’s communities have come together to respect and celebrate diversity.
A complete list of Signature Festivals and Events including Paul McCartney’s concert can be found on Nova Scotia’s Official Tourism Website.
Nova Scotia’s Summer Festivals Celebrate a Music Legend, Sea-Faring History, and the Rich Maritime Culture of Canada’s Atlantic Capital
Posted , add a comment) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (June 17, 2009). Throughout the month of July, Nova Scotia is hosting more Festivals and Events to continue the summer celebration of the province’s rich history, Nova Scotia Music, culture and local industries.
Some of the major attractions among the many summer festivals and events taking place in Nova Scotia in 2009 are:
- Privateer Days, July 2-5. Step back in time to 1780 during Privateer Days, located in Liverpool on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. The era of privateering is being celebrated with reenactments, a downtown festival, children’s games, sporting events, music, crafts, a parade, fireworks, animated burial ground and guided wagon tours.
- Stan Rogers Folk Festival, July 3-5. Every year, Canso located on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, honors this Canadian music legend during this three-day, outdoor music festival. Featuring over 50 acts and more than 100 shows, fans engage in a wide array of music styles including folk, country, jazz, aboriginal, swing, blues, gospel, pop, rock, blue grass and world music.
- Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, July 1-8. One of Halifax’s most popular attractions and one of the globe’s premiere historic cultural and entertainment events. More than 2,000 world-class Canadian and international military and civilian performers provide exciting, fast-paced entertainment including the pipes and drums, military and civilian bands, historic reenactments, dancers, acrobats, choirs, military displays and competitions, drama and comedy, all in this two and half hour family show.
- Pictou Lobster Carnival’s 75th Anniversary, July 10-12. Since 1934, the town of Pictou on the Northumberland Shore, has celebrated the lobster and fishing industry with festivities that include live family entertainment, buskers, boat races, a 10 km road race, midway, a tour of the Ship Hector at the the Hector Heritage Quay, lobster trap hauling contests, pipe bands and a wide variety of other music. Special Highlights include mouth-watering lobster dinners, the Water Street parade and live music by maritime band, Rawlins Cross.
A complete list of Signature Festivals and Events can be found on Nova Scotia’s Official Tourism Website.
Etihad Airways and American Airlines sign Codeshare Agreement
Posted , add a commentEtihad Airways and American Airlines are hoping
to receive regulatory approval from the US government for a
proposed new codeshare agreement.
The codeshare agreement will further extend the
two airlines’ global networks by providing access between Abu
Dhabi and key cities in the United States including Washington,
Los Angeles, San Francisco and Houston which have previously been
unavailable to Etihad customers.
Etihad Airways
will place its ‘EY’ code on a number of transatlantic services
operated by the US carrier between Europe and the United States,
as well as selected domestic services operated by American
Airlines beyond New York and Chicago.
In turn
American Airlines will place its own ‘AA’ code on services
operated by Etihad Airways between Abu Dhabi and New York (JFK),
Chicago (ORD), Paris (CDG), Dublin, Frankfurt, Manchester and
Milan (MXP).
James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief
Executive, said, “The United States represents a key market for
Etihad and one in which we are keen to grow further, both through
the addition of new routes of our own, such as Chicago, and
through close cooperation with other well-established airlines
such as American Airlines.”
The American Airlines domestic routes within the US
covered by the new codeshare arrangement will initially include
flights between New York (JFK) and Washington, Los Angeles and San
Francisco as well as flights between Chicago and Washington, Los
Angeles, San Francisco and Houston.
The
transatlantic services include American Airlines flights between:
Paris (CDG) and Boston, Chicago, Miami; Dublin and Chicago;
Frankfurt and Dallas/Fort Worth; Manchester and Chicago; and Milan
and New York (JFK).
Subject to gaining US
government regulatory approval, the new codeshare agreement is
expected to come into effect to coincide with the launch by Etihad
of its new service to Chicago at the beginning of September, 2009.
Once the codeshare agreement is in place, customers
transferring between the two carriers will be able to purchase a
single ticket for their journey and enjoy the convenience of being
able to check in their luggage to their ultimate destination.
Etihad Airways currently flies to two destinations in
North America: New York (JFK) and Toronto in Canada. The airline
will begin flights to Chicago from Wednesday 2 September, 2009.
The route will be served initially three times a week and will
increase to daily flights from Thursday 1 October, 2009.
American Airlines currently flies transatlantic services
from New York to Barcelona, Brussels, Milan, London, Paris, Rome
and Zurich; Chicago to Brussels, Dublin, Frankfurt, London,
Manchester, Moscow, New Delhi, Paris and Rome; Miami to London,
Madrid and Paris; Dallas/Fort Worth to London, Madrid, Paris and
Frankfurt; Los Angeles to London; and Raleigh/Durham to London.
Where to find great travel deals in 2009
Posted January 17, 2009 , add a commentSure, the economy is struggling and most Americans are cutting back on their discretionary spending. But it’s not all doom and gloom for travelers in 2009. Even though the travel industry is impacted by the economic downturn, the good news is 2009 is the year of the great travel bargain. Your dream vacation may cost a lot less this year because of discounts, extras and upgrades. And some of the most popular travel destinations are seeing smaller crowds, which can make your visit a more enjoyable experience.
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