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MONTREAL, QUEBEC– (Marketwire – Oct. 4, 2010) – Announced today, Lufthansa now offers year-round direct Montreal-Munich service beginning October 2010. Demand for year-round access to this important European hub from Montreal has led to the expansion of Lufthansa’s previous seasonal (summer) service

SOURCE: Wyndham Worldwide PARSIPPANY, NJ–(Marketwire – October 4, 2010) –   Women on Their Way by Wyndham Worldwide ( NYSE : WYN ), the hospitality industry’s longest-running branded program dedicated entirely to female travelers, is looking to send ten globetrotters on vacations for “free” (aka using Wyndham Rewards loyalty points) in exchange for travel blogs and columns that will be posted on the female-friendly web site.

SOURCE: The Hertz Corporation An Additional Six Locations to Open by November PARK RIDGE, NJ–(Marketwire – October 4, 2010) – Advantage Rent a Car announces the opening of four new locations in Boston, Dallas Love Field, Louisville and Milwaukee with locations conveniently serving each city’s airport. In addition, the Company will be opening 6 additional locations throughout October in Charlotte, Las Vegas (2 locations), Providence, Raleigh/Durham, and Tampa. These openings will provide our customers with 44 locations in the U.S. with more opening scheduled in coming months.  Mark P.

SOURCE: Amelia Island CVB AMELIA ISLAND, FL–(Marketwire – October 4, 2010) – The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau is once again extending its popular ” Pack Your Bags for Amelia Island ” program, offering air travelers up to an $80 room credit for checked baggage fees on stays of three or more nights. Valid through the end of December 2010, the program is valid at nine of the island’s award-winning participating hotels and inns. Visitors traveling by air can find a list of hotels and more information on the “Pack Your Bags” program at www.ameliaisland.com/freebags . “For the past three years, Amelia Island accommodators have come together to offer this program to visitors,” said Gil Langley, President and CEO of the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We want visitors to experience Amelia Island without being penalized for bringing a suitcase or two.” Voted among of the Top 5 North American Island’s in Conde Nast Traveler’ s Reader’s Choice Awards in 2009, Amelia Island is a long-time favorite for beach vacations. Offering an irresistible mix of quiet beaches, natural beauty, luxury spas, unique history and charming Victorian-era character, Amelia is unlike any other Florida destination.  Accommodators participating in the “Pack Your Bags” program include: Addison on Amelia, (800) 943-1604, www.addisononamelia.com   Amelia Hotel at the Beach, (877) 263-5428, www.Ameliahotel.com Amelia Island Williams House, (800) 414-9258, www.Williamshouse.com Fairbanks House, (888) 891-9881, www.Fairbankshouse.com Hampton Inn at the Beach, (904) 321-1111, www.ameliaislandhamptoninn.com Harbor Front Hampton Inn & Suites, (904) 491-4911, www.hamptoninnandsuitesameliaisland.com Hoyt House, (904) 277-4300, www.hoythouse.com Residence Inn, Amelia Island, (866) 245-6099, www.ResidenceInnAmeliaIsland.com Summer Beach Resort, (800) 862-9297, www.summerbeach.com About Amelia Island Amelia Island Florida is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. Its long, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife and pristine waters have made the island a favorite destination for travelers. Forget the everyday getaway; Come make memories on Amelia Island. For visitor information and online planning, visit www.ameliaisland.com .  -Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau- * Restrictions apply.