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SOURCE: Grupo Vidanta Speakers Include a Who’s Who List of Dignitaries and Former Presidents of the Americas at the October 14th Event in Mexico City MEXICO CITY–(Marketwire – October 1, 2010) –  The Grupo Vidanta Foundation announces its third international seminar titled “the Bicentennial Opportunity” to be held on October 14 th , 2010 at the Industrial Club in Mexico City. The seminar is being held in conjunction with the Carolina Foundation of Spain, the Democracia y Desarrollo Foundation of Chile, the Center for Research and Teaching of Economics (CIDE) and the magazine Nexos. This year’s international seminar presents seven books that make an evaluation of the history of Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Mexico during the last century as well as an analysis of the dilemmas and opportunities of our time

SOURCE: Grupo Vidanta Institutions From the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico and Costa Rica Also to Be Honored at October 14 Event in Mexico City to Be Attended by Several Current and Former Dignitaries and Distinguished Members From the Americas MEXICO CITY–(Marketwire – October 1, 2010) –  The ceremony of the Grupo Vidanta Foundation Prize: “Contributions to the Reduction of Inequality and Poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean” will be held on October 14, 2010 in the Auditorium of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. In addition to the Grupo Vidanta Foundation, also jointly involved are the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB). The Grupo Vidanta Foundation Prize: “Contributions to the Reduction of Inequality and Poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean” aims to provide recognition and support for outstanding projects carried out in Latin America and the Caribbean to reduce poverty and inequality while fighting discrimination.

SOURCE: Grupo Vidanta Institutions From the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico and Costa Rica Also to Be Honored at October 14 Event in Mexico City to Be Attended by Several Current and Former Dignitaries and Distinguished Members From the Americas MEXICO CITY–(Marketwire – October 1, 2010) –  The ceremony of the Grupo Vidanta Foundation Prize: “Contributions to the Reduction of Inequality and Poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean” will be held on October 14, 2010 in the Auditorium of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. In addition to the Grupo Vidanta Foundation, also jointly involved are the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB). The Grupo Vidanta Foundation Prize: “Contributions to the Reduction of Inequality and Poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean” aims to provide recognition and support for outstanding projects carried out in Latin America and the Caribbean to reduce poverty and inequality while fighting discrimination.

SOURCE: Marriott Summer Package Offers Discounted Rates to Bangkok Travelers BANGKOK, THAILAND–(Marketwire – October 1, 2010) –  Break away from the ordinary and enjoy the cultural phenomenon of Bangkok, Thailand — recently voted Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2010 “World’s Best City” — for a spectacular vacation event or weekend getaway. With fabulous savings offered by one of the finest hotels in Bangkok travelers will enjoy world-class accommodations in the “World’s Best City” for an exciting reprieve from conventional vacation routines. Towering high above one of Bangkok’s most exciting entertainment and shopping districts, the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel is one of the premier hotels near Siam Square

SOURCE: Marriott Summer Package Offers Discounted Rates to Bangkok Travelers BANGKOK, THAILAND–(Marketwire – October 1, 2010) –  Break away from the ordinary and enjoy the cultural phenomenon of Bangkok, Thailand — recently voted Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2010 “World’s Best City” — for a spectacular vacation event or weekend getaway. With fabulous savings offered by one of the finest hotels in Bangkok travelers will enjoy world-class accommodations in the “World’s Best City” for an exciting reprieve from conventional vacation routines. Towering high above one of Bangkok’s most exciting entertainment and shopping districts, the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel is one of the premier hotels near Siam Square.

SOURCE: Tivus, Inc. OMAHA, NE–(Marketwire – September 30, 2010) –  Tivus, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : TIVU ), a provider of turnkey media entertainment technology to the hotel and hospitality industry, today announced it has submitted to the Secretary of State an amendment to its Corporate Charter to reduce Tivus’ authorized share count from 2,000,000,000 shares to 300,000,000 shares

SOURCE: SCVNGR The Bay Citizen ‘Bluegrass Trek’ Open to Tenth Annual Music Festival’s Hundreds of Thousands of Attendees SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – September 29, 2010) – Today, The Bay Citizen and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass announced the launch of the “The Bay Citizen Bluegrass” trek on SCVNGR during the upcoming Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival from October 1 st through 3 rd . SCVNGR, the mobile social game, encourages festival goers to earn points by completing quick challenges like answering trivia questions, snapping pics, and checking in at different festival locations throughout Golden Gate Park to earn points and share with friends on Facebook, Twitter and SCVNGR

SOURCE: Raffles Hotel Raffles Praslin Seychelles Opens for Reservations Today SINGAPORE–(Marketwire – September 29, 2010) –   On course for an opening in January 2011, Raffles Praslin Seychelles will be offering a host of relaxing and exciting recreational pursuits, from water sports to island-hopping getaways to golf, to showcase the best of the new resort and the island of Praslin. The 30-hectare Raffles Praslin is situated on the beautiful Northeastern tip of Praslin

SOURCE: Ice Air, Inc. MT. VERNON, NY–(Marketwire – September 29, 2010) – Ice Air, a leading developer and manufacturer of HVAC units, collaborated with Francis Asbury Manor to retrofit their upscale assisted-living community with air conditioning

SOURCE: Fairmont Empress Historical Resort Meets Eco-Chic VICTORIA, BC–(Marketwire – September 28, 2010) –  The Hotel Association of Canada has awarded The Fairmont Empress the prestigious 5 Green Key award through the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. Recognized as the fourth Fairmont property to achieve this prestigious ranking, The Fairmont Empress becomes the only Victoria, BC, hotel to achieve this honour.