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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – July 15, 2010) – VRX Worldwide Inc. (TSX VENTURE:VRW) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, VRX Studios Inc . (“VRX Studios”) has signed of a one-year agreement with Choice Hotels International Inc

SOURCE: WhitePages New Online and Mobile Social Buying Site From WhitePages Offers Consumers up to 70 Percent Off the Best Places to Eat, Shop and Have Fun in the Greater Seattle Area SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – July 15, 2010) –  WhitePages ( www.whitepages.com ), the largest and most trusted online directory, today announced it has entered the social buying category with the launch of DealPop ( www.dealpop.com ) in its hometown of Seattle. With the official launch, DealPop will leverage the more than 100 million local and business searches conducted monthly at WhitePages.com and 411.com to determine the most popular places to eat, shop, and have fun. This knowledge, as well as picks by DealPop’s local insiders, will allow the company to work with merchants to provide the most relevant deals for consumers at local favorites and hidden gems.

SOURCE: Sell My Timeshare NOW DOVER, NH–(Marketwire – July 15, 2010) –  Jason Tremblay, CEO, Sell My Timeshare NOW, LLC, announced this week that SellMyTimeshareNOW.com has become authorized reseller for The Crane Resort, one of the most luxurious vacation properties in the Caribbean. Kim Goddard, sales director at The Crane Resort, says, “We are excited to enhance our resale program by partnering with Vacation Property Solutions , the Resort Services Division of SellMyTimeshareNOW.com and Timeshare Broker Services, the company’s brokerage arm, to best represent the weeks that owners at The Crane may desire to sell. SellMyTimeshareNOW.com is the only authorized resale company for The Crane Resort.” Jay Bade, RRP, VP of Business Development for SellMyTimeshareNOW.com, says, “Although The Crane Resort has a successful resale program in place, affiliating with Sell My Timeshare NOW increases visibility for The Crane Resort resales, driving traffic and additional buyers through both www.sellmytimesharenow.com and www.thecrane.com

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA and LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM and SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA–(Marketwire – July 15, 2010) – To coincide with its new brand and website launch, Kiwi Collection has re-imagined WOW Travel as an inspirational travel and lifestyle publication for those looking to expand their horizons. Continuing to stand as a trusted resource for discovering and booking the world’s most exceptional hotels, Kiwi Collection has set out to create a new industry standard with its updated web presence, brand — and now — a unique online publication.

SOURCE: Squaw Valley USA OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA–(Marketwire – July 14, 2010) –  Nancy Cushing, retiring CEO of Squaw Valley Ski Corporation , is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew (Andy) D. Wirth to the position of Chief Executive Officer at Squaw Valley USA . Wirth will be responsible for all aspects of resort operations at Squaw Valley USA, and he will report directly to the Board of Directors at Squaw Valley Ski Corporation. Wirth will succeed Nancy Cushing, who has advised Squaw Valley Ski Corporation since 1985 and served as its President since 1994. Wirth’s appointment as CEO will be effective on August 2, 2010.

SOURCE: Cassa Hotel and Residences New Luxury Midtown Manhattan Hotel Offers Easy Access to the US Open NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – July 14, 2010) –  Beginning August 30, the greatest tennis players in the world will take center stage at the US Open, the all-star packed series of matches that has captivated the world since its inception over 100 years ago. New York City has hosted this exhilarating event since 1978, and again this summer, New York City is the place to be. To celebrate the tennis greats and their fans, Cassa Hotel and Residences , New York’s latest luxury boutique hotel, is offering a “Take Me to the US Tennis Open”* package rate of $375 per night from August 30 – September 12, 2010, valid with a minimum two night stay.

SOURCE: Rafffles Hotel & Resorts SINGAPORE–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –  From Siem Reap’s outdoor haven near the famous temples of Angkor, to Raffles Dubai’s pool with stunning views of the hotel’s tropical garden, swimming pools at Raffles properties across the globe provide a relaxing backdrop, complemented with inspiring vistas and thoughtful service. Raffles Dubai Raffles Dubai’s pool is set against the panoramic Dubai skyline and overlooks the hotel’s tropical Botanical Garden. Special features at the pool include a technological marvel that keeps the pool deck cool for bare feet even in the height of summer, two counter-current pools for residents who seek a more challenging water workout and a unique water clock, reminiscent of ancient Egyptian times, which indicates the time of the day with spouts of water. Raffles Dubai’s pool has recently been named one of Sixteen of “World’s Most Spectacular Swimming Pools” on MSN Travel . Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap Inspired by the ancient bathing pools of the Khmer kings at the temple of Phimeanakas at Angkor, the stunning pool at Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor was named one of Sixteen of “World’s Most Spectacular Swimming Pools” by MSN Travel . Replenishing the children’s pool are two stone lions, reconstructions of statues that were once found at the temple of Preah Pithou. Refreshing pineapple skewers, cold towels scented with eucalyptus and mineral water spray are offered to residents throughout the day

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) – Attention: Lifestyle, Travel, and Feature Editors Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has launched a series of water-themed travel packages for active, socially responsible families and the eco-consciously inclined.

SOURCE: Amelia Island CVB AMELIA ISLAND, FL–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –  The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (AICVB) has announced the lineup for the inaugural Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off , scheduled for Aug. 27-28, 2010. Visitors and residents can enjoy free entertainment, barbeque samplings from some of the top competitors in the country and fun for the entire family during the cook-off event.

SOURCE: Marriott TORONTO–(Marketwire – July 13, 2010) –  Trios Bistro, an innovative restaurant at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre, is gearing up to participate in Toronto’s Summerlicious Event, running July 9 to 25, 2010. Summerlicious offers food-lovers an opportunity to sample the best of the city’s eclectic cuisine at unique Toronto downtown restaurants .  Offering prix fixe menus for both lunch and dinner, Trios’ Executive Chef Morgan Wilson has prepared original menus highlighting fresh, local ingredients perfect for the summertime. For lunch, diners can start with a local heirloom tomato salad with poached Vidalia onion, lambs lettuce, salsa verde and aged balsamic, or choose from 2 other refreshing appetizers. A few of the lunch entrees include house poached albacore tuna salad sandwich with lemon-caper aioli, egg brioche and just-fried potato chips, and Indian spiced potato and lentil curry with roasted cauliflower for vegetarians. Finish it off with vanilla macerated strawberry shortcake or a selection of 2 other sumptuous desserts. The prix fixe lunch is available daily throughout the event for only $20 per person. Guests at this luxury hotel in Toronto will also delight in the dinner selections, which include classic chilled vichyssoice with crème fraiche and crispy leeks to start, B.C. rockfish with wok fried bok choy, frizzled cilantro and sesame-soy dressing, and a decadent chocolate and caramel tart for dessert