Tourism

SOURCE: Skyscanner Toros, ¿sí o no? Posible impacto en el sector turístico español MADRID, ESPANA–(Marketwire – August 12, 2010) – Según la encuesta llevada a cabo por el buscador de vuelos Skyscanner, la cultura de los toros es cada vez menos importante en nuestra sociedad. Sin embargo, uno de cada cuatro encuestados opina que la prohibición de las corridas podría influir negativamente en el turismo de España.

SOURCE: Vacation-Renter, Inc. SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – August 11, 2010) –  The Vacation-Renter Index™ results were announced today revealing a modest but steady climb in July from June 2010 levels

SOURCE: FanSnap Need Great Tickets to a Hot Live Event? There’s Now a FanSnap App for That PALO ALTO, CA–(Marketwire – August 11, 2010) – FanSnap®, the largest live event ticket search engine for fans, today announced the launch of the FanSnap Application for iPhone®, iPod Touch® and iPad®. FanSnap’s iPhone application is free in the iTunes app store [ link ] just in time for the NFL® and NCAA® football seasons, the approaching MLB® playoffs, the concert and Broadway seasons, and the announcement of the new NBA® schedule. Perfect for fans who are looking for hot, even sold out, events, while they are on the go, the FanSnap tickets app puts 15 million sports, theater and concert tickets in their pocket! With the FanSnap app, fans who want to catch a nearby game, concert, or show — even the same day — can find and buy tickets from their iPhone.

SOURCE: Creative Bus Sales California Based Vehicle Conversion Company, Creative Bus Sales, Is Set to Open a New Dedicated Alternative Fuel Bus Conversion Facility in Elkhart County, Indiana CHINO, CA–(Marketwire – August 10, 2010) – Creative Bus Sales has announced its formal expansion into Elkhart County, Indiana. The 30,000 sq ft facility, located at 28293 Clay Street in Elkhart will initially be used to perform alternative fuel conversions on buses, trucks, and vans

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Aug. 10, 2010) – Open AXIS Group announced today that Frontier Airlines has joined the organization as a Full Member.

SOURCE: Mississippi Delta Tourism Association CLARKSDALE, MS–(Marketwire – August 10, 2010) –  In celebration of the authentic Americana culture of the Mississippi Delta, The Mississippi Delta Tourism Association (MDTA) is inviting visitors to register for its Fall Deep in the Delta Extended Week-end Getaway sweepstakes. The sweepstakes will award one grand prize winner with an immersive tour for two into Three Delta towns for Three Days of fantastic Delta food, nightlife, music, lodging and VIP guided tours to Only in the Delta attractions and events. Three Delta Towns! Three Days of Delta Fun! October 14 – October 16, 2010 Day 1: Thursday, October 14th: Cleveland -“Best Small Town in America” Enjoy your day and night in “one of the best 100 small towns in America” where Delta culture, music and history sync up with a modern college town atmosphere.

SOURCE: Mexican Heritage Corporation New Musical Theatre “Adventure” Celebrates the Courage and Passion of the Women of the Mexican Revolution SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – August 10, 2010) – The Mexican Heritage Corporation (MHC) announces the world premiere of  “¡Adelita! The Women of the Mexican Revolution” — A musical adventure. The theatrical event will be held Sept. 25 at the San Jose State Event Center Arena and will feature a special tribute to civil rights activist and Latino cultural icon Dolores Huerta in celebration of her 80 th birthday

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND– (Marketwire – Aug. 10, 2010) – With the summer holidays in full swing, the end of the South Africa World Cup and a mixed bag of weather for the UK all having an effect on travel patterns, cheap flights comparison site Skyscanner reveals the flight trends for July 2010. Spain clung on to its top three spots, with Malaga, Alicante and Palma in positions one, two and three.

SOURCE: Skyscanner Le palmarès des tops destinations change quelque peu par rapport à celui du mois de juillet. Le Maghreb et ses pays francophones séduit de plus en plus les français à la recherche de soleil et d’authenticité, à des prix attractifs. PARIS–(Marketwire – August 10, 2010) – Ciel bleu pour les destinations du Maghreb Le site de vols pas chers , Skyscanner, remarque en ce mois d’août que les français semblent fuir la crise financière européenne en mettant le cap vers les pays du Maghreb dont le secteur touristique ne semble pas être touché.

SOURCE: Skyscanner Deutsche Urlauber zeigen Langstreckenflügen die kalte Schulter und reisen im Sommer bevorzugt in näher gelegene Urlaubsorte BERLIN–(Marketwire – August 10, 2010) – Kurze Flugzeiten stehen in den Sommermonaten bei Reisenden aus Deutschland ganz hoch im Kurs, das geht aus einer Analyse der im Juli 2010 auf Skyscanner.de durchgeführten Flugsuchen hervor. Demnach sind allein 15 der 20 beliebtesten Reiseziele in weniger als drei Stunden Flugzeit zu erreichen, darunter Thessaloniki, das sich um sieben Positionen verbesserte und somit erstmals in diesem Jahr unter den Top 10 rangiert, Barcelona, das drei Positionen zulegte und sich nun auf dem fünften Platz befindet sowie Dublin, das vom 19