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SOURCE: Health Options Worldwide (HOW) Employers Are Jumping on the Domestic Medical Travel Bandwagon PRINCETON, NJ–(Marketwire – July 21, 2010) – In a recent USA Today article, medical tourism is getting a huge boost from American based employers and insurers who encourage employees to consider domestic medical travel . Therefore, instead of seeking out medical travel or affordable healthcare alternatives overseas such as Thailand or India, employees are being directed to regional facilities that offer high-quality care and lower prices. “The move is reducing healthcare costs by 20% to 40%, with the difference often covering travel expenses,” says David Goldstein, President of Health Options Worldwide (HOW), an online medical tourism company .

SOURCE: Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism LITTLE ROCK, AR–(Marketwire – July 21, 2010) –  Have you ever thought about wanting to be more environmentally conscious while on the road? If so, you are not alone. Vacationers as well as business travelers are mindful of the impact they make on the natural resources of their destination city and are looking for eco-friendly travel options.

SOURCE: TicketNetwork.com VERNON, CT–(Marketwire – July 21, 2010) – Consistently the hottest show on Broadway, Wicked is visiting dozens of cities across the country throughout 2010. Fans can get Wicked tickets for the musical in Texas, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, California and more. According to data from the TicketNetwork exchange: The current average price for all Wicked tickets is $167.

SOURCE: Esprit Marina Del Rey The Apartment Community’s Brand New Roommate Matching Service MARINA DEL REY, CA–(Marketwire – July 20, 2010) –  Those who seek to live at the renowned Esprit Marina del Rey , one of the most desirable waterfront apartments in Los Angeles , and prefer to share the unique waterside lifestyle with a roommate, need look no further than Esprit’s brand new roommate matching service ESPRIT CONNECT ™.

BEAMSVILLE, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – July 19, 2010) – Note to Editors: A photo for this release will be available via Marketwire on the picture wire of the Canadian Press.

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – July 19, 2010) – CanaDream Corporation (TSX VENTURE : CDN) today announced financial results for the year ended April 30, 2010, as follows: Revenues for the year of $22.3 million is 5% lower than last year, cash flow from operations of $5.0 million (25 cents per share) is 36% lower than last year, net income and comprehensive income of $326,000 is 60% lower than last year. The Company encourages interested parties to access CanaDream Corporation’s Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) on the SEDAR website, www.sedar.com , for a more detailed discussion of these results. Summarized results for the year ended April 30, 2010 are as follows:       April 30, 2010   April 30, 2009 %Change                   Revenue $ 22,318,000 $ 23,525,000 (5 % )                 Revenue less direct expenses $ 9,329,000 $ 10,586,000 (12 % )                 Income before income tax $ 513,000 $ 1,080,000 (53 % )                 Net and comprehensive income $ 326,000 $ 812,000 (60 % )                 Cash flow from operations $ 5,029,000 $ 7,869,000 (36 % )                 Basic earnings per share   1.75 cents   4.92 cents (64 % )                 Fully diluted earnings               per share   1.70 cents   4.69 cents (64 %)                 Common Shares outstanding   19,752,657   16,472,042 20 %                 Weighted average number of               common shares outstanding   18,640,112   16,505,239 13 % Income before income taxes of $513,000 decreased $567,000 or 53% from the prior year.

SOURCE: The Hertz Corporation PARK RIDGE, NJ–(Marketwire – July 19, 2010) –  Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) ( NYSE : HTZ ) announced today that its subsidiary Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC (“HVF”), a special purpose limited liability company of which The Hertz Corporation (“Hertz”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, is the sole member, priced approximately $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 3 year, 5 year and 7 year Series 2010-1 Rental Car Asset Backed Notes, Class A (the “Class A Notes”) and Class B (the “Class B Notes,” and together with the Class A Notes, the “Notes”), rated “Aaa” and “Baa2” by Moody’s, respectively. The Class B Notes are subordinated to the Class A Notes.  The $225 million of 3 year Class A Notes carry a 2.60% coupon (2.62% yield), the $34.56 million of 3 year Class B Notes carry a 5.02% coupon (5.07% yield), the $325 million of 5 year Class A Notes carry a 3.74% coupon (3.78% yield), the $49.92 million of 5 year Class B Notes carry a 5.70% coupon (5.78% yield), the $100 million of 7 year Class A Notes carry a 4.73% coupon (4.78% yield), and the $15.36 million of 7 year Class B Notes carry a 6.44% coupon (6.53% yield). The 3 year notes, 5 year notes and 7 year notes have expected final maturities in 2014, 2016 and 2018, respectively. The Notes are to be sold only to qualified institutional buyers in an offering exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and to investors outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The net proceeds of the offering will be used, to the extent permitted, to purchase vehicles under the ABS program of HVF, to pay other ABS indebtedness or distributed to The Hertz Corporation and used for general purposes. The offering is expected to close on July 22, 2010 subject to customary closing conditions.

SOURCE: ExxonMobil Seasonal Car Care Maintenance Can Prevent Unexpected Breakdowns MISSION, KS–(Marketwire – July 19, 2010) –  (Family Features) Whether you’re loading up the car for a road trip or taking a leisurely cruise around town with the windows down, hitting the pavement is a given for this time of year. However, taking advantage of the warm, sunny weather can be a disadvantage to your vehicle if you aren’t diligent about preparing it for the summer driving season. “Summer is tough on cars, especially during high temperatures,” says Jessi Combs, a car care expert and fabricator who’s appeared on shows such as “Mythbusters,” “Overhaulin'” and “Xtreme 4×4.” “Drivers need to give their vehicles a little summer loving to make sure exploring the open road doesn’t leave you stranded on the side of the road.” A simple automotive checkup of a few main areas can help prepare a vehicle for the heat and increase its reliability on long road trips.

SOURCE: Avis Budget Group, Inc. Conference Call to Discuss Results Planned for August 5, 2010 PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(Marketwire – July 19, 2010) –  Avis Budget Group, Inc

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – July 16, 2010) – So much sport and so few victories! Britain might not score on the world scene but Haven Holidays are a winner with families!! Children on Haven parks score highly with plenty of choice and plenty of action. And Mums and Dads can score too during the upcoming summer holidays – because lots of sporting activities are included in the holiday cost. This year Coke FC football coaching is free of charge – kids can improve their ball skills and tactical play with guidance from qualified coaches. There’s tennis coaching on 12 Haven parks for everyone from 5 upwards – and mini tennis on offer for under-5’s. Eight Haven parks have well-designed golf courses with coaching available throughout the summer holidays and a number of parks are offering fishing coaching on well-stocked lakes – tackle included! Learn2Swim sessions have already helped many thousands of children to become more confident in the water and improve their swimming under the guidance of professionally qualified instructors – and this year the lessons are free of charge on all 35 parks