Gator Bowl Brings Wolverines and Bulldogs to Amelia Island

SOURCE: Amelia Island CVB AMELIA ISLAND, FL–(Marketwire – December 8, 2010) – On New Year’s Day, college football fans will pack the Everbank Field to watch the Wolverines of University of Michigan and Bulldogs of Mississippi State University compete in the 66th Gator Bowl . Located 45 minutes from the stadium, Florida’s Amelia Island is executing a game plan of its own to attract some of the visiting fans for the exciting football weekend. Many of the island’s resorts, hotels and inns are offering discounted specials and packages for the Gator Bowl. The following Amelia Island accommodations are offering deals for Gator Bowl: Amelia Hotel at the Beach   During the Gator Bowl, the property is offering special rates starting at $129 per night on standard rooms.  (877) 263-5428, www.ameliahotel.com Addison on Amelia The Addison on Amelia is offering its popular “Winter Escape – Free Night” special during Gator Bowl. Guests staying three nights or more can enjoy one of the nights for free.  (800) 943-1604, www.addisononamelia.com Amelia Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast During Gator Bowl weekend, the inn is offering rooms at only $169 per night, and guests booking two nights will receive a third night free.  (904) 430-0026, www.ameliaoceanfrontbb.com ERA Fernandina Beach   Realty ERA Fernandina Beach Realty is offering rentals at select oceanfront condos at a 20 percent discount during the Gator Bowl.  (800) 741-4011, www.amelia-era.com Hoyt House Guests can stay and play for three nights and only pay for two and a half nights.

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AdventurePads.com, a Free Global Vacation Rental Site, Aims to Change the Online Vacation Rental Industry

SOURCE: AdventurePads.com Homeowners List Their Homes for Free, Vacationers Connect With Owners Direct SANTA CRUZ, CA–(Marketwire – December 8, 2010) – www.AdventurePads.com , a free website specializing in vacation rentals for active travelers, has launched and is already featuring over 300 properties in 20 countries. Their rapidly growing catalog provides property owners a more economical and competitive alternative to costly vacation rental sites. AdventurePads.com provides renters tools for finding their ideal destination — interactive maps, search filters, photos, a direct connection with property owners, video cams, weather updates and review section — making vacation property rental quick, safe, easy and with no cost to either the vacationer or property owner. “Providing vacation homeowners the means to list their property’s availability at no charge is a natural progression for this industry,” explains founder Mike LeClair. “Many online service providers that began with client fee based strategies, online dating sites being a prominent example, now offer their services without fees. The online vacation rental market is ripe for a similar transformation.” The site specializes in adventure travel, offering owners direct holiday homes in areas that offer skiing/snowboarding, surfing, scuba diving, kite boarding, city adventures and more. Locations for those who prefer to relax are available as well. The goal is the creation of a community of like-minded individuals — vacation homeowners and travelers — who use the site to help each other plan their perfect vacation.

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Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Releases November 2010 Index

SOURCE: Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – December 8, 2010) – While modest stock price gains were witnessed in the majority of global gaming suppliers during the month of November, the AGEM Index tipped downward as a result of a few manufacturers traded on exchanges outside of the U.S. impacted the composite score.  The index of 17 global gaming suppliers declined by 3.45 points, or 3.48 percent, to 95.75. For more than six months, the index has hovered within a tight range, struggling to return to its 100-plus point levels, which were observed for nearly a year prior to the current slump.

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Prodigy Network Announces New Real Estate Development in Bogota, Colombia

SOURCE: Prodigy Network Investment Opportunities in Hotel, Commercial and Residential Project in Latin American NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – December 8, 2010) – Rodrigo Nino, Founder and President of Prodigy Network , announces the exclusive agreement for the sales and marketing of BD Bacata in Bogota, arguably the most important real estate project in Colombian history. The mixed-use development, situated in the heart of downtown Bogota, is a symbol of the flourishing Colombian economy. Scheduled for completion in 2013, the $180 million USD project will provide residential units, offices, a hotel comprised of 364 hotel rooms, convention facilities for 1,500, and a shopping mall with 30 retail spaces all supported by 1000 parking units within the structure. As part of Bogota’s progressive urban renewal program, this ambitious project is set within an area that includes the financial and business districts of the city and the highly trafficked historic tourist center. In addition, it is located within close proximity to many government buildings and several universities. “We are excited to have such a prestigious project in Bogota, and as a native of Colombia, I am highly optimistic about the future of the country. We have sold nearly every residential unit, and are now focused on selling fiduciary rights for the hotel, and shopping center,” says Nino.  Venerando Lamelas, President of BD Promotors, a Barcelona based company, is the visionary developer behind BD Bacata. “The future is bright for Colombia; we have the opportunity to participate in creating a modern downtown in Bogota, as part of an overall urban renewal and rehabilitation strategy,” says Lamelas. “This revitalization transforms the face of the destination and alters how others view Bogota, marking a new era of development overall in the country.” Colombia is counted among the freshly dubbed CIVETS group of countries ( Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa ) that are expected to excel in the next decade, rivaling the BRIC countries’ (Brazil, Russia, India and China) development during the past 10 years. Inflation has been on the decline steadily since 1990, when it was at 32.4% and has now dropped to 2% in 2009. Foreign direct investments were $2.1 billion USD in 2002 and increased to $7.2 billion USD in 2009. The country has increased the number of tourists from 660,000 to 1.7 million in 2009. It is projected that by 2010, Colombia would have received 2.8 million tourists. All of these factors make Colombia and BD Bacata an attractive real estate investment

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GeoQpons Gives Shoppers the Benefit of Geo-Location on Holiday Shopping and Savings

SOURCE: GeoQpons Hyper-Local Mobile Coupon Shopping Tool Available on Apple iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry Phones; Savings Available From More Than 230 Brands — in More Than 65,000 Locations SAN RAFAEL, CA–(Marketwire – December 8, 2010) – Harried holiday shoppers looking to save money should look no further than their mobile phone. GeoQpons is arming shoppers with a money-saving coupon application that empowers consumers to save significant dollars at their favorite local and national retailers. With market-leading location-based technology, the GeoQpons application accesses the consumer’s current location to find offers from local retailers, restaurants, and service providers.

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Cheapflights.ca’s Top 10 New Year’s Eve Destinations

SOURCE: Cheapflights Canada Countdown to 2011 at One of These Celebrations Around the World TORONTO–(Marketwire – December 8, 2010) – As Cheapflights.ca , the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, prepares to say good bye to 2010 and welcome 2011, our editors put together a list of their Top 10 New Year’s Eve Destinations for those looking for an international experience. So take your appetite for travel and head to one of these happening New Year’s Eve celebrations around the globe and kick off 2011 in style

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RCI and Disney Vacation Club Announce Renewal of Affiliation Agreement

SOURCE: RCI PARSIPPANY, NJ and CELEBRATION, FL–(Marketwire – December 8, 2010) – RCI , the global leader in vacation exchange, and Disney Vacation Club, one of the world’s most innovative and fastest growing brands in the vacation ownership industry, today announced the renewal of their affiliation relationship. This multi-year agreement will continue to allow subscribing members access to a broad array of exciting vacation opportunities. RCI will continue to be the exclusive third-party exchange provider for Disney Vacation Club’s more than 150,000 member families

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Hardee’s and Tar Heels Celebrate Basketball Season by Extending ‘Tar Heel Tender Tuesdays’

SOURCE: Hardee’s CHAPEL HILL, NC–(Marketwire – December 8, 2010) – Straight from its success with University of North Carolina Tar Heel football, Hardee’s ® across North Carolina are continuing the ‘Tar Heel Tender Tuesdays’ for Carolina basketball fans with an even better deal. Starting immediately, Hardee’s will celebrate Tar Heels basketball each Tuesday for the remainder of the 2010-11 regular basketball season with its 3-piece, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™ combo at a significantly reduced price of $3.99. Customers will be able to take advantage of this special Chicken Tenders combo pricing on Tuesdays at all 230 Hardee’s locations across North Carolina, regardless of whether the Tar Heels win or lose

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