SOURCE: EADS North America BATON ROUGE, LA–(Marketwire – August 18, 2010) – On Tuesday evening, August 17, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., Kevin O’Keefe was released from Providence Alaska Medical Center. Kevin wishes to thank everyone who helped him recover from the disaster that occurred just over one week ago.
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SOURCE: Wyndham Worldwide GREENSBORO, NC–(Marketwire – August 18, 2010) – Wyndham Worldwide ( NYSE : WYN ), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, is giving back to the community through donations to several children-focused charities, in conjunction with the Wyndham Championship , currently being held at the Sedgefield Country Club now through August 22. Coordinated by the company’s Wishes by Wyndham philanthropic program, contributions will be made throughout the day, which has been dubbed a “Day of Giving,” beginning with a $25,000 donation to First Tee of the Triad and Victory Junction, on behalf of Wyndham Worldwide, the PGA TOUR Wives Association, and Furnitureland South. The children’s charities received the donation at 10:30 a.m. at Furnitureland South in Jamestown, N.C
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SOURCE: Peter Glenn Ski & Sports FORT LAUDERDALE, FL–(Marketwire – August 18, 2010) – Peter Glenn Ski & Sports announces the official start of winter for skiers, snowboarders, outdoor sports enthusiasts and those bracing for another record-shattering weather season with the return of the Fort Lauderdale Ski and Snowboard Show, October 1-3, 2010 and the Atlanta Ski Show, October 22-24, 2010. Combined, the shows represent the largest and oldest ski and snowboard events in the Southeast featuring a one weekend only exclusive merchandise sale, a one-stop shop for discount winter travel packages at leading national resorts, a winter clothing drive and activities for the entire family. Each show includes more than 10,000 square feet devoted to over $1,000,000 worth of quality winter and outdoor merchandise with savings up to 70%, an exhibitors’ area featuring equipment manufacturers, airlines, specialty travel agencies, tour operators and resorts in the United States and Canada
SOURCE: The Betsy-South Beach New Leadership Comes to South Beach Luxury Boutique Hotel NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – August 18, 2010) – The distinguished landmark boutique hotel, The Betsy-South Beach , has announced the appointment of Mr. Jeff Lehman as its new General Manager. Lehman brings a depth and breadth of hospitality experience to the position, with more than 30 years of proven industry success in both international and domestic arenas. With more than 15 years in the Miami Beach market, of which almost 10 were served as General Manager of the National, Lehman also devotes his efforts to a range of civic and professional organizations dedicated to promoting regional tourism
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SOURCE: America’s Vacation Center / Avoya Travel MIAMI, FL–(Marketwire – August 18, 2010) – America’s Vacation Center / Avoya Travel, one of the leading and fastest-growing travel companies in North America and beyond, today announced that travel industry leader and visionary Scott Koepf will join the company as the newly appointed Vice President of Sales.
SOURCE: Marriott Coronado Island Marriott Provides Romantic Bayside Venue CORONADO, CA–(Marketwire – August 18, 2010) – Celebrate the magic of that special day with a beautiful and memorable wedding at one of the most elite San Diego outdoor wedding locations where dreams can come true with the help of a professional event planner in Coronado, CA and a magnificent Coronado Island resort setting. Located just across the bay from San Diego, the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa offers 16-acres of luxury accommodations with breathtaking views of San Diego and the bay area. From the beautiful Coronado Ballroom to smaller, more intimate rooms, or beautiful outdoor wedding venues, San Diego Bay weddings on “The Enchanted Isle” are extraordinary events that create distinctive lifetime memories
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SOURCE: Marriott Phoenix Resort Chefs Win High Accolades PHOENIX, AZ–(Marketwire – August 18, 2010) – They’re the best in the nation and now they rank among the best in the world. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort’s Pastry Team USA earned a bronze medal at the Amoretti World Pastry Team Championship recently held at the resort.
SOURCE: Marriott Hotel’s Phenomenal Wine List Draws Attention to Quality FLORENCE, AL–(Marketwire – August 18, 2010) – The exceptional quality and exquisite service of the 360 Grille at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa in Florence, AL takes a bow before wine connoisseurs worldwide as the restaurant was recently tapped as recipient of the coveted Award of Excellence by the experts of Wine Spectator.
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SOURCE: LodgeX Airline Solutions Airlines Looking Forward to Three More Years of Continued Savings on Lodging and Administration MINNETONKA, MN–(Marketwire – August 18, 2010) – After achieving two years of substantial lodging and administrative savings with LodgeX Airline Solutions ( www.LodgeX.com ), SkyWest Airlines and Atlantic Southeast Airlines signed a new agreement that continues the relationship through 2013. For the past two years, LodgeX has worked closely with SkyWest and Atlantic Southeast Airlines to reduce expenses without affecting airline services, by accurately forecasting lodging needs, negotiating lower room rates, ensuring hotel reservations during schedule disruptions, and auditing and consolidating billing. Recently, LodgeX ushered in a new era of convenience and savings for Atlantic Southeast Airlines by providing seamless and automated crew scheduling and updates via real-time, two-way systems integration with Sabre® CrewTrac.