Tourism

SOURCE: Planet Antares Solutions LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwire – August 24, 2010) –  Vacations are something of a rarity in a tough economy, so having a good time on vacation is essential. Unfortunately, vacations are expensive, and there are few ways around that. The “vacation industry” is also rife with rip-off artists who can persuade you to spend thousands of dollars for a sub-par vacation experience, or who simply take your money and run.

PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO– (Marketwire – Aug. 24, 2010) – In September, landowners in the Credit River watershed will have the opportunity to learn from the experts about the impacts of invasive plants, trees and shrubs on the biodiversity of their property

SOURCE: Budget Rent A Car PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(Marketwire – August 24, 2010) –  Budget Rent A Car invites customers to “Think Fast” and take advantage of limited-time offers in its summer-ending promotion.

SOURCE: National Car Rental ST. LOUIS, MO–(Marketwire – August 24, 2010) –   National Car Rental , the premier car rental brand of the frequent airport traveler, is launching its eighth annual “One-Two-Free” Emerald Club promotion, which runs through January 31, 2011

SOURCE: L.A. County Fair POMONA, CA–(Marketwire – August 24, 2010) – The L.A. County Fair opens Labor Day weekend with attractions, entertainment, shopping and the best eats you’ll find in all of L.A.

SOURCE: NileGuide SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – August 24, 2010) –   Have a question about your upcoming trip, or just exploring travel possibilities? This week, NileGuide debuts its “Ask Locals” functionality, incorporating questions and answers from Localyte.com into top-level navigation on the website

SOURCE: StudyAbroad.com Summer Programs See Largest Increase in Interest Over Last Three Years; Summer Participation Highest of All Periods in 2010 CHESTER, PA–(Marketwire – August 24, 2010) –  Fewer American students elected to study abroad during the school year in 2010 and instead have headed overseas this summer to study abroad, according to new research from StudyAbroad.com . In a recent survey of study abroad program providers and universities, StudyAbroad.com found that participation in summer 2010 was highest of all study periods this year. Additionally, when comparing interest in study abroad periods for the last three years, respondents reported that the summer study period experienced the largest increase in interest and 44 percent indicated an increase over participation in summer study abroad since last year

SOURCE: DestinationWeddings.com BOSTON, MA–(Marketwire – August 23, 2010) –  A total of five dignitaries from various branches of the Mexican government were on hand on August 13, 2010 at the El Dorado Royale Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, to recognize DestinationWeddings.com for being the Premier Destination Wedding Travel Company for all of Mexico.

SOURCE: The Hertz Corporation Hertz Continues Acquisition Strategy to Boost Worldwide Revenue Growth PARK RIDGE, NJ–(Marketwire – August 23, 2010) –  Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE : HTZ ) announced that Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC) has acquired Rent One Italy, one of the top power generation companies providing power to telecom and event companies throughout Italy. Headquartered in Casole d’Elsa, Siena, Rent One Italy is a strong player in power generation complementing HERC’s established Hertz Energy Services Division.  Founded in 2007, Rent One Italy is a best-in-class power generation rental company that services customers in the event and telecom business, specifically mobile phone companies, including Vodafone and Wind; the Italian Football Championships and Ferrari Team Events. The acquired business had 2009 revenues of US$3.9 million (EUR 2.7M). The acquisition was made by HERC’s European business unit for an undisclosed sum and will be integrated into HERC’s European operations.

COCHRANE, ALBERTA– (Marketwire – Aug.