Tourism

NEW YORK, NEW YORK– (Marketwire – Aug. 12, 2010) – The UK has usually been the country with the largest number of inbound passengers to the United States

SOURCE: NAVIGON Celebrate MobileNavigator’s One Year With 50 Percent Birthday Promotion for Four Days HAMBURG, GERMANY–(Marketwire – August 12, 2010) –  NAVIGON AG, a leading provider of mobile on-board navigation, today celebrates the first anniversary of its iPhone navigation app, MobileNavigator, in the iTunes App Store. In year one, NAVIGON’s iPhone app transformed more than 1 million iPhones around the world into standalone navigation devices, placing the app in number one billing spots on iTunes Top Grossing, Staff Favorites, Rewind 2009 lists, and in Apple’s nationwide advertising campaign.

SOURCE: IMG Artists SINGAPORE–(Marketwire – August 12, 2010) – Back for the fourth year, Asia’s premium lifestyle festival — the Singapore Sun Festival officially revealed its 2010 programme. It also announced that global financial services firm, UBS, would be the presenting sponsor of this year’s Festival

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