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INDIANAPOLIS, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- International Medical Group®, Inc. (IMG®), a worldwide leader in designing, distributing and administering global health care benefits, today announced its international medical insurance products will be available to members of Sister Cities International effective July 1, 2013. Members will be able to view and purchase a variety of IMG products at www.sister-cities.org. The new relationship is designed to enhance the services offered to...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Global Business Travel Association, the voice of the business travel industry, on Friday sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta in response to the recently announced furloughs. The full text of the letter follows: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110609/DC16833LOGO) Dear Administrator Huerta: On behalf of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), I write to express significant concerns over...
Curated Travel Website Helps Users Discover and Book Activities in New Destinations SAN FRANCISCO, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Peek.com is launching in three new cities today: New York, Miami and Orlando. Peek is a one-stop shop for travelers to discover and book amazing things to do in a new destination. CEO Ruzwana Bashir is excited to expand the Peek platform. "I'm thrilled to bring Peek.com to New York, Miami and Orlando - three cities filled with incredible activities," said...
CHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- While business travelers have endured economic and other challenges these last few years, 2013 seems as if it may be the turning point that will influence where, when and how business executives and others meet in the future. This, according to 2013 Predictions for International Business Travel, Meeting and Events, a report released by BusinessTravelDestinations.com. "Business travelers are placing a greater emphasis on why they need to...
NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- What's in store for travel this year? Leading online booking site OneTravel.com is sharing tips and predictions for 2013 including new airfare structures and the best places to score a deal, to make it easier for travelers to navigate the friendly skies and get the most for their money. One of the biggest changes for 2013 will be airfare structure as travelers will begin to see a switch to 'bundled fare' pricing structures. Standard airfares...
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patricia Sellers, Fortune Magazine's Editor at Large, will speak at the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation's (IICF) Women in Insurance Global Conference. The first-of-its-kind forum will take place June 12-14, 2013 in New York City and will explore topics ranging from changing mindsets that limit corporate diversity to remaining professionally relevant in the rapidly changing business environment. (Logo:...
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Grasp Technologies announced a newly formed strategic partnership with the Atlanta, Georgia-based company TripLingo. TripLingo created the ultimate language tool for travelers to connect with locals and avoid the frustrations of language barriers. Blue ocean opportunity exists as both TripLingo and Grasp offer advanced travel and data management technologies and continued expansion of corporations into other countries will further drive...
With many travelers packing for two seasons on their Christmas vacations, Explore My World Travel warns against the development of shoulder and neck injuries due to overweight luggage. Travel expert Victoria Ugarte of Explore My World Travel advises travelers to exercise discipline and restraint when packing for two seasons. (PRWEB) December 13, 2012 With many travelers packing for two seasons on their Christmas vacations, Explore My World Travel warns against the development of shoulder...
With 93.3 million Americans expected to take a trip this holiday season, holiday travel to increase by 1.6 percent ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA projects 93.3 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holidays, an increase of 1.6 percent over the 91.8 million people who traveled last year. This increase brings holiday travel figures to within half a million of the decade high mark seen during the 2006/2007 season. The...
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeAway, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWAY), the world's leading online marketplace of vacation rentals, has made selected property listings available to Chinese travelers through a distribution partnership with Tujia.com, a leader in the developing vacation rental industry in China. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120215/DA53778LOGO) This distribution agreement extends the relationship of the two companies beyond the investment HomeAway®...
