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PKF Study Finds U.S. Hotels Extremely Vulnerable to Sharp Declines in Airline Capacity

According to the latest analytical data from PKF Hospitality Research (PKF-HR), U.S. hotels could face a decline in lodging demand greater than that experienced during the turmoil following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Under a worst-case scenario, a 1 percent decline in the number of seats flown within the U.S. will result in a 0.39 percent decline in the demand at the nation's hotels. These findings come from an in-depth econometric analysis performed by lodging experts PKF Hospitality Research.

Under New Ownership - the Chhatrala Group From San Diego Acquires the Radisson Hotel Fort Worth South

The Radisson Hotel Fort Worth South, recently acquired by Chhatrala Group, today announced the appointment of Moses Qidwai as the property's new general manager. Qidwai brings more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the position.

Prime Minister Wen Jiabao Praises Innovation During Ctrip Visit

China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao visited the Shanghai headquarters of Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRP) as part of his economic tour of Shanghai on July 6, 2008. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Secretary of the Municipal Communist Committee Yu Zhensheng and Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng.

MEVIO Secures $15 Million in Funding to Support Rapid Growth and Move Into Vertical Entertainment Networks

MEVIO today announced that it has secured $15 million in a Series C funding round led by Crosslink Capital and including Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital, Sherpalo Ventures and DAG Ventures. MEVIO will use the investment to continue expansion of its broadband entertainment offering and to launch new vertical entertainment networks that offer advertisers a "brand-safe" platform to reach audiences on the scale and frequency offered by traditional broadcast networks.

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. to Present at the Oppenheimer 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (NYSE: SHO) announced today that Ken Cruse, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Oppenheimer 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. The presentation will take place on Thursday, July 10, 2008, at 1:50 p.m. EDT.

TAM files 2007 Annual Report on Form 20-F

TAM S.A. (BOVESPA: TAMM4, NYSE: TAM) announces that the annual report on form 20-F related to 2007 is available on its website, http://www.tam.com.br/ir.

DiamondRock Hospitality Announces Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call

DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH) will report financial results for its fiscal second quarter 2008 after the market closes on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. A conference call for investors and other interested parties is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Management will discuss the Company's fiscal second quarter 2008 results and its business outlook for 2008. The information to be discussed on the call will be contained in the Company's earnings release, which will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.drhc.com.

AirTran Airways and Orlando/Orange County CVB Partner to Encourage Travelers to Say YES to Orlando

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), and the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc. (Orlando CVB) -- along with performers from the resident company of La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil -- today unveiled a new look for one of AirTran Airways' Boeing 717 aircraft.

Swinger Website Launches an Online Guide to Swinging

With one of the most conservative networks, CBS, launching a series about swingers called "Swingtown," one of the most liberal web sites, BayCouples.com, is launching a web site about how to become and enjoy being one. Yes, a complete guide to those who are interested in trying the lifestyle of swinging is now available for free to any online adult user at http://SwingersHandbook.com .

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Enjoys Record-Breaking 4th of July Weekend

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk experienced a record-breaking 4th of July weekend, with visitors from around the Bay Area finding perfect beach weather and great value for their vacation dollar. Recent park surveys show that visitors are increasingly concerned with value and that they are making their travel decisions on shorter notice.

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Travelers Discover Great Luck With IrishGetaways.com

The luck o' the Irish is now on every traveler's side, thanks to a new website catering exclusively to affordable, customized trips to Ireland. Launched just this week, IrishGetaways.com (http://www.irishgetaways.com/) is debuting as the definitive online resource for planning and booking trips to the Emerald Isle. People who've dreamed of visiting or who wish to return to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are discovering great luck through this one-stop webshop, dedicated to attention-grabbing prices for Ireland-only travel.
Summertime Equals Quality Family Time at the Spa

If your family is looking for an active, fun-filled and memorable vacation this summer, spas ensure the ideal family-friendly retreat. And, if you think spas are a bit too relaxing for your children, think again, as they are great atmospheres to get the kids moving with healthy and educational activities.
In Orlando 'Peak Season' Doesn't Mean Breaking the Bank

Summer means school is out and its time for families to take a break from hectic schedules and reconnect with a family vacation. For those making last minute summer travel plans, the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (Orlando CVB) is offering 100 value options, including special airfare rates through AirTran Airways. The dedicated Web site, orlandoinfo.com/offers, is a one-stop shop to find discount attraction tickets, golf packages, mature traveler discounts and more.
Cheap Tricks in Europe From PASSPORT Magazine

With the US dollar tanking on the world currency spectrum, many Americans have indicated that they may just stay close to home this year; but in the August issue of PASSPORT Magazine, writer Leslie Gilbert Elman outlines many ways for the US traveler to spend much less and still feel sophisticated and civilized while traveling in Europe.
Astana Celebrations a Success!

The week-long festivities in Astana - celebrating 10 years of the capital city of Kazakhstan - culminated with a spectacular concert with Whitney Houston topping the bill.
The Harley-Davidson Museum Reveals Its Best Kept Secret: Motor and Cafe Racer

While the Harley-Davidson Museum's exhibits have so far been shrouded in mystery, perhaps the destination's best kept secret has been its two new restaurants, Motor and Cafe Racer.
Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau Unveils Toolkit to Encourage First Quarter Meetings and Conventions for 2009 Through 2011

The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB) continues to deliver industry-leading services for customers seeking to book their meetings and conventions in Chicago. Its latest offering, the Chicago Select program, makes booking the destination easier, faster and more affordable than ever before courtesy of American Airlines (NYSE: AMR) and CCTB members.
Orient-Express Hotels to Form Strategic Partnership With The Related Group

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. (NYSE: OEH, http://www.orient-express.com), owners or part-owners and managers of 51 luxury hotels, restaurants, tourist trains and river cruise businesses operating in 25 countries, today announced that it has signed a letter of intent to establish a 50/50 strategic partnership with The Related Group, a premier real estate developer in the United States, initially to develop hotels and residences in South Beach Miami; Cartagena, Colombia; and Panama City, Panama.
Webcast Alert: Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S/A - Embraer Will Give a Presentation in New York About the Latest Information on the Company's Overview for the Regional and Mid-Capacity Jets

Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S/A - Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; BOVESPA: EMBR3) (EMBRAER) announces the following webcast:
SpeechCycle and Tellme Power Next Generation Enterprise Speech Self-Service

SpeechCycle Inc. and Tellme, a Microsoft subsidiary and pioneer of voice services, today announced a partnership where SpeechCycle will be able to deliver its Rich Phone Applications (RPAs) on Tellme's voice platform -- one of the largest hosted IVR platforms in the world -- to improve automated customer self-service for enterprise customers. This partnership will make it simple for SpeechCycle to build and deploy voice-driven phone self-service applications for enterprises that allow callers to simply say what they need and quickly get the right information or access to services that fulfill their service request, ultimately increasing the adoption of customer self-service initiatives.

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