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• Exalead to Demonstrate Smart Search Solution for Travel and Leisure at ... - Market Wire (press release)
• Fans of VisitNH Facebook page get monthly tourism, travel discounts - Gaea Times
• RCI Expands Relationship With Ice - Hotel Interactive, Inc.
• Forbes Travel Guide, Formerly Mobil Travel Guide, Announces 52nd Annual List - PR Newswire (press release)

Exalead to Demonstrate Smart Search Solution for Travel and Leisure at ... - Market Wire (press release) Posted: 10 Nov 2009 04:11 AM PST SOURCE: Exalead SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - November 10, 2009) - Exalead, a global leader of information access solutions and search-based applications for the enterprise and on the web, today announced that it will demonstrate its Smart Search solution for Travel and Leisure at The PhoCusWright Conference Travel Innovation Summit. Exalead's Smart Search enables Travel and Leisure web sites to provide highly personalized and relevant advertising, promotions and information content to consumers at a modest cost. Consumers gain a more trusted, more relevant travel planning and booking experience. Travel and Leisure enterprises gain increased repeat traffic, higher conversion rates and increased revenue. Smart Search is based upon Exalead's industry leading CloudView search- and semantics-based application development platform. "We're demonstrating what we think is a game-changing approach to personalizing on-line travel arrangements," said Paul Doscher, CEO of Exalead. "With Smart Search, we provide consumers with a 'my travel agent' experience even though they are interacting with a web site. For example, a trip could be based on an event like a New York Giants football game and Smart Search would recommend travel, accommodations, dining and complementary attractions." WHAT: The Travel Innovation Summit is a forum where the next wave of innovation in the travel industry will demonstrate applications, mobile technology and solutions that significantly impact travel planning, purchasing and memorializing. An audience of influential travel professionals will judge the innovators in real-time. WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 2009. WHERE: Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate • Orlando, FL United States People interested in registering for the PhoCusWright conference can do so at http://www.phocuswright.com/the_phocuswright_conference_information. About Exalead Founded in 2000 by search engine pioneers, Exalead® is a global software provider in the enterprise and Web information access solution markets. Exalead's worldwide client base includes leading companies such as PricewaterhouseCooper, ViaMichelin, GEFCO, American Greetings and Sanofi Pasteur, and more than 100 million unique users a month use Exalead's technology for search. Today, Exalead is reshaping the digital content landscape with a platform, Exalead CloudView™, that uses advanced semantic technologies to bring structure, meaning and accessibility to previously unused or under-utilized data in the disparate, heterogeneous enterprise information cloud. The system collects data from virtually any source, in any format, and transforms it into structured, pervasive, contextualized building blocks of business information that can be directly searched and queried, or used as the foundation for a new breed of lean, innovative information access solutions. Exalead is an operating unit of Qualis, an international holding company, with offices in Paris, San Francisco, Glasgow, Milan and Darmstadt. Readers who wish to gain more information about Exalead can contact (415) 230 3800 or visit www.exalead.com. This content has passed through fivefilters.org.

Fans of VisitNH Facebook page get monthly tourism, travel discounts - Gaea Times Posted: 10 Nov 2009 06:05 AM PST Muhozi has added you as a friend: Ugandan gorillas join Facebook as part of online fundraiser September 26th, 2009 Endangered Ugandan gorillas join Facebook, MySpaceKAMPALA, Uganda — He's hairy, his table manners are atrocious, and he wants to be your friend on Facebook. No, it's not the ex-boyfriend. Endangered Ugandan gorillas seek friends on Facebook, Myspace September 26th, 2009 Ugandan gorillas get friendly on FacebookKAMPALA, Uganda — He's hairy, his table manners are atrocious, and he wants to be your friend on Facebook. No, it's not the ex-boyfriend. AdSense Going Bonkers? November 4th, 2007 Why in the world I am getting overseas travel insurance ads on my highly technical blog? I am not talking about an individual page where I can understand that Google Media bot haven't crawled yet. I am talking about the front page! The only time I talked about travel insurance was in July 7th. IT, tourism to be promoted in Himachal July 28th, 2009 SHIMLA - Agro-processing, tourism and information technology are three core areas which the central government and the Himachal Pradesh government are working to promote in the hill state, a top official said here Tuesday. "We are exploring possibilities of new industry in the fields of agro-processing, tourism and information technology in the hill state," Secretary (Industrial Policy and Promotion) in the central industry ministry Ajay Shankar told reporters. India Fifth Choicest Travel Hotspot in World January 11th, 2006 According to the latest list of the Top Travel Destinations by iExplore, an online seller of adventure and experiential travel, India ranks amongst the fifth choicest place to visit in the world in 2004 and 2005. Egypt, Peru, Galapagos and China are the first four top travel destinations. Oz firm selling Facebook friends by the thousands September 3rd, 2009 MELBOURNE - As part of a controversial scheme to expose users to online marketing, an Aussie company called uSocial is offering to sell off Facebook friends by the thousands. The Brisbane-based company is best known for buying votes on social news service Digg, selling followers on Twitter, and running large marketing campaigns on social media. Mafia mobsters luring wannabe gangsters through Facebook June 29th, 2009 LONDON - Mafia mobsters are using social networking site Facebook to attract wannabe gangsters. Sicilian gangsters are targeting members who have joined online groups dedicated to Cosa-Nostra's godfathers. Facebook Turns to Real Time Web Interactivity March 5th, 2009 After it's failed attempts to acquire Twitter, Facebook has come up with new strategies. It has incurred a number of changes to the homepage/newsfeed. Auschwitz death camp memorial museum launches Facebook page to reach young people around world October 15th, 2009 Auschwitz memorial launches Facebook pageWARSAW, Poland — To try to reach young people around the world, the memorial museum at Auschwitz has launched a page on Facebook, the social networking site usually home to news and photos about friends, funny videos and the minutiae of modern life. The page aims to be a forum for discussion, reflection and learning about the Nazi death camp, and many people have left a simple message in English, Hebrew and Polish: "Never again." Since opening this week, the page has drawn more than 1,800 "fans," who have subscribed, and the number is growing by the hour. Businesses looking for more Facebook friends can get them for a price from Australian marketer September 3rd, 2009 Marketing company sells clients Facebook friendsSAN FRANCISCO — On Facebook, most people make friends the old-fashioned way — by sending a request to be added to someone's posse of pals. Now, an Australian marketing company hopes to save you time and energy by simply buying you a few thousand buddies. Facebook, taking cue from MySpace, plans to let users show full name in their Web address June 10th, 2009 Facebook, like MySpace, lets users show full nameNEW YORK — Facebook is further embracing the real name culture it touts as one of its founding principles — and catching up with rival MySpace in the process. Starting at 12:01 a.m. Facebook Users Protest Against Facebook Redesign March 24th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - More than 1.7 million Facebook users have joined a protest against another redesign of the popular social networking site, in one of the biggest consumer revolts seen in the online world. As of midday Monday, the Facebook group called Petition Against the New Facebook had 1,727,394 disgruntled members, while a Facebook-sponsored poll on the redesign had received more than 1.2 million votes, with just 75,000 approving the new look. Facebook Tip: How to tag your friends on photos & notes in Facebook March 6th, 2009 In my earlier article I'd informed you on the Facebook updates. For all you Facebook users who love to share your whereabouts on social platforms, I have something more. Oz students' 'pro-rape' Facebook page shut after criticism November 9th, 2009 SYDNEY - A 'pro-rape' page on Facebook started by students from the University of Sydney has been shut after receiving harsh criticism. The online community featuring in the sports and recreation section on the social networking site primarily included students from all-male St Paul's College. Introducing White House 2.0 for Facebook, MySpace, Twitter May 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's tech-savvy administration has taken another leap into cyberspace with the roll-out of 'White House 2.0.' linking it to social networks MySpace and Facebook and hot micro-blogging service Twitter. 'Today the White House is taking steps to expand how the administration is communicating with the public,' the White House blog said Friday announcing the additions to the recently launched official Flickr photostream. This content has passed through fivefilters.org.

RCI Expands Relationship With Ice - Hotel Interactive, Inc. Posted: 10 Nov 2009 09:06 AM PST RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN), today announced the extension and expansion of its strategic alliance with International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE), the worldwide industry leader for integrated cruise and leisure packages to the vacation ownership and travel industries. "For more than eight years ICE has been a fantastic partner offering quality cruises and services to our members in the United States and Canada," said Geoff Ballotti, CEO, RCI. "This extension now provides the framework to expand our relationship globally and allows us to continue to offer great cruise and related vacation programs to our members in the United States, Canada, Asia and Australia." As part of the agreement, ICE will provide cruise fulfillment including operations and technology for RCI global exchange programs. ICE will also provide technology platforms and related fulfillment for member loyalty, lead generation and purchase incentives which are designed to provide value-added benefits to RCI's affiliated developers. As the exclusive exchange provider for ICE, RCI will become an extension of business development efforts for ICE products and services. "Our strategic partnership with RCI has been a mutually rewarding relationship and we look forward to working side by side with RCI to provide innovative products and services to the international marketplace," said John Rowley, chairman and CEO, ICE. "We are dedicated to providing RCI members world class cruise and vacation benefits coupled with quality customer service as part of their RCI membership." About RCI RCI is part of Wyndham Exchange and Rentals, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals, with exclusive access for specified periods to more than 73,000 vacation properties in approximately 100 countries. Wyndham Exchange and Rentals is comprised of vacation exchange, including RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and provider of travel services to businesses and consumers and The Registry Collection® program, the world's largest luxury exchange program; vacation rentals, including Endless Vacation Rentals®, Landal GreenParks®, Novasol®, and other renowned vacation rental brands, through which vacationers can rent a variety of property types, from city apartments to villas; and NorthCourse® Leisure Real Estate Solutions, an international leader in providing a full spectrum of advisory, research, and asset management services. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation is one of the world's largest hospitality companies with leading brands in lodging franchising, vacation ownership, vacation rentals and vacation exchange. For additional information visit www.grouprci.com or the media center of www.wyndhamworldwide.com. For additional information on the services offered to developers by RCI and how they can add potential value to leisure real estate projects, visit www.grouprci.com. About ICE International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE) is a worldwide travel and leisure organization with a global network of innovative travel alliances including top corporations, resorts, cruise lines, vacation suppliers and travel providers. ICE provides innovative cruise, vacation and travel programs, unique member reward and loyalty programs, as well as cruise and vacation fulfillment services to more than 150 major corporate brands serving more than 55 million consumers worldwide. Enjoying more than 12 years of tremendous growth and a legacy of successful industry innovation, ICE continues to raise the bar in creative marketing solutions, service and passion within the travel industry. Visit www.iceenterprise.com for more information. This content has passed through fivefilters.org.

Forbes Travel Guide, Formerly Mobil Travel Guide, Announces 52nd Annual List - PR Newswire (press release) Posted: 10 Nov 2009 02:19 AM PST 2010 Hotel, Restaurant and Spa Award Winners Revealed in the First Edition under the Forbes Banner - 14 New Properties Awarded Five Stars NEW YORK, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Four and Five star award winners for the 2010 Forbes Travel Guide were unveiled today, the first edition of the former Mobil Travel Guide awards since the brand transfer from Mobil to Forbes was announced this fall. The list has defined the industry's highest standard for excellence in hospitality for over 50 years. The Broadmoor, located in Colorado Springs, CO, continues to make history, achieving this elite level of excellence for the 50th consecutive year. Its restaurant, The Penrose Room, and spa, The Spa at The Broadmoor, also earned Five Star status for the first time this year. In 2010 there are five Five Star hotels, two Five Star Restaurants and seven Five Star Spas added to this prestigious list. The complete list of Forbes Travel Guide Star award winners and updated comprehensive reviews written by Forbes Travel Guide's experts are available at www.forbestravelguide.com. "We're thrilled to have our brand join Forbes. The 2010 edition is the first under the Forbes Travel Guide banner and we look forward to a long and successful partnership with Forbes," said Shane O'Flaherty, President and CEO of Forbes Travel Guide, who noted that while the hospitality industry has been challenged this year, it has risen to the occasion. "With an unprecedented downturn in the economy this year, properties have taken steps to refine their processes to become more efficient. Yet, it is important to note that the employees of these same properties have remained as engaged and passionate as ever about providing the best guest experience that they can." Forbes President of Television and Licensing Miguel Forbes commented, "It is a privilege to have these esteemed rankings under the Forbes umbrella. We are excited to honor these outstanding properties, and look forward to being a part of these influential awards." Forbes Travel Guide's ratings, the most comprehensive in the industry, are based on objective evaluations of more than 500 attributes. New to the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel list are five exceptional properties situated in destinations around the world. This year's additions bring the total number of Forbes Five-Star hotels to 54. New Forbes Five-Star Hotels include: Altira Macau, Macau, China; Montage Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills, CA; Four Seasons Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu, Kailua-Kona, HI; Tower Suites at Encore, Las Vegas, NV; The Peninsula New York, New York, NY. New York City's latest addition brings its total number of Five Star hotels to six, maintaining the city's title as the leading Forbes Five-Star hotel city in the world. Two new restaurants have been added to the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star restaurant list, bringing the total number of Forbes Five-Star restaurants in the United States and Canada to 21. New Forbes Five-Star restaurants include: The Penrose Room, Colorado Springs, CO and Fountain Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA. Forbes' first Star announcement features an expansion of the Mobil Five Star spa list, increasing the number of Award winners from eight to 18 around the globe. New Forbes Five-Star spas include: Altira Spa, Macau, China; The Oriental Spa at Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, China; Spa at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, CA; Spa at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO; Spa at Mandarin Oriental Boston, Boston, MA; Spa at Encore, Las Vegas, NV; and ESPA at Peninsula New York, New York, NY. For a detailed explanation of how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star ratings, visit www.forbestravelguide.com. Follow Forbes Travel Guide on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ForbesInspector. ABOUT FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide, originator of the prestigious Mobil Star ratings and certifications, has provided the most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas since 1958. In October 2009, Mobil Travel Guide announced a strategic partnership with Forbes Media LLC. This exclusive licensing agreement between two industry leaders with more than 140 years of combined experience transfers the hospitality industry's premier star rating and travel guide brand from ExxonMobil to Forbes. Forbes Travel Guide has a team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate properties against rigorous and objective proprietary standards, providing consumers the insight to make better-informed travel and leisure decisions. ABOUT FORBES MEDIA LLC Forbes Media encompasses Forbes and Forbes.com, the number 1 business site on the Web that reaches 18.6 million people monthly. The company publishes Forbes and Forbes Asia, which together reach a worldwide audience of more than 5.4 million readers. It also publishes ForbesLife and ForbesWoman magazines, in addition to local licensee editions in China, Croatia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Poland, Romania, Russia, Turkey and India. Other Forbes Media sites are: ForbesTraveler.com; Investopedia.com; RealClearPolitics.com; RealClearMarkets.com; RealClearSports.com; and the Forbes.com Business and Finance Blog Network. Together with Forbes.com, these sites reach nearly 40 million business decision makers each month. SOURCE Forbes Travel Guide This content has passed through fivefilters.org.

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