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		<title>Comfort Inn Hayward Website Designed by Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc Awarded Best Website 2004 in Region 12 By Choice Hotels</title>
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		<description><![CDATA["We constantly get compliments on the look, feel and user friendliness of our hotel's website," said Tom Kearns, general manager, Comfort Inn Hayward. "The real hook of our site, however, is its keyword rich content and top search rankings that help us ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>"We constantly get compliments on the look, feel and user friendliness of our hotel's website," said Tom Kearns, general manager, Comfort Inn Hayward. "The real hook of our site, however, is its keyword rich content and top search rankings that help us reach new guests looking for specific information and hotel packages in our area." Websites were judged on several cutting-edge internet marketing criteria, in conformance with Choice's web design parameters, including curb appeal, design and layout, photography, searchability, meta tags and keywords, photography, ease of navigation, link relevancy, body content, page length, load time, ease of finding rates and contact information, site timeliness, and the ability to make a reservation from every page. The Comfort Inn Hayward site exemplifies the most organic, cutting-edge internet marketing strategies and practices in the industry to achieve web visibility and productivity."It's great to be recognized by a leading franchisor for the things we practice every day and the elements we incorporate in creating search engine optimized websites that are designed to drive business, as well as look good" said Benu Aggarwal, founder/president, Milestone Internet Marketing. "The industry is fast realizing that to be successful on the web your site has to rank high on search engines and then giving potential guests what they want."For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.milestoneinternet.com" target="_blank">http://www.milestoneinternet.com</a>Milestone is a leading provider of comprehensive internet marketing solutions for the lodging, hospitality and travel industry, specializing in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, resorts, restaurants and inns. Milestone offers a complete suite of internet marketing tools, including website design, website promotions, booking engines, email marketing and travel site and GDS promotions for the lodging industry. </P><P>Founder and President Benu Aggarwal is a recognized expert in internet marketing and search engine optimization, and author of the acclaimed lodging handbook and seminar "From Hotels to HTMLs: A Complete Guide to Internet Marketing for the Lodging Industry."Milestone is a preferred vendor for several hotel chains , and our clients include full-service and limited-service hotels, motels, resorts, and bed and breakfasts, vacation rentals and apartment complexes from leading hotel chains.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Kosher Hotels Spain Website Launched by Area Hotels Allowing Online and Telephone Booking of Kosher Hotels in Spain</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Area Hotels , Spain's leading booking agency today launched , a guide to Kosher Hotels throughout Spain, with detailed Kosher hotel information, hotel reviews, hotel descriptions, and  photos. In addition to listing Kosher Hotels in Spain , the site also ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P><a href="http://www.area-hotels.com" target="_blank" title="Area Hotels">Area Hotels</a> , Spain's leading booking agency today launched , a guide to <a href="http://www.kosher-hotels.net" target="_blank" title="Kosher Hotels">Kosher Hotels</a> throughout Spain, with detailed <a href="http://www.askmoses.com" target="_blank" title="Kosher">Kosher</a> hotel information, hotel reviews, hotel descriptions, and  photos. In addition to listing <a href="http://www.kosher-hotels.net" target="_blank" title="Kosher Hotels in Spain">Kosher Hotels in Spain</a> , the site also offers information for <a href="http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday7.htm" target="_blank" title="Chanukkah">Chanukkah</a>, <a href="http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday2.htm" target="_blank" title="Rosh HaShana">Rosh HaShana</a> , <a href="http://www.lbcma.org.uk/festivals/Mshavout.asp" target="_blank" title="Shavout">Shavout</a> , <a href="http://www.ou.org/chagim/sukkot/default.htm" target="_blank" title="Sukkot">Sukkot</a>, <a href="http://www.akhlah.com/holidays/tubshvat/tu_bshvat.asp" target="_blank" title="Tu B'Shvat">Tu B'Shvat</a> and  <a href="http://www.kosher-hotels.net/tour_pessah_2004_event_kosher.htm" target="_blank" title="Pessah - Passover  Hotels in Spain">Pessah - Passover  Hotels in Spain</a> . The site also lists hotels in Spain that have <a href="http://www.koshercooking.com" target="_blank" title="kosher menus">kosher menus</a> .Area-Hotels.com <a href="http://www.area-hotels.info" target="_blank">http://www.area-hotels.info</a>  was formed in 2001 and operates more than 300 Hotel bookings websites representing more than 10,000 hotel properties throughout Europe. Area Hotels currently holds strategic alliances with more than 80 major Hotel Groups and online booking agencies. Headquartered in Marbella, Spain,  Area Hotels is active in the organization of Conferences, group bookings, weddings and Golf Holidays in Spain. </P><P>With a range of services from basic hotel room bookings to complete coverage with an onsite representative and provides not only online bookings but live customer service.For booking inquiries or last minute reservations call our hotline on: +34 952 868 771 or email e-mail protected from spam bots. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FishBread Ink Awarded Continuation of Content Development Contract With InterContinental Hotels Group</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Atlanta, GA (ContentDesk) July 2, 2005 -- FishBread Ink (FBInk) announced today that its contract with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) for content development services has been extended through December 30, 2005.FishBread Ink has supplied content ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Atlanta, GA (ContentDesk) July 2, 2005 -- FishBread Ink (FBInk) announced today that its contract with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) for content development services has been extended through December 30, 2005.FishBread Ink has supplied content development services for IHG international sites since January 1, 2004. Normally renewed in three-month increments, this most recent renewal marks the first time a development contract was extended for more than the standard timeframe at a single renewal.FishBread Ink maintains sites in all of IHG's major brands that offer content and reservations in local languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, UK English, and the most recent addition, Hebrew. Arabic and other languages are pending future implementation.In addition to building and maintaining these sites, FBInk also manages the regional and cross-regional sale campaigns. Last year FBInk helped IHG gross $74 million in bookings internationally.About FishBread InkFishBread Ink Media Group is a wholly-owned private company headquartered in Atlanta, GA. FishBread Ink is a certified small business engaged in writing, editorial, and content development services for small businesses, corporations, and Fortune 500 companies. </P><P>The Group's portfolio of clients includes well-known international firms including InterContinental Hotels Group, Philips Electronics, Merrill Lynch, and INA Insurance, as well as a host of national and small business firms. FishBread Ink specializes in developing custom newsletters for print or electronic media, web content, and feature articles.About InterContinental Hotels GroupInterContinental Hotels Group PLC of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. InterContinental Hotels Group owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, more than 3,500 hotels and 535,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognized and respected hotel brands including InterContinental? Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza? Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn? Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express?,Staybridge Suites?, Candlewood Suites? and Hotel Indigo?, and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty program, Priority Club? Rewards, with over 25 million members worldwide. InterContinental Hotels Group also has a 47.5% interest in Britvic, one of the two leading manufacturers of soft drinks, by value and volume, in Great Britain.For more information contact: FishBread Ink Content Servicese-mail protected from spam bots. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gems in Israel Launches New Israel Online Travel Reservations Center - Easily Book your Hotels, Car Rental, Daily Excursions or 
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		<description><![CDATA[Gems in Israel has launched a new online reservations center for travel services in Israel. The new travel center, http://www.GemsinIsrael.com/travelcenter.html  enables users to easily book their hotels, car rentals, excursions or tours, in 23 languages ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Gems in Israel has launched a new online reservations center for travel services in Israel. The new travel center, <a href="http://www.GemsinIsrael.com/travelcenter.html" target="_blank">http://www.GemsinIsrael.com/travelcenter.html</a>  enables users to easily book their hotels, car rentals, excursions or tours, in 23 languages and receive instant confirmation. The online reservations center features over 320 hotels in Israel, daily excursions with guaranteed departures from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv to; Jerusalem, Massada, the Dead Sea, Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra, Tiberias and Capernaum. The site also offers the ability to place car rental reservations and book package tours with the flexibility of choosing the desired level of accommodations. Gems in Israel's clients have an added option of booking Airport and Inter-City Transfers that will enable them to travel securely in comfort without having to worry about how to get from one place to the other. </P><P>Placing a reservation requires a one time site registration. Gems in Israel <a href="http://www.GemsinIsrael.com/" target="_blank">http://www.GemsinIsrael.com/</a> is the most comprehensive online source of travel and tourism information about Israel, focusing on Israel's lesser known attractions. It offers specialty tours for independent travelers, ebooks about Israel and a new online reservations center with instant confirmation, for all of the travelers needs (hotels, car rental, daily excursions, package tours etc.). </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Introducing Dream Luxury Hotels: Beyond Five Stars, Hotels for the Five Senses</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dream Luxury Hotels, found online at www.dreamluxury.com, sets the new standard for world-class hotels. The new definition of luxury has evolved from grand five star hotels of the past to exclusive, one-of-a-kind hotels that heighten the five senses. ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Dream Luxury Hotels, found online at <a href="http://www.dreamluxury.com" target="_blank">www.dreamluxury.com</a>, sets the new standard for world-class hotels. The new definition of luxury has evolved from grand five star hotels of the past to exclusive, one-of-a-kind hotels that heighten the five senses. "Luxury travelers are seeking out hotels that provide total sensory experiences," says Christine Gray, editor of LuxuryTravelMagazine.com. Dream Luxury hotels provide an ideal atmosphere to balance body, mind and spirit through exceptional design, cuisine and spa pampering experiences. This trend holds true in vacation destinations as well as urban locations.The newest city hotels provide a total escape from the world outside, such as Life Gallery in Athens where the unique accommodations include three artist studios. </P><P>Life Gallery's spa is an oasis of peace and the restaurant is a feast for the senses as you wait to savor delicacies derived from aromatic herbs and spices.  New resort hotels inspire with stunning locations, immersing visitors in an authentic sense of place.  These hotels include Adler Thermae in Tuscany, Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island in Australia and Villa Didon in Carthage, Tunisia. Each of these locations is so precious, they've been deemed official World Heritage Sites.Dream Luxury Hotels and Resorts appeal to the most discerning of travelers because of their highly sophisticated design concepts, haute cuisine and heavenly spa experiences.  The Dream Luxury collection of hotels spans the globe from Anguilla to Zanzibar, allowing guests to experience even the most far-flung corners of the world in luxury. </P><P>Travelers can search and book Dream Luxury Hotels online by subscribing to <a href="http://www.luxurytravelmagazine.com" target="_blank">www.luxurytravelmagazine.com</a>.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vincci Hotels Website Launched Listing all Vincci hotels in Spain and Tunisia</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barcelona , Spain  December 2, 2004 -- Area Hotels , Spain's leading hotel booking agencytoday launched Vincci Hotels in Spain and Tunisia, includes full color photography, hotel reviews, hotel descriptions, and photographs of each Vincci hotel property.The ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P><a href="http://www.barcelona.to" target="_blank" title="Barcelona , Spain">Barcelona , Spain</a>  December 2, 2004 -- <a href="http://.area-hotels.host.sk" target="_blank" title="Area Hotels , Spain's leading hotel booking agency">Area Hotels , Spain's leading hotel booking agency</a>today launched <a href="http://www.Vincci-Hotels.com" target="_blank" title="Vincci Hotels in Spain and Tunisia">Vincci Hotels in Spain and Tunisia</a>, includes full color photography, hotel reviews, hotel descriptions, and photographs of each Vincci hotel property.<a href="http://www.vinccihoteles.com" target="_blank" title="The Vincci hotels group">The Vincci hotels group</a> was founded by to Rufino Calero, a former Founding Partner and President of  <a href="http://www.melia-hotels-spain.com" target="_blank" title="Tryp Hotels">Tryp Hotels</a> for 50 years. The goal of <a href="http://www.vincci-hotels.com" target="_blank" title="Vincci Hotels">Vincci Hotels</a> group is to position all of its hotel properties in the segment of 4 and 5 stars through efforts of conservation of patrimony, establishing hotels with charm, assuring modern installations, and by investing in technology, both in the services available in the hotels, as well as in the computer systems used for reservations and management <a href="http://www.area-hotels.info" target="_blank" title="Area-Hotels.com">Area-Hotels.com</a>  was formed in 2001 and operates more than 300 Hotel bookings websites representing more than 60,000 hotel properties throughout Europe. Area Hotels currently holds strategic alliances with more than 180 major Hotel Groups. Head quartered in Marbella, Spain, <a href="http://www.area-hotels.info" target="_blank" title="Area Hotels">Area Hotels</a>  is active in the organization of Conferences, group bookings, weddings and Golf Holidays in Spain. With a range of services from basic hotel room bookings to complete  event and provides not only online bookings as well as a multi-lingual call-center .For booking inquiries or last minute reservations for all <a href="http://www.vincci-hotels.com" target="_blank" title="Vincci Hotels">Vincci Hotels</a> please visit <a href="http://www.vincci-hotels.com" target="_blank">http://www.vincci-hotels.com</a> or call +34 952 868 77.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Manhattan Hotels Even More Affordable with Wi-Fi High Speed Wireless Internet.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The New York Inns Hospitality Group, one of the Manhattan's newest and youngest Hotel Group, has teamed up with Natural Wireless Company, a leader in the wireless field, to offer now wireless high speed Internet connectivity in their hotels.By offering ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>The New York Inns Hospitality Group, one of the Manhattan's newest and youngest Hotel Group, has teamed up with Natural Wireless Company, a leader in the wireless field, to offer now wireless high speed Internet connectivity in their hotels.By offering the new service, New York Inns enables guests and patrons traveling with their laptops to connect and access the Internet in a fast broadband mode saving them their time and money. The Internet, thanks to Natural Wireless state of the art technology, is extremely user-friendly, and is accessible not only in the guest's rooms, but also in the lobby and all common areas."All New York Inns properties are centrally located in Manhattan and offer extraordinary value, high level of customer service, and pleasant environment. The Inns offer many of the amenities of large hotels at budget prices: 24 hour front desk service, daily maid service, fax and message center and multilingual staff. The rooms have satellite TV and air-conditioning; the small size ensures personal service and one on one attention. Recent renovation of the bathrooms, and some rooms which will feature LCD flat panel TV among other upgrades, make them very appealing to the value searching guests", said Cezary M. </P><P>Cwintal, VP Sales & Marketing for the group. " Now we also offer a high speed broadband wireless Internet access, which should help all travelers looking for the no-nonsense hotel deal in Manhattan to make an easy choice, please visit us at: <a href="http://www.nyinns.com" target="_blank">www.nyinns.com</a> for more information", he said.The New York Inns website (<a href="http://www.nyinns.com" target="_blank">www.nyinns.com</a>) is enjoying a huge popularity, with more then three million hits on a monthly basis. With this kind of traffic, New York Inns Internet presence is very strong and constantly growing. The group is also planning East Coast expansion, which was started with the recent purchase of a hotel in Miami Beach. Florida.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boutique Hotels &amp; Resorts International? Opens Three New Offices, Adds Staff, and New Hotels</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Miami Beach, FL (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) August 17, 2005 -- Boutique Hotels & Resorts International? today announced the opening of regional offices in the Middle East and Asia. From the group's new headquarters at Miami Beach's famous Lincoln ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Miami Beach, FL (ContentDesk via <a href="http://www.ContentDeskdirect.com">ContentDesk Direct</a>) August 17, 2005 -- Boutique Hotels & Resorts International? today announced the opening of regional offices in the Middle East and Asia. From the group's new headquarters at Miami Beach's famous Lincoln Road, its Chairman and CEO, Martin H. Buehler, signaled a new approach when expanding into territories "where our Western corporate culture and strategy can only succeed when paired with a complete understanding and respect for regional traditions and the different ways of doing business that only local executives and staff can provide." The regional Boutique operations in the Middle East and in Asia will be in charge of providing the member services to the hotels in their areas, of promoting all worldwide Boutique hotels in the affluent local markets, and they will act as the lead office for Boutique's ongoing development efforts in their regions. "This high service oriented role of Boutique's three new regional offices requires that their executives have an intimate knowledge of the region and industry recognition gained with previous hospitality leadership roles in their parts of the world", said Buehler. The three new offices are located in Beirut for the Middle East, in Bangkok for South East Asia, and in Tokyo for Japan. </P><P>"Based at Boutique's office in Beirut, our newly appointed regional Vice-President, Mr. Elie Saheb, brings extensive sales, marketing and development experience to our Middle East operation. Elie holds an M.B.A. from San Francisco State University and has been a Regional President Middle East and Africa for multinational hospitality corporations. He has been equally successful with general management assignments with independent properties in the region and in Europe." Boutique already has a 6 -property Middle East presence through Coral International Hotels, Resorts and Spas, and expects to add some ten additional genuine boutique hotels and resorts in the area within the next few months.Responsible for operations in South East Asia, Richard Cheung, an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, joins Boutique after a highly successful entrepreneurial leadership career in North America, Indo-China, China and South East Asia. </P><P>"In Asia for the past 25 years, Richard, a graduate of the British Columbia Institute of Technology in Hotel & Restaurant Management, has managed and developed a variety of prominent hospitality products for international as well as local corporations. As Boutique's President Asia & Pacific, Richard and his staff are based in Bangkok and he will also oversee the opening of our Tokyo office." Existing Boutique member hotels in Mr. Cheung's region include the Baan Yin Dee Boutique Resort gem near Phuket, and the extravagant Les Suites DaAn in Taipei's business district.Some 2,650 miles away at the NBTA Convention in San Diego, Boutique's Executive Vice-President, John Sears, announced the promotion of Said Nefil to Senior Vice-President Distribution. Since Nefil joined Boutique in 2004, his extensive experience in distribution marketing has generated numerous Boutique hotels to as much as triple their individual hotel bookings from internet channels. "Said is noted as an industry authority in reservation channels and we are extremely fortunate to have him with Boutique Hotels & Resorts International. </P><P>Over the next few weeks, Said will announce to our member hotels a number of enhancements and unique opportunities that we expect to substantially increase electronic booking volumes at hotels that will heed his advice," said Sears. "And we will introduce to the industry, the travel planners, and the public the four new hotels that we added in the past four weeks: The Tsitouras Collection Hotel on the island of Santorini, Greece; the Forum Park Hotel in Bangkok; The Hippodrome Hotel in the center of Mexico City and its sister hotel, the Monterrey beachfront Hippodrome Hotel." Sears also announced the appointment of Mr. Pongtop Sakunasing as Vice-President Marketing and Mr. Thirathad Dejkarnchanasilp as Vice-President Business Development, both for the Asia Pacific Region. Boutique Hotels & Resorts International? awards a distinct identity and global name recognition to authentic boutique hotels and resorts around the world. </P><P>Created to bring genuine boutique hotels to the forefront for travelers seeking exceptional hotel experiences, Boutique is a full-service alliance featuring inventive marketing and e-distribution with next generation state-of-the-art seamless international GDS & IDS technology that enables independent boutique hotels to compete with the major hotel giants. Boutique originated in Montreux, is headquartered in Miami Beach and features inviting Boutique hotel locations from Palm Beach to Phuket, Houston to Heraklion, Boston to Auckland, London to Capetown and San Diego to Dubai. Additional information is available by calling 800-577-9449 or please visit <a href="http://www.boutiquehotelsandresorts.com" target="_blank">www.boutiquehotelsandresorts.com</a>Contact: Martin BuehlerBoutique Hotels & Resorts International?1111 Lincoln Road, Suite 400Miami Beach, FL 33139786-276-2501. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Luxury Travel Portal, DreamLuxury.com, Presents The World?s Ultimate Hotels</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ContentDesk) August 11, 2005 -- DreamLuxury.com ? The World's Ultimate Hotels?, is the newest project by Luxury Travel Media, creators of Luxury Travel Magazine online. The DreamLuxury.com website is set to become the definitive online source to experience ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>(ContentDesk) August 11, 2005 -- DreamLuxury.com ? The World's Ultimate Hotels?, is the newest project by Luxury Travel Media, creators of Luxury Travel Magazine online. The DreamLuxury.com website is set to become the definitive online source to experience the world's ultimate hotels.DreamLuxury.com presents 'The Experience' of being there, inspiring potential travelers to go and then connecting them to the hotel's own website for the richest, most accurate content and offers. The distinctive identity of each hotel will come through and prospective guests will focus on the inspirational and emotional component of the travel experience. The portal addresses affluent travelers' growing preference for smaller, independent hotels, and more unconventional, off-the-beaten-path destinations that are setting new trends in world-class hospitality.The new website's primary focus is on the newest, world-class hotels built within the last ten years, that provide dream environments and extraordinary experiences both online and off. The site also includes classic, exclusive properties that have significantly updated and refurbished their facilities and also feature beautiful online presentations. </P><P>"Affluent travelers have different requirements for an online resource than mass-market bargain shoppers. Discerning travelers need more than just an online booking tool based on price, they have the need to shop for The Experience," says Christine Gray of Luxury Travel Media. "We are confident that this new portal will deliver the highest levels of direct bookings for member hotels."The DreamLuxury.com portal uses the same innovative search based on 'The Experience' that is now offered on the LuxuryTravelMagazine.com website. "Our patent-pending search capabilities based on 'The Experience' allow users to specify exactly what they're looking for, or to enter general criteria so they can shop around for different vacation ideas," says Gray.DreamLuxury.com gives the newest and most recently renovated, world-class hotels the opportunity to differentiate themselves with a fresh new look and experiential feel, while at the same time capturing direct bookings. Participating hotels will also have the additional benefits of being prominently featured on Luxury Travel Magazine online, as well as on a new website that will launch at the end of 2006, LuxuryTravel.TV focusing on multi-media presentations. </P><P>Interested hotels should contact Christine Gray at Luxury Travel Media for more information.DreamLuxury.com will officially launch at the beginning of 2006. In the meantime, Dream Luxury has been integrated into the LuxuryTravelMagazine.com website. Subscribers of Luxury Travel Magazine online can discover 'The World's Ultimate Hotels' by selecting 'Dream Luxury' in the Accommodation pull-down menu.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tel Aviv Hotels Chain Atlas Hotels Partnered with Web Marketing Consulting firm ARPU~UP</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tel Aviv, Israel (ContentDesk) August 10, 2005 -- Atlas hotels (www.atlas.co.il), leading hotel chain in Israel for business and leisure travelers, partnered with Web Marketing and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) consulting firm, ARPU~UP (www.arpu-up.com), ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Tel Aviv, Israel (ContentDesk) August 10, 2005 -- Atlas hotels (www.atlas.co.il), leading hotel chain in Israel for business and leisure travelers, partnered with Web Marketing and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) consulting firm, ARPU~UP (www.arpu-up.com), to expand its' brand awareness within the travel industry and drive online hotel bookings. ARPU~UP multi-channel internet marketing strategy will help Atlas Hotels to develop their online businesses and to grow their overall travel booked online. ARPU~UP will execute an organic search engine optimization campaign, to achieve a high ranking in leading search engines like, Google, Yahoo, and MSN, and to increases the number of online travel visitors to Atlas Hotels website. "Atlas Hotels is seeking to increase online reservation to the chain hotels in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Eilat, by business and leisure travelers who are planning to travel to Israel", said Leslie Adler, Atlas Hotels CEO. "We choose ARPU-UP to strengthen our brands' position with in the business travel industry and to improve our search visibility in order to reach our target audience in North America, Europe and Asia."Israel's Ministry of Tourism anticipates that nearly two million tourists will visit the country by the end of 2005. </P><P>Statistics released by Israel's Ministry of Tourism and Central Bureau of Statistics show that 864,200 tourist entered Israel in the first six months of 2005, 27% more than in the same period last year.In the last few years, the hotel market has become one of the hottest sectors of online travel. 20% of all hotel bookings will be made online in 2005, half directly with hotel companies and half from third-party intermediaries, according to a Cornell study. One in five Americans takes at least one business trip a year. The volume of Bookers - people who buy their business travel online - grew to 41% of US online business travelers. According to a new report by Forrester Research. </P><P>Hospitality eBusiness Strategies (HeBS) believes that online distribution has become the #1 channel in hospitality. In 2005 over 25% of all hotel room revenue will be booked online, according to HeBS expectations. Another 25% of hotel bookings will be directly influenced by the Internet but done offline. In 2006 this percentage will exceed 27%-29%. About Atlas hotelsAtlas Hotels (www.atlas.co.il) is the leading and longest established 3-4 star hotel chain in Israel, managing hotels countrywide, in the main cities of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Eilat. </P><P>Atlas Hotels is ideal for business and leisure travelers looking for private and exclusive first class accommodations.Since the opening of our first hotel in 1968, Atlas Hotels has become one of the largest mid-luxury hotel chains in Israel. Today, Atlas consists of 8 hotels, located in 3 most attractive tourist sites. Tel Aviv: Basel, Tal, Melody, Cinema, City, and Center Hotels; Jerusalem: Ariel Hotel, and Eilat: Nova Hotel. For more information about Atlas Hotels, please visit www.atlas.co.ilAbout ARPU~UPARPU~UP (www.arpu-up.com) is an Israeli company that focuses on Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Web Marketing services. Founded in 2003 by Boaz Babai, ARPU~UP has quickly become one of the leading search marketing agencies in Israel, providing award-winning strategies to help innovative Israeli high-tech companies.ARPU~UP portfolio include Commil (www.commil.com), MSQ (www.msq.co.il), MTRE Advanced Technologies (www.mtre.com), VBox Communications (www.vboxcomm.com), BeInSync (www.beinsync.com), BioLert (www.biolertsys.com), Unisfair (www.unisfair.com), 3DMUSE (www.3dmuse.com), Savyon Diagnostics (www.savyondiagnostics.com) and Clal Finance Batucha Investment Management (www.cfb.co.il).ARPU-UP provides an effective method of driving highly targeted visitors to web sites using natural search engine optimizing techniques, search engine optimized press releases campaign, and blog based marketing solutions. </P><P>ARPU~UP Knowledge Discovery - To discover more about ARPU~UP services and the Search Engine Marketing (SEM)Industry, please visit ARPU~UP website, www.arpu-up.com.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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