Archive for the ‘United States’ Category
U.S. Travel Association and Dailygetaways Give Savings on Leading Travel Brands
Washington, D.C. (April, 2012) – The Daily Getaways promotion offering exclusive travel savings only available at www.DailyGetaways.com begins today. Back by popular demand just in time for planning summer travel, American Express® and the U.S. Travel Association sponsored promotion offers savings up to 50 percent on more than 20 of America’s top travel brands.
April 16, 2012
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US International Visitor Numbers Up 7 Percent
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that 4.5 million international visitors traveled to the United States in January 2012, a seven percent increase over January 2011. January 2012 registered the 10th straight month of increases in total U.S. visits.
April 13, 2012
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NPF Reveals Romantic National Park Getaways in the USA
Washington, D.C. – With Valentine’s Day upon us and President’s Day long weekend fast approaching, February is the perfect time to plan a romantic activity or getaway in one of America’s nearly 400 national parks. In fact, on Monday, February 20 all parks are free to visitors. So, whether you only have an evening or [...]
February 14, 2012
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THE PARKING SPOT Forms the Largest Near-Airport Parking Network in the USA
CHICAGO, IL (January) – When The Parking Spot announced its involvement in a venture that has acquired the near‐airport parking facilities formerly belonging to Parking Company of America Airports (PCAA), it established the USA’s largest near‐airport parking network. The Parking Spot will manage all of the PCAA facilities, including the AviStar, FastTrack and Sky/Park brands, [...]
January 24, 2012
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In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, All US national Parks Offer Free Admission
WASHINGTON, DC – To celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the US government is offering free admissoin to all 397 of its national parks from January 14 to 16.
January 10, 2012
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Walk in the Footsteps of Leaders of the USA on President’s Day – National and State Parks are Frequent Hosts to U.S. Presidents
DENVER, January 5, 2012 – America’s parks are presidential. At least many of our national leaders must think so. Over the years, many sitting U.S. presidents have made treks to national and state parks. Sometimes they visit for official business, but often they come for fun too. [...]
January 5, 2012
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Chicago Dazzles this Winter Holiday Season!
CHICAGO – With its glittering lights and joyous atmosphere, Chicago is a delightful winter wonderland. The city’s downtown and neighborhoods shine brightly this time of year, inviting visitors and locals alike to join in the holiday spirit. From special holiday exhibitions and performances to popular annual traditions like the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® and the [...]
November 2, 2011
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USA’s five Most Haunted Hotels
By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell, TheStreet.com | October, 2011 If you’re into things that go bump in the night, there is no better time of the year than Halloween to stay in a purportedly haunted hotel. Paranormal tourism not only gives traveling ghost hunters a chance for an encounter with something otherworldly, ghost tours routinely provide a wealth [...]
October 27, 2011
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Your Ticket to the US is Here: Visa Lottery Time!
By Nelson Alcantara, eTN editor-in-chief | October, 2011 There are many ways to legally immigrate to the United States, but did you know that only one of them depends completely on luck? The US Department of State has said the congressionally mandated visa lottery program is now offering 50,000 green cards to people from certain [...]
October 20, 2011
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USA Remains the Most Admired Country Globally
NEW YORK – The United States continues to lead the world in global image, according to GfK Roper Public Affairs & Corporate Communications, a division of GfK Custom Research North America, and leading policy advisor Simon Anholt. Results from the 2011 Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands Index(SM) (NBI), which measures the global image of 50 countries, [...]
October 13, 2011
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