Sunday, 6 September 2009

World Summit on Adventure Travel Oct 19-22 in Quebec, Canada

Media Invited to Attend World Summit on Adventure Travel Oct 19-22 in Quebec, Canada.

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) invites media delegates to the 6th Annual Adventure Travel World Summit to be held October 19-22, 2009 at the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in Charlevoix, Québec, Canada (www.adventuretravelworldsummit.com). The trade-only Summit is adventure, eco and sustainable tourism's gathering of the year attracting top-level executives, tour operators, media, tourism trade professionals and destination specialists worldwide. ATTA's Summit is a must-attend for journalists seeking insights into the latest hot-button issues, topics, trends, debates and more for the adventure travel market. Media delegates may also take advantage of a variety of free Pre-Summit adventures in Québec October 16-18.

Media registration info:
www.adventuretravelworldsummit.com/press.htm.

Contact:
Chris Doyle
Tel: +1 (916) 847.0261
Email: cdoyle@adventuretravel.biz





Friday, 4 September 2009

Seeks Travel Writers Support!

World Famous Finalist Christina Santos seeks travel writers support this week!

Christina Santos is hiking the grueling 500 mile Camino de Santiago while desperately trying to accrue hundreds of travel blog followers.

The 25-year-old California-native and writer/blogger for TangoDiva.com is in Northern Spain now and just learned she is a TOP 10 FINALIST in the Entirely World Famous in New Zealand competition. She's up against two other people for the top spot and if she wins, she will embark on an all-expenses-paid three month journey through the South Pacific islands.

Her self made travel video submission is why she is a potential winner.

Christina's deadline to have the most people following her blog is noon Tuesday, Sept. 8 in New Zealand (that's Monday, Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. in California).

While she's exploring the country, Christina will post blogs in a pro-tourism effort for New Zealand and for Entirely Kiwi, the company organizing the competition.

Christina's blog is at http://entirelyworldfamouschristina.blogspot.com/.

As a fellow solo traveler - please vote/follow Christina- and help her live her dream!



Wednesday, 2 September 2009

Press Trip: Bryson City, North Carolina, USA.

WatershedCabins.com would like to extend an invitation to qualified journalists to experience their luxury lodging accommodations located in the Great Smoky Mountains in Bryson City, North Carolina.

An easy, drivable destination from most major cities in the southeast - 3 hours or less from Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga and Knoxville. 5 hours or less from Raleigh and Nashville. Excellent customer service and upscale cabins have made this vacation company one of the most valuable mountain adventure getaways for travelers at this time.

Watershed offers a wide variety of cabins ranging from the 1 bedroom Treehouse unit (units in a 4-plex building, each with private deck and hot tub) to a 5-bedroom lodge that will sleep 15 or more people. The modern, luxurious décor sets Watershed cabins apart from the rest. Guests may find amenities such as, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, surround-sound systems, 600 thread count Egyptian cotton linens, down comforters, pillow-top mattresses and every single unit has a hot tub that stays piping hot 12 months a year --not your typical sparse cabin rental in the woods. Customer service is important as well so we are available to guests 24 hours a day.

The breathtaking, rugged mountain environment is more mountainous than the north Georgia mountains, and considered an unspoiled beauty compared to the more developed areas of a Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN type. A wonderful destination for a wide variety of activities including whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River (an excellent beginner-level river), hiking on the Appalachian Trail and other area trails, water sports on Fontana Lake, excellent fly fishing, trout, and family activities like a trip to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville (only 1 hour away) or a ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The 75th anniversary celebration of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also under way as of March 2009. With more than 8 million annual visitors, it is the country's most popular national park and a long time favorite for SouthEast travelers.

Who Can Apply?
Professional travel or lifestyle writers on assignment to experience the cabins, their surroundings, mountain adventures and upon advanced notice/request, a guided tour of several cabins and the surrounding area. Travel and business feature articles, outdoor adventures feature articles, family travel, economic travel, second home stories, log cabin decor. National and regional magazines, in-flight magazines, major market monthlies, SE weeklies and dailies

To be considered for individual press visits, you must be a professional travel or lifestyle writer, reporter or TV/Radio journalist with a signed letter of proof of assignment from a regional or national publication.

What's Included?
Watershed will cover a 2-Day, 1-Night stay for those traveling within the state and 2-Night, 3-Day stay for those out of state. Accommodations will be arranged dependant upon availability, season and other additional factors. Heavily discounted media rates available upon request for journalists/publications that can not accept comp accommodations. Please visit www.WatershedCabins.com for further details on cabins, company information, mountain/outdoor activities, area events and festivals, and more.

Contact:
Valerie Failla Mosley
valerie@360media.net
Please put Watershed Media Visit in subject to avoid junk mailbox delivery.



Tuesday, 1 September 2009

Luxury Writers Needed

Looking for writers in select cities around the world, who have a deep knowledge of the luxury city scene.

Cities we are currently looking for writers in: Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Miami, Orlando, San Francisco, Atlantic City, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Paris, London, Madrid, Milan. New cities will be added shortly. If you do not see your city and would like to apply, feel free to contact us and ask if we will be adding it.

WHAT YOU GET:
We are looking for individuals who are interested in possibly representing us at launch parties, local events and more. These are fun events centered around the luxury world, so naturally that is a major perk of the job.

-As a writer you get exposure on our site - we are the top luxury site online & receive millions of visitors per month.

-Establish a profile and build your portfolio or promote your blog/book or business through your byline. -- if we like you, we might even take it a step further and help you promote your business in other ways, such as making you the local expert.

-PAY: Payment will be determined based on performance and our evaluation of how successful a working relationship would be.

WHAT WE WANT:
A handful of articles per month on luxury news in your city. Including, but not limited to:
-New Restaurant Openings
-New 5-Star Hotels Opening/Renovations
-Celebrity Sightings
-Events & Launch Parties
-Reviews on Nightlife, Attractions, Dining etc.
-Where to shop and why
-top lists (top luxury bars, top luxury services etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS
-Very strong writing skills
-A Talent for knowing who, what and where is hot right now in your city.
-A commitment to write a few articles per month
-A Voice, personality and authority.
-The ability to represent a luxury company well.

Do not apply if you do not have an understanding of the luxury lifestyle.