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Help! I need to get out of a press trip, based on how HUGE my out of pocket expenses will be

I like to think of the problem I am in as a rebound "relationship" gone terribly wrong.After being "invited" and "uninvited" on a few press trips earlier this year (the powers that be favor younger writers and influencers, and send out 50 invites to find five-10 people who fit their "requirements") I was enticed by an invitation by a luxury tour company with stays at luxury properties at one of my bucket list destinations set to take place this fall. The problem is that the hosts are a) not…

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The U.S. Federal government shutdown is making Americans cancel trips

The longest Federal government shutdown in U.S. history is having a substantial impact on leisure travel and will likely continue to do so. It's not just that airport security lines and have become incredibly long, and air traffic controllers confirm flight safety is being undermined, but also increasing numbers of Americans are foregoing leisure travel; 16 percent travelers have already cancelled a vacation due to concerns about the shutdown. read post

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  • Orlando VIP Passport

    The Orlando Tourism Bureau will offer Alliance members visiting on-assignment a complimentary Journalist VIP Passport.

    The passport and its brochure includes complimentary attraction and museum admission, dining offers, arts and culture performances, shopping discounts for up to two people.

    Visit : www.orlandoinfo.com. Contact : Amy Voss at amy.voss@orlandocvb.com.
  • Playgrounds of the World

    Playgrounds of the World will be delight to hear from Alliance members who are interested in the agency’s press trip opportunities planned for the latter part of 1010 and into 2011.

    These are to destinations including :


    Africa (East & South)
    Egypt
    Morocco
    Thailand
    Bali
    Myanmar/Cambodia
    Vietnam
    Tahiti
    Mexico
    Costa Rica
    Italy
    New Orleans
    Arizona
    Colorado
    New Mexico
    Utah
    Miami

    Commissions should be for the luxury, spa, culinary, adventure, golf, eco, wedding/honeymoon markets.

    Visit : www.PlaygroundsOfTheWorld.com. Contact : Cindy Ferguson at Cindy@PlaygroundsOfTheWorld.com.
  • Golfing press trips in Tees Valley, UK

    Visit Lees Valley is offering Alliance members the chance to visit Tees Valley and experience its stunning golf courses.

    Nestled between North Yorkshire and County Durham, Tees Valley is a patchwork of vibrant towns, picturesque villages, gorgeous countryside and exhilarating coastal destinations.

    A press trip would include complimentary accommodation in 3/4/5 star hotels, all meals, travel, and golf. In return for feature article.

    Tees Valley is promoted as the jewel in the crown of North East England

    Two and half hours from London Tees Valley has stunning countryside and beautiful coastline, dotted with USGA championship standard courses, greens and fairways on cliff tops, and one of Europe’s most challenging courses.

    Any golfer yet to discover Tees Valley’s courses is missing out on a truly distinctive experience.

    These include a USGA championship course, one of Europe’s most challenging courses designed by Marc Westenborg, the oldest links course in Yorkshire, the 10th oldest club in England, cliff top locations and memorable views of the Heritage Coast and Cleveland Hills.

    Visit : www.visitteesvalley.co.uk. Contact : Sophie O'Mahony at sophie.omahony@coolbluebrand.com.
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  • Hidden Pousadas, Brazil

    Hidden Pousadas Brazil is an online guide to affordable places to stay in Brazil.

    The site offers a selection of the best, handpicked pousadas in some of Brazil’s most wonderful off the beaten track locations: including eco-lodges, guesthouses, inns, bed & breakfasts and boutique hotels.

    The word ‘pousada’, literally means ‘a place to stay’ in Portuguese, and the concept has been around for over 50 years, describing independent Eco-lodges, Inns, Hotels and Bed and Breakfasts each with their own individual style.

    Locations include :


    Rio de Janeiro
    São Paulo
    Alagoas
    Minas Gerais
    Maranhão
    Bahia
    Rio Grande do Norte
    Amazonas
    Santa Catarina
    Rondonia
    Ceará
    Pernambuco

    Visit: www.hiddenpousadasbrazil.com. To discuss press trips contact : Fola Odumosu at
    folario1@gmail.com.
  • Best Western, UK

    Best Western is inviting Alliance members to review its hotels including :

    Best Western Bolholt Country Park Hotel, Bury

    The Bolholt Country Park Hotel is set on the outskirts of Manchester, within 50 acres of beautiful Parkland.

    Best Western Knight’s Hill Hotel, King’s Lynn

    Set within its own elegant, walled gardens, this former farmhouse boasts its own health and leisure club, plus two onsite country pubs to choose from.

    Best Western has over 270 hotels in its group nationwide from historic castles to magnificent mansions. Independently owned and offering a personal service all hotels are dedicated to making your trip away extra special.

    Press trips can be arranged for Alliance members to any of the hotels in the Best western group.

    Visit : www.bestwestern.co.uk. Contact Natalie at Natalie@brazenpr.com.
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