Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Universal Action Travel Joins BBB Membership
Company representatives comment that becoming an accredited business in the travel industry “is not particularly easy, and has some rigorous steps a business must go through and successfully achieve prior to membership.” Usually anyone in the travel industry in the U.S. and Canada is highly scrutinizes as it is considered a high-risk industry. Businesses must apply 18-24 months prior to accreditation being granted and once its granted, must adhere to a code of conduct by the BBB.
“Letting your travelers know you are BBB accredited business not only lets your travelers know you have high business ethics and standards, but also gives piece of mind – an this is priceless” commented a company representative.
Universal Action Travel, Inc. can be reached at their corporate offices at 7211 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Ste-200. Tampa, Florida 33614. Their toll free numbers 1-800-644-1648 and their office hours are Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm EST.
Are Quad Bikes Road Legal and If So Do They Need Insurance?
However, are they legally able to be used on the road? And if so, do they require the same legal documents that a scooter or moped would require, such as insurance, tax and an MOT?
Most Quads are designed to be purely used on private property or licensed events. To use one on the road it will require the same basic features that a bike or scooter poses to pass an MOT. This includes; headlights, indicators, rear and brake lights, mirrors, speedometer and number plates. The rider must also, by law wear a motorcycle helmet at all times and be over the age of 17. These items can either be fitted to off-road quad bikes, in which case the work would have to be carried out by a professional company and passed by an MOT centre, or road legal quad bikes can now be purchased.
As far as legal documents are concerned, the law states that quad bikes require the same documentation as any other road vehicle. This entails being registered with the DVLA, having a valid MOT certificate, full motorcycle driving licence, road tax and insurance. Gaining insurance for quad bikes can be quite challenging if you go to a generic insurer. Some are very reluctant to quote because of the niche nature of the machines. A good idea is to try a specialist quad bike insurer such as Bike Sure who have enough information to give a well rounded quote.
In conclusion, quad bikes can legally be used on UK roads as long as the laws are followed. As with all things, a person can have many years of happy riding if safety is adhered to.
http://www.bikesure.co.uk/quad-bike-insurance.php - Specialist Quad Bike insurance.
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
DT Research Deploys Digital Signage at Beijing International Airport
As the busiest airport in Asia, based on scheduled seat capacity, the Beijing airport hosts a highly desirable target audience. AirMedia will deploy 600 of the SA3000 signage appliances to deliver dynamic, quickly updatable advertising content shown on 82” and 108” displays to the over-150,000 travelers who pass through the airport every day.
Dr. Daw Tsai, president of DT Research, noted, “As one of the busiest airports in the world, it is imperative to provide this technologically savvy audience with the best possible performance. Intel’s Core platform enabled us to deliver a state-of-the-art signage appliance for the AirMedia network. Not only does the WebDT SA3000 offer enhanced processing performance, but it has low power consumption and runs cooler than comparable systems.”
“Low power Intel Core 2 Duo processors are ideal for high-performance signage appliances,” said Joe Jensen, Intel’s General Manager of the Embedded Computing Division. “Integrating Intel® architecture into digital signage application designs, such as the WebDT SA3000, enables a top-quality, optimal visual experience for a sophisticated market.”
With the WebDT Content Manager software system, available with the WebDT Signage Appliances, AirMedia is able to remotely manage the content displayed in the airport. Administrators at AirMedia offices off-site can schedule playlists, set up content layouts, update last minute changes, and provide proof-of-play for their customers.
AirMedia’s newest digital signage network will be installed in Beijing Airport’s recently built Terminal 3, with the first installment in the baggage claim area, and the second phase at the entrance gates for the domestic and international departure halls.
The WebDT SA3000 by DT Research features the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Microsoft® Windows® XP Embedded operating system, and full high-definition resolution, up to 1920x1080. With options for wireless networking, the SA3000 supports major media file formats, real-time or scheduled content playback, flexible screen layouts with multiple zones and layers, and automatic content download recovery. When connected to a display, the WebDT Signage Appliance is ready to deliver timely, targeted communications to capture an audience’s attention at key decision-making locations.
About DT Research
DT Research™ develops and manufactures web-enabled information appliances for vertical applications. The WebDT family of products is based on thin computing platforms for secure, reliable, and cost-effective computing. WebDT products include digital signage solutions, wireless tablets, point-of-service handhelds, compact modular systems, and display-integrated information systems. These systems emphasize mobility, wireless connectivity and touch displays. Powered by Windows® Embedded and Windows XP operating systems, WebDT devices offer durability and ease in integration, leading to solutions that can be remotely managed with the
comprehensive WebDT Device Manager software. For more information, visit http://signage.dtri.com / www.dtresearch.com.
DT Research and WebDT are trademarks of DT Research, Inc. All other brands and product names may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries
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DT Research™ develops and manufactures web-enabled information appliances for vertical applications. WebDT products include digital signage solutions, wireless tablets, handhelds, modular systems, and display-integrated information systems.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Celtic Campervans.com: Your Online Resource for Planning a Self-Drive Holiday in Ireland
Camper hire in Ireland is a hugely popular way to see the country, and Celtic Campervans has been spearheading this method of travel for over three decades. Offering freedom and flexibility that few other types of holiday can match, campervan rental in Ireland has become a favourite way to explore the Emerald Isle for families, gap-year travellers, honeymooners and festival-goers alike.
The self-drive holiday in Ireland page on CelticCampervans.com helps you plan your trip; particularly helpful when faced with the multitude of options Ireland offers the holiday-maker or traveller. Choose from famous sights such as the Blarney stone and the Giant’s Causeway, natural beauty spots like the Cliffs of Moher and The Ring of Kerry, or a tour of the cultural delights, from art galleries and museums to culinary hotspots. There are so many sides of Ireland to enjoy, far more than its relatively diminutive size would suggest: the Ireland of rich history; the Ireland of breathtaking natural beauty; the Ireland of tradition and folklore; the Ireland of cosmopolitan culture; the Ireland of epicurean delights.
It was Ireland’s tourism that was of primary interest to two of Celtic Campervans’ latest customers to book a self-drive holiday. RTÉ’s Radio 1 Morning Ireland programme sent two reporters – John Murray and Cian McCormack – on a tour of Ireland in a 2-6 berth Celtic Campervan to report on the current state of tourism. On their first day, before setting off to Tramore in County Waterford, John and Cian spoke to Stephen Bradshaw, Managing Director of Celtic Campervans, who showed them round their spacious motorhome equipped with all the mod cons. The reporters went on to ask Stephen how Celtic
Campervans were finding this season to be shaping up given the reported drop in tourism. Stephen explained that although the season was more unpredictable than in previous years, with job uncertainty meaning fewer people were planning ahead for their holiday then before, Celtic Campervans were still seeing a very healthy number of bookings. It certainly seems that self-drive holidays in Ireland, especially in campervans, are still just as popular as ever and bookings in this area don’t reflect any reported drop in tourism.
When you take a Celtic Campervan around Ireland, the only limitation is your imagination. Get started by stoking your inspiration at CelticCampervans.com, and ask yourself: what side of Ireland do you want to experience? For inspiration, a wealth of information and seasonal offers, visit www.celticcampervans.com.
Editor’s Note: Celtic Campervans is represented by the search engine optimisation (SEO) and digital marketing specialists, Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.
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Editor’s Note: Celtic Campervans is represented by the search engine optimisation (SEO) and digital marketing specialists, Jumping Spider Media. Please direct all press queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44 (0)20 3070 1959 / +34 952 783 637.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Thailand's DCA Approves Able Engineering; China to Follow
“We are very pleased to announce our Thai DCA approval,” said Able’s President, Lee Benson. “With this news and the expected CAAC approval in final stages, Able Engineering will continue to offer certified, guaranteed parts that erase long lead-times and significantly reduce operating costs world-wide.”
Able is an industry-leading provider of quality component repair, overhaul and approved replacement parts solutions. The new Thai DCA and CAAC certifications boost Able’s continually growing list of designations, which also includes approval from the FAA, EASA, ISO 9001-2000 and Boeing AS-9100 quality standards.
For additional information and a complete list of Able’s FAA-approved parts, please visit http://www.ableengineering.com or contact a customer service representative at Able direct at 602-304-1227.
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About Able Engineering: Able Engineering & Component Services, Inc. provides FAA-approved aviation component repair development, overhaul and approved replacement parts solutions to reduce operating costs of fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft around the world.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover.Travel Group nominated for 2009 World Travel Awards
Until the voting deadline, thousands of votes will be cast by travel professionals from 167,000 travel agencies, tour and transport companies and tourism organizations in over 160 countries across the globe to elect the winners of the World Travel Awards. Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover.Travel Group count on the votes of both its partners who appreciate successful business partnerships and excellent service, and independent institutions which recognize the innovative approach and high quality travel products provided by this travel company, promoting individual luxury travel to South and Central America with positive effects for both the destinations and the traveler.
Graham E. Cooke, founder and president of World Travel Awards explained: "World Travel Awards has become respected worldwide by the global industry because our overall objective is to encourage, educate and inspire travel companies and destinations to transform their performance to a completely new level of supreme excellence. The winners named in the World Travel Awards South America Ceremony will be companies that take a balanced view, concentrating on customer engagement and on-going product innovation, while continuing to scrutinize costs and yield. High performance South American companies will differentiate themselves by being highly focused on their individual customers."
Additionally, individual travelers can participate in the voting. This adds an important component to the award. Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover.Travel Group aim at providing a unique and more than satisfactory travel experience to each of their clients. Who else can better assess the travel company’s performance and service than the traveler? Therefore, Intelligent Leisure Solutions also expect numerous votes from clients who enjoyed their tailor-made travel packages in previous years and currently rely on their excellent advice and personal services for planning their future travels to South and Central America.
“When I decided which Travel Agent to book my travels to Chile with, I relied on the World Travel Awards and booked with Intelligent Leisure Solutions, who is recognized as the current Leading Travel Management Company. This was an excellent choice: I received outstanding service and personal advice throughout the planning of my trip, and during the journey everything went smoothly and the trip was exactly what I had dreamt of. Voting for Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover.Travel Group is my way to recommend them to fellow travelers and help them find their dream journey to South America.” said Ms. Thomas, USA.
For further information on travel destinations, services, hotels and contact with a specialized travel consultant please visit the Discover.Travel Group’s websites www.Discover.Travel, www.DiscoverBrazil.com, www.DiscoverSouthAmerica.Travel and www.DiscoverCentralAmerica.Travel.
Recent accomplishments by Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover.Travel Group:
• 2008 Ulysses Award for Innovation in Tourism Enterprises from the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization),
• World Travel Award 2008 for South America’s Leading Travel Management Company,
• World Travel Award 2008 for Central America’s Leading Travel Agency,
• Managing Partner Robert Phillips was elected ASTA Chapter President for Brazil.
• Selected by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism as an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
• Authenticated by the Tralliance Corporation and the .Travel Registry.
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For information on travel destinations and contact with a specialized travel consultant visit the Discover.Travel Group’s websites www.Discover.Travel, www.DiscoverBrazil.com, www.DiscoverSouthAmerica.Travel and www.DiscoverCentralAmerica.Travel.
Monday, July 20, 2009
El Camino Trailways Hires Industry Veteran, Jo Ann Davis, as Director of Sales
“Following three consecutive years of more than 100% growth in our Tour & Travel business and following acquisition of Nevada-based company in 2008 we were looking for a sales executive to lead our Tour & Travel, Conventions as well as Reno-Tahoe market development initiatives”, said Kumar Shah, El Camino Trailways’ Chairman. “In Jo Ann we found a unique sales executive with an impressive track record and ability to lead all those market development initiatives for us.”
El Camino Trailways serves Northern California and Northern Nevada markets with multiple bases of operations in South San Francisco, Santa Clara and Truckee, California, and Reno, Nevada.
“I am delighted to join El Camino Trailways and lead the Tour & Travel and Conventions market development initiative for the company”, said Jo Ann Davis. “I am passionate about the Tour & Travel industry and its various different segments – Tour Operators, Hospitality and Airlines – having led the sales initiatives for the hospitality segment at Grand Sierra Resort and Reno Hilton in Reno, Nevada; travel agent segment at Carlson Wagonlit Travel, and tour operator segment at TravTours.”
El Camino Trailways is one of the fastest growing motor-coach transportation services company and has made the Top-100 Fastest Growing Transportation services company list in 2007 and 2008 by the Inc. magazine.
“El Camino Trailways has given me the unique opportunity to integrate and leverage my sales & market development experiences in the tour operator, hospitality and travel agent segments to serve the Global Tour & Travel industry, in general, and the local Reno-Tahoe market, in particular”, added Jo Ann. “I am excited about joining an industry leader and helping us continue to achieve industry-leading growth by capturing additional share of the Tour & Travel, and Conventions Meetings & Incentives markets.”
About El Camino Trailways
Headquartered in South San Francisco, California and with bases of operations in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, South Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Reno, Nevada El Camino Trailways provides charters for Tour and Travel, Corporate events, Conventions and Meetings, Private Groups and Schools & Universities to destinations in California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Utah and other Western States. The company's award-winning, interactive Website – www.elcaminotrailways.com – offers industry’s first on-line bookings portal for travel groups and group travel planners. Established in 1962, El Camino Trailways is one of the most established and one of the largest Motor-coach operators in California and Nevada, and a member of the Trailways organization. The Company was named Top-100 Transportation Service Company by Inc. magazine for two consecutive years in 2007 and 2008.
For more information, please contact:
Lynn Markey
El Camino Trailways
Tel: (650) 989-2605
E-mail: lmarkey@elcaminotrailways.com
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El Camino Trailways was founded in 1962 and provides safe, secure, reliable, clean and comfortable charter and tour motorcoach service in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California and the Western States.