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Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway by exploring some of its 100 hiking trails. Since choosing the perfect hike can be a challenge, RomanticAsheville.com created the Top 10 Quick Parkway Hikes that are less than four miles and offer plenty of beautiful mountain scenery near Asheville, North Carolina. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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New red double decker bus tours feature 9-language high-tech GDS-operated language guidance, easy access for wheelchairs, and open-air deck for sunny days. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Premier Inn, owned by Whitbread PLC, the UK's largest hotel and restaurant group, has announced its latest site acquisition for a new 267-bedroom budget hotel at Stratford, located adjacent to the Olympic Stadium, investing some £25m and creating approximately 90 jobs.

The hotel will also be the closest hotel to the new Stratford International station which opened in December 2009. Stratford Premier Inn will be one of the best connected hotels in the country – only minutes from central London on the new high-speed rail service and just over two hours to Paris on the Eurostar. The acquisition also ensures Whitbread will be an early investor in the Stratford regeneration project which will see the creation of a vibrant new business centre for London.

Since the start of 2009, Premier Inn has extended its position as London's leading budget hotel operator with 13 new locations at sites ranging from Greenwich to Islington. The new hotels are predominately leasehold with a total value of £160m. The site in Stratford plus the other new locations will all be open and trading by summer 2012, boosting Premier Inn's total number of bedrooms by 2,324. In total, Premier Inn will have 8,374 rooms across 59 hotels in London by 2012.

Whitbread is expecting to create almost 1,000 new Premier Inn jobs in London between now and summer 2012.

Alan Parker, Chief Executive of Whitbread PLC, said: "Securing this first-class location adjacent to the Olympic Stadium is a great result for us. With our expansion over the next two years Premier Inn will have an unrivalled presence across London with more bedrooms in more locations than any other hotel operator."

John Burton, Director of Westfield Stratford City, where the hotel will be based, said: "Premier Inn is a fantastic addition to the scheme. The hotel will be in a prestigious location adjacent to the International Station. Westfield Stratford City has unrivalled connectivity and the opportunities that offers in terms of catchment are unparalleled. Westfield Stratford City will be projected onto a world stage during the Olympic Games in 2012 and we are creating a new metropolitan hub which will transform east London for the wider community, prompting increased investment and business activity in the area for years to come."

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Notes to Editors:
Award winning Premier Inn, is the UK's biggest and fastest-growing hotel brand with over 580 budget hotels and more than 40,000 rooms across the UK. Rooms are available from just £29. Premier Inn bedrooms feature an en-suite bathroom, TV, and internet access for business guests. Premier Inn offers customers a 'Good Night Guarantee' of a good quality room, comfortable surroundings and friendly service, which is unique amongst Britain's leading hotel chains.

In 2008 Premier Inn launched in Dubai and in 2009 opened in India. On a domestic front, Premier Inn is set to be the largest provider of budget hotels in London by the 2012 Olympics.

For further media information, contact:
Ben Copithorne
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7 Bayley Street
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020 7636 7366
www.premierinn.com

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With little more than a basic webinar and a few hours of training, the Philadelphia Marriott was off and running with the world's most flexible hospitality purchasing and supply chain support platform. As the first Marriott to upgrade to Adaco's Eclipse .NET, front-line personnel found the transition effortless and worthwhile considering the new feature set.

'We were able to use the system after our first webinar session,' said Senior Director of Purchasing Juan Carlos Sanchez. 'Now we are advancing to the more sophisticated functions such as dynamically costing menus. Adaco's thoughtful .NET implementation has delivered additional savings, particularly in our beverage category.'

Marriott personnel also were able to move the property's ordering history from a legacy database to SQL in a very short time frame to accurately guide requirements planning.

'The Adaco conversion came at a very serendipitous time,' said Adaco Vice President of Sales Eddie McDonough. 'A sister property was in the process of conversion when the Marriott needed them most, but in the end the conversion was very easy for the Marriott staff and required very little actual training time.'

About Adaco

Adaco is the industry leader in hospitality procurement, management and optimization. Adaco software improves efficiency and eliminates labor-intensive manual and paper-based processes. Adaco's Eclipse .NET™ supports 160 regions around the world, and the company's solutions are used at more than 600 properties in 54 countries. Adaco has focused exclusively on the hospitality industry since 1985.

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2010 total deliveries to match previous year's record level

Airbus will increase the monthly production rate for its single-aisle A320 Family from the current rate of 34 to 36, starting December 2010. The production rate for the long-range A330/A340 Family will be maintained at the current level of eight per month.

Airbus' decision to raise its single-aisle production rate is driven by the continuing demand for its eco-efficient aircraft and a record backlog in excess of some 2,300 A320 Family aircraft.

"Leading economic indices and business confidence indicators are showing an upward trend again. We see this reflected in the continuing solid demand for our eco-efficient products and our robust backlog. Thanks to our proactive order book management we have been able to keep production stable during the year of the downturn, but now it is definitely time to think ahead," said Tom Williams, Executive Vice President, Programmes. "Aviation is a long-term growth industry. With our prudent decision we will be ready when the market recovers."

Airbus delivered a total of 498 aircraft in 2009, including 402 A320 Family aircraft, both new company records for a single year. The company target for deliveries in 2010 is to remain at a similar level to 2009.

The A320 Family, which includes the A318, A319, A320 and A321, is recognised as the benchmark single-aisle aircraft family. More than 6,500 Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been sold and nearly 4200 delivered to more than 300 customers and operators worldwide, making it the world's best selling commercial jetliner ever

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As the Formula™ 1 season gets underway this weekend, Gold Crest Holidays announce bumper sales of their 9th July British Grand Prix packages, as from only £339 per person, places are selling out fast.

Gold Crest Holidays' British Grand Prix weekend in 2009 was hugely successful with places selling out well in advance and this year looks to be no different. The 2010 tour departs on Friday 9th July and includes Silverstone entry tickets for both Race Day and the Qualifying Session. Their package is popular as they also include two nights bed and breakfast accommodation within convenient coaching distance of Silverstone and free local pick-ups throughout England.

As the Bahrain Grand Prix kick-starts the Formula™ 1 season this weekend, the British public's attention is focussing on Silverstone on July 11th. The British Grand Prix has been a highlight of the Formula™ 1 racing calendar for over 80 years. 2010 sees the return of Michael Schumacher who will surely be fighting it out at the front with the two previous World Champions from the UK – Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton.

Managing Director, Mark Hartshorne of the established Coach Tour Operator says, 'The success of this tour makes this a very busy time of the year for us. We are proud to be providing people with a value-for-money opportunity to experience a British sporting institution.'

Gold Crest Holidays are an ABTA-bonded tour operator with over twenty years experience providing short breaks throughout Europe and the UK. They also offer a range of city breaks, themed events and Disneyland Paris breaks. Customers can find more information or make bookings at www.gold-crest.com

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IndianaGlassTrail.com is a one-stop online destination for showcasing talented Hoosier artisans and glass blowers that create their magic with glass. The trail connects communities in which the history and tradition of glass arts has been the most prevalent and which can now be experienced first hand. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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Lawn Mowers Mow Em Down in Macon, Georgia on first day of Spring. Sodzilla, Weedy Gonzales and Ace of Blades to tear up the turf! (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)

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The Gold Coast holidays accommodation industry is booming and visitors to the Gold Coast have many accommodation options to choose from. One such option that sets itself apart from the rest is SunMore.com.au – which not only offers a range of luxury accommodation at affordable prices, but also allows guests to choose in advance the actual apartment or executive holiday home they wish to stay in, rather than have to wait for one to be assigned to them on arrival. After several months of development, Sunmore Holidays has just released its new website, with some exciting new features, including an 'add to shortlist' function.

During a recent interview, the Development Manager of SunMore Holidays, Ashraf Kamha, stated, "Our clients like the fact that they know exactly in which apartment or executive holiday home they will be staying – including its position, style and amenities'. He further explains that the majority of SunMore's Surfers Paradise and other Gold Coast accommodation listed on http://www.sunmore.com.au have a 4 Star Plus rating and panoramic ocean views. "SunMore Holidays' website shows actual photos, floor plans and, in most cases, virtual tours of the listed properties," says Ashraf, "So our guests can see in advance actual images of the view they will enjoy looking out the window or sitting on the balcony, and even the style of décor and furniture used in the apartment or home."

Already offering a large range of apartments in popular Surfers Paradise resorts and other Gold Coast resorts, SunMore Holidays has recently introduced Executive Holiday Homes to its books, which can be viewed on the new look website. Another feature of the website is the Guest Book. The impressive comments on SunMore's site from past guests all have common themes – quality, good value and outstanding service – with many guests expressing their desire to return for another visit! For further information, visit: http://www.sunmore.com.au

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (March 9, 2010) – Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic's (DR) capital city and an important center for creative thought, education and history was named 2010 Cultural Capital by the American Capital of Culture (www.cac-acc.org). Santo Domingo, the first city of the New World, helped to open up the Americas and is now a thriving metropolis overflowing with vibrant culture.

'We are honored by this prestigious recognition. Santo Domingo is a modern, yet very historic city founded by Christopher Columbus' brother Bartholomew in 1496,' said Magaly Toribio, the DR's Vice Minister of International Promotion. 'With over 500 years of spirited Dominican culture, Santo Domingo's assets are especially unique and offer the world a living testament to the past that formed us as a nation and ignited exploration of the New World.'

The oldest part of the city is known as the Colonial City, where visitors can explore the Alcázar de Colón, Columbus' home, and also the first cathedral, university and hospital of the Americas. Historic buildings rest along cobblestone streets that Spanish conquistadors once strolled. The legendary city has a wealth of museums, monuments and restaurants, set among the larger city's modern amenities such as the new Metro transportation system, state-of-the-art cruise ship terminals, savory cuisine, unique shopping, architecture and more.

Resting on the Caribbean Sea, Santo Domingo is now a sophisticated center of commerce with 2.3 million residents, dozens of world-class museums, opera, arts and historic sites like the Columbus Lighthouse, where Christopher Columbus remains are said to be. With two major airports, highways and seaports, Santo Domingo serves as gateway to over 800 miles of stunning DR coastline, dazzling mountains studded with waterfalls, exotic cuisine, and countless arts and entertainment options.

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Dominican Republic's first tourist was Christopher Columbus in 1492. Rich in history, the DR is a diverse destination offering both Dominican and European flavors to more than one million annual U.S. visitors. Named a #1golf destination in the Caribbean & Latin America, the DR boasts dozens of designer golf courses, upscale resorts, pristine nature, sophisticated cities and quaint villages with warm Dominican people. Amazing beaches, fascinating history and rich culture, make the DR a chosen escape for celebrities, couples and families alike. Visit the DR Ministry of Tourism's official Web site: www.GoDominicanRepublic.com.

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