Pack Your Whip and Fedora; Expedia Kicks Off the ‘Summer of Adventure’

April 24th, 2008 by admin

BELLEVUE, Wash., April 24 /PRNewswire/ — Riding a wave toward the sands of Maui or riding a horse across the Jordanian desert towards the lost city of Petra; exploring the mysteries along Route 66 or exploring mysterious ancient Incan ruins; cracking into a lobster tail at four-star restaurant in Las Vegas or cracking a bullwhip and charging through the South American jungle — however you define adventure, the Expedia(R) “Summer of Adventure” has a trip to match. Launching today, the Expedia “Summer of Adventure” features an international summer vacation sale featuring up to 30 percent off hotels, cars, cruises and activities in more than 220 destinations worldwide, 10 custom INDIANA JONES adventure tours — available only on Expedia — as well as a new online trip finder tool.”We realize not everyone defines adventure like Indiana Jones, and many will find their summer adventure taking a road trip to a nearby beach with the family or exploring the sights and sounds in their own back yard,” said Paul Brown, president of Expedia.com. “Whether it is a long weekend in the city or a month long trek through Europe, to help everyone plan their adventure we’ve combined a new trip finder tool and our largest summer sale ever to match people with a vacation that fits both their taste and their budget.”Afford Your Own AdventurePlaying a starring role in Summer of Adventure is Expedia’s biggest sale of the year. More than 220 destinations in the U.S. and abroad are on sale — with up to 30 percent off hotels, cruises, car rentals and activities — and new deals will be added daily (). Highlights include: — Orlando, Fla. — from $39 per night, hotel only; $239 per person for airfare and four nights hotel — Yosemite Park, Calif. — from $104 per night, hotel only; $426 per person for airfare and four nights hotel — Chicago — from $74 per night, hotel only; $391 per person for airfare and four nights hotel — Cancun, Mexico — from $60 per night, hotel only; $459 per person for airfare and four nights hotel — Buenos Aires, Argentina — from $94 per night, hotel only; $1,139 per person for airfare and four nights hotel — Paris — from $94 per night, hotel only; $1,244 per person for airfare and four nights hotel INDIANA JONES Inspires AdventureAfter years of living vicariously through INDIANA JONES on the big screen, travelers can now experience adventure first-hand. Available exclusively at , the tours are inspired by the four INDIANA JONES movies and get travelers closer to the cultures, people and breathtaking destination experiences featured in the on-screen adventures — with the added comfort of avoiding the nail-biting suspense of Indy’s infamous on-screen villains. Examples of the INDIANA JONES trips include: — Egypt: Quest of the Ancient Kings (10 days) — Inspired by Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), travelers will ride camels; browse through the Cairo bazaars; spend three nights on a Nile River cruise; and visit such archeological sites as the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings and the Great Three Pyramids in Giza — a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Indiana Jones movie experiences not included: being locked in a snake-filled tomb and discovering the Ark of the Covenant.) — India: Palaces, Temples & Wildlife (12 days) — Themed to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), travelers will take guided walking tours of Old and New Delhi; float down the Ganges River on a Varanasi boat; ride elephants into the palace complex at the Jaigarh Fort; and experience the Taj Mahal — a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. (Indiana Jones movie experiences not included: being captured by a secret cult and chased through an underground mine.) — Jordan: Bedouins, Ruins & Desert Adventures (10 days) — Recalling Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), travelers will be able to swim in the Dead Sea; sleep under the stars in a Bedouin desert camp; and explore Petra — a UNESCO World Heritage site — by horseback. (Indiana Jones movie experiences not included: escaping from an airborne Zeppelin and drinking from the Holy Grail.) Find Your Own AdventureFor travelers who love Indiana Jones, but may not want to travel like him, Expedia’s Summer of Adventure trip finder tool () will help travelers discover adventure opportunities by their specific interests, at home and abroad. Those looking for vacation inspiration can browse a number of categories including “Dining Destinations,”"Golf Getaways” or “Historical and Cultural Experiences.” There they will find suggested vacation destinations, some which are typically associated with the theme and others that may come as a surprise and inspire visitors to try something new. All locations appear on an interactive map with vivid photos and extensive descriptions.Win Your Own AdventureExpedia is holding a Summer of Adventure Sweepstakes, offering an opportunity for visitors to win unique travel prizes and daily giveaways. The contest will award one grand prize of two INDIANA JONES travel experiences for two; weekly prizes will include a family movie adventure to Southern California complete with Disneyland(R) Resort Park Hopper(R) tickets, a VIP experience at Universal Studios Hollywood, tickets to see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull(TM) and more. For more information about the sweepstakes and to try your luck, visit .About ExpediaExpedia (R) is the world’s leading online travel provider, helping millions of travelers per month easily plan and book travel. Expedia () aims to provide personalized service, the latest technology and the widest selection of vacation packages, flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises and in-destination activities, attractions, and services. With the Expedia(R) Best Price Guarantee, Expedia promises to offer to its customers the best rates available online for all types of travel, making it the most comprehensive customer guarantee in online travel. Expedia is dedicated to positively impacting global tourism by providing travelers environmentally conscious travel options. Expedia is a founding member of the World Heritage Alliance — a joint initiative with the United Nations Foundation to promote sustainable tourism. Expedia is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. .Expedia and Expedia.com are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners.TM & (C) 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used Under Authorization. Indiana Jones and all characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of & (C) Lucasfilm Ltd.(C) 2008 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST: 2029030-40 Expedia.com

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Holland America Line Offers 70 Europe Cruises in 2009

April 23rd, 2008 by admin

SEATTLE, April 23 /PRNewswire/ — In 2009, Holland America Line is offering its most diverse and extensive European program ever. Six of the fleet’s ships, including the soon-to-be-launched ms Eurodam, will cruise to 166 ports of call on 70 itineraries throughout the season. Sailing from March through November, the 2009 Europe season also features 16 maiden ports scattered throughout countries that reach from the Arctic Circle to the shores of North Africa and the Black Sea.The six ships — ms Eurodam, ms Maasdam, ms Noordam, ms Oosterdam, ms Prinsendam and ms Rotterdam — sail various itineraries reflecting the rich diversity of culture and history that Europe has to offer.”North Americans are realizing that a cruise is the most cost-effective way to experience Europe,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs for Holland America Line. “Our 2009 lineup of itineraries provides the best of traditional Europe with some new exciting destinations as well.”Cruises range from 10 to 50 days, and enable guests to combine non-repeating itineraries to form a unique Collectors’ Voyage. These port-intensive sailings offer a more in-depth experience and special pricing, making them all the more enticing to the avid traveler.Marvel of the MediterraneanNoordam will follow two alternating 10-day Mediterranean round-trip Civitavecchia (Rome) itineraries. “Roman Empires” visits the eastern Mediterranean and “Mediterranean Enchantment” sails the western Mediterranean and includes North Africa. The itineraries can be combined to form a Collectors’ Voyage — either the 20-day “Mediterranean Adventure” (”Roman Empires” followed by “Mediterranean Enchantment”) or the reverse schedule.After a half-dozen years spent sailing around North America, Oosterdam returns to Europe for a series of three 12-day Mediterranean itineraries that feature two overnight stays in Venice, Italy, and either Barcelona, Spain, or Istanbul, Turkey, depending on the itinerary. “Mediterranean Empires” sails round-trip Venice, “Mediterranean Romance” sails Venice to Barcelona, and “Mediterranean Tapestry” sails a reverse itinerary from Barcelona to Venice. Guests can book an all-encompassing 24-day voyage by combining “Mediterranean Empires” with either “Romance” or “Tapestry.”Highlights of Northern EuropeEurodam and Rotterdam will explore Scandinavia, Russia and the Norwegian fjords on 10- and 12-day sailings. Eurodam will sail 10-day round-trip Copenhagen, Denmark, itineraries, which include scenic cruising in either Sweden or Norway. Guests wishing to thoroughly explore the region can combine two itineraries to form a 20-day “Ultimate Northern Europe” Collectors’ Voyage.Rotterdam will feature 12-day sailings between Rotterdam, Netherlands, and Copenhagen. A two-day stay in St. Petersburg, Russia, enables guests to take in the sites in the history-rich city. Rotterdam also will sail a one-time, 12-day voyage between Rotterdam and Copenhagen called “Northern Strongholds” that offers unique opportunities to visit many castles and features an overnight in Stockholm, Sweden.Prinsendam discovers EuropePrinsendam starts the season with a trans-Atlantic voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Civitavecchia (Rome). Upon reaching Europe, the ship will explore Portugal, Spain and Italy before working its way through the region on various northern Europe and Mediterranean itineraries ranging from 14 to 30 days. Prinsendam wraps up the season with a 24-day “European Farewell” trans-Atlantic crossing from Athens to Fort Lauderdale.16 new ports ready to be explored in 2009With guests looking to explore new and unique destinations, Holland America Line has added 16 maiden ports of call to the 2009 European itineraries. Ranging from northern Europe over to the Black Sea, these ports represent 11 countries and include Hendaye (Biarritz), France; Oostende (Brugge), Belgium; Kiel, Germany; Scrabster, Scotland, United Kingdom; Kristiansund, Norway; Vaasa, Finland; Foynes, Ireland; Greencastle, Northern Ireland; Portland, England, United Kingdom; Santa Margherita, Italy; Bat’umi, Georgia; Victoria (Rabat), Gozo, Malta; Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom; Djupivogur, Iceland; Palau, Sardinia, Italy; and Trapani, Sicily, Italy.Cruise fares for the line’s 2009 European sailings start at $1,699 per person, double occupancy and are available for booking now.For a 2009 Europe cruise brochure or for more information, consult a professional travel agent, call 1-877-724-5425 or visit .- -About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc ]Holland America Line’s fleet of 13 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to 314 ports of call in 97 countries, territories or dependencies. Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven continents, including Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal. A 14th ship, ms Eurodam, will launch in July 2008.World’s Leading Cruise LinesThe highest-rated premium cruise line in the world, Holland America Line is a member of the exclusive World’s Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line and Costa Cruises. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, these lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The World’s Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable destinations. CONTACT: John Primeau, Rose Abello PHONE: 800-637-5029, 206-262-5870 FAX: 206-262-5934 EMAIL: Holland America Line

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FlipKey Launches First Reputation-Based Vacation Rental Service

April 22nd, 2008 by admin

BOSTON, April 22 /PRNewswire/ — FlipKey () today announced the launch of its highly anticipated reputation based vacation rental service. For the first time vacationers seeking the unique experience of renting a vacation home can search and select homes based on guest reviews and verification of the services and reputation of the rental owner or manager.For the 50M vacationers who seek to rent vacation homes each year, FlipKey provides consumers with the tools they need to make a confident decision. Historically, vacationers have had to wade through hundreds of websites and listings to find the right home. The experience is time consuming and layered with legitimacy concerns. FlipKey focuses on taking the guesswork out of finding a great vacation home rental. FlipKey maintains the most comprehensive listing of vacation rentals across all 50 states and created a patent pending review system to allow real guests to share their vacation rental experiences. For the sake of maintaining authenticity FlipKey employs a strict review admission process and does not allow anonymous reviewers to submit content to the site.”Especially with the rising costs of hotels, vacation home rentals are becoming the lodging option of choice. Vacation rentals provide vacationers superior amenities, more personal space, ideal locations and often lower prices compared to hotels. However, for many travelers concerns about whether the vacation home is as advertised and available guest services has discouraged adoption,” said TJ Mahony, CEO of FlipKey. “In fact, according to a recent industry study conducted in partnership with Compete, Inc, 78% of vacationers indicate they are significantly more likely to rent a vacation home if they can read a review of a prior guest and have some level of guarantee that if there is a maintenance issue someone will be onsite to help assist. By offering the first reputation based vacation rental service, FlipKey is bringing the same level of transparency and confidence to renting a vacation home that other websites have brought to booking hotel stays.”About FlipKeyFlipKey is a community driven travel site that helps consumers find trusted vacation rentals throughout the world, by providing real reviews of verified vacation rental properties. Unlike many services that promote the properties that have paid the most money, FlipKey believes reputation, trust and feedback from past guests are the best resources to ensure consumers find the ideal vacation home and vacation.FlipKey is available today at and represents over 50,000 vacation homes throughout the United States. FlipKey

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Wichita Mid-Continent Airport Continues to Set Passenger Records!

April 21st, 2008 by admin

WICHITA, Kan., April 21 /PRNewswire/ — Demand for air travel at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport continues to set passenger traffic records. For the first quarter of 2008, passenger traffic is up 12.67% over 2007, and March was the 18th consecutive month of increased passenger traffic at ICT. March 2008 was the busiest March on record, with a total of 142,259 passengers. ICT finished 2007 with a record 1,596,229 total passengers, an increase of 9.31% over 2006, or about 12,000 more passengers per month than in 2006. This compares to a national average of 3.2% (Bureau of Transportation Statistics).The airport has aggressively worked to improve its air service this past year, and introduced several air service enhancements to the market. Allegiant Air began nonstop service to Orlando-Sanford in May, nonstop service to LAX began in July with ExpressJet d/b/a Delta and then United Express in September, and Frontier Airlines began service in October, lowering fares to Denver and the west. Nonstop service to Detroit on Northwest Airlink will begin May 2, 2008.The growth in passenger traffic actually began in October 2006, well before the air service enhancements took effect. The presence of AirTran Airways keeping pressure on eastern fares is a major factor for this growth, along with the low fares to Las Vegas on Allegiant Air. With western fares now more competitive due to the entrance of Frontier Airlines in October, passenger traffic is soaring. A strong Kansas economy is also credited for much of this growth.”We have always believed our market is much bigger than the traffic that Mid-Continent Airport has attracted in the past, and now with the mix of nonstop destinations and affordable fares, passengers are responding in record numbers. While we are very pleased with this growth, we are also very aware of the current state of the airline industry, and are working hard to maintain the fine air service currently at ICT,” commented Valerie Wise, Air service and Business Development Manager.Mid-Continent Airport serves 13 nonstop destinations on 13 airlines: AirTran Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Chautauqua Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Continental Express, Frontier Express, Northwest Airlink, TransStates Airlines, United Airlines, United Express, and US Airways Express.For more air service information, visit . Wichita Mid-Continent Airport

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Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. to Hold First-Quarter 2008 Earnings Call on May 6

April 17th, 2008 by admin

MADISON, Wis., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. , North America’s leading family of indoor waterpark resorts, today announced that the company will release first-quarter 2008 financial results on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, before the market opens. The company will hold a conference call at 10 a.m. EDT on that day to discuss its results.The conference call will be hosted by Chief Executive Officer John Emery and Chief Financial Officer Jim Calder. Stockholders and other interested parties may listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call on the Internet by logging onto the company’s Web site, , or , or may call (800) 257-6607, reference number 11113052. A recording of the call will be available by telephone until midnight on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, by dialing (800) 405-2236, reference number 11113052. A replay of the conference call will be posted on the company’s Web site through June 6, 2008.About Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.(R) , Madison, Wis., is North America’s largest family of indoor waterpark resorts, and, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, owns and operates its family resorts under the Great Wolf Lodge(R) and Blue Harbor Resort(TM) brands. Great Wolf Resorts is a fully integrated resort company and owns and/or manages Great Wolf Lodge locations in: Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; Sandusky, Ohio; Traverse City, Mich.; Kansas City, Kan.; Williamsburg, Va.; the Pocono Mountains, Pa.; Niagara Falls, Ontario; Mason, Ohio; Grapevine, Texas; and Grand Mound, Wash.; and Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center in Sheboygan, Wis. Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, N.C. is currently under construction.The company’s resorts are family-oriented destination facilities that generally feature 300 - 400 rooms and a large indoor entertainment area measuring 40,000 - 100,000 square feet. The all-suite properties offer a variety of room styles, arcade/game rooms, fitness rooms, themed restaurants, spas, supervised children’s activities and other amenities. Additional information may be found on the company’s Web site at . Contact: Alex Lombardo Jennifer Beranek Investors Media (703) 573-9317 (608) 661-4754Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.

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TAM Renews Sarbanes-Oxley Certification

April 15th, 2008 by admin

SAO PAULO Brazil April 14 PRNewswire - - Company forms part of select group of 40 publicly traded Brazilian companies to receive certification of good corporate governance TAM Bovespa TAMM4 NYSE TAM announces that for the second year in a row it has received the Sarbanes-Oxley Certification SOX conferred by theindependent auditing firm of PriceWaterhouseCoopers attesting to fulfillmentof the requirements established by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Lawconcerning internal controls over consolidated financial statements Logo httpwwwnewscomcomcgi-binprnh20080221SPTH002LOGO Renewal of the Sarbanes-Oxley Certification reaffirms TAMs commitmentto high ethical standards and good corporate governance practices It alsoshows the companys permanent attention to ensuring a high level of controlover its procedures transparency and value creation for shareholdersemphasizes Libano Barroso Vice President for Finance and Management andDirector of Investor Relations Receiving this attestation is in keeping withthe search for excellence in management one of the companys three pillars- along with excellence in technical and operational services - which haveguided the companys performance TAM received SOX certification in April 2007 and now with the renewalhas become the sixth company in a select group of 40 publicly tradedBrazilian companies to receive such recognition Created to protectshareholders of publicly traded companies from the risk of fraudulentaccounting practices the law requires companies with shares traded on theNew York Stock Exchange to upgrade the structure of their internal financialcontrols improve procedures and provide greater transparency in theiractivities carried out through the tracking and assessment of relevantprocedures having to do with financial statements Another requirement of Section 404 of SOX is that these efforts beevaluated in a specific audit performed by independent auditors This auditconcluded that the controls that support financial statements for December31 2007 and their publication were effective in all relevant respects Compliance with this law is intended to guarantee investors that allfinancial information disclosed is consistent with the results obtained andis reliable demonstrating TAMs commitment to quality and integrity withregard to both the market and society Investor Relations Phone 55-11-5582-9715 Fax 55-11-5582-8149 investtamcombr wwwtamcombrir Press Agency Phone 55-11-5582-8167 Fax 55-11-5582-8155 tamimprensatamcombr MVL Comunicacao Phone 55-11-3594-0302 0304 0305 About TAM TAM wwwtamcombr has been the leader in the Brazilian domestic marketfor more than four years and closed March 2008 with a 514 market share Thecompany operates flights to 42 Brazilian destinations It serves 79 differentdestinations in the Brazilian market through commercial agreements withregional companies Among Brazilian airline companies TAMs internationalmarket share was 689 in March Its international operations include directflights to 17 destinations New York and Miami USA Paris France LondonEngland Milan Italy Frankfurt Germany Madrid Spain Buenos Airesand Cordoba Argentina Santiago Chile Caracas Venezuela Montevideoand Punta del Este Uruguay Asuncion and Ciudad del Este Paraguay andSanta Cruz de la Sierra and Cochabamba Bolivia Additionally it has codeshare agreements with international airlines which allow passengers totravel to another 64 destinations in the United States South America andEurope TAM was the first airline company to launch a loyalty program inBrazil TAMs program currently has 45 million members and has redeemed morethan 52 million tickets in exchange for points Web site httpwwwtamcombrTAM

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Grupo Posadas, S.A.B. de C.V. Announces the Results of Its Tender Offer for Its Outstanding 8-3/4% Senior Notes Due 2011

April 15th, 2008 by admin

MEXICO CITY, April 14 /PRNewswire/ — Grupo Posadas, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: POSADAS), a variable capital corporation (sociedad anonima bursatil de capital variable) organized under the laws of the United Mexican States (the “Company”), announced today the results of its offer to purchase for cash (the “Tender Offer”) any and all of its outstanding 8-3/4% Senior Notes due 2011 (CUSIP Nos. 400489AD2, 400489AB6, P4983GAH3 and P4983GAJ9)) (the “Notes”) and the solicitation of consents (the “Consent Solicitation”) from the holders of the Notes, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement dated March 17, 2008 (the “Offer to Purchase”) and in the related Consent and Letter of Transmittal (the “Letter of Transmittal” and together with the Offer to Purchase, the “Offer Documents”). The Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on Friday, April 11, 2008 (the “Expiration Date”).The Company has been advised by the tender agent and information agent that, as of the Expiration Date, of the US$225,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding, US$189,217,000, or approximately 84.1%, had been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn pursuant to the Tender Offer. The Company has accepted for purchase all Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn pursuant to the Tender Offer.On the Settlement Date, which is expected to be Wednesday, April 16, 2008, the Company will cause registered holders of the Notes (”Holders”) who validly tendered and did not validly withdraw their Notes prior to or at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Friday, March 28, 2008 (the “Consent Date”) to receive the total consideration (the “Total Consideration”) of US$1,050 per US$1,000 principal amount of such Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest from the last interest payment date preceding the Tender Offer to, but not including, the Settlement Date for such Notes. The Total Consideration includes a consent payment of US$15.00 per US$1,000 principal amount of such Notes (the “Consent Payment”). The Total Consideration minus the Consent Payment is referred to as the “Offer Price.” On the Settlement Date, the Company will cause Holders who validly tendered and did not validly withdraw their Notes after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the Consent Date and prior to 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on the Expiration Date to receive the Offer Price, which does not include the Consent Payment, plus accrued and unpaid interest from the last interest payment date preceding the Tender Offer to, but not including, the Settlement Date for such Notes.As a result of the Company’s acceptance of the tendered Notes, the supplemental indenture implementing the proposed amendments to the indenture dated as of October 4, 2004 under which the Notes were issued, as described in the Offer to Purchase, will become effective as of the Settlement Date.The Company has engaged Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC to act as the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent in connection with the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation, and D.F. King & Co., Inc. to act as the tender agent and information agent for the Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation.The Notes have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes. The Tender Offer is only being made pursuant to the Offer to Purchase and the related Letter of Transmittal. The Tender Offer is not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the laws of such jurisdiction. The Tender Offer is not being made to any holders of Notes in the United Kingdom. The Tender Offer is being made only to specified eligible holders of Notes, as set forth in the Offer to Purchase. Restrictions on the Tender Offer may also apply in other jurisdictions. The Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation is not being made to, and tenders of Notes and Consents by Holders will not be accepted from, any person in any jurisdiction that requires that the Tender Offer or the Solicitation or the distribution of the Offer Documents be made by a licensed broker or dealer.About the CompanyGrupo Posadas, specializing for over 37 years in providing high-quality hotel services aimed at covering the specific needs of its hotel customers, currently operates 102 hotels and approximately 18,800 rooms in some of the most important and most highly visited urban and coastal destinations in Mexico, the United States and South America. Grupo Posadas operates under its Aqua, Fiesta Americana Grand, Fiesta Americana, Fiesta Americana Vacation Club, Fiesta Inn, One Hotel, Caesar Park, Caesar Business and The Explorean brands.Grupo Posadas’ shares have been quoted and traded on the Mexican Stock Exchange since 1992 under the ticker symbols “POSADASA” and “POSADASL.” In addition, Grupo Posadas’ Series A and Series L shares are quoted and traded in the U.S. PORTAL market under the ticker symbols “GRPALP” and “GRPYP,” respectively. For additional information, visit its website at .Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains statements about future events that are subject to different risks and uncertainties; it is important to note that past results do not assure or guarantee the behavior of future results. There are a significant number of factors that may cause real results to materially differ from plans, objectives, expectations, estimations and intentions expressed, such as declarations about future events. Grupo Posadas, S.A.B. de C.V. does not assume any obligation to update any of the declarations as a result of new information, future actions or other related events. Grupo Posadas, S.A.B. de C.V.

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The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel Undergoes Restoration

April 14th, 2008 by admin

DIXVILLE NOTCH, N.H., April 14 /PRNewswire/ — The BALSAMS, the most celebrated grand resort hotel in New England, will undergo a comprehensive restoration under the leadership of general manager Uwe Roggenthien, announced Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, the management company for the property. The project is designed to retain the resort’s historic charm while positioning it for future growth by upgrading accommodations and creating more flexible function space for meetings and weddings. Roggenthien, a veteran of the hospitality industry, is charged with overseeing the project.Idyllically set on 15,000 acres in New Hampshire’s majestic White Mountains, The BALSAMS is legendary for its breathtaking natural beauty, endless recreational activities, and award-winning cuisine. One of the last remaining grand resort hotels, it is considered a national treasure.”The restoration was thoughtfully designed to preserve all the elements that have endeared The BALSAMS to generations of guests and is already well underway,” said Roggenthien. “When complete, the property will retain its unique character while increasing its appeal for today’s leisure travelers and as a destination for meetings, groups, and weddings.”The first phase of the restoration encompassed 16,200 sq. ft. of space and was completed in December 2007. JCJ Architecture was selected to lead the project, which saw the complete restoration and interior redesign of all common areas, social rooms and 7,200 sq. ft. of meeting space — including the Grand Ballroom and historic Ballot Room. The increased functionality achieved allows The BALSAMS to offer dedicated meeting space, private catering with more options than before, and access to break out rooms.The next phase of the project calls for the construction of a model guestroom later this year followed by the restoration of 110 guestrooms in the hotel’s Hampshire House wing. The BALSAMS has chosen TMS Architects and LDL Architectural Design to oversee this phase of the restoration. Contact: Susana Soltero CM Communications / (617) 536-3400The BALSAMS

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FLO Announces Benefits Packages and Web Portal

April 14th, 2008 by admin

CHANTILLY, Va., April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — FLO Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: FLRP) , a leading Registered Traveler (RT) services provider, today announced the launch of two new membership offerings, a host of available added-value benefits, and a new Website designed to provide members with access to products and services that will improve the travel experience in today’s increasingly challenging air services marketplace. The announcement strengthens FLO’s standing as the only public company focused exclusively on RT.FLO has responded to traveler needs with an innovative business model purpose-built to provide members with benefits, choice and value beyond the airport security lane, an approach that has been coined RT 2.0. Specifically, FLO memberships provide convenience, productivity and safety-related services while members travel within the U.S. and abroad. The benefits announced today are national, versus one-off local specials.The value-packed Gold Ambassador membership card is priced at $100 and includes such desirable benefits as: — travel-related discounts; — identity theft protection; — worldwide travel assistance; — travel medical services; and — GPS tracking and navigation services.The Platinum Ambassador card is priced at $200 and offers additional premium benefits such as: — worldwide airline lounge access; — global concierge services; — mortgage benefits; and — travel insurance.As a point of competitive differentiation, FLO membership pricing includes the $28.00 TSA vetting fee. As such, FLO’s Gold Ambassador card costs consumers roughly 30% less than competitive offerings and comes preloaded with considerably more features and benefits. FLO’s Platinum Ambassador service is for those consumers seeking the very best - the ultimateRT value proposition. Members choose the benefits package that meets their needs and are provided a smart card that allows access to all airport RT lanes throughout the country. Complete membership information, enrollment options and a variety of useful features can be found at FLO’s newly designed Web portal at .FLO Chief Executive Officer Glenn Argenbright stated, “Today FLO celebrates with its members and partners an important milestone in its corporate development strategy. We have a large backlog of corporate accounts that we have been working to enroll and, over the last several weeks, we’ve seen a notable uptick in activity in Atlanta, New York, San Francisco, and San Jose. In working with our corporate customers, we found that they were looking for additional value beyond the security lane. We responded with a business model centered on an open benefits platform, allowing us to bring unique and innovative products and services to our members well beyond the basic RT offerings currently available.”Global Travel Services and Workplace Resources Manager for NetApp Susan Dupart added, “RT is one of the few opportunities to move passengers expeditiously into the secure sides of airports supporting TSA safety and security missions while helping business travelers recapture the productivity that has been lost in the post 9-11 era. We need a financially strong and innovative RT industry to achieve a critical mass of RT members and success at the national level. FLO’s next-generation RT 2.0 solution should help ensure the program’s success.”About FLOFLO Corporation provides a comprehensive solution for the Registered Traveler program that is built on world-class, scalable technology and administered by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. The Registered Traveler program is designed to identify air passengers who pose a minimal security risk and then to provide those passengers with access to faster and simpler processing at airport security checkpoints. FLO Corporation has formed the “FLO Alliance” - strategic relationships with several companies with extensive expertise in credentialing, security, access control, customer service, travel services, political lobbying and corporate and consumer marketing - designed to develop, market, sell and deploy an end-to-end solution and to provide next-generation RT 2.0 membership benefits to qualified individuals for expedited security screening in designated lanes at participating airports in addition to receiving promotional offers and discounts offered by retail partners. The FLO Alliance partnership consists of FLO Corporation, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Unisys Corporation, Smiths Detection Inc., International RAM and ID Technology Partners. For more information about the FLO program and Alliance visit .NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis release contains information about our management’s view of our future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from historical results or those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. For example, our business will depend on our ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships with travel services, technology, and other companies. If we are unable to establish and maintain such relationships or if current relationships were to weaken, our actual results may differ materially from those indicated by the statements made in this release and our business could suffer. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those indicated by the statements in this release include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with our financial condition, our planned acquisition of Unisys’ rtGO(sm) Registered Traveler business, and our efforts to meet the TSA’s requirements to offer Registered Traveler services to sponsoring entities as well as those included in our registration statement on Form 10-SB filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 28, 2007, and other documents we periodically file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.NOTE REGARDING TRADEMARKS”FLO” is a trademark of FLO Corporation. The names of actual companies mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.Media Contact:Amanda Cheslock - Sloane & Company - 212.446.1884 or Investor Contact:Josh Hochberg - Sloane & Company - 212.446.1892 or FLO Corporation

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