MyJohannesburgInfo announces boost due to launch of hub site

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:43:42 GMT

MyJohannesburgInfo.com has announced that the launch of the international hub site, MyDestinationInfo.com is seen as a huge boost to the local Johannesburg-based franchise.

The hub site, which acts as a starting point for travellers looking for news, inspiration or in-depth travel information, is billed as a top contender on the international online travel guide market.

MyDestinationInfo.com will feed traffic from around the world to the 64 online travel guides, and with carefully constructed travel articles offering contextual information on the various destinations, Johannesburg anticipates a surge in international traffic.

In conjunction with the launch of the hub site, MyDestinationInfo will be initiating a large-scale, international public relations campaign. The campaign, designed to get the brand known and respected as the internet's top collection of online guides, will be headed up by online marketing firm bigmouthmedia.

The site has already been populated with a number of articles about all of the relevant destinations, including a comprehensive section of articles on various African destinations, including South Africa.

An article on Johannesburg is soon to be released, highlighting the city as one of MyDestinationInfo's top cities. This article includes some of the biggest highlights that tourists can expect to see in Joburg, including recommendations on Johannesburg accommodation, restaurants and various attractions, such as Soweto and the Cradle of Humankind.

The new hub site, therefore, is seen as a tremendous boost to both travelers and local business, both of whom will benefit from the well-researched, informative articles and travel tips that will be published on a regular basis.

About MyJohannesburgInfo.com
MyJohannesburgInfo.com is an online travel guide to Johannesburg, South Africa, widely regarded as the gateway to the rest of the continent. It offers a range of travel information including details on Johannesburg accommodation and Johannesburg restaurants and more.

It is part of the MyDestinationInfo.com network, which has 60 destinations from around, including South African cities Cape Town, Durban, and the Garden Route. The network uses local experts in each destination, and is backed up by the best design, applications and optimisation available to create information websites for the modern traveller.

Mydestinationinfo.com was founded in 2006 by two young entrepreneurs Neil Waller and James Street. The key to the success of the network is the high level of support a committed team provides and the fantastic group of local franchisees who run their sites to the highest standards.

MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com takes tourism in a new direction for British Columbia businesses

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:30:47 GMT

MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com, a new destination site launched this year with the MyDestiontionalnfo.com travel network, is offering a fresh approach to the tourism industry, allowing businesses in British Columbia to reach out and connect with customers directly while expanding their national and international exposure.

In addressing the needs for businesses in British Columbia to reach the modern day visitor, MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com is able to provide a comprehensive and cost-effective promotional tool, and it recognizes the needs of today's travellers to be able to access information quickly and easily. MyDestinationInfo.com ensures that each region is a market leader by regularly updating its technology to meet the expectations of users online.

The global approach of the network means that travellers seeking information for interests and activities such as BC golf courses, British Columbia restaurants or ski and snow adventures in British Columbia, can easily plan their trip before arriving at their destination and therefore maximize their travel experience. In addition, international travellers can book their flights and hotel accommodation in British Columbia from the website. This ensures that visitors are able to plan their trip more efficiently and experience a wide range of choices provided in British Columbia in an all in one platform.

This new direction for British Columbia means that businesses can now be part of the destination's promotional efforts by collectively showcasing to visitors on a global platform through the travel network. The cost-effective options ensure that smaller businesses in the hospitality and adventure industry have the same opportunities to feature along with well known larger attractions in BC's tourism sector.

About MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com:
MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com is a member of the award-winning MyDestinationInfo.com travel network with over 65 destinations worldwide, including other provinces in Canada, destinations in the USA, Europe, Africa and Australasia. The network uses local experts in each destination, and is backed by the best tech applications and optimisation available to create relevant websites for today's traveller. As a leading online travel guide all content is generated locally and presented in an attractive and user-friendly design. With continual improvements in design and technology, MyDestinationInfo.com ensures that each region is a market leader in each of their respective destinations.

MyDestinationInfo.com launches hub site

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:24:08 GMT

MyDestinationInfo.com has launched a new hub site which seamlessly links MyCapeTownInfo.com to the global network of MyDestinationInfo guides. The launch, which took place at the end of September, sees the network of websites become a solid contender on the local online travel guide market.

MyCapeTownInfo.com has been a member of the MyDestinationInfo network since May 2009, and over this time has seen a marked increase in visitors from both within South Africa and around the world.

It is predicted that the launch of the new MyDestinationInfo.com hub site, alongside a high-impact public relations campaign, will see visitor numbers increase dramatically, with a greater emphasis on international traffic.

The hub site is to act as a one-stop travel portal to any traveller looking for in-depth, accurate information on a current destination or to provide inspiration for their next trip to any one of the other 64 travel guides. The intuitive layout and high-quality, editorialised and focused travel articles will lead users to various destinations within the MyDestinationInfo network, offering various establishments the chance to appear in travel editorial, and not just in online listings on the individual sites.

MyDestinationInfo.com already features articles about Cape Town restaurants, Table Mountain, and some its most glamourous restaurants and accommodation, including the Savoy Cabbage restaurant and the One&Only Hotel.

With the seamless link between the various sites, visitors can now plan, book and research their tours all from the a single website, setting MyCapeTownInfo.com up as one of the region's most advanced and comprehensive online travel guides. The website also allows customers to book hotels, flights, and car hire, meaning everything can be done from the one site, which will be more convenient for the customer.

About MyCapeTownInfo.com
MyCapeTownInfo.com is an online travel guide to Cape Town, one of South Africa's most popular tourism destinations. It offers a range of travel information including details on Cape Town accommodation and Cape Town restaurants and more. It is part of the MyDestinationInfo.com network, which has 60 destinations from around, including South African cities Johannesburg, Durban, and the Garden Route. The network uses local experts in each destination, and is backed up by the best design, applications and optimisation available to create information websites for the modern traveller.

MyJohannesburgInfo.com launches dedicated tourists routes

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:41:26 GMT

MyJohannesburgInfo.com, part of the MyDestinationInfo.com travel network, has launched a new section dedicated to specific travel routes. This section offers travellers proposed itineraries for an afternoon, a weekend, or an entire week.

These suggested trips and routes, dubbed Johannesburg Destinations deal with 10 of Johannesburg's most popular regions, as well as regions often overlooked by tourists. They include comprehensive maps, recommended reading, and brief introductions to the various regions.

Routes close to Johannesburg include those of the popular township of Soweto, which suggests hotels, shopping centres, museums and other important heritage sites; Johannesburg proper; Sandton; the Magaliesberg; and the Cradle of Humankind.

Further afield, popular wildlife regions the Kruger National Park and the smaller Pilanesberg Game Reserve is also showcased.

All of these safari routes offer cultural, sporting and accommodation suggestions, as well as highlights within the actual reserves, and link into various comprehensive listings included in each of these categories.

These routes were borne out of the site's commitment to offer tourists brief but considered first-hand suggestions on how to spend time in Johannesburg and its surrounds, without the restrictions or costs involved with organised tours.

The routes are designed to help tourists enjoy their holiday, and make the most of it, without too much stress or planning if they are not familiar with the area or the attractions it offers. This should make planning what to do on a Johannesburg holiday much easier for tourist choosing to visit the region.

Local businesses are also seeing the value in this approach, as MyJohannesburgInfo's endorsement encourages tourists to visit attractions that major travel guides and organised tours may overlook.

The travel routes are constantly being updated, and the management team at MyJohannesburgInfo.com is constantly adding to this increasing popular section of the website.

About MyJohannesburgInfo.com:
MyJohannesburgInfo.com is an online travel guide to Johannesburg, South Africa, widely regarded as the gateway to the rest of the continent. It offers a range of travel information including details on Johannesburg accommodation and Johannesburg restaurants and more. It is part of the MyDestinationInfo.com network, which has 60 destinations from around, including South African cities Cape Town, Durban, and the Garden Route. The network uses local experts in each destination, and is backed up by the best design, applications and optimisation available to create information websites for the modern traveller.

Chamonixinfo.com launch live hotel booking service

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:10:33 GMT

ChamonixInfo.com is an expert on all things Chamonix and the portal has decided to make the most of this knowledge to expand the services offered on its website by launching an online hotel booking service with live availability.

Chamonix is one of the most popular alpine resorts in France, with a high demand for accommodation year round. Online booking has become a lifestyle choice, unlike traditional ways of organising holidays, which is why more and more travellers are choosing to arrange and book their own independent holiday to resorts such as Chamonix for added flexibility and choice.

ChamonixInfo.com provides information and research on the area, meaning customers can easily find the information they need, even if they know little about the area they are visiting. The site offers independent reviews and write-ups on handpicked hotels in the Chamonix area so users can quickly browse the range of accommodation on offer.

Going one step further, ChamonixInfo has now launched its online Chamonix hotel booking service, with many of the hotels featured on the website offering online live availability checking and booking.

This new service makes booking a holiday to Chamonix without using a travel agent or tour operator easy. Having chosen the hotel, users simply click on the 'Search and book' button to open up the webpage for their chosen hotel. After imputing the dates and number of rooms required, a quote for the holiday will be returned.

All quotes are for the price of the room for the whole stay and not per person and you are sure to get the best internet rates offered by the featured hotels in Chamonix. Those looking for car hire or flights can also find great deals using the search box on the ChamonixInfo homepage.

Simon Hills, managing director of ChamonixInfo.com commented: "ChamonixInfo has stepped up a gear with the ability to offer live hotel availability and booking services through the website. What makes us different from other tourist information websites on Chamonix is that we are independent, with hotel descriptions written by people who know the establishments as they live in resort, backed up with user reviews to give an honest view of the hotels featured."

ChamonixInfo has hotels the length and breadth of the Chamonix valley, so users can easily book a ski holiday resorts like the three star Aiglons Resort and Spa Hotel in Chamonix centre, near Mont Blanc.

Cecile Rasetti, director of sales at the Aiglons Resort and Spa Hotel commented: "As one of the major hotels in Chamonix, we're pleased to be working with ChamonixInfo to offer live availability and booking for the Aiglons Resort and Spa Hotel. The partnership means we can offer excellent on-line deals, in English, for travellers using ChamonixInfo.com to organise their own independent holiday to Chamonix."

Notes for editors:
The ChamonixInfo.com hotel live booking system is available now for booking selected accommodation in the Chamonix valley and Megeve for those looking to book an independent holiday.

The service also offers a hotel plus flight option, as well as the opportunity to book a hire car from Geneva airport.

Cecile Rasetti from the Aiglons Resort and Spa Hotel in Chamonix can be contacted on 00 33 (0) 4 50 55 90 93.

About Chamonixinfo.com:
ChamonixInfo.com is a leading

MyGardenRouteInfo reports upsurge in eco-friendly tourism

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:39:22 GMT

MyGardenRouteInfo reports local tourism businesses along South Africa's Garden Route are starting to place greater emphasis on environmental issues. In line with international trends, tourist businesses along the Garden Route are starting to see the importance of offering sustainable and environmentally friendly services and products that aim to lower carbon footprints and promote reduced impact on the natural surroundings.

The new trend which has been defined by non-profit ecotourism organisation The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) as "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people" has seen a dramatic increase throughout the world in recent years.

According to TIES, eco-tourism has been growing 20-34% per year since the early 1990s, and in 2004, eco-tourism and nature-based tourism around the world grew 3 times faster than the tourism industry as a whole.

MyGardenRouteInfo has also noted an increase in the number of businesses aligning themselves with goals outlined by the likes of TIES, but that does not mean a lowering of standards or necessitate a significant change in the individual travellers habits.

The travel website believes that luxury travel businesses can still offer unparalleled experiences but also do it in a responsible manner. This includes incorporating local communities into business models, increasing the use of energy-saving measures, as well as only making use of sustainable materials to build tourist establishments.

Leading the way in terms of responsible tourism development along the Garden Route is Phantom Forest Eco Reserve in the heart of the indigenous Knysna forest. Similar objectives have been achieved by Teniqua Treetops, situated in the Outeniqua forest, which offer eco-conscious travellers a "back to nature" collection of tree-top chalets, and places significant emphasis on long-term sustainability. Wildlife safaris are also managing to lead the way with the famous reserves of Shamwari and Addo Elephant Park providing tourists with eco-friendly activities and the chance to immerse themselves in the nature of the area.

MyGardenRouteInfo.com strongly believes that eco-tourism is a critical movement within local industry, and as such it aims to prominently showcase those businesses that offer sustainable alternatives to tourists by providing improved listings and greater details to increase awareness of these organisations.

About Mydestinationinfo.com
MyGardenRouteInfo.com is an online travel guide to South Africa's famous Garden Route, as well as the rest of the spectacular Eastern Cape. It is part of the MyDestinationInfo.com network, which has 60 destinations from around, including South African cities Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. The network uses local experts in each destination, and is backed up by the best design, applications and optimisation available to create information websites for the modern traveller.

MyPhuketInfo launches novel booking system for key Thai tourism provinces

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:04:07 GMT

MyPhuketInfo.com has recently launched an innovative online booking service, starting first with Phuket and then, by the end of September, to the other destinations for which Phuket is a major hub.

In line with what seasoned travelers today expect of an online booking service, MyPhuketInfo.com has contracts in place with major third party suppliers guaranteeing a wide selection of bookable Phuket hotels and resorts. But the really novel aspect of the service capitalizes on the MyPhuketInfo.com team's intimate knowledge of the destinations, together with its presence on the ground.

As a result of its close personal contact with local Phuket businesses, the MyPhuketInfo.com team is collecting a whole platform of amazing exclusive special deals and special rates offered by local hotels and resorts, some of which have never before been available for online booking through a major destination website.

A winning formula for Phuket accommodation providers as well as travelers looking for something beyond the standard offerings, the MyPhuketInfo.com locally contracted reservation system means travelers pay the resort direct - a significant cash-flow boost to resort operators - at the same time affording smaller resorts the opportunity of having an online booking engine on their own website.

A significant boost to the MyDestinationInfo concept of a fully interactive total travel information service, the online booking system, which today incorporates airline and car hire bookings and will in future add activity and excursion booking opportunities, meshes seamlessly the insightful local Phuket travel tips and the unique members' area, which includes a personalized trip planner and the opportunity to input to the MyPhuketInfo.com content by way of comment and review.

As part of a fast-expanding 60-strong international network of information websites, the introduction of the innovative online booking system across the group provides MyPhuketInfo.com visitors with a single source of up-to-the-minute travel resources stretching from London to Australia’s Gold Coast and beyond.

About MyPhuketInfo.com
MyPhuketInfo.com is part of the MyDestinationInfo.com global network of travel sites. Focused on providing unparalleled levels of information for visitors to Phuket, including details on Phuket events, nightlife and valuable information for expatriates, the site content is written and managed by locals, in tune with island life and with in-depth knowledge of Phuket.

MyDubaiInfo.com to host MyDestinationInfo.com 2011 Franchisee Conference

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:22:46 GMT

MyDubaiInfo.com has been chosen as a primary location for the MyDestinationInfo.com chain of websites from all over the world, and as a result it will welcome all 100 franchisees in May, 2011. In addition to the numerous presentations which will form part of the official program, there will also be a lot of time devoted to exploring Dubai.

The conference will give MyDubaiInfo.com the opportunity to reveal Dubai to the other franchisees from Algarve, Mallorca, London, Cape Town, Kenya, Slovenia, Munich, Cyprus, Puerto Rico, Cairo, who are all part of the fastest growing global online travel guide network.

Just a couple of years ago the MyDestinationInfo.com network consisted of only 30 destinations. The 2011 Conference will see the gathering together of 100 destination experts, guest speakers and partners.

Attendees will have the chance to try the best of the Arabic cuisine, and to enjoy some of the best and most famous restaurants in Dubai. One of the evenings' entertainment event's which has already been planned will be hosted at a restaurant under Burj Khalifa – the tallest building in the world.

Among discussions on further strategies, new implementations, future projects, network expansion, and worldwide coverage, attendees will also have the chance to discover the beauty of the gold souk in Dubai Mall, as well as some exclusive night shopping.

Although Dubai has turned into one of the most urbanized and modern cities in the world, the local population remains conscious of their heritage, legacy and culture. A sightseeing tour for those in search of history and culture will be organized, and everyone will enjoy a desert safari, which will end with a night out under the desert stars, a traditional dinner and dance performances.

MyDubaiInfo.com already uses the best local knowledge about Dubai to ensure its visitors have the best experience possible, so the organizer of the 2011 Conference is planning to make the event unforgettable for all attendees.

About MyDubaiInfo.com
MyDubaiInfo.com is part of the award winning MyDestinationInfo.com global network of travel sites. Focused on providing local knowledge and detailed information for visitors to Dubai, MyDubaiInfo.com includes a comprehensive restaurants guide, a list of numerous luxurious hotels and resorts, an up-to-date events calendar, as well as offers on desert safaris and aqua adventures. Along with the nightlife options and expats services, there is also a 5-days weather forecast.

MyMarbellaInfo.com reports rise in tourism

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:31:14 GMT

MyMarbellaInfo.com, the leading online travel guide for Marbella, and has reported a rise in tourism. The site is constantly updated with information about Marbella, tourism, events and activities but also the day to day business of this picturesque town.

According to the latest figures released from the Institute of National Statistics, Marbella’s tourism industry is recovering and the economy is looking up.

Despite the current economic climate, the municipality of Marbella has registered a twelve per cent increase in overnight stays representing a total of 216,643 overnight stays in the Costa de Sol area. The figures also show that the hotel stays in the region of Marbella have risen 7%, which shows the Mayoress of Marbella, Angeles Muñoz, that the town is slowly but gradually recovering.

Many factors have contributed to the rise in visitors, and Marbella has worked extremely hard to make sure the town stayed interesting and welcoming for the foreign tourists. This year’s events in Marbella were bigger than any other year, and most were an incredible success.

At the beginning of August, America’s First Lady Michelle Obama and Daughter Sasha, granted Marbella with a short visit, staying in one of Marbella’s Top Hotels generating an immense amount of Marketing for Marbella.

Then came the fabulous summer concerts including the X-Factor concert and the ABBA tribute concert Bjorn Again which attracted over 5000 visitors alone. The international Festival of Art, and the Food and Sun Festival have also all played part in luring holiday makers to the town this year.

Muñoz is very pleased with these figures and claims these are the best figures they have seen in the last 5 years, but also stresses the economy are not in the green zone just yet. Munoz also that bad weather in other countries prompted foreigners to decide to go on a weekend break to Spain at the last minute.

Even though many more people visited Marbella this year, the rise in tourism does not automatically mean a rise in revenue, and unfortunately, there was indeed a drop in the average spend per person visiting the coast.

"People opt for eating in rather than eating out, and if they do eat out, they now order less than previous years” says one of the owners of a top restaurant in Marbella. “We used to sell a lot of special wines, and champagnes, but now even the rich and famous keep an eye on their pennies and more often than not opt for a glass of wine, or a bottle of house. We are happy hearing there is a rise in visitors, but it will be a long time still before people actually decide to spend again."

About MyMarbellaInfo.com:
MyMarbellainfo.com supplies information to its visitors about the goings-on in Marbella, where to go, what to do with honest information from visitors reviews. It includes all kinds of places to visit from the smallest tapas bar to the most luxurious hotels, including the prestigious Puento Romano Hotel, the Ritz Carlton resort "Villa Padierna" and leading hotels of the world member hotel Kempinski.

The site is run by Lee Collins who himself is a long term resident in Marbella, has a team of people communicating daily with the surrounding hotels and restaurants to stay up to date with the latest events, activities and hottest parties.

MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com expands its special interests to cater for international students

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:50:09 GMT

MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com has announced the addition of international education to its resources for visitors to British Columbia. As a member of the award-winning MyDestinationInfo.com travel network, MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com pooled its resources to assist international students considering studying abroad.

As BC's local travel guide, MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com sees a parallel between international education and the travel sector, connecting the opportunity for students to combine travel and continuing their studies whilst immersing themselves in another culture and gaining the experience of living in another country. In all the things to do in British Columbia visitors can also find unique events, general tourist services, and businesses in areas of special interest. Now, in response to enquiries in the study abroad sector, MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com will provide information on a range of schools in British Columbia that offer international study programs, including learning English as a Second Language (ESL).

With BC's high standards of living, competitive course costs and world-class education system, it is no wonder that British Columbia welcomes thousands of international students annually. In addition, the opportunity for students to broaden their travelling experiences and explore the vast expanse of spectacular mountain vistas, coastal areas and natural landscapes of BC continues to be a contributing decision-making factor.

MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com will connect students directly with universities and colleges in British Columbia and assist those schools in their marketing and recruitment efforts for international students.

Visitors to MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com can also find additional services to assist them in longer term stays, including destination tours, real estate property and RV motor homes, .

About MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com:
MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com is a member and part of the award-winning MyDestinationInfo.com travel network with over 65 destinations worldwide, including other provinces in Canada, as well as destinations in Europe, Africa and Australasia. With continual improvements in design and technology, MyDestinationInfo.com ensures that each region is a market leader in each of their respective destinations.

MyMaltaInfo.com launches multimedia player for company listings

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:17:08 GMT

MyMaltaInfo.com, the comprehensive online travel guide for the Maltese Islands, has made available a new multimedia player to all companies that are featured on the website. The player, developed by Plush Media for the whole MyDestinationInfo.com network, delivers online videos and virtual tours seamlessly on the website listings.

Filming, photography, editing, production and hosting are all taken care of by MyMaltaInfo.com in close collaboration with Plush Media. As with the rest of the website, the idea is to make it easy for businesses with an interest in the travel and tourism industry to market their products in an affordable and effective way to an international audience using cutting edge technology.

The MyMaltaInfo.com online travel guide promotes businesses across various sectors that can take advantage of this new multimedia offering. Hotels in Malta, restaurants, clubs, bars, diving centres, historical and cultural attractions, health and beauty centres, English language schools and shopping malls are prime examples of companies that make great candidates for a virtual tour and a video.

The videos are all divided into short sensible chapters. A restaurant video can cover general views of the venue in one chapter, an interview with the manager in another and the chef cooking his signature dish in the final chapter. This is an exceptionally attractive way to market a business with online visitors spending considerably more time learning about the restaurant than with conventional text only listings. Similarly, the virtual tours can depict a venue much better than any amount of text and normal photography can. A health spa, for example, can show off its premises online to potential clients just as if they were 'virtually' there, seamlessly moving from the indoor pool, to the massage parlour, to the steam room and so on.

Owner and director of MyMaltaInfo.com, Niki Bilocca said, "The multimedia player is another unique service that we are giving to our valued clients. The aim has always been to empower even small businesses to be able to market themselves online using the latest technologies without the need to spend a small fortune. The multimedia player is also made available to be embedded in any other online platform free of charge, such as the company's own website. These videos and virtual tours definitely take our clients' presence online to a new level."

Multimedia is rapidly becoming a key feature of leading information websites to help the user make spending decisions by showcasing the product or service in the best way possible. It has therefore been a natural step for MyMaltaInfo.com to embrace this technology and an important step to continue providing the most accurate and current information about Malta and Gozo for visitors to the site.

About MyMaltaInfo.com
MyMaltaInfo.com is a leading online travel guide to Malta and forms part of the MyDestinationInfo.com global network of travel portals. The website offers the facility of online flight, hotel and car hire bookings.

MyMaltaInfo.com includes a comprehensive guide, supported by interactive multimedia, of recommended accommodation, restaurants in Malta, nightlife, things to do, special interest travel, shopping, property and events in Malta. All the content is generated locally and presented in an attractive and user-friendly design.

MyGardenRouteInfo.com tackles accessibility issues at local businesses

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:57:53 GMT

MyGardenRouteInfo.com has recently identified serious accessibility issues at restaurants, accommodation and tourist attractions along the Garden Route and throughout the Eastern Cape and has endeavoured to offer a comprehensive resource for tourists with mobility and accessibility issues.

According to Steve Chester, managing director of MyGardenRouteInfo.com, improving accessibility to establishments along the Garden Route requires a small investment, and is a business decision that can open a new and loyal market which he believe is currently under-catered for in the local market.

"Recent experiences with my own family have made me realize how little effort is put into making businesses accessible to people with mobility issues," said Chester.

As such, MyGardenRouteInfo.com is encouraging companies that have wheelchair-friendly facilities to contact MyGardenRouteInfo via their website, for more info on adding an organisation to the website's growing list of establishments.

MyGardenRouteInfo.com now offers significant exposure to those companies who comply with their accessibility standards via their accessible travel page. They also offer details of wheelchair friendly accommodation in Garden Route and wheelchair friendly restaurants in the Garden Route.

At the same time, Chester believes that accessibility considerations should not restricted to people in wheelchairs or shop riders, but also consider people with visual and hearing impairments, senior citizens whose balance and agility is not what it used to be, people requiring oxygen and people with walking aids such as canes and walking frames.

Chester added: "In Europe a lot of companies have realised that catering for this potentially lucrative market can have a very positive effect on their bottom line, thus creating a win-win situation for both local businesses and their clients."

About MyGardenRouteInfo.com
MyGardenRouteInfo.com is an online travel guide to South Africa's famous Garden Route, as well as the rest of the spectacular Eastern Cape. It is part of the MyDestinationInfo.com network, which has 60 destinations from around, including South African cities Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. The network uses local experts in each destination, and is backed up by the best design, applications and optimisation available to create information websites for the modern traveller.

MyCapeTownInfo.com offers multimedia first for local travel businesses

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:34:43 GMT

MyCapeTownInfo.com will now offer a range of new multimedia features to its visitors and clients. These have been designed to create an interactive and enjoyable browsing experience, while showcasing companies and tourism establishments in a manner largely unheard of in the region.

At the core of the new multimedia offerings are advanced virtual tours, which are compiled using high-resolution digital cameras and a purpose-built 360 degree lens, imported from Spain. Photographs taken in and around various establishments are linked together into one interactive Flash file, and enable viewers to zoom, pan and rotate the images.

These interactive movie files will be uploaded and hosted on the company's individual listing page, and organisations are also free to use them on their own websites and promotional material.

Andrew Thompson, managing director of MyCapeTownInfo.com says that the introduction of these virtual tours is indicative of the website's goal to offer cutting-edge features to the local market. He said: "The virtual tours make use of the latest technology straight out of Europe and, as such, offer local businesses a great opportunity to be among the first in the world to experience the exposure they can offer."

The tours, which are compiled by Plush Media in Spain, typically incorporate up to 8 different "views", each of which showcases a specific room, restaurant, bar or feature, transporting the viewer right into the establishment.

The secret to their impact, says Thompson, lies in the sharp images and simple interactivity. "The tours have to be seen to be believed - they really are the next best thing to actually being there."

At the same time, the virtual tour equipment can be used to create spectacular panoramic shots, which Thompson believes will be particularly valuable in showcasing Cape Towns world-famous scenery, including natural landscapes, beaches, vistas, and the Cape Town winelands.

Thompson believes that these tours offer something for both listed businesses and website visitors, and the decision to incorporate them into the site was an easy one. "It really does offer a win-win situation for all concerned - visitors get to see where they're going from the comfort of their living room, and business can showcase everything that they offer in one beautiful package."

About MyCapeTownInfo.com
MyCapeTownInfo.com is an online travel guide to Cape Town, one of South Africa's most popular tourism destinations. It offers a range of travel information including detail on Cape Town accommodation and Cape Town restaurants and more. It is part of the MyDestinationInfo.com network, which has 60 destinations from around, including South African cities Johannesburg, Durban, and the Garden Route. The network uses local experts in each destination, and is backed up by the best design, applications and optimisation available to create information websites for the modern traveller.

ChamonixInfo.com to give Chamonix a caffeine boost

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:06:20 GMT

Chamonixinfo.com, a leading resort information portal, has linked up with local delicatessen Papillon, in an exclusive deal to offer visitors to Chamonixinfo.com a free coffee when they make a purchase at the Papillon shop in Chamonix town centre.

Open since the beginning of 2010, Papillon has gained a fleet of fans looking for a good mug of coffee, a tasty lunch, a sweet or savory snack and even full meals all to take away. Food is freshly cooked on the premises, using quality ingredients and with a varying daily menu. The offer is open to travellers visiting Chamonix on holiday and to residents of the alpine town.

Those wishing to take advantage of this special offer can simply visit the Papillon listing on ChamonixInfo.com and print out the voucher at the bottom of the page. Then all that’s left to do is pop in to the shop, purchase a snack or meal, hand over the voucher and enjoy a free coffee, courtesy of ChamonixInfo.

On the menu at Papillon are such delights as freshly prepared salads, jacket potatoes with all the classic toppings such as cheddar cheese and baked beans, sandwiches and wraps. Every day there is a good choice of meals to take away offered, including Thai curry, chili con carne, Italian meatballs and always at least one vegetarian option. All meals can be served hot to eat straight away or cold to be re-heated at home.

On being asked about the new deal with Papillon Caroline Face, content editor for ChamonixInfo commented: "As the main summer season comes to a close in Chamonix, we're really pleased to be able to offer this exclusive Autumn deal with Papillon, as it means there are still plenty of places to eat, things to see and to do in Chamonix, when other alpine resorts are virtually ghost towns."

The free coffee deal with ChamonixInfo.com and Papillon is available now and continues through to the end of September 2010.

Notes for editors:
The exclusive free coffee deal between ChamonixInfo.com and Papillon delicatessen in Chamonix will run until the end of September 2010. To be eligible for free coffee customers will need to visit the Papillon listing on ChamoninxInfo.com and print out the voucher at the bottom of the page. Once a purchase has been made at Papillon customers will be able to exchange their voucher for a cup of coffee.

Vouchers are accepted at the discretion of the Papillon management and only one voucher per customer is allowed.

About Chamonixinfo.com:
ChamonixInfo.com is a leading website information portal for the Chamonix in the French Alps. The website publishes up to date Chamonix event information, activity details, self-catering accommodation listings, shop, restaurant in Chamonix, bars and Chamonix hotel information. ChamonixInfo.com prides itself on offering credible, no nonsense, impartial and engaging content. ChamonixInfo.com is unique in that all staff are based in resort and the site publishes feedback and customer reviews of businesses featured on the site.

MyDubaiInfo launches a new booking system

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:27:22 GMT

MyDubaiInfo, leading travel and information website, has announced the launch of its new booking engine, which will allow visitors to the website to book hotels, flights, and rent a car, all with instant confirmation.

Among the numerous new features offered by MyDubaiInfo to travellers to Dubai, there is an innovative reservation system, which gives visitors the opportunity to book from more than 350 Dubai hotels and resorts, whether it is for hotel only, hotel and flight, and/ or car rental.

The new booking engine provides information on the availability and prices which are visible throughout the booking procedure and as soon as a choice is made, the confirmation is done straight away. Additionally the MyDubaiInfo booking engine will also now show accommodation options in more detail, providing additional information on the hotel and its amenities as well as large photos, informative text, 360 degree Virtual Tours and directions for driving.

The new booking engine has been designed so that every holiday can be as tailored as the visitor requires, with the ability to simply book a hotel room for a night, through to creating a full holiday package which includes the hotel, flights, car rental, trips and tours in Dubai as well as reserving seats in many of the wonderful Dubai restaurants available. And this can now all be carried out online from the comfort of home whilst MyDubaiInfo also ensures the visitor gets the best prices possible.

As Dubai's local travel guide, MyDubaiInfo is an invaluable source of independent information, and the reservation system is a great extra tool, which completes the user's experience within the site. Using leading edge technology and techniques, and through close collaboration with the leading full search agency Bigmouthmedia, MyDubaiInfo ensures that both clients and advertisers get excellent design, excellent marketing, and excellent customer service. The integration of the booking engine forms an important stage in MyDubaiInfo's efforts to improve the site through a series of innovations.

About MyDubaiInfo.com
MyDubaiInfo is part of the award winning MyDestinationInfo.com global network of travel sites. Focused on providing local knowledge and detailed information for visitors to Dubai, MyDubaiInfo includes a comprehensive Restaurants guide, a list of numerous luxurious hotels and resorts, an up-to-date events calendar, as well as great offers on desert safaris and aqua adventures. Along with the nightlife options and expats services, there is a 5-day Dubai weather forecast.

MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com reaching international travellers via social networking

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:55:26 GMT

MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com, a member of the award-winning MyDestinationInfo.com travel network, continues to grow in popularity since its first few months of launching on the network and is now adding social media tools to further reach travellers and directly interact with visitors of the website.

MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com provides a range of options that assist visitors in connecting directly with businesses and services in British Columbia. Promoting the best of Canada's westernmost province, MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com showcases its travel industry sector from popular British Columbia restaurants and spectacular golf courses to things to do in British Columbia as well as areas of special interest for international students including universities and colleges. Incorporating and publishing useful information on the website means, for instance, visitors looking for spa and wellness treatments after a day of shopping can read reviews and find up-to-date information and contact details about businesses in their immediate area.

After a successful first summer of featuring top festivals, events in British Columbia and performances, event organizers have also benefitted from this additional reach via social media, directly presenting their events to the fans of MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com. MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com has proven its strength in connecting locals and visitors to performances and special celebrations and supporting the appreciation of arts and cultural activities of communities around British Columbia.

Excited about the future, MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com sees social networking as an important part of the website's growth, further complementing the excellent website design, terrific photos and the continuous addition of current information for visitors coming to British Columbia.

About MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com
MyBritishColumbiaInfo.com is a member and part of the award-winning MyDestinationInfo.com travel network with over 65 destinations worldwide, including soon to be launched Ontario, Alberta and the Maritime Provinces of Canada. Economies of scale mean that all MyDestinationInfo.com sites will see continual improvements in design and technology ensuring that each region is a market leader in each of their respective destinations.

MyJohannesburgInfo launches virtual tours and multi-media features for listed companies

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:25:01 GMT

MyJohannesburgInfo, the online travel website, has recently announced the launch of their new virtual tour functionality which aims to offer visitors to the website detailed and eye-catching views of various attractions, while providing listed companies with unparalleled exposure.

The independent travel website, part of the global MyDestinationInfo network, aims to offer the most comprehensive and accurate listings of the region's top attractions, including Johannesburg restaurants, Johannesburg accommodation, activities and tours.

Managing director Peter Thompson believes that these new virtual tours will be of significant benefit to both advertisers and site visitors. "MyJohannesburgInfo has always aimed to create an online environment that gives website visitors an invaluable travel resource, while providing local tourism operations with the all the support and exposure that they need. The virtual tours are simply an extension of this."

The virtual tours, which can be used by restaurants, hotels, guest houses, and most other travel ventures, are to be delivered using a state of the art online media player created by Plush Media, exclusively for the MyDestinationInfo network, and each tour will be compiled at Plush Media's headquarters in Spain.

Each company that signs up for the virtual tours will have them featured on their listing page, and visitors will be able to zoom and pan a high-quality 360 degree image of the establishment.

Thompson also believes that this new feature sets MyJohannesburgInfo apart from other local travel websites as they continue to develop new and exciting ways in which to interact with visitors and local business. "Over the last two years MyJohannesburgInfo has regularly added new and exciting features, from a comprehensive Johannesburg trip planner, to a fully functional booking engine offering top deals and specials, and the addition of virtual tours is just indication of the website's commitment to local tourism."

For more information on the virtual tours, and on how to add them to your company listing, contact MyJohannesburgInfo.

About Mydestinationinfo.com
Mydestinationinfo.com was founded in 2006 by two young entrepreneurs Neil Waller and James Street. The key to the success of the network is the high level of support a committed team provides and the fantastic group of local franchisees who run their sites to the highest standards.

The two young entrepreneurs have reached the finals of a number of major competitions such as Online Business of the Year in the StartUps Awards 2009, Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the GBA Awards 2009, winners of the UKFAST 'Travel' Digital Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2009 and the 2010 UK Trade & Investment London Exporters Award.

MyLondonInfo now listing upwards of 1,000 restaurants

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:29:01 GMT

MyLondonInfo has announced it now boasts a list of more than 1,000 restaurants in the Central London region. Having partnered with livebookings.com, the MyLondonInfo website now offers an online booking functionality for the majority of these restaurants. Not only will users be able to book their preferred time and venue but they will also be able to take advantage of special offers and deals made available by the restaurants.

Now in its second year, MyLondonInfo is keen to offer its listed restaurants the opportunity to interact electronically with their customers. In order to promote this, restaurant customers are encouraged to leave reviews, both good and bad. These reviews are published on the individual London restaurants page as well as on a scroll bar on the Mylondoninfo homepage. Users are also encouraged to contact the restaurants directly through the website interface. All reviews are then published and enquiries are followed up by the Mylondoninfo team to ensure everybody is happy.

The majority of the restaurant listings are focused on the West End including Piccadilly Restaurants and Soho Restaurants. Both of these areas are ideal for a pre-theatre London meal. Many of the restaurants offer very generous deals to those who will vacate their tables by 19:30. Over time the plan is for the team to keep expanding the area covered whilst all the time keeping the quality of the reviews first class.

Colin Iffland, Director of MyLondonInfo said: "We have gone to a great amount of effort ensuring our reviews are balanced and fair. We have endeavored to provide more than the normal single paragraph lifted from a Restaurants website and whilst more expensive and time consuming we have provided comprehensive information on the establishment. Our listings include photos, virtual tours, a booking engine and detailed contact information. We hope this extra level of care and attention will contribute to an enjoyable dining experience for all."

About MyLondonInfo
MyLondonInfo is part of the award winning MyDestinationInfo group which incorporates destination information websites around the world from London to Hawaii to Cairns and everywhere in between. MyLondonInfo offers a wealth of information on travel info, restaurants, theatre shows, London accommodation and much much more.

MyMallorcaInfo launches secure client interface and special offers

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:10:35 GMT

MyMallorcaInfo is extending the features available to clients with the introduction of a secure client interface and special offer functionality.

Access to the Mallorca client interface is by password protected login and further extends the unique qualities offered by MyMallorcaInfo to its clients. Business owners can view various relevant statistics about their profile page, make use of options to amend basic contact details, respond to reviews and comments posted by the general public, as well as addressing specific queries directly to the MyMallorcaInfo team.

The client interface also offers quick access to additional features which are only available to those MyMallorcaInfo clients who have contracted for Silver or Gold listings, such as the multimedia virtual tour and video technology introduced in June 2010, and the brand new special offer feature. Within the client interface, companies can set up special offers in their own time with complete flexibility to manage the entire process. Special weekend or low season offers, individual highlights such as Valentine's Day, or longer term offers are all possible within the system and each client may add up to three special offers at any one time.

MyMallorcaInfo publishes detailed information about Mallorca across a wide range of categories including Mallorca accommodation, restaurants, nightlife, leisure, sporting and shopping facilities, local travel, the weather, interactive maps, and events around the island. Businesses are able to showcase their products and facilities through full page Gold and Silver listings which provide detailed contact information, maps and directions, photographs, text, and the facility for visitors to leave their own personal comments.

Now in its third year, MyMallorcaInfo specialises in providing accurate and current information about Mallorca for visitors to the site, as well as actively showcasing and marketing its clients across the internet. Using leading edge technology and techniques, and through close collaboration with the leading full search agency Bigmouthmedia, MyMallorcaInfo ensures that clients receive improved visibility and better internet positioning than most would be able to achieve on their own.

MyMallorcaInfo does not have any other spin-off operations and focuses wholly on providing design, marketing and customer services which are targeted towards the needs of local businesses and worldwide visitors. The integration of advanced technologies together with leading edge internet marketing techniques is an important part of this process. Prospective clients can find more information and a quick route to joining the MyMallorcaInfo network on the company website.

About MyMallorcaInfo
MyMallorcaInfo is part of the award winning MyDestinationInfo group which incorporates destination information websites around the world from London to Cape Town to Cairns and everywhere in between. MyMallorcaInfo offer a wealth of information on Mallorca restaurants, hotels, golf, nightlife and more.

MyMaltaInfo.com launches exclusive offers on its new booking engine

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:49:42 GMT

MyMaltaInfo.com, the comprehensive online travel guide for the Maltese Islands, has introduced exclusive deals and special offers on hotel accommodation in Malta. The website forms part of the MyDestinationInfo.com franchise, a fast-growing international network of online travel portals with the objective of making unique online offers on accommodation readily available across all of its global holiday destinations.

The new special offers are made possible thanks to the MyMaltaInfo.com team which is based in Malta and who are in constant day-to-day contact with the local hospitality community. As a result of being based in Malta, near to the businesses, the MyMaltaInfo.com team is ideally placed to understand the region and be able to source the best rates and special offers on Malta accommodation, ensuring that visitors to the online travel guide will benefit from exclusive deals not available anywhere else on the internet.

The user-friendly booking facility on MyMaltaInfo.com is powered by AddaJet, an innovative online booking engine, which has partnered the MyDestinationInfo.com franchise to launch its product across the whole international network. The AddaJet system also allows for a one stop shopping cart solution so that visitors can view what is available in the area and then book themselves hotels in Malta, flights, airport transfers, tours and excursions in real-time and without ever needing to leave the website.

Commenting on the launch of the new booking engine and exclusive deals, owner and director of MyMaltaInfo.com, Niki Bilocca said: "This is another clear example of how a website put together by local experts but forming part of a global franchise, greatly benefits Malta's tourism industry. Large and small players in the Maltese hospitality business are being presented with an opportunity to effortlessly promote special and seasonal offers to a global audience which they would otherwise not have access to. In the meantime, our online visitors benefit from the option of a number of exclusive deals on accommodation in Malta."

The online special offers range from discounts on hotel prices, free nights, room upgrades and other advantageous deals for online customers.

The launch of the new online booking engine together with the integrated special offers on accommodation is another major milestone for MyMaltaInfo.com and its continued endeavours to offer the best possible travel guide to anyone planning a trip to the Mediterranean island of Malta.

About MyMaltaInfo.com
MyMaltaInfo.com is a leading online travel guide to Malta and forms part of the MyDestinationInfo.com global network of travel portals. The website offers a wealth of information and facilities for making online flight, hotel and car hire bookings.

MyMaltaInfo.com includes comprehensive guides supported by interactive multimedia of recommended local accommodation, nightlife, things to do, special interest travel, shopping, property, events and restaurants in Malta. All the content is generated locally and presented in an attractive and user-friendly design.

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