The $700 million MGM Grand at Foxwoods, located adjacent to Foxwoods Resort Casino, North America's largest resort casino, opened to the public on May 17 following a star-studded gala celebration filled with one-of-a-kind entertainment and excitement.

The boutique and luxury hotel booking site, Luxique (http://www.luxique.com/), is to mirror its support for the cyclone victims in Burma (Myanmar) with a similar effort for those affected by the devastating earthquake in China.

Continental Airlines today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) announcement to implement slot auctions at John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty Airports:

YTB International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: YTBLA) ("YTB" or the "Company"), a provider of Internet-based travel booking services for travel agencies and home-based independent representatives in the United States, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada, today announced its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2008.

The Academy of Country Music today announced that Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will perform a live special tribute to country music legend Eddy Arnold during the 43rd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. Actor Jason Alexander, supermodel Karolina Kurkova and actor David Spade, star of the CBS comedy series "Rules of Engagement," have been added as presenters on the broadcast. Reba McEntire will host the event for the tenth time. The ceremony honoring country music's top talent and the industry's hottest emerging talent will be broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 18th, 2008 at 8:00 PM LIVE ET/tape delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

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Darien Lake Theme Park Resort is thrilled to present the Orange County Choppers MotoCoaster to its guests. The ride, opening today, is the first of its kind to open in the country.

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) released its annual report, entitled Tourism 2008 Report to the Region, to members of the local, regional and national tourism and hospitality industry. Distribution of the report, themed "More Partners, More Promotions, More People" coincides with National Tourism Week, taking place May 10-18, 2008. The 50-page report provides a comprehensive snapshot of the previous year and a look toward the future of the region. Tourism 2008 also details how the Philadelphia region received $10.44 billion in direct, indirect and induced visitor spending in 2006 (the most recent year numbers are available).

Red Lion Hotels Corporation today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Anupam Narayan, and Chief Financial Officer, Anthony Dombrowik, will be presenting at the Seventh Annual JMP Securities Research Conference on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco, California. The presentation will begin at 9:00 AM Pacific Time.

Allegiant Air, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company , today announced that it has entered into an Air Transportation Charter Agreement with MLT Vacations, LLC. Under the agreement, Allegiant expects to realize revenues in excess of $10 million over the term of the contract.

Taking chefs from kitchens and restaurants all around the country and placing them aboard Holland America Line ships, the line's Culinary Arts Center program continues to flourish. Since its inception four years ago, the program has nearly doubled with more than 70 culinary experts participating in the ongoing 2008 season including cookbook authors Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, on Holland America Line's new ms Eurodam.

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Chef Laurent Gras and Richard Melman, Chairman of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises(R), have teamed up to open L2O (pronounced el-two-oh), a modern seafood restaurant in an historic building in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago. L2O breathes new life into the dining landscape by bestowing upon guests an elegant cuisine that is both exciting and appealing.

As the summer travel season begins, many vacation and business travelers will beat jet lag with the Anti-Jet-Lag Diet developed at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory.

The Hilton Garden Inn and Residence Inn will offer contemporary, affordable guestrooms that are within easy reach of both downtown Chicago and North suburban businesses and attractions. Located in Mettawa, near Lake Forest, the Hilton Garden Inn and Residence Inn bring together two highly-regarded hotel brands in one complex, catering to both long stay business and leisure travelers offering the top-tier amenities guests have come to expect from Hilton and Marriott brand hotels.

Southwest Airlines Co. invites you to listen to a live webcast presentation of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A link to the webcast will be made available via the Investor Relations homepage on the Southwest Airlines' website. Details of the audio webcast are as follows:

Alaska Airlines delivered the season's first shipment of Copper River salmon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport this morning and expects to transport about 20,000 pounds of the coveted fish by day's end. The arrival of Copper River salmon is anticipated every year by seafood lovers in a growing number of U.S. cities and points worldwide.

OpenSkies, a premium transatlantic airline from British Airways, received approval today from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin operations. The new airline will offer flights between Paris' Orly Airport and New York's JFK Airport starting in June.

VRX Worldwide Inc. (TSX-V:VRW) reports its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2008. The financial results reflect strong growth, year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter, of the Company's Licensing Fees and a significant improvement in the Company's Gross Profit and EBITDA.

DGL Hotel Management Group, LLC anunció hoy la disponibilidad de soluciones completas e individualizadas de mercadeo para pequeños hoteles y centros turísticos en la Cuenca del Caribe. La compañía ofrece mercadeo estratégico, gestión de ventas, administración de hotel, análisis y asistencia a hoteles y centros turísticos que buscan ayuda de mercadeo en una escala menor.

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. , announced today a new promotion with Bill Me Later, Inc. The promotion will offer special savings to AirTran Airways customers who book their spring and summer travel using the Bill Me Later(R) feature on http://www.airtran.com/. By simply selecting the Bill Me Later option at the time of purchase, consumers can conveniently and securely pay for their AirTran Airways travel purchases online without providing credit card information.

DGL Hotel Management Group, LLC anunció hoy la disponibilidad de soluciones completas e individualizadas de mercadeo para pequeños hoteles y centros turísticos en la Cuenca del Caribe. La compañía ofrece mercadeo estratégico, gestión de ventas, administración de hotel, análisis y asistencia a hoteles y centros turísticos que buscan ayuda de mercadeo en una escala menor.

announces an incredible airfare promotion featuring complimentary tickets from all major East Coast gateways that serve Antigua via American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Couples who book seven-night all-inclusive stays in the resort's Premium Beachfront Suites from June through November 2008 qualify. The all-inclusive nightly rate is $520 per person, based on double occupancy, and includes all meals, top-shelf liquor, non-motorized water sports, entertainment, tax and service charges.

Frontiers North Adventures, el principal proveedor de auténticas experiencias árticas en el norte de Canadá, lleva un ritmo récord para conseguir otro año de éxito en la industria del turismo.

People to People Ambassador Programs (http://www.peopletopeople.com/), the leader in premier, student educational travel programs, and FranklinCovey(TM) (http://www.franklincovey.com/), the global leader in effectiveness training, productivity tools, and assessment services for organizations and individuals, are partnering together to bring the most dynamic and comprehensive leadership training workshops offered to students anywhere to Philadelphia.

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. yesterday held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the meeting, Thomas P. Capo, Maryann N. Keller, The Honorable Edward C. Lumley, Richard W. Neu, Gary L. Paxton, John C. Pope and Edward L. Wax were elected Directors. Molly Shi Boren did not seek re-election due to her retirement from the Board. Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2008 year. Also, the proposal for the addition of 660,000 shares to the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan and Director Equity Plan was approved.

Commenting on the announcement this morning of British Airway's 45 percent jump in profits, reporting a pre-tax profit of GBP883 million to April this year, Steve Turner, Unite's national secretary for civil aviation said:

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Today DGL Hotel Management Group, LLC announced the availability of comprehensive, tailored marketing solutions for small hotels and resorts throughout the Caribbean Basin. The company offers strategic marketing, sales management, hotel management, analysis and assistance for hotels and resorts that seek marketing assistance on a smaller scale.

Frontiers North Adventures, the premiere provider of Authentic Arctic Experiences in Canada's north, is on record pace for another successful year in the tourism industry.

Frontiers North Adventures, the premiere provider of Authentic Arctic Experiences in Canada's north, is on record pace for another successful year in the tourism industry.

this year, to the legendary Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach on May 15, 2008.

Broward County, FL will become the new home of Gospel Music later this month with the Ground Blessing Ceremony for the 90,000 sq. ft. Gospel Complex for Education and Preservation that will be developed on the northwest corner of State Road 7 and Sunrise Boulevard in Lauderhill, FL.

MEDEX Global Group announced today that it has formally completed the acquisition of ASI Group (formerly Air Security International). In operation for more than thirty years, MEDEX is the oldest and largest independently owned provider of global travel security and medical assistance in North America.

It's an all-original, all-singing, all-dancing musical journey across America when Las Vegas-based HIV/AIDS charity Golden Rainbow presents its 22nd annual "Ribbon of Life" fundraising production show. The spectacular is staged June 14 and 15 in Le Theatre des Arts at Paris Las Vegas.

Hometown comic Russell Peters is teaming up with Tourism Toronto to become Toronto's first Global Ambassador. Tourism Toronto today announced the new partnership with Mr. Peters, a Toronto native who plays to sold-out stadiums around the world.

Adrenaline Family Entertainment, Inc. announced today the acquisition of Alabama Adventure in Bessemer, Alabama. Adrenaline Family Entertainment is a theme park operating company made up of former seasoned senior Six Flags Inc. executives and majority owned by Angelo, Gordon & Co., an alternative investment management firm with more than $18 billion of assets under management. The acquisition is expected to be completed on May 15, 2008.

Bonnie Rind of Investigate Udom, said she is dismayed by reports that Thailand's Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) is unable to provide necessary oversight of Thai aviation due to cronyism and corruption.

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd., the prestigious luxury hospitality organization, has launched a sophisticated and alluring new website, designed to educate and engage discerning travelers through comprehensive solutions to their traveling needs. The enhanced site, which has been infused with an "experiential" feel, has garnered positive feedback from industry professionals and has already delivered a considerable spike in on-line bookings, as seen in a 35% increase in the conversion rate just weeks after going live.