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Luxury Travel Ltd Leads Vietnam Tourism Industry More Luxe Travel Products

March 7, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Luxury Travel Ltd launched a number of innovative Vietnam luxury tours for 2012-2013.

Hanoi, Vietnam, March 7, 2012 — Locally based in Vietnam, Luxury Travel Ltd is the first tour operator and DMC, an award winning Asian specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel Ltd launched a number of innovative Vietnam luxury tours for 2012-2013.

For Vietnam, the country receives 6 million visitors in 2011, and the number of tourists increases 20% year after year. The new slogan of Vietnam tourism — “Timeless charm,” was created with an aim to attract long haul travelers, who wish to experience its defining characteristics: Thrills, nature, heritage, festival, pristine, enjoyment, scenery and essence.

With new luxury hotels and world class golf courses newly opening, luxury trains, exclusive cruises and upscale private tours spanning the length of the country, Vietnam is fast emerging as the world’s latest luxury destination.

Luxury Travel Ltd has exotic Vietnam 12 days, luxury meets heritage on Ho Chi Minh Trail in 29 days among many new others tours. Exotic Southern Vietnam Tour in 12 days, Adventure Holiday in Vietnam, You Explore a Mix of Culture, Nature, Adventure and Relaxation 18 days, Vietnam Chic Adventure Tour in 14 days, The Charm & Natural Beauty of North-Eastern Vietnam 9 days, Discover the charm of Ninh Binh by Bike 2 days.

Today’s luxury travelers want to be entertained and stimulated, rather than simply pampered. Vietnam offers a magical mix of tropical beaches, post-colonial charm, a string of world heritage sites, stunning inland scenery, world-renowned cuisine and a home-grown flair for hospitality.

“Vietnam has many attractions, including beautiful resorts, spas, majestic scenery, a rich traditional culture, easy going and welcoming locals, great cuisine and an improving tourist infrastructure. This makes Vietnam a more attractive destination for travelers seeking the best value for their money.” said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd. “Today upscale tours must offer “off the beaten path” experiences, efficiency, seamless travel, value for money and a return on personal values. It is these qualities that lead many luxury travelers to opt for short trips, which offer a slice of local culture, a splash of adventure, and authentic experiences.”

For more information, visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com.

Media Contact:
David Nguyen
Sales and Marketing Manager
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Business

The Guardian and AAA back Oikocredit impact investment fund

March 6, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

A fund offering investors 2 per cent returns on ethical, socially responsible investment projects has won backing from The Guardian and AAA.

Boston, MA, USA, March 06, 2012 — A fund offering investors 2 per cent returns on ethical, socially responsible investment projects has won backing from The Guardian and Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The newspaper and the alternative investment advocacy group are both supporting the Oikocredit investment fund, which is based in the Netherlands and provides small loans to help people living in developing countries. A recent article in the broadsheet explained that Oikocredit was first launched as a faith-based fund back in 1975, but that its roots do not affect the investment decisions it makes.

The fund started off facilitating churches’ loans to marginalised people in developing countries. It now offers “life changing” loans to projects and people in countries including Uganda and the Ivory Coast. One of the projects it has helped is the Cocovico women’s market, which was set up in 2008 by a group of village women in order to help them sell their produce without paying the fees charged by other markets.

Investors can expect a modest annual return a well as the knowledge that their cash is helping to change lives of vulnerable people all over the world. AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson said, “We fully support these kinds of small-scale loan projects in the developing world as the model has worked so well for so many people.”

“Many entrepreneurs and small businesses owners in less economically and politically sound countries have no access to finance at all, and therefore, their ideas and business often fall at the first hurdle. Impact investing project such as these truly create a win-win situation.”

AAA is an advocacy and research organisation that promotes ethical and alternative investments of many kinds. Not least investment in forestry as both a profitable and ethically sound option. An example is the sustainable plantation projects run by Greenwood Management in Brazil.

About Alternative Asset Analysis:
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

Media Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

Business

Sales Guru Jill Konrath Speaks on Selling in a Volatile Economy as Part of Experts Connection March Webinar Series

March 6, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Bestselling Author of SNAP Selling and Selling to Big Companies to Share Her Secrets on How to Close New Customers When Times Are Tough.

NOVATO, Calif. (March 6, 2012) — Experts Connection for Business (http://www.experts-connection.com/business.aspx) will host a new webinar this month featuring world-renowned sales strategist and author Jill Konrath. The webinar, entitled “Selling in a Volatile Economy,” will offer strategies to get prospects to adopt new thinking and help them take risks in tough economic times. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, from 4:00 to 5:30 ET (1:00 to 2:30 PT) and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

Trying to get a sales prospect to change from the status quo is difficult at any time, and when money is tight it’s even more challenging. All successful sales are driven by a strong business case that demonstrates to the prospect that the reward is worth adopting a something new. Of course, when times are tough everyone is overwhelmed with too much work, which makes the sales process even more challenging.

Tough economic times call for a fresh sales approach that gets prospects to see the value of your offer and return your calls. In this webinar, Jill will present some fresh ideas to help you close new business, including:

– How to amplify your prospecting platform.
– How to create new sales opportunities where none existed before.
– How to shrink the time it takes to get a sale.
– How to craft sales prospecting campaigns that cannot be ignored.
– How to get sales first, before the competition steps in.
– How to optimize your personal effectiveness.

“Jill is one of today’s leading sales experts and has developed closing strategies that just plain work, no matter what you are selling,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection series. “We are delighted to be able to offer her expertise as part of the Experts Connection webinar series. No matter what you are selling or marketing, hearing what Jill has to share about sales is something no one can afford to miss.”

The Experts Connection webinar series allows business professionals to connect with experts in a wide range of areas, gathering information about business-critical topics presented with an eye toward the practical, not just the theoretical. Experts Connections recruits the most knowledgeable specialists to address problems facing small companies, multi-national corporations, B2B, B2C; businesses of any size serving any market. The cost of the seminar is $100, and access is provided via web and telephone. A web archive also is available for registrants. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com/business.aspx.

About Jill Konrath

Jill Konrath is an internationally recognized sales strategist and bestselling author. Her newest book, SNAP Selling, soared to the #1 sales position on Amazon within hours of its release. Her previous book, Selling to Big Companies, has been an Amazon Top 20 Sales Book since 2006. Fortune magazine selected Selling to Big Companies as one of eight “must reads” for salespeople along with classics such as How to Win Friends and Influence People.

Jill began her sales career at Xerox, moved into technology sales and finally she sold services. As a consultant, she’s worked with companies like IBM, GE and Staples. She also has been featured on ABC News, Fox 2, Entrepreneur magazine, the New York Times, Selling Power, The Business Journal and many other publications.

About NETSHARE

NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700
annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

Business

BusinessVibes explains How Events can Help grow your Business

March 6, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Here are the top 10 reasons why attending offline events or conferences are good for business.

London, UK, March 06, 2012 — With the booming trend of digital-marketing or e-commerce, it is no doubt that online business has become more and more important and efficient than any other forms of business. However, many experts and professionals also point out the irreplaceable characteristics for some offline business, especially the offline events and conferences. Here are the top 10 reasons why attending offline events or conferences are good for business:

10. Getting out of the office is always good for knowing your business environment. During the events or the conferences, you can actually build the direct connection with the people, products, new trend and the whole business environment. You can actually see and feel what is really happening in your business, and that is something you can never get from sitting in the office and staring at your computer screen.

9. Being more focused on business. Attending the event or conference, talking with other attendees or presenter is in fact the least distractive way to deal with your business, because being in the event or conference is almost impossible to multi-task, which is good for the consistent thinking and productivity. It is totally different situation from a webinar where attendees can still handle email, instant message, phone calls and so on.

8. Face to face communication is always better then online encounters. It is the truth that talking to people face to face is always much easier and more efficient than contacting them via email or even the phone.

7. Attending the event or conference allows you to meet the key personnel in the business. Directly meeting up with the leaders or the crucial personnel is definitely desirable for your business, and offline event or conference is definitely providing you the best opportunity to meet up with them.

6. Events and conferences always make you learn. Attending the event is actually a good test for your products or business strategies that you can always learn and improve during the event. Moreover, events also allow you to learn from your partners and competitors in the same time.

5. Being around with people in the same business could be inspirational. Event and conference are good opportunities to gather the like-minded people in the same business, which means more inspirational interacts and communications.

4. Attending events can give you a wider connections and contacts. That is the initial aim of organising the events – build the wider network of connections and contacts within the business.

3. Attending the events can help you build your own database of potential partners or competitors. Apparently, you can get a clear idea about what others doing during the event, whether they can your partners or competitors in future.

2. Event is the best place for looking for the partnerships. It is the common situation that attendees of the events always leave with several partnerships and joint venture opportunities, which will bring your business a dramatic impact.

1. Attending the events is best method to increase your products-exposure and brand-awareness. Showing your products and your brands in the events is also a good marketing strategy that makes all the attendees and presenters to get to know your products and brands.

Media Contact:
Marta Munia
Marketing Executive – Europe
Businessvibes Network International Inc
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
Tel: +44 20 7291 0883
E-Mail: marta@businessvibes.com
Web: http://www.businessvibes.com
Follow us on Twitter @businessvibes for daily updates

Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd to Offer Chic off-the-Beaten-Track Tours in Cambodia

March 6, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Luxury Travel Ltd launched a number of exciting Cambodia tours for 2012-2013.

Hanoi, Vietnam, March 6, 2012 — Vietnam – based Luxury Travel Ltd is a long established Asian specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel Ltd launched a number of exciting Cambodia tours for 2012-2013.

Luxe Cambodia is on the rise. Teeming with history, marvelous architecture and awash in natural beauty, Cambodia is fast becoming a must see destination in South East Asia. The largest religious monument ever built, Angkor Wat ranks at the top of globetrotting VIP – must see list of wonders in the word. The newest tours includes “Discover Cambodia from highlights to relaxation in 12 days“, “Mixing Charm and Adventure in a Tour of Cambodia“, “Treasure of Cambodia 8 days“.

“The majority of travelers to Cambodia come for short trips to Seam Reap and the Angkor Temples but Southern beach around Sihanoukville is gaining popularity, thank to new tourism infrastructure, new hotels and airlines links. The perception of Cambodia being dangerous has entirely changed and we now see our clients doing overland tours between provinces and overland country combinations between Laos, Thailand and Vietnam” said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

Opened in 2004, Luxury Travel Company Limited is the first luxury tour operator and DMC in Vietnam, has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and serves thousands of high-end travelers every year. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent award: “Best Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam.”

Marketing

New Parenting iPhone iPad App Tantrums 911 Helps You Stop Tantrums & Help a School of Your Choice

March 5, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Parents, Turn Tantrums into Deeper Love Connection With Your Kids without Giving Up or Giving In! Wouldn’t it be great to feel cool, calm, collected & even loving when faced with a tantrum? What if you could also get a donation to you kids’ school?

Marina Del Rey, CA USA – March 05, 2012 — Tantrums 911 parenting expert, Valerie Jampolsky, reveals to parents five easy steps to never let a tantrum unravel them again and how to transform a tantrum into a love fest, a happier, deeper love connection with their kids without “giving up” or “giving in”.

Also, read below to learn how parents can use Tantrums 911 parenting app to get a donation to your kids’ school!

What is the donation?

A. 10% of Jampolsky Enterprises proceeds from your download of Tantrums 911 prior to midnight PST March 31st will be donated to your kid’s school.

B. An ADDITIONAL 10% of Jampolsky Enterprises proceeds WORLDWIDE from downloads prior to midnight PST March 31st will be donated to the school with the most supporters and the classroom at that school with the most supporters will get a special gift!

How do you get the donation for your kids’ school?

3 Easy Steps:

1. Download the Tantrums 911 app by midnight PST March 15, 2012 http://tinyurl.com/6p6d8fp and

2. Via the get in touch button on the app provide:

Your name, your e-mail, the date you downloaded the app, the name and location of the school you want to benefit and if you wish, the classroom you want to benefit (for a special extra gift to that classroom).

3. Via the Special FREE Offer button on the app, sign up to get the special FREE offer and use the SAME EMAIL provided via the get in touch button.

After March 31st, the Tantrums 911 team will tally up the numbers and (a) arrange for donations of $10 or more from downloads by your school’s supporters (b) will contact the school with the most supporters to arrange for the additional donation of 10% of Jampolsky Enterprises’ WORLDWIDE receipts of downloads from the launch of the app until midnight (PST) March 31st, 2012. The name of the school will also be posted at http://app.tantrums911.com.

So, help yourself, help your kids and help your kids schools! You can download Tantrums 911 via iTunes http://tinyurl.com/6p6d8fp or via http://tantrums991.com or http://app.tantrums911.com

Learn how, for Valentines day and beyond, to transform a tantrum into a love fest, a happier, deeper love connection with your kids without giving up or giving in!

Valentines day was recently here and at this time of year we don’t usually like to focus on the negatives in our relationships with our loved ones, but at some point in time every parent usually says (or at least thinks) My kids are driving me crazy! or they are embarrassed, again, when in public, or with friends or family, their little (or not so little) one has a temper tantrum.

Wouldn’t it be great to feel cool, calm and collected and even loving when faced with a tantrum And what’s more, what if as a Valentines day present to you (and your kids) you could stop tantrums or even prevent them.

Here are 5 tips from Tantrums 911 Parenting expert, Valerie Jampolsky for parents to transform their kids tantrums into a deeper loving connection with their kids without “giving up” or “giving in”:

1. Put on Your Oxygen Mask First: Before saying anything to your child, take a couple deep breaths and give yourself some self-empathy in the moment (e.g., I’m really frustrated, I really need things to be easier) and remind yourself of your overall parenting goals of connection, trust, mutual giving, instead of resentment, judgment and rebellion (i.e., when you’re not looking, or as teenagers, even when you are looking!)

2. Be a Video Camera, Not a Prosecuting Attorney: Observe what your child is doing as if you are a video camera, without judgment or creating enemy images of your child.

3. Look Under the Tip of the Iceberg with an Open Heart: Lovingly ask questions (not interrogate) to find out what is the real underlying need that your child is trying to meet (i.e., don’t focus on the current strategy/behavior) until your child gets that you get their needs without judgment: Are you feeling (x) because you need (y)

4. Brainstorm Solutions Together: Ask if your child is willing to hear your needs and brainstorm solutions together to meet both your needs. For preverbal kids, invite fun alternatives to meet their needs that also meets your needs or sometimes, just connecting so they get that you get and support their needs is enough (more on how to do that in the Tantrums 911 App coming soon!).

5. Open Eyes, Open Arms Open Heart: A Preventative measure: Be there with open eyes, open arms and open heart, when your kids come to you and practice these same skills when there is no crisis (I.e., share their joy of meeting a need) (e.g., Wow! You built a big tower of blocks! Was that fun).

Valerie Jampolsky is a single parent of two amazing twin boys, a child and family therapist, an entertainment attorney and the creator of the App, Tantrums 911 available now for iPhones and iPads http://tinyurl.com/6p6d8fp and coming soon for Android phones. See http://www.tantrums911.com or http://app.tantrums911.com for more info.

For info regarding how to get a donation to your kids school, see http://app.tantrums991.com.

Tantrums 911 is based on Valerie Jampolskys program, Parenting 911: Open Hearted Parenting, (http://www.parenting911now.com) which is based on Marshall Rosenbergs NVC teachings which have been helping families worldwide transform their relationships with their kids For Over 40 Years!

Media Contact:
Valerie Jampolslky
Jampolsky Enterprises
578 Washington Blvd
Suite 921
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
310 463-2263
valjampolsky@gmail.com
http://app.tantrums911.com

Business

BusinessVibes advices How to Avoid Scammers in Online Event Registration

March 4, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Online event registration will not be free from scams, but being aware of the typical behaviours of scammers can help participants to avoid them.

London, UK, March 04, 2012 — Along with the development of new technologies users of Internet started to arrange many things sitting in front of their computers. This quick development was significant for event organisers and enabled them to use Internet as a quick way of registration to particular events. Registration was introduced along with payment option, what immediately increased number of scammers on the Internet. Online event registration will not be free from scams, but being aware of the typical behaviours of scammers can help participants to avoid them.

Registration with stolen credit card is not that common among event registration transaction as there is no product to be send to receiver and it is not really possible that someone who paid registration fee with stolen card would appear on the event, but you might fall into trap when someone who paid with stolen card asks for refund by cheque. If you mail check to provided address, scammer can get it and realize it quickly. To avoid this danger, try not to do any exceptions while processing refunds. As a general rule, you should always refund a transaction by the method it was paid.

If your event is open for participants from foreign countries, you may have guests registering to your event only to get access to the country. If it is true, you will be probably contacted with request to send requesting a letter of invitation which will be required as part of their visitor’s visa application. To avoid that kind of situation you should always question registrations from countries that you don’t expect registrants from. Be suspicious for applicants, who are not really your targeted audience.

Another way to avoid scammers is to double check their personal information. As soon as somebody contacts you regarding registration made online ask some questions to verify their identity before offering them any information. If you ask questions properly the scammers shouldn’t affect your event. There are platforms like http://www.businessvibes.com helping event organizers to stay in touch with visitors. Thanks to that risk of having scam visitors can be significantly reduced.

Media Contact:
Marta Munia
Marketing Executive – Europe
BusinessVibes Network Intrernational Inc.
8 Wimpole Street
London W1G 9SP
Tel: +44 20 7291 0883
E-Mail: marta@businessvibes.com
Web: http://www.businessvibes.com
Follow us on Twitter @businessvibes for daily updates

Travel

Experience Vietnam – Timeless Charm in the Lap of Luxury

March 3, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Luxury Travel Ltd to promote timeless charm of Vietnam in 18 days.

Hanoi, Vietnam, March 3, 2012 — Travelers rave about Vietnam’s incredibly friendly people, 54 unique ethnic minorities, and beautiful landscapes. http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/Culturetours/The-best-of-the-best-Vietnam-Holiday-18days.htm

In the north, wander through the charming colonial boulevards of Hanoi. The sofitel Legend Metrople Hanoi Hotel rivals the finest hotels you find anywhere, and the restaurants and eateries will delight your senses. Enjoy the finest cuisine at the award-winning Hanoi Press Club, Bobby Chin, Wild Rice or the elegant Mandarin Restaurant in the West Lake area. Hanoi is one big marketplace and with the traffic full of families piled onto motorbikes it’s hard to imagine anybody stays at home. Meanwhile, the sensuous, serene scenery of Halong Bay is another absolute must-see in the north and a comfortable an overnight cruise or a day trip from Hanoi.

Any trip to central Vietnam would not be complete without exploring the majesty of Hue, the former imperial capital and a quiet city renowned for the magnificent architecture of its citadel, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples, built under the Nguyen Dynasty on the banks of Perfume River.

Hue is less hectic than Hanoi but its back roads are full of bustle and it is a pleasure getting lost among the bread shops and pagodas.

The atmospheric Hoian, south of Hue, is a Unesco World Heritage site and a river front port town crammed with historic homes, tiny museums, stylish cafes and bustling silk and fish markets. Do not forget the beautiful Cua Dai Beach or Cu Lao Cham Islands.

Next fly to the resort town of Nha Trang to spend several days in a secluded private villa overlooking beautiful Ninh Van Bay at Six Senses Nha Trang. Snorkel or dive among the coral reefs in crystal blue waters, hike along the nature trails, cool off in your private plunge pool, indulge in spa treatments or just relax on the white sand beach and admire the unspoiled mountain and sea views.

Farther south, entertain your senses in Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City. This is a metropolis as ripe with life as Hanoi. It is every bit the intoxicating Indochina of the imagination. The city is brimming with energy and the nearby countryside is painted with classic Asian images and an overall atmosphere of true warmth. Exploring the Mekong Delta region is also an essential part of any holiday in Vietnam. Start at Cai Be on the Cai Be Princess private sampan. Lunch is served at a family estate in the delta, with a stop at Vinh Long before returning to Saigon.

Visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com

Travel

Luxury meets Heritage Along Ho Chi Minh Trail, Vietnam

March 3, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

Luxury Travel Ltd to Launch Discover the Hidden Treasures of Vietnam by Road in 29 Days.

Hanoi, Vietnam, March 3, 2012 — Inspired by the beauty of legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail and Vietnam’s off-the-beaten-track places, Luxury Travel Vietnam has just created the special tour named “Discover The Hidden Treasures of Vietnam by Road in 29 days” which exactly satisfies the thirst of adventurous + history-loving travelers.

The traditional route is from north to south, starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh; travelers have the chance to discover Vietnamese culture, people and life by passing highlighted areas of Vietnam: Hanoi capital, cozy Sapa, Halong World Heritage, Hue Imperial City, Hoian World Heritage ancient town, fantastic beaches of Nha Trang and Mui Ne, and the bustling Saigon. Along with that are selective activities in each destination, to jot down a few: Bac Ha Sunday market – the most interesting ethnic in South East Asia, a relaxing overnight cruise in Halong Bay, Ninh Binh biking, beach relaxation and Saigon surrounding Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta.

“Discover the Hidden Treasures of Vietnam by Road in 29 days” on the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail, Insiders also benefit by exploring Vietnam in depth with unique experiences by witnessing out-of- the-way places that still have not had many visitors: the newest World Heritage listed site Ho Citadel in Thanh Hoa, Sun Spas Resort in Quang Binh – one of the beautiful hidden resorts in Vietnam.

Just to name a few unique experiences that travelers will enjoy during the tour: discover the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail system with its scenic landscapes by road, stop for fantastic photo opportunities anywhere you desire; staying at the finest hotels and resorts, among which, the Ana Mandara Ninh Binh Resort & Spa, Sunspa Quang Binh, The Nam Hai resort, and Six Senses Ninh Van Bay Resort & Spa would be the unforgettable experiences.

“The beauty of this tour is to discover Vietnam by road with your own private van, guide and driver from North to South Vietnam,” said Mr. David Nguyen – Sales & Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Vietnam.

With all private services: door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services, transportation, meals, accommodations and an English or French speaking tour guide, the tour priced at 7,148 USD per person for a private party of 2 people – the offer is offered until 30 Sep, 2012.

The first luxury tour operator (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) and full travel service agency based in Hanoi with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, Luxury Travel is exceptional in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and sales offices in California, Paris, and Melbourne. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam.

Business, Energy

Lineworkers from FPL and Other Utilities Honored By State

March 3, 2012 staronepr Leave a comment

“The hardworking men and women of Florida who risk their lives daily in extremely dangerous situations to ensure the reliable delivery of electric energy to all citizens of the state are most deserving of gratitude, appreciation and honor,” said State Rep. Seth McKeel of Lakeland, reading from an honorary resolution that designated August 26 as “Lineworker Appreciation Day” in the State of Florida.

Tallahassee, Fla. – March 2, 2012 — Judging from the scene outside the Florida Capitol on March 2, 2012, you might have thought that lawmakers were facing a serious power outage – with bucket trucks and hard hat-clad lineworkers gathered by the dozens. But quite the contrary, lawmakers had invited utility employees from across the state, including many from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) to recognize them for their outstanding service.

McKeel was motivated by Tracy Moore, wife of former Lakeland Electric Lineman Marc Moore, who died in an unfortunate accident several years ago. Tracy has been working to keep her husband’s memory alive by honoring lineworkers who respond to emergencies and often work in harm’s way to restore power for Floridians.

Lineworkers from many Florida utilities converged on Tallahassee for the announcement. FPL was represented by five North Florida employees – Distribution Supervisor Danny Dean, Sr. Line Specialist Bob Harrison and Restoration Specialists Corey Koshinski, Wes Richardson and Otis Smith.

“We came to show support and respect for our colleagues across the state,” said Dean. “While safety is always our top priority, there’s always an element of risk involved in our jobs, but we take a great deal of pride in serving the people of Florida. It’s an honor to be recognized for the work that we do.”

The line specialists were joined by several members of FPL’s Tallahassee office, who turned out to support their fellow employees.

“It’s important for all of us to honor the vital work that our line specialists perform every day to ensure our customers have safe, affordable, reliable electricity,” said Paul Hamilton, FPL Vice President of State Legislative Affairs. “They’ve got tough jobs, and we’re proud that the state is recognizing the work they do.”

About Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. FPL serves 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading employer in the state with approximately 10,000 employees. The company consistently outperforms national averages for service reliability while customer bills are below the national average. A clean energy leader, FPL has one of the lowest emissions profiles and one of the leading energy efficiency programs among utilities nationwide. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla. – based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more information, visit http://www.FPL.com.

Media Contact:
FPL Media Line
Florida Power & Light Company
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
305-552-3888
kristy.kennedy@rbbpr.com
http://www.fpl.com