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A Taste of Vietnam for Gourmet Lovers

July 12, 2012 straightlinepr Leave a comment

The new Luxury Travel trip features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam’s most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 12, 2012 – The new Luxury Travel trip (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam’s most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land.

Along with exploring new cultures, one of the great joys of travel is the discovery of new cuisine. Those unfamiliar with Vietnamese food are in for a treat, as the national cuisine is flavorful, colorful and extremely healthy.

North: Northern Vietnam has long been influenced by its proximity to China. As the only part of the country that experiences four seasons, many dishes are only available in season. Overall, the food tends to be milder and lighter than that found in the rest of Vietnam.

Central: The pundits claim that central cuisine is the most culturally authentic food in the country. Heavily influenced by the Imperial court cuisine of Hue, the food is generally spicy and well seasoned.

South: Southern cuisine is the most varied of the three. Rich in vegetables, rice and seafood, it has incorporated French, Cambodian and Thai influences into a style that is distinctively its own. It is more heavily seasoned and tropical, spicier and at times sweeter than northern food.

Luxury Travel’s “A Taste of Vietnam” trip is designed for the traveler with limited time and an unlimited appetite for a culinary adventure.

The trip features a 12-day itinerary of Vietnam’s most popular spots, with many special opportunities to discover and savor the surprisingly varied tastes of this fascinating land.

This culinary odyssey will take travelers from tasting the dishes of the North to the delicacies of Hue, down to the unsurpassed bounty of the Mekong Delta with its cinematic abundance of fruits and vegetables.

Gourmet lovers will experience the tangy flavor of cha ca (charcoal grilled fish), sample Vietnam’s signature pho, become acquainted with infinite types of noodles and rice, and try nuoc mam (Vietnamese fish sauce).

“Our ultimate goal is to give our clients a food and wine experience that will last them a lifetime,” said Hung Nguyen, sales and marketing manager of Luxury Travel Company.

Along the way from North to South travelers will delight in a medley of elegant foods prepared to please the eye as well as the palate, including traditional Vietnamese fare and dishes influenced by international cuisine.

The food and tour is well planned, and travelers save precious time by flying or traveling by overnight train. Highlights include the wonders of Ha Long Bay, one of five World Heritage-listed sites in Vietnam, as well as shopping and a market visit to the capital city of Hanoi with its alluring Old Quarter.

Enjoy a Royal banquet dinner in this former Imperial Capital to enrich your experience in Hue, one of five World Cultural Heritage sites of Vietnam.

Travelers will also visit the picturesque and artsy port town of Hoi An, a favorite with many travelers, and the ever-vibrant Ho Chi Minh City on the bank of the Saigon River.

This trip is designed to discover the food, culture, sights and style of this unique country, combining local charm and luxuries from North to South Vietnam.

For more information and bookings, visit http://luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/VietnamCulinaryTours/atasteofvietnam.htm

Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Education

Free Webinar Highlights How the Electronic Health Record Impacts Healthcare Careers

July 12, 2012 straightlinepr Leave a comment

Bryant & Stratton College Online will host a webinar on July 18 for current and prospective students interested in careers in healthcare administration

Buffalo, NY, July 11, 2012 – Bryant & Stratton College Online, a leader in online associate’s degree programs, will host a free webinar for current and prospective students interested in a healthcare administration degree. The webinar, titled “How the Electronic Health Record Impacts Today’s Healthcare Administrators” will be held on Wednesday, July 18, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar will discuss the critical role the Electronic Health Record plays in a variety of healthcare settings including private practice, facilities and hospitals.

Bryant & Stratton College Online Instructor Laura Soldani will lead the webinar. Ms. Soldani has worked in education for nearly 20 years. She is passionate about the role the Electronic Health Record will play in the healthcare careers of tomorrow and has earned certification in both Virtual Office Information Management and Medical Informatics.

“The Electronic Health Record is a hot topic in healthcare today. It is the main structure that will be used to collect and maintain all of the data for any healthcare practice, facility or hospital,” said Ms. Soldani. “Understanding the Electronic Health Record, having the ability to effectively navigate it and use it to maintain accurate records is a critical skill for any one seeking employment in healthcare administration. The need for trained professionals in the Medical Informatics fields is, and will continue to dominate the job market.”

The webinar will provide current and prospective students an overview of how the Electronic Health Record is maintained and used in facilitating patient care. Additionally, Ms. Soldani will answer questions about careers in the medical informatics field and the online degree programs at Bryant & Stratton College Online.

Current and prospective students interested in learning more about a career in healthcare administration are invited to register for the free webinar, “How the Electronic Health Record Impacts Today’s Healthcare Administrators,” at online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/. For those unable to attend, a recorded version of the webinar as well as highlights from the webinar will be available to download at http://onlineblog.bryantstratton.edu/ after July 21.

Bryant & Stratton College was founded in 1854 and is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. For more information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degree programs, visit online.bryantstratton.edu.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For over 155 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and professional certificates. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, eleven online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures. General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at online.bryantstratton.edu.

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Business

Center for Productive Longevity Organizing Events to Stimulate Entrepreneurship Among Baby Boomers

July 12, 2012 straightlinepr Leave a comment

Meetings to be Held at Babson College, Northwestern University/Kellogg School, and University of Denver

Boulder, CO, July 11, 2012 – The Center for Productive Longevity (CPL), which serves as the bridge between people 55 and older and opportunities that enable them to continue in productive activities, is organizing three more meetings this fall in the “Spotlight on Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Baby Boomers” series. The meetings are designed to contribute to a national momentum for new-business creation, which enables Baby Boomers to remain productively engaged and also facilitates national economic growth.

The events will be held for people 50 and older at Babson College in Wellesley, MA on September 14, Northwestern University/Kellogg School of Management in Chicago on October 11, and the University of Denver on November 15. To register and view preliminary agendas, visit http://www.ctrpl.org/entrepreneurship-meeting/overview. Sponsors of upcoming meetings include AARP, CPL, and a number of other organizations.

Each of the meetings will have presentations by three successful entrepreneurs. The meetings will also include two rounds of interactive breakout sessions on topics relating to new-business creation and how to become an entrepreneur, including: risks and rewards of being an entrepreneur, strategies for identifying and selecting potential business opportunities, developing a business plan or business concept statement, and exploring funding support.

The first meeting in the series was held March 27 in Kansas City, MO at the Kauffman Foundation, a focal point for entrepreneurship in America, and attracted 95 participants. The written evaluations indicated that the meeting was extremely successful: 87 percent of the participants reported that it increased their awareness and understanding of the benefits and opportunities provided by entrepreneurship, and 97 percent stated they were now more likely to create a new business.

This interest in entrepreneurship as a career after retirement is reflected in national research as well, with increasingly more people 55 and older creating their own businesses. In fact, according to Kauffman Foundation research, the relative percentage of entrepreneurs has increased by almost seven percent for people 55-64 from 1996-2011, the largest increase among all age groups; by contrast, the percentage dropped about five percent for people 20-44.

The minimum age level is 50, and qualified people can register now for one of the following meetings at http://www.ctrpl.org/entrepreneurship-meeting/overview:

September 14, 2012: Babson College, Wellesley, MA
Babson College has been selected for each of the last ten years as having the best post-secondary school program on entrepreneurship in the country. Leonard Schlesinger, the President of Babson College, and Ralph Sorenson, past President of Babson College and founder of its Center on Entrepreneurship, will be the opening speakers.

October 11, 2012: Northwestern University/Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, IL
Dr. Paul Magelli, Senior Director, Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and James Shein, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Kellogg School, will make the opening presentations.

November 15, 2012: University of Denver, Denver, CO
The details for the Denver meeting are still being finalized, but will include Courtney Price, President of VentureQuest, and one other speaker. Go to http://www.ctrpl.org/november-15-2012 for the latest information.

The number of participants will be limited to 125 on a first-come basis. The cost of $35 per person covers inclusion of a spouse, if desired, and a post-meeting workshop on the “how-tos” of creating a new business. Payment to the Center for Productive Longevity must be received by the first of the month in which the meeting is held to confirm participation.

CPL has also initiated a national competition, the Later-Life Story Contest, for people 55 and older. The competition has two categories: Entrepreneur Success Stories and Inspirational Later-Life Stories. A panel of three independent judges will select one winner from each category who will receive $1,000 and a specially designed trophy. CPL will post the best stories on its website (ctrpl.org) under “Success Stories.” The contest deadline is August 31, and winners will be announced on October 1, 2012.

To submit a story, visit www.ctrpl.org/laterlifestorycontest and complete a submission form. Entrants must be 55 and older, have a compelling story to share, and be willing to have it posted on the CPL website for viewing and for possible publication. Stories may also be sent to James Hooks at jhooks@ctrpl.org.

For more information on CPL, the meetings and how to submit entrepreneur success stories, visit www.ctrpl.org or Facebook at www.facebook.com/CTRPL.

Media Contacts:
Jenny Foust or Alicia Hassinger
Communications Strategy Group
303.433.7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com or ahassinger@csg-pr.com

Company Contacts:
William K. Zinke or James R. Hooks
Center for Productive Longevity
303.499.3939
wzinke@ctrpl.org or jhooks@ctrpl.org

About the Center for Productive Longevity
The mission of CPL is to stimulate the substantially increased engagement of people 55 and older in productive activities, paid and volunteer, where they are qualified and ready to continue adding value. Visit ctrpl.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CTRPL.

Contact:
Alicia Hassinger
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
ahassinger@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Healthcare

Network with the Nation’s Leading Health & Fitness Experts This Fall in Vail, Colo.

July 11, 2012 straightlinepr Leave a comment

Living at Your Peak, an exclusive Vail, Colo., health and fitness summit, announces impressive lineup of athletic legends, fitness experts and medical authorities, among others

Vail, CO, July 10, 2012 – Marathon legends, cycling champions, renowned researchers and the nation’s leading health and fitness experts will be among the presenters at Living at Your Peak (www.livingatyourpeak.org), the nation’s only gathering designed to help health-conscious individuals and influencers discover how to live longer, better and impact the wellbeing of their world. The Vail Symposium today announced the notable lineup of speakers for this inaugural event, to be held September 13-15, 2012, in Vail, Colo.

“Featuring one-on-one interactive sessions with recognized experts in an intimate setting, Living at Your Peak offers attendees the unique opportunity to share an exclusive, life-changing wellness experience,” said Jamie Stone, Living at Your Peak event champion and a board member of the Vail Symposium, a non-profit organization responsible for Living at Your Peak.

Tennis legend and health advocate Martina Navratilova will keynote the event. Jenna Wolfe, co-anchor of NBC News’ Sunday TODAY show, will emcee. Living at Your Peak’s renowned list of presenters includes experts in the areas of fitness, nutrition, cognitive health and well-being, preventive medicine, longevity and stress, sports fitness and personal health.

Fitness

* Josiah Middaugh, professional triathlete, seven-time XTERRA national champion, eight-time American snowshoe champion, certified strength and conditioning specialist.

* Ellen Miller, manager and coach of the U.S. women’s mountain running team, Mount Everest climber and adventure racer.

* Jeff Olson, RLT, champion skier, two-time Olympian, three-time national champion and Pan American Gold Medalist, co-founder and president of Well Nourished Worldwide, co-founder of the Metro Denver Health and Wellness Commission and the Zyozy Foundation.

* Uta Pippig, world-renowned marathoner, founder and president of Take The Magic Step, LLC and co-founder of the Take The Magic Step Foundation.

Nutrition

* Paul Anders, restaurateur, executive chef at Vail’s Sweet Basil restaurant.

* James Hill, PhD, executive director of the Anschutz Center for Health and Wellness, leading expert and author on nutrition.

* Kelly Liken, former Top Chef and Iron Chef America contestant, proprietor of Vail’s Kelly Liken Restaurant.

* Kevin Nelson, award-winning executive chef at Vail’s Terra Bistro restaurant.

Cognitive Health and Well-Being

* Cheryl Chessick, MD, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado (CU) School of Medicine, director of women’s studies and treatment at the CU Depression Center.

* Jack D. Edinger, PhD, insomnia researcher and clinician, professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Sleep Medicine at National Jewish Health, adjunct professor at Duke University Medical Center.

* Clifford Saron, PhD, associate research scientist, Center for Mind and Brain and M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California, Davis.

* Matt Vogl, deputy director of the University of Colorado Depression Center

Preventive Medicine

* C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, director of the Women’s Heart Center at Cedars-Sinai, trailblazer and leader in preventive heart health.

* Monique Giroux, MD, co-founder of the Movement and Neuroperformance Center of Colorado, medical director of movement disorders for Swedish Medical Center.

* Scott Small, MD, professor of neurology, Columbia Neuroscience, nationally renowned expert on brain health.

Longevity and Stress

* Eli Puterman, PhD, postdoctoral scholar at the University of California – San Francisco, recognized expert on the physical impact of chronic stress.

* Jay Williams, PhD, acclaimed physiologist and medical nutritionist, clinical professor, author, researcher, health and wellness consultant.

Sports Fitness

* Peter Millett, MD, director of shoulder surgery at the Steadman Clinic.

* John F. Murray, PhD, licensed clinical and sport psychologist in Palm Beach, Fla., has been recognized for his work with NFL teams and professional athletes.

* Inigo San Millán PhD, director of the Human Performance Lab at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center.

* Coen Wijdicks, PhD, director and senior staff scientist in the Steadman Philippon Research Institute’s Department of BioMedical Engineering.

Personal Health

* Jeffrey L. Boone, MD, MS, consultant in cardiometabolic health, preventive cardiology and stress medicine in private practice in Denver, Colo.

To learn more about these presenters’ Living at Your Peak sessions, visit www.livingatyourpeak.org.

Living at Your Peak is organized by the Vail Symposium, a grassroots, non-profit organization providing thought-provoking, diverse and affordable educational programs to the Vail Valley community. Event sponsors include Vail Valley Medical Center, HealthONE, the Town of Vail, The Steadman Clinic, Vail Summit Orthopaedics, Vail Resorts, PGA TOUR, Triumph Development, the Vail Daily, Vail Beaver Creek Magazine, Antlers at Vail, Vitality Center, Opedix, Udi’s Gluten Free Foods, The Biegler Foundation, Colorado Access, Wendy and Paul Raether, the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, Vail Luxury Magazine, The Denver Athletic Club and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute.

For more information about Living at Your Peak, please visit www.livingatyourpeak.org.

About Living at Your Peak
Living at Your Peak is a two-and-a-half day summit designed to help individuals learn how to live longer, better and influence positive change in the wellbeing of the world around them. The event is designed to promote lifelong health and fitness through customized experiences in an intimate setting. Program presenters are proven experts and peak performers in the fields of fitness, nutrition, cognitive and emotional wellbeing, preventive medicine and cutting-edge research. Living at Your Peak is organized by the Vail Symposium. For more information, please visit www.livingatyourpeak.org, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/LivingatYourPeak, follow us on twitter at @LivingaturPeak or follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/living-at-your-peak.

About the Vail Symposium
The Vail Symposium is a grassroots, non-profit organization that has been part of the life and history of Vail since 1971. Its mission is to provide educational programs for the Vail Valley community that are thought-provoking, diverse and affordable. A (501)(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Symposium is almost entirely donor-funded. For more information, please visit www.vailsymposium.org.

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Molly Koch
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303.433.7020
mkoch@csg-pr.com
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Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd Highlights Culture, Cuisine and Nature in its Vietnam Tours

July 11, 2012 straightlinepr Leave a comment

The best of Northern Vietnam itinerary features Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa, travelers will find the culture, nature, heritage, authenticity meets comfort in just one week.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 10, 2012 – The best of Northern Vietnam itinerary features Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa, travelers will find the culture, nature, heritage, authenticity meets comfort in just one week.

After a full day visit to the charming capital of Hanoi, travelers will take a night train to Lao Cai – a China-Vietnamese border city.

From Lao Cai there will be a short transfer to the hill town of Sapa. After exploring the area, travelers will return to Hanoi and visit Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

Officially recognized as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World in 2012, Halong Bay is a must see on anyone’s itinerary for Vietnam, thanks to its turquoise water and thousands of jagged, limestone islands.

The best way to appreciate this magical scene is from a boat, cruising between the karst cliffs, which loom like fairytale castles, complete with rocky spires and hidden caves. Still used to for fishing, whole families live on floating villages that are easily visited. Some will even take travelers out on a fishing trip. It was also among Asia’s top five tropical island paradises as selected by CNN.

“The northern area of Vietnam is always an attractive destination for tourists visiting the country. Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa are the favorites destinations for all travelers. You will enjoy ending your trip with a relaxing traditional junk trip and take part in a wide variety of activities like kayaking, cave climbing or just simply sitting on the sundeck for a glass of wine as you contemplate what you seen and perhaps plan for a return trip and extended tour” said David Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Ltd.

With all private concierge services: door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services, transportation, deluxe train, a private cabin on the sharing boat cruise, meals, and an English or French speaking tour guide escorted all days, the tour priced at 1150 USD per person for a private party of 2 people for deluxe category and 948 USD for first class – the offer is valid until 30 Sep, 2012.

“Vietnam is a charm of Asia. The northern area of Vietnam is always an attractive destination for tourists visiting the country. With its rich history, unique cultures and amazing diversity of both people, landscapes, the Northern Vietnam welcomes travelers looking for a truly authentic experience. On this seven day trip, You discover the best of Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay including two World Heritage Listed Sites: Thang Long Citadel in Hanoi and Halong Bay. We take an overnight train trip up to Sapa and trek to hill tribal villages. You will be treated to a luxury night spent on a junk boat. You take part in a wide variety of activities like kayaking, cave climbing or just simply sitting on the sundeck for a glass of wine. This trip is designed to discover the very best of the North Vietnam in term of culture, adventure, sightseeing, discovery, comfort and style, this Vietnam tour is so unique, special for a life time experience.” Said Pham Ha, CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

The first luxury tour operator (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.

For Vietnam tour and booking, visit www.luxurytravelvietnam.com

Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Entertainment

Luxury Lifestyle Destination NadineOnTheScene.com Now Syndicated to Cities Planet’s 4 Million Readers

July 10, 2012 straightlinepr Leave a comment

Television Personality Nadine Bubeck and digital marketing agency Black Dog Promotions is happy to announce NadineOnTheScene.com has signed an international syndication deal with Cities Planet and its many city-related websites.

Scottsdale, AZ July 09, 2012 – Television Personality Nadine Bubeck and digital marketing agency Black Dog Promotions is happy to announce NadineOnTheScene.com has signed an international syndication deal with Cities Planet and its many city-related websites. Nadine is now the Lifestyle Living contributor for 100+ websites, giving readers an online hub for everything hot. Cities Planet’s growing network of 4+ million readers will now be able to read the “latest in luxury” by Nadine Bubeck/NadineOnTheScene.com.

Cities Planet (www.CitiesPlanet.com) is an online advertising media and marketing venture representing over 100 city-related websites world-wide. Cities Planet manages all of the sales, marketing, and advertising functions for all the sites, and spearheads all national and local partnerships.

The Cities Planet Network represents 50 states and many cities, including Scottsdale.com and LongBeach.com. It also has an international presence. The cities range in size from quaint upscale communities, to large metropolitan areas.

Fred Mercaldo, Managing Partner of Cities Planet, stated, “We are beyond excited to have the unique writing style of Nadine. This not only provides great content for our readers, but exciting marketing opportunities for our advertisers. We look forward to expanding our relationship in the near future.”

Nadine On The Scene’s Nadine Bubeck added, “I am thrilled to become the Luxury Living contributor for all Cities Planet websites. My goal is to give modern-day readers a taste of the finest in great pleasure and indulgence. Our Cities Planet/NadineOnTheScene.com partnership is brilliant. I hope to create an international buzz.”

Nadine On The Scene is partnered with Black dog Promotions, an Arizona-based public relations and digital marketing agency. Nadine loves everything lifestyle. She enjoys taste-testing new restaurants, exploring new places, researching the latest beauty buzz, and getting to know influential A-listers. Readers can now share her experiences at www.NadineOnTheScene.com.

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd Reveals its Hot Vietnam Package Tour

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Luxury travelers prefer Classic Vietnam Tour in 9 days, as Luxury Travel Ltd reveals the best selling Vietnam tour package in June 2012.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 10, 2012 – Luxury travelers prefer Classic Vietnam Tour in 9 days, as Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) reveals the best selling Vietnam tour package in June 2012.

There are 100 FIT bookings for this package in June month only. The country’s first high end tour operator, Luxury Travel Ltd, immerses guests in Vietnamese culture by providing insider access to private events and extraordinary people.

Vietnam is a tropical paradise of charming people, heavenly beaches, brilliant green rice paddies and lush emerald rainforests.

“This trip has been carefully designed to provide a unique experience in the destination, promote cultural understanding and exchange, flow smoothly from place to place, allow time for relaxation and exploration on your own, provide maximum value, and very importantly to be enjoyable. The itinerary can be modified to suit your tastes, timeframe, budget, and special interests. Tour highlights include Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City. Travelers will visit 4 World Heritages Listed Sites and seven wonder of nature Halong Bay with one night stay on boat.” says Dav Nguyen Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Ltd. www.luxurytravelvietnam.com

Travelers get their interactions with these people which are stimulating, edifying and enlightening, and travelers will have a well-rounded and profound learning experience that they will value forever.

Vietnam-based Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel and serves today’s most sophisticated travelers, in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel excels in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator.

Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Education

Bryant & Stratton College Online Reveals Mobile App Development Degree and Other Changes for Fall

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A Hospitality Management degree, an Office Information Technology degree and a new scholarship for technology students are all coming this fall

Buffalo, NY, July 09, 2012 – Bryant & Stratton College Online, a leader in online associate’s degree programs, today announced changes to their degree program offerings for the fall as well as a new scholarship for students in its technology courses. The College is currently enrolling students for its Information Technology with a focus on Mobile Applications Development degree, an Associate in Office Information Technology and an Associate in Hospitality Management – Restaurant & Hotel Services degrees. All classes will begin in September 2012.

The changes in the degree programs are in response to meeting demands in nascent industries, like mobile application development, as well as to better prepare students entering career fields with changing responsibilities. The updates include:

* A new Information Technology with a focus on Mobile Applications Development Associate of Occupational Studies degree that will prepare students interested in an online IT degree to write programs for mobile applications for use on contemporary mobile devices. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of application developers is expected to grow 28 percent by 2020. Enrolling in this program will prepare students for entry-level positions with software development companies, business environments and corporate training development organizations in this growing field;

* The launch of an Office Information Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program. The degree program will replace the Administrative Assistant degree offered by Bryant & Stratton College Online. With an emphasis on information technology in an office environment, the new degree program will better reflect the growing number of technology-based responsibilities administrative assistants are undertaking in the workplace;

* The launch of a Technology Careers Scholarship for students currently enrolled in one of Bryant & Stratton College Online’s technology focused online degree programs. Eligible degree programs include Interactive Media Design, Networking Technology, Security Technology and Office Information Technology degree. Eligible and qualified candidates must be enrolled in one of those programs and must be in their first semester at the College. Scholarship recipients will be awarded up to $500 for part-time students and up to $1000 for full-time students for one semester of courses.

In addition to the changes above, Bryant & Stratton College Online will now offer a Hospitality Management – Restaurant & Hotel Services Associate of Applied Science degree. The program will prepare students for leadership roles in settings such as hotels, the food and beverage industry, travel and tourism, entertainment and sport venues, resort and spa services and casinos.

“We are excited about this set of changes to our degree programs. At Bryant & Stratton College Online we are dedicated to making sure our degree programs reflect the needs of the marketplace. By addressing these changes we help ensure our students are learning the critical skills they need to be competitive in the job market after graduation,” said Scott Traylor, Associate Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College.

The Information Technology with a focus on Mobile Applications Development Associate of Occupational Studies degree is not currently available to students in Ohio. The Hospitality Management degree – Restaurant & Hotel Services Associate of Applied Science degree is not currently available to students in Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin.

These degrees join the five online bachelor’s degree programs, thirteen online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate programs Bryant & Stratton College Online offers.

Contact:
Kavitha Thimmaiah
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 433-7020
kthimmaiah@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Business

Bill Ringle Leading Summer Tour on How High Performers Lead Businesses

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Bill Ringle, America’s Business Growth Strategist, is offering a seminar called How High Performers Lead Their Businesses in Boston, Princeton, and Washington D.C. in July and August, 2012.

Philadelphia, PA, July 07, 2012 – Bill Ringle, America’s Business Growth Strategist and Founder of the Rapid Rise Academy, is traveling on a 2012 Summer Tour to offer seminars on How High Performers Lead Their Businesses. Ringle will lead this program in Boston, MA on July 17, 2012; in Princeton, NJ on July 26, 2012; and in Washington D.C./Baltimore, MD on August 2, 2012.

How High Performers Lead Their Businesses sprung from Ringle’s awareness that in this tough economy, the ways of finding new business and new opportunities have changed, and it has confused many leaders. Standing off to the sidelines is no way to win the game, and in fact is perhaps the riskiest thing a leader can do if they want to see their business thrive and prosper going forward.

“What I’ve seen in working with top entrepreneurs and executives is that the companies that have been growing in the last few years are thinking about business and doing things differently from those that have not been growing,” says Ringle. “What I call the “high performers” are innovating in their marketing, being bolder with their offers, and encouraging their team members like never before. It’s these key principles and practices that really move the needle for businesses and what I want to share with you.”

At each tour stop, Bill will create a lively environment for learning with other top business owners and leaders. He will teach some of his best ideas and practices that he has shared with members of his top coaching and mentoring programs, demonstrate how to overcome some of the big obstacles to consistent high performance in business, and leave time for networking during the event.

For more information on the tour, and to sign up for early notification of event details, visit http://www.askbillringle.com/summer-tour.

Contact:
Meredith Hegg
LearnWell
491 Baltimore Pike, Suite 209
Springfield, PA 19064
610-626-0175
pr@learnwell.com
http://www.askbillringle.com/summer-tour

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Bill Ringle Leads AskBillRingle.com Forum on Improving Team Productivity

July 8, 2012 straightlinepr Leave a comment

AskBillRingle.com’s open conference call for entrepreneurs and business owners on July 5, 2012 will discuss proven techniques and tips for improving business team member productivity.

Philadelphia, PA, July 07, 2012 – Bill Ringle, America’s Business Growth Strategist, will lead July’s AskBillRingle.com forum, “Improving Team Member Productivity,” on Thursday, July 5, at 4:00pm ET. A great team maximizes the skills and productivity of each member. Does yours? This AskBillRingle.com session is designed to help you tap into the power of your team by improving team member productivity.

Ringle will discuss the five big barriers to getting the results you want, where you need to “come from” to allow members of your team to give their best, and how to avoid the “That’s not what you told me to do” complaint. He’ll also share all-important ways to recognize that you are being a team leader, not a (micro)manager.

“Expanding a business beyond the start up stage to the growth stage and beyond requires that you develop systems and delegate responsibility throughout your organization. Unfortunately, this is one of the hardest things for many business owners to do.”

AskBillRingle.com gives business owners and entrepreneurs answers to their most pressing business growth questions. The website and accompanying conference calls focus on a different subject each month, and give business owners unprecedented access to Ringle’s expertise, experience, and advice. August’s topic, “Secrets to Getting More Repeat Business,” will provide unique tips and discuss common mistakes in that area.

Bill Ringle, America’s Business Growth Strategist and Founder of the Rapid Rise Business Growth System, works with entrepreneurs and executives who want to overcome the five big challenges to business growth so that they can run profitable and rewarding businesses rather than become stuck and overwhelmed in unfulfilling and draining roles. He has worked on four continents, is the author of four business books, and inspires and educates thousands of business leaders each year through his speaking, coaching, interactive programs, and educational products.

For more information and to participate, visit http://AskBillRingle.com.

Contact:
Meredith Hegg
LearnWell
491 Baltimore Pike, Suite 209
Springfield, PA 19064
610-626-0175
pr@learnwell.com
http://AskBillRingle.com