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Los Angeles Residents Alan and Judie Sherin Open Dream Vacations Franchise

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 5, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alan and Judie Sherin recently completed an intensive training program to become certified vacation specialists and owners of a Dream Vacations travel franchise in Los Angeles. As a result of being part of the nation's leading home-based travel agent franchise network, their travel agency TourTakers Dream Vacations, has access to the best cruise and land vacation deals and exclusive, elite product and service offerings.

"Booking vacations can be very frustrating to the point of total confusion. There are just too many choices, special offers, lingo and general information overload on the Internet," says Alan Sherin, co-founder TourTakers Dream Vacations. "By joining forces with Dream Vacations, we are able to provide our clients with a better, more personalized approach to vacation planning."

To complete the certification program, the Sherins participated in-depth training and workshops including sales and marketing seminars; product briefings by major cruise lines; hands-on computer systems orientation introducing new agents to CruiseControl, a proprietary customer relationship manager, sales reporting and reservation system; and onboard ship inspections at the state-of-the-art Dream Vacations training center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Consumers can browse the TourTakers new Dream Vacations website - http://www.tourtakers.com/ - complete with a live search engine and booking capabilities, or contact them for expert, personalized guidance in planning memorable vacations. TourTakers walks clients step-by-step through the entire booking and planning process, from selecting destinations and excursions based on clients' interests to providing packing lists and enhancing special occasions.

As a Dream Vacations franchise, TourTakers is now part of the World Travel Holdings family of brands, one of the top travel retail networks in the world with incredible buying power with every major cruise line and many tour operators, resulting in exceptional low prices and exclusive offers such as upgrades, discounts and more.

For more information or to book a dream vacation, please call toll free 877-388-3975 or visit http://www.tourtakers.com/. Hours of operation are seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST/PDT.

About Dream Vacations:

Launched in 2016, Dream Vacations A CruiseOne Company is a franchise opportunity that is part of World Travel Holdings, the world's largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company. Dream Vacations franchisees have unrivaled buying power to offer the best prices and exclusive offers when selling memorable vacation experiences such as cruises, resort stays and land tours.

Twitter: @Tour_Takers

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Ely Winter Festival and ArtWalk – Nobody Does Winter Better!

ELY, Minn., Jan. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ely's Winter Festival and ArtWalk opens Thursday, February 4 and continues through Sunday, February 14, 2016. This annual celebration of winter in the north offers outdoor activities, both muscle- and engine-powered; indoor cultural and social events; and the ArtWalk, which combines the best of indoor and outdoor.

A highlight and centerpiece of the Festival is the International Snow Sculptors' Symposium in Whiteside Park. Professional snow carvers attend from all over North America, transforming huge blocks of snow into castles, Buddhas, octopi, dancers and other fanciful figures. This year, we have 45 carvers including a team of sand carvers from Mexico!

The park will be busy all week. An ice-skating rink will be open to the public, except when the hockey teams and figure skaters are demonstrating their skills. Fat-tired bikes, winter campers, dog-sledding demonstrations, and a Kubb (Swedish lawn-bowling) tournament can all be expected. Offerings away from the park include an ice-fishing contest, broomball tournament, guided snowshoe hikes, and candlelit cross-country skiing.

If you prefer central heating with your winter, you're in luck. You'll find live music, a spaghetti feed, a Carvers' Jam, a Valentine's Day concert, and a crafts fair. A talent show, the second annual Beard Fest, and classes at the new Ely Folk School are also on the schedule.

The Festival's companion event, the Ely ArtWalk, turns the whole town into an art gallery and market. Over 100 local artists display over 400 pieces of their work in the windows of Ely's merchants. Expect to see paintings, photographs, fabric art, metalwork, glasswork, pottery, sculpture, and more. It gives new meaning to the term "window shopping."

Winter Festival coordinator Shauna Vega comments, "We love winter up here, and you will, too. With so many new sponsors and new activities, Ely is the place to be. There is truly something for everybody."

Go to the website to find out what will be the most fun for you and your family: http://www.elywinterfestival.com/. Visit and "like" our Facebook page. Then come join the party!

The Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk are funded in part by grants from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund), the Donald G. Gardner Humanities Trust, the Ely Chamber of Commerce, local merchants, organizations and individuals. Thanks to the City of Ely for its support and contribution to this event.

The Ely Winter Festival and Ely ArtWalk are nonprofit, volunteer-driven events that celebrate life and culture in the north. The Festival is a 501(c)3 nonprofit org.

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Twitter: @ElyWinterFest

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Adult Summer Camp is coming to Michigan at Camp Forever Fun

READING, Mich., Dec. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Looking for an amazing holiday gift for your "grown-up" children aged 21 and up? Send them to summer camp again! Camp Forever Fun, Michigan's premier all-inclusive summer camp for young adults, will run two sessions, Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, in 2016.

For four days and three nights we will sleep in bunk beds, wake up to the camp bells, and eat together in the mess hall. Load up on coffee; we're going to play all day! You can expect morning yoga, dodge ball, giant canoe races, tug of war, climbing wall, relaxing at the waterfront, high ropes course, face painting, capture the flag -- and much more!

At night it's time to bring out kegs of really good beer (and some wine too). Get ready for campfire concerts, s'mores, talent shows, starlight beer hikes, and awesome nightly theme parties!

"So many young adults are seriously lacking fun in their lives," says camp director Joel Paul Reisig. "I knew that I could change that for hundreds of people at once!"

Come with a partner or friends if you like, but most people come alone, night one is all about high-energy ice breakers.

"I promise when you wake up on the first morning camp will be loaded with your new friends!" There will of course also be beer. "I'm going to bring in kegs of really good craft beer, all brewed here in the Midwest. This isn't a frat party, we're not looking for obnoxious drunks; we're a camp for fun young professionals who want to have the best long weekend of their lives. Age is just a number, camp is forever. Come away with me to never-never land."

Camp Forever Fun is an all-inclusive experience where housing, food, alcohol, activities, new friends, and unlimited memories are all included in the price of your ticket. Registration is now open at http://campforeverfun.com/.

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CampForeverFun/.

Camp Forever Fun, we come as strangers but leave as friends.

Location: Camp Forever Fun is in Reading, Michigan. We have 120 acres on beautiful Long Lake. If you're in the Midwest, odds are we're not that far from you.

Participation limited to adults over 21 with valid ID.

Twitter: @CampForeverFun

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Augmented Reality ‘VisitPalmSprings’ App Now Available on iTunes

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group (CRG) and the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism of Palm Springs, Calif. today announced the availability of the Augmented Reality "VisitPalmSprings" App on iTunes. The joint collaboration achieves the goal of designing and delivering a mobile solution that provides instant, multi-aspect navigation data. Residents, visitors and tourists in the City of Palm Springs now have instant access to a broad range of information about the city on their mobile device.

The two organizations pioneered a comprehensive multifunction solution that supports Travel and Tourism, as well as Smart and Sustainable Urban Mobility in the city of Palm Springs. The app provides up-to-date, useful information on where to stay, play, dine, and shop so the locals and tourists alike can take advantage of everything the famous desert oasis has to offer. This application puts everything this city "like no place else(TM)" has to offer right at users' fingertips.

"VisitPalmSprings" includes key functional features covering the latest information for those looking for what to do and how to get around the city using public transportation in Palm Springs. Users will be able to find accommodations, events, dining, attractions and more; get exclusive access to local deals; use bookmarks to help plan a journey. The app includes interactive maps and compass view. Users can virtually "move" to another location to see what's waiting for them at the next point of interest. The app also includes Augmented Reality features such as geospatial search, pointing, and pointing- enabled search. The app works offline - meaning no surprise roaming/data charges for the users. The City's newest addition, the BUZZ Trolley, shows real-time route information.

"This newly redesigned VisitPalmSprings app means visitors around the globe have an easy, modern way to navigate travel planning with the swipe of the finger," said Mary Jo Ginther, Director of Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. "In addition to finding places to stay, play, dine and shop in Palm Springs, visitors will be able to download maps before their visit, access those maps to guide them around the city, and bookmark and share favorite places and activities. Once in Palm Springs, users can find places close to them, and access BUZZ Trolley routes in real time."

"Today's mobile citizens not only desire but, require just about everything on the go. 'VisitPalmSprings' connects citizens and tourists with a growing base of public services and local business offerings, all in real time and on any device. It is a major step toward the goal of Palm Springs becoming a true 'Smart City,'" said Gregory G Curtin, Ph.D., CRG's Founder and CEO.

About Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism of Palm Springs, Calif.:

The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism is the City's official destination marketing organization whose focus is to promote the City to consumers, the media, and domestic and international trade buyers, thus increasing the transient occupancy taxes and sales taxes generated for the City, and increasing the City's exposure as a world-class year-round leisure destination. The Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism is operated and managed by SMG.

About Civic Resource Group:

Civic Resource Group (CRG) is a leading digital government product company. The Company pioneered CivicConnect(TM), its first-of-a-kind unified/mobile/augmented reality platform for smart government, smart cities and smart citizens. The Company most recently rolled-out its Augmented Reality-based product for the public sector, CivicAR(TM). Since 2000, CRG has been "Fulfilling the Promise of Technology(TM)" for the broad public sector, helping the sector to harness digital advances to connect with their constituents and deliver better and more efficient services. The Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. and Dublin, Ireland. In 2015 CRG was named to the list of Top 20 Government Technology Providers and Top 20 Public Sector Solution Providers along with being spotlighted as "Public Sector Augmented Reality Leader" by Wall Street Forensics. CRG is a new breed of Company with a new signature approach, blending the best of technology, design and communications in the digital age to support Sustainable Communities, Efficient Public Services, Engaged Citizens and Better Quality of Life.

Visit the CRG company website at http://www.civicresource.com/.

Visit the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism website at: http://www.visitpalmsprings.com/.

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Twitter: @CivicResource @PalmSpringsCA

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Adult Summer Camp is coming to the Midwest at Camp Forever Fun

READING, Mich., Dec. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Summer Camp, it's not just for kids anymore! Camp Forever Fun, the Midwest's premier all-inclusive summer camp for young adults, will run two sessions, Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend, in 2016.

Over four days and three nights young adults will learn to be kids again. We'll sleep in bunk beds, wake up to the camp bells, and eat together in the mess hall. Load up on coffee; we're going to play all day! You can expect morning yoga, dodge ball, giant canoe races, tug of war, climbing wall, relaxing at the waterfront, high ropes course, face painting, capture the flag -- and much more.

At night it's time to bring out kegs of really good beer (and some wine too). Get ready for campfire concerts and s'mores, talent shows, starlight beer hikes, and awesome nightly theme parties.

"I know how hard it is to meet people, new friends or a romantic interest, after college," says camp director Joel Paul Reisig. "I produce movies for a living, I saw how quickly people make real and lasting friendships on my film sets, I knew that I could make this happen for hundreds of people at once and have a great time doing it!"

Come with a partner or friends if you like, but most people come alone, night one is all about high-energy ice breakers.

"I promise when you wake up on the first morning camp will be loaded with your friends!" There will of course also be beer. "I'm going to bring in kegs of really good beer, all brewed here in the Midwest. This isn't a frat party, we're not looking for obnoxious drunks; we're a camp for fun young professionals who want to have the best long weekend of their lives! Age is just a number, camp is forever. Come away with me to never-never land."

Camp Forever Fun is an all-inclusive experience with housing, food, alcohol, activities, new friends, and unlimited memories all included in the price of your ticket. Registration is now open at http://campforeverfun.com/.

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CampForeverFun/.

Camp Forever Fun, we come as strangers but leave as friends.

Participation limited to adults over 21 with valid ID.

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Twitter: @CampForeverFun

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Augmented Reality Enabled ‘GoLauderdale’ App Available on iTunes: Collaboration between Civic Resource Group Int’l and Downtown Development Authority of Fort Lauderdale

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group International (CRG) and the Downtown Development Authority of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (DDA) today announced the completion of the DDA's modernizing Smart City initiative. The joint collaboration achieves the goal of designing and delivering a mobile solution that provides instant, multi-aspect navigation data. Residents, visitors and tourists in the city of Fort Lauderdale now have access to a broad variety of digital sources of information.

The two organizations are pioneering the first complete multifunction solution that supports Smart and Sustainable Urban Mobility, as well as Travel and Tourism in the city of Fort Lauderdale. The integrated technology suite includes key functional components covering all things Fort Lauderdale: a new website (http://www.golauderdale.org/), smart phone application, and 10 interactive kiosks that will provide the latest information for those looking for what to do and how to get around the city using public transportation.

CRG is the prime and only contractor to DDA across the entire initiative. CRG developed the customized Smart City technology, which includes data from Yelp API, Google Places, Broward County Transit, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Tourism Bureau (http://www.sunny.org/). The resulting interactive solution, named "GoLauderdale" combines data from various sources into a single, real-time display of information about cultural events, dining, shopping, special offers, attractions, hotels, and transportation options among others.

The "GoLauderdale" smart phone app is available on iTunes ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/golauderdale/id1053400388 ). The app works offline, thus eliminating roaming/data charges where applicable. Besides finding accommodations, events, dining, attractions and more the app will help enable users to navigate to their destination using the trip planner feature; use bookmarks to help plan the journey; use interactive maps & compass view to find what to do and how to get there. The app also includes Augmented Reality-enabled features such as geospatial search, pointing, and pointing- enabled search. Users will be able to virtually "teleport" to another location to see their next planned stop.

This interactive program was initiated to coincide with the Wave Streetcar's station information and was funded by a grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Interactive kiosks are available downtown and along the beach. Users can get directions to attractions from their current location using GPS, with interactive mapping that incorporates real-time transit information. GoLauderdale.org allows users to choose from select geographical areas, and the program suggests restaurants and incorporates reviews, menus, current offers, and nearby options.

GoLauderdale is a new way to experience the city using an insider's guide tailored to locals and tourists alike. "This system is invaluable for anyone who wants to experience Lauderdale like a local. Like all of our projects at the DDA, it's an essential enhancement to the infrastructure of our great downtown," said DDA urban planner Chadwick Blue. "This is just the latest improvement to make downtown user-friendly and accessible to new-comers, visitors and seasoned locals."

"For today's mobile citizenry 'GoLauderdale' is a quintessential modern community-serving necessity. It not only delivers curated up-to-date information to Fort Lauderdale's residents and visitors, in essence, the 'GoLauderdale' service helps to boost local economy. Seeking to enrich their experience by participating in community events, attending concerts and festivals, shopping, dining and using public transit, locals and tourists equipped with the 'GoLauderdale' app now can directly contribute to the city's economical and lifestyle well being. Another important aspect to note: 'GoLauderdale' serves as a great example of an effective engagement between citizens and the broad public sector agencies and organizations. Ranging from helping citizens and tourists find activities of their choice to exploring cost-effective and sustainable means to get there, as a result making the quality of communal life better through rich and satisfying cultural experiences," said Gregory G Curtin, Ph.D., CRG's Founder and CEO

About Downtown Development Authority of Fort Lauderdale:

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was established as an independent taxing district by Special Act of the Florida State Legislature in 1965 to provide for the rehabilitation, redevelopment, and revitalization of slum and blighted areas in the Downtown Fort Lauderdale. The DDA has played a variety of constructive roles since its creation. It has been, and continues to be, an economic development agency, a redevelopment agency, a marketing organization, and a coordinator and facilitator among various private and governmental entities involved in and with the Downtown. Learn more: http://www.ddaftl.org/.

About Civic Resource Group International:

Civic Resource Group International (CRGI) is a leading digital government product company. The Company pioneered CivicConnect(TM), its first-of-a-kind Mobile/Cloud/Data platform. The Company most recently rolled-out its Augmented Reality-based product for the public sector, CivicAR(TM). Since 2000, CRGI has been "Fulfilling the Promise of Technology(TM)" for the broad public sector, helping the sector to harness digital advances to connect with their constituents and deliver better and more efficient services. The Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and Dublin, Ireland. In 2015 CRGI was named to the list of Top 20 Government Technology Providers and Top 20 Public Sector Solution Providers along with being spotlighted as "Public Sector Augmented Reality Leader" by Wall Street Forensics. CRG is a new breed of Company with a new signature approach, blending the best of technology, design and communications in the digital age to support Sustainable Communities, Efficient Public Services, Engaged Citizens and Better Quality of Life.

Visit the company's website at http://www.civicresource.com/, contact CRG at info@civicresource.com.

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Twitter: @CivicResource

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Get Your Running Shoes Ready: The 9th Annual San Fermin in Nueva Orleans Set for July 11

NEW ORLEANS, La., July 6, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (SFNO), the founders of the New Orleans Running of the Bulls, have planned four days of special events, including the 9th Annual El Encierro, or running the bulls - New Orleans-style! This year will be celebrated as El Ano Rosa (The Pink Year) to honor co-founder Beth Hanning, who successfully battled breast cancer after having been diagnosed shortly after SFNO2014.

WHO: San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (SFNO), the founders of the New Orleans Running of the Bulls

WHAT: Have planned four days of special events, including the 9th Annual El Encierro, or running the bulls - New Orleans-style! This year will be celebrated as El Ano Rosa (The Pink Year) to honor co-founder Beth Hanning, who successfully battled breast cancer after having been diagnosed shortly after SFNO2014. Hundreds of pink-clad RollerBulls from around the globe will skate the Crescent City streets led by New Orleans' own Big Easy Rollergirls.

Event coordinators are expecting some 20,000 people to participate in the 2015 run, which is also a fundraiser for two special charities. The first is Beth's Friends Forever (BFF), which was founded to support and assist women in the Greater New Orleans area who have been diagnosed with cancer. The second organization that will receive donations is Animal Rescue of New Orleans for their continued care and devotion in finding permanent homes for lost and abandoned animals.

WHEN: There are numerous events (a full list is included below) but the main event is: El Encierro (running of the bulls); Saturday, July 11 - 6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

WHERE: The Sugar Mill, 1021 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA.

Participants are requested to wear all white clothing with a red sash and neckerchief, or some other Spanish themed attire, for all events.

**Please note: El Encierro is a RUN AT YOUR OWN RISK event. All ages are welcome, but participants under the age 12, and people with strollers, are required to use the sidewalks. No pets allowed, no outside beverages allowed.

FULL EVENT SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY JULY 9 - SPANISH WINE DINNER:
Official hotel sponsor, The New Orleans Hotel Collection, will host this year's wine dinner at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel (717 Orleans St.). Several courses paired with great Spanish wines in an elegant setting will be the unofficial opening event for #SFNO2015. Come meet Los Pastores and many other enthusiasts. Tickets through Eventbrite or here: http://bit.ly/SFNO15WINEDINNER .

FRIDAY JULY 10 - EL TXUPINAZO: 6 - 9 p.m.:
El Txupinazo (choo-pee-NAHT-so) officially kicks off SFNO 2015. Join us at Publiq House (4528 Freret St) for food from great restaurants like Bayona, Mondo, Purloo Southern Cuisine, Little Gem Saloon and Pizza Domenica. Great drinks, live music and flamenco from Ven Pa'Ca Flamenco Ensemble, all for one price. Also some fundraising raffles and auction items to support Beth's Friends Forever, the newly founded charity supporting local women. Tickets available at Nola Bulls Registration.

SATURDAY JULY 11 - 6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.:
The MAIN EVENT of SFNO is El Encierro* (aka The Running of the Bulls). Doors open at The Sugar Mill (1021 Convention Center Blvd.) at 6:30 a.m. The RollerBulls will be released at exactly 8 a.m., following the Procession of San Fermin at 7:30. Your registration gets you in for the run and for the before & after parties, which are always epic! Music from Quickie Mart and the Balkan Booty Squad, and fun things for the young things included. Food and drinks will be available on-site from our vendors. Multiple registration options are available at Nola Bulls Registration: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/running-of-the-bulls-in-new-orleans-2015-tickets-16105930271?aff=PressRelease15 .

*El Encierro is a RUN AT YOUR OWN RISK event. All ages are welcome, but participants under the age 12 and people with strollers are required to use the sidewalks. No pets allowed, no outside beverages allowed.

SATURDAY JULY 11 - 4:30 p.m. until you've had enough:
Those who are keeping the party alive (or reviving after siesta) should head to our hosts for La Fiesta de Pantalones (The Pants Party, so named "just because"). The Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) has live music from 4:30 p.m. until close. Great food and drinks. Stick around and you can view the weary Pastores as they finally get to relax after the morning's event. This event is free and open to the public (age 21+).

SUNDAY JULY 12 - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.:
El Pobre de Mi closes the show in grand fashion. Started back in 2009, it's grown yearly and is beloved by the theatrical community. This recovery brunch of tapas and Ernest Hemingway themed show gives everyone a chance to bring out their inner Papa. Come prepared, or just come and wing it, you'll love the show!

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

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/jUwOfT0Gy_E .

Contact: Mickey Hanning; Telephone: 504-383-4630; Email: info@nolabulls.com.

Twitter: @NolaBulls - #SFNO2015

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David Nour, Best-selling Author of Relationship Economics, presenting Keynote Address at 2015 BCD Travel Affiliate Meeting in Cancun

CANCUN, Mexico, March 17, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- David Nour, enterprise growth strategist and thought leader on Relationship Economics(R), will be presenting the keynote address at the 2015 BCD Travel Affiliate Meeting on March 18, 2015 at the Ritz-Carlton in Cancun, Mexico.

David Nour, CEO and Founder of The Nour Group Inc., is an enterprise growth strategist and the thought leader on Relationship Economics(R) -- the quantifiable value of business relationships. He advises global leaders and boards of corporations, associations, and academic forums on disruptive innovations to fuel their growth. In a global economy that is becoming increasingly disconnected, The Nour Group, Inc. has attracted consulting engagements from over 100 marquee organizations in driving unprecedented growth through unique return on their strategic relationships. David Nour has pioneered the idea that relationships are the greatest off balance sheet asset any organizations possesses, large and small, public and private.

BCD Travel helps companies make the most of what they spend on travel. The company operates in more than 100 countries with a workforce of more than 11,000 people. The travel management company reported 2013 sales of US$22.4 billion, with an industry-leading client-retention rate of over 97 percent.

In his role as the keynote speaker of the 2015 BCD Travel Affiliate Meeting, David will discuss Relationship Economics(R) - the strategic, intentional and quantifiable value of relationships and how businesses may invest in them, inside and outside of their organizations. He'll also discuss the use of his model of Adaptive Innovation(R) within the business travel industry to change market conditions with the optimal outcomes.

"The BCD Travel Affiliates program has a long track record of providing its partner agencies with outstanding programs," said Kathy Bedell, senior vice president of BCD Travel. "Our agency executives will find great value in David Nour's messages about the intentional, strategic, and quantifiable value of business relationships."

"The social, emotional, and strategic value of travel is more valuable in our personal and professional growth than ever before," Nour said. "Agency owners greatly value their relationships. The travel industry has gone through enormous change and consolidation, and Today's agencies have had to reinvent themselves as transformational experience consultants. I think they'll greatly benefit from the tenets of Relationship Economics."

About the Nour Group and David Nour:

The Nour Group, Inc., advises global leaders and boards of corporations, associations, and academic forums on disruptive innovations to fuel their growth. Founded in 2002 by global business advisor, international speaker and best-selling author of Relationship Economics(R), David Nour, the Nour Group has attracted clients including KPMG, Siemens, Disney, IBM, Gen Re, Amerinet and over a hundred other marquee organizations in the evolution of their business models. The firm's services range from strategic advisory, keynote speaking and facilitation of executive discussions, to training and development, coaching and mentoring, all aimed at fueling personal, team-based and organization-wide growth through the art and science of business relationships.

To learn more about Relationship Economics(R), or how The Nour Group, and its founder, David Nour can help your organization reach its relationship networking potential, visit http://www.nourgroup.com/ or contact Stacey Doyle at Stacey@nourgroup.com or 888-339-1333.

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Selfie Stick Inventor Speaks Out on Museum Bans

NEW YORK, N.Y., March 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The inventor and patent holder of the selfie stick agrees with museum and art gallery bans with one caveat. Wayne Fromm, the creator of the selfie stick, is an avid photographer and admirer of paintings, sculpture and all artifacts. One of the aspects to his invention is that the Quik Pod(R), the original selfie stick, converts from handheld selfie stick into a ground supported monopod.

"I added this feature to allow photographers to take photos inside museums and galleries using the Quik Pod as a monopod, to shoot under low light conditions, without a flash. This was to preserve the integrity of the art, in locations such as the Sistine Chapel, to save frescoes from fading," says Fromm. "I suggest the ban be eliminated for photographers who can prove their selfie stick can convert to a monopod," adds Fromm.

More than four years ago Fromm and his daughter Sage traveled to the Louvre where they enjoyed the freedom to photograph using the Quik Pod Selfie Stick.

"With respect for art treasures and other visitors I see no reason why selfie sticks that convert to monopods should be banned. They should remain safely on the ground in the museum," says Fromm.

Fromm is a proud supporter of Starlight Children's Foundation and participates in speaking to entrepreneurs at colleges and universities worldwide. He extends an offer to all television hosts to have him show them how to take the best selfie possible.

The original Quik Pod Selfie Stick was awarded US patent #7,684,694.

For more information on the original selfie stick, visit: http://www.QuikPod.com/ or follow them on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/quikpod .

Available at: B&H, Henrys Photo, Best Buy, Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

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*Photo Caption: "Quik Pod's Sage Fromm at Louvre 2011."

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One Woman’s Mission: Empowering Rural Villages, Transforming Lives

AKUM, Cameroon, May 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cameroon Partnership in Development today announces a program, Cameroon Cultural Travelling and Volunteering, started by Anja Schwarz from Germany, an adventure traveler interested in cultures, who prefers experiencing another culture as a member of that community, and in the process, finds opportunities to transform lives in communities in need.

Anja Swartz is Empowering Rural Villages in Santa Division, North West Region, Cameroon through a program that combines Village Cultural Heritage Preservation, and Volunteerism to build up a global partnership towards achieving sustainable development and livelihood opportunities for the people and a fulfilling experience for volunteers.

Last November 2012, Anja Schwarz spent four weeks in the rural villages of Akum and Baligham , empowering the villagers, especially women examine their cultural heritage assets and figure out rural cultural tourism offerings and volunteering opportunities for national and international travelers.

By promoting Cultural Heritage travel, they show tourists the local culture and traditions, food and cooking techniques, folklore, art and lifestyle of their villages. Revenue from the Cultural Heritage tourism industry expands livelihood opportunities and sustainable development, building schools, water projects, improved housing, wellness and nutrition and access to health care.

Cameroon Partnership in Development is partnering with Cameroon Cultural Travelling and Volunteering, an alliance that will provide volunteering solutions to an array of volunteers: students, faith-based groups, corporations, retirees, researchers, who are looking to contribute to local grassroots development initiatives and cultural tour packages for adventure travelers seeking an authentic cultural immersive experience.

The Cameroon Partnership in Development, International Volunteerism component will function as a platform where volunteers and adventure travellers will access volunteering opportunities, tour packages, exchange ideas, success stories and customized program design services.

What is particularly unique and innovative about Cameroon Cultural Travelling and Volunteering program? It has been designed from Anja Schwarz's experience living among the rural villagers as a volunteer and adventure traveller, participating in the daily village life activities such as, farm work, food preparation, and working with kids and women with disabilities.

Anja Schwarz's volunteer experience includes work in South America and recently Thailand where she skated 1,000 km to raise cash for the Baan San Fan Orphanage in southern Thailand.

"We thought of the 14 children at the orphanage and the need to expand to accommodate 40 children and that is how the skate challenge was born."

"I think we wanted to give something back to Thailand for being such a great host country to us," explained Anja.

"I want to tell you about my amazing travel experiences living in the North West Region of Cameroon. Whether you are a traveler just passing by or a long time volunteer, you are welcome to visit us here in Baligham or Akum every time!" said Anja (http://cameroonnorthwestculturaltourism.wordpress.com ).

"My mission is to support these large number of individual and development associations together with CPID ( cameroonpartnershipindevelopment.org ) to build up a global partnership towards achieving sustainable development in order to improve their livelihoods for their families and to contribute positively to the economic and political situation in the country," adds Anja.

"We are empowered and hopeful, as a result of Anja's trip," remarks Henrietta Galabe who is coordinating rural village homestays in Akum and Baligham villages for volunteers and adventure travellers.

"The various villages are looking to start or enhance their unique cultural assets: Folk Art and Crafts, Music, traditional cuisine, festivals," adds Henrietta.

About Cameroon Partnership in Development:

The purpose of Cameroon Partnership in Development (CPID) is to act as an umbrella of support for the large number of development associations and individuals in Cameroon, and inspire them to be involved in an informed, coordinated and effective way of service delivery, project development, and building partnership links in Cameroon and globally through skills training workshops, seminars, conferences and innovative forums that build their capacity to be better global partners in Sustainable Development

Our mission is to foster mutually beneficial links between Cameroon and globally, and encourage the development of sustainable projects in Cameroon to strengthen their livelihoods so that they can better provide for their families and country. More information: http://www.cameroonpartnershipindevelopment.org/ .

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