Market Wire - Travel and Hospitality

The Peabody Orlando: Orlando-Based Fry Hammond Barr Wins Peabody Hotels Account - June 30, 2008

ORLANDO, FL (MARKET WIRE) Following an open, in-depth, three-month review of some thirty major Florida advertising agencies, The Peabody Orlando chose the Orlando-based Fry Hammond Barr as its advertising agency of record, effective immediately. "Both of our organizations have deep roots in Central Florida and our new partnership is a natural fit," said Pete Barr, Jr., president and CEO of Fry Hammond Barr. "We are excited to have the opportunity to support and continue The Peabody tradition.
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Waterford Marriott: Waterford Marriott Oklahoma City Accommodations Receives Prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating - June 30, 2008

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (MARKET WIRE) The Waterford Marriott Oklahoma City Hotel has once again achieved the prestigious award of being a AAA Four Diamond hotel and received a 2008 AAA Four Diamond plaque.
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Brandt Beef : Brandt Beef Named Official Purveyor for Bocuse d'Or USA - June 30, 2008

BRAWLEY, CA (MARKET WIRE) Brandt Beef - The True Natural, a single family owned, premium natural beef producer, announced today that it has been selected as the official beef purveyor for Bocuse d'Or USA. Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller and many of the country's leading chefs have joined together to create Bocuse d'Or USA to recruit, train and support the next American team. Brandt Beef is encouraging its partner chefs to submit their applications for the U.S. competition. Applications must be.
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Yellow Pages Association: From Spending a Day at a Local Amusement Park to an Evening at the Theater -- Yellow Pages Help Families Plan Summer "S - June 30, 2008

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ (MARKET WIRE) As rising fuel prices and tight economic times cause many to rethink their typical summer vacation plans, the Yellow Pages Association(TM) (YPA(TM)) advises consumers to turn to print or Internet Yellow Pages for their summer "staycation" needs.
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Egencia, an Expedia, Inc. Company: Expedia Corporate Travel Acquires Leading Canadian Travel Company and Rebrands Globally as Egencia - June 30, 2008

TORONTO, ONTARIO (MARKET WIRE) Attention: Business, Assignment and Travel editors.
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Wyndham Worldwide: Wyndham Worldwide Completes $450 Million Vacation Ownership Receivables Securitization - June 30, 2008

PARSIPPANY, NJ (MARKET WIRE) Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN) today announced that it has completed a term securitization transaction involving the issuance of $450 million of investment grade asset-backed notes by Sierra Timeshare 2008-2 Receivables Funding, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of Wyndham Vacation Ownership. The notes are backed by vacation ownership receivables originated by subsidiaries of Wyndham Vacation Ownership. The 2008-2 transaction has a cost of funds, excluding...
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IHOP: IHOP Salutes America's Independence Day and the Restaurant's 50th Birthday With New State-Inspired Pancake Flavors - June 30, 2008

GLENDALE, CA (MARKET WIRE) Just a few days after our nation observes its independence, IHOP will celebrate its 50th birthday on July 7. To mark these special events, IHOP invites pancake lovers to Discover America with new, state-inspired pancake flavors. Since first opening its doors in Toluca Lake, Calif. in 1958, IHOP, one of America's favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, quickly became a national icon thanks to its famous buttermilk pancakes. To honor its pancake roots...
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DineEquity, Inc.: DineEquity, Inc. to Hold Second Quarter 2008 Investor Conference Call on July 29th - June 30, 2008

GLENDALE, CA (MARKET WIRE) DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), franchisor and operator of Applebee's and IHOP restaurants, today announced that it will release second quarter 2008 financial results Tuesday, July 29, 2008 before the market opens. The Company will host an investor conference call to discuss second quarter 2008 financial results on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Pacific Time). To participate on the call, please dial (888) 680-0869 and reference pass code.
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