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Queenstown Voted One of World’s Friendliest Cities

Queenstown’s stunning scenery, friendly people and diversity of experiences have earned it a top place on Conde Nast Traveler’s list of 20 of the world’s friendliest cities.

U.S. State Department deputy spokesperson Marie Harf (Photo: Courtesy of the U.S. State Department)

Worldwide Travel Alert Issued to American Travelers

The U.S. State Department has issued a worldwide travel alert for U.S. citizens for the month of August today.

Taste Pacific Northwest Wines with Alaska Airlines this Fall

Alaska Airlines is enticing oenophiles, particularly those of the Pinot Noir variety, with an irresistible deal with the Oregon Wines Fly Free program. Head to Oregon’s Wine Country this fall and fly home with a case of your favorite selections from Oregon’s Wine Country free starting Sept. 10 through Nov. 20.

Women Shine at SF Chefs 2013

Women take center stage at this year’s SF Chefs hosted at Union Square and select restaurants throughout San Francisco July 28 – Aug. 4.

Shannon Knapp Named New LHW Executive

Shannon Knapp was appointed as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. July 24.

The spice of life Preeti Mistry, owner and chef of Juhu Beach Club, located in the hip and trendy Temescal neighborhood of Oakland. (Photo: Courtesy of Juhu Beach Club)

Indian Street Food Preeti Mistry Style Comes to Oakland

Food bloggers and foodies followed Bravo TV’s Top Chef alum out lesbian chef Preeti Mistry like she was the ungettable catch for years.

New Zealand Air is Showing Love is in the Air with LGBT Wedding Contest

Same sex marriage becomes legal in New Zealand on Monday, August 19, and Air New Zealand is on the hunt for a special Kiwi couple to prove that love is truly in the air by tying the knot on a flight between Queenstown and Auckland.

Palm Springs Launches LGBT Wedding Planning Website

“We are going to the chapel and we are going to get married,” is the tune Palm Springs is singing to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender travelers seeking to get hitched in the California desert resort town.

State of Vermont and Ski Vermont Co-Sponsor Nation’s Largest LGBT Family Festival

Known for its warm welcome and LGBT progressiveness, Vermont continues to be an advocate of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender culture; sponsoring LGBT events and promoting Vermont as a four-season LGBT destination.

Loyalty Lifts Off With Marriott Rewards and United MileagePlus Partnership

Marriott Rewards® and United MileagePlus, two of the biggest names in travel, have joined forces to provide their most loyal members with unprecedented travel benefits.

Seattle Opens New LGBT Travel Center on Capitol Hill

The Greater Seattle Business Association will unveil its new Settle LGBT Visitors Center on Capitol Hill to a select group of Tourism industry professionals Thursday, July 18.

Reunion Island Launches Eco Tour

Reunion Island launched a new eco-tourism tour that focuses on the benefits of the island’s coral reef.