More Drivers Taking Dangerous Risks With Part Worn Tyres

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 23, 2010 – The number of tyre related deaths and accidents on the UK’s roads could be set to rise after new research has revealed that more than one in ten drivers is more likely to buy part worn tyres compared with 12 months ago. The worrying findings have been issued by TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety group, who has warned that not only could part worn tyres be a false economy, but they could pose a significant safety hazard to drivers and other road users. In 2008, illegal, under-inflated or defective tyres contributed to the deaths of 34 drivers and the injuries of more than 900 other motorists.
“Tyres play a critical role in vehicle safety and consequently, some very strict requirements exist regarding the sale of part worn tyres,” warns Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “If part worn tyres are bought from an unreliable source or do not meet the required standards, drivers could be placing themselves and other road users in significant danger. We understand the financial pressures being faced by many motorists but the risks associated with fitting part worn tyres are too high and we would always recommend fitting brand new tyres.”
One of TyreSafe’s primary concerns with part worn tyres relates to the internal structure of the tyre. Regulations require that part worns must be free from large cuts, bulges and lumps and must not have any of their plies or cords exposed. However, without a thorough examination of the internal components of the tyre using an x-ray machine, TyreSafe claims it is impossible to tell what unseen damage may have occurred.
“There are many internal components of a tyre which are essential for safe motoring,” explains Jackson. “These can be damaged by a number of things such as punctures, driving over kerbs or pot holes or running at too low pressures. All of these can make the tyre dangerous and unsafe. The visual inspections required to sell part worn tyres may not identify these internal structural problems and consequently divers may be sold a product which is essentially not fit for purpose.”
TyreSafe’s research found that as many as one in six drivers had bought part worn tyres for their car at some point. It also found that younger drivers are much more likely to compromise their safety by buying part worn tyres compared with older drivers. One in five drivers aged between 18-34 said they were more likely to buy part worn tyres compared with 12 months ago, whereas only one in twenty drivers aged over 55 said they were more likely to buy part worns.
Among the many regulations regarding part worn tyres, they must be permanently marked as such. They must also have at least 2mm of tread depth around the whole tyre and the original grooves must be clearly visible in their entirety. Any repairs to the tyre must have been carried out in accordance with British Standards BS AU 159.
Part worn tyres can come from a variety of sources meaning that it is extremely difficult to understand their history. Some are removed from vehicles which have been written off following an accident; others are put back into service having been changed by their original owner; and others arise from situations where drivers switch between a set of summer and winter tyres and choose to refit brand new tyres rather than refitting their old set.
As part of a further investigation into the problems associated with part worn tyres, TyreSafe will be working closely with Trading Standards officers across the UK. For more information about tyre safety or the dangers of part worn tyres, visit www.tyresafe.org.

Report on Chinese Logistics Industry available through Bhartbook

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 18, 2010 – Logistics: China Industry Guide
This is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the China Logistics industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis with distinct chapters for Air Freight, Marine, Rail Freight and Road Freight ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=132777&rt=Logist ... )
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* Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and segmentation for Air Freight, Marine, Rail Freight and Road Freight
* Provides textual analysis of the industry''s prospects, competitive landscape and profiles of the leading companies
* Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards
* Includes five-year forecasts for Air Freight, Marine, Rail Freight and Road Freight
Highlights
* The Chinese marine sector generated total revenues of $31.3 billion in 2009, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7% for the period spanning 2005-2009.
* The Chinese rail freight sector generated total revenues of $21.9 billion in 2008, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% for the period spanning 2004-2008.
* The Chinese road freight sector generated total revenues of $113.6 billion in 2008, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13% for the period spanning 2004-2008.
* The Chinese air freight sector generated total revenues of $5.5 billion in 2008, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% for the period spanning 2004-2008.
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The Towing Network Chooses TowPartners to Provide Search and Software Services

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 16, 2010 – Keller, TX,  TowPartners today announced that it has partnered with The Towing Network to provide search and software services. The Towing Network operates a nationwide call center located in Brunswick, Ohio, that assists motor carriers in locating towing and recovery service providers. The Towing Network has chosen the new, expanded version of towSearch Commercial from towPartners to assist in building its network of service providers as well as to manage work orders and to connect the motor carriers and towing companies through web portals to create new efficiencies in towing dispatch. The towSearch Commercial product (www.towsearch.com) was specifically designed for commercial clients and utilizes the highly developed towPartners database system.
The nation’s leading towing and road service provider locator tool, towSearch, is used to power this solution, and over 28,000 companies are currently listed on towSearch Commercial. Dozens and often hundreds of member updates are received daily at towPartners and results of these updates keep the system accurate, making it a reliable resource for all of the commercial fleet customers across the United States.
“We are proud to have been selected by The Towing Network for both software services and to provide search support from among our membership base,” stated Jeffrey Godwin, Vice President of towPartners. “Our members are the best of the best in the towing and recovery industry and we are glad to bring them new business opportunities from a partner who is also committed to working ‘For the Industry.’ I know The Towing Network will be pleased with our systems and with our members.”
The towSearch directory of companies is just the beginning of the commercial version which also allows users to learn more about towPartners members and to make more informed selections of service providers. Through secure logins, the users of towSearch Commercial can view significantly more information about service providers than the public tool displays. Additionally, these users can store provider notes, select preferred providers, keep ratings and have access to full work order management. The tool offers connectivity for the motor carrier to monitor the status of their own jobs and many other features that provide benefit to all involved parties.
“towPartners has a large industry presence and though some of the members are already a part of The Towing Network, we expect this partnership can solidify our presence nationwide,” commented Jeff St. Pierre, President of The Towing Network. “We are excited about the software tool and are even more pleased to already be working with the quality members of towPartners as service providers for the work we are doing today.”
The Towing Network is actively looking for partner towing companies with a solid reputation and ability to serve large motor carrier customers with heavy duty towing, recovery and road service. The Towing Network was established through a strong collaboration of motor carrier executives and some of the best towers in the industry. They were able to build a program that serves the needs of both groups. Members of towPartners are encouraged to update their member profiles immediately because many new data fields have recently been added to support this effort and the members can request more information directly from their update forms.
About towPartners
towPartners is a division of FTI Group, Inc. and is the leading provider of benefits to the towing and recovery industry. towPartners improves vendor relationships and the bottom line at towing and road service providers nationwide as well as within asset recovery operations. The towPartners program provides better pricing and quality service to towing and road service companies of all sizes as well as to those employed in the industry. The towPartners and repoPartners programs currently have over 28,000 towing, road service and repossession company members and continue to grow. To learn more about towPartners, visit www.towpartners.com
Contact:
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TowPartners
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Packers And Movers Kolkata 9903323350

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 14, 2010 – About Us:
Euro Packers And Movers is a prominent name in the packing and moving industry. Since the time of its inception, Euro Packers And Movers has strived to serve as many customers as possible. We at Euro Packers And Movers, have provided our customers a specialised and professional
service which satisfies them and encourages them to return to us again and again. We have served our customers for a long time now and take the privilege of stating that they have appreciated our efforts throughout. Our quality services have also earned us new clients on regular basis. We intend to continue our good services in future also.
Services for You:
As packers and movers, we provide all services from procurement to maintenance and distribution of your goods to the destination of your choice.
Services available for our customers are following :-
- Packing and Moving Services
- Relocation Services
- Car Transportation Services
- Goods Transportation Services
- Loading Unloading Services
- Custom Clearance Services
- Insurance and Warehousing Services
Eastern Region:
Kolkata Office
Contact Person: Mr. Sanjay Sharma: TEL.033 32434755,25100071 MOB.NO. 9903323350
C - 15, Lake View Park, Boonhoogly, kolkata. 700108
Western Region:
Mumbai Office
Mr. Mukesh Sharma
Shanta Niwas, 1st Floor, Ghat Koper Road, Sakinaka Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400072
Mob. : 9321244755, Tel. No. : 022-28520821

Metro Vancouver Limousine Services For Grads Weddings and Tours

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 13, 2010 – Are you looking for the top of the line services for your wedding or graduation this season? Contact INIRA Transportation Services to book corporate sedans, limousines, SUV's and have the event you deserve and dream about.
Rates are fixed year round so we do not increase the rates for grads, weddings or other reasons. Our rates are the same year round for each and every one of our valued clients.
$85 / hr corporate sedans - 5 Passengers
$95 / hr 8 passenger limousine
$115 hour - 10 passenger SUV
$145 hour - 13 passenger SUV
Prices do not include taxes, driver gratuity or $30 fuel surcharge
WE DO NOT CHARGE TRAVEL TIME in Metro Vancouver or the lower Fraser Valley.
Contact us 24 hours for availibility and reservations. Deposit due on booking and balance due 30 days prior to date of service. We accept all major credit cards, cash, interac online, paypal, cheques must clear financial institution 28 days prior to services.
4 hour minimum service applies to package rates.

Attention Shippers and Freight Brokers - Straight to the Point

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 11, 2010 – Straight to the Point
Freight Broker's membership with Cargo Success is completely free. No hidden fees, limitations or restrictions of any kind.
When you read this article, you will realize that this specialized Freight Brokerage application is what every Freight Broker has been longing for. It has been built and designed with one thing in mind, to “put the Broker in the driver’s sit”.
Don’t chase available trucks any more, just post your loads on our load-board and let the trucks come to you.
"Online" Quotes (the new way)
Receiving online quotes - saves you lots of time:
1.   Describe your load in detail and post it; Come back to it at later time (you can end it early at any time)
2.   Review the online received quotes and assign it to a "Carrier of Choice"
3.   That’s it - You’ve covered your load(s) without a single phone call!
Remember, you can post your loads Privately or you can post it Publicly.
To post Private loads for your preferred carriers, they first need to register with us so you can add them into your list of Approved Carriers list.
Carriers love to see loads described in detail. They right away know if they can do the load or not. They are extremely happy not to waste time calling you if they do not have available trucks or truck without adequate equipment for your load.
"Over the Phone" Quotes (the traditional way)
If you prefer to be called on the phone, you can certainly choose that option too (during your load-posting process). In this case, your phone number will be shown on the load-description page and the carriers will not have the option to submit online quotes, only to call you on the phone.
Even then, due to your detailed load-listing description, you dramatically cut the conversation time in half. The carriers won’t ask you many questions over the phone; they will just call you to verbally give you their quotes.
Auto Capture
Our system saves all your postings, online received quotes and attached authorities automatically, so you can access them at a later time.
Is it really this simple? Try it and see for yourselves.

Shipping to Australia - Nothing Beats Experience

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 11, 2010 – So you want to pursue an easier life in Australia instead of drudging it out in the UK. Just like other families and young couples throughout the world, it time to pack up and ship out. Good paying jobs, high living standards and an all around great climate are to be had for those brave enough to make the move, and we used the word “brave” for a good reason.
Many people are totally petrified of shipping their belongings to Australia. They are so afraid that they deprive themselves of the better life. Many simply decide to sell off any and all items that they have, no matter how underpaid they will be or any sentimental values it may have, just in order to avoid the hassle of shipping to Australia. And once they get to Australia, they have to open their wallets real wide in order to purchase all the furniture and appliances needed for a comfortable life.
Employing a reputable and reliable company that specializes in shipping to Australia can save your peace of mind. One that is experienced in shipping furniture, appliances, and even vehicles will reduce your stress and speed up your move. After all, nothing beats experience. And just because they are experienced it doesn’t mean you have to pay a high price, especially if you shop around.
A full service shipping company should be able to offer you the following services:
Full liability and insurance coverage - To insure your belongings are fully covered from beginning to end.
Crating Services – For fragile and highly valuable items.
Packing, Delivery, and Unpacking – Have all your items professionally packed, delivered, and then unpacked at you home in Australia. They should even dust off any items that got dirty.
Freight Shipping – For very large and heavy shipments
Storage Services – In case you do not want to ship everything to Australia.
The company you decide to use for shipping to Australia should fill out any and all paperwork needed for your move. They should frequently let you know that they have contacted the shipping lines and that everything is running on schedule.
Try to have the shipping company pick your belongings as close as possible to the actual departure date of the ship. This can reduce the time in transit significantly. For example, although ships heading to Australia from the UK leave daily, it can still take over a week for you shipment to arrive at the Australian port. Add onto that port procedures, quarantines, and bad weather, and the time you may have to wait can increase.
Shipping 2 Australia, http://www.shipping2australia.com locates the lowest price from reliable, reputable and bonded shippers. They also provide comprehensive information related to living in Australia. The site is provided as a free service with the only request being that users of the site spread the news to other people who will be shipping to Australia.

AsianAirfares.com Becomes International Travel Meta Search Portal

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 09, 2010 – AsianAirfares.com  has launched a new flight search website that it claims simplifies price comparison and selection of time, dates and airlines.AsianAirfares.com makes it easier and faster for people to find information by gathering the most relevant travel results from the biggest and best Airline and Travel  Sites on the Internet. http://www.AsianAirfares.com  and its subsidiaries  (350 travel sites)   is now one of the leading online Travel, Meta Search Engine with more than 250,000 visitors and more than 500,000 page views every month. Each day we bring the latest money saving specials and deals from the travel industry. Our free low rate search and compare service offers the latest - low rates - on products ranging from Airline Tickets, Hotels, Vacation Packages, Cruises and Car Rentals Around the World.   http://www.AsianAirfares.com is a   Travel,   containing a unique breadth and depth of products and services. Which means we search hundreds of sites from all over World to provide the information to you in an easy-to-use display and send you directly to the source to make your purchase? More than any other comparison sites, we help you find the best and lowest Rates on Flights , Hotels , Cars ,Vacation Packages and Cruises .  http://www.AsianAirfares.com  will provide you with some of the best Travel deals in the Travel and Hospitality Industry. AsianAirfares.com is a subsidiary of San Francisco CA based Asian Airfares Group, LLC# California 200813710165

Ocean Shipholdings Offers Competitive Ship Management Services and Upholds Environmental Protection

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 09, 2010 – Ocean Shipholdings offers premium ship management services for oil tankers worldwide. It is known for its philosophy that upholds employee safety and environmental protection. Its shore staff functions include vessel crewing, maintenance management, procurement services, insurance and claims management, cargo operations, and financial control.  
The company is ISO 9001:2000 certified, which attests to the high standards it adheres to in providing ship management service. Its distinguished clientele includes the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command and the U.S. Maritime Administration, financial corporations, major oil companies, and shipping lines.
Its project management service is popular, due to its effective marine projects that convert and design vessels. This service includes construction, management of subcontractors, planning, engineering, and procurement.
Its ship management service is an all in one system that adheres to international standards. The service covers all international requirements for a sea vessel. These include Flag State Registry, adherence to Classification Society Rules, Shipboard Security, as well as quality and safety system management.
Later during the ship’s life, its maintenance services can also be handled by Ocean Shipholdings, making its ship management services dynamic and integrated. In addition to that, preventive checkups will be facilitated in order to keep costs at minimum, and to certify that each ship is well maintained and efficient while serving its purpose.
For more information on Ocean Shipholdings and its ship management programs, visit http://www.oceanshipholdings.com/ or call 281-579-3700.

France Welcomes Izzicarhire.com European Expansion Continues

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 09, 2010 – Ljubjana, Slovenia, France is a magnet for tourists from all over the world. It's not hard to see why. Stunning imperial cities, picturesque towns and villages and gorgeous countryside - ranging from lush valleys and snow capped mountains through to scorching Mediterranean beaches, captivate the imaginations of millions of visitors. France was a natural choice for Izzicarhire.com's latest expansion. French autoroutes are fast and comfortable, allowing easy access to all corners of this beautiful country. The company is excited about bringing its great car hire service and low cost tariffs to the most popular tourist destination in Europe.
Visitors arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to explore the historic capital, with its timeless attractions such as the Louvre and Eiffel Tower, are set to benefit from great new car hire deals thanks to Izzicarhire.com. Enjoying the rich cultural heritage of the city by car, or venturing further afield on day trips to the Versailles Palace or Euro Disney will become easier and cheaper than ever before.
The same car hire service will be available to travellers flying into Paris Orly Airport .
The addition of Nice Airport to Izzicarhire.com's list of destinations opens up access to the beautiful French Riviera. Thanks to a range of great car hire deals from Izzicarhire.com, travellers can enjoy the city's beautiful beaches, seaside promenade and museums or take a day trip to the nearby city state of Monte Carlo.
New car hire services from Lyon Airport make it even easier to explore the Alps, head onwards to the south of France or visit an appealing destination in its own right. With over 2000 years of history, the city has a rich archaeological and cultural history. Visit sites such as the magnificent Fourvière Basilica or explore the diverse city districts and neighbourhoods.
The cultural and ethnic melting pot of Marseille, France's second biggest city, offers visitors a host of sites and experiences to enjoy. Car hire from the airport, pre-booked online via the Izzicarhire.com website, gives visitors easy, unrestricted access to the city and surrounding area. Watch fisherman sell their stocks at auction, visit the Notre Dame de la Garde or explore la Corniche for unrivalled views of the sea.
Destination Manager Damijan Milivojevic commented, “We have been hugely successful in Eastern and Central Europe. Our existing customer base love the choice, service and prices we offer. We're confident we can build on this and make our model work in new territories. We're very excited to be expanding our operation and we can't wait to shake up the car hire market in France.”
Press Contact:
Miha Klancar
Izzicarhire.com
Ljubjana, Slovenia
+386 1 589 08 60
info@izzicarhire.com
http://www.izzicarhire.com/carhire/france-car-hire

Market Report, "Peru Freight Transport Report Q2 2010", published

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 09, 2010 – The Peruvian government was planning to execute two major transport infrastructure projects in the country, estimated to cost US$6.5bn in total, according to reports in early September. The news came as questions were emerging over how effectively government stimulus funds were filtering through to projects. The two projects had been approved by the cabinet, according to Peru's minister of transport and communications, Enrique Cornejo, as cited by América Economía, and were awaiting congressional approval. The first project is in the roads sector, and envisages creating a road network in the Callao and Lima regions in the west of the country. It is estimated that the project will cost US$5bn, with the opportunity for it to be executed as a public private partnership. Developing a road network in the regions is planned to encourage investment into the area and improve competitiveness, productivity and safety. The second project is the NorAndino railway project. This is estimated to cost US$1.5bn and will link the rich mining region of Cajamarca with Lambayeque and Piura, where the port of Bayovar is located, thus reducing transit costs and times for mining companies operating in the region. Peru's current infrastructure is presenting an obstacle to the country's competitiveness. Peru is rich in minerals, but poor transport infrastructure is hindering efficiency and increasing the cost of transport for mining companies. The planned rail project in particular will help to alleviate this problem. According to the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report for 2008-2009, Peru's infrastructure ranks 113th out of 134 countries assessed. Although roads and rail place slightly higher, 99th and 90th respectively, they still present a competitive disadvantage to the country. The news of the government's plans came as Reuters reported that little evidence of the country's economic stimulus had been seen. In December 2008 President Alan Garcia announced plans to invest US$13.2bn into the economy through the construction of social and transport infrastructure, as well as other projects. However, it appears that little of this has actually materialised, with Reuters noting that less than 1% of what was allocated for the first half of 2009 has been spent. We have eased back our short-term forecasts for Peruvian GDP growth but remain positive for the medium-term outlook. BMI now puts Peruvian GDP expansion in 2009 at 2.0% (was 3.2%), with stronger improvement next year to 4.4% growth (was 3.8%). Peruvian GDP will grow by an annual average of 4.6% in 2010-2014, weaker than the 7.0% average over the preceding five-year period of 2005-2009, but still healthy. We have broadly maintained earlier adjustments to freight-carried-to-GDP ratios across different modes of transport. However, we have re-set our forecast for maritime freight, linking it to trade volumes (rather than GDP as previously) and noting that the global shipping slowdown will be offsetting new investments going into Callao and other Pacific ports. Pipeline throughput projections have been lifted towards the tail-end of our forecast period as we are expecting the final phases of the Camisea gas project to have a positive effect. Camisea should also support maritime freight, with LNG exports to the western seaboard of North America picking up. Consequently we expect freight carried across all modes, measured in millions of tonnes per km (mntkm), to rise by an annual average of 6.9% across the forecast period, 2.3pps faster than the economy as a whole. According to our latest estimates, transport and communications GDP will have risen by 2.2% in 2009, ahead of the 2.0% gain for the economy as a whole. For the 2010-2014 forecast period, we expect the transport and communications sector to continue outpacing the economy as a whole by a small margin. It will achieve average annual growth of 4.7%, versus 4.6% for overall GDP. The total value of transport and communications GDP will rise to US$2.76bn in nominal terms by 2014, representing 8.6% of Peru's GDP. The transport and communications sector employed an estimated 742,500 people, or 8.5% of the labour force, in 2009. We see those figures rising to 814,900 and 8.5% by 2014. In terms of freight carried, measured in mntkm, no accurate statistics have been collected for the roadhaulage sector. However, based on BMI estimates, we expect that growth in road haulage will be ahead of the rate of expansion of the economy as a whole at 5.7% a year during 2010-2014. As in most developing economies, Peruvian freight-demand tends to run ahead of overall GDP. This is offset, however, by the limitations of the national highway network, which act as a constraint. It should be noted that the completion of the inter-oceanic highway between Peru and Brazil in the forecast period will have a strong positive impact on turnover. Traffic data are collected for the rail sector and here we predict average annual growth of 5.0%. As far as maritime freight carried is concerned we expect growth to average 8.5% a year. Although the global downturn in trade and shipping pulled this number down in 2009, in the forecast period starting from 2010 we see a recovery on the back of mineral exports, extra investment in the ports as more private operators are brought in and, towards the end of the period, the initiation of significant LNG shipments from the Camisea field. In airfreight we are projecting average annual growth of airfreight tonnage of 5.0%.
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TUI expansion into Ukraine and Russia

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 04, 2010 – TUI AG has confirmed it will move into the Russian travel market, as a part of a new $60 million joint venture with billionaire Alexei Mordashov.
In partnership with Mr Mordashov’s S-Group, the German travel giant will establish 200 owned and franchised travel agencies in Russia and Ukraine over the next three years.
The venture will control up to ten per cent of the Russian travel market by 2013, according to TUI, with over twenty holiday destinations on offer.
Destinations on offer will include trips to Cyprus, a first for the Russian market.
“Today, Russia is one of the top growth markets for travel,” explained Michael Frenzel, TUI’s chief executive officer.
“Russian consumers are becoming more and more sophisticated and selective.”
TUI AG expects Russia to become Europe’s fourth-largest travel market by 2020, Mr Frenzel confirmed.
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The partners each pledged to invest $20 million in the venture during 2009, with money spent on the acquisitions of assets from Russian tour operator VKO Group, Moscow-based Mostravel and Ukrainian travel company Voyage Kiev.
Further funds will now be committed to brand promotion and information technology, the partners confirmed in a joint statement. A TV advertising campaign is expected to begin “within weeks”.
“We see that our competitors are not so successful on the travel market and we see a lot of blank spots that we will try to fill in,” Vladimir Yakushev, managing partner of S-Group, told reporters in Russia.
“If there are opportunities for acquisitions, we surely will be considering those.”
Ten new look brochures for the Russian market have been published, while websites in Russia and the Ukraine have also gone live, a statement confirmed.
Following its partnership with S-Group Capital Management Limited (S-Group), the joint venture will acquire majority stakes in certain assets of two major tour operators and travel agency groups in Russia and Ukraine.
The companies to be invested in are VKO Group, a tour operator and travel agency group based in Russia, Voyage Kiev, a tour operator and travel agency group based in Ukraine and Mostravel, a Turkey and Egypt destination specialist based in Moscow.
Peter Long, Chief Executive of TUI Travel PLC, said: “TUI Travel will be the first major international tour operator with a significant presence in Russia and CIS. We are delighted with our partnership with S-Group which combines their local business knowledge and expertise with our vast experience in leisure travel. The agreements with VKO, Voyage Kiev and Mostravel will provide us with the scale and expertise to make a large impact on these markets.”
The Russian and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) leisure tourism market is growing significantly. Last year, six million Russians and one million Ukrainians travelled on traditional sun and beach holidays.

Winston-Salem, NC Used Car Dealer Announces February 2010 Salesperson Of The Month

PR Log (Press Release) – Mar 02, 2010 – Winston Salem, NC - Bruno Ricena has been named “Non-Commissioned Sales Pro of the Month” for February 2010 at Frank Myers Auto Maxx in Winston-Salem, NC. Ricena is a Certified Non-Commissioned Sales Pro as well as a tournament paintball player and a great amateur drummer. Bruno (who is also known as BJ) also enjoys weightlifting.
Originally from the Bronx, Ricena has a passion for helping people and building strong customer relationships that last. He immediately puts new customers at ease with his confidence and respectfully puts his customers first by gaining a thorough understanding of their needs. He brings the dealership high standards of professionalism, fair dealing, and a youthful excitement. Frank Myers Auto Maxx is located at 4200 North Patterson Avenue in Winston Salem, NC.
For more information, contact Bruno Ricena at 336-767-3432 or visit http://www.frankmyersauto.com