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Best Western International Answers Consumers’ ‘Vacation S.O.S.’ With Online Video Contest

April 23, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Best Western International Answers Consumers’ ‘Vacation S.O.S.’ With Online Video Contest










Phoenix (PRWEB) June 15, 2007

Best Western International, in conjunction with family travel expert Emily Kaufman (“The Travel Mom”) is coming to the rescue of weary and frazzled consumers across North America with the launch of its “Vacation S.O.S.” contest.

Now through June 24, 2007, individuals are encouraged to register and submit a 30-second video to the Best Western Group site at http://www.youtube.com/group/bestwesternvacations, describing why they are in desperate need of a vacation. From July 14-22, the Top 25 videos will be showcased on Best Western’s Web site, where visitors will be able to vote for the Top 10 Finalists. A Best Western panel of select judges will determine the No. 1 video the week of July 23.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a seven-day vacation anywhere in the U.S. or Canada for a family of up to four, with help from The Travel Mom. The package also includes a video camera to record that once-in-a-lifetime trip, along with a one-year membership to AAA/CAA and $ 1,000 (USD) in spending money. The nine runner-up contestants will each receive a $ 250 (USD) Best Western Travel Card, which can be used to pay for accommodations and related incidentals at nearly 4,200 Best Western hotels worldwide.

For official rules and to register, consumers should visit http://www.bestwestern.com/vacationSOS. Some restrictions apply.

“As hectic and stressful as daily life is these days, it’s more important than ever to make the most out of your leisure time with the family,” said Kaufman. “I can’t wait to work with the winner of Best Western’s Vacation S.O.S. contest to create a customized vacation experience that will never be forgotten.”

Added Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Best Western, “As the world’s largest hotel chain whose history is deeply rooted in family travel, we are thrilled to work with our partner, The Travel Mom, in bringing this incredible vacation opportunity to consumers. We are eager to see the range of creativity and originality represented in these videos, and look forward to presenting that ultimate dream vacation to the most deserving individual.”

As The Travel Mom, Kaufman has been addressing the questions and concerns of vacationers for more than a decade. Whether it’s a weekend getaway for parents, or tips on how to survive a theme park, she covers a wide range of topics geared to women and the many roles they play as the primary travel planner — wife, sister, friend, businessperson and mom. A regular guest on national television programs including ABC’s Good Morning America and The View, Kaufman participates in more than 100 radio interviews across the country each year. In addition, she frequently serves as a travel expert for such popular magazines as Redbook and Woman’s Day. Her monthly Best Western column, a hotel chain exclusive, can be found at http://www.bestwestern.com/thetravelmom.

ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL

Best Western International is THE WORLD’S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®, providing marketing, reservations and operational support to 4,200* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide. Founded in 1946, this iconic brand is host to approximately 400,000 worldwide guests each night. A pioneer within the industry, Best Western is recognized for its distinctive business model and diverse hotel portfolio. The company continues to innovate and enhance both the business and leisure travel experience. Since 2004, Best Western has served as the Official Hotel of NASCAR®.

*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.

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Best Western International Answers Consumers’ ‘Vacation S.O.S.’ With Online Video Contest

April 23, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Best Western International Answers Consumers’ ‘Vacation S.O.S.’ With Online Video Contest










Phoenix (PRWEB) June 15, 2007

Best Western International, in conjunction with family travel expert Emily Kaufman (“The Travel Mom”) is coming to the rescue of weary and frazzled consumers across North America with the launch of its “Vacation S.O.S.” contest.

Now through June 24, 2007, individuals are encouraged to register and submit a 30-second video to the Best Western Group site at http://www.youtube.com/group/bestwesternvacations, describing why they are in desperate need of a vacation. From July 14-22, the Top 25 videos will be showcased on Best Western’s Web site, where visitors will be able to vote for the Top 10 Finalists. A Best Western panel of select judges will determine the No. 1 video the week of July 23.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a seven-day vacation anywhere in the U.S. or Canada for a family of up to four, with help from The Travel Mom. The package also includes a video camera to record that once-in-a-lifetime trip, along with a one-year membership to AAA/CAA and $ 1,000 (USD) in spending money. The nine runner-up contestants will each receive a $ 250 (USD) Best Western Travel Card, which can be used to pay for accommodations and related incidentals at nearly 4,200 Best Western hotels worldwide.

For official rules and to register, consumers should visit http://www.bestwestern.com/vacationSOS. Some restrictions apply.

“As hectic and stressful as daily life is these days, it’s more important than ever to make the most out of your leisure time with the family,” said Kaufman. “I can’t wait to work with the winner of Best Western’s Vacation S.O.S. contest to create a customized vacation experience that will never be forgotten.”

Added Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Best Western, “As the world’s largest hotel chain whose history is deeply rooted in family travel, we are thrilled to work with our partner, The Travel Mom, in bringing this incredible vacation opportunity to consumers. We are eager to see the range of creativity and originality represented in these videos, and look forward to presenting that ultimate dream vacation to the most deserving individual.”

As The Travel Mom, Kaufman has been addressing the questions and concerns of vacationers for more than a decade. Whether it’s a weekend getaway for parents, or tips on how to survive a theme park, she covers a wide range of topics geared to women and the many roles they play as the primary travel planner — wife, sister, friend, businessperson and mom. A regular guest on national television programs including ABC’s Good Morning America and The View, Kaufman participates in more than 100 radio interviews across the country each year. In addition, she frequently serves as a travel expert for such popular magazines as Redbook and Woman’s Day. Her monthly Best Western column, a hotel chain exclusive, can be found at http://www.bestwestern.com/thetravelmom.

ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL

Best Western International is THE WORLD’S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®, providing marketing, reservations and operational support to 4,200* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide. Founded in 1946, this iconic brand is host to approximately 400,000 worldwide guests each night. A pioneer within the industry, Best Western is recognized for its distinctive business model and diverse hotel portfolio. The company continues to innovate and enhance both the business and leisure travel experience. Since 2004, Best Western has served as the Official Hotel of NASCAR®.

*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.

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Best Western International Answers Consumers’ “Vacation S.O.S.” With Online Video Contest

April 12, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Best Western International Answers Consumers’ “Vacation S.O.S.” With Online Video Contest










Phoenix (PRWEB) July 25, 2007

Best Western International, Inc., is re-launching its “Vacation S.O.S.” contest to give even more weary and frazzled consumers across North America the chance to win the trip of a lifetime.

Individuals now have through August 12, 2007, to register and submit a 30-second video to the Best Western Group site at http://www.youtube.com/group/bestwesternvacations, describing why they are in desperate need of a vacation. From August 30-September 9, the Top 25 videos will be showcased on http://www.bestwestern.com/vacationSOS, where visitors will be able to vote for the Top 10 Finalists. A Best Western panel of select judges will determine the No. 1 video the week of September 10.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a seven-day vacation anywhere in the U.S. or Canada for a family of up to four, with help from The Travel Mom. The package also includes a video camera to record this special trip, along with a one-year membership to AAA/CAA and $ 1,000 (USD) in spending money. The nine First Prize winners will each receive a $ 250 (USD) Best Western Travel Card, which can be used to pay for accommodations and related incidentals at nearly 4,200 Best Western hotels worldwide.

The contest was reintroduced this month after technical difficulties limited consumers’ abilities to post submissions by the original June 24, 2007 deadline. For official rules and to register, participants should visit http://www.bestwestern.com/vacationSOS. Some restrictions apply.

“As hectic and stressful as daily life is these days, it’s more important than ever to make the most out of your leisure time with the family,” said Kaufman. “I can’t wait to work with the winner of Best Western’s Vacation S.O.S. contest to create a customized vacation experience that will never be forgotten.”

Added Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Best Western, “As the world’s largest hotel chain whose history is deeply rooted in family travel, we are thrilled to work with our partner, The Travel Mom, in bringing this incredible vacation opportunity to consumers. We are eager to see the range of creativity and originality represented in these videos, and look forward to presenting that ultimate dream vacation to the most deserving individual.”

As The Travel Mom, Kaufman has been addressing the questions and concerns of vacationers for more than a decade. Whether it’s a weekend getaway for parents, or tips on how to survive a theme park, she covers a wide range of topics geared to women and the many roles they play as the primary travel planner – wife, sister, friend, businessperson and mom. A regular guest on national television programs including ABC’s Good Morning America and The View, Kaufman participates in more than 100 radio interviews across the country each year. In addition, she frequently serves as a travel expert for such popular magazines as Redbook and Woman’s Day. Her monthly Best Western column, a hotel chain exclusive, can be found at http://www.bestwestern.com/thetravelmom.

About Best Western International

Best Western International is THE WORLD’S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®, providing marketing, reservations and operational support to 4,200* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide. Founded in 1946, this iconic brand is host to approximately 400,000 worldwide guests each night. A pioneer within the industry, Best Western is recognized for its distinctive business model and diverse hotel portfolio. The company continues to innovate and enhance both the business and leisure travel experience. Since 2004, Best Western has served as the Official Hotel of NASCAR®. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit http://www.bestwestern.com.

*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.

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Jostens to Offer Race Fans Timeless Pieces of the Original Daytona International Speedway Track

October 27, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Jostens to Offer Race Fans Timeless Pieces of the Original Daytona International Speedway Track












Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 7, 2010

Jostens, in conjunction with Daytona International Speedway(DIS), is offering a line of limited edition memorabilia containing actual track pieces from one of motorsports most iconic racing landmarks. Race fans and collectors from around the world will now have the rare opportunity to own a piece of America’s rich racing history following the historic 2010 repaving of Daytona International Speedway.

Jostens was chosen by DIS to authenticate and secure a limited number of pieces of the legendary track surface in order to produce authentic memorabilia products never before available to fans and collectors. Jostens worked with DIS to develop a proprietary authentication process to create products such as Driver Numbers, Cast Replica Display Bases, and Wall and Mantel Clocks, all with precision cut track incorporated into the designs. A full catalog of memorabilia will be available soon and fans can register online at http://www.jostens.com/daytona to be notified as soon as the collection becomes available for purchase. As pieces of the historic track are limited, pre-registration provides the chance to become one of the first race fans to own a piece of Daytona International Speedway and motorsport history.

“From Richard Petty’s seven Daytona 500 victories to the infamous 1979 battle between Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison to Dale Earnhardt’s historic 1998 victory, Daytona International Speedway is one of motorsports most historic and story filled venues,” said Matt Wewel, Jostens Director, Specialty Markets. “Jostens has been helping people tell their stories for over 113 years and we are excited to help capture the history, tradition and passion of Daytona. We look forward to sharing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Daytona with race fans everywhere.”

While there is a limited amount of available track, Jostens is producing authentic products suitable for every Daytona fan and every budget. Whether a favorite Daytona memory or story happened on the front stretch, backstretch, pit road or an individual turn there will be an opportunity for fans to purchase a piece of it. Understanding the passion that race fans have for everything Daytona, Jostens will also make available the opportunity to purchase made-to-order products.

“We are excited to give our great race fans a chance to take home a piece of the Daytona legacy through this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Joie Chitwood III, President, Daytona International Speedway. “These limited edition memorabilia pieces will allow race fans to take home the history and tradition of one of the world’s most famous racing icons. These keepsakes are an instant classic and can be passed down from generation to generation.”

Daytona International Speedway, which was built in the late 1950s, has been resurfaced only once previously – in 1978. The Daytona International Speedway’s entire 2.5-mile tri-oval will be repaved as well as the skid pads, apron and pit road. Concrete will be used for the pit stalls. All of the existing asphalt will be removed down to the original 52-year-old lime rock base, which will be leveled and then paving will begin. The repaving project has a target completion date of January 1, 2011.

Lane Construction, which repaved other ISC race tracks including Talladega Superspeedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Richmond International Raceway and Darlington Raceway, removed the historic track and has been contracted to repave Daytona International Speedway.

Jostens supplies trophies and championship rings for NASCAR-sanctioned series and is the exclusive designer/provider of NASCAR championship rings. Jostens presented Jamie McMurray with a one-of-a-kind Champions Ring following his thrilling triumph in the 2010 DAYTONA 500®. Jostens has created 28 of the 43 NFL Super Bowl rings, including the ring for the Green Bay Packers Super Bowl I victory. Jostens has also created NBA Finals and World Series championship rings, as well as rings for collegiate sports championships.

About Jostens

Minneapolis-based Jostens is a provider of products, programs and services that help people tell their stories, celebrate important traditions and recognize achievements. The Company’s products include school yearbooks and other memory book products, scholastic products such as class rings and graduation products, and products for athletic champions and their fans. Jostens is a subsidiary of Visant Corporation, a marketing and publishing services enterprise servicing the school affinity, direct marketing, fragrance and cosmetics sampling and educational and trade publishing segments.

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Kruse International and RacingJunk.com present the First Annual Racecar & Sports Car Auction on Jan. 12th & 13th in Concord, NC Sponsored by Brembo

June 11, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Kruse International and RacingJunk.com present the First Annual Racecar & Sports Car Auction on Jan. 12th & 13th in Concord, NC Sponsored by Brembo










Auburn, IN (PRWEB) December 7, 2006

Kruse International, the largest collector car auction company and the king of car auctions, is launching the First Annual Racecar and Sports Car Auction on Jan. 12th and 13th at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord, N.C.

With the advent of the Car of Tomorrow, NASCAR teams will have the opportunity to reduce the size of their car inventories. Vehicles from Richard Childress Racing, Ganassi Racing, Bill Davis Racing, Ginn Racing (formerly MB2 Motorsports) and additional NASCAR teams are expected along with transporters, parts, engines, equipment and memorabilia. These items will be up for bid in what promises to be the biggest racing auction ever for the both the avid racer and racecar collector.

A unique opportunity is also being provided to drag racers and fans. “Big Daddy” Don Garlitz will be auctioning several of his dragsters that have been designed and raced by a living legend.

Dean Kruse, President of Kruse International, is proud to have created this new and special event for racers, racing fans and car enthusiasts from the epicenter of stock car racing.

“We think it’s a wonderful opportunity for thousands of racers to gain access to the same technology used by their favorite teams,” Kruse said. “Also, local racers will be able to sell their cars and equipment at the auction too. If you think it goes fast, it qualifies!”

“We are happy to be working again with Kruse International to help manage our racecar inventory and we are excited to offer this unique opportunity to own a piece of NASCAR history and provide added value for our sponsors,” said Andrew Campangone, Vice President of Sales for Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates.

RacingJunk.com, which has partnered with Kruse International, is the leading Internet destination for Performance Racing enthusiasts and professionals worldwide. RacingJunk.com is the nation’s number one racing classified web site that connects over 1,400,000 buyers and sellers viewing over 50,000,000 pages every month.

“RacingJunk.com is very pleased to have joined with Kruse International to bring another powerful tool to our members, who are the world’s most hard core buyers and sellers of racing equipment and true racing fans,” said Osmin “Ozzie” Alvarez, President of Raceway Media, LLC, which owns RacingJunk.com.

In addition to previously raced NASCAR cars, the auction is also open to racecars of every series including NHRA, ARCA, SCCA, dragsters, hot rods and muscle cars. Participants interested in registering to either bid on or sell items can contact Dawn Rathgaber at 260.925.6080 and can also find auction information and consign their items online at http://www.kruse.com/auctions/race07/index.asp. Internet and phone bidding will also be available during the auction. Please see the Kruse International website at http://www.kruse.com or http://www.racingjunk.com for more information.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Speedway Children’s Charities.

ABOUT KRUSE INTERNATIONAL

Kruse International (http://www.kruse.com) is one of the world’s leading auction firms and the largest collector car auction company, selling more vintage cars than all other firms combined. Kruse auctions more than 13,000 cars in more than 30 events internationally, the largest of which is the Annual Auburn Fall Classic Car Auction which is held over Labor Day weekend at the 480 acre Kruse Auction Park in Auburn, IN. 2007 will mark the 37th edition of the “World’s Largest Collector Car Auction and Show.” Over 200,000 people will attend and 5,000 cars will be auctioned! In addition to collector cars, the company also holds dozens of auctions for distinctive real estate properties and vintage aircraft, collectible tractors, mobile homes, collectibles, rare oil paintings, factories, islands, zoos, railroads and three entire towns.

Together, the Kruse family has broken more than 250 world record prices in the collector car industry. Dean Kruse cried his 5,000th auction at the annual Houston sale in August 1987 and became the youngest man ever to attain that goal. His auction total is now well over 6,000 auctions. The Kruses were the first to sell a car for a documented $ 1 million in cash — a 1934 Duesenberg SJ La Grande long wheelbase dual-cowl phaeton. The Duesenberg was sold to Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino’s Pizza and then owner of the Detroit Tigers. Another widely publicized sale was the sale of over a dozen muscle cars for several million dollars to baseball great Reggie Jackson.

ABOUT DYNO MARKETING, LLC

Dyno Marketing (http://www.dynomarketing.com) is a private marketing firm focused on leveraging the power of leading brand equities in sports and entertainment. Dyno Marketing provided the original concept for The First Annual Racecar and Sports Car Auction and Dyno Marketing has formed a partnership with Kruse International whereby Dyno is responsible for managing all sponsorships, media, consumer products, licensing and related activities. Dyno Marketing has structured several innovative NASCAR-related projects, including co-developing the Speedway Children’s Charities Victory Lane with Speedway Motorsports Inc., Speedway Children’s Charities and Get Etched. Dyno also developed the idea of bringing world-renowned chef Mario Batali’s enthusiasm for great food and fun to the world of NASCAR. Dyno’s partnership with Mario has resulted in “Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style – The Essential Cookbook for NASCAR Fans.” Mario has also developed two officially-licensed NASCAR barbeque sauces with 2 Brothers and Dyno was responsible for 2 Brothers becoming the Officially Licensed Barbeque Sauce of NASCAR. Dyno Marketing is currently involved in projects with NASCAR, NEXTEL Cup race teams, NASCAR sponsors and several of NASCAR’s official charities. Dyno also has programs and partnerships with a number of prominent firms including Wilton Industries, The SportingNews, HarperCollins, The Official NASCAR Members Club and Lionel, LLC.

ABOUT RACEWAY MEDIA, LLC

Raceway Media LLC, a Boxcar Media LLC, is a multimedia publishing firm servicing the racing and performance enthusiasts industries. It is a free ‘one-stop shop’ for those looking to buy, sell, trade, entertain or interact with people throughout the automotive and motorcycle racing and performance communities.

The company’s holdings include RacingJunk.com and the newly launched MotorcycleJunk.com, which together receive more than 50 million page views per month and have more than 150,000 members. Raceway Media also owns BoatingJunk.com, MuscleCarJunk.com, TunerJunk.com, ImportJunk.com and RacingJunkRides.com. A new division, Raceway Productions, produces, distributes and broadcasts content of racing related events.

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Explore Tempe, Arizona and Experience NASCAR at the Phoenix International Raceway Starting November 9th 2006

March 11, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Tempe, Arizona (PRWEB) October 19, 2006 –-

Tempe, Arizona (http://www.tempecvb.com) is proud to present the NASCAR Series this November. The NASCAR Series has evolved from a novelty to a showcase, and has quickly become an Arizona tradition every November. Catch the excitement at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) as motor sports history is written at over 180 MPH.

Events on the NASCAR schedule this year will include: the Konica Minolta 125, November 9, the Craftsman Truck Series, November 10, Arizona Travel 200, November 11 and the Checker Auto Parts 500, November 12. NASCAR has held a race here every year since 1988.

After an exhilarating day following the NASCAR schedule at Phoenix International Raceway, head back to your hotel in Tempe, Arizona to refuel for a night on the town in the Mill Avenue District. You can choose to stay in one nightspot, or conduct your own informal pub crawl. Or, you may choose to linger over dinner while watching the world pass by. Fast-paced, relaxing, fun-filled or thought provoking…it’s an individual choice.

Located in the heart of Arizona’s Metropolitan area, Tempe, Arizona is just minutes away from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Phoenix International Raceway. Easily accessible by car, Tempe is home to plenty of hotels to suit everyone; from family-friendly and budget conscious properties to upscale resorts. Arizona hotels are known for their sparkling pools, which create the perfect backdrop to enjoy one of our 330 days of sunshine each year.

Plan to visit Mill Avenue between events on the NASCAR schedule. Urban and eclectic by day, and a pulsating street scene at night, Tempe’s Mill Avenue District offers a truly remarkable shopping, dining and entertainment experience. Located between Arizona State University and Tempe Town Lake, Mill Avenue is not just a place to be seen. It’s a place to belong. The pedestrian-friendly red brick sidewalks are filled with more than 100 shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

Tempe, Arizona is the most culturally diverse community in metropolitan Phoenix, which is demonstrated by the types of music, heard wafting through the night air, the variety of ethnic cuisine and curiously entertaining street performances. Race fans will find the perfect blend of dining and entertainment to mix with their NASCAR schedule of races. To see this year’s NASCAR Schedule for Tempe, Arizona please visit (http://www.tempecvb.com)

About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau’s mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at (http://www.tempecvb.com).

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