Travel & Leisure V Feature Releases

Business Wire, Sept 23, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO -- The following releases focuses on the topic Travel & Leisure V:

ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME, UNLESS NOTED STORIES MOVED AT 4:35 AM ET ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2008.

Love The Car You're With Source: Marketing Worldwide

DENVER-- The 2008 Great American Beer Festival: America's Greatest Beer Celebration Source: Brewers Association

SEATTLE-- Top Tips for Safe International Travel Source: Livemocha

EDINA, Minn.-- Early Birds Get the Winter Vacation Deals Source: NWA WorldVacations

The following knowledgeable industry leaders and scholars from Business Wire's ExpertSource database are available to discuss topics relating to Travel & Leisure V.

Bob Livingston, Affinity Group Inc.

Bob Livingston serves as vice president and publisher of Trailer Life Enterprises (TLE), an ancillary of Affinity Group, Inc., which publishes the nation's leading RV consumer magazines, Trailer Life and MotorHome, the top trade monthly, RV Business, and the Good Sam Club's member magazine, Highways. TLE also publishes several popular annuals, including the Trailer Life Campgrounds, RV Parks and Services Directory, and The Road Atlas and Travel Planner, as well as the Trailer Life RV Buyers Guide. While working as a sports journalist, Livingston's career path changed dramatically after building his first RV 36 years ago a process that developed unexpectedly after purchasing a used van. He became infatuated with the RV lifestyle and took an editorial position with Trailer Life and Camper Coachmen magazines in 1971. He has since held editorial positions with Trailer Life, MotorHome and Woodall's, moving up the ranks from editorial assistant to assistant technical editor, technical editor, editor, executive editor, associate publisher, and on to his current role.

Contact Information:

Amy Toosley, 619-533-7976

amy@allisonpr.com

Mr. Brock Wagner, Saint Arnold Brewing Co.

In the 1980s, Brock Wagner grew frustrated with flavorless beers and set out to solve the problem. He clandestinely brewed stout in his Rice University dorm room. Years later, with his love of beer making strengthened by a decade of home brewing, Wagner established Saint Arnold Brewing Company with Kevin Bartol. It was 1994 and both had left careers in the mergers and acquisitions department of an investment bank. They named the company after a seventh-century bishop of Metz, France. Saint Arnold was a patron saint of brewers. In 1999, Wagner bought out Bartol and most of his outside investors. Saint Arnold Brewing Company has won a mantel-full of awards, most recently taking the Bronze Medal at the 2004 World Beer Cup for Saint Arnold Amber Ale. Its 10 beers (five year-round brews and five seasonals) are available only in Texas. In recent years, Saint Arnold has bucked national trends and has continued its steady growth. In 2002, the brewery posted 20 percent growth, hitting 6,000 barrels. In 2003, Saint Arnold produced 7,000 barrels, an increase of approximately 17 percent. Wagner recently reported that 2004 production exceeded 9,100 barrels, up 27 percent from 2003. Today, Saint Arnold is the largest independent brewing company in Texas and the state's oldest microbrewery. Saint Arnold Amber Ale is its biggest seller, followed by Saint Arnold Fancy Lawnmower Beer, which was introduced in 2000. Other year-round beers from Saint Arnold include Saint Arnold Brown Ale, Saint Arnold Elissa IPA and Saint Arnold Kristall Weizen. Seasonal offerings include Saint Arnold Spring Bock, Saint Arnold Summer Pils, Saint Arnold Oktoberfest, Saint Arnold Christmas Ale and Saint Arnold Winter Stout. "I am proud that we make world-class beer and get it to the people of Texas as fresh as possible," said Wagner.

Contact Information:

Mr. Brock Wagner, 713-686-9494

brock@saintarnold.com

Brian Murphy, national director of marketing for ARAMARK Parks and Destinations, which provides a wide range of professional services, including property management, hospitality services and recreational support to specialty hotels, resorts, national & state parks, national forest service and other tourist destinations throughout the United States.

Murphy is a seasoned and knowledgeable business and leisure travel expert, with more than 10 years of experience working in the travel and hospitality industries. Prior to joining ARAMARK Parks and Destinations, Murphy held a senior position as head of supplier relations for Travelport and Orbitz for Business.

Murphy earned his B.S. degree in Finance from Arizona State University.

Please consider using Murphy as a resource regarding obtaining expert commentary on business and leisure travel and other travel related and travel trend stories. Due to his impressive background and expertise, he can offer valuable insights and annotations on a variety of current topics in the travel and hospitality industry. If you are interested in utilizing Murphy for commentary and/or inclusion in upcoming news and/or feature stories, please contact Amy Toosley at phone: 619/533-7976 or via e-mail: Amy@allisonpr.com.