As of April 2009, MGMC: GoldbergOnTravel was retained as public relations council by Linden Centre, a newly opened hotel and cultural immersion center in Xizhou village near Dali City, Yunnan Province China. The dream creation of China experts and Chinese gallery owners, Brian and Jeanee Linden, the center introduces foreigners to a spectrum of experiences including Chinese Cooking, Cultural Exchange with Locals, Plein Air Painting, Calligraphy, Language Immersion, Chinese Philosophy and Spirituality, and more. Programs begin in July 2009. www.linden-centre.com Read the Linden's story at: http://www.lindensgallery.com/cgi-bin/lin/extras/NYVlsfERVjTZOKd.shtml

Press Releases:

The Linden Centre Announces 'Adventures in a Chinese Kitchen,' a Culinary Tour and Immersion in Yunnan Province, China: Nov 2-14, 2009

The Linden Centre Announces Official Grand Opening October 1, 2009!

On August 1, 2009, Marian Goldberg Marketing Communications was retained for its travel agent marketing travel trade public relations services by Explore Japanese Ceramics. This "Cool Japan Project," specializes in creating custom-made ceramics tours for collectors, potters and the general public interested in Japanese ceramics and traditional Japanese culture. Lead Travel Planner, Takaaki Yamamoto, explains that the "company's idea is like that of Japanese artwork itself -- all tours are hand-crafted, beautifully arranged and highly detailed. And, just as a piece of Japanese craft art is functional as well as aesthetic, similarly our tours serve the individual or group's wants and needs and are tastefully presented." www.explorejapaneseceramics.com

Press Releases:

"Explore Japanese Ceramics" Announces Customized Pottery Tours of Japan

The only American tour operator with a direct contract with the North Korean government to offer tours to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. APTL President, Walter Keats (CTC, CMP), is an authority on the DPRK, and frequently speaks to interested and influential groups, such as the Korea Society, the Harvard Clubs, and the Council on Foreign Relations, on the topic of travel and improved foreign policy with North Korea. Mr. Keats himself has visited North Korea 16 times. North Korea Trips for Americans during the Ariang Festival - August through October 2009 are STILL ON! www.northkorea1on1.com

APTL also specializes in custom-designed, small group tours to all of the far reaches of Asia and is currently celebrating 30 years of service. Visit: www.asia1on1.com

Press Releases:

Asia Pacific Travel Ltd Announces that North Korea is Considering Allowing American Travelers to Visit the DPRK Year-Round and for Longer than the current 5 Day Limit

North Korea Tours by by Asia Pacific Travel LTD are Still 'ON' for 2009

In February 2009, MGMC: GoldbergOnTravel, organized the Media and Culinary Travel panels at the 23rd Annual Educational Travel Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana (Feb. 18-21, 2009) ... www.travelearning.com

In October 2008, MGMC: GoldbergOnTravel arranged for 9 luxury travel agents from the USA to travel to Japan for the first annual Japan Luxury Travel Forum ... www.jltf.jp

MGMC:GoldbergOnTravel updated its 25 Travel Tips for Japan to help the members prepare for and better enjoy their trip. Please see this link for your Japan trip plans!

There were 20 participants in the Japan Luxury Travel Forum including nine luxury travel agents from the USA and one journalist from the USA. All USA participants were selected by MGMC: GoldbergOnTravel Principal, Marian Goldberg, using her close contact with luxury agencies.

Bianca Zoie's sterling silver, pearls, and natural gemstones incorporate elegance, depth, and timelessness, combining in unique traditional and modern-style designs ... www.biancazoie.com