Travel Industry Wire

Tourism brand identity wins award Logo for Howe Caverns honored by GDUSA

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:48:09 EST

Logo for Howe Caverns honored by GDUSA

Down-Home Destinations Offer Winter Wonderlands During the Holidays

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:48:09 EST

Springfield, Mo - While time is running out on planning a winter vacation, it is not too late to put together a last-minute itinerary that is sure to bring cheer to your family this winter. From faith-based productions in Lancaster, PA to the charm of the Ozarks and Smoky Mountains regions, we've highlighted a variety of areas that offer wholesome, family fun centered on the holidays!

SpaFinder and Leading Spas Partner to Connect World's Largest Spa Audience with Premiere Vacation Spas Around The Globe

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:48:08 EST

SpaFinder, Inc. and Leading Spas today announced that the companies will partner to present Leading Spa's collection of the most exquisite spas in the world to millions of consumers in 27 countries who select and book spa vacations at SpaFinder.com and its websites in Europe and Japan.

Amadeus introduces the 'Amateur-Expert Traveller'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:47:30 EST

Amadeus has identified the Amateur-Expert Traveller - who is more knowledgeable, more adventurous and more likely to live in an emerging economy than ever before - and whose rise coincides with innovations in the trip experience and the growth of niche travel in the post-recessionary environment.

AAA Projects Thanksgiving Travel to Increase 1.4 Percent from Last Year

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:35:58 EST

Fewer will travel by air this year due to budget concerns, reduced airline capacity and added charges

The business travel forecast: less luxe

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:34:34 EST

In 2010, better economic times should mean more trips - but travel managers will keep a tight hold on the purse strings

Hotel Rates Fall and Airfare Climbs as Thanksgiving Nears

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:02:24 EST

The most recent Thanksgiving data report from Travelocity(R) shows that while airfare is on the rise for the Thanksgiving holiday, hotel rates are falling fast. When compared to five weeks ago, average domestic airfare rose $10 while domestic hotel rates dropped $16 per night on average.

Tourism Branding for a Competitive Advantage

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:36:08 EST

Lack of differentiation makes every destination a commodity

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Offers Many Options for Holiday Vacation Fun

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:52:41 EST

Out of all of fantastic destinations in the United States for winter holiday fun, Lancaster, Pennsylvania should be near the top of anyone's list. Lancaster and the Amish Country offer activities that appeal to visitors of all ages. From spirited productions at the Sight and Sound Theatres to the unique exhibits at the National Christmas Center, a trip to Lancaster is a holiday treat that everyone in the family will appreciate.

Customer Satisfaction With Rental Cars Stabilizes Following Two Years of Steady Declines

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:27:04 EST

Enterprise Ranks Highest in Satisfying Rental Car Customers for a Sixth Consecutive Year

Deloitte Holiday and Winter Travel Survey Suggests Cautious Optimism

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:03:47 EST

Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Sector May Stabilize as Signs of an Economic Recovery Take Hold

IATA Commercial Strategy Symposium - 9-11 December 2009, Athens, Greece.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:51:24 EST

IATA's Commercial Strategy Symposium is the premier event bringing airline executives, industry experts and business leaders together to debate the most pressing industry issues today.

Expedia Expands Hotel Relationships in Europe, Grows In-Bound International Bookings

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:58:12 EST

Online Travel Leader's Efforts Help European Hoteliers Boost Occupancy, Reach Travelers Around the Globe

New on VTV Channel: The Role of Online Information in Travel Shopping

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:58:12 EST

Toronto, ON, November 16th, 2009 - VFM Leonardo, the leader in online visual content distribution for hotels, has launched a new video on VTV Channel featuring Laurence Bernstein, Managing Director of The Bay Charles Consulting Company. In this episode, Laurence explains how online travel shoppers interact with the information presented on travel websites and what critical information many hotels are lacking.

U.S. Travel Association Applauds Department of Homeland Security Pilot Program to Streamline Entry Process

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:17:17 EST

Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, issued the following statement regarding the pilot program launched yesterday by the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection division:

NBTA Praises International Travel Facilitation Pilot Program

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:16:15 EST

The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) praised the launch of a pilot program to automate the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Form I-94W for Visa Waiver Program travelers from Auckland, New Zealand to Los Angeles International Airport.

Orbitz Reveals the Busiest Airports for Thanksgiving

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:17:40 EST

Chicago O'Hare International takes the honor of the busiest airport this Thanksgiving. Rounding out the top three are Los Angeles and Denver international airports. New York-area airports occupy three of the 10 spots on the list, making the Big Apple a hot spot for Thanksgiving travelers.

Travel Industry Industry Races to Deliver Mobile Applications and Post-Booking Solutions

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:18:34 EST

Travelers young and old are increasingly using mobile devices for flight notification, check in, and seat selection, and are also willing to accept advertising with free travel applications. These findings and more were revealed in a global mobile survey of travelers, conducted by Sabre Travel Network(R), the world's leading provider of high-performance solutions for the travel industry. The survey of 800 corporate and leisure travelers from Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America covered topics ranging from preferred features to fees travelers might pay for travel applications.

Hostels on HostelBookers Offer Christmas Presents, Free Meals and Parties to Christmas Shoppers

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:29 EST

HostelBookers are offering customers the ultimate Christmas gift - cheap Christmas holidays in the most magical cities in Europe.

ENTER2010 eTourism Conference (Lugano, Switzerland)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:13:54 EST

ENTER2010@Lugano - scientific and business eTourism conference that will be held in Lugano from 10th to 12th of February 2010, hosted by the webatelier.net of the Università della Svizzera italiana (University of Lugano, Switzerland).