Customer Satisfaction Halts Slide, Glimmer of Hope for the Economy?
Southwest Airlines, AT&T, Pizza Hut, McDonald's Gain, US Airways, Continental Airlines, Sprint Nextel, Comcast Tumble ...more

Understanding The Global Phenomenon Of Youth Travel
Youth Travel represents around 20% of all international arrivals and is one of the tourism industry's fastest growing sectors. The average expenditure per trip has increased by 40% among young travellers. As a result, 80% of them return home more tolerant and respectful of other cultures. These are some of the key findings of a new industry report published by the World Youth, Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation and UNWTO. ...more

Luxury Hotels Buck Recession
Prices And Customer Satisfaction Are Up, Well-Heeled Guests Still Willing To Pay More ...more

Vacation Rental Industry Remains Strong During Slow Economy According to New Zonder Study
Zonder surveyed professional property management companies (PMCs) to determine the impact recession has on inventory, bookings, and revenue. ...more

Customer Satisfaction with Airports Declines Sharply Amid an Industry Fraught with Flight Delays
Philadelphia International, Chicago Midway International and Dallas Love Field Airports Rank Highest in Overall Passenger Satisfaction ...more

Slight Cooling In The Expected Growth Rates For Air Travel Demand
For 2008 as a whole the expectation is that total passenger numbers will rise by just under 4% and while this is substantially down from the soaring rates of increase experienced just a few months ago, it is the sort of demand growth which is not common to all business areas this year. ...more

A Cloudy Outlook for Summer Travel?
Access America's National Survey Finds 2008 Summer Vacation Plans Down Seven Percent Compared to 2007 ...more

Air Transport Association Forecasts Marginal Decline in Heavy Summer Demand
Airlines, Airports and Government Have Plans for Smooth Travel and Minimized Delays - Soaring Fuel Prices Create New Challenges for Struggling Industry ...more

Survey Reveals 90 Percent of U.S. Respondents Planning Leisure Travel this Summer
73 Percent to Drive and 71 Percent to Fly - Americans Modifying Plans Due to High Gas Prices ...more

Chicago O'Hare is Busiest Airport Over Memorial Day Weekend for Third Consecutive Year
Orbitz Insider Index Also Reveals That Las Vegas, Orlando and Miami are the Top Three Memorial Day Weekend Destinations ...more

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Should Your Mobile Strategy be About ROI or Brand Advocacy?
After a decade of false starts, the travel and tourism industries are beginning to embrace mobile and wireless technologies. Hotels, airlines and online agencies all are getting in on the act. But are these travel companies using mobile technology to actually drive bookings, or are they using this channel in a different way? ...more

Amadeus Helps Ferry Operators Stay Ahead Of The Game With New Revenue Management System
Amadeus launches pricing and revenue management system designed for the international ferry industry - Major UK ferry company is first customer ...more

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Deloitte Survey Finds Business Travelers Go Green On The Road
Forty Percent Willing to Pay More for Green Lodging, Clear Gender Divide Found, Gen Y Least Likely to Act Green on Business ...more

Meeting Planners Could Paint The Destination Landscape Green!! - By J. Ragsdale Hendrie
Yes, Meeting/Convention Planners, you can, for you have the economic clout. ...more

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DOT Announcement a Step Forward for Airline Passengers' Rights
But Still No Promise of Basic Human Standards on Delayed Aircraft! ...more

Chinese Group Leisure Travel To The United States To Begin In June 2008
The China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) and the U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that starting on June 17, 2008, Chinese leisure travelers may travel to the United States in group tours under a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by both countries. CNTA Chairman Shao Qiwei will lead the inaugural Chinese tour group on June 17 to Washington, D.C. ...more

The US Department of Homeland Security Begins 10-Fingerprint Scans for Visitors
DHS Begins Collecting 10 Fingerprints From International Visitors At New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport ...more

Context Travel Fellowship Offers Unparalleled Learning Opportunities for Inner-City Youths
Innovative travel company partners with St. HOPE to offer six-day travel fellowships to high-achieving inner-city youth ...more

Custom Aire Travel and Très Chik Form Alliance
Luxury Air Charter Leader and Tre's Chik To Deliver Ultimate Luxury Wedding Experience ...more

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