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Testing Times for International Tourism

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

According to the June edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer international tourism declined by 8% between January and April compared to the same period last year. Destinations worldwide

Survey reveals growing airline demand for mobile application

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

SITA, the specialist air transport IT provider, outlined its vision of the future of mobility in the industry as the 2009 Airline IT Trends Survey reveals that 78% of airlines intend to adapt their web-sites to work

NBTA urges U.S. government to permit expansion of Visa Waiver Program

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) voiced concern about the lack of a fully implemented biometric air exit procedure in the United States, which will prevent expansion of the Visa Waiver Program

Tourism can save the UK economy

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The 120 delegates at the Tourism Society 2009 Annual Conference unanimously agreed that the tourism industry has the potential to save the UK economy. The conference included presentations

The Commission endorses the revised development plan for Newquay Cornwall Airport

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The European Commission decided not to raise any objections to an additional public support, amounting to around £24.3 million in public funds coupled with £22.5 from EU funding, for the

Europcar and easyJet extend their exclusive partnership

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Europcar, the number one car rental company in Europe, and easyJet, Europe's leading low-cost airline, has announced the extension of their strategic partnership until the end of 2011. The two

Denver International Airport selects Program Manager for south terminal redevolpment work

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Denver International Airport has selected Parsons Transportation Group to serve as program manager for the airport’s South Terminal Redevelopment Program. DIA’s plans to develop the area

Virgin Blue launching direct daily flights between Sydney and Hamilton Island

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The 4th July will see Virgin Blue launching direct daily flights between Sydney and Hamilton Island, one of Queensland's most popular tropical island getaways. The decision to commit an aircraft to operate the

AH&LA under 30 Gateway celebrates first birthday

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AH&LA) Under 30 Gateway, launched on July 1, 2008, is celebrating its inaugural year by giving nonmembers a special $50 join rate, and recognizing

EZYield.com and SoftBrands commence offering of integrated software suite

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

EZYield.com, the originator of automated online channel management solutions for the worldwide hospitality industry, announced the launch of a custom-developed integration platform for SoftBrands’

Serena Hotels’ East African circuit expands

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Serena Hotels has taken over operations and management of two new luxury boutique properties, namely the Mivumo River Lodge and the Selous Wildlife Lodge, located within Africa’s largest game

Russian casino ban comes into force

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Casinos and other gambling establishments across Russia were legally obliged to shut on Wednesday, as a law aimed at curbing gambling addiction came into effect.

Finnair’s VP sustainable development, Kati Ihamaki, appointed to IATA’s Environment Committee

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The International Air Transport Association IATA has appointed Kati Ihamaki, Finnair's Vice President Sustainable Development to its Environment Committee, which currently has 15 members

GuideGecko unveils preview functionality for travel guides

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

GuideGecko, the innovative online store and publishing platform for travel guides, unveils its new guide preview functionality. Guide previews allow consumers to look inside independent guidebooks before

QHotels commit to agency satisfaction

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Last week saw the unveiling of the ‘QHotels Agency Charter’, a brand new industry initiative which has been introduced to underline the brand’s recognition of, and commitment to, agency business.

WTAAA condemn United Airlines credit card fee transfer

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA) has voiced its’ condemnation of the move by United Airlines (United - UA) to transfer credit card merchant fee costs to selected United States

TAT and Thai Airways invite French couples to get married in Chiang Mai

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Fifteen couples from France and the Benelux countries have tied the knot in a traditional Lanna Thai ceremony held in Northern Thailand as part of a partially sponsored event organised by the Tourism

AF 447: Progress report from the French Air Accident Investigation Bureau (BEA)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Air France has taken careful note of the progress report published by the French Air Accident Investigation Bureau (BEA) concerning the AF 447 accident. In presenting the initial facts, this

Oyster takes to the sky as Visitor Oyster to be sold on all London-bound easyJet flights

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced that Visitor Oyster will be sold onboard all easyJet flights to London Luton, Gatwick and Stansted.

Continental Airlines receives high marks in annual J.D. Power and Associates study

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Continental Airlines announced that it received the highest possible "Power Circle Rating" on the annual J.D. Power and Associates 2009 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. This achievement

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.com launch new agent incentive scheme

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Friendly low fares airline, Jet2.com and tour operator, Jet2holidays.com, are set to reward one lucky travel agent for their hard work this summer with a top of the range flat screen TV and DVD player,

TripAtlas.com signs up new TripAtlas PRO Agents

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

TripAtlas.com, the world’s largest online travel resource, are signing up more travel agents from around the world who love the many benefits of TripAtlas PRO. It features the most comprehensive